Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education, delivered the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee hearing on apprenticeships titled, “Expanding Options for Employers and Workers Through Earn-and-Learn Opportunities.” Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am thrilled that we are here today to discuss successful earn-and-learn programs. As this Committee looks to help build a highly skilled workforce and close the skills gap that we so often hear ab...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education, led a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern about actions to undermine policies to address campus sexual assault under Title IX. The letter, signed by more than 50 members of the House, urges Secretary DeVos to work with Congress to strengthen Title IX protections. “We were dismayed by the recent interview in which Acting Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education’s Of...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis released the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed against her, and three of her colleagues, for flying an LGBTQ Pride Flag outside her Washington D.C. office. “As the proud representative of the heart of LGBTQ San Diego, the rainbow flag in front of my DC office is a source of pride for me and my constituents. It is a symbol of our commitment to full equality. “It is especially offensive to see this type of hateful behavior right after our city celebrated...
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The House of Representatives passed legislation by U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) to combat sex trafficking. The Empower Educators to Prevent Trafficking Act (H.R. 2268) was included in a package of legislation - The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection Act (H.R. 2200). “Far too often, it is our children who fall victim to the horror of human trafficking. We must do everything we can to stop this injustice,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and t...
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U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, added a number of provisions to the national defense bill to expand benefits for military personnel. “I was pleased to see the House Armed Services Committee come together in a bipartisan manner to put forward provisions that respect the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make every day,” said Davis. “The personnel benefits in the defense bill demonstrate that we value our servicemembers. As we move...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) and nearly 200 members of Congress have filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump for violating one of the Constitution’s critical anti-corruption provisions: the Foreign Emoluments Clause. The emoluments clause prohibits the President from accepting foreign payments without seeking and receiving Congressional authorization. “The Constitution’s Emoluments Clause clearly states that the President must get congressional approval before accepting any p...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) released the following statement on the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee. “Today we confirmed the President’s disturbing behavior into the Flynn/Russia investigation. With each passing day, it’s clear we need to dig deeper. In addition to the investigations by Congress and the Special Counsel, we need an independent commission to get to the truth for the American people.”
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The words on the United States Supreme Court building read “Equal Justice Under Law.” Yet some servicemembers are denied access to our nation’s highest court. To correct this inequity in the military justice system, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA) introduced legislation to grant these service members access to the Supreme Court. “The right to due process is a pillar of our judicial system, said Davis, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. “It’s unjust to deny members of our Ar...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) released the following statement on the new report issued by the Congressional Budget Office on TrumpCare. “The CBO report confirms the fears I have been hearing from my constituents. TrumpCare will still leave millions uninsured, increase premiums, and discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. It’s not too late for Republicans to join with Democrats and work together to build on the success of the Affordable Care Act.”
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) released the following statement on President Trump’s budget proposal. “It’s important to hear from my constituents about what this budget means to their families. Do they see this budget as something that leads to opportunities? Or do they see this budget as something that is just going to help out the wealthiest Americans? “Families sitting at the kitchen table will see this is not a budget that is in their best interest. They want decent wages and they...
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