Voting is a fundamental right of every American citizen, and ensuring the right to a safe and secure election is the responsibility of every Member of Congress.

There's no doubt that there is a need for improved security of our elections.

Our Founders believed that government is more transparent, responsive, and accountable when it is closest to the people, which is why the Constitution gave the responsibility of our elections to the States.

I appreciate Mr. Duncan offering this amendment which would strike section 237 from the underlying legislation because without this amendment, a February 2015 HUD notice, which is no longer applicable under this administration and which…

To this end, Congress' role is to empower state officials to strengthen the security of their unique election systems and effectively administer elections, not to try to dictate a one-size-fits-all approach.

There is no doubt that there is a need for improved security of our elections...

I believe it is also valuable that this Committee has the opportunity to hear what new and evolving challenges states are facing...

Today I rise to honor Dorothy ``Mom'' Brown for her dedication to the Phi Kappa Psi house at DePauw University. Few individuals have had an impact on Phi Kappa Psi as great as Dorothy, and we thank her for her selflessness. Prior to her…

On roll call no. 372, I mistakenly voted ``yes'' when I intended to vote ``no.'' Amendment No. 85 Offered by Ms. Stevens The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 288, line 24, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000) (increased by $500,000)''…

Today I rise in support of my amendment which would demonstrate the environmental benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, as well as show the cost of delaying passage of this agreement. USMCA is groundbreaking in more ways than…

I would also like to thank Congressman Castro, with whom I founded and co-chair the ASEAN Caucus for working with me on this legislation and for his great support of U.S.-ASEAN relations.

The Federal Government has a bad record as well.

Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you very much and the ranking member for including H.R. 1632, the Southeast Asia Strategy Act, in today's markup.

Thousands of freight railroad workers have lost their jobs.

Unfortunately, thanks to Hunter Harrison and his destructive actions at CSX, we seem to be entering into a new era of railroading.

The freight rail industry has a profound impact on our nation's commerce and economy, delivering on average 5 million tons of goods each day.

We will hold a next hearing, I believe, of this subcommittee with shippers to hear of their frustrations.