This bill will expand undergraduate research opportunities for women, minorities, and persons with disabilities at the National Science Foundation. Hands-on learning experiences are key to improving the recruitment and retention of…

Our Nation cannot afford to turn away these talented youths. In order to remain competitive in the global economy, our country must train a new generation of highly skilled STEM professionals--scientists, engineers, and mathematicians--to…

These investments in education will undoubtedly provide thousands of GEAR UP students throughout the country with the financial aid and support they need to succeed in college. As our Nation strives to build a world-class educational…

I am glad that we are in Congress acknowledging their efforts through this resolution. I urge all my colleagues to support this important resolution. The homebuyer tax credit has been extremely successful in increasing home sales and…

Most importantly, this legislation protects and increases American jobs. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 5297 will help small businesses, community banks, the low- and moderate-income, minorities, and other underserved or rural communities, and all of…

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1144. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences for the families of the victims of the powerful earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support…

I urge my colleagues in the House--lets pass a prescription drug bill before we adjourn in October of this congress.

Back in February of this year we lost a great Texan with the passing of former Congressman Joe Kilgore.

The word exemplary is not one I use loosely; however, when used to describe Joe Kilgore it is indeed apropos.

Joe's values and goodness of character went far beyond his immediate family. He was unselfish and backed up that trait with action.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and for his high morals and the goodness of his character.

To many countless Texans, he was Joe Kilgore: respected lawyer, gentleman, and someone you could count on to give you the right advice or help on a problem or a project.