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Although I respectfully disagree with the gentleman, I also acknowledge the importance of the Parliamentarian ruling, and whatever rule or decision by the Parliamentarian is made, I will respect that decision. Again, I respectfully…
This is a simple amendment that requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a standard environmental review of each individual oil and gas lease before it can be issued. Environmental reviews are standard practices that protect…
Our residents elect each of us to represent them in this body, not special interest groups or well-funded lobbies. Yet, each year, the oil and gas lobby spends millions of dollars buying meetings with Members, influencing and writing…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Michigan. Debt Ceiling
Detroit is a city of firsts, likely the site of the first urban freeway built in the U.S., where Henry Ford manufactured his first car, and the birthplace of the U.S. auto industry. Yes, this city bleeds authentic Americana and yearns for…
Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 36. Personal Explanation Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I regret to inform you that I was unable to attend today's legislative session. Had I been present, I would have voted…
I rise on behalf of every American child who is going to bed tonight hungry. I rise on behalf of the food insecure child and the meal insecure child. Pandemic-era lunch programs have expired, and that number is now 10 million. That is more…
While my Republican colleagues have promised to secure America's energy future, I share this goal and I am eager to work together. Again, I congratulate our new chair. However, I would say that the path to energy security is not through…
It is my honor to stand in this well and represent the people of Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Last week, for the first time in 100 years, the House failed to organize on opening day. As a new Member of Congress, I found it to be…
On behalf of the incredible people of Oakland County, Michigan, and Michigan's 11th District, let it be known that the very first action of the new Republican majority was to add $100 billion to our national debt, to aid the ultra-wealthy…
I thank Mr. Neal for yielding. The Inflation Reduction Act was a huge step toward lowering healthcare costs and energy costs for families all across the country and creating new jobs in my home State of Michigan. It was fully paid for by…
I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Kildee moves to recommit the bill H.R. 23 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The material…
Madam Clerk, I rise to nominate Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House. Madam Clerk, there has been a lot of talk about history over the last few days. 1856 was the last time it took longer than 9 votes to find a Speaker of the House. It…
The Great Lakes are essential to Michigan's economy and our way of life. They foster billions of dollars in economic activity in our local economies and support millions of jobs in the fishing, boating and tourism industries. That's why I…
As the 117th Congress comes to a close, I rise today to say it has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve Michiganders across Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Allegan Counties in the current Second District…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor, as all of my colleagues do, someone whom I have had the good fortune to work with my entire time in the U.S. Senate, 22 years. It is hard for me to believe that. But Senator Pat Leahy really is more…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1194, Robert Harley Shriver III, of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on confirmation of the Rumbaugh nomination at 12:15 p.m. today; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be…