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"Under-regulated prediction markets are creating an environment ripe for insider trading. The monetization of military activities or election processes threatens our national security and further erodes public trust in government," Rep…

Many medium-sized cities on the Central Coast and across the country have strong transit systems that people depend on to get to work, school, and to stay connected with their communities. But the current federal transit funding framework…

But the current federal transit funding framework isn’t adequate for these communities, leaving too many of them without the support they need.

Under-regulated prediction markets are creating an environment ripe for insider trading. The monetization of military activities or election processes threatens our national security and further erodes public trust in government.

greyhound racing is cruel and inhumane, resulting in hundreds of injuries and deaths of otherwise healthy dogs. It is already prohibited in 44 States and exists in only one, West Virginia. Despite existing only in West Virginia, Federal…

I support unions, but this is about cruelty to animals, and we are trying to justify one good over a lot of evil. It is important that we not use this issue and call it just jobs for a very small amount of individuals, in one State in our…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in firm opposition to H.R. 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025. On its face, this legislation may seem like a narrow procedural change of streamlining permitting for undersea fiber-optic cables. In reality…

I rise today to address ICE's horrific killing of Renee Nicole Good. Like so many Americans, I am outraged by Renee's murder, and I am disgusted by the disinformation campaign the Trump administration has waged to cover up their actions…

I rise today to encourage every Member of this Chamber to support this legislation honoring one of Santa Barbara County's own, Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez. My bill would name the South Patterson Avenue post office in recognition…

Mr. Chair, in the spirit of bipartisanship, I rise to speak in support of my colleague from Georgia's amendment to authorize the Baltic Security Initiative. This amendment comes up at a crucial time. Just last week, the administration…

Yesterday in Carpinteria, I witnessed ICE agents using unnecessarily aggressive and militarized tactics against local farm workers and peaceful protesters. It was appalling. This is not how we keep our communities safe. As a Member of…

ICE was conducting a raid using disproportionate displays of force against local farmworkers and our agricultural community.

They were creating fear, anxiety and intimidation.

And let me be clear, these militarized ICE raids are not how you keep our communities safe.

They are also a gross misuse of limited resources and a betrayal of the values that define us as Americans.

Today, I was at Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria where ICE was conducting a raid using disproportionate displays of force against local farm workers and our agricultural community.

These militarized ICE raids are not how you keep our communities safe. This kind of chaos only traumatizes families and tears communities apart.

You’re not worthy of my attention or my questions. You’re an embarrassment to this country, you’re unfit to lead, and there’s been bipartisan members of Congress that have called for your resignation.

You should just get the hell out and let somebody competently lead this department.

You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead.

You broke the law in sharing classified information and in doing so, endangered the lives of our service members that you are responsible for.

I have called for your resignation. I didn’t think you were qualified before your confirmation, and you have done nothing to inspire confidence in your ability to lead competently.

Come on! Is this really leadership? You’re an embarrassment to the United States.

Your inability to hold yourself accountable makes you incapable to lead. To lead. This alone makes you unfit to be the secretary of Defense.