Dangerously, these catastrophic border crossing figures do not account for the illegal got-aways, including drug smugglers and identified terrorists who threaten every American family. Sadly, with the duplicitous policies of [ORG], among those illegal transgressors are unaccompanied children who are suffering at the hands of cartel smugglers. Additionally, after meeting with President [PERSON] this weekend on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, I know he is committed to securing the borders and protecting families and making America great again.

Dangerously, these catastrophic border crossing figures...drug smugglers and identified terrorists who threaten every American family


So whether we pursue a single reconciliation bill or multiple bills, we can't lose sight of the goal, and that is to pass President [PERSON] 's agenda for the American people. That is what the November 5 election was all about. And we are in lockstep with President [PERSON] , I believe-- the majority in the House and the Senate--to accomplish that goal.

in lockstep with President [PERSON], the majority in the House and the Senate


My background is in higher education, and I know a good school when I see one. I can confidently say that [ORG] is hitting the mark. With more than 150 academic programs and over $1 billion in annual economic impact, [ORG] is truly changing lives.


That is why, each day, under our administration of American patriots, we will be working to meet every crisis with dignity and power and strength. We will move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety, and peace for citizens of every race, religion, color, and creed. For American citizens, January 20, 2025, is liberation day.

American patriots, liberation day, hope, prosperity, safety, and peace


I am enclosing a copy of the Executive Order I have issued. [PERSON] , Jr. [ORG], January 15, 2025.


And I agree with him. However, he fails to meet every single one of those metrics. He is asking to be handed a job he is not prepared for because of his relationship with [PERSON] , but this role is too important, our troops' lives too precious to let personal ambitions get in the way of the mission at hand.


Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14115 with respect to the situation in the West Bank. [PERSON] , Jr. [ORG], January 14, 2025.

invocation of Executive Order 14115 and formal declaration of national emergency to justify continuation of policy


How about their parents? They pose no threat to you, but you pose a threat to them, denying them their healthcare, isolating them from their friends, creating conditions for bullying and even suicidal ideation. You are posing a threat to every child who wants to step onto a soccer field or pick up a softball bat in this country.


They want to try to become Republican lite. That is what I call it. We have to be ourselves.

framing choice as either 'Republican lite' or being 'ourselves,' presenting it as either/or without acknowledging middle ground


S. 5 [SPEAKER]. Madam President, last week, the Senate took a big bipartisan step toward honoring the life and legacy of [PERSON] , answering her loved ones' call to action, and protecting American families. But that step, no matter how big, was just that, a first step, and there are many to follow if we want to follow through for the American people on the demands to secure our border and interior immigration enforcement, make it real, take it seriously.

honoring the life and legacy, protecting American families, follow through for the American people


Mr. [PERSON] , it is time they start considering the real-world impact. At least this go around, maybe because of pressure coming from here, they pulled back and got this one right.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 40. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of [ORG]; considered and agreed to.


I remember the last days of the [PERSON] Presidency. After 444 painful days of sustained and frustrating efforts to release American hostages being held in Tehran, we witnessed their welcome, but cynically timed, release on the last day of our [ORG]'s peaceful transfer of power from President [PERSON] to President [PERSON] . President [PERSON] 's main goal had been to make sure that every hostage returned home alive.

444 painful days of sustained and frustrating efforts; cynically timed release


We ask all members of Congress to strongly oppose H.R. 28 and to reject attacks on transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth; to commit themselves to meaningfully advancing policies that support equal opportunity; and to reassure all students in the nation's classrooms that they will have the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. If you have any questions, please reach out to [PERSON] , senior program director at [ORG], at king@civilrights.org.

learn, grow, and thrive; equal opportunity; attacks on transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth


Instead, the evidence is strong that crime has decreased as immigration has increased. In 1980, immigrants made up 6.2 percent of the American population--45 years ago. By 2022, the percentage had more than doubled, with immigrants now making up nearly 14 percent of the American population.


Over the last 9 years, Chief Bartee has been steadfast in his leadership in overseeing 130 firefighters in the department. During his tenure as fire chief, [PERSON] also performed the duties of [ORG] Leader of the FEMA Urban Search and [ORG]. Chief [ORG]'s expertise in specialized training and disaster relief has truly brought invaluable knowledge and experience to the region.

steadfast in his leadership, invaluable knowledge and experience, expertise in specialized training and disaster relief


It is time for a change back to the way things were intended to be. Title IX was created to protect equality and opportunity for women and girls in sports. Thanks to this legislation, we will go back to doing just that.

'the way things were intended to be' and 'Title IX was created to protect equality and opportunity'


That is a lie. Anybody who says that is a liar because that is not what I am saying. Anybody who says I don't believe in dynamic scoring is lying.

calling people 'liar' and 'lying' repeatedly while denying a claim without substantive counter-argument


Does that sound like the kind of salary that would bring forth some extremely, highly skilled people for jobs that American workers cannot fill? Madam President, you tell me. Why would a corporation hire an American computer systems engineer at a salary of $110,000 a year when it is $65,000 cheaper to hire an H-1B worker for that same exact position?

framing the salary comparison with emotionally charged language like 'extremely, highly skilled' and using a direct challenge 'you tell me' to presuppose a particular conclusion"}
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{"labels": ["loaded_language", "appeal_to_fear"], "evidence": "'extremely, highly skilled' and emphasis on cost difference to suggest threat to American workers


Under the open-border policies of [PERSON] and border czar [PERSON] and Secretary [PERSON] , our country has been ravaged by a hoard of illegal aliens molesting American children, battering and bruising and beating up American women, and violently raping American women and girls. My bill makes it very clear: If an illegal alien commits a sex crime or an act of domestic violence, they are inadmissible and deportable-- we aren't letting you into our country, and if you are already here, we are sending you back to yours. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle like to try to minimize this issue because they refuse to acknowledge the consequences of their open-borders agenda, but the numbers don't lie.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 214. A bill to amend the District of Columba Home Rule Act to eliminate the Congressional review period for District of Columbia acts; 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.


The record of a witness's testimony whether in public or executive session shall be made available for inspection by the witness or the witness's counsel under [ORG] supervision; a copy of any testimony given in public session or that part of the testimony given by the witness in executive session and subsequently quoted or made part of the record in a public session shall be provided to any witness at the witness's expense if the witness so requests. Upon inspecting that transcript, within a time limit set by the [ORG], a witness may request changes in the transcript to correct errors of transcription and grammatical errors; the [ORG] or a staff officer designated by the [ORG] shall rule on such requests. [PERSON] persons.


The Justices of [ORG] are with us--all nine of them; I counted--and, of course, the [ORG] and [PERSON] families. This ceremony marks what will soon be 250 years of our democracy. It is the moment when leaders, elevated by the will of the people, promised to be faithful to our Constitution, to cherish and defend it.

references to 250 years of democracy, Constitution, and ceremonial elevation of leaders to invoke patriotic sentiment


And I call upon my colleagues from the other side of the aisle to continue to support this bill as they have done on the previous votes. Let's get this bill passed. Let's make sure other families don't have to live through the tragedy that [PERSON] family had to live through.

reference to tragic family experience combined with 'continue to support' language appealing to existing support momentum


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


This Congress, I will be joining [ORG] for the 119th Congress. I was particularly interested in joining [ORG] because one of the biggest challenges we have is to get our budget under control. With approaching $36 trillion in debt, we are paying more interest on the national debt than we are on defense.

approaching $36 trillion in debt, paying more interest on the national debt than on defense


The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will improve the recipient's ability to meet current and future threats by enhancing communications and network security for its command, control, communications, and computers (C4) capabilities. The support will enhance the recipient's ability to command and control its forces by accelerating the delivery of infrastructure for the secure flow of tactical information.


So I went to my colleagues, and I said: Have I got a great idea for you. You can take all of these individual tax cuts, if you shave off some of the ones to the most wealthy, and you can make them permanent and still do what the corporations had wanted us to do by having a corporate tax rate equivalent to other nations. I thought I was being helpful.


Republican tax policies are only going to help billionaires. We need to build an economy that works for everyone, for you, not just those at the top. So to all the families feeling the stress, know you are not alone.

