Thomas R. Suozzi

I just want to point out to my good friend from Georgia that the tax does not exempt premium cigars in any way whatsoever. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), a senior member of the Ways and…

Before I yield to the chairman of our committee, I just want to note again that the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act has an exception for FDA- approved nicotine replacement therapies and has over 50…

To quote the Dalai Lama: ``Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose hope, that's our real disaster.'' The United States' strength is in our values, and…

It has been endorsed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It has been endorsed by the National League of Cities, endorsed by the National Association of Counties. It is not fair, Madam Speaker, that my colleagues on the other side are…

If my colleagues are concerned about the wealthy getting too much, then have them increase the progressive tax even higher if that is what they really mean.

Uber and Lyft's aggressive strategy to prevent their employees from having the rights they deserve is an unsustainable model for riders and a punitive model for workers that both lawmakers and transit agencies must see for what it is.

They got paid for me being sexually assaulted. Lyft is profiting from this.

As the father of a daughter, these stories make me cringe.

I urge the entire committee, Democrats and Republicans, to work together to try and pass a bill such as this as soon as possible.

We must do everything we can to prevent what happened to Sami and so many others from happening to anyone else.

Despite claims by the ride-hailing industry that they intend to complement existing public transportation, it is clear they mean to undercut these services.

We cannot stop Wall Street investors from pouring billions into these corporate entities, but lawmakers in this room can ensure these same entities are not permitted to prey on public transportation and fleece the taxpayer.

Our goal is not to put this industry out of business, it is not to stop innovation.

There is no way to describe the sadness and horror and pain that Sami's death caused her family or to her community.

These measures would not only ensure vehicle and driver identification for riders, assist law enforcement in tracking harmful offenders, but protects drivers, as well, by confirming the passenger.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 27 Offered by Mrs. Lee of Nevada The Acting CHAIR…

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 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 101, line 13, after the…

20 veterans commit suicide in the United States every day. This is not only a crisis; it is a national shame. Today, June 27, is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. We need to come together as Democrats and Republicans to help…

I supported the President's decision to launch the airstrikes in Syria in response to the chemical attacks by the Assad regime.

Think about it. You are a kid going to school, you are worried about taking tests. You are working every day, you are worried about your job. You are worried somebody is sick in your family. You are worried you don't have enough money to…

I was unable to be present today, December 21, 2017. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yes'' on rollcall votes No. 709 and No. 710, and ``No'' on rollcall vote No. 708. Personal Explanation

I was unable to be present today, December 21, 2017. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yes'' on rollcall votes No. 706 and No. 707, and ``No'' on rollcall votes No. 704 and No. 705. ____________________

I just wanted to point out, in the State of New York, we send $48 billion a year more to the Federal Government than we get back from the Federal Government. We are the largest net donor in America to the Federal Government. We are…

I just want to point out that in the State of New York, there are many Republicans who have come out against this tax bill because of the fact that it will hurt so many middle class families. {time} 1745 Eliminating the State and local tax…

For too long we have allowed the Palestinian Authority to play a duplicitous game.