May I ask how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Indiana has 5 minutes remaining.

I want to use some of the last time that we have to honor a great Hoosier. I know others will have comments and, today, as we recognize Indiana's 200th birthday, it is also important to acknowledge the contribution of one of those who has…

I thank Mr. Rokita from the Fourth District for yielding and for putting together this Special Order on behalf of our State. You know, Indiana boasts two of America's Presidents and now eight Vice Presidents. We are the home of Hoosier…

This is about infant lives, but I would like address what else it is about. It is about science and research. The other side seems to only want to focus on politics and scare tactics. From the beginning, we recognized the other side would…

Tissue or cells for these studies could be derived from another source than aborted babies, like premature natural demise infants whose parents are willing to donate. The other grants use fetal tissue when alternatives are easily…

I urge my colleagues to support the Senate amendment to H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. Over our country's history, American innovators have proven among the best in the world, especially in the field of drug and device research. 21st…

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young Americans ages 10 to 24. To put that in perspective, for kids in the fourth grade to young adults just starting their careers, suicide is the second leading cause of death. As a father…

The University of Southern Indiana's College of Nursing and Health Professions received the first-ever Nexus Award from the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education in August. The Nexus Award is a prestigious national…

On rollcall No. 495, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Personal Explanation

On rollcall No. 482, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''

The bipartisan bill before us today improves access to quality healthcare providers for vulnerable Medicaid patients. Today, State Medicaid programs too often suffer from waste, fraud, and abuse, which can harm beneficiaries and waste…

I would just like to echo the words of Mr. Tonko. This is good legislation. It improves the Medicaid program. It ensures access to quality providers for our Medicaid recipients in all of our States. Also, it helps our States to determine…