The right of Americans to practice freely their religion and conduct their business without unnecessary interference from the government is as important in 2019 as it was in 1620, in 1776, and 1789.

Those who cherish religious freedom have noted that elections have consequences and those consequences are being manifested in today's hearing.

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution declares that Congress may make no law 'respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.'

It is my honor to recognize today's guest chaplain, Pastor Ryan Hodges of Rocky Face Baptist Church in Hiddenite, North Carolina. In 2005, Pastor Hodges earned his theology degree from Cherry Grove Baptist Bible College in Wilkesboro. He…

Woman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chairwoman, this amendment is about preventing harm to communities and supporting local control. The Youth PROMISE program was enacted as a part of the broader and very bipartisan Juvenile…

Bold reforms are necessary to put the post-secondary system on track to meet the needs of students.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks for your indulgence.

Academic rigor is critical to preparing students for college level course work and the jobs that follow.

For too long we have believed in the stereotype of college students as being young, bright-eyed youth, fresh out of high school.

The old ways are hurting American students and businesses, and something needs to be done about it.

Au contraire, to the gentleman from Oregon. Not only have I visited one of these programs but when I was president of the Mayland Community College, we had a program very close by. I am very well aware of these programs. I doubt the…

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, may I ask for the remaining time on either side. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon has 30 seconds remaining. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I yield myself 30 seconds…