I rise to offer my sincerest congratulations to an esteemed champion, Rory McIlroy, on his remarkable victory at the 2026 Masters Golf Tournament. Each year, during the first full week of April, golf fans, professionals, and patrons from…

I will set the stage on exactly why this bill is necessary. In 1975, Congress established the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, or EPCA, to increase American energy production, encourage efficient energy use, and bolster national…

the Affordable HOMES Act, offered by my friend Representative Houchin, is a commonsense bill that removes duplicative housing regulations and will decrease housing costs in America. Specifically, it eliminates DOE's authority to issue…

I rise in support of H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act offered by Chairman Hudson. My Energy and Commerce Committee colleagues and I have been hard at work this year, crafting commonsense…

I rise in support of H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act... This decision was economically and strategically dangerous. Under both Democratic and Republican administrations, DOE has consistently found that U.S. LNG…

I had the pleasure of visiting a family-owned barbecue restaurant named Dolan's Bar-B-Q where I met the owner, Mary Beth, and had a great conversation about her business, some of her challenges, and how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will…

Jerusalem is the center of the universe. A lot of people think Washington is, but, uh, that’s where it’s gonna happen.

today, I rise to offer my sincerest congratulations to the 2025 Masters champion, Rory McIlroy. Since 1934, amidst blooming azaleas, towering pines, and flowering dogwoods, the first full week of April brings the world's greatest golfers…

I think that the delegation is going to talk about it, too. We don’t need to have the situation we had when Saxby retired.

If President Trump wants me to run, I’ll run. But I think that’s going to be his decision.

I rise with a heavy heart this evening. On Saturday, April 26, Columbia County in my district experienced an unimaginable tragedy as one of our beloved law enforcement officers, Deputy Brandon Sikes, lost his life and Deputy Gavin White…

I thank Mrs. Miller for her outward expression of faith and for being such a light here in this body to all of us, for her leadership and also putting together this Special Order tonight recognizing Faith Month. Today, we are not only…

I thank my good friend from Florida, Mr. Bilirakis, for yielding. As vice chairman of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, I rise today in support of the bipartisan FUTURE Networks Act, which I proudly introduced with my…

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 56 and AYE on Roll Call No. 57. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I thank Mr. Griffith for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is a new day in America. I remind my friends that, just 6 years ago, we had the greatest economy in our lifetimes, and we achieved energy independence. That is what this day is about. The…

I thank the chairman for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, a commonsense bill to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl from pouring across our southern border. During the 4 years of the…

I thank the chairman for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act, a commonsense bill to ensure female athletes only compete with biological females. Unfortunately, in just 4…

It has been a privilege to serve with Doug, and I thank him for his great service to our country and for emphasizing the importance of the Bible. It is an honor to stand here, but particularly tonight to commemorate National Bible Week…

It is an honor to stand here tonight with my colleagues to recognize Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and her remarkable service to the United States Congress. When she was elected to Congress, Cathy was a Member of our leadership team…

I thank the chairman for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 4367, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act. Included in today's legislation is language which addresses an issue that means the world to many…

Throughout this tenuous process and legal battles, many of my colleagues and I worked closely with community leaders and stakeholders who have all agreed that maintaining the water level above the lock and dam is critical, so our residents…

I thank the chair for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 136 and thank Congressman James for his leadership on this very important issue. Mr. Speaker, consumer choice is a vital component of our free market economy…

I thank my friend, Representative Biggs, for hosting tonight's Special Order hour, along with my good friend Brian Babin, as well, talking about the devastating impact the crisis at our southern border is causing our country. Every State…

I thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina for yielding the time. I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 5339, the Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke Policies Act. The Committee on Education and the Workforce worked diligently this…