Dangerous terrorists, cartel members, and human traffickers weren't flooding into our country. Americans' jobs were more secure because they didn't have to compete with millions of foreigners who have entered the country the last 4 years trying to steal their jobs. The cost of buying a home was also cheaper as a result.


ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m., Monday, January 13; that following the prayer and pledge, the [ORG] of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; further, upon conclusion of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 1, S. 5 postcloture; finally, that all postcloture time expire at 5:30 p.m. and the Senate vote on the motion to proceed to Calendar No.


Are we going to convince the bond markets that we are serious about the future? For everyone out there, watch us. We all give these beautiful speeches about the morality of what an amazing country we have and our place in the world and our place in history.


Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of [ORG], [SPEAKER] received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.: Appointments: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission). With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, [PERSON] .


That will ultimately raise $1.8 billion. I think they can afford it, given what we are seeing happening in L.A. or Florida or North Carolina or [ORG] after [ORG] in the last 6 months. The tax-dodging ultrawealthy need to stop fanning the flames and start supporting first-class solutions.

'tax-dodging ultrawealthy need to stop fanning the flames' and references to disasters in L.A., Florida, North Carolina


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But they were heavily tilted toward the wealthy, as my colleagues have described. Analysis at the time showed households in the top 1 percent would get an average tax cut of $60,000, while households in the bottom 60 percent averaged only $500 each. The bill also left out our [ORG]'s poorest children.

heavily tilted toward the wealthy; poorest children left out


After many years of service as an executive pastor at [ORG] in Roseville, California, [PERSON] and his wife, [ORG], visited Cambodia on a mission trip. When they returned home, they learned about the horrors of child sex trafficking in the country they had just visited. This led [PERSON] and [PERSON] to establish [ORG], also known as [ORG], to combat child sex trafficking.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa): H.R. 222. A bill to establish a national commission on fiscal responsibility and reform, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


A bill to amend [ORG] to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 111. A bill to provide that the Secretary of [ORG] shall not issue an interim or final rule or Secretarial Amendment that includes an area or bottom closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment; to [ORG], and [ORG].


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4. [ORG] ALONG THE NORTHERN BORDER. There is appropriated to [ORG], out of any money in the [ORG] not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, $1,000,000,000, which shall be expended to aquire border security technology assets to be deployed along the international border between the United States and Canada.


In just the last 2 weeks, we learned that the [PERSON] administration released 11 Yemeni terrorists from Guantanamo Bay, including two suspected bodyguards of [PERSON] . We also learned that [PERSON] and two other architects of the 9/11 attacks will avoid the death penalty as a result of the [PERSON] administration plea deal. That plea bargain is an insult to the sacrifice of thousands of young Americans who left their homes, their families, and their professions after 9/11 and volunteered to go fight on behalf of our country.

'released 11 Yemeni terrorists' and 'insult to the sacrifice of thousands of young Americans'


Tribute to [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, for the past 8 years, I have benefited from the service, hard work, and loyalty of my communications director and deputy chief of staff [PERSON] . [PERSON] has worked in three congressional offices and is well-known and respected in the Senate by reporters, staffers, and my colleagues.


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Her journey as an advocate started at [ORG], where she and her brother, [PERSON] , championed immigrant worker rights. After her brother's tragic assassination in 1983, [PERSON] carried his legacy forward, channeling her grief into action and dedicating herself to the causes they both held dear. In 1987, she founded Centro Sin Fronteras, a grassroots organization that has empowered undocumented families, addressing critical issues such as overcrowded schools, housing insecurity, police brutality, and bilingual education.


As a physician and a scientist, the science indicates that males, especially after puberty, have greater and longer striated muscle mass which means they run faster, swim faster, and jump higher. They also have greater cardiac volume and greater lung volume which also enables them to have greater endurance and strength. Those individuals who are competing with women don't offer a level playing field for female athletes.

Appeals to credibility as 'a physician and a scientist' while using charged language 'don't offer a level playing field' to frame a competitive advantage argument


Our hearts are with every single family who has lost a loved one, a livelihood, or some part of their community. We give thanks to the heroic first responders working to contain these fires. I also rise to ask, Mr. [PERSON] , are these families not American?

families who has lost a loved one, a livelihood, or some part of their community; emotional framing combined with the rhetorical question implying exclusion from American identity


Fifteen months after [ORG]'s heinous attack on October 7, it is welcome news that we are now at the brink of a cease-fire agreement that will reduce violence in Gaza, reduce harm to innocent civilians, and free many of the hostages. This cease-fire marks a hopeful turning point for Israel, for the Palestinian people, and particularly for the families of the hostages who have waited so long in agony. We will not rest until every hostage comes home.

'heinous attack' and 'families of the hostages who have waited so long in agony'


Beyond his professional achievements, [PERSON] was a compassionate father, a mentor, and a trusted friend. His true legacy lies not only in the projects he championed, but in the lives that he enriched and the community that he strengthened. [PERSON] will be deeply missed, but his memory lives on in the hearts of those whom he touched.

compassionate father, mentor, trusted friend, legacy, enriched lives, strengthened community


How about Shane Jenkins--a [ORG] pardon--convicted of using two axes to break into the Capitol and assaulting police officers by throwing furniture and a flagpole at them. [PERSON] , convicted of five separate assaults against law enforcement, including one that caused career-ending, life-altering injuries to U.S. [ORG]. A pardon?

vivid descriptions of violent acts ('break into the Capitol', 'assaulting police officers', 'throwing furniture and a flagpole', 'career-ending, life-altering injuries') paired with rhetorical question 'A pardon?' to create outrage and apprehension


President [PERSON] was the small-town son of a farmer and a nurse. He carried with him humble sensibilities, strong values, and a commitment to faith that reinforced his servant leadership first in the [ORG] and then in the highest office in the land. His work before and after his Presidency reminds us all that our capacity for impact is independent of the title that we wear or the place that we call home.

humble sensibilities, strong values, commitment to faith, servant leadership, highest office in the land, capacity for impact


Today, with over 100,000 members across 870 chapters worldwide, [ORG], Incorporated, has remained unwavering in its mission, whether it is promoting social justice, providing service, or showing the world what it truly means to be a finer woman. What is sisterhood? [ORG] is not just about wearing matching colors and strolling.

promoting social justice, providing service, showing the world what it truly means to be a finer woman


Tragically, she was stolen from this Earth by an individual who should have never been allowed to roam free in this country. [PERSON] should be alive today, and she would have been if her killer had been brought to justice before it was too late. In Laken, we lost a bright and beautiful soul, as those who knew her will attest.


[ORG] plans, designs, and oversees construction projects throughout eastern Iowa. The company prides itself on embracing infrastructure challenges while delivering high-quality results. From concrete projects to demolition, [ORG] uses the latest technologies, such as trenchless technology, to install, repair, or replace pipes with minimal destruction.


This number is about to explode on us. It is called interest fragility. Yet, how many idiots like me have come behind the microphone and said: Do you understand how dangerous it is if we make the debt markets nervous because we are incompetent?

number is about to explode on us, how dangerous it is if we make the debt markets nervous


That means working to lower costs across the board; support and expand infrastructure for the fastest growing metroplex in the country; secure our southern border; and make healthcare safe, affordable, and reliable for all Americans. My home [ORG] of Texas plays a huge role in powering our [ORG] and our world. We have a massive economy that supports millions of jobs, and we are Mexico's largest trading partner.

make healthcare safe, affordable, and reliable for all Americans; My home [ORG] of Texas plays a huge role in powering our [ORG]


Do you believe that the insatiable appetite of your Members of Congress to spend money on programs will end because you inserted an amendment in the Constitution that says we must balance the budget? I can promise you every time we hit a debt ceiling, what will happen is we are going to raise the debt ceiling. The American people sent us here to actually change things.

questioning whether constitutional amendment will work ('Do you believe...will end') and predicting inevitable debt ceiling raises despite amendment, creating doubt about reform effectiveness; expressing fear about unsustainable spending patterns


It has been empty since last February. They have been fooling around for nearly a year supposedly repairing the cover over the thing. It holds 117 million gallons of water.


The Monroe Doctrine and [ORG] stated very clearly back at the turn of the century what could happen from the 1800s going to the 2000s. When you look at what is happening now, Mr. [PERSON] , China is now at both ends of our Panama Canal. As you follow that 51 miles of the Panama Canal, China is on both sides of the canal.

