I had constituents who were paying $500 a month for insulin as diabetics before that, and it is capped now at $35 a month. We capped annual total out-of-pocket expenditures for prescription drugs at $2,000 a year. It was the [ORG] Republicans deep in the pocket of Big Pharma who categorically and vehemently opposed us every step of the way on lowering prescription drug prices in [ORG].

Republicans 'deep in the pocket of Big Pharma' - uses derogatory framing and attacks opponents' character/motives rather than addressing their arguments directly


I think you can see [PERSON] in the back. Oh, I guess not. I guess we were here.


Go [PERSON] . I ask unanimous consent, [PERSON] President, that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. [SPEAKER].


Today, that number has fallen by more than half. And here is the really interesting thing: Families today tell researchers they would like to have more children. To be specific, more than half, approaching 60 percent of American families, tell researchers that they would like to have more kids, but they don't.


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


868); to [ORG]. EC-3. A letter from the [PERSON] Deputy Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting a Determination Pursuant to Section 451 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Regarding FY 2022 Peacekeeping Operations Funds; to [ORG].


[ORG] took on [ORG] in the [ORG] finals in [PERSON] Oil Stadium and emerged victorious, with a final score of 22-17. This was Brownsburg's first [ORG] title in nearly 40 years, and I know this win has meant so much to the Brownsburg community cheering them on to victory. I congratulate these outstanding student athletes on becoming [ORG] champions.


[[ORG] OF PATRICIA BARRAGAN SCHRECK ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of [PERSON] , who sadly passed away at the age of 95.


17 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 17 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.


I have been to Israel since the horrific October 7 attacks, Mr. [PERSON] . On the other hand, the [ORG] has not only not witnessed firsthand, as I have, the devastation and terror inflicted on innocent lives, they have not been there. Our message is clear: The [ORG] is a disgrace.

Claims superior understanding based on personal visit ('I have been to Israel...as I have') and dismisses opposing organization for not having firsthand experience, then calls them 'a disgrace'


I am thankful for these heroes from Oregon and for all those working day in and day out to stop these deadly blazes.

calling firefighters 'heroes' and emphasizing patriotic gratitude


Senators, staff in both places--and these relationships have aided [PERSON] in his work. Early on in his time in my office, he took a trip to Taiwan and established relationships with officials he met in [ORG], and he maintained those relationships after returning home. During the [ORG] pandemic, Taiwan generously offered to send face masks and personal protection equipment to the United States.


We are blessed to have so many great police departments within our district, as well as 11 fantastic sheriffs that have worked tirelessly for us every single day. I would like to give a special shout-out to each of our sheriffs: [PERSON] County Sheriff [PERSON] ; Outagamie County Sheriff [PERSON] ; Oconto County Sheriff [PERSON] ; Waupaca County Sheriff [PERSON] ; [ORG] Sheriff [PERSON] ; Kewaunee County Sheriff [PERSON] ; Shawano County Sheriff [PERSON] ; [PERSON] Sheriff [PERSON] ; Calumet County Sheriff [PERSON] ; Menominee County Sheriff [PERSON] ; Winnebago County Sheriff [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I thank them all for what they do for the people of northeast Wisconsin on [ORG] and every day.

blessed to have so many great police departments...fantastic sheriffs that have worked tirelessly


And I stand ready to work closely with this administration in the current urgent work ahead, rebuilding the capabilities and capacity we need in order to credibly pursue peace through strength. That work, of course, begins with assembling an experienced and well- qualified team. The incoming administration is right to expect swift consideration of [ORG] nominations and broad deference on the confirmation of nominees whose credentials and records prove them worthy of the highest public trust and whose policy views align with the administration's goal.

emphasis on 'experienced and well-qualified team' and 'credentials and records prove them worthy of the highest public trust' appeals to authority; 'peace through strength' and 'highest public trust' are glittering generalities


I was proud to be here when the doors opened and the words were spoken: the Vice President of the United States and the Senate. There she stood. She came forward.

Vice President of the United States and the Senate - emphasizing national symbols and official positions to evoke patriotic sentiment


Those are decisions families have to make on a regular basis and so do small businesses all across the country. Why not [ORG]? There is no good reason [ORG] shouldn't have to operate under the same rules.

Why not [ORG]? There is no good reason [ORG] shouldn't have to operate under the same rules - presents only two options while implying widespread practice among families and small businesses


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


So this is the issue that we are confronted with at this point. We don't have the evidence that is being cited by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. It doesn't exist.


In Pacific Palisades they had a pole line they wanted to change out, as I said, with the harder system lines and steel poles, and they were prevented from doing so. Let's see the plant one here. As the work was being done, somebody came along and claimed that they had an endangered species here.

somebody came along and claimed that they had an endangered species - suggests skepticism about the legitimacy of the environmental concern


As the January 19 deadline approaches, [ORG] creators and users across the [ORG] are understandably alarmed. They are uncertain about the future of the platform, their accounts, and the vibrant online communities they have cultivated. Supporters of the law have often dismissed [ORG] as trivial, characterizing it as a platform dominated by juvenile dance videos and seemingly inconsequential content.


It reeks of something hiding in the dark. Being Secretary of [ORG] demands discipline, character, and restraint. Mr. [PERSON] 's history shows he is deficient in all these qualities, and so far, his hearing has not changed that.

'reeks of something hiding in the dark' - evocative language suggesting concealment and wrongdoing


(Spanish translation of the statement made in English is as follows:) Este pasado fin de semana el dictador venezolano [PERSON] anuncio [ORG] y liberar a Puerto Rico. Una [PERSON] puertorriquenos respalda [ORG] o asociacion permanente con [ORG], a traves del estatus del Estado Libre Asociado o de la aspiracion de convertir a Puerto Rico en un estado de la union. [PERSON] [ORG] respetable y patriotica de impulsar pacifica y democraticamente [ORG] a su independencia.

'dictador venezolano' paired with dismissive framing of independence supporters versus those supporting statehood or free association


If our colleagues now have good policy proposals for continuing to lower prices as we have done, which is what they campaigned on, by all means, bring the proposals forward. Let's see them. Democrats have repeatedly crossed the aisle to hammer out bipartisan compromise.


Lives and livelihoods have been lost, and many more continue to be in danger. We want our constituents to know that disaster assistance is available and will be available to them. This assistance may include rental payments for temporary housing for those who lost their homes, grants for home repairs, unemployment payments for workers who have lost their job because of the fires, and crisis counseling for those who have been traumatized by this disaster.


