the Fair Housing Act established a framework for rooting out both intentionally discriminatory acts and seemingly neutral policies that produce a disparate impact

This issue requires leadership. And let me just say, all of the harm that has been caused to thousands of people across this country who are calling us, who are going to lose their home, who are placed in this position, it is just…

I feel a responsibility to do everything possible to straighten out the unintended consequences of Biggert-Waters.

the astronomical premium increases that some people are being told that they have to pay.

I did so because I understand the importance of the program for people living in flood-prone regions.

We are going to attempt to change that in the legislation, the bipartisan, bicameral legislation that we have put together.

I cannot agree that the pricing is accurate.

Neither Democrats nor Republicans envisioned it would inflict the pain and concern that many Americans are experiencing.

Of course, we have no control over natural disasters.

I want to begin by joining with my colleagues to honor the life and service of Gerardo Hernandez, the Transportation Security Administration officer who was killed in the line of duty during this tragic incident.

I know that this was about the TSA SPOT program. I did not refer to it specifically because I just don't think it is viable or doable and I do believe that it is profiling.

I am somewhat baffled by any resistance to making sure that we have the kind of coverage that TRIA would provide in the event of another terrorist attack.

For more than a decade TRIA has supported critical economic growth by ensuring access to terrorism coverage.

I would like to read a statement from Ms. Sheila Bair who formerly chaired the FDIC. She said: Derivatives have many legitimate functions, but they can be high risk and poorly understood because of their complexity by bank managers and…

I yield myself 30 seconds. Mr. Speaker and Members, the gentleman talked about being in step with me and what I supposedly said when we first dealt with this issue in the Financial Services Committee. And he is correct. But when do you…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 292, noes 122, not voting 16, as follows: [Roll No. 569] AYES--292 Amash…

The financial crisis of 2008 wreaked untold havoc on the U.S. economy. This disaster, which was intensified by the use of derivatives, set back hardworking Americans for generations. At the same time, it bailed out many of the Nation's…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be followed by 5-minute votes…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 254, noes 166, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No. 567] AYES--254 Amash…

I would like to inquire as to how much time we have remaining on this side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 5 minutes remaining.

I strongly oppose H.R. 2374, the bill inappropriately entitled the Retail Investor Protection Act. Quite the opposite. H.R. 2374 hinders the Labor Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission from protecting the average retail…

I am prepared to close. However, I will reserve the balance of my time if the chairman has other Members that he would like to put forth at this time.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker and Members, H.R. 2374 is yet another attempt by Republicans to prevent our regulators from doing their job, this time protecting the average retail investor when they try to save for…

I thank Congressman Takano for organizing this very special Special Order so that we can talk about what is happening with our great State of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to once again call for an end to this unnecessary…

Put a clean CR on the floor so that we can vote for all of government to be protected. Don't pit children against veterans, et cetera. I will not be bullied into supporting this measure. I urge my colleagues to stand with me. Despite my…