Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the 60th Presidential inauguration. Today, President-elect [PERSON] and Vice President-elect [ORG] will take their oaths of office, and we will witness the peaceful transfer of power at the heart of our democracy.


[SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question will be postponed.


That is discriminatory, and it is wrong. My colleagues are apparently so afraid of people who are different than them that they have manufactured false and dangerous presumptions based on outdated stereotypes about transgendered people, especially transgender women and girls. Additionally, there is no way this so-called protection bill could be enforced without opening the door to harassment and privacy violations.

afraid of people who are different than them that have manufactured false and dangerous presumptions


There are people out there waiting, people waiting to do whatever the construction project is, whatever the clearance project is. It makes you wonder. That is why I am excited about this [ORG] group that [PERSON] and Mr. [PERSON] are working on to say what parts of government are working and what parts aren't.

There are people out there waiting...It makes you wonder


The Democratic whip. Remembering [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, for many Presidents, their legacy is written and sealed by their actions in office--their post-Presidency activities nothing but fodder for the tabloids and a footnote in history books--but not for [PERSON] .


It was an honor to serve alongside her when I was first elected to [ORG] and to continue to hold her leadership as an inspiration as I serve the communities of Minnesota's Fifth District. Her legacy of dedication to inclusive, productive lawmaking and her steadfast commitment to her constituents will be remembered for years to come.

legacy of dedication to inclusive, productive lawmaking and steadfast commitment to constituents


To Senator [PERSON] 's point, 8 years ago when this tax cut was first put into place, it was egregious not because of the balance only but also because the whole thing was borrowed. All that money was just put on the American credit card--a credit card that comes due and ends up getting paid by middle-class families one way or the other. This time around, I guess the good news is that they are talking about paying for it, not borrowing, to give a huge tax cut to corporations and to billionaires and millionaires.

described tax cut as 'egregious' and invoked imagery of debt 'coming due' and being 'paid by middle-class families,' framing it as a burden on ordinary people


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 55. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


I heard them say they would pay for themselves. This was a mantra I heard over and over again: It will pay for itself. It will pay for itself.


A bill to require agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for major rules; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 78. A bill to require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


I visited the burn sites of the [ORG] and Eaton fires, where I was able to assess the damage firsthand and tried to get a better understanding of what Federal resources would be needed to help communities rebuild. Throughout the week, I was in contact with [ORG], including [ORG] and [ORG], where I was able to advocate for the [ORG] support necessary to keep constituents safe during the emergency. My congressional colleagues and I are focused on making sure our constituents and our communities have what they need to get through and recover from this emergency without any conditions.


We must also do everything we can to deliver immediate and lifesaving relief to civilians in Gaza. For 15 months, they have suffered unimaginable destruction. It will take all parties working together to make sure the Palestinian people can rebuild their lives with dignity, with security, and outside the terrible shadow that [ORG] cast over the Gaza Strip, including using so many innocent civilians as human shields.

unimaginable destruction, terrible shadow, human shields


How about they pass a bill to protect jobs or pass a bill to fight wildfires or lower grocery prices? No, no, no, Republicans are weirdly obsessed with talking about transgender people and using that as an excuse to protect and even empower child predators. I think, Mr. [PERSON] , that we all know the reason why.

framing Republican priorities as 'weirdly obsessed with transgender people' and claiming this is 'an excuse to protect and even empower child predators' misrepresents the opposing position; presenting jobs/wildfires/prices versus transgender issues as mutually exclusive choices


It sets clear standards and clear expectations for forest management that we currently lack in this country. It provides the tools for the Agencies for the prevention and preparation for the next time, and it requires a lot more openness about the limits and the challenges that we face on these important issues. This is about protection, not punishment.

clear standards and clear expectations, protection, openness


. . general Welfare of the United States; .


Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of [ORG], I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from [ORG] on January 8, 2025, at 10:40 a.m., said to contain a message from the President regarding taking additional steps with respect to the situation in the Western Balkans. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, [PERSON] , [PERSON] of the House.


VIRGINIA IS A BORDER STATE (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today as the Representative of Virginia's Fifth Congressional District.


Mr. [PERSON] has earned a spot in [ORG] and received the Teacher of the Year award in 2020 from [ORG] of Savannah. He also won the Savannah Morning News Coach of the Year award several times and across many different sports. Mr. [PERSON] was previously a stellar basketball player during his years at [ORG].


It is not easy. And he helped us lower drug prices for millions of other Americans, because, as you know, as of January 1, there is a cap on how much any senior citizen can pay for all the drugs they use, as well as negotiations that would have been now allowed so that [ORG] can negotiate with the drug companies, and 10 of the most popular drug prices are going way down. Anyone who has worked with [PERSON] would agree on one thing: He possesses a rare gift.

'he helped us lower drug prices for millions of other Americans' and 'He possesses a rare gift'


We wish him the very best as he begins this next chapter in his well-earned retirement.

'very best' and 'well-earned retirement' use vague positive language without substantive content


We have strict punishments in place for anyone who commits such crimes, including deportation and inadmissibility for foreign nationals. This bill would only make the immigration laws much harsher on the victims of domestic violence, sexual battery, and rape, which is the opposite of what we should be doing. America, when it lives up to its ideals, as [PERSON] said, will become an asylum to humanity, not an insane asylum, mind you, but a place of refuge for people seeking freedom from religious, political, and economic oppression, and also, I might add, the kind of private gender violence that creates oppression and tyranny in the home.

when it lives up to its ideals, as [PERSON] said; characterizing the bill as making laws 'much harsher on the victims' and describing domestic violence as 'private gender violence that creates oppression and tyranny'


Many of them do talk to me and explain what I am about to tell you. There are people in this country who just don't believe that it is fair and that it is right for persons who are coming into the country to receive what they perceive as benefits that they are not receiving. They talk about this discontentment.


The current President's absence of leadership has made America and the world less safe. In 4 short years, our enemies have been emboldened; they have grown stronger; they are more aggressive; and they are more dangerous. America once worked to deny terrorists a safe haven.


We beat [ORG]'s estimate by $1.7 trillion. So if the original score is 1.5 trillion--it was--in 7 years, we actually beat their estimate by 1.7. We paid for that tax cut in 7 years, plus $200 billion.

emphasis on the $1.7 trillion figure and '1.5 trillion--it was--' restatement to reinforce the claim


CONGRATULATING SHERIFF ROSIE CORDERO-STUTZ AND CLERK JUAN BARQUIN ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , Miami-Dade has a new sheriff in town.


The American people deserve an Attorney General who will protect their fundamental rights, demonstrate independence and integrity, and remain faithful to the Constitution, the country, and the rule of law. I yield the floor. ([SPEAKER] assumed the [ORG].)

protect their fundamental rights, demonstrate independence and integrity, remain faithful to the Constitution


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to congratulate this dynamic father-daughter duo for making history.


It will end up punishing legal immigrants and diverting resources from detaining true threats to public safety. First off, let's talk about how extremely broad the language of this bill is. Under this bill, you don't have to be found guilty of a felony to be detained and deported.

"true threats to public safety" and "extremely broad" language used to create concern about the bill's scope and consequences


In the opinion of the [ORG], two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , on that I demand the yeas and nays.


Madam President, I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule [ORG], I object to my own request. [SPEAKER]. Objection having been heard, the bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day.


4. A determination has been made that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as [ORG]. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in [ORG].


Their absolute blind obsession in pursuing Prime Minister [PERSON] notwithstanding [ORG]' unspeakable atrocities reveals the [ORG]'s true loyalties. Their actions signal a dangerous complicity with terrorist groups, like [ORG], as well as others I might add. The [ORG]'s ignorance of reality disqualifies them from passing judgment on those defending themselves against pure evil.

