Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor Guadalupe County Commissioner [PERSON] on his well-deserved retirement after a lifetime of extraordinary service to our country and community. [PERSON] began his career with 20 years in [ORG], serving as a command pilot during the Vietnam war and leading the squadron operating out of [ORG]. He then served as a pilot for [ORG] for 18 years.

'lifetime of extraordinary service to our country and community' and emphasis on military service during Vietnam War


RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following resignation from [ORG]: Congress of the United States, [ORG], Washington, DC, November 24, 2024. Hon. [PERSON] , Speaker, [ORG], Washington, DC.


I have heard much higher numbers than that. Let's take their number: $27 billion a year. That is three times ICE's annual budget of $9 billion.


But politically they hacked and they hacked and they hacked away at their responsibilities, and now they are paying 6 percent of America's revenues. As wealthy as American corporations are, they add 6 percent now of America's revenues. And this, too, will be made worse by this Republican program.

'hacked and they hacked and they hacked away' and characterizing corporate tax contributions as corporations 'paying' rather than neutral description


Please join me in congratulating Senior [ORG], on 65 years of outstanding service and in wishing them continued success in the years to come.

outstanding service - vague praise without specific details


APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE [SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will please read a communication to the Senate from [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). The assistant [PERSON] read the following letter: [ORG], President pro tempore, Washington, DC, January 13, 2025.


This is what has been important to our base. We have to stay with what has been important to our base. There is nothing wrong with any one of these issues.

repeating 'what has been important to our base' and appealing to group identity/loyalty


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

A determination has been made that Japan can provide substantially the same degree of protection...in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives


She combined her 100th birthday with constantly reminding people of the horrors of Nazi Germany and what was done to the Jewish people. So, this morning, it was my honor to present her with a flag flown over the [ORG], expressing the Senate's recognition of her extraordinary life. After enduring so much tragedy during one of the darkest chapters of human history, Pina has dedicated her life to teaching, loving, learning, and preserving the memory of the Holocaust.

presentation of flag flown over the [ORG], expressing the Senate's recognition; Senate's official recognition of her life


Our daughters and women are watching. The message to men standing quietly on the sidelines of this issue is: It is time to man up. These are girls and women in our lives who depend on us to stand and fight for what is right.

girls and women...depend on us to stand and fight for what is right


If anyone is a real geek, if you take a look at the futures market on the 10-year sovereign, some of the futures market between now and through spring actually expect a 5 percent interest rate. Remember, that is still a point, point and a quarter lower than the historic average when you get rid of the previous decade, which was sort of fake interest rates. If we were to go to 5 percent of U.S. debt, that is actually fairly normal and that gets built in.

calling something 'fake interest rates' to dismiss the previous decade's policy without substantive argument


Mr. [PERSON] , we want to protect moms from domestic violence acts, as homicide is the leading cause of death of pregnant women. Mr. [PERSON] , at the appropriate time, I will offer a motion to recommit so we can fix this bill. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentleman for his indulgence.


With that, I want to yield to my very good friend, who really understands tax policy and with whom I have been working on this and with whom--we fought together to win the [ORG] fight many, many years ago. Senator [PERSON] from Connecticut. I yield the floor.


[PERSON] and those who control him, though, didn't seem to care about the victims of these criminals. Instead, they just continued their uncaring, offensive giveaway to criminals. It has continued.

calling policy 'uncaring, offensive giveaway to criminals' and claiming someone 'controls' the person uses emotionally charged language to delegitimize both the policy and the individual


We need to fix it, and we need to give the American people confidence that we have a fair and secure system in place. So how do we do that? Well, tonight, we are going to vote on the first response from the Congress, [ORG], which I think is neither focused on driving resources to the border or establishing a more robust and rigorous system of immigration.


Having won 10 championships there may have something to do with it, but it is a marvelous place. Here they are celebrating afterward, and then here is the coach. Here is Coach [PERSON] holding up the trophy there.


Consider one reason why the bill passed with such a huge bipartisan vote in April; namely, the backlash against [ORG] for its deranged lobbying campaign against the bill. As the bill was being considered by a House committee, [ORG] sent push notifications to its users demanding that they call into Congress and express opposition to the bill. This wasn't a case of American citizens spontaneously rising up to exercise their First Amendment rights but rather a foreign power egging them on, meddling in our politics, influencing our legislative debates.

deranged lobbying campaign; foreign power egging them on, meddling in our politics


Her dedication and perseverance embody the values that define Kansas and our [ORG], and her remarkable achievements and service to our country are certainly deserving of recognition in the Congressional Record. [ORG]'s journey is one of resilience and determination, demonstrating the power of teamwork and perseverance. Her efforts on the assembly line during the war, alongside her partner [PERSON] , a trailblazing moment in its own right, exemplify her unwavering spirit and commitment to forging new paths, despite the challenges of the era.

dedication and perseverance embody the values that define Kansas; remarkable achievements and service to our country; unwavering spirit and commitment


Indeed, the towns grew up as logging towns, and they used to be able to go out to those areas and manage and use those and cut trees for the [ORG]'s wood and paper product supply needs. That all started shutting down in the 1970s due to the spotted owl and whatever other species du jour they can come up with to do that, or water quality issues. Oh, my gosh, they are going to affect the water quality.

'whatever other species du jour they can come up with' and 'they are going to affect the water quality'


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 563.


They want a border that is secure; they want communities that are secure; and they want just basic commonsense things done, like if someone breaks into our country and then steals stuff, they are actually detained rather than just released to go do it again. Let's at least do the basics that we can do while we continue to be able to work toward the big projects that still need to be done. Multiple of my colleagues will be coming in the moments ahead to talk through this same issue because we feel like, on this side, it is incredibly important we get this done.

breaks into our country and then steals stuff...released to go do it again


[ORG] can and will help Californians rebuild. California needs to rebuild with resilience. They need to rebuild with a commitment of preventing a similar fire in the future.

'rebuild with resilience' and 'commitment of preventing' - vague, emotionally appealing language without specific details


According to ICE, as of July, there were nearly 650,000 illegal aliens on the nondetained docket who are convicted criminals who have been charged with crimes. These criminal illegal aliens freely roam our streets committing senseless acts of violence against American women and children. This includes over 100,000 illegal aliens convicted of or charged with assault.


I yield the floor. [SPEAKER]. I want to thank the Senator from Oklahoma for his leadership on this.


[PERSON] 425: Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


[ORG], Washington, DC. Dear Representative: On behalf of the 1.8 million members of the AFT, I write to urge you to oppose H.R. 28, the so- called [ORG] of 2025, and to reject its attacks on our students.

use of 'so-called' and 'attacks' to frame the legislation negatively without substantive argument


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


[Pages [PERSON] ] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule [ORG], sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 21: Mr. [PERSON] of Arkansas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma, Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, and Ms. [PERSON] .


This week, we also see that [PERSON] is rushing to release terrorists from American custody. One week after the New Orleans terrorist attack, this President has set free 11 terrorists from Guantanamo Bay--terrorists connected to the 9/11 attacks on America. [ORG] reported yesterday that [PERSON] wants to give back a dangerous terrorist and close friend of [PERSON] .

rushing to release terrorists, terrorists connected to the 9/11 attacks, dangerous terrorist


Now, it is time to make sure all Americans enjoy the benefits of this astonishing economic growth. We should be coming together today to increase the minimum wage, to lift children out of poverty, and to strengthen unions, [ORG], [ORG], and the middle class. [PERSON] is instead assembling a billionaire [ORG] from the top 0.00003 percent of the wealthiest Americans, drawing the top tier of his new administration from poolside cocktail hour at Mar-a-Lago and setting up the broligarchs and the plutocrats to plunder an even larger share of government contracts and public resources.

contrast between 'all Americans enjoy benefits' and 'billionaire cabinet from top 0.00003 percent,' 'poolside cocktail hour,' 'broligarchs and plutocrats' - emotionally charged language paired with personal attacks and presenting only two opposing choices


We are entering a new golden age in America with President [PERSON] 's return to [ORG], and this is our last chance at righting the ship the left has steered so far off course. President [PERSON] will return our country to the values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We will return to the [PERSON] beliefs and principles of the West that made our Nation so great.

golden age in America, return to values of life liberty and pursuit of happiness, beliefs and principles of the West that made our Nation so great


Help our lawmakers to walk in Your precepts so that they can remain within the circle of Your protection and blessings. Lord, turn their ears to listen to Your admonition as You infuse them with the courage to obey Your commands. We have trusted You since the birth of this land we love.

