Sure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia will state his parliamentary inquiry.

I was using that to set in context my comments because, again, waste addressed in an efficiency exercise is important, but ironically, today, we are finally on the House floor talking about an EPA rule that reduces actual, literal waste…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition, strong opposition, to this resolution. For the past 5 weeks, Elon Musk and congressional Republicans have been running around calling any Federal spending debt they…

It was quite remarkable to go back home to New York's 20th District last week after spending 12 hours moving this monstrosity through the Budget Committee. Everywhere I went folks were imploring me, begging and pleading, to stand up to…

I thank Representative Bonamici for joining us this evening but, more importantly, for her work on science, tech, and space as a committee member and for her leadership in fighting for scientific integrity. Earlier, Mr. Speaker, I made…

I thank Representative Beyer for joining us in this fight and for his very challenging observations that he has shared. His activism on behalf of this bill and science, in general, is most appreciated. Mr. Speaker, within the first few…

We appreciate Mr. Foster's participation this evening and for his work as a scientist, engaging all of us in the importance of having unadulterated science policy and science research done so that we can move forward with a pure truth and…

I thank Ranking Member McGovern for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, if the previous question is defeated, Democrats plan to offer a vote on the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. The SUPPORT Act, which House Republicans…

In the past 2 weeks, a series of executive actions have directly targeted the LGBTQ+ community, attacking fundamental rights, fueling division, and ignoring reality. LGBTQ+ people, including trans individuals, are part of every community…

Absolutely. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from California for yielding. Yes, they are a good family. I enjoy being their Representative. It is absolutely a powerful moment this evening in the House to hear everyone, your friends…

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 502. ____________________

It is an honor and pleasure to say thank you, Cathy, and to wish you well. I know there was much celebrating when you were named chair, breaking that barrier, becoming the first woman to lead Energy and Commerce. As we know, we just heard…

I believe that leaves the individual of focus this evening, the chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).

I appreciate Representative Deluzio lending his voice on the House floor to speak to some of the injustice out there. Certainly, representing a district that has immense amounts of rail, it is important for us to address safety, consumer…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 440.

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) for yielding. The transportation sector is the largest source of climate pollution in our United States and also a major emitter of other dangerous pollutants. It should not surprise…

Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 403. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote Mr…

Had I been present, I would have voted NO on Roll Call No. 253. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on amendment No. 22, printed in part B of House…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 88. personal explanation

It is with great pride that I congratulate the remarkable team from Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland, New York, in New York's 20th Congressional District, on its outstanding achievement in winning the grand prize at this year's…

This is a very emotional journey, and in the words of Jennifer Wexton, this could happen to anyone, so any one of us could be touched by the impact of this legislation that will deliver efforts to search for better diagnoses, sounder…

During rollcall vote No. 710 on the previous question on H. Res. 922, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``yea'' when I should have voted ``nay.''

I appreciate the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this legislation. I thank my colleagues and friends, Representative Guthrie and Representative Kuster, for their work on the Support for…

I rise this evening to celebrate the life and service of Mr. Ron Byrne, a pillar of New York's Capital Region community who sadly passed away on November 8. When Ron's mother experienced a debilitating fall, he saw a group of local…

We know the human cost of inaction. To be precise, last year it was 109,680 lives we lost. Is that a cost we are willing to bear? With that in mind, our work is not done, and I hope we can find the will to truly meet the moment. This…