Section 3: ``This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission…

As technology advances, we need to make sure Federal regulations keep pace. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke has said that account ``reserve balances far exceed the level of reserve requirements, and the level of reserve…

I do rise today in memory of Union County Sheriff's Deputy Sergeant Jeff Greene, who died yesterday in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Monroe, North Carolina. Sergeant Greene was a 10-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office and managed the…

Much has been said and written about the ratings of the United States Congress and the approval of what the American people think of us. It is somewhere right around 10 percent. Let me tell you those ratings don't take into consideration…

I thank the chairman. Mr. Chairman, I acknowledge the tremendous leadership that you have given to this Nation. I am grateful for what you have done as a servant in our Congress to protect this Nation, to provide the security that is…

On rollcall No. 398, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr…

I thank Chairman Rogers for this opportunity to speak. I just really want to commend you for your exceptional leadership as a Member of this body and for your service on behalf of the security of our Nation. Over the past year, it has…

I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, and much other legislation that we will consider today. I also rise in support of Antonia, Maria, and Rosa…

I thank Chairman Hensarling for the time and for allowing me to speak on this important issue; and I also thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Duffy) for his the leadership on this legislation. This legislation is absolutely necessary…

Thank you, Congressman Smith. I am so grateful for your leadership, having known you now for the last 30 years and watched the true commitment that you have for the calls of life. I just appreciate the spirit of which you come and your…

I stand regarding the qualified mortgage rule that will go into effect this Friday. This rule is going to have a devastating effect on the housing industry. Once again, the long hand of the Federal Government goes out to dictate policy to…

Thank you, Mr. Collins. Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of precious Kilah Davenport, a sweet little girl at the age of 3 years old, who was taken by her caregiver and bashed her head against the wall. As a result, Kilah has suffered…