I opposed this bill, especially as amended, because it expands the Department of Defense's authority into areas traditionally handled by civilian agencies.

There was 50,000 people outside. They were scaling the walls, scaling the walls.

We funded the program through fiscal year 2025 and they are cutting these slots and shutting things down that Congress has already funded.

Most costs are not one-time costs. When it comes to a kid, they’re ongoing every single month.

Mr. Speaker, I was not recorded on roll call vote nos. 103 and 104 today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on roll call vote nos. 103 and 104. ____________________

the IRS should never be weaponized to target immigrant families. ... No one should fear that filing their taxes puts their family at risk.

the IRS should NEVER be weaponized to target immigrant families. This backdoor deal with ICE shatters decades of trust—and may be illegal.

Mr. Speaker, I think Speaker Johnson doesn't get it. First, what the Speaker is trying to do regarding this rule is to kill a process that has been in place for a very, very long time and really undermine the majority will of this body…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for allowing me to speak tonight. I didn't get to go to Congressman Grijalva's funeral last week because I had to be here for a committee hearing. If he was around, he would have wanted me to stay here…

Mr. Speaker, I was not recorded on roll call no. 77. Had I been present, I would have voted ``NAY'' on roll call vote no. 77.

Of course we want to know if his performance is compromised!