Senator Scott and I and the Senator from Pennsylvania were all there at what we call the markup.

I thank the Senator from Pennsylvania for outlining and highlighting what are, I should say, some of the many reforms that are included in this legislation. Now, what he talked about is critically important. If America is going to be…

let's keep in mind that the State and local tax, or SALT, deduction disproportionately benefits wealthy taxpayers in high tax States. More than 70 percent of American families currently take the standard deduction, so they will not even be…

that is based upon an assumption that the growth rate in the economy for the next decade is going to be 1.9 percent.

today I recognize the hard work of my Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee law clerk Lucy Kelly. Lucy hails from Seattle, WA, and is a second-year law student at American University. While clerking for the Commerce Committee…

a lot of our colleagues on the other side have come to the floor today and have talked about why they don't like our tax reform bill. Many of those arguments have been focused on who benefits from it. Of course, as is usually the case when…

I reserve the right to object, Mr. President. Let me just clarify. I think the ranking member of the Committee, who is managing the bill, also wanted some time. Is that correct?

And, too, some of our colleagues--and I count myself, and I am sure the Senator from Ohio does as well, among those of us who consider ourselves fiscal conservatives--realize that in order to deal with debt and deficits, yes, we have to…

I know I don't need to tell anybody that American families have had a tough time in recent years. Weak economic growth, stagnant wages, and a lack of opportunities have left many Americans struggling just to get by. To put a fine point on…

NOAA's fishery conservation and management program is the most comprehensive and effective in the world.

We believe Mr. Myers's strategic vision, business management experience and executive leadership skills will serve him well.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Senator from Iowa for her remarks. Once again, we call this midwestern common sense. Let me finish this colloquy today with a few thoughts. First of all, we want tax…

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Senator Sullivan from Alaska. Once again, he comes in from the class of 2014. We have a specific request to basically talk about what we see as being the appropriate way in which we create a…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. We have worked hours--literally hundreds of hours--on this legislation, and I commend Chairman Brady and the staff of the…

I thank Senator Cassidy for his words. Senator Cassidy is also a Member of what we call our bear den, the class of 2014. He came here with the idea of getting things done. Another Member of the class of 2014 who is with us today is the…

I thank our colleague from Oklahoma for his remarks. Once again, he has talked about some commonsense solutions to our tax challenges in the United States today. At this time, I recognize Senator Cassidy, of Louisiana, for his thoughts…

I have sought recognition to note last night's strong bipartisan vote of 90 to 7 to confirm Derek Kan's nomination. I am very happy that Mr. Kan is now able to take up the duties of Under Secretary for Transportation Policy at the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 76th celebration of National Bible Week. As I reflected on what I would share with everyone tonight, I couldn't get away from my background and my family…