Brian Jones

Leftist Democrats cannot continue to advocate for federal agents to ‘get more training’ while at the same time purposefully removing opportunities like this to get that very training.

The Second Amendment applies to every American, even those living in California. Unfortunately, California Democrats find that fact inconvenient, so they ignore it in their efforts to erode and ultimately eliminate Californians’ lawful…

Of course Democrats are on the defensive and scrambling on climate policies — they’re losing.

Californians already face the highest gas prices in the country.

California has done a very good job over the last 20 to 30 years cleaning up our air.

I believe Newsom's goal is to push Californians into EVs under the ideological guise that he's saving the planet.

These regulations are going to cause the price of gasoline to increase.

The Safety Before Criminal Sanctuary Act is a commonsense measure to tighten up California's Sanctuary State policies in favor of public safety.

This slush fund isn’t about solving any real problems — it’s a political stunt designed to distract from the urgent issues our state faces and it won’t bode well for fire victims.

I regret that I was delayed by traffic to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 547. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Aguilar (Soto) Amodei (Balderson) Auchincloss (Wasserman…

Today, I cast one of the proudest votes I will ever cast in this body. I was a ``yea'' on the Respect for Marriage Act. When I was elected to this body, I became one of the first two openly gay Black Members ever to serve in Congress…

I thank the chairman for his leadership. This bill really should be uncontroversial. But, unfortunately, our Nation's largest tech companies don't want any changes to the status quo. They are content with little to no antitrust…

I am so proud to be standing here today in this Chamber as we make history for the American people. Democrats fought so hard for so long to get to this moment. Even when faced with what many described as insurmountable odds, we kept at it…

How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 2 minutes remaining.

I would just note that unfair labor practice violations will only disqualify an employer from DOD contracts if an employer refuses to settle a violation or remains out of compliance with the terms of that settlement. When an employer…

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of subtitle F of title VIII the following new section: SEC. 8__. PROHIBITION ON…

I rise because we find ourselves on a path that we have traveled before, a path that the American people were promised they would never have to meet again after Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Parkland, and now after Uvalde. For two…

It is absurd, absurd that in the year 2022 I have to speak to defend every human's right to make their own healthcare decisions, but because six far-right Supreme Court Justices are set to impose their unpopular views on everyone in this…

March 23 marks 1 year since the tragic passing of my constituent, Jared Lloyd, whose memory I wish to honor today. Mr. Lloyd was a volunteer firefighter with the Hillcrest Fire Department in the village of Spring Valley, New York, where I…

As we grieve the demise of democracy legislation in the Senate last night, I rise in grief and in gratitude to honor my beloved teacher, the legendary Lani Guinier, who passed away earlier this month. Lani Guinier's life defies summary…

I want to thank my friend and colleague, Congressman Allred, for his leadership in the fight to protect the fundamental right to vote and to save our ailing democracy. It has been an honor working with him, with Congresswoman Terri Sewell…

My colleagues across the aisle have asked why we are voting today to protect our democracy. The answer is as clear to me as it is unimaginable to them: for the people. This one is for the people who made today possible, for the young…

I am so proud to have played a leading role in securing high-quality, affordable childcare for every family in America in the Build Back Better Act. This policy is personal for me. Growing up, I was raised by a single mom who had to work…

Not since the Civil War has Congress operated under the constant threat of violence from some of its own Members, but here we are. That is the behavior that Mr. Gosar has encouraged. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised, having watched so many…