Appeal to divine authority ('Help our lawmakers to walk in Your precepts') and invocation of national pride ('the birth of this land we love')


I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the [ORG] and give its advice and consent to ratification. [PERSON] , Jr. [ORG], January 14, 2025.

recommendation from [PERSON] Jr. at [ORG] to influence Senate action through institutional authority


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


Last week, I had the privilege of passing the gavel to him, and I have full faith and confidence that he will ensure that our statehouse will continue to serve the people of North Carolina with integrity, purpose, and dedication. As a mentor and a colleague, I have watched [PERSON] grow into an exceptional leader who listens, collaborates, and fights tirelessly for the people of North Carolina. His commitment to his constituents and his vision for a stronger, more prosperous [ORG] make him uniquely suited to this role.

phrases like 'integrity, purpose, and dedication' and 'exceptional leader' combined with speaker's authority as predecessor passing the gavel


Even if they get confirmed, it is so important to have all these questions asked and to see what the answers, or lack of answers, are. If the time comes, months from now, that some of [PERSON] [ORG] members fail on the job, these hearings will have served as an important warning for the American people to see. That is why Democrats are committed to ensuring each nominee is vetted thoroughly and scrutinized during the testimony.

'committed to ensuring each nominee is vetted thoroughly' and 'important warning for the American people'


By the governor: [PERSON] , Governor. [PERSON] , Secretary of [ORG]. [State Seal Affixed]


You end up with the manufacturers having to produce two different types of vehicles for this [ORG] or that [ORG], making them more expensive, and heaven knows the difficulty that is producing electric vehicles anyway. Rural Americans and rural Californians face long commutes and rely heavily on reliable, affordable vehicles. I represent a very rural area.


[SPEAKER]. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second.


A bill to direct the Secretary of [ORG] and Secretary of [ORG] to require aliens applying for certain visas to disclose if they receive funds from [ORG] or [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 461.


And it is taking effect, at least in parts of America, at the single worst period of time, a moment when [ORG] creators in Los Angeles are using the app to share their stories and find resources during the tragic wildfires; a moment when a new President is set to take office with different views on the ban--and President-elect [ORG] is asking for a pause right now, asked [ORG] of the United States for a pause--[PERSON] --a moment when [ORG] is still considering the case, hasn't even rendered a decision yet; a moment when the first official bid for [ORG] was just submitted last week. It is time for Congress to acknowledge that the rushed passage of this law was a mistake. There were no hearings in the Senate.

taking effect at the single worst period of time...tragic wildfires; characterization of law passage as 'rushed' and 'mistake' while emphasizing concurrent crises


In a world where [ORG] and [ORG] can deliver groceries to your door in nearly an hour if you are in an urban area, it can be easy to forget that our food doesn't just come from the grocery store shelf. It comes from the men and women who work tirelessly day in and day out to answer the call to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. On days with lots of extreme weather like we saw last week, these men and women bust their backs to ensure that we can still have food on our plates when the storms are long gone.


[SPEAKER]. Is there any objection? The Senator from Alabama.


SA 71. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 72.


[[ORG] 12TH DISTRICT ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I thank the incredible families of Michigan's 12th Congressional District for sending me back to Congress.


Let me very briefly describe what this amendment does in terms of reforming [ORG]. First, this amendment would double the major [PERSON] fee that corporations pay before they can hire guest workers from abroad. This provision would generate over $370 million in revenue each year.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. [PERSON] ). Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , the unprovoked and barbaric attack on Israeli civilians on October 7 presented Israel with a fundamental moral obligation to annihilate the forces that had unleashed such depravity.

'unprovoked and barbaric attack' and 'fundamental moral obligation' frame the issue with emotionally charged language to justify military action


Let's put up the one chart that gets me the most hate, and it is more than a year, year-and-a-half out of date. The numbers are worse today, but it is the truth. For anyone crazy enough to watch, how many Members of Congress are willing to show this to you?

describing the chart as 'worse today' and questioning how many members would 'show this to you' implies hidden truth and danger; 'crazy enough to watch' uses loaded language to suggest only the bold would engage


In fact, the States are ahead of the Congress. The Congress needs to catch up with the States and move on beyond that. A wage of $7.25 an hour is what is known as a slave wage in many quarters.

calling $7.25 wage a 'slave wage' uses emotionally charged language; positioning 'States' as ahead implies they are authoritative models Congress should follow


Immigrant households generated more than $236 billion in income in 2022 and paid nearly $66 billion in local, [ORG], and Federal taxes. [ORG] estimates that immigration flows to the United States that are projected would likely increase the American gross domestic product by nearly $9 trillion between now and 2034. And I know, because of the background of the President, this next statistic will not surprise you: More than 45 percent of Fortune 500 companies in America were started by immigrants or by the children of immigrants.

Listing impressive statistics about immigrant economic contributions without addressing counterarguments or complexities; presents a one-sided positive narrative designed to create favorable impressions


May we come to understand and accept that even knowing us as well as You do, You love us anyway. When we are grieved by various trials, may we trust that You will perceive the genuineness of our faith. Even gold perishes when it is tested by fire.


The truth is we have been living these last 40 years or so in the great American decline. Our economy has declined. We were once the manufacturing and trade capital of the world.

"great American decline" and contrasting past superiority ("manufacturing and trade capital of the world") to suggest current deterioration


[ORG]. 202. Permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children.


It stopped the ability to keep clearing brush. With national monuments, you are not allowed to go in there and do anything because it has to be left pristine and preserved. That ties in with the endangered species as well.

Characterization of national monument preservation as absolute restriction ('not allowed to go in there and do anything') and framing as binary choice between environmental protection and land management activities


In 2022, when prolonged drought led to historically low water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, Commissioner [PERSON] pressed the States and [PERSON] who rely on the Colorado River to find a compromise that would protect water supply throughout the basin. Her leadership was instrumental in achieving a historic, consensus-based proposal to conserve more than 3 million acre-feet of water and protect the system. To this day, 7 States and 30 Tribes have continued to engage on a longer-term agreement that will serve the 40 million people who call the Colorado River Basin home.

'historic, consensus-based proposal' and 'protect the system' and '40 million people who call the Colorado River Basin home'


As I prepare to assume my duties as Vice President of the United States, I would like to express that it has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve the people of Ohio in the Senate over the past two years. Sincerely, [PERSON] , United States Senator, Vice President-Elect.


Remember, there are two steps in there. Back to the oldie but goodie. Everything in red, that is on autopilot.


APPOINTMENT [SPEAKER]. The [ORG], on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant to Public Law 94-304, as amended by [PERSON] 99-7, appoints the following Senators as members of [ORG]) during [ORG]: [ORG] of Rhode Island; the Honorable Jeanne [PERSON] of New Hampshire; [ORG] of Minnesota; and the Honorable [PERSON] of Pennsylvania.


7. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , had I been present, I would have voted [ORG] on Roll Call No.


SA 2. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [ORG]. ___.


There is so much more that we have done. But we have turned the page now, and we are looking at how do we use these 2 years, this 119th Congress that is in front of us. We know that the American people have spoken.


A bill to prohibit the implementation of [ORG] Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 230.


My [ORG] is certainly a [ORG] that understands natural disasters, and, you know, even in Alaska right now, Anchorage just last week--didn't make any news down here--was hit with hurricane-force winds on Sunday, up to 130 miles an hour. A lot of people--hundreds-- were without power, a lot of property damage. So, you know, we are thinking about our Alaskan colleagues who were hit by that hurricane-- there is no other word--typhoon.

emphasis on [ORG] understanding natural disasters; repeated mention of specific damage (130 mph winds, hundreds without power) to establish credibility and concern


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise because this bill threatens the principles that make our schools and sports fields places of opportunity. This bill does not protect anyone.

bill threatens the principles...This bill does not protect anyone


They actually got it done. Instead, the biologists took this so-called snail darter and moved populations to other rivers in the area. The species was then reclassified downward from endangered to threatened in 1984.


Only now, instead of burning up the red counties and the forested areas to the north, it is devastating portions of Los Angeles. Everybody is seeing it on the news. Every year, we know the Santa Ana winds are going to blow.

burning up the red counties and the forested areas...devastating portions of Los Angeles


I will yield for another question. [SPEAKER]. Through the [ORG], the Senator mentioned [ORG].


MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR The following bill was read the second time, and placed on the calendar: S. 9. A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title [ORG] of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.


The war has not shrunk. It expanded to Lebanon, where I hope the recent truce continues to hold. Mr. [PERSON] , I have sharply critiqued my own government for our conduct when we have been at war because right is right and wrong is wrong, no matter what side you are on.


