I heard a lot of very troubling cases from the Senator from Illinois. And it is true, I generally think Presidents have given out improvidential pardons over time, and I am not going to defend many of those cases of pardons. For instance…

last week, Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 convicted criminals, including drug dealers, fraudsters, and corrupt public officials. These are not sympathetic figures. These are individuals who stole from the poor and…

Proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: The motion to recommit on H.R. 115; Passage of H.R. 115, if ordered; and Motions to suspend the rules with respect to: S. 3448; and H.R…

I again thank the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Moore) for his work on this bill and his work as a Member of this body to increase recreational access to our public lands. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back…

I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 8308 would reauthorize a program that has proven to be very effective in protecting our country's vital wetlands and marshes from a…

Reserving the right to object. I would first like to begin by joining my colleague from Texas in mourning the loss of the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who died in the September 11 attack. We must never--and we will never--forget them. I…

This legislation would take approximately 173 acres of land into trust for the Jamul Indian Village for the benefit of the Tribe. I again thank Mr. Issa for his hard work on behalf of his constituents. I urge adoption of the bill, and I…

In closing, once again, I thank Representative Chavez-DeRemer for her efforts to introduce this meaningful legislation. This bill would help reduce the financial burden on our military families who want to visit our national parks and…

In closing, this is a commonsense, bipartisan bill that would benefit our local fire departments and improve our response to wildfires nationwide. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The…

I, again, commend Representative Waltz for his efforts in leading this important bill. This is a straightforward way of recognizing a historic venue that played a critical role in the fight for equality for all Americans. Mr. Speaker, I…

This is a simple, bipartisan bill that will distinguish an important site for its pivotal role in the American fight for independence ahead of our Nation's 250th anniversary. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I…

This is straightforward legislation that will extricate property owners and the Federal Government from a legal quagmire. I support this bill and note that it passed out of the Committee on Natural Resources by unanimous consent. Mr…

This is an important bill with strong bipartisan support. It offers a one-time grant to help the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City fulfill its crucial educational mission and ensure no American forgets the tragic events of 9/11. Mr…

There was no plan after Biden dropped out.

I appreciate the remarks of the Senator from Oregon. The Founding Fathers designed the Senate to be the sober second thought to the House of Representatives or even transient and fleeting public opinion. The Senator from Oregon cited the…

I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the last speaker, my friend, Earl Blumenauer. It was a source of pride for me to be here on the floor this morning and see the gentleman's last speech on the floor of the House of Representatives…

threat to national security

in reserving the right to object, this bill is a threat to U.S. national security and an insult to basic fairness and the principle of equality before the law. It is the biggest giveaway to the liberal press in American history. The…