Republican tax policies presented as only helping billionaires vs. an economy for everyone; 'you are not alone' appeals to shared group membership


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 333. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of [ORG] who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans disability compensation, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service, 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.


In this bill, every undocumented person accused--not just convicted but accused--of a list of crimes that is in this bill must be detained. That might sound like law and order, but it is easy to see how this encroachment on law enforcement's ability to do its job could spiral out of control. To make matters even worse, this bill does not provide ICE with the resources it needs to implement what is now a massive unfunded liability.

mandatory detention based on accusation alone could 'spiral out of control' and creates an 'unfunded liability' that presents risks to law enforcement


He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.'' Our Father, today, as President [PERSON] takes the oath of office once again, we come to say thank you, O Lord, our God. Father, when [PERSON] enemies thought he was down and out, You and You alone, saved his life and raised him up with strength and power by Your mighty hand.

Religious invocation framing political figure with divine protection ('You and You alone, saved his life') combined with patriotic appeal through presidential oath ceremony context


S. 42 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 42, a bill to establish [ORG] and to transfer unobligated amounts from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to such Fund to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern border. S. 46 At the request of Mrs. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 46, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. S. 53 At the request of Mrs. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 53, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering the United States who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking, to require the Secretary to publicly disclose the number of such minors who are fingerprinted by [ORG] ([ORG]) officials and the number of child traffickers who are apprehended by [ORG], to impose criminal penalties on noncitizen adults who use unrelated minors to gain entry into the United States, and for other purposes.


While he was leading, [PERSON] also served as the president of [ORG] and then served on the boards of [ORG] and [ORG]. To put it simply, Madam Speaker, [PERSON] has spent his career serving others. [PERSON] may not be our property appraiser anymore, but I know he is not done.


98: Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 128: Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] .


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify personnel action procedures with respect to employees of [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


And 2 of the years of those 4, they were in the semifinals. And the other year, they were the runner-up. So what are they, then, 9 and 0 in Frisco.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 411. A bill to provide compensation to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the taking without just compensation of land by the United States inside the exterior boundaries of [ORG] that were guaranteed to the [ORG] under a treaty signed in 1854; to [ORG].


The history of [ORG] treatment of Native Americans is filled with broken promises. We should not allow [ORG], a cornerstone of Native higher education, to become another promise we fail to keep. The students who walk through the doors of [ORG] deserve better than the inefficiency and mismanagement and the neglect they have faced under the current governance system.

broken promises, fail to keep, inefficiency and mismanagement and neglect


You can't just go blame it on the [ORG] or blame it on scores. Show the American people the math, and don't go run and hide behind a vote on a balanced budget amendment because I promise you that is what my colleagues will say. They will say, oh, man, we need a balanced budget amendment.

anticipating and dismissing colleagues' argument about balanced budget amendment as a hiding tactic; positioning 'showing the American people the math' as the rational authority-based approach


Vote on Amendment No. 14 [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the question is on adoption of amendment No.


This success is possible because of the incredible leadership of the coaching staff, whose mentorship has shaped this team not only into champions, but also into outstanding young leaders. [ORG] Coach [PERSON] became the first woman coach to win [ORG] I volleyball title. The road to the championship wasn't easy for Coach [PERSON] .


RECOGNIZING THE STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE [SPEAKER]. Madam President, [ORG] is a legislative branch [ORG] with a congressional mandate to attract young people to careers in public service, provide training for leaders in, or likely to be in, public service, and offer training and development opportunities for senior congressional staff, Members of Congress, and other public service leaders. A strong civil society is the foundation of a free society and essential for our republican form of government to work.


PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Eternal Father, who extends daily to our lawmakers compassionate love, we praise Your Holy Name. Lord, in a challenging world where we often find ourselves waiting to exhale, You remain our shelter for every storm.

invocation of 'Eternal Father' and religious authority; abstract phrases like 'compassionate love' and 'shelter for every storm' without specific policy content


MAKING PROGRESS FOR AMERICA ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , we find ourselves at a make-or-break moment in America.


I am going to do everything I can to fight this dastardly proposal. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.


That is [ORG]. That is another way of talking about [ORG]--the poorest children, the most vulnerable seniors. That is the piggy bank they are going to use for tax breaks for billionaires.

characterizing an organization as a 'piggy bank' for tax breaks while framing vulnerable populations against billionaires creates a false choice between helping the poor/seniors or giving tax breaks to the wealthy


I have got only one response to [ORG] SALT proposal. As we say in Brooklyn, forget about it. Forget about it.


Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening [ORG]! Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!

Let freedom ring repeated across geographic references; invocation of idealized patriotic concept without specific substantive content


Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I say to the gentleman, that was a great speech for social media, but it will do nothing to get the hostages released, just like this bill. Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time.

dismissing opponent's speech as merely 'great for social media' while claiming it accomplishes nothing, attacking the manner of delivery rather than addressing substantive arguments


The Kingdom of Thailand was also among the early sponsors of and is [ORG] to the [ORG] on [ORG]. A more detailed discussion of the Kingdom of Thailand's domestic civil nuclear activities and its nuclear nonproliferation policies and practices is provided in the NPAS and its classified annex. I have considered the views and recommendations of the interested departments and agencies in reviewing the Agreement and have determined that its performance will promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and security.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of H.R. 153.


Two Senators did not do what more than 50 Republicans did to claim another seat on [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] , the prognostication from me--I am speaking for myself and no one else--is that we would have seen [PERSON] come through that door, still comely, still courtly, still stately, still statuesque. We would have seen her walk down.


North Dakotans, and Americans, too, have also seen the impacts of these policies and the prices they pay at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and to power their homes. American energy reliability, affordability, sustainability, and security are the weakest they have been in years. Take yesterday's action by the [PERSON] administration to lock up millions of acres of oil, gas, and coal leases in North Dakota through [ORG] resource management plan for the [ORG].

impacts of these policies and the prices they pay at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and to power their homes; American energy reliability, affordability, sustainability, and security are the weakest they have been in years; lock up millions of acres


SA 62. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 63.


It is at least $150 billion. Our [ORG] spent over $1 billion in promoting [ORG] initiatives in schools. Let me say it again--$1 billion in promoting the [ORG] initiatives in schools, but our kids can't read and write and do math.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , every child should be afforded the opportunity to learn the essential lessons of sportsmanship, resilience, and discipline that playing team sports offers. This includes transgender children who make up a very small number of young athletes.


COMMUNICATION FROM [SPEAKER] OF THE HOUSE [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from [SPEAKER] of [ORG] of [SPEAKER], [ORG], Washington, DC, January 16, 2025. Hon. [PERSON] , The Speaker, [ORG], Washington, DC.


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.


[ORG], and Technology: Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Mr. [PERSON] . [SPEAKER] (during the reading). Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record.


DESIGNATION OF [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, January 9, 2025. I hereby appoint the Honorable [PERSON] to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. [PERSON] , Speaker of [ORG].


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. 24.


ENERGY [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, 2 months after Americans soundly rejected his Presidency and its policies, President [PERSON] is doubling down. Last week, he unveiled a new front in his war on American energy: a sweeping ban on new offshore oil and gas development covering the entire east coast and large portions of the west coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Northern Bering Sea in Alaska.

doubling down on war on American energy; sweeping ban characterized as aggressive action against energy sector


Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (FL) (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] ([ORG]).


All of that is because California blew the $20 billion on something else instead of the maintenance obligation of paying it back to [ORG] on that unemployment fund. Is this good? Is this an accountable record that people say: Oh, yeah, just give them money willy-nilly.

blew the $20 billion" and "just give them money willy-nilly


May all of humanity experience Your love and Your blessing. May it be Thy will and let us say amen. Pastor SEWELL.


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


But we can't do it unless we work closely together, which is why we need to be on the same page. We need to quickly arrive at that agreement so we can act swiftly to implement the solutions that will help improve the day-to-day lives of our constituents, the people we represent--in my case, 31 million people in the State of Texas. President [PERSON] 's policies have been a disaster for my [ORG] and for the American people.