H.R. 28 and S. 9 do not advance policies to address the second-class treatment women's and girls' teams continue to receive from their schools as compared to men's and boys' teams when it comes to facilities, equipment, and travel. These bills do not address how colleges and universities have shortchanged women athletes millions of dollars in academic assistance.

second-class treatment, shortchanged women athletes millions of dollars


This bill is an egregious attack on young women and girls. Everyone in this room knows that this legislation has the power to threaten the physical and mental safety of minors. Schools and athletic institutions already have rules around fairness and safety in children's sports.

'egregious attack on young women and girls' and 'threaten the physical and mental safety of minors'


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


Now, if they want to argue that there is a law that is unconstitutional, they can argue that, but they can't go to court and simply say that the executive branch is implementing the law in a way that a particular [ORG] doesn't like. Yet, they want to occasion that massive shift of power, as [ORG] Kavanaugh characterized it, so that the States would essentially be able to control Federal immigration policy. I am still reeling from reading the author of this legislation's statements yesterday, which I think also speak to a fundamental disrespect for the rule of law, which says: Since January 6, hundreds of peaceful protesters have been hunted down, arrested, held in solitary confinement, and treated unjustly.

comparison of immigration policy disputes to January 6 arrests to deflect from the original argument; 'hunted down,' 'held in solitary confinement,' and 'treated unjustly' use emotionally charged language


One of the most important issues in this last election was the illegal immigration crisis. And that is the topic of the first vote that we are holding in the Senate under Republican majority. For the last 4 years, the [PERSON] administration's open border policies have wreaked havoc in both border communities and those far from the border.


HONORING THE LARGEST EXPANSION IN [ORG]' [ORG] BENEFITS [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


In Russia today, religious expression outside of the state-controlled church is discouraged. And in Russian-occupied Ukraine, all Protestant churches have been closed. The head of the Russian church is a [ORG] guy who answers directly to [ORG].

religious expression is discouraged, all Protestant churches have been closed


Had he been treated as the detainer law requires, he would have been deported and [PERSON] would be alive today. I am prepared to close when the gentleman is ready. I reserve the balance of my time.

framing deportation as a measure that would have prevented a death, emotionally charged construction of causality


So he rushed 18 times, 121 yards, and 2 touchdowns, and he completed 19 of 22 passes for almost 200 yards. Now, those are the kinds of stats that are just off the chart. But his leadership all year long and certainly in the playoffs was just unbelievable.

those are the kinds of stats that are just off the chart" and "leadership...was just unbelievable


Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Colorado seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of California received 10 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 10 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] . [PERSON] President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of California received 7 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 7 votes for Vice President.


I look forward to seeing their continued success in Iowa.


Many of my constituents were disappointed when [ORG] didn't pass. American minorities, a good many, were disappointed. These pieces of legislation could have made a difference in voter participation.

References to 'constituents' and 'American minorities' as authoritative sources of disappointment, combined with loaded framing of legislation as something that 'could have made a difference' in voter participation


I would encourage anyone who wants a clear understanding of U.S. foreign policy to look at and watch the recording of [ORG]'s performance before [ORG] last week. I would say to you, his performance was flawless. [PERSON] 's qualifications and ability to stand in the shoes of [PERSON] , our first Secretary of [ORG], and the 70 who followed him-- [PERSON] 's qualifications are unchallengeable.

describing performance as 'flawless' and qualifications as 'unchallengeable' while invoking historical authority of the Secretary position


Let's honor [PERSON] 's legacy by passing this bipartisan legislation to protect millions of Americans across our country. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].

honoring legacy, bipartisan, protect millions of Americans


It would not permit the transfer of [ORG] or sensitive nuclear technology. Any special fissionable material transferred to the Kingdom of Thailand could only be in the form of low enriched uranium, with the exception of small quantities of special fissionable material for use as samples, standards, detectors, or targets, or for such other purposes as the parties may agree. Through the Agreement, the Kingdom of Thailand would affirm its intent to rely on existing international markets for nuclear fuel services rather than acquiring sensitive nuclear technology (i.e., for enrichment and reprocessing), and the United States would affirm its intent to support these international markets to ensure nuclear fuel supply for the Kingdom of Thailand.


We hope what happens today rather than what happened 4 years ago stands as a shining example for future generations of how one conducts oneself in a free democracy. We hope that the way we Democrats conduct ourselves today helps those Republicans who tried to subvert the election of 4 years ago understand the grave nature of their mistake. Far too many on the other side--far too many--willingly claim the election of 2020 was stolen even though they knew perfectly well it was not.

characterizing prior conduct as 'subvert the election' and accusing Republicans of knowingly spreading falsehoods about election theft, framed as a 'grave nature of their mistake'


It is greed, plain and simple. I commend Senator [PERSON] and Attorney General [PERSON] , who have been sounding the alarm about [ORG] for years. I am committed to working with [ORG] officials and my colleagues in the Rhode Island congressional delegation to clean up the mess that [PERSON] left behind and to do our best to save [PERSON] and [PERSON] and stabilize our [ORG]'s healthcare system.

'greed, plain and simple' and commending named officials who 'have been sounding the alarm'


RECOGNIZING LOCAL BROADCASTING [PERSON] ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize the career and contributions of Brainerd, Minnesota, broadcasting legend, [PERSON] .


I remember watching him play. Then also there is Coach [PERSON] . He is a former player, and [PERSON] , his wife, is a professional golfer.


A bill to require the Secretary of the [ORG] to take certain actions with respect to certain qualified coal applications, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON]


This is part of their propaganda. Data shows, for example, my esteemed colleague from Arkansas referenced it, the anti-Semitism on [ORG]. If you go back and look, you can see 50 times the posts on pro-Hamas, pro-Palestinian content, 50 times the views, despite the fact that overwhelmingly Americans support Israel--the polling shows it--and that is just one of the issues that they get involved with.

citing 'esteemed colleague' and 'polling shows' as authorities; describing content as 'propaganda' and 'anti-Semitism'; presenting support for Israel vs. pro-Palestinian content as a binary choice


Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8


The [ORG], [ORG], has also on several occasions rejected proposals from [ORG]. For example, it rejected [ORG] proposal to increase sonar and underwater explosives training off of southern California. In another instance, it filed a lawsuit against the [ORG] for proceeding with 14 major training exercises off of southern California, again harming U.S. national security.

framing environmental organization actions as 'harming U.S. national security' uses loaded language and appeals to security fears to characterize regulatory rejections negatively


[[ORG]] DISASTER RELIEF ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , for 2 weeks we have watched brutal, orange flames engulf homes, leaving ash and heartache in their wake for both rich and poor southern Californians.


Thank you. We are in the same hallway over in the Hart Building. [SPEAKER].


You will hear directly from advocates, child welfare professionals, and even children and families with lived experience on how we as policymakers can better the foster care system. The caucus' largest event is shadow day where our members spend the day with a former foster youth. This allows us to learn about issues facing children involved in the child welfare system directly from people with lived experience.

hearing directly from advocates, child welfare professionals, and children and families with lived experience


[PERSON] 174: Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland. [PERSON]


This is the Republican agenda in action. We are protecting women, supporting families, and making our communities safer. This is just the beginning of our work.


Everybody knows that it is against the law to enter the United States without our permission. Even so, if they come here violating our law, they hurt and kill an American, [ORG] must prioritize their detention and deportation. The [PERSON] administration has promised to remove dangerous criminals who cross our borders illegally.


There are people who are afraid to take electric vehicles very far with the inability to know if they can charge them and make it back. The mandate poses significant financial challenges, as EVs remain more expensive than their gas- and diesel-powered counterparts. They have more expensive tires, and they are harder to get parts for, among other things.


You know, they say: Campaign in poetry; govern in prose. That is not what is happening here. They campaigned on misleading people that their abiding concern, their main concern was, gosh, people are paying too much for a dozen eggs.

characterizing opponent's campaign focus as misleading about egg prices, using 'gosh' dismissively


Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. [SPEAKER].


It is past time for real change at [ORG]. To address these issues, last month I released a draft piece of legislation to provide a [ORG] charter for [ORG] and to remove [ORG] [ORG] from direct oversight of the university. The legislation will empower [ORG] with self-governance, providing an organizational structure that reflects its mission, community, and needs of its students.

real change, self-governance, empower, reflects its mission, community, and needs


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


Get with the American team, and get in the way of those that are getting in our way. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


I think that would be good for our economy. I think that would be good for the American people. I think that would help create more economic growth, and I think that economic growth would yield revenue to the [ORG].


