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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Aumua Amata (Western Samoa)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is releasing a statement regarding seabed critical minerals:

“The people are always my top priority, and I will always stand with you. We highly value our ocean and land, from the reefs to the mountaintops, it’s ours as the people of American Samoa and it’s special to us, and a gift of God. We don’t want harm to come to our land. As I’ve publicly stated, following the announcement by the DOI, I do not support use of current technology that scrapes or vacuums or mines by digging the ocean floor, especially near our beautiful islands. The issue of critical minerals from the ocean is new and emotional for many. Because it is new, we should make a careful decision based on all the facts, then move forward together in wisdom, at the direction of the people!

“I am inquiring to DOI what is to come and when will they sit down with the leaders of American Samoa.  I am also concerned about the impacts of the mining of critical minerals to our people and on our environment.  We have to protect our islands for our future generations.  I would like DOI to clarify when their intent is, and I have a follow-up call with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.”

Amata: O le finagalo lava o tagata ou te tu ai

Laumua i Uosigitone – O se saunoaga lea a le Faipule Tamaitai ia Uifaatali e uiga i minerale taua o le sami:

“O le finagalo lava o tagata ou te faamuamua, ma ou te tu faatasi ma i latou.  E sili ona taua ia te i tatou o tatou sami ma eleele, e afua mai i le iliti tai e o’o atu i le tuasivi, o lo tatou tofi lea mai le Atua.  E leai so tatou e loto ina ia o’o mai ni Faiga e leaga ai o tatou fanua.  Faapei ona ou faalauiloa faalauaitele atu, ina ua mae’a le faasalalauga mai le Matagaluega o le Initeria, ou te le lagolagoina le faaaoga o tekenolosi faa-ona po nei e valusia pe ave ese pe eli ai le iliti tai o loo tau lata i o tatou motu e sili ona matagofie.  E fou i le toatele o nai o tatou tagata ma ua aafia ai o latou finagalo i lenei mataupu e uiga i minerale aoga mai le sami.  E ao lava ona o tatou faia ni faaiuga faautauta e faavae i luga o mau ua maua mai ae faia lava e tusa ma finagalo o tagata o Amerika Samoa!

Ua ou fesiligia le Matagaluega o le Initeria e uiga i laasaga o le a uia ma le itu aso latou te feiloa’i ai ma ta’ita’i o Amerika Samoa.  E atugalu foi so’u taofi i aafiaga o nai o tatou tagata ma lo ta siosiomaga i le eliga o nei minerale aoga.  E ao lava ona tatou puipui o tatou motu auā o tatou tupulaga atalī.  Ou te loto ina ia faamanino mai lo latou faamoemoe, ma o loo loma la ma feutagaina ma le Failautusi o le Initeria, le susuga a Doug Burgum.”  

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after President Trump deployed California’s National Guard in response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles, California. “For the first time since the 1960s, a U.S. President has deployed the national guard into a state of our nation without the governor’s request. This is not leadership—it’s an effort to score political points. The fundamental right to peaceful freedom of speech must be protected. From Los Angeles to Fresno, Californians are raising their voice, but we must do so peacefully. Violence is never the answer.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after voting on H.R. 488, Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado:

“I voted for today’s resolution condemning the antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado last week notwithstanding my profound disappointment that it failed to condemn antisemitism itself. Instead of putting forward a resolution that focused solely on denouncing the attack and antisemitism out of hand – which I believe would have received almost unanimous support – Republicans needlessly undermined bipartisan support for this legislation by trying to use it to score political points on immigration and law enforcement. This conduct is just the latest example of Republicans using issues related to antisemitism and the Jewish community as a partisan ‘gotcha’ effort to divide Democrats.

