Kathy Castor

It simply is completely unfair that some citizens have the ability to seek Medicare care under the Medicaid expansion in some states and, because of politics in others, they don't.

I know in my State we would save a lot of money, we would create jobs, and we would take care of our neighbors if the cadre that is control of the State government right now would listen to the people and expand Medicaid.

This is smart fiscal policy, and the majority of states have realized that.

You and the administration have crafted a budget that works for American families.

I think we can stretch that Medicare dollar by creating innovative partnerships with health providers and hospitals across the country.

Well, over 50 years ago, when the Congress first adopted Medicaid to provide that lifeline for children and our older neighbors, all states didn't jump in right at first, but eventually, over time, didn't they all join the Medicaid world?

If we can fix the doc fix, I know we can make progress on graduate medical education.

I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Castor of Florida moves to recommit the bill H.R. 766 to the Committee on Financial Services with instructions to report…

And Members, this is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I rushed to come to the floor to…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage. The vote…

Democrats in Congress begin the new year with a renewed commitment to working families across this great country and a commitment to standing up to the special interests that hold so much sway here in Washington, D.C. In contrast, House…

We have got to act in a bipartisan fashion to close this loophole. I urge my GOP colleagues to stop blocking the bill from consideration. Bring it up for debate, and let's have a vote.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I had to take this opportunity to come to the floor to urge my GOP colleagues to allow a vote on closing the loophole that allows terrorists and terrorist suspects to go and purchase firearms and get a…

I strongly urge the House Republicans to allow a debate and a vote on an important bill that would address a terrorist threat in America and help keep our families safe. We must address the loophole in the law that allows someone who has…

I yield to the gentleman from Massachusetts. Mr. McGOVERN. This astounding loophole has allowed more than 2,000 suspects on the FBI's terrorist watch list to buy guns in the United States over the last 11 years.

Reclaiming my time, I include in the Record a page that summarizes the GAO report from a few years ago, because I know folks think this is a partisan fight. And don't take it from us. Take it from the independent GAO. It states…

I am a proud cosponsor of this bill, which would reauthorization critical nursing workforce initiatives that are so desperately needed.

It is an important bill that is aimed at reducing eating disorders with early intervention.

Boy, we have thousands and thousands of my neighbors, and it has just been--Governor Scott has been so intransigent while it shows that it would lower costs.

It is still important to remember the purpose of these exchanges and the grants that support them is to provide affordable health coverage.

We are very fortunate in the Tampa Bay area the average cost of our standard exchange insurance plan is actually dropping this year, and so it is very helpful to have that competition.

Survey after survey published by Government and nongovernment sources over the past year all confirm that the percentage of uninsured Americans has declined substantially due to both the Affordable Care Act exchanges and marketplaces and…

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 Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 24 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is…

My amendment is a great opportunity to put solar power within reach of more families and small businesses across America. It amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 under which Congress directs States to consider adopting…

I thank the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee for recognizing the great promise and great potential for solar power for families and small businesses across the country. I thank him for urging an ``aye'' vote. I also urge an…