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Rep. Grijalva Celebrates Public Schools Week, Introduces Resolution in Honor of Middle Level Education

March 29, 2019 Press Release

TUCSON— This week, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva celebrated Public Schools Week by introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize March as National Middle Level Education Month.

Issues:
Education

Rep. Grijalva Condemns Trump's Discriminatory Trans Military Ban, Supports House Resolution

March 28, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 124, a resolution that rejected President Trump’s discriminatory ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military. After voting in favor of the resolution, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva issued the following statement:

Issues:
Civil Rights and Liberties, LGBTQ Rights

Rep. Grijalva Votes for Pay Equity, House Passes Paycheck Fairness Act

March 27, 2019 Press Release
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen the Equal Pay Act, close legislative loopholes, and provide women with tangible options to remedy pay disparities in the workplace.
Issues:
Jobs & Job Training, Civil Rights and Liberties

Rep. Grijalva Condemns Trump Administration's Continued Assault on Health Coverage – Pledges to Work In Democratic Majority to Improve and Expand Care

March 26, 2019 Press Release
On Monday evening, the Justice Department announced that it will refuse to defend the Affordable Care Act in Texas v. U.S., a lawsuit brought by a series of conservative states to completely repeal the landmark health care legislation–including protections for those with preexisting conditions, the Medicaid expansion, and the ability for young adults to remain on their parent's plans until they turn 26.
Issues:
Health Care

After Attorney General Summary, Rep. Grijalva Demands the Full Release of the Mueller Report

March 25, 2019 Press Release
Yesterday, Attorney General William Barr released his summary of the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 Election. In response, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva issued the following statement:

Rep. Grijalva's Wounded Warrior Congressional Fellowship

March 19, 2019 Press Release
Today, Rep. Grijalva announced his office's participation in the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program and is seeking a veteran to serve in his district congressional office in Tucson for two years.The position remains open until filled.
Issues:
Veterans Affairs, Arizona

Arizona Democrats Demand Answers from Gov. Ducey on Burdensome Medicaid Requirements for Arizonans – Ask for Indefinite Suspension

March 18, 2019 Press Release
Today, Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva, Ruben Gallego, Tom O'Halleran, and Ann Kirkpatrick sent a letter to Governor Doug Ducey expressing their concern that thousands of Arizonans will lose their health coverage under a recently approved section 1115 Medicaid waiver that includes work requirements for beneficiaries.
Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Grijalva Votes to Ensure Results of Mueller Report Aren't Hidden from American Public

March 14, 2019 Press Release
Today, the House of Representatives voted on H. Con. Res. 24, and overwhelmingly supported releasing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's final report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election to the public.
Issues:
Civil Rights and Liberties

Rep. Grijalva Supports Full LGBT Equality, Cosponsors the Equality Act

March 13, 2019 Press Release
Today, House Democrats introduced H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which would extend federal non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ individuals.
Issues:
LGBTQ Rights

Rep. Grijalva Takes Action to Permanently Protect Dreamers and TPS Recipients, Cosponsors ?Dream and Promise Act'

March 12, 2019 Press Release
Today, House Democrats introduced H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, which provides Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients with a pathway to citizenship.
Issues:
Immigration

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