Mike Lawler

I find that rich. I mean, leader Jeffries, along with Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris, gaslit the nation for an entire year about Joe Biden's cognitive abilities.

Our ranking member, Maxine Waters, has made this a big priority for the work that we do in the committee.

Access to safe and affordable housing is essential to the well-being of working families and individuals in North Carolina and around the country.

I would just note that, obviously, CPI, the price of goods, the price of purchasing a home, the price of a mortgage, the cost of a mortgage has been astronomical.

Since you made mention of the independence of the Fed, and I know you pride yourself on that independence, do you acknowledge or do Members of the FOMC acknowledge that a rate cut in September could be viewed as political, just 30 to 60…

I represent a Republican-leaning, very purple district, so my constituents sent me here to get things done.

Access to low- or no-cost banking services is a door to financial inclusion and wealth generation for marginalized families.

I applaud you and your staff at the Federal Reserve for the work that you are doing to make sure that the economy works as well for the hardworking people of Georgia's, 'Fighting Fifth District,' as it does for those in the top 1 percent.

I sent a letter specifically on the SHIP Act and the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act to you and Secretary of State Blinken a few weeks ago.

Since Joe Biden took office, Iranian oil sales are up over $100 billion, a $100 billion increase.

Engaging in this trade is tantamount to aiding and abetting a terrorist state, and it must end.

Anyone who participates in the sale of Iranian oil plays a role in helping the regime evade U.S. sanctions.

We are supporting a critical program while staying within the confines of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which this body, this Congress, and this President agreed to. That is what we are seeking to do while supporting the critical mission…

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 2, line 12, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $20,000,000)''. Page 34, line 12, after the…

Democrats say Chairman Gruenberg was not aware of the deep-seated cultural issues at the FDIC until it was revealed by public reporting.

Through her outreach to employees, Chairman McWilliams noted that the toxic culture at the FDIC was readily apparent, and she began initiatives to improve the agency.

Chairman McWilliams came to the FDIC with a goal to know the issues faced by employees and took the time to ride the shuttle to the Arlington and D.C. campuses.

Look, I think it's idiotic. Moscow Marjorie has lost her mind, clearly the result of the space laser. There needs to be consequences, including the loss of committee assignments.

Sure. I think any legislation that we can bring forward to combat anti-Semitism is critical, and I think Ms. Manning and Mr. Smith have done a great job working to bring a piece of legislation forward. I have introduced a number. This is…

Never again is now, and we must act. That is our responsibility. I would remind everyone, when you cosponsor a bill that accomplishes the same thing, nothing has changed, and yet now we need to backtrack all because of politics.

We should be very clear: Charlottesville was wrong. January 6 was wrong. Taking over a courthouse in Portland was wrong. Burning down a police station in Minneapolis was wrong. Breaking in and seizing control of the library at Columbia…

Now is the time for America to lead, to support our allies, to combat our adversaries, and to continue our role as leader of the free world. {time} 0930

This is holding the Biden administration accountable because they have allowed increased Iranian oil sales, which is funding terrorism in the Middle East.

The United States has an obligation as leader of the free world to support our allies at this most critical juncture.

This is a moment for moral clarity for everyone. The Speaker is doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons.