Donald M. Payne: “I just think that that is really going in the wrong direction because this government just seems like they simply defy…”

I thank the gentleman from Illinois for the opportunity to speak tonight on an issue that paralyzes this Nation. Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss and address our country's gun violence epidemic and promote the commonsense solutions…

I thank my colleagues, the gentleman from Illinois and the gentlewoman from Florida, for their leadership in the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour this First Session of the 118th Congress. They have demonstrated, even as…

Good morning. Barbara, thank you very much. It is always a great honor and a real pleasure to be back here in the House Chamber and especially being here with friends and so many colleagues. Thank you all for being here. Let me begin by…

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Thompson, for the opportunity to speak here today. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 2. During the nearly 17 hours that the Committee on Homeland Security met to consider the border bill offered by…