Senator Laphonza Butler
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Official Government Account of Senator Laphonza Butler. CA Senator. Mother to Nylah. Partner to Neneki. HBCU graduate. Labor organizer. Believer.
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This Black History Month, I am reminded that my presence in the hallowed halls of the U.S. Senate are only made possible by Senator
@AmbCMBraun
and
@VP
Kamala Harris, both historic members of this great chamber.
As only the 3rd Black woman to ever serve, and the 2nd to
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Congratulations to Disneyland’s iconic performers and parade workers on their vote to join the Actors’ Equity Association. With 79% of California’s cast members in favor, this victory is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and resilience. 👏🏾
A majority of Disneyland cast members who perform as characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse and dance in parades at the California amusement park voted to unionize with the Actors’ Equity Association on Saturday, the union said.
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Senator Laphonza Butler Retweeted
#Take5forMentalHealth
with
@Senlaphonza
as she delves into the fundamental importance of mental health in our lives, the Senate's efforts to address mental health, and her work supporting youth and minority groups through legislation and advocacy.
Join the conversation using
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Among high-income nations, the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality in the world. That is why I introduced the NIH IMPROVE Act last month to help address this crisis and support research to reduce preventable maternal death rates.
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✨Young Person Highlight of the Week!✨
This week I'm proud to highlight Karen Ramirez, a former
@LASchools
student board member who has worked to amplify student voices and champion Latino representation in Los Angeles, CA.
From her 8th-grade start on the Superintendent's
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During yesterday's
@SenateBanking
hearing, it was perplexing to listen to my colleagues mention the notion of double standards while not calling out the behavior of the former President who has already been found liable for sexual assault. What incredible hypocrisy.
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Constituent Win! 🎉
A resident of Long Beach, California contacted our office after delays to his husband’s visa application since March 2023. Our office contacted the State Department and we were able to successfully get his application processed within a week.
If you or
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70 years ago, the Brown v. Board decision paved the way for progress and equality in our schools. While it was a step forward, we still have a long way to go.
All of us must work together to eliminate barriers so that every student, regardless of their race or zip code, can
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Today marks 100 days since Republicans killed a bill that Democrats wrote to fix the broken asylum system, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl into our country, invest more money in border agents, and more.
When Republicans show you who they are, believe them first time.
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ICYMI: Mothers are our nation's true superheroes. They make invaluable contributions to their families and our economy, yet face a health care system that is failing them.
That is why today, on the Senate Floor, I brought attention to the crises of maternal health and the Black
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Exciting news for California! With over $58 million in AmeriCorps funding headed our way, we're ready to empower our youth and tackle big challenges. From expanding workforce opportunities to fighting climate change and improving educational outcomes, these projects will make a
#Shareworthy
:
@AmeriCorps
State and National announced $370M+ in funding to support nearly 35K members. These members will serve nationwide to increase education opportunities and economic mobility. Read more:
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Senator Laphonza Butler Retweeted
On May 15, 1970, 54 years ago, Phillip Gibbs, a 21-year-old Jackson State College student, and James Green, a 17-year-old Jim Hill High School senior, were killed on campus. I stand with my
@JacksonStateU
family today in remembering our history and fighting for a brighter future.
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This is the first Presidential election cycle where AI technology is readily available to Americans and we have already seen bad actors abuse the technology to deceive voters.
This is why I am proud to work with my colleague
@SenAmyKlobuchar
to advance legislation that will
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Senator Laphonza Butler Retweeted
On the Senate floor, lawmakers can give speeches on just about anything. California's
@Senlaphonza
is using some of her speaking time to shed light on book bans by reading from banned literature on the Senate floor.
My story for
@SpecNews1SoCal
/
@SpectrumNewsDC
:
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10 to 24. During
#MentalHealthAwareness
Month and year-round, I am committed to promoting mental health and crisis resources, and ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need when they
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Thanks to the
@USDA
investment announced today, CA will receive $40 million to help at-risk communities protect their homes, businesses, and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfires. This funding will also remove overgrown vegetation that can fuel fires that threaten lives,
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and mother-figures out there. 💐
To my own mother, Sarah, who sometimes worked three jobs just to make ends meet - thank you. To my wife, Neneki, for your love and partnership on this journey called parenthood. And to my daughter, Nylah,
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The overburdened wastewater infrastructure in Tijuana, Mexico frequently results in raw sewage being released into the Tijuana River and off the coast of Southern California, contaminating waterways and threatening public health.
@SenAlexPadilla
,
@RepJuanVargas
,
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CONSTITUENT WIN! 🎉
A constituent from San Bernardino County contacted our office after five months of delays in receiving his green card - despite already being approved. We contacted the
@USCIS
office and were able to successfully get his green card delivered.
If you or
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