I am pleased to join my dear friend and colleague on the Judiciary Committee, the gentleman from Georgia, in offering this amendment as the Johnson-Jackson Lee amendment. I hold a sign that, I think, speaks to the gist of this amendment…

I thank the gentleman very much and thank him for his leadership on this issue. And reading these passionate letters, I don't know how anyone could bring us to the brink of disaster where we find ourselves today. I just want to read from…

First, you read about a mother and her child that has to move back into their family's residence, or her parents' residence. These are now senior citizens. Then you tell me about someone who's actually going to be homeless. Then we hear…

I want to applaud the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert), the ranking member, and my colleague from Missouri, and to echo the comments of Mr. Conyers on his father, but also the stellar work that he is doing. As a member of the delegation…

Congresswoman Kaptur, thank you for allowing me to join you and to join the distinguished gentleman from New York. We are on the floor often, but it is very special to come here tonight as I listen to you discussing the issues not only of…

I want to follow up and put two more numbers on the record, as you did. You made a very valid point that here we are at the last minute. You would think that we would be sensitive enough to know that families are gathering. Families want…

I wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the American people, something that we fought long and hard for. But let me give you some good news. The unemployment has dropped to…

My good friend from Texas has introduced an amendment that I wish all of us could have joined with, as well as Mr. Johnson's amendment that was not allowed in order. We've made a complaint not necessarily on one amendment but on this…

I demand a recorded vote. The 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 Chair The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 34, insert after line 20 the following, and redesignate provisions accordingly: SEC. 9. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 19, strike ``shall'' and insert ``may, if the agency determines appropriate,''. The CHAIR. Pursuant…

I claim time in opposition. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.