I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the Clarifying the Small Business Runway Extension Act, a bill that I am proud to lead alongside the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Stauber). Mr. Speaker, Americans expect our government to work…

before I deliver comments on a bill that I am introducing, let me express my disappointment that the Senate will not be voting today on the amendment that Senator Jones and I have filed to eliminate the military widow's tax. This is a…

I rise today to introduce the American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019, or ABBA. This legislation would help ensure that rural Americans have access to broadband services at speeds they need to fully participate in the benefits of our…

To achieve parity across the country Congress must work to coordinate Federal resources and make commonsense investments in targeted infrastructure projects.

Reliable and affordable high-speed broadband connections are a vital aspect of doing business in this day and age.

We all realize it is more difficult and expensive to build out broadband networks in these areas, but that is no excuse to leave them behind.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Boozman). Without objection, it is so ordered. National Defense Authorization Act

I rise today with my colleague from Alabama, Senator Jones, to urge our colleagues' support for our amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. It would repeal the Survivor Benefit Plan and dependency indemnity compensation…

today I wish to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the town of Grand Isle, ME. As one who was born and raised in Aroostook County, it is a great pleasure to celebrate the generations of industrious and caring people who have made Grand…

I am pleased to join my colleague from Minnesota, Senator Smith, in introducing the School Food Modernization Act to assist schools in updating outdated kitchen equipment, allowing them to provide healthier meals to students. School meals…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 395, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000)''. Page 397, line 18, after…

And I rise to offer my amendment to H.R. 3055. This amendment would increase by about $5 million the medical facilities account. I did want to talk about a specific problem. I think that most rural States and communities understand that…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maine will be postponed. Amendment No. 221 Offered by Mr. McAdams The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I urge my colleagues to support the amendment. I again thank Congressman Fulcher for joining me in this. It is critically important. I think he made a great point. With care closer to home, it is about relationships, and it is about trust…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __ None of the funds made…

I just want to point out that the person who runs this program for NOAA has actually recently said that they intend to move forward with regulations, then do a peer review, and then, perhaps, come back with a different conclusion. I think…

As the designee of Mr. Kim, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 24, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maine will be postponed. Amendment No. 71 Offered by Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma The…