David Jolly

much of what is debated regarding climate change, and what is the appropriate response to that, ultimately that response ends up resting on some very small municipalities and local jurisdictions.

We have heard a lot of talk this week about improving security in our communities. One way we can do that as a country is to stand shoulder to shoulder with our law enforcement officers. Just as they get our back each day, let us get…

Kevin McCarthy just like John Boehner did, put the country and the Congress and the conference before his own interest. It was an honorable thing to do. I think he recognized and shared with the conference that he was afraid his candidacy…

My compliments to the chairman and to the ranking member for shepherding us thus far into this year. I often say the first job of Congress is to govern, and that means keeping the government open. I think what we are doing today is…

1 year ago this month, the President of the United States addressed the Nation proposing his strategy for a war against ISIS. He struggled with what the mission was. Were we as a nation engaging to degrade ISIS, to defeat ISIS, to destroy…

The House will soon consider legislation to address sanctuary cities, local policies that skirt Federal policies regarding the detention of undocumented individuals who have broken the law, a policy that led recently to a terrible tragedy…

Most economists and financial advisers have recognized that families across the United States are headed toward a major retirement crisis. Studies have shown that a majority of households headed by someone aged 59 or younger are in danger…

As a nation, we continually strive to achieve both energy independence, as well as protect the environment, our critical habitats, and the quality of life in communities like Pinellas County, Florida, that I have the opportunity to…

I would close by offering my colleagues there is authorizing legislation that would extend the ban past the year 2022. This language simply says a ban is a ban is a ban. And while there is a ban on activities on drilling and the like, this…

I appreciate the chairman's understanding of the interest of those in the State of Florida and the current debate currently from those on the other side that wish to actually lift the ban. It is important that, as a delegation, we have the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

I want to compliment the chairman for a bill that invests responsibly in law enforcement, space science research, ocean and marine resources, and weather sciences. I also want to thank the chairman for his support of an innovative data…

It is silly season again in Washington. It is that time of year when we have our annual budget debates and when we realize that only in Washington can an increase actually be considered a decrease. Later today, we will vote on a bill to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

This is a very simple measure. It simply prohibits the relinquishment, the closure, or the transfer of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay out of the possession of the United States. In 1903, as a result of the Cuban-American treaty, the United…

I thank the gentlewoman. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this commonsense measure that will help us more effectively fight prescription drug abuse while also ensuring that Americans are able to get their needed pain…

I appreciate the opportunity tonight to address my colleagues, to address the American people on the eve of one of the most concerning days for many Americans, that of tax day, April 15. My previous colleague alluded to measures that we…

Because by putting this broadband in place in areas like McKee, Kentucky, we are giving jobs a chance to come here, and we are giving our children a chance to stay.

They do not believe that they have a seat at the table.

They see more fish than they have ever seen before, and they see a constant reduction annually of the days they are allowed to fish.

this is a very fragile economic model and it is destructive to the quality of life to coastal communities.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Madam Speaker, I am a new member of the Appropriations Committee. I fully understand and respect the significant place that this committee sits in, Republicans and Democrats, to keep the government funded. I know…

I appreciate the opportunity to address the House this evening, and I appreciate the opportunity to continue the conversation that was started by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle tonight. Listen, there is a future in this body…

I actually think there is a way to work with the agency on this through a cooperative research institute...

I thank my colleague. Let's, for a moment, stay on the topic of Prime Minister Netanyahu. One of the reasons we take to the floor is to make sure that the voices are heard from all over the political spectrum. As the media and some in this…