Let's stand for working families. Let's stand for healthcare and housing and education, the foundation for every family to move up the ladder because that is what it means to care about every American family, whether they are in the party of the elite rich like the [ORG] betrayal presents. [SPEAKER].

'Let's stand for working families' and 'care about every American family' combined with characterization of opposition as 'party of the elite rich'


The [ORG] pandemic changed life in America as we knew it. It claimed thousands of American lives per week and brought our economy to a virtual halt. But thanks to [PERSON] , we recovered from the devastation of this pandemic.

claimed thousands of American lives per week and brought our economy to a virtual halt...thanks to [PERSON]


Didn't Tip [PERSON] ? Yes, they did. It was primarily led by Senator [PERSON] , but Tip [PERSON] got together with [PERSON] who was adamantly opposed to [ORG].


We must keep this robust funding going this year too. [ORG] funds help pay for everything needed to keep people safe--from training and joint anti-terror operations across the city and Long Island to emergency medical equipment to better tools for [ORG] officers for intelligence sharing and for so much more. We need [ORG] funds to keep people safe here in the Nation's Capital too.

funding needed to keep people safe from terror operations and emergency threats


That is why I value this dialogue with my colleague, and I hope it will lead to the opportunity to resolve these issues. I have a third amendment, and the third amendment is related to another aspect of the way children are affected, including American citizen children. Imagine the parent who goes to work who is accused--I don't know--of stealing a tool out of the factory, and so he is arrested or she is arrested.


We are just honored to be able to celebrate with them in this sort of special way. And I look forward to going to Nashville about a year from now and watching another one, [PERSON] . [PERSON] , he is a little more--you know, he doesn't like to set the bar too high and get disappointed.


Throughout our history, generations of Americans have tried to secure our heritage as a nation of immigrants and a nation committed to the rule of law. Both of those are important. And when we have fallen short, which we have from time to time, we have battled back to reclaim these moral values.


Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. [ORG] and Cabinet Nominations [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I want to offer my warmest congratulations to President [PERSON] and Vice President [PERSON] .


I ask for the yeas and nays. [SPEAKER]. Is there a sufficient second?


We have teen migrant gangs running rampant, where you have minors as young as 11 being involved in the theft and burglary rings. What do you think you do if you carve out a certain set of minors? Do you think you make them more safe from the people looking to do them harm?

teen migrant gangs running rampant, minors as young as 11 being involved in theft and burglary rings


I want to go over a few of the failures that have gotten us to this point, but I do want to say first that my prayers are with the people in L.A., the victims of this horrifying apocalyptic set of fires, with over 100,000 people under evacuation orders, with at least five--sadly, probably more--people who have lost their lives and their families, and with our firefighters and first responders who are working around the clock doing everything they possibly can to get this blaze under control. I am truly grateful for all of the communities in California and across the entire country that have come together to try to help the L.A. area in this hour of dire need. It is appreciated beyond measure, and I thank them.


I hear my colleagues on the other side of the aisle preach doom and gloom about energy independence. The Democrat leader here on the floor said yesterday [PERSON] , who is the President's nominee for the Secretary of [ORG]--he called this nominee an energy extremist. Why?

characterizing the nominee as an 'energy extremist' and questioning it rhetorically without substantive engagement with the actual position


They report to us that there are three one-million gallon tanks that ran out, the third one by 3 a.m. on the night of the fire above Pacific Palisades. What would another 117, approximately 40 times the storage of those three tanks, have been able to do for them had it been available, had the maintenance been done? Well, the Governor is going to start an investigation on it now, kind of like when he starts an investigation on high gas prices due to policies he does that drive up the cost of fuel, make fuel and the refineries not available, and quit drilling for fuel in California, which we have so much abundance of near that Bakersfield area, et cetera.

Questioning what additional water tanks 'would have been able to do' combined with dismissive 'kind of like when he starts an investigation' comparison to gas prices, implying the Governor's actions caused preventable disaster and current problems


That is discretionary. All defense we consider is discretionary. Everything most people think is government: the FBI, [ORG], the foreign service, those things.

characterizing FBI, foreign service, and government functions as merely 'discretionary' uses loaded framing to suggest these are non-essential or wasteful rather than core government functions


[SPEAKER] will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 64, nays 35, as follows: [[ORG] Vote No.


LETTERS OF RESIGNATION [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the letters from Senator [PERSON] regarding his resignation from the Senate be printed in the Record. The letters follow: There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [ORG], Washington, DC, January 20, 2025.


Let me repeat that: Greece today can sell a 10-year bond almost a full percentage point cheaper than the United States. Does anyone understand there is a risk premium? If you screw around with this stuff, there is a thing called a term premium.

'Let me repeat that' followed by 'screw around with this stuff' uses casual dismissive language and emphasis through repetition of a key point


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 558. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain tips shall not be subject to income taxes for a period of 5 years; to [ORG].


Yet Senate Democrats on the committee have yet to receive basic information about either of these nominees' backgrounds. Republicans choosing to rush nominees is quickly becoming a pattern. It is hard not to wonder: What are the Republicans trying to hide about these nominees from the American people?


Congress shall have the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing powers and all [ORG] vested by this Constitution in the Governmetn of the United States, or in any [ORG] thereof.


153. [SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Missouri?


The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The equipment will be purchased from U.S. stock and then overhauled to be ready for use condition by [ORG]. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this sale.


NATIONAL MILK DAY ([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 before you today to recognize a special day for our dairy farmers, National Milk Day.


The Senator from Idaho. Order of Procedure [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following disposition of Calendar No.


The blood and the physical and emotional pain caused by these tragedies, the trauma caused by these tragedies, the lifelong trauma of these tragedies, this blood is on the hands of every single Democrat in this body who votes against this bill. It is our birthright as American citizens to live freely and safely in our communities. One woman, one child victimized by one illegal alien is one too many.

blood is on the hands of every single Democrat; trauma caused by these tragedies; it is our birthright as American citizens


[PERSON] nominees focus on cutting costs or will they be more interested in cutting sweetheart deals for Big Business? Will they protect our communities or will they focus on protecting special interests? Will they serve middle-class and working families or will they serve the swamp?

repeated 'or will they' construction presenting only two opposing options; 'sweetheart deals,' 'swamp,' and 'special interests' are loaded terms


By Your [PERSON] and mercy, strengthen our lawmakers for their journey. Prepare them for the ravages of the valley and the chill of the mountain summits. Guide them, [PERSON] .

vague appeals to divine guidance and strength without specific policy content or concrete meaning


Many make their living on the app and could face difficulties paying for groceries, rent, or medical care. Others may lose contact with a crucial support system, leaving them isolated and scared. If you don't believe me, then I encourage my colleagues to view the thousands of videos posted by [ORG] users over the past few days explaining why [ORG] is so important to them.

difficulties paying for groceries, rent, or medical care; lose contact with a crucial support system, leaving them isolated and scared; thousands of videos posted by [ORG] users explaining why [ORG] is so important


Reverend [PERSON] was born in Noblesville, IN, in 1943, and was raised on his parents' farm in rural Hancock County. From an early age, [PERSON] 's exceptional gift for communication was evident. As a teenager, he hosted his own radio show and graduated as president of his high school class.


There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [ORG], Washington, DC. Hon. [PERSON] , Chairman, [ORG], [ORG], Washington, DC.


As the chairman just pointed out, [ORG] has killed American citizens and holds American citizens hostage as we sit here today. Somehow, it is not a priority for the people of our country that we represent for us to be here on the floor of the House defending our men and women in uniform, defending our citizens, defending our ally, Israel, and the Prime Minister of Israel from a politicized witch hunt by [ORG] which, again, should have and doesn't have any jurisdiction over our people or the people of Israel. I would remind the gentleman from Massachusetts that 42 Democrats voted for this legislation last year.

killed American citizens and holds American citizens hostage; defending our men and women in uniform; politicized witch hunt


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


The enslavement of the [ORG], the annexation of the Hispanic, and the termination of the American Indian made our [ORG]'s beginning an iniquitous conception because it was born in hypocrisy and dedicated to a false and twisted concept that [ORG] men were superior to non-White men and, therefore, somehow entitled to enslave them, oppress them, and, if necessary, destroy them. In the 200 years since the writing of that preamble to the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and all the other pronouncements that America issued to justify, again, its revolution against tyranny, we have surpassed the wildest expectations and aspirations of our Founders. We have gone beyond human measure and created a nation of unparalleled power and unparalleled influence.

repeated use of charged terms ('enslavement,' 'iniquitous,' 'hypocrisy,' 'twisted') and repetition of 'unparalleled' to emphasize contradictory claims about founding hypocrisy versus national achievement


H.R. 71: Mr. [PERSON] and Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois. H.R.


