There are studies showing that poor attendance can impact academic achievement, ultimately leading to lower reading and math scores.

Let's be clear. There is no breach of contract.

I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time, and I rise today in support of Kate's Law and No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. These important bills represent an important step towards keeping Americans safe. Yesterday, I participated in a…

Additionally, this legislation is supported by Citizens Against Government Waste and Americans for Tax Reform. Finally, I include in the Record a Statement of Administration Policy noting that the President would sign this bill into law…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and working with me on this important issue. I also thank leadership for recognizing this issue and working with me to fix the problem. I am proud to rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 2581, the…

Unfortunately, Secretary Kelly, we can't bring back their loved ones, and we can't maybe ease their pain, but what we can do is give these families closure. I applaud the Trump administration for doing that.

That is one of the reasons I feel so passionate about why we need to enforce our immigration laws.

The purpose of H.R. 1665 is to ensure that, in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, the Administrator of FEMA looks at the intensity of the impact in a localized area as well as the impact on other…

The purpose of H.R. 1679, the FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017, is to enhance FEMA grant applicants' access to information. I commend my colleague from Louisiana for working so hard for the people of his…

I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1665, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) that the House suspend…

I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1679, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) that the House suspend the rules…

The purpose of H.R. 1678 is to establish a statute of limitations for FEMA to recover disaster assistance payments. This bill would provide some finality in disaster assistance, and it would minimize administrative costs. This is a…

I again urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1678, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) that…

the best thing we can do for small business in a disaster, is give them work and give them some income.

It is the Federal Government's responsibility to hold the States accountable.

Again, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 654, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) that the House…

Again, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1214, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) that the House…

We know earthquakes pose one of the greatest natural hazards here in the United States. They strike without warning and result in potentially catastrophic casualties and damage to buildings and infrastructure. The Pacific Northwest is at…

I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1117. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) that the House suspend the rules and…

This is domestic terrorism, and the full force of the law needs to be brought against the perpetrators.

These are all important programs. They have a strong return on investment. They save lives and money in post-disaster recovery.

It is unconscionable that taking on an insurmountable amount of debt is often a prerequisite for obtaining a college degree.

I hope that the committee will recognize that these proven high-impact programs deserve to be funded at a level that allows them to expand their reach and put more Americans back to work.

It is also critical that our Federal budget prioritize ways to ensure that all children have access to a high-quality education.

These centers help promote family stability by giving working families the security of knowing that their children are in good hands after school ends.