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Madam Speaker, I commend the House Energy and Commerce Committee for including language in the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (H.R. 2339) to more appropriately treat premium cigars, which are…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bucks County Community College, which recently received a $200,000 grant to raise awareness and promote its metal working apprenticeship program. This 12-week program provides entry-level…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bensalem Township Council, who took a huge step to ensure the safety and well- being of their residents by prohibiting vaping in public township facilities, including parks and other recreational…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Aileen Torrente of the Middletown Township Police Department. Sergeant Torrente was the first woman in the history of the police department to be promoted from patrol officer to detective in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Protein Day. Protein is one of the most important elements of a healthy diet. In turn, I would also like to recognize one of the most important sources of protein in the American diet. I am…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the importance of our Nation's National Heritage Areas. These sites are rich with history, culture, and the marvels of our Nation's natural resources. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed the first…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of a more comprehensive version of my statement regarding the impeachment trial of President Donald John Trump be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was…
Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I believe we have a duty to spend our resources responsibly. But we can't make the kind of cuts that hurt American workers, American seniors, and American middle-class…
Madam Speaker, as we mark Public Schools Week, I want to recognize the extraordinary educators across my community and our country. In spite of deep, systemic inequities we face in funding for our public schools and this administration's…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank Penn State students who have spent the last year dedicating countless hours to support a fantastic cause benefiting pediatric cancer patients. I am talking about THON. This yearlong…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate National FFA week. FFA is a national leader in agricultural education, inspiring our Nation's young people to pursue careers that help support a robust rural economy. Agriculture is the backbone of…
It's crucial that Congress as well take up this issue.
That's why it's so critical to have the automatic expungement.
I introduced the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II of 2019 with the San Diego delegation to provide the City with regulatory certainty.
It is critical we invest in this aging system and our inland waterways as a whole in order to grow our economy.
Last year I partnered with my good friend Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, and we introduced the bipartisan Clean Slate Act.
I want to be clear about something. You can be tough on crime while at the same time being smart on crime.
I believe it is long past time to make the Trust Fund work for all ports.