This particular wall in Unit 5 was essentially just drywall with some mesh inside, and that actually led to an exterior wall.

This is a perfect example of the shoddiness of this plan. This is a symbol for the brokenness of the Trump administration plan when it comes to immigration.

The bipartisan bill that passed out of committee includes some incredible support for our servicemembers and their families. The bill includes a 19.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and a 4.5 percent pay raise for all…

Everyone should have the ability to work in safe conditions, receive competitive pay and benefits, and at the end of the day, be able to put food on the table. America's hardworking families keep our country running, but right now a lot of…

I think about this brief that was put forward to the Supreme Court that was written by former military officials that said: ``The importance of maintaining a diverse, highly qualified officer corps has been beyond legitimate dispute for…

I want to respond to what was just said. It is absolutely important that we set straight that diversity does not mean we are talking about people who are less qualified. We are not talking about reducing standards. We are talking about…

I believe you can tell a lot about the values of a nation based on how they treat and care for those who step up and are entrusted with defending the nation. If we are honest with ourselves, we don't always keep our promises, and we don't…

During the last Congress, Mr. Burchett and I introduced this important bill as part of a two-bill microloan major impact package. Together, these bills would increase the number of microloan lenders in our communities, increase access to…

In 2018, I was at a home in a retirement community along the Jersey Shore. A gentleman pulled me aside and, in a whispered voice, shared with me that he pays over $500 a month for prescription drugs and couldn't keep up. He resorted to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of subtitle A of title XXVIII the following new section: SEC. 28__. LOCAL HIRE…

I urge support for my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I am glad that we are able to have this debate and talk about what it is that we are trying to prioritize here. When we are talking about the workers here, this bill, this amendment, is not something that would force the Secretary of…