Celebrating Black History Month in North Carolina's Sixth District

Recognizing the Bennett Belles

The Bennett Belles have been changemakers and champions of social justice in Greensboro for over 150 years. This Black History Month, Congresswoman Manning recognized the immense contributions of Bennett College on the House Floor. Watch her remarks below. 

Manning Hosts Black Business Roundtables in Greensboro and High Point

Congresswoman Manning sat down with Black businessowners from High Point (left) and Greensboro (right) to hear about issues most important to them and discuss how she can best support them in Congress.

Greensboro Transit Authority's Black History Bus Unveiling

Congresswoman Manning joined the Greensboro Transit Authority for the unveiling of their Black History Bus, which highlights two formative Black leaders, Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown and Garrett A. Morgan. 

Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown was an American author, educator, civil rights activist, and founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina. 

Garrett Morgan was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader who pioneered both roadway and respiratory safety. His most notable invention is the three-way traffic light.

Visit to Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown's Residence

Dr. Brown pioneered thoughtful, rigorous, and practical teaching methods at the Palmer Institute, which went on to become a hub of Black achievement, innovation, and success. Congresswoman Manning toured Canary Cottage, her residence on campus, to learn more about her influence. 

Honoring the Greensboro Four

Congresswoman Manning and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced a resolution honoring the leaders of the Greensboro Four Sit-In of 1960. 

Sixty-four years ago, four North Carolina A&T students sat at the F.W. Woolworth Department Store "whites only" lunch counter, sparking a nationwide sit-in movement.  

The resolution celebrates the Greensboro Four - also known as the AT&T Four - and the many other students from from North Carolina A&T State University, Bennett College, and Dudley High School who participated in the sit-in movement. 

The resolution also encourages all states to include this historical account in their education curriculum, and recognizes February 1st as the start of Black History Month. 

Bringing Federal Funding Home to North Carolina's Sixth District

• $361 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was delivered to North Carolina for improvements to drinking water and upgrades to water treatment infrastructure. This funding is part of $50 billion allocated for water infrastructure upgrades authorized through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read more here. 
  
  
• $18.1 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been delivered to local airports in North Carolina's Sixth District as of February 2024.
  
  
• $49,900 in federal funding from the National Science Foundation was awarded to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) for a mathematics conference titled "Conference: Triangle Lectures in Combinatorics."
  

News from Washington, DC

Legislative Highlights

Manning Votes to Pass Bipartisan Tax Deal, Expand the Child Tax Credit

Congresswoman Manning voted in favor of a bipartisan tax bill that would bolster the child tax credit, increase affordable housing options, and expand business incentives for research and development. 

Read Congresswoman Manning's full statement here and below:

PASSED U.S. HOUSE: Manning's Resolution Condemning Sexual Violence by Hamas

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res. 966 with 418 votes in favor and one present vote. Congresswoman Manning led the resolution with Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL), Mario Díaz Balart (R-FL), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA). The resolution condemns Hamas's use of sexual violence during the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. 

“On October 7th, Hamas terrorists used brutal sexual violence as a weapon of war to inflict physical, emotional, and psychological trauma on women and girls in Israel. I’m heartbroken, outraged, and devastated for the victims and survivors,” said Congresswoman Manning. “I led this resolution to unequivocally condemn these atrocities, call on all international bodies to hold the perpetrators accountable, and reaffirm my commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence. I’m proud that a bipartisan majority of Representatives voted to pass this important resolution.” 

Manning Urges the Biden Administration to Protect Against Criminalization of Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes

Congresswoman Manning joined over 150 House Democrats in writing a letter urging the Biden-Harris Administration to protect Americans from the criminalization of their pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes in the wake of the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to obtain an abortion. 

“The Dobbs decision has only escalated efforts to charge people with crimes related to their pregnancies, and we are deeply concerned about this sharp increase in the criminalization of pregnant people – all of whom deserve the right to control their own bodies, lives, and futures,” the letter reads.

Read the full letter here. 

Manning Votes Against Sham Impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Congresswoman Manning voted against House Republican's baseless impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The last and only time Congress impeached a Cabinet member was in 1876 when Congress impeached Secretary of War William Belknap. 

