That’s why, just last month, I joined my colleagues in introducing a resolution that says by 2030 we must lower our deficit to only 3 percent of GDP.

I’m proud this bill has a provision I fought for to establish a Center of Excellence in the Great Lakes region to strengthen our ability to detect and respond to potential dangerous pipeline leaks.

You know aging dams and increasingly frequent storms and more severe storms are basically all converging to create a real public safety challenge. We have no time to waste.

We face big challenges, and they will require big solutions. Our democracy is at its best when we work together.

Look at my record, the most conservative member in the Alabama delegation, an ally to the President.

I fought tooth-and-nail to pass Dodd Frank to hold financial institutions accountable and prevent another economic catastrophe that devastated countless Michiganders.

This commonsense bill would build on that landmark law nearly two decades later by granting the Financial Stability Oversight Council the authority to better tailor regulatory oversight of certain financial institutions.

During this National Police Week, we recognize the brave men and women who put on the badge and stand bravely in the face of danger.

Leftover or expired prescriptions often accumulate in our homes, where they can be misused, stolen, or illegally sold.

I encourage all residents to check their medicine cabinets and safely discard any unused prescriptions to help keep our communities safe.

I’m confident that all of you here today will go on to successful careers in public service and we desperately need your skills, your talent, and your knowledge.

As new graduates, I know you will also continue to seek out ways to stay actively involved in your community.

We know that the majority of individuals who require long-term care would prefer to receive it in their own homes and communities. No one should have to wait years to get the care they deserve, and no care worker should have to live below…

No matter where or how you choose to serve, you all have the skills and talent needed to build coalitions, to effect change, and to make a big impact on the complex issues we face today.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe and responsible way to dispose of unneeded medications at drop‑off sites.

The Northern Border Mission Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a critical asset in safeguarding our nation’s security.

This commonsense, bipartisan bill would improve our understanding of how a history of animal abuse can lead to future violence, while directing needed federal resources to the local partners who work to protect our communities each and…

I encourage you to follow the example set by President Ford and the alumni who have come before you.