We need to encourage innovation and paradigm-shifting discoveries in all sectors of our economy but especially energy.

In my district, and in many around the country, the topic of today's hearing, which is energy and energy research, means cutting-edge science, but it also means jobs that support entire families.

We must make sure that the United States remains a leader in this industry, and I look forward to working with Members from both parties to do that.

The underlying bill here was made in regular order, and many amendments were considered, including the amendment we just voted on. It is an amendment that does keep children safe. In fact, the way to make a mistake here and ensure that the…

the reason we have these cracks, Madam Chairwoman and Mr. Ranking Member, is because, over the years, we have not fully funded the reconstruction of these locks and dams.

When we pay for these things piecemeal, they become more expensive over time.

The veterans themselves have to remain our primary focus. They need to get where they are going in a timely and safe manner.

This is the final amendment to the bill, which 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, I have been here for 5 months now. I have met a…

I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Lamb moves to recommit the bill H.R. 1635 to the Committee on Education and the Workforce with…

The VA MISSION Act is a good bill. I support it. For too long, our veterans could really question whether this government means it when we say that we value their service. We cannot erase those doubts in one day or in one bill, but we can…

the good people of Pittsburgh are going to be just fine. We have throughout our history and I think our record of sports championships helps testify to the toughness that we have.

We're the United States. We should be leaders here, not followers.

I am honored to take this oath and to join this House. The founding creed of our country holds that we are endowed by our Creator, that our rights do not come from the State, but from the hand of God. We have always believed that…