I want to comment briefly on the proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the electoral college that my colleagues are introducing this week. It is just the latest radical proposal by the Democrats to upend our constitutional system…

the Senate has unanimously rejected the so-called Green New Deal. In a display of political courage for the ages, 43 Democrats voted present, including many of the bill's own sponsors. Now, many of them are running for President. In fact…

I am pleased to join my colleagues in recognizing Women's History Month and celebrating the countless women who have shaped our Nation and those who continue to devote their time and energy to the pursuit of equality here at home and…

Let me be clear. The consequences of failing to fully fund our national defense going forward are deadly serious and far-reaching.

So let me get to a couple of questions. One, assuming that we are successful in satisfying the Pentagon's desire for a $750 million budget in 2020, can you guarantee the national security of the United States of America?

As I have said before, ensuring the safety and security of our nation is the primary responsibility of the federal government.

Ms. Lee just said it was bloated, questioning the motives of leadership in the Department of Defense.

I would respectfully disagree. There have been over 50 consecutive National Defense Authorization Acts signed into law.

A vast majority of American people are satisfied with our national defense.

I commend this Administration for completing the first full-scope, department-wide, financial statement audit of the Department of Defense.

The fact of the matter is we have a constitutional responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the American people.

I thank my friend from Kansas for yielding. I appreciate him organizing an opportunity to come to the House floor and talk about this important issue. As the father of two children, I have been committed to policies for a safe and enduring…

So, I think the question we should be asking is, given that Californians are consuming nearly 700 million barrels of crude oil a year, why are we so keen on ensuring that it comes from foreign countries with worse environmental standards?

But, Mr. Glenn and Mr. Rexford, what about your rights, the rights of the people who live in ANWR?

Today I rise on National Medal of Honor Day to recognize the recipients of our Nation's highest military distinction for acts above and beyond the call of duty. Twenty-five Medal of Honor recipients hail from Arkansas. Their stories of…

In my area, in the 3rd District of Arkansas, the unemployment rate is significantly below 4 percent.

Your agency is responsible for administering programs on which millions of Americans rely, including Medicare; Medicaid; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF; Head Start.

Today we are here to examine the President's budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2020.