Just sitting here, I was contemplating the end of the year. At the end of the business that we will conduct today, men and women from both sides of the aisle will pass each other in the well or in the hallway, and we'll wish each other…
Joe Crowley
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Joseph Crowley is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 14th congressional district from 2013 until 2019. Prior to that, he served New York's 7th congressional district from 1999 to 2013. Crowley was known for his work on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. He held various leadership positions within the Democratic Party, including serving as the chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House. In 2018, he was defeated in a primary election by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, which marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the district.
We had 3 months to do this bill. Unfortunately, we waited for the last 2 weeks to take this bill up. It's unfortunate. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Israel).
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank my friend from Michigan as well for this debate. I listened very closely and very intently to the words of Speaker Boehner, a man whom I have tremendous respect for, and I know that he's having some…
I have two additional speakers, including myself. With that, I will yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen).
I appreciate the gentleman's comments about the only game the American people want to see this holiday season is football, but the reindeer games that are going on in this House are something the American people do not want to see any more…
I would just ask the gentleman from Michigan if he might like to use some of his time and maybe balance it out a little more.
I apologize, Mr. Speaker. I will do that through the Chair. Would you like me to repeat that? With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Butterfield). {time} 1350
I thank the gentlewoman from California. With that, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Scott).
I just want to remind Mr. Gardner that in Larimer County, Colorado, the absence of passing this bill today will cause an average increase in taxes of $1,126 in that county. For the purposes of answering the gentleman from Michigan's…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just remind Mr. Tipton that his constituents in Pueblo, Colorado, will potentially see an increase in taxes of $780 next year if this bill is not enacted. With that, I yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from…
Might I inquire as to how much time remains, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 10\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan has 16\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I would just remind Mr. Southerland that failure to pass this bill will potentially mean a tax increase of $879 to his constituents in Bay County, Florida. With that, I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr…





