Lateefah Simon

Congresswoman Simon Introduces Small Business Borrowers’ Bill of Rights

Position: Congresswoman Simon and Ranking Member Velázquez introduced a resolution establishing six core financing rights for small business borrowers, including transparent pricing, non-abusive products, responsible underwriting, fair broker treatment, inclusive credit access, and fair collections processes, to protect entrepreneurs from predatory lending practices.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During National Small Business Week, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-07) introduced the Small Business Borrowers’ Bill of Rights, a resolution affirming that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights to protect them from unfair lending practices. Technological change has expanded access to small business loans and capital; however, it has also created new opportunities for predatory actors to take advantage of small business borrowers. From misleading pricing, unaffordable underwriting, and abusive loan products, small business owners face a variety of unfair practices. This resolution supports transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the small business lending ecosystem by establishing six core financing rights for entrepreneurs. The six rights of small business borrowers enumerated in this resolution, inspired by the Responsible Business Lending Coalition, include: the right to (1) transparent pricing and terms, (2) non-abusive products, (3) responsible underwriting, (4) fair treatment for brokers, (5) inclusive credit access, (6) fair collections processes. “Ensuring that small businesses have equitable access to the capital they need to grow, hire, and thrive in a safe, transparent, and fair marketplace is essential,” said Congresswoman Simon. “There are over 16,000 small businesses in my district, and I know that the key to strong, thriving Main Streets is ensuring that small business owners have the resources and protections they need. That’s why I am proud to introduce this resolution alongside House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Velázquez to stand firmly against exploitative practices that undermine entrepreneurs and put small business owners at risk.” “As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I hear frequently from entrepreneurs about the challenges they face in securing the financing they need to start, sustain, and grow their businesses," said Ranking Member Velázquez. “Access to capital is essential for Main Street, but we have to be certain that the products available to small business owners don't open the door to predatory practices that trap them in cycles of debt. This resolution lays out a clear framework to keep credit flowing while protecting small businesses from unscrupulous actors.” You can find the full text of the resolution here. This legislation is endorsed by the Responsible Business Lending Coalition and Small Business Majority. "Small business owners are increasingly struggling under irresponsible lending practices that set them up to fail, rather than help them succeed. Ten years after the Responsible Business Lending Coalition first convened for-profit lenders, nonprofits, and small business groups to develop the Small Business Borrowers' Bill of Rights – cross-sector industry standards for responsible small business lending—there has never been a more important time to affirm the practices that improve access to responsible capital,” said Louis Caditz-Peck, Executive Director Responsible Business Lending Coalition. “We applaud Representative Velazquez and Representative Simon for standing up for Main Street and calling for small business owners to be treated fairly." As a member of the House Small Business Committee, Congresswoman Simon is dedicated to promoting equity and ensuring fairness in business and loaning practices. Since coming to Congress in January 2025, she has passed three small business related-bills through the House of Representatives, including the Assisting Small Businesses, Not Fraudsters Act and the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act. ### Issues: Economy and Small Business

Congressmembers Simon, Ramirez, Garcia, and Mejia to Introduce the Living Wage for All Act

