We were fighting Republicans' plan to default on America, to hold our country hostage until we agreed to a 22 percent cut from the agencies.

This year New Mexico was blessed with snow that will help us address the drought.

We are in a historic drought caused by climate crisis.

I appreciated Secretary Vilsack's response to my recent letter on the need for sustained funding solutions for Taos Pueblo's management of the Blue Lake Wilderness.

Those cuts are going to be disastrous, disastrous for people at USDA, cutting rural programs, throwing families out of their homes, tossing them out of Medicaid and nutrition programs.

But you also reviewed the New Mexico fires and acknowledged you did not use the resources needed to monitor your prescribed burns.

I close with some powerful words from a Republican, a Republican Governor who vetoed a similar bill in his State. He said, ``I must admit I am not an expert on transgenderism. I struggle to understand so much of it, and the science is…

To discuss our proposal, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Hoyle).

If we defeat the previous question, which I hope we do, I will offer an amendment to the rule to provide for consideration of a resolution that affirms the House's unwavering commitment to protect and strengthen Social Security and…

We can actually point to two accomplishments that we did on this House floor when Democrats were in charge. The Democratic leadership in Congress helped us lead to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. It was bipartisan, but we had…

I thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for yielding me the customary 30 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today we consider a rule for two bills that do not address the most pressing issues in our…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of adoption of the…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 217, noes 202, not voting 15, as follows: [Roll No. 186] AYES--217…

If the budget cuts go through, we could lose 1,500 tribal law enforcement personnel.

those resources are public resources. They belong to every single citizen, and we have an obligation to make sure that the full American public benefits from the exploitation of those resources.

Those resources are public resources. They belong to every single citizen, and we have an obligation to make sure that the full American public benefits from the exploitation of those resources.

Cleaning up these abandoned wells creates jobs in those local communities, which is also key.

It is a made-up crisis that we might be taken to that brink.

I am very excited about the Great American Outdoors Act, because it is indeed a great America that we are investing in, that which belongs to all Americans, which are our public lands, right?

The Legacy Restoration Fund is important to New Mexico because it is helping repair the Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway, which is important for the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in Taos County.

The park isn't sitting outside of the community. The park is part of the greater community.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Insert after section 20220 the following: SEC. 20221. STAFFING PLANS. (a) In General.--Not later than 365…

I appreciate the opportunity to debate and consider my amendment to encourage local hiring and recruitment, but I also want to note my disappointment that my friends across the aisle rejected any consideration of my other two amendments on…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Mexico will be postponed. Amendment No. 26 Offered by Mr. Levin The Acting CHAIR. It…

I thank the gentleman from Arkansas for his visit to my district. I also invite the gentleman to the northern part because, at New Mexico Highlands University, we have an excellent forestry department where we are looking at the center of…