On December 8, 2012, ``Got Robot?'', FTC Team No. 5037, a group of high school students from Elgin, Illinois, won an award at the FIRST Tech Challenge Illinois State Tournament. Now ``Got Robot?'' will represent Illinois in the FIRST World…

My district includes the north and west suburbs of Chicago. Our area has the second highest percentage of commuters in the country. Many of my constituents currently receive employer-sponsored transit benefits for commuting costs like…

Article V: ``The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States, shall call a convention…

Thank you, Chairman Smith. I rise today to honor my colleague from Texas, Congressman Ralph Hall, whom I have come to know over the last few years, not only as the chairman of our Science Committee, but also as a personal friend and…

It is a privilege to be back here to work on some of the most pressing issues facing our Nation. The first time I ran for office was as grade school vice president in the fifth grade. Back then, I'm not sure what the most pressing issue…

I am truly honored to have had a chance to serve in Congress with my colleague and friend, Representative Jerry Costello. Beloved by his constituents, Congressman Costello has been a staple in southern Illinois for many years. For me…

Traditionally, Members of Congress return to their districts during the month of August to avoid the hottest, muggiest month of the Washington year, but given our current circumstances and the invention of air conditioning, I think we…

On Monday I hosted a jobs fair in the western suburbs of Chicago with several of my colleagues. Over 1,500 jobseekers showed up. I've visited with more than 100 northern Illinois business owners since I entered Congress. In each factory…

I am proud to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of six athletes from Illinois' 14th Congressional District who will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympics in London. Twin brothers Grant and Ross James from DeKalb will both…

Now that the health care law is out of the judicial process, it's back in the hands of the legislature. It's time to face the real consequences of this law. This week, the Ways and Means Committee has started examining the tax effects. The…

Successful agriculture is vital for America and for my home State of Illinois to thrive in the future. The farmers in my district in northern Illinois are saying that they can do without direct payments as long as there is some protection…

It is a tough time to be a student in America. The President's health care bill, if not repealed, will make school health plans much more expensive. According to The Wall Street Journal, some plans that were $440 a year are going up to…

Just briefly, Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of this amendment. It does make sense. It's a commitment to basic scientific research and fiscal accountability, and I urge support of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

My amendment would transfer $15 million from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy research program to the Office of Science. It would also reduce the EERE account by an additional $15 million, which could be put towards deficit…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 20, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $30,000,000)''. Page 26, line 2, after the dollar amount…

Thank you, Congressman Gohmert. I appreciate it. I do thank my friends that have been here. There's many others that wanted to be here tonight and weren't able to. One of those was our colleague Congressman Mike Pence from Indiana, who was…

I want to thank my good friend and fellow Centurion. Thank you so much, Mike. I appreciate you being here. I yield to my other good friend, Robert Aderholt from Alabama.

I want to thank my colleague from New Mexico. I thank you so much. Now I want to yield to my good friend from North Carolina, Mike McIntyre. Mr. McINTYRE. Thank you so much. Mr. Speaker, I share with these dear friends today marking the…

Thank you, Mr. Aderholt. Now it's my privilege to recognize a good friend from Iowa, Congressman Steve King.

I want to thank my colleague from Iowa. It's now my privilege to yield to my good friend from Texas, Louie Gohmert.

It is with mixed feelings that I come to this body tonight and will have many of my colleagues joining me over the next hour to remember someone who has had a huge impact, not only on this city and on this Nation, but on our world, a…

I wear this pin today in honor of May as National Foster Care Month. At the end of fiscal year 2010, over 100,000 foster youth were eligible and waiting for adoption. Sixty-five percent of former foster children experienced at least seven…

Most people can point to at least one or two leaders, historical figures, or personal mentors who significantly affected their lives or callings. Chuck Colson was all three of these things to me and to many, many others. Charles W. Colson…

Chairman Lucas, thank you so much for your support on this issue. It has been a pleasure working with you and your staff during my first term here in Congress and on the Ag Committee. In the committee this year, we have worked hard to…

Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with many of my constituents who were here to advocate for continued support for Israel. I had the opportunity to listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks on the importance of the…