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John Bel Edwards is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the 56th governor of Louisiana, a position he has held since January 11, 2016. A member of the Democratic Party, Edwards has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure during his tenure. He has been recognized for his efforts to expand Medicaid in Louisiana, which has significantly increased access to healthcare for many residents in the state.
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March 11, 2025
I thank Chairman Smith for his leadership on this important piece of legislation.…
— John Bel Edwards
First of all, I acknowledge the great work that our Budget Committee chairman has done to bring us to this point today. It has taken him hundreds of hours and tested his blood pressure quite seriously to get us to this point. Mr. Chair, I…
At this time the Chair recognizes Former Members of Congress President, the Honorable Barbara Comstock, for remarks.
The Chair thanks and congratulates Chairwoman Bice. The Chair now invites two former Members, Dennis Ross of Florida and Cheri Bustos of Illinois, to offer remarks.
Thank you, Mrs. Comstock, for this report. More importantly, thank you for your thoughtful and exemplary leadership of this outstanding organization. The Chair thanks the former Members of the House for your presence here today. On behalf…
At this time the chair recognizes the Honorable Speaker Mike Johnson. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for being here. The SPEAKER. You know what, I am going to stand right in the middle. How about that. I am so grateful to all of you. Barbara…
It is a great honor, your being here. The SPEAKER. No, I am happy to do it. We have some new Members. Now you are joining the real esteemed group. I am grateful to all of you. Thank you so much. Sorry to interrupt.
I thank Senators Fischer and Padilla for their leadership on the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act. I was happy to introduce the House version of this very important bill, H.R. 2830, and I look forward to the benefit this…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my constituents in western North Carolina to highlight the dire situation at our southern border and to advocate for the enforcement of our Nation's immigration…
Had I been present, I would have voted AYE on Roll Call No. 392. ____________________
The American people don't go home before their job is done, so why should Congress? In the nearly five decades that our current appropriations process has been in place, Congress has passed all 12 appropriations bills only four times--four…
Today, I rise on behalf of my constituents in western North Carolina to demand accountability for the Biden administration's continued inaction at our southern border. After more than 7.9 million illegal immigrant encounters in only 3\1/…
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