I feel very much that if we’re going to do this the right way, Congress has to take the lead.

Mr. Speaker, I thank my distinguished colleague and friend from the great State of Tennessee for yielding to me. Tonight we gather to honor and bid farewell to an extraordinary leader and friend, Energy and Commerce Chairwoman Cathy…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Representative Bucshon, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand here today and debate H.R. 2706, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. Of course, I…

Baby Zion deserved the same chance at life as any other American, but he was denied a heart transplant by the same doctors because he had Down syndrome, and they ``couldn't waste a heart.'' The tragic story of baby Zion and the courage of…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my outstanding colleague from the great State of Arizona (Mr. Biggs) and also from the great State of Texas (Mr. Babin) for hosting this Special Order this evening. It is time to call a spade a spade. The wide-open…

Mr. Chair, 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 the bill (before the spending reduction account), insert the following: Sec. ___…

Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of my amendment, which would restrict taxpayer funds from being used to finalize any rule or regulation that has resulted in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more at the Department of…

Mr. Chair, it is laid out pretty simply. If we are to really restore the people's voice in this Chamber, we have to adopt this amendment. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to join me in putting the American people first, and I yield back the…

We are grateful for the chance to share some of these experiences, and to highlight how H.R. 3283 and H.R. 3299 can help in providing greater access and transparency.

Mr. Chair, 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 the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the…

Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my amendment, which would restrict funds at the Department of Homeland Security from being used to finalize any rule or regulation that has an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more…