I thank my great colleague from the Virgin Islands for the great introduction. I really appreciate her leadership, and my colleague from Texas' leadership. This discussion that we have been having is relating to the President's 100 days…

What has changed since the last time the Republicans attempted to repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act? Absolutely nothing. That is right. Nothing has changed. Recent polls show that the Affordable Care Act is more popular than ever…

I thank my colleague for his leadership, along with my classmate, who is also a very fantastic person. So I thank both of you for your leadership in terms of the Congressional Black Caucus and exactly what that means. My colleague from…

I would like to thank the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands, my good colleague and good friend. I thank her sincerely. Last summer when speaking to the African-American community at a rally in Philadelphia, President Trump asked the…

This morning, President Trump has released the first budget proposal of his administration. In reading through the budget proposal, I am reminded of what President Trump said in the summer when he was speaking to the African- American…

I want to share with you what repealing the Affordable Care Act means to Pennsylvania's Second Congressional District: 369,000 people who receive health care from their employers could lose consumer protections; 335,000 people with health…

Last night House Republicans released their plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act. House Republicans and the Trump administration say that they want a healthcare plan that cuts costs and covers more Americans; yet they introduced a plan…

In 1976, the United States Government officially recognized Black History Month. Every February since, we take the time to reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to this great Nation. We stand on the shoulders of those…

I too want to join and thank Representative Veasey and Representative Plaskett for this opportunity. Tonight, I stand with my colleagues urging support of policy solutions that will ensure our communities have unfettered access to the…

Yes. And, Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Plaskett for the opportunity to offer some comments. The fact that the Congressional Black Caucus has taken this lead, I applaud our leadership, Chairman Richmond. I join with my colleagues this evening…

I think that the points that the gentlewoman is raising are very legitimate in terms of the experience that I have had. And the experience that I have had, always the question is: Is there enough availability of capital in any startup of…

I stood in the well of this House some days ago, when I was sworn in, and basically said that I am not naive. Today, I rise in support of the Affordable Care Act and oppose any effort to repeal it, which just took place. Since the ACA was…