It’s time to fully fund border security in our country. It’s time to secure America and fully fund ICE and CBP.

Establishing a Veterans Appreciation Month ensures that we dedicate time to recognize the courage, selflessness, resilience, and service of our veterans.

I rise to congratulate four Boilermakers from Purdue University who competed in the NCAA wrestling championships. These student-athletes are Joey Blaze, a 165-pound weight class junior; Blake Boarman, a junior in the 133-pound weight…

I would like today to congratulate an un-bee- lievable young speller from northwest Indiana. David Betourne recently won the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee of northwest Indiana after seven rounds and nearly 2 hours of intense competition…

I rise to honor Joe Root, who has served Clinton County as a veteran service officer for 25 years and served with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 and…

I rise to honor Phil Deckard, the former mayor of Martinsville, Indiana, who passed away at the end of last year. Phil dedicated 57 years of his life to public service and leadership in Morgan County and served four terms as the mayor of…

I rise to honor Dr. Philip Low, a remarkable scientist and teacher from Purdue University, who worked on breakthrough studies in drug discovery and cancer research. Dr. Low recently passed away at the age of 78. In his career, he served as…

I rise to honor Catherine Myers from Hendricks County, who recently achieved a historic milestone, celebrating 20 years of publishing community journalism. Catherine Myers and her husband, Rick, started a community newspaper publishing…

I rise to express profound sadness on the passing of Captain Seth R. Koval of Mooresville, Indiana, and my gratitude for his service to our Nation. Captain Koval died during a refueling accident while supporting Operation Epic Fury…

I rise to honor Steve Reeder, a dedicated local historian and the chair of the social studies department at Monrovia High School. He has taught at Monrovia High School for over 25 years. Steve spent nearly 2 years researching and writing…

I rise to honor the Pioneer High School football team. The Pioneer Panthers had an incredible season and a well-deserved visit to the 1A State Championship finals. While the end of this football season wasn't what the Pioneer team really…

I rise to congratulate the Indiana High School Athletic Association 3A football State champions, the Cascade Cadets. The Cascade High School football team triumphed over Fort Wayne Luers with a 29-14 victory, securing the first football…

I rise to congratulate back-to-back Indiana High School Athletic Association's 6A State champion football team of Brownsburg Bulldogs. The Brownsburg Bulldogs faced Westfield High School once again in the State finals at Lucas Oil Stadium…

I rise today to honor Martinsville Police Chief Rick Lang, who is retiring from the Martinsville Police Department this month after over 50 years in law enforcement. He first became a law enforcement officer in 1974 and has spent most of…

I rise to congratulate the South Putnam High School football team on winning the IHSAA 1A State championship this year. The South Putnam Eagles took on Pioneer. After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, the South Putnam Eagles took…

I rise today to honor Gary Steinhardt from Lafayette, Indiana. Gary Steinhardt served in the U.S. Army for 30 years and is a veteran of the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Gary has also served as a professor of agronomy at Purdue University…

I rise to honor Jack Billman, an invaluable member of our Greencastle community. Jack has been married to his wife, Joan, for over 50 years, and they have three children and three grandchildren. Jack and Joan Billman founded the…

I rise to honor Dr. Warren Macy, who has been a physician and an active member of the Greencastle, Indiana, community for over 50 years. He received his bachelor's degree and completed his medical school at Indiana University before…

I rise today to congratulate Yuri Kubo, a graduate of Purdue University and a native Hoosier who was 1 of just 10 candidates chosen for NASA's latest astronaut class. Yuri Kubo earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering in…

I rise to congratulate Megan Johnson, a fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary School in Plainfield, Indiana, who was named the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Department of Education. Megan Johnson has over 18 years of…

I rise today to honor Norman Voyles, Sr., who recently passed away at the age of 87. He led a life that emphasized his love for farming and his outstanding service to his community. Norman Voyles was a graduate of Martinsville High School…

I rise today to honor Bruce E. McKee, a constituent from Morgan County who served our country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1979 to 1986, including serving overseas in Korea. Bruce McKee has demonstrated outstanding…

I rise today to honor Kent and Isabella Chism, two outstanding Hoosiers. Kent is a fifth-generation family farmer in Indiana who focuses on growing corn and soybeans. His wife, Isabella, currently serves as the American Farm Bureau…

I rise today to honor Chuck Conner who officially retired on Monday, July 14, after serving as a national agriculture leader since 1997. A Benton County native and graduate of Purdue University, Chuck Conner served as the president and CEO…