So it seems like there is an opportunity here for some legislative fixes to the system.

her personal military experience as an officer afforded her countless professional development opportunities while on active duty.

I also understand why--you know, something can take years to manifest themselves from when you hurt them.

This legislation continues the progress being made at getting military work skills translated and recognized in the civilian work area.

The cuts we are considering to SNAP-- $20.5 billion--will be devastating for many American families. There is little room to cut this vital program. The average benefit is only $4.50 a day, just $1.50 a meal. These cuts will slash benefits…

During rollcall vote No. 256 on June 19, 2013, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Foxx The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on…

I feel that there are some inherently government functions that even the best business models cannot address.

I have real fear that we are going to get to a place, if we just reply purely on the dollars part of it, that we're going to start cutting a lot of these programs that only government can do because it's not in business' best interest to…

I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title V, add the following new section: SEC. 5__. CONVENING AUTHORITY RELIANCE…

The willingness of our troops to place the Nation first is why the scourge of sexual harassment and assault in the military is so horrific. Just a single case is unacceptable. This is a self-inflicted wound that has no place in the…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage of the bill, if ordered. The vote…

I applaud your efforts to bring more accountability, efficiency and transparency to the Federal contracting process.

I thank the chairman and the ranking member for your attention to this matter, and I hope that we can work together to ensure that management of this program is improved. I yield back the balance of my time.

A few days ago, a new report by the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General made recommendations that could save taxpayers $126 million and improve border security. The Department of Homeland Security uses 62 H-60 helicopters…

I would rather my dollars at the gas pump go to American innovation and research, and supporting American biofuels than to Middle Eastern oil any day.

I agree that while not perfect, the RFS is a critically important and promising policy for our Nation's energy future.

Health insurance availability and costs are a huge concern for small businesses, and in my district I have a large percentage of small businesses.

the best thing that we can do is to put aside politics and take a hard look at the facts of what went wrong

Recognizing the importance of an Operational Reserve force, can you speak to how you will implement concurrent modernization of Guard and Reserve equipment inventories at the same rate as Active Duty?

Well, I actually flew the oldest flying Black Hawk in the Army inventory, a 1976 model, fourth off the production line.

With a declining defense budget, particularly in the Research & Development accounts, I am concerned we are mortgaging the Army's future requirements and capabilities to address short-term needs.

I want to commend the Army for establishing a firm requirement for the Improved Turbine Engine Program.

I would like to commend the Army for establishing a firm requirement for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) and for successful completion of the Material Development Decision.

I just want to know what strong mechanisms are in place other than general improvement of the Afghan National Security Forces.

Last week, your office issued a concerning memo to Members of Congress advising us of a change in policy regarding deployments of Army National Guard and the Army Reserve where you propose canceling some or all future deployments for the…