They deserve safety. However, turning a blind eye to what is happening in Gaza and saying that all these civilian casualties are somehow okay, in my opinion, does not make Israel more safe. It makes Israel less safe, less secure.

presenting only two options (turning a blind eye vs. opposing civilian casualties) while implying that acknowledging Israeli security concerns means accepting casualties; 'turning a blind eye' is loaded framing


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


The [ORG] recognizes the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. [PERSON] ). General Leave [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on H.R.


Mr. [PERSON] , that is not happening now. You can lay policies such as this right at the feet of our poorest border, as well as bad energy policies and other things causing inflation. With that, this is a very important thing we are working on this week, so we can assure the women of this country that we are behind them.

laying policies 'at the feet of our poorest border' uses loaded framing; 'we can assure the women of this country that we are behind them' appeals to authority/reassurance


[ORG], the [ORG] premium support. To the Senator from Massachusetts that would mean--and for a family in Vermont--a lot of them will pay 300, 400, 500 bucks more each month. That is on top of the high grocery bill.

pay 300, 400, 500 bucks more each month...on top of the high grocery bill


[PERSON] [ORG]: 1. The [PERSON] 412 is a commercial helicopter with integrated commercial off-the-shelf mission equipment. This sale will not involve the release of sensitive technology.


So I went back to a number of different years prior to the pandemic. I went back to 1998. Again, that was the first year we actually had a budget surplus since 1969.


I have attached that letter to this notice. It has been my honor to be a Member of this [PERSON] and to serve the people of the great State of Florida and the constituents of the 6th District of Florida. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity.


We can do this. We can do this together. One point I wanted to make for our brothers and sisters on the left, I have done multiple presentations here showing that if you do all their tax hikes for $400,000 and up, you get about a point and a half of GDP.


Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. [SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered.


Look, I have no problem against those who are fortunate enough to have a lot of money. God bless them. But they need to pay their fair share.

framing wealthy people as needing to 'pay their fair share' implies they currently don't, while 'fortunate enough' and 'God bless them' create a false choice between accepting wealth inequality or demanding wealth redistribution


A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for the preemption of certain [ORG] overtime laws for agricultural employees; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 17.


I saw the violence with my own eyes, and the scenes we witnessed will haunt this institution forever. We need a clear accounting of what happened and a clear accountability to ensure this never happens again. Unfortunately, under this incoming President, it appears we will get neither.

scenes we witnessed will haunt this institution forever; stark contrast between what speaker claims to need and pessimistic framing about incoming President


That is what we should be working on today. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. [PERSON] .


[PERSON] , another great member of my team, our Kenai regional director on the Kenai Peninsula. Covers [PERSON] as well. [PERSON] does a great job.


HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BRENDA LOVELADY SPAHN [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentlewoman from Alabama (Ms. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


So she made that. Came in, interviewed, and I am like, I am hiring her--none of these gung ho, high-falutin lawyers; I am going to put my trust in this young Alaskan. And, boy, oh, boy, I am so glad I did.

Dismissing 'gung ho, high-falutin lawyers' while praising 'young Alaskan' establishes personal authority and uses loaded language to frame the choice


So I needed a special assistant. And I was looking at all these resumes and these lawyers and stuff, and here, for the young pages, this is the value of what they call an elevator speech. You have heard of an elevator speech, right?


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


This is a good bill which delivers an overdue solution to an issue which has strong bipartisan support. I appreciate the discussions that we have been having here today. This strengthens ties that we have with a trusted ally, as well.

good bill, overdue solution, strong bipartisan support, trusted ally


So on behalf of all of us and communicated to [PERSON] and all of his comrades, we today again say: We love you. We respect you. We thank you for your service.


TRIBUTE TO HARRY DENDY [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, it is my pleasure to recognize [PERSON] as he retires from the sales committee of [ORG]. Each year, hundreds of young agriculture enthusiasts gather at the [ORG] fairgrounds in [PERSON] , MS, to show their livestock at this sale.


EC-71. A communication from the [ORG] and President of [ORG], transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving U.S. exports to Azerbaijan; to [ORG], and [ORG]. EC-72.


I think the child tax credit is very important, and we can talk about the appropriate levels of all of these various programs, including those included in the Tax Code. But we have to start somewhere, and we have to start soon. Little things do add up.


It is our lifeblood. When I built my team in the District, it was important for me to find someone who knew agriculture and would fight for the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers of Kansas. [PERSON] was the perfect choice.

agriculture as 'lifeblood' and positioning someone as 'perfect choice' for farmers without specific policy details


So whom are you for? Are you for the very richest 1 percent and 0.1 percent of Americans who have so much money they don't know what to do with it or are you for working families? Because this [ORG] budget is the betrayal of working families.

framing choice as either supporting the richest 1% or working families with no middle ground; 'betrayal' is loaded language characterizing the budget negatively


[ORG]. The Secretary of [ORG] shall ensure that the appropriate amount of border security technology is piloted, tested, and deployed along the northern and southern borders of the United States.


[PERSON] in witnesses. In any hearings conducted by the [ORG], the [PERSON] or the [ORG]'s designee may swear in each witness prior to their testimony. [ORG] depositions.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 218. A bill to authorize [ORG] enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


I hope we can somehow get them back to where they were. Maybe it will be with more resilient homes next time made out of different materials. That is good.


This is what we do for each other. There is a reason it is called mutual aid. And I also want to thank every one of my colleagues who, in 2023, helped me to secure seven C-130 air tankers for California.


[[ORG]] MEASURES REFERRED The following bills were read the first and the second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: H.R. 33. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States; to [ORG].


They don't qualify for those tax expenditures. But yet they are paying significant sums in payroll taxes every single year. This proposal delivers significant tax relief to them.


Mr. [PERSON] , it saddens me to hear that my colleagues, who I respect and enjoy working with on most things, are totally not recognizing the fact that the American people, parents, grandparents, and teachers, don't stand with them and organizations that are reported today aren't speaking for the benefit of girls and women. It is absolutely heart-wrenching to see daughters and sisters lose races. The strides women have made across all corners of the sports world deserve to be celebrated and protected.


RULEMAKING. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in [ORG] interim final rules implementing this division, which shall allow eligible individuals to immediately apply for relief under this division. Notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the regulation shall be effective, on an interim basis, immediately upon publication, but may be subject to change and revision after public notice and opportunity for a period of public comment.


We just continue to be able to lease empty office space and maintain empty office space. That should not be a partisan issue. That should be an issue everybody in this body looks at and says: There is something that we could do to be able to make this better.


I have engaged with [ORG] and called for action in upcoming Senate confirmation hearings, but we must do more. I urge my colleagues to act now to protect Bangladesh's religious minorities. The world is watching, and we cannot let history repeat itself.

calling for action in Senate confirmation hearings (appeal to authority of institutional process) and 'we cannot let history repeat itself' (appeal to fear of negative historical outcomes)


It is long past time to recognize the will of the American people. In keeping with my oath and duty to Constitution and country, I affirm what I believe and what three-fourths of the States have ratified: the 28th Amendment is the law of the land, guaranteeing all Americans equal rights and protections under the law regardless of their sex. Mr. President, in response to this, I issue the following statement: The Equal Rights Amendment is literally a century in the making, and over the years, generations of Americans have done their part to move it forward.

references to 'oath and duty to Constitution and country' and 'will of the American people' combined with invocation of constitutional authority and state ratification


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


[SPEAKER]. That was the stunning thing: Whom are you for? Are you working for Americans, are you for American families, or are you for the wealthiest of the wealthy?


A bill to prevent allocations of [ORG] at [ORG] for countries that are perpetrators of genocide or state sponsors of terrorism, and to prevent United States tax dollars from directly going to the [ORG] or other terrorists or terrorist-harboring nations; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 463.


That is not what America is supposed to be about. In truth, there are a number of reasons why we are living in a nation today where the wealth of the billionaire class is exploding while the working class of our country struggles to keep their heads above water. There are many causes as to why, despite a huge increase in worker productivity, real weekly wages for the average American worker are less today than they were 50 years ago--real weekly wages are less than they were 50 years ago--and why, during that period, there was a $50 trillion transfer of wealth from the bottom 90 percent to the top 1 percent.

loaded language in 'wealth of the billionaire class is exploding' and 'struggles to keep their heads above water'; appeal to fear with '$50 trillion transfer of wealth'; repetition of 'real weekly wages are less today than they were 50 years ago'


And it was fully paid for. This bill got 357 votes in the House. We can't get that for a Mother's Day resolution in [ORG].