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , every single parent worries about their kids' safety. Every parent wants their daughters to be treated fairly including on the sports field.


Yet, he never matched the violence he got with violence of his own. On June 5, 1956, a [ORG] ruled that [ORG] segregation policy on public buses was, in fact, unconstitutional. When [ORG] upheld that ruling, it was affirmed that [ORG], led by Dr. [PERSON] as a result of the efforts of [PERSON] , was a true story of triumph, and it was, in fact, for many, year after year, a focal point on what civil disobedience can look like and what success can be born of it.


Study after study shows American consumers bore the brunt of [ORG]'s first trade war, and this time it will be even more. Projections suggest that the tariffs will impact American families to the tune of either between $2,500 and $4,000 per American household in additional costs. So $2,500 compared to this tiny, little tax benefit that everyday Americans will experience.

tariffs will impact American families to the tune of either between $2,500 and $4,000 per household; contrasted with 'tiny, little tax benefit'


Their partner, [ORG] CEO [PERSON] , personally made more than $100 million, buying luxury properties for himself at the same time that he shut down emergency rooms. Shameful. When I was State treasurer in 2020, I sent a letter to [PERSON] , expressing my frustration at their unethical practices and the impact they were having on healthcare in Rhode Island.

describing CEO's actions as 'Shameful' while juxtaposing luxury purchases against hospital closures; establishing credibility by citing past position as State treasurer


This is a perversion of the truth and justice. For those of us who were here on [ORG] that day, who saw the violence, smelled the pepper spray, and heard the screams, we have an opportunity to remember that day for what it was: a dark stain on our [ORG]'s history. We have an opportunity to commemorate those in uniform who bravely stood up to the rioters.

perversion of the truth and justice; those in uniform who bravely stood up


At the same time that Americans are struggling with inadequate childcare and not enough healthcare and the inability to buy a home, these Republicans are talking about helping the megacorporations and wealthy people get tax cuts. Many of them are saying: Let's cut [ORG]. Let's cut [ORG].

contrasting struggling Americans with Republicans helping 'megacorporations and wealthy people' presents tax policy as binary choice between helping ordinary people or the rich


[SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Vermont.


Mr. [PERSON] , of all the ways that Republicans have shown this country how messed up and backward their priorities are, I have to say that this bill that we are debating today to sanction [ORG], the [ORG], really takes the cake. We have a natural disaster unfolding in California right this second as 100,000 people are fleeing a climate change-driven fire that is burning up entire neighborhoods. We have a gun violence epidemic, as we see massacres in our schools nearly every single day.

contrasting the bill with urgent crises (natural disaster, gun violence) to suggest the bill is misplaced priority; 'messed up and backward,' 'massacres,' 'epidemic' use emotionally charged language; frames choice as either addressing these crises or supporting the bill


I have next to me a framed copy of the Soldier's Creed--a poster that usually hangs over my desk here in the Senate and has done so for the last 8 years. It is the same copy that hung above my bed at [ORG] when I spent over a year in the hospital recovering from my shoot-down. It is the same poster whose lines I read before I was wheeled into each and every one of my surgeries.

framed copy of the Soldier's Creed poster, military service narrative, wounded veteran imagery


Now parents have to work multiple jobs to support just one or two kids, if they can afford to have children at all. I mean, let's just think. In the 1960s, the average family had just shy of four children.

parents have to work multiple jobs; the nostalgic comparison implying current conditions are worse


VOTING A. Quorum required. Subject to the provisions of subsection (E), no vote may be taken by the [ORG], or any Subcommittee thereof, on any measure or matter unless a quorum, as prescribed in the preceding section, is actually present. B.


Mr. [PERSON] , on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. [SPEAKER].


A chair may not authorize remote participation for more than one witness at a committee hearing without the approval of the Majority Leader in writing and printed in the Congressional Record.


Her hands and her ankles were tied, and she was thrown under the bridge in the water like she was nothing but garbage. Victim advocate [PERSON] also told the tragic story of 11-year- old [PERSON] . The [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration released her alleged murderer into the United States.

thrown under the bridge in the water like she was nothing but garbage; released her alleged murderer


Yet, a [ORG] report from 2024 found that 93 percent of all colleges had athletic participation rates for women that were lower than their enrollment rate at the colleges. At 63 percent of colleges, women's athletic participation rates were at least 10 percentage points lower than their enrollment rates. Overall, the athletic participation rate for collegiate women was 14 percent less than their enrollment rate.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] 212. A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install in the United States Capitol an exhibit that depicts the attack on the Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


REPUBLICANS WILL [ORG] ([SPEAKER] Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER] Carolina. Mr. [PERSON] , according to a report released by [ORG], more than 125,000 illegal alien crossings took place in October alone, bringing the total number of illegal alien crossings since [ORG] of over 11 million nationwide, with Speaker [PERSON] warning of over 16 million illegal aliens.

repeated use of 'illegal alien' terminology and escalating numbers (125,000 to 11 million to 16 million) to invoke concern about border crossings


It is the result of relentless hard work, discipline, and teamwork. These women showed us what it means to commit fully. At every practice, every set, and every match, they gave their all.

relentless hard work, discipline, and teamwork; gave their all


These women make us all proud to wear blue and white. I congratulate [ORG] women's volleyball on their national championship. We are.


Not a balanced budget, but a whole lot better than the 6.9 or the $7.3 trillion that President [PERSON] budgeted for this year--a far more reasonable spending level. But if you don't like that, if that is just too reasonable, too aggressive for you, just go back to 2019 when we spent $4.4 trillion, increase it by population growth, inflation, using President [PERSON] 's [ORG], [ORG], and interest, it would be 6.5. I mean, I think that is completely unacceptable.

Characterizing spending levels as 'far more reasonable' and 'completely unacceptable' uses loaded language; citing specific dollar amounts and comparing to predecessor's budgets appeals to authority of previous administration


People are dying. Children are dying. Babies are dying, some of them from the bombs, some from starvation, some from the cold.

repetition of 'dying' with escalating vulnerable populations (people, children, babies) combined with emotionally charged causes (bombs, starvation, cold)


That dream comes from the fact that his family has a history that started with the immigration to the United States from Cuba and then watching their former homeland fall into a communist dictatorship that still exists to this day. That helps explain his love for America and his drive to oppose oppressive, autocratic regimes that threaten freedom. Even in this time of intense partisanship and intense time of character assassination, I expect Senator [PERSON] will receive an overwhelming vote for his confirmation.


They said that I needed to protect women's sports. We had Title IX. Since we had Stonewall 50 years ago, this couple told me, they have worked their entire life for women's rights.

couple claimed to have worked entire life for women's rights; invokes Title IX and Stonewall as authoritative references to legitimize their position on women's sports


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 319. A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho; to [ORG].


Mayor [PERSON] was so patient in teaching me about how some community programs were successful while others struggled. He was a champion for workforce development. His patience and his depth of knowledge and willingness to teach me and so many others left a lasting impression, I know, on me.

champion for workforce development, patience, depth of knowledge, lasting impression


The Senator from Virginia. Birthright Citizenship [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I spoke on the Senate floor on December 11 about birthright citizenship--the guarantee contained in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that all persons born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are deemed citizens.


If you believe where the spirit of the Lord is there is liberty, come on, put your hands together and give your great God great glory. (Applause.) Reverend [PERSON] .


Remember, Madam Speaker, the IRS is the second largest unionized workforce in [ORG]. I believe the VA is the first one. Every time we try to add modernization to do it better, faster, cheaper, and fairer, can you believe they get cranky?

characterizing IRS workers as 'getting cranky' when resisting modernization; implying resistance is emotional rather than substantive


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to House Resolution 5, the bill is considered read.


But when you start talking about advanced semiconductors, when you start talking about serial intellectual property theft, when you look at some of the weapons systems and the airframes China has been creating, they bear a remarkable resemblance to those we built here in the United States because they have engaged in massive theft through cyber attacks and through intellectual property theft. But it is simply foolish for the United States to continue to blindly invest billions of dollars in the very defense systems and technologies that [ORG] could use to our detriment in [ORG]. Our colleague Senator [PERSON] from Alaska just retired as colonel from the Marines.

massive theft through cyber attacks, foolish for the United States to continue to blindly invest, could use to our detriment


8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to [ORG].


