This is a very important project not just for Cedar Rapids, but for the well-being of the entire State of Iowa.

opening statement

I've been on the Agriculture Committee for 15 years and this will be probably farm bill number three that we're getting ready to do.

Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to be recognized to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, this great deliberative body. To start this off, I yield to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry).

Mr. Speaker, I very much appreciate the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry) for his presentation here today, his friendship, and the job he has been doing for a long time representing the eastern third of Nebraska, generally…

I would point out they reversed that decision before sundown that day. And I am glad that doesn't stand today.

I would submit, Mr. Chairman, that if we're going to keep our oath, we have an obligation to find out...

I think I would expect changes to be made under your leadership in this agency.

I want those communications from CMS. I hope you can get them for me.

I think it would go a long ways to helping get drugs cheaper.

Congress and the American people are owed answers.

Mr. President, before we vote on the resolution of disapproval, I want to reiterate several very important facts. This resolution of disapproval is bipartisan. The resolution is also supported by 23 groups, mostly disability rights groups…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

The current problem set that is posed by Russia right now is expanding placement of their air defense systems, surface-to-surface missiles, and coastal defense weapons.

My concern is compounded by Russia's aggressive actions. We see it every day on the news, not just with their naval vessels, but their ground forces as well.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that floor privileges be granted this Congress for Darren Dodd, a detailee from the U.S. Secret Service, and Saleela Salahuddin, a detailee from the Department of Justice. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss some criticism I have heard about the nominee to fill the seat on the Supreme Court. That nominee is Neil Gorsuch. My colleague, the minority leader, met with the nominee last week. Afterward, he told…

Mr. President, there has also been talk about how supposedly dangerous it will be if this Social Security regulation is terminated. I don't see how that can possibly be realistic if the Social Security Administration doesn't even determine…