we are very cautious and wary of efforts of some in our legislature to undermine some of the important authority that we have.

I am now pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Houston, Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), a distinguished member of the Judiciary Committee.

I am pleased to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

Ladies and gentlemen, with the passage of the USA FREEDOM Act today, the House will have done its part to enact historic and sweeping reforms to the government's surveillance program and powers. This legislation ends bulk collection…

I am now pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene), a distinguished member of the House Judiciary Committee. Ms. DelBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 36, a nationwide 20-week abortion…

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries).

I am pleased to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren), an effective member of the House Judiciary Committee.

I am pleased to yield 8 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff), who is the distinguished ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. I ask unanimous consent that he be permitted to manage that…

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee. {time} 1545

I am pleased now to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen).

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 242, noes 184, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 5, as follows…

I am pleased now to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), to recognize his indefatigable work, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.

Without him, we would not be anywhere in the same universe where we are.

I'd like to build on our Ranking Subcommittee--Mr. Cohen's remarks and speak directly to House Joint Resolution 45.

We in the Congressional Black Caucus have worked on this subject continually, and Brother Royce has always been there for us.

the bill limits what qualifies as an injury to only those actions that impact a plaintiff's 'body or property.'

A strong copyright system requires a strong Copyright Office, obviously.

this H.R. 1927 Fairness in Class Action Litigation is yet another measure that would shield corporate wrongdoers from being held accountable to victims whom they have harmed.

Today's hearing culminates the Committee's 2-year-long examination of the Copyright Act, a process that has involved 19 hearings and 99 witnesses.

Thank you so much. This is your third time before us. And each time is as good as it gets.

As soon as possible.

The vast majority of federal law enforcement agents perform as we would hope, and in fact often engage in acts above and beyond the call of duty.

I call on this Subcommittee to address these issues by holding hearings and considering legislation concerning topics such as (1) the use of lethal force by state and local police departments.

We cannot ignore the fact that we have a crisis involving use of force by police in this country.

We have an obligation to the American people to investigate these issues, to find answers, and adopt solutions.