Today we are advancing legislation that will give the U.S. and Israel critical tools to defend against brutal terrorist Iran and Iranian proxies.

During this moment of profound crisis for Israel and the Middle East, we must send a clear message to signatory nations that we are absolutely committed to the Accords.

It is imperative that the U.S. convene responsible States to close this gap in regional security.

This is a free trade agreement with China.

The cement industry supports Congress addressing the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

Thank you for today's hearing examining the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and potential solutions.

I rise to speak of the world's most deliberative body. Maybe we were. Maybe we have been. Maybe we can be again. But right now we are not. This Chamber has spent exactly 0.0 minutes in the first 9\1/2\ months we have been here on…

had I been present, I would have voted no on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 176, Brendan Abell Hurson, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland. ____________________

Yesterday, October the 16th, the Corps announced that the Missouri River flood was officially over.

I think I laid that out yesterday. So -- Not overnight.

I rise to honor a St. Louis great who, although he has thrown his last pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals, has left a lasting impression on Cardinal Nation. In 2003, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Adam Wainwright, Ray King, and Jason…

the speaker of the House, the third most powerful person in the United States of America, that seat has to be elected rightfully and dutifully so by the U.S. Constitution, the members of the House.

I'm trusting God that he is going to raise up the next speaker of the House.

I missed a series of rollcall votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 514 and ``yea'' on rollcall 515. ____________________

had there been a recorded vote, I would have voted ``no'' on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 324, Thomas G. Day, of Virginia, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 14, 2028…

the Administration's policies have been exceedingly counterproductive.

the United States' authorization for U.S. military against terrorists that seek to kill Americans is urgently needed in the current threat landscape.

Iran is a State sponsor of terror. U.S. policy must always, always aim to deter or punish Iran's use of terrorist proxies.