That all adds up to ICE needing to nearly double its staff, hiring over 18,000 additional people. And to give you a sense of how unrealistic that is, historically, [ORG] hasn't been able to onboard more than 1,000 people a year. And to give you a sense of how expensive this is, ICE estimates it will need more than triple its budget in year one--really, closer to four times their current funding level.

"unrealistic" and contrasting hiring capacity against needed numbers to cast doubt on feasibility; "really, closer to four times" emphasizes magnitude to suggest implausibility


The United States is Taiwan's largest trading partner without a tax treaty, and that means American workers are at a disadvantage. If the relationship between the United States and Taiwan is to serve as a defense against China, our workers must be on equal footing with one another. I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this critical bill that will shift control over our economy away from China and back toward American workers and businesses.

framing the relationship as necessary 'defense against China' and presenting a binary choice between supporting the bill or ceding economic control to China


government swag Federal agencies collectively spend $1.5 billion every year on public relations and propaganda. This includes koozies, key chains, coloring books, snuggies, and costumed mascots. Let's bag the swag.

characterizing government spending as 'propaganda' and listing frivolous items to suggest waste and misuse of taxpayer money


We saw firsthand the importance of the economic partnership between our great nations, a partnership meaningful not only in economic terms, but in the true friendship and goodwill we share, as well as our common values. Taiwan is fighting for the very thing that our Founding Fathers did: freedom and opportunity. Taiwan does not ask for our support without bringing their own strengths to the table.


Given the fact that most people who come to the United States know, under the [PERSON] administration, that they will simply be released, there is no reason for them to believe that they will not be released as well, and so there is zero deterrence. That is getting ready to change under President [PERSON] . Now, speaking of breaking the law without consequence, violent crime is another problem plaguing Texans and American cities across the country.


How can Americans trust that these nominees will serve the public interest if we don't first examine all their ethics agreements? How can Americans trust that Senate Republicans will do what is best for the American people if they are more focused on keeping [PERSON] happy than examining every nominee carefully? If these nominees will push policies that make Americans' lives worse, Americans deserve to know it, and we can determine that with a complete, thorough, and exhaustive nomination process.


The list of glaring disqualifications goes on and on. [PERSON] supports requiring every senior military officer to pass a political litmus test. This politicization of the military is a slap in the face to leaders who have served their country honorably for decades.

characterization of military standards as a 'political litmus test' and 'slap in the face' uses emotionally charged language to misrepresent the position


There is our problem. We have people doing theater over honest math. Let's do another one, one of my particular favorites.


This will result in more victims being deported and/or bar them from obtaining lawful status. In so doing, it invites additional scrutiny of survivors during the course of their efforts to obtain immigration protections and safety from violence. Furthermore, expanding the grounds of inadmissibility or ineligibility for status with no waivers would increase the risk that victims will decline to seek assistance from law enforcement or services if they fear that it will result in a family member being barred from legal status.


What do the 158 Members of this body, the Democrats who voted against this bill last time, have to say to the family of [PERSON] , a 20- year-old with autism who was tied up, raped, and strangled to death with a phone cord by an illegal alien who was a member of [PERSON] ? As a survivor of both rape and domestic violence myself, I know the devastating toll, the devastating consequences, that heinous crimes like these have on a woman. I know the lifelong, irreversible scars these heinous crimes leave behind.

graphic description of violent crime paired with accusation toward Democrats, combined with personal trauma testimony to establish credibility while invoking emotional response to a heinous crime


They are ready for the government to work for them. Republicans are proud to have [ORG], better known as [ORG]. I remember I probably heard DOGE, what, about a month ago?


Senator [PERSON] . 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 9 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 9 votes for Vice President.


Advancing this legislation to President [PERSON] 's desk is the right thing to do for American workers and our economy as a whole. I thank [PERSON] Member [PERSON] for helping lead this effort and introducing this legislation with me. Today, we are showing the world that American leaders are united in standing up for our workers and businesses.

right thing to do for American workers and our economy as a whole; American leaders are united in standing up for our workers and businesses


President [PERSON] was an avid fan of [ORG], and he enjoyed many races at [ORG] in Hampton. As Governor in 1971, he celebrated the 150th anniversary of Fayette County. In 1973, he visited Newnan as a part of his [ORG] tour.


We know about wolves in sheep's clothing. We know that when affirmative action policies created to level the playing field in higher education admissions are attacked by opponents of voting rights (as was true in the Students for Fair Admissions ([ORG]) v. [ORG] cases), that their agenda is not about the rights of people of color. We know that when companies profit from poverty wages for disabled people, especially in segregated work sites (as is the case for sheltered workshops that pay subminimum wages to disabled workers), that their agenda is not about independence and self-determination for workers.

characterizing opponents of affirmative action as 'wolves in sheep's clothing' with hidden agendas, and conflating opposition to affirmative action policies with opposition to voting rights to misrepresent opponents' actual positions


[ORG]. 1308. Modernizing and streamlining the employment eligibility verification process.


We could do that right now if the House would act. Right now, pass the budget, pass the instructions, and do exactly what we just laid out. Do the debt ceiling increase, do the funding for the border, and give it to [PERSON] tomorrow.

use of urgent 'right now' repetition combined with directive framing ('pass the budget, pass the instructions') to create pressure for immediate action


Kick them in the heart; you are going to break your toe. That is what this plan is all about. It is what the plan has always been about since 1981.

"Kick them in the heart; you are going to break your toe" uses vivid, emotionally charged metaphorical language; "that is what the plan is all about. It is what the plan has always been about" repeats the assertion to emphasize the point


Members and designated staff of the committees may attend and ask questions as set forth below. 5. A deposition shall be conducted by any member or committee counsel designated by the chair or ranking minority member of the [ORG] that noticed the deposition.


[SPEAKER]. The objection is heard. The Senator from Oregon.


It is a long road, and there will be challenges to overcome indeed. But I promise you this: There will be a day when the fires are put out, when the homes and entire communities are rebuilt better and more resilient than they have been before and the [ORG] will shine and the kids will smile. Together--together--we are going to get through this.

promises of things being 'rebuilt better and more resilient' and repeated 'together' emphasizing collective action without specific details


Even the progressive [ORG] pointed out that blanket student loan forgiveness benefits those who are better off by income, by education, and by wealth. Unsurprisingly, those with student loans are more likely to have higher paying jobs. If we look back at the institutions and not just the individuals who are benefiting from these massive taxpayer subsidies, which is what they are, we will also find that this is anything but an efficient use of American taxpayer dollars.

Use of 'massive taxpayer subsidies' (loaded language) and citation of 'even the progressive [ORG]' to validate criticism (appeal to authority)


They paid for themselves in less than 7 years and then some. We have a spending problem in this country. There is no justification for going from $4.4 trillion to $6.5 trillion, and now we are at 6.9 with no end in sight.

framing massive budget increases as unjustifiable with 'no end in sight' to suggest crisis


(Applause.) Our liberties and our [ORG]'s glorious destiny will no longer be denied, and we will immediately restore the integrity, competency, and loyalty of America's government. Over the past 8 years, I have been tested and challenged more than any President in our 250-year history, and I have learned a lot along the way.

'glorious destiny' and 'restore the integrity, competency, and loyalty'


Studies show that just extending this Republican tax scam would blow a $4 trillion hole. Let that sink in. Facts.

'Republican tax scam' and '$4 trillion hole' use inflammatory language to trigger concern about economic harm


SERVING IN THE LINE OF DUTY ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , and still I rise.


Now, who the heck is CARB, especially since this has far-reaching effects across the rest of the country? There are six or seven other States that are seeking to emulate what CARB is doing. This regulation seeks to force a transition to electric vehicles regardless of their affordability, availability, or practicality for many residents and families.

seeks to force a transition...regardless of their affordability, availability, or practicality for many residents and families


A bill to amend [ORG] of 1971 to prohibit certain donations to [ORG], to establish limitations on donations to [ORG], to require certain reporting by [ORG], 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] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 536.


It includes over 20,000 illegal aliens convicted of or charged with sexual assault and rape. It includes over 12,000 illegal aliens convicted of or charged with sex offenses. It includes over 3,000 illegal aliens convicted of or charged with kidnapping.

repetitive listing of serious crimes associated with 'illegal aliens' designed to provoke fear and use emotionally charged terminology


It stole from America's [ORG], increasing the debt of this country to gild the richest Americans. They wanted platinum treatment. They wanted more money than anybody else has ever imagined, and they got it from [ORG] by draining [ORG].

stole from America, draining, gild the richest Americans


You have probably heard of [ORG] and [ORG]. That project was an idea that came about in the late sixties, and the construction was going to happen pretty soon after that. What they did is some biologists, I think from [ORG], were out on a hike and discovered, he thought, she thought, whoever it was, that there was something called a snail darter in the river there.


