This budget does not reflect that commitment.

We want there to be peace.

I do not consider the rebuilding of Gaza to be a positive act.

We should not be cleaning up the mess.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the life of a cherished leader and great friend, former California State Senator Dave Cogdill, Sr. The beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 66 on Sunday…

As this committee looks to help build a highly skilled workforce and close the skills gap that we so often hear about, we must look at effective models to expand.

Mr. Speaker, as representatives of the people, our job is to protect working families. So let's be clear, we should be protecting consumers, including members of our military who sacrifice so much for us. When a predatory lender forces…

Mr. Speaker, on Friday we are voting on a crucial funding program for armed services. Yet somehow it also includes $1.6 billion to begin funding the construction of an unnecessary border wall. Without discussion, the funding for the border…

We have some folks who actually have experienced this more than others.

We're able to really understand where we are and, I hope, where we're going to go.

We often hear from students that they are looking for more flexible education options to meet their busy schedules, and we need to answer this call and make quality apprenticeships a viable option for all students.

I hope we can come together in a bipartisan manner to promote registered apprenticeship programs.

Last week, in a disappointing maneuver, the Labor, Health and Human Services bill eliminated Federal dollars for apprenticeship programs.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to expand upon the registration process for apprenticeships while ensuring that protections remain in place for students.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3178, the Medicare Part B Improvement Act, and, specifically, a provision to extend the IVIG demonstration project that Chairman Brady and I worked on together. I have long been a champion of…

I do see a blockade that has resulted in some cruel consequences.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly oppose this CRA opposition, which rolls back critical protections for American consumers. Passing this resolution would set a nearly irreversible policy that allows Wall Street companies to commit…

the House passed a bill that fundamentally restructures the Medicaid program by implementing per capita caps and block grants.