I appreciate the work that you have done in your state to address the epidemic of MMIW and human trafficking.

Thank you, Representative Ruth Buffalo, for running and winning your seat.

Thank you very much, Chairman. Thank you so much for having this hearing. It is extremely important.

We need Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, to start accurately logging race and tribal affiliation in their database of missing persons.

As a Member of the U.S. Congress, we all take an oath that we are bound by to support and defend the Constitution.

As a Nation, I believe we are better than this. Please support the families of MMIW to find their loved ones and bring them home.

Indigenous women deserve to be protected just like anyone else in this country.

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 738 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 738 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

the Federal Communications Commission Schools and Libraries program, commonly known as E-Rate, has helped connect our schools and libraries to high-speed broadband. Recent changes allowed for schools to pay for Wi-Fi on campuses…

the Trump administration has specifically disavowed ACA provisions that guarantee coverage and protect people with preexisting conditions.

I am proud to stand before you today in strong support of H.R. 1. Mr. Speaker, I want to start by thanking Congressman Sarbanes, Speaker Pelosi, Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, and my colleagues for their work on this issue. H.R. 1 is historic…

Our democracy is at its best when all voices are heard. Unfortunately, whether due to an antiquated voting system or restrictive voter laws, too many Americans face too many obstacles to participating in our elections. There is also an…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 285, line 1, insert ``and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology'' after…

I urge adoption of this amendment, I urge adoption of H.R. 1, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan). The amendment was agreed to…

Any negotiated settlement must include respect for human rights and the rights of women in particular.

on March 4 and 5, 2019, I was unavoidably absent due to illness during rollcall votes Nos. 34 and 35. Had I been present, I would have voted nay. ____________________

thank you for the recognition today. I rise today for the people. I am glad to be joined by Senator Merkley. We have worked a long time together on government reform issues, campaign finance reform, and rules reform-- some very, very…