I agree with the gentleman that there is no place for discrimination. Based on information from the CFPB, CBO expects that the agency would not prepare a replacement bulletin if H.R. 1737 were enacted. That is because the bill would not…

The Bureau's guidance was issued without public notice or comment and without any study of its impact on consumers or small businesses. I want to thank the ranking member for authoring the minority report that states: ``H.R. 1737 does not…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner) for his support in this area and appreciate his willingness to continue to work in this arena. I certainly will continue to do that. I reserve the balance of my time.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, line 3, insert before the period at the end the following: ``, including prevention and recovery…

I am proud to rise in support of H.R. 5046, the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act, which will provide more effective cooperation between our law enforcement and treatment agencies, grow our treatment capabilities, and strengthen…

I thank Chairman Goodlatte for his leadership and work in this area. Prevention and recovery is incredibly important as we try to help those who deal with substance abuse challenges and addiction challenges, not just in New Hampshire, but…

I am proud to rise in support of H.R. 5046, the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act, and H.R. 4641, which will establish an interagency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescription pain…

I want to thank the gentlewoman, my colleague from our State of New Hampshire, where, unfortunately, last year, 430 people perished due to opioid abuse and addiction. That is 1 out of every 3,000 of our residents. It is a significant…

I thank Congressman Fitzpatrick for his leadership on the bipartisan task force and for working with us to combat this significant challenge. I yield to the gentleman from Staten Island, New York (Mr. Donovan).

I thank the gentleman from New York for his work on the Opioid Abuse Reduction Act, I thank him for his work on the task force and continuing the fight in this epidemic. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney…

I want to thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Dold), for his leadership in Lali's Law and making sure that that bill comes to the floor for passage, as it is incredibly important to his district and honors Alex and his challenge. I…

I want to thank my colleague, the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Clark), who is doing great work in this area. New England is particularly stressed with an opioid epidemic, as are many other States around the country, but her work is…

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Meehan) for his leadership on the John Thomas Decker Act and his work in fighting this addiction as well. Again, I thank the gentleman very much. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from West…

I want to thank the gentleman from Georgia for his leadership, and particularly for his expertise in the area of pharmacology. It is a critical component of understanding that we need to achieve based on the opioid crisis. I appreciate the…

I want to thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Knight) for his service on the task force, his service for the last 18 years in uniform, and the gentleman's continued service here in the Congress. The gentleman's depth and understanding…

I want to thank the gentleman from West Virginia for his leadership on the Nurturing and Supporting Healthy Babies Act. I look forward to voting this week in favor of the gentleman's legislation, and I appreciate the gentleman's compassion…

I thank Congresswoman Clark for yielding, and I extend my gratitude to her for joining me tonight in this Special Order. I am also grateful for the opportunity to join bipartisan members-- Republican and Democrat--from around the country…

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Costello) for being here this evening and for his leadership in authoring the Prevent Drug Addiction Act of 2016, another mechanism by which we can provide opportunity to those who suffer from…

I want to thank the gentlewoman from New Hampshire for talking about Carl and our good friend Kriss and her stepdaughter Amber. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick), my colleague.

I thank the gentleman from Illinois for his being here this evening, his leadership. He has talked very eloquently over the last several months about constituents of his that he is working so closely to help in creating an opportunity for…

I stand today in strong support of H.J. Res. 88, disapproving the harmful rule submitted by the Department of Labor. It is 1,000 pages to define one word. No wonder the American people are angry and frustrated with Washington, D.C. They…

The Firearms Transfer Improvement Act, which I introduced in Congress, would provide a significant boost to New Hampshire gun dealers, nearly all of them small-business owners, as well as the Granite State's tourism industry and larger…

I thank the chairman. I rise in support of the gentlewoman from Utah's bill that would allow more small bank holding companies to raise the necessary capital to better serve not only their customers, but their communities. H.R. 3791 would…