President [PERSON]'s policies have been a disaster for my [ORG] and for the American people


The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability to meet current and future threats by providing surface and air defenses onboard various ships in inventory. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

vague positive phrases like 'improve the security,' 'maintain political stability,' and 'economic progress' without specific details or evidence


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


These groups should not and will not receive one dime of taxpayer dollars. The American people should be outraged, as I am--I think you can tell my voice is getting a little bit louder here-- at the abuse of their tax dollars. These funds were meant to benefit them, not to prop up radical political groups or line the pockets of bureaucrats with questionable priorities.

American people should be outraged...abuse of their tax dollars...radical political groups...questionable priorities


Then, unfortunately, it would take an additional 17 years for it to be recognized in all 50 States across the country. Fittingly, [PERSON] was designed to intentionally inspire all Americans to volunteer and to give back to their communities. In fact, it is the only Federal holiday classified as a national day of service.


Each misspent dollar represents a missed opportunity for our neighbors, our communities, our families. But that is going to end with this incoming administration and, I think, the control of the House and the Senate. In the 119th Congress, Federal spending comes with a promissory note of accountability to the American people.

misspent dollar represents a missed opportunity for our neighbors, our communities, our families; control of the House and the Senate; 119th Congress promises accountability


The law should serve our citizens, yet it has somehow been [PERSON] 's killer who has benefited from our system. It is time we honor [PERSON] 's legacy by putting American citizens first. [ORG], while too late to prevent [PERSON] 's tragedy, is a targeted bill that will save countless other lives.

emphasis on a tragedy and system failure combined with 'putting American citizens first' and promises to 'save countless other lives'


This song has to do with standing, standing alone. The words are: Just stand. After you have done all that you can, just stand.

'just stand' and 'after you have done all that you can, just stand' - vague, abstract exhortation without specific meaning or actionable content


What are they trying to hide? What are they afraid of? Tribute to [PERSON] Now, finally, I want to end on a more personal but also a bittersweet note.


MORNING-HOUR DEBATE [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to the order of [ORG], the [ORG] will now recognize Members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning-hour debate. The [ORG] will alternate recognition between the parties, with time equally allocated between the parties and each Member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m.


[SPEAKER]. Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 3 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 3 votes for Vice President.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. [SPEAKER].


These are just people who triggered various cameras and sensors and were able to evade law enforcement. Surely there were more that were able to make their way into the interior of the United States. Again, under President [PERSON] 's border policies, all you have to do is turn yourself in and you would be released into the interior, but these are people that could not even risk that because of either their criminal records or their intention to do harm, including carry drugs into the United States.


Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Wisconsin? There was no objection.


There was still ongoing litigation after that, but it got to operate. Finally, what we have learned many years later is that the [ORG] was operating pretty well and that the biologists at that time somehow had information to remove the snail darter from endangered to threatened status in 1984. In 2022, it was removed from the endangered species list.


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


With all the harm that has been caused by sanctuary cities, this legislation would end Federal funds going into those entities. It should be a top priority of this Congress. We also need to lower costs and make life more affordable.


Allowing Women to Thrive in Sports [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of [ORG] of 2025. Since 1972, [ORG] has allowed women to thrive and excel in sports nationwide.


28, the so-called [ORG] of 2025, because it would harm women and girls and undermine civil rights for all students. This discriminatory proposal seeks to exclude transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people from athletics programs in schools. Although the authors of the legislation represent themselves as serving the interests of cisgender girls and women, this legislation does not address the longstanding barriers all girls and women have faced in their pursuit of athletics.

characterizing the legislation as 'discriminatory' and 'seeks to exclude' while claiming it doesn't actually address girls' athletic barriers misrepresents the stated purpose; 'so-called' and 'authors represent themselves' imply hidden motives


Wildland firefighters perform prescribed burns and other forest management activities, including timber harvests, contribute to healthy forests, and reduce catastrophic wildfire risk. (5) Each wildland firefighter is specialized and trained to work in dynamic and extraordinarily dangerous environments. Wildland firefighters routinely work long days while on a 2- week rotation, often sleeping in inhospitable conditions.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 275.


POLICY [PERSON] --Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range The Government of Japan has requested to buy sixteen (16) AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range ([ORG]). The following [ORG] items will also be included: AGM-158 JASSM Dummy Air Training Missiles (DATM) and containers; [PERSON] [ORG] (JAGR); munitions support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; integration and test support and equipment; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and equipment; airlift and transportation support; [ORG] and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $39 million.


SA 3. [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]. __.


And also, Senator [PERSON] and I just got across the finish line [ORG]. I will tell you, so many people were absolutely shocked to find out that there has never been a monument in this city that recognized women's suffrage. We have also worked to confirm judges to the [ORG] bench, including [PERSON] .


Take this seriously. I have a 9-year-old. And my wife and I, who is exactly my age, we also adopted another little boy from the same birth mom.


God intricately created two genders for one reason. Men have no business competing in women's sports or being in their locker rooms. [SPEAKER].


I will explain each of the amendments before I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so that the amendment can, in fact, be debated and voted on. The first amendment excludes children from this bill. If the idea is that mandatory detention should apply to adults, then let's exclude children.

framing mandatory detention policy in a way that emphasizes protecting children to make the position seem more reasonable


Currently, Senate Republicans are working on a major package that will include substantial funding for a variety of border and immigration security needs, including increasing the number of [ORG] officers and [PERSON] agents, increasing detention space, and providing the barriers and technology that we need to secure the border. I look forward to taking up that package. In the meantime, however, we have a bill before us today that will address one problem in current immigration law and, perhaps, prevent other families from suffering the pain that [PERSON] has suffered.

reference to Senate Republicans' major package combined with emotional framing of 'families from suffering the pain'


I think that is wrong. This Nation ought to care for the folks who raised us and who helped build this great country of ours. I rise to share some news today that will help.

'this great country of ours' and 'folks who raised us and who helped build'


To create an Iron Dome for America--a priority of Mr. [PERSON] --we need to add to our national ballistic-missile interceptor capability in Alaska and build a robust layered missile defense and space-based missile sensor capability. Greenland is rich in minerals and energy reserves. Alaska is even richer.

Attribution to a named person as priority endorsement; 'robust layered missile defense' uses vague positive language without specifics


[SPEAKER] will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 9) to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title [ORG] of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. [SPEAKER].


There is a way to do it in a moral fashion. It has been said that when you have a complex problem, it turns out the solutions are complex. Is the modern Congress capable of doing complexity?


Do you understand what would happen to the world economy going boom and interest rates exploding when all of a sudden the United States is no longer credit worthy? That is what it means. Remember one of my predictions for this year.

interest rates exploding, United States is no longer credit worthy, world economy going boom


We need wealthy polluters to pay, especially jet-setting billionaires who are polluting right now. And we need a system that works for the American people, not for the billionaire excess that [ORG] is going to bring out to the Senate floor. I yield to my friend from Rhode Island, a great leader, Senator [PERSON] .

wealthy polluters, jet-setting billionaires, billionaire excess


A bill to allow certain veterans to use high occupancy vehicle lanes, including toll lanes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 235.


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


Mr. [PERSON] , I close tonight and just thank my colleagues for being here tonight and for taking the time to speak on this important issue. As I mentioned earlier, House Republicans are committed to advancing legislation that supports our women and girls and gives them a fair chance to excel in their athletic endeavors. [ORG] ensures biological males are unable to compete in female-designated sports, giving women and girls the opportunity to compete on a fair playing field by requiring schools to comply with the Title IX recognition of a person's genetics at birth.

fair chance to excel, fair playing field, supporting women and girls - uses vague positive framing without substantive detail; loaded terms like 'biological males' frame the issue in divisive language


[ORG] has its problems. Like every social media platform, [ORG] poses a serious risk to the privacy and mental health of our young people in our country. In fact, [ORG] paid a fine for violating my law, [ORG], just a few years ago.

paid a fine for violating my law and reference to serious risk to privacy and mental health of young people


We have an opportunity when we are talking about water supply here. This is Shasta Dam in my district in northern California. It is a [ORG] project.


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 76. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain credits relating to alternative fuel vehicles; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 313.