I can respect it. It is not what [PERSON] did. [PERSON] picked and chose which depraved murderers and rapists deserved to live and deserved to die, denying justice to the families of all those who were killed by anyone who wasn't totally politically toxic.

characterizing a person's actions as 'picking and choosing' which 'depraved murderers and rapists deserved to live or die' with inflammatory language


[[ORG]] 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 herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 210. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of [ORG] to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Taiwan is a key partner in derisking our supply chains away from China. Taiwanese investment already supports 21,000 American jobs, and over $1.5 billion in American exports. Reducing double taxation will strengthen our partnership, increase bilateral investment, and create jobs.

key partner in derisking our supply chains, strengthen our partnership, create jobs


We welcome and support efforts that protect women and girls in sports, including those that would fix the problems we identified above. But this is not what H.R. 28 and S. 9 do.

Claims the bills don't do what they claim while stating support for the stated goal, misrepresenting the actual content of H.R. 28 and S. 9


If Democrats repeat the same play this year, they will only further embarrass themselves and the party and be a disservice to the American people who elected President [PERSON] and [PERSON] on November 5. So I would like to caution my colleagues, my Democratic colleagues, not to play the same shenanigans again, but unfortunately it looks like they have come up with a new tactic. The delays we are already starting to see in the confirmation process are completely unacceptable.

describing Democratic actions as 'shenanigans' and 'embarrass themselves' while warning of 'delays' and 'unacceptable' conduct creates negative framing designed to provoke concern and disapproval


A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By Mr. [PERSON] : H.R. 287.


H.R. 38: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] .


After graduating from [ORG] and [ORG], Dr. [PERSON] then enrolled in graduate studies at [ORG]. It was in Boston where Dr. [PERSON] would meet [PERSON] , who was also a student at the nearby New England Conservatory. As we all know and as history has taught us, the two would ultimately marry, and [PERSON] would become [PERSON] , and together they would be a formidable force in their own right, in their own time, and in joint pursuit of equality and justice for all.


The people of southern California have stepped up to help those in need. That is the American way. That is the California way.


Another priority is extending the tax relief Republicans delivered during the first [ORG] administration. These pro-growth policies put more money in Americans' pockets and helped deliver a strong economy before the pandemic. We need to extend them to protect our economy and the American people from a $4 trillion tax hike next year.

pro-growth policies put more money in Americans' pockets and protect from a $4 trillion tax hike


So should we all. Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


We are going to ask our Republican colleagues to allow for debate and votes on amendments. I hope my Republican colleagues will allow for it. January 6 Mr. President, finally, on the January 6 pardons--not finally; next to finally--[PERSON] has promised to spend the first hour of his Presidency pardoning the violent mob which stormed the Capitol and attacked our police officers on January 6.


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


The [ORG] recognizes the gentleman from Missouri. General Leave [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on H.R.


IN MEMORY OF SHARON PAYNE ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor the memory of [PERSON] , a mother, grandmother, and dedicated teacher.


Senator [PERSON] was an incredible public servant who transformed the lives of so many. During her historic tenure, Senator [PERSON] led [ORG] in passing significant investments in our [ORG]'s public education system, transportation infrastructure, affordable housing, and green economy. Her efforts resulted in Minnesota passing universal school meals, protecting bodily autonomy, and ensuring paid family and medical leave for Minnesota's workers.

'incredible public servant', 'historic tenure', 'transformed the lives of so many'


PROTECT BANGLADESH'S RELIGIOUS MINORITIES ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to speak out against the violence and persecution of Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh.

formal parliamentary procedure ('asked and was given permission to address the House') combined with moral appeal to protect vulnerable groups


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 559. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an above-the-line tax deduction for seniors; to [ORG].


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


CONGRATULATING GANADO HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to congratulate [ORG] football team on their incredible victory in the 2024 Texas Class 2A, Division 1 championship.


[ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act would make any sexual offense committed by illegal immigrants a deportable offense and would ensure that they are banned from these United States. This commonsense legislation is just one step toward creating safer streets and communities for Pennsylvania families and for all Americans. [ORG] [SPEAKER].

framing immigration through crime ('sexual offense,' 'illegal aliens'), safety rhetoric ('safer streets'), and undefined positive language ('commonsense legislation')


With our [PERSON] Sheets, which is what we used in our [ORG] to be able to make sure that our contractors were doing the right things with regard to the environment or antiquities or whatever--making sure they were following all the rules--we were able to cut that from 16 days down to 3 days so that those contractors could get into the field faster and get our projects moving faster. Here is another one: We would issue reimbursement checks to families with children who have special needs. Often, these special needs children will have to have specialized care.

making sure they were following all the rules and cut that from 16 days down to 3 days


My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones and whose homes, businesses, and schools have been destroyed. Arizona is no stranger to devastating wildfires. Anyone in the West will tell you that climate change is making wildfires more frequent and more dangerous, not just in California but everywhere.


Many States have gone simply to a nonlicensed status so that people can exercise their Second Amendment rights. I would reiterate, America and Americans have nothing to fear from law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights. Those are not the people we should be concerned about.

Creates a false choice between 'law-abiding citizens' exercising Second Amendment rights versus those 'we should be concerned about,' implying there are no legitimate middle-ground positions on gun regulation


Even in that case, it is still basically 24 percent of all--it is still 24 here. I just did this chart so you can see, when you hear someone talk about total tax receipts, this is obligated to earned benefits. Oddly enough, this number isn't big enough to cover the earned benefits.


Even after winning 64 percent of the vote, Members of this body denied him the rightful opportunity to take his seat by a vote of 57- 130. Nevertheless, Mr. [PERSON] bravely defended his right to represent the people of Louisiana and became the first African American to speak on this floor. His fight for representation, even when denied his dignity and his seat, paved the way for people like me.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in full support of H.R. 28, [ORG].


They try and capture and do counts on them. We have put so much more water through there. Starting in 1992, legislation here caused 800,000 acre-feet to be taken away from farming and ranching at that point and push more through the delta.


Senator [PERSON] . Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 4 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 4 votes for Vice President.


Committee on [ORG]' Affairs: Mr. [PERSON] , Chair. Committee on [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] of Missouri, [ORG]. Mrs. [PERSON] (during the reading).


Yet, Washington always finds money when it comes to paying for pet projects, and some accounts are flush with cash. There's still billions of dollars of unspent COVID relief dollars, for example. Most of us feel lucky when we find a $20 bill in our pocket or some change in the couch.

characterizing government spending as 'pet projects' and comparing government budgets to finding money in a pocket creates a false equivalence between personal finance and complex government accounting


Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. President [PERSON] 's [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, last night, President [PERSON] delivered his farewell address, reflecting on his 4 years in office, which will be remembered as one of the most productive periods in modern American history.


They are saying that, no, we don't understand and that this is just for trade. Mr. [PERSON] , this can quickly be converted into something else. As President [PERSON] and I recently noted, the Panama Canal is a vital trade global route that includes 40 percent of all U.S. container shipping.

Authority: 'As President [PERSON] and I recently noted'; Fear: 'this can quickly be converted into something else' implies hidden threat


PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Holy and eternal God, we pray Your presence among us on this day. [PERSON] again Your light in the darkness, that we would be aware of Your abiding favor and sure of Your divine guidance. May we faithfully follow in the way You lead, O Lord, that You will show mercy on us and on the day's work ahead.


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress is granted the authority to introduce and enact this legislation pursuant to Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution

Congress is granted the authority...pursuant to Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution


Objections must be stated concisely and in a non- argumentative and nonsuggestive manner. A witness's attorney may not instruct a witness to refuse to answer a question, except to preserve a privilege. In the event of professional, ethical, or other misconduct by the witness's attorney during the deposition, the [ORG] may take any appropriate disciplinary action.


This is just a small sample of the thousands of stories that [ORG] users are posting about the app's importance in their lives. If my colleagues remain unmoved by these personal accounts, they should consider the political implications of the [ORG] ban. The 170 million Americans that use [ORG] each month will be furious when their favorite platform goes dark.


On that day, our [ORG] faced their hour of maximum danger, but they responded with maximum valor. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, [ORG] and all of our first responders became the defenders of our democracy. Today, we honor all the members of [ORG], the DC police, our servicemembers, and all first responders who kept us safe 4 years ago as well as everyone who has kept us safe since.

defenders of our democracy, maximum valor, kept us safe - patriotic framing with emotionally charged language elevating first responders as democracy's defenders


Madam Speaker, on October 7, 2023, the people of Israel experienced the greatest terror attack in their nation's history. There were 1,200 people killed and 250 more were abducted in what was the most severe attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Nearly 100 hostages remain in Gaza, with at least a third of those believed to be dead.

greatest terror attack in their nation's history...most severe attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust


Without objection, it is so ordered. [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, January 9 is [ORG].


