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I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 1512, the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act. Mr. Speaker, it is undeniable that the People's Republic of China is the single gravest threat to our…
Mr. President, I rise today to engage in this great debate that is raging across our country. Turn on the TV, read the newspapers, or open your phone, and you will be overwhelmed by the back-and-forths over tariffs, trade deficits, prices…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mr. Zachary Northcutt of Florida for his promotion to lieutenant commander of the Navy after 12 years of dedicated service to our country in the U.S. Navy. Before coming on to serve as a legislative…
The bill before us is simple. Those taxpayers who will be filing their taxes electronically on April 15, just a couple of weeks from now, should be treated the same as taxpayers who use postmarked mail. Unfortunately, under current law…
I imagine the American people would be surprised and no doubt disappointed to learn that the very organization whose mission it is to advocate on behalf of taxpayers relies on legal advice provided by attorneys who are employed by, and…
Today we are proud to recognize Gold Apple Boutique, located in the historic district of Fayette, Missouri, as Missouri's Fourth Congressional District March Small Business of the Month. Owned by Cana Conrow, Gold Apple Boutique is a…
I thank the chairman for giving me this opportunity to speak. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 75. Once again, I join my House colleagues in working to overturn another last-minute, so-called energy efficiency standard from the…
The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act seeks to improve the quality of STEM education in America. This bill will allow us to modernize math curricula and improve K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
Mr. President, I spoke on this topic last week, but there is just so much more to talk about this week. This is about the important work that President Trump and Elon Musk and the other folks at DOGE are doing to save taxpayer dollars…
A criminal, Mr. Speaker, is a criminal no matter how much they steal from the American taxpayers. H.R. 1156 is a must-pass bill for anyone interested in enforcing the rule of law. I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman…
I will just preface my remarks by saying how much respect I have for the ranking member and her passionate arguments. Although we don't agree, I respect her highly. Mr. Speaker, America broke up with the progressive Democrats, but they…
Yesterday, my colleagues introduced an amendment that would limit prosecution of fraud cases with at least $100,000 in stolen funds. Apparently, Mr. Speaker, Democrats want to give some criminals a get- out-of-jail-free card. Let me give…
Today I rise to honor the life and the legacy of Juliann MacDonald, a lifelong Missourian from Savannah who recently passed. Juliann was a beloved mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many in our community. Friends and family…
I offer a resolution constituting a question of the privileges of the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DesJarlais). The Clerk will report the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: H. Res. 212 Resolved, That Senate Joint Resolution 3…
I thank my good friend from Arizona for this Special Order. Mr. Speaker, under the Biden administration, our borders were wide open with record numbers of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs flooding across our border. Under President…
Mr. President, I rise to bring attention to the cost- cutting efforts of President Trump and DOGE. A lot has been said about DOGE's work in the media in the last month. The truth is, DOGE is working tirelessly to cancel grants and funding…
Mr. President, I rise today to argue for a swift and decisive confirmation of Elbridge Colby as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. It is common today to hear leaders in the foreign policy establishment talk of upholding the rules-based…
Nearly 400,000 American children today are in the Nation's child welfare system and counting on us to help them secure access to a permanent, loving, and stable home. At the same time, thousands of parents across the Nation are ready and…