Today, my heart and the hearts of my colleagues here are broken, especially the hearts of the citizens in southwest Missouri and Oklahoma, as we ache and mourn the devastating loss of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. Last month, their lives were…

I thank the chairman for once again working so hard to put together a national defense authorization that we can all be proud of to secure our common defense. As co-chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Abraham Accords Caucus, I rise in…

we have a failure by tax-exempt universities to provide and enforce discipline on students that are found to violate the basic rules of their institution.

If you think we will lose focus, interest, or forget about this, you couldn't be more wrong.

I am pleased to recognize Ranking Member Neal for his opening statement.

I look forward to learning more about what is occurring on college campuses today.

I am glad that Speaker Johnson called for a collective House investigation to bolster this committee's effort that started in November.

Columbia won't. And the professors you listed in your opening statement, that is extremely, extremely disturbing.

I thank Chair Rogers for the opportunity to speak. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of this National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act. This year, under…

there has got to be a solution that it never happens again. And the solution, to me, is losing your tax-exempt status.

Colleges and universities shouldn't be treated any differently. They receive their tax-exempt status on the basis of providing quality education in a safe environment.

Find a mirror and take the longest look you can at the reflection and say, 'What have I done as an individual to make sure that my children don't grow up hate-filled...'

The Congressional Art Competition began back in 1982, and since then more than 650,000 students have entered. As we speak, the winning art from 435 districts is being displayed in the tunnel here that connects our office buildings. Our…

Our next winner in our speech contest is Jaxson Deckard, 11th grade, Warsaw High School in Benton County. ``Early on, I had an interest in serving my country to preserve our freedoms. I was raised in a patriotic, God-loving home, with…

Next up in our speech contest is Brooklyn Garrison, 10th grade, Concordia High School in Lafayette County. ``America, to me, embodies the promise of opportunity and the pursuit of dreams. It's a land where diversity thrives, where people…

Our last finalist winner for today is Jack Schroeder, 12th grade, Smithton High School in Pettis County. ``To me, the United States of America is a beacon, a beacon that shines its light across the world, showing the world what life can be…

Reauthorizing AGOA will ensure that American taxpayers get a positive return on their investment.

This is from Maddie Arnett, 10th grade, Climax Springs High School in Camden County. `` `America the Beautiful' is a Nation that deeply values the principles of freedom and equality. These values were earned through tireless efforts of its…