I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 1837. California's water system is broken. For too long, the San Joaquin Valley, which many of us…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise to discuss a matter of great importance to my constituents in the San Joaquin Valley, and that's the future of our water supply. More importantly, it's our Nation's food supply…

I too rise in honor of our troops who served honorably not only in Iraq but who continue to serve throughout the world in protecting our freedoms. They've done a job well done. In addition, I rise today to honor the Unilever National Parks…

The current proposed rules, I mean some work better than others. Some are implemented better than others.

I think the current point that you made earlier about the proposed issue with regards to certain commodities show that the current regulatory system is working.

No. I want to ensure that we meet good standards and good tests, and this legislation, I think, does that.

I don't think that I can give you a specific on a health regulation. I think what we're really talking about here is the impact of risk assessment versus risk management to ensure that we provide the best protection for health and safety…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011. As a cosponsor of this legislation, I understand that this is not about eliminating existing regulations…

Thank you very much. I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for his explanation of what truly is a bipartisan effort. Mr. Speaker, I do rise, like my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, to support H.R. 1861, titled the Infrastructure…

Thank you, Congressman Al Green and Judge Ted Poe, for organizing this Special Order to recognize the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While I think I speak on behalf of all of us that we wish such a month were not necessary to…

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, let us all take a moment to celebrate the Hispanic community and their contributions throughout the United States. The story of Hispanic Americans is truly the story of America and all its…

But simply passing these agreements is not enough. We must build on the current and future administration's accountability to ensure these trade agreements are enforced. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while other countries forge…