Members of that committee are well acquainted with Senator [PERSON] 's expertise in foreign policy. He has been a leading voice on these issues here in the Senate and on [ORG] since he arrived here in 2011, and yesterday, his expertise was on full display. Whether he was discussing China, the Middle East, Russia, our alliances, or anything else, our colleague demonstrated his command of international affairs.

Members of that committee are well acquainted with Senator [PERSON]'s expertise in foreign policy. He has been a leading voice on these issues...and yesterday, his expertise was on full display.


To protect us, the government must protect them, especially when it comes to funding. I will work in Congress to ensure our responders have the resources they need and our families are supported in the aftermath of these devastating events.

protecting from devastating events; responders need resources; families need support


If you are for working families, you invest in healthcare, you don't raid it; you invest in housing, you don't raid housing programs; you invest in education, you don't raid education programs. Those are the foundations. Those are the good-paying jobs.

you invest in healthcare, you don't raid it; frames complex policy choices as binary opposition between investing or raiding


And there is a lot of misinformation about this, a lot of misnomers out there, many of them, sadly, repeated by some who call themselves conservatives. You all heard that old saw that 47 percent of American taxpayers, American workers, don't actually pay into the tax system. That is just not true.

calling out 'misinformation' and 'misnomers' creates doubt about a widespread claim, while positioning the speaker as an authority on the truth by directly correcting the record


I was proud to introduce this bill in the Senate with Senator [PERSON] of North Carolina, with his support and leadership, along with Majority Leader [PERSON] and the entire Senate Republican conference, along with support which came from across the aisle from Senators [PERSON] and [PERSON] . I am grateful for the tremendous leadership of Georgia Congressman [PERSON] , who originally introduced and led this piece of legislation through bipartisan passage in the House--not once but twice--literally lapping the Senate. When you look at Representative [PERSON] , that is a true servant leader.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. [PERSON] ). Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I have to do a reset here and say: Why are we in here even having to discuss this?


Founded in 2013, [ORG] began as a firearms and reloading pro shop in [ORG], offering top-quality reloading equipment and a full selection of components. Over time, the business expanded to include custom rifle builds, earning a stellar reputation for craftsmanship. In 2019, they became the first retailer in Idaho to carry precharged pneumatic air guns, shortly before Idaho became the first [ORG] to legalize the use of air guns for hunting all game species.


Female athletes should never be forced to compete against biological men in sports, plain and simple. Allowing biological men to compete in female sports is not only a complete and utter failure to women who have trained their whole lives to achieve their dreams, but it also completely ignores the scientific fact that men and women have clear biological differences that make competing on the same sports team unfair and dangerous. Mr. [PERSON] , last year, the [PERSON] administration tried to push a radical [ORG] change that would have prevented any institution receiving Federal funding from banning biological men from competing in women's sports.

complete and utter failure, radical change, unfair and dangerous


[ORG] 15. [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: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS.


As we come to appreciate Your majesty, may Your authority penetrate our consciousness in such a way that we desire nothing more than to yield to Your will in all that we do or decide. Grant that we would also find not just comfort in Your omnipotence, but courage in Your omnipresence, that as we venture into the day You have laid before us, we would find that in You all things are held together. Into Your hands we commend our prayers as we pray them in Your sovereign name.

appeals to divine authority through repeated invocations of 'Your majesty,' 'Your authority,' 'Your omnipotence,' and 'Your omnipresence'; uses vague positive language like 'comfort,' 'courage,' and 'all things are held together'


The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


Let me be clear: We know that Federal law already allows deportation, demands deportation for individuals convicted of domestic violence. H.R. 30 doesn't strengthen the protection of survivors--it weaponizes them.

Claims the bill 'weaponizes' survivors; mischaracterizes the bill's intent rather than addressing its actual provisions


We are talking about real money. But it is not just programs that got plus-ups during the pandemic. Let's take a look, for example, at the IRS.


A bill to increase the maximum reward amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of [ORG] to $100,000,000, which shall be paid out by [ORG] from all assets being withheld from [PERSON] , officials of the [ORG] regime and their co-conspirators; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Washington, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].

Framing a foreign organization and officials as a 'regime' with 'co-conspirators' uses charged language that presupposes guilt and danger, combined with the massive $100,000,000 reward amount designed to appeal to fear of the threat posed


Girls and women lose a fair chance to compete when a biological male enters the field. We can't let women's sports become collateral damage in the far left's campaign against a traditional science-based understanding of sex. Allowing women and girls to suffer for the sake of the dishonesty of wokeness is inexcusable.

Girls and women lose a fair chance to compete; women's sports become collateral damage; women and girls to suffer


Mr. [PERSON] , may I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. [SPEAKER]. The gentleman from Michigan has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


There is not a single voter that I know--not a single voter that I know--that I have interacted with who says: You know what. Gosh, I wish the highest corporate tax rate were just a little bit lower. Gosh, I wish the 15-percent minimum billion-dollar corporation tax were rescinded.


1 with my leadership. I look forward to working with my colleague Senator [PERSON] to represent the people of Iowa and bring their views to the policymaking tables. The two of us will work with our colleagues--Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congresswoman [PERSON] , Congressman [PERSON] , and Congressman [PERSON] --across the Capitol to represent the good people of Iowa.


The Senator from North Carolina. Honoring Officer [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the service and sacrifice of Greensboro Police Officer [PERSON] .


It is time to replace the slap-on-the-wrist approach with law and order. I genuinely believe that this legislation is part of our mandate from the American people, and we should send this legislation to [PERSON] desk for signature on day one. On Tuesday, I was very encouraged to see 48 of my Democrat colleagues vote for the commonsense protection of Americans by voting for [ORG].

slap-on-the-wrist approach, mandate from the American people, 48 of my Democrat colleagues vote


Every child should be able to join a team that is consistent with their gender and benefit from sports. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. [PERSON] ), who is an incoming member of the [ORG] and [ORG].


The alleged murderer entered the country through border czar [PERSON] wide-open southwest border. [PERSON] spoke about how [PERSON] and [PERSON] released at the border the two illegal aliens who went on to viciously assault and murder her 12-year-old daughter, [PERSON] . Ms. [PERSON] said she had no clothing from the waist down.

alleged murderer, wide-open southwest border, viciously assault and murder, no clothing from the waist down


In other words, what they say is that they are trying desperately to find highly skilled American workers to do their jobs; just can't find them; just not there. In my view, [PERSON] and the other billionaires who are strongly supporting [ORG] are dead wrong. American workers are there; they are just not looking for them.

calling billionaires 'dead wrong' and presenting only two options: either workers don't exist or companies aren't looking for them, ignoring other possible explanations


SA 80. [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]. __.


28, [ORG] of 2025. This legislation seeks to make sure women and girls have the opportunity to compete on a fair playing field by requiring schools to comply with [ORG] recognition of a person's gender at birth. Competing in girls' sports as a kid gave me strength, taught me resilience, and helped me form lifelong friendships.

personal anecdote about strength, resilience, and lifelong friendships paired with legislation framing; 'fair playing field' and 'opportunity' are vague positive appeals


They can form families. They can do all these other things. We have States where more than half of the population is technically obese, and we are paying for it.

describing obesity as something 'we are paying for' combines emotionally charged framing with implicit threat to collective interests


A bill to amend chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, to require [ORG] to use a mobile retail unit to provide retail postal services to an area when the post office for such area is temporarily unable to provide such services, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By Mr. [PERSON] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


[SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 36. [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


On that day, lawlessness and mob violence sought to bring democracy to its knees. Staff and Members of Congress hid beneath desks, barricaded the doors of their offices; rioters smashed windows and ransacked offices and broke into the Senate and [ORG]. Insurrectionists waved [ORG] flags and donned Nazi symbols.

lawlessness and mob violence sought to bring democracy to its knees; rioters smashed windows; Insurrectionists waved flags and donned Nazi symbols


A bill to require [ORG] to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 72. A bill to remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, to enroll all aliens on the ICE nondetailed docket in the [ORG] to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


In 2022, serious allegations were reported to my office regarding improper treatment of students and the wrongful termination of an employee at [ORG]. In response, I contacted the Director of [ORG], urging the [ORG] to address these issues. Although the [ORG], of course, assured me in March of 2023 that changes would be made to alleviate my concerns, we continued to hear and continue to hear from students and staff reporting the problems and reporting that those problems that were reported back then were not being addressed adequately.

assured me in March of 2023 that changes would be made...we continued to hear...that those problems...were not being addressed adequately


So far this fiscal year, we are borrowing about $10 billion a day. I think it will come in at $6 billion, $7 billion a day once we get tax receipts in April. I am trying to explain the fragility.

fragility - emotionally charged term used to describe fiscal borrowing rather than neutral language like 'fiscal challenge' or 'deficit situation'


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. [SPEAKER]. The question is on the passage of the bill.


