I want to congratulate Chairman Black on the markup of this important piece of legislation out of the Budget Committee. As we all know, tax season is the worst. It evokes images of stress, accountants, lawyers, and American families…

I thank the chairwoman for her work on this incredible budget that we are talking about here today. I rise today in support of the FY18 budget entitled ``Building a Better America.'' Never has a budget had a more fitting title. The budget…

I thank the gentlewoman from Georgia for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. We have a responsibility to defend the most vulnerable in our Nation, and that is…

I would like to add that this legislation does not call for additional appropriations on the part of Congress and provides the Department of Education with limited authority to act until it has sufficiently assisted the students and…

This week, Hurricane Irma brought devastation to south Florida and many parts of the Southeastern United States, including the 12th District of Georgia. In times of disaster, Americans come together and show their love and support for one…

I thank my friend, Congressman Arrington, for this Special Order and for this opportunity to talk about what makes America great. Mr. Speaker, I am a product of rural America. I did learn a lot about work ethic and about values. I can't…

Recently, the Appling County community mourned the loss of lifelong resident Roy Herrington. He was a loving husband to his wife of 59 years, Georgia, and a dedicated father to his three children: Tami, Jeff, and Julie. Roy was an active…

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Last week, President Trump laid out a plan to expand…

This bill will bridge the gap between the business community and education, which is critical to prepare America's future workforce. I am happy to cosponsor this important bill, and I hope that my colleagues will join me in voting for H.R…

I want to thank Congressman Rice for his introduction of this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, President Trump and I agree on many issues facing our Nation today. We share our number one priority: national security. Energy independence…

I thank the gentleman from Ohio for his work on this important legislation. Today, I rise in support of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. This legislation will bring much-needed relief to our American farmers. They put in a…

This week is National Police Week. I rise today to honor the brave men and women in blue who sacrifice their safety every day to keep our families and communities safe. Each day these Americans go to work willing to put their lives on the…