Dan Kildee

Our economy is struggling, and we need jobs, and we need the capital, we need access to capital that creates those jobs.

I represent Virginia's Fifth District. It is a rural district. We have 23 counties and cities.

There is no question these rules will reduce the availability of credit to many creditworthy borrowers and markets of all size.

The more expense for the bank, the less that is available to loan to our primary customer base, which is small businesses, farmers, and folks who are just trying to get by in these difficult times.

Although not advertised, it has hurt low- and moderate-income people.

These pressures are slowly, but surely, straining the traditional community banks, and handicapping their ability to meet the credit needs of their community.

So that $1,600 might not seem like a lot to some people in this room. But $17,000 for a $1,600 loan raises a bit of suspicion.

I think we all understand political theater.

Frankly, it is a ridiculous question, and I regret that you had to answer it.

I would just encourage all of you to continue to do the work you are doing to protect consumers.

Today, millions of Americans across the country need emergency unemployment insurance to support their families--to provide for their very basic needs--as those hardworking Americans have lost their previous jobs and are simply in search…

I am calling, again, on the House to introduce a dose of democracy into this body. For months, since December 28, millions of Americans have lost their extended unemployment benefits. We were elected to represent the will of the people, to…

I would call on FSOC to cease and desist with these designations so Congress can have time to conduct effective oversight.

I appreciate your work on that.

I was involved in doing a lot of work and research and activity in this area.

The sanctions are what have brought the Iranian Government to the negotiating table.

I do agree that you don't necessarily get smarter when you come to Washington.

I appreciate your politeness.

This is an amendment that is actually quite simple. I will only take a moment to explain it. It simply requires that the use of funds in this legislation not be utilized in contradiction to existing U.S. law. Let me specifically point out…

Reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman and the ranking member. I know when to quit when I am ahead. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr…

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: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $20,000,000)''. Page 33, line 11, after the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 22, line 14, after the dollar amount…

My amendment would appropriate $10 million to fund an amendment passed unanimously in the 2015 NDAA that allocates additional financial literacy training programs for incoming and transitioning servicemembers. This $10 million will be…

Much like the VA, the Department of Defense is confronting significant challenges regarding its care and transition of wounded warriors. In fact, following the recent death of two individuals at the Army's Fort Bragg hospital, the…