Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Now more than ever the American people need a strong EPA to protect their rights of clean air and clean water.”

He is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House James "Jim" Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 92.

I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.