1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order that takes additional steps to deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015 (Blocking [ORG] in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities), as amended by Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016 (Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities), and further amended by Executive Order 13984 of January 19, 2021 (Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities). Significant malicious cyber-enabled activities continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

citing multiple Executive Orders and formal legal authority (IEEPA) to establish credibility and legitimacy for actions taken


Yet, scores of Republicans, led by President-elect [ORG] and Speaker [PERSON] , are threatening to place conditions on the State of California for disaster assistance to flow to these victims. This is truly unprecedented. Never in our history has [ORG] placed conditions on emergency disaster aid to our own citizens.

describing actions as 'truly unprecedented' and 'Never in our history' to emphasize gravity through historical authority; 'threatening to place conditions' uses loaded language to frame political disagreement as a threat


For instance, taxpayer-funded electric vehicle subsidies could be done away with. Why in the world are we giving tax credits to foreign entities? So we have foreign countries, foreign entities that are benefiting from some of these tax credits as well.

Why in the world are we giving tax credits to foreign entities? / foreign countries, foreign entities that are benefiting


Determination of continuous presence and residence. Sec. 305.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 418. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution.


The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 28 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


We are not going to touch [ORG] or [ORG] absent some bipartisan agreement. But there is still about $700 billion of mandatory spending that [ORG] spends each year that is, essentially, on autopilot. We can address these mandatory spending programs by implementing commonsense reforms to programs like SNAP--otherwise known as food stamps--that have grown unchecked for years.

commonsense reforms to programs like SNAP that have grown unchecked for years


[PERSON] has also been deeply committed to the Advocates' [ORG], which has provided education as an alternative to child labor, serving over 1,000 low-income Nepali students. These achievements are highlights of [PERSON] 's impact on our [ORG] and world. Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, [PERSON] , and best of luck in your next chapter.


SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 24. A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of [PERSON] granted by President [PERSON] on December 23, 2024; to [ORG].


HONORING INGENUITY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize the inspiring work being done by [ORG], led by curator [PERSON] , to create a new permanent educational exhibit that showcases contemporary indigenous artists inspired by their ancestors.

honoring ingenuity, inspiring work, showcases contemporary indigenous artists inspired by their ancestors


We have shared it with our colleagues. We have shared it with the incoming administration. We are making it public.


A bill to redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman [PERSON] , [PERSON] ; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 250.


Are we willing to say to [ORG] enough, no further, not now? We are changing. We are getting away from the bad practices of the past that [ORG] is taking advantage of.

'Are we willing to say to [ORG] enough, no further' and 'We are changing. We are getting away from the bad practices'


I congratulate [PERSON] . Congratulating [PERSON] County High School Boys Cross Country Team [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the [PERSON] County High School boys cross country team for their remarkable achievement in winning the Class 2 State championship.


We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made, and Panama's promise to us has been broken. The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated. American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form, and that includes [ORG].

treated very badly, foolish gift, promise broken, severely overcharged


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am delighted to be here with you and with the gentlewoman from Florida. Mr. [PERSON] , America's immigration laws are like an admissions policy for the country: How do you get into America, who gets kicked out of America, and for what reasons.

America's immigration laws are like an admissions policy for the country - uses an appealing analogy to frame immigration policy in simplified, vague terms without substantive detail


There are many, many more examples than just this particular case, but this one made it to [ORG]. They had an impactful decision. Real Americans--real Americans--have been impacted by this bloated bureaucratic mess that has developed over the decades.

Real Americans--real Americans--repeated for emphasis; 'bloated bureaucratic mess' uses loaded language to characterize government negatively


When I was elected majority leader, I talked about my commitment to empowering Members and restoring the Senate as a place of discussion and deliberation. I think we achieved that this past week. We have had an extended debate on [ORG], with multiple amendment votes already and one more scheduled for this evening, and we passed Senator [PERSON] 's amendment with a strong bipartisan margin.


While he has too many medals to name here, I can say this: Chief [PERSON] was a mentor, a father, a spouse, a leader, a friend, a protector, and a servant to both southern Nevada and our entire country. I extend my condolences and prayers to [PERSON] 's wife, [PERSON] , and his four children and stepchildren. We all owe [PERSON] a debt of gratitude.

Listing of universally positive descriptors ('mentor, father, spouse, leader, friend, protector, servant') and appeal to national duty ('debt of gratitude' to country)


The Agreement has a term of 30 years, although it can be terminated at any time by either party on 1 year's advance written notice to the other party. In the event of termination or expiration of the [ORG], key nonproliferation conditions and controls will continue in effect as long as any material, equipment, or components, subject to the [ORG] remains in the territory of the party concerned or under its jurisdiction or control anywhere, or until such time as the parties agree that such material, equipment, or components are no longer usable for any nuclear activity relevant from the point of view of safeguards. The Kingdom of Thailand is a party to the [ORG] on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and has concluded a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol thereto with [ORG].


FIRES DON'T DISCRIMINATE ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise as the chair of [ORG] to urge that we focus our energy on standing with firefighters, businesses, and families impacted by [ORG] fire, not politics.


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: [PERSON] 152 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.


Mr. [PERSON] , three million gallons in three tanks versus 117 million just up the hill. That would have stretched a few hours' worth of firefighting ability to several days out of that 117 million if it had been there and available. Being able to fill that 117-million-gallon reservoir over and over again with the aqueduct, with the water that could come from the north--no.

Contrasting small water supply (3 million) with larger capacity (117 million) while emphasizing firefighting duration and deficit to create sense of danger and inadequacy


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


The question is whether or not [PERSON] administration is going to protect the clean energy jobs we have created or kill them and put people out of work for the sake of [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] 's nomination suggests that [PERSON] is willing to let all those good-paying clean energy jobs we have created disappear. And to my Republican colleagues, when [PERSON] and Mr. [PERSON] start cutting the jobs that have come from clean energy that are in your States, don't say we didn't tell you so.

framing as 'protect...or kill them and put people out of work' presents only two extreme outcomes; 'let all those good-paying clean energy jobs...disappear' uses emotional language about job loss


This is immoral, what we are doing to our children. We have got to get this under control, and this is about as good a rationale, as good a justification for setting some dollar limit and using the budget process unlike we have ever used it before, not just for being able to pass some kind of reconciliation package with a mere majority vote but actually use the budget the way American families and American businesses do to set the spending limits. And then ask our committees and the chair of our committees to take those budget caps seriously and figure out how they can structure spending, how they can structure these programs to actually live within those budget caps, and, again, if they actually used [PERSON] 1998 spending level and inflate it the way I have done here, actually balance the budget.


