I appreciate that again in a bipartisan way, you'll see action by the Senate and by the legislative branch of government to work together for the good of the country.

Today I rise to honor the life of a local educator, State legislator, and hometown hero, Mr. J. Paul Taylor. He was a visionary leader who made a lasting impact on our community and across the State. When I think of public service and what…

I think we have well established that not only the premise of this bill, but many of the requirements in it, are dangerous for our Federal law enforcement, dangerous to our constitutional rights, dangerous to the American people, and…

In closing, I will note one final time that this bill and its proposition are deeply dangerous. It proposes to actually address free speech and censorship when, in fact, it would hamstring our Federal officials. This amendment adds…

Our inspectors general conduct vital work on behalf of the American people. They help to safeguard taxpayer dollars and government operations from waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and they investigate what occurs inside our Federal…

I ask for unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to submit extraneous material into the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

I will take a moment to reiterate that this bill is not as it appears or the majority is proposing it appears to the American public. This bill is not about defending the basic right to free speech and our constitutional rights. This bill…

I'm very honored and grateful to have the opportunity to introduce my good friend, and fellow New Mexican, Commissioner Veronica Serna.

These towns that Commissioner Serna and I are talking about deserve the same microphone and platform for addressing their issues as our nation's largest cities and biggest towns.

I want to thank my colleagues for supporting an initiative last year to provide support recognizing the liability of the federal government in causing this fire.

It's not a fire season any longer. Out west, as you know Mr. Chairman, it's a fire year.

I want to just start this afternoon by thanking you especially for the tone you set in this Subcommittee hearing of bipartisanship, of collaboration, and of true oversight.

I appreciate that Commissioner, and to illustrate Mr. Chairman, one aspect that you've raised as well in that the impact--the terrible impact from these fires...

I agree with your assessment. I appreciate that testimony.

Neighbors helping neighbors, she was amazing. She's been our hero.

She said my people are not going to eat cold meals.

She said my people are not going to eat cold meals.

Thank you Mr. Chairman. I appreciate that. The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire has upended life for communities in northern New Mexico.