Today, I rise to share the story of Shalynne Vilela, the loving daughter of Amy and David Vilela. At just 22 years old, Shalynne was a smart, ambitious, and dedicated young woman who loved her family. She was working hard to become a…

Today, I rise to recognize the life of my friend, Loretta McKinney Harper. Ms. Harper was a high school counselor at Desert Pines High School, where she counseled thousands of students over her 17 years there. But Ms. Harper was more than…

I support the bill; I urge my colleagues to support it as well; and I yield back the balance of my time.

Today I rise to recognize the life of Christopher Elijah Harnum. On November 13, 2010, Chris was a victim of gun violence, a 14-year- old boy shot through the stomach as he played with his friends. Chris spent over a year in the hospital…

It has been 297 days since the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. On October 1, 2017, 58 people were senselessly murdered at the Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, in my hometown, and more than 500 people were injured. I still remember…

Today I rise to remember the life of William ``Bill'' Wolfe, Jr. Bill attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Bill and his wife, Robyn, had two kids together, Ethan and Trevor. Bill worked as a senior project manager for…

Today I rise to remember the life of Michelle Vo. Michelle attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Michelle was a very hard worker at her job as a financial adviser with the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce. During the…

Today I rise to remember the life of Neysa Tonks. Neysa attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Neysa was a single mother to her three kids: Kaden, Braxton, and Greysen. She worked at Technologent in Las Vegas and was…

Today I rise to remember the life of Kurt von Tillow. Kurt attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Kurt enjoyed owning his own trucking company in northern California. He would often go to concerts and was happy to be…

Today I rise to remember the life of Derrick ``Bo'' Taylor, who attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Bo was devoted to his two sons, Gregory and Kyle, and his girlfriend, Denise Cohen. Bo worked for the California…

Today, I rise to remember the life of Brennan Stewart. Brennan attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. He was an aspiring country musician who loved to sing while he played his guitar. He enjoyed hunting; taking trips to…

I thank my colleague for this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I am here to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act. Mr. Speaker, it is immoral, it is inhumane, and it is un-American to separate children from their…

Today I rise to remember the life of Susan Smith. Susan attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Susan was a wife and a mother of two. She worked as an office manager at Vista Fundamental Elementary School in Simi Valley…

Today, I rise to remember the life of Erick Silva. Erick was a security guard at the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. As soon as gunshots went off, he immediately began selflessly helping people and was, unfortunately, shot in…

Today I rise to remember the life of Laura Shipp. Laura attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Laura was a single mother to her son, Corey, who is a Marine Corps reservist. Laura and her son had a strong relationship…

I applaud them for leading corporate social responsibility and to help save lives and prevent gun violence in the future.

Today, I rise to remember the life of Bailey Schweitzer. Bailey was a kid at heart who loved playing around at her father's speedway racetrack in Bakersfield, California. Bailey was at the Route 91 Harvest festival on October 1 in Las…

I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi) for organizing this hour to discuss a humanitarian issue that we are confronted with right now here in the United States of America. I thank him for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, I just…

Today I rise to remember the life of Brett Schwanbeck. Brett attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Brett was a retired truck driver who was engaged to be married to his fiancee, Anna. Brett was a father of three and a…

Today I rise to remember the life of Christopher Roybal. He was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran who had survived two shootouts while serving in Afghanistan. He attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Christopher served in…

Today I rise to remember the life of Lisa Romero-Muniz. Not only was Lisa the mother to her son, Anthony, but she was also known as a second mother to all the children she worked with. Lisa attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on…

Today I rise to recognize the Vegas Golden Knights for their monumental accomplishments this past season. Mr. Speaker, who knew there would ever be a winning hockey team in the desert? Never underestimate the people of Las Vegas and the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 63, beginning on line 7, strike section 508. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 918, the…

I offer an amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019. This amendment, Mr. Chairman, is very simple. It would strike language that would prohibit the closure of Yucca Mountain…