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Today, I come to the floor to pay tribute to the President pro tempore of the United States Senate. He is the longest serving Senator currently serving in this institution, and he is my friend from Vermont, Senator Pat Leahy. As many of…
Mr. Speaker, I don't know if I am going to make it through this without a tear either, Dr. Foxx. Mr. Speaker, I have had the privilege of spending the last 2 years across the hallway in the Longworth Building from our colleague, Fred…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Eighty-one years ago today, our Nation endured a tragic loss when Pearl Harbor was targeted in a surprise attack, resulting in over 2,000 military and civilian…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize NASA astronaut Raja Chari, a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, a decorated Air Force pilot, and commander of the NASA SpaceX Crew-3 mission. Raja recently returned from a successful mission to the…
Last Friday, Elon Musk released documents and very good information relating to Twitter's interference in the 2020 Presidential election by censoring the New York Post Hunter Biden reporting. Just yesterday, Musk reportedly fired Twitter's…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Oleh, or ``Odee,'' Shtefanchuk from Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Odee is currently a foreign exchange student who is studying at WACO Community High School in Wayland, Iowa. Growing up, Odee heard of American…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act. I am from rural America. I am from rural Iowa, and I have seen the effects of opioids. It affects all ages. Those that are in high school that get hurt, that…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dordt University men's basketball Coach Brian Van Haaften on his 500th career win. Dordt, my alma mater, bested Governors State 113-82, clinching their eighth win of the season and Brian's 500th…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the Biden administration's self-made energy crisis. Since taking office, I have been vocal about my commitment to alternative forms of energy that bring revenue and flexibility to Iowa and allow Iowa to…
I ask unanimous consent to use a prop during my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Inflation
Mr. President, Thanksgiving is just a week away, and, of course, we will have turkey--or so we thought. In these difficult times as Americans, we all have a lot to be thankful for. I am so proud of my daughter Libby and grateful for my…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Christina Schauer, a veteran and nurse from Dubuque, Iowa, whose courage and dedication to serving others are unmatched. Christina served our country overseas as a combat medic in Iraq. Our veterans…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary life of Chuck Larson, or Charles Larson, Sr. Chuck passed away earlier this month, surrounded by his family at the age of 87. Chuck's life was dedicated to public service, serving…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Todd Hafner for his retirement from William Penn University. Todd has been the head coach of the football team at William Penn University in Oskaloosa for the past 19 years. During his career, the…
Madam President, I want to share some words of wisdom with my colleagues. These words of wisdom come from 13 former top civilian and military leaders. I am going to start with the list of eight former Defense Secretaries: Dr. Ashton…
I am glad we are finally having the ability to seriously discuss the threats we are facing, particular along our Southwest Border.
the cartels seem to have tremendous control over what happens.
the administration's policies in fact are a pull factor.