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Rep. Lawrence presided over the House floor for this vote
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted in favor of H.R. 1620—Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021. Like previous reauthorizations, H.R. 1620 makes some vital improvements to address gaps in current law, based on extensive consultation with victim service providers, law enforcement, and other experts.
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, voted to pass H.J.Res. 17, a joint bipartisan resolution to remove an arbitrary time limit previously set by Congress for the States to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Located at Ford Field, Michigan will get an additional 6,000 vaccines per day for eight weeks to help hit 70% vaccination goal
Detroit, MI - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and President Joe Biden announced that an eight-week mass vaccination site with the capacity to administer 6,000 doses each day will open on March 24 at Ford Field in Detroit to serve residents in the broader southeast Michigan region.
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted for the Senate-passed American Rescue Plan. The bill passed the House with a 220-211 vote, and it now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature. The House passed the first iteration of the legislation on February 27.
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act which ensures that workers can decide for themselves whether to exercise their right to form a union. This legislation would represent the most significant advancement of workers’ collective bargaining rights in more than 80 years.
Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) met and dined with the Michigan National Guard at the U.S. Capitol to discuss current operations and logistics. This visit comes after reports of the Michigan National Guard receiving poor-quality meals, which resulted in the hospitalization of some soldiers due to undercooked food.
Rep. Lawrence will replace the Council seat held by late-Rep. John Lewis
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Brenda L.
Historic bill includes voting rights, anti-corruption, and ethics reforms
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted in favor of passing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping good governance package to protect and expand voting rights, clean up Washington, restore integrity to our government, and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests.
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) voted to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a comprehensive plan to address systemic racism and bias in policing toward the Black community.