'absolute blind obsession', 'unspeakable atrocities', 'terrorist groups', 'pure evil'


She was murdered by an illegal immigrant. All she was doing was out taking a jog. That illegal immigrant was in America because of [PERSON] and the Democrats' open border policies.

murdered by an illegal immigrant...open border policies - emotionally charged framing that links immigration to violent crime and presents a simplistic cause-effect narrative


This is an obliteration of everything we understand about due process. A child arrested but never charged because there was, in fact, in the end, no evidence--no conviction because since there is no evidence, there is no trial--is still sitting in prison without recourse, in an ICE prison. This is not the America I know, and I don't believe this is the America my colleagues across the aisle want.

obliteration of everything we understand about due process; child sitting in prison without recourse


This effect we are talking about is important to all Americans, especially if you want to keep the food products that you are used to coming and if you want to have the air quality not affect the East Coast from giant fires. It is also just the idea of why we would have our fellow Americans suffering from this needlessly because of a lack of leadership that is coming, in this case, from Sacramento, as they kowtow much more to the environmental groups to keep their records at 100 percent rather than doing forest management and brush management, which I showed you here, and kowtowing to where they found a variety of vetch that is indistinguishable from the vetch that grows everywhere else. I face that in my home county, too.


On Monday, the President was optimistic about the prospects of defeating Iran's terror proxies and restoring credible deterrence under which Israel and its neighbors could live in peace. But absent entirely was any recognition that it was Israel, not the United States, that has created this geopolitical opportunity. And no recognition that Israel has done so in spite of the administration's best efforts to restrain a sovereign ally's self- defense.

characterizing the administration's diplomatic efforts as 'restraining' Israel's self-defense and implying the President failed to credit Israel while claiming Israel acted 'in spite of' US efforts


The Senator from Iowa. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask to speak in morning business for 3 minutes.


He is correct that we did sponsor a bill to raise the speed limit. I think I asked for 85, knowing we would take 70, in the house. In the week prior to that, I had actually brought [ORG] to the house floor, and I think I could have probably passed communism and gotten 100 miles an hour if I wanted to that week because that was the most popular I had ever been in the legislature.

Use of 'communism' as an extreme rhetorical comparison; repeated emphasis on personal popularity ('most popular I had ever been')


[PERSON] is the son of my deputy chief of staff, [PERSON] , and his wonderful wife, [PERSON] . Since my very first day in office, [PERSON] has been by my side, working to help address the healthcare issues that matter most to my communities in south central and western Pennsylvania. The birth of a child offers both a time to reflect and an important time to look forward.


By [SPEAKER]: S. 26. A bill to exclude locality adjustments from average pay for purposes of computing the amount of retirement annuities of new employees; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 27.


I would wager that if I looked at the campaign materials or the speeches of every single Republican in [ORG] and the Senate, they all ran on cutting spending and balancing budgets. The question before this body is going to be: Will they do it? I need to clear the record because my name has been invoked, and that of a number of my friends, for standing for things that are not true.

repeated emphasis on Republicans' campaign promises about 'cutting spending and balancing budgets' combined with invoking personal credibility ('my name has been invoked') to establish authority on the truthfulness of their positions


So I ask help from the majority leader and the floor leader. If we have a dispute on legal interpretation, let's bring those lawyers together and understand if they are ships passing in the night or is there a misunderstanding that we can correct or clarify. With that appeal for additional amendments by unanimous consent, which I will continue to negotiate for, I thank you, Mr. President.


[ORG]. 1128. Correction of social security records; conforming amendments.


There is no scenario under God's green Earth that New York taxpayers will ever accept another unfair [ORG] cap like [ORG] proposes. New York families, from Long Island to the [PERSON] Valley and across the [ORG], have suffered long enough at the hands of broken Republican tax policies. I will do everything I can, first, to remove the entire [ORG] cap tax and, second, to never let a new proposal that for the first time imposes the [ORG] cap on businesses small and large to be put into effect.

unfair cap, suffered long enough, broken Republican tax policies


As commissioner, he led with compassion and integrity, always putting the needs of others first, and setting a standard of excellence for those who followed in his footsteps. Throughout his decades of service to [ORG], [PERSON] dedicated himself to protecting the safety and well-being of the community he loved, the City of Good Neighbors. [PERSON] 's work extended far beyond the firehouse.

led with compassion and integrity, always putting the needs of others first, setting a standard of excellence


There was no objection. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume.


This legislation could have prevented her death. Her murderer was in our country illegally and was a known criminal. He had abused a child in New York City and was flown to Athens, Georgia, a sanctuary city, all of this on the taxpayers' dime, where he was once again cited for shoplifting.

murderer was in our country illegally...was a known criminal...abused a child...on the taxpayers' dime


Madam Speaker, last week in the [ORG], 6.8 inches of snow closed Federal office buildings. Nearly 1,300 miles away in Kansas, blizzards brought more than 18 inches of snowfall to parts of the Big First District. Farmers, ranchers, and [ORG] producers in the Big First didn't have the luxury of closing down for the week.

Juxtaposing Federal office closures with farmers/ranchers who 'didn't have the luxury of closing down,' implying institutional weakness and framing rural workers as inherently more resilient/worthy


24: Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland. H.R. 30: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


Here you have [PERSON] saying: What the heck? Pointing the way here. You have [PERSON] , empty-handed, saying: Well, I don't know, man.


105. Wildland fire performance metrics. TITLE II--FOREST MANAGEMENT Sec.


Since then, she has reintroduced the bill with each new congressional session. We haven't forgotten [PERSON] , and it is long past time for Congress to pass this legislation that we have named after Sarah-- [PERSON] 's [PERSON] . I urge my colleagues to pass [ORG] as amended with [PERSON] 's [PERSON] included.

naming legislation after a person and invoking their memory to motivate legislative action


H.R. 28, under the guise of protecting fairness in sports and safety in schools, risks undermining the rights and dignity of girls and young women. Let me be clear: This bill threatens the very foundation of [ORG], the landmark legislation that, for over 50 years, has protected millions from gender-based discrimination in education.

risks undermining the rights and dignity of girls and young women; threatens the very foundation


Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 8 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 8 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


It is hard to see 12 zeros in your head, but it is just a trillion. We are probably going to borrow $2-\1/ 3\ trillion this year. We have these debates and discussions about we are going to have reconciliation.

describing large numbers as 'hard to see' and 'just a trillion' to downplay or normalize massive federal borrowing


The Senate will also be working to get President [PERSON] 's team in place. Beginning next week, Senate committees will hold hearings on the President's nominees. We will work to ensure each nominee has a fair process without unnecessary delays or obstruction, and we will confirm those nominees swiftly so [ORG] administration can hit the ground running.


Our immigration laws today will get you kicked out, deported from the country if you commit rape, other sex offenses, domestic violence, or, indeed, any other crime of violence. That is the law today. You are convicted, you are deported, you are out.

repeated emphatic phrasing 'you are deported, you are out' with stark, emotionally charged examples (rape, sex offenses) to frame immigration enforcement in the starkest possible terms


Again, we don't yet know exactly what caused the set of fires that are still ongoing, but we do know that this city has been as bad as any in terms of letting homelessness proliferate, allowing encampments to go unchecked, and, thereby, creating more dangerous conditions for its residents because of the risk of fire. Finally, Mr. [PERSON] , I will point out that California has an insurance crisis that has been growing and growing and growing, year after year after year, and our [ORG]'s political leaders have simply allowed it to happen. They have done not nearly enough to mitigate the risk of fire that is the underlying cause of the increased rates.

describing homelessness and encampments as 'creating more dangerous conditions' and 'risk of fire,' combined with repetition of 'growing and growing and growing' to amplify crisis narrative


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 334. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Small movements in interest rates start to consume everything in this government. Here is an example. I told you the 20-year yesterday went over 5 percent.

small movements in interest rates start to consume everything


119th Congress [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, with the new session of the Senate and a new majority in the House and the Senate--actually, the House had the majority but the Senate has a new majority--and President [PERSON] in [ORG], one of the first things that Members of the Senate had to do is to choose which committees to serve on. I have been proud to serve on [ORG], and [ORG] in previous Congresses.


Here in the Senate, Democrats and Republicans worked together back in 2013 to pass just such a bill--an enormous investment in border security 12 years ago, approved in this body by Democrats and Republicans together. That bill never got a hearing in [ORG]. So I hope we will, in fact, try to resurrect the spirit that inspired us 12 years ago in this coming year for comprehensive reform.

