Mr. Speaker, there are hundreds of thousands of Americans who work day in and day out to protect our communities and our Nation. They perform a wide range of services for the country, responding to emergencies, screening bags and cargo…

I want to quickly recognize the significance of H.R. 5072. This bill will make essential reforms to strengthen the financial footing of the FHA, and it will enhance its authority to go after fraudulent lenders who have preyed on the most…

Studies by the nation's leading criminal justice researchers have shown that ATIs reduce jail time and successfully treat people in the community without compromising public safety.

the program provides alternatives to incarceration for substance abuse offenders throughout New York City's metropolitan area.

the program provides a cost-effective, responsible alternative to expensive and ineffective incarceration, saving taxpayers more than $17 million last year alone.

We all know that health care costs are unsustainable. They're still crushing families, small businesses and large companies alike. When people lose their jobs, they lose their health insurance. Even people who do have jobs and want…

Today I rise to offer my amendment to H.R. 4061 and request that it be supported along with the underlying legislation. I first want to commend Chairman Gordon, Ranking Member Hall, and Representative Lipinski, as well as Representative…

Let me also thank Congresswoman Fudge for her outstanding work in managing the time of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Special Orders, and for her expertise and talent that she lends to all of the subject matter. This particular…

I rise in support of concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 730. H.R. 730, the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, was first introduced in the 110th Congress by the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff). To strengthen our Nation's…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my heartfelt condolences and in support of the Haitian people, the Haitian American community in the United States and the Caribbean island nation of Haiti, and ask my colleagues to support Resolution…

It is not just necessarily about the ethnicity or the person's language barriers, but it has to do with a comprehensive look at all of the contributions that the diversity of our Nation makes.

There is great concern in minority communities, in particular, that once this happens, the already low minority high school graduation rate will plummet even further.

It is certainly my honor and my privilege to be here to both be a witness and to speak on behalf of Ms. Jacqueline A. Berrien.

a U.S. Representative from the State of New York

Earlier this session, the House unanimously passed H.R. 559, which is what we call the Fast Redress Act of 2009.

It has really become a very serious problem out there for many Americans who are traveling of Muslim descent, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, Irish American, children.

I want to also take a moment to commend Mayor Michael Bloomberg, our deputy mayor, Linda Gibbs, and our health commissioner, Tom Frieden, for their response, work, vigilance, and keeping New Yorkers informed and safe.

In addition to being a member of this committee I am also chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cyber Security, and Science and Technology for the House Committee on Homeland Security.

It is extremely timely and appropriate in light of the recent national concerns regarding outbreaks of pandemic diseases and illnesses, that we look at our current animal agro-defense measures to ensure we have the appropriate…

It is clear that animal identification is and should be a tool of U.S. Department of Agriculture.

I would like to thank the distinguished Chairman, Chairman Scott, and Ranking Member Neugebauer.

USDA must take the appropriate steps now to implement a biosecurity system for livestock.

Our inability to rapidly and accurately trace diseased and exposed animals increases the likely spread of disease.

As a New Yorker who witnessed the horror of the 1993 World Trade bombing and the 9/11 attacks first-hand, I am committed to finding solutions to the information-sharing problems that hindered our ability to prevent the attacks.

The PCI requirements are directed solely at merchants and retailers. Why shouldn't there be a prescriptive security mandate for Visa or other payment card brands to secure your own networks?