I just request we enter into the record this article on Military Times, the military needs for a unified command.

I thank Dr. Roe for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4356, the Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the armed services, I know how important it is to protect the families of…

Let me make a few comments, if I can. This was reviewed by the criminal division of DOJ today that found no violation whatsoever. Let me make another point, because I have heard accusations along the way that certain entities here in…

It's past time that Congress address this issue that it created in 1992 and fix the outdated law so that we do not continue to harm veterans seeking care at VHA facilities.

As I have often said, caring for our veterans is one of Congress's most sacred duties.

Caring for our veterans is one of Congress's most sacred duties, and I was extremely proud to spend the first five years of my time in Congress serving our nation's veterans on this distinguished Committee.

I urge you to consider H.R. 3700 at a future health subCommittee legislation hearing.

I think we need to do all that we can to protect our veterans seeking better health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States- killing more than 480,000 people annually- and there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand…

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the rabbi for coming to the Capitol today to share with us a time in prayer, a time when we often need it. America has been through many battles. We have many debates. But we always come out…

I thank Dr. Roe for yielding. I appreciate his leadership on the Veterans Affairs' Committee for the many years that he has been here and has always been a leader. As an Iraq war vet and an Army reservist, I know how important it is to…

I thank the Subcommittee on Oversight chairman, Mr. Lewis, and the ranking member, Mr. Kelly, for getting this bill to the floor today. This legislation is the product of years of work, and I am glad to see these commonsense provisions get…

Sixty-nine percent are optimistic. And as I sit here today, I find that this is not a representation of America.

A few minutes ago, I rose to call for a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires any baby who survives an abortion to receive the same medical care that any baby born at the same age would receive. It…

I urge the Speaker to immediately schedule the born-alive bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not recognized for debate. ____________________

I thank the former chairman for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bipartisan legislation that I sponsored with Dr. Ruiz, the Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act. I am pleased to have Dr. Ruiz' medical expertise engaged…

My colleague, Terri Sewell, and I have introduced legislation to extend the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act for another 10 years.

I thank Mr. Walker for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the security and the safety of all our fellow Americans. The fact of the matter is that border security isn't or shouldn't be a partisan issue. That is why many of…

no one should be forced to violate a law that maintains their privacy.

no one is above the law, and I agree with you 100 percent.

every American, deserves their privacy.

We as Republicans have pledged support for coverage for preexisting conditions included in our bill.

I will admit I am a little bit confused here today because the part of the rule package that we are debating was already passed by the Democratic majority last week. So why are we here again? I hear some people say: ``I stand in strong…

Our Federal Government was founded for one purpose: to fulfill the charges set forth in the Constitution, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings…

I thank the gentleman for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation, the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Roe and Ranking Member Walz and all the members of the…