For too long, Black women have been forced to work twice as hard to get half as far, facing steep barriers, discrimination, and lack of opportunity to succeed. I’m proud to introduce the Black Women's Equal Pay Day Resolution and continue our fight for wage equity in America.

One year ago today, my bipartisan Stillbirth Prevention Act was signed into law. The SPA has been essential in combatting the silent crisis of stillbirth & we still have more work to do. Let's work together to bring an end to the stillbirth crisis & protect our moms & children.

12 years ago, I brought a coat hanger to the NC House floor to show my Republican colleagues what would happen if their dangerous abortion ban went into effect. 12 years later, I am still as committed to protecting abortion rights for everyone—because abortion is healthcare.

I was appalled and disappointed to learn that the USDA is no longer taking remediation steps for race- and sex-based discrimination in farm lending, conservation grants, loans, and other programs. Read my full statement here:

The One Big Ugly Bill is a complete betrayal of my constituents and every single person who calls North Carolina home. This bill isn’t just budget line items; it represents people who will be hurt by these reckless, unprecedented cuts. My statement here:.

I just tried to make an amendment to the budget bill on the House floor that would protect against any cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Republicans wouldn't entertain it. We are going to keep fighting this One Big, Ugly Bill.

If this budget bill passes, North Carolina will suffer. People will lose their healthcare. Prices will go up. People will not be able to eat because SNAP is going to be demolished.

The One Big, Ugly Bill is bad for North Carolina. ❌ 663,000+ NC Medicaid recipients would lose their healthcare. ❌ $500M+ in new SNAP costs that the NC would be forced to pay. ❌ 238,000 NC college students would see their student loan payments doubled or tripled.

The budget bill could cost North Carolina more than $500M to keep SNAP running for our state and threatens food security for 1.4 North Carolinians on the lifesaving food security program. Read the full letter here:

I am proud to be inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and thank you to @NC_Governor for honoring me with this award. Here's to the land of the long leaf pine!.

Gun violence affects everyone in every corner of our country. It upends lives and rips families apart. During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, I want you to know that I am fighting to end gun violence in America and keep our communities safe.

Today marks a decade since the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision that affirmed marriage equality nationwide. Let's celebrate the love of all couples, regardless of gender, and recommit to upholding marriage equality no matter how hard they try to reverse it. #LoveWins.

Today, I joined @RepDeborahRoss, @ValerieFoushee, and @RepDonDavis in a letter calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the reckless cuts to Medicaid that will devastate NC's health care system. Read the full letter here:

I stepped out of my committee hearing on educational opportunities for Native Americans to update you. If we're serious about providing equity and opportunity for these schools, we need to offer solutions, not just discussion.

3 years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In one decision, decades of precedent and the constitutional right to abortion were erased. Since then, millions have faced forced pregnancies, clinic closures, criminalization and fear. Women in America deserve better.

So this Juneteenth, let us celebrate this vital part of history that needs to be told and keep our eyes pointed toward a future where complete equality is realized.

By doing so, we ensure that the complexities and impact of American history will encourage public reform for the present and future.

As Americans, it is our responsibility to continue advocating and educating the next generation to promote voting rights, civil rights, and address systemic struggles.

The late, great Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee introduced the legislation for Juneteenth to finally become a federal holiday. We pay tribute to her as we celebrate this day.

Today, around the country, people gather to commemorate Juneteenth, celebrating the full emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. in 1865. This day serves as an important reminder that no person should ever be left behind in our quest for freedom and equality.