I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 116. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS Axne (Raskin) Cardenas (Gomez) DeSaulnier (Matsui) Deutch (Rice (NY)) Engel…

Last Sunday, the Senate announced a bipartisan framework to help individuals and small businesses through the Chinese coronavirus crisis, then politics entered the fray. In the 5 days that have followed, coronavirus has cost hundreds of…

This week the USDA, EPA, and FDA have partnered to announce a new public education campaign aimed at helping consumers better understand what is in their food. The Feed Your Mind initiative was developed to answer the most common questions…

Last week in the Senate, a resolution was introduced to censure Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for his threatening comments directed at Supreme Court Justices on the steps of the Court during an abortion-related case. These comments…

The Wuhan coronavirus is certainly on the front of Americans' minds these days, but before I speak about the virus, I would like to talk about leadership. I often tell the kids I work with that leadership is doing the right thing when it…

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and it is a good reminder to always be prepared for extreme weather events, which we too often face in Kansas. Ready.gov--that is, r-e-a-d-y.gov--which is run by FEMA, is a great place to find…

The spread of the coronavirus and its dominance in the news has been at the top of my mind as well as for many Kansans. While there is no reason to panic, it is prudent for all of us to be mindful of the ongoing challenging situation. As a…

Last week, Senate Democrats blocked a vote in the Senate on two pro-life bills: the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would require doctors to provide medical care to a child who survives an abortion, and the Pain-Capable…

The idea that a Federal program can satisfy multiple needs and be used in so many different ways is what every program should strive to achieve.

I encourage the committee to prioritize this important infrastructure project, ensuring that the products grown or manufactured in Kansas can make it quickly and efficiently to market.

Policy that helps protect lives and property is a responsibility that should be at the top of every Member of Congress' priority list.

The Water Resource Development Act represents Congress' continued investment in vital infrastructure projects across the country.