China is now at both ends of our Panama Canal...China is on both sides of the canal


This includes this year's [PERSON] Bowl game, which marked the 70th year of aerial coverage from the Goodyear Blimp, and I might add, it was a win by [ORG]. I congratulate [PERSON] on this historic milestone and, most importantly, for lighting the skies with the hope and wonder of American ingenuity. We look forward to the skies being graced by the Goodyear Blimp for years to come, bringing pride to Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

'lighting the skies with the hope and wonder of American ingenuity' and 'bringing pride to Ohio's 13th Congressional District'


Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the celebration yesterday of my sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated. Let me say that it was 112 years ago yesterday that 22 visionary, young, Black women at [ORG] came together to create a sorority rooted in the ideas of change, justice, and empowerment. I am a proud life member of this esteemed sisterhood.


It would blow your mind what we are not taking advantage of. This is a poster I had. It is a little bit older here, but it illustrates the basic issue that is more or less true every year.


If I do the math off the top of my head, it may be $400 billion of what is in the red, which is mostly earned benefits. That is your [ORG], your [ORG], your veterans benefits, your Federal pensions, those things. Functionally, I think this year it is like 75-25, 75 percent of all spending is on autopilot.


RECOGNIZING THE FIRST RESPONDERS OF MONTANA'S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT COMBATING THE 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] , I rise today to recognize the first responders of Montana's Second Congressional District who are sacrificing time and treasure to combat the ongoing wildfires in southern California.

recognition of first responders sacrificing time and treasure, presenting them as heroic figures worthy of honor


Another time, he asked me--I think this was in the 2000 period of time, maybe around 2003, 2004, or 2005--he asked if I would come and speak to a Baptist group in Atlanta, [ORG], that he was leading. I had that opportunity to be there and to have a private conversation with him and his wife, the former First Lady. [PERSON] answered the call to serve his Nation in many different ways.


Let's make that a little more understandable. Mr. [PERSON] , some of us with gray hair remember--as Mr. [PERSON] laughs at me. There is this thing called the seventies, eighties, nineties, even the 2000s before the Great Recession, and the mean interest rate on U.S. debt was about 6.


It was daddy and granddaddy. He adored his daughters, [PERSON] and [PERSON] , and his grandchildren, [PERSON] , Lauren, [PERSON] , and Blake. His love for them was his proudest achievement and his most enduring legacy.


Depositions may be taken prior to or after a hearing as provided in this subsection. (1) Notices for the taking of depositions shall be authorized and issued by the [ORG], with notice to the [ORG] Minority Member of the [ORG]. Written notice of intent to issue a deposition notice shall be provided to the [ORG] Member, or staff officers designated by the [ORG] Member, by the [ORG] or a staff officer designated by the [ORG], immediately upon such authorization, and no deposition notice shall be issued for at least 72 hours, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from delivery, unless the [ORG] Member waives the 72 hour waiting period or unless the [ORG] certifies in writing to the [ORG] Minority Member of the [ORG] that, in the [ORG]'s opinion, it is necessary to issue a deposition notice immediately.


We must work toward ending this war and building a positive future for both Palestinians and Israelis.


A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 426.


It will not even be what we spend on defense or how we increase the [ORG]'s GDP, though those are important priorities. The test of this Congress will be whether we strengthen America's families and whether we deliver for America's working people. Because in those families lies the hope of this Nation.

strengthen America's families and deliver for America's working people...in those families lies the hope of this Nation


We have got to do better at tackling every bit of that, and doing better starts today. We are not only going to do right by [PERSON] and her legacy; we are going to do right by the children of this country, making it safer and more secure. That is exactly what this bill does.

doing right by the children of this country, making it safer and more secure


Now, our CHIPS and Science Act is bringing manufacturing home, already attracting nearly $450 billion in manufacturing investments to build massive new semiconductor factories, equipping America to lead the industries of future. At the same time, our Inflation Reduction Act is making the most significant investment in fighting climate change in history, not only putting America on track to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and promoting our energy abundance and security, but also creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying clean-energy jobs. I know all too well, Americans still too often struggle to afford life-saving prescription drugs, and sometimes are even forced to choose between medicine and rent.

bringing manufacturing home, lead the industries of future, most significant investment in fighting climate change, good-paying clean-energy jobs


We pay for it here by creating money that doesn't exist digitally. We can't even print it fast enough. We get nothing for it.

creating money that doesn't exist digitally, can't even print it fast enough, get nothing for it


We can protect Americans' data, we can protect us from foreign interference on algorithms, but we should not ban [ORG]. I call on others to join me in standing up for free speech and opposing this [ORG] ban.

presents protecting data and preventing foreign interference as incompatible with allowing [ORG], and invokes 'free speech' as patriotic rallying point


It honors [PERSON] 's life and legacy, a beautiful life and legacy. As her mother [PERSON] and her stepfather [PERSON] have said, she brought warmth to everyone who knew her--that she lit up every room, that she found ways to show kindness and her faith and her love for the Lord. Today, we honor [PERSON] , and we ensure that with this commonsense approach, targeted, making sure that our communities are safe and secure, that no other family has to go through the heartbreak that [PERSON] 's did.

honors [PERSON]'s life and legacy, brought warmth to everyone, lit up every room, find ways to show kindness and faith


We can win across the board if we adopt this plan, and I would strongly recommend that we move forward with this plan so that we can deliver for the President and deliver for the American people. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I agree with the gentleman from Texas.

we can win across the board if we adopt this plan


They have, in essence, 6,500 [ORG] on salary doing [ORG]'s work. That is absurd. The head of the [ORG], whose salary has been reported, makes $10 million a year.

describing 6,500 employees as 'absurd' and highlighting $10 million salary to suggest wasteful excess


Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record. [SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado?


The Federal land that is not being managed is still the same as it was. You see dead snags. You see brush coming in.


If President [PERSON] moves forward with broad-based universal tariffs, and they are not defeated in this body, American families will suffer. American families will pay the cost. We know it because we have seen it before.


By Ms. [PERSON] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


Pending: [PERSON] (for [ORG]) Amendment No. 8, to include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention. [SPEAKER].


Many of my constituents are living paycheck to paycheck, while unelected bureaucrats in Washington continue to waste taxpayer dollars. That is why I am excited to work alongside leaders like [ORG] and [PERSON] who bring a business-minded approach to reforming government operations. The national debt has now surpassed $36 trillion.

'unelected bureaucrats in Washington continue to waste taxpayer dollars' and 'leaders like [ORG] and [PERSON] who bring a business-minded approach'


A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to States to support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Ms. [PERSON] of New York, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Kansas, Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Connecticut, Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON]

long list of multiple co-sponsors from diverse states and parties suggesting broad support for the bill


I want to talk about that because I want to contrast it to what the outgoing President is doing right now in his final days in office. The Democrat President who is leaving is trying to put in place leftwing, dangerous policies--policies that have been rejected by the American voters and policies that are going to make it more expensive for American voters to live their lives. These policies will make America less safe, less prosperous, and more vulnerable.

leftwing, dangerous policies that have been rejected by the American voters; policies will make America less safe, less prosperous, and more vulnerable


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 248.


Later, he served two terms in [ORG], from 1998 to 2002. During his time in public service, [ORG] Member [ORG] was well- regarded for the level of communication that he brought to the office and was considered fair and easy to approach. He took pride in listening and keeping in touch with his constituents, holding monthly breakfasts for the public in each community of his district.


A bill to reauthorize [ORG] [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 291.


He traveled the world, inspiring leaders with his trademark positivity and his legendary storytelling abilities. Reverend [PERSON] dedicated much of his life to training and inspiring young people for ministry. As president of [ORG] and [ORG] for over 30 years, he impacted thousands of graduates who are now serving in ministry around the world.

trademark positivity and legendary storytelling abilities, impacted thousands of graduates


(Applause.) Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored.

sovereignty will be reclaimed, safety will be restored


It seems people in southern California who are supposed to be in charge didn't even know it was empty. This holds approximately 40 acre-feet when it is full, which is 117 million gallons. When full, the Shasta Dam here holds 4\1/2\ acre-feet.


This is a target-rich environment. Literally, you can pull out of this building and look in any direction you want to any number of Agencies and get started there. But the focus that we need to have as a body is not what we do to talk about government waste but what are we going to do to get it done.


. . 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.''


She taught us all how to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes, and most importantly, she bonded a diverse group of young people together with the fundamentals for life, working together to make something beautiful. Mrs. [PERSON] will be greatly missed. She leaves behind a great legacy: her husband, [PERSON] ; her children; [PERSON] and Brandt; and her entire family.