It is unthinkable that an individual like [PERSON] 's killer would be released back into society. [PERSON] 's killer should have been detained long before he had a chance to get near her last February. Shortly after [PERSON] was killed, Senator [PERSON] , together with Senator [PERSON] , introduced legislation that would require [ORG] to detain individuals charged with theft, burglary, or shoplifting.

unthinkable that an individual like [PERSON]'s killer would be released back into society


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


If we leave money in the hands of the American people and we produce revenue, we produce growth, and that means some additional revenue will come into the [ORG] because of the economic growth--yes, but not all of it. Other people will say, well, gosh, you guys, dollar for dollar you want to make sure that all these cuts are going to add up to the debt ceiling. No, I just want some common damn sense.


This will be a giveaway of the worst kind at a time when people can least afford it. So how do they plan to do it? And this is a little technical, so bear with me.


We must keep our communities safe and prioritize detention of violent offenders, and our focus must be on the most effective path to achieve that goal. I have introduced, along with Senator [PERSON] , an amendment that directly addresses the circumstances that led to the tragic murder of [PERSON] without creating a system that diverts resources away from the detention and deportation of violent offenders. I have also offered an amendment that makes clear that the apprehension and deportation of convicted violent offenders should be our highest enforcement priority.

tragic murder of [PERSON] and emphasis on violent offenders creates emotional urgency; 'keep our communities safe' appeals to protective instincts and patriotic values


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 39. A resolution ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of [ORG]; considered and agreed to.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman from Massachusetts. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , as the United States seeks to strengthen our position in [ORG], let us commit to Taiwan as a long-term ally.

appeals to strengthen 'the United States' position and commit to alliance framed as national interest


They are not lying to a circuit court. So they don't have any information with regard to that accusation. Even worse, rather than addressing China's supposed influence over a key communications channel, the [ORG] ban appears to be driving users to alternative Chinese applications which we know even less about.

Characterizes the ban as ineffective by redirecting to 'alternative Chinese applications' rather than addressing the stated rationale for the original ban


[ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I don't even know how many times I have come to the floor of this Senate to be able to talk about government efficiency. It is not a shock for me to be able to come back here again today and to say: Let's talk about this.

repeated phrase 'I have come to the floor of this Senate' and 'come back here again today' emphasizing frequency and pattern


She noted that no due process had been taken. When you eliminate the discretion on the front end, you change due process. A judge can no longer say this person is no flight risk, no risk to the community, has children at home, so we will put a high bond.

"eliminate the discretion on the front end" - frames policy changes in terms of removal/elimination rather than neutral modification, with negative connotations


The [PERSON] family has farmed in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, since 1874, when [PERSON] great-grandfather purchased the property. Today, the [PERSON] manage an over-200-acre grain operation on that exact same land. They even have the farm's original log structure dating to pre-1874.


We saved $115 million in hard savings. Because of those processes, for example, we were able to reduce the square footage that we were occupying as the State of Nebraska by 60,000. It was 60,000 square feet we took off our rolls; we reduced our employment by 3\1/2\ percent; and we were able to control spending.


This is not only because of our shared values of democracy, peace, and freedom, but also our economic ties. As Communist China continues to threaten America's interests, we must do all we can to strengthen our partnership with Taiwan. That is why, Mr. [PERSON] , we need [PERSON]


He earned [PERSON] 's trust early on as a driver. That is how we often meet some of our best members of our staff. And he, too, maintained a relationship with [PERSON] during his tenure here in [ORG].


The President can't do it through executive order. [ORG] isn't going to take it up. Only [ORG] can.


[[ORG]] CONGRATULATING SPEAKER DESTIN HALL ([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] , I rise today to honor North Carolina's speaker of the house, [PERSON] .


So I hope that Democrats will work with us in a serious fashion to actually pass this legislation. After 4 years of chaos at our southern border under President [PERSON] , there is a lot of work to be done on both the immigration and border security fronts. The kind of unchecked illegal immigration that we have experienced at our southern border under President [PERSON] serves as an invitation to terrorists, criminals, and other dangerous individuals to enter our country.


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of [ORG]. In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant information is still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such an annex is available to all Senators in the office of [ORG], room SD-423.


This bill is very special to me, as it was first introduced by my predecessor, the late Representative [PERSON] , Jr. I am honored to ensure his work for better, more accessible care and his legacy are carried on with the ARC Act. With the co-leadership of Representatives [PERSON] and [PERSON] , I am proud to introduce the ARC Act to save limbs, reduce patient costs, and save lives.

references to predecessor's legacy and co-leadership to lend credibility; vague promises to 'save limbs, reduce patient costs, and save lives' without specifics


They were surplus military aircraft that California received and paid to retrofit, the first of which is already on the scene fighting these fires as we speak. But soon there will come a time when we need to more than just support our response to these disasters; we will need support for our recovery. And we expect Congress to support California just as Congress has been there for States across the country in their times of crisis, with no conditions and no strings attached.


For over 50 years, it has been one of if not the most overzealous, overreaching, and self-important regulatory agency I have ever dealt with at the local, [ORG], or Federal level.'' This legislation has become all the more necessary in light of the tragedy that continues to unfold in Los Angeles. The task of rebuilding those communities, the imperative of recovery, is going to be difficult enough as it is, but it will be impossible as long as [ORG] continues to exercise its powers in such irresponsible ways.

overzealous, overreaching, self-important regulatory agency; tragedy that continues to unfold; impossible as long as [ORG] continues


Countless hours and taxpayer dollars have been spent pursuing innocent grandmothers and raiding President [PERSON] 's home while terrorists and millions of illegal immigrants continue to cross our [ORG]'s borders. That is the fundamentally demagogic and lawless approach to this whole debate that they have taken. Our body was invaded by a mob of insurrectionists who injured 140 officers, wounding them and hospitalizing them, and they cannot even acknowledge that as a fact but instead change the subject to millions of people crossing the border illegally, which over the decades has undoubtedly happened under both Democrats and Republicans.

comparing prosecution of grandmothers to border crossing to deflect from insurrection; framing as choice between two opposing narratives rather than acknowledging both issues


Here is a real-life example drawn from the domestic violence survivor advocacy groups opposing their legislation. A young woman on a student visa here was trapped in an abusive relationship, and her estranged boyfriend tried to rape her. She fought back, biting his ear and drawing blood.


H.R. 45: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


I mean, we are seeing, even in this conversation about carveouts and whatnot--you have got teen migrant gangs running rampant in New York City, allegedly running theft rings, with children as young as 11. Think about what you do when you think about each one of these things we have discussed today. If you were to carve out a certain kid or a certain age, you don't make that kid safer; you make them a greater target for the drug cartels, for the people looking to move crime.

teen migrant gangs running rampant, children as young as 11, greater target for drug cartels, people looking to move crime


Now, I care about both, but I just want to note that there has been a conversation about this bill as if it only affects immigrants. No, it affects American citizens too. It affects spouses who might be American citizens.

characterizes the conversation about the bill as if it only affects immigrants, then disputes this characterization to redirect focus


It is stunning to me that I sat here and listened to folks. But my challenge to you because you have been sort of a pragmatic, moderate guy for a long time, and we are seeing this coming around the [ORG] the estimates are now that their new tax plan that they are talking about could cause a deficit and expand, again, by now over $4 trillion. You have been around here longer than I have.

You have been around here longer than I have - appeals to the listener's experience and authority as a basis for agreement


Madam Speaker, I thank [PERSON] for his dedication and service. We appreciate him, and we are so glad that his journey brought him to the great State of Missouri. We salute him today.

salute him today and reference to great State of Missouri


I audited [ORG] (IRS) and found more than 5,800 employees and contractors of the tax collection agency owe almost $50 million. As a result, many are now in payment plans, but 860 still haven't paid their overdue taxes. Tax evasion isn't just a problem at the IRS either.

framing IRS employees as tax evaders owing millions, escalating to 'Tax evasion isn't just a problem at the IRS either' to suggest widespread systemic corruption


A public servant can ask for no greater legacy. As our 39th President lies in state in the U.S. Capitol, just a few steps away from this [PERSON] , before he is laid to final rest, it is a time for paying respects and reflecting. President [PERSON] 's legacy tasks each one of us with looking inward and asking: How can I use my place in life to do more good for more people?

greater legacy", "a public servant can ask for no greater legacy", "use my place in life to do more good for more people


A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and [ORG] by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct [ORG] to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Ms. [PERSON] ): S. 61. A bill to establish a national human trafficking database at [ORG], and to incentivize certain [ORG] agencies to report data to the database; to [ORG].

describing delegation as 'unconstitutional' and invoking 'the Constitution' and 'constitutional principle' to frame legislative intent


Senator for the State of Florida effective January 20, 2025 in order to assume the responsibilities of U.S. Secretary of [ORG]. It has been an honor and privilege to represent the State of Florida for the last 14 years in [ORG]. Sincerely, [PERSON] , U.S.


