I would say that the IRS is taking people's money because the IRS wants that money to fund its own budgets.

So one case that I found shocking, it is slightly different, but in the Ken Quran case, for instance, after they got their money back, the day after they got their money back, they received a letter from the IRS saying that they were being…

the solution is to empower these families to be able to enter the workforce, not just so they can provide for their family but so they can have a chance for the American dream.

Mr. President, yesterday, May 22, 2016, our Nation celebrated National Maritime Day. The United States has always been and will always be a great maritime nation. My home State of Louisiana ranks first in the Nation in economic impact from…

In developing policy and budgeting for cyber preparedness and response, it is crucial we know what needs protecting, how badly protection is needed, and what kinds of redundancies can be made available.

If we do this, it's going to further delay the investigation. I think it's time to move on.

These are well-intended settlements and I commend those of you who have worked so hard on getting these bills to this important juncture.

the bills represent a bad deal for taxpayers, the environment, and public health. They should be rejected by Congress unless and until they are very significantly improved.

The American people have asked for and deserve transparency and accountability so their taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

If we can get it to you, we would. Trust me on that.

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. (a) None of the funds made available…

Mr. Chairman, again, my amendment is not a debate about climate change, regardless of where you fall on that issue. All this does is free up DOD to make the vital important decisions on that, instead of handcuffing it. I reserve the…

Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Louisiana has 1 minute remaining.

Mr. Chairman, I would respond, first of all, by saying I think we all see the reports. If you are on Armed Services, you hear our generals talk about how our readiness is in dire straits, that we can't respond to the challenges around the…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the following new section: SEC. 3__. PROHIBITION…

Mr. Chairman, my amendment prevents scarce dollars from being wasted to fund two of President Obama's executive orders regarding climate change and green energy. These are dollars that should go to the readiness of our Armed Forces. A…

Mr. Chair, again, I just ask my colleagues to support this. This is common sense. We need to protect our soldiers, sailors, airmen, as well as marines. We need to make sure that they are safe out there, that every dollar is put into…