This amendment creates a neutral reserve fund that supports the Edward Byrne memorial justice assistance grants. It helps every one of our States. It has been cut by one-third over the last 2 years. We provide support for local and State…

I thank the gentleman from Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to call attention to legislation addressing security concerns that were drawn out in the aftermath of the September 2012 attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya. As you know…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak about one small part of the continuing resolution, but one that has a huge impact on constituents in every district in this Nation: military tuition assistance, a popular…

I will vote today for H. Con. Res. 25, authored by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, because we have a duty to address our nation's looming fiscal obligations. As I have repeatedly said, we cannot continue to kick the proverbial can…

The Congressional Research Service, the nonpartisan research arm of Congress, recently issued a report confirming a startling trend over the last 5 years: the amount of oil and natural gas being produced in this country is down on Federal…

Science is beginning to prevail in the debate over America's natural gas revolution, and it's time to begin telling the real story of what it means for all Americans. Just 7 years ago, America was facing the fact that we would have to…

Today I was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall vote 82, on consideration of H. Res. 115, a resolution providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress, because I was questioning…

Last week, the Health Subcommittee investigated how the new health care law, ObamaCare, is impacting job growth and worker opportunities across the country. The results are not good. The recovery continues to be well below what we need to…

Thank you for yielding, Mr. Chairman. I deeply care about my mother, who's on Social Security and Medicare, and my two little girls, who are counting on their daddy to make sure that those programs are available when the time comes, and…

As I visited 100 businesses in 100 days last summer, the families who operate and work in those businesses were frustrated with Washington's inability to live within its means. The Federal Government's overspending is hurting their ability…

This weekend, I had the honor of joining hundreds of fellow Americans at an open-carry walk in Brookville, Pennsylvania, which is located in the Fifth District of Pennsylvania. As a responsible gun owner, I was proud to join this peaceful…

A durable medical equipment supplier recently sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over Medicare's competitive bidding program. In February, the judge dismissed the case, stating the supplier had no jurisdiction because…

On rollcall No. 75, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Personal Explanation

I rise to honor the lifetime of service of Harry W. Fawkes, who passed away in Pennsylvania this week. I am fortunate and honored to have known Harry Fawkes and benefited from his leadership. On a personal level, his friendship and advice…

This week Senate Democrats introduced a budget that will never balance--ever. But it does raise taxes by $1 trillion, so that will be helpful to working families. The good news is next week we will have an opportunity to consider the House…

Tomorrow the House will vote on the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act, or SKILLS Act. With 12 million Americans out of work and 3.6 million job openings unfilled, the SKILLS Act will modernize and reform our Federal…

The only way to get our economy growing stronger is to take an honest account of the fiscal problems we face and put forward serious policies to address these challenges--it is called budgeting. A fundamental part of governing entails…

On rollcall No. 68, I was detained off the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________