Constitutions should not be seen as never changing. That they should not be like a child in clothes that the child then grows out of and needs new clothes.

Why would it not be in the discretion of the President to take action to recognize that perhaps since we have limited funds that Congress is giving us, why not use those limited funds to go after criminals and those who pose a danger to…

We are nearing the end of Black History Month. We had a special program yesterday recognizing foot soldiers of the civil rights movement. It reminded me of a man who is a foot soldier up here in Washington, Wade Henderson. Wade Henderson…

Yesterday we had a program at which we honored the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement. One of the Republican Senators confessed: ``I should have done more.'' I hear that from a lot of folks from the South. They go to Selma and they…

I thank the ranking member. Mr. Chairman, this bill which has come before our committee is one that the President has said he will veto because the President says that it is a ``solution that is looking for a problem'' or something to that…

During rollcall vote No. 44 on January 13, 2016, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' personal explanation

The ACA has allowed almost 18 million Americans to get health insurance, including more than 236,000 Tennesseans who have received health insurance through ACA's changes.

I question the need for today's hearing when lower courts have already spoken and when the Supreme Court may be about to speak on this issue.

Last night was a great opportunity to hear the President's last State of the Union speech. Unfortunately, it will be his last, but it was probably his greatest, inspiring us as to what we as Americans should be doing to move our country…

The Origination Clause ensures that the House--important--people's House, has the first say when it comes to bills raising revenue, and it's the Chamber most closest to the people.

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Line 6 on the first page, strike ``No'' and insert ``Except as provided in subsection (c), no''. After line 18 on…

Yesterday, this House unfortunately passed a bill to basically repeal the Affordable Care Act and do away with funding for Planned Parenthood. I know the President will veto that bill, and I want to thank him in advance. In Tennessee…