Position: The congressmembers introduce legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour through a phased approach, with large employers reaching the target by 2031 and smaller employers by 2038. The bill also establishes an indexing mechanism to keep the minimum wage aligned with typical wages and eliminates all subminimum wages.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) joined Congressmembers Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Analilia Mejia (D-NJ-11) to introduce The Living Wage for All Act. To announce the legislation, the Congressmembers stood with labor, civil rights, and economic justice leaders from across the country to demand a fair wage. You can watch the full press conference here. The Living Wage for All Act would raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour through a phased approach that reflects both the cost of living and the structure of the modern economy. The bill establishes a two-track phase-in, requiring large, highly profitable corporations to lead the transition. Large employers would reach $25 by 2031, while smaller employers would phase in more gradually, reaching $25 by 2038. The Living Wage for All Act also ensures wages do not fall behind again by establishing a standard that keeps the minimum wage aligned with typical wages across the economy. As the economy grows and wages rise, the minimum wage would rise with it. The legislation also eliminates all subminimum wages, including for tipped workers, youth workers, and workers with disabilities — ensuring that every worker is guaranteed a full wage from their employer, with no exceptions. "For too long, our economy has relied on underpaying the very workers who keep this country running. That harm has fallen hardest on women, workers with disabilities, tipped workers, Black and brown workers, and working families already struggling to afford basic necessities," said Congresswoman Simon. "I am proud to join Congresswoman Ramirez, Congressman Garcia, and Congresswoman Mejia in introducing the Living Wage for All Act because a living wage is the absolute floor. We're leading this effort to ensure every worker from Oakland to Chicago to Detroit to New Jersey gets the fair wage and dignity they deserve.” “Growing up, I saw my immigrant parents and my neighbors working multiple minimum wage jobs just to survive. Today, companies are reporting record-high earnings while working people struggle to survive. Minimum wage is not a living wage. That’s not right. If we want to address the affordability crisis, we must also address the wage crisis,” said Congresswoman Ramirez. “Congress must stop entertaining Kings and the whims of wannabe kings and start working for working people. I am proud to stand with Congressmembers García and Mejia and the Living Wage For All Coalition to ensure that working people have every single thing they need to thrive.” “The need for a living wage couldn’t be clearer. The gap between the wealthy and everyone else keeps widening. Corporate profits are at a record high and bosses are actively cutting their workforces, undermining organizing efforts, and trying to replace labor entirely,” said Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García. “Meanwhile, working families are struggling to pay their rent, buy groceries, and go to the doctor. It’s past time that workers are paid what they deserve.” “Housing, gas, and grocery costs have all surged, yet the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised since 2009. This is unacceptable. No one working full time should be struggling to survive. We need an economy that reflects the realities of 2026, not one stuck over a decade ago. That’s why I led the fight to raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. And it’s why I’m proud to partner with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez on the Living Wage for All Act to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. This bill would transform millions of lives, ensuring working people earn a true living wage instead of being forced to choose between putting food on the table and taking care of their health. Americans deserve an economy that works for all, not just the billionaire class,” said Congresswoman Mejia. “This is a worker-led movement that has grown from the groundbreaking Fight for $15 into a nationwide push for a true living wage. Across the country — from California to the Midwest to the East Coast — workers are organizing for $25 and $30 because that is what it takes to live. The polling shows this is not just popular, it is necessary. And ‘for all’ means exactly that: no worker left behind. This is what it looks like when politics begins to catch up to reality — and when democracy delivers real improvements in people’s lives, it becomes tangible. A living wage is how we make that promise real,” said Saru Jayaraman, President, One Fair Wage The legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Christian Menefee (TX-17), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24). The legislation is endorsed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), RWDSU, NEA, AFT, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, PolicyLink, One Fair Wage, Popular Democracy, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), National Urban League (NUL), Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Alliance for a Just Society, Black Women’s Roundtable, National Coalition for Black Civic Participation, Patriotic Millionaires, Our Revolution, Common Cause, Voices for Progress (V4P), National Organization for Women (NOW), Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative, ACLU of Hawai’i, Hawai‘i Public Health Institute, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United (CA), La Colmena NY, Community Labor United, Pennsylvania Policy Center, The New York Progressive Action Network, New Disabled South, Rights & Democracy Vermont, Survivors Know, The Able Baker, Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH), Keystone Progress Education Fund (PA), San Francisco Living Wage Coalition, Make the Road NV, Las Doñas, Construyamos Otro Acuerdo (Puerto Rico), La Tejedora (Puerto Rico), Fuck You I Quit, and a growing List of Small Businesses: Beauty by Teal, Elysium Aesthetics Lounge LLC, Conscious Life Resources, Undermine, Black Remote She LLC, SEPA Mujer, Inc. Additional endorsement quotes below: “The introduction of the Living Wage for All Act is a powerful testament to the worker-led movement that is forcing a new baseline for livable wages. While the affordability crisis continues to squeeze working families, SEIU members are organizing and pushing for even higher standards across the country. We applaud Rep. Ramirez for this bold $25-an-hour proposal—an important step forward that's driven by workers demanding the money, power, and respect that they’ve earned,” said April Verrett, President of SEIU. "For 17 years, Washington has left the federal minimum wage at $7.25 while working people have fallen further behind. Our communities don’t need lip service or slogans — they're demanding real solutions that match the reality of this economy. A living wage is about dignity, but it is also about who holds power in this country. It is tied to every other fight for civil rights — from racial justice, to voting rights, to economic opportunity. When people are denied fair wages, they are denied the ability to fully participate in our democracy. The NAACP stands with this coalition because civil rights, racial justice, and economic justice are inseparable,” said Derrick Johnson, President & CEO of NAACP. “We cannot talk about affordability without talking about what people are paid. This bill is about holding corporate America accountable and not letting billionaires, corporations like Amazon, and CEOs get away with blaming everything else for an affordability crisis they are helping drive. While prices rise and profits grow, workers are still being paid poverty wages instead of a true living wage. That has to change if we are serious about dignity and fairness in this economy,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of RWDSU. “As the Trump administration rips more and more resources away from the classrooms and communities that need them most, all while handing more power and privilege to the wealthy and well-connected, workers across our country need this legislation now more than ever,” said Kimberly Johnson Trinca, Government Relations Director for the National Education Association. “By paying educators and education support professionals a living wage, they will earn the respect, competitive wages, and support they deserve to provide their students with the skills needed to fulfill their dreams. At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, the National Education Association is proud to stand up for the working class and support the Living Wage for All Act. An investment in workers is an investment in the future of public schools and our nation,” said Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association. “A living wage is about the kind of society we want - one where one job is enough; where if you work hard you will have a pathway to a life you and you r family can live on or one of constant struggle this also hugely impacts education When educators, paraprofessionals, school staff, and the families that make up our communities are paid less than what it takes to live, it destabilizes classrooms and weakens the foundation students rely on. When educators must work 2 and 4 jobs to make ends meet, how can they focus on their students. A true living wage is essential — and long overdue — to restoring dignity for workers, supporting families, and ensuring people can fully participate in their communities and in our democracy. That is how we build the thriving, stable environments every student deserves,” said Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers. "As business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors, Voices for Progress members appreciate that The Living Wage for All Act supports employers like them who are not engaged in a race to the bottom on staff pay, and who recognize that putting money in the pockets of everyday Americans helps support local businesses. This moment reflects a growing recognition that affordability is not just about lowering prices — it’s about ensuring people are paid enough to live on, so we can build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top," said Sandra Fluke, President of Voices for Progress. "While 86% of Americans worry about the price of food, our billionaire president calls the affordability crisis a 'con job.' Wake up and smell the exploitation. There is one way to raise wages for American workers: Change the law,” said Ritchie Tabachnick, Member of Patriotic Millionaires. “Jeff Bezos thanked Amazon workers after his joyride into space for a reason: They paid for it—one grossly underpaid hour at a time. Smart businesspeople know that an economy based on consumer demand requires customers with money to spend. Unfortunately for everyone, including many rich people like us, it’s the opportunists and self-dealers, not the smart businesspeople, who are in the driver's seat. Buckle up, America, they’ll drive us over the cliff if we don’t stop them.” ### Issues: Equality, Racial, and Social Justice Labor

