Mr. Chair, I was not present for the following votes because I chose to remain in my congressional district in Miami for an important district event. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yes'' on rollcall Vote No. 155; ``no'' on…

businesses flourish and the economy grows when employees are empowered and unions are accountable for those who join the workforce.

South Carolina is also the leading manufacturer and exporter of tires in America.

I cannot, in my 21 years, be able to vote for a union and be forced under union representation.

I appreciate Congressman Walberg and Congressman Sablan for their working together in a bipartisan manner to address the issues of worker-management relations.

the benefits of having real representation, and not forced.

Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 135. ____________________

This anniversary also serves as a call to action to strengthen the ACA and to do more to increase access to coverage.

I will look forward to working with Chairman Walberg to make that happen.

If we want to help small businesses and their employees we should not advance a rule that would leave them with insufficient coverage.

I strongly believe that if the Department of Labor's proposed rule is to expand association health plans goes into effect it would seriously undermine many of the benefits offered under the Affordable Care Act, mainly by weakening consumer…