I am grateful for their heroic efforts. As they do their job, we here in the Senate need to do ours, and there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. One of my biggest questions is: How do we prevent that next wildfire from happening?


CALIFORNIA DISASTER AID ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , my heart breaks for the people in southern California who have lost their loved ones, their homes, memories, everything they own, and entire neighborhoods in these devastating fires.


I have not yet made any such commitment out of concern about the unintended consequences of several provisions of this bill. I want to briefly speak to the consequences of the section that my amendment would strike. Amidst real resource constraints, unpredictable migration patterns, and fluctuating diplomatic sensitivities, our [ORG] law enforcement officers at [ORG] and [ORG] make thousands of complex decisions day in and day out about how to deal with interior enforcement, about border encounters, who to detain, and who to release.


Unfortunately, I can't say that for the army of lawyers and lobbyists who saddled up on behalf of communist China. They know who they are. They should be ashamed of themselves, and they should know that I, for one, won't forget it.

characterizing lawyers/lobbyists with inflammatory terms like 'army' and 'saddled up on behalf of communist China,' combined with personal attack ('should be ashamed') and implicit threat ('won't forget it')


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina. Committee on [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma, Mrs. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] .


You want to talk about stopping legislation. So I agree with the gentleman on the fundamental fact that [ORG] is a contributor to this problem, but it is a part of a larger problem. And I also want to make the point that there is no imminent threat of a compromise of this information that we are talking about here today because the intelligence community does not, in fact, have the information to say that that is accurate.

there is no imminent threat of a compromise of this information...because the intelligence community does not, in fact, have the information to say that that is accurate


Affordable, reliable energy was the rocket fuel for American security and prosperity, and we saw it during the first [ORG] administration. But over the last 4 years, Democrats restricted and regulated and tried to reduce American energy production, instead of unlocking its full potential. Their America-last energy strategy policies led to painfully high prices and a more vulnerable nation.

'America-last energy strategy' and 'more vulnerable nation' contrasts present energy policy as binary choice between prosperity and national weakness


Thanks to that policy, millions of Americans with [ORG] Part D will save thousands of dollars each year on prescription drugs. If Republicans want to strengthen policies like these and help Americans save millions more on healthcare spending, Democrats are open to working together. But our promise to Republicans also comes with a warning.

'strengthen policies like these and help Americans save millions more on healthcare spending' presents vague positive framing while implying only one path forward


That water flowing to the delta isn't even helping the delta. The delta smelt is basically extinct, and they do what they call trawls. They look for it.


This is a moment when we can and must call ourselves to the better angels of our nature--the angels that are all around us: the paramedics who rescued and evacuated seniors from a nursing home at the edge of a fire line, the volunteers I met who showed up at a shelter ready to help before anyone even asked, the father who stayed behind to try desperately to keep his son alive. In the coming weeks, after the fires are extinguished, we will seek answers. We must not do so for partisan gain or seeking fault; in fact, just the opposite because only with the truth about what went right and what went wrong can we arrive at solutions.

call ourselves to the better angels of our nature; paramedics, volunteers, father - heroic examples used to inspire without specific policy claims


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, as we start [ORG], my colleague from North Carolina, who is currently presiding--I think we both agree that we want to emphasize that Congress has a role in supporting and protecting our law enforcement officers across this country. According to [ORG], in 2024, 342 officers were shot in the line of duty.


Right now we are only talking about immigrant survivors. Is this bill the start of a dangerous road, watering down protections for all victims of domestic violence across the country? Who is next?

Is this bill the start of a dangerous road... Who is next?"
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It pumped money we don't have into the economy, causing the runaway inflation we are dealing with today. The administration was also weak on the world stage appeasing every interest but the interests of the American people. This administration was committed to cozying up to Iran by reinstating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as if the world wasn't already a dangerous place.

pumped money we don't have, runaway inflation, weak on the world stage, dangerous place


However, Federal recovery assistance following disasters is currently hampered by inefficient information collection and assessments conducted by multiple agencies. This bill will remove information collection barriers that currently impede disaster aid. It creates a working group to identify duplicative assessments and propose their elimination.


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, of [ORG], specifically Clause 18 (relating to the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the powers vested in congress).


Last week, on this same floor, I read the words of [PERSON] and [PERSON] , [PERSON] 's mother and stepfather. They described in heartbreaking detail the joy [PERSON] brought to everyone fortunate enough to know her in their lives. They said: Not only did the people who knew and loved [PERSON] lose a beautiful soul.

'heartbreaking detail' and 'beautiful soul' - emotionally charged language designed to evoke sympathy and emotional response


Those are his only supposed qualifications to head up one of the most complex, important organizations in the world. Listen, there are plenty of Republicans whose policies I may disagree with but whom I would vote to confirm because I know that they, too, have spent their lives working to keep our country strong and could demonstrate why they are qualified for this role. Mr. [PERSON] is not one of those people.

attacking the person's qualifications as 'only supposed' and dismissing them as unqualified without substantive policy critique


Therefore, I have come to the floor today not to condemn all of these atrocious actions, though they all deserve condemnation. I am simply here to judge the depth of the Democratic fealty to a disgraced President halfway out the door. I am asking the Senate to condemn just two of President [PERSON] 's latest and most inexcusable commutations of all--his commutations of death row inmates' death sentences.

atrocious actions, disgraced President, death row inmates' death sentences


But we are watching hundreds of billions of dollars in climate-fueled tragedy in the past few months alone. [ORG] is a systemic response to this crisis. I will give you a couple of numbers.


For too long, American factories have moved overseas, taking vital industries with them. Now, our CHIPS and Science Act is bringing manufacturing home, already attracting nearly $450 billion in manufacturing investments to build massive new semiconductor factories, equipping America to lead the industries of future. At the same time, our Inflation Reduction Act is making the most significant investment in fighting climate change in history, not only putting America on track to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and promoting our energy abundance and security, but also creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying clean-energy jobs.

phrases like 'bringing manufacturing home,' 'lead the industries of future,' and 'America on track' use vague, emotionally appealing language to promote national pride and achievement without specific details


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] 320. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the income tax rate brackets; to [ORG].


Sadly, he has recently had to put a pause on farm life to receive care from [ORG] to receive treatment for his [ORG], also known as FIRES. This diagnosis is an extremely rare neurological condition that can affect even the healthiest of adults and children. Despite the obstacles he has faced, [ORG] continues to demonstrate his grit and determination every step of the way.

rare neurological condition' and 'grit and determination' - emotionally charged framing combined with appeal to medical authority via [ORG]


Everybody here, all 100 of us, want American businesses to win. So, yes, I think that we should have--my opinion was, yes, let's make our tax rate globally competitive and get rid of some of these crazy corporate tax loopholes that people use. So many companies pay zero taxes.

