the discrimination and the near genocide of the Rohingya is something which is repulsive and contrary to all of our human rights views and human decency.

Promoting freedom and democracy and protecting human rights is a very important pillar of our work around the world.

Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 262. personal explanation

Americans are realizing how little control they have over their own information.

Ads are ubiquitous, often irritating, as you browse the internet.

Companies may claim that consumers like targeted ads, and some may.

The use of targeted digital ads can have serious consequences.

We have a challenge as a nation to try to do a better job of communicating to our young people and their parents that not everybody needs a 4-year degree.

Mr. Speaker, all of us are painfully aware of the devastating toll taken by opioid addiction and abuse in every corner of this great country. While this epidemic is truly national in its scope today, it actually began in the small…

The private sector's facing the same challenge you all are facing, is too many kids are going to college instead of getting these trade skills.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 934, the combined rule for my legislation, H.R. 5735, the Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments, or THRIVE, Act. I want to thank Chairman Hensarling, Chairman…

We are a nation that's $20 trillion in debt. And should this body ever manage to produce a surplus, say, $1 billion, it would require 20,000 years of $1 billion surplus to address a $20 trillion debt.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume, and I thank the gentleman for yielding the customary 30 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule that provides for consideration of H.R. 2851, H.R. 5735, and H.R. 5788…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, our Nation is in the midst of a devastating opioid crisis that is spiraling out of control. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids are…

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Ben Ray Lujan) to discuss our proposal.

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 233, noes 175, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No. 262]…

Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings), the distinguished ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Doggett), the distinguished ranking member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy.