We are here today imploring you, the leaders of the U.S., to help us become the South Pacific hub from which U.S. engagement reaches out to our brothers, sisters, friends, and allies in these most strategically important Pacific Island…

We are a very patriotic community that revels in its relationship with the United States.

We are not naive enough to think that this is all it takes, but these are the types of building block initiatives that bolster the strategically necessary relationships between the U.S. and our brothers and sisters in the Pacific Island…

Make no mistake, when the U.S. neglects the Pacific, China and other foreign powers will move in and offer the support to our Pacific nation neighbors.

1 million species globally are at risk of extinction, and one of the main drivers is climate change. Let's stop picking on these species and instead start addressing the real issue of climate change. E.O. Wilson, the father of modern…

A comprehensive review of all 88,000- plus ESA consultations from 2008 to 2015 found that no project was stopped or extensively altered as a result of Fish and Wildlife finding jeopardy or adverse modification during this period, and that…

This week in the Rules Committee, we heard one House Republican say: Long-eared bats? I hope the white-nose syndrome wipes them all out and we don't have to worry about it. A vote for this resolution is a vote for the extinction of the…

Supporters of this resolution, my Republican colleagues claim that protecting these species will upend timber industries and forest management and a list of economic activities. That is simply not true. What specifically about forest…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 220, nays 209, not voting 4, as follows: [Roll No. 382] YEAS--220 Aderholt Alford Allen Amodei Armstrong…

It was a fascinating visit. They chop up these batteries, and they have processes that pull out not only the lithium, but the cobalt sulfite, the nickel sulfite, magnesium carbonate, and other materials, and then just sell them to…

This cannot continue. We must get our nation's energy from justly-sourced materials and renewable energy.

When you start throwing first rocks, they always come back to bite you.

placing holds on hundreds of military promotions over a single policy disagreement is unconscionable. It is harming our national security, and it is going to have cascading effects for years. Not only will military services be left without…

Any additional steps that you think Congress should be focused on to ensure that e-waste which can be recycled does not end up in a landfill?

It is very worrisome that people are not being adequately compensated for injuries resulting from the COVID-19 vaccine as they would for other vaccines.

The lack of purpose fostered by the left is the real culprit.

I ask unanimous consent that Ashley Daniel in my office be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS In accordance with the…

I urge you to pass the 'Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023' and equip producers with the flexibility they need to protect their livestock against this predator species.