Democrats and Republicans worked together back in 2013 to pass just such a bill; approved in this body by Democrats and Republicans together


It would require Federal courts to prioritize these cases to the greatest extent possible. This would rob Federal judges of the ability to control their courtrooms and grind their dockets to a halt. These standing provisions would also undermine the supremacy of [ORG] over immigration and border security, which is established by our Constitution.

would grind their dockets to a halt; rob Federal judges of the ability to control their courtrooms


China wasn't imposing its will in the South China Sea or across the world. China was contained, and its influence was diminishing. Under President [PERSON] , the Abraham Accords were signed, bringing peace to the Middle East.

contrasting 'China was contained' with current implied threat, and characterizing Abraham Accords as bringing 'peace to the Middle East' without nuance


And he would be right to do so. His administration's work must begin with restoring American hard power and bolstering our deterrent. The world they will inherit is more dangerous and more hostile to U.S. security interests than the one he left to President [PERSON] 4 years ago.

world is more dangerous and more hostile to U.S. security interests


We are proud of all of our universities, the private ones and the public ones. They stand out in so many ways. But this is [ORG]'s day.

proud of all of our universities...They stand out in so many ways


So the private sector figures out how to do a better job of providing services while reducing their expenses. We can do the same thing in government. In the private sector, you have competition that is going to drive inefficient businesses out.

assumes private sector methods automatically apply to government without acknowledging fundamental differences; treats private sector success as inherent authority that government should follow


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 492. A bill to prohibit the establishment of schedule F of the excepted service, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


President [PERSON] and Senate Republicans will act for Americans' safety. The Senate is going to work to confirm President [PERSON] 's strong nominees through a fair and speedy process. It is important for the President to have his national security team in place as quickly as possible.

President's authority invoked for 'safety' and 'national security team' framed as urgent national interest


LAKEN RILEY ACT Cabinet Nominations [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, the [ORG] confirmation process is well underway here in [ORG]. [ORG] hearings began this week with [ORG] Secretary nominee [PERSON] in [ORG] on Tuesday.


That is why this bill is imperative. It is to ensure that criminal aliens who endanger families and communities can be removed from the United States. The [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration's war on women must come to an end, and this bill is one step toward that.

criminal aliens who endanger families and communities; war on women


38 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of [ORG]: Ms. [PERSON] (to rank immediately after Mr. [PERSON] ). [ORG] and [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr.


That is simply unacceptable. This bill is critical to reaffirming our commitment to economic growth, national security, and the U.S.-Taiwan partnership. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues in Congress to support this vital legislation to do just that.

phrases like 'critical,' 'vital legislation,' and 'commitment to economic growth, national security' are vague positive terms; appeal to authority through urging colleagues in Congress to support


Instead, as I mentioned, it comes down to fish in the delta. It comes down to the delta smelt, which so many of you have probably heard of around the country. Why do you even know about that, Mr. [PERSON] ?

The rhetorical framing 'Why do you even know about that?' casts doubt on the relevance/legitimacy of the delta smelt issue, while 'fish in the delta' and repeated emphasis uses loaded language to characterize environmental concerns dismissively.


We need action. We need compassion. We need clemency.

We need action. We need compassion. We need clemency - repeated parallel structure using abstract positive concepts


I don't expect the coarse subjects of my concern will hear nor even comprehend the [ORG] verse I wish to enter into the Record--Matthew 25:31-46. Some day may these prevaricators face a reckoning in which the Lord of all lords will judge: Truly I tell you, whatsoever you do for the least of my brethren, that you do unto me. So be it.

invocation of Matthew 25:31-46 and 'Lord of all lords will judge' as ultimate authority; calling opponents 'coarse' and 'prevaricators'


We do have their backs on this violence, as well as the previous legislation mentioned, on women and girls in sports having a safe place to play and enjoy and excel without men somehow interfering on those fields, in those locker rooms. It is common sense. I can't believe we are here at this point.


Our national security depends on confirming them. The New Orleans attack proves it. To my colleagues, I would remind each and every one of them that the Senate's power of advice and consent is no excuse to delay and deny or to try to search and destroy.

national security depends on confirming them' and 'The New Orleans attack proves it


And, of course, [ORG] has no free rights in America. Those belong to American citizens. We need to make sure we take a step against this.

characterizing [ORG] as having 'no free rights' and framing it as a threat requiring Americans to 'take a step against this'


However, because of [ORG]'s problematic interpretation of section 403 of the Stafford Act, once power is restored, even with temporary measures, electric utilities are deemed ineligible for reimbursement for permanent work and mitigation efforts. As a result, electric utilities are treated differently from all other critical infrastructure, even though building mitigation into our power systems reduces the costs of future disasters. [PERSON]


[[ORG] PLACED ON THE CALENDAR The following bill was read the second time, and placed on the calendar: S. 6. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.


[PERSON] , of Florida, to be Secretary of [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] for [ORG] and [ORG]. * [PERSON] , of Virginia, to be Director of [ORG].


And we took steps to promote competition across industries, boosting transparency and lowering costs for consumers. Our approach worked. Inflation is down significantly from its peak and is now close to pre-pandemic levels.

'took steps to promote competition', 'boosting transparency and lowering costs' - vague positive framing without specific details


He is arguing that 60,000 valid votes should be thrown out. Four years after January 6, we are once again reminded about how fragile our democracy truly is. A judicial candidate does not accept the results of an election, so he is trying to silence voters in the pursuit of power.

phrases like 'fragile our democracy,' 'silence voters,' and 'pursuit of power' use emotionally charged language and invoke fear about democratic institutions being threatened


Maryland: [ORG], [ORG], The Human Trafficking Prevention Project, [ORG]. Massachusetts: [ORG] Michigan: [ORG] and Sexual Violence, SafeHouse Center. Minnesota: Violence Free Minnesota, [PERSON] .


ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 5 At the request of Mrs. [PERSON] , the names of the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Alaska (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Utah (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. [PERSON] ), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Florida (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. [PERSON] ) were added as cosponsors of S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S. 29 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, the name of the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 29, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes. [ORG]


[[ORG]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- House of Representatives The House met at noon and was called to order by [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ).


A recent study conducted by scholars at [ORG] pulled crime data from the United States going back 150 years, and during that 150-year period, they were able to reach a uniform conclusion that immigrants during this 150-year period have always been incarcerated at lower rates than native-born Americans. Another recent study commissioned by [ORG], within the [ORG], looked at all crimes committed in Texas from 2012 to 2018 and found that undocumented immigrants--the earlier statistics I have been giving are about immigrants generally, but this study in Texas found that undocumented immigrants are arrested at less than half of the rate of native-born U.S. citizens for violent crimes and drug crimes and at less than a quarter of the rate of native-born citizens for property crimes. Immigration is a plus for the American economy.

A recent study conducted by scholars at [ORG]...another recent study commissioned by [ORG]


There is a separation, I guess, in how we approach our response to changing climate. One approach is to invest billions, as California has done, in mitigation, that is reducing CO2, and the other is to recognize it is going to stay this way for a very long time. It was said by members of the climate commission at [ORG] that if we stopped all CO2 production today, our climate would not improve for between 30 and 40 years.

presents only two approaches (mitigation vs acceptance) while ignoring other options; cites 'members of the climate commission' to support claims about climate lag time


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in strong support of H.R.


This week kicks off a celebration of 100 years of hard work, innovation, and industry leadership by this iconic company. In 1925, [ORG] and [ORG] came together to form what is now known as [ORG].

celebration of 100 years of hard work, innovation, and industry leadership; iconic company


Then, they send nasty letters and those things into your district and complain about you. We don't have a choice. Let's walk through.


12: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] . 15: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland.


A bill to require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and [ORG].


One of the consequences is that Americans have been suffering under high prices for energy under President [PERSON] 's Presidency. Electricity prices have risen more than 30 percent. We know that these high prices are the direct result of President [PERSON] 's policies, which put climate activists in the front seat, while working families are left behind.

Americans have been suffering under high prices; climate activists in the front seat, while working families are left behind


THANKING OREGON FIREFIGHTERS FOR THEIR HEROIC SERVICE ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to thank the heroic firefighters from Oregon who are on the front lines fighting wildfires in California.


We remember him as a naval officer, his call to serve in public service as our President of the United States, and his call to serve those in need after leaving [ORG]. 1 [PERSON] says: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. The light of the Lord shone through President [PERSON] 's life of service.

invocation of religious authority through biblical quote and reference to 'light of the Lord' to validate the subject's character


It goes to this tax cut. I am not exaggerating. This is not a rhetorical flourish.


