the notion that these business owners can just dig deep in their pockets and pay all this additional money is ludicrous.

COVID-19 crushed us at the Loaf'n Dog. We were shuttered for most of the year until we could get deliveries going and curbside pickup, but this was not enough. I did receive a PPP loan which allowed me to keep my employees but only by the…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Today, I should be in my district working for my constituents. Instead, I am back here in Washington because the majority could not resist another made-for-TV impeachment. American workers are losing their jobs and struggling to feed their…

Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H. Res. 8. I came to Congress expecting to engage in vigorous debate with my colleagues to ensure legislation was passed in its best form. I am ready to legislate with Members on both sides of…

Thank you, Chairman. Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Thompson, and Congress Members, thank you for inviting the Department of Housing and Urban Development to discuss our efforts to assist the people of Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey.

Thank you for inviting the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to discuss our efforts to assist the people of Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey.

I would say, first and foremost, it would be wonderful if we could put more education into allowing our citizens to know the need for flood insurance.

I really need your help in ensuring that the rental waiver, that rental assistance rule is waived so people can get help right away.

What needs to happen for that money to be distributed as quickly as humanly possible?

We believe the local level is the best level to know what their needs are.