Everybody here, all 100 of us, want American businesses to win; crazy corporate tax loopholes


The Agreement contains all of the provisions required by subsection 123 a. of the Act. It provides a comprehensive framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Thailand based on a mutual commitment to nuclear nonproliferation. It would permit the transfer of material, equipment (including reactors), components, and information for peaceful nuclear purposes.


Ultimately, if ICE had been aware and then issued a detainer, this criminal illegal alien would not have even been in the United States to commit the horrific murder of [PERSON] . We must enact changes now to protect our communities across the country from facing additional avoidable tragedies. Thankfully, H.R.

'criminal illegal alien' and 'horrific murder' combined with 'avoidable tragedies'


Dictators tend to say what they are going to do and try and do it. We should take him seriously. [ORG] is one of the ways that he is trying to do it, trying to undermine what we do around the world.


DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, January 14, 2025. I hereby appoint the Honorable [PERSON] to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. [PERSON] , Speaker of [ORG].


It is unknown how many more homes have been built by volunteers who came to know about [ORG] for Humanity through President [PERSON] . It would be wrong to mention [PERSON] years of service without mentioning what animated them. [PERSON] saw his service as a natural outgrowth of his faith in [PERSON] .

emphasis on faith-based service as 'natural outgrowth' and repeated positive framing of volunteer work without specific details; references to presidential service and humanitarian work invoke patriotic values


DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to introduce myself as I undertake this awesome responsibility to serve the citizens of Utah's Third Congressional District.


. The online Record has been corrected to read: SA 14. [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Mr. [PERSON] (for [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] )) to the bill [ORG] .


This has made a meaningful difference in the lives of people who wore the uniform of this country and, because of their service, incurred service-connected injuries that for many years had long been denied health coverage. I congratulate Secretary [PERSON] as he leaves his post for the swift implementation of the 2022 law. [PERSON] on Out-of-Pocket Copayments in [ORG] Part D [SPEAKER].


205. UTILIZING GRAZING FOR WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall develop and submit to [ORG] and [ORG] a strategy to analyze and identify opportunities to use livestock grazing as a wildfire risk reduction tool on Federal land, consistent with the laws applicable to the Secretary concerned.


However, to solve a crime, first you have to report it. Sadly, sex crimes are the most underreported crimes there are. Mr. [PERSON] , in Orange County, we have worked for years to make sure to earn the trust so the immigrant community can step up and report crimes, and this bill is going to undo all of that work.

sex crimes are the most underreported crimes; bill is going to undo all of that work


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


868); to [ORG]. EC-53. A letter from [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], transmitting the [ORG]'s final rule -- [ORG] and Offshore Units or Facilities [Docket No.


Congress granted the [ORG] independent leasing authority in 1990, which means the [ORG] does not use the [ORG], [ORG], for its real estate needs, as many government agencies do. While some [ORG] agencies have used their independent real estate leasing authority successfully, since securing their own authority, the [ORG] has wasted time and taxpayer dollars with failed procurements. For example, in 2010, after the [ORG] leased 900,000 square feet of space in the Constitution Center building in Washington, D.C., the [ORG]'s own inspector general found that the [ORG] had overestimated the amount of space needed, attempted to eliminate competition among building owners, and violated the Antideficiency Act.


[ORG] AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 92. A bill to require Senate approval before the United States assumes any obligation under a WHO pandemic agreement and to suspend funding for the [ORG] until such agreement is ratified by the Senate; to [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


This is another reason I am excited about the great work the Republicans are going to do on the DOGE Caucus, [ORG], alongside our friend [PERSON] and his partner in crime [ORG]. I say that tongue in cheek, Mr. President. But they have volunteered their efforts and raised the visibility and profile of some of the massive inefficiency in Federal spending in a way that, I think, will be able to galvanize the attention of the American people and enable us to get the political courage to do what we need to do to cut out waste, fraud, and abuse.

excited about the great work the Republicans are going to do; galvanize the attention of the American people


But the answer is not to bring in cheap labor from abroad through [ORG]. The answer is to hire qualified American workers first and to make certain that we have an education system that produces the kind of workforce that our country needs for the jobs of the future. The bottom line: It must never be cheaper for a corporation to hire a guest worker from overseas than an American worker at home.

cheap labor from abroad, It must never be cheaper for a corporation to hire a guest worker from overseas


[[ORG]] MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 23 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, before I yield the floor, I understand that there is a bill at the desk due a second reading.


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.


Read the bill. Our allies would be sanctioned for supporting the [ORG] if this were to pass. The largest funders of the ICC are America's closest allies: the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Japan.


Is there going to be some mandate there on how they are forced to live and how they are supposed to stay in tight communities, things like that? I do have a degree of anger over this as well because I have been watching it long enough as a legislator, as a private citizen, and watching this happen to my neighbors, watching this happen to the taxpayers of the U.S., but of California. So many people are leaving the [ORG] that were in business or have a retirement.

forced to live in tight communities, mandate, anger over this, people are leaving


What mattered is that he tried to live his life to exemplify the dream that he had and that still burns. I can remember the numbness I felt on that evening of April 4, 1968. Like so many others, I felt my heart race when I heard the words come over the radio that said Dr. [PERSON] , Jr., is dead.

Reference to Dr. [PERSON], Jr.'s dream and legacy combined with emotionally charged language ('numbness', 'heart race') to invoke authority and emotional resonance of a revered figure


The estimated total cost is $30 million. This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability.

consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8; serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests


On December 23, President [PERSON] announced he would commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals who were on Federal death row. These individuals will now have their sentences reclassified from execution--here are the five words--to life without possibility of parole--life without possibility of parole. Now, I understand Senator [PERSON] is opposed to the President's commutations in at least two of these cases.


CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Pursuant to clause 7 of rule [ORG] of the Rules of [ORG], the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution.


He calls the play. We break the huddle. My teammates inbound the ball.


Subtitle B--Optional Earned Residence for Long-Term Workers Sec. 1111. Optional adjustment of status for long-term agricultural workers.


Feeling bad, feeling sorry, is not going to do it. It doesn't make the difference. All of us here, most of us have been mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, daughters, or sons.


And this is using the tax code to basically create or supplement our welfare system because it is a refundable tax credit, which means people get a check--get cold, hard cash--using the tax code. We need to restore the Tax Code to its original purpose and not hijack it for purposes of expanding the welfare state. We can have healthy debates about what the priorities should be.

