Today I rise to address the infrastructure crisis our country is facing. Today, in Oakland County, Michigan, in the heart of my district, we are struggling with a major water main break. In my district, schools are being closed and…

So there's no question a cut in resources, in the terms of human relations and employees, will affect the length of time and the ability of taxpayers to receive assistance.

I want to thank Congressman Veasey for his leadership and for his dedication. Today, I am at this mike for a number of reasons. One is that we have witnessed, over the weekend, another time in history that will be written for many to read…

This seatbelt rule could have saved some of their lives.

I am concerned that the executive order will inhibit the permits ability to do that.

Where is the sense of urgency? Where is the sense that--how many times do we have to listen to experts?

How many times do I have to hear 'Make America First,' and knowing that if we check the box on investment in our infrastructure, we know that we will build--we will make sure that we have jobs in America, creating a skilled workforce.

I am impressed by this body displaying bipartisanship. It seems like all hands are on deck, but still we are in the same place of no action.

Today I rise for Rose from Michigan. In Rose's first pregnancy, which was planned and very wanted, severe brain abnormalities were detected in the 22nd week. She made the decision, she said ``I will take that risk,'' because the doctor…

Water should be a priority. Ladies and gentlemen, I represent Michigan, and what we went through with Flint...

The Army Corps of Engineers has a backlog of $56 billion.

As a former mayor, I just really want to say we should listen to our mayors, who are dealing with this issue every day.

We are wasting 2 trillion gallons of treated drinking water.

The opioid epidemic is one of the Nation's foremost health crises. And coming from Michigan in 2015, I am so passionate about this.

If we are to do our job, as Congresswoman Foxx said, to teach our students how to think, that must be left in the hands of those on campus who are best equipped to make those decisions.

And, please, I would like to get a report from you. And when you say we need more money, what does that mean?

when it comes to safe drinking water in America it is not a partisan issue, it is not an administration issue.

So if it's outside, who has respond--who does that person report to?

I offered up an amendment that requires the committee to investigate what I feel is a blatant conflict of interest regarding the Trump Hotel.

If we say you are going to do your time and pay for the crime that you commit, we should be committed to ensuring that this person does not return.

I have consistently said that in America, I still believe in the American Dream, that ladder to success.

If you do not educate a child, how can you expect them to climb the ladder of success or opportunities in America?

We can make a difference in America with stopping this industry of private prisons.

Those type of programs are game changers, and we need to step up.

I thank Congressman Connolly. I rise today coming in saying I would support this bill. Many people know I served 30 years as a Federal employee working in HR, understanding labor relations, safety issues, environmental issues, diversity…