S. 84 At the request of Ms. [PERSON] , the names of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. [PERSON] ) were added as cosponsors of S. 84, a bill to require [ORG] to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes. S. 92 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 92, a bill to require Senate approval before the United States assumes any obligation under a WHO pandemic agreement and to suspend funding for the [ORG] until such agreement is ratified by the Senate. S. 103 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of [ORG], a bill to amend [ORG] from [ORG] to extend the deadline by which [ORG] must be sold in order to avoid being banned.


A bill to direct the Secretary of [ORG] to delay the implementation of electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Connecticut, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 484.


They don't want the salt to intrude too far up and get into other areas where people draw water or it might affect fish. Even the effluent is something we need to work on, too. A lot of the cities around the delta have sewer treatment systems that sometimes don't keep up.


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


Our bill would also ensure that States have standing to bring civil action against [ORG] officials who refuse to enforce mandatory detention and enforcement provisions of our current immigration laws, as well as statutory limitations on grants of immigration parole, or officials who violate those laws. I know and my colleagues know that our bill is as necessary as it is straightforward. The House, as I mentioned, has lapped us in the Senate by passing this twice, under the leadership of [ORG].

claiming the House has already passed this 'twice' and invoking their leadership as validation; describing the bill as 'necessary as it is straightforward' without substantive justification


We have a direct threat to consumer choice. Indeed, this is what Governor [PERSON] wants us to have, fires that burn out our vehicles. We need to have him stand aside and let President [PERSON] lead the way on allowing us to have our vehicles.

direct threat to consumer choice; fires that burn out our vehicles; stand aside and let President lead


He is President [PERSON] 's nominee to be Secretary of [ORG]. For the safety and security of our Nation, [PERSON] deserves a swift, swift confirmation. I am going to vote for him to be the next Secretary of [ORG], and I believe that vote is going to happen soon.

For the safety and security of our Nation...deserves a swift, swift confirmation


Our Republican conference is completely unified behind [ORG], and we have managed to win over a majority of Senate Democrats for the bill's initial consideration, including two who have signed on as cosponsors. As my Democrat colleague from Pennsylvania has noted, the failure to pass this bill would represent everything that is wrong with Congress. The truth is, the American citizens have had enough talk, especially after these last 4 years.

Republican conference is completely unified, majority of Senate Democrats won over, Democrat colleague's statement cited as authority


The reason that they gave was this--this is not just me sort of speculating about their reasons--this is literally what the commissioners said in a public meeting. They said that they do not like [PERSON] political posts on X on completely unrelated topics, and so to punish him, they were going to reject the proposal that wasn't just from SpaceX but from the U.S. military itself in order to do more launches. That told us everything about what [ORG] is all about.

commissioners 'punish him' by rejecting military proposal; characterization of disagreement as vindictive retaliation designed to undermine legitimate defense interests


We Democrats will continue the legacy that President [PERSON] created, continue fighting for working families, and make sure that everyone in America--not just the uberwealthy--has a fair shot. TikTok Mr. President, now on [ORG], the 170 million Americans who use [ORG] are rightfully asking the same question: What will happen to the app after the ban enters into effect next week? Today, I want to say a few words about protecting [ORG]'s future while also protecting America's national security at the same time.

legacy that President created, fighting for working families, fair shot, protecting America's national security


As my colleague said, [ORG] will not let them be sold. That, in and of itself, should tell you everything you need to know about this. If [ORG] is refusing [ORG] to sell [ORG] to an American buyer, you know they are using it to push their propaganda and to collect data on us.

colleague said [ORG] will not let them be sold; using it to push propaganda and collect data on us


Full stop. We didn't put conditions on our [ORG] aid when Louisiana was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, when communities from Florida and North Carolina were swamped by Hurricane Helene, when Iowa faced destruction from high winds and flooding, when a train derailed in Ohio polluting local waterways and the air, or when Hurricane Harvey hit Texas. This time should be no different.

Listing multiple disaster relief precedents without conditions to establish that current aid should follow the same pattern, implying only two options: aid without conditions or breaking precedent


And Americans kneel to God and to God alone. Amen. (Applause.)


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 391. A bill to amend [ORG] from [ORG] to extend the deadline by which [ORG] must be sold in order to avoid being banned; to [ORG].


Record amounts of deadly drugs have also flown into our country since President [PERSON] opened our borders. We experienced this directly in Nebraska. In 2019, when I was Governor, Nebraska law enforcement took 46 pills laced with fentanyl off of our streets--46.


H.R. 28 and S. 9 do nothing to address the fact that college women have almost 60,000 fewer athletic opportunities to play than men, or that high school girls have over 1 million fewer opportunities than boys to play sports. It fails to take any steps to open opportunities for women and girls of color, who are disproportionately impacted by these disparities in participation opportunities.

use of stark numerical disparities (60,000 fewer, 1 million fewer) presented without context to emotionally charge the argument about opportunity gaps


We will have the things in place that are going to make it resilient. I think it is pretty fair to ask, if billions are going to be sent to anybody after a hurricane or after a flood, what are you doing in the flood zone about making sure you have strong levees or maybe not actually building in a particular floodplain that is highly vulnerable, and in these other zones? It is reasonable to ask these questions.

Presents a false choice between receiving disaster aid and having preventive infrastructure, using loaded language ('highly vulnerable') to frame the dilemma as an either/or scenario


(Applause.) I return to the Presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country, sunlight is pouring over the entire world, and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before.

thrilling new era of national success, tide of change, sunlight pouring over the entire world, America has the chance


[SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.


The ceremony was beautiful, appropriate, uplifting, and hopeful. I had the privilege of serving him during his term in [ORG], and I can attest to the man he was: faithful, honorable, patriotic, measured, disciplined, and pensive, with the most genial, broad smile that came from growing up in a real community of family and friends. He was a selfless, true American patriot.

faithful, honorable, patriotic, measured, disciplined, and pensive... selfless, true American patriot


So, yes, California will need you for the long haul. And to President-elect [PERSON] , I, too, invite you to tour Altadena and [ORG], which, by the way, is about 30 miles from your golf course in [ORG]. Come meet the first responders.


What is [PERSON] going to do? Well, he wants to blame it on climate change. Time and time again, we are hearing about climate change and we are hearing about carbon dioxide.

misrepresents opponent's position as 'blame it on climate change' and repeats 'we are hearing about climate change' and 'we are hearing about'


The question is on the motion to recommit. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 208, nays 218, not voting 8, as follows: [Roll No.


We need to repair things, but what is the timeline for that? They emptied that 117-million-gallon reservoir last February. My understanding of it is that they waited a couple of months to start to put out a bid for the repairs that were needed on the cover of the reservoir.


This past fire season was especially devastating in Northern Wyoming. I was on the frontlines thanking the firefighters in Wyoming this summer. We had the House Draw fire in [PERSON] County, the [PERSON] fire that spanned [PERSON] and [PERSON] .


Removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status. [ORG]. 105.


This bill would be the first step in establishing an informal tax treaty with our ally Taiwan. Currently, Taiwan is our largest trading partner without a tax treaty. Through fair and reciprocal tax treatment, [PERSON]


CONGRATULATING COCOA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today with great pride to congratulate the remarkable [ORG] football team for their third consecutive [ORG] championship.


