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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed H.R. 1644, the "Save the Internet Act," which included an amendment introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton to help promote accessible and affordable broadband internet service on tribal land.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House unanimously passed the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act to safeguard the water supply for 40 million people in the Southwest.
Rep. Greg Stanton, a co-sponsor of the bill, stressed the importance of protecting the river from continued over-allocation.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Rep. Greg Stanton today urged his colleagues in Congress to pass the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) and stressed the importance of protecting the river from continued over-allocation at a hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee.
In his remarks, Stanton noted that the effects of climate change on the Southwest have threatened the future of the Colorado-one of Arizona's most vital water resources.
Washington, DC – Today, in response to a letter sent by New Democrat Coalition Members, House Leadership introduced legislation to protect people with pre-existing conditions and lower health care costs.
Remarks as prepared for delivery
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to address perhaps the most important reform to strengthen our democracy in a generation: House Resolution 1, the For the People Act.
We have a responsibility-an obligation-to make sure that our government always remains one of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) sent a letter to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Neal, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Pallone, and Education and Labor Committee Chairman Scott, urging the Committees to prioritize strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and continue the path toward affordable universal coverage.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Concerned by reports that funding for military construction projects at Luke Air Force Base may be diverted to fund a border wall, Reps. Ruben Gallego, Tom O'Halleran, Ann Kirkpatrick and Greg Stanton sent a letter seeking answers to Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.
The President's national emergency declaration to build a border wall set in motion efforts that could divert funds from FY 2019 military construction projects.