There are just 9 more legislative days to act fully to protect the full faith and credit of the United States before November 3 in order to prevent the risk of a first ever U.S. default. We know that a default is not what the American…

I thank the ranking member. Madam Speaker, I rise to oppose H.R. 692, for we should pay our debts. This bill is called the Pay China First Act. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to speak on H.R. 692, the so-called 'Default…

I am very excited today to congratulate the researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University in my hometown of Houston. On Monday, they announced an important discovery about the structure of human genetic material, an…

Today we were talking about jobs and H.R. 702, and I supported the legislation to create jobs for my district and for America, and to provide opportunities to ensure the national security and protect the environment. We also have to…

I thank the gentleman. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. Pallone. I hope that our colleagues have heard us to emphasize the creation of jobs along with the environment, national security, and the energy…

I ask that my amendment be considered by my colleagues. Mr. Chairman, my amendment requires within 180 days of enactment the Secretaries of Energy and Commerce submit a report to Congress analyzing how lifting the ban on crude oil, in…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 7. REPORT TO CONGRESS. Not later than 180 days…

Let me just simply say my amendment answers many of the concerns that have been expressed on the floor of the House by giving empirical data, not 10 years and beyond, but in a period up to 10 years, to let us make further informative…

I am always eager to work with my friends on this side of aisle, Mr. Pallone. I am always eager to work when we are moving forward. And so I would offer my amendment and offer it for a voice vote. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my…

Let me thank Mr. Pallone and Mr. Barton for their courtesies and as well the Rules Committee. Let me first of all say there has been a lot of discussion on the floor of the House regarding this bill and different opinions. Might I add that…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 7. REPORT. Not later than 10 years after the…

The government and the administration are working to pair up and find jobs for veterans. The unemployment rate for veterans we have seen has been a constant issue, and it is going down. But we need to provide them with other opportunities…