[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 54 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E304-E305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF KAYLA HAMEDI AND HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY 
             COMMITTEE AND NY'S 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 28, 2022

  Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise to thank Kayla Hamedi for her 
service to the House Committee on the Judiciary and to my office.
  Kayla first worked for me as an intern, serving the people of New 
York's 10th Congressional District, as she finished up her studies at 
the George Washington University, where she received her bachelor's 
degree. She continued to work in the federal policy field after her 
internship ended, working for Active Policy Solutions and Rep. 
Krishnamoorthi of Illinois. During this time, she also received her 
master's degree from the George Washington University's College of 
Professional Studies.
  A little more than two years after her internship with my office had 
concluded, my staff and I excitedly welcomed Kayla back as a full-time 
staff member. Due to her strong work ethic and intellect, Kayla moved 
up several times in my office, first from Staff Assistant to Press 
Assistant/Legislative Correspondent and then to Legislative Assistant/
Press Assistant. In these capacities, she staffed my front office, 
communicated with my constituents, handled press and digital 
communication, and worked on several policy portfolios. Notably, she 
helped assist my office during my campaign to become Ranking Member of 
the House Judiciary Committee.
  In November 2019, Kayla transitioned from my personal office to the 
Committee, where she first served as Deputy Press Secretary and was 
then promoted to Deputy Communications Director. Kayla joined the 
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during a particularly busy time, as we geared up for the first 
impeachment of President Trump and played an instrumental role in our 
communication work surrounding the impeachment, including helping book 
TV interviews, as well as the second impeachment a year later.
  Kayla played an integral role in communicating to the public the work 
the Committee was doing for the American people. In addition to making 
sure every statement went out to the press as it was delivered, Kayla 
worked with other committees and other member offices to coordinate 
press releases, press conferences, and communication strategies; 
coordinated briefings with reporters ahead of major breaking news 
events; and worked with national and international reporters on a range 
of issues before the committee. She also worked with our chief counsels 
to shape and perfect their messaging prior to the start of numerous 
hearings and worked on communication campaigns relating to a range of 
judiciary issues, including but not limited to our work on voting 
rights, prohibiting forced arbitration for sexual harassment claims, 
and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Kayla helped 
roll out the Staff Report on our Antitrust Subcommittee's Investigation 
of Competition in Digital Markets, served as our primary point of 
contact for all press inquiries and communication efforts for several 
months when we transitioned between Communication Directors, and served 
as our primary digital staffer when we transitioned between Digital 
Directors.
  For more than four years, I have been fortunate to count Kayla among 
my staff. I, and the American people, have greatly benefited from her 
work ethic, intellect, and strategic thinking. Kayla is calm in even 
the most stressful situations, always willing to lend a hand whenever 
one is needed, and brings a positive energy and a good spirit to 
everything she does. She has played a critical role in both serving New 
York's 10th Congressional District and informing the American people of 
the work of my office and the Committee on the Judiciary. We will 
greatly miss Kayla as she embarks on the next chapter of her career on 
Capitol Hill.
  We thank Kayla for her service to the Committee and wish her the best 
of luck with this new chapter.

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