If the gentleman would further yield, I heard a rather bizarre comment last week in the aftermath of these shootings suggesting that, in the aftermath of them, Democrats would be reaching out to Republicans on healthcare, and I couldn't…

I would just ask the gentleman a couple questions to underline a couple of the really important points you made about the context in which this bill is considered, because while I think every Democrat agrees with our colleague from…

I do wish to address the parliamentary question and would appreciate the opportunity to speak at this time about it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized on the question of order.

You can certainly observe, as all the Members can, the many troubling events that are reflected in the resolution we just had read and why they do arise to the privileges of the House. Under clause 1 of rule IX, questions of the privileges…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to table will be followed by 5-minute votes on ordering the previous question…

And that is the fact that there are so many other additional measures that our colleagues' bipartisan efforts that are pending in our committee on energy-efficient residential property, on fuel cells, on small wind energy, on geothermal…

How very appropriate it is today that this Congress is interrupting consideration of child welfare and foster care bills in order to address a gift for the nuclear industry. An indifferent Congress that refuses to put an extra dime in…

I believe that there is an important additional concern raised by our colleague Mr. Neal already. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mitchell). The time of the gentleman has expired.

I thank the gentleman, and I salute all of those who are here today offering the bills--this one, and the four other related bills--that are being considered; particularly, Mr. Davis, who now holds the position as ranking Democrat on the…

I personally represent San Antonio, San Marcus, Lockhart, and Austin families that already face barriers to getting their children medical coverage, and adding an additional requirement just means they are that much less likely, in the…

This so-called American Health Care bill is a real Titanic of a sorry piece of legislation: It would sink 23 million Americans losing their health coverage; millions more who have a preexisting condition would face great barriers; it would…

This bill is all about obstructing effective law enforcement that challenges predatory payday lending, that protects military families from unjustified foreclosures, and addresses the burden of mounting student debt. Republicans give Trump…

Those wondering why Republican lips are sealed so very tight when it comes to President Trump jeopardizing our national security, threatening our democracy, and engaging in one crazy action after another need look no further than this…

We know that if we have a competitive infrastructure... we can be more competitive and grow our economy.

the best way to grow our economy at the least cost is comprehensive immigration reform.

Some see Trump as the only ticket to more tax breaks, and they are willing to pay almost any price to get them.

This is a very troubling time in American history. Our national security is endangered, the very future of our democracy is at stake, and without the continued engagement of millions of people across this country, this troubling time could…

This is a very troubling time in American history. Our national security has been jeopardized.

The harsh indifference of these Republicans to the well-being of so many Americans is startling. Trump may temporarily bury the lies central to this plan with a tweet storm--with fake news. But these Republicans who follow him will not be…

I commend the leaders of the Foreign Affairs Committee for their leadership on this important matter. We need stronger international action like this to send a message to the North Korean regime. Our sanctions approach should be at least…

This is undoubtedly the greatest 100 days of any President in human history. Give President Trump a grade of A- plus for the greatest broken campaign promises in history; the greatest meaningless executive orders, offering showy ceremonies…

TrumpCare is big on Trump, but it is weak on care. After falsely promising that there would be coverage for everyone for less and better, TrumpCare only cares about huge tax breaks for the superrich and special interests, like the totally…

We are considering a bill so bad it was kept under lock and key, hidden from Democrats and those Republicans who would not pledge allegiance to it; a bill that was so destructive that no witness would come to defend or explain it in…

Thursday these Republicans are awarding a new grand prize, a big-dollar award. Unfortunately, the contest has been rigged so that your name is not in the winner's circle. Instead, the world leaders in prescription price gouging, highest…

But these folks, instead of reaching out to do something about gun violence in America, propose to make them more accessible to individuals that are so impaired they cannot take care of themselves in many ways and cannot even accept a…