Now I am joining the ranking member of the full committee and several other of my Republican colleagues to express our concerns about this administration's actions on their proposed rules.

We would not be having the discussion about the success of the Clean Water Act without the dedicated professionals who actually implement it.

I think there is significant funding on the Clean Water Act, both in some of the grant programs and long-term financing.

I think it is a set-aside out of every annual appropriation for FEMA for the emergency response.

If we do not invest in human capital, those investments in the infrastructure will be wasted.

I think we have to be aware of what drives affordability.

Our heart breaks for what is happening down there in Puerto Rico right now.

I think that is particularly important down in Puerto Rico, to be funding the green infrastructure and to be looking at stormwater capture.

I think the chance of providing--the Supreme Court finally providing some clarity is a good thing.

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, Representative Malinowski, for yielding. I also thank my dear friend and colleague, Congressman Ted Deutch, for his tremendous leadership on this and so many issues as the chairman of the Subcommittee on…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, Representative Malinowski, for yielding. I thank Chairman Meeks for his leadership in advancing this legislation to the floor, and the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Kim), my friend, for partnering with…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1456. I won't mince words: H.R. 1456 includes a Peace Corps payout. Section 16 of this bill gives injured Peace Corps Volunteers an arbitrary increase in Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight Raleigh's own Ali Ingersoll, who won the title of Ms. Wheelchair America last month. Ms. Wheelchair America is not your typical beauty pageant. Contestants are evaluated on their community advocacy…

Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives DelBene and Kelly for putting forth the timely Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Mr. Speaker, I would just like to explain to the public what pre- authorization means. I am a practicing…

Madam Speaker, the American people are rightfully concerned about the ambiguity of the Biden Administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran. Are these negotiations being conducted in good faith? What concessions are being made? How would…

I will turn to you when I finish, how about that? I gave you a gracious amount of time. The PEB board determined this was a good solution. And Senator Sanders says he is here looking out for the middle class because nobody does that. Tell…

Mr. President, in a few minutes, I am going to ask unanimous consent for the passage of the bill. In the interim, I would like to yield some time to my good friend Senator Wicker. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

Mr. President, I thank my colleague from Mississippi. There are going to be some who say this is unprecedented by the Congress. In fact, under the Railway Labor Act, Congress is allowed to intervene. In fact, Congress has intervened 18…