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…

This week, as we commemorate both the 83rd anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor and the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, we are reminded of the incredible bravery and sacrifice made by our servicemembers. The highest…

I thank the gentleman from Missouri for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of my legislation that would designate U.S. Highway 20 as the ``National Medal of Honor Highway.'' U.S. Route 20 is America's longest continuous…

Today, I rise to remember the life of a friend, Gary Washington. Gary was a member of the Bedford County community who dedicated his life to serving others. After graduating from Bedford High School in 1965, Gary's education and work took…

I thank Chairman Graves, Subcommittee Chairman Rouzer, and all the Members involved in crafting this bipartisan, bicameral agreement. Mr. Speaker, this Water Resources Development Act stands to be successful and effective in addressing…

Government is at its best when it helps those in need. That is the story of Collegeville resident, Joe Eitl. Joe was born with a rare heart condition that meant only half of his heart worked properly. For years, he endured surgery and…

Across our country, students continue to face uncertainty caused by the delays in the Federal Student Aid system. Unfortunately, the Biden administration's botched rollout of the FAFSA program this past school year left students not…

I rise before you today to recognize ``a date which will live in infamy,'' the words President Franklin Roosevelt used in this very Chamber following the attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, our great Nation was suddenly attacked…

Tonight is the beloved annual tradition of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and I rise to recognize the Austin Area School District's contributions to this display. The Austin Area School District in Potter County…

Small businesses are the strength of our economy, employing half of all Americans and driving prosperity across our communities and our country. We all know that. Yet, these businesses are continually put under siege by an avalanche of…

I am all for protecting public money, fighting price gouging in the defense industry and others. I am not for the Department of Government Efficiency going after veterans' healthcare to pay for billionaire tax handouts. I use the VA for my…

I appreciate this opportunity to speak about my bill, H.R. 1695, the SAMOSA Act, the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act. It is a signal mission, Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Raskin. It is a signal…

This past weekend, as Americans celebrated Small Business Saturday by shopping small and working to support local businesses, those same businesses continued to struggle under oppressive Federal regulations. Under President Biden…

Right now, more than 500 elementary, middle, and high schools across the U.S. contain Confucius classrooms. These programs, which have been introduced slowly over a number of years, share CCP propaganda and provide cover to communist…

Today I celebrate Senator Art Haywood's 10th anniversary in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Senator Haywood is not only my former colleague but also a longtime friend and neighbor. In fact, we both have the privilege of representing…

What we are witnessing on the floor today is, I believe, one of the most bizarre arguments against a bill that I have seen since I have been here in my 8 years in Congress. In fact, look over there and see how they are contorting…

The American people are sick and tired of powerful corporations ripping us off, junk fees, small businesses struggling, union busting, price gouging, bad trade deals, all of it. I am convening this Special Order hour today because I am…

I thank the gentleman from Ohio for his words. The gentleman is right. We have to confront this corporate power. We have to build an economy and a government that rewards hard work, not just obscene wealth. We talk about how we all feel…