I am a great supporter, just as Representative Pingree is, of the extension.

Today I rise on behalf of the communities and the residents surrounding Lakes Freeman and Shafer. This summer, these communities witnessed the water levels in Lake Freeman reach a dangerously low level. The low water levels were brought on…

Today, I rise to honor Linden, Indiana, resident Dr. Mark Eutsler. This year marks the 25th year that Dr. Eutsler has co-chaired the nationally televised IPL 500 Festival Parade. Using his experience as the former director of bands at…

Today I rise in opposition to H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act. My reason for this is like many of my Republican colleagues, it has a misguided focus on applied energy, and almost no focus or attention to basic…

I appreciate the time, and I thank my friend from Texas for giving me this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the timeless American principles of freedom, equality, and opportunity. These principles are the foundation on which…

They are the largest performers of basic research, which drives scientific and technological discovery in this country.

It is critical Congress takes steps to fight the threat of such a loss of STEM talent and 'brain drain.'

I look forward to hearing our testimonies, and having a productive session. I yield back.

To say human trafficking is a monumental challenge, I think, would be an understatement.

I would like to applaud the work of the Trump Administration in strengthening the Federal responsiveness to human trafficking.

It requires international coordination and engagement between government, industry, non-profit organizations, and academia.

Well, thank you, Chairman Foster and Chairwoman Stevens, for convening this hearing to examine the role of science and technology in disrupting this horrendous trade of human trafficking.