create a level playing field.

The government must get out of the business of picking winners and losers in this industry.

Two of our central responsibilities as Members of Congress are to support a strong national infrastructure and to ensure that every American has a place to call home. The funding levels provided in this legislation will make it impossible…

We can all agree, I think, that this amendment is necessary. We are talking about denying tens of thousands of families and seniors access to an efficient, cost-effective program that keeps families together and lowers the government's…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 93, line 21, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $29,100,000)''. Page 114, line 7, after the dollar amount…

Since 1992, the Housing Opportunity for Persons With Aids, or HOPWA, has provided a vital safety net for people living with HIV/AIDS. In the United States, 50,000 people become infected with HIV every year, and 1.1 million people are…

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 New York will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: community…

Given the wealth of talent, experience, and expertise in the city, it is fitting that Chairman Goodlatte chose to hold one of the Subcommittee's comprehensive Copyright Act review hearings here.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome to New York.

I would have liked to say, 'welcome to my district.'

New York City is home to thousands of creators, song writers, performers, musicians, playwrights, journalists, authors, and inventors.

I thank the gentleman. I understand that there is an irrational fear of bringing Guantanamo detainees into the United States, even though we would only do so to bring them to justice. In contrast to the military commissions at Guantanamo…