Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 518) honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation, as amended. The Clerk read the title of…
Madeleine Bordallo
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Madeleine Bordallo is a Democratic politician who served as the Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Guam from 2003 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on issues such as military affairs, education, and health care, advocating for the interests of Guam and its residents. Bordallo was the first woman to represent Guam in Congress, and she played a significant role in promoting the island's economic development and environmental protection initiatives. She was known for her commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Guam and worked to secure federal funding for various local projects.
Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1061) to transfer certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, to place land into trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, and for other purposes…
Madam Speaker, I again urge Members to support this bill. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of House Resolution 518. It's a resolution to honor the life and achievements of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, introduced by my good friend from Florida, Ileana…
Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to go on record to say that I agree with the gentlewoman from Florida that this oil spill is a tragedy. I will work very closely with our chairman, Mr. Nick Rahall, to ensure that the laws are changed to…
I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of…
Mr. Chair, I was absent from the Chamber today, Friday, May 28, 2010, due to the travel schedule for my return to my district on account of official business. Had I been present for the one rollcall vote taken today in the Committee of the…
The people of the Virgin Islands continue their journey to enhance self-government.
Mr. Speaker, I again urge Members to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo) that the House suspend the rules and…
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4491, introduced by Representative Jackie Speier of California, would authorize the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study to determine appropriate and feasible ways to commemorate the African American…
This is a matter of justice, and Congress should do more to ensure that they are made whole.