I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler) for yielding. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a direct response to evidence of significant and pervasive racial discrimination across the country. My home State of Wisconsin really has…

I thank the gentlewoman from New Mexico for yielding. I am so very pleased to join my colleague, Deb Haaland, as one of the first Native American women--it is about time--to join this body in celebrating Native American Heritage Month. It…

I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Levin) so much for yielding. Madam Speaker, 12 years, we are told that we have 12 years to limit the effects of climate change on our planet and ensure a better world for our children, our…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 420. Amendment No. 35 Offered by Mr. Kim The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey…

I thank the chairman for yielding. I want to continue to work with the gentleman and the Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies to fight the…

My amendment would add an additional $5 million for DOJ grants to Tribal Governments to support the exercise special jurisdiction over those who commit domestic violence related offenses on tribal lands. Tribal sovereignty is absolute and…

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 51, line 11, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $500,000)''. Page 55, line 20…

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Cole, who is a leading cosponsor of my stand-alone legislation to help families that see their children and infants die suddenly get some resolution. This is an example of smart investments in our healthcare…

My amendment relates to the Centers for Disease Control, establishing a national standard for investigating childhood deaths from sudden infant death syndrome. The death of a child, Madam Chair, is always a tragedy, but the unexplained…

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 52, line 16, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $4,500,000)''. Page 71, line 16…

This amendment would provide $4.5 million in additional funding for the CDC's Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances, also known as DELTA, program to reach the level that the domestic violence advocates…

This amendment to add funding to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would support the distribution of fentanyl test strips by our State and local public health partners. Unintentional drug overdose deaths have…