Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 6 o'clock and 9 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. for…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the people of this great Nation and the incredible achievements of my constituents in the Sixth Congressional District of Texas. Our country is rich with individuals…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true American success story, a company that I am proud to say resides in the Sixth Congressional District of Texas, Caterpillar Incorporated. This week kicks off a celebration of 100 years of hard…

Madam Speaker, I rise today with a full heart to honor my good friend, Chairman Michael Burgess. For over two decades, he has been a true leader for Texas' 26th District and a steadfast voice for our State here in Washington. More than…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor someone who has been a mentor, a trailblazer, and a dear friend, Congresswoman Kay Granger. Kay's story is the kind of Texas story all of us Texans admire. She spent her entire life serving others, and…

Mr. Speaker, small businesses have been hit hard in the last 4 years by rising costs, supply chain problems, and heavy regulations. These businesses, which make up a large part of America's economy, often bear the brunt of new Federal…

Mr. Speaker, the first job of any government, municipal, State, Federal, is to protect her citizens. I begin this speech by saying we are not protecting our citizens, particularly on the southern border of which Texas is the front line in…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from…

The American people expect us to govern responsibly and to make decisions that will keep our country safe, prosperous, and free.

The threat from China is real, and we need to be prepared. This includes investing in our military and ensuring we are ahead in innovation and readiness.

It is our duty to ensure that America remains a beacon of freedom and democracy. We will continue to defend our values and our way of life against all threats.