To engage in a colloquy with the chairman. Mr. Speaker, one topic that has been discussed in the context of the savings and retirement bill is the level of premiums paid to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the PBGC, by rural…

I thank the chairman, as always, for his insights and his clarity, and I reserve the balance of my time.

And thank leadership for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in support of H.R. 6757, the Family Savings Act, which will make it easier for American families and individuals to save for their future, whether it is…

This morning I would like to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Black Family Foundation of Erie, Pennsylvania. The foundation was established in 1993 by a very distinguished constituent of mine, Mr. Samuel P. ``Pat'' Black, III, and his…

I thank the gentlewoman for including my bill, H.R. 6305, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018, in H.R. 6199, the Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act. {time} 1615 This important legislation…

Obviously we live in alternative universes. Mr. Speaker, America is winning again, and before we embark on the August recess, let's take into account what just 18 months of unified Republican government has meant for the American people…

I thank the gentlewoman for her dedication to this issue. It is important to not lose sight of the significance of this workforce to my district.

I thank Mr. Roskam so much for his time. Madam Speaker, this opioid epidemic is killing 116 people of all ages every day, and it is horribly impacting western Pennsylvania's families and communities. There isn't a silver bullet to end the…

America is winning again. Earlier this week marked the 500th day of the Trump-Pence administration. Last Friday's new jobs report by the Department of Labor was a reminder of just how positive these first 500 days of the Trump…

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 I, insert the following: SEC. __. LOCKS ON ALLEGHENY RIVER. The Corps of Engineers may…

First of all, I want to acknowledge Chairman Shuster's leadership on this, and thank the entire committee and all the staff. I sure appreciate all the hard work. This amendment allows the Army Corps of Engineers to strongly consider the…

I thank the gentleman, who has been a longstanding and committed champion of life. Mr. Speaker, last Thursday, the Trump administration proposed cutting title X funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood that perform abortions. Now…