The proposals contained in the JOBS Act are not political or partisan, as has been mentioned. It comes from the small business community in districts like mine where I meet regularly with local employers who tell me that accessing capital…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it's not every day we get to speak on the House floor about friends and colleagues that are not constituents or other Members of Congress, and tonight we have the distinct privilege to…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, the American economy has the capacity and the resilience to overcome almost any obstacle. We've seen it time and time again. In the face of foreign crises, natural disaster, or fiscal…

I would like to commend the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green) for all of his hard work on this issue. It is really nice to have these bills that are bipartisan in nature, and certainly homelessness is something that we all hear about and…

At this time, I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga), the sponsor of this bill.

Today I rise in support of H.R. 3298, the Homes for Heroes Act of 2011. Sadly, approximately one-fifth of our country's homeless population consists of veterans. In part, that's because readapting to civilian life is not always easy even…

With that, I would, again, commend the sponsor of this bill, Mr. Huizenga. And I thank Mr. Green for managing this bill. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the…

We have no further speakers on this side of the aisle if the gentleman would like to close.

I support H.R. 5, the legislation to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board, or IPAB. As we've heard, this unelected board of 15 was created under the administration's health overhaul to take critical decisions on Medicare spending…

I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Madam Chair, when it comes to promoting economic growth, no government program is as effective as the old-fashioned drive and ingenuity of the hardworking American people. But to harness that…

Hundreds of advocates from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill last week to raise awareness on behalf of the National Down Syndrome Society. Today I rise to congratulate one of those individuals, Bridget Brown, who is being honored…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3630. I appreciate the efforts of the chairman and my colleagues who serve on the relevant committees in crafting a package that responds to the needs of all…

On rollcall No. 857, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________

I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule. It is time to act. We cannot afford to wait any longer on regulatory agencies to tweak the rules and regulations, commission further studies, or…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the engine of the American economy, and our legislation will help to provide the boost that they need to create jobs. When I talk to small business leaders in my…

I am supportive of this creative proposal because it would allow for mixed financing and leveraging of private capital with existing Federal funds.

It is now more important than ever to empower local housing authorities to do all that they can for their communities.

I thank the chairman for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with great enthusiasm because at long last the House and Senate are poised to act on the most bipartisan, economically compelling jobs bills of the Obama Presidency. By…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I thank you so much for hosting this Special Order and all the work that you have done. Given the extraordinary economic challenges that we face, I can't think of a better or more appropriate topic for Congress…

NERA's analysis finds that these regulations will decrease employment and increase electricity rates.

I think that Dr. Gooden has likened the current high-stakes test of accountability to an educational autopsy.

Remember, there is no free lunch.

I fear that by eliminating funds over the 2,300 HUD-certified local housing counseling agencies, many seniors and first-time home buyers will lose access to housing counseling, and that is unacceptable.

Our housing finance market remains fragile. Congressional action, Administration effort, and government programs would help to address the economic and housing upheaval.

We must allow the private sector to capture as much of the mortgage market as possible.