Congresswoman Simon Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization

Position: Congresswoman Simon opposes reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA without meaningful civil liberties protections, citing a history of warrantless surveillance abuse and inadequate safeguards against Fourth Amendment violations and data broker exploitation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after she voted against S. 1318, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, which would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Section 702 of FISA provides the government with the authority to conduct surveillance of non-U.S. citizens abroad and the original intent is to protect national security. However, Section 702 has been utilized beyond its original intent and there is a long history of abuse of this authority to conduct warrantless searches of Americans’ private communications, including on Black Lives Matter protestors and those protesting U.S. military action abroad. “Yesterday, I voted no on S. 1318, legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. “I cannot vote to reauthorize a program with a long history of abuse, especially under this current Administration. This bill does not include any meaningful guardrails to protect Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights, including from data brokers seeking to exploit Americans’ personal data. It is imperative that Congress enact real reforms that uphold Americans’ civil liberties and our nation’s democratic values." ### Issues: Foreign Policy Tech

Congresswoman Simon Appointed to the House Oversight and Government Reform’s Committee’s Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs

Position: Congresswoman Simon expresses concern that recent foreign policy has prioritized military spending over humanitarian needs and diplomacy, and commits to rigorous congressional oversight of defense spending, veteran support, and the humanitarian impact of U.S. actions abroad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) was appointed to the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs. Of the appointment, she stated: "I’m honored to join the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs. “Oversight is one of Congress’s most important responsibilities. Under the cruel Trump Administration, our foreign policy decisions have too often prioritized bombs over full bellies and political expediency over diplomacy. Members of Congress have a responsibility to ask hard questions about how taxpayer dollars are being spent, whether veterans and military families are receiving the support they deserve, and how U.S. actions abroad impact civilian lives, humanitarian efforts, and global stability. “I come to this work grounded in the legacy of our district and in the belief that real safety means housing, healthcare, communities free from violence, and an equitable government that is accountable to the people it serves.” ### Issues: Foreign Policy

