Joyce Beatty

The recent Speaker pro tempore said that diversity and inclusion would be the top priority. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we reconsider this.

I was at the Iron Dome. I was in Israel. And while it is emotional for me, I am just thinking, what if it would have been 3 weeks later?

Thank you for bringing up the whole question of funding with crypto and crowdfunding.

My Republican colleagues are kneecapping the American people and those who serve this country

I want to thank Congressman Nunn, who referenced the bipartisanship.

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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 33 Offered by Mr. Norman The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I have asked unanimous consent, Mr. Chair, to have the words stricken. I didn't ask for an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there unanimous consent to have the words withdrawn? Without objection, so ordered.

I am asking for unanimous consent to take down the words of referring to me or any of my colleagues as colored people. The Acting CHAIR. For what purpose does the gentleman from Arizona seek recognition?

I would like to be recognized to have the words colored people stricken from the Record. I find it offensive and very inappropriate. The Acting CHAIR. Is the gentlewoman asking for unanimous consent to take down the words?

I was asking to be recognized to have the words colored people-- The Acting CHAIR. For what purpose does the gentlewoman seek recognition?

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 1 minute remaining.

What they did jeopardized our role on the political stage and created opportunities for China and other foreign adversaries to weaken our power and influence.

Even the prospect of defaulting is harmful to the United States economy.

I have reintroduced my bill, the Woman on the Twenty of 2023.

I would like to thank you and the Biden-Harris Administration for your leadership in preserving the strength and power of the United States on the global stage.

In my opinion, my colleagues across the aisle, and no one else, dragged us to the brink of default by using the debt ceiling as a weapon and a political tool to further their political agenda.

The U.S. dollar is considered the global reserve currency because roughly 60 percent of central bank reserves around the world are held in U.S. dollars.

Today, we are here to discuss the critical role of international financial institutions in the global economy and the increasingly large role that China is playing as a global lender to supplant U.S. leadership.

Meanwhile, teachers, like my sisters, firefighters, and other public servants lost millions that were invested through your public pension funds.

Public pension funds nationwide lost millions of dollars that were invested in Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

I want to take a moment, Mr. Chairman, to acknowledge the hardworking Americans who were harmed by this glaring mismanagement at your banks.

Can you share with us or explain to us what the typical ratio is for your average bank and how this factor played into the bank run that we witnessed on March 9th?

President Biden's Administration issued an Executive Order on imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved in global illicit drug trade.

Today, as you know, we are here to discuss the financial infrastructure that underlies the production and proceeds of illicit fentanyl, a drug that is devastating our communities and taking far too many American lives.

The Biden Administration also hears you.