Rangel to Introduce Legislation Reinstating Draft and Requiring Women to Register in Selective Service System

Congressman Charles B. Rangel is introducing legislation on Friday that would reintroduce the draft and would require all women to register for the Selective Service. These two bills aim to challenge the decisions that are made to send our troops into harm's way. Ten years ago on February 15, 2003, fifteen million people across 800 cities protested the invasion of Iraq, making it the largest antiwar rally in history.

Rangel Response to President's State of the Union Address

"President Barack Obama's speech tonight was a renewed commitment to rebuilding our nation. Strengthening our economy is essential to our stability, and can only be accomplished by creating jobs, rebuilding our middle class, and investing in our future."

Levin, Rangel Statements on Announced U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks

Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Charles Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statements following the President’s announcement in the State of the Union address that the United States will begin negotiating a trade agreement with the European Union:

Rangel: Obama Is Great Commander-In-Chief

“Before criticizing the President Obama for his ‘failed’ policies, Gov. Romney should take a look at the President’s record."

Rangel Response to Gov. Romney's Foreign Policy Speech

This is a very important time in American history. In a world where we are continuously faced with global economic and security challenges, America cannot afford to have a leader who merely offers empty and belligerent rhetoric. That is a threat to our national security.”

Guest Blog: Food Aid and the 2012 Farm Bill

Rangel Awarded A+ For Votes On Critical Global Issues

Congressman Charles Rangel was recently awarded an A+ by global issues advocacy group Citizens for Global Solutions in their 2012 Congressional Report Card. Rangel was one of thirteen Members in the House of Representatives, less than 3 percent of the whole, who received the perfect score.

U.S. House Unanimously Passes Rangel Resolution On Korean War POW/MIAs & Abductees

Congressman Charles Rangel’s resolution, H. Res 376 - Calling for Repatriation of POW/MIAs and Abductees in North Korea, was passed unanimously by Congress on Tuesday evening, December 13, 2011.

Rangel Statement on World AIDS Day

Today we unite in solidarity to eradicate HIV/AIDS in our communities across the world. We stand together to raise awareness about this epidemic so we can prevent further spread of the deadly virus and give hope to the 33.3 million people worldwide who are suffering from this terrible illness.

Rangel Honored By President Of South Korea Before Joint Session Of Congress

Congressman Charles Rangel was honored by the President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, in his address on Thursday before a Joint Session of Congress. Rangel was recognized for his heroism during the Korean War in 1950.