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Laura Richardson

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Party
D
State and District
California, District 37
Chamber
House
Last served
Currently in congress

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Congressional Record entries

Entry Title Date
Honoring The Service And Dedication Of Ms. Cynthia Berry Of Long Beach, California May 18, 2012
Laura Richardson, D-CA
"Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the service and dedication of one of my own constituents, Ms. Cynthia Berry. For almost five years now Ms. Berry has been an essential part of the Long Beach foster care program."
National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2013 May 18, 2012
Laura Richardson, D-CA
"Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 4310, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013,'' which provides $642 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy."
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Of 2012 May 18, 2012
Laura Richardson, D-CA
"Madam Speaker, I rise in strong and unyielding opposition to H.R. 4970, ``Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012.'' I urge my colleagues to reject this legislation and appeal to the Republican leadership to bring to the floor the Senate version of this bill which passed with a substantial bipartisan majority. Every Democratic Senator and 15 Senate Republicans, including all of the Senate GOP women, voted for the bill."
In Opposition To H.R. 5326 “Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act For Fiscal Year 2013” May 18, 2012
Laura Richardson, D-CA
"Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5326, which makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. Although the bill provides adequate funding levels for many programs that I support, they are far outweighed by the unpalatable provisions in the bill. That is why I will vote no on final passage."
In Support Of H.R. 5801, The Us Leads Act May 18, 2012
Laura Richardson, D-CA
"Mr. Speaker, the higher education system in the United States is the envy of the world. The universities here are a part of America's backbone, providing young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's global economy."

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