“I wanted to reassure Jews living in fear and trauma after the Boulder attack and the recent spike in antisemitism since October 7 that I stand with them, but this bill could and should have done more to denounce antisemitism. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to put politics aside and stand united with us to remove the cancer of antisemitism from our world. Antisemitism threatens not just Jews but democracy itself.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (15th District of Texas)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that school districts in the 34th Congressional District of Texas are expected to receive an increase of Title I formula funds from previous years, with a total of $171,243,659 in Fiscal Year (FY25). The final allocation totals will be released by the U.S. Department of Education in the summer of 2025.

Due to the uncertainty regarding the Trump Administration’s actions to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, the status and dissemination of Title I funds remain unclear. 

“Title I funds are crucial for underserved communities across the country and in South Texas,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These federal funds are used by public school systems in TX-34 to ensure all children, regardless of their family’s wealth or background, can have the education necessary to succeed in life. We must continue to fight for Title I funds and ensure these get properly distributed to our schools, our teachers, and our students.” 

The following preliminary allocations have been provided to school districts in the 34th Congressional District of Texas:

·         Brownsville ISD: $30,837,515

·         Donna ISD: $19,667,489

·         Edcouch-Elsa ISD: $5,138,957

·         Edinburg Consolidated ISD: $26,923,139

·         Harlingen Consolidated ISD: $9,351,357

·         Kenedy County-Wide Common School District: $1,254

·         Kingsville ISD: $2,383,920

·         La Feria ISD: $1,112,640

·         La Villa ISD: $577,928

·         Lasara ISD: $166,454

·         Los Fresnos Consolidated ISD: $4,101,663

·         Lyford Consolidated ISD: $735,717

·         McAllen ISD: $15,945,539

·         Mercedes ISD: $3,871,520

·         Monte Alto ISD: $1,234,922

·         Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD: $24,607,153

·         Point Isabel ISD: $1,183,081

·         Progreso ISD: $1,708,280

·         Raymondville ISD: $1,368,696

·         Ricardo ISD: $187,860

·         Rio Hondo ISD: $708,555

·         Riviera ISD: $117,824

·         San Benito Consolidated ISD: $7,577,875

·         San Perlita ISD: $112,260

·         Santa Maria ISD: $347,026

·         Santa Rosa ISD: $495,992

·         Weslaco ISD: $10,779,045 

Total $171,243,661

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS  – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s actions in California:
 
“The ongoing arrests in California of families and children obeying the law are evidence of a broader pattern of ICE’s renegade behavior across the country. The resulting peaceful demonstrations against these actions are a manifestation of understandable fear in our communities.

“Now we have seen the President of the United States say that he would arrest a sitting American governor just for disagreeing with the actions of this Administration. This is the hallmark of authoritarianism on the road to tyranny – and all Americans should be shocked and appalled by the President’s blatant disregard for our Constitutional system.

“The Trump Administration’s escalation and provocation inflames tensions and incites violence. All Americans must be able to exercise their Constitutional right to lawfully and peacefully protest. We must shine a bright light on the unlawful tactics of the Trump Administration so that freedom of speech prevails.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the statement below following the Trump Administration’s deployment of Marines in Los Angeles.

“Deploying Marines into a major American city sets an extremely dangerous precedent,” said Rep. Carbajal. “Marines on the streets of Los Angeles – in addition to the 2,000 National Guard troops Trump sent despite the disapproval from Governor Newsom – will do nothing to de-escalate or prevent violence. Instead, it will likely have the opposite effect. As a Marine myself, I won’t stay silent as Trump tries to politicize our servicemembers and use them to create more chaos because he wants to distract the country as he works to cut Americans’ health care, veterans’ benefits, food assistance, and more.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the House passed a partisan resolution, H.Res. 488, in response to the attack on an event for Israeli hostages in Boulder, CO. 

“I unequivocally condemn the attack in Boulder and the alarming rise in antisemitism. However, I could not support tonight’s resolution that exploits this incident to demonize migrants, celebrate ICE, and ignore the real concerns of Jewish Americans.  

“It’s a shame the Republican majority would politicize this attack. This moment deserves better than political point-scoring. 

