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Although I am not assigned to this subcommittee, maritime safety is very important to my constituents, especially the Coleman family members who survived the duck boat tragedy in Branson, Missouri, last year.

I have introduced legislation H.R. 2799 which would require implementation of these recommendations and a number of other recommendations made previously after other duck boat fatalities.

I rise on behalf of the people of my district, California's central coast, who are worried about healthcare and the high cost of prescription drugs. Earlier this month at home, I spoke with people at retirement communities, town halls, and…

I would appreciate it if we could follow up on this issue together.

Given the disconnect between Federal and state laws regarding cannabis, are there ways that USDA can help and support research in this critical area?

I think it was a real loss of an opportunity, and it is really unfortunate.

Had these laws been in place on February 14, 2018, the numerous warnings regarding the murderer of our loved ones would have provided law enforcement a chance to remove the firearms from his home and Parkland would still be an idyllic town…

It is clear that the status quo is ineffective, or our loved ones would not have been shot and killed in their school on February 14, 2018.

We need to do more than just talk about these measures--the American public expects that our representatives will take meaningful action to protect our children.

Paired with the 2015 Plains Refugio oil spill, where cleanup costs hit $92 million, these incidents show us that we cannot afford another disastrous oil spill. In contrast, California's coastal region tourism generates over $1.9 trillion…

Care that is delayed is care that is denied.

On any given night, over 39,000 veterans are homeless across America, and 25% of our nation's homeless veterans reside in California.

What this means is that the local housing authorities could have been housing 97 more veterans just in my district alone if referrals from the VA had arrived in a timely manner.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 187 Offered by Ms. Hill of California The Acting…

I am offering an amendment to make it clear to the administration that we will not sit idly by as they attempt to open up our shores to further oil and gas development. We will not allow our treasured natural resources to be sold to Big…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division C (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __ None of the funds made…

This weekend we will be celebrating the life and legacy of one of my exceptional constituents, Nancy K. Johnson, who left us on January 10 of this year. Nancy was truly a force to be reckoned with. Born in Chicago, she later moved to Santa…

Given the negative impact that the President's trade war is having on American farmers, keeping markets open is very important.

I just wanted to associate myself with Representative Panetta's comments and statements earlier.

As a veteran, I rise in support of this resolution. When this country first debated the possibility of African Americans, women, or LGBT people serving in our military, the same doubts, the same reports, and the same concerns were raised…

This week the President broke his promise to America's seniors that he would not cut Medicare or Social Security benefits. After Republicans in Congress passed a massive tax giveaway for corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent, the…

our democracy is at stake. And we saw what transpired in the last election.

we are not trying to use the military or national security as a tool to promote or advance a political argument that climate change is real.

This Women's History Month, I rise to recognize Ruth Weakley of Arroyo Grande on her 100th birthday today. During World War II, with many of America's young men serving overseas, U.S. jobs traditionally held by men began to open their…

Our broken immigration system is at the heart of this issue, and I believe we must finally take action to legalize our existing ag workforce, while implementing a viable guestworker program to provide a future flow of labor.