Pete Sessions
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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).
I appreciate the gentlewoman from New York not only for her indulgence of this issue the past few days but also for her professional nature today. Mr. Speaker, we're on the floor because the health care bill that the President and House…
At this time, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Savannah, Georgia (Mr. Kingston).
I appreciate the gentleman engaging me. This really is of substance to the American people. The cost of the bill is twice now--we found out a year after it was passed--twice as expensive as it was originally started. The SPEAKER pro…
I appreciate the gentleman asking the question. The gentleman also understands that the Congressional Budget Office has not, as a result of the Supreme Court, been able to render that decision.
House Resolution 724 provides a closed rule for consideration of H.R. 6079. Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of this rule and the underlying bill. H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act of 2012, was introduced by the Republican…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend, the gentlewoman from Fairport, New York, and the ranking member of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Slaughter, pending which I yield myself such time as I may…
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I have no further requests for time, and I reserve the balance of my time.
At this time, I'd inquire of the Speaker how much time remains on both sides. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 1 minute 50 seconds remaining, and the gentleman from Texas has 3 minutes remaining.
At this time I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Brigham City, Utah (Mr. Bishop), a member of the Rules Committee.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 724 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 724 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
At this time I'd like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Spring Hill, Florida (Mr. Nugent), the gentleman from the Rules Committee.





