I think it is important as we move forward and we look at technologies and consider technologies that sometimes old-school works very well relative to new technologies.

I thank the gentleman from Texas, Chairman Smith, for yielding me time to highlight my support for H.R. 353, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. This past weekend, deadly storms ravaged Louisiana's Third District…

any measure that we can take as a body, as a citizenry, to allow veterans, doctors to have increased facetime...

I rise unscripted and in passionate support of freedom. I have heard many statements with words like ``fact'' and details of the minutia of these plans. I will share with you a fact. Two hundred years ago, my ancestral forefather was born…

I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey. I, once again, urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1252, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman…

I would encourage my colleagues on this subcommittee and from both sides of the aisle to maintain a sober diligence regarding the way we approach allowing foreign nationals to seek entry to our country.

I am here to talk about innovation, to ensure that a competitive system is in place which includes next-generation materials in the completion of federally funded infrastructure projects.

I represent the portion of my State, my district has the highest density of veterans in the State.

The rhetoric coming from my colleagues across the aisle and the liberal media regarding President Trump's executive order to strengthen American's immigration policy is harmful to our country and is placing law enforcement professionals at…

My amendment ensures that Federal agencies give high priority to small businesses that are engaged in cybersecurity research and development for awarding SBIR and STTR grants.

We must use every tool in our arsenal to prevent, mitigate and defend against these attacks.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the tragic attacks on Pearl Harbor. It is a day we reflect to remember over 2,400 Americans whose lives we lost that morning. Today I especially remember Army Corporal Earl Wickett, a south Buffalo…

How does America, the strongest economy in the history of the world, accept a world ranking of 23rd behind Spain and Chile in the quality of our roads and bridges--American infrastructure? Let's look at the facts. In 2005, Congress passed…

Buffalo will select a new site for a train station in the next several months and will build a new passenger train terminal in the next 2 years. This offers an opportunity to remake Buffalo's storied Central Terminal. Selection of the…

This Friday, the Bellamy Commons will emerge as a new community fixture on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, New York. Upon opening, the Bellamy Commons will become home for many, with all 30 affordable apartments already filled. This space…

Western New York is experiencing a resurgence that was unimaginable 10 years ago. We have reclaimed our waterfront, generated thousands of jobs in the life sciences, and will soon be the largest supplier of solar panels in the Western…

The financial research firm of Standard & Poor's reports that for every $1.3 billion invested in our infrastructure, 30,000 American jobs are created; it adds $2 billion in economic growth; and reduces deficit by more than $200 million…

By prohibiting the use of funds by States in violation of the compact, Congress can send a clear message that it takes seriously its responsibility to protect the largest surface freshwater system in our Nation.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: compliance with great lakes compact…

At the outset, I would like to thank the chairman and the ranking member for their work on this appropriations bill. While not perfect, the bill funds the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at $300 million so that critically important work…

The poor condition of America's infrastructure costs our economy hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Freight bottlenecks, aviation congestion, inadequate ports, and deteriorating roads will cost 2.5 million American jobs over the…

Every day, 170 felons, 50 domestic abusers, and 20 fugitives are prevented from buying a gun after a background check raised a red flag. Unfortunately, loopholes allow buyers to circumvent background checks at gun shows and over the…

Today Buffalo's Roswell Park Cancer Institute was awarded $33 million in new research grants from the National Institutes of Health. This funding will support research to develop new therapies for prostate cancer, for head and neck cancer…

I want to thank Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Kaptur for their work on this bill. Mr. Chairman, my amendment would prohibit the shipment of dangerous, highly radioactive liquid nuclear waste, which the Department of Energy plans to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…