Several economic indicators show us that our economy is growing: the unemployment rate is down, the stock market is up, consumer confidence is at its highest level in over a decade, and businesses are starting to invest in their future…

To inject $150 billion in previously-frozen assets into the Iranian economy... to what most of us would agree is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism.

Does our faith in this agreement depend upon our belief in the credibility in the Iranian regime that they are going to keep their word?

With opioid overdose as the leading cause of death among our young people, we have little choice but to act. When I met Luke's father, he gave me this picture of Luke, and he asked that we remember Luke as we work to end this epidemic. I…

I have made my views on the JCPOA very clear in this committee.

As the son and brother of breast cancer survivors, I understand the impact of this disease on families throughout our community. Each year, about 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 40,000 American women will die…

I once again urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2142, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) that the House suspend the…

Nearly 70 percent of individuals who abuse prescription pain medication get them from their friends or family. As our community continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, it is crucial we take every step…

I have no other speakers. If the gentlewoman from California has no other speakers, I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

I want to thank Mr. Evans for inviting me to be in his district, and I can tell you, as a fellow freshman colleague of Mr. Evans, not only is he a phenomenal legislator, he is an even better human being.

Access to capital is paramount. Our Nation's entrepreneurs and small businesses continue to experience a difficult lending environment.

While we may be from different political parties, we are both proud Philadelphians and enjoy working in a bipartisan manner in our Committee for the owners and employers of southeastern Pennsylvania.

I was just advised by our member of the Committee staff that next Thursday we are having a Committee hearing on online banking, is that right, which might be relevant to that.

It is my hope that we can come together with Federal regulators and industry leaders to clear the path forward to care for those who are fighting just for a shot at living.

At a time when pundits are claiming that our politics are broken--Republicans and Democrats can't come together on anything--here is a cause--here is the cause that Americans of all political stripes believe in.

Right to Try would prevent the Government from blocking access to potentially lifesaving treatments.

The primary purpose of our Right to Try Act is to give brave patients across this country some choice over their own destinies when all other avenues are closed.

This Right to Try legislation simply establishes the freedom for patients and their doctors to try therapies where the benefits far outweigh the risks.

A Federal Right to Try law would prevent the Government from blocking access to potentially lifesaving medications.

I appreciate that sentiment, but I also do respect the fact that they are well-meaning people with ideological differences.

Imagine there were 30 million Americans eligible or food stamps. Two thousand applied and were approved. The other 29,998,000 never completed an application, and they starved to death.

A bill that was unanimously passed by the Senate--unanimously passed by the Senate--will offer them a chance to extend their lives.

We should all share the same goal of doing everything we can for patients fighting to save their lives and I have no doubt that the intentions of everyone in this room are good.

I know that the program is simply not enough because I have talked to dozens and dozens of patients, family members and advocates, who tell me it is not enough.

The status quo is not the answer.