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Co-Sponsor H.R. 40 “Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act” (Pro Forma Session Today)

I invite you to co-sponsor HR 40, the “Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act,” which
establishes a Commission to study reparation proposals and consider a national apology for the institution of slavery. This legislation was first introduced by retired Member
of Congress John Conyers of Michigan in 1989, and was intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and further recommend appropriate remedies.

CLOSING SOON: Defend Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Rights in Brazil! Cosign Letter to Secretary Pompeo – Deadline April 22

Please join us in signing this letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, expressing deep concern for attacks on the rights of indigenous peoples and Afro-Brazilian Quilombola communities (settlements founded and organized by escaped slaves and their descendants)
in Brazil. Though these communities have faced discrimination and violations of their collective rights for decades, the prospects under recently inaugurated President Jair Bolsonaro are simply alarming and require action.

Amendment Process for H.R. 9 – Climate Action Now Act

The Committee on Rules is likely to meet the week of April 29 to grant a rule that may provide a structured amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act.

Co-Sponsor H.R. 40 “Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act”

Cosponsor H.R. 1209, the Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences (HEARTS) Act

We invite you to become a cosponsor of HEARTS, legislation that encourages the use of existing, humane, and effective alternatives to animals in experiments funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Ensure the Infrastructure Package Includes Workforce Development

We invite you to join us in sending a letter to House leadership urging them to include investments in workforce development strategies, including career and technical education (CTE) and apprenticeships, in any infrastructure improvement package considered
during the 116th Congress.

Join 50+ Colleagues in Protecting Horses!

We write to invite you to become a cosponsor of the Horse Transportation Safety Act.

Defend Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Rights in Brazil! Cosign Letter to Secretary Pompeo – Deadline April 22

Cosponsor the Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act of 2019

I respectfully ask for your support of the Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act).
This bill would provide incentives for students to pursue wildlife and zoological medicine and increases the number of positions available at wildlife and zoological facilities.