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Mic Check 4 Justice
The National Politics Rap Up
On Leading Black Voices

🎤 Mic Check 4 Justice: National Politics Rap Up – Week of April 14–20, 2025

🏛️ Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30)

Rep. Crockett, has been actively engaged in various initiatives and public statements:​

• Oversight Investigations: On April 8, Rep. Crockett, as Vice Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, co-launched an investigation into potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk and the Department of Commerce. Oversight Democrats​

• Infrastructure and Policy Critiques: On April 15, she criticized the Trump administration's termination of a high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston, highlighting the loss of jobs and environmental benefits. She also condemned a proposal to incarcerate U.S. citizens abroad and criticized a $7 trillion tax cut favoring billionaires.  ​Dallas City Wire

• Project 2025 Discussion: Participated in a virtual event on April 14 with historian Heather Cox Richardson, discussing the implications of Project 2025 and strategies to counter its agenda. ​YouTube+2Wisconsin Resist+2Blog For Iowa+2

• Judiciary Hearing Remarks: On April 2, delivered opening remarks at a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, accusing Republicans of using the FBI as a political tool and diverting attention from pressing national issues. ​U.S. House Judiciary Committee

🏛️ Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

• Childhood Trauma Legislation: Reintroduced the STRONG Support for Children Act to address childhood trauma through community-based, culturally specific, and trauma-informed approaches. ​

• Advocacy for Detained Student: Joined Senators Warren and Markey in demanding the State Department release documents related to the arrest of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk, highlighting concerns over due process violations. ​

🏛️ Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08)

• Social Security Protection: Led the "Save Social Security Day of Action" alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, opposing proposed cuts to Social Security benefits.

Left: US Rep Jasmine Crockett | Middle: US Rep Ayanna Pressley | Right: House Leader Hakeem Jeffries

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🏛️ Rep. Al Green (TX-09)

• Impeachment Proceedings: Delivered remarks on the House floor addressing President Trump's 'Art of the Steal' tariffs and called for impeachment, citing concerns over the administration's policies. Representative Crockett​

🏛️ Sen. Cory Booker (NJ)

• DACA Healthcare Access: Co-led a letter opposing a proposal to reverse Affordable Care Act Marketplace eligibility for DACA recipients, advocating for continued healthcare access for this group. Representative Crockett​

🏛️ Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (MD)

• Black Maternal Health Week: Released a statement emphasizing the need to address the maternal health crisis, particularly among Black women. Representative Crockett​

• Economic Advocacy: Led the Maryland Democratic Delegation in seeking answers regarding mass layoffs and met with business leaders, students, and labor leaders in Western Maryland to discuss economic development. Representative Crockett​

🏛️ Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA)

• Child Tax Credit Legislation: Introduced the American Family Act to expand the Child Tax Credit and provide a "Baby Bonus" for newborns. Representative Crockett​

• Federal Reserve Oversight: Collaborated with Sen. Warren to press the Federal Reserve on safeguards for inflation and jobs decisions, citing concerns over the politicization of economic data. Representative Crockett​

• Public Engagement: Appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to discuss the current state of politics and promote his upcoming children's book, "We're in This Together: Leo's Lunchbox." Representative Crockett​

🏛️ Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (VI-AL)

• Maritime Industry Concerns: Shared an update regarding President Trump's executive order on proposed fees at U.S. ports, expressing concerns over potential economic impacts, especially for island territories. Representative Crockett

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