Last week's historic storm, Hurricane Patricia, was the strongest hurricane on record. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods. We must ensure that the thousands affected have access to…

I thank Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. I just want to thank her for putting this event together this evening. Tonight, we heard many words described by folks who have known Don Edwards personally in work and part of his life. We are here…

Next week marks the 18th annual international Earth Science Week. Today I am introducing a House resolution to recognize Earth Science Week to highlight the importance and broad impact of earth science research. Geoscientists and…

We are now 7 legislative days from yet another Republican government shutdown, simply because the Republicans want to deny women access to comprehensive health care--7 days away from a government shutdown--and we have no solution to keep…

I come to the floor today as the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Ethiopian American Caucus. This caucus was established to give a legislative voice to the specific concerns of the Ethiopian American community. Founded in 2001…

On rollcall No. 435, on H.R. 251, had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________

I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. Let me start by thanking Chairman Culberson and Ranking Member Fattah for their ongoing enthusiasm and support for many of the key programs funded by this bill. I am grateful for their…

This was my first year serving on the subcommittee. And I thank Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Kaptur for their leadership throughout this process, for the collaborative way they had worked with the members of the subcommittee on this…

And Ranking Member Kaptur, I echo my colleague's comments and thank you for your collegial leadership of the subcommittee. Funding the synchrotron light sources adequately is a competitiveness issue for the Nation's economic well-being…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chair, I rise in support of the Democratic substitute amendment to H.R. 5. This amendment builds on the lessons we learned from No Child Left Behind, protecting our most vulnerable students without…

Because I was attending the President's cybersecurity summit in California, I was not present when the House voted on H.R. 636, the America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015. I support many of the goals of the tax provisions in this…

Because I was traveling to attend the President's cybersecurity summit in California, I was not present when the House voted on H.R. 644, the Fighting Hunger Incentive Act of 2015. While I support goals of the tax provisions in this bill…