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Statements For the Record

January 12, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 788.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

January 10, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the Biden administration to seek an unequivocal statement of commitment by the Israeli government against mass resettlement of civilians from Gaza.


December 15, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA).


December 15, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.Res. 918, Republicans’ baseless attempt to distract from the ongoing criminal proceedings against former President Donald Trump.


December 14, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.Res. 927.


December 6, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to share my deep concern with H.Res. 894 and the way it fails to address the rise in hate speech and threats occurring in our country and around the world. Over the last several weeks, the House has rightly made efforts to condemn antisemitism and show support for the Jewish people.


December 1, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act. If passed, H.R. 5961 would destroy our credibility in negotiation for our nation moving forward on future diplomacy with Iran, putting the U.S.—and the world—in danger of a nuclearized Iran.   

Issues: Foreign Affairs

November 17, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my vote against Rep. Lawler’s amendment #114 to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

November 17, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 5894, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill before us today is unprecedented in many unfortunate ways.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Education Health Care Human Services Labor

November 10, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024. With this bill, House Republicans are enabling tax cheats, harming consumers, and inserting unacceptable right-wing policy riders.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget