I am shocked at that description of this legislation and would ask where in the world that information is found in this bill. There is no requirement for inspections, and there is no necessary effort other than going to a person's birth…

I thank the incredible families of Michigan's 12th Congressional District for sending me back to Congress. I am truly honored to be able to be your voice in the people's House. As one of the only Members of the United States Congress who…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read three times and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 5639)…

Mr. President, as we near the deadline to fund the government tonight without a clear path from my Republican colleagues in the House, it appears that we are once again on the brink of a government shutdown. When the clock runs out at…

Mr. President, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 5639, which was introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…

Mr. President, in a few moments, I will be asking unanimous consent for a really special person to be the Federal Cochair of the Great Lakes Authority, but let me speak a little bit, first, about him. Matthew Kaplan has been nominated to…

Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to a wonderful staffer who has been indispensable to me and the entire Stabenow team. She has left us now; so she is in the Gallery, rather than sitting next to me. But I am so grateful for Anne…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to H.R. 82 be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. I suggest the absence of…

Social Security is a vital part of our social safety net in our country. It keeps more people out of poverty than any other governmental program, nearly 23 million people. I wasn't surprised when the number one question and concern that…

Madam President, every day, more and more Americans are using drones for everything from hobby flights to commercial applications, as well as law enforcement activities. Drones can offer important societal and economic benefits, but they…

We all know that water is life. Safe, accessible, affordable drinking water is a human right. In 2021, I was proud to be able to work with the Energy and Commerce Committee and Congresswoman Dingell to establish the Low Income Household…

My residents still pay the highest auto insurance rates in the Nation. Auto insurance discrimination continues to keep our residents in the cycle of poverty. I want to ask the American people and the auto insurance industry: What does your…

I thank my friend, Representative Bishop, for yielding and for his work on this legislation. We do a lot of big, controversial bills. Sometimes, we can actually come together as Democrats and Republicans to get something done that serves…

I thank Congresswoman Lee for yielding. Of course, she cannot just let us speak about the incredible, powerful leadership she has had in this Chamber for 26 years. Of course, I was blessed. I had no idea she was going to be assigned as a…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of my legislation, H.R. 1377, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act. This important legislation strengthens American leadership in 5G and future…

I thank my colleague for yielding. I hope I am not too legendary. I rise today, and I also want to compliment my colleague from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), who I am proud to have worked with on this bill. I will miss him on the Energy and…

I thank Ms. Castor for yielding to me. I also thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle and, in particular, my dear friend, John Moolenaar. We have been a team on this from the moment that we heard about this. Mr. Speaker, I rise…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I also thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, especially Congresswoman Dingell, my fellow Michigander, who has worked very closely with me on this. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of…