357 votes in the House - using high voting numbers to establish credibility and legitimacy; 'fully paid for' uses loaded language to frame the bill positively


So let's actually get a little more dystopian, and part of this is to make an impact. What if we went to 9 percent interest? It has happened.

dystopian scenario of 9 percent interest rates presented as alarming possibility


This legislation has strong bipartisan support. Last Congress, we took action in authorizing and establishing the first steps in a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan. As we continue to grow our economic relationship together, a tax treaty represents the logical next move.

strong bipartisan support and logical next move suggest consensus and inevitability


Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent to include in the record the text of the amendment immediately prior to the vote on the motion to recommit. [SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina?


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , what I would like to know is, what does this bill have to do with lowering costs, the economy, or making our communities safer?


We don't have a choice. Open up your brain, Mr. [PERSON] , hire a computer brain. Hire some kid who is a data analyst scientist and start walking through the facts of what is going on.


reducing duplication and improving performance More than $200 billion in financial benefits could be achieved by implementing the thousands of outstanding recommendations made by Congress' nonpartisan watchdog agency, [ORG]. We may not agree with every suggestion, but [ORG] always puts taxpayers' best interest first. [ORG] principles For every $1 billion Washington spends.

Congress' nonpartisan watchdog agency, [ORG] always puts taxpayers' best interest first


I wish Commissioner [PERSON] a joyful retirement. Again, I congratulate him.


Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. [SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered.


There is a very, very limited charging infrastructure. The fact that the [PERSON] administration has put aside billions for charging stations and only built about seven or eight in the whole country over the last 3 years shows that it is very impractical. EVs are an unviable option for many.

characterizing billions in charging infrastructure spending as resulting in only 'seven or eight' stations while claiming EVs are 'unviable' misrepresents the actual progress and conflates slow rollout with fundamental impracticality


So, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so I can offer my amendment No. 73; that there be up to 15 minutes for debate on the amendment; and that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote on the amendment without further intervening action or debate. [SPEAKER].


This includes a nearly 8,000 percent mark-up for a soap dispenser than the shelf price and $1,220 for a coffee cup. remove ineligible recipients of federal employees health benefits [ORG] Benefits program is spending almost $1 billion a year paying the bills of individuals who aren't even eligible for the coverage. Over 12 years, the program covered more than $100,000 in claims for just two ineligible enrollees.

nearly 8,000 percent mark-up, $1 billion a year, ineligible recipients covering $100,000 in claims - uses extreme numbers and wasteful spending framing to trigger concern about government mismanagement


I love my country, and I truly believe that at our core, Americans do want global peace. For this reason, I staunchly oppose these efforts to undermine the international order merely because the agents of that order are taking legal action against one of our allies. Many of our closest allies are intimately involved with the funding and proceedings of the [ORG], meaning they would be exposed to the sanctions created by this bill.


. . It will take all of us, the Administration, the private sector, Congress working together to protect our democracy, ensure robust transparency and safeguards, and ultimately keep the vision of our founders alive in the 21st century.

'protect our democracy', 'vision of our founders', 'keep the vision alive' - appeals to abstract ideals and founding principles without specific policy details


What are we going to do to make it right? These two innocent women lost their lives due to these violent crimes committed by illegal immigrants who are protected by these sanctuary policies. Tomorrow, hopefully, we will take up [ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act, introduced by my colleague [PERSON] from South Carolina.


I am proud of my law, and I am proud that [ORG] took action under my law. But they have also done the same kind of action against American companies and fined them for doing the very same thing to children in our country online. So it is not just a [ORG] issue; it is American companies that actually set the example for how young people in our country get abused.

But they have also done the same kind of action against American companies...So it is not just a [ORG] issue; it is American companies that actually set the example


END HUNGER NOW (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , criminals are stealing SNAP benefits from hungry families, leaving them without enough money to buy food.


A bill to withhold bilateral, multilateral, and humanitarian non-defense foreign assistance with respect to which of the President has declared a disaster under the [PERSON] Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 460.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, and Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois): H. Res. 35. A resolution recognizing the 112th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; to [ORG] and [ORG].


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank Chairman [PERSON] for yielding the time, and I thank Congressman [PERSON] for introducing this important legislation. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of [ORG] and would like to clarify a comment from the gentleman on the other side of the aisle that as majority leader of [ORG], we easily overrode the Governor's veto of our [ORG] law protecting women in sports.


But the good news is, we are not just talking about it; we are actually going to get something started. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER] (Mrs. [PERSON] ).


They are then weaker; they are more prone to have insects come and drill and kill the trees and just make it a tinderbox. Over here, this is managed land. If you look at old photographs from before we started putting all the fires out [ORG] style 100 years ago, forested lands were a lot more--had a lot more open space in it, meadow areas, and a lot more gaps between the trees because there was more of a natural effect of natural fire going through and taking out a lot of the lower brush, the pine needles and all that, and the big trees with their thicker bark stand and go on.

reference to 'old photographs' and historical forest management practices to establish credibility; 'tinderbox' and 'weaker' used to negatively characterize unmanaged forests


All of those reasons, and more, are issues that we have to deal with. Today, I want to focus on one more reason as to why the working class of this country is struggling, and that has to do with the H-1B guest worker program. [PERSON] , the wealthiest man in the world, with a net worth of nearly $430 billion, and other multibillionaires in the high-tech industry claim that [ORG] guest worker program is vital to our economy because of the scarcity of highly skilled engineers and other technology workers in the United States.

the wealthiest man in the world, with a net worth of nearly $430 billion, and other multibillionaires...claim that...guest worker program is vital


Mr. President, reserving my right to object, we have repeatedly confirmed with ICE that all existing consent decrees would continue to apply. This amendment addresses something the bill doesn't do. And as I have said, [ORG] would protect kids.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today as a queer woman, once the only girl on my peewee football team, and a graduate from a women's college in strong opposition to H.R.


He said he will fire top researchers by the hundreds and pause infectious disease research for years--a threat far beyond vaccines, I would say. And let's not downplay the fact that, as Secretary, he would have one of the biggest megaphones in the world to spread anti-vaccine misinformation. Maybe you are someone who thinks: So what if we have more whooping cough, or: A lot of people had measles, but they lived.

threat of firing researchers and pausing disease research, followed by strawman characterization of opposing views ('So what if we have more whooping cough')


That is blue. We call that nondefense discretionary. Everything a Member of Congress votes on is borrowed money.


Since the passage of [ORG] in 1972, female participation at the high school and collegiate level has risen dramatically. Competitive sports are very important to the students and families in Indiana's Eighth District and all athletes around this great country. The [PERSON] administration's recent attempt to rewrite and reimagine [ORG] is threatening to erase more than 50 years of progress and women's rights and equal opportunities for all female athletes.

threatening to erase more than 50 years of progress and women's rights; emphasis on 'this great country' and historical achievement


They tried to revoke the emergency authorization for kids' COVID vaccines. They sued against measles vaccine requirements, even amid measles outbreaks. And it is not just [ORG], [ORG]'s nonprofit that should raise alarm here.

describing vaccine opposition during outbreaks as something that 'should raise alarm' combined with 'They tried to revoke' and 'They sued' uses fear-inducing framing about disease risk


We are not a democracy; we are a Republic. We elect these people that are supposed to be thinking about that stuff. Certainly, I come down here and rant about this on the floor and whenever I can in committee, and others always want to talk about something else, like the mass inflow of illegal immigrants that cost California so much money.

presenting choice between discussing one issue versus 'mass inflow of illegal immigrants' as mutually exclusive; deflecting from democracy/republic discussion by introducing unrelated immigration topic


What are we doing to treat the lands and have the conditions that we need to be more successful? You are not going to prevent fire completely. You are going to have it.


He rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 14 touchdowns during the year. Also, I want to recognize wide receiver [PERSON] , a tremendous young receiver. He tied the record on Monday for the most single-season touchdowns in [ORG] history, which is the conference that the [PERSON] play in, and he had a total of 17 touchdowns.


A bill to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana): H.R. 419.


