In July 2016, the CPSC announced after their investigation, there were close to 100 incidents of hover board fires and that they were recalling 500,000 hover boards made by ten different manufacturers.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Minnesota's finest military families who fought during our Nation's darkest hour. I would especially like to remember one family member who made the ultimate sacrifice and who, after more than…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the hardworking folks from my district who have been selected as this year's Minnesota Farm Families. The Minnesota Farm Families program is a longstanding tradition in our State, having taken place…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of St. Cloud for taking care of our community's drinking water. St. Cloud's safe drinking water comes from the mighty Mississippi, and its pure form is thanks to projects like the Northwest…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Cloud Metro Bus driver Todd DeZurik for his first place finish at the 2017 National Community Transit Roadeo, which was recently held in Detroit, Michigan. This competition gives drivers from…

I think absolutely increased jurisdiction for tribes would be greatly beneficial.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to thank the gentleman from Louisiana for his support and work on the committee. Once again, the old saying is you shouldn't get a pat on the back for what you are supposed to…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time and, more importantly, for his eloquent words. I appreciate the support both for The American Legion and for this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, thank you for bringing the…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Florida for his strong words, for his commitment and service to this country, and I appreciate his support on this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3819, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017. I want to thank the gentleman from Florida for his hard work on…

I always believe that our government, if we want to even the playing field against fraudsters, have to have as much sophistication in the law and the tools that we use as the people that are committing the crimes.

This hearing is focused on the FTC's consumer protection mission, and I am the Ranking Member on the Antitrust Subcommittee in Judiciary.

Mr. President, I rise to join my colleagues on the floor to share concerns I have been hearing from people in my State about the latest healthcare repeal bill. Minnesotans and patient groups, such as AARP, oppose this bill because…

Mr. President, in May, Jimmy Kimmel shared the story of his newborn son Billy, who was born with a life-threatening condition that required open-heart surgery. Kimmel said that he was fortunate to have had good health coverage and was able…

This is what regular order looks like, and this is the way the Senate is supposed to work.

the rescinding of the guidance, while it sent a terrible message to LGBT students and their parents, the guidance didn't change the law, and it didn't change--take away students' rights.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Mr. President, I first thank Senator McCain and Senator Reed for their leadership, a model of bipartisanship at this incredibly important time with the rest of the world and the need to have a strong military. We know that. I think that is…