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Mr. President, my colleagues will soon be starting what is commonly called a vote-arama. If you have never been in one, it is OK. But know it is a chance to have a spirited discussion and debate about policy and about the budget…
Sadly, too many Americans have lost their lives due to illegal aliens engaging in high-speed chases. This week highlights the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act led by Congressman Juan Ciscomani. This bill creates criminal offenses…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 558 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mr. President, rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 212, nays 208, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 41]…
During the failed Biden- Harris administration, Federal agencies were allowed to drastically expand power, undermining the legislative authority of Congress. Currently, the process for Congress to pass resolutions on an agency policy it…
In October, the Putinist Georgian Dream regime in the country of Georgia rigged an election. This regime seeks to steal the future of the Georgian people and sell it to war criminal Putin, the Iranian regime, and the Chinese Communist…
Governor Henry McMaster just gave the South Carolina State of the State address. I am grateful that under his leadership, the Palmetto State has achieved a historic year, with over $8 billion in capital investment creating 5,500 new jobs…
Pakistan is an appreciated partner for 70 years of the United States, and our relationship with them is strongest when Pakistan embraces democratic principles and rule of law. Sadly, Pakistan's military has undermined democracy by jailing…
American families are still suffering from the disastrous Biden-Harris ignorant war on fossil fuels, attacking domestic producers, destroying jobs, increasing prices. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will unleash…
I thank the chairman for allowing me to speak. I rise in strong favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act to combat the deadliest drug crisis our Nation has ever faced. Fentanyl-related substances are wreaking havoc in our communities all across this…
Mr. President, the Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to create strong, sustainable communities and support of affordable homes. Yet under President Biden and his administration, the Department failed to serve our…
Tunisia's inspiring Arab Spring revolution in 2011 made the country a symbol of courageous democratic patriots. Sadly, in 2021, Tunisia's dictator, Kais Saied, sabotaged the successful democracy. Tunisia has been corrupted into a…
It sounded like you were suggesting that there was a place on the planet that has better barbecue than South Carolina. I know my ears mistook the words coming out of your mouth. I know you are a fine coach, Coach, but we both know we can't…
Thank you, Coach. I will just simply say that although there are many, many people living in Alabama coming to the conclusion--it makes total sense to me. Alabama is a fine State. You guys produce national championships, and you know…
Donald Trump has been President only 2 weeks, and he is delivering on his Promises Made, Promises Kept on behalf of the American people. I know firsthand of his courage, as I led the House delegation for the opening of the American Embassy…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have the following printed in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Rules of Procedure for the Committee on Banking…
Iraq has been oppressed by kleptocrats who support Iranian terrorism. Sadly, Iran-backed militias, the Badr Organization, are part of the Iraqi Government, including the national security adviser. Badr was armed by terrorist Soleimani…