Steve Womack: “As I have said before, ensuring the safety and security of our nation is the primary responsibility of the federal…”

I thank my friend, Chairman Calvert, for giving me an opportunity to speak on this very vital piece of legislation. It is our solemn duty, Mr. Speaker, to protect our allies and defeat our common enemies. I think we have agreement on both…

I thank my ranking member for yielding. With all due respect to my colleague, I rise in opposition to the amendment. This bill funded the Office of the Vice President at a 20 percent cut from last year, so we have taken steps to send that…

I do think it is a bit dangerous, though, for us to enter into an era where we are usurping the authority of our Governors.

Pro tempore, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 5 o'clock and 3 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 11 a.m. ____________________