I don't think we should allow one single refugee into the United States if we cannot confirm factually that we have checked the database and we can confirm that that person does not possess an intent or a threat to the American people.

On rollcall No. 44, I was unavoidably detained in a constituent meeting. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Personal Explanation

Today, we are making critical changes to our domestic trade laws to ensure that U.S. companies compete on a level playing field. Manufacturers in my district have suffered a competitive disadvantage from trade cheaters in China and other…

Today is a historic day, as we are voting for a five year surface transportation reauthorization bill that provides critical investment to our roads and bridges. This will help keep America competitive and provide certainty to states and…

I am honored today to support the Every Student Succeeds Act. This bipartisan bill will end the unworkable, one-size-fits all No Child Left Behind Act and give control of our kids' education back to our states, local school districts…

Woman, I am offering an amendment to make the transportation of crude oil by railroads safer. My amendment would require all tank cars moving flammable liquids to be retrofitted with new safety equipment. This is in addition to the strong…

Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VII, add the following: SEC. __. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP FITTINGS…

Woman, I urge a ``yes'' vote. Mr. DeFAZIO. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 29…

GSA is the Government's landlord, and CBP is a law enforcement agency. I believe CBP should not be distracted with administrative duties.

On rollcall No. 551 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

First, let me thank the chairmen of the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees for working with our committee on title IX of the bill. Title IX authorizes the President to declare a major disaster for wildfires on Federal lands and…

After watching the floodwaters of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee destroy the homes and upset the lives of my constituents, my first priority has been to protect the programs that come to their aid, namely the disaster relief fund…

I don't doubt that these heavier trucks would benefit your members, but at what cost to the public is my question.

I thank the chairman for helping me to improve this bill by including Steve King's immigration prohibitions and strong tools to stop currency manipulation. We need to establish a process at Customs that will stop duty evasion, which hurts…

Our national military cemeteries are hallowed ground. And I ask my colleagues to agree and support my bill, H.R. 2490, Bertie's Respect for National Cemeteries Act. On October 15, 1969, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a man named George Emery…

Sure. We know that those wishing to do us harm have manipulated our immigration systems in the past to enter and remain in the United States.

While recognizing the humanitarian crisis in areas ravaged by the Islamic State and overrun by al-Qaeda, we must also not forget that there are those that wish to do us harm and must, therefore, remain vigilant as to who we admit into the…

H. Con. Res. 25 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for the annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service and a National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. I am pleased to be the sponsor of this resolution, along with the…

H. Con. Res. 21 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for the annual Greater Washington Soap Box Derby on June 20. I want to thank the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer) for introducing this resolution. He has been a longtime…

I want to thank the committee for working with me during markup to address my concerns, especially the bill's impact on our Nation's afterschool programs. Supporting kids who attend afterschool programs has been a bipartisan effort. My…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 58, line 14, strike ``and''. Page 58, line 19, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 58, after…

Local law enforcement is the first line of defense in stopping any type of attacks.

Their roads and bridges are older, and they are in worse condition, and they are many times built to a lower standard.

I think the study would be fundamentally flawed if we are not considering the local roads and the impact that it has on the local taxpayers.

the Stafford Act doesn't come close to bringing people back to where they were before a disaster.