I thank the Delegate and the Congresswoman from the Virgin Islands and her counterpart, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Veasey), for really supporting this Congressional Black Caucus hour so that we can discuss the pledges and proposals that…

I thank the chairman. I really appreciate the gentleman, Mr. DeSaulnier, for bringing forth this amendment. Disclosures of and divestment in conflicts are becoming increasingly important in this administration coming up. The conflicts that…

I thank Mr. Veasey so much, and I thank our new chair of the Congressional Black Caucus for his tremendous effort in putting this very important Special Order hour together. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening because I am extremely concerned…

Madam Speaker, despite all this, Republicans want to waste more taxpayer dollars for their smear campaign, money that could be used on meaningful measures to reduce infant mortality, feed hungry children, or improve early childhood…

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strident opposition to H. Res. 933. Madam Speaker, we have heard so much about fake news lately, and now we are being asked for taxpayer funding for fake…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my continued support for the critical nuclear agreement (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA) forged to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. I believe that agreement remains the best option…

Let me be clear. We may need a formal rulemaking process, but this amendment today doesn't block any pending project or permit process. I do think it is appropriate, when questions are raised about inadequate consultation, that we do…

Mr. Chairman, I will be brief. We are all aware of the latest controversy surrounding the failure of the Federal Government to consult with Native American tribes. Wisely, the Obama administration has postponed work on the Dakota Access…

Mr. Chairman, I thank the ranking member, and I thank the committee for being sensitive to the needs of native peoples to be included and involved in things that concern their sovereignty and self-governance. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the…

Mr. 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: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. ___. TRIBAL CONSULTATION. (a) Review.--Not later…

Mr. Speaker, it is really, truly a pleasure to welcome Greg Young here as our guest chaplain. I just want to note that I met him on an airplane during the time of a great, great distress, illness in my family, and he prayed for me; and he…