Erik Paulsen

In the MTB package back in 2010, it was found to support, as was mentioned, 90,000 jobs right here in the United States, increased production of $4.6 billion, and expanded our economy by about $3.5 billion.

Indiana has its basketball, Texas has its football, but in Minnesota it doesn't get much better than the annual high school hockey tournament. I would like to congratulate the Wayzata High School boys hockey team for taking home the title…

Today is Rare Disease Day. It is the reason why I am wearing this special tie given to me by Minnesotan Erica Barnes as part of the Chloe's Fight Rare Disease Foundation's Wear Something Rare campaign. Now, a rare disease is generally…

Our Nation's correctional officers risk their safety every day in order to keep prisoners, visitors, and other officers safe. In most Federal prisons, there are only one or two officers on duty in a cell block, meaning officers are…

Hardworking families in Minnesota and around the country want more flexibility, more choice, and lower costs when it comes to their own health care. Instead of a top-down approach, patients should be able to work with their doctor to…

On rollcall No. 56, I was not present due to a meeting with constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' personal explanation

The trafficking of young girls and boys continues to be a crime that plagues many of our communities. While I am proud to have led efforts last year to help pass important legislation to combat this problem, law enforcement on the ground…

Every year carbon monoxide kills over 400 people and sends an additional 20,000 people to the emergency room. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, and poisoning from it most often occurs in households with a malfunctioning heat…

One of our country's most treasured values is helping others who are less fortunate. We see it all the time in communities around the Nation, with Americans raising money for a worthy cause, donating food, or volunteering their time to…

And Members, the United States is the only country in the world that lets important parts of its Tax Code expire each and every year, and we are changing that here today. This bipartisan tax package prioritizes permanent tax relief for…

I thank the chairman for moving this bill forward and getting it one step closer to law after his long-term engagement in trade facilitation. Mr. Speaker and Members, trade facilitation and trade is key to growing our economy. This bill…

The pinky swear promise is a universal symbol to keep one's promise and one's word. For the Pinky Swear Foundation, keeping that promise means helping children who are battling cancer and their families. The foundation's work was actually…

Medical technology makes a huge difference for millions of Americans by giving them access to life-improving and lifesaving technologies, devices, and treatments. With new developments, we should be encouraging the use of these innovations…

Minnesota lost a leader, a philanthropist, and a pillar in the community with the passing of Bruce Dayton this past week. Many will remember Bruce for his role in taking the family- owned Dayton's Department Store public and turning it…

On November 11, Veterans Day, we will honor and remember the efforts of those who serve our country. We owe it to our veterans to keep the promises made to them when they first joined the military. Despite bipartisan action in Congress to…

If it is fall, it means it is time for another Edina High School girls tennis State title. For the 19th year in a row, the Hornets won the Minnesota State championship. This year concluded with a very hard-fought victory over Prior Lake…

We lost a good man, mentor, and coach this past weekend with the passing of Flip Saunders. While the veteran NBA coach grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio, area, he will forever be a true Minnesotan to many of us. It started with his career as…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I just want to speak to a provision in the legislation that repeals the very harmful medical device tax. Mr. Speaker and Members, this will be the fifth time that the House has expressed its strong…

The word ``dynasty'' gets thrown around loosely these days, but with three championships in 5 years, the Minnesota Lynx fit the bill. Led by Maya Moore, who averaged over 23 points in the playoffs, the Lynx won the title with a hard-fought…

With just one change in the law, we could create nearly 400,000 American jobs, potentially help lower gas prices, and exert soft power that keeps bad actors around the world from destabilizing the price of oil. That change would be lifting…

American companies are facing a growing threat from cybersecurity attacks that aim to disrupt business, access personal information, and steal intellectual property. With October being National Cyber Security Awareness Month, we need to…

I was shocked and outraged to learn recently that a decorated Green Beret was dismissed from the military for blowing the whistle on a child rapist who was a member of the Afghan forces. When our forces are abroad, our military should…

When economic sanctions were lifted on Libya a decade ago, the United States secured an agreement that the Qadhafi regime compensate victims of terror attacks, such as the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Today Iran, a state…

Our Nation's firefighters sign up for the job knowing the dangers they will often face in order to keep their communities safe. Tragically, we have seen these first responders give their lives in service to others. This past Sunday the…

Having access to sound financial advice can make a big difference in the lives of Americans. It is about planning ahead and taking action to set money aside and invest so families can buy a home, send their children to college, and save up…