And I know that the proponents of the bill say they are going to fix that problem. But just so you understand, [ORG] says this bill is going to cost $27 billion a year. That is their number.

citing [ORG]'s cost estimate as 'their number' to emphasize a large financial burden while invoking external authority to validate the claim


This allows people to take risks because even if people were to fail, there is something there to catch them and help them and their families through this. Congress has not acted since 1971. Some will say: No, no, wait a minute.

people to take risks because even if people were to fail, there is something there to catch them - implies danger/failure without safety net


I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation introduced by my good friend, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. [PERSON] ), who is empowering law enforcement to do their job.

appeals to authority through reference to 'good friend' and position; uses vague glittering generality 'empowering law enforcement to do their job'


Yesterday, I voted against the [PERSON] amendment, which would expand the category of offenses under which individuals are detained following an arrest only, not a conviction or even an indictment. While I appreciate the seriousness of those crimes, this would continue to take resources from detention and deportation of those who pose the greatest threat to our communities and who are actually convicted. I also voted for an amendment proposed by Senator [PERSON] that would strike the section of the underlying bill that allows States attorneys general to sue [ORG] when they disagree with any of the thousands of complex immigration enforcement decisions ICE and [ORG] make every day.

expanding detention categories would divert resources from 'those who pose the greatest threat to our communities' - presents a false choice between two detention policies while using fear language about threats


The New Orleans terrorist appears to have been radicalized while here in America. Over the past 4 years, over 300 individuals on [ORG]--our own [ORG] Terror Watchlist--have crossed into our country boldly and illegally. Those 300, they are just the ones that we know about.

terrorist appears to have been radicalized...300 individuals...crossed into our country boldly and illegally...just the ones that we know about


Deliver them from pride and prejudice as they seek to live worthy of Your great Name. Transform common days into transfiguring and redemptive moments because of the power of Your presence and the wisdom of Your words. Cleanse the fountains of our hearts from all that defiles and make us fit vessels for Your honor.


I realize some people probably think like that because they have never seen the reality of these terrible diseases because vaccines have been so effective. A nurse recently shared online what whooping cough can do to a baby, what she has watched families go through herself. I will warn you: It was soul crushing.


Celebrating Haitian Independence Day [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, this weekend in my district, the Massachusetts Seventh, community members came together to celebrate [ORG]. There was much soup joumou, freedom soup, that was consumed.


The images of homes, schools, places of worship burning are terrifying and almost surreal. I have been briefed on the latest efforts by [ORG] officials to contain these fires. Sadly, there is a lot of work left to do before this crisis is over.


Together, we will end the chronic disease epidemic and keep our children safe, healthy, and disease-free. The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation, one that increases our wealth, expands our territory, builds our cities, raises our expectations, and carries our flag into new and beautiful horizons. And we will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the stars and stripes on the planet Mars.

'end the chronic disease epidemic', 'keep our children safe', 'growing nation', 'new and beautiful horizons', 'manifest destiny', 'plant the stars and stripes'


First and foremost, I want to say that I strongly support this measure. With this bill, the Senate will be taking a bold step for the safety and prosperity of American citizens after 4 years of mismanagement and decline and, ultimately, chaos at the border. [ORG] is the answer to a loud and clear call made at the ballot box by the American people to unite us as a country, to put America first, and to address the tragic lawlessness that we see on our southern border.

put America first, tragic lawlessness, mismanagement and decline and ultimately chaos at the border


And the best way to grow our economy is to grow the backbone of our nation: the middle class. That's what my Investing in America agenda has done, through landmark laws that shore up our infrastructure, our manufacturing base, and our people. Together, these are some of the most significant investments in America since the New Deal.

grow the backbone of our nation: the middle class and most significant investments in America since the New Deal


Mr. [PERSON] was also a commercial shrimp fisherman and captain of his shrimp boat, [PERSON] , which was named after his daughter. Mr. [PERSON] married his high school sweetheart, the late [PERSON] , with whom he shared three children: [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, today we honor his life and hold his family in our thoughts and prayers.


A transgender child who joins a sports team does so for the same reason that any other child does. They want to stay active, feed their hunger for competition, and form friendships with children their age. This typical experience, however, has been stifled by politicians who want to exercise authority on transgender students by prohibiting them from participating on sports teams with their peers.

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Wait, let me reconsider - "appeal_to_emotion" is not in my allowed list.

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There is a better path. Let me give you an example. Democrats are going to work with Republicans to do tax reform that will be fair.


It seems to me passing strange, Mr. [PERSON] , that our friends are taking this position when they do not even believe that the criminal justice system can be trusted when a jury unanimously convicts someone who has had the best legal representation money can buy in [ORG] on 34 different felony criminal counts after an extended criminal trial with all due process protections, including cross- examination and the right to counsel being afforded. If the criminal justice process cannot be trusted to identify a truly guilty person even when that person has been arrested, charged, indicted, prosecuted, represented at every stage, given an opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses, and to testify personally, and then is unanimously convicted by a jury of his peers beyond a reasonable doubt, how can the criminal justice process be trusted to identify a truly guilty person just with an arrest and no indictment, no prosecution, no cross-examination, no neutral adjudication by an impartial judge, no fact-finding, and no criminal conviction by a 12-person jury beyond a reasonable doubt? Mandatory detention has always been reserved for people who are convicted of crimes and actually commit crimes.

presents a false choice between trusting the criminal justice system completely (with full conviction) or not at all; uses loaded language like 'passing strange' and 'truly guilty person' to frame the argument emotionally


It doesn't matter the euphemism. You need to be sure that Federal taxpayers are going to see at the end of the day the wise use of that so we are not back here in 40 years doing the same thing over again. That is so hard-hearted and cold.

characterizing a fiscal concern as 'hard-hearted and cold' uses emotionally charged language; presenting only two options: either accept the spending or be 'hard-hearted'


19) honoring the life and legacy of President [PERSON] and commending President [PERSON] for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. [SPEAKER].

honoring the life and legacy...humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy


They could also dramatically reduce legal immigration to our country. Because of the way it is drafted, [ORG], under any administration, could be blocked from issuing any visas to nationals from a certain country, like India or China. Perhaps some of my colleagues think they are pretty good policy goals, but they have nothing to do with the tragic murder of this young woman.

Misrepresents the stated purpose of a policy by claiming it could 'dramatically reduce legal immigration' and then contrasts this with a specific tragic case, creating a false choice between the policy's potential side effects and addressing a particular tragedy


Reporting measures and matters. No measure, matter or recommendation shall be reported from the [ORG] unless a majority of the Committee Members are actually present, and the vote of the [ORG] to report a measure or matter shall require the concurrence of a majority of those Members who are actually present at the time the vote is taken. ([PERSON] , [ORG].


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


During his first term, President [PERSON] proved that the President on his own authority can secure our borders. President [PERSON] proved that a President determined to undermine and make a mockery of our immigration laws can willfully open those borders to the most violent criminals, terrorists, gangs, and cartels on this planet and use the Democrats' sanctuary laws to protect them. This national nightmare will end at noon on Inauguration Day, but what of future Presidents?

characterizing immigration policy as 'national nightmare' involving 'most violent criminals, terrorists, gangs, and cartels' presents extreme language; presents only two options (secure borders vs. opening to criminals); uses fear-based language about threats


Do you know what? Condolences aren't going to do it. I say it to my friend on the other side of the aisle, the ranking member.


Deporting domestic violence offenders and aliens who commit sexual assault should not be a partisan issue. I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will join us in supporting H.R. 30.

framing deportation policy as a non-partisan issue that 'should not be' divisive, and referencing official legislative action (H.R. 30) to lend authority


Mr. [PERSON] , due to a death in the family, I needed to attend to the funeral proceedings and was unable to vote on the House floor. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 10, passage of H.R.


I join the [ORG] community in wishing him the very best in retirement. Optimism for California [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , near the beginning of last year, I rose on the floor of this House to say a few words about my home [ORG] of California and how it was on potentially a path back to sanity, and how that opportunity lay ahead of us.

wishing him the very best in retirement, path back to sanity, opportunity lay ahead of us


[PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to require the Inspector General to submit a report on the [ORG] subaward reporting system, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


We have nothing to do with what they do, but I can tell you this: We have suffered because two Senators would not vote to pass legislation that could have made a difference in the lives of the American people as well as in the lives of specific people who have suffered great injustices, great injustices, grave injustices, lives lost. I believe that [PERSON] in Policing Act would save lives. Voters would receive a better path to getting their votes into the process.

repeated emphasis on 'suffered,' 'great injustices,' 'grave injustices,' 'lives lost' to evoke emotional concern about consequences of not passing legislation


It is a handout to the wealthiest folks who are making more than $2.8 million a year. The economic analysis makes it clear that this tax scam will drive up the debt and leave working families behind. We all know the way to grow the economy is to invest in the working class, to lower taxes for working families, and to bring industry and innovation back to our communities across the country.

use of 'tax scam' and 'handout' as loaded language; presents only two opposing options (help wealthy vs. help working families) as the way forward


A bill to provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] York: H.R. 545.


On behalf of all Tennesseans, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Grand Ole Opry as it celebrates 100 years of incredible music, legendary performances, and musical heritage. Here is to 100 more.


Subcommittee Chair shall set dates for hearings and meetings of their respective subcommittees after consultation with the Chairman and other subcommittee chairs with a view toward avoiding simultaneous scheduling of [ORG] and subcommittee meetings or hearings whenever possible. (b) Consideration by Committee.--Each bill, resolution, or other matter favorably reported by a subcommittee shall automatically be placed upon the agenda of the [ORG]. Any such matter reported by a subcommittee shall not be considered by the [ORG] unless it has been delivered to the offices of all members of [ORG] at least 48 hours before the meeting, unless the Chairman determines that the matter is of such urgency that it should be given early consideration.


Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on this measure. [SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida?


Committee deposition notices shall specify a time and place for examination, and the name of the [ORG] Member or Members or staff officer or officers who will take the deposition. Unless otherwise specified, the deposition shall be in private. The [ORG] shall not initiate procedures leading to criminal or civil enforcement proceedings for a witness' failure to appear or produce unless the deposition notice was accompanied by a [ORG] subpoena.


Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. [ORG] [SPEAKER].


Now, people are getting insulin, and [ORG] recipients, for $35. I don't think it would have happened without this guy sitting right here next to me. He figured out the ways to get it done.

crediting a specific person ('this guy') with figuring out 'ways to get it done' on insulin pricing without explaining the mechanism


He says, well, we have plenty of water. Presently, this is Shasta Dam in northern California, and it is dumping water right now. It is dumping water out.


So let me be crystal clear. There will be no extensions, no concessions, and no compromises for [ORG]. [ORG] and the Chinese communists had plenty of time to make a deal.

'no extensions, no compromises' combined with equating [ORG] with 'Chinese communists'


206. RULEMAKING. (a) Initial Publication.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish regulations implementing this title in [ORG].


We had it out of committee. We could not get it passed. And I repeatedly sent letters to [ORG] and [ORG] urging them to investigate and impose penalties on [ORG] for putting their younger users at risk.


Here is the point I was just trying to make a couple of moments ago. If we went back to a 5 percent interest rate, it is just shy of $9 trillion over 10 years. Just the interest rate move is double everything we are talking about.


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


That is insane. Educational institutions have a responsibility to protect the women and girls who attend them, and this legislation ensures that they will be able to do just that. Let me be clear: Allowing biological men to compete in women's sports hurts women.

Describing the situation as 'insane' and stating the legislation 'ensures' protection implies danger/threat, while 'biological men...hurts women' uses emotionally charged framing to appeal to protective instincts and fear of harm.


I am not saying that she was walking through the valley of the shadow of death. What I am saying is that I knew that if she could walk through the valley of death and fear no evil, then surely she could walk through [ORG] and fear no evil. As she moved forward, I was taken to a point in my life when a song meant something to me.

religious metaphor 'valley of the shadow of death' and 'fear no evil' used to elevate and sanctify the subject


HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT HAS BEEN A SYMBOL OF FISCAL MISMANAGEMENT (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , Governor [PERSON] 's High-Speed Rail project has been a symbol of fiscal mismanagement, and now [ORG] here in D.C., known as [ORG], is stepping in to examine the situation, as well.


Hear us from Your Heaven, forgive us our sin, and heal our land. God bless America. Amen.

God bless America - invocation of national patriotism and divine blessing for the country


I have spoken with many [ORG] employees, and they feel like they have their hands tied because of rules that are in place that prevent them from being able to fund investments in resilience and infrastructure. As we are seeing more extreme weather because of climate change, we need to step up and spend taxpayer dollars more efficiently and better. That means that we have to change this law because the current law prevents [ORG] from reimbursing utilities for hazard mitigation as they make temporary disaster repairs.

more extreme weather because of climate change; hands tied by rules preventing resilience and infrastructure funding


That is what we were elected to do. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ).


COMMUNICATION FROM [SPEAKER] OF THE HOUSE [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from [SPEAKER] of [ORG] of [SPEAKER], [ORG], Washington, DC, January 8, 2025. Hon. [PERSON] , Speaker, [ORG], Washington, DC.


It is no wonder, then, that only 16 percent of Russians say religion is very important to them, and only 7 percent attend church weekly. It is also no wonder that most Ukrainians chose to celebrate Christmas with the West on the 25th, even while under rocket fire from Russia. I yield the floor.

Ukrainians celebrating Christmas 'with the West' and 'under rocket fire from Russia' implies Western alignment is morally superior and Russia is barbaric


Baby, I got to go, the fire's made it to my yard.'' [PERSON] is a hero. [PERSON] is well known in Pasadena for his daily trash pickups in the foothills.


ANNOUNCEMENT BY [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER]. Proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: Motions to suspend the rules and pass: [PERSON]


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank my friend from Florida, the chairman, for his support on this legislation. I thank him for his statesmanship on this particular issue, which is critically important for not just our friendship with our ally, Israel, but also our own national security, the protection of our own men and women in uniform. Let's be clear about what is happening at the so-called [ORG] right now.

praising 'statesmanship' and invoking 'our ally, Israel' and 'our own men and women in uniform' to establish authority and patriotic legitimacy


A bill to amend titles [PERSON] and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the [ORG] and [ORG] programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, 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 himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 308.


What do we think is going to happen? How many outright lies are we going to tolerate? How many deaths before we realize this nonsense is dangerous?


I will remind you, our States' attorneys general are roughly equally divided between the parties, and attorneys general can now and today sue against what they believe is manifest injustice in the Federal immigration system. This provision would encourage them to sue down to individual detention and release decisions. I think it improves the bill to remove that section and focus on its critical public safety provisions.


Great. How do we explain to people that there are no free options anymore? We have the moral obligation to not make the world debt markets nervous.

Framing complex economic policy as having 'no free options anymore' and invoking 'moral obligation' to appease 'debt markets' presents a false choice while using emotionally charged language to constrain perceived alternatives.


And the reason they told us not to worry is that that job loss would be more than offset by the many good-paying, white-collar information technology jobs that would be created in the United States. Yes, they said, you lose blue-collar manufacturing jobs, but not to worry. We will create zillions of good-paying, white-collar information technology jobs.

presents a false choice between job loss and job creation, while casting doubt on the promised alternative outcomes with 'yes, they said' and 'not to worry'


And we will soon fulfill that promise and have a vote to support our ally Israel. Senators can also expect to vote on another commonsense measure this month. As thousands of pro-life Americans come to Washington for the 52nd annual March for Life, we will take up the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

support our ally Israel and pro-life Americans... March for Life


It sounds like quick and fast evacuations are smart and are being advised. So please be super careful as we move through this tragedy. You know, Americans are resilient people, but the Californians and [ORG] are being asked for a lot right now, so it is really tough.


This can't go on. This is an outrage. This is a tragedy.

outrage, tragedy - emotionally charged language without specific factual context


Congress needs to get back to our jobs, lowering costs for everyday families and working on issues that address the vast majority of us. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ), a new member of the [ORG] and [ORG].


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


He asked me if I would go along with him. I said the work of the Senate didn't allow me to do it at that particular time. So, obviously, I regretted that.


Have we ever said that those families should be punished for their [ORG]'s political choices? Absolutely not. I am appalled and, frankly, sickened at the calls for conditioning aid for these families, these American families.


Never before in our history has [ORG] imposed conditions on disaster aid for its own citizens. This is just more than unprecedented. To deny our fellow Americans the help they need after losing loved ones, their homes, and their businesses in their darkest hour because of political differences, it is not just cruel; it is immoral.

losing loved ones, their homes, and their businesses in their darkest hour; cruel; immoral


The facts are on our side. Those folks that run around here and say we need to extend tax policy, protect the border, actually do all these things, you can't create an additional fiscal rathole and expect you are going to throw this back onto the world debt markets. The reason I want you to think about this is I am going to show you a couple of charts in a little while where interest rates were on U.S. sovereigns way back when.

'fiscal rathole' and 'throw this back onto the world debt markets'


And it was bipartisan. It was bipartisan. You want to talk about lobbyists.

"It was bipartisan. It was bipartisan." - repeating the same phrase twice for emphasis


What this amendment would do is introduce new carve-outs that don't already exist. We have a crisis in this Nation. Our border has been overrun, and every city across this country is paying the price.

border has been overrun, every city across this country is paying the price, crisis in this Nation


Hon. [PERSON] , Governor of the State of Florida, Tallahassee, FL. Dear Governor [PERSON] : This is to advise you that I hereby resign as U.S.


I just want to take a minute now to recognize and congratulate the players and the coaches who are so vital to this success. Quarterback [PERSON] just had an incredible game. He had an incredible year, but he really showed his mettle in this final game.


Americans need to hear these nominees answer for [PERSON] harmful policies. And if some of these nominees are severely unqualified--and many of them are--these hearings are essential for exposing that. Even if they get confirmed in the end, the information must come out.

harmful policies and severely unqualified framing nominees negatively while information must come out implies potential danger


With that, I yield the floor. [SPEAKER]. The Senator from Tennessee.


I appreciate the support of the 42 Democrats last summer. I look forward to a larger amount of support from Democrats when we vote on this today. Mr. [PERSON] .

appreciation of past Democratic support combined with expectation of increased support, suggesting a growing trend that others should join


My colleagues know that I am 35 years old, and I love talking about my period. I think it is important we talk about it. We shouldn't be making young girls answer these questions to people they don't even trust.


Although we came from different parties, Mayor [PERSON] was a good friend and was always willing to work together for the good of his community. He had a passion for educating youth so that they would become thoughtful, engaged citizens. He helped to create jobs, improved the lives of Carlsbad families, and protected critical industries.

become thoughtful, engaged citizens; helped to create jobs, improved the lives; protected critical industries


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


HONORING COUNCILWOMAN SHIRLEY McCRACKEN ([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 [PERSON] , a beloved servant, neighbor, and good friend.

honoring...beloved servant, neighbor, and good friend - ceremonial tribute to a respected community member


[SPEAKER] Carolina. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in support of H.R. 30, [ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act.

use of term 'Illegal Aliens' which is emotionally charged language; the framing emphasizes negative categorization of a group of people


These criminal syndicates have perfected their worldwide smuggling operations. They have trained people how to exploit our asylum system, and they have weaponized social media to enable thousands of people to travel all over the globe to present themselves at the southern border of the United States or to come through the southern border. And the result of that paralysis has been, at times, an overwhelmed southern border.

criminal syndicates, weaponized social media, paralysis, overwhelmed southern border


I spoke with [PERSON] at one of the shelters on the West Side. She stayed a couple of nights in a motel but could no longer afford it, and her asthma was making it hard to breathe. One firefighter, [PERSON] , had been battling the blazes in the Palisades since the first night.


53 intended to be proposed to S. 5, supra. AMENDMENT NO. 54 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the names of the Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Nevada (Ms. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from Arizona (Mr. [PERSON] ) were added as cosponsors of amendment No.


For example, advancing freshwater settlement for our Great Lakes region will require standing up the Great Lakes Authority and infusing it with the ability to relieve bonded indebtedness of struggling freshwater communities. They must be able to financially reinvest to upgrade their freshwater systems in places like Flint, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Youngstown, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Chicago, and so many more. Freshwater is life.

'Freshwater is life' and emphasis on named American communities as appeals to universal values and regional pride


23. Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume.


I yield the floor. [SPEAKER]. The Senator from Iowa.


I urge the [PERSON] administration and incoming [ORG] administration to work together with all parties at the negotiating table to ensure the deal is implemented and followed through in its entirety. S. 5 Mr. President, next, this morning, the Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on [ORG]. A week ago, I joined with the majority of my Democratic colleagues in voting yes to bring this bill to the floor on the motion to proceed.


Bless President [PERSON] and Vice President [PERSON] with the strength and courage to choose the right and the good. Unite us around our foundational [ORG] values of life and liberty, of service and sacrifice, and especially of faith and morality, which [PERSON] called the indispensable supports of American prosperity. Guide our schools and college campuses, which have been experiencing such unrest, to inspire the next generation, to pair progress with purpose, knowledge with wisdom, and truth with virtue.

invocation of foundational values (life, liberty, faith, morality), appeal to historical figure's authority, and abstract virtuous concepts (progress, purpose, wisdom, virtue)


CEOs are taking a larger and larger share for themselves of the resources of American corporations, leaving less and less to pay their workers, and that is the difference: rocketing upward and more or less flat. They want to make this worse through their reconciliation. If you want to add another backdrop to what is going on here, this is the share of America's revenue that is contributed by corporations.

CEOs 'taking a larger and larger share for themselves,' 'leaving less and less' to workers; 'rocketing upward' contrasted with 'flat'; 'They want to make this worse'


I wish both [ORG] and Senate a productive session as they work to better the lives of Iowans through [ORG] law. By the way, I can say to my colleagues here: Congress could learn a lesson not only from the Iowa Legislature but from most [ORG] legislatures in the balancing of the budget because the Federal budget needs that sort of discipline. I yield the floor.

Congress could learn a lesson...from the Iowa Legislature...in the balancing of the budget


Perhaps someday, in the not too distant future, we can start leading the Nation in the right ways again. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time.


Does this make anybody nervous? Some of the articles are basically saying bond markets around the world are getting nervous loaning to sovereigns because they keep borrowing like crazy. What is going on in China where they are borrowing like crazy?

Does this make anybody nervous? / bond markets around the world are getting nervous


Pregnancy is costly. [ORG] bills are outrageous, and working families who are expecting children should be able to claim tax relief on the same basis as families with older kids. This plan would provide major generational tax relief for working families with children.

bills are outrageous; major generational tax relief


The mandate would not only increase the cost of living for individuals and families but reduce transportation options for many rural residents and even urban residents that maybe have a car that is already paid for that they would soon see they wouldn't have the ability to keep. Additionally, part of the mandate is quietly eliminating fueling stations, making fuel more expensive, and making fuel harder to produce. In my home [ORG] of California and the country, when they ban the pipeline coming from Canada, it makes fuel harder to get.

would increase cost of living, reduce transportation options, quietly eliminating fueling stations, making fuel more expensive and harder to produce


At [ORG], Pastor [PERSON] has been a beacon of hope, faith, and justice in our district for decades. His tireless work has gone beyond his pastoral role. He has always been a leader for social change in our community.

'beacon of hope, faith, and justice' and 'leader for social change' - use of vague, emotionally appealing phrases without specific evidence


30. [SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida?


It is an ideological obsession they have. You are not going to change their minds. So what you need to do--what the free world needs to do--is to contain them.

Describes opponents as having an 'ideological obsession' and frames containment as necessary for 'the free world,' using emotionally charged language to suggest an existential threat that requires defensive action.


Yet, these things decide if my 2\1/2\ year old has a future. It also decides if your retirement becomes a miserable disaster. I hear a little person up in the balcony.

these things decide if my 2½ year old has a future... if your retirement becomes a miserable disaster


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


We all know about the economy, taxes, inflation, affordability--another of the top issues for the American people. And they want us to hold this government accountable for what they have done to push inflation forward. It means that we need to make permanent the 2017 [PERSON] tax cuts.

use of 'we all know' to establish consensus and 'hold this government accountable for what they have done to push inflation forward' employs charged framing


Americans are evacuating their homes, watching their communities burn, and the Speaker and [ORG] and some of my Republican colleagues in Congress want to punish Americans for not voting their way in November? This is morally bankrupt. Californians obviously need this help now.

Americans are evacuating their homes, watching their communities burn; morally bankrupt


In fact, when it comes to the forests, it is worse than neglect. The [ORG] and, frankly, [ORG] have put up unnecessary hurdles to doing proper forest management, to clearing vegetation, to doing prescribed burns, which has turned many of our forests and areas adjoining residential areas in many cases into tinderboxes and caused fires that have in many cases become truly catastrophic, community-destroying events, and we have seen it happen, sadly, time and time again. The perversity of it all is that these restrictions on being able to manage our forests--which have decimated the timber industry, by the way--are imposed in the name of the environment, but nothing could be worse for the environment than a catastrophic wildfire.

Organizations have created 'unnecessary hurdles,' forests turned into 'tinderboxes,' fires become 'truly catastrophic, community-destroying events,' and 'nothing could be worse for the environment than a catastrophic wildfire'


I have joked before about a couple of things. I have four boys. I wasn't blessed with a girl.


Democrats are loyal, above all, to our Constitution and to our democratic principles, and today we practiced what we preached: the democratic transfer of power. I hope that today's inauguration shows the world that the chaos of 4 years ago was an unfortunate aberration and not the norm. It is now time to look to the future.

Democrats are loyal, above all, to our Constitution and to our democratic principles; the democratic transfer of power; the chaos of 4 years ago was an unfortunate aberration


It is past time to do that--having a commonsense, targeted approach that, no, does not fix everything. I hear my colleague's frustration with regard to regular order of last year. I would like to echo that.


Sadly, the law expired at the end of last year. We won a hard-fought extension in the continuing resolution to ensure that no families fall through the cracks, but this is one of the provisions billionaire [PERSON] ordered the Republicans to take out of the bill, and families are now left on the hook. The stories are heartbreaking, Mr. [PERSON] .

families fall through the cracks, families are now left on the hook, stories are heartbreaking


That type of leadership is what every Member of this body should strive for. As is already the case under current law for various types of criminal activities, our bill would require [ORG] to detain illegal aliens who commit theft-related offenses and would mandate that these illegal aliens are detained until their removal from the United States before they get the opportunity to commit further, graver crimes. I want to be very clear.

detain illegal aliens until their removal...before they get the opportunity to commit further, graver crimes


House Republicans are saying that you have to pay for these tax cuts, right? You reduce revenue to the government. In order to pay for it, you have to find savings.


274E. Requirements for the electronic verification of employment eligibility.''. [ORG].


As we are in Washington this week, we will be submitting this letter to [ORG] in [PERSON] 's honor. Like all of you, we were both lucky enough to call [PERSON] a friend and saw firsthand how she met people where they are to get big things done for our state. She governed with strength, calm, and grace, always seeking solutions over soundbites.


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


These hearings, in a very real way, are the opening salvo for holding the [ORG] administration accountable to the public. So, today, I want to talk a little bit about how Senate Democrats will approach these hearings to uphold our promise to stand up for America's working and middle class. These hearings will be the very first real opportunity to see the [PERSON] administration's view on who they will fight for--working people or the special interests?

framing hearings as 'opening salvo' and presenting a false choice between 'working people or the special interests'


Let's hope we get real answers and real documentation before anyone votes for Mr. [PERSON] for Secretary of [ORG]. [PERSON] Mr. President, on [PERSON] , today, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed on [ORG]. The Senate invoked cloture on this bill last week with a strong bipartisan vote.


A bill to address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 35. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums; to [ORG].


And may our hearts be inclined to Your voice. We know that America can never be great again if we turn our backs on You. We ask for Your help.

invoking divine authority ('Your voice', 'Your help') combined with vague aspirational language ('great again')


PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE REPORT TO [ORG] TO THE PROPOSED RESCISSION OF CUBA'S DESIGNATION AS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM--PM 3 [SPEAKER] laid before the Senate the following message from the President of the United States, together with an accompanying report; which was referred to [ORG]: To [ORG]: I transmit herewith a report to the Congress with respect to the proposed recission of Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. [PERSON] , Jr. [ORG], January 14, 2025.


Madam President, I will be asking for a rollcall vote on this amendment, and I hope very much we can get it to the floor. In my view, the time has come for the American people to know which side their Senators stand on this issue. In order to accomplish that goal, I very much appreciated the statement Majority Leader [PERSON] gave on the floor of the Senate last November about the need for more amendment votes in the Senate.

invoking 'the American people' and Majority Leader's statement to support the amendment push; appeals to democratic values and leadership authority


It was when people were coming to me and saying 28 percent, 27 percent, 26 percent. The biggest corporations were saying it publicly. I was reading it in the newspaper.

biggest corporations were saying it publicly...reading it in the newspaper


A resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of organized [PERSON] immigration to the United States; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr.


Having served as president of [ORG] and dean of [ORG], Dr. [PERSON] is bringing decades of experience to [ORG]. Dr. [PERSON] was born in Mexico, where he discovered his passion for public health and service and spent 6 years as Mexico's secretary of health. I am excited to see Dr. [PERSON] bring his leadership and experience as he serves the Bruin community and keeps [ORG] as a top public university in the country.

extensive credentials listed (president, dean, secretary of health) and vague positive language ('leadership and experience,' 'top public university')


While I do not support this particular bill, I stand ready to work with both sides to pass smart, effective, tough, and commonsense legislation to secure our borders and reform our immigration system. Cabinet Nominations Mr. President, on [ORG] nominations, and Mr. [PERSON] , if one thing is clear from this week's [ORG] hearings, it is that [PERSON] is not building a [ORG] to serve the American people; he is building a [ORG] to serve the special, big, powerful interests. The American people deserve to know if the President-elect's nominees will bring costs down and protect America or cut sweetheart deals for the most well-off Americans while making America less safe.

building a cabinet to serve special, big, powerful interests; sweetheart deals for the most well-off Americans while making America less safe


More than 50 years ago, this country made a promise to women and girls across America. That promise, [ORG], said women and girls would have equal opportunities, both in the classroom and in athletics. For years, America has kept her promise.

made a promise to women and girls across America...America has kept her promise


When seen through the results of lost opportunities, it becomes clear that something valuable has been stolen. When men are allowed to compete in women's sports, not only are women no longer safe but they also lose scholarships, championships, and opportunities to build self-esteem that lasts a lifetime. [PERSON] men also lose when they embrace this ideology of unfairness and call it admirable.

women are no longer safe; something valuable has been stolen


Restoration of State option to determine residency for purposes of higher education benefits. TITLE II--AMERICAN PROMISE ACT OF 2025 Sec. 201.


Due to Senate Democrat obstruction, President [PERSON] had only five nominees confirmed in January during his first term. We saw obstruction for the sake of obstruction. Americans now have chosen a new direction.

Democrats described as engaging in 'obstruction for the sake of obstruction' creates a negative framing; implies threat to governance and suggests Americans had to reject this through voting


[SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered. [SPEAKER].


AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED SA 93. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] 75 submitted by Mr. [PERSON] and intended to be proposed to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. [ORG] 94.


HONORING MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOBCAT RODEO TEAM ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in honor of [ORG] rodeo team as they prepare to participate in the 2025 Presidential inaugural parade.

honoring Montana State University Bobcat Rodeo Team as they prepare to participate in the 2025 Presidential inaugural parade


It is obscene enough that Republicans want to make tax cuts for the ultrarich their first agenda item, but it gets worse when you remember they already cut taxes for those same people just a few years ago, and we all saw what a disaster it was. The last time [PERSON] and Republicans cut taxes for the rich, they claimed it would trickle down to the working people, to the middle class. It most certainly did not.


It was because of a fish situation they had in the delta. The crazy thing is that the fish that they are trying to save actually had come in in a heavier population than normal, so in the process of pumping moving water, they trapped a little higher number of fish than normal, too, because there were more fish to begin with. So with that, they said you have already exceeded the quota of fish you can take for this year.

presents a simplified, distorted version of environmental regulations by framing them as absurdly trapping fish due to higher populations, misrepresenting how quotas and environmental protections actually function


It is progress on making sure that we begin to have a more secure border and that our streets and communities are safer. But today is a new day in [ORG], and people's tunes have changed. While I am hearing from many of my colleagues across the aisle that they want to vote yes on this bill, that illegal aliens who commit crimes should be sent back to their country not released onto American streets, I am optimistic, but I want to caution my colleagues: Don't revert back to your partisan tribe.

illegal aliens who commit crimes should be sent back...not released onto American streets; many colleagues across the aisle want to vote yes


Senate Republicans, Senate Democrats, and the outgoing [PERSON] administration alike must act in the best interest of the country--not in their party's best interest, not in pursuit of some partisan agenda, but in the best interest of the country. And it is far from America's best interest to have President [PERSON] sitting alone at the White House--maybe with the Vice President--and no [ORG] there to support him in his efforts. President [PERSON] should remember that people around the country and around the world will be watching very closely his final days in office.


We are overcrowded and overrun with crime, gangs, and broken services, as I mentioned. Governor [PERSON] 's policies are draining our resources and compromising public safety. His priorities are illegal aliens and all sorts of benefits for them, which we keep seeing on and on, again and again, as the [ORG] is running a deficit and spending on things like high-speed rail instead of helping on fire safety and having our water supply renewed for all those good reasons.

overcrowded and overrun with crime, gangs, and broken services; draining resources and compromising public safety; on and on, again and again


You will hear Member after Member and people on television, the talking hosts, on conservative talk radio, if we just didn't spend that money. Okay, we actually did this thing called research where we looked up the actual facts of the math. It is about $2.7 billion for the entire year.

characterizes opponents' argument as simply 'if we just didn't spend that money' then presents own research as the authoritative counter-position


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] , I think it is important that we record into history exactly what happened to this young lady. This young lady didn't have a care in the world.

didn't have a care in the world - emotionally charged characterization to evoke sympathy


Under President [PERSON] , we saw record levels of low unemployment for all Americans, especially among [ORG] and Hispanic Americans. Inflation, which is ultimately a tax on the paychecks of hard-working Americans, was also at record lows. We had the most secure border in history.

'record levels of low unemployment' and 'most secure border in history' are vague superlatives; 'inflation...ultimately a tax on the paychecks' uses loaded framing


And one of them that I offered the resolution on, [PERSON] , murdered a correctional officer while he was in prison for life. Giving these 37 depraved murderers life in prison without the possibility of parole doesn't solve the problem; it creates 37 new potential problems--open hunting season on correctional officers at every facility where they are incarcerated. Again, that is why we have the death penalty for the murder of a correctional officer--because otherwise there is nothing for these depraved men to lose.

37 depraved murderers, open hunting season on correctional officers, nothing for these depraved men to lose


Plus, foreign production can be far less environmentally friendly than producing oil and gas here at home. One of the best things that we can do for our national security is to ensure that we have a stable, reliable, and affordable domestic energy supply. Fortunately, the [PERSON] administration is being supplanted by the [PERSON] administration, and I know that President [PERSON] is committed to reversing President [PERSON] 's anti-conventional energy policies and unleashing American energy production.

framing domestic energy production as inherently better for 'national security' and 'environmental' standards while presenting foreign production as categorically inferior, combined with authority appeal to the incoming president's commitment


He is confident, he is knowledgeable, and he should be confirmed quickly. We have a significant problem in our military with morale and with recruitment, and [PERSON] is the right person to address those issues of military readiness. The incoming administration is ready to act--ready to act and deliver on the historic mandate that President [PERSON] won in November.

He is confident, he is knowledgeable...the right person to address those issues; incoming administration is ready to act and deliver on the historic mandate


The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Stated for: [SPEAKER].


16) to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. [SPEAKER].


Well, when it comes to the environment, liberal politicians want to control what car we drive, what kind of stove we cook on, how long we can take in the shower. Yet they neglect our forests. They put up roadblocks to forest management tools that work.

characterizes liberal environmental positions as wanting to 'control what car we drive, what kind of stove we cook on' while claiming they 'neglect our forests' - presents a false choice between environmental regulations and forest management


[SPEAKER]. The time of the gentleman has expired. Mr. [PERSON] .


Yesterday, I met with [PERSON] , the President-elect's nominee for CIA Director. I raised my concerns about some of his positions and challenged him to be rock-ribbed when it comes to the integrity of the CIA, a place where facts, not lies, must prevail for the security of America. I also told Mr. [PERSON] about my very grave concerns regarding the nomination of [ORG] for Director of [ORG] because I believe her tenure could be colossally disruptive to our intelligence Agencies, where so many thousands work so hard, and many risk their lives to protect us.


[Pages [ORG] MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , by direction of [ORG], I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. [SPEAKER] read the resolution, as follows: [PERSON] .


He was spending too much. But if you take his 2014 levels, inflate them by population growth since then and inflation, using today's [ORG], [ORG], and interest, we would be spending $6.2 trillion this year. Pretty reasonable.

using selective metrics (2014 baseline with specific adjustments) to reframe spending as 'pretty reasonable' despite initial acknowledgment of overspending


This was all known, by the way, at the time that this sort of use case for [ORG] was part of its potential. I wrote a letter, at the time, supporting the request for more launches, and we specifically cited the use in fighting wildfires as one reason why this is important. Nevertheless, at the time, just a couple of months ago, with this very clear bipartisan proposal supported by the military to allow SpaceX to do more launches, [ORG] rejected it and tried to stop SpaceX from increasing its launches, increasing its capacity to support our national security, to improve connectivity.

'supported by the military' and 'national security' appeal to authority; 'rejected it and tried to stop' uses loaded framing of regulatory action


He argued that many of the policies they would implement would be disastrous. But the fact of the matter is the American people have chosen. They did that on November 5 when they went to the polls and they gave President [PERSON] a substantial majority and even a mandate for a new direction in the country.

American people have chosen... gave President a substantial majority and mandate


Mr. President, now on the noms tomorrow, Mr. [PERSON] is not the only nominee testifying this week who must answer for a disturbing record. The number of people with disturbing records who have been nominated-- some of them are good nominees, but the number with disturbing records and histories--I don't think I can remember a time in history when we have had that many. Tomorrow, we will hear from a large collection of nominees, but let's focus on two: [PERSON] to serve as Director of OMB and [PERSON] to serve as Secretary of [ORG].

repeated use of 'disturbing record' and 'disturbing records and histories' combined with claim that 'I don't think I can remember a time in history when we have had that many'


In Altadena and northern Pasadena, the fire took our neighbors' lives and destroyed the structures that provided stability to countless families' hopes, dreams, and memories. The fire has destroyed over 7,000 structures; left 20,000 people homeless; forced numerous health centers to close; and burned schools, businesses, and community institutions to the ground. This is just one of six serious fires across Los Angeles, including the more than 23,000-acre Palisades fire.

Emotionally charged phrases like 'took our neighbors' lives,' 'destroyed the structures that provided stability,' 'hopes, dreams, and memories' combined with repetitive destruction descriptions designed to evoke emotional response


A bill to provide funding to [ORG] and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved.


Children born in America to immigrant parents from all corners of the world and from all social conditions have been an enormous benefit to our country and, indeed, to my [ORG]. More than 47 million people living in the United States were born in another country, and another 16 million American children were born here to immigrant parents. Currently, more than 25 percent of all American children live in a household where at least one of their parents is an immigrant.

'enormous benefit to our country' - vague positive assertion without specific evidence or details


This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 423, nays 1, not voting 9, as follows: [Roll No. 15] YEAS--423 [PERSON] (NV) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) Cherfilus-[PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] [ORG] [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG] (PA) [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (ME) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] (TN) [PERSON] , [PERSON] (TX) Greene (GA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (MD) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (OK) [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] (AR) [PERSON] (OR) [PERSON] (CO) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] (SD) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] (MS) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (NY) [PERSON] (UT) [PERSON] (VA) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (WA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] (NV) [PERSON] (PA) Leger [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (WV) [ORG] [PERSON] (AL) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (UT) [PERSON] (WI) [PERSON] (WV) [PERSON] (IA) [PERSON] (NY) [PERSON] (AL) [PERSON] (KY) [PERSON] (VA) [ORG], [PERSON] , [PERSON] Sherrill [PERSON] (MO) [PERSON] (NE) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (WA) [PERSON] Swalwell [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (MS) [PERSON] (PA) [ORG] [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] Velazquez [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG][ORG]) [PERSON] NAYS--1 [PERSON] NOT VOTING--9 [PERSON] (OH) Waltz Announcement by [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER] (during the vote).


Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the [ORG] and not to a perceived viewing audience.


For 18 minutes, [PERSON] --that young woman in the prime of her life, with boundless potential--fought for her life against an assailant who never should have been in this country to begin with. The [PERSON] administration's open border policies served the criminal's depravity more than [PERSON] 's and her family's. In fact, they served the criminal every bit as much as they failed [PERSON] and her family.

graphic imagery of victim 'fought for her life,' characterization of immigration policy as enabling criminality, false choice between border policy and victim safety


We are very proud of those, but we have so many other innovative things taking place: autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, defense technology, and more. This is why I sought a seat on [ORG], one of the best and most powerful committees on [ORG]. From my seat there, I will help advance the interests of our [ORG], particularly in energy.

innovative things taking place, one of the best and most powerful committees, advance the interests of our [ORG]


Every dime of foreign aid, if you said for the last 4 years and took 4 years of borrowing, it would cover 8 days, 8.2 days of debt. Those of you who get up in front of these mikes and say that if we got rid of foreign aid, we will balance the budget, even when I do the average of the last 4 years, it is just a little over 8 days of borrowing. It is hard when you get up in front of an audience at home and tell them the truth when it is not the same thing they heard 10 minutes earlier on a talk radio show or on a cable television show.

characterizing opponents' claims about foreign aid as false while setting up a misleading comparison (8 days of borrowing); implying bad faith by contrasting 'the truth' against what audiences hear elsewhere


That is more than 30,000 football fields. Think about it. The pain, the suffering, the social, and the economic losses--from homes to businesses to churches and synagogues--have changed people's way of life.


