It's not a benefit to our country. It's not a benefit certainly to the people in the southwest. I mean, it would be devastating to them.

I don't like the President's tone when he does those types of mockeries. I think it's not something that the President should be doing.

Mr. President, I rise to talk about an issue that I know is on the minds of many, many Americans, especially folks who are in the middle class or who are struggling to get to the middle class, and that is the issue of childcare. I think…

Madam Speaker, March is Women's History Month, and I am proud to honor some remarkable women in my district. Today, I am recognizing Ms. Cher Kondor, who I had the honor of meeting just recently. Cher is a Gold Star mother. Her son, Martin…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a faith community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, that truly embodies the virtues of kindness and charity. Grace Bible Church in Souderton, will be hosting its sixth annual Easter dinner, where all…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of a true professional and advocate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, after his nearly 40 years of providing mental health counseling and recovery services to members of our community. Alan…

what I see is a bunch of White men, and what I am interested in is what we are doing to make sure that we elevate people of color and women to those highest positions of responsibility, STEM and STEAM education.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an outstanding school administrator in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, who was recently recognized by a national nonprofit organization for her work to prevent hunger amongst our community students…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 28th Infantry Division of the United States Army National Guard as it recently celebrated the anniversary of its 140th year of serving this Nation. Its roots in American history were planted…

Mr. Chairman, this bill clarifies that the ``factor other than sex'' is only available on a bona fide job-related and business necessary reason. It clarifies that this defense is not available where the employee demonstrates that a…

Mr. Chairman, I think it is important, given that we are having a discussion here over who understands the text of the bill, to read it directly into the Record. ``The bona fide factor defense, described in subparagraph (A)(iv) shall apply…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to advocate for an appropriation request I have put forward to provide adequate funding to the Social Security Administration. Social Security enables millions of Americans to make ends meet, including retired…

Mr. Chairman, I think it is my colleague from Alabama who is confused about the wording of this text. His amendment would specifically eliminate the wording that I just read into the Record. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Chairman, this amendment eliminates clarity. It simply replaces it with the words ``bona fide,'' with no additional definition or guidance, thereby ensuring that this defense will continue to be misunderstood, misused, and incorrectly…

Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the Byrne amendment. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

Madam Chair, don't be mistaken. This amendment is a clear attempt to undermine the fundamental objectives of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which are to engender pay disparity by, in part, further clarifying congressional intent so that courts…

Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

Madam Speaker, I am opposed to all caps on attorney's fees in this type of case. The only criteria for the amount of attorney's fees charged should be reasonableness in the context of the case itself. I have spent more than 30 years in…