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December 17, 2024
Iran, widely recognized as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, continues to be a significant long-term threat to both Israel and the United States in the Middle East. Its aggressive actions and destabilizing influence have escalated recently, heightening concerns about regional security and global stability. Iran’s terrorist proxies across the Middle East have intensified their attacks on Israel, launching drones, rockets, and mortars targeting major population centers. These strike… Continue Reading
December 09, 2024— Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued a strong condemnation of former President Donald Trump’s proposal to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The right to citizenship by birth is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and has long been a cornerstone of America’s identity as a nation of immigrants. “Birthright citizenship is not just a policy — it’s a constitutional right,” said Congressman Thanedar. “As someone who came to this country with very little and … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) announced the introduction of the Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act (H.R. 10172), legislation that would ban the use of taxpayer dollars to fund so-called “conversion therapy” through Medicaid. Currently, Medicaid funds can be allocated to practices that falsely claim to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. These practices, commonly referred to as “conversion therapy,” have been widely condemned b… Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
US Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Diwali at her official residence during which she told the guests that it's important to celebrate this festival of light as the world today is facing a "difficult and dark moment" in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas. “I also want to say that for the Palestinian people, and I've said this many times, and I'll say it again, they have a right and deserve to have an opportunity for self-determination and dignity. We'll continue to support that… Continue Reading
November 09, 2023Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, reintroduced the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. Recognizing the unique position of American states to lead the push for universal health care, Rep. Khanna's bill provides states with federal funding streams and regulatory flexibility to support affordable, universal health care plans. “The State-Based Universal Health Care Act is a crucial step towards transforming our healthcare syste… Continue Reading
November 08, 2023Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), Norma Torres (D-Calif.), Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), and dozens of colleagues, signed onto the following joint statement regarding the phrase “from the river to the sea” and the ongoing Hamas-Israel War. The statement was signed by various House members, including Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13).… Continue Reading