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this week is Police Week, and I think our law enforcement officers would agree that public safety should not be a partisan issue. What we have seen around the country are leftist judges and DAs who are pushing policies that put criminals…
dreams are taking flight in Martin County, North Carolina. The Wright Flight Fly Day rewards sixth graders from across the county for academic success, leadership, and positive choices by giving them an opportunity to see their home…
I rise to honor the brave law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities. Dedicated officers put their lives on the line every single day. Their selflessness and determination to…
This bill would require the Attorney General to provide demographic information about NICS denials. I support collecting data to better understand and evaluate the effectiveness of NICS and determine whether it needs to be strengthened in…
Again, Mr. Speaker, I commend my friend and colleague (Mr. Raskin) from Maryland for his considerable scholarship and efforts in getting this bill to the floor. We certainly wouldn't be here without his assistance, and I am grateful for…
Mr. Speaker, I first would like to begin by commending my good friend and colleague from Ohio (Mr. Joyce), for the hard work that he has put into not only drafting but ushering this legislation to where we are today. The Combating…
I am continuing on in the same spirit that was referenced by my colleague: ``To bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.'' Mr. Speaker, all of us as elected leaders and the leaders around this country, we do have a solemn…
Mr. Speaker, this month we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. First proclaimed by President George W. Bush and by each President since, this month recognizes the contributions of the Jewish community to our country. We celebrate…
as we prepare to celebrate 250 years of our Nation's freedom, let us pause and ask: Who really made our freedom possible? It was those who made the ultimate sacrifice, stories of courage, bravery, and yet heartache. Gold Star families…
Mr. Speaker, I am going to share with you and with all of our Republican colleagues an observation about the behavior of Democrats in the Rules Committee yesterday evening. Please listen carefully. Rules Committee Democrats put on a real…
the lives of Brent Wilson of Nash County and many others just like him were forever changed by exposure to toxins at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Brent grew up on the base as the son of a career marine. At 39, he was diagnosed with…
these incredible young minds from Martin County High School earned top honors at the Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's First District with their app, Positive Pathways, designed to support mental health through interactive…
our Nation is celebrating 250 years since our founding. During this time, we reflect on the patriots who founded this country, but I also want to recognize those who have kept it strong. In my district, that story goes back nearly a…
at the heart of northeastern North Carolina, the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe exemplifies a vibrant heritage and traditions that deserve to be celebrated and recognized, as evident at the 61st Blooming of the Dogwood Powwow. For years, the…
I rise to recognize Vance Patterson, an exemplary North Carolinian and someone I consider myself very fortunate to call a friend. Vance describes himself as a ``serial entrepreneur,'' and when you come to learn of his story, that…
I rise to recognize Frances Laterman and The Antisemitism Studies Laboratory at Baruch College in New York. Through generous contributions made by the Laterman Family Foundation and AddressHate, a not-for-profit organization that uses new…
out on the water in eastern North Carolina, workers are putting in long hours and long days, doing honest work to feed their neighbors and keep our coastal economy alive. Their way of life is under threat. Rising costs are squeezing…
south Florida is grieving because Nancy Metayer, the beloved vice mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, tragically passed away earlier this month. This was not just the loss of a public official. This was the loss of a daughter, a friend, and a…