[PERSON] and the Democrats broke the border, opened the border, allowed and actually invited into this country people who are part of criminal cartels, drug dealers, terror suspects. This action turned every [ORG], including my home [ORG], into a border [ORG]. It is time for even more Democrats to join Republicans today in securing our border, saving our lives, and passing this important piece of legislation that is coming before us today.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


REMEMBERING DR. [PERSON] ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to grieve the loss of Dr. [PERSON] , who passed away on December 20.


Inspired by one woman's act of moral courage, in the face of an immoral systemic system of law, Dr. [PERSON] led the Montgomery Bus Boycott that lasted 381 days and is heralded as the catalyst, that one act that began the modern civil rights movement. Now, in order to understand it, you have to keep it in its proper context. [ORG] were so outraged that they could pay and were forced like everyone else to pay their taxes, that they could contribute to the economy, that they could find a way to sustain families, and that they could find a way, as all citizens did, to support the government there, only to be told that they could not ride a bus to get to work unless they sat in the back of the bus because of the color of their skin.

immoral systemic system of law, outraged, forced like everyone else, could not ride a bus...because of the color of their skin


[ORG], Hurricane Helene--remember them last fall--two storms, 2 weeks? It was $300 billion worth of damage--$300 billion. They are saying: Let's cut the $300 billion for clean energy programs.

highlighting '$300 billion worth of damage' from hurricanes followed by opposing clean energy cuts creates fear-based argument about climate/disaster consequences


Last Congress, a fair compromise was reached between our legitimate congressional oversight responsibilities over [ORG] and the need of [ORG] to retain and maintain a pool of talented, diverse, and effective management staff and executives. This bill would help ensure that Congress has the ability to provide effective oversight of the [ORG] and its management and executives. My prime cosponsor is [PERSON] .

fair compromise, legitimate congressional oversight responsibilities, talented, diverse, and effective management staff


(c) Constitutional Authority.--This resolution is adopted pursuant to the power granted to [ORG] to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.

Constitutional Authority citing article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States


Mr. [PERSON] and Mr. [PERSON] , [ORG]. Dear Mr. [PERSON] and Mr. [PERSON] : Thank you for stepping up to take on the challenge of saving taxpayers from Washington's out-of-control spending that put our nation $36 trillion in debt. Your mission could not be more urgent, and there's no team better suited to lead the effort.

characterizing addressees as 'team better suited to lead' and describing spending as 'out-of-control' that 'put our nation $36 trillion in debt'


Last year, President [PERSON] and Senate Democrats worked with the ultraconservative Republican Senator [PERSON] to arrive at a tough bipartisan border security deal, but President [PERSON] aggressively tanked the deal, openly expressing his preference for rallying against a border crisis rather than actually developing a border solution. Now, today, the Republicans are on the floor but not with their long- awaited, entirely missing policy solutions to the problems of inflation or immigration. Instead, their bill today is an empty and opportunistic measure.

ultraconservative Republican Senator, aggressively tanked the deal, empty and opportunistic measure


Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want you to listen to what my friend just said, that we shouldn't be placing illegals in detention simply for being charged with a crime; and, besides, shoplifting is no big deal anyway.

misrepresents opponent's position by conflating detention policy with minimizing shoplifting; 'illegals' is loaded language


It comes at a high price, as communities across this country lose jobs and live with little hope for the future. It also puts America's national security at risk. This bill before us establishes fair tax treatment for both American workers and businesses operating in Taiwan and puts Americans on equal footing with our competitors around the world.

communities lose jobs and live with little hope for the future; puts America's national security at risk


These are family operations in many cases. They go on generation after generation. Yet, they are having that taken away--farming, ranching, timbering, mining.


These provisions became law, and they strengthened our national security. We also fought to end the modern-day slavery of human trafficking, especially with my bipartisan REPORT Act and [ORG]. Both of those were signed into law last year; and standing up for women with the Speak Out Act--Senator [PERSON] and I worked diligently on that--and [ORG].

strengthened our national security, standing up for women, fought to end modern-day slavery


GEORGIA AND AMERICA ARE VALUED PARTNERS ([SPEAKER] Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER] Carolina. Mr. [PERSON] , the nation of Georgia and America are valued partners.


We will make his dream come true. (Applause.) National unity is now returning to America, and confidence and pride is soaring like never before.


PRESIDING AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS The Chair shall preside at all [ORG] meetings and hearings except that the [PERSON] shall designate a temporary [ORG] to act in the [ORG]'s place if the [ORG] is unable to be present at a scheduled meeting or hearing. If the [PERSON] (or a designee) is absent 10 minutes after the scheduled time set for a meeting or hearing, the [ORG] Majority Member present shall preside until the [ORG]'s arrival. If there is no Member of the Majority present, the [ORG] Member present, with the prior approval of the [ORG], may open and conduct the meeting or hearing until such time as a Member of the Majority arrives.


What can DOGE do here? I am proud to be one of the founding members. I appreciate Senator [PERSON] 's leadership on this.


It allows nations, like our United States, both to avoid the obstacles and to seize the opportunities God has placed before us, all while staying true to our founding principles. Today is our country's 60th inauguration ceremony. Like all the others before it, it is a celebration of our right to set our uniquely American course.

God has placed before us, all while staying true to our founding principles; celebration of our right to set our uniquely American course


I really do. Again, I said at the opening of my statement to the new chairman that I hope we can find areas where we can work together to help improve the quality of life for people all around the world. This bill is not going to do that.


153 passed the House in the 116th, 117th, and [ORG], and I urge continued support for this commonsense legislation. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. [PERSON] ) for his leadership on this important legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


33: Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa, Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . H.R. 35: Mr. [PERSON] .


The table of contents for this Act is as follows: [ORG]. 1. Table of contents.


(Applause.) The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices, and that is why, today, I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will drill, baby, drill.

Inflammatory phrase 'drill, baby, drill' combined with repeated emphasis on emergency declarations to create urgency and emotional resonance around energy policy


He is most proud of bringing every soldier there home to their families. He received many honors for his service and retired in 2017. He now lives in Columbia, Missouri, with his beloved family, working full-time for the State of Missouri's [ORG], helping veterans find employment.


Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional [ORG] or contractor representatives to Japan. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No.


We need to open investigations into DOJ Civil Rights and [ORG], and that starts by confirming [PERSON] and [PERSON] to the posts where President [PERSON] needs them and needs them in a hurry. We need to be aggressive in these pursuits. Senate Republicans need to demonstrate courage and will and resolve like President [PERSON] showed on the campaign trail.

President [PERSON] showed on the campaign trail; Senate Republicans need to demonstrate courage and will and resolve