They declared themselves a super sanctuary city. Nobody is going to be held for ICE. You get to explain to the victim of [PERSON] , a 25- year-old illegal alien from Guatemala, charged with molesting and raping a 5-year-old little girl.

graphic description of criminal act combined with sanctuary city policy to create emotional distress and present only two extreme positions


Conflicting lawsuits in [ORG] courts around the country would paralyze our immigration enforcement system, ultimately jeopardizing public safety. I am disappointed that this amendment failed to pass. I urge my colleagues to work in a bipartisan way to improve this bill to keep our communities safe while ensuring that our immigration enforcement officials can focus on the greatest public safety risks.

conflicting lawsuits would paralyze our immigration enforcement system, ultimately jeopardizing public safety


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in opposition to H.R. 30. [PERSON]


That is the Senate's role. We will have a debate, and we will aim to produce the strongest bill that we can pass into law. That is our goal, and I hope our Democrat colleagues are as interested in making a law as we are.


The Secretary shall provide an alternative procedure for aliens who are unable to provide such biometric or biographic data because of a physical impairment. (b) [ORG] Secretary shall use biometric, biographic, and other data that the Secretary determines appropriate to conduct security and law enforcement background checks and to determine whether there is any criminal, national security, or other factor that would render the alien ineligible for adjustment of status under this division, on either a conditional or permanent basis. The status of an alien may not be adjusted, on either a conditional or permanent basis, unless security and law enforcement background checks are completed to the satisfaction of the Secretary.


After spending 10 years as a nun, [PERSON] moved to [ORG], where she would marry her beloved [PERSON] and raise two children. Once she settled in our community, Mrs. [PERSON] taught math with [ORG] and became a very active member of our community. She donated her time and energy to organizations like the YMCA and [ORG] and [PERSON] of Orange County.


Their title is ambiguous, and they are in an [ORG] you have never heard of. The [PERSON] case that [ORG] just recently heard dealt a significant blow to the power of the administrative state. It involved [ORG], which was attempting to force fishermen in that case to pay out of their own pocket for Federal observers on their own boats.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 139. A bill to amend [ORG] to reauthorize and extend [ORG] program, and for other purposes; to [ORG], [ORG], and Pensions. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 140.


The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 189. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed.


Again, you can't be pro-worker and be for [PERSON] . He has spent years--years--pushing for trillions in cuts to America's social safety net--something that would cause immediate and severe harm to tens of millions of American citizens. We all know Mr. [PERSON] 's history very well.

you can't be pro-worker and be for [PERSON]; years--years--pushing; immediate and severe harm to tens of millions


PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Our Father in Heaven, on this January 6, as our lawmakers prepare to validate the 2024 election results, we praise You because of the greatness of Your faithfulness. Lord, we thank You for reminding us of the fragility of freedom, for the vigilance we must pay to sustain it, and for the redemptive freedom You offer us through Your sacrificial love.

invocation of religious authority ('Our Father in Heaven') combined with patriotic framing ('fragility of freedom,' 'sustain it') to appeal to transcendent values


The American people have spoken. (Applause.) I stand before you now as proof that you should never believe that something is impossible to do.

'The American people have spoken' and 'never believe that something is impossible'


[SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution ([PERSON] .


It is people like a woman in Altadena who was 9 months pregnant when the Eaton fire burned down not just her home but the new nursery that she had prepared. And it is the 66-year-old man who stayed to try to protect the home that had been in his family for five decades but who was found dead with a garden hose in his hand. You can imagine his last moments.

vivid imagery of death ('found dead with a garden hose in his hand') and emotional manipulation ('You can imagine his last moments') designed to evoke fear and emotional distress


We are spending $8 billion a year on buildings that are mostly empty. Most businesses in America would say that is a waste of money. I am going to find a way to do that less, except [ORG] doesn't do that.

describing buildings as 'mostly empty' and calling it a 'waste of money' uses loaded language; 'Most businesses in America would say' appeals to bandwagon/consensus


We thank [PERSON] for the legacy he built and his devotion to the global fight against sex trafficking. As [ORG] moves into its 20-year anniversary, [ORG] will continue to spread [PERSON] 's legacy and his transformative work. He had a heart for service that seemed to fill the world.

legacy he built, heart for service that seemed to fill the world, transformative work


[PERSON] to [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I extend a warm welcome to the thousands of Iowans, including the hundreds from Iowa's First Congressional District, who are traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend President [PERSON] 's inauguration. I know that many of them are making the journey with their families, friends, and fellow community members.


Again, if you are one of those families in need and it is taking 40 days to process that application, what is that saying about how we think about it? We set a goal of getting applications done in 10 days. We hit that all the way up until we hit the pandemic.

Setting up a contrast between 'families in need' waiting 40 days versus a 10-day goal, with the implication that current delays represent a failure in caring for vulnerable people


I will talk about mining for a moment. California is trying to push these mandates instead of focusing on the stuff people need, such as highways that flow and water being stored. Let's look at the dam there.

presenting mandates versus highways and water storage as mutually exclusive either/or choices; characterizing mandates with dismissive 'instead of' framing


Let me give you an example. Back in 2022, when Republicans passed [ORG] laws that included commonsense election integrity measures, like voter ID, Democratic Leader [PERSON] criticized these initiatives, which were intended to ensure the integrity of our elections. You would think that would be a no-brainer, that everybody would want to embrace measures that would protect the integrity of our elections.

describing election measures as 'commonsense' and 'integrity measures' while implying opposition to them is illogical ('You would think that would be a no-brainer')


On the Democratic side, we want answers to the things Americans are worried most about: What does [PERSON] agenda mean for jobs, for inflation? What are [PERSON] 's tariffs going to do to people's bottom lines? Will it send prices shooting up?


A bill to repeal the natural gas tax; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 314.


It is true. It is amazing. He can translate the most complex policy into clear and direct essentials, while grasping the core, difficult political issues at play.


1401 et seq. ), an alien granted permanent resident status on a conditional basis shall be considered to have been admitted to the United States, and be present in the United States, as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (2) Limitation on application for naturalization.--An alien may not apply for naturalization while the alien is in permanent resident status on a conditional basis.


The Senator from Massachusetts. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 103 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise today to stop the unnecessary and devastating consequences that will result from a ban on [ORG] in the United States.


Here is another example of a forested area. This part on the right is an area that had burned out a long time ago on public land. Over here, the fire affected this private land as the government's fire basically spreads into everybody's land.


ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule [ORG], sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 21: Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] of New Jersey, Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama.


She made it clear that, while she did not win, she respected the process and announced the winner. I think that Vice President [PERSON] can forever know that she has brought this country to another place. Many countries around the world envy what we were able to do this year and this week, juxtaposed to what did not occur 4 years ago, when a mob disrupted the process at the behest of the President of the United States of America.

Many countries around the world envy what we were able to do this year...juxtaposed to what did not occur 4 years ago


. .'' America is experiencing an ongoing war, as witnessed in New Orleans, in Las Vegas, and a plot to kill in Florida.

characterizing incidents as 'war' and listing violent events to create sense of ongoing threat and danger


[ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (FL) (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] ([ORG]). [ORG]: Ms. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] ([ORG]), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] .


With the support of her loving family, especially her mother, she began her singing journey at the age of 7, participating in local talent shows. By the time she was 10, she won first place in the Erie County Fair talent competition. Since then, Sydney has performed the national anthem at a Buffalo Bills football game, countless times for the Buffalo Bisons baseball team, and this year at a [ORG] hockey game.


The Republic of Haiti continues to experience heightened violence and political instability, which is why, as co-chair of [ORG], I continue to advocate for humanitarian aid to our ally, [ORG] for migrants, strategic trade partnerships for economic prosperity, and an end to deportations to Haiti. Even with just a few days remaining in the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration, we must prioritize stability for Haitians on the island and in the United States.

as co-chair of [ORG], I continue to advocate; our ally


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. [PERSON] ), a member of the [ORG] and [ORG] and a strong leader in protecting womanhood, girls, and [ORG]. [SPEAKER].

describing someone as 'a strong leader in protecting womanhood, girls' uses vague positive language and appeals to authority by highlighting committee memberships


Maybe it will shift somewhat and give the firefighters a better chance to get ahead of it. We know they are valiantly fighting. As it is right now firefighters are coming from all over the [ORG] and neighboring States as well, to weigh in on that with the aircraft, the equipment, and the firefighters on the ground to make the stand.


Heath was inspired to join [ORG] from his dad--an [ORG] veteran--and his brother, who is currently a lieutenant colonel in [ORG]. Heath decided to open two small businesses that employ Alabamians in his community. He developed an interest in vegetation management while doing summer jobs as a teenager, but credits the skills learned in the military for helping him build a successful company.