The President-elect has said he wants to pardon the rioters. These are folks who have been convicted in a court of law. In a dark twist on accountability, the President-elect is threatening retribution against Democrats and Republicans who served on the committee that investigated January 6.

describes pardon as 'dark twist on accountability' and characterizes presidential action as 'threatening retribution'


If they played by the rules, that would be one thing. But China is famous for not honoring intellectual property laws and stealing all the technology they can. And they are using their economic power, which is synonymous with their military power because they have something called civilian- military fusion laws, which said if the private sector creates a new innovative product, they have to share it with [ORG] and [ORG] in China.

characterizing China as 'famous for not honoring' laws and 'stealing all the technology they can'; framing civilian-military fusion as a threat by emphasizing forced sharing with military organizations


The following [ORG] items will also be included: [PERSON] 54 MOD 0 LWT spare parts; [ORG] Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORP); handling shapes and containers; training; publications; support and test equipment; [ORG] and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $78.5 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region.


He deployed overseas to Iraq, to Afghanistan, and to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. He is a decorated veteran. He has earned two [PERSON] .


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER]. Will the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. [PERSON] ) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. [PERSON] led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

pledge of allegiance to the flag emphasizing national symbols and unity


A resolution condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President [PERSON] to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 18.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mrs. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 329. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of penalty-free distributions to unemployed individuals from retirement plans; to [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] has also served as an educator and drove a school bus. He is known for mentoring his former students. He has been featured in [ORG] North Carolina.


Gerri had a fierce determination to better her community not just with her words but with her actions, as well. She was a resident of North Myrtle Beach for nearly 22 years, where she was active in her community, including the Horry County Republican Women's Club. She was a true pillar of the South Carolina conservative movement.

fierce determination to better her community, true pillar of the South Carolina conservative movement


[ORG] is actually bipartisan legislation. It is a lifesaving bill. It is a lifesaving bill that is going to lock up illegal immigrants and then deport them.

calling the bill 'lifesaving' twice without substantiation, combined with emotionally charged framing of immigration enforcement


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 469. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing [ORG], and all other [ORG] vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any [ORG] or Officer thereof.


1122. RULEMAKING; FEES. (a) Rulemaking.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in [ORG], an interim final rule implementing this title.


The inclusion of a collegiate rodeo team in the inaugural parade is a historic first and a unique representation of our culture and the way of life as Montanans. I am thrilled that these talented ropers and riders will get the chance to experience all that our [ORG] has to offer during such an exciting time for our country. This effort would not have been possible without the collective support of the [ORG], the [ORG] community, university leadership, namely [ORG] Coaches [PERSON] and [PERSON] , and [ORG] President [PERSON] .

historic first, unique representation of our culture and the way of life as Montanans, exciting time for our country


H.R. 23: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


I am committed to addressing this crisis and to reforming [ORG] to operate with the efficiency and accountability that Americans deserve. To address this spending crisis, we need a plan, and we need accountability. We have some simple reforms that we can make on day one that slash the spending and disrupt the unaccounted-for blank check spending that we are seeing out of [ORG].

crisis, spending crisis, unaccounted-for blank check spending, slash the spending - emotionally charged language paired with vague promises of efficiency and accountability without specific details


We are not here because we are shocked that Republicans want to cut taxes for the ultrawealthy. They do that like clockwork every time they win the House and the Senate and the Presidency. We are here because nothing can distract us from the reality of what is about to happen.

repetition of 'we are here because' structure; loaded language in 'ultrawealthy' and 'nothing can distract us' framing that assumes harmful intent


And the Democrats didn't just push woke ideology on adults; they forced it on children in their classrooms and on social media. They have supported biological men competing in women's sports. They are perfectly OK with men sharing locker rooms and showering with girls.

forced it on children; perfectly OK with men sharing locker rooms and showering with girls


And we love it so much. We are one people, one family, and one glorious Nation under God. So to every parent who dreams for their child and every child who dreams for their future, I am with you.


That is why the Republican majorities in the House and the Senate have made it our first order of business to take up [ORG]. This bill is a small but critical step for resolving the [PERSON] border crisis--the first of many, I might add. [ORG] is not a complicated bill.

framing as 'first order of business' and 'critical step' elevates importance; Republican majorities invoked as authority for the bill's priority


I thank her again for being such an integral part of our team.


Secretary of [ORG] nominee [PERSON] has been credibly accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a conference in 2017 and entered into a major private financial settlement over the charges, and there are people planning to vote for this legislation today who also support his nomination. [ORG] Secretary nominee [PERSON] and her husband were recently sued for failing to act on credible allegations of sexual abuse within [ORG] organization. Finally, of course, the President-elect's initial pick for Attorney General, [PERSON] , faces numerous allegations of sex trafficking a minor and statutory rape.

credibly accused of sexually assaulting, sex trafficking a minor and statutory rape, and repeated enumeration of serious allegations designed to provoke outrage and concern


[SPEAKER]. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 3 minutes in morning business. [SPEAKER].


I would also remind the gentleman what [PERSON] said in the United States v. Texas. That is where [ORG] ruled the States currently don't have standing to sue to enforce these laws. What he actually says was, the ruling was, it would require a change in law: elevating de facto injuries to the status of legally cognizable injuries redressable by a [ORG] court.

invokes Supreme Court ruling and legal authority (United States v. Texas) to support argument about standing to sue


SA 7. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Beginning on page 3, strike line 3 and all that follows through page 8, line 9. SA 8.


Families are unable to make ends meet because they are being ripped off by billionaire corporations that don't care about anything but the bottom line. There are over 40 million hungry people in this country who don't know where their next meal is going to come from. There are 40 million hungry people in the richest country on Earth.

ripped off by billionaire corporations, 40 million hungry people repeated twice for emphasis, emotional language framing economic struggle as exploitation and crisis


I mention January 6 to warn this generation and future generations of the immense dangers that arise when election denialism is tolerated and excused and propagated. We can never ever again allow the level of unhinged election denialism to happen, not from Republicans, not from Democrats, not from anyone. We are setting an example today.

warn this generation and future generations of the immense dangers; We can never ever again allow; setting an example


MEASURES REFERRED The following bill was read the first and the second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: H.R. 30. An act to amend [ORG] to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; to [ORG].


Today, I want to offer my warmest congratulations to President [PERSON] and Vice President-elect [ORG]. They scored a tremendous victory this last November. Republicans improved our margins in nearly 90 percent of counties in the United States and grew support with nearly every demographic group.

warmest congratulations, tremendous victory, improved margins in nearly 90 percent of counties


In Congress, I am committed to rising above the division and coming up with bipartisan solutions to solve our [ORG]'s biggest problems. I will work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who is willing to come together, put partisanship aside, and to make life better for the people that we all serve. I want my constituents to know how grateful I am to have this opportunity, and I wake up every day with the mission and the purpose to serve them in this [ORG].


In fact, most recently, as ranking Democrat on [ORG] and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I was flown on an extensive tour over Los Angeles by a [ORG] helicopter to evaluate freshwater challenges in that drought-prone region. As the granddaughter of a forester, experience led me to question how such densely developed communities with housing perched on forested ascending hillsides could be evacuated in the event of emergency. My stomach became queasy at the thought, and my premonition is now being affirmed.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER] led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


The yeas and nays were ordered. [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed.


I am excited to see such a strong presence of Iowans in our [ORG]. From local leaders to activists to business owners, students, and veterans, Iowans of all walks of life are coming together to witness this historic event. It is a testament to the pride and dedication we have in our [ORG] and our country.

pride and dedication we have in our [ORG] and our country; historic event; Iowans of all walks of life coming together


Well, this bill will be a fine place to start. We should allow debate and amendments on the bill. This is an important issue.


We trained 248 executive green belts. Those are the upper level executives--again, more training. Then we trained nine black belts.


Subtitle B--Preservation and Construction of Farm Worker Housing Sec. 1220. Short title.


Competence is important. Having the fire systems ready at the go, and if it isn't ready enough, if it isn't big enough, then we talk about: Well, how do we make them better? How do we make them bigger.


They may believe it, but they don't have the evidence to present to this body because the intelligence community has not provided it. Otherwise, again, as I am saying, we would have a very different debate. And this is a very important issue because [ORG] just had a hearing--it is unbelievable that it is 9 months later--on the constitutionality of your ban.

intelligence community has not provided it; unbelievable that it is 9 months later


The Canadian ones were not that far from here. This one came all the way from California. Our water supply would help L.A. and others to be able to have a better chance of fighting fires by keeping all their reservoirs full.

framing water supply contribution as helping distant authorities (L.A.) with vague positive outcome of 'better chance of fighting fires'


For this reason, in 2022, I urged the [PERSON] administration never to lift title 42 without a plan and without the resources to execute it. They were unprepared for what was to come, and they were too slow to act. It is clear to almost everybody today that our system isn't built for today's conditions.

