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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 21

We have an affordability crisis in our country. Life is too expensive, and Republicans are making it worse by fueling corporate greed that's driving up the cost of groceries, health care, and utilities. You deserve better.

I'm fighting to lower costs and put money back in your (cont in image...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 20

We have the right to breathe clean air no matter what zip code we live in. Environmental justice groups and I stood together to make it clear we are opposed to the Trump Admin making cuts to the EPA, removing protections for public lands and waters, and rolling back critical (cont in image...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 15

Retweeted Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib:

In IL-03 and across the country, families are struggling to put food on the table because of price gouging by greedy corporations.

Now, they are using customer data to charge higher prices and extort more from those who can afford it the (cont in reply...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 13

Imagine if your grocery store charged you a higher price for an item based on your personal data & determined that you were willing to pay more than the next person. I introduced the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act to prevent price fixing using surveillance (cont in reply...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 13

Retweeted Detroit Metro Times:

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is introducing legislation to ban stores from using technology like electronic labeling and facial recognition to set prices. metrotimes.com/news/opinion-…

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

These forever chemicals are dangerous to our public health, but the Trump Administration is rolling back protections that will increase PFAS exposure in our communities. Clean water is a human right, and our government has a responsibility to protect people from contamination. (cont in image...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

These forever chemicals are dangerous to our public health, but the Trump Administration is rolling back protections that will increase PFAS exposure in our communities. Clean water is a human right, and our government has a responsibility to protect people from contamination.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 8

This could not be more destructive to our planet and our public health. The Trump Administration is moving to gut all greenhouse gas regulations. The climate crisis is already wreaking havoc on our communities. Congress must act to put people over polluters.

Quoting Reuters

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 8

The Panamerican Congress was a powerful collection of courageous and anti-fascist elected officials. We came together to discuss a collective desire to protect democracy, fight for clean air and water, stand up against corporate greed and more. I brought the stories of our (cont in image...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

and how our struggle is connected.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

Celebrated the opening of Butterfly Park in Dearborn with a beautiful mural created by young artists. This new green space is a tribute to our community’s creativity, resilience, and commitment to environmental justice.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 7

I spent Veterans Day of Action and National Purple Heart Day hearing from veterans like Mr. Williams and Mr. Ayers, a Korean War veteran who faced racism after coming home. While the Trump Administration attacks VA workers and union busts, we're fighting to fully fund the VA, (cont in image...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

and ensure that our veterans get the benefits and care they deserve.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

It's been 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed but voter suppression is still happening.

From racist ID laws to Trump's attempt to steal congressional seats in Texas, our democracy is under attack.

I’ll never stop fighting to protect our rights and every voice in our country.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 6

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 6

I’m fighting for real investments in our communities across #12thDistrictStrong . Our office submitted 15 Community Project Funding requests in the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills that would bring back $15,722,000 to every corner of Michigan’s 12th Congressional District (cont in reply...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

80 years ago, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing tens of thousands of people instantly and leaving generations to suffer.

We must honor the victims by working for peace, a world free from nuclear weapons, and an end to endless war.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 6

Southeast Michigan has had some of the worst air quality in the world this week. This is exactly why it's harmful when EGLE excludes wildfires from their analysis of ozone pollution. We cannot normalize this. We need stronger protections, not loopholes that put our public health (cont in reply...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 11

Due to the wildfire smoke in SE Michigan, it is recommended that seniors, children, pregnant people, and those with respiratory or heart conditions stay indoors, avoid strenuous activity, and keep windows closed.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 5

Happy Election Day, Michigan! Your vote is your voice!

The polls are open today until 8:00 pm.

If you haven't registered to vote, you can still do so at your local clerk’s office.

For more information and to find out where to vote, visit: http://michigan.gov/vote

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 4

Retweeted CBS Detroit:

State officials say poor air quality is expected to persist across Michigan through Monday. cbsloc.al/3UHN4R0

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 4

Muslim women belong in every room where decisions are made. Grateful to stand with Hijab on the Hill to uplift Muslima visibility, representation, and unapologetic leadership.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 4

The extreme budget cuts have left dialysis patients fighting for their lives. I’m proud to stand with them and push for the justice and the care they deserve.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 4

Music artists make, on average, only $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, yet platforms like Spotify made over $1.3 billion in profits in 2024.

Let's pass my Living Wage for Musicians Act to take on corporate greed in the music industry and give musicians the fair pay they (cont in reply...)

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (mirror) @reprashida.govpeeps.us · Aug 1

Stop enabling lawlessness. Your friends don't get a free pass on abuses of power. Corrupt politicians everywhere, including the U.S., need to be held accountable.

Quoting Secretary Marco Rubio

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