Mr. [PERSON] , if the United States of America stands for anything, we need to stand out loud and foursquare for human rights. That means we have to hold ourselves accountable, our allies accountable, and our adversaries accountable when they don't live up to those standards. [ORG] is there to hold countries accountable and to hold entities accountable when they commit human rights crimes.


They were wrong then, and they are wrong now. [ORG], like all social media platforms, has flaws, but [ORG] is also critical for millions of creators to earn a living, for young people to express themselves, and for Americans of all ages to foster community, share a laugh, and learn something new. Yes, sometimes these laughs come from the shared experience of attempting to learn and recreate a funny dance video, but just as often, [ORG] provides a space for meaningful political conversations on everything from gun violence to climate change.

Presents [ORG] as serving universally positive purposes ('critical for millions', 'foster community', 'learn something new') while acknowledging flaws in a dismissive manner ('Yes, sometimes these laughs'), creating a false choice between accepting the platform as beneficial or rejecting it entirely


Prior to [ORG], only 300,000 women and girls participated in high school and college sports. By the 40th anniversary of [ORG] passage, the number was up to 3 million, and the numbers have continued to climb and grow ever since. Today, female participation in sports has increased over 1,000 percent at the high school level and over 600 percent at the college level since [ORG] went into effect.

repeated use of dramatic statistics and growth metrics ('1,000 percent', '600 percent', 'continued to climb') to create an impressively positive narrative without addressing complexity or context


Do you hear that? Private jets emit as much pollution as 5 million cars a year. Just a few hours of flying private offset the benefits of an entire year of driving an electric car.

Dramatic opening 'Do you hear that?' combined with stark pollution comparisons designed to evoke concern about private jet environmental impact


[ORG] has defined leadership in a broad spectrum of influence, from civil rights icons like [PERSON] to cultural legends like [PERSON] to leaders in this very [ORG] like chair of [ORG], [PERSON] , and our brilliant sisters who serve here: Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congresswoman [PERSON] , and Senator [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, as we celebrate Founders' Day in Ohio, we recommit ourselves to the mission and the vision of [ORG] Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated: Fostering economic empowerment, advancing education, improving physical and mental health, promoting international awareness, and, lastly, engaging in political advocacy.

citing 'civil rights icons,' 'cultural legends,' and named leaders to establish credibility; describing mission with broad positive terms like 'fostering economic empowerment' and 'advancing education'


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


We are borrowing like crazy. There is only so much borrowable money in the world, and we are chewing it up. The point of this one was if we were to ignore the law and just extend our spending policies we have today, in functionally 9 budget years, 9.2 percent of the entire economy is just interest.

borrowing like crazy... chewing it up... interest consuming 9.2 percent of entire economy


His historic accomplishments, subsequent to his elected service when he returned home, defined what a noble private citizen who never stops giving can do for his nation and world. President [PERSON] set a standard for generations to come. As time passes, he will shine forth in history as one of the rare, most honorable Presidents.

historic accomplishments, noble private citizen, shine forth in history as one of the rare, most honorable Presidents


I intend to serve out my term in the 118th Congress and to be sworn into [ORG]. It has been my honor to represent the great State of Florida and the constituents of the 6th District of Florida. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Northeast Florida.

great State of Florida, honor to represent, forever grateful for the opportunity to serve


In 2007, after moving into its headquarters, the [ORG] shuffled its employees to different office space at a cost of over $3 million without any cost-benefit analysis or justifiable explanation. In 2010, the [ORG] conducted a deeply flawed analysis to justify the need to lease 900,000 square feet and to commit over $500 million over 10 years, overestimating its space needs by over 300 percent. In addition, the [ORG] failed to provide complete and accurate information and prepared a faulty and backdated justification and approval after it had already signed the lease.

shuffled its employees...without any cost-benefit analysis or justifiable explanation; deeply flawed analysis; faulty and backdated justification


It executed a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that left 13 servicemembers dead, with many others severely wounded. This administration was basically asleep at the wheel. Who was running the country?

disastrous withdrawal, 13 servicemembers dead, asleep at the wheel, Who was running the country


Madam Speaker, I honor the incredible life and legacy of Romulus Councilwoman [PERSON] , who unexpectedly passed away. She has left a void in our community and in our hearts. [PERSON] was a relentless advocate for our families, ensuring that no one in our community lacked basic necessities.


They are motivated, they are skilled, and they are committed to the safety and security of every American. Most importantly, they show that President [PERSON] is serious--serious about bringing fresh eyes and a new outlook to Washington, DC. That is exactly what the American people voted for in November.

motivated, skilled, committed to safety and security of every American; President is serious about bringing fresh eyes and new outlook


The reason I am doing this is because I want to make the moral argument of doing the really hard thing in reconciliation. It is also the best economics. If you give a darn about your retirement, my 2\1/2\-year-old boy's economic future, the country, you have to do the hard thing.

framing economic concerns around retirement and a child's future to motivate action; 'if you give a darn' uses emotionally charged language to pressure agreement


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to direct the Secretary of [ORG] to notify the Attorney General that basis for the transmission of certain information to [ORG] for use by the national instant criminal background check system was improper, does not apply, or no longer applies, 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.


Today, we hand the incoming [ORG] the world's largest economy. The next four years will determine if America builds on that strength, or slides back into the old trickle-down approach that only benefits those at the very top. I believe that the transformative investments we've made are already deeply rooted in our nation, and therefore too costly, politically and economically, to reverse.


[PERSON] 211: Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


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


Mr. [PERSON] , for the gentleman from Pennsylvania, a bit of reference, in the old days when we were put in the chair, particularly when we were freshman, it is because we had been annoying to the Speaker. I don't know if anyone remembers that. I love [SPEAKER] staff, I appreciate them, and I am sorry to say we are about to do a whole bunch of math and a lot of numbers really fast, but it is where we are at.


We recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the passage of [ORG], and we should continue our work to combat domestic violence, but this legislation would actually set back our efforts to protect survivors. That is why over 200 national and local groups, as part of [ORG], the experts in the field, oppose this legislation. I think we ought to listen to them.


If we do all of our spending cuts in the nondefense discretionary, which is what most of us have talked about for the last couple years, you get about 1 percent of GDP, so you have a big 2\1/2\ percent. We are borrowing 7 percent of the entire economy this year, so all of the left's solutions and the things we as conservatives often talk about don't get you actually anything close to what is necessary. It is terrifying.

framing budget options as inadequate and 'terrifying,' presenting only two opposing approaches (left vs. conservatives) without acknowledging other solutions


Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. [SPEAKER]. I yield the floor.


Well, maybe that will let some of those folks buy another jet plane or another yacht if they are doing well as $2.8 million is a lot of money. Now, one of the concerns across the country is, just as it happened before, my Senate Republican colleagues are going to try to do this behind closed doors, all the while making false promises that this will be for you, working-class families, all across America, but at the end of the night, all they are going to do is stick you with the bill. They are going to pay for this, as we have heard time and time again, by eliminating programs that support our veterans, that feed young children or babies, that take care of our grandparents or elders, or by taking away your children's ability to see the same doctors they have been seeing since they were born.

stick you with the bill; eliminating programs that support our veterans, that feed young children or babies; taking away your children's ability to see the same doctors


That discretion is obliterated in this bill. If a 5-year-old girl in either of our States--I am from Oregon, and Senator [PERSON] from Alabama--gets hungry and grabs that apple, [ORG] says that young girl, if arrested, must be put into an ICE prison--must be, without discretion--and there is no provision in the bill to get that girl out. There is no required review.

5-year-old girl in ICE prison scenario used to evoke emotional distress about mandatory detention without discretion


But you know why we can't? You know why we can't do that right now? Because the forces in this town who want nothing but tax cuts and no spending cuts are telling you, you can't do it.

characterizing opponents as wanting 'nothing but tax cuts and no spending cuts' and blaming them for preventing action


868); to [ORG]. EC-33. A letter from the Chairman, [ORG], transmitting the Administration's Fair Hiring in Banking Act Report to Congress, pursuant to Public Law 117-263, [ORG].


You are at 18 percent. We are playing really dangerous games here. We have almost made the decision to make the world debt markets the ones in charge of America.

'playing really dangerous games' and 'world debt markets the ones in charge of America'


He said to me: I didn't vote for you. I said: It doesn't matter that you didn't vote for me. I am still showing up for you.


At the very top of their list is securing that southern border--getting that border under control, ending illegal entry into this country. The American people know, you cannot have--you will never have--national security without a secure border. Every law enforcement officer I talk with in Tennessee says we can't get our arms around gangs, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and crime in our communities until that southern border is secured.


