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I am pleased to have contributed to the efforts aimed at providing relief for the American populace during the pandemic. Despite a myriad of challenges, we were able to facilitate assistance for families and small businesses. Emergency rental aid ensured that 6.5 million working families were able to maintain their homes.

There is a need for on-base accommodation at Creech Air Force Base, where over 3,000 airmen are currently employed. It would be beneficial to provide basic amenities closer to their workplace as they currently have to travel over 45 minutes to reach Nellis Air Force Base, which houses significant military facilities, including Nellis Air Force Base and Hawthorne Army Depot.

I wholeheartedly support the importance of voting rights and the need for fair and equal access to the ballot box. It is crucial that we honor the memory of those who fought for this fundamental right, such as the brave individuals who marched in Selma on Bloody Sunday. We must continue to work towards a more just and equitable society, where every voice is heard and every vote counts.

It's important to remember that there are children and families in our district and all across the country who rely on SNAP benefits. For them, it's about food insecurity and not having access to the basics they need to take care of themselves. It means going to school hungry and not having the quality of life they deserve. It's important to listen to our constituents and deliver for them.

As the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, I was sure to attend today's commemoration and passionately emphasized the president's call for the immediate passage of the John R Lewis Voting Rights Act.

Achieving transparency in policing should be our top priority to eliminate substandard practices. By working together, we can address the public safety crisis and ensure the well-being of everyone in our community.

As responsible members of our community, we understand the pressing need for a transformation in policing practices. Although this issue affects everyone's safety, it is evident that black and brown communities face a disproportionate impact.

As citizens, it is important for us to prioritize public safety and hold those in law enforcement accountable. While many men and women in law enforcement carry out their duties with honor, it is crucial to address incidents of bad policing practices. 

This is not a Republican problem or a Democratic problem - this is a public safety issue. It's not something that only some of us have to fix; this is something that all of us have to work together to address.