Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge my colleagues to vote for the Raise the Minimum Wage Act. In my district of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukeeans are stuck at the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour set over a decade ago. These workers struggle…
Blake Moore
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Blake David Moore is a U.S. Representative for Utah's 1st congressional district, having taken office on January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Moore has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and public lands during his time in Congress. He has been active in promoting policies that support Utah's unique needs and has worked to foster bipartisan cooperation on various initiatives. Moore previously served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives before his election to the U.S. House.
Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendments to H.R. 2500 which are included in this En Bloc package. My first amendment is fairly simple and direct. It would remind those in charge of the DoD's National Capital Consortium Psychiatry…
Mr. Chair, 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…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about making our communities healthier and safer for all Americans. Let me start out by urging my colleagues to join me and my colleague, Jim Sensenbrenner, in supporting the Functional Gastrointestinal…
Madam Chair, 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…
Mr. Chair, I rise to thank the chairwoman and committee for including my amendment to increase funding by $1 million for an Indian Health Service program combatting domestic violence in Native communities. I know the chairwoman understands…
Madam Chair, 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…
Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendment to increase funding for the Air National Guard's Facility Modernization and Sustainment account. I appreciate the support of the chairman for its inclusion in en bloc No. 2 to the Defense…
Madam Chair, 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…
Madam Chair, 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…
Madam Chair, 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…





