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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in enthusiastic support of my friend from South Carolina (Mr. Timmons) and his SMART Act. Community banks and credit unions play a vital role in all of our local communities across our Nation, often serving as the…
again, let's be specific on what we are talking about here. The Senator from Oregon keeps talking about a short-term extension. I think most people with some common sense--the people sitting in our Gallery--would say: You know what; a…
I am ducking nothing. I am pointing out the Senator from Oregon's longstanding practice of distorting highly classified material in public. And one of these days, there are going to be some consequences, and it may be when I am chairman of…
I thank the chairman and Mr. Himes, too, for their joint leadership on this important task that we have before us today. Mr. Speaker, here on the eve of 25 years since September 11, we come to this House floor to, once again, ensure that…
Financial fraud is a plague. Financial fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in this country, harming families and seniors across the Nation. Last year alone, Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to scams. These crimes steal…
I rise today to express appreciation to First Service Bank of Arkansas for their contributions to our beloved, respected Arkansas military community through their annual Operation Red, White, and Brave. This program has raised both…
Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of similarities on both sides of the aisle, but there is a big difference. The similarities are that I think both sides of the aisle support geothermal energy. It is similar that we talk about inflation and…
I want to recognize that last month on March 6, Alan Greenspan celebrated his centennial, 100 years old. Most Americans know him well as the man who ran the Federal Reserve for nearly 20 years, through four Presidents, historic prosperity…
Today I urge my Senate colleagues to vote to confirm the nomination of the Honorable John Thomas Shepherd for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Throughout his career, Judge Shepherd has worked to uphold the rule…
one of the most despicable pieces of legislation, an attack on our sacred right to vote, a voter suppression bill--these are just some of the hysterical things that Democrats have said lately about the SAVE America Act. I disagree, and so…
Hunters and anglers are the backbone of American wildlife conservation efforts, and they are heavily invested in the long-term health of wildlife. It is important that Congress come to their defense against ideologically driven…
I echo the remarks from my colleague, Ms. Elfreth, about how this is the way we should do legislation. We took a field trip out to the sequoias, a bipartisan field trip. There is tons of research from academic institutions on what is…
I extend my most sincere congratulations to Hot Springs local Dub Ballard on his 100th birthday. Reaching such a remarkable milestone is an achievement in itself, but the life Dub has lived is especially worthy of recognition. Mr. Ballard…
Mr. Speaker, S. 723, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Thune, would establish firm timelines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to review and approve residential and business mortgage…
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 681, introduced by Representative Keating, would authorize the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, both of Massachusetts, to lease lands held in trust for up to 99 years, subject to approval by the…
I rise in support of H.R. 1945, the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act, sponsored by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Onder). This bill recognizes a place of global consequence in the heart of small-town…
This bill will provide the certainty needed to grow domestic production of minerals like lithium, graphite, copper, and many other minerals necessary for the advanced technologies that will ensure national security, energy security, and…
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5419 is a bill that cuts red tape, streamlines approvals, and accelerates broadband access by addressing the permitting barriers that slow broadband development on Federal lands. By identifying areas to improve…