Erik Paulsen

A few days ago on June 4, we recognized National Cancer Survivors Day to honor all of the incredible men and women who have battled cancer and have emerged triumphant. This year, an estimated 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would like to first express my thanks and appreciation as well to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Brooks), who is bringing this legislation forward, H.R. 1973, of which I am a proud cosponsor. The…

I thank the gentleman for his work on this on a bipartisan basis with Mr. Courtney. I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1808, the Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act. This important initiative, it builds on the…

This week, along with Congressman Crowley, we reintroduced the Bike to Work Act. As an avid biker myself, I am thrilled to bring forth an initiative that encourages more biking. This is fitting, given that today is National Bike to Work…

I continuously hear from Minnesota companies about the importance of having major tax reform that is permanent.

We recently learned troubling details surrounding the terms of the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran from early last year. As I have said before, the more details we learn about this deal, the more apparent it is that it was…

Today we are taking a very important step to lift the burden of the Affordable Care Act off of the backs of the American people. A key component of this is repealing the burdensome mandates and tax increases that were imposed to help fund…

I want to congratulate the Orono girls basketball team for recently winning the Minnesota High School State Championship. After falling short of high expectations to win it all last year, the Spartans bounced back this season with an…

This week, we recognized National K9 Veterans Day. It was on March 13, 1942, that the U.S. Army K9 Corps was officially formed, although dogs have had a role in our military ever since our country's founding. We not only honor military…

I want to offer a big congratulations to the Edina Girls hockey team for winning its very first Minnesota high school State championship. The Hornets dominated in the championship game just last weekend, winning 4-0. Senior forward Lolita…

We all know that human trafficking is a major problem right here in the United States. It is happening in every one of our communities. This week, as millions of Americans gather to watch the Super Bowl, I would like to shine a light on…

Earlier this week we observed National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and we continue to shine a light on this modern form of slavery. As a part of that effort, I am cosponsoring the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, which is the next…

``He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint…

Saturday is National Adoption Day. It is an annual celebration of the thousands of new adoptions that take place every year. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the thousands of children who are still in foster care in need of…

As we close, let me just start by thanking my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that have spoken in favor of the merits of the bill and in support for the bill. We all know that startups fuel innovation. {time} 1400 It is the…

I urge all my colleagues in supporting this very commonsense, bipartisan, and bicameral legislation to increase employee ownership and accelerate American innovation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Last weekend, an act of terror took place at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, mall. On Saturday night, 10 people were stabbed at the Crossroads Mall before the attacker was fatally shot by an armed off-duty police officer on the scene. Thankfully…

I am thrilled to recognize the Minnetonka School District for being named the number one school district in Minnesota by Niche, a Web site that analyzes education data across the country. The Minnetonka School District has received an…

Minnesota is the proud home to over 100 craft breweries. Many of these breweries are small, but they still provide jobs and a real impact to our local economies across our great State. There are nearly 5,000 craft brewers across the…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Jenkins for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of consumers' choice in health care, and that is exactly what this bipartisan bill does and is all about. It is…

I thank Chairman Frelinghuysen and Ranking Member Visclosky for their hard work in bringing this important legislation to the floor today. It is vital that we do provide our men and women in uniform with the support and resources they need…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $25,000,000)''. Page 30, line 7, after the…

It is National Law Enforcement Week and a time to honor the men and women in blue that risk their health and safety daily to keep our communities safe. The shooting of two officers just this last week in New Hampshire shows us that the…

I thank my colleague, Representative Joe Courtney, for his leadership and bipartisan advocacy on this issue. I also thank my friend, Mr. Pascrell, who is on the Ways and Means Committee, for his leadership, along with Congressman Reichert…

On rollcall No. 151, I was meeting with a constituent. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The amendment was agreed to. The Acting…