Do you think that there is anything that would--I keep hearing this whole notion of it needs to go back to the elected representatives. Well last time I checked I was an elected representative.

Religion is not a basis for public policy. I am a Catholic, but we must keep our rosaries for prayer and not to restrain from their liberties.

I want to correct Representative McClintock's statement that this does not auger the prospect of a Federal ban on abortion.

Justice Thomas has de facto given the green light for the conservative-controlled States in our nation to continue a crusade against the liberties and freedoms of every individual that is not male, White, and straight.

A report entitled, ``2021 Violence and Disruption Statistics,'' National Abortion Federation, submitted by the Honorable Sylvia Garcia,

I thank the chairman for including my two amendments in this en bloc. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of two of my amendments that are included in this en bloc. The first authorizes Federal funds for two grant programs under the Maritime…

I thank the chairwoman and the ranking member for such kind remarks about a dear friend and colleague back home, Benny Martinez. They have covered a lot of what was said, but I will repeat some of it because I think it is important, not…

We have, Madam Chair, a moral obligation to those who have served our nation and our armed services.

They should not be condemned to exile simply because of their status.

A soldier is a soldier.

This is real and it is happening across America, and I know in my district, which is 77 percent Latino, it is a very critical topic, this housing shortage.

This legislation will require the GAO to conduct a study to identify housing barriers that contribute to the issue of homelessness. This study will find laws, regulations, common practices, and funding formulas that create barriers to…