Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 134. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the adoption of the resolution, as amended. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes…

Building deep, liquid, and safe derivative markets is the result of informed trade-offs and negotiated compromises between the needs of different market participants.

We are fortunate our derivatives markets showed resiliency throughout these events.

The strength of our derivatives markets should not be taken for granted.

By ramping up forest management, there are very real challenges that we can and must aggressively confront.

For decades, we have witnessed timber harvest decline on National Forest lands, which undermines forest health, rural jobs, and the local economy.

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today and hearing what recommendations that you have for the upcoming farm bill.

It is my hope that this Subcommittee can shine a brighter spotlight on the needs of the forest sector.

Today's hearing marks the first event of the newly formed Forestry Subcommittee.

We must get more aggressive with how we treat landscapes, leverage partnerships, and actively reduce the threat of wildfire.

Invasive insects and plant species have had devastating effects on forest health and need to be treated through active management.

That is a lot of fuel for wildfires, which are devastating, as we know, the forest health, human health, the economy.

Operation Urban Justice, a large-scale law enforcement operation this week, has resulted in the arrest of 15 individuals...

I bring to the floor today my most recent copy of the ``Boy Scout Handbook.'' I would say this: After the Bible, it is one of the most influential books in my life. I rise today to recognize the 113th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of…

Today is a big day in the 15th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Specifically, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, our most famous resident had his day in the sun, literally. To quote Bill Murray: ``It's Groundhog Day, again.'' Early this…

I proudly rise today to represent Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. The 15th Congressional District encompasses 18 counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, nearly one-third of the land mass. It includes all of Armstrong…

I thank the gentlewoman from Minnesota for her leadership with this incredibly important Special Order. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight during this Special Order to reaffirm my commitment to protect and defend the sanctity of life. From the…

Over the weekend, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania kicked off one of my favorite events: the Pennsylvania Farm Show. For more than a century, 170 years, farmers have gathered each January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg…

I thank my good friend from Arkansas for his leadership on this bill. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 1942, the National Heritage Area Act. National Heritage Areas provide countless economic benefits to the communities…

Every few weeks, we read headlines of another crisis: baby formula; fertilizer; and now another important input, diesel fuel. This administration not only continues to turn a blind eye but perpetuates harmful policies that worsen these…

In June, I was honored to kick off the fifth annual Brew Across America competition hosted by Anheuser-Busch. Brew Across America brings together Members from both sides of the aisle through a friendly competition to brew their own…

Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. I rise today to remember the innocent lives we lost. At 8:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11 flew into Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. Not long after, Flight 175…

Encouraging soil health and responsible conservation practices in agriculture has been a central goal and a priority supported by Congress since the 1930s and certainly a priority of mine since coming to Congress.

we are losing a dairy farmer every single day. That is 365 this year and next year.

I think it is necessary to make the distinction that organic agriculture production is not the only means of production that promotes and maintains soil health.