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Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Senate Passage of the DEFIANCE Act
July 23, 2024
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Washington, D.C. - Following the passage of the DEFIANCE Act in the United States Senate by unanimous consent, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is leading the legislation in the House of Representatives, released the following statement:
Issues:Criminal Justice ReformPublic Safety
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TRANSCRIPT: Rep. AOC Delivers Major Floor Speech on Articles of Impeachment Against Justices Thomas and Alito
July 10, 2024
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to introduce articles of impeachment against Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. Against Justice Thomas the resolution includes three total articles. One count of failure to disclose financial income gifts reimbursements, property interests, liabilities, and transactions among other information and two counts of refusal to recuse from matters concerning his spouse's legal and financial interests before the court.
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Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Justice Thomas and Justice Alito
July 10, 2024
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Washington D.C.—Today, July 10, 2024, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced articles of impeachment against United States Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
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AOC, Raskin Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
June 26, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act to prohibit Supreme Court justices from receiving gifts valued at more than $50, marking a significant step towards restoring faith and integrity in the embattled Roberts Court. 
Issues:Committees and Caucuses
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AOC, Raskin Demand Answers from Chief Justice Roberts Amid Deepening Supreme Court Ethics Crisis
June 20, 2024
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Washington, D.C. — On June 20, 2024, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, to send a letter to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts calling on him to make clear what steps, if any, he is taking to investigate allegations of serious ethical misconduct by conservative Justices on the Supreme Court.
Issues:Committees and Caucuses
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Ocasio-Cortez Submits 9 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act
June 12, 2024
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Washington, D.C. — Ahead of the vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) submitted nine amendments that collectively seek to end practices from the United States that have contributed to human rights abuses. 

Issues:ClimateForeign PolicyPuerto Rico
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MONDAY: Rep. AOC To Host Livestream on “Antisemitism and the Fight for Democracy”
June 7, 2024
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The Bronx, NY — On Monday, June 10, 2024, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will host a livestream entitled “Antisemitism and the Fight for Democracy” in collaboration with leading experts on combating antisemitism. 

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Ocasio-Cortez Submits Funding Requests for 15 Community Projects
May 17, 2024
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) requested federal funding for 15 community projects that would serve New York's 14th Congressional District. The proposed projects include investments in violence interruption, green infrastructure to mitigate flooding, youth literacy programming in the South Bronx, and more.

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TRANSCRIPT: Ocasio-Cortez Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Rear Admiral Michael A. Alfultis
May 17, 2024
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REPRESENTATIVE ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rear Admiral and SUNY Maritime College President Michael A. Alfultis for his years of service and to celebrate his retirement.

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Ocasio-Cortez Statement Applauding New FERC Transmission Rule
May 14, 2024
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Washington, D.C. — Following the introduction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Grid Expansion Rule, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, released the following statement: 

Issues:Climate
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