Saturday marks the 70th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve. Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of our Nation's defense. Its mission is to provide…

For someone who was incarcerated, that is difficult to overcome; but through the programs, it gave a great example of how that occurs. Contrast that also with what Mr. Faso from New York was saying about those cliffs, what I refer to as…

I thank the gentlewoman for her enthusiasm for this. Congratulations to Joe. Actually, that is a great story.

Excellent. I will take advantage of that opportunity. If we have some other Members who come in, I will yield to them. The nutrition title for me, personally, is important. When I was just starting out in life, I had graduated from Penn…

Chairman Goodlatte, thank you for your leadership and your mentoring. Greatly appreciated. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time remains. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 10 minutes remaining.

I thank the gentleman for his leadership and for being a part of the Special Order. I am now pleased to yield to a former chairman of the full Agriculture Committee and currently the Judiciary Committee chairman, who obviously has a lot of…

Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day, and I welcome those who are in Washington today to share their stories. This issue is near and dear to my heart. For nearly 30 years, this was my area of practice and expertise as a therapist and…

Today in Franklin, Pennsylvania, an American hero will be laid to rest. Mr. Andrew A. Kistler, past commander of the Disabled American Veterans, died on March 9 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was 88 years old. Andy Kistler was a tireless…

March is National Athletic Training Month, and I rise today to honor these healthcare professionals who provide care for athletes and patients, soldiers, workers, and performers. Athletic trainers are committed to providing compassionate…

This week our Nation celebrates Public Schools Week. It is a time when we acknowledge the diversity and success of our public schools and the sound education that they provide. Strengthening America's public schools is the best way to…

This afternoon I will meet with leaders from the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania, commonly known as SNAPa, which is a statewide organization of school nutrition professionals. SNAPa works to advance quality child nutrition…

Thank you, Chairman. Thanks, members of the panel, for being here. A very important topic, dealing with our maintenance backlog.

The American Legion convenes in Washington this week for its annual policy conference to meet with Federal lawmakers. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to…

This morning I had the privilege of addressing more than 1,200 advocates who were in Washington this week for the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. As chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, I am…

This morning I was at the Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation in Duncansville to speak about my work on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School…

One bill pending in Congress that is consistent with these principals is H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which was introduced by Pennsylvania's own, Rep. Glenn Thompson.

Tomorrow marks one of the finest traditions on Penn State's campus, a 46-hour dance marathon called THON. THON is the grand finale of a year-long fundraising campaign that Penn State students undertake for the kids. Beginning at 5 p.m. on…

Yesterday morning, I had the opportunity to attend part of Fulton Bank's 39th annual Agriculture Seminar, which is a day-long informational event that draws individuals from all over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The event is free and…

On Monday, I had the privilege of visiting Central Mountain High School's Career and Technology Education Center. It is a state-of-the-art 235,000-square- foot academic career technical education complex. The Keystone Central School…

For more than 50 years, we have observed February as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the Nation's number one killer. During this month, we reaffirm our commitment to combating heart disease and educating all people about the…

Earlier today, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced $17.5 million in emergency funding to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The spotted lanternfly is beautiful, with its distinctive and…

February is Career and Technical Education Month. As co-chair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus and a senior member of the Committee on the Education and the Workforce, I have long been aware of the importance of career and…

Sunday marked 32 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. On January 28, 1986, NASA launched the 10th flight of the space shuttle Challenger, and it broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members on board…

This 3-day Senate Democratic government shutdown is wrong, and it is time for the Senate Democrats to do their job. They voted against a noncontroversial continuing resolution that fully funded the Children's Health Insurance Program for 6…

We must reopen the government. I find it troubling that a majority of the Senate Democrats have chosen to severely jeopardize our military readiness, shut down central government operations, and eliminate healthcare coverage for low-income…