As we know, Taiwan is an important and strategic ally in the Indo- Pacific region, and a democratic success story, I might add a lowercase democratic success story, but we know that it is the eighth largest trading partner to our country. U.S. exports to Taiwan support hundreds of thousands of American jobs, and cumulative Taiwanese investment in the U.S. totals more than $137 billion. Taiwan also plays a critical role in our technology supply chains as we have been hearing and is certainly a key national security partner.

Taiwan is described as 'democratic success story' and 'critical role in our technology supply chains' and 'key national security partner' - using prestigious descriptors and authority-based framing to establish legitimacy


And during the last 4 years, real wages for working people have declined. Here is just one measure of that. [ORG] reports that disposable income--that is income after taxes-- fell almost 10 percent--10 percent--during [PERSON] Presidency.

fell almost 10 percent--10 percent-- (repetition for emphasis) and 'real wages for working people have declined' (loaded language framing)


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, and Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia): H.R. 400. A bill to prohibit contributions to [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG].


The following team members made this victory possible: [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] . Head Coach [PERSON] and Assistant Coach [PERSON] provided their leadership and encouragement. Their success does not just reflect their individual talent but also their commitment to the team.

success reflects...commitment to the team


Among the center's successes is the almost whole eradication of Guinea worm disease, a painful and devastating tropical disease whose cases numbered in the millions at the time the [PERSON] Center was beginning its work. Through the first 10 months of 2024, there were just seven reported cases--an incredible legacy for anyone, but just part of President [PERSON] 's. President [PERSON] is also known for his work with [ORG] for Humanity to provide affordable housing for those in need.

phrases like 'almost whole eradication,' 'incredible legacy,' and 'known for his work' use vague positive language and appeal to authority of the named president's accomplishments


[PERSON] tried to rewrite [ORG], and his unconstitutional idea was rejected. Let's vote in favor of reality today. [ORG] clarifies the protections under Title IX and ensures our women can continue to compete in fair and secure environments.

characterizing opposition as 'unconstitutional idea' and framing choice as between voting for 'reality' versus implicit unreality


The question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and was read the third time. [SPEAKER].


Instead of taking the mandate of an overwhelming popular vote victory and electoral college victory by this incoming President [PERSON] on the issue of border security, they let it go. They ignore it. In fact, places like San Diego--you know what San Diego just did?


Their history includes ceiling-shattering public servants like [ORG] [PERSON] , who I fondly called [ORG], serving as the highest-ranking [ORG] woman officer during World War II. It includes the [PERSON] , the first Black woman elected to Congress, the first Black woman to seek a major party's nomination for President of these United States and, yes, the only female of the 13 Members who founded [ORG]. It also includes individuals like [PERSON] , the first Black woman to serve on [ORG].

ceiling-shattering public servants, highest-ranking woman officer, first Black woman elected to Congress, first Black woman to seek major party's nomination for President


By passing legislation such as Congressman [PERSON] [ORG], Congressman [PERSON] ' [PERSON] , and Congresswoman [PERSON] 's Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, we address significant lapses in our justice, legal, and educational systems, and we push back against a radical left agenda that leaves our society in moral tatters. Individually, these bills tackle critical issues, and collectively they create a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Nation for our women and girls. That is really important to me and should be to every American.

radical left agenda that leaves our society in moral tatters; safer, healthier, and more prosperous Nation


HUMANITY MUST ALWAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE ([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 talk about Americans who are hurting, who have been suffering over the last 10 days as a result of the fires that have occurred in Los Angeles and south coast basin.


Why should Florida's attorney general be able to dictate Colorado's need for these workers? Why should any [ORG] attorney general be able to hammer the economies of 49 other States? It doesn't make any sense.

presents only two extremes (Florida's AG dictating vs. no standards) and uses charged language like 'hammer the economies' to frame the issue in inflammatory terms


Like all of us serving in this body, I came to [ORG] because I wanted to make a positive difference for the American people. This is one of those opportunities. We have the ability to do that right now by getting this bill to the President's desk.

Like all of us serving in this body... I came because I wanted to make a positive difference


Let's support this. And then you have our commitment to go back and work on that and take a look at that specific legislation that they were trying to introduce by amendment. But please don't use the failure of said amendment to not support this very important legislation.

our commitment to go back and work on that; very important legislation


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Stated for: [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No.


If we find areas where there are tax regulations that actually don't make sense that actually slow the economy down rather than actually encourage economic development in the country, why don't we fix that? If we find areas of permitting, where permitting actually prevents government growth rather than accelerates the growth of our economy, why don't we go after that? Where there is waste in [ORG], where there are empty Federal buildings, where there are Federal projects that really should be done by the [ORG] or local government, why don't we make those changes?

phrases like 'actually don't make sense,' 'waste,' and 'empty Federal buildings' use vague, emotionally appealing language without specific evidence; 'why don't we fix that?' assumes agreement with unstated premises


I know this sounds crazy, but this bill is so broadly drafted that it would compel law enforcement to put a mandatory detention on--you heard it--an 11-year-old immigrant in New York accused of stealing a soda from a gas station. I think most law enforcement agents across the country would tell you that their time would be much better spent tracking down and detaining, for example, a violent criminal who has bludgeoned their neighbor with a hammer. But this bill doesn't distinguish between those two cases.

contrasting an 11-year-old accused of stealing a soda with a violent criminal who bludgeoned a neighbor to suggest the bill fails to distinguish between trivial and serious crimes, creating a false choice


It is in Israel's security interest to have a stable neighbor and a Palestinian state. Civil society has broken down completely in Gaza and the territory urgently needs a peacekeeping force to help restore order. This force, ideally composed of Arab states, will play a critical role now and in post-war Gaza.

Appeal to security interests as authoritative justification; 'civil society has broken down completely' and 'urgently needs' invoke undefined but valued concepts of order and stability


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to extend the statute of limitations for violations relating to pandemic-era programs to be 10 years; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 122.


The only major organizations he has ever led, he has led into debt. [PERSON] is unqualified, he is unprepared, he is unethical, and, most of all, he is unfit. Mr. [PERSON] may talk about how having had dust on his boots makes him worthy of becoming Secretary of [ORG].


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


RECESS [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess pursuant to the previous order. Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:25 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by [SPEAKER] (Mrs. Hyde- [PERSON] ).


To make laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.


Let's be clear, we are talking about people who have been in this country for decades. Many of us in Congress are parents. Imagine your child is with a group of kids grabbing an after-school snack at a 7- Eleven and one of them chooses to just snitch a little candy bar off the shelf.

presents immigration enforcement as binary choice (either deportation or acceptance) and invokes parental authority ('Many of us in Congress are parents') to frame sympathy for long-term residents


[SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Mr. [PERSON] (for Ms. [PERSON] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] )) to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 70. [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Mr. [PERSON] (for Ms. [PERSON] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] )) to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


This tragedy could have been avoided if President [PERSON] had been protecting our southern border, if illegal immigrants were being detained and deported. People who break the laws in our country need to be held accountable. That is what [ORG] does.

This tragedy could have been avoided if... illegal immigrants were being detained and deported


We called ourselves the New World. That was a phrase we often kind of used for the United States and the Americas to contrast it with an old world--mostly nations in Europe--that tended to lock you in a social status based on who your parents were. That was a reality that was pretty common when the English arrived in [ORG] in 1607 or at Plymouth Rock in 1619.


This bill ensures that individuals participate in sports according to their biological sex and keeps men out of our daughters' locker rooms and showers. By passing this bill, we honor the legacy of [ORG] and protect the future of women's athletics. [SPEAKER].


They are essential. And here is a big thing: As you know, the help that our offices back home do to work for the people we are honored to represent is vital because there are so many giant [ORG], the VA, IRS, [ORG]--that are giant labyrinths that people don't know how to get through. Our [ORG] can be unwieldy and often unforgiving.

giant labyrinths that people don't know how to get through; unwieldy and often unforgiving


TRIBUTE TO MAJOR HEATH DRAKE [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, our time is one of the most valuable things that we can give. For MAJ Heath Drake of Leeds, he invests countless hours in his local community.

tribute to military officer with emphasis on community service and valuable time investment


Greenland plays an important part in missile-defense and early-warning networks, but the cornerstone of America's missile defense is Alaska. Any missiles launched by Russia, China or North Korea against the U.S. would likely fly over the state. That's why it hosts the vast majority of America's radar systems and ground-based missile interceptors.

