Joe Morelle: “It is great to have you here to talk about this and the critical role that the Copyright Office plays in promoting…”

Mr. Speaker, I do want to say my distinguished colleague from Florida conveniently left out one part of what this bill does, which is to share your personal, private data with the Department of Homeland Security. From this point forward…

President Trump’s ignorant decision will impact America’s libraries, our copyrighted economic interests, and service to the American people by threatening support for Congress.

The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people — from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of nation's most precious treasures. She is an American hero.

I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to ensure a successful and productive 119th Congress.