Edolphus Towns: “Mr. Speaker, this is a very obvious way of trying to usurp the role of the Committee on Rules. What is the purpose of…”

This bill is the fruit of an inclusive and comprehensive process. I strongly support this bipartisan, good government bill, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``aye.''

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address these barriers to job growth and economic independence.

Recently I met Jill Wood from my district in Brooklyn. I was very moved by this meeting as she described the struggles of her son, who is diagnosed with a rare genetic disease known as Sanfilippo syndrome. Before we met, I was not familiar…

I strongly support the Kline-Foxx-McCarthy-Hastings amendment, which would prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Education for the implementation of the Gainful Employment Act. I am concerned that if this rule is implemented, it…