I was unable to attend votes due to a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 96, H. Res. 987; ``nay'' on rollcall No. 97, H. Con. Res. 86 ``yea'' on rollcall No. 98, H.R. 1836; ``nay'' 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: Add at the end the following: SEC. __. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act, including the amendments…

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mike Garcia of California). The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Scholten of Michigan moves to recommit the bill H.R. 7023 to the…

A number of these reforms or more are included in two bipartisan pieces of legislation led by Congressman Lloyd Doggett, H.R. 5142 and 5143.

We have got to focus on what we can and should do to strengthen our vaccine safety systems, which are crucial tools for promoting vaccine confidence.

I personally appreciate the importance of patients knowing that meaningful compensation is available if they experience a severe adverse event and need it.

This has really, really been an important bipartisan effort.

Economically, the Great Lakes provide trade, transportation, and one-of-a-kind recreational activities.

The Great Lakes Basin is the largest freshwater ecosystem in the world.

H.R. 7020, the Great Lakes Mapping Act is included as part of today's hearing.

The Great Lakes states and surrounding region generates over $6 trillion to the nation's GDP, supports over 51 million jobs.

I was unable to attend votes due to a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 89 (Previous Question on H. Res. 1085), ``no'' on rollcall No. 90 (H. Res. 1085), ``yea'' on rollcall No. 91 (H.R…

As one of the only few who doesn't take corporate PAC money in this institution, I am here to tell you the truth, per usual. H.R. 1121 is a danger to all of our communities. The President must have a full range of tools to protect our…

So, this bill would support a drinkable, swimmable, fishable Great Lakes.

85 percent of the Great Lakes remain unexplored.

Congress has an important role to play in strengthening these programs and streamlining the process of compensating patients with vaccine-related injuries.

Right now, we are at a pivotal moment for vaccine confidence in the United States.

The majority is once again choosing to engage in a partisan, unproductive, and unserious messaging exercise that they have dubbed energy week. In 2023, the United States produced more oil and gas than any other country ever and exported…