When I think of most Americans, I know that one of the major components of our work ethic is that we believe in working hard. We are not standing in line for government subsidies or handouts. We simply want to be able to have an…

Let me thank the gentleman from New York for convening this dialogue with our colleagues and, through our colleagues, the American people and Mr. Horsford as well as the Congressional Black Caucus and the passionate words of our colleague…

Over the last week there was an unseemly, sad connection between a Supreme Court decision, the comments of Mr. Bundy, and the comments of the Los Angeles owner in the NBA. Justice Sonia Sotomayer had it right with respect to the…

There were a number of votes that I missed because I was unavoidably detained for the memorial services at Fort Hood, Texas, on April 9, 2014, and for honoring President Lyndon Baines Johnson on April 10, 2014. Had I been present, I would…

I thank the gentleman from Oregon, and I thank all of the Members for a thoughtful and important debate. Mr. Chairman, that is what this is all about. It is about gripping-- taking hold--of the heart and soul of America. As I said in the…

Let me thank the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Crime, the chairman and ranking member of the full committee, and Mrs. Maloney for their leadership. I was on the Crime Subcommittee as this bill was introduced. I was eager to see it…

I have always viewed the budget document that is produced by this House and the Senate and the President as a moral compass of America's commitment to her people. That is why I rise with such great disappointment on the Republican Ryan…

Let me thank the distinguished ranking member and the manager of this bill. I want to associate myself with Mr. Van Hollen's analysis and add some other thoughts. We are on the floor today, April 4, and might I make mention of two points…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, after line 23, insert the following: ``(d) HUBZone.--The Director shall include in any macroeconomic…

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

I rise with the spirit of cooperation and recognition that there are definitive distinctions and differences of opinion on the underlying legislation. I am trying to make this bill better. My amendment requires the Congressional Budget…