I come from Scranton, Pennsylvania, birthplace of Joe Biden, and I am going to be reporting back to Vice President Biden about the work you have done to stand up.

I thank the gentlewoman from New York. Mr. Speaker, 70 years ago, United Mine Workers of America President John L. Lewis--a lifetime Republican--crossed party lines to work with President Roosevelt and his administration to make a deal to…

I thank the gentleman from Vermont. Mr. Speaker, I thank the leadership for taking this bill up under suspension today. I remain hopeful that a compromise energy package can still be agreed upon this Congress, and I am glad this bill was…

I think the focus does have to be where it is today on these nations that are recalcitrant in taking back these illegals that committed crimes in the United States.

I take protecting the safety and security of American citizens as my most solemn duty as a Member of Congress.

I thank my colleague from New York for those important words. Either we protect our children from lead paint or we don't. Mr. Chairman, I don't think anybody here would want to live in a home or send their children to a school that was…

Overall, the plan would represent an enormous step backward for our country, reversing historic progress in expanding health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

If my Republican friends get their way and we repeal the ACA, what do you think will happen to health insurance premiums in this country?

I have an amendment at the desk, and I ask that it be considered. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 425. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 820…

My amendment would strike section 429, which delays implementation of the EPA's lead renovation, repair, and painting rule. According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 4 million households have children who are exposed to high…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 28 Offered by Mr. Becerra The Acting CHAIR. It…

Woman, the gentleman's points are well taken that the status quo is preserved, and that is the problem. Section 425 would prohibit any change in the status quo and would prohibit the EPA from updating the definitions of the terms ``fill…