Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and pay tribute to the Grateful Dead. Last night, the Dead and Company closed out their final act in San Francisco, and while this marks the end of an era, it also gives us an opportunity to reflect…

Mr. Speaker, America's national defense has historically been a source of bipartisan agreement, not a battleground for divisive, extreme partisan politics. Unfortunately, House Republicans chose to use the NDAA to advance controversial and…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and congratulate a distinguished North Carolinian, Dr. Mandy Cohen, on her recent appointment as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC. This remarkable achievement is a…

Mr. Speaker, in such a closely divided Congress, the only real solutions are bipartisan solutions that can pass the House and get 60 votes in the Senate. For me, bipartisanship is more than just a buzzword. That is why as a member of the…

Mr. Speaker, tomorrow former President Donald Trump will be arraigned in Federal court in Miami. He has been indicted on 37 different felony charges, including false statements and representations, scheme to conceal, concealing a document…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Pride Month. From trailblazing activists and leaders who fought tirelessly for equality to artists and entertainers who shattered barriers and inspired generations, the impact of the LGBTQ community is felt…

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise as the co-lead of the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act with my Republican colleague, Mike Flood, from the great State of Nebraska. Our bipartisan bill cuts through government red tape to improve…

Madam Speaker, today, ahead of Memorial Day, I am thinking about the 49,000 veterans in my district whose VA benefits hang in the balance due to the risk of debt default. It is incredibly disappointing that we would leave Washington before…

Mr. Speaker, June 1, that is when the Treasury estimates that we will no longer be able to fulfill our financial obligations if Congress has not acted. Defaulting would have catastrophic consequences on our economy. It would shake…

Madam Speaker, North Carolina is a hub of innovation and diversity. People with roots from all over the world have come together to build a prosperous and growing community in our State. My district is stronger because of its diversity…

Madam Speaker, it has been just over 100 days since I was sworn into office, and it is an amazing honor and privilege to represent the people of North Carolina's 13th District. Over the last few months, I have had the pleasure of hearing…