It has often been said that forests are the lungs of the Earth, but a lot of people do not realize they are also kind of the kidneys of the Earth.

We know the right thing to do, and we put obstacles in our way to keep us from doing the right thing.

I think it is great to have all of the different views at the table.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the flooding back in my home State of Arkansas and the need for prioritized spending and more Federal investment in waterway infrastructure. While national media attention is largely focused elsewhere…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the efforts of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Susan B. Anthony once said: ``Oh, if I could but live another century and see the…

Mr. Speaker, due to my only daughter, Amie Westerman, having her wedding rehearsal dinner on Friday, May 17, 2019, I will not be present for the vote on H.R. 5, The Equality Act. Had I been present for the vote, I would have recorded a Nay…

I commend the Administration for at least putting a budget suggestion together.

One issue that is very important to me--and I think it is important to all members of this Committee, regardless of party--is the devastating wildfires that we have seen.

Because, as we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress, and the Congress has no budget.

We talk a lot about things that I am not sure are doing a lot of good for the country, and we fail to look at the good things that have been done.

As we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress.