“Plenty of constituents of yours at a variety of different colleges and universities that you represent … right now comply with what has been described by others as the most strict voter ID law in the country by using their college ID. But…

Congress has and must continue to reject these short-sighted proposals on a bipartisan basis, including by standing firmly against the proposed cut.

I thank the ranking member for his leadership, and I echo his remarks. Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to listen to this debate and to hear the arguments peddled by my colleagues that are hypocritical at best and intellectually dishonest at…

It is perhaps a point of clarification for a future time. I will say this, before yielding some time to the distinguished gentlewoman from New Mexico, the chairwoman made reference to supposed fear-mongering regarding Social Security. It…

I would just say, Mr. Speaker, that would be an important thing to clarify in the House moving forward that references to Elon Musk will be treated as references to the President of the United States, which is apparently what the Speaker…

I understand the chairwoman apparently now is saying she won't believe The Washington Post articles. I wonder if she will believe the sentiments of her own colleagues? I believe it was Mr. Lawler from New York who a week ago was bemoaning…

I thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina, Chairwoman Foxx, for the customary 30 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I rise today yet again to expose to the American public the misplaced priorities of the House Republican Conference and the Republican…

I don't know if the gentleman from New York (Mr. Goldman) is still here, but I will relay the substance of the chairwoman's remarks regarding his amendment and the timing of his amendment submission. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close. I…

First, I just want to note, Mr. Speaker, and perhaps it is a point of information for your purposes, you admonished the prior speaker, the ranking member, for not making personalities, or rather making personalities against the President…

If you read one article today, make it this one. Total incompetence, yet again. And putting our national security at great risk.

I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Langworthy) for the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I will try to clarify for the American people, those who may be tuning in, certainly the…

I am not. I am asking, rather, through the Speaker to the gentleman from New York if he has held an in-person townhall with the people of New York that he represents this year. I am just curious. He doesn't have to answer if he doesn't…

I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair.

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 211, noes 209, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 57] AYES--211…

The leader created this task force as a central hub for developing creative strategies for us to ultimately respond to the litany of unlawful and unconstitutional actions.

First, I thank my colleagues, Representative Casten and Representative Stevens, for their leadership and courage of conviction in taking on this important legislative effort. Over the past 3 weeks, America has watched with alarm as…

Recent reports suggest that President Trump may attempt to dismantle the Department of Education unilaterally. An executive order of this nature would be catastrophic for the tens of millions of students and teachers in schools across our…

By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 22 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to…

I thank my colleague from Oregon, Representative Hoyle, for her kind words and her articulate description of the bill that we are considering today. In particular, I thank Ranking Member Larsen for his leadership on the committee and his…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 245, nays 155, not voting 32, as follows: [Roll No. 462]…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 225, nays 181, not voting 26, as follows: [Roll No. 464]…

First and foremost, let me just say a word of gratitude to my colleague, the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Huffman), for founding and chairing the Stop Project 2025 Task Force. His determined leadership on this particular…

I thank my distinguished colleague and classmate from the great State of Washington. Dr. Schrier has been a tireless advocate for our wildland firefighters, effective forest management, and ensuring that we make the necessary investments…

I urge my Republican colleagues to reconsider their opposition. I remain committed to working with anyone who will join me in our efforts to make our country a safer place for every American, no matter who you vote for.