There is no justification for that. This last year, we spent a total of $6.9 trillion, $2.6 trillion-- $2.5 trillion higher than the $4.4 trillion. Again, there is no justification for that.

There is no justification for that repeated at beginning and end; $2.6 trillion/$2.5 trillion figures repeated for emphasis


$102 million is wasted as projects go over budget, are delayed, or fail to meet projected goals. Implementing the most basic management systems--like establishing scopes and goals--could have saved taxpayers $688.5 billion from the $6.75 trillion the federal government spent this past year. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I will be providing many more recommendations soon.

$102 million is wasted... could have saved taxpayers $688.5 billion


Look at these two different forms of the same plants. In this case, it is a weed because it is not helping anything. It is a crop in some areas with the vetch.


PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CAP ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I hear a lot from seniors in my district struggling to afford their prescriptions.


We also ask that You would bless and protect Melania, his First Lady. We thank You for the beauty, the warmth, and grace that she shows not only to this Nation but to the whole world. We thank You for Vice President-elect [PERSON] and his wife [PERSON] and their young family.


ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule [ORG], sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 21: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, and Mr. [PERSON] .


The United States and Israel are not members of the ICC for good reason and without accident. Mr. [PERSON] , it is a dadgum [ORG] is what it is. These decisions by the [ORG] are reckless, and they not only put Israel at risk, they put Americans at risk as well.


I can tell you that in 2023, when we had record storms in California, I visited the site of the Folsom Dam, and you had water cascading out of the dam, 10,000 cubic feet per second, almost all of it going eventually into the ocean. At that time, by the way, we had a flood emergency declared, of course. Yet, somehow we were also still under a drought emergency.

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{"labels": ["doubt"], "evidence": "Yet, somehow we were also still under a drought emergency - questioning the logical consistency of simultaneous declarations


It closes a loophole in current law and clarifies what illegal aliens must be removed for domestic violence. Enforcement by ICE for these offenses has plummeted in the years between the [ORG] and the [PERSON] administrations. Over that same period, we have seen an increase in violent crimes and sexual assaults by illegal aliens.

increase in violent crimes and sexual assaults by illegal aliens; characterization of individuals as 'illegal aliens' in context of serious crimes


We are going to have to engage in that. But every week, we are going to be talking about this rip-off. Every week, every opportunity we get, we are going to be talking about this because this is the difference between the two political parties.

Every week, we are going to be talking about this rip-off. Every week, every opportunity we get, we are going to be talking about this


D. Witness counsel. Counsel retained by any witness and accompanying such witness shall be permitted to be present during the testimony of such witness at any public or executive hearing or deposition to advise such witness while the witness is testifying, of the witness's legal rights; provided, however, that in the case of any witness who is an officer or employee of the Government, or of a corporation or association, [ORG] may rule that representation by counsel from the [ORG], corporation, or association or by counsel representing other witnesses, creates a conflict of interest, and that the witness may only be represented during interrogation by staff or during testimony before the [ORG] by personal counsel not from the [ORG], corporation, or association or by personal counsel not representing other witnesses. This subsection shall not be construed to excuse a witness from testifying in the event the witness's counsel is ejected for conduct that prevents, impedes, disrupts, obstructs or interferes with the orderly administration of the hearings; nor shall this subsection be construed as authorizing counsel to coach the witness or answer for the witness.


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 3 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 3 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


I am excited to vote to confirm a longtime colleague, Senator [PERSON] , as Secretary of [ORG] this week as well as former Congressman and Director of National Intelligence [PERSON] as head of the CIA. Both of these men will bring a renewed focus to restoring American strength, knowing that the surest guarantee of peace here at home and in other regions of the globe as well is a strong and prepared America. More confirmation votes will follow, and I will work to have the President's [ORG] in place in the very near future.

restoring American strength, surest guarantee of peace, strong and prepared America


What happened last Friday? We got a knockout jobs report. Here is the irony that people need to understand: The United States and a few other governments, such as China, are bingeing on so much debt that they have a ravenous appetite to grab people's savings and borrow it around the world.

bingeing on so much debt...ravenous appetite to grab people's savings


Grant us Your peace, and may Your grace bless us with abundance so that, in all things, at all times, we will realize that we have all that we need to succeed in every good work You have ordained us to complete. For Your presence, Your perspective, Your protection, and Your peace, we are forever grateful. Lord, in Your perfect name, we pray.


The question is on passage of the bill. The question was taken; and [SPEAKER] announced that the ayes appeared to have it. [SPEAKER].


6. [ORG] ASSISTANCE IN THE IMMIGRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT BY STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF STATES. Reaffirming the existing inherent authority of States, law enforcement personnel of a [ORG], or of a political subdivision of a [ORG], have the inherent authority of a sovereign entity to investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the United States (including the transportation of such aliens across [ORG] lines to detention centers), for the purposes of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States in the course of carrying out routine duties.

inherent authority of States, law enforcement personnel...have the inherent authority of a sovereign entity


He is doing it with [ORG], or [ORG], which will be led by [PERSON] and [PERSON] . With my DOGE Acts, Congress can play a crucial role in ensuring their reforms last beyond the [PERSON] administration. You know, the American people want us to change how [ORG] does business, get the spending under control, and get rid of the bloat that is in [ORG].

framing organizations as having 'bloat' that needs elimination; 'American people want us to change' (bandwagon); invoking 'DOGE Acts' and Congress authority to legitimize reform agenda


[SPEAKER]. My colleague laid out quite a set of factors there, but let's not blur the picture. The picture is this: A child came here when they were 2 months old.


Mr. President, 300,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. [PERSON] has now insulted every one of them. That is not how a leader of the military will inspire people to join our cause.

300,000 women have served...insulted every one of them...leader of the military will inspire people


We need to get cracking on this. Governor [PERSON] needs to get at it or get out of the way.


Raise it in a Senate context. That law should have passed. That should have already been on the President's desk.


DOGE can help us identify and prioritize waste. So [ORG] is going to help us identify and prioritize the waste, the fraud, and the mismanagement, but it is up to Congress to put their gloves on, roll up their sleeves, and get the work done. I yield the floor.

identifying 'waste, fraud, and mismanagement' uses charged language; positioning [ORG] as having authority to 'identify and prioritize' implies credibility and expertise


(about 12 seconds) What word are Republican members of Congress more likely to tweet than Democrats? (freedom) Can elephants solve puzzles? (yes) Not to be outdone, [ORG] spent tax dollars researching: To live a longer, healthier life, what political party should you join?

spent tax dollars researching' implies wasteful government spending; framing partisan affiliation as affecting health longevity to suggest Democratic policies are harmful


This includes many of the United States' closest allies, such as Germany, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom, where the current Chief Prosecuter of the [ORG] is from. This partisan bill is evidently not concerned about protecting all American allies, who would face severe sanctions should this legislation pass into law, but rather one American ally in particular. While Palestinians in Gaza continue to endure the most dire of circumstances and as their death toll for children only continues to tick upward, this Congress is instead intent on protecting Israeli politicians from scrutiny at the expense of maintaining the international order at large that we helped establish.

characterizing the bill as 'partisan' and 'evidently not concerned' while depicting it as prioritizing one ally over others and international order; 'severe sanctions' and 'death toll for children only continues to tick upward' create emotional loaded framing; misrepresents the bill's purpose by suggesting it prioritizes Israeli politicians over broader international concerns


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.

pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America


He was born in Lebanon and came to the city of [PERSON] five decades ago. He made a name for himself in the community, running [ORG] with the help of his wife, [PERSON] , who I love dearly, for 35 years. As the first Arab-American mayor in Wayne County, his leadership paved the way for future leaders and was an inspiration to so many of us.


One of these videos has over 20,000 comments and counting. That is tens of thousands of users reaching out to make their voices heard. I have been tagged in hundreds of stories over the past 24 hours as [ORG] users have posted short videos explaining why [ORG] is important for their lives.

over 20,000 comments and counting, tens of thousands of users reaching out, tagged in hundreds of stories


[ORG]. 204. Removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status.


India has banned [ORG] for the very same reason that they are seeing the push of Chinese propaganda slants on their news media the same way we see it here in America. Albania, worried about Romania, banned [ORG]. We passed a law that did not ban [ORG].

