Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to the bill before us today. While I strongly condemn violence and vandalism in any form, the bill before us neglects to address the real crisis facing Americans today, which is the loss of reproductive…

Madam Speaker, as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I rise in opposition to H. Con. Res. 3. Of course, we condemn all political violence, whether it is aimed at those we agree with or disagree with. These acts are all unacceptable, full…

Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 26. We didn't hop in a time machine back to the 1970s. It is 2023, and we all know what this is about. It is not about the protection of newborn children. It is about control. It is about…

Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate the incorporation date of the city of Villa Park. Villa Park, known as the Hidden Jewel, was incorporated on this day in 1962 but was first settled around 1860. Despite being the smallest…

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Korean American Day. Since the first Korean immigrants arrived on January 13, 1903, Korean Americans have made their mark from sea to shining sea and have found success in the classroom, workplace, and…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life and legacy of Bill Steiner, who devoted his career to making Orange County a better place. He held many elected positions, serving on the Orange Unified School District school board, the Orange…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the heroism of Paul Bandy; his wife, Aimee Johns; and Heath Braddock. On a clear summer day last year, Steve Breummer, a triathlete, was doing his routine swim about 150 yards off the coast in…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the Representative for the central coast of California, which has endured some of the worst storms and flooding in recent memory, to say thank you. Thank you to our firefighters, our emergency crews, our search…

Mr. Speaker, last week, House Republicans sadly displayed their incoherent and chaotic approach toward governing in this country. But when it comes to ripping away the reproductive rights and freedoms of women across the country, my…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the devastating impacts of droughts and floods that have been exacerbated in part by climate change in California but also around the country and around the world. California is being…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on the powerful winter storm systems that are currently impacting my district and much of the State of California. Rainfall in recent weeks has been several times above average, which, along with severe…

Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Don Nottoli and celebrate his retirement from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors after seven terms on the board and a lifetime of service to the Sacramento community. Don started his public…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the select committee on China and to support this select committee on China. These past two Congresses I have had…

Mr. Speaker, there is broad recognition among Democrats and Republicans that Congress must adopt a whole-of-government approach in response to the intensifying great power competition between the United States and China. The formation of…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Republican select subcommittee to investigate deep state conspiracy theories. If you had any doubt about what this committee is really about, about its true focus, my colleague from Montana…

There is a concern. He has to go through the Ethics, we will let him move through that. But right now, the voters have a voice in the decision, not where people pick and choose based upon what somebody is pressing. So he will continue to…

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the reason he doesn't want Santos to resign is because it's up to his voters to decide that.

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 15 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are…