I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 241, noes 181, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 376] AYES--241…

I can think of at least 185 other Americans in this Chamber right now who want to vote on a real gun violence prevention bill. Mr. Speaker, call a vote on H.R. 1217. This is the people's House. The people and their Representatives are…

With over 30 Americans killed by a gun every single day, for far too long I have been saying that inaction is not an option. Yet, in my 3-plus years in Congress, House Republicans have refused to do anything on gun violence. This week's…

It is sad that it took a 26-hour sit-in of 177 Members just to get a vote on one gun violence prevention bill this Congress. It is even sadder that Speaker Ryan still doesn't get it. This week, we are voting on a big gun lobby bill that…

I want to thank my colleagues and my classmates, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Beatty), my friend, and the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries), for leading this important conversation about bridging the divide to…

I am pleased that the bill makes clear that it is the policy of the United States Government to withhold assistance to any security force unit of a foreign country that has committed a gross violation of human rights.

I applaud the State Department's commitment to innovation and its continued work to modernize its infrastructure.

This bill offers the first opportunity we have had in a long time to ensure the State Department is well positioned to confront 21st century challenges.

I am the co-chair of the Congressional Peacekeeping Caucus, which I formed with my Republican colleague Adam Kinzinger of Illinois.

I also want to applaud the provisions in the bill to increase diversity at the State Department, augment fellowship and training opportunities.

Many of us have become so accustomed to using technology in our day-to-day lives that it seems second nature to examine the social media accounts of individuals applying for security clearance.

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 15, strike the period and insert the following: ``for bank holding companies and…

My Republican colleagues have put this bill forward under a simple proposition: small- and mid-size banks need the ability to provide more lending opportunities to best serve their depositors and their communities. I agree with that…

I am just wondering, if this is duplicative, why are banks closing in these communities? If there are some concerns, why not work with me instead of rejecting this amendment? If it is duplicative, then why can't we add it and see how we…

I have no additional speakers. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, line 5, strike ``and''. Page 4, line 8, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 4, after line…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Duffy The Acting CHAIR. It is…

My amendment is simple. It merely expands the report the Treasury Secretary must submit per the underlying bill to include an analysis of the economic costs of failing to raise the debt limit, especially with regard to the costs to our…

Our economy has made solid gains since 2009. We have added millions of jobs. Businesses are hiring. Our economy is growing. In the Second District, we are seeing signs of recovery through small business growth and new startups like The New…

We need to get the folks here who can answer the question of why this happened.

These changes should be made to all of the sampling recommendations or instructions from MDEQ to all systems, not just Flint.

The language in the proposed rule would interfere with the ability of businesses and of the Federal Government to acquire and utilize cybersecurity tools.

These are important human rights objectives.

I thank my good friends, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries) and the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Beatty) for this important Special Order hour tonight. Congressman Jeffries, you have chaired these Special Order hours for the…

I am opposed to the bill in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Kelly of Illinois moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 712, to the Committee on the Judiciary…