I thank the distinguished chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, this has been a long journey, and I think it is important to take note of the many women who have helped us and to do this in the name of so many women who have lost their…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentleman for his leadership. Madam Speaker, I stand today in a moment of history where we cannot go back. Have we heard that before? Women cannot go back. Women cannot continue in an intimidated fashion to tragically be…

Let me acknowledge the leadership of the gentlewoman who has offered this amendment and the opportunities that we have had to work together. I look forward to working with her going forward. I have also worked with, over the years--really…

May I inquire as to the amount of time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 3\1/4\ minutes remaining.

I thank the manager of the bill for her leadership and the rule. Let me, first of all, rise in support of H.R. 6 because there are millions of young people waiting for this relief in the DACA promise. The American Dream and Promise Act is…

We are doing so because we recognize the urgency and dire need faced by victims and survivors throughout this country during a pinnacle moment caused by the pandemic. The numbers of domestic violence have gone up in cities like Houston and…

It extends that time beyond the time that was last extended. When we extended that time, we extended it by majority vote in the United States Congress. A decision came out just recently about the fact that the deadline had expired, but…

Across America, we can hear the cries of those who have been victims of crime. It is not in any way distinguished by communities, race, age, or sex. It prevails in our society. I am reminded of the tragedy of two brothers on a crime spree…

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson), the chairman of our task force.

This morning I make a personal plea to my fellow Texans. I recognize that there has been an overload of tiredness and desire to go back to work and maybe a desire to party. Unfortunately, with bad advice and political emphasis, the mask…

The January 6 insurrectionists did not win. The American Government, the people of the United States, won with a Democratic government that has come to the rescue with the American Rescue Plan. The long lines will stop. $20 billion for…