I urged the [PERSON] administration...They were unprepared...too slow to act


[ORG]. 1302. Mandatory electronic verification for the agricultural industry.


The American people saw beyond the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration's false claims that the border was secure and last November gave a very clear and compelling mandate: Secure the border. Secure the border. Already, the new Republican Senate majority is taking a first step to protect the American people against the consequences of [ORG] policies by working to pass [ORG].

repetition of 'Secure the border' and framing immigration as requiring protection 'against the consequences' of prior policies


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 53. A bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering the United States who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking, to require the Secretary to publicly disclose the number of such minors who are fingerprinted by [ORG] ([ORG]) officials and the number of child traffickers who are apprehended by [ORG], to impose criminal penalties on noncitizen adults who use unrelated minors to gain entry into the United States, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 54.


Let's have some reasonable cuts. Let's increase the debt ceiling as necessary, but only as necessary. We are not even asking for dollar for dollar on the debt ceiling.


A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of [ORG]; considered and agreed to. By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 22.


Recruitment and retention of wildland firefighters has been a national issue for many years. (15) Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to keep the people of the United States safe, and some pay the ultimate sacrifice to do so. Between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2025, 98 wildland firefighters have lost their lives fighting fires.


In particular, under the amended order, the United States may still sanction any person determined to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have directly or indirectly engaged in, or attempted to engage in actions or policies that further threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Syria or the commission of serious human rights abuse. I am enclosing a copy of the Executive Order I have issued. [PERSON] , Jr.


THE [ORG] [SPEAKER]. The [ORG] has examined [ORG] proceedings and announces to the House the approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule I, the [ORG] stands approved.


We also need to get behind President [PERSON] on passing one reconciliation bill that will secure our border, reignite our energy independence, and cut taxes so the American economy can boom again. On the global stage, the Senate needs to get behind President [PERSON] pressuring NATO, all the NATO countries, to pay their fair share. No more military handouts for European countries and no more lighting taxpayer dollars on fire on behalf of Ukraine.

'get behind President [PERSON]' and 'lighting taxpayer dollars on fire' combined with appeal to support the president's agenda


New administrations typically take a few weeks to name their first nominees, but President [PERSON] has shown he wants to get to work quickly in executing the mandate he has received from the American people, and he deserves to have his team in place in order to help him do that. That is going to require some work from the Senate, and we are ready to get to it. The Senate will provide each of the President's nominees with a fair process.

President has received a mandate from the American people; Senate will provide fair process


The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.


----------------------------------------------------------------------- House of Representatives The House met at 9:30 a.m. and was called to order by [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ).


Mr. [PERSON] , by ensuring that the [ORG] continues to use [ORG] for its space needs, H.R. 189 is going to help reduce costs and protect taxpayers against wasteful spending. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. [PERSON] ) for her work on this bill.


This is what goes on. Governor [PERSON] is not doing much to help these water projects move along with any kind of speed. He feigned it a little bit on the [PERSON] one year saying: Well, we are going to make the lawsuits end--end the lawsuits faster on it.

'feigned it a little bit' - questioning the governor's sincerity and suggesting deceptive behavior


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] . (3) Committee on energy and commerce.--Mr. [PERSON] , to rank immediately after Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana.


For decades, American infrastructure has been neglected. But our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is finally modernizing the nation's roads, bridges, ports, airports, transit systems, and more; removing every lead pipe in America, so every child can drink clean water; and providing affordable high-speed internet for every American, no matter where they live. And it's making sure these projects are done with American products and American workers, creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying new jobs, many of them union jobs.

sweeping positive claims ('finally modernizing,' 'every child,' 'every American') combined with emphasis on 'American products and American workers' and 'good-paying jobs'


Last time I checked, the American people did not send us to Washington and they did not give us the majority in [ORG] House of Representatives, the people's House, to rack up more deficits. With all due respect to my Republican colleagues, we are currently on track to do just that. We are projected to have a $2 trillion-deficit next year.

calling House 'the people's House' and invoking what 'American people did not send us to do' appeals to authority of popular will; 'rack up' is loaded language for deficit spending


Realize we should care about all those children left without a parent at their house, but that is both citizen and noncitizen children. So let's not pretend this flaw only affects folks who are undocumented; it affects our citizen children as well. But, again, we should care about both sets of children thriving.

characterizes concern for undocumented children as 'pretending' the problem only affects them, when the original point wasn't that it exclusively affects noncitizens


Should they be part of the first generation that is poor? They don't have to be. There is a way the math works.


Tragically, H.R. 28 uses [ORG], which is intended to prevent discrimination, to in fact discriminate. This is not what parents and families want.

Uses 'Tragically' and claims the law 'discriminate[s]' while asserting what 'parents and families want' without evidence, presenting a false choice between the organization's stated purpose and alleged discrimination


I am grateful for the work my Republican colleagues have done to push these bills forward. We are wasting no time to get some of the sensible legislation that we were able to get passed and went nowhere in the Senate in the last Congress, and we want to give the Senate an opportunity to vote on this again. I sincerely believe there will be Democrats who see the sensible approach with this.

'sensible legislation' and 'sensible approach' used repeatedly without defining specifics; appeal to common sense and potential bipartisan agreement


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in strong support of [ORG]. In today's global economy, it is customary for the United States to enter into tax treaties with like-minded allies to lessen potential double-tax burdens and encourage cross-border investment. The United States currently has tax agreements with over 60 foreign tax jurisdictions.


Huh? It is a whole made up term now. The law is the law.


The Senator from Delaware. Amendment No. 23 [SPEAKER].


There are civil adjudications of sexual abuse going to the very top of the new administration. The law, as it stands today and as we have had it for decades, provides for waivers to protect the immigration status of victims of domestic violence who are charged with fighting back against their abuser. While the proposed bill would retain waivers for victims in the deportability context, it would not allow for waivers or exceptions in the inadmissibility context.


Raising the minimum wage would create that rising tide that would raise the wages above the minimum wage. The minimum wage has an impact not only on those who are receiving it but also others who are workers. It has an impact on the working class.

repeated emphasis on 'minimum wage' and 'impact' combined with vague promise of 'rising tide that would raise' wages without specific mechanisms


The Senator from Texas. cabinet nominations [SPEAKER]. Madam President, last week, I had a chance to lay out some of my top priorities for the new Congress as Republicans take the helm.


During this period of time, we are going to see a repeat of what we are seeing in southern California unless we do something about it. What is that something? Well, the first thing to do is recognize that the money you put into mitigation is not going to be available for adaptation.

repeat of what we are seeing in southern California unless we do something; money into mitigation is not going to be available for adaptation


A second amendment that I have creates some of the flexibility that exists in current law that doesn't exist under this bill. It requires [ORG] to employ what is referred to as the best interest standard for the child. This is a standard that is used in virtually every single [ORG] in the foster care and child service industry.


[SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Nebraska? There was no objection.


8, cl. 18: to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing [ORG], and all other [ORG] vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any [ORG] or Officer thereof.


103. Transparency in hazardous fuels reduction activity reporting. [ORG].


I trust that my friends agree that those who commit horrific, violent crimes like these must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This bill fails to take any meaningful action to improve our broken immigration system and to prevent crimes like this from occurring again, whether the undocumented aliens entered under a Democratic administration, as they have, or a Republican administration, as they have. We are asked to vote on a bill that fails to address any of the real issues at stake, and we are foreclosed from offering any amendments to improve this sloppy and political product.

'those who commit horrific, violent crimes like these must be prosecuted' and 'prevent crimes like this from occurring again'


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , in closing, [PERSON] 152 is a good government bill that will help improve disaster recovery efforts.


[PERSON] and [PERSON] also ran for the [PERSON] County boys team, and [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] were members of the post-season championship team. The team is led by Coach [PERSON] , who was named [ORG] of the Year for both girls and boys. According to [PERSON] , the guys simply outperformed what we thought they would do.


