A strong American economy yields positive results for all of us.

Many well-intended federal requirements hinder states' efforts to address domestic priorities.

In order to truly capitalize on this historic moment of economic prosperity for the benefit of state and local governments and all Americans, we must finally come together to put our nation's finances on a sustainable path.

This action effectively stripped their waiver to circumvent local and state approval.

We may be facing a sovereign debt crisis which will affect every state, regardless of size.

The size and scope of the federal government have vastly increased throughout our country's history.

Today's hearing presents an opportunity for us to have a serious conversation about the need to restore the principles of federalism in the budget process.

The way we are doing business today is irresponsible.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize John P. Gill of Little Rock, Arkansas, who is being honored with Preserve Arkansas' 2019 Parker Westbrook Award for Lifetime Achievement. This award recognizes significant individual achievement in…

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 4335, the 8-K Trading Gap Act of 2019. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend, the gentlewoman from New York, Congresswoman Maloney, and her staff for her…

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Gonzalez), my good friend who supports this legislation.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, first of all, happy new year to our chairwoman of the full committee. I am glad to see the gentlewoman on the floor today on this good set of bills that she has…

Madam Speaker, I am prepared to close. I urge my colleagues to support Mrs. Maloney's good work. I thank my friend from Guam for his leadership, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 4302, the Homeless Assistance Act. Madam Speaker, homelessness is a very real problem across this country. In fact, more than half a million individuals…

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support in H.R. 5315, the Expanding Opportunity for Minority Depository Institutions Act. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Beatty) for offering this…

Madam Speaker, this is a good bill. This is a bill that will help move more people to shelter, particularly our veterans, who are so in need. When I think about Jack Kemp and his inspiration for this so many years ago, he frequently quoted…

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I want to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4841. It is an excellent piece of bipartisan work that certainly speaks to the heart of Article I power, which is oversight over the…

Madam Speaker, I thank my friend, the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, for yielding to me. I, too, rise and thank John Cornyn, the Senator from Texas, and my good friend, small business man, auto dealer from…