I believe that it was from the year 1967, and I think it was up to last year. That is a trillion dollars. Assuming that my numbers are a little bit off--maybe I didn't get the years exactly right--a trillion dollars is still a trillion dollars, and it was lost.

repetition of 'a trillion dollars' and 'lost' to emphasize magnitude; 'lost' carries loaded negative connotation implying waste or mismanagement


That is an issue that has long impaired our mutual investment opportunities, including the ability of the United States to shore up the semiconductor supply chain and fully capitalize on the potential of our partnership with Taiwan. Mr. [PERSON] , I don't need to remind my colleagues of the security challenges that we faced during the pandemic, when we dealt with the overwhelming supply chain issues, especially for semiconductor chips. That shortage led to sky-high prices for everyday items, and it impacted critical industries in healthcare, defense, and the technology sector.

security challenges...overwhelming supply chain issues...sky-high prices...impacted critical industries in healthcare, defense


Taxpayer dollars should never go to organizations that hate America or our values. It is pretty simple when you put it like that. To those who say that there is no alternative, that government is and always will be wasteful, I say look to [ORG].

organizations that hate America or our values; framing government waste as inevitable then presenting single alternative


ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , by direction of [ORG], I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. [SPEAKER] read the resolution, as follows: [PERSON] .


Since 2003, $2.7 trillion in improper payments have been made by Federal agencies. The DOGE Caucus will work tirelessly to address this issue, streamline operations, and ensure the government is working more effectively and efficiently for all Americans. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues and advancing President [PERSON] 's agenda to rein in wasteful spending while we work efficiently to provide services and protect taxpayer dollars.

Loaded language: '$2.7 trillion in improper payments' frames the issue with charged language; Appeal to authority: invoking 'President [PERSON]'s agenda'; Glittering generalities: 'work tirelessly,' 'more effectively and efficiently,' 'protect taxpayer dollars' are vague positive terms without specific details


28 is an assault on the safety of the trans community and our children. It puts hate and division over unity, and it undermines equality in this country. It has to stop.

characterizing measure 28 as an 'assault' on safety and claiming it 'puts hate and division' uses inflammatory language to evoke fear and emotional response rather than substantive argument


[PERSON] spent $50 million to elect soft-on-crime prosecutors, including the partisan New York City district attorney [PERSON] . [PERSON] rewarded Soros for funding the lawyers who launched the legal attacks against his political opponent, President [PERSON] . In his final days in office now, [PERSON] is making America less safe, less prosperous, and more vulnerable.

soft-on-crime prosecutors, making America less safe, less prosperous, and more vulnerable


PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule [ORG], public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 470. A bill to provide that the Secretary of [ORG] shall not issue an interim or final rule or Secretarial Amendment that includes an area or bottom closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment; to [ORG].


My request to my colleagues is to focus. Stop bullying children. [SPEAKER].


Under the guidance of Head Coach [PERSON] , [PERSON] has competed at the highest levels, including representing the United States at [ORG] in Spain. Introduced to golf by her father, [PERSON] , she credits him with shaping her mental game, proving that family support is invaluable. Academically, [PERSON] shines as well, maintaining a stellar 4.377 [ORG].


Georgians served with Americans in the global war on terrorism. Sadly, Georgia faces a threat to its freedom. In October, a scheming dictator, backed by war criminal [PERSON] , [ORG], and the Iranian regime, rigged an election.

scheming dictator, war criminal, rigged an election, threat to its freedom


A bill to expand the seniors farmers' market program to include maple syrup; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 294.


In fact, we have lost 85 in the time that I have been a U.S. Senator, since 2015. This includes deaths related to law enforcement assaults, gunfire, vehicular pursuits, and duty-related illnesses.

framing police deaths with emotionally charged terms like 'assaults' and listing specific causes to emphasize loss and tragedy


The legacy she has built will continue to inspire future generations, enriching the cultural fabric of Kansas and beyond. As she celebrates this milestone, I take this moment to express my deep gratitude for the work she has done. It is individuals like [PERSON] who truly make our country great.

legacy will continue to inspire future generations, enriching the cultural fabric; individuals like [PERSON] who truly make our country great


At some point, America must wake up to what is happening. We cannot rely on an adversary to supply us with needed goods, and then they make the decision of what they will send us and what they will not send us. Our ally is Taiwan, and we need to have a stronger tie with them.

America must wake up to what is happening; adversary making decisions about what they send us


Texans have been suffering under open borders and high prices for the last 4 years. Those who run businesses are facing burdensome regulations from the out-of-control regulatory regime. On top of this, as I mentioned, if Republicans fail to act swiftly to extend the expiring tax cuts, 62 percent of taxpayers will experience a tax increase--62 percent.

Texans have been suffering under open borders and high prices; burdensome regulations; if Republicans fail to act swiftly...62 percent of taxpayers will experience a tax increase--62 percent (repeated for emphasis)


. . I was able to participate in the creator rewards program.


In fact, on Monday, [ORG]--a China social media app--became the No. 1 most downloaded app on the [ORG] app store. Is that the outcome that the law's supporters were seeking or thought about?

framing a Chinese social media app becoming #1 as potentially problematic, combined with rhetorical questioning that casts doubt on the law's effectiveness


We have seen massive mismanagement. Anybody watching the interviews with the Governor of California, the fire chief in California, the mayor of L.A. will say there has been massive mismanagement, gross incompetence by the elected leadership in California. This needs to change to protect the people who live there from the terrible mistakes in judgments of these elected officials.

massive mismanagement, gross incompetence, terrible mistakes in judgments, needs to change to protect the people


President-elect [ORG] often says tariffs won't affect Americans; it will hurt China and Mexico. But once the election was over, he acknowledged that he can't guarantee American families won't be affected by costs of tariffs. I am going to guarantee this.

contrasting 'won't affect Americans' with 'can't guarantee American families won't be affected' to suggest only two outcomes, combined with 'I am going to guarantee this' implying a clear solution without acknowledging complexity


In 2017, during the first [ORG] administration, after the failed effort to take health insurance away from more than 20 million people and deprive all Americans of being protected from discrimination by insurance companies if they had preexisting conditions--and thank goodness that reconciliation effort failed when three Republicans joined Democrats to block that effort-- the [ORG] administration colleagues turned to the idea of tax reform. Democrats were very willing to work on deficit-neutral, pro-growth tax reform. But instead, Republicans chose: We don't want to have a committee process.


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


I am a proud resident of Florida's Space Coast, the launchpad for America's journey to the stars since the early days of [ORG]. This is not just our past. It is our future.


4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Zambia.


Mr. President, today, we have a new President. So I say congratulations to President [PERSON] . As we turn a new page from one administration to another, we can put a contentious campaign and all the negative rhetoric behind us.

turning a new page from one administration to another, putting contentious campaign behind us - appeals to unity and fresh beginnings


CONGRESSIONAL RECORD United States of America American eagle (seal) PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 119th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g.,1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface Indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (seal) recycle Printed on recycled paper. Vol.


In addition, the preservation of certain property of [ORG] ([ORG]) held in the United States by United States financial institutions is of the utmost importance to addressing this national emergency and the welfare of the people of Afghanistan. Various parties, including representatives of victims of terrorism, have asserted legal claims against certain property of [ORG] or indicated in public court filings an intent to make such claims. This property is blocked under Executive Order 14064.


MORNING BUSINESS--Continued CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] lays before the Senate the certificate of election for [ORG]. The certificate, the [ORG] is advised, is in the form suggested by the Senate.


), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order in order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001 (Blocking Property of Persons Who Threaten International Stabilization Efforts in the Western Balkans), as amended by Executive Order 13304 of May 28, 2003 (Termination of Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia and [ORG] 13219 of June 26, 2001), and expanded in scope by Executive Order 14033 of June 8, 2021 ([ORG] the United States of Certain Persons Contributing to the Destabilizing Situation in the Western Balkans). The order is intended to provide additional prongs for targeting persons for designation under Executive Order 14033 and deter individuals from attempting to evade United States sanctions. This includes amendments to: add attempt as a basis for designation throughout the order; add a prong for leadership of membership in a sanctioned entity; add a prong for ownership or control of a sanctioned person; and add a prong for being a spouse or adult child of a sanctioned person.


When I drove through Altadena just a few days ago, the destruction was complete--entire city blocks razed. Homes, small businesses, schools gone in just a few minutes like some post-apocalyptic scene. Driving around that area at night in which small fires still dotted the landscape amidst the rubble, it was hard to recognize what I was seeing.

destruction was complete, entire city blocks razed, post-apocalyptic scene, small fires still dotted the landscape


3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of [ORG] and [SPEAKER] of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in honor of wildland firefighters, collectively, in recognition of their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service to protect the forests, grasslands, and communities of the United States.