In the 4 years that I have been privileged to represent the remarkable people and amazing communities of Illinois' Second Congressional District, I have come to this floor many times to urge action. I have called for a budget that invests…

The Department's mission is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world.

I have a lot of concern and a recent article by Mike Mullin and James Jones, two distinguished military leaders, specifically cited cuts to USAID as risking U.S. national security.

I was disappointed by the Trump administration's recent decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and retreat into diplomatic isolation.

Thank you, Chairmen Rice and Hurd and Ranking Member Larson, for holding this important hearing.

I rise yet again to challenge you to put country before political party. For too long, candidate and now President Trump has been playing a game of dangerous liaisons with Vladimir Putin and his Russian regime. He called on Russian…

When I saw what this topic was, I was really surprised because I have worked on every level of government and outside of government, and when I became a Member of Congress, so many of the people that came to work for me had to take pay…

This bill would take several steps to support and improve dental health for some of our most vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.

The Action for Dental Health Bill you are considering could positively affect every patient in my practice, which is why I am so passionate about it.

This is really important legislation.

How tragic it is that before House Republicans skip town, they will steal from Medicare, pass an age tax on older Americans, say that children with autism are a preexisting condition, and tell folks: If you have diabetes, you are paying…

Congress can and should swiftly pass streamlined critical pay reauthorization and act to provide adequate resource levels for cybersecurity at all agencies.

Saturday marks 100 days since President Trump took office. He is far from ``draining the swamp'' as promised. He stacked his administration with billionaires, family members, and people with dangerous ties to Russian interests. His…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 214. personal explanation

It pains me to come to this Chamber this morning to say that nothing was done as our democracy came under attack. We know Russia intervened in our Presidential election. This was not done in the interest of the people, by the people, or…

If you don't fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition.

A hiring freeze impairs the ability of agencies to attract new and talented computer programmers and engineers.

Having a Federal CIO in place is critical to ensuring that agencies are being provided the necessary guidance.

This reckless slashing of the State Department and USAID limits America's influence and leadership in the world.

Maintaining a robust diplomatic presence around the world is vital to U.S. national interests, as you know.

Cutting foreign aid is not only bad policy; it is also dangerous, as you have heard.

I look forward to another two years of great productivity from our very bipartisan committee.

Federal IT investments too frequently fail or incur cost overruns and schedule slippages while contributing little to mission-related outcomes.

``Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.'' Dr. King spoke these words because the health of our fellow Americans is a moral imperative. What we have before us today is a morally corrupt…

Thank you to my distinguished colleague from the Virgin Islands. It is an honor to be with you this evening, and thank you for your hard work and helping us to keep families healthy. Thank you also to CBC Chairman Richmond for organizing…