As I was listening to some of the prior speakers, I started to understand why we have this defund the schools bill before us today. It is based upon a whole bunch of misunderstandings. The idea that migrants who are in the position where…

Today Appropriations Committee Republicans struck down community project funding requests for three projects related to LGBTQ organizations, and one was from my community. The decision to strip this specific request from the bill, a…

I couldn't have said it better. I watched a movie that has been out for some time, but the question from the gentleman to his wife, he asked what he should do in a situation, and she said it is not what a Senator would do, not what a…

Since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, the right to free speech has been the cornerstone of American democracy. Sadly, we have seen deliberate and malicious attempts by President Biden and his administration to censor and silence…

This weekend the Newburg Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 100 years of service in Blair County, Pennsylvania. We owe a debt of gratitude to the selfless volunteers who have dedicated their time and resources to protecting our…

Since the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903, exploration, commerce, and transportation have relied on the ability to fly. For decades, regional airports have been the sole provider of flights in and out of rural communities, and it…

The National Defense Authorization Act is vital to the national security of the United States, as is border security and energy dominance. I am very pleased we are making strides into these areas with the passage of the NDAA and continue…

Today, I want to lift the story of McClure, Pennsylvania, native Susan Renninger, or as her family calls her, Sue. Sue is a loving mother and grandmother. She was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 years ago, yet she refused to let that hold her…

It makes it extremely difficult for a proud veteran like myself and so many others to look at future leaders of America and say that, yes, this military is a home for you. I took the uniform nearly 30 years ago, and it is a travesty that…

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: Ms. Houlahan of Pennsylvania moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2670 to the Committee on Armed…

Yesterday, I had two special visitors, Seth and Bronson. Seth and Bronson participated in the career shadow day with Tuesday's Children. Tuesday's Children formed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, September 11, 2001…

Later today, I will offer the motion to recommit on this bill. I stand with my colleagues who have stood shoulder to shoulder in support of our brave servicemembers in an effort to put together this bill for the last nearly 1 year. I stand…

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania has 30 seconds remaining.

I have got an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the appropriate place in subtitle F of title XXVIII, insert the following: SEC. 28__. PROHIBITION ON…

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 appropriate place in subtitle B of title XII: SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR AND REMOVAL OF…

I appreciate the chairman's remarks, and I certainly live better because satellites exist in space. Unfortunately, I have to live with the fact that the satellites in space are powered by Chinese-made solar panels. When the chairman can…

As someone who did serve and did use the vehicles for over 3 decades, I rose from the bottom to the general ranks, so I would say at some level, when you are a GO, you are in top leadership. Not one person in those over 3\1/2\ decades ever…

On rollcall No. 304, I mistakenly voted ``aye'' when I intended to vote ``no.'' Amendment No. 23 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on amendment No. 23, printed in…