Next week, our Nation will celebrate Memorial Day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. May is also National Military Appreciation Month. We are grateful to those in our military for their…

Given the fact that 95 percent of consumers live outside our borders, the U.S. must continue to pursue trade opportunities. The U.S. actually had a trade surplus with our 20 trade agreement partners in 2012. Trade agreements expand…

On rollcall No. 107, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

Ag producers have waited nearly 3 years for a long-term farm bill, and I would like to thank my colleagues for their efforts thus far. Policy certainty will help our country be competitive. Last year, conferees were appointed to negotiate…

Congress must enact postal reform which provides certainty for consumers and businesses alike.

The Postal Service continues to face a severe fiscal crisis, losing $25 million per day.

The impact is going to be enormous into our valley.

I think it is a game changer.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of the underlying bill. And I think that the American people expect us to have a debate here in Washington that is about better policy and not one-upmanship and various 30-second…

EPA has ignored evidence that has been provided regarding the method's lack of credibility.

It is simply not possible to spend money on investments that don't increase the productivity of the economy and expect to get a net increase in the economy, or even a net zero.

On rollcall No. 947 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Stated against:

I am pleased to speak today about the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny, or the REINS, Act. This bill, which I have cosponsored, restores accountability to the regulatory process by requiring an up-or-down vote in Congress…

I stand in strong support of this trade agreement that will open up U.S. production to over 40 million consumers close to our shores. While the national economic and strategic impact of the Colombia agreement is very important, obviously…

Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to be here, and certainly I appreciate my colleague from California talking about agriculture. And it certainly speaks to the diversity of American agriculture when he listed so many products, and I…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 398, nays 18, not voting 17, as follows: [Roll No. 713]…

I do want to clarify for the record that this amendment is not about tax dollars. This amendment is about adjusting some policy that was put into an appropriations bill some time ago, long before the current makeup of Congress. We are…

I truly believe that the best thing that this Congress can do is focus on jobs, making sure that someone might have access to health care through a job. But increasing the cost of doing business certainly does not contribute to our effort…

I would like to share a perspective from an employer in my district. Visiting this small business, actually a few hundred employees but still considered a small business, we toured the plant. He shared with me the benefit plans for the…

American families are preparing for the holiday season and doing so by paying the highest fuel prices in 2 years. In addition to gasoline, heating oil and diesel prices are expected to increase year over year for the first time since 2008…

Time and time again Members from both sides of the aisle have spoken on the need to create jobs and cut government spending. This is what the American people want, and it is past time for Washington to start listening. We have just a few…

I sincerely appreciate today's consideration of H.R. 3519, the Veterinarian Services Investment Act. The need for skilled veterinarians has already been stated. It may not be at the forefront of debate here in Washington, but it is an…

Our Nation's unemployment continues to hover near 10 percent, and 15 million Americans are looking for jobs. That's 7 million more than when the current majority took over. We've seen the results of these failed economic and fiscal…

The update of the President's budget estimates released Friday shows Washington still has not gotten the message. Dangerous economic and fiscal policies are not helping our country. They're resulting in deficit, debt, and an economy which…

For far too long, the approval of pending trade agreements with countries such as Colombia, South Korea, and Panama have languished, awaiting approval by Congress. According to research conducted by our colleagues on the Ways and Means…