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I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Walberg moves to recommit the bill (H.R. 5129) to the Committee on Education and Labor. The material…
I offered an amendment during a markup that would have protected faith-based providers, making sure they don't have to leave their faith at the door when they work to serve America's families in need. This is not only good for the…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, at the appropriate time I will offer an amendment to recommit H.R. 5129 and ask to have my amendment to restore current law protections for faith-based organizations included in the…
I stand here today to celebrate the passage in this Chamber, the House of Representatives, of our bill, H.R. 6614, to honor the mother of the civil rights movement and the beloved resident of the 13th Congressional District, Rosa Parks. I…
I would begin by thanking Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman Maloney and, of course, the committee staff, for really working on these two important amendments that protect our Federal employees within the TSA. My team and I are proud to have…
I thank my fellow marine and fellow guardsman, Mr. Palazzo, for his dedication to being one of the co- chairs of the Guard and Reserve Caucus. It reminds me of continued service that members of the Guard and Reserve do every day in…
I note that, with this bill, the task force to develop an action plan based on an integrated assessment that details methods for reducing, mitigating, and controlling HABs and hypoxia in South Florida is obviously essential. This is an…
Madam President, I also rise to speak about the need to pass the Women's Health Protection Act. Certainly, the Senator from Maryland outlined a very strong argument as to why this fundamental protection, this fundamental right, needs to be…
We have been on this journey for nearly 10 years, going back to the 113th Congress. While many of the Members who served with me back then no longer remain, the challenges small businesses face have not dimmed. Madam Speaker, I recognize…
In closing, H.R. 1437, the PRECIP Act, is of great merit. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by…
I voice my support for this bipartisan legislation led by Ranking Member Bice and Chairwoman Sherrill of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee's Environment Subcommittee. The NWR Modernization Act of 2021 will direct NOAA to…
NOAA Weather Radio is absolutely essential. We have a bill to modernize it. The American people need it now. H.R. 5324, the NWR Modernization Act of 2021, has my full support. I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. Speaker, I yield back…
For those watching at home, a friendly reminder that S. 66 passed the House last session of Congress, the 116th Congress. We are now in the 117th Congress. We will pass this bill again. That is our intention, to send it over to the Senate…
I urge my colleagues to support this critical bill, H.R. 7077, a bill to empower the U.S. Fire Administration to act in regard to the event of fires for investigative purposes. I also note that the Members who are supporting this bill not…
Madam President, I rise today to honor and remember the veterans throughout Michigan's history who have given their lives on behalf of our country. Even before Michigan was a State, these brave patriots have been willing to risk…
I have seen Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan's 12th District, in her waders, moving around her district, including Dearborn, in flood-ridden neighborhoods. This is a crisis. It is important to pass the PRECIP Act, as introduced by…
I thank my friend and colleague. And thank you, Madam Speaker, for your statements. I agree wholeheartedly with you. America is having a fight undertaken for us by the Ukrainian forces. Ukraine is fighting for liberty around the world. It…
Today, I rise to recognize the city of River Rouge, Michigan, as they celebrate a 100-year anniversary. Established as a city on April 3, 1922, River Rouge is a rich part of Michigan's history. It is situated between the Detroit and Rouge…