on rollcall vote 26, I voted nay. It was my intention to vote aye. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote since it will not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

NBC News is reporting that President Trump plans to eliminate the Department of Education with an executive order. This is an assault on every young American who went to public school like me. This is an assault on every American family…

I originally came to the floor today because I was dismayed by the President's continued assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Department of Defense, the State Department, and countless other agencies have been instructed to no…

colleagues, I, too, rise today to oppose President Trump's nomination of Pamela Bondi to serve as Attorney General of the United States. And I don't do it lightly. After evaluating her record, as well as her testimony before the Judiciary…

ending infanticide was 'extreme' and that doing so would 'jeopardize the right to reproductive health care in our country.'

Unlike Donald Trump, I have no bacon or beef with Canada, but as an Angeleno I do have beef with a certain someone from The Six. That beef officially ended at the Grammys in my district on Saturday night. Kendrick Lamar put the final nail…

I rise to speak in support of the Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act, which I introduced today. Muhammad Ali is often referred to as ``The Greatest,'' an appropriate title which he earned through his inspiring athletic achievements…

I rise to introduce the bipartisan Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act. This bill would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a new program to improve prediction of these important storm systems…

colleagues, a little over a year ago during a FOX News townhall, Sean Hannity gave Donald Trump, then- candidate for President of the United States--the chance to assure the American people that he would not abuse power or become a…

I rise to introduce the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025, which would allow the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado River Multispecies Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) account to collect…

I rise today to try to make some sense of it all. Why are we seeing nothing but chaos coming from the White House? Why are people feeling a sense of fear and confusion? Why should Americans be paying attention to any of this? I want to…

8 days ago, democracy and the rule of law were dealt another blow. It wasn't at the hands of a mob this time. No bear spray. No battering rams. No chants of ``Hang Mike Pence'' or ``Where's Nancy?'' echoing through these halls. This time…

the men and women serving at home and overseas under the flag of the United States of America are counting on us. To guide the Pentagon through times of war or peace, they need and deserve a Secretary of Defense who is a person of…

colleagues, I rise today to address the nomination of Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. I think we will all agree that there are very few jobs more important to the safety and security of American…

I rise today because it is inevitable that at some point in the near future, President Trump will have to convene his national security team in the Situation Room at the White House in response to a global crisis, whether in Ukraine or in…

I thank Chairman Westerman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act. At this very moment, multiple fires are burning throughout southern California. My heart goes out to the communities…

Today, we will pass this vital legislation to fix our forests, and we will do so with bipartisan support. This bill has a number of very important provisions. It simplifies and expedites environmental reviews. It ends frivolous legislation…

I think my amendment provides a glimmer of hope in this bill that certainly could use some improvements. I am happy that my amendment is being considered. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on…