This is the full version of my California State Capitol testimony. On April 1st, the PROTECT Act was unanimously passed — a historic moment that finally put action behind the words we’ve needed for over a decade. The PROTECT Act is the only bill that stops harmful content from being uploaded in the first place. That’s what’s been missing all along — and it’s why we haven’t seen real progress in this cause for over 11 years. For the first time, people are finally taking action to prevent the harm

Today, we look back on the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol—a deadly attempt to obstruct the peaceful transfer of power. It is a stain on our nation’s history. In the months leading up to the attack, President Trump tried to overturn the results of a free and fair election. During the attack, Trump abdicated his responsibilities as commander-in-chief and incited chaos and lawlessness. Five years ago, I served as an impeachment manager during Trump’s second impeachment trial to hol