I could respect that. I know people who are opposed to the death penalty, no matter how heinous the crime, in all cases, usually founded in a deep-seated religious conviction. I can respect that.


It would go a long way to making our forests look like this. Why wouldn't we be doing this? What is happening now is certain folks are filing lawsuits to stop us from going into the woods and cleaning them up so that they are not destroyed by wildfire.

describing forest management opponents as blocking cleanup efforts while forests face destruction by wildfire; uses emotionally charged language 'certain folks' and implies negligence/obstruction


I am glad to see there being a keen interest on what is happening to immigrant children now. My question has been, where has that passion been for the last 4 years when we had over 468,000 unaccompanied minors come across our border? I just saw my distinguished colleague from Wisconsin walk in, who has tried to bring attention to this, tried to make sure we had a hearing on the 88,000-plus children that have been lost under this previous administration.


Before the Root family could even lay [PERSON] to rest, her murderer posted bond and was released, never to be seen again. To rub salt in the wound, the [PERSON] administration removed [PERSON] from [ORG]'s Most Wanted list. Since then, I have warned repeatedly against the dangers of letting illegal immigrants--who have already broken our laws--roam the country and continue their lawlessness.

"murderer posted bond and was released, never to be seen again" and "dangers of letting illegal immigrants...roam the country and continue their lawlessness" create fear about immigrant criminality


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 62. A bill to limit eligibility for Federal benefits for certain immigrants, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 63.


As I have said before from this floor, we now have the most dangerous geopolitical environment that we have had since World War II. Texans voted resoundingly for President [PERSON] in this last election in part because of his pledge to hold China accountable. China threatens the peace in [ORG] by threatening to invade its neighbor Taiwan and interrupt freedom of commerce and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific.

most dangerous geopolitical environment since World War II; China threatens to invade Taiwan and interrupt freedom


Let's go home and let's be proud, in a bipartisan way, that we are willing to uphold the law. I stand in full support of [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


This boondoggle has already consumed $6.8 billion in Federal funds of all U.S. taxpayers. Now they are asking for $8 billion more, which is way short of $130 billion. [ORG]'s analysis paints a grim picture of a project spiraling out of control with no end in sight.

boondoggle, spiraling out of control with no end in sight, grim picture


On the whole, he has been the most anti-American energy President in the history of this country. Sadly, there are plenty more examples of malicious sabotage by this lameduck President. In December, what did we learn?

"most anti-American energy President", "malicious sabotage", "lameduck President" - uses inflammatory language to characterize actions as deliberately harmful to create negative emotional response


While in 1868 there was not a single African American in Congress, today there are 67 African Americans serving in [ORG] Congress, a record number, largely due in part to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and heroes like [PERSON] .

'record number' and 'heroes' used to create positive emotional appeal about progress


Ranchers are impacted. None of these folks are ultimately ever held accountable. You don't know their name.

Suggests unknown entities harm ranchers without accountability, creating uncertainty and distrust


RULE 2. QUORUMS A. Reporting measures and matters.


He wrote the bill. He championed it while in the Senate, bipartisan legislation aimed at making sure every woman can live free from fear, violence, and abuse. And as chair of [ORG], I am proud to say that I worked with [PERSON] to confirm 235 judges to the [ORG] bench under his leadership, including the first African-American woman and former public defender as a member of [ORG], and that is only here at home.

highlighting accomplishments like confirming judges including 'the first African-American woman' and describing bipartisan legislation focused on protecting women from 'fear, violence, and abuse'


Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Iowa seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 6 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 6 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


A bill to amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


Saving lives, that is what this is about. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.


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


A bill to place limitations on excepting positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 135. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for special base rates of pay for wildland firefighters, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


Members of [ORG] of the United States, led by Majority Leader, the Honorable [PERSON] ; Majority Whip, the Honorable [PERSON] ; and Democratic Whip, the Honorable [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda. The President-elect's [ORG] and [ORG]-level designees entered the Great Rotunda. The Acting [PERSON] of [ORG] entered the Great Rotunda.


We know why it happened. It happened because of the administration allowing illegals, some of whom--not all of whom but some of whom--were criminals into our country, feeding them, clothing them, transporting them, housing them, paying for them. Men and women are breaking their backs in this country to make a living, but we are paying for it.

characterizing immigrants as criminals and contrasting hardworking citizens against government support for immigrants creates a false choice between supporting citizens or immigrants


We included the Dream Act. We had a massive overhaul--massive overhaul--of our visa system so our farms and ranches and high-tech industries, even our ski industry, could continue to compete with the rest of the world. We had $46 billion of border security money in there--I hate to think what that money was in real dollars today, what that $46 billion would look like today; I bet you it is around $60 billion--that 68 people in this [ORG] agreed to support together.

massive overhaul--massive overhaul-- repeated for emphasis; loaded language in 'I hate to think what that money was in real dollars today' to emphasize the cost


Just last week, a Marion County strike team was able to quickly act and save a family's home when it caught fire. We owe a debt of gratitude to these courageous men and women who are working 24-hour shifts away from their families and putting their lives on the line to help folks who are suffering right now. I will continue to support our firefighters and deliver the pay and benefits they have earned.


Res. 1. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve; to [ORG].


We will neither rubberstamp nominees we feel are grossly unqualified, nor will we reflexively oppose nominees that deserve serious consideration. Senator [PERSON] is an example of a qualified nominee we think should be confirmed quickly. Earlier today, he was unanimously reported out of committee with full support from Democrats, and he should be quickly confirmed here on the floor.


Such alien shall not be required to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate the order of removal. If the Secretary approves the application, the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such approval, and the Attorney General shall cancel the order of removal. If the Secretary renders a final administrative decision to deny the application, the order of removal or permission to depart shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made, only after all available administrative and judicial remedies have been exhausted.


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


The consequence will be to put dollars in the hands of those who don't need them and take dollars out of the hands of those who do when you combine it with the tariff effect, but the consequence will also be significant on the national debt. As Senator [PERSON] said during his comments, the national debt gets financed, and it gets financed in ways that ends up coming back. And who pays for it?

consequences of taking dollars from those who need them and affecting national debt in ways that 'come back' to burden citizens


[ORG] READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 6 [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. [SPEAKER].


The community of Rochester, New York, celebrates this incredible achievement and extends our deepest gratitude to [ORG] and [PERSON] for sharing these essential stories.

'incredible achievement' and 'essential stories' use vague praise without specific substantiation


We don't want to increase the debt limit, but we understand that we have to pay the [ORG]'s bills. So, all we are saying is that as long as there is a plan to stop increasing the ever-increasing debt, then we can be on board, and we have a plan. We have offered a plan, and we can be onboard with that to not let [PERSON] decide what the cost of increasing the debt ceiling is going to be and not force the American people to keep on paying for things that this government shouldn't be buying and can't afford, that taxpayers can't afford.

framing as choice between accepting debt increase or having 'a plan to stop increasing debt' with characterization of government spending as wasteful things 'shouldn't be buying'


LAKEN RILEY ACT Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , pursuant to House Resolution 5, I call up the bill (H.R. 29) 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, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.


So when Senator [PERSON] went through the names of those coaches in these last 14 years, they are in the line of descent. [PERSON] , who went to Wyoming from NDSU, was the coach when [ORG] became eligible for the [ORG] championship series. Just to put a little bit more meat on that, [ORG] was a [ORG] II-- NCAA Division II powerhouse for years, winning several national championships.


When Congress did not appropriate [PERSON] border wall, [ORG] raided the accounts of the Pentagon and [ORG] to pay for it. And on top of it all, Mr. [PERSON] put America's national security at risk by illegally withholding foreign aid to Ukraine in an attempt to help [PERSON] on the campaign trail. To call Mr. [PERSON] an extremist would, frankly, give extremists a bad name.

calling someone an extremist and suggesting they put national security at risk; 'illegally withholding' and 'raided the accounts' use inflammatory language


That is especially concerning because [ORG] already does not have anywhere near the resources to implement this bill. ICE would need, actually, more than three times the current number of detention beds--a 265-percent increase--for this bill. It would need to execute 80 removal flights a week, almost double its current capacity, not to mention it would need to double ground transportation.

emphasizing extreme resource gaps ('265-percent increase', 'almost double', 'three times') and 'especially concerning' to suggest catastrophic burden


Take our Senators by the hand and lead them on the road You desire them to travel. Lord, help our lawmakers to seek Your guidance as they establish their priorities, always remembering their accountability to You. May this accountability motivate them to never deviate from the path of integrity but to seek to ensure that Your will is done on Earth even as it is done in Heaven.

invocation of religious authority ('Lord,' 'Your will') to guide political decision-making and moral accountability


Pursuant to House Resolution 5, the previous question is ordered on the bill. The question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and was read the third time.


