Tom Rice: “We want to be efficient and productive, and we want our people to be compensated well.”

I am not here to cast aspersions on disaster relief. I live in a coastal area in South Carolina that has been hit by three storms in the last 5 years: Joaquin, then Matthew, then Florence. I was a tax lawyer before I got here. I didn't…

Oh, I thought you could take it off when you are speaking. I am sorry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman may proceed.

I thank the gentlewoman from the First District of South Carolina for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 264. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will suspend. Will the gentleman put on his mask, please.

These intense storms and natural disasters have led to increased concern for protecting tourists and residents during this time.