And it is a strong team. [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] will take the handcuffs off of American energy. [PERSON] and [PERSON] and [PERSON] will restore American strength.

take the handcuffs off of American energy; restore American strength


SA 77. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 78.


10 At the request of Mrs. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 10 intended to be proposed to S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO.


RECOGNIZING SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY'S CENTENNIAL ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , today, I rise to recognize [ORG] in Hammond, Louisiana, for 100 years of educating students in our [ORG].


But the Freedom Caucus killed that bill in a legislative back alley before it could see the light of day on the House floor. And since then, like with so many of the American people's most fundamental concerns, [ORG] and this Congress has been immobilized on the subject of immigration, for sure, under both Republican and Democratic Presidents. In the meantime, transnational gangs have seized full opportunity of our inaction, raking in billions of dollars smuggling human beings and drugs and weapons to the southern border of the United States.

killed that bill in a legislative back alley before it could see the light of day; transnational gangs have seized full opportunity; raking in billions of dollars smuggling human beings and drugs and weapons


A quality education sets students up for a lifetime of success. By that measure, [ORG] has had a tremendous impact. I thank the wonderful faculty and staff who have made 100 years possible.


Imagine a Salvadorian farmworker on an H-2A visa living in Florida or Louisiana committing a violent crime leading to a deportation order. He should be deported. I am not here to dispute that.


The principal contractor will be [ORG] Martin, located in Orlando, FL. At this time, [ORG] is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.


I have plenty to say about Mr. [PERSON] and the many, many ways in which he would degrade our military readiness. It is no secret I disagreed with [PERSON] on nearly everything during his first term. Yet I still voted to confirm both [PERSON] and [PERSON] when he nominated them for this very role.

degrading military readiness characterization combined with invoking past confirmation votes as credibility marker


[ORG] has [ORG] in Tullahoma. And I was successful in pushing forward to end President [PERSON] 's COVID mandate--[PERSON] vaccine mandate--on our military communities. In addition to achieving that, every year, Mr. President, you and I have worked tirelessly together to make certain that our military assets--our [ORG], our Active Duty--were well covered in the [ORG].

emphasizing work on military communities, military assets, and Active Duty forces in a patriotic context


A bill to amend [ORG] to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New Jersey, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


It is an area in the San Joaquin Valley that, in the past, had been kind of a lake. Because of farming and such, they have been able to recapture that, some of the richest land making some of the best crops in the world come from out there. That is how much water, rain, and snow we had, and it topped off just about all the dams and lakes everywhere.


8 [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, all postcloture time is expired. The question occurs on adoption of amendment No.


In order to enable that, I have introduced [ORG] which is designed to encourage and catalyze the growing commercial space industry by streamlining the process for getting launch approvals and getting the [ORG] out of the picture because they have tried to unnecessarily hold back progress. I think this will be a great piece of legislation to enhance America's competitive advantage. We are far outpacing the rest of the world right now when it comes to space and will facilitate many, many more flights in the future which have the capacity to not only enhance our national security and bring about further innovations but also to capture the imagination of Americans as well.

enhance America's competitive advantage, far outpacing the rest of the world, capture the imagination of Americans


We know that the number of terrorists we are apprehending has skyrocketed and that violent international crime cartels and violent foreign gangs are now operating freely in our communities, often protected from deportation and detention by the Democrats' sanctuary laws. One of these criminals has now been convicted of the brutal murder of [PERSON] . How many such monsters have the Democrats deliberately allowed into our country we do not know, but we are slowly, painfully, and tragically finding out victim by victim.

terrorists skyrocketing, violent crime cartels operating freely, brutal murder, monsters allowed into country, victim by victim


Locked in cages are people who pose no threat to public safety: the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill; those who were wrongly convicted; and people serving time under outdated sentencing laws. It is the height of hypocrisy to claim they are a risk to public safety when they are the very people at this moment that we are trusting to keep the public safe. Eight hundred incarcerated men are fighting wildfires in California for $5 a day, only to return to a jail cell at night.

'Locked in cages' and 'height of hypocrisy' use emotionally charged framing; contrasting vulnerable prisoners fighting fires with low pay invokes sympathy and questions the system's treatment of them


The [ORG] has thus made a mockery of every hope and dream that gave birth to [ORG] and has declared by its own obscene acts to be, itself, a threat to world peace, international order, and the rule of law. I wholeheartedly support this bill, sanctioning anyone who gives it aid and comfort in pursuing its twisted agenda. Mr. [PERSON] .

mockery of every hope and dream, obscene acts, threat to world peace, twisted agenda


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I have no further speakers. I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.


He was always very factual and matter of fact and would answer and solve the problem. So he is amazing. And despite all the stressful situations that the job put him in, [PERSON] always radiated calmness and confidence.

'amazing' and 'radiated calmness and confidence' are vague positive descriptors without specific evidence


Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Indiana? There was no objection. The resolution was agreed to.


All of us are concerned on both sides of the aisle, but concern is no substitute for action. It is long overdue that Congress takes a vote on behalf of the American people. [ORG] is more than a pension program.

Congress takes a vote on behalf of the American people; framing as speaking for the entire nation


She says that she has never worked The online Record has been corrected to read: [PERSON] , another great member of my team, our Kenai regional director on the Kenai Peninsula. Covers [PERSON] as well. [PERSON] does a great job.


ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS RECOGNIZING ORIGINAL SAW COMPANY [SPEAKER]. Madam President, as chair of [ORG], each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize [ORG] [PERSON] , IA, as [ORG].


This month, [PERSON] will begin a more part-time role with [ORG] so she can focus on her two precious sons, [PERSON] and [PERSON] . I thank [PERSON] for leading our district team well, for being an incredible advocate and friend, and for caring about Kansas. [PERSON] and I are excited for her in this next chapter of life as she adjusts to being a family of four.

leading our district team well, being an incredible advocate and friend, and caring about Kansas


A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 279.


He made his way to Georgia, and once again he was arrested; this time for shoplifting. But once again he was not detained or deported by [ORG]. And because he was not, he went on to brutally murder [PERSON] .

arrested, shoplifting, brutally murder - causally linked to imply inevitable violence


SA 30. [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: Beginning on page 3, strike line 9 and all that follows through page 8, line 10. SA 31.


Moreover, the murder rate is way down in America. Unlawful immigration at the southern border is now below where it was when [PERSON] left office 4 years ago. The roaring stock market, which is what [PERSON] and his billionaire entourage care about, just completed its strongest 2 years in a quarter century.

characterizing concern for stock market as belonging to '[PERSON] and his billionaire entourage' dismisses legitimate economic discussion by attacking motives rather than addressing the argument itself


In June, the [ORG]'s prosecutor had only just requested warrants. The warrants had not yet been issued or approved. There was still time for the [ORG] to abandon this shameful effort.


With a term of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, this will ensure that these individuals will never again pose a threat to public safety, never again enjoy freedom in their entire human lives. Now, my colleague from Arizona may disagree with the decision. That is his right.


Let me be very clear once again. Under our current laws, those who are convicted or admit to domestic violence or crimes listed in this bill are already deportable and inadmissible to the country. There is actually no gap in the law that needs to be fixed.


[ORG] would be just down from the delta a little bit. Two years ago, remember, we had an amazing amount of rain in California in the Sierras, and we were able to top up everything. Tulare Lake was re-created once again.


Maybe we will do that before this year is over. Maybe everybody will have to put their money where their mouth is. Do you believe in taxation or not?

