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House Democrats Highlight How Republican Legislative Branch Funding Bill Takes Us Back

Press Release

Date: May 17, 2023
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending Legislative Branch

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In light of the recent attack on two Congressional staffers in Virginia, I am severely disappointed that this bill does not increase security enhancements for our constituents and the staff who serve them. Considering this event, we must include additional resources for the Sergeant at Arms' District Office Security Program and expand its scope so that Members can use this program for more than just one district office,"

Moreover, this bill does nothing to continue the progress Congress has made in terms of expanding Capitol Hill diversity, continuing bold investments towards our crumbling infrastructure, or increasing chances to serve our constituents effectively. I also want to express my profound discontent--that this bill does nothing to provide DACA recipients with work eligibility in our branch of government, especially when many of them are already interns and fellows throughout our branch of government."


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