Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act. This bill will modernize our criminal justice system by extending…

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Sharon Sanders, one of Charlotte's great philanthropists and the founder of Kids First of the Carolinas, which through the decades has provided essentials and Christmas gifts to over 35,000…

So by historical standards, I mean that is kind-of an unprecedented success, wouldn't you say?

I read with care specifically those parts of your testimony that spoke about successes and failures.

The Biden administration's actions are unacceptable and serve as distractions from what this committee should be focusing on.

any diversion of any of our resources away from those in this country who need it the most, is a tragedy.

The final question has to do with moving forward with respect to the COVID relief package we are talking about.

I will say, for the Johnson & Johnson product, I am very curious to see how that product will be discussed at FDA's Advisory Committee on Friday.

I appreciate the witnesses' testimony and the insight that they have provided.

This is a debate that we must have if we are going to protect this democracy.

Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Mfume for yielding time, and I thank Mr. Rice for introducing this legislation. Madam Speaker, when I was first elected to Congress, I visited Congressman Clyburn's office seeking his assistance with committee…

Madam Speaker, our First Amendment is a powerful instrument that has protected our most sacred freedoms for hundreds of years. Few other countries provide the same protections and freedoms that our First Amendment guarantees. Yet, today…

the Biden administration has launched a formal review of the detention facility, with the aim of finally closing it before President Biden leaves office. And that is something I strongly, very strongly, support.

Last Congress I introduced the Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act with my colleague, Congresswoman Kathleen Rice of New York.

I am proud that this bill was endorsed by both the National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

I cannot wait to work with our colleague, Deb Haaland, when she is hopefully confirmed, as I would support, as the next Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior.

I appreciate your work to protect the independence of the Fed, and I know that you will continue to do so.

What is called for is targeted temporary relief directly related to COVID, not a typical stimulus bill in the name of COVID relief.