Congresswoman Simon and Reps. Costa, Lofgren Urge Democratic Leadership to Protect California’s Prop 12, Advocate for Agricultural and Animal Welfare Standards

Position: The representatives oppose Farm Bill provisions that would preempt or weaken California's Proposition 12 animal welfare standards, arguing that federal override would contradict voter intent, violate states' rights, and penalize compliant producers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) led a coalition of California members urging House Democratic leadership to oppose any Farm Bill provisions that would overturn or weaken California’s Proposition 12, a voter-approved animal welfare law. Approved by California voters in 2018, California’s Prop 12 set minimum space and housing requirements for pigs, hens, and veal calves and banned the sale of products from animals kept in smaller spaces. The law has since been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, affirming states’ authority to set such standards. The members are calling on leadership to reject any language that would preempt state standards like Proposition 12, arguing that such provisions would override the will of millions of Californians and states’ rights, penalize farmers and producers who have already invested to comply, and degrade humane agriculture standards. “More than 7.5 million Californians voted in favor of Proposition 12, and Congress should not use the Farm Bill to override that clear will of the voters,” said the Members. “The law has been upheld by the Supreme Court, and the market has already adapted. A federal override now would punish farmers and producers who followed the rules and create even more uncertainty. We urge Democratic leadership to reject any effort to undermine this law.” Read the full letter HERE. The members also emphasized that previous efforts to overturn state animal welfare laws have been blocked and urged leadership to continue that approach. Congresswoman Simon, alongside Reps. Costa and Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) previously led 182 Democratic members in sending a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) opposing legislation that would undermine Prop 12. ### Issues: Economy and Small Business

Congresswoman Simon Introduces the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act to Strengthen Federal Support for Survivors of Crime

Position: Congresswoman Simon introduces legislation to strengthen federal support for crime survivors through affirming survivors' rights, establishing a grant program for community-based direct cash assistance, and creating a pilot program to measure survivors' needs via state-level surveys.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) introduced the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act. This bill would strengthen the federal response to violent crime by affirming survivors’ rights, funding community-based assistance, and improving how we measure survivors’ needs via supplemental state-level surveys. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 6.4 million violent victimizations occurred in 2023 alone. These incidents carry an estimated economic cost of billions of dollars annually in medical expenses, lost wages, and related burdens; this financial toll falls hardest on survivors with the fewest resources, who are also the least likely to access existing support systems. Additionally, people who were victims of violence in the past ten years are 3.6 times as likely to declare bankruptcy. Yet, in the immediate aftermath of victimization, survivors and their families too often struggle to access the resources they need to heal. “Trauma left untreated can leave survivors vulnerable to further victimization. Breaking cycles of violence starts with supporting those directly impacted, which is why I am proud to introduce this bill and start to change the way our government supports and sees survivors,” said Congresswoman Simon. “I have worked directly with young women who survived violent crime and seen firsthand how immediate, accessible assistance, whether for transportation, medical care, or funeral expenses, means the difference between further vulnerability and true healing. This legislation will ensure survivors receive quick and direct support from trusted community-based organizations.” “Too many survivors are forced to navigate not only the trauma of violence, but also the financial and legal barriers that follow,” said Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13). “This legislation helps ensure survivors can access immediate financial support, keep their housing and jobs, and get the services they need to rebuild their lives. It’s about meeting people where they are and giving them a real path to stability and healing.” The Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act centers the healing of crime survivors by: Affirming that states should review and revise laws to ensure survivors adequately receive the support they need, and by enumerating survivors’ rights. Establishing a grant program within the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to support community-based organizations in providing direct cash assistance to survivors of violence and/or their affected family members. Creating a pilot program at the Bureau of Justice Statistics to conduct annual state-level victim-needs surveys, building the evidence base for future investments. The bill text can be found here, and a one-pager on the bill can be found here. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Simon worked with survivors and in the restorative justice space. At 19, she became the youngest Executive Director of the Young Women’s Freedom Center, where she supported hundreds of young women and girls impacted by the foster care and criminal justice systems and developed groundbreaking programs to reduce recidivism. She later created the “Back on Track” program with then-San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, a nationally recognized initiative that offered first-time, nonviolent offenders alternatives to incarceration, reducing recidivism, and providing a second chance for participants. This bill is endorsed by: Just Safe, Californians for Safety and Justice, Youth Alive, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, and the Urban Peace Movement. “No one plans to become a victim of crime. Often survivors of crime, including those who have lost loved ones to violence, lack the resources to bury a family member, pay extensive medical bills or are unable to get the time off work to recover from victimization,” said Shakyra Diaz, Chief of Federal Advocacy for Just Safe. “Access to flexible cash assistance can quickly solve this problem and help survivors heal.” “Crime survivors deserve healing and safety in the aftermath of violence, instead of barriers and roadblocks,” said Tinisch Hollins, Executive Director of Californians for Safety and Justice and a crime survivor who has lost family members due to violence. “It’s time to redefine ‘victims' rights’ as a real right to heal, focusing on breaking cycles of crime and revictimization. It starts with the Crime Survivors Support and Stability Act.” “By investing in direct support and community-led solutions, this bill affirms that safety is built through care, not punishment, and that survivors deserve pathways to healing outside the criminal legal system,” said J. Vasquez, Policy Director at Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ). ### Issues: Equality, Racial, and Social Justice

