The work of FEMA is critical in helping our country prepare for, mitigate against, and recover from disasters.

there is a heck of a lot of misery out there still.

the Magnitsky bill is a very difficult piece of legislation.

this is a relatively small investment, and that is absolutely what it is, an investment to develop a foundation of future leaders.

I believe that sequestration is an irresponsible way to budget.

These are scarce resources that would be better spent providing constituents with better access to their Representatives.

The political gamesmanship on DOMA has gone on for far too long, and at far too great a cost.

Madam Chairman, I thank the ranking member, and I rise in support of both amendments before us, amendments to assist the communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy. We in North Carolina remember Hurricane Fran and Hurricane Floyd, and we…

We provided the money based on the President's request, without hesitation, because that's what the American people expect and deserve from Congress in a time of need. So, Madam Chairman, I will support both of these amendments. I urge my…

Madam Speaker, we have experiences in our personal and collective lives that challenge us profoundly, forcing us to search our souls and to change our behavior. Our Nation experienced such a moment on Friday as 20 children were gunned down…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 5912. This bill is flawed in substance and comes to the floor without serious deliberation or debate. I want to make clear, however, that my colleague from Oklahoma and I agree that paying…