Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve and Document Trump Propaganda and Educate Future Generations on Resistance to Corruption and Authoritarianism

Introduced legislation to preserve Trump administration propaganda in Smithsonian museum.

“Unlike President Trump’s project of censoring, whitewashing and fictionalizing American history, my legislation will forever preserve his manifestations of authoritarian narcissism and his propagandistic assault on American history and American democracy”

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Raskin and Schatz Fight Back Against MAGA Book Bans and Attacks on First Amendment Rights of the Free Press and of Citizens in Schools, Libraries and Museums

Introduced resolution opposing book bans and censorship in schools and museums.

“The freedom to read, write and think independently are all rights enshrined in the First Amendment to our Constitution”

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Ahead of U.S.-China Summit, Raskin, Meeks, McGovern Urge Trump to Condemn CCP Law Designed to Repress Religious Minorities and Attack Critics Around the World

Urged Trump to condemn China's law repressing religious minorities and critics.

“to destroy the shrines of Uyghur Muslims, remove Tibetan Buddhist statues from monasteries, censor the holy texts read in Christian churches and otherwise purge houses of worship…”

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Raskin, Bice, Johnson, Boebert Introduce Legislation to Install New Plaque at Lincoln Memorial Honoring Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Gave His “I Have a Dream” Speech

Introduced bipartisan bill to install plaque at Lincoln Memorial marking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech location.

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s moral clarity, rousing oratory and strategic nonviolent organizing propelled the Civil Rights Movement to the forefront of American consciousness”

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Raskin, Spartz Legislation to Finally Construct a National Memorial Honoring American Patriot Thomas Paine Successfully Passes Out of Committee

House Natural Resources Committee unanimously advanced bill to place Thomas Paine memorial in National Mall Area 1.

“Tom Paine’s writings inspired the American people to break free from tyrannical rule and establish a new nation based on democratic self-governance”

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Raskin, Panetta, McGovern Proposal Providing Tax Relief for Scam, Disaster Victims Passes House

House passed tax relief provisions for scam and disaster victims, including retroactive relief.

“I first introduced this bill when my constituent was scammed out of her retirement savings, only to be hit with a massive federal tax penalty on that stolen money.”

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Raskin, Beyer, DeGette Led 68 Colleagues Demanding AHRQ Reverse Cancellation of More Than $200 Million in Health Care Research Grants

Led 68 Democrats demanding AHRQ reverse cancellation of over $200 million in health care research grants.

“Given the disastrous impact of these notices, the potential procedural defects in issuing them, and our concerns surrounding AHRQ’s use of Congressionally-appropriated funds, we ask that you immediately withdraw these notices and fully fund the grantees that have waited for committed funds for over a year”

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Raskin, DeLauro, Casten, Jacobs and 111 Colleagues Demand Netanyahu Remove Barbed-Wire Fence Blocking Students’ Path from West Bank Village Umm Al-Kheir to School

Led 111 members demanding Israel remove barbed-wire fence blocking students' school access.

“For over three months, extremists from the nearby settlement of Carmel have maintained a barbed wire fence blocking the path that the children of Umm Al-Kheir use to travel to their school”

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Raskin, Beyer, Norton, Ivey Oppose Trump Administration’s Rushed “Redevelopment” of Historic East Potomac Park

Opposed Trump administration's redevelopment of East Potomac Park, demanded transparency and historic preservation.

“We write with strong objections to your rushed ‘redevelopment’ of East Potomac Park, as well as the lack of clear public communication as to the changes planned for a beloved historic and recreation site”

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Raskin, Bacon, Dexter Celebrate House Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

Celebrated House passage of bipartisan bill protecting pension payments for federal retirees.

“A government shutdown shouldn’t prevent retired NOAA and USPHS officers from paying rent or putting food on the table”

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Raskin, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Elections, Close Major Campaign Finance Loophole as Foreign Ownership of American Corporations Skyrockets

Introduced bill to block foreign-owned companies from U.S. campaign spending.

“The Roberts Court’s outrageous decision in Citizens United continues to spell disaster for American democracy, as it allows oligarchs and autocrats from around the world to wield their influence over our elections through corporate ownership and political interference”

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Raskin Statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act

Explained his conflicted position on Massie Amendment regarding military aid to Israel.

