And I rise in opposition to this bill. First of all, I want to thank Chairman Lucas, the gentleman from Oklahoma, for all the work that he has done over the years, and my appreciation for his efforts in the past few years. It has taken a…

I want to thank my friend, the gentleman from New York and fellow cochair of the Natural Gas Caucus, Mr. Reed, for the time. Places like the San Joaquin Valley, which I represent, are still struggling to create jobs in the wake of our…

I thank the gentleman from Minnesota, as well as the chair from Oklahoma. I rise to support this motion to instruct, and let me tell you why. The farm bill traditionally, around this place, has been one of the most bipartisan efforts that…

We're here today to honor a true public servant and a longtime friend of mine, Superintendent Pete Mehas. My Republican colleagues, Congressmen Nunes and Congressman Valadao, and I certainly have our disagreements, but among those things…

We have seen a great deal of political posturing and speeches over the last several days. I think it is time that we get our priorities straight and pass a clean budget that reopens this government. I think the American public is, frankly…

Each year, from September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, when we honor the contributions that Latinos have made throughout the communities in our Nation. The Hispanic community embodies the idea that if you…

I thank the gentlewoman. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this irresponsible nutrition bill. Should these cuts take effect, hundreds and thousands of Californians in need will lose access to a very important lifeline…

Tomorrow afternoon we will board our flights back to the district for the August recess. Sadly, we'll be leaving behind a lot of unfinished business. Just yesterday, the Republican leadership pulled the catastrophe of a transportation and…

Thank you very much. I, too, want to thank my colleagues who participated with the Stars and Stripes. Fun was had by all. We raised a good amount of money for charity. I want to thank the Kastles for their wonderful hospitality. I got a…

Since 1977, Pastor Paul Binion has stood at the helm of one of Fresno's most vibrant churches, the Westside Church of God, and the wonderful congregation that he serves. From offering comfort to families during challenging times, to taking…

I thank the gentleman from Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen, the farm bill usually is one of the most bipartisan things we do around here, but not today. Even though many of my colleagues, unlike myself, were not farm kids, I…

This month we celebrate one of America's best ideas, our national park system, and what it means for millions of our families each year to be able to enjoy the park system throughout our country. As we mark National Parks and Recreation…