I come to the floor to discuss the State of Nevada's fierce opposition to using Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste dump. While I appreciate having the opportunity to speak to you today, I am extremely frustrated with the recent actions…

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…

Today I rise to remember the life of Tara Roe Smith. Tara attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. She lived in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, where she was a wonderful mother to her two kids, Lennon and Louis, and was a loving…

Today I rise to remember the life of Rocio Guillen Rocha. Rocio attended the Route 91 festival on October 1 in Las Vegas. Rocio would say that her greatest accomplishment was being a mom to her four kids--Marcus, Christopher, Sofia, and…

Today, I rise to remember the life of Cameron Robinson. He attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Cameron found his perfect balance in his boyfriend, Bobby Eardley. They loved each other immensely, and Cameron loved…

Today I rise to remember the life of Quinton Robbins. Quinton attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. He was a student at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, UNLV. He looked forward to going to dental school after…

Today I rise to remember the life of Jordyn Rivera, who attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Jordyn was looking forward to graduating from California State University with her bachelor's degree in healthcare…

During rollcall Vote No. 202 on H.R. 2, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes''. Amendment No. 31 Offered by Mr. Banks of Indiana The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote…

Today I rise to remember the life of Melissa Ramirez. Melissa attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Melissa loved her family more than anything in the world. She always made sure to take trips home over the weekends…

Today I rise to speak in opposition to H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. Mr. Chair, I find it offensive. I sit here and listen to all my colleagues, and they all want to send nuclear waste to the State of Nevada. They are…

Today I rise to remember the life of John Phippen. John attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. John was the father of six and grandfather to one. His life revolved around his friends, children, and grandkids. John showed…

Today I rise to remember the life of Lisa Patterson. Lisa attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Lisa was very active in her community. She coached softball teams, served as the president of the St. John Fisher's PTA and…

Today I rise to remember the life of Carrie Parsons. Carrie always made sure to live her life by her favorite saying: ``live, laugh, and love.'' She enjoyed playing intramural softball and working at the staffing firm, Ajilon. Carrie…

Today I rise to remember the life of Jennifer ``Jenny'' Parks. Jenny attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Jenny was a remarkable kindergarten teacher at Anaverde Hills Elementary School in Lancaster, California. Jenny…

Today I rise to remember the life of Rachael Parker. Rachael attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Rachael worked as a record technician at the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 10 years. She was known as the…

Today, I rise to remember the life of Adrian Murfitt, who went to Las Vegas on October 1 for the Route 91 festival. Adrian had a love for fishing. He would spend months on a commercial fishing boat to catch and sell fish. When it was not…

Today I rise to remember the life of Austin Meyer. Austin moved to Reno, Nevada, to study transportation technology at Truckee Meadows Community College. He had a passion for cars and sports. He loved to watch basketball, especially the…

Today I rise to remember the life of Patricia ``Pati'' Mestas. Pati was a good mother to her three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Patricia was a retired gas station and convenience store worker who loved country…

Today I rise to remember the life of Sonny Melton. Sonny was lucky to find the love of his life while working at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. As a certified nurse, Sonny would often assist his wife, Dr. Heather…

Today I rise to remember the life of Calla Medig. Going to the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas had become an annual tradition for Calla. She would always take time off from her job as a waitress in Edmonton, Canada, so she could travel to…

To fix this, we need to invest in our nation and rebuild our roads, our bridges, tunnels, ports, and airways.

Today I rise to remember the life of Kelsey Meadows. Kelsey attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Kelsey was known by her parents as a miracle child. She went into heart failure at 6 weeks old, but survived. Growing up…

Today I rise to remember the life of Jordan McIldoon. Jordan, who came from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, was an only child with a big heart who worked hard and loved his family. He was just days away from his 24th birthday and…

Today I rise to remember the life of Victor Link. Victor was an intelligent man who had a vast knowledge on many topics. He was the father to his adopted son, Christian, and was engaged to be married to his fiancee, Lynne. Victor loved…

I thank Representative Maloney and Ranking Member Waters for providing me this opportunity to speak about the critical importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the CFPB. Mr. Speaker, during the recession, Nevada was ground…