India has banned [ORG]...Albania...banned [ORG]...We passed a law that did not ban [ORG]


There is hardly any better way for youth to learn essential life skills like patience, persistence, hard work, and personal responsibility than by working with livestock. Mr. [PERSON] has been a cornerstone of this sale for decades, and his hard work and support have been essential to the sale's success in youth development. Mr. [PERSON] 's passion for agriculture and its future has been evident throughout his entire life.

essential life skills like patience, persistence, hard work, and personal responsibility; Mr. [PERSON] has been a cornerstone...his hard work and support have been essential


Let's extend the debt ceiling 2 years, fund the border, fund defense, give the cuts and the [ORG] mandates, put in [ORG] work requirements. These are all things the American people want us to do. Let's end the student loan bailouts, save money, end bad programs, advance good programs.


Are Republicans trying to hide the fact that maybe some of [PERSON] nominees are not qualified for the positions they seek? Are Republicans trying to cover for nominees who will turn their backs on working Americans and use Agencies like [ORG] to help giant polluters and [ORG]? The American people should know if [ORG] nominees will push policies that kill good-paying clean energy jobs created under President [PERSON] .

nominees who will turn their backs on working Americans; policies that kill good-paying clean energy jobs


[SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). The gentleman from Florida has 10 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 16\1/2\ minutes remaining.


His bold agenda, made possible by Democrats in Congress and particularly in the Senate, will stand the test of time. When Americans drive on better roads, breathe cleaner air, enjoy good-paying manufacturing jobs, and save on prescription drugs, it will be because of the things we accomplished under President [PERSON] 's watch. So I thank President [PERSON] and I thank Vice President [PERSON] for their service to our [ORG].

bold agenda, better roads, cleaner air, good-paying jobs, save on prescription drugs, service to our [ORG]


He is the President's nominee to be the Secretary of [ORG]. I have been following these hearings closely. [PERSON] is giving strong answers to tough questions.


Under no circumstances will former Members, former House Officers, spouses, or children be able to join the procession or be seated in the rotunda. [ORG] will precede the procession bearing the mace. Members will be escorted to the rotunda in order of seniority.


She should be celebrating with her family, blowing out candles on her birthday cake, and filling her loved one's lives with the joy she spread so effortlessly. But instead of celebrating another year around the Sun with friends and family, instead of figuring out what her next steps in life would be--which had limitless potential--instead of achieving her dreams of becoming a nurse, tomorrow, we will mark the first day she isn't here with us on this side of Heaven. Nobody knew [PERSON] and the light she shined on all those around her like her family, so I would like to read a statement from [PERSON] and [PERSON] , [PERSON] 's mother and stepfather: It's impossible to fully describe what was taken from Laken and from our family on February 22, 2024.

repetition of 'instead of' contrasting life milestones with death, vivid emotional imagery ('light she shined', 'joy she spread'), and emphasizing what was 'taken' to evoke emotional distress


25: Mr. [PERSON] . H.R. 28: Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi and Mr. [PERSON] of Florida.


Madam Speaker, I rise today to call out harm and hypocrisy. This bill, H.R. 28, is couched as a bill that protects children when it does the exact opposite.


Yes, I agree. I support it. I started this speech by saying I support it, but I don't support it blindly.


For several years, it was the battle over the snail darter. Nobody could really prove anything. Because the project was so important, after other efforts were exhausted, a bill was run through Congress in 1979 to make it where the Tellico Dam could be built.


[SPEAKER] understands that as a former Governor, where you have great staff that do amazing things, not just for you and your team but for the whole [ORG]. Her title in the office has been deputy [ORG] director, but she has been so much more than that. She has literally been the glue that has kept my whole team together, not just since I have been in the Senate but even before I became a Senator.

great staff that do amazing things" and "literally been the glue that has kept my whole team together


They ratcheted the pumps down, and they weren't able to top off the San Luis Reservoir or deliver water to the San Joaquin Valley or to the aqueduct that would have helped maybe top off some more of the reservoirs in southern California. [ORG] is one we have heard about, and I have spoken about it a little bit. This is the picture of that.


The north part of the [ORG] has been through it many times, with the losses of communities. We all remember the Paradise fire. Eighty-five people lost their lives, and 90 percent of the town was consumed.

vivid descriptions of death toll and destruction ('Eighty-five people lost their lives, and 90 percent of the town was consumed') used to evoke emotional response


MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Messages in writing from the President of the United States were communicated to the House by Ms. [PERSON] , one of his secretaries.


Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Vermont seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of California received 3 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 3 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] . [PERSON] 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 California received 13 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 13 votes for Vice President.


Funneling money to folks who are doing really well and who have a massive amount of discretionary income and where, for corporations, the capital that they need to invest is there--there is not a capital shortage. We need to focus on families, not on the well-to-do and the corporations that got a reduction in taxes that was far more than they even requested. The second point I want to make is about the process that is being used to pass the tax bill or to consider it.

funneling money to folks who are doing really well... We need to focus on families, not on the well-to-do and the corporations


There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of five [ORG] personnel and five contractor representatives to visit the recipient for a duration of up to four weeks to provide engineering and technical support services, as well as program and technical reviews. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.


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


While the administrative state is still a great threat to our country, the good news is that President [PERSON] will soon occupy [ORG]. [ORG] will soon get to work, and we can finally have some real momentum to dismantle the administrative state once and for all, returning the power back to the people. You see, the difference is, when the Senator from Oklahoma gets elected or I get elected, the folks get a say.

President [PERSON] will soon occupy [ORG]...dismantle the administrative state once and for all, returning the power back to the people


My bill, specifically, will amend the Coastal Zone Management Act to remove the commission's authority to block national security-related activities, critical infrastructure projects, and activities with high economic impact, including post-disaster recovery and rebuilding. We all got a very clear window into the manifest irrationality of this agency just a couple of months ago when there was a proposal by [PERSON] , together with [ORG], to increase the launch cadence out of [PERSON] to allow for more launches that are launching satellites for important national security purposes and launching other payloads, such as [ORG] satellites. I will note, by the way, that [ORG] is right now, as we speak, being used by first responders in the L.A. area who have lost connectivity and would otherwise not be able to have the necessary communications for emergency response.

'manifest irrationality of this agency' and references to 'national security purposes' and 'first responders' needing emergency communications


A lot of working families need that childcare tax credit. The reconciliation process means that the political tradeoffs have to all be in the direction of the most extreme wing of [ORG]. So that process is going to handcuff us right at the beginning.

political tradeoffs have to all be in the direction of the most extreme wing; that process is going to handcuff us


The gentleman from Puerto Rico will provide a translation to the [ORG].


Thank you very, very much. Vice President [PERSON] , Speaker [PERSON] , Senator [PERSON] , Chief [PERSON] , Justices of [ORG], President [PERSON] , President [PERSON] , President [PERSON] , President [PERSON] , Vice President [PERSON] , and my fellow citizens, the golden age of America begins right now. (Applause.)


A bill to expedite under [ORG] of 1969 and improve forest management activities on [ORG] lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of [ORG], and on [PERSON] lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], and [ORG], and Technology, 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] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


Mr. President, something unexpected is happening in the early days of this new Congress, right here in the Senate, and that is we are seeing some bipartisanship. Republicans and a number of Democrats have now agreed that violent criminals who have entered our country illegally and are a threat to the safety and the security of the American people shouldn't be here and we need to do doing about it. A headline in [ORG] this week tells the story.


And year after year, I highlight things like Federal tax dollars that were spent paying for a drag show in Ecuador. If the nice folks in Ecuador want to have drag shows, why are my folks in Oklahoma being forced to pay for them? I highlighted things like we did a research study in Ghana to be able to determine whether helmets made people on bikes in Ghana safer.

framing Federal tax spending as 'forced' payment and using emotionally charged examples (drag shows, bike helmets in Ghana) to imply wasteful government spending


I watched significant fallout and wondered what it meant for good programs and coaches, like [PERSON] at [ORG] and others, who have been raising red flags about what is happening with respect to the [ORG]. We can also figure out how to cut spending. Mr. [PERSON] , I am not here to talk about the [ORG].


I will repeat what I said last week: Democrats are ready to work with anyone, regardless of party, to make life better for working people. Let me mention one example from last week. On January 1, because of what [ORG] and President did, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap that Democrats passed in the Inflation Reduction Act went into effect.


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] of Oregon, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to achieve parity between the cost-of-living adjustment with respect to an annuity under [ORG] and an annuity under [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of H.R. 30, [ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act. Over the past 4 years, President [PERSON] and border czar Vice President [PERSON] have allowed millions of unvetted illegal aliens into the United States.

millions of unvetted illegal aliens' and 'allowed millions' frames immigration through alarming language suggesting danger and loss of control


[SPEAKER]. Just a final comment, just so the folks can see our ties, because I really want to commend you on your outstanding choice of the green and yellow NDSU--North Dakota State University--tie. I have the weak version of the tie, Mr. President.


