I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today.

There is no way for cash-strapped schools to be able to make this transition without funding and financing to overcome the upfront cost barriers of buying electric.

We need to look at transportation systems comprehensively and design systems where people--not only goods--can get to where they need to go with ease, efficiency, and affordability.

Congress can and should continue to invest in a variety of emerging technologies to help reduce the impacts of climate change.

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to complete the vote series on July 12 as I needed to return to my district to support preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Barry. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 468, ``nay'' on…

Mr. Speaker, I rise for the purpose of inquiring of the majority leader the schedule for next week. Mr. Speaker, I yield to my friend, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority leader of the House.

Mr. Speaker, as we look at the calendar next week and, specifically, the bill dealing with the minimum wage, I would ask the gentleman if he has looked at some of the studies that have been done, as well as some of the other actions. If…

I thank the gentleman, and I share the same sentiment that Ambassador Lighthizer has done a great job of working with Members on both sides to address questions, concerns, find ways to make sure that those concerns are addressed, whether…

Mr. Speaker, I truly appreciate the concern, support, and prayers that have been offered. Obviously, we are all praying for the people of south Louisiana as Tropical Storm Barry approaches. In the next 24 hours, we expect landfall. We are…

Mr. Speaker, as we continue this debate as the bill moves through the process, and we look at where the Senate started with a very large 86-8 vote, Republicans and Democrats working together and coming together, we can agree on funding…

Mr. Speaker, maybe next week as this debate continues, we will see if I can be more persuasive with my friend, but likely not, but at least we ought to have that debate and at least get these sides out and aired. Now, I do want to talk…

Mr. Speaker, when we talk about the 27 million, let's keep in mind that, as you look at what they studied on the impacts, it is the lower income workers, as the wages might even go up. And, by the way, wages are already going up today…

Mr. Speaker, I will absolutely be happy to specify what those are, but first of all, let's talk about funding levels. It is not just about funding levels. If you have a funding level and then you put policy underneath it that limits our…

Mr. Speaker, I would first like to point out it is not we who are paying those wages. It is small businesses, small and medium-sized businesses that are paying those wages to workers. What we have seen from the current economy, from…

Mr. Speaker, let's be crystal clear about what happened. The chairman of the Armed Services Committee made this a political bill by putting poison pills in the bill that undermined our national security. That is not a partisan issue. And…

Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to introduce my friend and Louisiana native, Reverend Asriel G. McLain, as our guest chaplain to lead the opening prayer today. Reverend McLain has held leadership positions in numerous churches…

Mr. President, I, too, come to speak today regarding pharmaceutical costs and what we can do to make lifesaving medications--and sometimes these medications make our lives a little bit better--more affordable to the average American. I…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Elsie Waites, who passed away on May 28, 2019. Mrs. Waites was a native Louisianan from Gloster and was born on May 9, 1920. Throughout her life, she was always known as someone who loved…