It is critical to clarify and review the regulations of the financial industry.

I hope the panel can respond to this criticism and answer whether you too are concerned that the NAIC's conflicting statements and actions demonstrate inadequate concern about transparency and policymaking.

Thank you to Ranking Member Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Export-Import Bank and current legislation, H.R. 4950, to reauthorize the bank introduced by my freshman colleague and fellow…

Unfortunately on July 24, 2014, I missed rollcall vote No. 442 on Ordering the Previous Question. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass).

More must be done to assist these children, these children who are victims, not criminals, and need our help. We know that no single system can successfully combat trafficking. Preventing, identifying, and serving victims of trafficking…

Let me conclude by saying that I urge all of my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, to support H.R. 5111. This is a very important piece of legislation that will help the victims of child sex trafficking. It will decriminalize their…

It seems a little shortsighted to hold a legislative hearing on a bill to reform one of the most effective agencies in the Federal Government, when what we should be doing is holding legislative hearings on H.R. 4950, a bill to reauthorize…

I must add that I am a little disappointed this morning, as I sit here wondering why we aren't working to improve our Nation's economy, rather than trying to find ways to hamstring the primary regulator responsible for overseeing the…

We have heard a lot about education today, probably because education is the economic engine of our future. Ohio State University plays a pivotal role in K-Life education. It is located in my district, and it serves not only my district…

Today, NetJets Inc., a worldwide leader in aviation, is celebrating its 50th anniversary at its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, in my congressional district. NetJets has made notable contributions to our community in central Ohio by…

Thank you to my colleague. Thank you so much, Mr. Horsford from Nevada, for leading us in this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour, and also to my colleague from New York (Mr. Jeffries), thank you for your leadership. It is an…

I, and other Members on both sides of the aisle, believe that it is absolutely critical that we reauthorize this program in a timely manner so that insurers and insureds can renew their terrorism policies in a way that prevents lapses in…

I would like to thank Ranking Member Waters for all of her support and her leadership. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3584, the Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions Act, as amended. Today I stand…

The Dodd-Frank Act, an important law, although not perfect, was designed to address the catastrophic failures that led to the Black Swan events of 2008.

I am also committed to fairness of the workplace.

I certainly appreciate it.

I am certainly against any form of discrimination.

Today, the National Association of Letter Carriers Buckeye Branch 78 arrived in Washington for its national conference. I rise to honor these dedicated postal workers and thank them for the great service that they provide, bringing news…

This bill, H.R. 2018, the Honor Those Who Served Act, introduced by Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03)...

Thank you to my colleagues. I would like to thank Mr. Horsford and Mr. Jeffries for hosting the Congressional Black Caucus' important discussion on celebrating Women's History Month. As we honor so many women who have shaped our history…

I tend to believe that there is a need to address this problem from both sides of the equation by increasing the revenue and cutting where appropriate.

2 weeks ago, President Obama stood in this Chamber and addressed the Nation, declaring 2014 as the ``Year of Action'': a year of action to put more Americans back to work and continue to make sure that middle class families across the…

I rise this evening in support and honor of the American Heart Association. Today, women, Democrats and Republicans, stood together in honor of the American Heart Association because we understand that cardiovascular disease is the number…

Thank you, Congresswoman Fudge. Clearly, we can see that she is no stranger to advocating for women and for lifting women out of poverty and standing for them. Earlier today, Congresswoman Fudge had the opportunity to speak to thousands of…