Women still earn only 83 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

I thank Ranking Member Quigley for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of my en bloc amendment filed with my colleague, Congressman John Garamendi, which highlights the importance of the HOME Investment Partnership program to meet…

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.

First, let me say thank you to the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Steven Horsford, for shaping our message tonight and reminding us so eloquently of what our role is to be here as a Member of Congress, as a member of…

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

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…

This week, Republicans are choosing MAGA extremism over our military, over women's health rights, and over diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our military, Mr. Chairman, was founded to fight for the freedom of all our citizens. House…

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

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?

In closing, let me just say that this is difficult today, but let me assure my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we are not playing games. Let me assure my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we take this very…

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 Is there unanimous consent to have the words withdrawn?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 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?

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.

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.

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.

Instead of honoring our sacred obligation to pay our bills-- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman's time has expired.

Fact: Republicans went home. Fact: Their side of the Chamber is empty. Fact: They do not want to negotiate, and they are holding our economy hostage to a ransom note of partisan demands. Fact: They are taking Medicaid away from millions…

Democrats will not let the bank of justice be destroyed by MAGA Republicans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman's time has expired.