[ORG], every cent being spent will now be scrutinized. All regulations must be justified and continually rejustified using data and outcomes, not just ideology. And the government works for the people, not the other way around.


[[ORG]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was called to order by [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ).


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , North Dakota, like Utah, definitely hits above its weight, and the gentlewoman from North Dakota's presence is key on all of these particular issues. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. [PERSON] ), our [ORG] secretary.


That is going to illustrate in three dimensions that all of this talk about lowering costs was a lie. I am here with my Senate Democratic colleagues, including members of [ORG], led by Senator [PERSON] on the Democratic side, who will be on the forefront of this particular fight. We are not here because we are surprised that Republicans are going to raise and not lower costs because we know that was the plan all along.

calling previous statements 'a lie' and asserting Republicans had a plan to raise costs 'all along' uses charged language and suggests intentional deception to undermine trust


Pursuant to [PERSON] . 43, and without objection, Members will now proceed to the rotunda to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice President of the United States. Thereupon, at 10 o'clock and 6 minutes a.m., the Members of the House, preceded by [ORG] and [SPEAKER], proceeded to the rotunda of the Capitol.


How many times do people talk about clean drinking water and sanitation? It is so critical to public health and so critical to development. Sometimes, we are looking for a big solution, a complex solution, when a simple solution is the first thing that is needed.

repetition of 'critical' and use of vague, appealing concepts like 'clean drinking water,' 'public health,' 'development,' and 'simple solution' without specific policy details


Imagine, that is what he said, not enough people are using hydrocarbons. That is the crisis in the world. Can you believe it?

misrepresenting someone's position as 'not enough people are using hydrocarbons' and framing it with 'Can you believe it?' to express incredulity and dismiss the actual argument


We set records, and I will not forget it. I have heard your voices in the campaign, and I look forward to working with you in the years to come. Today is [PERSON] , and in his honor--this will be a great honor--but, in his honor, we will strive together to make his dream a reality.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to amend [ORG] to increase surface water and groundwater storage, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


It is common practice for the police to arrest both parties in that situation when responding to a domestic violence incident. The police write a report, describing how the victim hit her abuser in self- defense. Under this bill, that is an admission constituting the elements of domestic violence, and this woman is now inadmissible and subject to deportation.


This bill does not do that. I emphasize that my colleagues still have not explained how enforcement is going to happen without serious and risky invasions of privacy and the inquiry of intensely personal information. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues to show some compassion, show some humanity, and please reject this partisan bill that will harm our [ORG]'s youth.

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Wait, I need to correct this - "appeal_to_emotion" is not in my allowed labels list.

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As a parent, I find this terrifying and downright sick. Let me be clear, every kid should be able to play sports, and this bill is just a mean, cruel bullying tactic. My Republican colleagues are obsessed with passing a bill to protect predators.

'terrifying and downright sick' and 'protect predators'


Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, a few hours ago, beneath the dome of the U.S. Capitol, with the eyes of the world upon us, the United States carried out, yet again, a peaceful transfer of power.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 32. A resolution congratulating [ORG] [PERSON] football team for winning the 2024 [ORG] title; to [ORG] and [ORG].


The typically out-of-control [ORG] has decided to pull back on some really overreaching truck and train regulations. CARB, as it is known, an unelected body appointed by Governor [PERSON] , has decided to withdraw a Clean Air Act waiver to the EPA for both [ORG] and In-Use Locomotive Regulation rules. [ORG] and locomotive rules were unrealistic from the start.

typically out-of-control [ORG] and unelected body appointed by Governor


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER] led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


And what would we use that revenue for? Well, it would be used to provide nearly 20,000 scholarships each and every year for American students pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, math, and other fields vital to the competitiveness of our Nation. If the Members of this body truly believe we need H-1B visas in order to compensate for a shortage of skilled American professionals, this amendment will attract tens of thousands of America's best and brightest young people into those fields.

phrases like 'America's best and brightest young people' and 'vital to the competitiveness of our Nation' use vague, emotionally appealing language to promote nationalistic sentiment without specific details


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana): H.R. 215. A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers; to [ORG].


This bill makes it more likely that we harm the very people we want to protect. [SPEAKER]. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.


Subtitle B--Preservation and Construction of Farm Worker Housing Sec. 1220. Short title.


That is exploitation. That is egregious, but it is exactly what this Republican bill does. It allows adults--not medical professionals, just random adults--to demand to inspect our child's genitals without parental consent.

describes bill as allowing 'random adults' to 'inspect our child's genitals' using charged language like 'exploitation' and 'egregious'


Yes, 97 percent of this particular forest that we are supposed to manage has burned over this period of time. That is worse than an F grade. It is astounding that the citizens are putting up with this.

97 percent...has burned...worse than an F grade...astounding that citizens are putting up with this


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 6. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in [ORG] and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to [ORG] for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the situation in the West Bank declared in Executive Order 14115 of February 1, 2024, is to continue in effect beyond February 1, 2025. The situation in the West Bank--in particular high levels of extremist settler violence, forced displacement of people and villages, and property destruction--has reached intolerable levels and constitutes a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the West Bank and Gaza, Israel, and the broader Middle East region.

intolerable levels, serious threat to peace, security, and stability, extremist settler violence, forced displacement


It should pass. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


Any text based or private messaging function in the software platform used to facilitate the participation of a remote witness must be disabled unless it is used to provide technical support to the witness, which may be excluded from the public video stream and will not be considered a committee record. Only witnesses approved for remote participation may have participatory access on the software platform. Committees may only utilize a software platform certified by the Chief Administrative Officer.


Kentuckians from all across the [ORG] travel to Paducah each year, the cherished home of [ORG] and other famed attractions like the Paducah Riverfront, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], and [ORG], the county's oldest museum. It is no surprise that, every year, more and more families decide to call McCracken County home. With the leadership of Judge Executive [PERSON] , [ORG], and other dedicated Kentuckians, this vibrant community will continue to succeed in our [ORG].

cherished home, vibrant community, dedicated Kentuckians, continue to succeed


Then, after [PERSON] became President, in just the first 6 months of 2021, Nebraska law enforcement took 151,000 pills off our streets--from 46 to 151,000. While I was Governor, after [PERSON] became President, we saw that our law enforcement started confiscating twice as much methamphetamine, 3 times as much fentanyl, and 10 times as much cocaine because of our open southern border and the cartels taking advantage of it. And just like all around the country, our young people paid the price as well.

dramatic statistics (46 to 151,000 pills) combined with 'our young people paid the price' to emotionally amplify drug crisis severity and create alarm


A bill to amend [ORG] to add additional protections against harmful practices within the credit repair organization industry, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By Mrs. [PERSON] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, and Ms. [PERSON] of Illinois): H.R. 307.


While there are real problems impacting women's sports, including sexual violence, lack of equal resources, and pay inequality, this bill does nothing to address them. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge all of my colleagues to focus on addressing the pressing issues facing everyday Americans and to reject this hateful legislation. [SPEAKER].

characterizes bill as 'hateful legislation' while acknowledging real problems exist but claims bill 'does nothing to address them'—misrepresents the bill's actual provisions; 'hateful' is loaded language without substantiation


In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and [PERSON] disgracing of [ORG], the country seemed cynical about government and all institutions of power. Along came [PERSON] , the Democratic governor of Georgia who was allergic to lobbyists, disdainful of Washington's powerful social networks and adamant that government could be a force for good. His idealistic aims didn't always produce results, and [PERSON] , who died Dec. 29 at 100 years old, had to learn the hard way that in Washington, massaging people could be as important as having the facts on your side.

'government could be a force for good' and 'idealistic aims' present optimistic abstractions without specific policy details


I said at the time that, today, the name on the bill is [PERSON] . Tomorrow, it will be another victim of these policies, another son, daughter, or loved one. It won't stop until this administration is stopped, and that can only be done by the American people.


[SPEAKER] will redesignate the motion. [SPEAKER] redesignated the motion. [SPEAKER].


He is a shining example of why Ohio's 13th Congressional District is known as the birthplace of champions.


So I ask for my Republican colleagues to consider providing an opportunity because they--it takes 100 percent. Every single Senator has to agree to hear an amendment. We used to have the Senate code.

references established Senate procedure ('We used to have the Senate code') and repeats 'every single' to emphasize unanimous requirement


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 497. A bill to amend title [ORG] to provide clarification with respect to the liability of third party payers for medical assistance paid under the [ORG] program, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


The yeas and nays were ordered. [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the [ORG] will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage.


