This is a simple, straightforward amendment to ensure highway dollars are spent wisely and are used for highways. Specifically, it prohibits our limited highway money from being used for highway beautification. We have over 65,000 bridges…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Missouri will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. Norton

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act…

I thank Mr. Reichert and Mr. Doggett for bringing this legislation to the floor and for their leadership on this very, very important issue. In 2013, the FBI conducted raids on sex trafficking operations in 70 U.S. cities. Perhaps the most…

On Friday, May 9, 2014, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: on rollcall No. 210, ``nay,'' on rollcall No. 211, ``yea.'' ____________________

Thank you for your leadership. As a member of the Budget Committee and the Armed Services Committee, I am proud to support a balanced budget that stops spending money we don't have. It provides regulatory relief and promotes for a strong…

Thank you, Representative Lipinski. It is so true that we are and have been the beacon of liberty for this world, and this Court decision tomorrow has implications for not only our country and its citizens but for those around the world…

Thank you, gentleman. A fundamental shift this would represent, you said. The relationship between the government and her citizens will forever change. That is chilling. I appreciate your sharing the story of the Little Sisters of the Poor…

Absolutely. This is a moment in history, a moment of opportunity, for this Supreme Court to stand up and to do the right thing. Half a billion dollars in fines, half a billion dollars in fines this company is facing. Thank you for bringing…

Thank you, gentlemen. So true. Family-owned businesses have a right to not be coerced into giving up their faith just for providing jobs. Now, I would like to turn to my friend and truly a leader here for families and life and common…

Thank you, Representative Lankford. I am so glad you shared about this family. You know them. What a treasure they really are to our Nation and the world, as you said, and truly courageous, standing up, putting their business on the line…

Thank you, Ann. That was great. It really goes back to people like George. The individuals are having their liberties violated, and it is wrong. It is just chilling what he said: Are we going to allow this government to discriminate…