I will just preface my remarks by saying how much respect I have for the ranking member and her passionate arguments. Although we don't agree, I respect her highly. Mr. Speaker, America broke up with the progressive Democrats, but they…

I thank the chair and ranking member for their leadership. I appreciate what we are able to do on the Small Business Committee for Main Street America. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, because as a Member of Congress, it is our duty and…

Today I rise to honor our February Veteran of the Month, Randall E. Watson. Randall is a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, or CW4, and human resources officer with more than 24 years of service. Randall got his bachelor's degree from…

Today, I rise with an extremely important declaration about the Kansas City Chiefs. I am honored today to be wearing the red blazer that I made for the late, great Tony DiPardo, the bandleader for the Kansas City Chiefs for many years. In…

Today, I rise to honor our January Veteran of the Month, Michael ``Mike'' Tracy. Mike entered the Air Force Delayed Entry program in 1975 where he reported to basic training, Air Force leadership school, and Air Force Security Police…

Today, I rise to honor our January small business of the month, Janine's Flowers. This fantastic business in Camdenton has been serving the lake area with floral artistry through weddings, proms, first dates, and so many other special…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, `twas 5 days before Christmas, and all through this House, not a lawmaker was resting, not even their spouse. The CR was stalled, the debates full of heat, while a shutdown shadow loomed…

I did not bring any fancy signs with me today. Those take hours to prepare. I will tell you, Mr. Speaker, that if a shutdown occurs because we do not pass this continuing resolution today, it will not be a Republican shutdown. It will be a…

Today I rise to honor our December Small Business of the Month, Staying Home Corporation. This fantastic business in Harrisonville, Missouri, offers a wide range of products that allow folks in the Midwest to live more comfortably in their…

I thank my good friend Mr. Rose for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my unwavering support for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. We must ensure our Nation's military remains the greatest force for freedom and…

I thank the chairman for this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, in the words of Yogi Berra, this is like deja vu all over again. It was just last year that I was here in this very spot debating the ranking member over the evils of socialism, and…