This bill is about more than home improvements. It's about reducing energy demand by expanding the use of cost-effective, energy-efficient technologies, for which my district and the State of California have long been a leader. This bill…

Thank you very much. Let me just acknowledge the role of the Congressional Black Caucus in this and thank our leadership for working with us to make sure that these provisions were included because these provisions will ensure that we…

Let me first thank Chairman Levin for your support for Haiti and for your leadership on this issue and so many issues. The Haiti Economic Lift Program, or HELP, Act of 2010 is critical in Haiti's recovery and reconstruction. And let me…

Such strategies must take a whole-of-government approach to foster homegrown economic growth. That is exactly what the HELP Act aims to do. It expands upon the successes of existing trade preferences to spur investment and empower the…

The Repeal Republicans have sided with the insurance industry from day one, ignoring the need for reform when they controlled Congress and opposing reform at every step as Democrats fought for reforms that serve the needs of the American…

This month our Nation and the world lost two towering giants in the pursuit of freedom and justice for all, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Both lived long and fruitful lives and leave legacies that will endure for…

You knew you were in the presence of greatness when you were with Dr. Height. Whenever we called on Dr. Height, she was there to support our efforts. Just recently, for example, she joined the Congressional Black Caucus in our efforts here…

Let me thank, first of all, my colleague, the gentlelady from California (Mrs. Capps), for yielding me the time. Also, let me just thank you for using your invaluable background as a nurse in helping shape quality health care for all in…

I want to thank the gentleman from Michigan for yielding and for his leadership, Congressman John Conyers, one of the great civil rights leaders. Madam Speaker, I also want to say, as we think about and honor and mourn, yes, and celebrate…

Today we lost an American treasure with the passing of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, a matriarch of the civil rights movement, a staunch advocate for women's rights, and an all-around phenomenal woman. Dr. Height was a bold and brilliant…

I join with several of my colleagues today as an original cosponsor in the introduction of H.R. 5015, legislation that would require the President to submit to Congress a plan and a timeline for the safe, orderly, and expeditious…

Thank you, Chairman Obey, for yielding and thank you for introducing this bill. It's very important. And I want to thank you for your leadership. Also to Chairman Miller and Speaker Pelosi for working with members of the Congressional…