Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle want to parade around EV mandates like they are somehow going to magically create power out of thin air, ignoring the fact we are empowering China…

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 5 minutes remaining.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am always amazed when my colleagues on the other side of the aisle ignore the fact that these EVs require power. Somehow they get charged from the magic fairy dust of the magic…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, number one, Congress has an important role to play in repealing the Biden-Harris administration's EV mandates and other rules that are damaging the lives of the American…

Mr. Speaker, I miss getting that admonition. It was a pretty regular occurrence in my various floor speeches. With respect to the resolutions of inquiry, let me put out there that it is my strong preference, as I have said multiple times…

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 354 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 354 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, a couple quick points on the resolutions of inquiry. I won't waste a whole lot more time on it. The fact is, one, we have extended this through September 30 only at our…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I will note that neither the GAO nor the Senate Parliamentarian get a vote. It is sort of a shocking news revelation I recognize, but they don't get a vote. We do. The…

Mr. President, I want to start my remarks today by thanking President Trump, Secretary Rollins, Secretary Rubio, and Deputy Secretary of State Landau for their efforts in securing a new agreement with the country of Mexico to send much…

All the committees are making tough decisions, and we’re gonna build this bill.

Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank my very good friend (Mrs. Miller of Illinois), a very strong lady of faith, for this Special Order. We really appreciate this. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to recognize and to celebrate what we call Faith…

EV owners have not been paying anything into the highway trust fund and justifiably, now they will.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. Last night, the Committee on Rules met and produced a rule providing for consideration of five pieces of legislation. H.J. Res. 60 and H.J. Res. 78…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a dedicated public servant from Brazoria County, Judge Ogden Bass, who was called home to be with our Lord on November 23, 2024, at the young age of 90. I had the privilege of…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Green) be removed as a cosponsor from H. Res. 326. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McDowell). Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Texas? There…

What you’re seeing here is the clear polarization and a very thin majority, with a 60-vote threshold.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the outstanding service of my dear friend, one Commissioner Donald ``Dude'' Payne, who has dedicated the last 24 years of his life to Brazoria County with an absolutely unmatched spirit of service…

Madam President, on another matter, we have just arrived back in the Nation's Capital following a couple weeks back home, and I am glad to report that I was able to put that time to good use. It is no secret that Texas is one of the best…