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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).
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 415 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 415 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I offer my thanks not only to Chairman Bob Goodlatte, but also the distinguished gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King) for his work on behalf of all Members on the floor today, for his work not only for the Judiciary Committee, but people of…
Perhaps the debate that the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King) had was completely clear, which I would disagree with that statement. The gentleman from Iowa stated very clearly that there are surgeries, there are procedures, and there are…
I am pleased to offer this amendment with Dr. Michael Burgess, also a member of the House Rules Committee, and also a gentleman from my home State of Texas. The goal of our amendment is to strengthen the underlying legislation by…
I thank Eagle Scout Glenn Thompson, Eagle Scout 1977. On behalf of Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh and Members of Congress who gathered together this evening to tell another story, I intend to do it again next month. I intend to get…
Eagle Scout Congressman French Hill, Eagle class of `72, thank you very much. It is with great distinction now that I recognize Congressman Eagle Scout Jim Bridenstine, 1991. It was about a week ago that Eagle Scout Bridenstine came up to…
Tonight, Members of Congress who are Eagle Scouts are taking to the floor of the House of Representatives to say thank you not only to the Boy Scouts of America but to recognize and to highlight our opportunity while in Boy Scouts, and…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 235, nays 178, not voting 17, as follows: [Roll No. 235] YEAS--235 Abraham Aderholt Allen Amash Amodei…
Last night at the Rules Committee, we had a debate where we focused our attention not only on the legislation, but also on the need to get this done. I appreciate the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor), the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr…
Also I want to recognize the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole) for another birthday today. The gentleman from Oklahoma was very silent last night at the Rules Committee. He didn't let us know, so we didn't say anything. But today is his…
I appreciate the gentleman, my friend from Massachusetts, for his words of wisdom about the direction we ought to be going. That is what we are going to do; we are going to continue moving. I find in my job, as I perform my duties, that I…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), my friend, the ranking member of the committee, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. General Leave
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 289 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 289 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
This morning, the Rules Committee issued an announcement outlining the amendment process for H.R. 1180, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017, which will likely be before the Rules Committee next week. An amendment deadline has been…
I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 48 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That…
We are going to keep moving on. We were allocated the same amount of time. I guess the answer would be no. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Kelly).
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I just want to take a second to summarize this rule because people have been asking about it. It is a closed rule. The only amendments allowed are amendments offered…
And I thank the gentleman from Florida very much. In fact, the gentleman is correct. We had an opportunity to quote the Bible, Janis Joplin, and ZZ Top when we were doing our hearings. We had so much time with each other, and I enjoyed the…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 228 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 228 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Seven years ago, Mr. Speaker, this town was abuzz with this new healthcare plan, the Affordable Care Act, that was signed by the President of the United States. We were promised an enormous opportunity to make health care better. Mr…
What a shame the gentleman was not here to vote for the Affordable Care Act when it took hold several years ago, and he would have known this is a bad deal. Mr. Speaker, even the American people cannot be fooled. The American people saw…
We have at least two different sides up here, and people are entitled to believe whatever they want to believe. I am entitled to the same opinion of myself, also. There are also a set of answers and facts that need to be given, evidently…
I am delighted that the distinguished gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey) came down. She, not unlike many of those in her party, are intensely interested in making sure that the American people are going to get the opportunity to have…
We want Members to have a chance to have their thoughts and ideas on the record, to take their time to be thoughtful about what we are doing. And it does matter. Mr. Speaker, at this time I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), my dear friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time…
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