We are 3.8 million homes short of what we need.

Too many have lived in shoddy housing with rodents, mold, or broken appliances.

House Democrats have been fighting to lower costs for hardworking American families every day. From the gas pump to the grocery store checkout lines, we have reclaimed our commitment to our mission of creating a fair and balanced economy…

I remain hopeful that we can have an opportunity to hear from both the USDA and the FDA at one of our future meetings.

Our Nation thrives because of the strength of our families, and when our families succeed, our economy succeeds. For this reason alone, Congress must continue to pass powerful bipartisan legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act. The act…

It is important to note that we have many challenges, leading to a significant decline in the number of hemp acres planted since 2019.

When President Biden took office, we wasted no time getting to work to rebuild a devastated economy. From the Build Back Better Act to the American Rescue Plan, we have taken bold steps to make possible the incredible economic progress we…

I was in the Chamber and heard Senator Sanders' speech. I appreciate his passion about globalization and what he and I--it brought back--and I spoke to him after he spoke. It brought back to me the memories of standing shoulder to…

Imagine waking up one morning to a sharp, debilitating pain ripping through your lower abdomen that is so excruciating it brings you to your knees, then going to your doctor seeking relief, only to be told that while the medicine exists…

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These inalienable rights have served as a compass in guiding us as we strive to create a more perfect Union. Yet, recently, these rights have been the target of relentless political attacks by a…

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, I have been overwhelmed with powerful testimonies from my colleagues, family, and friends about their reproductive health journeys. They have shared their fears and concerns for…

It has been more than 3 weeks since the Supreme Court ignored the constitutional right to privacy that guaranteed women could make their own reproductive health decisions. Now, States are encouraged to restrict or ban abortion and birth…

It was disgusting that prominent Republicans, the attorney general in Ohio, a member of Congress from Ohio, that they mockingly said that -- that girl who was raped didn`t exist. They have not apologized. They should apologize to the…

I thank Senator Cantwell for her leadership and especially Senator Cortez Masto for her legislation which I am about to address. I know that she is running to things today--was in the Banking, Housing Committee and is doing this on the…

Extremists have waged an all-out war against reproductive health freedom, and American bodies are being used as political battlegrounds to advance their radical agenda. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Americans have overwhelmingly voiced…

I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the nomination of Michael Barr to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Vice Chair for Supervision. His confirmation is expected today, but we hold votes…

I want to pass a final competition bill this month. Time is up. We need to act.

While the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has impacted millions of Americans, we must also acknowledge its economic and racial implications. We live in a country plagued by generations of healthcare inequities and racial disparities…

I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All postcloture time is expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Dettelbach…

last week on the Fourth of July, a day meant to celebrate freedom and independence, we witnessed another act of senseless violence--this time, in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Yet again, more Americans have been murdered while going…

Last week I was heartbroken when I learned a 10-year-old rape victim from my home State was forced to cross State lines for an abortion because of Ohio's 6-week ban, which became law when the Supreme Court overturned Roe. Grief quickly…

For too long, the United States hasn't invested in public transit the way we should, and we've fallen far behind the rest of the world in new transit technology.

But with the bipartisan infrastructure law we are finally working to catch up.

Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic have contributed to rising prices across America. These disruptions included considerable congestion at our ports last year. In this void, the Port of Cleveland in my district, increased its…

I would like to honor a longtime member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee staff, Colin McGinnis, as he moves on to a new, well-deserved chapter: retirement. He will be spending more time with his beloved wife Claire--and…