I'm a two-time breast cancer survivor who lives with pre-existing conditions every day, and I know the uncertainty people face if they can't get their medicine.
The courage and leadership March for Our Lives has shown is a testament to the power our young people have in this country, to make our country stronger while protecting our friends, families, and loved ones. The work survivors and advocates across the country have done to keep families safe matters.
We recognize and truly believe that women's stories have the power to transform the world.
Our veterans, and especially our women veterans, need our support and the support of one another.
The United States Postal Service is one of America's oldest and most well-loved institutions. Thanks to the Postal Service, families can send letters and packages to loved ones they have not seen in months, small businesses are able to ship products to their customers, and many veterans and seniors can safely receive lifesaving medications.
Protecting the USPS means protecting the essential services it provides our nation.
Taking care of our veterans is one of my top priorities, and I am especially concerned on behalf of our women veterans.
I truly enjoy hearing from our community about the issues that matter most. It's conversations like these that shape our community and drive my work to pursue common-sense solutions that protect our families, lower health care costs, uplift our veterans, and support our local businesses.
We must do everything we can to ensure the safety of our children.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will ensure that no pregnant woman is unfairly fired, or forced to risk the health of themselves or their pregnancy, to earn a paycheck. Our mothers deserve these federal protections.
We all want to support our working mothers. Allowing them simple accommodations can ensure they are able to continue working and provide a living for themselves and their families.
The CDC has always been an example of unbiased and thorough medical research, both in America and around the world, and we must continue to provide the doctors and experts at the CDC the resources they need to help solve and prevent public health crises.
One of my first priorities as a new member of Congress in 2019 was to visit the CDC and learn firsthand about what they needed to help protect Americans. After my visit, I learned their budget had previously been cut, and that they needed funding to modernize their data systems to help prevent pandemics and other public health crises.
The CDC is an integral part of our community and on the frontlines of our pandemic response, and we must continue to give them more tools to help keep our families safe and healthy.
Countless families rely on child care providers to keep their families safe as they help grow their small businesses and work hard. Parents must have a safe place to send their children.
We must protect those with pre-existing conditions and ensure that every American family has access to quality, affordable health care.
Those in the metro-Atlanta area know how crucial the investments in our infrastructure and transportation systems are to improving our communities.
As we invest in an infrastructure plan for the future, we must also support our families, our workers, and our communities.
Severe weather can come at any time, and millions of people are impacted by storms each year. Truly, the best defense against severe weather is for families to create an emergency plan, practice that plan, and always stay alert and ready.
Our service men and women sacrifice so much to protect our country, our citizens, and our freedoms. My father, brother, and nephew all served this nation in uniform, and I am committed to the unwavering support of those who defend this nation and our values.
I believe in America. I believe in Americans.
I know parents across America remain sick with worry about the safety of their children. I feel that anguish.
I hurt for every mother who's lost a son, every son who's lost a father, and every child whose life was taken far too soon. We honor their memories with an unwavering determination to create a better future for ourselves and for our children.
Small businesses are the heart of a thriving community and vital to the American economy, and there isn't one in Georgia or across our country that hasn't been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
There are no issues more personal than prescription drugs and the high prices Americans must pay to get the medicine they need.
Regardless of President Trump's involvement, the unredacted portions of Mueller's report make it clear - Russia carried out a coordinated campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election and undermine our democracy.
Children are truly the future of this country - our next teachers, they're our next doctors, they're our next police officers, and they're our next Members of Congress. It's our responsibility to do everything that we can to protect them and make sure that children are able to live, learn, and grow up in safe environments.
Our disabled veterans earned their benefits by serving our great nation, and we must protect them and their families, especially during financial hardship.
We must continue our work to improve and strengthen health care for Georgians, and we must defend the vital protections and programs that protect the health and wellbeing of families across our nation.
Our elections are too important to risk even the appearance of impropriety.
Just like it would be wrong to have a player referee a game, it's wrong for election officials to participate in federal campaigns.
I came to Washington to stand up for the people who put their trust in me and to ensure the safety of the families and communities in Georgia's Sixth, and across our nation, by keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
My priorities in Congress are shaped by the needs and concerns of our community, and I value the opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that matter most to them.
When people are in crisis and pose a threat to themselves or others, those closest to them are often the first to see the warning signs.
It's the sad truth that gun violence can often be prevented.
As the metropolitan Atlanta area continues to grow, it's critical that we support small businesses and the prosperity of our local community.
Our kids should be leaving school ready for success, not paying for the misconduct of predatory institutions.
Our veterans should never be penalized for injuries they sustained in service to our country.
On September 11, 2001, America suffered an unimaginable tragedy and witnessed the incredible heroism of hundreds of first responders who rushed into the World Trade Center to save lives.
America will never forget the service and sacrifice of our 9/11 heroes and their families.
The health and wellbeing of our children, our families, and our communities must be safeguarded.
The vast majority of Americans are asking for common-sense legislation to protect our families, our friends, and our communities from gun violence.
My priority has always been listening and understanding the voices of those I represent, and I work every day to address the concerns people have for their families.
American patients deserve more access to quality, affordable health care.
The repeal of the medical device tax will lower the costs of care, improve access to these medical devices, and protect medtech manufacturing jobs throughout Georgia and our country.
I worked as a flight attendant while I was pregnant with my son, Jordan. After suffering serious complications, my doctor insisted I stay home to protect the health of my pregnancy.
No woman should ever have to choose between maintaining a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck.
It's our duty in Congress to bring the voices of our communities to Washington.
Our government works best when it represents the needs of the American people, not special interests.