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Statements For the Record

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

November 8, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my votes on bills passed through the House of Representatives under suspension of the Rules the week of October 30, 2023: H.Res. 559, H.R. 340, H.R. 3774, and H.Res. 798.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

November 3, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4821, Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. The overall 35 percent reduction to the top line of this bill is simply irresponsible.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Environment & Energy

November 2, 2023
Statements For the Record

Thank you Ranking Member DeLauro.

Mr. Speaker, the United States faces two immense national security crises at one time.

Russia’s illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine,

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

November 1, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4364, the Republican FY24 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.