On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on passage of H.R. 1425, if…

I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join me in voting for the motion to recommit.

Ahoy gentlefolk of the high seas of legislation. We gather `round to speak of a matter that plagues our shores and threatens our treasures: the dreaded scourge of porch pirates. Aye, these scallywags who plunder packages from doorsteps are…

I thank our ranking member, Mr. Meeks, for his tremendous leadership on so many fronts especially as it relates to global peace and security. I thank him for yielding me time. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1425. Now, we…

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Lee of California moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 1425, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs…

In honor of National Aerospace Week, I rise to recognize the vital role the aerospace industry plays in our Nation's economy, security, and technological leadership. The United States is on the cutting edge of aerospace technology because…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 269, nays 149, not voting 12, as follows: [Roll No. 415]…

My colleague across the aisle has pointed out that the language that we passed into law as part of the Appropriations Act just 6 months ago may expire along with the appropriations. While that may be the case, it is simply false to claim…

Several groups have come out in opposition to this bill over concerns of racial discrimination and profiling, including the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the National Iranian American Council, the Stop AAPI Hate, the Asian…

As I laid out in my opening remarks, this bill confusingly duplicates and conflicts with existing law. To be clear, this bill would add new language rather than amending the existing language that is already in law. Having two conflicting…

I want to highlight just how rushed the process for this bill has been. I remind my colleagues that this bill was only introduced 5 days ago, on Friday of last week. The notice of the Rules Committee hearing for this bill went out the same…

Had I been present, I would have voted NO on Roll Call No. 406. The Acting CHAIR. There being no further amendments under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Molinaro) having…

There have been many great women and men who served in this Congress, walked these Halls, and cast votes on this floor, but today, we are here to reflect on the life and service of one of those great Members, Bill Pascrell. I had the honor…

By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1431 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected…

I believe the question of who should ultimately be responsible for protecting rivers, streams, and wetlands has become hyper-politicized.

To me, the answer is clear. We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act.

I believe the Supreme Court purposefully chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality.

The stone, sand and gravel industry urgently needs clarity and certainty regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.