“I don't like the tax increase. It will make healthcare premiums more expensive for California families. I want the federal government to stop it. I'm writing a letter with other California representatives to ask them to block it.”
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Recent debates
8 latest topics
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
House of Representatives
America 250
“I want to congratulate a nonprofit group in my district. They help families with childcare. That is good for the economy. That lets parents work and study. I went to their gala. They are good people. I am happy to honor them.”
“I am here to praise a zookeeper in my district. Amy Van der Molen works at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. She has been a zookeeper for a long time. She takes care of many animals. She helps the vet. She teaches people about animals. She even helps animals make paintings that the zoo sells to make money. Amy loves her job and the animals a lot. She could retire but she wants to keep working. I am happy to thank her for her work in my district.”
“I am here to thank a retired fire chief. Ken Cusano worked for the Folsom Fire Department for 28 years. He did many things. He designed new fire stations. He hired more people. He got the department a support dog. He helped make new rules. He did a lot for Folsom. People will miss him. I am happy to honor him today.”
“I am here to honor a man who died. His name was Brad Tatum. He published a newspaper called the Orangevale View. The newspaper was free. It had many stories about the community. Brad Tatum liked to write about heroes, businesses, and sports. People in Orangevale liked his stories. He made people feel good about their town. Many people will miss him. I am happy to honor Brad Tatum today.”