I give much respect to this book called the Constitution, which, if we read some of the opening comments made, it is said that the Declaration of Independence was the promise and the Constitution was the fulfillment. It is a good roadmap…

I am here today to speak in opposition to the proposed legislation, H.R. 69l4, Pregnant Student's Rights Act. This bill requires higher education institutions that participate in federal education programs to disseminate information on the…

When Congress fails to do its job, the consequences are real. Families suffer, the economy takes a hit, and government costs rise-- all unnecessarily. The Senate Amendment to H.R. 2872--Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and…

Quickly, fentanyl is not an immigration issue. It is a criminal issue, a crime issue. It is where we have to come together with our law enforcement across America. What I will say, the utilization of State laws that effectively are not…

I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding, and I am very glad that my colleagues, and some from Texas, want to have the real truth discussed on this floor. The real truth is that President Biden has not fostered nor encouraged open…

Restricting immigration and parole is a lose-lose situation, as is rejecting DACA young people who are, in fact, ready to be paramedics, lawyers, doctors, teachers. The White House calls on Congress to advance critical national security…

I want to answer the question: Can't we all get along? There is no doubt of Democrats' promotion and support of small businesses. They are in my district. We work every day to make sure they have access to credit and that they are able to…

With sadness but yet with the joy of her life, I rise today to salute Carolyn Middleton Hall, who passed away in December 2023. Carolyn Middleton Hall was married to our beloved Anthony Hall, a pilot, a great civic leader, a former member…

I am glad the gentleman from Waco emphasized Waco, Texas, and I thank Congresswoman Crockett for bringing us together. Our friend, our colleague, was mighty proud of being born in Waco, Texas. For that reason, I want to take note of her…

I want to pay acknowledgment and have my colleagues recognize a medaled combat veteran in the name of our Secretary of Defense, and that is General Lloyd Austin. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been enormous criticism of the…

I thank the gentleman from Washington, the ranking member, for his leadership. There is more work to be done, and I am glad our previous speaker, my colleague and friend from California, made it clear that this is for 5 months. This is…

I thank the ranking member of the full committee and the manager of this presentation on the floor for dealing with H.R. 788. Mr. Speaker, I rise to save lives. This baffles me when good work is being done and has been done over the years…