William F. Smith

Mr. Speaker, the E-Government Act I introduced improves the information management of the Federal Government by authorizing upgrades to enhance systems management, information technology, and security. It also includes provisions that…

I think we ought to clarify for the record that only a legal permanent resident can serve in the Armed Services. Someone who is in the country illegally cannot serve in the armed forces. They have to be a legal permanent resident. We may…

we will be happy to help out, and I have to point out to the gentleman that all of the provisions which we support were in the House-passed bill, and I am surprised that this motion we are considering now would actually endorse some…

I support H.R. 49, the Internet Tax and Nondiscrimination Act. This legislation would permanently extend the current moratorium on Internet access taxation, as well as taxes on electronic commerce. It would not prohibit States from…

I understand that, I acknowledge that. They are legal permanent residents. They are not citizens, but they also are not in the country illegally.

I support the strong intellectual property protections contained in both the Chile and the Singapore trade agreements. These agreements will boost U.S. trade in open markets in both countries. They also set a standard for the protections…

today the Subcommittee on Immigration will hold a hearing on consular identification cards such as those issued by Mexican consulates to illegal immigrants in the United States. A number of cities and dozens of banks now recognize these…

I support H.R. 1115, the Class Action Fairness Act. This bill reforms the class action system and addresses the abuses that harm so many Americans. In recent years, State courts have been flooded with thousands of frivolous lawsuits…

I support the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act, which bans partial-birth abortions unless they are necessary to save a mother's life. Partial birth abortion is a gruesome and inhumane procedure. The American Medical Association has stated…

Walter Lippmann stated, ``The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind in other men the conviction and will to carry on.'' Congressman Larry Combest leaves not only conviction and will for others to follow but also an example of…

the Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003 includes relief from the marriage tax, child care tax credits, small business expensing, and a dividend tax reduction. According to an analysis by the Heritage Foundation, the bill creates approximately…

I support H.R. 766, which authorizes a national nanotechnology research initiative. This bill funds more research into this ``small science'' that does big things. As a science, nanotechnology is crucial to the future of information…

as war begins in Iraq, Americans are rallying behind our Armed Forces. It is an extraordinary show of support for some of the finest men and women in America. They deserve our support and our gratitude. Our soldiers confront the gravest…

Today, America faces a national insurance crisis that is destroying our health care system. Medical liability insurance rates have soared, causing insurers either to drop their coverage or raise premiums to unaffordable levels. Doctors and…

Ninety percent of all Americans oppose cloning human beings. And for good reason. The American public recognizes that cloning raises serious ethical questions. Scientists have cloned monkeys, cattle, pigs, mice and other animals. Because…

I commend the Leadership and Members of the Appropriations Committee for bringing this legislation to the House floor and in concluding the FY 2003 funding process. This bill provides critical resources for essential and much needed…

I support the Bankruptcy Conference Report. I know there has been deliberation about the effect of section 330 of the bill on anti-abortion protests. But I believe section 330 will have little practical effect. And the rest of this bill…

the President has stated about the creation of a Homeland Security Department: ``[we] face an urgent need, and we must move quickly, this year, before the end of the congressional session.'' We fulfill that request today by passing H.R…

Mr. Speaker, I support the Senate amendment to H.R. 3394, the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. Earlier this year, a federally funded research center operated by Carnegie Mellon University reported that breaches in security of…

Mr. Speaker, soon each Member of Congress will vote on a historic resolution to authorize the President to use military force against Saddam Hussein. This is not a declaration of war, and war is not inevitable. Saddam Hussein may yet yield…

this legislation is good policy. It has the potential to protect and save lives, the lives of the most innocent among us. H.R. 5422 is divided into three titles: Sanctions and offenses, investigation and prosecution, and public outreach…

the cost of malpractice insurance has steadily risen, which has caused many insurers to drop coverage or raise premiums. Doctors and others have been forced to abandon patients, particularly in high-risk specialties such as emergency…

This legislation contains several bills originated by the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. The Juvenile Offender Accountability Act, the Law Enforcement Tribute Act, and the Body Armor Act will help make America…

Mr. Speaker, pension security is close to the heart of every working American. Workers save for years with the hopes that after they retire they will be able to live without financial worries, spending more time with their family and…

today the House passed a resolution urging Congress to eliminate the death tax. The death tax is the wrong tax on the wrong people at the wrong time. It punishes those who save and invest. It prevents parents from helping their children…