1123. BACKGROUND CHECKS. (a) Submission of [PERSON] and [PERSON] Data.--The Secretary may not grant or extend certified agricultural worker or certified agricultural dependent status under subtitle A, or grant adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident under subtitle B, unless the alien submits biometric and biographic data, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary.


Talk about salt in a wound. We are going to do a tax bill for the wealthiest when they don't need it, not do much for everyday people who do need it but put on the shoulders of those same people tariffs that are going to increase the cost of goods. Imagine coming out of [PERSON] and other things and having this kind of burden put on your shoulders.

salt in a wound, burden put on your shoulders, tariffs that are going to increase the cost of goods


$3.7 trillion of it is individual. Your individual taxes are going up at the end of this year, but then we have estate taxes and passthroughs and LLCs and partnerships, all those other things. I think [ORG] a couple days ago scored it not at 4.6; they scored it at 5.5, which is a timing effect because it is a different year and higher interest rates.


A bill to direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] York: H.R. 546.


Instead, Republicans seem ready to use their majority to go back to the same old GOP playbook: tax cuts for the ultrarich, trickle-down fantasies, and turning their backs on working Americans whom they promised to fight for. Nominations Mr. President, now on nominations, every time a new administration begins, one of the most important things the Senate does is carefully evaluate, consider, and vote on the President's [ORG] nominees. [PERSON] nominees only come from a strong vetting process here in the Senate.

Characterizing Republican tax policy as 'trickle-down fantasies' and accusing them of 'turning their backs on working Americans' uses inflammatory language to frame opposing positions negatively rather than engaging with actual arguments


Zuza served the Yakima County Sheriff's Department at the hand of Deputy [PERSON] . In her 7-year career with the sheriff's department, [PERSON] had an incredible record of 138 captures, including dangerous criminals and murder suspects. Tales of her heroism and ferocity spread quickly throughout Yakima County, with many stories of her taking down criminals at record speeds and even more stories of suspects only hearing her bark before giving themselves up to authorities.

incredible record, heroism and ferocity, record speeds, giving themselves up


So I would urge all of my colleagues to remember budget reconciliation not only allows us to allocate resources to places like the southern border, which have been flatout ignored by the [PERSON] administration, but it is also a tool to reduce spending--inefficient, wasteful spending--and to right-size our priorities. You know, budgets are all about priorities. We have things we must have; we have things we would like to have; and we have things we want but that we can't afford.

'flatout ignored' and 'inefficient, wasteful spending' characterize opposing priorities negatively; 'things we must have; we have things we would like to have; and we have things we want but that we can't afford' presents a simplified either-or framing of budget allocation


The life expectancy of working people is far below that in other wealthy countries. Eighty-five million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. Some 800,000 Americans are homeless.

selective presentation of statistics (life expectancy, uninsured, homeless) chosen to evoke negative emotional response about systemic conditions


Our American ancestors turned a small group of colonies on the edge of a vast continent into a mighty Republic of the most extraordinary citizens on Earth. No one comes close. Americans pushed thousands of miles through a rugged land of untamed wilderness.

Americans as 'most extraordinary citizens on Earth' and nostalgic praise of 'American ancestors' and their achievements


RECESS [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the [ORG] declares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair. Accordingly (at 12 o'clock and 24 minutes p.m.), the House stood in recess.


The top of our list of priorities is, of course, to secure the southern border. I represent a [ORG] with 1,200 miles of common border with Mexico, and, sadly and tragically, under the previous administration's open border policies, it has been an unmitigated disaster. The crisis at the southern border is one that President [PERSON] quite literally invited with his campaign rhetoric and with his administration's policies.

sadly and tragically, unmitigated disaster, crisis...quite literally invited


[SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. [PERSON] ] proposes an amendment numbered 14 to amendment No.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 31. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of [ORG]; considered and agreed to.


Madam President, I cannot close without mentioning [PERSON] 77- year-long marriage to his beloved wife [PERSON] , who preceded him in death a year ago. And while I join all Americans in mourning the death of President [PERSON] , I rejoice at the thought that he and [PERSON] are again together before the face of their Father. My thoughts and prayers are with the [PERSON] ' children--[PERSON] , Chip, Jeff, and [PERSON] --and with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

References to shared American values of mourning and family, invoking patriotic sentiment ('I join all Americans in mourning')


She got there by way of the facts, hard work, and bipartisanship. [ORG]'s reports were heavy tomes, accompanied by additional volumes of documentary evidence. She was undeterred in seeking the truth, such as when she worked every day through the DC Snowpacalypse of 2009-2010 in [ORG]'s offices interviewing witnesses, lest [ORG]'s ongoing financial crisis inquiry fall behind.

'by way of the facts, hard work, and bipartisanship'


I suggest the absence of a quorum. [SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will call the roll.


Along the way, the [PERSON] has become the longest running radio show in U.S. history, reaching millions of listeners in America and across the world with its weekly broadcasts. Today, the Grand Ole Opry is Nashville's most cherished institution, preserving country music's history while minting new stars who join the remarkable group of musicians who have stepped into its famous wooden circle. Earlier this month, the [PERSON] kicked off its 100th anniversary celebrations with performances that brought together [ORG] members like [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] --the [PERSON] 's longest serving cast member after joining in 1961.

longest running radio show in U.S. history, Nashville's most cherished institution, preserving country music's history, remarkable group of musicians


A bill to prohibit the flying of any flag other than the United States flag over United States diplomatic and consular posts, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] of Nevada): H.R. 466.


We have to do better. We have to protect law enforcement. That is why I plan to reintroduce multiple pieces of legislation in the coming weeks.

'do better' and 'protect law enforcement' are vague appeals to broad values without specific details


My team and I are here to make sure their experience is as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. We look forward to assisting them in any way we can while they are here. We welcome Iowa to Washington, D.C.


I rise today to congratulate my dear friend, [PERSON] , on being sworn in as the first elected sheriff in Miami-Dade in over 60 years and the first woman and Hispanic to hold the position. [ORG] has been with Miami-Dade Police Department for nearly 30 years, rising from patrol officer to assistant director. She has what it takes to run the largest law enforcement agency in the southeastern United States.

nearly 30 years with Miami-Dade Police Department, rising from patrol officer to assistant director


He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings. He raises up kings.


MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 5 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. [SPEAKER].


EC-7. A communication from the Deputy [ORG] [ORG], [ORG], transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of [ORG], [ORG], received during adjournment of the Senate in [ORG] Senate on December 30, 2024; to [ORG], and [ORG]. EC-8.


This straightforward bill simply states that a baby born alive after an attempted abortion is entitled to the same protection and medical care any other newborn baby is entitled to. This vote will ask Democrats to answer whether a living baby born after attempted abortion should be provided with medical care or be left to die. It shouldn't be a hard question.

presents only two options (medical care or 'left to die') and uses loaded language ('left to die') to frame opposition to the bill as supporting infanticide


This bill is named for [PERSON] , but it has an impact far greater. Once again, we must acknowledge that we can no longer take the famed empty words of sympathy from those across the aisle in the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration because they refuse to do anything meaningful to stop the carnage or even slow down the border surge that has been going on. Illegal aliens who commit crimes must not be released into our communities.

carnage and border surge language combined with concern about illegal aliens committing crimes creates fear appeal; loaded language like 'carnage' and 'empty words of sympathy' frames opposing viewpoint negatively


A resolution deeming certain conduct of members of [ORG] as domestic terrorism and designating [PERSON] as a domestic terrorist organization; to [ORG]. By Mr. [PERSON] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 27.


They talk about global problems, but they don't talk about sanctioning the [ORG]. Republicans think this is so very important, such an emergency, that we have to debate it during the first week of Congress--during [PERSON] funeral, by the way, which is offensive considering his record on actually standing up for human rights, which is the opposite of what this bill does. I would say to America, no, don't worry about climate change because Republicans are going to sanction the janitors at the [ORG].

mischaracterizing the bill as sanctioning 'janitors' rather than the organization; attacking Republicans' motives while deflecting from the actual policy debate


When disaster hit New Mexico, my colleagues supported our [ORG], including recently Speaker [PERSON] and my Republican friends. I am grateful that we acted as one. When hurricanes hit North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, we supported the recovery in those States without conditions because that is what we do.

emphasizing bipartisan unity and acting 'as one' to appeal to patriotic values and national solidarity


INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 106. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide [ORG] coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 107.


[ORG]'s impact extends beyond the city's infrastructure. He is a passionate mentor, a devoted volunteer, and a trusted resource for countless organizations. Whether he is emceeing a fundraiser, advising local leaders, or volunteering his time to nonprofits, [ORG] consistently proves that his success in leadership is rooted in service to others.

passionate mentor, devoted volunteer, trusted resource, success in leadership is rooted in service to others


It did not pass. [PERSON] in Policing Act did not pass. This wouldn't have cured but would have assisted in arresting bad police behavior.


