Brenda Lawrence

But there is a certain faction within EPA that seems to have the attitude that Mr. Harris just--the arrogance and the entitlement and that idea of being above the law.

A pothole does not have an 'R' or 'D' on it, it just needs to be fixed.

I was unable to vote, due to the necessity of my attending to representational duties and participation in Michigan. Had I been in attendance, I would have voted ``yes'' on: H.R. 2256--The Veterans Information Modernization Act and H.R…

The United States holds 25 percent of the world's prison population, while we're only 5 percent of the world's population.

It is estimated that 2.7 million children under the age of 18 have a parent in prison or jail.

There is a responsibility in our criminal justice system to recognize the impact on those who are not incarcerated, the families.

Two-thirds of incarcerated parents, two-thirds, are nonviolent offenders, often locked up for minor drug-related charges.

First of all, being from Michigan, I wanted to recognize Aerius Flight LLC which was the first company in my state to get FAA approval of commercial application for drone photography and video graphics.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for holding this hearing and examining the effectiveness of the Department of Interior's cybersecurity practices.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and to the committee that's speaking here today.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Michigan will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: spending…

I want to say congratulations to the State of Wyoming. That is exactly why we need this amendment. We want those same regulations on a national level. Mr. Chairman, 16 to 17 States have no regulation. Wyoming has gotten it right. This…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 439. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentlewoman from Michigan and a…

I would really urge my colleagues to support this amendment. The rule does not create any new permitting requirements for the agriculture and maintains all previous exemptions and exclusions. The rule ensures that waters protected under…

Can you tell me how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Michigan has 4 minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 422. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentlewoman from Michigan and a…

I am standing here today because the clock is ticking. Today is the last legislative day to prevent the shutdown of the Export-Import Bank and avoid disaster for our economy. I have in my hand, sir, a letter regarding dozens of businesses…

For us, the increased demand there would be for American produced oil and gas by lifting the ban on crude oil exports would create jobs for our company.

I have concerns about the fact that are we overstating the geopolitical benefits of lifting the ban...

Would there be a risk to our economy in America today or benefit to some big energy companies...

I want us to move toward the point of if there is a drone flying in my personal property space, that I as a citizen have the right to know who owns it, what's their purpose, and there would be a way for me to, if I have any issues, to have…

I am a very strong component of increasing the minimum wage.

I firmly believe that raising the minimum wage has a positive impact on all of America, and I'm very strong on that.

I always support the rights of businesses to earn a profit in their chosen field. However, I do not support their right to earn extra profits at the expense of hard-working Americans.

I feel that the concerns about docking someone's pay or culture, that if we want effective government we have to find a way to move to the point where we are effective.