It is important that we hear their stories.

I come to the floor of the House of Representatives again to introduce and talk to this body and to the American people about my constituent, Amir Hekmati. Amir is an American. He is a United States marine. He is a brother. He is a son. He…

I thank my friend for yielding. Here we are again, at a time when this Congress should be focusing on the American people's top priorities, drawing our economy, creating good-paying jobs, dealing with crumbling infrastructure, dealing with…

Once again, House Republican leadership's culture of governing crisis to crisis is endangering hundreds of thousands of American jobs and thousands of critical construction projects across the country. There are only 7 legislative days…

As allowed under the Clean Water Act, Michigan, my home State, and many other States have successfully attained permitting responsibility for pollutant discharges into their waters through their State environmental departments, as we do in…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 4. EFFECT ON STATE PERMIT PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--If the…

I appreciate the gentleman's comments and his support. I do think it is important that whenever we can agree, we do express that agreement. I think this amendment is a good example. I know we all support the underlying purpose of the act…

Because of that free market history, however, and despite its success, we know they are not perfect.

I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Chairman, we have been through this fight before. Thankfully, we have been able to prevail with help on both sides of the aisle. The gentleman referred to the 1930s. Anybody who is a student of history…

Last week the House Republicans marked 100 days of Republican control of both bodies of Congress: 100 days spent working for the wealthy special interests against the hard-working American families, 100 days where we saw our national…

The contrast between Democratic and Republican priorities in Congress could not be more clear after the first 100 days here. Instead of passing legislation that would help American families buy a home or put away money to save for their…

The notion that there is going to be a private investor who is going to drive into Flint and say, 'Oh, look at all this opportunity,' seems a little far-fetched to me.