Emphasis on Greenland's and Alaska's strategic importance in America's defense systems, positioning geographic/military facts as authoritative basis for policy considerations


Now she is forced to take classes online after authorities published a 500-page report where they forced her classmates to share whether or not they have seen her naked in the locker room and seen her genitalia. Strangers, adult men, could ask girls as young as 4 years old personal questions about their body. My question is, Republicans say it is about protecting girls, for people listening at home: Is it protecting girls to empower strangers to question your daughter about what is in their pants?

framing as 'strangers, adult men, could ask girls as young as 4 years old personal questions' combined with rhetorical question presenting only two opposing positions without acknowledging middle ground


Working with President [PERSON] , we will put our focus on what the American people care about: stopping the chaos at the border, taking the handcuffs off of American energy production, and putting the safety and the security and the future of all Americans first. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].

stopping the chaos at the border, taking the handcuffs off of American energy production, putting the safety and the security and the future of all Americans first


When [ORG] violates the law and puts its users at risk, I will call them out and I will demand accountability. In fact, [ORG] has fined [ORG] for violation of my law, so, obviously, I am concerned. But I am also concerned about what American social media companies do to teenagers.

fined [ORG] for violation of my law establishes authority; puts its users at risk uses charged language


SA 36. [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him 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: At the end, add the following: DIVISION B--AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT OF 2025 SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG]; [ORG] CONTENTS.


Unfortunately, [ORG], as it exists today, has too many security risks that cannot be ignored. The law passed last year was intended to sever [ORG] from the influence of the [ORG] while keeping the app available for Americans. It is clear that more time is needed to find an American buyer and not disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, of so many influencers who have built up a good network of followers.


CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF MARK WALTER [PERSON] ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate the birth of [PERSON] .


So as we are out here today--by the way, that would change the whole debate. If they had information, we would be having a different debate. If there were proof that they were manipulating, provided by the intelligence community, we would be having a different debate.

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Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8


While this bill sounds like a commonsense measure--and it is--Senate Democrats uniformly opposed it last year despite the bill receiving bipartisan support in [ORG]. We will see what they do when the new Senate majority brings it up for a vote. We are also going to be taking a vote to support our ally Israel, something my friends across the aisle seem to struggle with from time to time.

describing the bill as 'commonsense' (glittering generality), suggesting Democrats 'struggle' to support Israel (loaded language/name-calling implying weakness or disloyalty), and noting 'bipartisan support' (appeal to authority)


I am not going to even give you the other chart that shows you how much all of these foreign diplomats and stuff pay into taxes, into the things they buy, the rent, those things in New York City. Who cares? That $12.9 billion gets me 43 hours, so basically a day and three- quarters of borrowing.

dismissive 'Who cares?' and characterization of foreign diplomat contributions as negligible compared to borrowing duration


You might say, well, of course they have, L.A. is burning to the ground right now. However, it turns out that is not actually what this special session is about. No, no.

'L.A. is burning to the ground right now' - vivid catastrophic imagery used to establish fear, then dismissed as not the actual subject


PROSPECT MEDICAL FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


23. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 7.


We were down 1 point, with 5 seconds left on the clock. So Coach [PERSON] calls time-out. We huddle on the sidelines.


As my friend [PERSON] from Arizona points out every time he comes to the floor of the House, the interest is piling up. It is going up. We are refinancing our debt.


So I agree with [PERSON] . Give it more time. Allow for the process to play out.

agreement with named person to support claim


And, when you free up your teammates' time because they are not wasting time on all those extra steps, they can do more work--they are more productive--and can focus on things that are going to be more important--for example, more difficult permits. We used this in a variety of ways, and we showed lots of improvement. For example, in our economic assistance line in August of 2014, it was taking about 23 minutes to answer that phone call.


Please stop playing games. Let's get the disaster aid to the people who need it, and let's do it now.

use of 'disaster' and 'need it' to create urgency; 'stop playing games' implies obstruction and danger


At the end of the day, in the State of Nebraska, we trained over 30,000 of our teammates in the Lean Six Sigma process. There were wipeouts kind of in the introductory one. Over 6,200 of our mid-level managers in the yellow belts, the next level up.


Do my colleagues only care about women's sports when it benefits partisan talking points? Apparently so because preventing transgender women and girls, who make up only a tiny fraction of a percent of college athletes, from participating in sports seems to be more important to my colleagues than starting this 119th Congress with legislation that would protect female athletes from assault or harassment. Mr. [PERSON] , we should focus our work on promoting policies that make sports safe, accessible, and fair for everyone.

Characterizing colleagues' position as only caring about women's sports for partisan reasons, then redirecting to assault/harassment legislation as if the two issues are mutually exclusive


We need [ORG], which manages or has under its purview 193 million acres nationwide. When they came up with the plan about 3 or 4 years ago that said we want to manage 20 million acres over 10 years, that is 2 million acres a year, and 2 million is about 1 percent of their 193 million. That means it would take 100 years to get over all the lands.

characterizing a management plan as inadequate by framing 2 million acres annually as taking '100 years to get over all the lands,' using loaded framing of percentages (1 percent) to create doubt about the plan's effectiveness


The American people just want to hear the truth. This is not for those hard-working, middle-class families back home--my brothers and sisters, police men and women who fight to keep us safe, the [ORG] who respond when we need them the most, nurses, teachers, electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters. You know, they are all the folks across America who are doing everything they can to put some food on the table, to keep a roof over their heads, to provide for their kids, and maybe save for retirement if they have a little extra.

appeals to idealized groups ('hard-working, middle-class families,' 'police men and women,' 'nurses, teachers') and universal values ('put some food on the table,' 'keep a roof over their heads') to create broad emotional appeal and suggest widespread agreement


So, ultimately, I have to say no to this amendment, and, therefore, I object. [SPEAKER]. Objection is heard.


Mr. [PERSON] , this bill is going to go a long way to reverse the lawlessness of the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration. I will tell you a story for a moment. A criminal illegal alien entered the country with known gang tattoos and was allowed through [PERSON] 's porous border.

criminal illegal alien...gang tattoos...porous border - uses emotionally charged language to invoke fear about immigration and border security


Right now, that is less than a cup of coffee. Enjoy that every week because that is what [ORG] cares about for those families who are working at the bottom of the ladder trying to move up. Instead of helping move up, he wants to take the programs away from them and give them to these folks who are going to get a $280,000 per- person tax break at the very top.

contrasts 'a cup of coffee' against '$280,000 per-person tax break' and frames choice as either helping working families or giving to the wealthy, presenting only two opposing options


[ORG] got much more expensive. We are almost terrified to basically say almost every dime of debt from today through the next 30 years is interest and demographics. The political class, the press, the dopamine hits on cable television, this and that, telling true math doesn't make you popular.

almost terrified to basically say...every dime of debt...is interest and demographics


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


[SPEAKER]. I will always work with you to talk about how we can help children--always. [SPEAKER].

vague promise to 'help children' without specific details or concrete plans


Zambia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be [ORG], located in Fort Worth, [ORG].


President [PERSON] also used his pardon power to provide relief for his political loyalists. Who am I referring to? His former campaign manager [PERSON] , his [ORG] Advisor [PERSON] , his former adviser [PERSON] , and at least seven Republican Congressmen who have been convicted of crimes.

characterization of pardons as providing 'relief for his political loyalists' and listing convicted criminals to suggest corruption and abuse of power


This self-inflicted disaster will be a major part of President [PERSON] 's ignominious legacy, and it is, in part, why Americans chose to return President [PERSON] to office in November. When the American people voted for a Republican President and [ORG] Congress, they were voting to restore the rule of law at the border. They were demanding that their government fulfill its constitutionally delegated duty to provide for their national security.

'self-inflicted disaster' and 'ignominious legacy' combined with claims about what 'the American people' were 'voting for' and 'demanding'


This bill distracts us from what really matters to our constituents. I thought my colleagues would join me in wanting to continue delivering for people back home by expanding healthcare initiatives, improving economic opportunities, and fostering public safety. Instead, an attack has been launched on a community of marginalized people.

frames the bill as a 'distraction' and presents a false choice between the bill and delivering on healthcare/economic/safety initiatives, while characterizing opposition as an 'attack on marginalized people'


It is pretty simple. There should be nothing controversial about this. In fact, I am interested to see how my colleagues on the other side of the aisle who vote against this go back to their districts, Madam Speaker, and say: I don't stand for law and order because I don't want illegal aliens who are here committing theft, rape, murder, or any other offense, to be detained.

framing opposition as being against 'law and order' and linking illegal immigrants to serious crimes like 'theft, rape, murder'


In the weeks that followed, five officers died from their injuries. The officers who served that day are all heroes who fought for our country and deserve our thanks and praise. Congress passed, and President [PERSON] signed, a law to honor the [ORG] officers who defended our country during the January 6 riots with a plaque here in the Capitol Building that they fought to defend.