Do you believe in taxation or not? - presents only two opposing positions without acknowledging nuanced middle ground or other possibilities


Offered By Mr. [PERSON] The provisions that warranted a referral to [ORG] in H.R. 29, [ORG], do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. Offered By Mr. [PERSON] The provisions that warranted a referral to [ORG] in H.R.


[ORG]: Ms. [PERSON] of Oregon and Ms. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


In November of 2024, [ORG] issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister [PERSON] and former Israeli [ORG] Minister [PERSON] on baseless and reprehensible charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. These charges are not only morally indefensible, but a blatant bias of justice. Israel does not deliberately target civilians as terrorists harbor them in mosques, churches, in schools, hospitals, and so many more.

baseless and reprehensible charges; blatant bias of justice; does not deliberately target civilians as terrorists harbor them


I don't dispute that. But with this bill, if El Salvador doesn't accept his deportation, Florida's attorney general could ask a court to force [ORG] to ban all visas from El Salvador or all H-2A visas or all H-1B visas for high-tech workers for all that matters. Nearly 5,500 people in Colorado today are working on an H-2A visa.

if El Salvador doesn't accept his deportation, Florida's attorney general could ask a court to force [ORG] to ban all visas from El Salvador or all H-2A visas or all H-1B visas...Nearly 5,500 people in Colorado today are working on an H-2A visa


The vast majority of Americans don't benefit from this student loan socialism. And 87 percent of Americans don't have student debt; so the 13 percent who do are now foisting that responsibility on the 87 percent. If you look at those who do benefit, it becomes even more clear how little sense this makes.

characterizing student loan forgiveness as 'socialism' and framing it as one group 'foisting' responsibility on another, presenting only two opposing positions without acknowledging middle-ground solutions


They want Congress to address the actual challenges confronting them daily. Down-ballot elections across the country demonstrate that voters overwhelmingly reject political fights in schools and instead favor strengthening their public schools and providing educators the resources they need to create safe and welcoming environments; boost academic skills, pave pathways to career, college, and beyond; and keep kids safe from gun and other violence. The new Congress should be working to advance commonsense solutions that support our nation's students, value our nation's parents and families, and help our nation's educators.

voters overwhelmingly reject political fights and favor strengthening schools; commonsense solutions that support students and value families


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


In Santa Ana, homeless were cleared from private railroads, and five were arrested. It turns out the arrestees had prior convictions for drugs and murder. In L.A., 50 to 60 people were removed from a beach and healthcare workers arrived with police to assist with any medical issues the homeless were having.

describing arrestees' prior convictions for 'drugs and murder' in contrast with the neutral removal procedures creates an emotionally charged framing that associates homelessness with criminality


She loves her customers, and they love her. Ms. [PERSON] described [ORG]'s as her second home. When asked, she plans to travel more, however, she is contemplating returning to work part time.


PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: You, O Lord, reign forever judging from Your throne with justice. You rule the nations with fairness. On this day, when our [ORG]'s power is transferred from President [PERSON] to President [PERSON] , we pray Your reign of peace in this moment, in this Nation, and in the hearts of the American people.

references to 'this Nation' and 'the American people' in a prayer context during a presidential transfer of power, invoking patriotic sentiment


Grant that our lawmakers may know what is conducive for Your glory. Today, we lift our hearts in ceaseless praise to You, our strong deliverer. We pray in Your magnificent Name.

Your glory, strong deliverer, magnificent Name - vague positive appeals to divine authority and national/religious identity


We can have good-faith debates about water policy and infrastructure deficiencies, and we should, but that is not what this is about. This is a bad-faith effort to use California as a punching bag. This is about the promotion of half-truths, conspiracy theories, and outright lies, not to mention it is a way out for House Republicans.

bad-faith effort, punching bag, half-truths, conspiracy theories, and outright lies


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


This bill is about bullying children. Children struggle with identity, gender, and otherwise. As a parent of two and a former teacher, I need all adults, including politicians and lawmakers, to help my wife and I protect our children, to support them, to give them a sense of purpose and belonging.

speaker establishes credibility as 'parent of two and a former teacher' to lend authority to their position, combined with vague aspirational language about 'protect,' 'support,' and 'sense of purpose and belonging'


A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance the authority under which [ORG] agencies may pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Kansas, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Mr. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): [PERSON]


Now is the time to protect them from men who want to infringe on their space and their sports. To my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, please join us as we support [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


In October 2023, I was informed of a confidential, on-campus investigation into the issues at [ORG]. In April of 2024, a report was released due to an investigation by a government watchdog [ORG], which revealed serious problems, including failures to adequately establish and follow policies regarding sexual assault, wrongful termination of employees, and intimidation of faculty and students. With these findings, I called for a systemic overhaul within [ORG], but as has almost always been the case, [ORG] chose to delegate the responsibilities to an Assistant Secretary and refused to directly address the issues at hand.

serious problems, failures, wrongful termination, intimidation, refused to directly address


[PERSON] was murdered last February while out on a run at the Athens campus of [ORG]. Her killer was arrested the next day, and it quickly became clear that he should never have had the opportunity to get near Laken [PERSON] because he should never have been in the country in the first place. [PERSON] 's killer had entered the country illegally, been released into the interior, and had subsequently been arrested in New York City and later issued a citation for shoplifting in Georgia a few short months before [PERSON] 's murder.

emphasis on preventable tragedy and repeated references to the killer's immigration status and prior crimes to suggest systemic failure enabling violence


Members are reminded to direct their comments to the [ORG]. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. [PERSON] ).


But 3 million Dreamers--who, after all these years, are now middle- age nurses and teachers and small business owners with families of their own--are also vulnerable. [SPEAKER]. Senator, your time has expired.

describing Dreamers as 'middle-age nurses and teachers and small business owners with families' uses emotionally positive descriptors to create sympathy; the interruption 'Senator, your time has expired' invokes procedural authority to cut off discussion


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


TRIBUTE TO [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I rise today to share a few words in honor of the 90th birthday of a dear friend [PERSON] . As she celebrates this impressive milestone, I extend my best wishes to [PERSON] and her family for a happy celebration.


But here they are today participating in a campaign to stonewall President [PERSON] 's nominees, which I would argue is undermining the democratic process. It is denying an elected President of the United States, who won not only the electoral college vote but the popular vote as well--to deny him his team so he can actually get to work on January 20th doing what he was elected to do. Just yesterday, Senator [PERSON] , the Democratic leader, came to the floor to air his grievances on each of the President's nominees for the [ORG].

President won both electoral college and popular vote; denying him his team undermines the democratic process


Unfortunately, immigrant victims are particularly vulnerable to being arrested and prosecuted for domestic violence if they acted in self-defense or are accused by an abuser of being a primary aggressor. A well-known tactic of abusers to maintain power and control over their victims is to report (and threaten to report) their partner to authorities, including local law enforcement, child protective services, ICE, and others--falsely claiming that their partner (the victim of their violence) is the one who is violent, neglectful, etc. These false reports (and the threats of them) are too often highly effective at keeping victims trapped in violent relationships.


You have standing to sue [ORG] for failing to uphold the laws that are on our books. My heart goes out to [PERSON] family. My heart goes out to other people who have had to watch as this administration has stood by and done nothing to protect our country, our communities, and the sanctity of the safety that we as Americans should always have.

failing to uphold the laws, stood by and done nothing to protect our country, sanctity of the safety


Expanding the detention requirement to include every person who has merely been accused of or arrested for, even if not charged for shoplifting, for example, collapses the distinction between actual conviction on serious events versus simply being charged with or arrested for something very minor even if the charges don't even lead anywhere. Congress has never even appropriated sufficient resources to detain all noncitizens who do fall under the currently serious mandatory detention categories. Even President [PERSON] , during his first term, never tried to detain all migrants theoretically subject to mandatory detention.

Presents detention policy as a false choice between 'expanding to every person accused' versus current practice, mischaracterizing the nuanced policy proposal; collapses distinctions to create an extreme scenario


Our chance to turn the page on the damage of the [PERSON] administration's record simply cannot come soon enough. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). The majority whip.