On behalf of all of her friends from Southeast Polk, all of the students she taught, and all the lives she continues to inspire, may Mrs. [PERSON] rest in peace.


We fulfilled the sacred commandment handed down to us by the [ORG] nearly two and a half centuries ago. We observed the inauguration of [PERSON] , the 47th President of the United States. I congratulate President [PERSON] .

'sacred commandment' and 'inauguration of the 47th President' evoking national tradition and civic duty


The failure of any witness to secure counsel shall not excuse such witness from complying with a subpoena or deposition notice. [PERSON] transcripts. An accurate electronic or stenographic record shall be kept of the testimony of all witnesses in executive and public hearings.


I don't know a single one of the great 4 million Oklahomans that if I went to their house today, knocked on their door, and said: Is [ORG] the most efficient body in the country, that they would say yes. This should not be a partisan issue that government should be more efficient. Every single dollar that is spent was taken from an American in tax dollars or was borrowed so that their children would have to pay for it.

characterizing government as inefficient with tax dollars 'taken from an American' and borrowed 'so that their children would have to pay for it' uses emotional language to frame government spending negatively


Without objection, it is so ordered. [SPEAKER]. We can make this bill better and stronger by focusing on the actual threats to public safety and protecting nonviolent kids from getting locked up, stripped away from their parents, schools, churches, and communities.

'stripped away from their parents, schools, churches, and communities' and 'actual threats to public safety'


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 332. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers; to [ORG].


Wildland firefighters do not shy away from dangerous situations, but instead risk life and limb to help others. The outstanding accomplishments of these brave individuals continue an unparalleled legacy of public service. [ORG].

outstanding accomplishments, brave individuals, unparalleled legacy of public service


The same thing with my 9- year-old daughter. That is both funny and actually true. Think of this: A child born today, when they are about 22, 23, the United States has to double every single U.S. tax--tariffs, income, corporate, everything--just to maintain baseline services.

A child born today, when they are about 22, 23, the United States has to double every single U.S. tax...just to maintain baseline services


Ironically, these sanctions could actually undermine those efforts. Mr. [PERSON] , I want the United States and Israel to have an amazing relationship and friendship, but friendship means we tell the truth. It means we hold ourselves and our allies to the same high standards.

friendship means we tell the truth and hold ourselves and our allies to the same high standards


In the Senate, I have been working to promote effective forest management practices at every level. So today I have introduced a bill called the Wildfire Prevention Act. My bill allows [ORG] to treat more acres and remove more redtape to better protect our forests and our fellow Americans.

'effective forest management practices' and 'remove more redtape' use vague positive framing without specific details


[PERSON] will be deeply missed. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time.


[PERSON] was born in Fresno, California. After graduating from San Joaquin Memorial High School, she pursued a career in real estate investment, property management, and newspaper distribution. [ORG] played a critical role in protecting local journalism with her husband, [PERSON] .


[Pages [PERSON] ] MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 9 [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. [SPEAKER].


That is why we have a mass incarceration crisis. Nearly one in two adults in America has had an incarcerated loved one. Today, in the name of all who have felt the injustices of the carceral state, we are standing united to call on President [PERSON] to use his clemency powers to release people from prison and reunite them with their families.

mass incarceration crisis, injustices of the carceral state


They are already self-conscious about their bodies. They just want to be on the soccer field with their friends. They certainly do not want to be humiliated by Members of Congress.

self-conscious about their bodies, humiliated by Members of Congress


H.R. 28 is the only path forward. It is shameful that the opposition party does not support the protection of women.

H.R. 28 is the only path forward; characterizing opposition as not supporting protection of women


The water increases have happened since 1992. The legislation here increased another 800,000 acre-feet per year. Then it is built up from there to, hopefully, or somehow help the delta smelt.


Congratulations again to the Brownsburg Bulldogs. Honoring Dr. [PERSON] on His Retirement [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , today I rise to honor Dr. [PERSON] , who recently retired from his position as a professor of agricultural sciences education and communication at [ORG].


The President's announcement sends an important, overdue message to women and girls that they are equal under the law. Mr. President, I believe this is a moment of historic importance, and it is the culmination of a century of effort to bring equality into the American Constitution with the 28th Amendment. I yield the floor.

'historic importance', 'equality under the law', 'equal under the law' - vague appeals to broad positive values without specific policy details


Because if you make your deposits in [ORG], you expect your interests to come from [ORG]. You may get some from someplace else, but you expect [ORG] to perform. If you put your money into a Democratic corporation, you expect Democratic dividends.

framing deposits as either going to [ORG] for expected returns or to a 'Democratic corporation' for 'Democratic dividends' - presents a false choice between two opposing options while using charged language


152, [ORG], is a commonsense bill that is going to streamline and consolidate the collection of information following a disaster. While [ORG] is the lead Federal agency on disasters, there are often many Federal agencies involved in disaster response and recovery. I have experienced firsthand just how frustrating it can be when these [ORG] agencies fail to work together following a natural disaster.

described as a 'commonsense bill' without substantive explanation of what makes it commonsense


In fact, it was in Shelby County v. [ORG] that the Voting Rights Act was weakened greatly when section 4 of it was declared unconstitutional and the preclearance portion of it in section 5 could no longer be exercised. This Voting Rights Act would have helped to reinstate a version of the preclearance process. This Voting Rights Act would have helped to allow people to vote without fear of having the hours set such that it didn't help persons who might work late hours.


The American people demand change. The American people want us to fix this system that failed to uphold the law and failed to keep [PERSON] safe. Her cause is their cause.

'The American people demand change' and 'failed to uphold the law' frame shared grievance and invoke collective will


For the past 12 years, [PERSON] has dedicated himself to Guadalupe County as commissioner for precinct 1, transforming the county and ensuring the foundation for a brighter future. Mr. [PERSON] , I wish Commissioner [PERSON] a joyful retirement.


Rule XV. Committee Budgets (a) Biennial Budget.--The Chairman, in consultation with the Chairman of each subcommittee, the majority members of the [ORG], and the minority members of the [ORG], shall, for each Congress, prepare a consolidated [ORG] budget. Such budget shall include necessary amounts for staff personnel, necessary travel, investigation, and other expenses of the [ORG].


It was supposed to be completed in 2020. They only have a few bridges built and no track laid. They are building it in the central part of the [ORG] from a place called Merced to an almond orchard, somewhere around Bakersfield.


REMEMBERING SONNY SMART ([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 mourn the loss of [PERSON] , who unfortunately passed away this month at the age of 76.


They are not pleased with the way the system is functioning. Comprehensive immigration reform could have given us the opportunity to address this issue. It did not pass.


The Chairman presiding over the hearing may permit oral opening statements by other members of the [ORG] or subcommittee, as appropriate, with the concurrence of the ranking minority member. (2) Questioning of witnesses.--The questioning of witnesses in [ORG] and subcommittee hearings shall be initiated by the Chairman, followed by the ranking minority member and all other members alternating between the majority and minority parties. In recognizing members to question witnesses in this fashion, the Chairman shall take into consideration the ratio of the majority to minority members present and shall establish the order of recognition for questioning in such a manner as not to disadvantage the members of the majority nor the members of the minority.


I have just been informed by the administration that a deal has been agreed to. It is welcome news that there is an agreement that will free many of the hostages. A cease-fire is very good news for Israel, for America, for the Palestinian people, and particularly for the hostage families, who have waited so long in agony.

characterizing the deal as 'welcome news' and 'very good news' for multiple parties without specific substantive details


[PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 6 votes for Vice President. [SPEAKER]. Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the [ORG] of Missouri seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 10 votes for President and J.D.


It does make you honest. Let's walk through a couple of examples. Once again, I have to be careful.


INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 147. A bill to direct the Administrator of [ORG] to provide grants to air pollution control agencies to implement a cleaner air space program, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


212: Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] . [PERSON] .


[ORG] TO CAMILLE CALIMLIM TOUTON [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize [PERSON] as she concludes her distinguished public service as the 24th Commissioner of [ORG]. Born in Quezon City, Philippines, as the daughter of a [ORG] airman, [PERSON] and her family eventually settled down in Nevada.


