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Steve King is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 4th congressional district from 2003 to 2021. Known for his conservative views, King was a prominent figure in the House, often advocating for strict immigration policies and fiscal conservatism. He served on several committees during his tenure, including the Judiciary Committee and the Agriculture Committee, where he focused on issues important to his rural constituents. King's tenure was marked by controversy over his remarks on race and immigration, which drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
I appreciate the yielding and the work that has been put in to get this farm bill together. First thing that I am happy about, it has the protect interstate commerce language in it, which passed in committee by simply a voice vote. It is…
I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 134, line 7, strike ``or''. Page 134, after line 7, insert the following…
It is my privilege to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives and to take up any of the topics that are already in order here, which is most every topic delivered in a decent fashion. But I have some…
I appreciate the privilege and the honor to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, and I come to the floor today to bring up a list of subjects that I think should be deliberated upon here in the House…
I urge the adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…
This is an amendment that this House has seen before in different configurations, but it is known as the Davis-Bacon amendment. What it does, it provides that none of the funds made available by this act may be used to implement, to…
In closing, I appreciate the gentleman's remarks, but I would add for the body that the Federal minimum wage really is not relevant at all to this Davis-Bacon wage scale debate. There is nobody working under Davis-Bacon wage scales who is…
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining on each side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa has 2 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Oregon has 3 minutes remaining.
I hear these arguments constantly: lowest common denominator, nonunion shops. We know it is union scale, there is a confession that it is, even though the law says that it is prevailing wage. Exploiting workers, race to the bottom, people…
I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title V of the bill, add the following: SEC. __. PREVAILING RATE OF…
I first want to thank the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Goodlatte, for leading on this constitutional amendment for a balanced budget. We have fought this out in past years and brought this to the floor a couple of times that I…
Your ancestors fled the island when the dictatorship turned Cuba into a prison camp. After removing all weapons from its citizens, hence, their right to self-defense.
It is my honor to be recognized to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. I come before this floor to address a topic that has been front and center in this country since 1973: when the Supreme Court…
I thank Dr. Harris for leading on this Special Order here this evening and appreciate the opportunity to be recognized. There are a number of things that I would point out. For starters, I chair the Constitution Committee for a reason, and…
It is my privilege to be recognized to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. I would say in defense of the K-9 Corps--and I appreciate the presentation delivered by Dr. Yoho and my great friend from…
I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for his eloquent words. I hadn't heard the description delivered by Governor Casey in those years back. But Governor Bob Casey--God rest his soul--captured my attention years ago, 20 or more years…
The gentleman gives me a little too much credit and doesn't take enough credit for himself. {time} 1845 That is that measure of humility I was asked about earlier today. Trent Franks always said: The funny thing about humility, about the…
It is my privilege to have the opportunity to be here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. I ask that people who are listening to our conversation weigh heavily on some of the remarks that will be made here this half…
I thank the gentleman from Colorado for coming to the floor to make such a strong message here on the sanctity of human life. When I think about that heartbeat, a heartbeat is a certain indicator of life. If the baby has a beating heart…
In 2012, I cosponsored a bill with former Representative Barney Frank to correct this issue
It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read or so incoherent that they could not be understood.
If I were to ask them, they would probably say, we are facing the same regulations but not the same tax rate.
I grew up in a law-enforcement family, and I watched as every level of law enforcement reached out and helped each other.
80 to 90 percent of the illegal drugs consumed in America come from or through Mexico.
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