We do not have a current revenue stream that is adequate for rail modernization. Simple. We had some additional money, again, in the Recovery Act. Although modest by international standards, it was a significant shot in the arm; but as you…

Congress returns for the final days of this year's session facing the same conundrum: people here and back home are divided over the direction of our government; they don't agree on how to fund what a growing and aging America needs. A…

This can be done. Other countries are doing it. I was referring here just to the surface transportation fees, but there are certainly needs for rail modernization and safety. And, frankly, what is underground is in worse condition than…

Ninety percent of pipeline projects are approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission within twelve months; the other ten percent take longer because they are bigger and more complicated projects. The Natural Gas Pipeline Trade…

The concept of a World Toilet Day can make children giggle, some adults blush and others change the subject, but the title is designed to take a most serious subject head-on. The world can no longer afford to be squeamish, to make jokes or…

In an era of violence in the Middle East, tragedy in Syria, and turmoil in Egypt, there is some very encouraging news surrounding Iran. The most important signal may have been the election of Hassan Rouhani as President of Iran who is by…

I sat on the floor and heard my colleague from Oregon (Mr. Walden) talk about a very attractive family from southern Oregon that is somehow going to now face a $12,000 deductible. I want to take a deep dive with Greg and find out what is…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, the expectation that somehow the elements of the Affordable Care Act would not be implemented is just simply false. People can keep health insurance, but there…

Since 2006, when I offered the first legislation that ultimately became the Iraqi special immigrant visa, I have been haunted by the prospect of the brave Iraqi and Afghan nationals that risked their lives to help American efforts in these…

Last night, I was at National Airport awaiting Delta Flight 3395, 9:52 p.m. Shortly after 10 p.m., Janis Shenwari, his wife, and two small children emerged to be greeted by Captain Matt Zeller. They had been kept under wraps as they made…

I started my day with my friend and colleague Dr. Phil Roe, a Republican Congressman from Tennessee. We met with representatives from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. These dedicated professionals deal with helping…

Haven't we seen a third to two-thirds of the individual market change in the course of a year for the typical patient?

Is that going to be possible anymore, that people will have limits and get thrown off, that people will be able to go back into the history and throw them off?

What we have done is we have stabilized the premiums, we no longer allow denial for any preexisting, and we are creating a more competitive market.

So we can have a framework, but you are not going to be able to force doctors to stay or insurance companies to keep them.

This is entirely consistent with the intent of the Affordable Care Act, is to give them superior insurance without those problems.

I appreciate the gentleman, and what he said is correct in terms of a situation here. Mr. Chairman, streamlining provisions in this bill provide nothing but an empty promise that projects will be built faster. The empty promise comes with…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy. Mr. Chairman, I feel like I am just a member of the T&I Alumni Association. I deeply cherish the time that I spent on the committee, on the Water Resources Subcommittee, and I appreciate the hard work…

I appreciate the gentleman from Michigan permitting me to speak on this. My friend from West Virginia made a very important point, that under this bill, if it is approved, we are going to extend the backlog to something like $72 million…

Today the House begins consideration of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, which includes in the title the word ``reform'' but would represent a huge step backwards. This legislation would have significant impact on the way…

Now, after 16 days, one remembers the gleeful Republicans pouring out of the House Chamber on the early morning of October 1 so excited that they got the shutdown, the tool they would use to end the Affordable Care Act. Well, it has now…

It is slowly dawning on some of my Republican colleagues, who were so gleeful about shutting down the government 2 weeks ago, that there will be no reward for not ruining the economy. Some think they should get a prize when they stop the…

But the fact is that this is an expensive entitlement in need of reform, with more areas of identified abuse than the food stamp program, which gets whacked, and we have a farm bill that is going to provide more lavish benefits for the…

I appreciate the courtesy of my friend from Wisconsin, and I am pleased to join with him on the floor this evening debating this issue. It is something we have done over the years, working with Mr. Kind, with now Senator Flake, trying to…

If we would return to regular order, if we would have honest debate on this floor about getting more value for taxpayers, we could come forth with a farm bill at a fraction of what it costs now. It would be better for farmers and ranchers…