Using 'hijack' (loaded language) and invoking the 'original purpose' of the Tax Code as an authoritative standard to frame the refundable tax credit negatively


No more weakness from America on the world stage. [PERSON] will stop the $4 trillion tax increase. [PERSON] will stop the weaponization of [ORG], and she will actually enforce the law.

'No more weakness from America' and 'weaponization' frame threats to justify action


This is an apparatus that is going to allow for the adjustment of other payloads that are in orbit and bring them into different orbits, adjusted orbits, from using that device. Apparently, it is now working properly and is registering data. So far so good is the report.


HONORING CONSTITUENTS OF TEXAS' 26TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , it is the honor of my life to serve the people of Texas' 26th Congressional District.


Witness counsel shall be allowed access on the remote proceeding software platform if they are not in the physical presence of the witness. It is recommended that counsel facilitate a separate secure line of communication with the witness. A witness may not be unmuted by any other individual and should be allowed to use such secure line of communication while testifying to confer with counsel.


There will be plenty of time for arguments, and those arguments can be about policy and personalities in the days and years to come, but today, this very day, is a day that all Americans can celebrate in their own way. With today's inauguration, there is a sense of optimism that always comes with a new President and a rededication of our republican form of government. Even those who voted another way on November 5 can take the opportunity to pause and enjoy the excitement of their fellow Americans and even allow themselves to share in some of that optimism.

all Americans can celebrate, sense of optimism, rededication of our republican form of government


260: Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 273: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, and Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama.


Student Loans [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, yesterday, I highlighted some of President [PERSON] 's final actions as he leaves--parting gifts, if you will. Today, I would like to highlight another of his parting gifts.

parting gifts used ironically to frame final actions negatively


What makes these families different from families we have helped after hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods in other States? To suggest that we should hold hostage the aid we give to these American families, families who have lost everything, is wrong and un- American. Just look at what has been approved over the past decade, especially for so-called red States, I might add.

families who have lost everything, is wrong and un-American; hold hostage the aid


But the fearmongering about the supposed anti-American content on [ORG] is the exact type of government overreach that has left tens of millions of Americans furious. The hyperbolic statements made by my colleagues are especially concerning, given that the intelligence community itself has acknowledged that it has no information that China is covertly manipulating content on [ORG]--no information. Let me say that again: In [ORG], the government was asked to present evidence that [ORG] was covertly manipulating content on [ORG] for the benefit of [ORG], and the intelligence community submitted an affidavit saying that the government has no information that it is being manipulated.

fearmongering about the supposed anti-American content and government overreach causing fury; citing intelligence community acknowledgment as evidence against the claims


Traumatizing girls who happen to be late in physically maturing or naturally have a more athletic build to satisfy extreme political agendas is fear-mongering, cowardice, and downright creepy. Who will be doing these inspections? We do not need [ORG]-like enforcers in our schools.

Traumatizing girls...to satisfy extreme political agendas; Who will be doing these inspections; [ORG]-like enforcers


It is known that war criminal [PERSON] and the regime in Tehran have lost a murderous puppet. War criminal [PERSON] is trying to evacuate his bases. The Iranian regime is pivoting to support the Houthis in Yemen to attack American shipping.

war criminal, murderous puppet, attack American shipping


208. REGULATIONS. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to implement this title.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentlewoman for her distinguished remarks, and I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


That was a bipartisan bill. We were hours away from voting on the bill here in the Senate before [PERSON] killed it for no other reason than a cynical political game. So it is troubling that so far, we have seen little indication from the Republican majority that they are interested in continuing the bipartisan streak of the last 4 years or that they are really interested in helping the working people of America in any way.

'bipartisan bill' and 'killed it for no other reason than a cynical political game' to delegitimize opposition


My team and I are ready to help you make some prime cuts. Sincerely, [PERSON] , United States Senator. [SPEAKER].


[[ORG]] EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By [SPEAKER] for [ORG]. *[PERSON] , of Tennessee, to be Secretary of [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] for [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , three moms came before [ORG] on the Judiciary last fall. They had one thing in common.

three moms came before [ORG] on the Judiciary - citing ordinary citizens testifying to establish credibility and legitimacy for a position


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


A bill to establish [ORG] along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to the Committees on [ORG], and [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] of Florida): H.R. 286.


The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, remaining electronic votes will be conducted as 5-minute votes.


We have more billionaires than ever before in this country. The folks that don't rely on salaries, that can just plow their income and their earnings into the capital markets, have reaped huge, huge rewards. So the very, very wealthy in this country right now, at this moment in time, don't need any more help, and yet the average family that is in that top 1 percent bracket is going to get a tax cut on average of $70,000.

emphasis on billionaires reaping 'huge, huge rewards' while average families get tax cuts, creating contrast that wealthy don't 'need any more help' to suggest unfair advantage


Today, we should be working to solve the real pervasive problems in athletics that deter women and girls from participating, including sexual harassment and assault, lack of equal resources, and pay inequality. We should be working on those issues and also on the issues that improve the lives of the people we represent back home, like increasing access to affordable healthcare and housing, lowering costs for everyday Americans, and fighting the climate crisis. Instead, here we are again.

Setting up opposition between addressing women's issues in athletics versus other policy priorities, implying that focusing on one means neglecting the other, while dismissing the current discussion as wasteful


I, too, ask for a moment of silence in recognition of his service and in respect of his wife and children.


Adjustment of status for certain nationals of certain countries designated for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure. Sec. 203.


There are 2 minutes remaining. So the bill was passed. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.


I am also putting forward a plan with $2 trillion in potential savings. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that this letter be printed in the Record. United States Senate, Washington, DC, November 25, 2024.


[ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on [ORG]: Mrs. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on Finance: Mr. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] ([ORG]), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] .


Mr. [PERSON] , I regret that I was not present for roll call votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 7.


Let's get rid of the [ORG] I have done this a couple of times. When I did it before, the total spend on [ORG] was $18.1 billion, but that was in the 2023 fiscal year, but that had a bunch of the new construction.


But to simply leave $40 billion unspent and act as if there is nothing we can do about it at a time of sky-high inflation and reckless spending, I think would be irresponsible on our part. Here is another idea. By repealing [PERSON] , a law that requires Federal construction projects that are carried out that applies to them that requires payment of a prevailing wage--which isn't necessarily a market wage at the location you are talking about--[ORG] alone could save $400 million.