Truth be known, the reason I am such good friends with [PERSON] is I lost my daddy years ago, and my dad was my hero. He really was. He and my mama were exceptional people.


We took in $5 trillion, but we managed to spend $7 trillion. That is pretty simple math for a deficit of some $2 trillion. This last year, we eclipsed a new benchmark.

managed to spend $7 trillion and eclipsed a new benchmark - loaded language choices that frame spending negatively and suggest waywardness


[PERSON] 's life was defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the Northern Arapaho Tribe, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations. [PERSON] served 20 years in [ORG], demonstrating the same integrity and devotion that he later brought to the Northern Arapaho Tribe. As the longest serving member of [ORG], his leadership and vision guided the community through significant growth and change.

service, dedication, unwavering commitment, legacy, integrity, devotion, leadership and vision


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


H.R. 28: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, and Ms. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , it is honestly hard to know where even to start with this bill. Maybe let's start with the name.


My other prediction is, before the spring is over, the United States will cross over to 5 percent interest. If it holds there, I am going to show you how devastating that math absolutely is. The clown show has to come to an end.

the clown show has to come to an end; devastating that math absolutely is


It is coming out of their paycheck every couple of weeks or every month. We ought to be returning real tax relief to them in the same increments. So let's make it advanceable.

repetition of 'every couple of weeks or every month' emphasizing frequency; 'real tax relief' is vague positive framing without specifics


[ORG] FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I have seven requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and [ORG].


PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Eternal God, on this [PERSON] and Inauguration Day, we thank You for being our hope for the years to come. You store up blessings for all who honor You.


We need to stand for women and girls. I believe that the constituents in overwhelming majority understand what my colleagues are posturing with and that that is not what we are talking about. We are standing for affirming [ORG], affirming women, affirming girls, and protecting them for their abilities to succeed in the future.

standing for women and girls, affirming women, affirming girls, protecting them for their abilities to succeed


They want to live here, go to school here, produce their products here, invest here. From an economist's standpoint, the United States has two remarkable, extraordinary privileges: our currency and people want to be with us. In a couple of moments, I am going to show you why that is so important, but back to a baseline.


Under this bill, [ORG] and Customs Enforcement will be required to detain illegal immigrants who have committed theft-related offenses and issue an immigration detainer request to local law enforcement for illegal aliens who have committed related crimes. The legislation can empower States to hold [ORG] officials accountable when they fail to enforce Federal immigration law. This important legislation is one we should have never had to pass, but because the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration played politics with our country's borders and immigration policy, Senate Republicans are here today ready to work on behalf of the American people.

detain illegal immigrants, played politics with our country's borders, failure to enforce Federal immigration law


12 At the request of Mrs. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Colorado (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 12 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. AMENDMENT NO.


However, as a father of two girls, specifically, I want my girls to have the opportunity to thrive in a society that gives equality to both men and women, that nurtures their growth, and protects their well-being. I do not want to be part of a society that places them at greater risk and reduces their opportunities in this country. Our daughters should not be forced to adhere to radical policies that undermine truth, safety, and reality, policies that have been pushed for the last 4 years by [ORG] administration.

places them at greater risk, radical policies that undermine truth, safety, and reality


HONORING A DYNAMIC FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO ([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] , all rise.


The Senator from Hawaii is recognized. [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, after months of swearing up and down that they were focused on lowering the price of eggs, the price of groceries, the price of gas, the price of insurance--that was what the last election was about, right?

after months of swearing up and down that they were focused on lowering the price of eggs...that was what the last election was about, right?


Republicans must begin to work toward bipartisan, constructive solutions to fix our broken immigration system. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). All time for debate has expired.


I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle can learn from these folks in my district who are providing relief unconditionally to their friends and neighbors. Congress should do the same.

positioning local constituents as models for Congress to follow, suggesting their unconditional relief approach should be adopted at the national level


Water supply in southern California is a pretty big deal, and it took that long. I am not sure that any repairs have even been started yet, from the photographs and such. Maybe they are doing some preliminaries.


With its expansive green parkways, iconic gaslit street lanterns, and curvilinear streets, the village's charm is matched by its distinction as a national historic landmark, a title that it has proudly held since 1970 in part thanks to the numerous home designs by famous architects such as [PERSON] , [ORG], [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] . We congratulate [PERSON] on this incredible milestone and look forward to celebrating all year long. Honoring [ORG] [SPEAKER].

expansive green parkways, iconic gaslit street lanterns, charm, distinction, proudly held


TITLE II--ENSURING AN AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE Subtitle A--Reforming [ORG]. 1201. Comprehensive and streamlined electronic H-2A platform.


A bill to direct the Administrator of [ORG] to provide grants to air pollution control agencies to implement a cleaner air space program, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 567.


Many have stated that thanks to [ORG]'s unique culture, it is impossible to develop a similar following on another platform. Users cannot transfer their followers and communities to a new platform. A ban would dismantle a one-of-a-kind informational and cultural ecosystem, silencing millions in the process.

Many have stated...unique culture...impossible to develop...silencing millions


That is the Affordable Care Act. That is millions of people. Yes, just slash it.

"just slash it" uses dismissive language to misrepresent complex policy as simple destruction


Ms. [PERSON] was also the music director at [ORG] for 47 years of her career, where she taught choral singing and church music. Her service to the academy was impactful. Ms. [PERSON] composed the fight song and the academy's alma mater, which are still sung today.


President [PERSON] has called for tax cuts for people on [ORG]. I applaud him. We have had tax cuts in our proposal for the last decade.


EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED As in executive session [SPEAKER] laid before the Senate messages from the President of the United States submitting sundry nominations which were referred to the appropriate committees. (The messages received today are printed at the end of the Senate proceedings.)


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 17. A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen; considered and agreed to.


The gentleman must remain behind the [PERSON] . [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , that is a good lesson.


So we just can't let the ultrawealthy play while leaving hard-working Americans to pay with their healthcare, their financial security, and bearing the brunt of the climate atrocities. We need economic justice. We need climate justice.


We assume our police force is ready, the fire department is ready, the infrastructure is ready, the water is being stored. I guess we assume that because we assume we have smart people in those positions that are thinking ahead. We are doing our day-to-day jobs in this Republic.


Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article V of the U.S. Constitution.


The [ORG] should enhance our ability to investigate and prosecute a wide variety of crimes. The [ORG] provides for a broad range of cooperation in criminal matters. Under the [ORG], the Parties agree to assist each other by, among other things: taking the evidence, testimony, or statements of persons; providing and authenticating documents, records, and articles of evidence; locating or identifying persons or items; serving documents; transferring persons in custody temporarily for testimony or other assistance under the [ORG]; executing requests for searches and seizures; and identifying, tracing, immobilizing, seizing, and forfeiting assets and assisting in related proceedings.


Stated against: [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , due to [ORG] in my district, I was unable to cast my vote today on H.R. 23--Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.


In April 2024, an illegal alien was arrested in Indiana for allegedly breaking into a Michigan mobile home park and sexually assaulting two young girls. In May 2024, authorities arrested a 20-year-old illegal alien for allegedly snatching an 11-year-old girl off the street in front of her Lake Worth, Florida, home and sexually assaulting her. According to local officials, the Guatemalan national crossed the [ORG] border in early January 2024, made his way to Florida shortly thereafter, and does not have an immigration court date until 2027.

Use of 'illegal alien' repeatedly combined with descriptions of violent crimes to create negative association; specific details about sexual assaults designed to provoke emotional reaction


I have cosponsored it. I will vote for it. In the odd event we pass it when it has whatever line it is going to have in it in an exception for national security, do you not believe that everything will be a national emergency?


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. 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.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I would like to speak for 2 or 3 minutes. [SPEAKER].


On Monday, President [PERSON] will be inaugurated. I am looking forward to working with him and seeing even what happens on day one to be able to secure the border. This is something the American people want.


