I thank the chairman for his leadership, and I thank Congressman McHenry, also. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to just, regretfully, say that this ruling, Madden v. Midland, is just another layer of Big Brother, a misguided ruling by some…

On Saturday, I had the privilege of honoring six World War II heroes at VFW Post 2423 in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Each hero was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal by the French consul. They were: Charles Richardson, who flew 35…

Today, I rise in support of H.R. 2148, the Clarifying Commercial Real Estate Loans Act. I would also like to thank my colleague, Chairman Huizenga, for his leadership on our behalf. This bipartisan legislation makes commonsense reforms to…

Today I introduce the No Abortion Bonds Act, to end Federal tax-exempt bonds that support abortion providers. Under a loophole in the current law, cities, counties, and States can issue Federal tax-free bonds to finance construction of…

Earlier today the House passed a critical $8 billion disaster relief package that is intended to fund the immediate needs for Federal disaster relief. Similar to Hurricane Harvey, a year ago, eastern North Carolina was devastated by…

If the gentleman will continue to yield, as we consider the great plight in Texas of Hurricane Harvey, I also want to offer my sincere thanks for the outpouring of support that my State continues to receive, that they need after the…

I would like to also thank Chairman Thornberry and Chairman Sessions for making my amendment in order and allowing floor consideration. Mr. Chairman, my amendment is simple. It prohibits telecommunications companies that provide material…

The previous administration's biggest homeland security failures were the lack of prosecution and enforcement for crimes committed by illegal immigrants. For far too long, the Obama administration failed to adequately punish illegal…

I am here to support the Financial CHOICE Act, and for good reasons. Under Dodd-Frank, North Carolina has lost 50 percent of our banks since 2010, while three community banks have consolidated just in the last month. Monthly banking fees…

This weekend, America pauses to honor the patriotic men and women who sacrificed their lives in support of our liberty. For many, perhaps, Memorial Day has become just another reason for a cookout. But for more than 11,000 families in…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 249. ____________________

I thank the chairman for his exceptional leadership on this very important legislation. In 2012, 7-year-old Jamal Stevens was in his bed when a tornado tore through the house, tossing him onto the embankment along Interstate 485, hundreds…