I think that what your success story really illustrates to all of us is that, you know, those programs are not about trying to breed dependency.

For 7 years, our Republican colleagues have railed against the Affordable Care Act, but is this the best they can offer now: TrumpCare? The Republican bill, TrumpCare, is a bad deal for Americans, and it is a bad deal for Alabamians. By…

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 4, line 2, before the period insert the following: ``and that whenever practicable provides a…

I want to thank the gentleman for supporting this amendment, and I urge all of my colleagues to support it as well. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

Today I rise in support of bipartisan work to enhance recruitment and retainment strategies at VA medical centers. While we focus on strengthening the VA workforce, we must also focus on making sure the geographic diversity of our VA…

Today, I rise to express my opposition to the GOP healthcare bill. On Monday, we received from the CBO a report that the House repeal bill will increase the number of uninsured Americans by 24 million in 2026. Fifty-two million Americans…

I wanted to quickly express my desire to make sure that MIECHV is re-funded and reauthorized.

I am requesting an increase from $78.4 million to $87.4 million in the Historic Preservation Fund.

I ask that you continue to strongly support historic preservation funds and the National Park Service Construction Account.

I hope that you will work with us on historic preservation once again.

I am requesting that $3 million is included for competitive grants to historically black colleges to document the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights Movement.

What we need are better opportunities, more resources, a hand up, not a handout.

Today I rise in support of this year's Intelligence Authorization Act. Our national security is truly a bipartisan issue, and this legislation is a reflection of both parties' shared commitment to the safety and security of all Americans…

I stand in solidarity with my colleagues to demand that the Republican Leadership do its job and prioritize the needs of the American people. The criminal justice system is desperately in need of reform, gun violence has become an epidemic…

It seems to me being made whole also should go to all of the bonuses that were received off of fraudulent information over the time period that has been identified.

With all due respect, sir, I understand that it hurts you, but I'm here to tell you that the customer base and the 22,000 folks in Alabama are much more egregiously hurt than you.

I can assume from all your testimony repeatedly here today that the customers in my State will be made whole or made right, as you like to say.

I thank Representative Veasey for his tireless effort not only as a plaintiff in the Texas case courageously fighting against the injustices against voters, but I want to also thank the gentleman for his leadership on the Congressional…

As I close out this Special Order on voting rights, I would be remiss if I didn't say that, as a daughter of Selma, I can think of no more noble thing for me to fight for than voting rights and the full restoration of those voting rights…

Today I rise to discuss the importance of voting rights for all Americans across this country. With less than 50 days before Americans go to the polls to elect our next President and other elected officials, we are still faced with the…

Today I rise in support of the CFPB's recent efforts to rein in predatory practices utilized by payday lenders across this country. I am opposed to any congressional efforts to weaken or prohibit regulations of these actors. That is why I…

I want to say that I think it is really important that we not reward bad actors. I think that the fact of the matter is that lots of payday lenders--while access to credit is critically important, to reward bad behavior is not something…

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 144, beginning on line 12, strike section 639. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 794, the…

In honor of Cora Wilson, let's stop the violence. I rise today to tell the story of Cora Wilson, a 34- year-old mother from Birmingham, Alabama, who was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in front of her eight children on May 12, 2016…

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 Alabama will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 18 will not be…