Bill Lee

I thank Ranking Member Lowey for yielding and for her tireless work. Mr. Chair, as a member of the Appropriations Committee, I rise in strong opposition to this bill--H.R. 5895--the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water, Leg Branch, and…

Let me just say a couple of things. Our country should not expand the number of scenarios under which the United States might consider the use of nuclear weapons. We should never be in a position that the U.S. is using nuclear weapons…

I thank Ranking Member Lowey for yielding and for her tireless leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this shameful bill--H.R. 3--that would cut vital life-saving programs and hurt the American people. Just months after…

last week, the Trump administration proposed new rules to finally bring Federal policy back in line with Federal law. This should not be controversial in a republic committed to the rule of law. But this new policy touches the question of…

reserving the right to object, this is an issue on which Congress needs to act. Congress does, in fact, have authority to pass laws governing immigration and naturalization within our system, but this particular unanimous consent request…

I would just like to respond to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Byrne) and say that I know exactly what is going on over at the Pentagon in terms of their auditing requirements and what they are doing. But I have to say the Pentagon--and…

I want to thank our ranking member for yielding and for his tremendous leadership on defense issues and so many other issues that are critical to our national and domestic security. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this rule and…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. In conclusion, I just want to reiterate that authorizing wars with no end, no debate, and no vote is unconstitutional, and it is wrong. I call on Speaker Ryan to bring forth an authorization because…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, but also for his tremendous leadership on this bill and so many other issues. I rise in strong opposition to this disastrous farm bill. This bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by $23…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Carolina.

I want to comment very briefly on the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act, which provides long-term stability for our Nation's aviation community and critical investments in U.S. airports. I have many, many issues in my district that this…

later today this body will vote to confirm my friend Jim Bridenstine to be the next NASA Administrator. In that position, he will be in charge of rebuilding a space program that reflects the pioneering spirit and determination of the…

First let me thank Congressman Tonko for leading this important hour in memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. Every time I walk on this floor, I still look for Louise. Actually, Paul, right there. The…

Sir, we are the wealthiest country in the world, also.

I have a special understanding of the continent of Africa and its challenges.

The more we cut back and withdraw, the view of our country as it relates to our commitment to development and diplomacy is beginning to diminish.

the greater the void and the greater the gap that the United States allows to take place in Cuba because of our lack of engagement, the more it is going to be filled by Russia and other countries.

But we are cutting it every year.

Are these budget cuts the result of the attitude about the continent of Africa?

the withholding of funds from UNFPA is really devastating.

I associate myself with all the remarks made by my colleagues with regard to these extreme budget cuts.

Are these cuts really necessary? I mean, how are we going to justify cuts when, in fact, the need is greater?

I wish to speak for a few minutes about Ryan Nelson, who has been nominated by the President to serve as the Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. Ryan is a fantastic choice for this position at Interior. As a native and current…

A Washington Post report in 2016 exposed a report detailing $125 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse. Yet we are increasing this by $80 billion; not to mention that much of this funding is dedicated to continuing the endless wars that we…

First of all, let me thank our ranking member for yielding, but also for her tireless work day and night to really help shape this bill to be, in many ways, a bipartisan bill. Also, I thank all of our ranking members. The input that they…