What troubles me is the Biden Administration is pursuing a policy of engagement at all costs and has failed to hold the Taliban to account for their crimes.

The Taliban who now control Afghanistan are terrorists who impose theocratic edicts to oppress the Afghan people.

I want to be clear that my heart is with the people of Afghanistan who are suffering under the Taliban.

This is unacceptable and it shows the deeply flawed approach this Administration has taken since the Taliban regained control.

This bill would dramatically increase and intensify the Homeland Security's efforts... to combat the trafficking of firearms and ammunition produced by American companies and exported over the Southern Border.

Oversight remains a critical component of our work but this work is more meaningful when the Administration can explain its priorities and perspectives directly to Congress at a hearing specifically for that purpose.

This Administration's deadly and chaotic withdrawal was ill conceived from the very start.

If we do not give assistance I think the humanitarian disaster... will happen.

It is imperative that final transcripts from these interviews be made available to all members as soon as possible to inform our ongoing oversight of Afghanistan policy.

as we all are painfully aware, at home and around the world, America is facing a vast array of security threats. There is war in the Middle East, war in Europe, growing instability and threats of conflict in the Indo-Pacific, and, of…

Foreign shrimpers, however, are apparently having a heyday. They have been dumping shrimp into the American economy, driving prices down, and harming the livelihood of individuals in my district.

And that is exactly what needs to happen. We have to bust up their profit motive and their business model.

As one of the cochairs of the House Border Security Caucus, I believe this hearing is vital.

Enforcing our maritime border security, disrupting international drug and human smuggling activities, and protecting American waters from illegal foreign fishing is all vital for our Nation.

I have a hard time relating this bill to Ukraine and Putin, which we just heard. Risk reward is a great thing. Taking a risk and getting a reward is what made America great. We find ourselves trying to fight for that all the time. The SBA…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I am proud of the work we are doing to expand access to capital, protect American consumers, and strengthen our economy.

I introduced H.R. 4867, the Veterans Members Business Loan Act, with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.