Mr. President, my proposal includes selling off thousands of vacant and underutilized buildings; auditing the IRS to fire the thousands of employees who owe tens of millions of dollars in unpaid taxes; pulling the plug on [ORG]'s billion-dollar boondoggles for gravy trains that never leave the station and electric vehicle stations that aren't charging up anything but debt; bagging the swag and propaganda promoting government programs and Agencies at a cost of $1.5 billion a year; and changing the composition of coins so we stop losing money making money. In fact, there is no better example of the cost of government inefficiency. [ORG] spends 3 cents to produce a penny and 11 cents to produce a nickel.

colorful phrases like 'gravy trains,' 'bagging the swag,' and 'pulling the plug' use loaded language; 'government inefficiency' and 'cost' are presented as self-evident problems without substantive argumentation


28, and I urge the House to pass this bill. There is no reason we should even be having this conversation right now. [PERSON]

'There is no reason we should even be having this conversation' - dismissive framing that discourages deliberation


Because you want to vilify and harm trans kids, children who should have every right to show up in this world and live and thrive like anyone else. You are punching down at the most vulnerable and exacting harm on everyone. I would ask my colleagues: Have you spoken to any of these children?

vilify and harm trans kids... punching down at the most vulnerable... exacting harm


Mr. President, I rise today to address the Senate on behalf of the people of California. And I thank my colleague Senator [PERSON] for his leadership during this time of incredible difficulty and strain for our fellow constituents. The unimaginable has happened, and our hearts are broken--a city encircled in a blaze and a perfect storm of fire and wind and with a system stretched beyond its breaking point.

unimaginable has happened, and our hearts are broken, a city encircled in a blaze, perfect storm


It created 16 million new jobs, a roaring stock market, and a revived manufacturing sector. Instead of doing anything to lower the price of groceries, which is what they promised, and to lower the price of energy, which they promised, they come back and basically ask us to pass what is already in the law but they subtract from their duplicative and redundant section the waivers and exceptions that protect the victims and survivors of domestic violence. Instead, they just want to associate all immigrants with criminal delinquency.


30: Mr. [PERSON] and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] . 33: Ms. [PERSON] and Ms. [PERSON] .


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


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


SA 56. [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 57.


A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the dairy margin coverage program, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 295.


Instead, even though companies were only asking for that reduction, our Republican colleagues plummeted and slashed the corporate tax rate not to 28 percent, not to 25 percent but to 21 percent. And they didn't even pay for it--didn't even pay for it. As Senator [PERSON] said, just racked up higher deficits.

plummeted and slashed' uses dramatic, negative language; 'Republican colleagues' combined with criticism implies partisan blame


The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. The motion shall not be debatable. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not be in order.


[[ORG]] CONGRATULATING FLORA SPELLER [PERSON] RETIREMENT FROM WORKING 46 YEARS AT [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] , after an incredible 46.5 years of working at the local [ORG] in Williamston, North Carolina, [PERSON] , affectionately known as Ms. [PERSON] , is hanging up her uniform and retiring.


PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Sovereign God, it is You who searches our hearts, examines our minds, and tests our spirits. And in so doing, You know us intimately and completely. You know when we sit down and when we rise.


[SPEAKER]. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for a second time on the next legislative day.


Not only is it a bad bill, but nobody had any opportunity at all to amend it. This has been brought to the floor under a completely closed process. We can't address all the faults that I have just outlined.

bad bill, completely closed process, can't address all the faults


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 68. A bill to prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to [PERSON] , and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 69.


These are just some examples of the longer list that could save taxpayers as much as $1 trillion over the next 10-year period. And, of course, I think we ought to put it all on the table--the money we spend through discretionary spending, the money we spend through mandatory programs, the money that is spent through the tax code. The child tax credit and the earned income tax credit alone represent $200 billion in spending.


We had an empty reservoir, for example. Here, just 2 years ago, you had [ORG] rejecting a major augmentation in the region's supply. Mr. [PERSON] , I mentioned the issue related to [PERSON] also undermined our national security, in addition to our ability to innovate and the ability to launch [ORG] satellites.

undermined our national security, in addition to our ability to innovate and the ability to launch satellites


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


PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , pursuant to House Resolution 5, I call up the bill (H.R. 30) to amend [ORG] to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

The title 'PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS' uses loaded language by associating 'illegal aliens' with violence, and appeals to fear by emphasizing a specific threat category to evoke concern about women's safety


[ORG] 53. [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 54.


I will miss her and miss our friendship.


It attempts to claim jurisdiction and issue sanctions against Israel as we could have predicted, and many of us did who were at that conference watching this ICC form. The [ORG] is an institution without a mandate from the international community, and the ICC must understand that the United States will not allow its overreach to harm U.S. citizens or our allies. Mr. [PERSON] .

claims ICC lacks 'mandate from the international community' and positions US as enforcer of limits on international institutions


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.


The third crime, as far as we know--there might have been many more, but the third crime, as far as we know, was his murder of [PERSON] . He should have never been in the United States. He should have never been paroled at the border.

emphasis on murder and repeated claims about someone 'should have never been' in the country, creating alarm about immigration and public safety


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I thank my colleague from North Dakota for his comments in support of this legislation. One of the highest priorities of the next administration is securing the southern border, restoring law and order, and reversing the dangerous open border policies of President [PERSON] .

'dangerous open border policies' and 'reversing' them frames immigration policy in alarmist terms


There was an economic study done by [ORG] and a couple outside groups saying, if Congress can find a way to offset it--and that is hard. You are talking $400 billion a year we would have to find in modernization and changing spending. If Congress could step up and pay for it, you not only maintain current tax policies so our brothers and sisters, all of our taxes don't go up but you get additional growth in the economy because you didn't just pull that much more money out of the economy and then have interest pile up on it.

Reference to economic study by [ORG] and outside groups; use of 'additional growth in the economy' as vague positive outcome


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 52. A resolution recognizing and honoring the work of community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups ensuring the resilience and prosperity of members of the LGBTQIA+ community; to [ORG].


They will also be asked tough questions about where they stand on the President-elect's stated policies on things that will hurt the middle class, such as tariffs, tax cuts for the wealthy, and undermining policies that lower drug prices. If the President-elect's nominees demonstrate they are qualified and committed to lowering costs, increasing wages, and strengthening our security, Democrats will take that very seriously. But if the President-elect's nominees are going to push policies that make inflation worse and put more money in the pockets of special interests, or duck those important questions, they will be put on the record about their views for all the American people to see.

phrases like 'policies that will hurt the middle class,' 'undermining policies,' and 'make inflation worse' use emotionally charged language to frame policies negatively; the threat of being 'put on the record' appeals to fear of public scrutiny and accountability


. . The online Record has been corrected to read: SA 14.


Their work is a testament to the character and values of our national champions, as well as the entire Northeast student community. On behalf of Nebraska's [ORG], congratulations to [ORG] men's soccer team on becoming the first in school history to win an [ORG] national title.


Additionally, House Republicans this week are standing up for women's safety by bringing to the floor [ORG] Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act to uphold the U.S. border laws and make illegal immigrants who have been convicted of or admitted to sex offenses or domestic violence inadmissible and deportable. This bill is about closing critical gaps in our crimes. Last year, over 20,000 illegal immigrants were not detained for sexual assault.


This bill makes it clear that predators will not be tolerated in the United States. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume.


We are battling back here in this Congress with Republican leadership doing so. I appreciate Mr. [PERSON] leading us here tonight, and I thank him for the time. [SPEAKER].


[SPEAKER] will call the roll. The senior assistant executive clerk proceeded to call the roll. [SPEAKER].


The amount of water that flows into the delta right here--this is the middle of the timeline--is about 7 million acre-feet. Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta combined, when they are full, hold 8 million acre-feet, and the amount here in this illustration shows about 6 million of it went flowing out to the Pacific Ocean. People ought to be angry over this, that we are not capturing more of that water and topping off here in the delta.


A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the [ORG] to finalize and implement certain travel management plans in the State of Utah; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 91. A bill to improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


But the truth is, these are not victimless crimes, and they are not the sort of occurrences we want to see happening more frequently. There is a reason why our criminal justice system provides for accountability and punishment in appropriate circumstances. That is to set an example for others not to go down that path and to have some measure of accountability, which is an important part of justice.


I am grateful for all she has contributed to improve our [ORG]'s transportation infrastructure and appreciate our valuable partnership. I know her impact will continue to be felt for generations to come and wish her the best of luck in retirement.