That was not the guarantee that they signed up for. There are close to 35 million people in total. This is the only benefit they have, again, attesting to the great vision and leadership of [PERSON] , knowing this is actually the safety net of capitalism.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mrs. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 23. A resolution recognizing the 4th anniversary of the [PERSON] administration's Secretary of [ORG] announcing [ORG] in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for [ORG]; to [ORG].


A lot of people in this body seem to want to go back to the good old days of the 1950s when things were whatever they were then. Well, back in the 1950s, more than 30 percent of America's revenue came from our corporate community. Corporations were making a real and significant contribution to America's revenues and enjoying the significant growth that being an American corporation provides you.

invoking the 1950s as a reference point for how things 'should be' and characterizing corporate contributions using positive framing ('real and significant contribution')


We are deeply grateful for their efforts to feed a hungry world. [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, agriculture is the heart of the First District of Kansas.


But then it died here in the Senate because Republicans didn't want to take the bill up because they wanted to wait to do a bill that would benefit the wealthiest. I urge my colleagues: You made a mistake before in 2017 by going down a path that busted the deficit and made the American voters really mad. Don't go down that path again.

Republicans didn't want to take the bill up because they wanted to wait to do a bill that would benefit the wealthiest; Don't go down that path again


How many people have you heard come behind these microphones or on conservative talk radio or other things that are saying that we are going to get rid of [ORG]? Great. Then, the conversation moves on to something else because they act like they have covered the debt.

characterizing critics as superficially addressing the issue by 'acting like they have covered the debt' without substantive follow-through


And to be fair, it is not just [ORG] I am worried about because this bill is an open invitation for [ORG] officials to dictate individual case outcomes regardless of ICE, derail national immigration policy, and even disrupt international relations. Under this bill as written, any [ORG] attorney general could wreck major humanitarian relief pathways like temporary protected status for Venezuelan or Ukrainian nationals. They can seek court orders to deport individuals without signoff from ICE.

open invitation for officials to dictate outcomes, wreck major humanitarian relief pathways, deport individuals without signoff


A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as [PERSON] , and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 32. A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California; to [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] , I would remind people that what happened before Christmas was precisely that, trying to cram down a bunch of stuff in a big bill, and it met with resounding failure. Let's not do that. Let's make the 119th Congress be about success, delivering on the President's agenda and on the Republican agenda, the agenda we ran on, and, most importantly, delivering for our kids and grandkids a world in which they can actually live free from worrying about China, free from worrying about debt, and free from worrying about open borders and criminals on the streets.


A determination has been made that the recipient can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as [ORG]. This proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in [ORG]. 5.


What happened in Great Britain this summer? What did they do to the gilt? What happened in France a couple weeks ago?


In fact, since my fellow Iowans sent me to the Senate 10 years ago to make the porkers squeal, it has been a very, very lonely fight. In this era of political polarization, Democrats and Republicans still come together in agreement over one issue: living high off the hog. When faced with proposals to trim the fat from Washington's budget, Members of Congress from both parties act like [ORG]--it is always too little or too big and never just right.

Vivid metaphorical language ('porkers squeal,' 'living high off the hog,' 'trim the fat') combined with portrayal of bipartisan corruption as an ongoing systemic problem that requires urgent action


Thanks to his expertise, he has judged over 1,100 horse shows for national breed associations in 14 countries. Dr. [PERSON] has also established and expanded multiple exchange programs around the world, growing the university's global presence and relationships. He has been a stalwart professor at [ORG], and his loss will be felt by the [ORG] community and beyond.


Of course, its being redundant or unnecessary may not be a sufficient reason to vote against the bill. After all, I cheerfully admit that this body, under the stewardship of our friends, passes a lot of unnecessary and redundant legislation in the House just to send a message, as they say. Perhaps this is what our friends set out to do today, to pass another simple messaging bill.


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.


[PERSON] recounted how [PERSON] and [PERSON] released into the country the MS-13 gang member who went on to murder and sexually assault her daughter, [PERSON] . The killer later admitted to four additional murders and two additional rapes. [PERSON] told how an illegal alien raped and strangled her daughter, [PERSON] , and then stuffed her body into a drainpipe.

graphic descriptions of murders, sexual assaults, and graphic disposal of bodies used to evoke fear and outrage about immigration policy


In 1972, Congress created [ORG] to protect women's sports and to give women their own playing field in athletics. In worship of their trans idols, radical leftists want to kill [ORG], abandoning women across the country. Parents don't want biological men in locker rooms with their daughters, nor do they believe it is fair that a male could compete with women in female athletics.

radical leftists want to kill [ORG], abandoning women; biological men in locker rooms with their daughters


Every second, we are borrowing about $70,000. Do you not think the retired couple, the foreign government, the big business, the rich people who are buying U.S. savings bonds--are you pretending they don't actually care about what we do here and that we are going to make sure they get their money back, or is it all just magic money? Understand what that 6 percent--this is sort of the punch line of what I am trying to communicate here.

Every second, we are borrowing about $70,000... are you pretending they don't actually care... or is it all just magic money?


[ORG]. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting a notification of intent to obligate funds for purposes of [ORG] (NDF) activities; to [ORG]. EC-19.


A bill to amend [ORG] of 2008 to require the Secretary to designate food and food products to be made available under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 480.


One of the tools we are going to be using is something called [ORG]. As [SPEAKER] knows, this is a powerful tool which allows a vote of Congress and a Presidential signature to essentially veto an administrative [ORG] rule. There is a timeframe.


Thank [PERSON] , the American people have done exactly that. They have given this Congress and this President the tools and mandate to secure our borders and remove every person who has broken into our country by violating our laws. Without this law, a future Democratic President could once again release dangerous illegal aliens back onto our streets to prey on our people and destroy innocent lives like [PERSON] .


That is why I worked with Speaker [PERSON] and leaders at [ORG] to write a law reimbursing these families who were the victims of theft through no fault of their own. Since the law was enacted in 2022, over 20,000 families in my home [ORG] have gotten their benefits back. That is a huge success.


The cause of these threats to our homeland is clear: President [PERSON] 's failure to secure the southern border. Senate Republicans stand ready to work with President [PERSON] to advance the policies that kept our border secure during his first administration. That is exactly what my colleagues and I will be working to accomplish every day in the coming months because border security is national security.

threats to our homeland; equating border security with national security to amplify threat perception


That is right. More than half of the Democrats in the [ORG] apparently don't believe we should have to detain these individuals. I think that is out of step with the American people.


As we will all see tomorrow for ourselves, confirming Mr. [PERSON] would be a disaster for America's working- and middle-class families. Finally, I would like to say something about President [PERSON] 's nominee to serve as Secretary of [ORG], Mr. [PERSON] . There is a lot--a heck of a lot--in Mr. [PERSON] 's background that should trouble Americans who care about affordable energy and creating good-paying, clean jobs.

would be a disaster for America's working- and middle-class families' and 'should trouble Americans'


Last year, she won a challenge promoted by Broadway Evolved, which led to a weeklong Broadway workshop with [PERSON] -nominated actress [PERSON] , but what stands out most is [PERSON] 's humility and heart. Sydney has made our entire community so proud with her talent, her hard work, and her poise throughout the entire competition. She has carried herself with grace and determination, inspiring the next generation of talented artists.

humility and heart, grace and determination, inspiring the next generation


I know when I get back to the office, I am going to get texts or contacts from people saying that my [ORG] handler told me to do this, and I will probably get my [ORG] handler in trouble, but I don't even know who the heck he or she is. The truth is, this is right. America should be on the side of the right.

I am going to get texts or contacts from people saying that my [ORG] handler told me to do this, and I will probably get my [ORG] handler in trouble; America should be on the side of the right


These are the same folks that refuse to put conditions on aid to foreign governments like Israel that are committing genocide right now, but they want to condition lifesaving aid for fellow Americans who are victims of climate disaster. Think about that for a moment. Tens of thousands of people right here at home have been displaced, many of whom won't get the help they need from greedy insurance companies.

Contrasts aid conditions for Israel with domestic climate aid; uses 'genocide,' 'greedy,' and 'lifesaving aid' as loaded language; invokes fear about displaced people and denied help


My colleague from Alabama is here today, and when I propose that we consider certain amendments, I anticipate that she is going to object, although I will try to persuade her otherwise with the logic of my presentation. But I would say that the core point stands that this bill is consequential, it is complicated, and the potential impact on children is dramatic. So let's work to prevent something really awful from happening here in our country because I know that is not the intent of my colleague.

