I am glad that after all these years, Congress has finally decided to pay attention to the technology that could again, just like the Internet, upend the way we do everything in our lives.

I feel a little alarmed about how, across the Nation, educator pay continues to erode.

Madam Chairwoman, my amendment mandates reporting on the foreign governments with whom we share access to the Terrorist Screening Database. The database is shared with more than 60 foreign governments, including countries with appalling…

Madam Chair, 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 title VII, add the following new section: SEC. 7__. REPORT ON TERRORIST…

Madam Chair, I am thankful to the chairman and ranking member for their support, and with that, I yield back the balance of my time The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Omar)…

I want to say thanks to Representatives John Garamendi and Pete Stauber for introducing the Cabin Air Safety Act.

What are we doing to achieve peace? I believe that simple question should guide every vote we take in this committee.

I think particularly for our students of color who are in predominantly urban environments, those schools need to reflect the fact that this is a wonderful profession.

I believe the best way to guarantee self-determination for both the Israeli and Palestinian people is to go through a two-State solution based upon internationally recognized borders.

You know, the Federal Government has long stood by the policy that government should aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small businesses...

To me, it does not make sense. And as Ms. Guadarrama talked about, they have a subcontractor that is awarded the bid with the prime and then they ask for the last best or bring another contractor in there, assuming they are going to be…

For the Federal Government to not pay you for 150 days, and sometimes even longer because you missed checking a box or what have you, that is outrageous.

there is nothing more important than protecting and serving our small businesses across this Nation

Fortunately, the House passed a transportation appropriations bill that would fund the CIG program at necessary levels.

I am a strong supporter of these types of Federal/State/local partnerships.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Chabot for yielding. Mr. Speaker, my bill, H.R. 2345, the Clarifying the Small Business Runway Extension Act, is a bill that does exactly what it says: makes clear the intent of the Small Business Runway…

This is a president who has openly violated the very value our country aspires to uphold, equality under the law, religious liberty, equal protection, and protection from persecution.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Timothy McDonald and Deb Schott, who both tragically perished in a helicopter crash at the Brainerd airport last month. Both Timothy and Deb dedicated their lives to helping others. Timothy was…