As the Ranking Member of this Subcommittee, it is a top priority of mine to ensure that minority-owned businesses like R&R Mechanical are able to enter and navigate the federal contracting marketplace.

Although fire loss has improved significantly over the past 25 years, the fire problem in the United States remains serious.

If I had to pick one, it would be permitting reform.

So, a product with no substitute, to me, that sounds like baby formula, other than mother's breast milk, but some mothers cannot breastfeed for whatever reason.

They are going to cut, you know, food to children, and I think that that was one of the examples that Representative McClain used.

It's been a particularly bad year for home fires in my own state of Michigan.

It's also been a particularly bad year for fires in my home State of Michigan.

If you truly want to care about the American people and truly want to get your fiscal house in order... stop with the fear mongering.

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Thompson, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today as a symbol of what our immigration system can achieve. In 1979, at the age of 24, I entered this country alone with no friends, no family, but…

Currently, the Coast Guard is operating with nearly 5,000 fewer guardsmen and guardswomen than they need.

It is amazing to me, and it saddens me a little bit, that we actually have to legislate this, but if that is what it takes to keep people safe, I mean it is a shame that we have to legislate.

This money brings well-paying jobs to West Michigan and stimulates local economies.

Thank you to each of our witnesses for being here today.

Through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, WIOA, we have an opportunity to address America's workforce challenges.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's important hearing.

I rise in support of Colleen Shogan's nomination to be the Archivist of the United States. The Archivist of the United States leads the National Archives and Records Administration, an important role that is responsible for maintaining and…

Can we agree even if it is 5 of 21 and your numbers are correct, 5 of 21? What was everyone doing?

I am not going to start with the kids.