Framing leaving funds unspent as 'irresponsible' while depicting inflation and spending as 'sky-high' and 'reckless' uses loaded language; presenting only two options (spend the money or be irresponsible) creates a false dichotomy


Too many Americans have felt the tragic consequences of these policies. One of them was a woman named [PERSON] . She was a nursing student at [ORG], and last year an illegal immigrant from Venezuela murdered her while she was out on an early morning jog.

tragic consequences, murdered, illegal immigrant from Venezuela


The First Lady, Dr. [PERSON] , and the husband of the Vice President, Mr. [PERSON] , escorted by the Republican Staff Director of [ORG], Ms. [PERSON] ; the Senate Secretary for the Minority, the Honorable [PERSON] ; [ORG] Chief Administrative Officer, the Honorable [PERSON] ; and Mr. [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda. Mrs. [PERSON] and Mrs. [PERSON] , escorted by the Secretary of the Senate, the Honorable [PERSON] ; [SPEAKER] of [ORG], the Honorable [PERSON] ; Mr. [PERSON] ; Mrs. [PERSON] ; Mrs. [PERSON] ; and Mrs. [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda. The President of the United States, the Honorable [PERSON] , Jr., and Vice President of the United States, [ORG], escorted by Ranking Member of [ORG], the Honorable Deb [PERSON] ; House Democratic Leader, [ORG]; and Senate Majority Secretary, the Honorable [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda.


He upheld the oath to protect and serve his community and his country. He exemplified what it means to be an extraordinary public servant, and he made the ultimate sacrifice. My deepest condolences go out to Officer [PERSON] 's family for their tremendous loss, and my condolences go out to the community of Greensboro, which lost one of their finest, most decent public servants.

oath to protect and serve his country, extraordinary public servant, one of their finest, most decent public servants


That is how irresponsible the government has always been. But back in 1998, what a magic moment. We actually had a budget surplus.

characterizing the government as 'irresponsible' and describing 1998 as a 'magic moment' with a surplus uses emotionally charged language to manipulate perception


The result was announced--yeas 82, nays 10, as follows: [[ORG] Vote No. 2 Leg.] YEAS--82 [PERSON] Rochester [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] NAYS--10 [PERSON] NOT VOTING--6 [PERSON] The motion was agreed to.


Mr. [PERSON] , may I inquire as to the time remaining on both sides. [SPEAKER]. The gentlewoman from Oregon has 18 minutes remaining.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to display a framed item during my remarks. [SPEAKER].


Interestingly, the very first thing that [PERSON] and the Republicans have decided to do is to cut taxes for billionaire corporations, and they are going to pay for it by ripping off working Americans. Now, that might sound like a political talking point. It sounds too convenient, too absurd.


McCRACKEN COUNTY BICENTENNIAL Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. President, in the early 1800s, a band of pioneers settled in Kentucky's [ORG] founding what would become McCracken County. At the confluence of the Tennessee and [ORG], this settlement grew over time into a bustling center for business, agriculture, and the arts.


[PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, on January 10, 2002, [PERSON] was born into this world to her loving family. Tomorrow would have been her 23rd birthday.


I congratulate Vice President [PERSON] . The prayers of the American people are with them. Today, let me also thank one more time our [ORG]'s 46th President, [PERSON] .


So help me God. Associate [PERSON] KAVANAUGH. Congratulations, Mr. Vice President.


The movement was rooted in the self-determination of Puerto Ricans on the island and the mainland. They organized actions against gentrification and displacement of Puerto Ricans in Lincoln Park, Chicago. They fought against police brutality and brought much needed basic services like education, childcare, and health services to our neighborhoods.


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Missouri, Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] , I am proud to represent [PERSON] in the United States House of Representatives. This is my first speech on the House floor, and I want to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about our [ORG] and what I hope to accomplish during [ORG] Congress. [PERSON] are hardworking, independent, resourceful people who are dedicated to their faith, families, and communities.


It's wrong. The Inflation Reduction Act also takes historic steps to change that, capping total out-of-pocket costs for seniors on [ORG] at $2,000 a year; slashing insulin for seniors to $35 a month, down from as much as $400; and finally giving [ORG] the power to negotiate lower drug prices across the board. And it has expanded health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, bringing the share of uninsured Americans to record lows.

historic steps, finally, record lows - use of superlatives and emotionally positive language to characterize policy achievements without detailed substantive argument


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


The other side should stop lying about growing. One percent of GDP--and I am going to do this and double check myself in my head--1 percent of GDP is $300 billion. If you get 17 percent of that, that is about $48 billion.

characterizing opposing position as 'lying' while presenting selective economic calculations that misrepresent their actual claims


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


The American people rejected this kind of reckless governance in November through their voice at the ballot box. Bureaucrats are desperately--right now, as we speak--writing checks because come January 20, they know President [PERSON] will take the checkbook away and ask for accountability. My committee already issued a clear warning to the EPA in a letter in December.

reckless governance, desperately writing checks, ask for accountability


That is why we put forward an approach that we believe will work. It is really important--really important--for the American people to understand that what is happening in this town is that games are being played by people who want to try to leverage those of us who want to cut spending. That is the bottom line.

'really important--really important' and 'games are being played' characterizing opponents' actions negatively


This isn't about ratings. This isn't about today's dopamine hit of you being angry because you saw something on the Drudge Report. This is about saving this Republic.

'saving this Republic' paired with dismissal of immediate concerns suggests existential threat


Equip them with the weapons of deliverance. Keep them from growing weary in the face of the relentless hours ahead, and protect them from all harm. These, our fellow Americans, are precious in Your sight.


When we start running budget deficits, and we know factually that their last tax plan expanded the deficit into the trillions--and this one is projected, if they do it again, to be to the benefit of the top 1 percent and, again, with very few of the benefits going to working Americans--what will that mean for America's fiscal stability going out 10 years from now or 15 years from now? What kind of pressures will that create, and what kind of calls do we have from Republicans about how to fix the problem that their tax plan has caused? [SPEAKER].

budget deficits into the trillions, pressures, fiscal stability concerns about future economic harm


A bill to expand labor representation on [ORG] and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 568.


CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S [ORG] FOR THE ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH CONGRESS [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consideration of [ORG]. 16, which was submitted earlier today.


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. [SPEAKER]. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill.


Madam Speaker, perhaps we should take all the criminals off the streets, starting with those who shouldn't have been in our country in the first place, which is what this bill does. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


And I am pretty sure I would not have won without [PERSON] 's great work. That was in 2014. And then she stayed in our office in Alaska, became the deputy [ORG] director.


