This Congress I reintroduced H.R. 146, the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts (CARE) for Tourette Syndrome Act to expand and further coordinate efforts towards research for Tourette syndrome. http://sires.house.gov/
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See my statement on the need to pass Hurricane Sandy funds.- Headed to the floor of the House to drop my first bill of the session- the reintroduction of the CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act to expand research on the causes and treatment of TS.
- I’m looking forward to the honor of being sworn into the 113th Congress today. In the coming year, it is my hope that Congress comes together in a more bipartisan manner to tackle the issues facing our nation.
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Go to my press release on the Intercountry Adoption bill.- I am disappointed that the Senate passed Sandy disaster assistance package has not been brought before the House of Representatives for consideration. We must pass this bill, the victims of Sandy have already waited over two months to receive the necessary aid from the government to help them rebuild and recover. I urge Speaker Boehner to reconsider his decision and bring up this critical package to the floor before the 112th Congress comes to a close.
- @Rep_Albio_Sires: Last night the House of Reps voted to permanently extended #middleclass http://sires.house.gov/
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- I just left a meeting with Vice President Biden where we discussed fiscal cliff legislation. We need to pass this legislation to provide tax relief to the middle class.
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- I want to wish everyone a happy Christmas! As the year comes to a close, I want to take the time to thank my colleagues who were supportive when the devastating Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. I also want to thank my colleagues who supported common-sense, bipartisan efforts during the 112th Congress. I look forward to working with old and new Representatives in the 113th Congress.
- Senator Inouye was a true American leader, and his dedicated service to the state of Hawaii and to this country will not be forgotten.
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It is precedent for Congress to stand together in the aftermath of a natural disaster to immediately provide the necessary assistance to help communities recover and rebuild.- Survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey now have until January 30th to register for disaster assistance through FEMA. The disaster registration process serves as a referral point for FEMA programs and those of partner agencies such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. NJ residents can apply here: www.disasterassistance.gov.
- Congressman Sires’ Statement on the National Discussion for Arming School Teachers
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Congressman Sires released the following statement in response to a growing national conversation on arming our nation’s teachers, highlighted by Governor Rick Perry’s (R-TX) public statement that alluded to allowing school districts to decide whether teachers can carry weapons in the cla...ssroom:
“Governor Perry’s statement today at a meeting of a local Tea Party chapter is a prime example of the type of irresponsible reaction by the right-wing gun loyalists. As a former teacher, I know first-hand that the short-sighted notion of arming our teachers is not the answer to preventing mass shootings like that in Newton.
Teachers are first and foremost educators of our children- not local law enforcement agents. They are expected to be role models teaching our children understanding, civility, and tolerance. What sort of example would be set when a student looks up at the blackboard and notices a gun strapped to their teacher?
Security initiatives must be left in the hands of law enforcement professionals. Coming from an urban environment, I know the challenges of ensuring that our children are safe in the classroom. Congress needs to look at solutions that work in the 21st century at preventing gun violence in our schools, such as banning military assault weapons that were meant for combat in war zones- not on Main Street.”
http://sires.house.gov/See More - I joined over one hundred of my colleagues in requesting that the President prioritize the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in his Fiscal Year 2014 budget. LIHEP is the primary federal program that helps low-income households, veterans, and seniors pay their energy bills during both the cold winter and hot summer months.
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