While I applaud these engagements on global AI governance, more must be done in this area of strategic competition if we are to keep up with China's efforts to regulate AI.

I have been advocating for that so that we have lines of communication, particularly for nonconflict issues in China.

When I think about this topic, I worry that some country would give the decision as to whether or not to launch a nuclear weapon to artificial intelligence, thinking that it may be the most astute way to make a calculus.

I fight every year for more funding to protect non-profits.

There have been press reports that the United States and the PRC will pledge to limit the use of AI in nuclear weapons systems.

I thank the ranking member for recognizing me. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the Republican Labor-HHS appropriations bill, which, among other cuts, would slash funding for DOL's Wage and Hour Division by nearly 30 percent. Among other…

So, this costs small businesses a lot of money. It has gotten worse. It really is a problem.

throughout my more than 30 years in Congress, I have pushed our Nation to stand up for human rights around the world. Why? Because to me it is an essential component of our foreign policy, a hallmark of both Democratic and Republican…

Unfortunately, the demand for these human beings is very concerning for me in this country.

The law required all components of DHS to incorporate the needs of children in its planning and mission execution.

Let me thank the gentleman from Illinois and the gentlewoman from Florida for the opportunity to speak. I absolutely thank my colleague from the great State of Ohio for bringing this issue to the forefront and having a press conference…

It is unfair. It is unacceptable. It is wrong.

I guess what I am asking you, at least from one Congressman to one Assistant Attorney General, could you at least look at this?

Believe it or not, and these numbers startled me, these hidden fees cost American families as much as $1,000 a month.

Like most Americans, small business owners are struggling.

We really need to look at what's going on in those countries as well that makes people that desperate.

I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 641 and ``no'' on rollcall No. 642. The Acting CHAIR. There being no further amendment, under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the…

Is it not also true that this conflict has catalyzed the U.S. Defense Industrial Base, enabling it to set up production lines necessary to support the United States and other partners, for example, Taiwan, down the road if necessary?