on the eve of the vote for the nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, I stand before you acknowledging that I will vote no on the confirmation of Mr. Robert F. Kennedy. I stand before you tonight after looking at his…

I would hope I would be standing here today talking about lowering costs for Americans or tackling the housing crisis. Or, as the former secretary of labor in Delaware, I thought I would be standing here talking about jobs and the economy…

I’ll oppose every Trump Cabinet nominee from now on.

Well, for me, Michael. this is not even a partisan issue. The reality is we have a responsibility, a constitutional responsibility, to advise and consent.

When I look at these individuals, I'm looking at your ability. Can you do the job? I'm looking at your experience.

Now Democrats, we know this. But you know who doesn't know it? Donald Trump.

It's unfortunate that, you know, President Trump couldn't even say that his own vice presidential pick would be ready on day one because he didn't think the vice president is important.

This race is not just the most important. It is the most consequential.

the big concern is that for every minute, every second that we're focusing on this narrative, we are putting our country at risk of another term of Donald Trump.

we have got to, as a country, move from worry to work so that we can win.

the majority, and I say the overwhelming majority of our caucus, is behind this president and this vice president who has done transformational things for our country.

I am excited that this week, the House is expected to take action on the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act. Supply chains are an issue that touches every American, whether they know it or not. From shortages of PPE and baby…

March is National Blood Clot Awareness Month. One American every 6 minutes dies from a blood clot, which is why yesterday I unveiled a virtual toolkit to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire advocacy because blood clots don't…

I applaud President Joe Biden's administration for mandating the Corps aim to design infrastructure projects with 100-year life spans.

I'm particularly proud of what we accomplished together in WRDA 2022 through the inclusion of major provisions of the Shoreline Health Oversight, Restoration, Resilience, and Enhancement (SHORRE) Act.

I urge the Committee to pass a strong WRDA that meets this moment head-on.

I urge the Committee to allow the Corps to improve research, review standards, and deploy innovative materials and associated techniques for composite material.

I would also like to echo my support for the importance of better understanding the funding disparity we have seen between coastal and inland projects.

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 111, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $100,000,000) (reduced by…

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 Delaware will be postponed. Amendment No. 37 Offered by Mr. Grothman The Acting CHAIR. It…

I thank my good friend, the leader, for organizing this Special Order hour and especially for his steadfast leadership of the Regional Leadership Council. What I love about Steny is that his whole focus on this is about implementation, but…

I thank Ranking Member Pallone for yielding me time. Madam Chair, today, I rise to talk about a public health emergency impacting every corner of our Nation: fentanyl. As Congress debates the best approach to combating synthetic opioids…

a comprehensive Federal data privacy law is desperately needed in this country.

I am planning to reintroduce the DETOUR Act, which would crack down on deceptive design practices that undermine user autonomy.

I am ready to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill passed and to the President's desk for signature.