My heart is heavy today as I learned of the passing of a great Texan and a great friend, Margaret McDermott. Words cannot describe the impact she and the McDermott family have made on the City of Dallas. The dedication to serving others that she and her husband, Eugene, shared is unequaled and unique. I always admired her charm, charisma and wit, which shined as bright as ever during our most recent meeting just over two months ago. My heartfelt condolences are with her daughter, Mary McDermott Cook, the McDermott family and all the lives touched by the generosity of Margaret McDermott. Thank you, Margaret, for your many years of friendship.

This past Saturday Congresswoman Johnson hosted her annual A World of Women for World Peace Conference in the 30th District. This year's theme, "Different Expressions of Peace", challenged the dynamic group of panelists and activists to delve into the many necessary avenues for peaceful resolutions the world should employ as we move further into the 21st century.

Happening now to discuss a #ABetterDeal for my constituents in District 30 and all Americans.

On Friday, April 20, 2018 Congresswoman Johnson held her annual Congressional Art Competition awards ceremony featuring student artwork from around the 30th district. #CAC2018 #TX30EBJ

My sincerest condolences are with the Bush family, as I have known them for almost half of my life. I always admired Former First Lady Barbara Bush’s charisma, her true patriotism, and the leadership she displayed in advocating for stronger literacy programs. https://bit.ly/2vqwGLV

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Join us on Saturday, April 21st for our 26th Annual U.S. Military Services Academy Day. We will have representatives from each Academy on-site to answer your questions.

Today millions are marching to demand that policy be informed by evidence-based facts and not corporate interests. Science is a tool to better ourselves and the world around us. Scientific evidence helps shape legislation to support clean air regulations and remove environmentally damaging chemicals from communities all across America. The President has signed 13 congressional resolutions rolling back science-based protections, including standards for safe drinking water and worker exposure to chemicals on the job. This is a step in the wrong direction, one that people across America are marching in opposition to. Policy should be used to protect and promote the health, wealth, and welfare of our people, not denying their rights to speaking the truth about critical issues like climate change. Today we #MarchforScience

Based on today’s wage gap, a young woman just starting full time work today stands to lose a total of $403,440 over a 40-year career compared to her male counterpart. Women won’t see pay equity with men until 2119 based on the rate that the pay gap has been closing since 2001. The statistics are even more drastic for women of color. Enacting the Paycheck Fairness Act will strengthen laws that have not been revised in over 50 years. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 needs to be updated to tackle the systemic issues preventing women of the 21st century from earning equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayDay

Only 3 days left to submit works of art for the Congressional Art Competition! Have your work hung in the U.S. Capitol for thousands to see! Follow the link to get involved and learn more: bit.ly/2o7qtyN #CAC2018

The April 12th deadline for Congressional Art Competition submissions is fast approaching! From photography to computer generated illustrations, we accept many forms of artistic works for the chance to be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol. Click the link to find out how you can still get involved: bit.ly/2o7qtyN #CAC2018

Activist. Visionary. Leader. 50 years ago today Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Few Americans have not felt the profound impact of Dr. King’s life work and sacrifices. He is a shining example of love and tolerance for all mankind, regardless of race, religion, or background. The impact of his assassination spurred on global peaceful protests, inspiring activists all over the world.
The most authentic way to honor his legacy is to continue to seek the true depth of human unity and resilience of human spirit he led us to strive towards. https://bit.ly/2GwwpfP #MLK #MLK50

Before becoming a district judge, Sarah T. Hughes served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. She remained active in her community and politics with the passage of women suffrage. In 1935, she went on to be the first woman state district judge in Texas. Following that year, she was elected and re-elected six times until 1960. In Novemeber 1963, she was given the honor to administer the oath of office to Lyndon B. Johnson aboard Air Force One at Love Field. #WomensHistoryMonth http://bit.ly/2EYM1bh

Born on September 1, 1933 in Lacy-Lakeview, Texas. Ann Richards ran for governor in 1990 as democrat to address problems facing women and minorities. After she lost in 1995, Richards continued making a difference for women with the founding of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in Austin. #WomensHistoryMonth http://bit.ly/2t2707i

Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg encountered constant gender discrimination throughout her life. Not allowing this to bring her down; in 1993 she became the second female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Today, she is a staunch supporter of women’s rights and the burgeoning #MeToo movement. Having hired a full staff of clerks for 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg will continue forward, adding a strong voice to the court. #WomensHistoryMonth http://bit.ly/2xqFQaw