I am stunned that you would cut FEMA federal assistance, coming from a district that experienced Hurricane Harvey.

Poverty is on the increase. You have people paying more money under the Trump tax cut for those making $50 to $100,000.

I reject the notion that most employees who avail themselves of FMLA are acting in bad faith.

In a country that touts the importance of family values, I am consistently amazed at how unfamily friendly our laws are.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown wrestling coach, Pat Pecora, on his recent record-breaking meet. On Friday, February 7, Coach Pecora led the Panthers to victory with a 22-12 win over…

Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, I had the honor of meeting Gilbert Howland and Bob Passanisi at a reception honoring Merrill's Marauders of World War II. During the war, Gilbert and Bob volunteered for a mission that was described as only…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to share the story of my State of the Union guest, Kevin Harden, a West Philly native, a successful attorney, and a gun violence survivor. When Kevin was in college, he survived five gunshot wounds during an…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking, a group working to eradicate human trafficking in Bucks County and in our entire region. The Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking is a project created by the…

Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise in support of the PRO Act. This much-needed legislation rebalances the economic playing field to give workers a fair shake, and it is long overdue. Two nights ago, the President stood here and talked about…

Madam Speaker, according to that report released in October, families in my district in Pennsylvania are being left underwater due to the high cost of living and debt they are forced to incur in order to make ends meet in this economy. A…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, changing the lives for individuals with cognitive, physical, emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs. For over 20 years, the Ivy Hill…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Leslie Kolifrath, who recently passed away after a brave and courageous fight with breast cancer. A lifelong resident of Bucks County, Leslie always put the needs of others ahead of…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Julia Szarko, who was recently named the 2019 School Psychologist of the Year by the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania. Dr. Szarko is in her 23rd year as a school psychologist…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the legacy of President Ronald Reagan on his birthday. Some have called him Ronnie, the Gipper, or the Great Communicator. No matter what you call him, he was the right President for this country…

Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Allen The Acting…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of a true community leader, Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Aichele, of Lancaster, who passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday. Bob was a friend to everyone and would always greet you with a…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. The argument of my friend and colleague is all well and good, but I am happy to report that current law already prohibits unions from engaging in harassment and coercion. The PRO Act…

Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to the PRO Act. Today's egregious legislation really is mislabeled. It is called the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, but it really should be renamed the Unfair to American Workers, or the…