[ORG]. 103. Enforcement by attorney general of a [ORG].


Like I said, we are excited because our work is not done. We will continue working with the team and look forward to a White House visit. Senator [PERSON] .


It looks like not much, not much action. Certain promises were made to be aggressive on land management in California and certain claims were made, but the actual numbers are one-fifth of the amount claimed that had been treated, the work that had been done in California. We have seen time after time more and more fires: the Camp fire in Paradise listed here, 85 lives lost, 90 percent of the homes; the [PERSON] fire near Redding; the [PERSON] fire on the other side of Redding; the Park fire last year, 400,000 acres from Chico all the way up to [PERSON] ; the [PERSON] fire, 1 million acres.

listing of devastating fires with death tolls and acreage burned, combined with claims that promised land management actions were not fulfilled (actual numbers one-fifth of claimed)


Thanks for helping me explain my errors and celebrating our accomplishments. You had no responsibility for the errors and a great deal to do with the accomplishments. Thank you for doing your job so well--pretty good for a [ORG] grad.


Where are the feminists? Where are the people who have fought so hard to get rights for women but now they fade into the background over this transgender situation that we are advancing way too much in this country? The young ladies depicted here, [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [ORG], whom I know personally, shouldn't even have to be in this position here.

deflecting from transgender issues by asking 'Where are the feminists' while claiming 'we are advancing way too much' creates a false conflict and suggests threat


HONORING PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , today, as our country remembers the life of the only President from my home [ORG] of Georgia, I rise to honor a few notable moments of President [PERSON] 's legacy within Georgia's Third Congressional District.

rise to honor a few notable moments of President [PERSON]'s legacy


We need to work together to solve our immigration problems, but this bill takes us in the wrong direction. The Republican majority has chosen to begin this year with a series of bills intended to fearmonger and demonize immigrants. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] of Utah).


Good afternoon. Endurance through the years is the ultimate test. To persevere through time is the truest measure of an idea, an institution, and a nation.

Endurance through the years is the ultimate test...truest measure of an idea, an institution, and a nation


30 will ensure that illegal aliens who have been convicted of or admit to committing sex offenses or domestic violence can be deported by closing a loophole in existing law. Needless to say, the fact that we need to consider legislation of this kind is ludicrous. Simple truths that we once took for granted are under assault from ideological corners of our Nation that do not represent the vast majority of Americans and certainly not the vast majority of Montanans.

Use of charged terms like 'illegal aliens,' 'sex offenses,' 'assault from ideological corners,' combined with appeal to shared values ('simple truths we once took for granted') and positioning against a minority ('not represent the vast majority')


Nomination of [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Well, tonight, the Senate will vote on the confirmation of Senator [PERSON] to serve as the next Secretary of [ORG]. Democrats have been very clear about our approach to President [PERSON] 's nominees.


We think we can get it done. We will probably get it done. Will we get it done in time?


Ms. [PERSON] ' honorable achievement as [ORG] Woman of the Year will be celebrated in March at the Women Who Rule event, hosted at the Savannah Convention Center. She currently serves on the marketing committee and has not stopped her efforts to join new committees since she started at the United Way of the Coastal Empire. Madam Speaker, I congratulate Ms. [PERSON] on this incredible accomplishment and thank her for her dedicated service to the city of Savannah.

'honorable achievement' and 'incredible accomplishment' without specific details of what was achieved


And to do that, we have to break the cycle that we have seen year over year. The House passed [ORG] not once but twice. Senator [PERSON] took this very bill to the Senate floor last year, and, unfortunately, our Democratic colleagues blocked it.

repetition of 'not once but twice' and 'this very bill' emphasizes a narrative; whataboutism by contrasting Republican passage with Democratic blocking to shift blame


Two-thirds of all people who are in nursing homes are being paid by [ORG]. Do you want to know another number about them? Fifty percent of them have Alzheimer's.

Juxtaposing organization's financial involvement with Alzheimer's prevalence to create negative association; selective statistics presented to evoke concern about the organization's care of vulnerable populations


whoever controls Alaska controls the world. I think it is the most strategic place in the world.'' [SPEAKER].


Why does the [PERSON] administration and my colleagues on the other side believe that this is good policy and keep getting away with it politically? Why is that seen as a good thing? I think folks have really had their fill of it now because they are seeing it really showing up in their pocketbooks and their ability to afford a home, have a job, and not continue to get further and further behind, as this country has always aspired to have the next generation be just a little bit better off than the previous one.


The text of the bill is as follows: [PERSON] 30 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


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


Her work was proof that history is not only a record of what has been, but a roadmap for what can be. Having grown up under the New Deal during the Great Depression, she saw firsthand that public service had the power to lift people up. Throughout her nearly half a century in the state legislature, [PERSON] fought to do exactly that.

history is not only a record of what has been, but a roadmap for what can be; public service had the power to lift people up


Madam Speaker, I think we are going to try to do a bit of a continuation of what we were doing last week. If you don't like math or economics, please turn off [ORG]. There are a couple of things that we have to walk through.


That is just not a recipe for investment, for partnership, for success, and for our security. That is why we need to pass this legislation that allows us to enter into a treaty with Taiwan that limits that type of double taxation. Mr. [PERSON] , as was just heard from my colleague from Illinois (Mr. [PERSON] ), Taiwan is the seventh largest trading partner of the United States, yet it is also the largest trading partner without this type of tax agreement.

invoking colleague from Illinois as support; use of vague positive terms like 'investment, partnership, success, and security'


The estimated total cost is $100 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important partner that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in South Central Africa. The proposed sale will improve Zambia's capability to conduct peacekeeping and regional security, disaster response, and humanitarian aid missions over long distances and in non-standard weather conditions.

framing the sale in terms of 'foreign policy and national security of the United States' and describing Zambia as 'important force for political stability and economic progress' without specific evidence


In 2002, the company began focusing on public municipal construction across eastern Iowa, expanding its services to include wastewater management, roadwork, and infrastructure projects. In 2017, [PERSON] rebranded [ORG] to Boomerang Corporation to show the company's commitment to civil contracting projects that start and end with them, as well as a new era of innovation and growth. Today, [PERSON] and his wife [PERSON] own and operate the business with a team of 200 employees.


Good luck to your nice wife, to your great little kids. I know you will do other great things, but forever, forever, forever, you will be part of the [PERSON] family and one of the best members of it. I yield the floor.

use of vague praise ('great things,' 'best members') and repetition of 'forever, forever, forever' to create emotional resonance without specific substantive claims


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 56. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the [ORG] access and development program, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Forestry. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): S. 57.


Some of them sound pretty bad. Here is what they aren't, though: heinous murderers who duct-taped a woman alive, tied her to a concrete block, and threw her in a river while the murderer was on trial for her rape and then killed her 11-month-old baby because he didn't have anything better to do with it. He mentioned the January 6 defendants.

Setting up a contrast between January 6 defendants and extreme heinous crimes (murder, infanticide) to minimize the severity of one group by comparison to a worse group


This is a life-changing transformation in terms of both their healthcare coverage and delivery but also their financial circumstance, which for many years, despite part D being enacted back in 2002, they were incurring costs far in excess of $2,000. The numbers are in the hundreds of thousands and possibly millions of people who are going to benefit because of that new cap. Mr. [PERSON] , I congratulate Secretary [PERSON] for the swift implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, which unfortunately was a very tough vote that took place in 2023, but it is paying off in real-life benefits for 53 million elderly and people on disability who rely on the [ORG] system to get their lifesaving medication and drugs.

'life-changing transformation' and praising Secretary for 'swift implementation' of benefits


JEOPARDIZING NATIONAL SECURITY WITH MISGUIDED POLICIES (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, in another one of the eleventh-hour, thumb-the-nose-at-the-American-people moves, the [PERSON] administration has decided to transfer 11 Guantanamo detainees from the war on terror back to Oman, which is a reckless move that puts American lives at risk and is an insult and a slap in the face to those who have fought for freedom in that area and who have tried to stop the likes of [ORG].

jeopardizing national security, reckless move that puts American lives at risk, insult and a slap in the face to those who have fought for freedom


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senators [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and I be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each prior to the scheduled rollcall votes. [SPEAKER].


