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As a proud alumnus of the University of Dayton, I am here today to wish good luck to the Dayton Flyers. The University of Dayton men's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 for the first time in 30 years. The…
Mr. President, on October 16, 1936, President Roosevelt visited the then-largest city in Ohio, the town my wife and I live in, Cleveland, OH. He spoke about why the ``trickle down'' theory does not work--this whole view that has been tried…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 10 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Minimum Wage
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Sadly, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women in this country, including over 2,000 Ohioans, but it doesn't have to be. As the American College…
Today, the National Association of Letter Carriers Buckeye Branch 78 arrived in Washington for its national conference. I rise to honor these dedicated postal workers and thank them for the great service that they provide, bringing news…
Today, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2824, the Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America Act, legislation that I introduced with my friend and colleague, Congressman Doug Lamborn. This important legislation…
After 5 years, the States would be asked to report back with a description in detail of any proposed changes that should be made to the rule. This legislation ensures that the States that are directly impacted by the proposed rule would…
This is simple. There are two competing views on the floor right now about the future of America. One side believes that the key to America remaining the leader of the free world starts with a robust American economy, led by a strong and…
Mr. President, I wish to honor the Center of Science and Industry, COSI, located in central Ohio as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. In 1964, COSI opened its doors as a hands-on center of science education. Fifty years later, COSI has…
During Women's History Month, I rise to recognize and pay tribute to the life of Joyce Wise of Sandusky County, Ohio, a remarkable, sparkling, witty, intelligent, generous, and kind woman who loved her family, her community, and her…
Thank you to my colleagues. I would like to thank Mr. Horsford and Mr. Jeffries for hosting the Congressional Black Caucus' important discussion on celebrating Women's History Month. As we honor so many women who have shaped our history…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I want to thank Congressman Jeffries and Horsford for organizing this Special Order hour to celebrate Women's History Month. Throughout the month of March, we highlight the important role women have…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentleman from Texas for his kind words as well. Madam Speaker, from the Book of Isaiah, chapter 6, verse 8: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? And I said, Here…
I thank the gentlelady for first hosting this Special Order tonight, and I appreciate you recognizing me to speak here tonight. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in defense of our First Amendment rights and in support of the millions of American…
I really appreciate the gentleman yielding. I rise today to discuss our country's energy future, and specifically the role of the Keystone XL pipeline. I am going to reiterate a little bit what the leader of this Special Order has already…
I thank Congresswoman Blackburn so much and Congresswoman Maloney. I share the same passion as Congresswoman Lummis. We want to just lift you and be a part of this team for H.R. 863. We hope that everyone listening this evening will…
I want to thank Congressman Pocan for just a phenomenal presentation this evening and for lifting up those across our country who worked hard for a living and have fallen on hard times. Trying to hold their families together, they go try…
Madam President, I rise today to thank my colleagues for adopting a moment ago an important amendment to this underlying bill. It is an amendment to provide for evidence-based training in efforts that promote early language development and…