Telework proved critical to ensuring the continuance of government operations during the pandemic.

Like many Members of Congress, I came determined to increase long-term Federal investment in infrastructure. Supporting the movement of people, goods, energy, and information through our infrastructure is crucial to driving investment in…

As a Member representing the territories, I would rather pay taxes than have the treatment that this body gives to those that live in the territories. I believe it is the greatest scam and an okey-doke that you have allowed us not to pay…

I thank my colleague and chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, who has led us in this fight here on this floor as we make a historic movement toward justice. I am so upset that my colleague, my classmate, left before I could help…

one of the things that you said that's really important is communication. And one of the concerns that I have with regard to the administration is the Federal guidance for reopening is unclear.

The Oversight Board wrote a letter supporting the establishment of new incentives to reshore U.S. manufacturing.

the Global Intangible Low-taxed Income (GILTI) tax for companies that create jobs in the territories.

I thank the gentleman for yielding the time. Madam Speaker, I join my colleagues in support of this rule. It will continue urgent support for our small businesses, hospitals, and healthcare providers on the front line. Madam Speaker, I…

Our Nation faces the worst pandemic in most of our lifetimes. We are, indeed, in an unprecedented time. Like the rest of the Nation and countries around the world, the Virgin Islands' life has significantly been altered. Americans need the…

As we approach April, you will begin to hear more and more about the Census. The Census is the most important count of people in our country, responsible for allocating nearly $800 billion in Federal funding, and it takes place only once…

That March 20th deadline is right around the corner.

One of the things that I just want to mention that I am concerned about is as we are doing this containment and we close schools, there is a digital divide in this country where young people will have issues with keeping up with work.

I have found that FEMA has been great in disaster initial recovery, but the aftermath and rebuilding is a little slower.

There is no way that we are going to meet that March 20th deadline.

We would rather you have more cutters.

This is Women's History Month. I rise to recognize Nella Larsen, who was born in Chicago in 1891. Her mother was a Danish immigrant and her father an immigrant from the Danish West Indies, what is now known as the U.S. Virgin Islands…

In 2017, due to natural disaster and lack of electricity, 200 dialysis patients were forced to evacuate the Virgin Islands. Some never returned; some are still hoping to; and some who did may once again have to leave. Patients on St. Croix…

The opioid crisis has had a devastating impact on communities throughout our country. In my conversations with members of law enforcement, public safety officials, and public health experts, it has become clear that serious reforms are…

This is a time of unprecedented opportunity to rebuild our highways and roads as well as harden our utilities and infrastructure. I was delighted to welcome Chairmen Peterson and DeFazio, along with members of the House Transportation and…

Despite this downturn, farmers and ranchers have seen a surge in consumer interest for foods that are produced locally.

Today's farmers and ranchers have an incredibly challenging job.

We need more community food hubs. We need more community commercial kitchens.

Simply put, the economics must work for the other ends to be realized.

I urge adoption of this amendment. This is important to the territories. As you heard from my colleague from Puerto Rico, islands are very fragile, and we do not have the scale that others have, nor do we have grids that can be attached to…

Yesterday was the birthday of Bob Marley. Born on February 6, 1944, in Jamaica, he became a reggae pioneer. From humble beginnings, Marley went on to sell more than 20 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in…