We are here today to talk about the fisheries of America. If the folks on the other side of the aisle want to address the issue that they just referenced, then I am sure they could foreswear taking any corporate contributions, any…

I rise this morning to congratulate Dr. Bill Lawrence on his retirement after over 30 years as a principal in southwest Alabama. For the last 21 years, Dr. Lawrence worked as principal of Foley Elementary School in Baldwin County. Prior to…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I appreciate her steadfast leadership on behalf of our Nation's servicemen and -women. Mr. Speaker, we are in the process of a long-needed rebuilding of our Nation's military, and this funding bill…

House Resolution 908 provides for complete consideration of H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The rule makes in order 168 amendments to go along with the previous 103 amendments made in order by…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 908 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 908 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

Let's compare the records of the Republicans and the Democrats and who has the most open Congress. As of May 23 of this year, Republicans in this Congress have provided for consideration of over 1,130 amendments on the House floor. Over…

I have listened to the gentlewoman's comments, and she probably is unaware of the fact that we are presently undergoing for the first time in the history of the Department of Defense a full Department-wide audit. We are already getting…

I rise this morning, during National Police Week, to recognize and remember the men and women in blue, who protect and serve our local communities each and every day. Law enforcement officers leave the safety of their homes each day not…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 830 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 830 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…

House Resolution 830 provides for consideration of H.R. 5192, the Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act. The resolution calls for a closed rule, as no amendments to the bill were submitted. Mr. Speaker, this bipartisan legislation is…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lend my strong support for this balanced budget amendment. Mr. Speaker, the very first bill I introduced when the 115th Congress kicked off last year was a balanced budget…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Prior to coming to Congress, I worked for 30 years as a labor and employment attorney in Alabama. I advised clients on how to prevent sexual harassment and how to navigate the process if a harassment…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I appreciate all of the work that she does on behalf of our Nation's military men and women. Mr. Speaker, here we are again. Once again, this House will vote to fully fund our Nation's military and…

With this funding bill, we can move back toward a position of peace through strength, and we can keep American families safe. Mr. Speaker, I urge the adoption of the rule and the underlying legislation. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield…

This is a shame. It is a shame that we find ourselves in this position all because Senate Democrats think they can hold the Federal Government hostage until they get their way on immigration issues. There is no way around it. {time} 1645…

Stop with these political stunts that put our military at risk. Stop with the reckless antics that create uncertainty for families across the country. Stop playing to the resistance base. Stop with the games, and let's get our Federal…

Where was I before my poster of Senator Schumer was ruled in order? Oh, yes, government shutdowns have devastating implications on so many different areas, especially when it comes to our Nation's military. All Active-Duty military…

the use of continuing resolutions to fund the government, and particularly the use of continuing resolutions to fund the Department of Defense, has got to stop.

I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to my colleagues from the other side of the aisle talk about the 1 percent, the people at the top of America. Let me tell you who benefits from the status quo of…

I thank the chairman for yielding and his continued leadership. We are on the cusp of something truly historic that will make life better for millions of people across the United States. By reforming the Tax Code, we will be able to put…

Sexual harassment cannot be immunized by the United States Constitution.

Those of us in Washington are really good at talking in big general statements that don't mean much to the average American. I want to tell you what the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will actually do for the families I represent back in southwest…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 616 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows H. Res. 616 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…

House Resolution 616 provides for consideration of H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, and the conference report to accompany H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. H.R. 2874, the 21st Century…

I just would point out to the gentleman that the Democrats have highlighted the number of amendments not made in order during the first session of the 115th Congress; however, in the 111th Congress, their majority blocked nearly 3,000…