I can't say that we could have had better representation than our Ambassador has given us to that organization.

The fact is the technology does exist. The fact is the technology is on most aircraft.

This Statement reflects work that Representative Duncan and I have done for many years, and the two bills that address flight tracking and data recovery.

I want to congratulate Ms. Duckworth on her assuming the leadership role she has and also, of course, welcome her back to the Congress.

I do have to note that this is not a new matter in this body, and the discussions have been going on for years.

The short answer is yes.

We have had these concerns for a long time.

our Country should lead, our Country should set the standard.

our legislation does not depend on ICAO action; it is action that our Country would take.

Biomedical research gives us the gift of life. It has done so for me and for countless others.

The challenge of America is not just who is in college, but who should be in college.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize a pioneering school in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Established in 2009, Wilkes Early College High School is a partnership between Wilkes County Schools and Wilkes Community College. The school…

I hope that we are able to use the oversight hearings as an opportunity to learn how the program works, before we pass judgment on the people who receive the benefits.

more important than the material gains will be the moral and spiritual value of such work.

Hunger is pervasive, urgent, and unfortunately, still growing.

food is the most basic of human needs.

The House Republican Budget proposes converting SNAP to a block grant program. This is strongly opposed by our nation's food banks because it will result in fewer families receiving help when they are hungry.

We need to do that.