3. [ORG] (BIT) Reprogramming Equipment ([ORG]) is used to interface with weapon systems to initiate and report [ORG] results and upload and download flight software. [ORG] supports multiple munitions platforms with a range of applications that perform preflight checks, periodic maintenance checks, loading of [ORG] data, loading of munitions mission planning data, loading of [ORG] cryptographic keys, and declassification of munitions memory.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] 358. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing [ORG], and all other [ORG] vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any [ORG] or Officer thereof.


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentleman from California. Again, we continue to pray that the best outcomes possible will continue to happen for California. Mr. [PERSON] , my next speaker from Montana (Mr.


(2) Electronic forms.--All forms designated or established by the Secretary that are necessary to implement this title and the amendments made by this title-- (A) shall be made available in paper or electronic formats; and (B) shall be designed in such a manner to facilitate electronic completion, storage, and transmittal.


We also passed legislation, Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act. I was so pleased that that got signed into law to make certain that the identities and the healthcare information, the benefit information of our veterans, is going to be protected. In Tennessee, we have a big military presence.

Strengthening VA Cybersecurity Act to protect veterans' identities and healthcare information; emphasis on Tennessee's military presence


210: Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 211: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, and Ms. [PERSON] .


This bill is sloppy, vague, and prejudiced. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ).


[SPEAKER]. I ask for the yeas and nays. [SPEAKER].


We don't really have to resort to [ORG] ways of doing that either because we have so much supply that comes, even in the lighter years, from the other areas if we just save it, distribute it, and wisely use it. We can still do the environmental things we need to do. The delta doesn't need nearly the amount of water flowing through it to flush the salt.

we can still do the environmental things we need to do


I urge you all to join me in voting for [PERSON] . (Applause.) [SPEAKER].


14, and [PERSON] on Roll Call No. 15. personal explanation Mrs. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , due to a death in the family, I needed to attend to the funeral proceedings and was unable to vote on the House floor.


A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 424.


It will ensure that other illegal immigrants who are not dissimilar to her killer are detained for their crimes before they get a chance to commit another and maybe a more serious offense. Anyone who has entered the United States illegally and then committed a crime should and will face detention and deportation. It sounds like common sense to me.

linking illegal immigrants to a killer and suggesting detention prevents 'more serious' future crimes


S. 84 At the request of Ms. [PERSON] , the names of the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. [PERSON] ) were added as cosponsors of S. 84, a bill to require [ORG] and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes. S. 89 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of [ORG], a bill to reform restrictions on the importation of firearms and ammunition. S. RES.


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of New York, and Ms. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 51. A resolution honoring [ORG], on reaching the historic milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood; to [ORG] and [ORG].


Unemployment was high and the risk of long-term damage was real. My Administration responded with a new economic playbook to rebuild our economy from the middle out and bottom up, not the top down. Since then, we've made historic investments in our nation and in the industries of the future.


First, the baby can't stop coughing--not even to eat, not even to breathe. Then come seizures and strokes, then a breathing tube and a ventilator, and finally a machine to take over failing heart and lung function, and then they die. That is horrific.

graphic progression of medical deterioration ('can't stop coughing,' 'seizures,' 'strokes,' 'die') combined with emotionally charged language ('horrific')


Even so, that sale would have to pass legal review and guarantee that China retains no residual influence at the company or through its algorithm, no residual influence whatsoever. But one way or the other, communist China will no longer exert this massive influence over our Nation and our kids. I will now yield to Senator [PERSON] .


60 intended to be proposed to S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.


A bill to prohibit the sale of petroleum products from [ORG] to certain entities, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: [ORG].


33. personal explanation [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 13, [PERSON] on Roll Call No.


For an entire year's borrowing, for the entire year, it would cover 6.4 hours. Yay, we made a big impact. We covered 6.4 hours of an entire year's worth of borrowing.

sarcastic tone with 'Yay, we made a big impact' to mock the ineffectiveness of a measure


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. [SPEAKER].


It is just debt and interest payments that we are paying for things that we bought in the past. All that we are saying is, look, if you have a better plan than we do, [PERSON] bless it. Let's see it, and let's see the real cuts.

if you have a better plan than we do, [PERSON] bless it. Let's see it, and let's see the real cuts - frames the speaker's plan as the only viable option and appeals to authority


The Senator from Massachusetts. Nomination of [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to reject [PERSON] as the next Secretary of [ORG].


I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. [SPEAKER].


TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY SALARY TRANSPARENCY ACT [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 144) to provide that [ORG] and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by [ORG], and for other purposes on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


Under a de novo standard of review, courts will weigh the merits of the arguments without deference--without deference standards--to either side, placing American citizens and businesses, either caught on the wrong side of regulatory enforcement action or challenging the validity in the first place, on equal footing in a court with that [ORG]. This is a critical effort, which will strip power away from the unelected bureaucrats and put the power back in the hands of Americans. I look forward to working hand in hand with the [PERSON] administration, [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and my colleagues in the DOGE Caucus to finally reform and dismantle the administrative state, shrink the size of [ORG], reinstitute fiscal sanity here in Washington, and stop these Agencies from burdening American citizens with onerous regulatory schemes.

put the power back in the hands of Americans; strip power away from the unelected bureaucrats; reinstitute fiscal sanity


People are still paying too much. Yet the first order of business is not to do anything about that. It is not to do anything about that.

It is not to do anything about that. It is not to do anything about that.


My experience as a kid would have been completely different if I had been forced to compete against biological males. Let's let our kids be kids. Let's let our daughters dream big, train hard, and compete on a level playing field.

forced to compete against biological males; let our daughters dream big on a level playing field


H.R. 33: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma, Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Mrs. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


The Kingdom of Thailand is a party to the [ORG] on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and has concluded a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol thereto with [ORG]. The Kingdom of Thailand was also among the early sponsors of and is [ORG] to the [ORG] on [ORG]. A more detailed discussion of the Kingdom of Thailand's domestic civil nuclear activities and its nuclear nonproliferation policies and practices is provided in the NPAS and its classified annex.


It will throw our immigration system into absolute chaos by undermining any President's authority to shape Federal policy. It will cost tens of billions of dollars. And here is the kicker.

throw our immigration system into absolute chaos, cost tens of billions of dollars


And if we enact it into law in the coming days, it will no doubt save American lives, and it will save families from the heartbreak and tragedy that [PERSON] family has had to endure. Now, I want to be clear, this bill does not attempt to fix every single thing in our immigration and border security system. We all know that there are plenty.

save American lives, and it will save families from the heartbreak and tragedy"
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She is a dedicated public servant who has spent her career striving to make Arkansas better. [PERSON] 's expertise has been widely recognized, including her selection as president of [ORG] [ORG] Officials and appointment to [ORG] in October 2020, on which she served as president in 2023. Director [PERSON] has served ARDOT and our [ORG] with incredible devotion and skill.

dedicated public servant, striving to make Arkansas better, expertise widely recognized, incredible devotion and skill


Back in 2015, the Senator from Michigan, Senator [PERSON] , said: [W]hen a President wins an election, they have the right to have their team. That is exactly how we should understand this process. President [PERSON] was elected, and he has a right to his team.

President was elected, and he has a right to his team / when a President wins an election, they have the right to have their team


Children would still be subject to potential detention that exists under the current law at the discretion--in fact, under current law, they can be detained with discretion even just for an arrest, before they have been charged or convicted, but there is discretion involved. I know of no case in which there has been permanent, mandatory imprisonment of a child who has only been arrested and never charged and never convicted in the entire history of the United States of America, and we are about to change that. That is wrong.

framing as an imminent, unprecedented change ('we are about to change that') that would establish 'permanent, mandatory imprisonment of a child' who hasn't been convicted, presenting only two extreme positions without acknowledging moderate alternatives or existing safeguards


Nominees whose professional experience is commensurate with the responsibilities of the office and who have demonstrated in detail their command of relevant policy will certainly have my vote. I intend to support a large slate of nominees who satisfy these conditions. In particular, I will vote to confirm nominees to senior national security roles whose record and experience will make them immediate assets, not liabilities, in the pursuit of peace through strength.