Do you think the media or our Democratic colleagues would applaud it in the same way? No chance. Conservative philanthropists have been not only not given Medals of Freedom, they have been subjected to endless scrutiny, including politically motivated subpoenas from our Democratic colleagues on [ORG], just this last year.

Do you think the media or our Democratic colleagues would applaud it in the same way? No chance. Conservative philanthropists have been not only not given Medals of Freedom...


Even so, we must bring a sense of urgency to the recovery and not let it linger. When the flames are finally out, the cleanup begins in earnest, and the rebuilding moves forward with all haste. After the attention of the world has turned away from the raging inferno and its aftermath, ours in this body must not because the loss is immeasurable--lives lost, homes lost, businesses lost, neighborhoods lost, pets lost, memories lost, neighborhoods simply gone in an hour.

vivid imagery of 'flames,' 'raging inferno,' and repeated enumeration of losses ('lives lost, homes lost, businesses lost') to emphasize urgency and catastrophic impact


It touches every aspect of our economy. It directly affects families and often implicates our core values. In their best moments, our parents and grandparents managed to navigate these tough issues by upholding the law and honoring our values.

our core values, our parents and grandparents, honoring our values


We are now talking up to $83 billion for this legislation over the first 3 years to implement it. That is more than the annual budget for the entire [ORG]. That is a lot of money to spend on a bill that is going to cause chaos, punish legal immigrants, and undermine due process in America, all while drawing resources away from true threats.

characterizing the bill as causing 'chaos,' 'punish legal immigrants,' and 'undermine due process' while suggesting it draws resources from 'true threats'


Walk on through the storms of life, and you will never walk alone. She proceeded up to the dais. As she stood there announcing the number of electoral votes from the various States, I could see her standing there alone, and I am reminded as she did so of another song.


Submission of biometric and biographic data; background checks. Sec. 303.


HONORING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


Congress needs to send aid and help those suffering immediately, and it should not be controversial. Yet here we are, with Republican leadership refusing to help those in need and wanting to put conditions on lifesaving disaster aid. It is unprecedented and simply cruel to politicize this tragedy.

Republican leadership refusing to help those in need, lifesaving disaster aid, unprecedented and simply cruel


I am truly honored to be able to be your voice in the people's House. As one of the only Members of [ORG] who created neighborhood service centers, we have already returned over $6.2 million directly back into the pockets of many of my neighbors, invested $52 million in our communities, and assisted more than 10,000 of our families who needed help. As we begin the 119th Congress, I am determined more than ever to continue to fight for clean air, clean water, ending utility shutoffs, holding corporate polluters accountable, lowering the cost of living for working families, protecting [ORG] and [ORG], and growing [ORG], as well as, of course, ensuring equality and justice for all.

emphasized credentials ('one of the only Members who created neighborhood service centers') combined with vague aspirational goals ('equality and justice for all', 'fight for clean air')


The Secretary shall also create a procedure for accepting applications filed by qualified designated entities with the consent of the applicant. (B) Farm service agency [ORG] Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of [ORG], shall establish a process for the filing of applications under this section at [ORG] offices throughout the United States. (4) Evidence of application filing.--As soon as practicable after receiving an application for certified agricultural worker status, the Secretary shall provide the applicant with a document acknowledging the receipt of such application.


A bill to prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 264.


I must say that the legislation before us and the approach that it embodies reflect a profound disrespect for our criminal justice system and for our constitutional values. To begin with, they want to change the mandatory detention provisions which we have had since 1996 on a bipartisan basis for the last 28 years. We have operated on the basis of criminal conviction, which is obviously congruent with the constitutional demands and values that we have in our country.

profound disrespect for our criminal justice system and for our constitutional values; constitutional demands and values


30, [ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act, 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. 31, the Protect Our Law enforcement with [ORG] of 2025, do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 235. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted to Congress under Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution.


For example, in 2023, [ORG] held that a conviction for menacing constituting domestic violence was not a crime involving moral turpitude even though the alien threatened his wife with a knife. [ORG] held that an alien was not removable despite a conviction for involuntary devient sexual intercourse with a 15-year- old. Similarly, courts have found that certain convictions for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, assault of a victim under 12 years old, and annoying or molesting a child are not crimes involving moral turpitude.

listing of serious crimes (threatening wife with knife, sexual intercourse with minor, assault of child) to evoke concern about judicial decisions


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: [PERSON] 192 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.


1122. RULEMAKING; FEES. (a) Rulemaking.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in [ORG], an interim final rule implementing this title.


I don't support it without recognizing our responsibility and our need to cut spending. There ain't no free lunch. You can't make up math.

ain't no free lunch and you can't make up math - colloquial framing that oversimplifies complex fiscal policy


Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues to support this bill. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , the House passed this bipartisan bill on suspension in the 116th, 117th, and [ORG].


The [PERSON] administration published a rule that would destroy title [ORG] which was created to protect women and girls, all in the name of gender equity. You know, not only did Democrats wage war on American culture, they weaponized our justice system, going after President [PERSON] , conservatives, and anyone who dared to oppose their agenda. Just look at how they went after the January 6 protesters, pro-lifers with the FACE Act, parents at the school boards, and the dozens of illegal actions they took against President [PERSON] .

destroy title [ORG], weaponized our justice system, waged war on American culture


They are raging through the houses and communities, even affecting some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in our country, some of whom are sitting here right now. They don't have a home any longer. That is interesting.

'raging through the houses and communities' and emphasis on widespread impact affecting even the wealthy


A bill to require assessments for [ORG] designations, authorize certain appropriations for certain fiscal years for Operation Stonegarden, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 507.


The Democrats had 4 years to show the country they could govern more effectively than President [PERSON] , but what have they done? What is one thing they have done to make our country better? I can't think of one policy, one law or directive that actually benefited the American people.

'What is one thing they have done to make our country better? I can't think of one thing' - presents only two extremes while dismissing all Democratic achievements


A bill to direct the heads of certain departments and agencies of [ORG] to publicly disclose all assassination records and information relevant to the assassination of President [PERSON] , and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, [ORG], [ORG], and [ORG]), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


He is already giddy about how they are going to change L.A. into something else. Is this going to become a new planned community of 15- minute cities and people having limitations on how they are going to live there? Is that what you want?

uses charged language ('giddy'), raises alarming questions about 'limitations,' presents only negative outcome or implicit rejection as alternatives


Well, taken at face value, that sounds pretty good until you start beginning to look at the details about what he says we need to do in order to accomplish that goal. That is where you see--begin to see the huge disconnect. It is in pursuit of another agenda.

sounds pretty good until you start beginning to look at the details... huge disconnect


And this bill did not just address [ORG]; it addressed all foreign adversary-owned apps. You raised the question of [ORG]. Well, guess what.

characterizing apps as 'foreign adversary-owned' uses loaded language; speaker positions themselves as authoritative on the topic by dismissively saying 'guess what' after claiming to have addressed the questioner's concern


POST-DISASTER ASSISTANCE ONLINE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 153) to provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of [ORG] disaster assistance, and for other purposes.


There is this lack of understanding. We are borrowing about $70,000 a second. Let's go on and do another one we can get rid of.

"borrowing about $70,000 a second" presented without context to evoke concern; "lack of understanding" frames opponents negatively


And, of course, praying for everybody in Los Angeles. You know, with a [ORG] and population that big, we all know people. I have a good college roommate buddy of mine [PERSON] , my two sisters-in-law [PERSON] and [PERSON] , they are all being real negatively impacted by that.


SA 90. [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 end, add the following: [ORG]. ___.


I can tell you that every family across this country has to live within their means and manage their budget--my family, my grandparents, my parents, everybody, every individual. So we should be working together to address this issue. The other option that I have heard from some of my colleagues across the aisle to reauthorize this [ORG] tax bill is they have suggested a pay-for which is to gut [ORG] in order to pay for tax breaks, again, for the wealthiest people.

every family across this country has to live within their means...The other option...is to gut [ORG]...for the wealthiest people


Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much.