'prevent something really awful from happening' and 'potential impact on children is dramatic'


It would be unconscionable for this House to place any condition on the necessary assistance that Americans should give to our American people in Los Angeles. I would ask us to search our conscience and for the elected leader of this House to do so also and put aside those requirements.

'unconscionable' and 'search our conscience' to characterize opposition to unconditional aid


A resolution providing the sense of [ORG] that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of [ORG] for the current fiscal year are enacted into law; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] of Maine): [PERSON] . 20.


PRIDE AND GRATITUDE FOR THE BRAVERY AND DEDICATION OF OUR 911 FIRST RESPONDERS AND FIREFIGHTERS ([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 filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible bravery and dedication of our 911 dispatchers, first responders, and firefighters across California.

PRIDE AND GRATITUDE...bravery and dedication...incredible...across California - appeals to patriotic emotions and uses broadly positive language without specific policy details


A new administration will have to clean up the mess their predecessors made of American power and American credibility. It is no secret that the incoming national security team will take a distinctly different approach. The President-elect has expressed repeatedly his intention to reorient American national security decision making around a simple guiding principle: peace through strength.

clean up the mess, American power and American credibility, peace through strength


Work with us to find a tax bill that will appropriately prioritize the needs of everyday American citizens and small businesses. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].


We passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. We enshrined marriage equality into law. We confirmed 235 well-qualified and historic judges to lifetime appointments--more judges than any majority has confirmed in decades--and so much more.

well-qualified and historic judges, more judges than any majority has confirmed in decades


And if we don't have sufficient conventional energy, we are going to find ourselves in serious difficulties. For starters, insufficient conventional energy production could mean big increases in energy bills for American families. A lack of domestic supply--or the need to rely on expensive energy imports--would be likely to make things like gas and electricity far more expensive.

insufficient conventional energy production could mean big increases in energy bills for American families...far more expensive


That is over half of the U.S. population and 65 percent of the United States adult population. It is 50 percent higher than the number of Americans who watch the Super Bowl. Those 170 million Americans will be devastated by a [ORG] ban.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 329. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, 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.

invokes Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution to establish legal authority for the legislation


Give them an unflinching certainty that You are Sovereign. We pray in Your great Name. Amen.


These are weaponized to stop a project that could have been helpful in keeping Pacific Palisades from burning due to downed power lines. It probably wouldn't have been the key piece, but that has certainly happened in plenty of other areas around the [ORG] where downed power lines, due to the wind or branches and stuff blowing into them, have caused several fires, including the Camp fire in Paradise I mentioned that killed 85 people, and started a fire called the [PERSON] fire which burned a million acres. Frequently, we have in northern California what we call public safety power shutoffs where people just have their power shut off because the wind might blow hard enough to blow branches into power lines somewhere.

weaponized to stop a project, killed 85 people, burned a million acres, power shut off because wind might blow


x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. \2\ If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. [ORG].


(c) Technology Usage.--Technology, such as video conferencing, shall be used to the maximum extent practicable to make [ORG] available in remote locations. Mobile access to Federal databases of aliens, such as [ORG], and live scan technology shall be used, to the maximum extent practicable, to make such resources available to [ORG] and local law enforcement agencies in remote locations. [ORG].


And we had the severe COVID recession in the middle of that. So don't believe anybody that tells you that [PERSON] and Jobs Act caused our deficits. They didn't.

don't believe anybody that tells you that [PERSON] and Jobs Act caused our deficits - sets up and dismisses a simplified version of an argument while positioning the speaker as the authoritative source on what's true


[SPEAKER]. 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 6 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 6 votes for Vice President.


Meanwhile, while working families struggle to put food on the table and pay their bills, the wealthiest people in our country have never, ever had it so good. We are now in the absurd situation, the grossly unjust situation, where the 3 wealthiest people on top own more wealth than the bottom half of American society, some 170 million people. The 3 people on top have more wealth than 170 million on the bottom.

working families struggle to put food on the table and pay their bills; absurd situation, grossly unjust situation


Her work with organizations like [PERSON] and her creating her own organization because of her passion for organizing food drives, holiday giveaways, and joyful community events embodied her unwavering love for the city of Romulus and our families. She was committed to always lifting up her neighbors, often going above and beyond to bring hope and resources to those in need. Her dedication reminds us all that even the smallest acts of kindness can build stronger, more connected communities.

unwavering love for the city of Romulus and our families; smallest acts of kindness can build stronger, more connected communities


A communication from the Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting, pursuant to section 36(c) of [ORG], the certification of a proposed license for the export of firearms abroad controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List to Saudi Arabia in the amount of $1,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 21-065); to [ORG].


This bill is unfair to the school districts that can't navigate the threats of lawsuits but also can't afford to lose [ORG] funding, leaving students without sports or school meals. This bill is unfair to the girl athletes who could be subject to genital inspection and subject to humiliation, leaving them with a legacy of trauma rather than the lessons of teamwork and sportsmanship. Finally, this bill is unfair to the American people, who are demanding that we take their call to address the cost of living seriously.


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.


It is called loss of shame. I have 5 daughters and 12 granddaughters. I have stood on the sidelines and watched them pour their hearts and souls into the sports they love.


This is just a sample of all the work that is in front of us. But the list of things we can do to empower American workers and taxpayers and businesses and families and farmers goes on and on. I am looking forward to a new administration as we aggressively tackle these issues: expanding access to quality healthcare, especially for our vets and especially in rural America; defending female athletes in women sports from the radical left's agenda and celebrating the accomplishment of female athletes.

phrases like 'empower American workers and taxpayers and businesses and families and farmers' and 'radical left's agenda' use vague positive or negative terms without specific details


Yes, we are the crazy ones. [ORG] has proposed, put forward, a plan to raise the debt ceiling over $4 trillion over 2 years; fund the border at $86 billion, the request by the incoming administration and border czar [PERSON] ; fund defense modernization at $200 billion plus-up, a separate fund through reconciliation, so we can modernize our defense and do what we need to do to beat China. What we are asking for for that is to reverse some of [PERSON] 's policies, which are all things that the President campaigned on.


Why? Because this is a great boon to those for-profit detention companies who make enormous profits for mandatory detention when there are far more effective and cheaper ways to address the issue. Who pays for all this?

characterization of 'for-profit detention companies' making 'enormous profits' paired with questioning 'Who pays for all this?' to suggest exploitative financial motives and burden on taxpayers


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


They shattered windows, smashed down doors, assaulted police officers. It was a violent mob and people died as a result. It was all in an attempt to stop the certification of a legitimate election.

shattered windows, smashed down doors, assaulted police officers, violent mob


This bill protects children. We are going to continue to fight to expose the detrimental impact of the [PERSON] -[PERSON] open border policies, and we on this side of the aisle look forward to joining with those on the other side of the aisle who are willing to make commonsense, targeted reforms to keep Americans safe. Because of that, I object.

framing border policies as 'detrimental' and 'open border' while claiming the bill 'protects children' and emphasizing 'keep Americans safe' creates fear-based messaging; dividing into 'this side' vs 'other side' presents a false choice between accepting these policies or supporting reform


His commitment to Buffalo was evident in his efforts to make the city a safer, stronger, and better place for all its residents. He was a proud member of [ORG] 282, [ORG], and the East Coast Retired Firefighters Association. He was a devoted fan of [ORG], the Buffalo Sabres, and [ORG].


Look how skewed this is. Working families on the left get nothing. The richest on the right get everything.

presents only two extreme positions (working families get 'nothing' vs richest get 'everything') with no middle ground, using loaded language ('skewed')


SA 82. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 83.


Esa tolerancia por las diferencias es uno de los valores fundamentales [ORG], algo que [PERSON] es incapaz de comprender. [PERSON] , [ORG] lo decidiremos pacifica y democraticamente [ORG], asi como el futuro de Venezuela lo deben [PERSON] y democraticamente los venezolanos. [SPEAKER].

describing a person as 'incapaz de comprender' (incapable of understanding) while contrasting with organizational values


Our organizations are deeply concerned about how H.R. 28 and S. 9 dangerously invite gender policing that threatens all women and girls. [PERSON]


That is the morality of this place because we do crap economics. It is because we make public policy by our feelings instead of math. The reality of it, Mr. [PERSON] , if you look at the [ORG] projection, now this is 1 year, 1\1/2\ years ago, so inflation has trimmed off a bit from their numbers, interest rates are substantially higher, these numbers are going to pop when they redo them because of the higher interest rates.

use of dismissive language ('do crap economics', 'by our feelings instead of math') combined with citation of institutional projections to establish credibility


Nameless, faceless bureaucrats who are accountable to nobody, promulgate rules and regulations that deeply impact everyday Americans every day. The EPA can promulgate a rule that devastates farmers. A farm that has been in a family for generations can be under water just like that, and they don't even know whom to talk to about it.

