Thank you very much, Mr. Conyers, former chair of the Judiciary Committee, ranking member, and a gentleman who has provided superb leadership in opposition to H.R. 5. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 5, poorly titled…

Dodd-Frank is a most important piece of reform legislation that we spent an awful lot of time on.

I yield myself 1 minute. Continuing the comparison between the two efforts, as has been said over and over again today, we certainly have joined in a bipartisan fashion to move this bill. Even though I am not sure and some of our Members…

I offer my amendment today in the spirit of improving the underlying bill in the area of investor protection with regard to the provisions of research provisions in title I. First, my amendment attempts to mitigate against potentially…

May I inquire as to how much time I have left. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 11, line 12, strike ``paragraph (10) of this subsection and''. Page 11, line 16, insert after the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The…

I join with Mr. Capuano in saying that we don't normally agree with the Chamber of Commerce. As a matter of fact, this may be the first time that I've agreed with the Chamber of Commerce. But you have also the Council of Institutional…

I yield myself 4 minutes. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to thank Chairman Bachus, Chairman Garrett and, certainly, Ranking Member Frank…

I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. To sum up this bill, it will make it just a bit easier for some companies to raise funds in our capital markets, enabling them to grow their businesses. But make no mistake, I believe that this…

I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Chair, I would like for us all to recognize that we are taking a step that we are constantly accused of not being able to do, and that is move something in a bipartisan fashion. I'm appreciative…

I appreciate your organizing the time for us to come to the floor and speak about our friend, Donald Payne. We are all so sad, and we are going to miss him, but we also know that the service that he gave to this country, even long before…

We are all so sad, and we are going to miss him, but we also know that the service that he gave to this country... is unmatched by any Member of Congress.

Mr. Conyers, I want to thank you for not only granting me this time but for being my friend for many years. It is odd for me to be on the opposite side of you. This may be the first time, certainly, in my career that we have ever disagreed…

This program's integrity rules have been put in place to ensure that all students receive a fair shake in their quest to obtain a higher education. Instead of working against the Department of Education and Secretary Duncan, policymakers…

I am interested in housing. Everyone agrees that this economy is not going to rebound until the housing market is vigorously operating.

The Catholic Health Association said it was very pleased with the White House announcement that a resolution has been reached that protects the religious liberty and conscience rights of Catholic institutions.

I was a member of the conference committee that established the CFPB. And I think it is one of the most important actions this Congress has taken in many years.

As the Member of Congress who represents Los Angeles International Airport, also known as LAX, I know we need a multiyear FAA reauthorization. LAX is the world's sixth busiest airport. LAX creates an estimated 59,000 jobs in or near the…

And Members, I came to the floor to address this issue. Despite the fact that I understand that it's kind of a good political issue in an election year where many people will use this to say I'm saving the government money and I'm keeping…

And so when you include liquor stores, all you're doing is attacking some small businesses who are providing foodstuffs--not just liquor, but foodstuffs; not only in inner cities, but in rural communities--that families need. So this is…

It is very helpful. With the liquor stores, they help to stimulate the economy. They sell all of these foodstuffs. They hire a few people. Some families have three and four family members. So, yes, I would ask that you exclude liquor…

There's some confusion about what is excluded or included. As I understand it, a liquor store that just sells just juice or milk would not be considered a store that sells food. Is that correct? Is that your understanding? I yield to the…

Reclaiming my time, that is not my understanding, and I would hope we could work together.

And Members, this bill is just another attempt to dismantle health care reform. Last year, House Republicans passed H.R. 2 to repeal the entire Affordable Care Act. The landmark health care reform law that was enacted almost 2 years ago is…