Madam Speaker, it is undeniable that religious freedom is America's keystone. This great country was founded by men and women who fled religious persecution and sought to govern themselves according to their religious beliefs. Despite…

No child should be denied a quality education because of their parents' economic circumstances.

Education, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary achievements of the NC State women's basketball team, who won their third straight ACC championship this year. On Monday night, the entire Wolfpack community watched an incredible…

I certainly don't think we should be firing missiles at drones in Las Vegas.

Why are we content to let Mexican cartels operate drones to cross the United States border?

Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Fletcher for holding this very important session. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the healthcare providers who have dedicated their lives working to ensure equitable access to reproductive…

Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Scott for yielding me this time. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act. Today, too many workers face difficulty saving for retirement. Even for those who have access…

Mr. Speaker, it is so fitting that today we are passing the Coast Guard reauthorization bill, a very good bipartisan piece of legislation, naming it in honor of our dear friend and colleague, Don Young of Alaska, who did so much during his…

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of SECURE Act 2.0. When our military members pledge a commitment to the United States, we promise, in return, to care for them and their families. As the proud Representative of close to 90,000…

Madam Speaker, reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman for his willingness to continue working on this issue together. Again, I urge a ``yes'' vote on the bill.

I thank the chairman. Madam Speaker, the underlying bill includes an imperfect provision requiring retirement plans to provide a paper statement annually. The bill also directs the Department of Labor to revise its 2002 and 2020 safe…

Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Georgia for yielding me time. H.R. 2954 includes the text of the RISE Act, a bill that I am proud to lead with Chairman Scott of the Education and Labor Committee. This bill was born out of true…

I have been concerned about for my entire career and that I think is very important for us to focus on.

The transportation side of the budget, also looks good.

We like what we see so far though, I must say.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has a 9.5 percent increase, much needed.

We are very proud of the work you are doing, very impressed by your presentation here.