We would not have the denying of reproductive rights, discriminating against people because of their LGBTQ+, or discriminating against them because of race or immigrant status. We won't have any of those draconian provisions in there…

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman from Connecticut for her leadership as former chair and ranking member. I thank my good friend from Texas, as well. I think they are completely accurate that left to their own devices, we could have an…

I just spent time with my constituents over the weekend, and everywhere I went and announced that the government was going to remain open because of the advocacy of Democrats, there was applause. No matter what party, what affiliation they…

I thank the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania for her leadership and for managing this rule that we now have on the floor of the House. I stand here in the name of so many Americans who live in cities and rural communities that are so…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding additional time. Mr. Speaker, we will have 110,000 children--where their parents are going to work--that will have no Head Start slots; 65,000 will not have access to childcare; 60,000 seniors will be…

The people of America are suffering. We have repeatedly told them that they are our priority, but the people of America are suffering while my colleagues insist on a government shutdown, which is what they are doing. Blatantly they have…

Let me take a moment to offer my deepest sympathy to the people of California, her family, and the people of this Nation on the passing of Senator Feinstein. Mr. Speaker, this is a serious moment in history. This is a serious moment for…

I, too, want to acknowledge our great President Jimmy Carter and thank him for his life and service. It is becoming that we stand on the floor today to be able to speak in contrast to the generosity of the Carters to where we are today…

Many of our allies and friends live in tough neighborhoods, and I am very glad that Pakistan lives in a neighborhood with friends; that is India and Bangladesh, that at least they are engaged. They also live in the neighborhood of…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 27, line 12, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''…

I am so proud to be an American, and I am proud to be an American because the world watches as this experiment of so many different communities--racial, ethnic, and religious groups-- have come together. By and large, we have been…