IN RECOGNITION OF [ORG] VOLLEYBALL TEAM ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize [ORG] women's volleyball team's victory in the national championship.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Kansas, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


HONORING THE COMMITMENT MADE THROUGH TITLE IX ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of House passage of H.R.


[PERSON] to Protect Civil Rights Dear Member of Congress, On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 240 national organizations to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, and the 414 undersigned organizations, we call for the full inclusion, protection, and celebration of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth, including access to extracurricular activities such as athletics, and to school facilities, safe and inclusive school environments, and accurate and inclusive curriculum. We reject [PERSON]


But if Republicans try to sell out our children's future with multitrillion-dollar tax cuts that only help those at the very top, we will fiercely, fiercely oppose them. Nominations Mr. President, now, on nominations, the American people have a right to know if President-elect [ORG]'s [ORG] nominees are going to fight for them. Will they lower people's costs?

'sell out our children's future' and 'multitrillion-dollar tax cuts that only help those at the very top'


The total debt now, as I said earlier, is over $36 trillion. Again, we are making an interest payment of $1 trillion each year. So this is where DOGE comes in.

Repeats 'as I said earlier' and uses loaded language 'DOGE comes in' to frame debt crisis solution


We know exactly what harm that type of imprisonment does. That is what this amendment is about. I can't take on all of the other issues, but I will say that last year, we had a bipartisan group develop a comprehensive bill, and my colleagues across the aisle blocked it from coming to the floor.

referencing a blocked bipartisan bill as justification, implying others are responsible for inaction while deflecting from the current amendment's scope


This landmark legislation has empowered countless women to compete at the highest levels, achievements we should honor and protect. Yet, the left has embarked on a relentless campaign to rewrite [ORG], aiming to erase the critical distinctions between men and women, boys and girls. This misguided agenda poses a direct threat to the very spirit of [ORG], opening the doors for biological males to compete in women's sports, thereby undermining the hard-won accomplishments of female athletes nationwide.

relentless campaign to rewrite/erase critical distinctions; direct threat; misguided agenda; poses a direct threat to the very spirit


This is something that is near and dear to my heart because as Governor of Nebraska, this is what we did. We focused on how we could drive efficiency through our [ORG] operations. Now, if you want to think about the big argument between Republicans and Democrats on a really macro scale--what it is--it comes down to what should government properly do.


Congress recognized the unique dangers of [ORG] when we voted on a massive bipartisan basis last April to give its Chinese communist- influenced parent company [ORG] 270 days to sell [ORG] to an American buyer or to be shut down in America. That deadline is Sunday. What is more, [ORG] and [ORG] had plenty of additional warning for years about the possibility of such action, long before Congress set this firm Sunday deadline.

Congress recognized the unique dangers...voted on a massive bipartisan basis; Chinese communist-influenced


When disaster strikes, the priority is to save lives and to help communities recover. However, in doing so, one of the biggest challenges in the aftermath of a disaster is ensuring that aid is distributed fairly and timely to those who need it most. Transparency builds trust in government.


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


Mr. President, time will tell. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.


I ask my Senate colleagues to join me in honoring McCracken County and its 200 years of history and heritage.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask that the vote begin at this moment. [SPEAKER].


Not only that their mismanagement of our water supply has, among other things, diminished our capacity to respond to wildfires. First of all, it has been decades since California has built significant new water storage, not since the [ORG] water project. Secondly, even the water that we do have, when it comes down, much of it gets diverted intentionally into the ocean, again, supposedly for environmental reasons.

mismanagement of our water supply has diminished our capacity to respond to wildfires; water diverted intentionally into the ocean supposedly for environmental reasons


The death penalty is deeply, deeply flawed. History tells us a terrible tale of the victims of the death penalty in America. It has disproportionately been applied to people of color.

deeply, deeply flawed and 'terrible tale' use emotionally charged language to characterize the death penalty


On this vote, the yeas are 84, the nays are 9. Three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, the motion is agreed to. The motion was agreed to.


In the Pacific Palisades, they had a pole line that they were going to upgrade from wooden poles to steel poles and also upgrade the equipment, harden the lines so they are much less susceptible to fire or high winds. In which case, a lot of those winds in my area of northern California if you got a wind warning, then they shut down the power, a Public Safety Power Shutoff. It is like a Third World country.

describing infrastructure management as 'like a Third World country' uses derogatory loaded language; expressing concern about wind warnings and power shutoffs appeals to fear about safety and basic services


The bipartisan bill was a bad bill. It didn't stop catch and release. It didn't expedite immediately to the country of origin.

repeated structure 'It didn't' used twice to emphasize failures of the bill


[ORG] spent more on interest payments--on interest alone--on the debt than it did on funding the national defense or [ORG]. Let me say it again. We spent more on making an interest payment than we did on national defense or [ORG].

Repeats the same claim twice ('Let me say it again'), emphasizing fiscal crisis through comparison of interest payments to defense spending


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] ): H.R. 263.


It has been perpetuated on the American public because it is a great way to rationalize giving the bulk of tax cuts to the very, very wealthy. The idea is that somehow that will make it down to the rest of us. Go on to any Main Street of this country, go into any subdivision in your [ORG]--you won't find many of your constituents who make $50,000 or $100,000 or even $200,000 who have had much of that trickle down to them.

perpetuated on the American public, trickle down characterization implying deception and broken promises to ordinary workers


Mr. [PERSON] , as we continue to navigate these difficult times, I urge my colleagues to not play politics and ensure we provide the disaster relief aid that California deserves and needs now more than ever.

'difficult times' and 'disaster relief aid that California deserves and needs now more than ever'


That is why the fear is so overwhelming now that [PERSON] wants [ORG], Jr.--an outright, unapologetic, anti- vax conspiracy theorist--as our [ORG]'s Secretary of [ORG]. Now, I want to be clear. I will not be shy about making my concerns quite plain with the American people.

fear is so overwhelming now that [PERSON] wants [ORG], Jr.--an outright, unapologetic, anti-vax conspiracy theorist


Nearly 20 million children were left out of the full value of the child tax credit because it was not made refundable. Democrats demonstrated in [ORG] that when you expand [ORG] and allow it to be refundable, you could lead to a revolutionary drop in child poverty when it was in effect. But Republicans took a different route.

Democrats 'demonstrated...revolutionary drop in child poverty' vs. Republicans 'took a different route' presents simplified binary choice without nuance


But you see, this wasn't possible under President [PERSON] . Beginning next week, we will have a new President, and there will be no excuses. The open-border policies must end.

contrasting 'new President' with previous one to suggest authority will fix problems; 'open-border policies' uses loaded language to frame immigration policy negatively


The legislation was agreed to in the House last Congress under suspension of the rules, so I look forward to seeing that happen again. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge support of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


The Senator from Colorado. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Alabama for her work on the Senate floor and for coming over.


We did tremendously with their vote. (Applause.) I will immediately begin the overhaul of our trade system to protect American workers and families.

'tremendously' and 'protect American workers and families' - vague, emotionally positive language without specific details


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER]. Will the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. [PERSON] ) come forward and lead the House in the 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.


[SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No.


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


We never made party-line votes the only part of our main agenda, as Republicans seem prepared to do. Let's not forget--in the first year of the Democrats' majority, one of our signature bills was a bipartisan effort to rebuild America's roads, bridges, and highways, to put people to work, and fix our infrastructure. That is putting workers first.

contrasting Democrats' bipartisan infrastructure bill against Republicans' alleged party-line voting to suggest moral superiority


At the beginning of his career as a head coach, Mr. [PERSON] was a high school football coach at [ORG] in south Georgia from 1988 to 1994. He then moved on to become the head coach at Rabun County High School of north Georgia in 1995 where he remained until his retirement. The father of Georgia football Coach [PERSON] , [PERSON] was a valued member of the Georgia community.


A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participation in programs under title IV of such Act, to establish a policy to award posthumous degrees to certain deceased students, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 469.


