I take great pride in the fact that in the decade since ACA became law, the number of Americans without health insurance has dropped by almost half.

Telemedicine has improved access for virtually every American, including those who live far from medical facilities.

Ensuring that we have a strong and reliable farm safety net is absolutely crucial.

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 978 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 979 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

today, yet another American community is in shock and grief after yet another American mass shooting. This morning, a shooter entered the Covenant School in Nashville, TN, reportedly armed with two assault rifles and a handgun. This is an…

since 1987, we have recognized March as Women's History Month. It is an opportunity to honor the women who have served our Nation throughout our history. This March, I want to commend one woman who has devoted her life to serving my home…

This Nation faces significant challenges with housing affordability and homelessness.

I am proud of the investments we made last year.

I truly and really don't want to talk to your successor next year and have the same question answered the same way.

We appreciate your following up. And we know there is several issues hanging with members on both sides.

I reminded the staff here today that a gentleman named Edward Everett spoke for 3 hours at Gettysburg, and no one remembers it. Lincoln spoke for under 3 minutes; a lesson for all of us.

Thank you, Chair. The chair is right; this subcommittee funds programs that impact every district in the country.

If I had to predict, we do things later than we should.

this isn't a matter of a year, this is a matter as I laid out at the beginning, we are not doing statistically as a percentage of the overall budget what we were doing 20 years ago.

Mr. Secretary, as I am sure you have learned, our chairman is a good friend, and a very thoughtful, hard-working chairman.

Clearly, the problems and challenges are extraordinary, but the opportunities are great.

It is always great to see a former House colleague, especially one who shares our interest in transforming our Nation's housing infrastructure.