I led a letter with Congresswoman Pingree and Congressman Costa, along with all the Democrats on the Committee, outlining our shared priority to protect the Inflation Reduction Act climate-smart conservation funds.

It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Bunker Hill basketball Coach Jim Hlafka, who passed away last month at 90 years old. The love and respect Coach Hlafka had for his players and the game was truly…

I was proud to secure an EPA coordinator to help us resolve this issue, and the Army Corps of Engineers has worked collaboratively with the State of Illinois to address this in the past.

By adding stormwater management to the existing scope of water and wastewater infrastructure assistance, the Army Corps of Engineers will have increased ability to remedy flooding issues as they arise.

The Mississippi River also serves as a vital waterway to growers and producers in my congressional district, allowing them to get their goods to market.

I have the honor of serving communities outside of St. Louis in the Metro East region, communities that have struggled with the consequences of inadequate infrastructure for far too long.

In WRDA 2024, I am requesting a feasibility study of the Spring Lake Project recommended in the East St. Louis and Vicinity Ecosystem Restoration and Flood Damage Reduction Project report.

I request that we adjust funding levels to ensure that the Federal Government continues to cover 100 percent of the cost of the seven inland waterways construction and major rehabilitation projects.

Today, I recognize an important anniversary for a cutting-edge research center located in my district. For more than 20 years, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville has been a pillar…

It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to honor the life and service of Decatur Township Supervisor Lisa Stanley who passed away this weekend after a long health battle. Lisa Stanley was a dedicated public servant, a lifelong member of…

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Budzinski of Illinois moves to recommit the bill H.R. 4368 to the Committee on Appropriations…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 211, nays 217, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll No. 506]…

I stand before you today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Kraft Foods Group plant in Champaign, Illinois, and its dedicated employees, including my dad, who once worked the third shift. These are the people who have helped produce…

I stand before you with a heavy heart to remember a young woman whose passion and dedication touched the lives of many in the Springfield community and beyond. Emma Shafer was a remarkable activist who sought to create positive change in…

This part of my district also happens to be 95 percent Black, and I think it is not an accident that we have allowed these unacceptable conditions to continue in poor communities of color.

I have admired, too, how your agency has been responsible for coordinating interagency efforts to restore the Great Lakes as well.

I would love to have your commitment today to tapping someone on your team to help drive this process in the community and help us to get these needed funds to where they need to be.

More than a century ago, the Black community in Springfield, Illinois, came under attack by a violent mob, resulting in the loss of lives and livelihoods. While the 1908 Springfield race riot demonstrates our Nation's deep history of…

It is great to be with you, thank you for making time to be here.

I am very proud to be a cosponsor of that legislation.

We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term financial sustainability.

suicide rates for our veterans are at a historic high. In fact, veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans.

I look forward to helping to ensure our veterans have access to the highest quality and affordable healthcare.

I really want to put on record how incredibly important it is...that we continue to prioritize housing as we see the housing crisis across this country.