Mr. President, I wish to make a few comments about the topic in the news today and yesterday and, hopefully, will result in some action by Congress; that is, the threats we face as a Nation regarding our electoral system. First I would…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6042 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill…

I have introduced H.R. 4649, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act. This legislation would establish an investment tax credit for energy storage infrastructure for utilities, businesses, and homes.

Energy storage presents an incredible opportunity to increase efficiency, grow and reliably use renewables, and provide resiliency to the grid.

I think a general investment tax credit will obviously lower the cost to the asset which could increase deployment.

if we are going to bring more broadband to rural America, our government needs to make a sustained investment in building out more infrastructure.

That's why I am proud to support Ranking Member Pallone's Lift America Act which would dedicate $40 billion to building out broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved parts of the country.

I think it's important for members on this subcommittee to realize that these are decisions that the Commission is making right now that could affect the future of broadband in rural communities.

I am also proud to have introduced the AIRWAVES Act with Mr. Lance.

I'm also proud to have introduced the Airwaves Act with Mr. Lance.

I just want to point out that the problem in rural America is way bigger than those efforts.

in 2020 Wile E. Coyote is going to go off the cliff.

It will take $40 billion to build out 98 percent of the country.

I am proud to support Ranking Member Pallone's LIFT America Act, which would dedicate $40 billion to building out broadband infrastructure in the unserved and underserved parts of the country.

That's why I'm proud to continue to support Ms. Eshoo's Community Broadband Act.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the great news that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act continues to deliver for the people and small businesses of the Fifth District of South Carolina. It has been almost 7 months since tax reform, and…

Mr. Speaker, The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, has provided a thoughtful editorial supporting the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. The editorial reinforces that ``Brett Kavanaugh is a highly qualified `originalist'…