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Madam President, this is not a speech that I ever expected to give and definitely never wanted to give. Discussing this has been difficult. Anyone who was with us last night at that dinner would confirm that. But today, on the floor of the…
Once again, I thank those who put this bill forward. I think this example of this piece of legislation illustrates why it is commonly said that a dog is a man's best friend. It really fills an incredible niche here. Mr. Speaker, I urge a…
I am proud of the work we have done together, on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania, to fight for our children, our seniors, people with disabilities, our veterans, and our workers. In my 18 years in the Senate, I have worked to pass…
Once again, I am just very appreciative to all of the Members who provided the leadership on this piece of legislation. I think when folks hear the name of this bill, they wonder why Congress is dealing with this. I mean, I kind of like…
Madam President, I rise today for the final time as a U.S. Senator with a heart full of gratitude. When I was growing up in Scranton, PA, my mother Ellen Harding Casey would often say to my brothers and sisters and me: Count your…
Mr. President, I know we have a number of colleagues who want to speak. I will be very brief. I just want to start by saying how grateful we are for the service of Sherrod Brown in the U.S. Senate and the great work that he has done. He…
I am honored to stand here today to express my gratitude to Chairman Burgess for his years of dedicated service to our country. Dr. Burgess has maintained an unwavering commitment to public service, and his steadfast leadership has been a…
I thank the chairwoman, the ranking member, and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Moran) for bringing the Jenna Quinn act forward. It is so important. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Jenna Quinn act, a crucial piece of legislation…
Last week, the Chinese Communist Party ordered a trade embargo on the export of critical minerals to the United States, minerals like gallium, which is used in semiconductor manufacturing and also used in the development of medical and…
I thank my good friend from Florida (Ms. Castor) for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation would require the…
As the Biden administration comes to an end, we have seen continued attempts by the far left to enact major regulatory policies just as this administration is on its way out the door. The American people have spoken and elected President…
Today I rise to congratulate the Juniata College women's volleyball team on once again winning the NCAA Division III national championship and on their incredible achievement of winning 97 matches in a row. This record number of…
It has never been more critical that the United States lead the way on 5G innovation. Not only would an expanded 5G network provide critical services and opportunities for Americans living in rural areas, but it would also provide the…
Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 501. ____________________
Supporting our servicemembers and their families is absolutely essential to ensuring our military readiness and ensuring the United States has the greatest fighting force in the world. That is why I and many are urging all our colleagues…
Today I--I think we will--rise in strong support for the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, known as the NDAA. The world, Mr. Speaker, is an increasingly dangerous place, and the threats we are facing continue to evolve…
I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith both for their leadership and clear vision for our committee, which has guided our national security and collective defense. This Congress, I had the privilege of serving as the ranking…
Instead of wasting time with messaging bills that have no chance of becoming law, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans should be taking steps that would actually solve problems for the American people. Please put the Right to IVF Act on…