My personal perspective on this is that the move would be welcomed by Israel and I think it should be welcomed by the United States.

I thank Chairman Hensarling for his leadership and impaneling a bipartisan task force to investigate terrorism finance, which I have chaired for the past 2 years, as we have looked into the increasing ability of terror groups to fund and…

As we recognize the 50th anniversary of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in the borough of Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, we also acknowledge the legacy of United States Senator Joseph R. Grundy, who established this beautiful…

George Komelasky of Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was a friend and political colleague. His passing last month at the age of 66 was a personal loss that also leaves a gap in the township government where he served for…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. I respect the concern of the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young) and his advocacy for his State, but I oppose this proposal which, in this case, does…

I unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from…

I just want to, again, thank my colleague, Mr. Lynch, for bringing this bill to the task force's attention and for authoring the bill. The bill is smart. It is targeted. It will help the United States Treasury Department do its job of…

I have no further speakers. We ask our colleagues to support and adopt H.R. 5607. 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…

I thank my colleague, Mr. Lynch, for his hard work on this important bill. This bill contains seven sections, and each of those sections was the subject of extensive testimony and work in the 11 hearings of the task force over the course…

I ask all Members to vote in favor of H.R. 5606. 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 rules and…

I thank my colleague from New Mexico (Mr. Pearce), for his important work on the anti-financing of terrorism issue. It is a very patriotic effort on his part. It's an important bill. We thank our colleagues across the aisle for their…

Today marks 100 years since the Boy Scouts of America received their Federal charter. This week also represents an important anniversary for my hometown council in Pennsylvania. For three-quarters of a century, the Ockanickon Scout…

1 year ago tomorrow, Ariel Grace's life ended before it had a chance to begin--killed by the failure of the unsafe medical device, Essure. Despite her tragic passing, there remains no legal recourse to seek justice. That is why, on the…

Tonight my constituents back home in Pennsylvania are gathering to remember and celebrate the life of a wonderful citizen. Judge Edmund V. Ludwig will be remembered for his contributions to the community and the courtroom, and for his…

I thank Chairman Luetkemeyer for yielding time to highlight the importance of this bipartisan legislation to assist the innovators and the job creators who drive our economy and are those who continue to position the United States as a…

I want to start by recognizing my colleague from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent), the chairman of the subcommittee, for his diligence and his hard work in bringing this important bill to the floor and, more importantly, for his work on the bill…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act may be…

In closing, Mr. Chairman, I would say, with all due respect, this is about a dangerous medical device, and there are men and women on both sides of the aisle here in the House of Representatives that have called on the FDA to withdraw the…

I thank Representative Guinta for yielding and for his incredible and sustained leadership, along with Representative Kuster and others, on this important bipartisan work. I know that we all wonder if the work that we do here in the…

It is estimated that over 30,000 Americans are living with the progressive neurodegenerative disease and condition ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, at any time. That includes dozens in my Pennsylvania district, including Frank Mongiello and…

In light of recent reports of ISIS entering Europe disguised as refugees and a terrorist having just tried to take down an aircraft, I think it is important to understand the threats we face, but also to learn from the past. In the 9/11…

America has a long tradition of opening its arms to oppressed people from around the globe. While the human rights of those fleeing terror and destruction must be respected, it is vital that we work to ensure that our Nation's safety is in…

With respect to that big and important job that our Nation's veterans are prepared for, I would say that we know that they are up to the challenge, and the statistics prove it. There are 250,000 veterans transitioning each year from…

We know that we must rebuild our crumbling infrastructure in this country. That is not a question. In fact, in my home State of Pennsylvania, 15 percent of roads are in poor condition, and there are over 5,200 structurally deficient…

Tuberous sclerosis complex, or TSC, is a genetic disease which causes tumors to form in organs throughout the body, impacting the health and abilities of those born with it. Nearly 50,000 Americans are affected by this condition, and many…