Given the tensions between our Nation and some of our neighbors with respect to increasing tariffs, this is such a timely and critical conversation.

I am concerned about the long-term employment and economic implications of imposing higher tariffs.

I appreciate Congresswoman Clarke leading this gun violence session. I will tell her, it is sickening to me that I am here again. I cannot believe I have been here 5 years and we have not brought one gun violence prevention piece of…

The CARE Act, which I am cosponsoring, would invest $500 million per year in a Naloxone distribution program.

One of the most critical tools in addressing the opioid epidemic is the overdose reversal drug Naloxone.

I am very worried about the Veterans' Administration.

I will continue to press in this area.

They need leadership.

I have not committed a crime, by the way.

The growing rate of sophisticated data breaches and cyber attacks in the private and public sector have heightened concerns over the security and strength of Federal IT systems.

That is why the Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017 is critical to shoring up our Nation's cybersecurity and moving us forward.

Improving the efficiency and security of the Federal Government's IT system is essential to our Nation's security.

The future of U.S. innovation is at stake. This should be a cause of concern for everyone.

Current Federal funding levels are not keeping pace with the rest of the industrialized world.

I think we all agree that research and development is essential to continuing to improve the government's use of artificial intelligence.

These budget cuts take the United States in the wrong direction.

We are not keeping pace with China, which is displayed in red.

I couldn't be in this job if I wasn't an optimist, believe me. I think people hear me. It is whether they are willing to act. There are bipartisan bills ready to go; bipartisan bills. Some bills are sponsored by Republicans, some by…

As February's National Children's Dental Health Month draws to a close, I thank Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone for their leadership in making sure that this bill came to the floor today. It has been a tremendous honor to work…

I thank my distinguished colleague, Mr. Evans, for yielding and for his leadership. I associate myself with the words of my colleagues who have already spoken. Mr. Speaker, I never tire in my call to end senseless gun violence. But I am…

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. During this month, we raise awareness about the importance of oral health, especially for America's kids. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease--five times more common…

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And I want to add my voice to the chorus and thank you for all of your wonderful service to the United States and to this committee.

The U.S. has sought to use targeted sanctions against countries that violate international norms and undermine U.S. interests.

We need them when it comes to election interference. Putin has threatened European elections just as much as he has threatened elections here.

I thank Congressman LaHood for yielding and for organizing tonight's Special Order about our great State, Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because I am Illinois proud, and I rise today to celebrate our State's upcoming 200th birthday…