I've heard from some Oregonians. They've expressed some concern that the Clean Water Rule might affect their family farms...

Clean water is essential for our survival.

Unless Congress acts, the PBGC is unlikely to be able to provide that financial assistance. And as you noted, the result will be catastrophic.

The Supreme Court plurality decision in Rapanos created an uncertain regulatory environment and the Clean Water Rule as a result...

Geoengineering is an option our country should explore.

It's important that we consider it from political, ethical, legal, and environmental perspectives.

I thank Ranking Member Scott for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the so-called Save Local Business Act. This administration and this Congress have already weakened workplace protections that keep Americans safe from…

This legislation would leave workers behind and would give a free pass to unscrupulous companies that violate labor laws. Please oppose this legislation.

It's critical that we support scientific research about climate.

This is the final amendment to the bill. It will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, the bill we are debating today is another assault on…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on: Passage of the…

I am in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Bonamici moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 3441, to the Committee on Education and the Workforce with…

In our communities, climate change is not a partisan issue.

I thank Mr. Lipinski for yielding and also for organizing this Special Order for the Climate Solutions Caucus. I also want to thank the founders of the Climate Solutions Caucus, Congressman Ted Deutch from Florida and Congressman Carlos…

I am pleased to be on the floor this morning to introduce bipartisan legislation with my colleague on the Education and Workforce Committee, Congressman Drew Ferguson from Georgia. Our bill, Promoting Apprenticeships Through Regional…

STEAM does not divert funding. It enhances STEM education by making sure that there's creativity and innovation in the educational process.

Today I rise for Eva, an Oregon doctor who is one of the compassionate providers women turn to when facing an unintended or dangerous pregnancy. Oregon has rejected restrictions on abortions, but because of bans or restrictions in other…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the en bloc amendment, which includes my amendments to increase funding for the ocean acidification program and increase coastal monitoring and assessment of…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 767, line 24, insert ``(increased by $51,000,000'') after the dollar amount. Page 770, line 18, insert…

May I please inquire as to the remaining time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Oregon has 1 minute remaining.

I urge all of my colleagues to support this important amendment that is a good investment to save in the long term and take care of our seniors. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of the en bloc amendment, which includes my bipartisan amendment to highlight the need to fully fund Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants. These grants are…

Producing assessments of chemicals that may cause harm to our constituents and our communities is critical to that mission.

Mr. Chairman, will you commit to holding a Full Committee hearing on a legislative day this year with EPA Administrator Pruitt?

I'm concerned about this Committee's lack of diligent oversight of the agencies in its jurisdiction since President Trump took office in January.