"Proper implementation and oversight of the National Emergencies Act of 1976 are necessary to safeguard our democracy and protect our institutions."
"The perpetual state of emergency that we live in may tempt the President to use the powers he is granted by the National Emergencies Act to circumvent the will of Congress."
"In fact, it is Congress' responsibility to affirm its status as a coequal branch of Government and ensure that the system of checks and balances is functioning as intended."
"if Congress has decided that it is better not to legislate on that problem, then it is not appropriate for the President to sort of take over through emergency powers."
"I would be remiss if I didn't mention my concern when former President Trump abused the NEA to fund the construction of a wall at the southern border without congressional authorization or appropriati..."
"I would be remiss not to mention my concern when former President Trump abused the National Emergencies Act to fund the construction of a wall at the southern border without congressional authorizatio..."
"even one accident is too many. And if 10 percent of the trains are over that length, it could lead to potentially more accidents."
"Ms. Titus. I am a cosponsor of his bill that would invest $755 million in a parking program for trucks."
"I would just ask you if you will be able to leverage some of that for training and for helping your own employees who have to deal with the trauma of these cases themselves."
"I would like to see more people thank them when they search their bags, as opposed to be angry..."
"I was going to invite her to join me on a bill that I have introduced with Representative David Joyce called the IMPACT ACT Human Trafficking Act."