Patrick J. Tiberi

This is a historic day. I am reminded that 17 years ago, I got elected to Congress, campaigning on tax reform and campaigning on the fact that it is not our money, it is our constituents' money. Today we are giving the money back to our…

I would again like to point out this little chart that shows facts. At the bottom of the chart, if the viewers can see, is the United States with our corporate tax rate. All of these other countries, most of whom are our friends, even…

I introduced the bipartisan Investing in Opportunity Act to attract capital and investment in distressed communities

Tax reform done right will grow jobs and grow paychecks, helping restore the virtuous cycle that gives entrepreneurs the confidence to take a risk and reach for the American dream.

entrepreneurship matters. It matters because startup businesses drive the innovation that fuels economic growth and opportunity

On rollcall Nos. 542 (passage of H.R. 3823), and 543 (passage of H.R. 2792) I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yea'' on both these votes. personal explanation

On rollcall No. 540 (motion to suspend the rules and pass H. Res. 311), I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yea'' on this vote.

On roll call No. 537 (Passage of H.R. 2824-- Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act), I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on passage of this…

On rollcall Nos. 517 (On Passage of H.R. 3697), 528 (On Passage of H.R. 3354), and 529 (On Passage of H.R. 3284) I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on all three votes. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I thank Congressman Gibbs for yielding. The Akron Beacon Journal, a few days ago, wrote an extraordinary editorial about Ralph Regula. The last paragraph sums Congressman Regula up best: ``What would benefit Congress and the country today…

I take issue with the fact that, as a pass-through, getting a tax cut is not appropriate.

I found in your testimony what was fascinating is that--and let me get this right--that the largest groups benefitting from 401(k) plans are employees who earn less than $50,000 a year.

Today, if you are a successful pass-through--and no one is going to guarantee that you are a successful business owner--in America, you are paying almost 45 percent of what you make at the top bracket just to the Federal Government.

I've heard from many employers, in Ohio and around the country, that they are struggling to fill good-paying job vacancies.

On rollcall No. 322 (passage of H.R. 2842), I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on this vote. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

On rollcall No. 319 (passage of H.R. 1654), I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on this vote. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Can you commit to this Committee that you will make it a priority of this Administration to engage with our trading partners, particularly in this case, Korea, the Republic of Korea, who continue to dump these products into our country?

I have heard from a number of employers in my district, manufacturers, about the potential that some of our trading partners could misuse national security justifications to have retaliatory and protectionist actions taken against them.

Reclaiming my time, not lately. Two years ago. One of the frustrations about the CBO report that never gets reported is the fact that millions of people will choose not to have healthcare. That is what the CBO says. It is not often…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 267, nays 144, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No. 308] YEAS--267 Abraham Aderholt Allen Amash Amodei…

On rollcall Nos. 300 (motion to suspend the rules and pass, as amended H.R. 2292), and 301 (motion to suspend the rules and pass, as amended H.R. 2457), I did not cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on both of the…

Drug abuse has become rampant in America and may be the worst the country has experienced.

If you are watching this, you have an opioid problem, you have a drug problem in your community.

This week is Police Week, a time we honor all our officers, especially those who have fallen in the line of duty keeping us safe. So today I rise in honor and remember Kirkersville, Ohio, Police Chief Steven DiSario. Chief DiSario, a…