I rise today to honor the Huntingdon Area School District on its selection as a Great Pennsylvania School. Bestowed by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, this designation recognizes school districts across Pennsylvania for…

I rise to honor the life and community impact of Tina Pelesky, a dedicated advocate for veterans, who passed away at the age of 56 this past Christmas Eve. Tina devoted her professional life to Veteran Community Initiatives, a nonprofit…

President Trump issued an executive order last week to prioritize the development of the U.S. warfighter. President Trump has made significant strides toward strengthening the United States' military capabilities, and this executive order…

I rise in support of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Whole milk needs to be offered in schools as part of a healthy childhood diet. This Congress, I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act…

I rise today to commend President Trump on his announcement of $12 billion in farmer bridge payments for American farmers. The establishment of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program provides critical relief to crop farmers across the United…

I rise today to honor the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Board for their joint efforts over the years that have preserved 20,000 acres of farmland. The recent preservation reflects…

I rise to recognize Alexis Casner of McVeytown, Pennsylvania, who was recently awarded the prestigious American FFA degree by the National Future Farmers of America. Every year, less than 1 percent of all FFA members are presented with…

I rise today to honor the community impact of Arnie and Linda McClure of Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania. Arnie is an accomplished businessman, a farmer, a published author, and a civic leader. In 1980, Arnie founded The Valley Log, a weekly…

I rise today to honor the Shippensburg University field hockey team for winning the NCAA Division II championship. Overall, this year's title is the seventh national championship for Shippensburg field hockey. In her first season as head…

I rise today to honor Mayor Deborah Bargo of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, for her dedicated public service as the mayor of Lewistown since 2007. Beyond her leadership roles in borough government, Mayor Bargo has served as a member of the board…

Last week, President Trump signed a proclamation providing 2 years of regulatory relief from the Biden-era restraints on coke oven facilities. These facilities are essential to America's steelmaking capacity, a vital component of…

I rise today to honor four generations of the Black family in Tyrone Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, on the designation of their farm as a Century Farm by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. James Black purchased the farm in…

I rise today to join in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, 33 years after the VA medical center in Altoona was opened, Congress renamed the facility in…

this week, we will vote on legislation to improve our domestic energy market and to support President Trump's agenda on U.S. energy dominance. In my home State of Pennsylvania, we have abundant natural gas reserves. We can utilize this…

I rise today to recognize Krista Pontius on her selection as the recipient of the 2025 Pennsylvania Golden Owl Award. Krista is a longtime agriculture teacher and the FFA adviser at Greenwood High School in Millerstown, Pennsylvania. With…

President Trump took executive actions last week to address misleading prescription drug advertisements. This action will direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that full and accurate information is available on the…

I rise today to honor the Fayette Volunteer Fire Company of McAlisterville in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, for their 100 years of service. The selfless spirit of the officers and members has characterized the company since it was founded…

this week, my colleagues and I will take up H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. This legislation will strengthen our immigration laws and deter criminal illegal aliens from crossing our southern border. For 4 long years, President Biden…

I rise today to honor the William and Richard Farabaugh and Joseph Burkhart farms in East Carroll Township of Cambria County for receiving the designation of Century Farm from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. A Century Farm is a…

I rise today to honor the Partsch Farm in Conemaugh Township of Cambria County for receiving the designation of a Century Farm from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Cecilia Partsch's grandfather, Frank, purchased the farm in…

last week I was proud to support the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, legislation that will put sanctions on any individual, including senior members of the Chinese Communist Party, who are responsible for the production, the distribution, the…

last Friday, I was proud to join a joint resolution to make September 12 the national day of the Bible. When the United States Congress met in Philadelphia in 1782, it approved a 1,400-page version of the Bible published by Robert Aitken…

I rise today to honor the West Suburban 12-under softball team of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for winning the Little League Softball World Series. West Suburban compiled a record of 20-2 this summer and ended the season on a 15-game winning…

I rise today to honor the Metz family of Perry County, Pennsylvania, for receiving the designation of bicentennial farm from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. A bicentennial farm is a farm that has been owned by the same family…

Throughout his campaign, President Trump promised to unleash American energy and to end the era of overregulation. In just 7 months, President Trump has already taken those historic steps to boost domestic energy production, resulting in…