Mr. Speaker, due to illness, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: NAY on Roll Call No. 7, H.R. 23--Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 35th anniversary of a remarkable event in my district. Shoes for Kids began with a simple donation of just 50 pairs of shoes and has now grown into a movement, making sure no child in Houston…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, Congressman Weber, for putting this Special Order together. I know it is probably odd seeing a Democrat up here, but let it be known: Kay and I go way back. I've known her since the 1990's, when she made…

Mr. Speaker, last week, we learned that the Port of Houston will receive more than $25 million in a grant to support critical infrastructure improvements. This funding will enhance export capacity, reduce emissions, and create good-paying…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Marie Flickinger, a remarkable woman who passed away this week after leading a life of excellence. A journalist and publisher by trade, Marie is perhaps best known for her work in…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about an urgent challenge facing our Nation, one that, if left unresolved, could lead to an economic and moral disaster. This challenge is the uncertain future of our Dreamers, individuals who embody the…

Madam Speaker, I rise today during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate our beautiful communities and cultures and how we support one another. From city councils and school boards to the State legislatures and Congress, Latinos are…

once again MAGA Republicans are here talking about something that quite frankly seems to just be made up

If you deter people from reporting that they have been victims of violent crime for fear of what will happen to them if they report that victimization, all you're doing is creating an enormous class of folk who are going to continue to be…

So, instead of getting rid of gangs they are probably creating the formation of more gangs?

there is no definition of sanctuary cities. It is all a label that has been used for years.