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Reforming the Controlled Substances Act

This Court has proved unaccountable, partisan, arbitrary, eroding public trust in this important institution.  During the debate

Calling for the Impeachment of Chief Justice John Roberts

foresee the ruling would be viewed by the public as partisan and harmful to the Court’s reputation

Announcing Plans for My Political Future

Enewsletters Dear Friend, This morning I made public my decision not to run in any of the three … people of Memphis in my 47 years of public service, first at the state Constitutional Convention

Continuing My Efforts to See Cannabis Declassified

Patel seeking explanations after he sued the publication for defamation. See that letter here . Advocating for Wild Horse

Celebrating Investment in Historic Mason Temple

Martin Luther King Jr. made his last public speech. I also cosponsored articles of impeachment against a corrupt … Washington Office This week, I met with KIPP Public Schools officials to discuss their needs and legislative priorities

Condemning Trump's Threat to End Iranian Civilization

working to combat the overdose crisis and strengthen public health. While there, I met with NIH Director … Shelby County to address addiction, violence, and other public health challenges. During a congressional panel, I pushed back

Hosting an Anti-Hunger Roundtable

spoke at the “No Kings 3” rally, submitted public comments supporting my legislation to identify and recognize … Today was the deadline to submit public comment to the National Park Service making the case

Standing Up for Memphis During President Trump's Visit

reckless actions, like soaring gas prices. The American public is justifiably dismayed at the daily incompetence on display … from hands-on practitioners to policy wonks and public employees. Many had never before been in the same

Questioning Intelligence Officials about Preparations for War in Iran

Enewsletters Dear Friend, This week, at a rare public hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence … civil rights and transparency reforms are established, defended public education of migrant children, finally welcomed the installation

Condemning Unconstitutional and Careless Approach to War with Iran

improvements for wheelchair-assisted users of public transit, the possible reconsideration of some routes and the need … will now receive Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding. I wrote to Governor Lee twice

Welcoming DHS Secretary Noem's Firing after Challenging he False Claim to be Deporting "the Worst of the Worst"

Congressional Art Competition and announced an April 2 public exhibition of their submissions, recognized a Memphis Black History … from Detention Welcoming Congressional Art Submissions and Their Public Exhibition in Memphis Recognizing Black Memphis History Website Discussing

Voting to Protect Our Soft Power and Public Broadcasting