Michelle Fischbach

The stark reality is that many rural communities are being left behind.

I thank my colleague from Louisiana for organizing the Special Order this evening. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight in solidarity with the State of Israel. As the only democracy in the Middle East, Israel is among our greatest allies and…

The Israelis are among our greatest allies and a critical strategic partner in the international fight against terrorism. Congressman Mast understands this better than most. H.R. 261 sanctions foreign governments and persons who provide…

I thank the Representative from Pennsylvania for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, we are here today to debate the rule governing the consideration of the Fairness in Orphan…

In closing, I just want to reiterate that while I do support the idea of the underlying bills, I do not support the way the Democrats are running the House. The Democratic majority continues to move on bills with virtually no input from…

I thank my colleague for yielding to me on this important Special Order on National Police Week. Mr. Speaker, it is National Police Week, and I rise today to join my colleagues in support of the men and women of law enforcement. We ask law…

I thank my colleague from North Carolina for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act. As the ranking member of the Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee, I am looking…

Access to broadband internet has become so much of a necessity, and even more so important right now during COVID.

Farmers need the connectivity for their machinery and their field work.

With millions of Americans still lacking high-speed internet connection, this issue transcends politics.

My amendment would retain the ability of H-2A workers to obtain redress, but would provide important protection for growers, too. Madam Speaker, if we adopt the motion to recommit, we will instruct the Committee on the Judiciary to…

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. Fischbach moves to recommit the bill H.R. 1603 to the Committee on the Judiciary. The material…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuant to…

The Violence Against Women Act was first signed into law almost 30 years ago with wide bipartisan support. The law recognizes that Federal laws covering domestic violence could help ease overburdened State and local criminal justice…

I urge opposition to this en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. {time} 1245…

I thank my colleague from the Rules Committee, the Representative from California, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule, a continuation of…

If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to provide for consideration of Congresswoman Miller-Meeks' H.R. 1897, the REACT Act. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of my amendment in…

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, in closing, there is a crisis at our border. Whether the Democrats acknowledge it or not, our border patrol agents are overwhelmed, detention facilities…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 216, nays 204, not voting 9, as…

I am very proud to be a new Member of Congress, and I am proud and humbled to represent my constituents of my district.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 218, nays 197, not voting 16, as…

I thank my colleague from California for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I am also happy to see him back doing well. I appreciate that, and that we are here in the Chamber together. Madam Speaker, we are here considering the rule…

If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to provide for consideration of Congresswoman Hinson's bill, H.R. 682, the Reopen Schools Act. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of my…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed…