I look forward to this hearing and to working with my colleagues to ensure that schools are not forgotten in the aftermath of natural disasters.

There are no better witnesses to ask about the struggles of rebuilding schools after natural disasters than local and State education leaders.

When Congress provides disaster aid, making sure that this funding is used well is critical to the successful and efficient renewal of America's destroyed schools.

Schools are central gathering places and they are just as vulnerable as homes, businesses, and churches when a natural disaster hits our communities.

As a Member of the House Energy Action Team, I am proud to rise here this evening to shed some light on our theme of the week, nuclear energy. Georgia's 12th District is home to two nuclear power plants, Plant Vogtle and Plant Hatch. We…

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Our economy is doing better than ever, best in the world; 7 million jobs open right now.

I thank Congressman Banks for yielding, for the Special Order here this evening, for his leadership in crafting this very important budget, and for this discussion we are having on it tonight. Madam Speaker, obviously, we have been waiting…

I rise this evening to recognize National Charter Schools Week, a week where we honor the opportunity to bring real educational choice to millions of families across America. Georgia has a rich history of school choice and in charter…

Yes, it is my belief that our farmers and ranchers across this nation are the true conservationists because they depend on the land, the work day in and day out of caring for their land and ensuring its health and vitality, and they do…

I thank Congressman Carter for yielding and for his efforts here this evening to shine a light on an issue that we all know is affecting far too many Americans. It is a shame to keep doing things when they don't work. Something has to be…

I hope that, like I said, people here, your Representatives, can come together and end this dysfunction and do what is right for the American people, particularly as far as national security and ag is concerned.