I think it is really important to understand the International Criminal Court right now is investigating right now an active case against what is happening in Sudan. Are we saying we are not caring? I completely agree. Any country--Iran…

In closing, I think it is important to know right now the International Court of Justice is investigating Congo, Uganda, Philippines, Venezuela, and Sudan. These are countries that have been under investigation by the International…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Michigan will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 7…

This is essentially the same amendment that my friend and colleague, Ranking Member Scott, offered last Congress on the floor as well as this Congress during committee markup. Sadly, the same serious problems remain, I believe. Instead of…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. Tlaib The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I think ``countries of concern'' is perfectly explained in my amendment. That is to say, again, I know for a fact that some of these countries killed American citizens. Some of them are literally openly killing American citizens, and the…

Madam President, I rise today in opposition to Congressman Bishop's nomination to be the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of Management and Budget, or OMB, is responsible for a range of critical functions…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 57, after line 18, insert the following: ``(C) Any country that is defending against a case before the…

This bill is yet another Republican attack aimed at dismantling higher education in our Nation. Last week, we know that President Trump ordered the illegal elimination of the Department of Education, threatening the future of millions of…

I know my good friend and colleague's concern is sincere about faculty involvement in reporting in institutions, of course, that know how to keep records of sports donors, boosters, and alumni who are contributing various things. I think…

Again, this amendment is designed, I believe, to target Israel at a time when it is desperately seeking to defend its citizens against terrorists. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my…

The DETERRENT Act ensures section 117 is aligned with existing statute. The four countries on the countries of concern list are rightfully in statute as unique threats to the United States. That is our concern. China, Russia, North Korea…

I have no further requests for time to speak on this bill, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, it is always a good thing when we have a Lucas bill, and particularly when it is a…

I join the chairman of the committee to rise in support of the Cost- Share Accountability Act of 2025. I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Obernolte) and the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Foster) for reintroducing this bipartisan…

Water is a human right. We can't live without it, but far too often our government treats it as just another product to be sold. In Michigan, the Great Lakes Water Authority voted to increase water rates by 5.9 percent and sewage rates by…

I also have no further requests for time to speak on this bill, and I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, I again thank my colleagues from the committee, Mr. Miller and Mrs. Foushee, for their work on this bill. I…

I have no further requests for time to speak on this bill, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank, again, my colleague, Mr. Kennedy for his were very affirming and wonderful…

I have no further requests to speak on this bill, and I am prepared to close. I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, let's make this a reality with H.R. 1326. I urge a ``yes'' vote, and, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance…