I've been overseeing the IRS for a number of years, and it's really unfortunate--between targeting particular taxpayers for their political beliefs and the backlog in returns--that there's been a significant downward trend in terms of…

The National Taxpayer Advocate has indicated that this level of service statistic really cooks the books. It's not an accurate reflection of the genuine level of service.

The IRS is receiving a substantial amount of money, $80 billion, and that's on top of their $12 billion a year typical budget, so we need to make sure that is used effectively and efficiently.

The IRS is receiving a substantial amount of money, $80 billion, and that's on top of their $12 billion a year typical budget, so we need to make sure that is used effectively and efficiently.

I will take one to the floor again because it's our responsibility to our kids and grandkids not to run this place like we currently run it.

if we don't weigh in on big issues of the day shame on us.

This is the Budget Committee and we haven't put one together fully budgeted and appropriate on time in 25 years.

This is the Budget Committee and we haven't put one together fully budgeted and appropriate on time in 25 years.

I will take one to the floor again because it's our responsibility to our kids and grandkids not to run this place like we currently run it.

if we don't weigh in on big issues of the day shame on us.

Madam President, Indiana has lost several officers in the line of duty in the last 2 years, like Terre Haute Officer Greg Ferency and Richmond Officer Seara Burton. I would like to say a few words about Elwood Police Officer Noah…

Madam President, we lost a Hoosier recently who spent 7 years fighting ALS. I was proud here, along with Senator Coons, to start the ALS Caucus. ALS is one of those diseases, when you are diagnosed with it, for which there is not a very…

Madam President, yesterday, I spoke about a new law passed by the DC City Council. This law lowers penalties for crimes like carjacking and robbery. Thankfully, Congress is stepping in to stop this legislation. DC, Washington here, should…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to let these comments be made before the vote, and I will keep them brief. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

This is an issue that is important to thousands of my constituents. Right now, 85 percent of all drug deaths in the state of Indiana are as a result of fentanyl and I am deeply concerned about the gaps along our southern border.

A former Democratic colleague of ours has called for a new nominee due to your, 'extremist tactics.'

We need a fair and impartial regulator at this powerful Federal agency.

What is most troubling is the patronizing mindset she has displayed toward minority communities.