I thank Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman for leading this Special Order and for bringing us together around two very important issues, not only this question of opioids, but, as well, the question of the rights of women. Let me say that…

As I listened to Congresswoman Maloney, I heard her mention the Constitution and the importance of the Equal Rights Amendment and I am reminded of the constitutional amendment that was needed in 1920 to allow women the right to vote. If…

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

It has been refreshing and important to listen to the many Members from all over the country discussing this important initiative and, more proudly, it is from the Judiciary Committee, which is the holder of the laws and the Constitution…

Let me congratulate the proponents of the amendment and indicate to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Donovan) that I think many of us are on the same page. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act authorizes the Attorney General to…

I thank the distinguished ranking member and the dean of this institution for yielding and for his leadership; but it is even more powerful that the leadership joins with our distinguished chairman of the full committee, Mr. Goodlatte…

It is a special privilege to be able to come to the floor and acknowledge the giants that live among us. Today I want to honor a giant in my community, the 18th Congressional District, which I have the privilege of representing. That…

Let me congratulate the gentleman from Texas for his leadership and the gentleman from New Mexico for his outstanding leadership on this important legislation and his concern and passion. Let me thank my friends who are managing the…

I thank the authors of this legislation, as well as the previous speaker, my friend, for his articulation of this bill, and I thank all of the Members who are on the floor joining in support of H.R. 2137, the Federal Law Enforcement…

I thank the chairman and the ranking member for capturing what we in the Committee on the Judiciary have been doing over the last couple months. We have been working in a very effective, bipartisan manner to deal with the whole scheme, if…

This is an emotional night for me. I thank the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Clark) for guiding us. I also thank Representatives Guinta and Kuster. I am so moved by the fact that we are here on a bipartisan statement. As I spoke to…

I am always reminded of the greatness of America. When the word came: Go west, go west. A little church, a little general store, and a school. I am excited this morning to honor the Victory Early College High School in Acres Home…