And to my Republican colleagues who may be wondering whether the policy should change about no strings attached, let me remind you that this is also a fundamental matter of decency as Americans. It is the same decency that my colleague Senator [PERSON] from Florida and my colleague Senator [PERSON] from North Carolina have shown in their public comments this last week or that several of my [ORG] Republican colleagues have shown by supporting our [ORG]'s major disaster declaration request. They know, as we should all remember, that this is about our unity as a nation.

reminding colleagues of decency and unity as Americans, citing other senators' support as examples of appropriate behavior


We have seen neighbors helping neighbors. We have seen Angelenos opening their doors to strangers left with little more than the clothes on their back. These are the angels who remind us that even in our darkest hours-- through smoky skies and uncertain times--we do not stand alone because what makes this city of Los Angeles so extraordinary--what makes California extraordinary--is that we are not defined by our tragedies; we are defined by our response to them.

angels who remind us that even in our darkest hours...what makes this city of Los Angeles so extraordinary...we are not defined by our tragedies; we are defined by our response to them


[PERSON] had a bright future, but her life was cut short when an illegal alien murdered her while she was jogging one morning. She fought and did everything right. The perpetrator kept getting released from jail because of weak America-last policies.

murdered her while she was jogging one morning; weak America-last policies; illegal alien


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 12. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


27) congratulating [ORG] [PERSON] football team for winning the 2024 [ORG] title. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. [SPEAKER].


Under my leadership, we will restore fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law. (Applause.) And we are going to bring law and order back to our cities.

fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law; restoration rhetoric tied to vague ideals and constitutional authority


But [ORG] is a really good football program, the best football program, but there are a lot more. [ORG] is a research institute. It is a land grant university.

describing the program as 'really good' and 'the best' without specific evidence; 'It is' repeated structure


Why is nothing being done to mitigate the issue of forest management, of brush management, and lower the risk? Why is the water being cut off at the hydrants? Is it because he won't allow us to build the water storage we need for a growing population and for growing crops?

Why is nothing being done...water being cut off...risk


H.R. 28's vague language and intrusive focus on scrutiny of students' bodies will effectively exclude cisgender girls and women with intersex variations from participation, will invite scrutiny and harassment of any other student perceived by anyone as not conforming to sex stereotypes, and will likely be disproportionately used to target all girls and women of color. We support the full inclusion and protection of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth.

vague language and intrusive focus on scrutiny of students' bodies will effectively exclude...will invite scrutiny and harassment...will likely be disproportionately used to target


Up in the northern California area that I represent, we have had that devastation already many times: The town of Paradise, town of Greenville, town of Canyondam, and others were completely obliterated. Our Governor [PERSON] has been up there to see those fires, especially the Paradise one when President [PERSON] came to Paradise and visited to see the devastation. At the time, President [PERSON] asked him and others: What are you doing to clear the land in such a way that makes it less fire prone, to rake the forest floor?


We sit without power like a Third World country. This all traces back to the inability to do the forestry management where I was talking about water storage and to have a water supply for southern California. What it boils down to is we need the leadership like President [PERSON] is going to provide and what [PERSON] has been stopping as far as helping us with water storage and helping us get the water to the farmers and urban areas as needed.

We sit without power like a Third World country; need the leadership like President [PERSON] is going to provide


At this inflection point, I hope that our playbook serves as a model for how to fight for the middle class and give working families a fair shot, forging a stronger, more secure and prosperous America for generations to come. [PERSON] , Jr.


I said, How much did you have to invest in this? She said $15,000. That is $15,000 that has saved lives and had made a difference, and it was in [PERSON] 's name, I was happy to report.


Together, [PERSON] and [ORG] have been the trusted voices that many in the Brainerd area listen to as they enjoy their morning cup of coffee and drive to work. [PERSON] 's joyful and quick-witted commentary even made him a recipient of [ORG] the Year in 2017. [PERSON] 's legacy goes beyond the microphone.

'trusted voices' and 'legacy goes beyond the microphone' combined with award recognition


A bill to take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of [ORG] of Cherokee Indians; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of California, and Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania): H.R. 227.


Men simply do not belong in women's sports, and House Republicans are leading the charge to ensure fairness for women and girls. Yet, our commitment to women and families doesn't just stop there. Last week, we also passed [ORG], which will give [ORG] the tools it needs to hold illegal immigrants who commit theft and other crimes accountable.

framing women's sports issue as binary ('do not belong'), using charged language ('illegal immigrants who commit theft'), and claiming Republicans are 'leading the charge' to imply momentum


So a couple of points on this, and, again, I don't think anything will be different 270 days from now because [ORG] will not allow [ORG] to be sold because their algorithm would be exposed. With that, I would just end by saying that China must be deterred. I yield the floor.


She also taught classes, published studies and a book, and started a law journal. Through the [PERSON] Center, she hosted oversight boot camps for the next generation of staffers and was a regular lifeline for advice. Elise was generous not just in her work, but also in her sense of fun and warmth for so many people in her circle.


IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ([SPEAKER] York asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER] York. Madam Speaker, a peacemaker, environmentalist, and humanitarian, President [PERSON] 's work left an indelible mark on our country and the western New York community.


Look, one of the reasons I am here today is I am trying to sell a concept. This is a chart and it is almost unreadable. I accept that, but what it was saying is, we are up against a series of tax expirations at the end of this year.


We know how it happened. We know how it happened to the New York City woman who was set on fire. We know how it happened to [ORG] Trooper [PERSON] in Washington State when he died because of an illegal alien.

graphic descriptions of violent crimes (woman 'set on fire,' trooper death) linked to immigration status to evoke emotional response


I am proud to have bipartisan support for this bill, and I am grateful for Senators [PERSON] and [PERSON] , who have decided to sign on as cosponsors. I am heartened to see so many of my Democratic colleagues come out in favor of this commonsense, straightforward legislation. But we can't lose focus now.


During 4 years of the [PERSON] -[PERSON] border policies, our country saw the highest annual total of illegal alien crossings, the highest monthly total of illegal alien crossings, and the highest total of individuals on the Terror Watchlist attempting to cross our border. These are the plain and simple facts. [ORG] administration has made our country less safe, less secure, and more vulnerable to threats from abroad.

use of 'illegal alien' (loaded term), 'Terror Watchlist,' and claims about safety/security threats designed to evoke fear and concern


This week, I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. (Applause.) We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based.

characterizing diversity initiatives as 'social engineering' and presenting 'colorblind and merit-based' as the only alternative to current policies


Mr. [PERSON] , I will start by welcoming all of our new Members to [ORG] and to this esteemed [PERSON] . I look forward to finding a way that we can work together to better our country. I am introducing myself as one of the proud co-chairs of the bipartisan [ORG] on [PERSON] .


After his New York City arrest, he was released before [ORG] could issue a detainer--a request that police hold an individual--so that he could be taken into immigration custody. So this individual, here in the United States illegally and subsequently involved in two crimes, was free on [ORG] campus last February when [PERSON] went running. It is already a problem that we are releasing huge numbers of individuals here illegally into the interior of the country.


That seems like a no-brainer if I ever heard of one. This money has not been spent. If there are other demands in the future that Congress needs to address, then we are prepared to act on those.


That is because Dr. [PERSON] was so unique and so amazing. Now, the work of justice--we all know, and Dr. [PERSON] taught us--does not happen overnight. Sometimes progress rushes forth like a mighty stream.

Dr. [PERSON] was so unique and so amazing; appeal to his authority as teacher of justice values


What we do vote on, what we give speeches on, which we screw around with all the time, is discretionary and in the scale of what we can reduce, it is almost--a lot of what we debate here is rounding errors. We have actually had debates on the floor here where the amount of money that we are trying to save, we borrowed more money during the time of the debate than it would save that year because we don't understand if you are clicking off $70,000 of borrowing every second--I wonder what this speech is costing. If I go a full hour, you start to see the idea.

describing debates as 'rounding errors' and 'screw around with' combined with stark borrowing statistics ('$70,000 every second') to emphasize the futility and alarming scale of the fiscal problem


Then we saw them try to amend it to make it more pro-abortion rights, pro-trans rights. You can't even define a woman. How are you going to pass a Violence Against Women Act that actually protects women?

Conflating support for trans rights with inability to protect women; framing the debate as 'you can't even define a woman' misrepresents the actual positions of those supporting inclusive policies


One other point, by the way, on why we think the hearings are important: The hearings are also an opportunity to show whose side each party is on. Are these nominees in favor of tax cuts for very wealthy people? Are they in favor of keeping programs that help working-class people, keep prices down, such as making sure that [ORG] can negotiate drug prices, which brings down the price for everybody?

framing nominees as either favoring tax cuts for wealthy OR supporting programs for working-class people, presenting these as opposing sides with no middle ground


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 479.