“I cosponsored a bipartisan resolution led by my colleague, Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), to condemn the attack. In keeping with House tradition, we should consider Rep. Neguse’s resolution, instead of the partisan resolution considered today, as this event occurred in his district.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)

In just the last two weeks, our country has witnessed two back-to-back antisemitic terror attacks that have left two dead and 15 seriously wounded. In Washington D.C., an antisemitic terrorist murdered Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim as they left an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum; afterwards, the terrorist yelled “Free Palestine” and “I did it for Gaza.” In Boulder, Colorado, a terrorist who said he “wanted to kill all Zionist people” threw Molotov cocktails at a group of peaceful protestors calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

These events are an escalation of ongoing antisemitic violence that has become more and more common since Hamas’s October 7th massacre, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis, Americans, and others; widespread torture and sexual violence; and the abduction of some 250 hostages, 56 of which remain in captivity.  In the 20 months since, antisemitism has skyrocketed in the United States, with over 10,000 antisemitic incidents recorded. In Ventura County, a 69-year-old Jewish man, Paul Kessler, was bludgeoned to death by an anti-Israel protester as other anti-Israel protesters chanted “Hitler should have smashed you.” The Pennsylvania governor’s mansion was set on fire with Governor Josh Shapiro and his family inside as they celebrated Passover; the arsonist said he committed the act over what Governor Shapiro “wants to do to the Palestinian people.” In Yonkers, Ahmed Al Jabali attempted to stab Jewish barber Slava Shushakov to death to “punish Jews” over Gaza, leaving Mr. Shushakov with serious injuries.  These examples, only a handful out of hundreds of violent antisemitic attacks in the past 20 months, underlie the need for urgent, serious action. 

While the House will vote on two non-binding resolutions this week condemning the antisemitic attacks in Washington D.C., and Boulder, Colorado, the Jewish community is reeling, and we need Congressional leaders to come together and support real policy change.

We urge Senate Major Leader John Thune to utilize Rule 14 to bring a clean Antisemitism Awareness Act for a vote in the Senate, and we urge Speaker Mike Johnson to once again swiftly pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act in the House. Codifying the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism is long overdue, and is more urgent now than ever as we see one violent anti-Zionist terror attack after another. You cannot fight antisemitism if you are unwilling to define it. 

We also urge President Trump and Congressional Appropriators to fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) at long-requested levels of $500 million. This money will fund security grants to nonprofit institutions which face terrorist threats, including synagogues and Jewish community institutions. It will help them put in place additional security measures like security cameras, locked doors, security guards, and more that could thwart terror attacks like the one that transpired at the Capitol Jewish Museum. 

The Jewish community needs real action, not just resolutions.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California)

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement responding to the events occuring across Southern California:

“The events occurring across Southern California over the last few days have made me deeply concerned about the future of American democracy.  Democracy requires that both the government and the people accept the rule of law and the Constitution. Sadly, that is not happening now.

“Democracy is threatened when the President violates the Constitution, commandeers the California National Guard without the permission of the Governor, and deploys the Marines or other military against the people.

“Democracy is threatened when the few vandals and anarchists disrupt the many peaceful protests to destroy property.

“Democracy is threatened when the government violates the First Amendment and the right to peaceful protest, strips immigrants of due process, and detains elected officials who are exercising their right to oversight.

“And Democracy is threatened when people violently attack law enforcement officials who are trying to keep the peace.

“Violence – whether against peaceful protesters, law enforcement officials, immigrant families, personal property, government buildings, or the Constitution – is wrong, and it’s a threat to American democracy. It must stop now.

“The President has an obligation to preserve and protect the Constitution and the rule of law.  Donald Trump is failing massively in that regard. Americans have a responsibility to respect the law. The agitators who are destroying property are failing massively in that regard. Both need to face the consequences for their actions.

“I encourage people to continue exercising their right to free speech and peacefully protest without violence. You represent the best of Democracy.“

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