“But our funds and our weapons have been used in shameful violence and human rights violations against Palestinians by the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has brought terrible isolation to Israel in the process.”

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Raskin Statement on “Trumped-up Charges” Facing Constituent, Three-time Olympian Canoeist Davey Hearn in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Case

Defended constituent Olympic canoeist facing charges related to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool incident.

“Davey Hearn is my constituent, a native-born resident of Montgomery County, a three-time Olympian canoeist, and a famed and celebrated teacher and coach of canoeing and kayaking in our community. He is beloved in my district as a model citizen whether on water or on dry land. He is a great guy.”

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Raskin, Spartz Introduce Legislation Directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Advance Plans for “Dazzling National Memorial” Honoring American Patriot Thomas Paine

Introduced bipartisan bill directing Interior Secretary to place Thomas Paine memorial in National Mall's Area 1.

“On the 250th anniversary of the publication of Common Sense, our legislation finally brings the great Tom Paine from the attics and libraries of history to a place of shining prominence on our National Mall, establishing the dazzling national memorial he deserves.”

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Raskin, Beyer, Norton, Ivey Demand Trump Administration Remove Demolished East Wing’s Toxic Debris from East Potomac National Park

Demanded Trump administration remove toxic debris from White House East Wing demolition at East Potomac National Park.

“toxic substances spread throughout the structure, including asbestos and lead based paint.”

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Raskin, DelBene and Trahan Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Harmful Rule Changes Injecting MAGA Agenda into Government Grantmaking Process, Health Research

Called on Trump administration to reverse OMB rule changes politicizing NIH grant review process and health research funding.

“President Trump’s sacking of thousands of NIH researchers and scientists has led to severe understaffing and grant approval delays at NIH. This rule change would make an already problematic situation disastrous.”

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Raskin, Schiff, Chu, Cohen, Gottheimer, Schrier, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Honor Americans Who Rescued Holocaust Refugees

Introduced bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who rescued Holocaust refugees.

“During the Holocaust, anti-fascist Americans stepped up to rescue thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi mass murder”

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Raskin Statement on MAGA’s Latest Billion-Dollar ICE Handout

Opposed $70 billion in ICE and Border Patrol funding in reconciliation bill.

“Across America, Democrats, Republicans and independents alike must unite to reject Trump’s corruption and ICE’s lawlessness.We, the American people, must work together to defend our Constitution, our democratic institutions and our neighbors against MAGA chaos and lawlessness.”

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Raskin, National Capital Region Members Sound Alarm on Trump Administration’s Plans to Shutter USDA Childcare Centers in Maryland, D.C.

Demanded USDA secure new childcare provider after Trump administration closure notice.

“We view USDA’s childcare center closures as an escalation of the Trump Administration’s attack on the National Capital Region workforce”

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Raskin Road Safety Legislation Clears Committee Vote

Advanced bipartisan road safety legislation through House Transportation Committee to expand pedestrian and cyclist protections.

“Sarah Langenkamp—a loving mother, dedicated wife and patriotic diplomat—had just relocated to Maryland with her family from foreign service in Ukraine when she was struck by a truck while biking and killed”

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Raskin Statement on H.R. 1329

Criticized Republican amendments to Smithsonian Women's History Museum bill.

“Legions of women across the political spectrum fought for years to bring their history to the National Mall. Today’s vote should establish the arrival of a long-overdue museum. Instead, it has become one more dismal MAGA culture-war battleground.”

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Raskin Honors 19 High School Students Appointed to U.S. Service Academies

Announced 19 high school students nominated to U.S. Service Academies.

“It’s deeply inspiring to nominate dynamic, patriotic and talented young people to attend our U.S. Service Academies”

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Raskin Delivers Commencement Address at Goucher College

Delivered commencement address at Goucher College.

“What about successful, underpaid middle school math teachers like my daughter, whose students’ parents stop me in the street to thank me for her amazing teaching?”

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Raskin Delivers Commencement Address at American University's Washington College of Law

Delivered commencement address at American University's Washington College of Law.

“you no longer have an office, but you can keep your email address.”

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Raskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration’s Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public Office

Introduced bill to strengthen democracy against presidential abuse of power and corruption.

“President Trump and his cabinet are committing daily shocking violations of the Constitution, putting billions of dollars in personal profit, rampant political corruption and the designs of billionaire oligarchs before the basic needs of the American people”

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