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Reps. Bass Statement On Failed Coup In Gabon

January 7, 2019 Press Release

Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), top Democrat serving on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement:

“I strongly condemn the coup attempt in Gabon. The rule of law must be respected and any transition must be in line with the country’s constitution.”

Issues:
Foreign Policy, U.S.-Africa Policy

Rep. Bass To Jake Tapper: "There was never a reason to shut the government down"

January 6, 2019 Press Release

Issues:
Jobs & the Economy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass Breaks Down Shutdown Impact On Low-Income Families

January 5, 2019 Press Release

Rep. Bass: Shutdown Is Nonsense, There's Real Work To Be Done

January 5, 2019 Press Release

Issues:
Criminal Justice, Foreign Policy, Health Care, Local Issues

Karen Bass Sworn In As Chair Of Congressional Black Caucus

January 3, 2019 Press Release

Since its establishment in 1971, the CBC has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.

Rep. Bass Statement on Appointment of Cheryl Johnson as Next House Clerk

December 28, 2018 Press Release

"Cheryl Johnson's decades of public service and commitment to strengthening our nation's institutions make her an excellent choice to serve as the next Clerk of the House of Representatives. I look forward to working alongside her in the 116th Congress."

Bass Grills Sec. Nielsen On Family Separation Practices

December 20, 2018 Press Release
Issues:
Immigration Reform

Rep. Bass Urges Passage Of FIRST STEP Act

December 20, 2018 Press Release

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Issues:
Criminal Justice

Rep. Bass Slams Shackling Of Pregnant Inmates

December 19, 2018 Press Release

Issues:
Criminal Justice

Rep. Bass Calls Trump Policy In Syria "Flippant"

December 19, 2018 Press Release
Issues:
Foreign Policy

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In The News

Deal possible if GOP loosens Norquist's grip

December 10, 2012 In The News
The Hill
Any good negotiation has three parts. First, each side makes clear which issues they will stake their ground around. Next both sides formalize their positions and put forth proposals, usually resulting in a temporary stalemate. Finally, each side returns to their corners and decides when, how and on which issues to compromise in order to break the stalemate and get a deal.

The fiscal cliff

November 29, 2012 In The News
Something—or someone—is destined to fall off
OurWeekly
The impending and dreaded so-called fiscal cliff is a deadline on a group of bills and legislative acts that currently govern almost all facets of the federal government, with many of the current laws, tax codes and more set to change or expire simultaneously.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy

Will Congress Pass “Special” FHA Premiums For First-Time Home Buyers?

June 5, 2012 In The News
FHA Mortgage Insurance To Fall For First-Time Buyers?
The Mortgage Reports
Representative Karen Bass, D-California has introduced a bill (H.R. 5884), which is sponsored by Representative Robert J. Dold, R-Illinois and Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Illinois, and which is meant to help make FHA mortgages more affordable for first-time home buyers.
Issues:
Housing

Bill would help foster youths with school records

June 5, 2012 In The News
Associated Press
Federal lawmakers proposed a bill Thursday that would give social workers better access to school records in an effort to improve education for foster children.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

Fostering Growth

June 5, 2012 In The News
Roll Call
The halls of Congress that Withelma Ortiz Walker Pettigrew traversed last week are a far cry from the abusive foster and groups homes she bounced around throughout her childhood.
Issues:
Foster Care & Adoption

Advocate for Forgotten Kids

June 5, 2012 In The News
National Journal
Rushing down the halls of the Cannon House Office Building, shoving her way into crowded elevators and brushing shoulders in the tunnel to the Capitol, Withelma Ortiz-Walker Pettigrew told the story of her troubled youth.
Issues:
116th Congress

Culver City High School Student Takes First Place in 2012 Congressional Arts Competition

May 10, 2012 In The News
Michelle Bac’s portrait of ‘A Face’ will be included in a special student art exhibition that will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for the next 12 months.
Patch
Congratulations to Culver City High School’s Michelle Bac for talking first place honors in the 2012 Congressional Arts Competition.
Issues:
Local Issues

Remembering Africa's Friend in Congress

April 9, 2012 In The News
Rep. Karen Bass ponders the late Rep. Donald Payne's work on a subcommittee they shared.
The Root
It's not often that members of Congress from both sides of the aisle come together to celebrate the life and legacy of a single member. Yet, after the death of our beloved colleague Rep.

Amendment Offered to Stop Student-Loan Interest-Rate Hike

March 23, 2012 In The News
Education Week
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calf.) offered an amendment to prevent Stafford Loan interest rates from doubling this summer.
Issues:
Education

Californian’s Office Speaks in Code

February 21, 2012 In The News
Karen Bass Finding New Ways to Connect With Constituents Through Technology
Roll Call
The office of Rep. Karen Bass was one of the first on the Hill to jump on the bar code bandwagon.

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