For decades, American presidents, both Democrats and Republicans, elevated human rights and advanced a values-based foreign policy, not because of altruism.

the work that we're doing on this--on so many issues but on this--on this topic specifically is informed, in large part, by your advocacy, your leadership, and your work on behalf of Jamal Khashoggi and your other constituents, protecting…

Small businesses are the foundation of our community. And during these difficult times our local job creators have been absolutely devastated.

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Esther Sanchez Colon. At the age of 17, Esther Sanchez Colon began her healthcare journey as a secretary for a medical services and transport company in Puerto Rico…

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Rhonda Wilson. Ms. Rhonda Wilson, who has her MS, MBA, and MS, is a victims service administrator with over 32 years of professional nonprofit criminal justice and…

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Vianca McCluskey. Vianca is the administrator at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County. She spent more than 20 years of public health experience with 15…

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Wendy Coschignano Ford. Wendy Coschignano Ford was appointed the chief executive officer for the Osceola Council on Aging in 2019. Wendy's career with the OCOA is…

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Sami Haiman-Marrero. Sami Haiman-Marrero is the president and CEO of URBANDER, a firm that assists the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors in overcoming…

In honor of National Borinqueneers Day on April 13, I would like to recognize Francisco H. De Jesus. Francisco H. De Jesus was born on March 9, 1924, in the small town of Penuelas, Puerto Rico. In 1950, he was one of the Borinqueneers that…

When the conflict is between the working Americans and a company whose leadership has decided to wage culture war against working-class values, the choice is easy. I support the workers.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Officer Kevin Valencia of the Orlando Police Department, who was a courageous and heroic officer, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. On June 11, 2018, Officer Kevin…

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Ann Claussen. Ann Claussen has served in various leadership positions for 29 years in Polk County, Florida. During her career with State Farm Insurance Company, she…

In honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Jennie Cyran. Ms. Jennie Cyran, a resident of Haines City, currently serves as a 5th grade English language arts teacher in Polk County Public Schools. She transferred schools to…

Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Belinda Johnson-Cornett, who has her MS, RN-BC, and MBA. Ms. Belinda Johnson-Cornett is a board-certified registered nurse with years of experience in the healthcare…

In honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Amaya Brannon. Amaya Brannon is a 10-year-old resident of Auburndale, Florida, and an active, energetic, and personable young woman in the community. She lives with her aunt…

These companies have censored political debate in this country and restricted competition.

Madam Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 88. Allred (Davids (KS)) Axne (Stevens) Barragan (Beyer) Bera (Aguilar) Bishop (GA) (Butterfield) Blumenauer (Beyer) Buchanan (Gimenez) Bush (Clark (MA))…

The extraordinary protections of section 230 should be contingent upon big tech allowing free and open speech on their platforms.