June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and I would like to take this time to recognize an organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that works to rehabilitate heroes who struggle with this illness. Since 2014, Shamrock…

I appreciate the remarks from the chairman. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania? There…

The opioid epidemic is devastating my community in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. I talk to these families every day. As our Nation continues to grapple with the deadly effects of the opioid epidemic, it is crucial we take every step…

Last night, we had our annual Congressional Baseball Game and some healthy competition with our colleagues. But today is the big showdown, when the Bensalem High School baseball team will play for the State championship versus Canon…

I am proud to recognize a heroic young man who is already teaching our community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the values of respect and compassion. Logan Killeen of Fairless Hills was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare disorder…

The opioid epidemic is devastating communities within my district and across the country. In the last year alone, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has lost 232 individuals in drug- related deaths; a staggering 26 percent increase from 2016. As…

I am proud to recognize today a teacher in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who was recently honored for her service in the nonprofit sector in addition to the classroom. Mary Pellegrino, a special education teacher at Tohickon Middle School…

We recently concluded Teacher Appreciation Week, and I am proud to stand with the teachers throughout our community in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. It is of utmost importance that we recognize their service and sacrifice for all of our…

May is Military Appreciation Month, and I am proud to stand here today to recognize the brave men and women in uniform who have served our Nation valiantly. As a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I am in awe of the…

Last weekend in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was the 15th Annual New Hope Pride Parade. This parade served as the culmination of a week-long celebration of LGBT culture and achievements, and I am proud to recognize this event and our LGBT…

When life hangs in the balance, the Federal Government must not stand in the way of this process. We have to get this done once and for all. Mr. Speaker, today, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, appeal to the better angels…

Today is long overdue; long, long overdue. I want to thank Leader McCarthy, Chairman Walden, Dr. Burgess, Mr. Griffith, my friend and colleague, Andy Biggs, Senator Ron Johnson, and all of the advocates who have had a relentless fight to…

It is my honor to recognize an educator in my district who is making a lasting difference in the lives of Bucks County students. Rebecca Obert-Thorn, of Pennwood Middle School in Lower Makefield, was recently named the winner of the Axalta…

This week is National Police Week, and I am proud to recognize a member of the law enforcement community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, whose quick thinking delivered justice to a survivor of abuse. Officer Michael Marks of the Middletown…

Over the past year, women all over our country collectively raised their voices and are continuing to change our culture for the better. Today, I would like to recognize a group of women in our district actively working to make Bucks…

It is my honor to recognize a woman who has worked tirelessly to make our communities back home a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Her decades of experience as a jurist, nonprofit executive, and an author mark a remarkable…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the need for increased mental health awareness and resources in our communities. I would like to recognize an organization in my district, in Bucks…

April is Autism Awareness Month, and I would like to recognize a family landmark in my district that has gone the extra mile to assist individuals with autism. Sesame Place, a theme park located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in my…

As a member of the Small Business Committee, I am proud to stand with owners and entrepreneurs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who embody the spirit of American enterprise. As such, and in honor of National Small Business Week, beginning…

This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day, and I am proud to recognize the significant event and to reiterate my strong support for the environmental stewardship and conservation in our communities. From my days as a Boy Scout, I learned the…

We have no higher priority than working to ensure the safety of the communities we represent. Working with law enforcement and local officials is essential to meeting this responsibility. I am proud to recognize Warwick Township in Bucks…

On my first day serving in this Congress, I introduced a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and I am honored to be cosponsoring the resolution on the floor today. As I travel back home in my district, I get this question--as I…

Today I stand to honor and celebrate the achievements of my constituents with Down syndrome and the worldwide Down syndrome community. I also want to recognize all of their families and loved ones who witness the tremendous struggles…

We need these screening devices in all 450-plus airports across this country. It is got to be a priority.

I can't think of a higher priority with all the tens of billions of dollars we spent in aviation security, this is the most important thing we can do.