H.R. 33 will alleviate the double taxation burden and, in turn, bolster the U.S. supply chain. Mr. [PERSON] , I am proud to support H.R.

alleviate the double taxation burden and bolster the U.S. supply chain


Section 8: Clause 18: of [ORG], seen below, this bill falls within [ORG]. 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


Republicans are passing a bill that allows any adult in a school to inspect the genitals of our kids before they are allowed to play sports. That is right, Republicans' creepy, weird obsession with your kids' private parts now means they are passing bills that let them inspect what is in your kids' pants. What is wrong with them?

describing bill as allowing 'inspection of genitals' and 'creepy, weird obsession with your kids' private parts' misrepresents sex-verification policies while using inflammatory language to provoke fear about child safety


The legislature has gaveled into a special session called by [PERSON] to provide millions of dollars in funding for filing lawsuits against the incoming [ORG] administration. That is what their priority is at this very moment. Mr. [PERSON] , there could not be a starker illustration of the abject political failure that has gotten our [ORG] to this point and that has served to bring about the horrifying scenes that the whole country is seeing on their television sets right now and that folks in Los Angeles are suffering through.

abject political failure, horrifying scenes, prioritizing lawsuits over real issues


We have to make sure that we are taking a commonsense approach to this. And at the end of the day, if you don't commit a crime, you are going to be good. So I am here today to say it is time to pass [ORG].

'commonsense approach' and 'if you don't commit a crime, you are going to be good'


People are using so much less that they don't have yards anymore. They get yelled at if they wash their car. There are golf courses shutting down.

escalating negative claims about restrictions on water use (being 'yelled at,' courses shutting down) to evoke concern about constraints on freedoms and livelihood


I offer my deepest condolences to Reverend [PERSON] 's children [PERSON] , [ORG], [ORG], and their families and his many friends around the world who join me in celebrating the life of this great man.


ANNOUNCEMENT BY [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: The motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R.


119- 1); I further ask that the treaty be considered as having been read the first time; that it be referred, with accompanying papers, to [ORG] and ordered to be printed; and that the President's message be printed in the Record. [SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered.


While they are at it, they are going to rename the Gulf of Mexico. That is really going to help people pay bills and keep the lights on. All I can say, Mr. [PERSON] , is that this is not what America voted for.

implies renaming the Gulf solves nothing while ignoring actual context; presents false choice between naming disputes and economic solutions


A bill to modify the Federal TRIO programs; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 267.


Mr. [PERSON] , [PERSON] 192 provides the necessary transparency for [ORG]. This legislation passed the House last Congress under suspension of the rules by voice vote, and I look forward to it passing again today.


1123. BACKGROUND CHECKS. (a) Submission of [PERSON] and [PERSON] Data.--The Secretary may not grant or extend certified agricultural worker or certified agricultural dependent status under subtitle A, or grant adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident under subtitle B, unless the alien submits biometric and biographic data, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary.


Indeed, when you look at all of the emissions that are saved by every single emissions reduction program that California has, all of that gets wiped out many times over when you have a catastrophic wildfire, so there simply could not be a more backwards policy. In fact, last year, in the fall, a decision was made to halt prescribed burns. Now, we don't yet know if that would have made a difference here, but we do know that the lack of doing prescribed burns in a systematic, efficient, and timely way has contributed to this problem.

characterizing policy as 'backwards' and 'catastrophic wildfire'; suggesting emissions reduction efforts are 'wiped out many times over' by wildfires to amplify perceived harm


And isn't it telling that [ORG] says communist China blocked the sale of [ORG] for these last 9 months? What exactly does that tell us? Exactly what I said earlier: [ORG] is a Chinese communist spy app.

calling the app a 'Chinese communist spy app' based on a single action; presenting blocking a sale as proof of espionage without considering alternative explanations


We welcome Dr. [PERSON] to the [PERSON] family, and I look forward to working with him on behalf of our constituents, our students, our educators, and our community. I look forward to continuing to do more good things. I thank Dr. [PERSON] for his service to the [PERSON] community.


Motion to Recommit [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I have a motion to recommit at the desk. [SPEAKER].


33 makes certain that our tax code reflects the values of fairness and trust. As a member of [ORG] in the 118th Congress, I can tell my colleagues that this increased trade, both in the Pacific and viewed throughout the world, is helpful to America's strength. [SPEAKER].


I will fight for you, and I will win for you. They are going to win like never before. (Applause.)

repetition of 'win/winning' and vague promise of unspecified victories


REMEMBERING MARY MURPHY [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to enter the following letter into [ORG], on behalf of Ms. [PERSON] and myself. The material follows: To the Family and Friends of [PERSON] : Our thoughts are with you and everyone who knew and loved [PERSON] .


[ORG] advocates for radical open border policies. Most egregiously--remember, this is the one getting $100 million--the NDN Collective goes as far as to call America an evil country. Let me be clear.

characterizing policies as 'radical,' describing organization as 'egregious,' calling America 'evil country'


That is all I am asking for. And I will say, as well, when my friend cites suicides and other incredible consequences of social media in our society, I do agree with him 100 percent. But it is not just [ORG].


But it didn't happen that way. So to the millions of creators who have bravely shared their stories and explained why [ORG] is important to them, I hear you, I am listening, and I encourage my colleagues to listen as well and to give a short reprieve to [ORG]'s death sentence. [ORG] is far too important to let it die like this on Sunday without having given the extra time which is needed--time for President-elect [ORG], time for everyone to think about what an alternative pathway could be to letting [ORG] die.

appeal to millions of creators who 'bravely shared their stories' combined with loaded language like 'death sentence' and 'die' to emotionally frame the issue


REMEMBERING DR. AL MIJARES ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my very good friend, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. [PERSON] , who passed away after a long battle with cancer.


It is because, time and time again, we talk about the water woes of California. So many people in this country enjoy the crops that are grown in California. You can see here, Mr. [PERSON] , walnuts, for example, just about 100 percent of what Americans consume is grown in California, and almonds, tomatoes, mandarins at about 96 percent, and avocados.


I thank all law enforcement officers across the United States for their selfless service and the sacrifices they make every day in defense of public safety.

selfless service and sacrifices...in defense of public safety


They will be responsible for protecting the good-paying, clean energy jobs created under President [PERSON] . And I would remind my Republican colleagues: Those jobs are in red States as much as they are in blue States. The American people deserve to know if these [ORG] nominees will protect good-paying, clean energy jobs; or will they kill these jobs and put a lot of people out of work for some ideological thing they are chasing?


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 482.


Given the uncertainty around the globe right now, it is in America's interests not to skip a beat and to fill this role immediately. That is why I am pleased that [ORG] has not only moved quickly today to hold a business meeting but we unanimously confirmed Senator [PERSON] 's nomination. I have had a good working relationship with Senator [PERSON] for many years, and I was very impressed at his hearing by his grasp of policy.

uncertainty around the globe right now, it is in America's interests, unanimously confirmed


But now, Democrats are rewarding their own with [ORG]. It is like the hearing we had this morning on [ORG]. [PERSON] , the next Secretary of the [ORG], was there.

'rewarding their own' suggests corrupt favoritism; implicit questioning of qualification through selective presentation


Lord only knows what [PERSON] was trying to cover up. The hits continued when he issued 1,500 blanket commutations for criminals whose records, by his own aide's admission, he did not review, whose victims he did not consider--an affront to the pardon process envisioned by our [ORG], intended to correct specific and limited errors in the criminal justice system. Among the beneficiaries of these commutations was a corrupt judge who sent hundreds of kids to jail for bribes.

Lord only knows what [PERSON] was trying to cover up; corrupt judge who sent hundreds of kids to jail


(you bet) Does this sour cream and onion flavored potato chip look like [PERSON] ? (yes, but judge for yourself) These might be fun to ask contestants on a game show, but the real question is: why are taxpayers supporting any of these studies? Unemployment for Millionaires Nearly 15,000 millionaires collect $213.3 million in unemployment payments in a single year.

why are taxpayers supporting any of these studies? combined with framing of millionaires collecting unemployment as wasteful spending to trigger taxpayer outrage


As was typically the case, it was a back-and-forth game. They were ahead by a point at the end of the first quarter, we were ahead by a point at halftime, and they were ahead by a point in the third quarter. It got down to the end of the game.


They can't raise the debt ceiling on their own, so they want to tie that to disaster aid. It is unconscionable. Mr. [PERSON] , I say to my Republican friends that it is unacceptable and downright shameful to use the suffering of Californians in need, or anyone in need, to solve your internal political disputes.

unconscionable, unacceptable and downright shameful, use the suffering of Californians in need


This is absolutely the wrong direction. As demand for energy reaches record highs, we should be unleashing American energy production, not shutting it down. It is time to abandon the one-size energy strategy that stifles domestic energy production and jeopardizes hardworking Americans' jobs.

unleashing vs shutting down, one-size strategy that stifles and jeopardizes jobs


23: Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] . [PERSON] . 29: Ms. [PERSON] and Ms. [PERSON] .


I want them to be safe. I want that to be a level playing field. What we are talking about here is protecting women, protecting my three girls.

I want them to be safe...protecting women, protecting my three girls