The government is aware of the appalling case of illegal dumping.

We have heard from countless small businesses, colleges and universities, nonprofits, and the public sector that the recent Department of Labor's overtime rule change is not sustainable. In a few short months, employers will be forced to…

On rollcall No. 520 I was present on the House Floor and used my voting card to register a ``yes'' vote on H.R. 5351, To prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Due to a…

A recent study in the American Medical Association found that, in the next 10 years, we could be facing a shortage of over 100,000 physicians. To help combat this extreme doctor shortage, I have introduced the GO MED Act. My bill would…

The Purple Heart is our Nation's oldest military decoration. It is a unifying symbol that binds together men and women who have bled for freedom. When these brave warriors return to our communities, we cannot forget them and their…

I thank the gentleman from the great State of Texas for yielding me the time. Nowhere are the challenges of the Federal land mismanagement more evident than in Nevada, where more than 85 percent of our State is controlled by the Federal…

On rollcall No. 289--I would have voted ``no.'' On rollcall No. 290--I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall No. 291--I would have voted ``no.'' On rollcall No. 292--I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall No. 293--I would have voted…

On rollcall No. 283--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 284--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 285--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 286--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 287--I would have voted ``no.''…

Rollcall No. 273--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 274--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 275--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 276--I would have voted ``yes.'' Rollcall No. 277--I would have voted ``no.'' Rollcall…

I urge my colleagues to vote in support of this legislation also. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Hardy) that the House suspend the rules…

I would like to inform my colleague I have no further speakers. I reserve the balance of my time.

Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in America, and prescription painkillers account for 40 percent of those 47,000 deaths. No one debates that these powerful medications can serve an important role in pain…

Last fall a hospital in my State closed its doors after years of being the only hospital within a 100-mile radius. Unlike in more populated communities, when a rural hospital closes, residents can be left with the frightening reality that…

I thank my friend from Arkansas for coming and hosting this serious discussion on the serious issues in this country. According to the Census Bureau, 15 percent of the population is living below the poverty level. For States that were hit…

We hear about fraud, waste, and abuse as it pertains to the Federal Government spending too much in this country. Last year, the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations within the Small Business Committee held a joint…

Every day is a good day to honor the achievements of strong women in our lives, but March is a special time of year to highlight the stories of trailblazing women who serve as leaders in our communities and around the Nation. This Women's…

As the designee of the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Heck), I offer amendment No. 13. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE…

I urge support of this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Hardy). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Ribble The…

I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this is our first week back in session after spending the holidays in our districts. While we were meeting with our constituents and enjoying the company of loved ones, the…

We are $18 trillion in the red. Specifically, our Federal debt, which is a combination of debt held by the public and debt held by government accounts, stands at $18.7 trillion. That means every man, woman, and child owes roughly $58,000…

We need more mining engineers. Approximately 70 percent of the mining industry's technical leaders will reach retirement age over the next 10 to 15 years. In our mining engineering programs, almost all current faculty members will need to…

Today I rise to honor Douglas ``Stretch'' Baker of Nye County, Nevada, for his dedicated service to save and preserve the Tonopah Historic Mining Park. The park, a critically acclaimed tourism site, is a crucial part of the mining heritage…

I thank the chairman and ranking member for all their hard work. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the long-term nature of this highway bill. After 35-plus extensions, the upper and lower Chambers of Congress are sending the President a…

I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this important legislation. I yield back the balance of my time.