Historically, I would like to put this inaction in some kind of perspective. We actually have to go back to James Garfield in the 1800s to find such a low number of vetoes. James Garfield only served 7 months, or about 200 days. President…

Thank you, Representative Franks. I think America just saw some of the eloquence as well as the passion with which you speak for America's unborn. As we have talked tonight about the many pieces of legislation that the House has worked on…

Thank you, Representative Rothfus. Our second People's Night was scheduled weeks ago before the terrorists struck Paris. I believe it is appropriate this evening to send out our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Parisian families and…

I thank Representative Hice for those passionate comments. You know, in life, sometimes you run across people who are authentic, who truly have a servant spirit. One of those people I have been privileged to meet is right here in the Halls…

Thank you for allowing us to engage in what we call People's Night 2. The House has been working diligently for the citizens of our districts. We have passed solid legislation that is good for the economy, that protects life, that helps…

I thank Representative Black and appreciate her heartfelt words. Mr. Speaker, in nearly a year of holding the majority, the President has only vetoed three of our bills. In fact, only once, I believe, he has had to do that in the last 8…

Congress has been clear that the patchwork of laws and rules dictating when drivers eat, sleep, and pull over is impractical. Fifty standards create an unreasonable burden on truck drivers and companies. Furthermore, dismantling the…

Last night on election day in North Carolina, we lost one of our favorite sons, Howard Coble, a man who served in these Halls for three full decades, yet his heart always belonged to the constituents of The Old North State. I am honored to…

We have a problem in making sure that all of our senior adult population is treated with the utmost respect and proper care. HUD's Section 232 Program was intended to provide Federal loan insurance for loans covering the needs of nursing…

In America, the practice of abortion is now referred to as women's health care. Yes, in the 21st century, even with all the science, we refuse to ask the question: What about the baby? The cavalier spirit and the coldhearted callousness in…

Thank you, Congressman Collins. I appreciate you raising this issue and bringing it to the House floor. It is one of a growing concern internationally, that we have seen organizations like Boko Haram and others who have done great damage…

I thank Representative Duffy for his leadership on this matter. Mr. Speaker, tonight I join my colleagues in speaking out against the barbaric and heinous actions we all witnessed in an undercover video in which Planned Parenthood was…