The place where my wife and I got married burned to the ground. So many other community institutions vanished: [ORG], gone; [ORG], gone, still smoldering, that temple, when I saw it, and burning inside like an eternal flame, a symbol of God's presence even amidst the unimaginable; the mountains above Altadena, once the scene of such beautiful [ORG] and nature, now charred beyond recognition. Just like Altadena, much of the Palisades are just gone.

emotionally charged descriptions like 'burned to the ground,' 'vanished,' 'smoldering,' 'charred beyond recognition,' and 'just gone' create visceral impact; repetition of destruction imagery combined with personal loss details intensifies emotional response


Israel Mr. President, on the Middle East and Israel, this week has been a long time coming for the families of the Israeli hostages, for civilians in Gaza, and for countless people across the world. A little over an hour ago, Israel's [ORG] voted to approve the ceasefire that negotiators announced earlier this week. It will soon go to the full [ORG] for approval.


Almost all Americans would agree with that. So it is truly stunning--it is revealing--that Republicans are already spending so much energy trying to figure out the best way to make taxes for the very wealthy even lower. We are already seeing a glaring contrast between how Republicans use their time in power and what Democrats believe in.

Republicans are 'already spending so much energy' on lowering taxes for the wealthy vs. Democrats 'believe in' [implied: fairness/helping regular Americans]; presents only two opposing positions without nuance


But now, [PERSON] is coming along, and he says: I campaigned on working Americans, but I want to raid the programs for them and raid the [ORG] to enrich them again. I didn't give them enough the first time around. The rich are not rich enough.

misrepresents opponent's position as wanting to 'raid the programs' and 'enrich the rich' rather than engaging with actual stated policy; uses charged language like 'raid' to inflame


It requires [ORG] to detain people who are breaking our laws. When people come here illegally, and they are breaking our laws, they need to be held accountable. With [ORG], if you are committing theft, burglary, shoplifting, you will be detained and tragedies like [PERSON] can be avoided.

tragedies like [PERSON] can be avoided; connecting immigration enforcement to preventing crimes like theft and burglary to invoke fear of harm


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Arizona (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to oppose the GOP child predator empowerment act.


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Under Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution, Congress has the power to regulate commerce among the states, in addition to commerce involving foreign nations and Native American tribes.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska): H.R. 377.


Those who come here illegally and harm our citizens should, without question, be detained so they face justice. Again, folks, this is common sense. We can no longer prioritize illegal immigrants over public safety.

framing as a choice between 'prioritize illegal immigrants over public safety' presents a false dichotomy; 'harm our citizens' uses loaded language; appeals to fear about public safety threats


After the [PERSON] tax cuts went into effect, the highest income earners in America paid less, effectively, in taxes than the working class for the first time ever. Imagine that. The highest income earners paid less, effectively, in taxes than the working class for the first time ever after the first [ORG] tax cut, and Republicans want to repeat that performance?

Highest income earners paid less in taxes than the working class for the first time ever; Republicans want to repeat that performance


I know this work. I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fix a severely broken immigration system, but moreover, I am here to stand up for victims. [SPEAKER].

commitment to 'both sides of the aisle' suggests bipartisan credibility; 'severely broken' and 'stand up for victims' use emotionally loaded language


Texas also has the largest border with our neighbor to the south, and it will be up to Texas and Texas Democrats to provide meaningful solutions to the problems that we face. I am ready to lead on these important issues. I am thrilled I will be serving on three committees this Congress that will help me deliver these results to make life better for Texas' businesses, middle-class families, and our seniors.

'meaningful solutions' and 'deliver these results to make life better' are vague positive claims without specific detail


The taxpayers. Even in a Republican trifecta, [ORG] has limited resources to detain and remove folks. However, in this bill, like President [PERSON] 's enforcement priorities, we seek to use those resources on people who committed low-level crimes or even no crime at all.

references to 'President [PERSON]'s enforcement priorities' to legitimize the position; 'low-level crimes or even no crime at all' uses emotionally charged framing


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 382. A bill to require [ORG] to collect, calculate, and publish information regarding emissions of carbon dioxide and methane outside the boundaries of the United States that are associated with exports of fossil fuels, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Following his Presidency, he honored my hometown, Peachtree City, by leading our Independence Day parade in 1995. In 2003, working with [ORG] for Humanity, President [PERSON] built over 20 homes for Georgians in need in [ORG]. I thank [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], and [ORG] for helping to compile this research, allowing me to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable Georgian, the 39th President of the United States of America, [PERSON] .

honoring Independence Day parade, celebrating hometown legacy, emphasizing presidential service to Georgia


We never had any consideration. And it is time for Congress to acknowledge that the rushed passage of this law was a mistake, that we need more time to let the courts and outside parties consider this issue. We need to do a better job of understanding the importance of the [ORG] community and the impact of a [ORG] ban.

rushed passage of this law was a mistake; need more time to let courts consider


Mr. President, it is 4 days until President [PERSON] will be inaugurated for the second time as President of the United States. That means we only have 4 more days of President [PERSON] 's absentee leadership, but he seems to be making the most of his final days as he goes out the door, and he certainly isn't letting it kick him on the way out. I think the most egregious example of the abuse of power, really, that President [PERSON] is engaged in, now that the election is over and he doesn't have to stand for a vote among the American people--so he pretty much has given them a thumb in the eye.

absentee leadership, abuse of power, given them a thumb in the eye


My prayer is that God would continue to bless and heal this little cowboy so that he can get back to the Treasure State. It is my distinct honor to recognize [PERSON] for his strength and bravery, in and out of the hospital. Know that Montana is rooting you on, just as you cheered for the Bobcats all season.

'God would continue to bless and heal' and 'Montana is rooting you on' invoke patriotic/regional solidarity and divine authority


It is not a crisis that we can solve ourselves or that will solve itself. My bill will make us better prepared to fight fires in the future. It should be attached to any disaster relief that goes to California.

characterizing the situation as 'not a crisis that we can solve ourselves' creates urgency and fear, while 'make us better prepared to fight fires' uses loaded language implying current inadequate preparation


After his arrest for crossing the border illegally in 2022, he was paroled into the United States. Months before murdering [PERSON] , he was arrested for theft. Local authorities in Georgia released him, and ICE didn't lodge a detainer for the alien.

describes immigration enforcement failures immediately preceding a murder, using 'alien' terminology and emphasizing authorities' release of the suspect to suggest culpability in the crime


Well, it is [PERSON] FBI. The FBI owes it to the American people to work around the clock, 24/7, to get these background checks done on a timely basis. Otherwise, we are, literally, undermining a democratically elected President.

FBI owes it to the American people; undermining a democratically elected President


We don't want to include Democrats. We want to write a bill, and we will write a bill that will pass partisan tax cuts that will dramatically expand the deficit. At this time--and I know my colleagues remember this--economists were saying that America's corporate tax rate of 35 percent was high compared to global averages.

'We don't want to include Democrats' presents inclusion/exclusion as binary choice; 'dramatically expand the deficit' uses loaded language to frame tax cuts negatively


Don't get me wrong, Madam Speaker. I recognize that there is more work to be done, but why in the world would we let insincere, attention-seeking politicians here in Washington, many of whom know little to nothing about competitive sports, take over? It doesn't make any sense.

describing opponents as 'insincere, attention-seeking politicians' who 'know little to nothing' and framing as binary choice of 'why would we let them take over'


Mass mailing registrations or negative reports can be submitted electronically at http://webster.senate.gov/secretary/ [PERSON] or e-mailed to OPR_MassMailings@sec.senate.gov. For further information, please contact [ORG] at (202) 224-0322.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, thank you to my colleague from Oklahoma, Senator [PERSON] , for arranging today's event. Mr. President, a winter storm shut down the Nation's Capital this week, but did anyone notice?


By [SPEAKER]: S. 47. A bill to provide for regulations on protecting statutory conscience rights in health care; to [ORG], [ORG], and Pensions. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): S. 48.


Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 5


868); to [ORG]. EC-54. A letter from [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], transmitting the [ORG]'s final rule -- [ORG] [Docket No.


Instead, it strips law enforcement of their ability to make their best judgment about whom to arrest and not to arrest, whom to detain and not detain, and how to focus their precious resources on protecting our public safety. The proponents of this bill do not deny that children will be swept up in its administration. This is not a drafting error.

strips law enforcement of their ability, children will be swept up, precious resources


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New Jersey, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 272.


Of course, I support the rights of individuals to be generous with their wealth. America is one of the most generous countries in the world, and I think it is something we should be proud of. I imagine how our colleagues on the other side of the aisle might act if Republicans honored a prominent conservative philanthropist.

America is one of the most generous countries in the world...I imagine how our colleagues on the other side of the aisle might act


H.R. 151: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, and Mrs. [PERSON] . [PERSON]