On Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, H. Res. 288, providing for the consideration of a very important piece of legislation, H.R. 2289, the Commodity End-User Relief Act. The rule provides for the consideration of H.R…

I would just like to thank the gentleman from Georgia for his many years of hard work on this very complicated issue. As you can see, he understands it well and understands the importance of passing this reauthorization legislation. I just…

Today, we present a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, to recognize the distinguished service of the American Fighter Aces. One of the Fighter Aces being honored is Colonel Arthur Jeffrey, who was…

I share the gentleman from Colorado's opinion that the issue of immigration reform is huge, that it is one of the biggest issues facing this country today. I agree that we need to give it adequate debate and time and consideration…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 271 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 271 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

It seems like we are legislating common sense.

On Monday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, H. Res. 271, providing for consideration of three important bills. This rule provides for consideration of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 and the Legislative Branch…

Just a note to my colleague from Colorado, I agree that this is an important issue that he keeps bringing up of immigration, and I will certainly ask my chairman for any timeframe, and I will look forward to working with him and all my…

During National Police Week we honor those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while protecting and providing for the safety and protection of our communities. As an important part of these ceremonies that we see here today…

I am encouraged by recent developments on potential consensus sites for interim storage in Texas and New Mexico...

I would like to thank the good gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the Gosar-Newhouse amendment which would prohibit any funds in this act from being used for purposes of removing Federal dams, which are a vital component…

Hanford is the Nation's largest and most complex Department of Energy defense nuclear cleanup site. I have greatly appreciated your willingness to work with me to ensure funding for this important effort. The restoration of funds for…

I thank the gentleman and look forward to working with him, as well as the ranking member from Ohio, in the future.

Thank you very much. Mr. Williams and perhaps Ms. Hopkins as well, the Department has just proposed a well control rule that would incorporate the latest industry standards for blowout preventers and to Federal regulation.

I appreciate the gentleman from Illinois' indulgence in allowing me to speak on this important subject this evening. Mr. Speaker, located in my central Washington district is the Hanford site, which has played a pivotal role in our…

I rise with the honor to welcome today's guest chaplain, Pastor Dennis Fountain, the pastor of Moses Lake Baptist Church in Moses Lake, Washington. Pastor Fountain has crossed the Cascade Mountain divide to serve common needs on both sides…

Stigmatizing GMO foods through a patchwork of state labeling mandates... jeopardizes innovation.

Can you please speak to how this public shaming of biotechnology is putting these advancements of science in danger?

Our farmers have embraced biotechnology faster than any technology in history.

Simply put, they are safe, and beneficial.

My home State of Washington narrowly defeated a mandatory labeling ballot initiative in 2013.

As a third-generation farmer from Washington State, I am amazed by the level of progress our Nation's agricultural community has made, even in just my lifetime. It is because of this great progress that today we celebrate March 18 as…

Last week we celebrated National FFA Week and the national FFA organization's more than 80 years of commitment to providing students with a path to leadership and career success through agricultural education. This year's theme, ``Go All…

When you are talking about hops or wheat, potatoes, 40 percent. It is a huge part of our economy.

Just daily I am hearing stories about the hardships people are facing.