'peace through strength' and 'immediate assets' are vague positive phrases used to frame support without substantive policy detail


Madam President, I ask consent that the mandatory quorum call be waived. [SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered.


Madam Speaker, I am having a sort of personal crisis of confidence because I do this every week. My math is good. We do our best.


Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey. [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, this individual then took a rock and bashed her head in until she was unrecognizable.


They have no right to be here. Some of my colleagues across the aisle claim that the definition of domestic violence in this bill is too broad. They are wrong.

dismissing colleagues' substantive argument about bill definition as simply 'wrong' without addressing the claim; presenting only two positions (their view vs. mine) without acknowledging middle ground


So I would urge our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to heed their own words when it comes to confirming President [PERSON] 's [ORG]. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle like to talk a big talk about defending democracy, but I would like to see them put these commitments into practice by ending the undemocratic obstructionist tactics that they are using to deny this President his team. I yield the floor.

'heed their own words' and 'talk a big talk about defending democracy' while accusing opponents of 'undemocratic obstructionist tactics'


We don't even have a package put together quite yet as we still have to assess all the damages postfire. We are doing everything we can to help during the fire with what people need, but postfire, you then have to assess that. That takes a little bit of time, and we need accountability.


A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to discontinue the collection by [ORG] of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses, to require the destruction of such already collected records, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 120. A bill to amend the [PERSON] Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a pilot program for the construction of temporary disaster assistance housing, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


California's population is projected to reach 60 million people by 2050, and that is six times its population in 1950. Freshwater is running out. Challenges to life on a changing continent and world are daunting, and we must all ask tough questions about how to build and rebuild places that are livable and survivable.


We all know that the result of the last election was a mandate for the President to carry out his agenda. In that agenda was the deportation of people who illegally enter our country. Everybody knows you can't come to the United States without our permission.

'We all know' and 'Everybody knows' appeal to consensus; 'illegally enter' and framing of deportation as mandate uses loaded language to frame the issue


We have a deficit each year. So in this last fiscal year, [ORG] took in $5 trillion, but we spent $7 trillion. Let me say it again.


8, cl. 1: to provide for the common defense and general welfare. Article I, Sec.


Since 2005, America has been responsible for 66 percent of emission reduction among developed countries. We do it better than anyone else in the world. We have reduced more emissions than the next six countries combined.

We do it better than anyone else in the world; America has been responsible for 66 percent of emission reduction


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 140. A bill to address the forest health crisis on [ORG] and public lands, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


You guys have a lot of money and the know-how. Well, a group called [PERSON] tried for 20 years in southern California, I think in Huntington Beach, one of the beach towns. They fought and fought and fought to work through a process and to get permits.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, in order to place the bill on the calendar under provisions rule [ORG], I would object to further proceeding. [SPEAKER].


The House has already passed this exact version of [ORG] this past week, and that vote was overwhelmingly bipartisan. The Senate now has an opportunity to make a real difference--a difference to protect American citizens from illegal-immigrant criminals. There are some Democratic Senators who say that they support [ORG] but they want to weaken it.

overwhelming bipartisan support establishes bandwagon; 'illegal-immigrant criminals' uses loaded language; framing as protection from criminals appeals to fear


A bill to repeal the [ORG] from [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 565.


SA 48. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 49.


The numbers are higher, once again, for working-class families. Here is what I would say. There is something fundamentally wrong with an economy when the working people who power that economy cannot afford to have children that they want.

Something fundamentally wrong with an economy; working people cannot afford to have children


Last Congress, Republicans tried to bring up [ORG]. The Democrats blocked us. They wouldn't even let us debate it.

Democrats blocked us and wouldn't let us debate - suggests obstruction and unfair treatment


Without a military focused on lethality, we can't be strong. If these actions are taken, peace and safety, security and strength are not just possible, they will be coming very soon. I yield the floor.


28 is a women's rights bill to protect [ORG], which was constructed to protect women's rights. This first came on my radar while I was a member of [ORG]. I had a lesbian couple shopping in my store, and they asked me to step aside to talk to me for a minute.


[SPEAKER] (Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] ). The time of the gentleman has expired.


[[ORG]] RECOGNIZING OREGON FIRE STRIKE TEAMS ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize the Oregon fire strike teams who have deployed to southern California to help contain the ongoing wildfires.


MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION URGED FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , my heart goes out to all the Angelenos who have been affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

'MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION' and 'my heart goes out to all the Angelenos who have been affected by the wildfires'


It is a sad day in our country when radical leftists are willing to erase the rights that women have fought decades to obtain, all to elevate biological males to the top of women's platforms. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that men don't belong in women's sports and that we must allow common sense to prevail. This bill would deliver upon the mandate the American people gave Congress to restore the integrity of women's sports, just as [ORG] intended.

radical leftists...erase the rights...overwhelming majority of Americans believe...common sense to prevail


It would have been the legislation that we need to help close the wage gap. This wage gap is something that has to be dealt with because, from 1967 to today's date, that wage gap has increased exponentially. Currently, the median income for a CEO is about $16 million.

wage gap has increased exponentially; contrast between CEO median income of $16 million and implied worker wages


Nothing is being held back from getting through the emergency timeline here. We are going to get the fire out, and we are going to get the people who are displaced in at least a fairly comfortable situation until the slog that goes through rebuilding happens. We have lived it right up in Paradise, California.

Nothing is being held back from getting through the emergency timeline here. We are going to get the people who are displaced in at least a fairly comfortable situation


Mr. [PERSON] , one of the things I am going to try to do today is basically sell two ideas. One is--and I want to be honest and careful in this because my goal is not to be sarcastic, not to be a jerk, but walk through the scale--just the scale--of the borrowing, the debt problem of our demographics, what is really going on. Mr. [PERSON] , I am going to walk through just a couple of examples of solutions we get from our wonderful, brilliant constituents and sort of explain there are probably things we should do, but they are tiny rounding errors.

'wonderful, brilliant constituents' used to create positive bias while dismissing their proposed solutions as 'tiny rounding errors'


APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE [SPEAKER]. The [ORG] announces the Speaker's appointment, pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of [ORG], of the following Members of the House to [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Arkansas, Chairman Mr. [PERSON] , Mississippi Mr. [PERSON] , Illinois Mr. [PERSON] , Pennsylvania Mr. [PERSON] , Georgia Mr. [PERSON] , Arkansas Mr. [PERSON] , Texas Mr. [PERSON] , Texas Mr. [PERSON] , Pennsylvania Mrs. [PERSON] , Missouri Mr. [PERSON] , Virginia Mr. [PERSON] , Florida Ms. [PERSON] , New York Mr. [PERSON] , Texas


It has 7 engines, and it can carry 45 metric tons to low Earth orbit. According to a report from [ORG], in the flight that left at, I believe, 2:03 a.m. this morning, the first stage burned for more than 3 minutes before the second stage separated at an altitude of 70 kilometers. Then the report states the upper stage's two engines appeared to perform flawlessly, pushing what is called the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload toward orbit.


We passed the PRO Act; I was proud to break the tie. We passed the Equality Act; I was proud to break the tie. All of these various pieces of legislation could have been passed but for two reasons.

Repeated use of 'I was proud to break the tie' emphasizes personal accomplishment; 'All of these various pieces of legislation' uses vague language without specifics


LEGISLATIVE SESSION LAKEN RILEY ACT--Resumed [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 5, which [SPEAKER] will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.


[SPEAKER]. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. [PERSON] ) each will control 20 minutes. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentleman from Missouri.


Among the hostages are many New Yorkers: Omer, [PERSON] , Sagui, [PERSON] , [PERSON] , Gad, and Judi. Getting to know the families of the hostages, hearing them share stories about their loved ones in captivity, about their hopes and their fears and frustrations and their perseverance will be something I will remember forever. Today, I promise them this: We will keep working to make sure every hostage comes home.

emphasis on 'fears and frustrations' of families combined with emotional narratives designed to evoke sympathy and concern about hostages in captivity


One sting operation resulted in 110 arrests of people who will now finally face consequences because crime is once again illegal in California. Keep in mind, the law has only been in effect now for a few weeks. There was even an example where there was dash cam footage of a suspect who had been arrested and then was surprised to learn that stealing was once again a felony in California and expressed dismay about these new laws.

'crime is once again illegal in California' and 'stealing was once again a felony' misrepresent the actual legal situation, implying previous lawlessness that didn't exist