Support from care workers like doulas and midwives can make the difference between a positive and healthy pregnancy outcome, and a devastating one.

During public health emergencies we know that pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding moms are uniquely vulnerable and at increased risk for adverse maternal health outcomes.

I rise today to celebrate a victory for Illinois farmers. This week, I was proud to vote for the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which will allow for the sale of E15 ethanol fuel year-round. Expanding access to…

Last week, we marked the 10th Annual Black Maternal Health Week, a week of action, engagement, and advocacy with the goal of ending our Nation's maternal health crisis and the disparities that disproportionately impact Black women. Moms…

I rise today because, in just 2 weeks, the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their premiums will expire, and this Republican healthcare bill does absolutely nothing to keep costs from surging. In fact…

I rise today because in just 3 weeks, the Affordable Care Act tax credits that helped millions of Americans afford their premiums will expire. These tax credits have been a lifeline for families and small businesses across the country…

I rise today because what happened in Illinois during Operation Midway Blitz can never happen again. The last time this Chamber convened before House Republicans took an 8-week vacation was September 19. This is the first chance that I…

I voted incorrectly today. However, if I had voted as I intended, I would have voted ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 492, the passage of H.R. 5349.

I was unable to vote today on Roll Call No. 426. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 426. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crawford). The question is on passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro…

I missed the vote on the Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. 7637, as I was en route from the Appropriations Committee Markup of the FY 2025 Energy and Water, and Related Agencies bill. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll…

This is yet another attempt by my colleagues across the aisle to attack any effort by the Biden administration to tackle the climate crisis and help our communities become more climate resilient. It is obviously misguided, antiscience, and…

The Department of Homeland Security does not engage in rulemaking behind closed doors. There is a rulemaking process that involves the public. In fact, it was established by Congress, and it has existed for decades. The amendment would…

First, these policies should be debated in a different context, on a different bill. DHS' role here is guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. DHS does not develop independent policies on these issues, but, rather…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 58 Offered by Mr. Tiffany The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Montana will be postponed. Amendment No. 54 Offered by Mr. Roy The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

This is yet another cruel and inhumane attempt by the majority to penalize legal immigrants for accessing health benefits and other government services available to them. The amendment attempts to revert to a Trump-era public charge rule…

We don't even need to discuss the reasons why wasting funds on additional miles of wall is a bad idea. The amendment does nothing but make an ill attempt to invest in an ineffective and costly response to the challenges we are facing at…

And I rise in opposition to the majority's Homeland Security appropriations bill for 2025. First, I want to start by acknowledging the hard work of those who are serving on the front lines at the Department of Homeland Security. They are…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Biggs The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

As a threshold matter, the underlying bill already includes a provision that would effectively end the current operation of the program referenced in this amendment. That is because applicants must use the CBP One mobile app from abroad to…