Nameless, faceless bureaucrats...accountable to nobody; farm...can be under water just like that


Her father worked in the oil fields and had been commuting to Alaska, Illinois, Chicago-- back and forth. He thought it was time for the family to come together, so they settled in beautiful Eagle River, [ORG], a gorgeous--and I mean gorgeous--patriotic community, mountainous community right outside of Anchorage. [PERSON] went to [PERSON] .

beautiful Eagle River, gorgeous--and I mean gorgeous--patriotic community, mountainous community


Your government has become incredibly intrusive. You are in our doctors' offices banning reproductive freedom. You are in our classrooms banning books and telling teachers what they can and cannot say.

government described as 'incredibly intrusive' with language suggesting pervasive control ('in our doctors' offices', 'in our classrooms') to provoke concern about loss of autonomy and freedom


And we know that when opponents of [ORG], including those who have sought for decades to weaken its protections and undermine its enforcement, now present themselves as the law's champions, that their agenda is not about the rights of women and girls. Targeting and excluding transgender, nonbinary, and intersex students from participation in school programming, including athletics programs, alongside their cisgender peers is harmful to all students and undermines the learning environment for everyone. If schools mark some students effectively as outcasts, they foster an environment where no student is included and safe.

characterizing opponents as hypocrites ('now present themselves as the law's champions') and using emotionally charged terms like 'marked as outcasts' and 'undermines' to frame opposing policies


So he was a coach at [ORG]. He has turned that [ORG] program around. They are a tough, tough program and will continue to be.

'tough, tough program' - vague positive characterization repeated for emphasis without specific details


We already have the trouble after the inflation cycle how many baby boomers are now living on the street because they can't afford their rent. The math is the math, and the math will win. If we continue current policy and not follow the law, in 9 years, 9.2 percent of the economy will be borrowed in U.S. debt.

trouble after the inflation cycle, baby boomers living on the street, the math will win, 9.2 percent of the economy will be borrowed


[ORG], Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . H.R. 31: Mr. [PERSON] .


I am wondering, What is this? I know that [ORG] are both very busy men. So I want to thank them especially for conceiving this idea and dedicating their time and energy and gathering other folks' help to eliminating government waste.

dedicating their time and energy to eliminating government waste


The challenges that face America are many and great. The Senate must respond with resolve, bipartisanship, and fidelity to the working and middle class of this country. While President [PERSON] and I often disagree, I stand ready to work with him and with anyone, regardless of party, to advance the [ORG]'s well-being.


Let that sink in. It is appalling to hear this kind of rhetoric, and it has to stop. These dangerous statements not only create distrust and disdain for our brave men and women in blue--the vast majority of whom are good, hard- working people that we all know in our communities--but it has made their job to protect and serve more difficult and more deadly.

appalling rhetoric, dangerous statements, more deadly


Instead, keeping to the tradition of this Republican leadership, which oversaw the closest Congress in the history of the United States in the last session, I guess we are going to expect more of the same-- take it or leave it, my way or the highway. This is about a sound bite, I guess, more than it is about trying to achieve peace in the Middle East, trying to get the release of our hostages, or trying to uphold a high standard of human rights. I find this really disappointing.

'my way or the highway' presents limited options; 'take it or leave it' presents artificial choice


The snail darter was not a distinct species but actually an eastern population of what is known as the stargazing darter. This really raises concerns about how genuine the efforts of the environmental left are, to make claims about species identification being so narrowly specific to a particular area. This is what we and the folks in [ORG] get to suffer with on at least having that pole line able to be helpful and not furthering the fire with a hardened, newer pole line.

raises concerns about how genuine the efforts of the environmental left are; characterizes environmental advocates as not credible


A bill to prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States by the Secretary of the [ORG] and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 303.


We are a proud nation of immigrants. We are also a nation of laws, and the lawlessness ends today. I could not be more proud of those who are choosing today to support [ORG] because what we have done is we have decided we are going to stop talking and we are going to start achieving results.

'proud nation of immigrants' combined with 'lawlessness ends today' creates binary choice between pride and lawlessness


These two opportunities together presented a path back to law and order, sanity and livability in California, especially in our major cities. Of course, we were victorious on both counts. With respect to Prop 36, despite the Governor, the supermajority doing everything they possibly could to stop it from passing, California voters gave it a smashing victory, almost 70 percent of the vote, passing it in each and every one of California's 58 counties.

path back to law and order, sanity and livability" and "despite the Governor, the supermajority doing everything they possibly could to stop it


I cannot drive home enough to [ORG]: This is not a game. These are not political roles without consequence. They have real power over whether Americans can get basic information and healthcare.

loaded language in 'cannot drive home enough' and 'not a game'; appeal to fear through 'real power' and threat to 'basic information and healthcare'


That is coming from our own government. That alone should make us pause. This is in [ORG].

coming from our own government...should make us pause


212: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 221: Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


A bill to require [ORG] to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New Jersey, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 249.


Thank you. God bless America. Thank you all.


It is time Washington started acting like it. So this bill is one of many steps we should take to reverse the [PERSON] administration's open border policies. Stop the madness.

'open border policies' and 'Stop the madness' uses inflammatory language to characterize immigration policy and frame the situation as chaotic/dangerous


LAKEN RILEY ACT [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER] will report the bill by title. 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.


You know, I am not so sure it was looking like an easy deal, but she left her easy-- not easy--her secure [ORG] job, the first person I hired on my campaign. Organized it. Traveled.

describing someone as 'the first person I hired on my campaign' and emphasizing their loyalty and work ('Organized it. Traveled') without substantive details


Concurrent resolution extending the life of [ORG]. [PERSON] . [PERSON] .


They say it is supposed to be ready by February, so we will see. They had to draw on three 1-million-gallon water tanks to try to keep the Pacific Palisades hydrant system going. If you had the ability to have that 117-million-gallon source ready, that would have lasted a heck of a lot longer than the few hours the hydrant system did, just based on the 3 million gallons in the tanks there.


Deputy [PERSON] was a proud husband and father of three school-age children. Deputy [PERSON] was shot and killed in the line of duty while working as a member of [ORG] [ORG], serving a warrant on a repeat offender.


But America is already an Arctic nation thanks to Alaska. The Russians and Chinese know my state is at the forefront of great-power competition. In the past two years, there have been 12 air incursions into the state's air-defense identification zone, including an unprecedented joint Russian-Chinese strategic bomber operation, and large-scale joint Russian-Chinese naval task forces in our waters.

enumeration of military incursions and joint Russian-Chinese operations to emphasize threat; framing Alaska as 'at the forefront of great-power competition' to invoke national defense concerns


I watched this in slow motion, this disaster for our country economically, when I was getting lobbied by corporations in the same way that you said. They said: We are not globally competitive. We are not globally competitive.

'We are not globally competitive. We are not globally competitive.' - repeated phrase emphasizing corporate argument; 'disaster for our country' - loaded language framing economic situation negatively


Like a one-two punch, Congress and [ORG] will identify and address the most flagrant abuses of the [ORG] bureaucracy. [ORG] will provide the ideas from these two men, and Congress will bring the constitutional oversight and legislative authority. We plan to hit the ground running, really, on day one of the [PERSON] administration, to take aim at the worst excesses left over.

one-two punch, hit the ground running, take aim at the worst excesses, constitutional oversight


IN RECOGNITION OF DR. [PERSON] FRENK ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize and congratulate [ORG]'s next chancellor, Dr. [PERSON] .


It is incompetence at all levels here. What do we have going on? Is there enough water supply?


So today, I come to the floor to say, as one of its last official acts, [ORG] decided to disregard the wishes of Congress by using its authority under section 5 of [ORG] charter to increase payment limits for specialty crop farmers from $125,000 to $900,000 under the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program. This increase cost American taxpayers over $650 million without a vote of the Congress. Had this been the desire of Congress, it would have been included in the continuing resolution passed just weeks before.

using its authority under section 5 of [ORG] charter to increase payment limits...without a vote of the Congress