Let me also comment on Senator Sanders's proposal for Medicare for All.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly represent all of the welfare queens in the United States of America, all those women who get up every day and struggle as mothers, often caretakers for elderly parents, who are juggling two and three…

Mr. Speaker, the VIII Summit of the Americas was held this past weekend, April 13 and 14. These gatherings of government leaders in the Western Hemisphere are only held once every 3 years. While together, they discuss common policy issues…

I want to thank you for all of the help that you provided hurricane victims in the last few months.

Shark finning was made illegal in the United States by U.S. actors both in 2000, and once again in 2010.

The first bill we are going to consider will be the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act by Congressman Royce.

The other proposal to be considered by us is the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, which is Congressman Webster's.

Access Fund, April 16, 2018, Letter addressed to Rep. Stewart

It's high time that we work together, as Republicans and Democrats, to help the IRS modernize itself to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

When we drain the IRS of resources and handicap its ability to collect revenue, that isn't merely a loss in revenue for the Federal Government, it also means that the Treasury must borrow more money, causing our country to go further into…

the IRS stands at a crossroads.

the IRS is the one agency in our Federal Government upon which virtually all other Federal activities depend.

handicapping the IRS is also saddling future generations with billions of dollars of debt that they are going to have to repay.

The Bureau is far too powerful, and with precious little oversight of its activities.

The structure and powers of the Bureau are not something the Founders and Framers would recognize.

I think that the Native American people deserve it.

Look, we've got to do better, and we have got to find a way to work with you and CMS to get a reimbursement rate.

Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to a dedicated public servant, a beloved statesman, and a gentleman of the Senate: Senator Daniel Akaka. On Friday, Senator Akaka passed away peacefully with his family gathered by his bedside. He…