Devin Nunes: “I think our authority under Article I has been trampled upon.”

I will briefly say that the former ranking member, Mr. Ruppersberger, who has many intelligence professionals in his district, is highly regarded in our committee, and I respect and am thankful for his support of the bill. Mr. Chairman, I…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, though I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Unfortunately, I was detained and unable to cast my vote for the two amendments and passage of H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner ``nay'' on rollcall No. 225, ``yea''…

I thank the gentleman for those kind words, and I am pleased that we have overcome numerous delays and are finally passing a North American trade deal for the 21st century. USMCA will create jobs, boost the economy, and strengthen our…