I would thank Chairmen Quigley, Meeks, and McGovern and their staffs for working with me on this critical amendment and for their leadership throughout this process. I also thank the incredible Congresswoman Lee for joining me here today…

May I ask how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

As I said, this amendment would help alleviate the suffering of the Cuban people. It also is very important to note that this is identical to a bipartisan Republican-led amendment submitted just a few years ago. Mr. Chair, I yield 2…

I was delayed by metal detector issues entering the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 379.

Today, I want to celebrate the exceptional leadership and commitment to service by Phyllis J. Edwards, who I warmly refer to as Director Edwards. She has dedicated her work to protect and advocate for the underrepresented communities…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division D (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

Thank you, Representative Schneider, for your leadership. I rise today to honor the struggle that so many parents who must do the unimaginable have gone through, to grieve the loss of a child. As an Army wife and a former CIA officer who…

Madam President, I rise today to speak on behalf of American women, our fundamental rights, and our freedom to make our own healthcare decisions. It is shocking that in this day and age that we have to actually stand up and fight for…

My heart breaks today. I say that sincerely. My heart breaks to hear the words of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, who I respect highly for many reasons, who disregard the fact that we are talking about life. On this floor, we…

Today I rise to recognize a longtime leader in our community, Mark Flegenheimer, as he retires from Michigan Sugar. Mark has been in the sugar industry for 40 years. He first started with Michigan Sugar in 1994 before quickly moving up to…

May I inquire how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Michigan has 1 minute remaining.

I thank the chairman for yielding. This morning, I saw the news that the North Carolina Little League State championship was canceled. That is right. Why? An active shooter. I saw the frantic video of a mom holding her handheld video of…

Sadly, I know that the Gun Owners of America opposes this bill, but it does nothing to threaten the legal use of any gun. It only protects humans that, in fact, may be the target.

First, I thank Chairman Smith as well as Chair McGovern and their staff and team for working with me on this critically important amendment and for their leadership, really, throughout this NDAA process. I also thank Congresswoman Jacobs…

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 1636. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the gentlewoman…

I would like to just make it very clear that this amendment does not change the size of our nuclear forces. This amendment gives our government more options to avoid a world-ending nuclear war. It is that simple. Nuclear confrontation, Mr…

It is important to understand that this amendment merely allows for reasonable consideration and a debate in the future in regard to our ICBMs. That is all we are asking here. I think it is very important, again, for our future in allowing…

For years, 9/11 veterans have walked into their local VA center only to be turned away. Madam Speaker, one of the most important things I have worked on in my short 3\1/2\ years here is this bill. It is the biggest veterans' healthcare…