This is why I introduced H.R. 52 The Jobs, On-the-Job `Earn While You Learn' Training, and Apprenticeships for African-American Young Men Act during the 115th Congress, and plan to do so again.

Congress must act before the next tragic incident occurs.

We cannot wait for the next tragic incident.

The next infrastructure package must prioritize these communities so that all Americans have equal access to economic prosperity and to modernized wastewater infrastructure in order to sustain healthy homes.

If China can do this, so can the United States.

The time to act is now, and I am encouraged that there is support on both sides of the aisle to address this issue this Congress.

The nation needs to invest an additional $2 trillion in infrastructure over the next 10 years.

We need to create a reliable funding source for infrastructure that can't be looted for other projects.

Let's go big on infrastructure. Let's not settle for half measures.

I view this effort to modernize America's aging infrastructure as an essential component of our broader efforts to create jobs, spur economic growth, and increase our global competitiveness.

I remain concerned that the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the federal match for CIG projects could undermine important transit investments in communities across the country.

We need to invest in new public transportation, alternative transportation (like bikes and 'last mile' alternatives), and project-based funding to give our communities the flexibility to meet their unique local needs.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rice Elementary School for being authorized to teach the Primary Years Program as an International Baccalaureate World School. The International Baccalaureate program takes an interdisciplinary…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mitch Eickhoff for being named the 2019 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year. Mitch is a lifelong resident of Sauk Rapids and the Sauk Rapids community. He is also a lifelong public servant. Through his…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retired Chief Petty Officer Alan Dix from Elk River, Minnesota, for his service to our country. After serving 24 years in the Navy and being stationed in Iraq, he continues to serve in our community…

the administration's position does not reflect that of the American people and does not reflect that of Congress, and it certainly does not reflect my position.

the political will that I've talked about is incredibly important.

You can't just say you want to have integrated schools, you have to also make that a reality.