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I would argue that if we are true to advocating the democratic norms, accountability must come first in our own democracy. I urge adoption of the amendment.

You and I were talking last night and you mentioned, in closing, resetting debate. I think that is so important right now. We are talking about appropriations bills, which is fine. I fully supported that. The chairwoman has done a great…

No. What is their way? They demand we defund law enforcement Agencies like ICE and CBP. They demand we force ICE agents to dox themselves so that their families can be harassed and threatened in their homes. They demand that we cripple…

Mr. Speaker, for decades under Chairman Smith's leadership, the House Pro-Life Caucus has worked as a strong coalition for life, and I am grateful to serve along with the gentleman as a caucus co-chairman. Today, we remember the 53rd…

this moment matters. For too long, we here in Washington have governed by crisis. We rushed preholiday omnibuses, backroom deals, and broken promises. Mr. Speaker, those days are over. Today, following President Trump's America First…

holy cow. The things that you hear from the other side in this body could not be so--not truthful-- false. They paint with a broad brush and say the most ridiculous items, saying that pregnancy resource centers do not help anyone. Give me…

Democrats are fear-mongering today. The majority of pregnancy resource centers have voluntarily signed on to industry standards, a call to commitment of care and competence created by Heartbeat International. These standards set an ethical…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in favor of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act led by Representative Fischbach. What this bill does is really pretty simple. It ensures States will be able to continue to use TANF funds for…

this bill is so good, the White House just endorsed this bill, and I want to read the last paragraph: ``The administration urges the Congress to support this fiscally responsible bill and looks forward to working with the Congress on the…

Today we are voting on a two-bill appropriations package that funds Financial Services and our National Security and State Department. This bill keeps the government running, protects America, and respects the taxpayer. This package…

I rise in support of the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. This bipartisan bill continues a bipartisan policy that has already enabled the Federal Government to identify, prevent, and recover hundreds of millions of dollars…

In 2024, child advocacy centers provided assistance to over 370,000 children nationwide who suffered abuse. That is 370,000 children in one year alone. For those who might not be aware, after a child is tragically exploited or sexually…

Mr. Speaker, I am beyond proud to rise in support of my bill H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. This bipartisan legislation will provide critical support to over 7 million crime victims throughout every State in this…

Fantastic idea. Can’t wait to vote for this.

Based on what I know and my reading of the Constitution, I just kind of think we would have to vote on that.

Mr. Speaker, I will remind the body that the reason why these enhanced subsidies are expiring is because the Democrats are the only ones in this Chamber who voted for them to expire on December 31. Apparently, they regret that vote because…

I remind this body that the reason why these COVID-era tax credits expired is because the Democrats focused all their resources on helping their wealthy environmentalists with permanent tax credits for electric vehicles and solar panels.

Mr. Speaker, for too long, Washington has governed by crisis: shutdown threats, continuing resolutions, these omnibus bills, and backroom deals that the American people never asked for. Mr. Speaker, this bill proves that those days are…