Care Economy Leaders, Congresswomen Simon, Dingell, and Pettersen Introduce Resolution Designating April as Care Workers Recognition Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force co-chairs Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced a resolution establishing April as Care Workers Recognition Month to honor the roles and contributions of care workers. "Care workers are the backbone of our nation, our economy, and our future. For FAR too long, they have been under recognized, undervalued, underpaid, underappreciated — the list goes on. That's why my fellow Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force Co-Chairs and I are joining together to introduce a Congressional resolution recognizing April as Care Worker Month," said Congresswoman Simon. "This is just a first step towards recognizing the importance of care workers and building a new world that properly values, gives dignity to, and adequately supports and protects care workers." “Caregiving is a core part of our economy,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “But we have a caregiving crisis in this country with millions on waiting lists to get the care they need, and an increasing number of people unable to afford it. And those who work as caregivers are not being paid fairly for their critical role. That is why it is important to recognize and honor care workers and the crucial work they do, because caregiving makes all other work is possible. When your loved ones are cared for, you can focus on the job that has to be done.” “Our caregivers do some of the most important but underappreciated work in our country – everything from cooking meals, to providing early childhood enrichment programs, administering medications, paying bills, and driving loved ones to frequent medical appointments. But that care can take a toll. That is why I am joining my colleagues to introduce this resolution recognizing Care Worker Month, because recognition is a small first step we can take to make sure they get the appreciation they deserve. Recognition alone doesn’t pay the bills or lower costs — we have to keep working to ensure every caregiver can access the resources and the real support they need,” said Congresswoman Pettersen. You can find the full text of the Care Worker Recognition Month resolution HERE. Ensuring equitable access to care and strengthening the care economy are top priorities for Congresswoman Simon in the House of Representatives. In December, Congresswomen Simon, Dingell, and Petterson launched the Democratic Women’s Caucus Caregiving Task Force to address problems in the caregiving economy and protect and strengthen America’s care economy by advancing policies that uplift caregivers, those they care for, and their families. The Caregiving Task Force Co-Chairs recently demanded Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy withdraw a rule that undermines childcare access and jeopardizes the financial stability of women and families as well as childcare providers. ### Issues: Equality, Racial, and Social Justice Health Care

Congresswoman Simon Votes for War Powers Resolution, Condemns Trump’s Illegal War in Iran

Position: Congresswoman Simon opposes the Trump administration's military operations in Iran, characterizing them as unlawful and dangerous. She advocates for withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and a shift toward diplomatic resolution.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted for H. Con. Res. 40, a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to remove United States Armed Forces from Iran and end all hostilities. The vote failed to pass the House of Representatives by 213 to 214. Congresswoman Simon released the following statement after the vote: “Today I once again voted for a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s illegal war in Iran. The President’s actions are unlawful, unwanted, and deeply dangerous for the future of our nation. I am especially concerned about the President’s threats of genocide and disregard for millions of civilian lives in recent weeks. “History will require atonement, but we can choose a different path now – one of moral clarity, humanity, and diplomacy. I have been clear where I stand: I will not give another dime to this war, and I support efforts to remove this man from office for the safety of our nation. I urge my colleagues in Congress to join me in pushing for the end of this war and diplomacy as a best path forward.” ### Issues: Foreign Policy