That is not going to happen. We absolutely want to say yes to making sure that the American people continue to enjoy the tax cuts that we gave them, that we got, that we secured, and that we fought for during the first [ORG] administration. We want to continue that.

repetition of 'that we' (gave them, got, secured, fought for); vague positive framing of 'tax cuts' without specifics


I look forward to watching the future of [ORG] continue to grow on the foundation that Mr. [PERSON] has laid. Mr. [PERSON] leaves behind big shoes to fill, but I am confident his legacy will continue to inspire the sale and its youth toward success for decades to come.


To which our nominee said, yes, he will have their backs. That is why Americans should trust [PERSON] to lead our military. It is interesting to hear my Democrat colleagues dismiss [PERSON] 's years of military service.

he will have their backs and years of military service as basis for trust to lead military


Scare people about immigrants, never propose anything that actually solves an outdated and arcane immigration system that desperately needs Congress to allocate resources and update legal pathways to make the immigration system work for everyone. My Republican colleagues simply want to preserve a broken immigration system as a campaign issue so that they can scapegoat and demonize immigrants all to distract the American people from their real goals of making working people pay for another Republican tax scam that benefits billionaires and the wealthiest. Just look at the rules package that they just passed.

Scare people about immigrants...scapegoat and demonize immigrants...Republican tax scam that benefits billionaires


Nor do H.R. 28 and S. 9 seek to strengthen protections against the rampant sexual abuse student-athletes of all ages and genders still face. To put it plainly, one would be hard pressed to explain how banning transgender women and girls from playing alongside their peers does anything to address actual problems of sex discrimination in sports.

characterizing opponents' position as ignoring 'actual problems of sex discrimination' while misrepresenting the bills' stated intent regarding transgender participation


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.


I was just elected to represent the 47th Congressional District in Orange County, California, just south of the fires. While we are not affected by these, we are subject to the same fire risks on a year-by-year basis. What we are seeing right now is a biblical-level disaster in California.


144, and I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I appreciate the chairman's remarks, and the gentleman is certainly an embodiment of the virtue of waivers.


For [PERSON] , the transition at age 30 from inner-city Chicago urban planner and activist to White House urban policy adviser grew out of a spiritual foundation and political outlook she shared with [PERSON] . Both had a faith- based desire to push back against developers and big-city politicians and instead invest in grassroots housing and jobs programs in struggling urban neighborhoods. [PERSON] 's interest in investing in Black neighborhoods emerged from his Christianity and his childhood in a majority-Black town in Georgia; [PERSON] had worked for a Catholic priest who ministered to poor urban communities and pushed banks to finance projects in low-income areas.


To the distinguished chairman of the committee, I think he must have misinterpreted me. He said something like: This is the people's House, so let me translate what the gentleman, meaning me, just said in my opening remarks. He said bringing the hostages home should not be a priority.

Chairman misrepresents the speaker's position, claiming they said 'bringing the hostages home should not be a priority' when the speaker disputes this characterization of their remarks


Within days of our Maui fires, teams from [ORG] were by our side on the ground to help deliver relief and organize the cleanup. In our hour of greatest need, they stood by us without expectation of any reward. They simply stepped up for their fellow Americans.


This is why [ORG] protections were implemented in the first place. Radical leftists want you to believe that this is never happening or that it is so rare that we shouldn't be concerned. The other side just made a comment that so few of these people are involved in college athletics.

Radical leftists want you to believe that this is never happening; characterizing opponents' position as extreme while presenting only two opposing views


[SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill ([PERSON]


We get rid of it, and we probably should, but it is 9 hours of borrowing for an entire year. Yet, how many times will you hear people say this in front of microphones? Stopping healthcare subsidies for those who are here undocumented, here illegally, is 9 hours of borrowing for an entire year.

framing undocumented immigrants as 'here illegally' repeatedly while emphasizing healthcare subsidies as a fiscal concern to create negative associations


*[PERSON] , of Virginia, to be Director of [ORG]. ========================= END NOTE ========================= * [PERSON] , of South Dakota, to be Secretary of [ORG] . By [SPEAKER] for [ORG].


A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to [PERSON] , in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 270.


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 87. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


MORNING BUSINESS [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. [SPEAKER].


A short time from now, we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and we will restore the name of a great President, [PERSON] , to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs. President [PERSON] made our country very rich through tariffs and through talent. He was a natural businessman and gave [PERSON] the money for many of the great things he did, including the Panama Canal, which has foolishly been given to the country of Panama after the United States--the United States, I mean, think of this, spent more money than was ever spent on a project before and lost 38,000 lives in the building of the Panama Canal.

renaming landmarks to restore national pride, characterizing the Panama Canal transfer as 'foolishly given away,' and invoking a past president as a 'natural businessman' who made the country 'very rich'


What we are talking about is the moral imperative of what America has always done to help the American people when they are in need, whether it is hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, earthquakes, fires, or natural disasters of every kind you can imagine. In the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles and south coast basin, over 40,000 acres have burned, 12,000 buildings have been destroyed, and 24 lives and counting have been lost. There certainly will be more.

the moral imperative of what America has always done to help the American people; invokes America's historical values and federal responsibility


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


Well, as it turns out, artificial intelligence has been around for decades. It has recently captured the popular imagination because technology has taken us to places we never dreamed we could go. Well, in 2023, [ORG] held a hearing on AI, and the Democratic leader said this: If left unchecked-- Here he goes again.


And let's ensure that the wealthiest pay their fair share to protect the middle class and their children from the exorbitant trillion-dollar bill the Republicans are currently going to send to them. The two options just do not work, but there is an option that works, and I will stress it one more time. We need to work together in a bipartisan way.

'exorbitant trillion-dollar bill the Republicans are currently going to send to them' and 'The two options just do not work, but there is an option that works'


Any special fissionable material transferred to the Kingdom of Thailand could only be in the form of low enriched uranium, with the exception of small quantities of special fissionable material for use as samples, standards, detectors, or targets, or for such other purposes as the parties may agree. Through the Agreement, the Kingdom of Thailand would affirm its intent to rely on existing international markets for nuclear fuel services rather than acquiring sensitive nuclear technology (i.e., for enrichment and reprocessing), and the United States would affirm its intent to support these international markets to ensure nuclear fuel supply for the Kingdom of Thailand. The [ORG] has a term of 30 years, although it can be terminated at any time by either party on 1 year's advance written notice to the other party, in the event of termination or expiration of the [ORG], key nonproliferation conditions and controls will continue in effect as long as any material, equipment, or components subject to the [ORG] remains in the territory of the party concerned or under its jurisdiction or control anywhere, or until such time as the parties agree that such material, equipment, or components are no longer usable for any nuclear activity relevant from the point of view of safeguards.


You perceive our thoughts even before we have voiced them. Before a word is on our tongue, You, O Lord, know it completely. Such knowledge is both overwhelming and comforting.


(By [PERSON] ) [PERSON] was on the streets of Chicago's Near Northwest section, fending off real estate developers and a mayor who aimed to raze a struggling neighborhood. [PERSON] had been a social worker with [ORG], trying to find jobs for poor people at a shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. [PERSON] was running a group designed to boost the paltry number of women in the top ranks of the federal government.


That is what this whole concept is about--[ORG]--is to actually create a mechanism to say: Let's stop talking about it and highlighting it a little bit at a time. Let's actually work to be able to make this better in the days ahead. I am very pleased that a whole group of colleagues are passionate about this as well.


1126. DOCUMENTATION OF [ORG] WORK HISTORY. (a) Burden of Proof.--An alien applying for certified agricultural worker status under subtitle A or adjustment of status under subtitle B has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the alien has worked the requisite number of hours or days required under section 1101, 1103, or 1111, as applicable.


