Just before I introduce our next person, I want to emphasize that this is not a new policy. The DOD is not simply creating a new policy out of thin air. The DOD is, in fact, using precedent from the nonavailability of care and simply…

Just a reminder that President Biden knows personally what it means to support those in uniform and to keep the administration's promise to make sure that our servicemen and -women are protected as they serve us all. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2…

I offer a motion to instruct. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Houlahan of Pennsylvania moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of…

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania has 8 minutes remaining.

Today Appropriations Committee Republicans struck down community project funding requests for three projects related to LGBTQ organizations, and one was from my community. The decision to strip this specific request from the bill, a…

It makes it extremely difficult for a proud veteran like myself and so many others to look at future leaders of America and say that, yes, this military is a home for you. I took the uniform nearly 30 years ago, and it is a travesty that…

Later today, I will offer the motion to recommit on this bill. I stand with my colleagues who have stood shoulder to shoulder in support of our brave servicemembers in an effort to put together this bill for the last nearly 1 year. I stand…

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Houlahan of Pennsylvania moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2670 to the Committee on Armed…

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania has 30 seconds remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 35 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania has 2 minutes remaining.

I thank Representative Sherrill for yielding me time. Madam Chair, I rise today in opposition to this harmful and dangerous amendment, a back door to a national ban on abortion. I also rise saddened and frustrated that we find ourselves…

I would just urge my colleagues please to vote against this harmful amendment and other amendments that are similarly working very much to destroy and distract from what I think is really important, which is the national security of our…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 36 will not be…

I cannot stress enough that regulations do, of course, have an impact on real American people and real American lives. Once again, I will emphasize that they ensure aircraft safety and food quality and prevent hazardous materials from…

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 17, line 13, strike ``$100 million'' and insert ``$1 billion''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House…

Today I rise in support of my amendment which would simply require Congress to approve by vote any regulation with an economic impact over $1 billion rather than $100 million as the current underlying bill is written. Congress does have a…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Joyce of Ohio The Acting…

Over 13,000 people in the United States have died from gun violence this year alone. Let me repeat that: Over 13,000 people in the United States have died from gun violence this year alone, and it is only April. This means that over 100…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A, add the following: SEC. 10017. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EXPORTS. (a) In…

While there is a great deal of divisive and partisan debate on the energy bill that is being considered this week, I rise to offer a bipartisan, commonsense, and straightforward amendment to protect U.S. national security in times of…

Last week, tragedy struck my community when an explosion rocked the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, claiming the lives of seven people and injuring many others. Most people know Palmer chocolate for their Easter bunnies and…

I served in the military, my father and grandfather served more than 20 and 30 years, respectively, in the military.

I feel that the conversation that we are having right now by its literal very nature and its words is divisive and politicizing of the military.

I stand before you today to honor the AmeriCorps, to honor AmeriCorps week, and the AmeriCorps members who have dedicated their lives or part of their lives to serving others. I have experienced firsthand the unifying power and impact of…