Jon L. Christensen: “This issue really is about children, though, and parental consent and the parents having some say. If a child is not…”

I rise in support of H.R. 1592, the Local law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act and to oppose attempts to weaken the bill by removing certain groups from its protection. Mr. Speaker, no one knows better than a member of the…

I rise in support of H.R. 2895, the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 because it is just what our country needs to strengthen the housing market, stabilize the economy, expand affordable housing and mortgage opportunities…

I rise in support of H.R. 3658, to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States territories for members of the Foreign Service, sponsored by my good friend and neighbor, Mr. Fortuno of…

I'm proud to be here, Mr. Speaker, to stand in strong support of the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. Today, we're fulfilling a commitment we made on the first day of this Congress to take care of America's children…