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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida The…

I want to just bring this back home. Why in the world would you ever want to cut the wages of the men and women you represent? This is about fairness, leveling the playing field. It works, and we want to continue it. Mr. Chairman, I yield…

I thank my colleague from Illinois for yielding me the time. Certainly, we are in the House today and sending a very clear message that career and technical skills matter, and I rise in support of this bill. For a 4-year college, that…

I appreciate that kind introduction. It was a remarkable time sitting at the airport right there on the Delaware River and understanding how much we depend on safe, secure travel in those airports around the country. But to both Marc and…

A month ago I was ready to speak right here on the floor when this bill was abruptly removed. Apparently, it wasn't bad enough that day, it wasn't harmful enough. But now it is back worse than ever. So bad, it might actually pass. I don't…

I thank Brendan--Representative Boyle--and Marc for putting together a Blue Collar Caucus just to remind ourselves what we should be doing here is focusing on jobs. Jobs, which is the best social program I have ever been with. I entered my…

I include in the Record two letters from organizations that have long led the fight for workers' rights: the AFL-CIO and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. AFL-CIO, February 1, 2017. Dear Representative: The AFL-CIO urges you to…

Before entering public office, I was an electrician. I used to work on top of bridges doing very dangerous work. Imagine climbing 150 feet up over water. But over the course of that career, three times, there were gentlemen I worked with…

I would like to thank the chairman for his advocacy on behalf of all working families in this country--not just today, but throughout his entire career. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill and in support of the updated…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise in support of H.R. 5587. First, I want to thank the Members for coming together and certainly their staffs for recognizing the important piece of this legislation where we are going. As we heard…

I appreciate that. Jim Florio's vision, unfortunately, caused by this site, just being one of many in New Jersey and in this site, but the fact of the matter is we have to hold accountable those companies that are still active, that are…

My amendment would designate an additional $50 million within the Superfund accounts specifically for the enforcement division. This amendment does not take money from other programs. Rather, it designates a portion of already allocated…