empower cyber security and data-breach protection efforts.

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Today I introduced a bipartisan resolution that would honor the Selma to Montgomery marches with a commemorative stamp. I thank the 102 bipartisan House Members who cosponsored this resolution, and the original sponsors: Congressman Byrne…

I thank my classmate and colleagues for hosting us this evening for the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, during the past month, we honored the great achievements and rich history of African Americans and the…

Unfortunately on February 26, 2015, I missed rollcall vote No. 91, On Question of Consideration of the Resolution, because I was in a meeting with Administration officials on behalf of my constituents. Had I been present, I would have…

I would like to thank my colleague from Florida for allowing me this time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 5, Student Success Act. This bill would continue unnecessary and arbitrary K-12 education funding cuts and erode…

So, in light of this sobering wealth gap, I am basically astounded that Republicans continue politically to be motivated in the ways that they are.

But while I could talk all day about the macroeconomic gains we have made, the brutal truth is that millions continue to teeter on the brink of severe poverty and financial collapse.

I thank the gentlewoman from Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Congresswoman Terri Sewell, my good friend, and my good friend from Alabama, Martha Roby, in strong support of H.R. 431, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to…

I am very much a proponent of HUD and the services that they provide.

I certainly join my colleagues in wanting to be on the record for saying how concerned I am about the instances of impartiality, the conflict of interest that you both have outlined in your testimony.

I want to be on the record saying that I somewhat disagree with that.

I would like to join my other colleagues tonight to thank Congresswoman Kelly from Illinois and Congressman Payne from New Jersey for organizing tonight's Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour. I rise to highlight a pivotal moment…

Thank you so much to my colleague. Mr. Speaker, at this time it gives me great pleasure to ask Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman--I am very proud to say that she is a part of this 114th freshman class--to say a few words. (Mrs. WATSON…

In closing remarks, let me thank you for extending our time tonight. We have heard from voices of legends tonight. But tonight I would like to end by giving special recognition to two new voices, two new legends who tonight led us through…

At this time I would like to allow my colleague, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke from Brooklyn, who is also the vice president of the Congressional Black Caucus, to share her thoughts with us. (Ms. CLARKE of New York asked and was given…

As we talk about the struggle continuing, it is my honor to ask my colleague and classmate, Congressman Marc Veasey from Texas, to be our next presenter.

First let me just say thank you to my colleague from Missouri, Congresswoman Ann Wagner, for organizing tonight's Special Order hour but, probably more importantly, a bipartisan Special Order hour. And let me say, I proudly wear this…

I appreciate the work that you and your team are doing to protect all of my constituents and constituents across the country with housing and those regulations.

Because of the importance of this issue in my State and in our Nation, I engaged during my first term in Congress to pass a sex trafficking bill, 400-9. Last year, as you heard from Congresswoman Wagner, I partnered with Senator Portman…

Section 5: ``Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own Members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be…

I come today unscripted to speak to you about a lady that made a difference in the lives of this Nation. Fifty- nine years ago, one week ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat so she could make a stand for civil rights and justice…

I thank my colleagues. Let me continue and be very brief and just say Michael Brown had a promising future before his life was cut short by police gunfire on that fateful Saturday in August. He was supposed to start technical college this…

It is indeed my honor to stand here not only with the members of the Congressional Black Caucus, but with you, Congressman Jeffries, for the work you have done. Today, I have a heavy heart as we stand here as members of the Congressional…

Our job here is to ensure that when there are similarities, regulations make sense and are not duplicative, and protect the American consumer.