I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, here we are again: the special interests are running the show in Washington. Pointblank, this resolution will make it harder for Americans to get justice. Specifically, this will…

If the FCC moves ahead with its net neutrality repeal, the consequences will be severe.

A free and open internet is crucial for our democracy by giving everyone an equal voice online, especially those communities too often overlooked by traditional media.

I worry a little bit that I don't completely trust the industries we are talking about here to restrain themselves if they get--if there is an avenue for aggressively pursuing a particular product's appeal out there in ways that may…

And I would once again urge the chairman to bring the Commission before this committee for oversight hearings so that Congress can do its job and provide much needed oversight and public scrutiny.

In 2008 our financial system cratered, bringing the broader world economy to its knees. Millions of Americans lost their homes; millions more lost their jobs by no fault of their own; and $13 trillion in wealth and savings was lost. We…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 354, which forcefully condemns the shocking assault carried out here on American soil, here in our Nation's Capital, by trained paramilitary…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I came to the floor today expecting to support H.R. 1293, which has to do with the reporting of official time, but based on the negative commentary we are getting generally about official…

We are all trying to get to the right place in terms of providing the support and resources that are needed.

I want Federal employees to know that I think it was Mrs. Lawrence that said all of us want the best.

I just wanted to thank you, Kevin. You mentioned your 16 years of service to the residents of Baltimore County.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank the panel for being here today on these very important proposals that I think you see broad agreement of support for.

Well, thank you for that answer, and I think what it shows is the attention, through this registry, to the issue can heighten the awareness so that we can have more technologies developed but also points to the need for investing the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, President Trump and the Republicans are looking for a win. They want to put points on the scoreboard. But why would you want to win by taking healthcare coverage away from 24 million…

Ten years ago, I was proud to lead the effort here in the House and we teamed up with Senator Kennedy on the Senate side to create the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Otherwise, the rug is being pulled out from under them.

The President said he would drain the swamp in Washington. He has flooded it. He said he would break the cycle of corruption. He has accelerated it. Nearly 100 days into his administration, the President has reneged on the fundamental…

We need to start talking about how Congress can free itself of dependence on oil industry campaign contributions.

There is a 2014 study out there that estimates that for every $1 that the fossil fuel industry invested in campaign contributions and lobbying, it got $59 back.

The huge sums of money that pour into our campaign system from special interest have probably more of a distorting impact on making good public policy than just about anything else.

Last election cycle the oil and gas industry alone pumped over a hundred million dollars into Washington.

This is a terrible bill. It is a terrible bill. It is wrong for the country. Why would the President, why would the leadership on the Republican side here in Congress, why would they choose as the first order of business taking healthcare…

I do not believe the American people want more air and water pollution.

I will not go back on my commitment to the public to make the air safe and healthy to breathe.

You are my all-time favorite witness. I just want you to know that.