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


The atmosphere in the courtroom was full of emotion as [ORG] Judge [PERSON] took his seat on the bench to preside in a historic moment for North Carolina: A father and daughter would share the honor of being sworn in as district court judges. The ceremony was inspiring, with Chief [ORG] Judge [PERSON] administering the oath of office to Judge [PERSON] , II, who then had the cherished privilege of swearing in his daughter, [ORG], with her husband, Nick, and children at her side. Judge [PERSON] gave his daughter a heartfelt hug as she donned her black robe.


Madam Speaker, last week the House and Senate oversaw the certification of the 2024 election. It was a quick, smooth process. There were no riots, no violence.

Emphasizing 'quick, smooth process' with explicit contrast to 'no riots, no violence' uses charged language to implicitly reference January 6th and frame the current certification favorably by comparison


All members of the committee shall also receive three days written notice that a deposition will be taken, except in exigent circumstances. For purposes of these procedures, a day shall not include Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays except when the House is in session on such a day. 3.


11, the Motion to Recommit for H.R. 28, I mistaken recorded my vote as [ORG] when I should have voted [PERSON] . [SPEAKER].


5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck under this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.


The City of [ORG] proudly deployed its newly commissioned Type 3 brush truck to assist in battling the California wildfires. This wildland fire truck is specifically engineered to fight fires in rough and challenging terrain. Our firemen expect to deploy for the remaining weeks.


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to speak in support of H.R. 28, [ORG] of 2025, authored by [PERSON] . This bill is about a promise.


They claimed that [PERSON] isn't qualified. So let's talk about his military experience. [ORG] is filled with people who have decades of experience working in the Pentagon.

Responding to qualification criticism by shifting to military experience and Pentagon credentials rather than directly addressing the original claim


I also thank [ORG] as well as [ORG] and [PERSON] for their partnership. Together, we introduced a resolution last Congress calling to advance legislation to address that barrier, the issue of double taxation on income earned in the United States and Taiwan. Today, Americans who do business in Taiwan, and those from Taiwan who do business from America, must pay income tax in both places on the same earnings.


A bill to prohibit the Director of [ORG] from awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist military companies and their affiliates, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Technology. By [SPEAKER]: [ORG].


He is always seeking to help but is never afraid to hold strong for what he believes is right. You know, my wish for every Senator, regardless of our ideology, is that you have [PERSON] --sometime, someplace--on your staff, working on some important issue. I do want to say one thing.

'always seeking to help', 'hold strong for what he believes is right', 'my wish for every Senator'


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


And very importantly, we had a powerful win in all seven swing States, and the popular vote we won by millions of people. (Applause.) To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you have shown me with your vote.

powerful win in all seven swing States and popular vote won by millions


MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Messages from the President of the United States were communicated to the Senate by Mr. [PERSON] , one of his secretaries.


[PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] - Hinds, Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Mr. [PERSON] . [SPEAKER] (during the reading).


We should have a debate and amendments, and that is why I am voting yes on the motion to proceed. To remind my colleagues, this is not a vote on the bill itself. This is a motion to proceed, a vote that says we should have a debate and should have amendments.


With that, I look forward to advancing [ORG] this week. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].


Yes, of course we are. We still don't have 60 votes in the Senate. If we are going to move policy, of course we are.


Americans are also horrified to learn about the injuries women and girls are facing when in competition with a biological male. As a father and a grandfather, I am entirely against forcing anybody's daughter or granddaughter to have to share a women's locker room with anyone other than women and girls. The results of the November election have made it clear that Americans agree with me and my colleagues.

injuries women and girls are facing; as a father and a grandfather; Americans agree with me and my colleagues


The question is whether someone should be deported the very first time that the hand reaches your shoulder with candy bar in hand but no charge of any crime. That is what this bill does. That is going a little bit too far as far as I am personally concerned.

Exaggerates the bill's provisions by describing an absurd hypothetical scenario (deportation for merely holding a candy bar) rather than addressing the actual legislative language and intent


It is the last week of President [PERSON] 's historic administration. President [PERSON] is a true public servant who has stood up every single day of his career on behalf of the American people, who has reached out to the next generation to make sure that we are heard, to mentor individuals like myself, and who has been selfless in his actions. We salute President [PERSON] , and we recognize him for everything that he has done and committed to and the changes he has made.

'true public servant', 'historic administration', 'salute President', 'selfless in his actions'


They have lost everything, and the last thing we should be doing is dragging them through duplicative bureaucracy. That is why this bill is so important. This bipartisan bill passed the House on suspension in the 116th, 117th, and [ORG].

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{"labels": ["loaded_language", "bandwagon"], "evidence": "they have lost everything...this bipartisan bill passed...in the 116th, 117th, and [ORG]


The question was taken; and [SPEAKER] announced that the noes appeared to have it. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , on that I demand the yeas and nays.


Anyone standing in the way of this important piece of legislation, I think, owes the American public an explanation and owes especially your Jewish constituency an explanation. I fully support H.R. 23, and I look forward to passing it here shortly.

framing opposition as owing 'an explanation' to constituents and using 'important piece of legislation' to establish legitimacy while pressuring others to align


That is why we will declare Your glory all day long. Lord, as our Senators strive to please You today, we declare that You alone are our hope. And, Lord, continue to be with those who battle the catastrophic wildfires in Southern California.

declaration of 'Your glory' and invoking God as authority figure ('Lord') in context of political action (Senators); framing national/religious identity


After this incident, the [ORG] pledged to Congress that the agency would use the [ORG] to handle its real estate procurements, but the [ORG] has yet to follow through on that pledge and has since canceled procurements, had lawsuits, and wasted taxpayer dollars. Congresswoman [ORG] introduced an identical bill during the 118th Congress. That bill, [PERSON]

wasted taxpayer dollars, broken pledges, canceled procurements, lawsuits - accumulation of negative framing without context


Well, today I would like to reiterate that message; but, in particular, I want to highlight some of the hypocrisy of our Democratic colleagues on this important matter as it pertains to our country's democratic processes. We know that our colleagues are frequently warning that ways of the Republicans are allegedly undermining democracy, but this is like the little boy who cried [PERSON] . If you cry [PERSON] often enough, the people begin to believe that it is not really serious; and, indeed, it shouldn't be taken seriously in the case of the allegation that Republicans are somehow trying to undermine democracy.

highlighting hypocrisy of Democratic colleagues and characterizing their warnings as 'crying wolf' to dismiss legitimate concerns


They marched with symbols of Nazism, with a gallows. They marched saying ugly things and making vile comments. They stormed the Capitol of the United States of America.

ugly things, vile comments, stormed the Capitol - emotionally charged language describing actions to provoke negative reaction and concern


A bill to authorize the President to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian Tribes under a major disaster recovery program, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


I am a proud Senator from [ORG]--from a small, rural community in the northern part of the [ORG]--and I wanted to come down to the floor to continue this conversation as we have heard from colleagues already talk about what this is and what this isn't. It seems to me, when my Republican colleagues last did this, what I heard in townhall after townhall across New Mexico was that, from Democrats, Republicans, Independents, voters, constituents, they just wanted to hear the truth. They wanted to hear what this is and what this is not.


