Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks

Representing the 5th District of Indiana
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May 22, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed “Right to Try” legislation. The Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 is partially named after a nine-year-old boy from Indianapolis, Jordan McLinn, who is battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

May 22, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 292, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act, which is the most comprehensive childhood cancer legislation ever taken up by Congress. Congresswoman Susan W.

May 17, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce completed its second mark-up of legislation focused on combating the opioid and heroin crisis. The Committee passed 32 bills, two of which were recently introduced by Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05).

May 14, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the following statement on the dedication of the American Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel:

May 9, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05), Ted Deutch (D-FL22), Fred Upton (R-MI06) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI12) held a press conference to introduce H.R. 5717, the Jake Laird Act, a bipartisan bill named after an Indianapolis, Indiana police officer who was shot and killed in 2004 in the line of duty by a man who struggled with mental illness.

May 8, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DCToday, Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced H.R. 5700, the National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act, a bipartisan bill which directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate the creation of a unified wireless number for critical non-emergency situations on our nation’s highways.

May 8, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DCToday, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, commonly known as the Iran Deal, and re-impose sanctions lifted under the deal:

May 7, 2018 News Releases

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – This evening, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) hosted a reception at the Art Institute of Indianapolis where she congratulated the Fifth District winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, Jiwon Yu, a sophomore from Carmel High School.

Apr 25, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health passed H.R. 5329, the Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018, which was recently introduced by Representatives Susan W.

Apr 25, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC The bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues hosted a hearing about sexual harassment in male-dominated jobs entitled, “From Silicon Valley to the Factory Floor: Time’s Up for Sexual Harassment in Male-Dominated Jobs.” Caucus members heard from survivors of sexual harassment in fields where women are often outnumbered, as well as from

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Jul 19, 2018 In The News
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Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-Ind.) introduced H.R.

Jul 19, 2018 In The News
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bio-attack could happen at anytime according to Indiana Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R).

Jul 18, 2018 In The News
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On Monday, Congresswomen Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) along with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) introduced H.R.6378, the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 (PAHPA), a bipartisan effort to ensure that our nation is prepared to respond to public health emergencies resu

Jul 18, 2018 In The News
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U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) has introduced the bipartisan Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPA) of 2018 to reauthorize the nation’s main law ensuring Americans are prepared to respond to public health emergencies resulting from chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attacks, natural disasters or emerging infectious diseases.

Jul 17, 2018 In The News
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A comprehensive update to the nation’s soon-to-expire pandemic and all-hazards law has been unveiled in the U.S. House where Energy and Commerce Committee members have painstakingly produced a bipartisan reauthorization to bolster America’s defense against chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attacks, natural disasters and emerging infectious diseases.

Jul 16, 2018 In The News
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U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Carmel) says her recent visit to the southern border was “eye-opening” and “overwhelming.”

Brooks visited immigration facilities that housed thousands of immigrant children.

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Jul 15, 2018 In The News
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ANDERSON — A recent visit to the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River showed Rep. Susan Brooks that the number of children entering the country is overwhelming.

Brooks, R-5th District, was a part of a bipartisan delegation of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee that visited the border on Monday.

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Jul 13, 2018 In The News
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U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Carmel) says her recent visit to the southern border was “eye-opening” and “overwhelming.”

Brooks visited immigration facilities that housed thousands of immigrant children.

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Jul 13, 2018 In The News
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Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-Ind.-05) released the following statement in support of President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh: 

Jul 12, 2018 In The News
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WASHINGTON — Rep. Susan Brooks, who disagreed with the Trump administration's decision to separate migrant parents from children, said Wednesday that a visit to the border gave her a better understanding of why it's taking time for the administration to re-unite families.

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Dec 1, 2015 Video

Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) spoke on the House floor today in support of two joint resolutions to disapprove of new EPA regulations that will result in lost jobs, lost economic growth, and higher utility costs for both individuals and businesses.

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Nov 17, 2015 Video
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) spoke on the House floor on November 17, 2015, about the need for the United States to redouble its efforts, take the leadership role that the world demands of us, and develop a strategy that will not just degrade, but ultimately destroy the ISIS network.
Nov 16, 2015 Video
S. 599, the Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act, companion legislation to H.R. 3681, a bill I introduced this year passed the House on November 16, 2015.

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