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The House just passed the Thin Blue Line Act to ensure that criminals who murder law enforcement officers - whether they are federal, state or local - face justice for their crimes.
This week the House passed a bill that I co-sponsored to increase monitoring of anti-Jewish incidents and the steps taken to combat them. Learn more.
The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, which just passed the House, is designed to stop the slaughter of the Syrian people, encourage a resolution to the conflict and hold Syrian human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.
This week I am honored to be able to recognize Purple Heart recipients by introducing a resolution in support of making August 7th Purple Heart Day.
Watch this week's Week In Review video to hear more about just some of what we got done this week, including health care reform and government funding.
To learn about my work this week (including efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, keep the government open, lower taxes and improve our healthcare system), watch this week's Week In Review video.
This week I announced legislation to declare a federal emergency when the U.S. Army Corps causes damaging harmful algal blooms. Our bill, the Federal Do No Harm Act, provides federal assistance for disaster cleanup, including the removal of toxic algal biomass and muck from affected waterways.
Our veterans who have served our country - risked life and limb for the United States of America - deserve choice when it comes to their health care. That's why this week we passed legislation to eliminate the sunset of the Veterans Choice Program.
Watch our Week In Review video to hear about a bill we introduced to keep Jewish Community Centers safe, hearings we held to improve the water quality in our area, a bill we passed in committee to combat anti-Semitism and steps we're taking to ensure rail safety.
Over the last several months, one of my top priorities has been listening to people in our community about how they will be impacted by health care reform. I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join me in working to improve our nation’s healthcare system.