Brenda Lawrence

People ask me why I care about the USPS so much & it's because I had an amazing 30-year career at the Postal Service. Today, I'm thrilled the House will pass the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act—a bill that supports the future of the USPS & its 600,000+ dedicated employees.

Electric vehicles are the future. They also require thousands of microchips per single vehicle. America is making semiconductors again, not just to strengthen our supply chains. But to ensure the clean energy economy is made right here at home.

Thanks to @POTUS' transformative climate agenda and funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Postal Service will serve as a leader in American's transition to clean transportation.

A lesson on how to deliver the package 📦 with an electrified fleet. Today, @USPS announced a $9.6 billion investment to electrify 66,000 vehicles and strengthen the sustainability of the Postal Service for decades to come. 1/2

Wishing a happy Hanukkah to everyone and their loved ones who celebrate in MI-14 and around the world!

.@RepLawrence is giving her farewell speech on the House floor: "For eight years, I have been given an amazing opportunity to serve and walk the halls of Congress, and I've enjoyed every minute of this journey. ... I am coming home."

Love is love. So thrilled to have attended the Respect for Marriage Act bill signing to celebrate historic legislation upholding marriage equality under federal law. This is a major victory for freedom, dignity, and equality.

The U.S. Postal Service just announced that my friend and predecessor Congressman John Lewis will be honored on a new postage stamp next year! Let it always remind us to get in the #GoodTrouble that Congressman Lewis taught us.

Yes, @RepGwenMoore. The Child Tax Credit has indeed proven to give children more opportunities to succeed. Thank you for using your platform to elevate this critical tool which assists millions of working class families and their children. thehill.com/opinion/congre…

As a Michigander, Paul Whelan's wrongful imprisonment in Russia is top of mind. I remain confident that @POTUS is laser-focused to reunite him and all American political prisoners with their families.

Brittney Griner is on her way back home. My heart goes out to her family today. I commend @POTUS, @SecBlinken and the many hard-working Administration professionals for their efforts in helping to secure her release.

Today the House PASSED the #RespectForMarriageAct. Passage of this bill is long overdue—to protect & respect the sanctity of same-sex & interracial marriages in this country. 🌈

Women showed up at unprecedented rates and made their voices heard this election. Young women of color in particular mobilized to demonstrate our political power. Congress must now do our job and deliver for the women who elected us to office. thehill.com/opinion/congre…

Tonight, we celebrated the retirement of our dear friend and CBC second vice-chair @RepLawrence. She is a tireless advocate for the people of Michigan's 14th Congressional District, and an active member of our CBC family.

I just want to make a few things clear: The Holocaust happened. Hitler was a demonic figure. And instead of giving it a platform, our political leaders should be calling out and rejecting antisemitism wherever it hides. Silence is complicity.

I wrapped up another week in D.C.! This week, we attended to critical legislative business, including passing a resolution to protect our rail workers. My bill, the DOULA for VA Act, also passed the House! I'm headed back to Michigan and excited to get back to work on Monday.

This bill takes an important first step to strengthen maternal health care for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. I urge the Senate to take swift action to solidify this necessary care for our veterans. 2/2

Today, my bill, H.R.2521, the DOULA for VA Act of 2022, passed out of the House with strong bipartisan support! 1/2

Congratulations are in order! Read my statement on the election of House Democratic Leader-designate @RepJeffries, Whip-designate @RepKClark, and Chairman-designate @RepPeteAguilar. 👉lawrence.house.gov/media-center/p…

Thank you to Chairman @RepMarkTakano and Ranking Member @RepBost for your bipartisan support of the DOULA for VA Act. Together, we will fight to reduce maternal mortality rates in the U.S. and stand up to care for our pregnant veterans. 2/2

I spoke on the House Floor in support of my bipartisan bill, the DOULA for VA Act. Doulas have a proven positive effect on the health outcome of the mother and child. My bill takes the first step to help expand maternal health care services for women veterans. 1/2