I would like to thank the distinguished chairman, Chairman Smith, chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Palazzo); and also the gentlewoman from Maryland (Ms. Edwards) for their…

Unfortunately, during his State of the Union address on January 21, 2015, the President threatened to veto any legislation passed by Congress that he viewed as unraveling the new rules on Wall Street.

It is such a privilege to be able to say a few words for my good friend and my chairman, chairman of the Science Committee when I first was elected to Congress 4 years ago. I had the privilege of serving under Chairman Hall on the Science…

I thank my colleague. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 4012, and I thank the gentleman from Arizona and the chairman of the Science Committee for bringing this important legislation to the floor. H.R. 4012 is a critical step…

I want to thank my good friend, Congressman Shimkus, for this time and for this important time to honor these wonderful colleagues. Before I get started, I will enter into the Record an article titled: ``Philip M. Crane: Teacher, Lecturer…

I want to thank my good friend, Mr. Bucshon from Indiana. I also want to recognize the important leadership of Chairman Smith. I want to thank him for his great work on this. I also want to thank the sponsors who really did so much of the…

Today, I am proud to speak in support of H.R. 5405, and I do want to thank Representative Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania for his important work on this bill. Among other things, this bill will help encourage capital formation at small and…

I want to thank my good friend from Texas (Mr. Gohmert) for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the complexities of our Nation's health care system on the eve of the first open season since ObamaCare was launched. I want…

Today we remember those who lost their lives 13 years ago on a day that changed our Nation forever. Yesterday Congress bestowed the highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, on the fallen heroes of 9/11. One of those was Todd…

I would like to thank the distinguished chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the gentleman from Texas, for helping this legislation come to the floor. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2495, the American Super Computing Leadership…

I believe our ability to deploy better technologies to that effort works as, really, a force multiplier.

Thank you so much. I want to thank my good friend from Georgia for hosting this hour. It is so important to talk about what really matters to people--our constituents, hardworking families--who are just trying to make it through, to get…

I agree with you. And families like Jessica's can't afford to wait any longer. They want help. They are not looking for something to be given to them. They are just looking for opportunity. They are looking for hope, and that is the…

I have no further requests for time either, so I yield back the balance of my time.

Our national labs, like Fermilab and Argonne, have been primary drivers of American innovation since the Manhattan Project, but many of their most important discoveries have been made in the past decade. Research produced there has…

Protecting taxpayer dollars by keeping government out of tasks that the private sector can perform itself is central to a nation based on free enterprise.

I would say, please hurry. People are suffering under these things.

I want to thank Chairman Goodlatte, and I also want to thank Judge Poe for your important work and so many others for coming together here. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, H.R. 3530…

In recognition of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day this month, we offer our deepest gratitude to those who have selflessly dedicated their lives protecting our freedom. In particular, I want to remember Second Lieutenant Walter Truemper…

Unfortunately, many of our Nation's policymakers are ignoring this crisis, despite its real consequences for Illinoisans and Americans.

This debt crisis is a spending crisis. I have four children, and I refuse to stand by while Congress sacrifices their future.

Thank you, Chairman Smith. Thank you for your incredible work on this issue. I rise today to remember with sadness the 41 years since the Supreme Court's sweeping ROE v. WADE decision. More than 55 million have lost their lives to…

Thank you, Chairman Hensarling. Mr. Speaker, what we are trying to do here today is to get small business jobs growing again, and private equity helps do that. The infusion of private investment helps these small businesses create jobs so…

I was saddened and angered by a recent email I received from a distraught constituent. Julia from Gurnee, Illinois, told me she is now one of the millions whose health insurance will be canceled because of ObamaCare. Buying a comparable…

Thank you, Congresswoman Hartzler, for putting this together. I appreciate your important work on this. This is such an important subject for us to be talking about. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight troubled by what appears to be growing…