I rise, today, to discuss my recent resolution here in the House, H. Res. 673, which expresses concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt. I had the opportunity to travel to Egypt last year. In the course of preparing for that…

I thank the Chair for the opportunity to address the House this afternoon. Beginning in 2013, I began discussing how our economic recovery was subpar in comparison to post-World War II recoveries. That is, in part, due to, as I argued, the…

These conflicts are provided by providing additional recommendations to the very firms that they are rating. So, Mr. Speaker, we need balance in this arena, and I think Mr. Duffy's bill provides a step toward that balance, an improvement…

I thank the chairman for the time. So activity-based standards have already been found effective by the Federal Reserve. They work and they were used in evaluating acquisitions on regional banking companies. So Mr. Luetkemeyer is on to a…

I thank the chairman for the time. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3312, a bipartisan bill. A majority of the majority party and a majority of the minority party on our committee reported this bill to the House floor. It is sponsored by…

I thank my friend, Mr. Williams, for introducing H.R. 4324, the Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act. This act is needed. Tonight, we are not here to rehash the failings of the JCPOA, but we are really here to honor…

I thank the chairman. I want to congratulate my friend, Andy Barr, for bringing this bill back to the floor of the House to be on the side of the consumer, to be on the side of affordable choices, to be on the side of truly affordable…

This morning I rise to express my concern about the opioid epidemic that is plaguing our Nation, hurting our families, reducing productivity, and, really, one of the most shocking things that we have been experiencing across this land. I…

I thank my chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill sponsored by my friend, Representative Sean Duffy. He has worked tirelessly in crafting a solution here, along with Representative Luetkemeyer, Representative Ross…

Tomorrow is certainly a historic day, as it is the 159th anniversary of our 26th President's birthday--Theodore Roosevelt--October 27, 1858. The National Park Service is also celebrating the birthday anniversary weekend with the 50th…

I thank our distinguished subcommittee chairman for yielding. I am proud to support my colleague from Kentucky on his bill, H.R. 3898, the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act. I think it is important for all of us in this…

It has been 8 days since Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico and impacted the lives of Americans there, who are now in dire need. Power and communications remain down; food, water, and fuel are scarce; infrastructure continues to…

Over the past few weeks we have seen the unity, courage, and kindness the American people offered to those affected by the destruction caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and now Maria. Today I would like to take a minute and acknowledge…

I thank the Chair for recognizing me for this Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, this week in Congress, we have considered in the House Financial Services Committee legislation that will increase and expand the sanctions against the…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, 60 years ago today, all eyes were on South Park Street that fronts the beautiful facade of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Just days before, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus had…

Trump is the most ignorant, offensive president of my lifetime. He is a direct result of white supremacy. Period.

Today I rise to recognize Georgia Mjartan of Little Rock. She is the executive director of Our House and is stepping down after 12 years. During her 12 years at Our House, Georgia was named ``Nonprofit Executive of the Year'' in 2011 and…

Today I rise to recognize one of Arkansas' finest, Colonel Robert A. Ator, II, of Little Rock. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Colonel Ator retired on June 3, 2017, after proudly serving our country for 28 years. Before joining…

In this debate today, let's hear what a commissioner of banking from Arkansas says: ``I am writing in support of H.R. 10, the `Financial CHOICE Act of 2017.' As a State bank regulator, I have seen the huge burden Dodd- Frank Act of 2010…

I thank the chairman for his leadership in guiding the Financial CHOICE Act through the Financial Services Committee and the House. Mr. Chairman, I include in the Record a letter from the Arkansas State Bank Department, and an article by…

Last month we recognized National Bike Month and the many bicycling benefits that we have as citizens. I rise today to recognize the city of Conway, Arkansas, for its installation of their successful public bikesharing program and to…

Today I rise in recognition of one of Arkansas' finest, Staff Sergeant Robert Dale Van Fossen of Greenbrier, Arkansas. On November 22, 1952, a Douglas C-124A Globemaster II took off from McChord Air Base in Tacoma, Washington, headed for…

Today I rise in recognition of a great Arkansan, a long-time Conway resident, and one of the pillars of the Conway Corporation, Mr. Richie Arnold. Mr. Arnold is retiring from his post as CEO after 39 years with the company. He hails from…

I thank Chairman Sessions for holding this Special Order. It means, I think, a lot not only to the Scouts that are here in the House of Representatives and the Senate to recognize the importance of Scouting to our country, but to all the…

All of us in the Western Hemisphere are in horror. Venezuela is a failed state and potentially on the brink of civil war. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that thousands of Cuban intelligence agents are helping the Maduro…