Housing is one of the primary drivers of the inflation suffocating families' budgets and holding back our economy.

Bringing down the high cost of living for American families has got to be our primary focus.

No one wants to be homeless if they have an option.

I really believe that we are turning a corner as a country in terms of how we make sure that federal dollars benefit everybody and not just the fewer, the well-off.

I guess I am asking you, because you have oversight whether or not the department is doing the things that it is supposed to do.

I stand firmly with the President on doubling that number of mental health professionals in our schools.

I am very encouraged by the President's proposed budget here, particularly as it relates to women's health care postpartum, pregnancy, disparities, children, you know, just all kinds of chock full of really good things.

I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for the motion to recommit.

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. Watson Coleman of New Jersey moves to recommit the bill H.R. 7176 to the Committee on Energy…

I would hope that we would be trying to feed more people, not less here in America.

SNAP is the leading anti-hunger program in the nation. And according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the program reduces food insecurity by 30 percent.

First and foremost, I want peace. I want a decisive victory over Hamas and an end to its hateful and destructive reign. I want Israel and Palestine to coexist safely, securely, and with prosperity for generations to come. It is difficult…

Needless to say, I disagree with the premise of my wonderful colleague across the aisle. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.

I simply say as we finalize this discussion, that there are 14.2 million people who are being affected, who will be affected, and who think this is important. There is a $22 billion economic activity that will be impacted. Needless to say…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Neguse The Acting CHAIR. It…

I stand before this room to hold this Supreme Court in contempt; this Supreme Court that is wildly out of step with both precedent and public opinion. This Supreme Court which, through its terrible lack of judgment, both in chambers and on…

I think that we undersupply affordable housing on so many different levels.

I was hoping to ask what would happen to airports like the one in my district if Federal funding was set back to the 2022 levels.

It is good to see you, Madam Secretary, and it is good that you are in this position.

You address the most fundamental survival needs of those most in need.

I love the idea that you all are focusing on low cost mortgages, mortgages that provide opportunities for first-time home buyers, low income home buyers.

I appreciated the fact that you not only saw the desperate need for a new terminal, but a new fire station, a new traffic control tower to accommodate the growing demand.

On World Water Day, I rise on behalf of every American who lacks access to the most basic necessity of human survival. Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago, 15,000 households in Newark, New Jersey, were forced to rely on bottled water due to the lead…

Good morning to you, sir. It is good to see you here. Back in 2019 before the pandemic, I headed an emergency task force on mental health and suicide particularly among black youth, and I see in your proposal that you are including an…

What would a 10 or 20 percent cut in what you are proposing result in, in terms of the workforce needs that have been demonstrated that is so direly needed?