I rise to speak in support of the administration's Clean Power Plan. I think the first thing that must be said--and said over and over, especially this week, with so many critical issues facing our country, with appropriations bills…

I would say that we should move forward with this bill.

I've often wondered why it is that we don't separate out these budgets, because, in the States, it's--the capital budgets are usually called the capital improvements budget [plans], CIP.

on the eve of Veterans Day and the 240th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, I rise to speak about the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA. This legislation has taken a circuitous route to get to where it is…

I wonder about that, because, for example, on the issue of things such as base closures, it is really hard for us.

Do the other two panel members want to chime in?

Usually an organization can move forward if there is a guiding overriding goal.

On Thursday, November 5, 2015, I was absent from the House due to illness. Due to my absence, I am not recorded on any legislative measures for the day. I would like the record to reflect how I would have voted had I been present for…

last month the Social Security Administration announced some disappointing news. For only the third time in 40 years Social Security beneficiaries will not receive a cost- of-living or COLA increase in January 2016. In Hawaii, one out of…

I rise to talk about one of the solutions to one of the driving forces behind global climate change; that is, deforestation. After fossil fuel combustion, deforestation is the single largest contributor to human-induced climate change, but…

I ask to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Solutions to Deforestation

there are two problems here. Normally, when something is a waste of taxpayer money, it is not usually also harmful to individuals across the country, but this is a double whammy. This is harming students, causing them to collectively incur…

In my home State of Hawaii, invasive species like the coffee berry borer, fruit flies, macadamia nut felted coccid, and others, have cost our local farmers and agriculture industry millions in lost revenue. Across the country, these pests…

I think all of the panelists said that--indicated that this is not the armed services that we would have if we were creating this body because our military is a product of history.

I thank the assistant Democratic leader for his leadership on this issue and for his willingness to educate colleagues and educate the public and to push the DOE to take much needed action in this area. What is happening with some…

the bipartisan and bicameral Consumer Review Freedom Act that would ban non-disparagement clauses in form contracts

This bipartisan legislation... strengthens First Amendment protections by prohibiting businesses from using non-defamation clauses.

The legislation would void anti-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts if they restrict consumers from publicly reviewing products or businesses in good faith.