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Pete Sessions is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held office in the House from 1997 to 2005, representing Texas's 5th congressional district. During his time in Congress, Sessions focused on various issues including veterans' affairs and fiscal responsibility. He has been involved in efforts to support veterans and their families, highlighting the importance of organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
It is my belief that I will have one. The gentleman does understand that the CBO, in order to get it correctly processed, we have not pushed them. They have advised us they would anticipate having a score, they believe, tomorrow evening…
I appreciate the gentleman asking this question. As the gentleman has previously asked at the Rules Committee, I advised the gentleman that tomorrow, at 10 a.m., the Rules Committee will be convening for the purpose of amendment and…
The Rules Committee will be issuing announcements outlining the amendment processes for two measures that will likely be before the Rules Committee next week. An amendment deadline has been set for Monday, March 27, at 10 a.m., for H.R…
This morning, the Rules Committee issued announcements outlining the amendment processes for two measures likely to be on the floor next week. An amendment deadline has been set for Monday, March 13 at 3 p.m. for H.R. 1259, the VA…
Without continuing the dialogue, I would like to at least respond to the gentleman and look right at you, Mr. Speaker, and tell you, in fact, we are going to have a CBO score. We are going to have a CBO score when we have an agreed-upon…
It is a delight for me to join the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Buck) on a piece of legislation that actually has his name on it, he is responsible for, understands, and is prepared today to fully debate. I would also like to thank the…
As a matter of fact, I do not have additional speakers. I would wish to not only close myself, but to present a little bit more information. I would allow the gentleman, if he were prepared to offer his close, I would do the same.
I appreciate the gentleman's thoughtful observations on this rule and on the bills. I will acknowledge that yesterday at the Rules Committee there was a vigorous discussion--I thought, professional on both sides--where there was an idea…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 156 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 156 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
I present to the body my letter of resignation, which I ask unanimous consent be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the letter was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, February 8…
This afternoon, the Rules Committee issued an announcement outlining the amendment process for H.R. 428, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act. The amendment deadline has been set for Monday, February 6, at 3 p.m. Amendments should be…
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts not only, once again, for being here, but for responsibly standing up for his party and the things which they not only have a right to bring to the floor, but an opportunity for him to discuss those…
I am pleased to join my colleagues, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), who sits on the Rules Committee, and Mr. Buck, who is handling, I think, his first rule as a member of the Rules Committee today. Mr. Buck is from…
Tonight I rise in support of describing to each of my colleagues some important attributes of a big issue that we are all working on, and that is about health care. I rise today to talk about not just the current state of health care, but…
I want to thank the gentlewoman from Wyoming not only for being on the Committee on Rules, but also today for handling her first rule. Welcome to Congress and welcome to the Committee on Rules. Madam Speaker, the bill that we have before…
I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Arrington), one of our brand new freshman from Lubbock, Texas. Jodey not only comes from the high plains of Lubbock, a young man who has given great service to the State of Texas, but he also comes as…
Tonight, what I would like to do is engage the American people on several subjects. I will be speaking for quite a bit of time tonight on the health care issue facing America. Mr. Speaker, before I get there, I yield to the gentleman from…
I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins), a bright young member of the Rules Committee who today is offering the rule on two very important issues that face this great Nation. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the rule. I rise in…
I thank the gentleman for allowing us--not only the Texas delegation, but other Members of Congress who would wish to come down--the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and debt of gratitude to the gentleman from Lubbock…
I thank my dear colleague from Dallas for not only yielding, but I want to commend him in working with his committee, including the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Luetkemeyer), on this awesome legislation. Mr. Speaker, the point is simple…
This morning, the Rules Committee issued an announcement outlining the amendment process for H.R. 5143, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act of 2016. The amendment deadline is set for Monday, December 5, at 10 a.m. Amendments should be…
I want to stand before this body and thank the gentleman, Sam Johnson, and the gentlewoman, Eddie Bernice Johnson, for their support in this important effort. Mr. Chairman, what we are doing here today is most important. We are trying to…
H. Res. 892, the special order of business governing consideration of H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, included a prophylactic waiver of points of order against the amendments made in order in House Report 114-790…
If you are in business and are not involved in politics, then politics will run your business.
What I am going to promise you is I am going to dive, not back into that issue, but to see where we are going on that progress.
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