Read Congresswoman Manning's statement here and below. 

Manning Calls on House Republicans to Support Bipartisan Immigration Reform

House Republicans have continuously demanded legislative action to address the nation's broken immigration system. But when the Senate unveiled a bipartisan solution, Speaker Mike Johnson quickly deemed it "dead on arrival." 

Congresswoman Manning spoke on the House Floor about the importance of reaching a bipartisan solution and called out House Republicans for using the crisis at the border to score political points. 

Watch her full remarks below. 

Manning Demands Health Insurers Comply with Affordable Care Act, Fully Cover Birth Control 

Congresswoman Manning, Policy Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, led over 150 House and Senate Democrats in sending a letter to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), demanding they ensure their members fully comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contraception coverage requirement. 

The lack of compliance on behalf of insurance companies presents women with additional obstacles when seeking the birth control that works best for them.

Read the full letter here. 

Events in DC

Manning Speaks at Gender-Based Violence Roundtable with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Congresswoman Manning spoke at a roundtable with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog, and U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt to stand in solidarity with the survivors of sexual violence committed by Hamas during the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel. 

Watch Congresswoman Manning's remarks here. 

Manning Hosts Roundtable on Antisemitism with U.S Department of Agriculture 

Manning Hosts Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workforce

As Chair of the New Democrat Coalition Workforce Development Task Force, Congresswoman Manning hosted a roundtable discussion on AI in the Workforce to get an in-depth look at how industries are adapting to AI and discuss how Congress can bolster those efforts while prioritizing the interests of workers. 

Manning Speaks at Education and the Workforce Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Retirement Savings

As a member of the Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), Congresswoman Manning participated in a hearing on the U.S. Department of Labor's Retirement Security Rule. 

Watch Congresswoman Manning's remarks on protecting workers’ retirement funds from bad-faith advisors below. 

Manning Hosts Roundtable on Antisemitism with the U.S. Department of Education 

Congresswoman Manning, Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, hosted a meeting with the U.S. Department of Education's Deputy Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Catherine E. Lhamon on the Department’s actions to counter antisemitism in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education in the United States. 

Manning Joins Democratic Women's Caucus to Support Legislation to Protect IVF 

On February 16th, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling classifying frozen embryos as human lives, effectively forcing IVF clinics to halt treatments in the state. Congresswoman Manning joined the Democratic Women's Caucus to stand in solidarity with women in Alabama and express her support for the Access to Family Building Act, legislation to protect the right to access IVF. 

Congresswoman Manning spoke against the decision on the House Floor, calling out House Republicans for falsely claiming they support reproductive rights. 

"They don't care about protecting reproductive rights. They care about controlling women's bodies," said Congresswoman Manning. 

Watch her full speech here. 

Manning Speaks on House Floor in Support of Ukraine Funding

In a speech on the House Floor, Congresswoman Manning called out House Republicans for neglecting to send additional aid to Ukraine as they fight against Russian forces. 

Watch her full speech below. 

ICYMI: Congresswoman Manning in the News

News and Record: Rep. Kathy Manning: Congress must reauthorize the Affordable Connectivity Program

Jewish Insider: Kathy Manning: Department of Education taking significant action on antisemitism behind the scenes

Roll Call: Democrats ask insurers to meet contraceptive coverage mandate

Constituent Services

Congresswoman Manning's Constituent Services Liaisons can assist you with troubles you may have regarding federal agencies. 

Cases Congresswoman Manning's office handles include but are not limited to: 

• Veterans benefits
• Immigration services
• IRS Inquiries and concerns
• Military awards and commendations
• Service academy nominations
• Medicare benefits
• Passports
  

For assistance from the District office, please contact them at (336) 333-5005, or submit a casework claim here.

High School Students: Apply for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent from across the nation.

The winning artwork from each Congressional District will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. 

To apply, please complete the release form and include it with artwork upon submission. Please call 336-333-5005 or email [email protected] or [email protected] to schedule an appointment to drop off submissions at Congresswoman Manning’s Greensboro office or to request that a representative of the office pick up submissions from your school.

Congresswoman Manning's office is accepting submissions until March 29, 2024 at 5:00PM. 

Additional information can be found on Congresswoman Manning's website.