I take our constitutional duty of oversight very seriously.

I welcome the stated commitment from the inspector general of the Department of Transportation that FAA will revamp its ODA oversight process by the end of July 2019

The lengths that my colleagues across the aisle are willing to go to mislead the public and increase the political divide over healthcare is shameful and embarrassing. H.R. 986, which I refuse to call by its name, makes a mockery of…

I thank my colleague for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Trump administration's rule that will modernize Medicare part D and, as a result, lower drug prices, reduce out-of-pocket expenses for America's seniors, and…

There are Arctic states, and non-Arctic states. No third category exists. China claiming otherwise entitles them to exactly nothing.

The United States and Arctic nations welcome transparent Chinese investment that reflect economic interests, not National security ambitions.

Recently we celebrated our national libraries. I rise today to discuss the important role they play across many Kansas communities. I have visited libraries throughout The Big First, stopping in Manhattan, Salina, Dodge City, Quinter…

Long-term funding for surface transportation infrastructure allows communities to better plan and invest in their communities.

It is another way to connect rural America to the rest of the world.

But I am afraid our infrastructure has been left somewhat neglected over the past decade or so, and America is suffering.

As cochair of the Congressional Beef Caucus, I ask you to consider including a 150 air-mile exemption for livestock hauling operations.

Agriculture remains front of mind for all of us, from the top of the agency all the way down to the bottom.

Water infrastructure is also of vital importance to our district, whether through availability of quality water sources or upgrading the aging water towers.

I represent the big First Congressional District of Kansas, which I continue to argue is the largest agriculture-producing district in the country.

Infrastructure is something this whole country can rally behind, giving us a common goal and purpose.

I ask unanimous consent that the postcloture time on the Hartogensis nomination expire at 5 p.m. today. I further ask that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately…

I ask for robust support for the programs mentioned.

I do think this increase is warranted, as NESDIS provides critical data and services, but we must ensure the office is equipped to handle this booming growth and use all resources in the most efficient way.