Well, first of all, I want to thank the chairman, Mr. Rogers, who's been a good friend for so many years. I look forward to working together in a bipartisan way so we can work everything out before and serve the American people. And I…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Moran).

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to our distinguished leader, who has been such an advocate for the assistance to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, who understands that every part of the country has catastrophes and that…

I'm pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, Mr. Serrano.

I thank the distinguished, distinguished ranking member, Mr. Meeks, for your eloquence, as always. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation, and I would like to thank Chairman Garrett for introducing this legislation and…

The Republican do-nothing leadership has an opportunity to do something--something very important--today to help the more than 17 million Americans who were devastated by Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst storms in U.S. history, more than…

I truly feel betrayed this evening. I left this floor with an understanding that this bill was going to be brought to the floor. One of Congress' most basic responsibilities is to help families, communities, and businesses recover. Yet…

And I congratulate you on the wisdom which you generously share with all of us. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the bill. Instead of putting forth a serious, comprehensive, and balanced deficit reduction plan, the Republicans…

I will use my time to observe a minute of silence for the Munich 11 who lost their lives at the 1972 Olympic Games. Thank you. ____________________

During rollcall vote No. 504 on H.R. 6082, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the…

Earlier today, the Appropriations Committee voted to report the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill to the full House. This bill makes an insufficient investment in our national transportation system in part because the…

While I appreciate language in the bill set aside for high threat areas, I fear that it's simply insufficient to combat the threats we know are facing our most populated cities. This motion simply raises the floor that must be spent…