I would also like to ask a question about what I call the suppression of ingenuity or the suppression of ideas.

Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the 60th anniversary of the Association of Military Banks of America. Just as they did back in 1959, military banks today consider themselves privileged to provide financial services, support…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of a security officer who continues to have an indelible impact on my State of Arkansas, Mr. Jimmy Howington, who this year was the Court Security Officer of the Year. Jimmy is one of 33…

Madam Speaker, across Arkansas, heartbroken families have told me of their stories about the opioid crisis and how it has claimed the lives of their loved ones. We can't allow more families to be destroyed by this truly national nightmare…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the historic vote taken exactly 100 years ago when this body passed the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. The most powerful tool we have is to share our voice, cast our ballot…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Eric Johnson of the Central Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge Complex for being named the National Wildlife Refuge System Employee of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association. Eric is an…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments and to congratulate Brigadier General Paul Rowlett, who recently was promoted to brigadier general of the Arkansas Air National Guard. Rowlett is a native of Salem, Arkansas, and as…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the daily atrocities in Syria. Few would have predicted that 8 years ago peaceful protests would turn into violent conflict that has left more than half a million men, women, and children…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Arkansas' most successful football coaches, Tommy Tice of Huntsville, Arkansas, who retires this month after 42 years in coaching and athletic administration. Coach Tice coached more football games…

Mr. Speaker, due to my only daughter, Amie Westerman, having her wedding rehearsal dinner on Friday, May 17, 2019, I will not be present for the vote on H.R. 5, The Equality Act. Had I been present for the vote, I would have recorded a Nay…

Because it's a serious program, it's not included. Every single time that we have put forward or anyone else has put forward any type of immigration plan that it's included DACA, it's failed. That's a divisive thing.

Mr. President, we are here in the middle of National Military Appreciation Month. So I am pleased to join my colleagues in showing our Nation's gratitude for every single soldier, sailor, airman, marine, and coastguardsman who is serving…

Mr. President, I would like to echo the sentiments my colleagues have expressed in appreciation of the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. While it may seem like the Members of this Chamber, much like America itself, are strongly…

Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, the Reverend Dr. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, will deliver his final sermon in a joint service of the many campuses at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Floyd…

One issue that is very important to me--and I think it is important to all members of this Committee, regardless of party--is the devastating wildfires that we have seen.

Because, as we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress, and the Congress has no budget.

I commend the Administration for at least putting a budget suggestion together.

As we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress.