Mariannette Miller-Meeks

I would state that their suppression and obfuscation has led to the exact mistrust and distrust and conspiracy theories that they may have tried to avoid.

Today is also TCU or Texas Christian University Day at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. As an alum of Harris College of Nursing at TCU, I welcome TCU to Washington, D.C. As long as TCU is not playing an Iowa team, I can say, ``Go Frogs!''…

I would say that this would classify as an epidemic, our fentanyl opioid crisis.

Are you aware of how much money the cartels make in smuggling people across the border? Thirteen point five billion dollars.

Is it humane that people that are here waiting in line for decades are not able to come because we are processing through 4.5 million illegal immigrants in 2 years?

I find that perhaps minds are closed to what is obvious to the rest of us.

Healthcare workers have a variety of knowledge and information available about the vaccine, and like any other individual, they should be able to make healthcare decisions for themselves with the guidance of their physicians. This vaccine…

I think we have a bright future if we focus on where we have agreement and that we all want a cleaner, healthier planet.

If we are serious about improving our grid security, modernizing our grid infrastructure, and diversifying our energy mix, we need permitting reform.

I think, bipartisan agree that we want a cleaner, healthier planet for our children and our grandchildren.

It was difficult to yield--I had to pause a little bit, as a TCU Horned Frog--to my colleague, but in the spirit of camaraderie, I did so. ____________________

We need to address the border. We need to address the untold numbers of fentanyl coming across the border.

We feel we're on the wrong track. Those who are not voting for Kevin McCarthy feel the country is on the wrong track. We're put in place to put the country on the right track.

Most importantly is to remember that Kevin McCarthy has considered the threats to our nation to be the debt, the border, China, and our educational system.

I think the fact that we got 219 votes to adjourn, I know that seems like a farcical thing, but that's a small victory.

The cartels seem to have tremendous control over what happens.

The administration's policies in fact are a pull factor.

I am glad we are finally having the ability to seriously discuss the threats we are facing, particular along our Southwest Border.

I believe that, as we look back and conduct oversight of the COVID-19 pandemic, we should look at the importance of ensuring long-term-care facilities remain a priority when it comes to allocation of resources such as PPE and vaccines for…

The actions of these Governors went against CMS and CDC guidance when they forced COVID-19-positive residents back into nursing homes

I wish a happy birthday to Steve Schleffer. I wish a happy 43rd anniversary to Mary and Kirk Ferentz on August 11. Happy anniversary, Mary and Kirk. On August 13, Kurt and Cathy Haller will celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary. Happy…

I ask all my colleagues on every seat in every aisle of this Chamber to vote against this extreme, radical, and cruel abortion bill, H.R. 8296.

In fiscal year 2021 the Coast Guard interdicted over 3,500 undocumented migrants at sea, almost double the number from fiscal year 2020.

These gaps in our Southern Border have led to increased drugs, especially synthetic Fentanyl coming across.

Transnational crime organizations and drug cartels are leveraging capability gaps and the gaps in our Southern Border to enhance their operations.