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HB5292 - Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Nikema Williams, Terri A. Sewell, Colin Z. Allred
Last updated about 1 year ago
80 Co-Sponsors
To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HJR54 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
Pramila Jayapal, Derek Kilmer, Suzan DelBene
Last updated over 1 year ago
88 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#civil-rights-and-liberties-minority-issuesHB2987 - Election Mail Act
Nikema Williams, Bennie G. Thompson, Henry C. Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago
81 Co-Sponsors
To amend title 39, United States Code, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve procedures and requirements related to election mail.
STATUS
Introduced
HB549 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Andrew R. Garbarino, Kathy Castor, Joseph D. Morelle
Last updated over 1 year ago
264 Co-Sponsors
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
#social-welfare
HB2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023
Anna G. Eshoo, James E. Clyburn, Nikema Williams
Last updated over 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
To amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of State and local governments, public-private partnerships, and cooperatives to provide broadband services.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1247 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Henry C. Johnson, Nancy Mace, Gwen Moore
Last updated over 1 year ago
181 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#civil-rights-and-liberties-minority-issues
HB3606 - FLUENT Act Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2023
Raul M. Grijalva, Adriano Espaillat, Jasmine Crockett
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
To improve the English language and literacy skills of English language learners and their families, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
#education
HB3220 - Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023
Emanuel Cleaver, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Jesus Garcia
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
To enhance coverage and oversight of occupational safety and health standards in correctional facilities, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB7138 - Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2024
Raul M. Grijalva, Janice D. Schakowsky, Elissa Slotkin
Last updated 8 months ago
45 Co-Sponsors
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
#social-welfareHB5295 - Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act Expanding the VOTE Act
Nikema Williams, Jerrold Nadler, Nanette Diaz Barragan
Last updated about 1 year ago
116 Co-Sponsors
To modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from US Congress district HD-NY-16
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US House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Jamaal Bowman was born and raised in New York City. He attended New York public schools, then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. After college, Bowman began working as a guidance counselor and middle and high school teacher in the Bronx. In 2009, Bowman founded the Cornerstone Academy for Social Action (CASA) middle school in the Bronx. He served as the school's principal for over a decade. His experience founding and leading a progressive middle school helped inform his campaign for Congress.read less
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