If the Create Jobs Act was enacted today with the average OECD corporate tax rate at about 25 percent, the U.S. corporate income tax would be reduced to about 20 percent.

It is a privilege to represent the people of Minnesota, and I know they are pleased to see that Washington is working on comprehensive tax reform that will help lift Americans out of poverty, put more money back in the pockets of families…

At 39 percent, the United States has the highest corporate income tax rate in the developed world. This puts us, America, at a tremendous disadvantage, sending jobs, companies, and tax dollars overseas to countries which have far more…

It is with great pride that I rise today to celebrate Calvert County, located in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District, for being named the healthiest county in Minnesota. This is the fourth consecutive year that Calvert County has…

In recognition of the fact that we just experienced yet another tax day in America, I rise today to discuss a Federal agency that the American people have become extremely disenchanted with, the Internal Revenue Service. Over recent years…

I want to thank my friend and colleague from California, chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Ed Royce, for offering his amendment to the FSOC Reform Act. As we have seen time and time again, our government needs to…

I thank my colleague from Texas, Chairman Hensarling. Mr. Speaker, I am a believer in a transparent and accountable government; and if a Federal institution is failing to meet these fundamental criteria, Congress needs to act…

That is why I introduced the Micro Lending Safe Harbor Act with seven of my colleagues.

In honor of Women's History Month, I rise today to celebrate an inspiring woman who now has a permanent spot in Minnesota's history books. Last week Sandra Best became the first female Brigadier General in the Minnesota National Guard…

Small businesses are critical to job creation and sustainable economic growth in America. In my home State of Minnesota, 1.2 million workers--nearly half of our State's private workforce--is employed by a small business. When one of the…

I stand today in defense of innocent life. My wife Jacquie and I are blessed with seven wonderful children, each with their own unique gifts that they bring to the world. I am and always have been pro-life. I am also opposed to Federal…

To realize their American Dream, many Minnesotans rely on access to financial products like business loans and mortgages. Not only do these financial instruments benefit individuals and families, but they help build healthy communities…