This final amendment says plainly that the Securities and Exchange Commission should take into account whether any proposed rule will have an impact on outsourcing American jobs. Many of us, especially those of us in the industrial…

I spent 10 years of my professional life working in health care, both during and after the Affordable Care Act passed, so let me tell you what a Republican repeal would mean. It would mean raising prescription drug costs on Illinois…

During the past month, I have been to every corner of my congressional district as part of a 21st Century Heartland Tour. I have spoken with the hardworking men and women who truly make the Heartland the greatest place in America to live…

I proudly come from a rural district in the State of Illinois. We have some of the best farmland anywhere in the world and what I would consider to be some of the hardest workers in America. But too often, communities like ours have been…

I want to thank Congresswoman Kuster for organizing this Special Order this evening and for bringing attention to such a critical issue. I also want to thank Congresswoman Clark for her story as well. I appreciate so much her taking the…

During morning-hour debate, I spoke about Al Riddley, who is from Springfield, Illinois, which is my hometown. He also is my brother-in-law. My sister from Springfield, Illinois, Lynn Callahan Riddley is also here. I want to welcome them…

This week, we have seen a very clear difference between our two parties. I would remind my colleagues that this is the year 2016. It is not 1916. It is not 1816. We, as a Nation, have come so far. But there was a time when I, as a woman…

On the Legislative Day of May 25, 2016, a series of votes was held. Had I been present for these rollcall votes, I would have cast the following vote: Rollcall 247--I vote ``yes.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of…

I rise with great news about the city of Galesburg, Illinois. About a month ago, I spoke on this floor, and I urged the city to apply for low-interest, federally funded loans through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund. Many…

I thank Congressman Gene Green for yielding me time and for working with me to find better treatment for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome, also known as NAS. Mr. Speaker, every 25 minutes, as we have heard, every 25 minutes in…

For corporations with a boardroom full of lawyers and thousands of employees, exporting products is something they do every day. But for a small-business owner or startup entrepreneurs in places like Rockford, Galesburg, Peoria, or the…

Whether you are a mayor, a city council member, or a Member of Congress, it is the job of all elected officials to be problem solvers for the families we serve. For almost 25 years, the city of Galesburg has had a problem. The majority of…

I stand here as a Member of Congress; but years before that, I was a mother and a grandmother, and I still am. It is from all of these perspectives that I am deeply disturbed by recent tests in Galesburg, Illinois, that show a high…

I thank the gentlewoman from New Hampshire for yielding time on this critically important issue. I also thank the gentlewoman and Congressman Guinta for pulling this Special Order together and for their hard work on the Bipartisan Task…

I thank Congressman Connolly and Congressman Mulvaney for their hard work on this. Mr. Speaker, as one of the Democratic coleaders of this legislation, I am so proud to rise in support of the Federal Improper Payments Coordination Act of…

I know we have very serious matters in front of us today and facing our country as well. But I would like to take just this 1 minute to mark the retirement of my former boss, a guy named Bill Leaver, who is now CEO of a health system…

For too long, this Congress has governed from one crisis to the next. Yesterday, when we were just hours away from another self-inflicted Washington wound, two news pieces were published that I would like to share: number one, the CEO of…

I want to thank the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. Sinema) and the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Benishek) for convening this important discussion this afternoon. As I am sure we agree, we need to continue shining a light on the epidemic of…

Last night, nearly 80 of my colleagues joined me in sending a letter to Speaker Boehner urging him to keep the House in session every day until we reach a solution that prevents a government shutdown. In 2013, we saw how badly a shutdown…

On rollcall No. 497, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

I would like to thank Chairman Diaz- Balart and Ranking Member Price for their hard work on this legislation. I rise today to urge my colleagues to join with me in improving rail and pipeline safety by supporting my amendment to increase…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 2, line 13, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000)''. Page 2, line 24, after the dollar amount…

SNAP is one of the strongest tools our country has in combating hunger and poverty, especially for children.

Food banks and charitable organizations are wonderful services, but they cannot be expected to replace SNAP.

I have fought hard against cuts to nutrition programs that help put food on the table for families.