I remain concerned by the under-representation, for example, of Latino Americans at the State Department.

The new U.S.-Mexico Bicentennial Framework offers an opportunity to revitalize security cooperation between our two nations with a focus on human rights, public health, and accountability after the failure of the drug war model of the…

I was glad to see President Biden promise to reverse that change during his campaign.

The gun violence epidemic has horribly impacted American communities across the Nation. Texas is no exception, and neither was El Paso. In 2019 the El Paso community was shaken to its core when a crazed gunman drove more than 11 hours to…

I proudly represent what is known as ``Military City U.S.A.,'' San Antonio, Texas, the home to hundreds, if not thousands, of veterans who, like others across the country, were exposed to open-air burn pits whose lives have been ruined…

As a diverse and growing number of the U.S. population continues to reach for a college education, it is vital that we examine how the institutions tasked with preparing future generations for a global economy are doing.

Representative Steel and I share a lot of the same concerns about China, in fact: its human rights record; unfair competition; its aggression in the South China Sea, for example; its troublesome Belt and Road Initiative. However, this…

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1847, line 1, insert ``media and entertainment,'' after ``health care,''. The SPEAKER pro…

The gentleman from Pennsylvania's amendment would undermine the U.S. leadership on climate change and isolate the United States on the world stage on a critical issue for the future of our Nation and the future of the world. Unfortunately…

I thank Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and all of the chairs of the committees and members who helped bring the America COMPETES Act to where it is. Madam Speaker, today I offer my amendment to the America COMPETES Act. My amendment…

Regarding Mr. Perry's amendment, if the United States does not choose to lead on the issue of climate change, we can't outcompete China or expect the world to join us in countering China's policies. To compete, we must lead the world…

I support the Administration's decision to create this Office of Multilateral Strategy and Personnel where you have asked for the funding for five staff positions.

These reforms should have been a prerequisite for the U.S. reengaging with the council.

But, by far, the most immediate thing that Congress and, more specifically, the U.S. Senate can do is to quickly confirm Ambassador Michele Sison.

While costing Americans trillions of dollars, the agreements permits the world's largest carbon emitter, China, to make meager contributions.

We are best able to combat human rights abuses, including by the PRC, by engaging in international organizations.

It is essential that the United States stays deeply engaged with the U.N.

We have a duty to the American taxpayer to ensure that our engagement with these institutions is targeted, strategic, and advances America first interest abroad.

As Representative Castro has said, as Chairman Castro has said, I know a number of Members of Congress have already met with Ms. Bogdan-Martin.

It is astounding that China, Russia, Venezuela, Cuba all have seats at the table at the supposed shrine of human rights in Geneva.

I want to draw attention to a number of senior positions at the State Department and USAID that are still vacant.

With Honduras' elections only weeks away... what will the State Department do to monitor the November 28th elections?

A key threat to democracy, stability, and human rights in Mexico is gang-and drug-related violence, as you know.

I fear that the Mexican Government is undertaking these actions because our government has put pressure on Mexico to stop migration and stop migrants, whatever the cost.

I thank Congressman Ruiz for organizing this Special Order. Madam Speaker, I rise today to share the story of Marine Corporal William Garza, Jr. William joined the Marines in the summer before 9/11. His first deployment was to Iraq in…