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Madam President, what a wonderful thought the Senator from Arizona said: Defy expectations, and actually get something done. You know, we have attempted so many times to do immigration reform and border security reform, and somehow it has…
For months we have been hard at work crafting the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. I am so excited that we are finally here to pass this critical piece of legislation that includes so many wins for my district back home in west Michigan…
I thank my friend and colleague from Ohio for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4510, the NTIA Authorization Act. The legislation includes my bipartisan, bicameral PLAN for Broadband Act, which requires the NTIA, in…
I have a lot to say about this airport. This will help GRR and other airports forge a path forward to meet the needs of the region. I thank the chair and ranking member again for working with me, and I urge passage of this bill for my…
As a mother myself, I know that there are circumstances out of our control that require families, especially the mothers, to take time off from work, especially new mothers. Whether it is your sick child, a parent, or a personal illness…
As you heard from my colleague, again, incredible lived experience is so needed because mothers come from all different backgrounds, all in different income classes. Again, we could be doing more as Mother's Day comes up, not just saying…
Today, I want to celebrate the 60th birthday of Lady Bonita Shelby, a community leader in Michigan's 12th District. Lady Shelby is a leader of the Burning Bush International Ministries, along with her husband, Bishop Don Shelby, Jr. As the…
As the chair of the Congressional Mamas' Caucus, I would like to take a moment and truly celebrate Mother's Day and recognize the contributions of mothers across our country. We must continue to center mamas in the policies we develop and…
Today marks Teacher Appreciation Day, which is a chance to honor the educators who have guided us, inspired us, showed us kindness, and recognized our potential, and I want to thank just one of many today. Anyone who knows me knows I am a…
I thank Ranking Member Lofgren for yielding time. I am standing before you here today in support of this incredible bicameral, bipartisan bill, the Fire Grant and Safety Act, which I am so pleased to be an original cosponsor of. I…
I thank Mr. Good for yielding, and I appreciate the opportunity to address my colleagues and you, Mr. Speaker. It has been said that government doesn't create jobs, but they sure know how to kill them. I agree with that. Listening to my…
I thank again Ranking Member Lofgren, particularly in light of her remarkable leadership in crafting and introducing this bill. I join both of my colleagues to shine a light on the deep and critical importance of H.R. 4143, the National…
Mr. President, yesterday, I announced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, put together by distinguished colleagues on the Agriculture Committee, including the Presiding Officer. We thank you so much for all of your leadership on so…
It ensures that the program will continue to restore and protect our Great Lakes for years to come.
The ACLU statement says: ``As you fashion responses to the activism of your students (and faculty and staff), it is essential that you not sacrifice principles of academic freedom and free speech that are core to the educational mission of…
It ensures that the program will continue to restore and protect our Great Lakes for years to come.