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


119TH CONGRESS [SPEAKER]. Madam President, now, on [ORG] Congress, as the 119th Congress begins, our [ORG] faces an uncertain future. Americans still see high prices every time they go to the store, when they go to the pharmacy, when they refill their tanks, and pay their cable and internet bills.

repeated listing of high prices ('every time they go to the store, when they go to the pharmacy, when they refill their tanks, and pay their cable and internet bills') combined with framing of 'uncertain future' to invoke concern


The Senator from Wisconsin. Government Spending [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I think by now you have seen all kinds of different versions of this depressing chart of total U.S. debt.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 130. A bill to reform the antitrust laws to better protect competition in the American economy, to amend the Clayton Act to modify the standard for an unlawful acquisition, to deter anticompetitive exclusionary conduct that harms competition and consumers, to enhance the ability of [ORG] and [ORG] to enforce the antitrust laws, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mrs. [PERSON] ): S. 131.


Now, I know some folks from places like New York or maybe San Francisco might say: You are actually going to make it easier for people to carry a firearm legally? Well, the answer is, already the vast majority of States have licensing regimes where responsible, law-abiding citizens can exercise their Second Amendment rights by getting a license to carry a firearm, including Texas and including the District of Columbia. I happen to have a license in both jurisdictions.

Speaker establishes personal authority by stating 'I happen to have a license in both jurisdictions' while constructing a simplified opposition argument ('make it easier for people to carry a firearm') to refute


It has previously passed the House in the 116th, 117th, and [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge support for this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in strong opposition to H.R.


That is how you can do a better job of actually providing services while reducing costs at the same time. That is the thing. Every time you get to government, they say: Oh, we want to cut expenses, blah, blah, blah.

dismissive 'blah, blah, blah' and oversimplified characterization of government's stated position on expenses


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. [PERSON] ), the author of this measure. Mr. [PERSON] represents [PERSON] hometown and her grieving family in this House. [SPEAKER].


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


My Democratic colleagues are refusing to do this, and it is shameful. It is time to protect our American citizens against criminal illegal aliens, and I ask my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strongly support this bill. [SPEAKER].

criminal illegal aliens, protect our American citizens, both sides of the aisle


If this is such a crazy piece of legislation, perhaps the gentleman would like to have an inward-facing conference on his side of the aisle. It is very clearly a bipartisan interest to protect our people and the people of our friends in Israel. I would note that our problems aren't just the dangerous terrorist organizations like [ORG], but these international organizations given power over our citizens and our way of life; not just [ORG], but, for example, [ORG] and other international organizations without which [ORG] wouldn't have many of the resources it needs to conduct these violent attacks on Israel and our own people.

characterizing legislation as 'crazy' while framing protection as 'very clearly bipartisan'; presenting a false choice between accepting the legislation or having internal party discussions; invoking 'our people' and 'our friends in Israel' as authority for the position


However, that is exactly what my Republican colleagues are going to do today, inject themselves into decisions they have no business making. In fact, if you listen to them, they would have you think that a transgender woman in college, who may have transitioned after puberty and may present physical advantages over her opponent, is the same as a 10-year-old girl who just wants to play soccer on the weekends with her friends. However, those two situations aren't the same at all, and the consequences of that approach will be devastating: girls as young as 4 years old being subjected to invasive lines of questioning about their bodies and even physical inspections by an adult, a stranger, a predator all because some creep accuses them of not being a girl.

equating Republican position with subjecting 4-year-old girls to invasive physical inspections by predators; presenting only two extreme scenarios while dismissing middle ground


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude compensation from secondary employment for certain taxpayers from the income tax and payroll taxes; to [ORG].


National Milk Day originates back to January 11, 1878, when milk was first delivered in glass bottles in the United States. Milk is consumed by millions of Americans every year because not only is it delicious but it also provides key nutrients like calcium, potassium, and other vitamins. This is one of the reasons I am so thankful for the passing of my bill in the 118th Congress, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, which will provide key nutrients to children in schools nationwide.

emphasis on milk being 'delicious' and providing 'key nutrients,' combined with pride in bill passage and concern for children's health nationwide


To say it was a great visit would be an understatement. I mean, it was unbelievable. The President took time to talk to all of the football players, and he had them come to [ORG], and I think he had a great time.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield an additional 15 seconds to the gentleman from Utah. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , the only respect they earn is the respect to defend and honor womanhood.


So unless your wages are up 27 percent, you are poorer today. How do you raise wages? How do you raise purchasing power?

Unless your wages are up 27 percent, you are poorer today


What you see there is that the private parties got back to cleaning up their land and planting it back. You see those trees that are, oh, maybe 15 years old, I will guess, they are coming back. That forest is coming back.


The only individuals that would be subject to this bill are criminal illegal aliens. These individuals crossed our border illegally, and then they committed a crime after getting here. That is who we are talking about.

The phrase 'criminal illegal aliens' uses loaded language; the framing presents only two categories (those who support the bill vs. those defending criminals) while excluding nuanced discussion of immigration policy, legal processes, and due process rights.


Just like that passage in [ORG], that dream has lived on. It lives in the hearts and the minds of so many of us. It is a dream that young people look at and try to fashion themselves after.

dream has lived on... lives in the hearts and minds... young people look at and try to fashion themselves after


[PERSON] . Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Associate [PERSON] Kavanaugh to administer the Vice Presidential oath of office. [ORG], [ORG] KAVANAUGH, administered to the Vice President-elect the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, which he repeated as follows: I, [PERSON] , do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.


This remarkable partnership between Dr. [PERSON] and [PERSON] also brought forth four children who grew up to embrace, uphold, and protect the values that their parents had devoted their lives to. I would be remiss if I did not uplift the names of [PERSON] , [PERSON] , Yolanda [PERSON] , and [PERSON] , who we unfortunately lost last January. In 1954, as I indicated, their father became the pastor of [ORG] in Montgomery, Alabama.


If this bill were to become law, both provisions would have the perverse effect of undermining [ORG] efforts to prioritize the detention and the deportation of the truly most dangerous convicted felons. With the vastly expanded new statutory scope and new authority for States to get legal standing on steroids, the government can be sued by a [ORG] for not detaining everyone charged with or not even arrested for the pettiest of crimes like shoplifting. This bill tries to give States standing to sue for harms as small as $100, dramatically shifting power from the executive branch to the courts and [ORG] to the States, both in ways considered completely dubious by [ORG].

perverse effect, on steroids, pettiest of crimes like shoplifting, dramatically shifting power


In 13 days, our weak and wavering President will be replaced by a President who is respected for strength and for boldness. We have seen failure up close. Americans will now get a very good look at what strong leadership looks like once again.

'weak and wavering President' contrasted with 'respected for strength and boldness'


The current President's actions invited and allowed 10 million people to cross into our country illegally. Our cities are overrun and overwhelmed. It was weak border policies that got us here, put us in this position, and it is strong border policies that are going to get us back to safety.

cities are overrun and overwhelmed; weak vs strong border policies as only two solutions


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ), one of our newest members of [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


A bill to amend [ORG], and Cosmetic Act to clarify that artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can qualify as a practitioner eligible to prescribe drugs if authorized by the [ORG] involved and approved, cleared, or authorized by [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 239.


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


Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Oklahoma? There was no objection.


The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 23 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


17. [ORG]. If any provision of this Act or of any amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Act and of the amendments made by this Act, and the application of any such provision or amendment to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances, shall not be affected.


Let's face it, you know, government jobs aren't always the best: You certainly could probably be making more money in the private sector; the hours can be grueling. But great staff, they are vital to what we do. They are vital to the work that we get done here in the Senate, in DC, and really vital back home where the work they do for our constituents and the places they travel to are essential.

great staff, they are vital to what we do...essential


I want to know if the Federal and State resources we are fighting to procure will be enough to stop the next potential megafire. I want to know what we can do to rebuild and rebuild with speed so the neighborhoods that we lost can be reclaimed by the neighbors who have been displaced, and communities can come together once more. I am grateful for the Governor's efforts to streamline the permitting process so people can begin to rebuild and rebuild quickly.