Today I rise to recognize retired Captain Marshall Hanson, United States Navy, who suddenly passed away last week at the age of 63. I worked closely with Captain Hanson in his role as the director of legislation and military policy at the…

This week, I had the opportunity to join rural school advocates from across the country here in Washington for the release of the Why Rural Matters 2013-2014 report, a biennial report from the Rural School and Community Trust which…

Recently I joined fellow lawmakers in sending a letter to the U.S. Agriculture Secretary concerning the U.S. Forest Service's proposed groundwater resource management directive. Similar to a large number of other proposals stemming from…

We must achieve stronger economic growth, and we must train and educate Americans to succeed in a modern economy. Last year, the House advanced the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills, or SKILLS, Act, another House-passed…

Yesterday the United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will extend the deadline on its decision whether to list the northern long-eared bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in order to further review public…

Last Friday, on June 20, members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation joined together to protect Pennsylvania farmers by fighting back against another regulatory overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency. I, along with…

Many experts have suggested that, upon closer review, the specifics of the new rule appear to be nothing more than a power grab meant to expand the jurisdiction of these two agencies into areas the Federal Government does not currently…

I thank you, Chairman Frelinghuysen, for yielding for the purpose of a colloquy. I want to thank you for your tireless efforts for our Nation's brave servicemen and -women and, just as importantly, for those who served and never made it…

Coordinated medical rehabilitation provided in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is crucial to Medicare beneficiaries with injuries, disease, disabilities, or chronic conditions. Unfortunately, beginning in 2010, the Centers for Medicare…

One of the foremost issues facing agriculture today is newly proposed rules released by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The undersigned Iowa agricultural organizations are writing today to express our concern with recent actions taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In May, the citizens of Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania, experienced a devastating flood. I rise today to express my sincere appreciation to the first responders, the borough employees, and the Ridgway citizens who came to the aid of…

Disclosures of abuse and neglect at our VA hospitals have been absolutely intolerable. This week's release of the interim report from the VA inspector general highlights the urgency in identifying the full scope of these tragic and…

I am proud to say that last night, the language that Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio and I introduced in March, H.R. 4305, the Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers Act, or MEPS Act, was included as an amendment in the National…

Today, I rise to recognize Mark A. Nordenberg, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, which includes regional campuses in the Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District, in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, and Titusville…

First of all, I want to thank Chairman McKeon for his service on this committee and in this body as a colleague; and quite frankly, on behalf of my wife Penny and I, as military parents, thank you for your service to those who serve. I…

Today, I rise as a proud cosponsor of H.R. 3116, the MODDERN Cures Act. As most know, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disorder that causes the loss of…

Today, I rise to recognize the work of United Way Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania, which this month celebrated its 100th annual campaign to eradicate poverty and improve the lives of local individuals and families. Each year, on average…

I claim the time in opposition, although I am certainly not opposed to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I want to thank Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Miller for their work on the bipartisan Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act. This is the second bipartisan bill the committee has brought to the floor this week. I…

I just urge support of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair…

I want to thank my colleague from Indiana for his leadership on this bill. I also want to thank my colleague from New York, Representative McCarthy, for her leadership on this bill. One of the most important assets that we have in…

Today I rise to recognize a unique program organized through the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, called ``Boss Lift,'' which is designed to help businesses gain a better understanding of the…

A recent Monthly Labor Review report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reiterates that energy production and energy jobs are surging in parts of the country, including my home State of Pennsylvania. The report, which reviews employment…

The United States Department of Transportation yesterday delivered to Congress a draft highway reauthorization which proposes to remove the prohibition on tolling existing capacity on interstate highways. As my colleagues are aware, the…