As we prepare to observe the 80th anniversary of D-day, I rise to honor the late Captain Malcolm Smith of Birmingham, Alabama, who selflessly gave his life defending our Nation during World War II in Normandy, France. An Alabama native…

it is quite disturbing to me to listen to some of the allegations that are going on but, more importantly, the concerted, intentional effort... to actually well-fund efforts to subvert the will of the people for the 2024 election.

there is nothing more important to me than making sure that every eligible American has a right to vote and equal access to the ballot box.

I found it to be appalling that my State refused to take a student's license but would accept a gun permit license, and yet we are choosing winners and losers.

Increase availability and also access, as well as making sure that we are leveling the playing field so that all Americans have an opportunity to live the American dream.

The budget is truly a reflection of what we value. We spend money on those things that we value.

I want to commend this Administration and yourself for including in this budget expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

I want to talk to you about equity and the President's charge to his cabinet at the very beginning of his Administration to really, really try to level the playing field and have equity be one of the hallmarks of that.

Tax seasons can be very stressful for millions of American families and small businesses.

I think it is really important that we don't target certain populations, especially those that are underserved populations.

The IRS has had their work cut out for them, with a very long list of major implementation issues over the last decade.

I think it is really important that we provide timely disclosures of communications, election communications, to all persons.