News from Washington, DC
President Biden's State of the Union Address
On March 7th, President Biden gave his third State of the Union Address, where he laid out his agenda to lower costs, protect reproductive freedoms, support our democratic allies, and secure the Southern Border.
Congresswoman Manning wore pins at the State of the Union to show her support for sending emergency aid to Ukraine, to call for the safe return of the hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists, and to advocate for protecting women's reproductive freedoms.
At the State of the Union, a North Carolinian, Steven Hadfield, was a guest of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Mr. Hadfield used to pay up to $400/month for insulin. Now, thanks to Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act, he pays no more than $35/month for insulin. Congresswoman Manning was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act to lower prescription drug costs for North Carolinians like Mr. Hadfield.
Legislative Highlights
Democratic Women's Caucus Executive Action Agenda
As Policy Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congresswoman Manning announced the DWC's Executive Action Agenda, a plan for the Biden-Harris Administration to use the full power of the Executive Office to address issues that impact women.
“At this crucial moment, when women’s freedoms are under attack by Republican-controlled states across the country, it’s imperative that we address women’s health care issues as well as the social and economic challenges facing women in the United States. The Democratic Women’s Caucus Executive Action Agenda lays out a comprehensive plan for the Biden-Harris Administration and Congress to do just that,” said Congresswoman Manning.
Read more about the plan here.
This month, Congresswoman Manning also applauded President Biden's Executive Order to Advance Women’s Health Research and Innovation.
Protecting Students on Campus Act
Congresswoman Manning, Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, and Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer introduced the bipartisan Protecting Students on Campus Act, legislation to empower students to file reports to the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights if they experience antisemitic violence, harassment, or other unlawful discrimination on college campus due to their heritage or religion.
Read more about the legislation here.
To keep up with Congresswoman Manning's work on the Task Force, follow along here.
Government Funding Packages for Fiscal Year 2024
This month, Congresswoman Manning voted to pass two appropriations packages to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024). These votes come after Congress voted on several temporary funding measures to keep the government open amidst Congressional Republicans' dysfunction and internal disagreement on funding bills.
On March 6th, Congresswoman Manning voted for the first package of six appropriations bills. This package included $15.48 million in federal funding for 15 projects across North Carolina's Sixth District. Read more here.
On March 22nd, Congresswoman Manning voted for the second and final funding package for FY2024. Congresswoman Manning was proud to vote to pass this bipartisan package that will help lower costs for hardworking families, support early education and job training programs, bolster national security, and improve community safety.
Congressional Democrats secured strong investments and victories for the American people in this package. Find more detailed information on these wins here.
Support for U.S. Democratic Allies
In a speech on the House Floor, Congresswoman Manning called on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring forward an emergency supplemental package to send aid to U.S. democratic allies, Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Watch Congresswoman Manning's speech below.
Events & NC-06 Visitors
City of High Point
Mayor Cyril Jefferson and leaders from the City of High Point met up with Congresswoman Manning on the House Steps to talk about the City’s federal legislative priorities.
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