Do you not agree that the Department of Education has a duty to protect the students and taxpayers from bad actors in higher education?

We know that the global refugee crisis really is exacerbated, by climate change.

It is in our Nation's security interests to respond to the global refugee crisis, much of which is caused by climate-related factors.

Madam President, I rise today to discuss transparency in our democracy and security for our elections. It has been nearly a week since Special Counsel Mueller's report was completed and submitted to the Attorney General of the United…

Madam President, if my Republican colleagues don't want to read the report and they want to rely on a summary, that is their right, and they can make requests in the future. I am sure they can get all of that in the future, but all I am…

Reserving the right to object, I would simply point out that this entire investigation was started by the Justice Department under the Republican administration, and then, of course, guided by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--H. Con. Res. 24

Mr. President, I rise today to join again my colleagues to speak of the need for bipartisan action to address climate warming. Throughout the past year, we have received warning after warning about the warming and about the devastating…

Mr. Speaker, the clock is ticking and thousands of Minnesotans are running out of time. Business owners are going to lose their workforce, workers are going to lose their jobs, and children are going to lose their parents, and it will be…

Madam Chair, I am proud to introduce an amendment with my colleague, Representative Beyer from Virginia, that will ensure that the major employers are required to report that information to that commission. That will go a long way to…

Madam Chair, I am honored to rise today to speak on H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. I am proud to be part of a Congress that is finally taking action to close the gender pay gap. After so many years of inaction on this issue when our…

It isn't only to protect, but it is also to guarantee prosperity for everyone, especially those that are risking their lives.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, which was Thursday, March 21. One of the greatest blessings in my life is my 16-year-old son, Isaac, who has Down syndrome. Each day, he brings joy to our lives, and I am…

No one really disputes that our military being smart and strong is an essential part of protecting our country. But I tend to agree with the President when he says get rid of the fat and get rid of the waste.

American exceptionalism is about the American Dream; it is about guaranteeing prosperity for all.

Thank you for coming.

We want to do everything we can to help you downstream.

This budget... decreases every single program that guarantees that prosperity for Americans.