Ron Estes: “As representatives, we have a responsibility to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.”

It is refreshing for our committee to hold field hearings away from the Nation's Capital so that we can hear directly from Americans.

Today, I rise to recognize the exceptional service of Kansan Carl Harris, the 2024 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. For more than four decades, Carl has made an outsized impact on the residential construction industry…

As the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee, we should be firm in our commitment to putting the United States first, maintaining our tax sovereignty, and not giving in to global demand.

I thank the gentleman. It is so important that the gentleman has taken such an active interest. I now recognize for 2 minutes the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Strong), a friend of mine, and a good guy.