As you all know, the Constitution reserves the power to declare war to Congress, and this committee has jurisdiction over authorizations for use of military force.

I appreciate Chairman McCaul's decision to consider repeal and replacement of the 2001 authorization of the use of military force, and I look forward to the debate in this committee so Congress can reclaim these authorities that have been…

Mr. Chair, I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. Mr. Chair, Operation Lone Star isn't border security. It is just plain out brutality. There is a difference between treating people like human beings and treating them like animals. Mr…

Mr. Chair, I yield myself 2\1/2\ minutes. My amendment would prohibit Federal Homeland Security funding from being diverted for Operation Lone Star, ensuring that Federal Homeland Security appropriations are spent on Federal operations…

Mr. Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Casar), my good friend.

Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 52 will not be…

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the…

Mr. Chair, cruelty and incompetence, these are what define Operation Lone Star. Unfortunately, the era that we are in in American politics for those across the aisle is marked by fearmongering because they have no solutions to the real…

In Texas, in their film incentive program they will not, they will not provide funding for any film that is critical of Texas.

Hollywood studios and executives are choosing profits over principle, plain and simple.

Mr. Chairman, I urge this Congress to support amendment No. 71 to H.R. 3935. My city of San Antonio is known as Military City USA. It is home to tens of thousands of soldiers, airmen, intelligence professionals, and cybersecurity experts…