Mr. [PERSON] , Congress has the power and the responsibility to make a real difference for Americans. Yet, we are starting this Congress with a bill that dangerously picks on an extremely small number of children and young adults but putting all children and young adults at risk. These attacks are fueled by discrimination and not facts.

dangerously picks on...putting all children and young adults at risk


That is what is happening. The lobbyists, the people in this town, Members of Congress are saying that we can't cut because there is some program, there is something in [ORG], there is some reason, there is some excuse, but, gosh, we are definitely going to go ahead and reinstate all the tax policies because they read in some book a long time ago that they all pay for themselves irrespective, by the way, of the [PERSON] curve or any commonsense economics. What I will say to you right now is that if any of my Republican colleagues want to come down to the floor and tell me that each one of those tax provisions pay for themselves, I want to see it.

characterizing opponents' position as merely reading 'in some book a long time ago' and using dismissive language like 'excuse' and 'gosh' to misrepresent the economic argument for tax policies


They are pilgrims in this land. They are weak, but You are mighty. Inspire them to keep their eyes on You and not the challenges that seem too difficult to solve.

invoking divine authority ('You are mighty') and emotionally charged framing ('weak', 'challenges that seem too difficult')


A bill to prohibit funding to [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Texas): [ORG].


After a gnawing 40-year struggle, Congress finally righted the wrongs that harmed many public employees. These include teachers, mail carriers, firefighters, police officers, librarians, postal workers, locomotive engineers, school cooks, nutrition personnel, and so many more. Finally, [ORG] eliminates the harmful [ORG].

gnawing 40-year struggle, righted the wrongs, eliminates the harmful


So this would create the opportunity for that flexibility that exists in current law after 30 days of mandatory detention. I think it is an appropriate way to address the potential for impact that I am sure no one intended in writing this bill, which was to leave a bunch of children back in a home with no parent and no support. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so that I can offer amendment No.


Where do we fund? Where do we not fund? Because taxpayers have every right to ask those questions as well.


It is just a transfer of the responsibility to taxpayers and wiping the slate clean for people who actually agreed to borrow this money so that they can attend schools. Then on Wednesday, just 2 days ago, the [PERSON] administration announced an additional cancellation of $4.5 billion for 261,000 borrowers. The President's actions this week and the last week of his Presidency brings this total taxpayer bailout to $183.6 billion.

characterization of loan forgiveness as 'transfer of responsibility to taxpayers' and 'wiping the slate clean' framed negatively; describing actions as a 'bailout' with accumulating dollar figures designed to appear alarming


The September spending sprees of the past included impulse purchases on $4.6 million of lobster tail and crab and $2.1 million for games and toys, including nearly $12,000 for a foosball table. For the sake of taxpayers, [ORG] needs to be the [PERSON] . Welfare for Politicians [ORG] provides welfare checks for politicians with presidential aspirations.

spending sprees, impulse purchases, welfare for politicians - language designed to frame government spending as wasteful and frivolous, evoking concern for taxpayers


Even if she is never charged, even if a judge later rules that she did not commit any crime, that so-called admission in the police report that she responded in self-defense to hit her abuser is enough to make her inadmissible under this bill. Again, that is why more than 200 advocacy organizations for domestic violence survivors, deeply ensconced in the material of what happens every day across the country far too often, are all deeply opposed to this legislation. They know that this expansive bill that eliminates the existing safeguards for domestic violence survivors will harm those exact survivors and create a chilling effect for reporting future crimes, empowering abusers to go after immigrant women and children.


In true Kansas fashion, families and neighbors came together to help one another in time of need. Kansans helped move snow to ensure livestock could still be watered and [ORG]. Kansans helped move calves to make sure that they were warm after they were born, so they could get to a place to be properly fed and nourished in negative temperatures.


Her last day was yesterday. So little bit of background about [PERSON] . She moved with her family to Alaska from Chicago when she was 3 years old.


A bill to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within [ORG] from flooding, 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]: [ORG].


1, S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes, shall be brought to a close? The yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule. [SPEAKER] will call the roll.


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in strong support of [ORG], which ensures fairness and safety in girls athletics. For the past 4 years, the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration and congressional Democrats have made it very clear: They want men competing against our daughters and granddaughters. They want to force schools to allow biological males to share private spaces with biological females and compete in women's sports.

they want men competing against our daughters and granddaughters; They want to force schools to allow biological males to share private spaces with biological females


It will happen again if [ORG] and the Senate and the President don't take action to sanction the [ORG] to prevent this from happening again in the future. I appreciate the support of the chairman. I appreciate the support of virtually every Member on the Republican side of the aisle.

It will happen again if [ORG] and the Senate and the President don't take action; appreciation expressed for support of chairman and Republican members, positioning them as authority figures whose support validates the speaker's position


[ORG] 49. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [ORG]. .


This feat was made possible by bipartisan efforts from members of [ORG] and [ORG] on [PERSON] . This bill is proof that we have one theme uniting us regardless of party: Our children and youth deserve loving, stable, and safe homes. As a member of [ORG] on [PERSON] , your fresh ideas and new perspectives will help address the ever-changing challenges that foster youth in our country face.

Our children and youth deserve loving, stable, and safe homes; uniting us regardless of party


CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, [ORG] BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or statements on congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits were submitted as follows: Offered By Mr. [PERSON] The provisions that warranted a referral to [ORG] in H.R. 21, [ORG], do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. Offered By Mr. [PERSON] The provisions that warranted a referral to [ORG] in H.R.


While his retirement will allow him some well-earned rest and time with loved ones, I know that his commitment to service will continue for years to come. Madam Speaker, on behalf of a grateful Nation, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the retirement of Dr. [PERSON] , Jr., after 17 years as president and CEO of [ORG].

well-earned rest, commitment to service, grateful Nation, celebrating


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in defense of women. I rise in support of [ORG] which safeguards our daughters from the radical Democrats' agenda to have our daughters and granddaughters compete against and share locker rooms with men. Allowing grown men to compete in women's sports puts the safety of our daughters at risk.

puts the safety of our daughters at risk; radical Democrats' agenda; grown men competing in women's sports


When we talk about what we are going to do, there absolutely has to be accountability for it. I am grateful for the amount of emergency help that has helped so many Californians in fire-prone situations in other areas, and it isn't their fault. [ORG] has a lot to be questioned about on how they manage lands because their [ORG] lands are adjacent to many of these towns.

characterizing land management as having 'a lot to be questioned about' while implying fault without direct accusation


Mr. [PERSON] , due to a death in the family, I needed to attend the funeral proceedings and was unable to vote on the House floor. Had I been present, I would have voted [ORG] on Roll Call No. 16, [ORG], and [PERSON] on Roll Call No.


They should be predictable. And they should generate the revenue that America needs to fund [ORG], [ORG], education, roads, national security, and the other critical investments that matter to our constituents. I repeat what some of my colleagues said.


The situation in the West Bank continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14115 with respect to the situation in the West Bank. [PERSON] , Jr.

declaration of 'national emergency' and invocation of Executive Order to establish governmental authority; characterization of West Bank situation as 'unusual and extraordinary threat'


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 140 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.


When we have had low marginal tax rates, we get about 17 percent of GDP. I think we have 75, 80 years of history of that showing it always falls back down to that margin. The secret is grow.

The phrase 'we get about 17 percent of GDP' paired with historical claim and 'The secret is grow' uses vague language and repetitive assertion of historical patterns without detailed evidence, while 'The secret is grow' is a glittering generality offering an oversimplified solution.


Since then, they have been at the forefront of building the machines that build the world. From their first track-type tractors pulling harvesters in California's fields to the cutting-edge autonomous equipment and engines they produce today, [ORG] has shaped how we work, live, and connect. In Texas where we pride ourselves on dreaming big and building even bigger, [ORG]'s role is front and center.

machines that build the world, shaped how we work live and connect, dreaming big and building even bigger


This year, [ORG] hail from Nebraska's [ORG], our very own [ORG]. Throughout the national tournament, [ORG] consistently defied the odds. They fought through several close matches, claiming victories against teams that had bested them in previous seasons.


Grant President [PERSON] the blessing of Your reward for his faithfulness to You and to this country. And as You lay the mantle of responsibility on the shoulders of our new President, [PERSON] , grant him, as You did [PERSON] , a discerning heart to govern Your people to distinguish between right and wrong. Grant him the faithfulness of [PERSON] who heard Your voice and obeyed.

invocation of divine blessing and authority ('grant him as You did'), framing leaders as chosen by God to govern the country


Wyoming is America's energy breadbasket. Oil and gas is our bread and butter. We have world-class reserves of coal.

'America's energy breadbasket' and 'world-class reserves' invoke national pride and use vague positive language


In my opinion, behind-the-scenes diplomacy with [ORG], alongside our partners, is far more likely to yield a result than the approach put forward by this bill. Mr. [PERSON] , I oppose this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to oppose this legislation. I reserve the balance of my time.