A bill to establish Federal research award reimbursement limits for indirect costs for institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Technology, and in addition to [ORG] and [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 423.


44 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of [ORG]: (1) Committee on agriculture.--Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Kansas, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] .


And it has expanded health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, bringing the share of uninsured Americans to record lows. The impact of these efforts is just starting--and the full effects will be felt over the next decade--but there is no question that our nation today is the best-positioned on earth to win the competition for the 21st century. We've laid a foundation of possibilities that will make life a little easier for millions of Americans and can propel America for decades.

'best-positioned on earth to win the competition for the 21st century' and 'propel America for decades'


The blanket, discriminatory exclusion that H.R. 28 and S. 9 would mandate for every age, every sport, and every level of competition flies in the face of [ORG] mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. [ORG] women and girls have been playing school sports for years, adhering to various rules and regulations set by their state or sport governance organization which govern their participation.

'blanket, discriminatory exclusion' and mischaracterizing the bills' scope


This bill punishes victims, pushes victims back into the shadows, telling the victims if they report a crime, they are subject to deportation. I ask my colleagues to let us go back. Let us redraft this bill to do what it is intended to do, to get sexual predators off our streets and to protect the victims of sex crimes, the most heinous crimes.

phrases like 'punishes victims,' 'pushes victims back into the shadows,' 'sexual predators,' and 'most heinous crimes' use emotionally charged language to create fear and urgency


I would hate to think so. However, we can find lots of cases like that. That is not what we should be doing here in Congress.


If you look at that project, it was clear--it isn't clear if it was actually approved or implemented because the effect was that there is very little brush clearing that got done there. When you boil that down to what does that actually mean, it is that if you don't clear the brush, if you are held up due to environmental regulations and delayed permit periods, then you are going to be fire prone. The Santa Ana winds are going to come each year no matter what.

presents only two outcomes: either clear brush or face fire danger; invokes fire proneness and Santa Ana winds as inevitable threat


The bill having been read the third time, the question is, [PERSON] the bill pass, as amended? [SPEAKER]. I ask for the yeas and nays.


[PERSON] , a 21-year-old from [ORG], IA, had just graduated from [ORG] in Nebraska with a 4.0 [ORG]. She was headed home after celebrating this milestone--a very important day in her life--with her family and friends. In an instant, an illegal immigrant, [PERSON] , who was drunk-driving, with a blood alcohol three times the legal limit, struck and killed her.

illegal immigrant, drunk-driving, blood alcohol three times the legal limit, struck and killed - emotionally charged descriptors combined with tragic outcome to invoke fear and anger


But he claimed somehow there was an attempt to suppress people from voting. Well, I remember it wasn't that long ago when [PERSON] , a Democrat from Texas, revered justly as an incredible leader for our [ORG] and country, along with [PERSON] cochaired a commission that came out with voter ID as one of the consensus recommendations. But now Democrats claim making sure that people are who they say they are and using the same sorts of things that you need in order to get on an airplane or to buy tobacco or a six-pack of beer, somehow that undermines democracy.

Claims Democrats previously supported voter ID but now oppose it; presents voter ID requirements as equivalent to everyday identification needs, framing opposition as hypocritical rather than addressing current voting access concerns


This bill does nothing to help get the hostages released. It does nothing at all. Again, let me be clear: All of us should be saying as loudly as we possibly can that all the hostages should be released immediately and unconditionally.

repetition of 'does nothing' and 'All of us should be saying as loudly as we possibly can' combined with emphatic language designed to amplify emotional impact


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


The gentleman is a new Member but a very experienced, thoughtful, and strong Member that I look forward to working with. I thank him for being here. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield to the gentleman from Montana (Mr.


We already know how to do that. We don't cut trees near the creeks anymore. We don't do much near the creeks and the rivers.


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 11 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 11 votes for Vice President. [SPEAKER].


The second thing is incredibly important. If there is a staffer out there or a freshman Member of Congress, burn what we are going to talk about into their consciousness. In the United States, what is the greatest at least economic threat I think we have for this government, in many ways, for the country?

burn what we are going to talk about into their consciousness" and "greatest...economic threat" emphasizing urgency and danger


It was because of her ability to listen to others, bridge divides, and focus on results that her colleagues chose her to serve as Majority Leader. Her leadership improved lives across the state. And although her tragic cancer diagnosis forced her to step down from her position last year, her impact will be felt for generations to come: Every new parent who takes paid leave to care for their child can thank [PERSON] .

ability to listen to others, bridge divides, and focus on results; her impact will be felt for generations to come


Then he was sent, at taxpayer expense, to New York, where he was arrested and released. If that was the end of the story, it would still be an outrage and an indictment of the failed [PERSON] administration. But from there, he went to Georgia, you see--all courtesy of taxpayers--where he was arrested and freed again before brutally murdering [PERSON] .

taxpayer expense repeated to create outrage; 'brutally murdering' uses emotionally charged language to amplify harm and evoke fear


This paragraph shall not apply to meetings of any subcommittee. (b) Additional Meetings.--The Chairman may call and convene, if the Chairman considers necessary, additional meetings of the Committee for the consideration of any bill or resolution pending before the [ORG] or for the conduct of other Committee business. The [ORG] shall meet for such purpose pursuant to the call of the Chairman.


[ORG] is a process improvement methodology. There are a number of them out there, and this is the one we chose. What it does is you break down an operation; you count what the steps are and what the steps, you know, should be; you get the frontline people engaged--the people actually doing the work involved in looking at those steps; and see if you can cut the waste in the number of steps and everything else so that you can make the process more efficient.


Mr. [PERSON] , we didn't discriminate then, and we must not discriminate now during Californians time of need.

invocation of past non-discrimination as moral authority and appeal to shared values during crisis


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] . [SPEAKER] (during the reading). Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record.


People will see what we stand for and what our Republican colleagues stand for as they support [ORG]'s nominees. And second, the hearings create a record to hold these nominees accountable should they fail on the job down the line--which, unfortunately, I think many will, given their meager qualifications. The contrast between whom Democrats will fight for and whom Republicans will fight for is becoming exceedingly obvious, thanks to these hearings.

nominees will 'fail on the job down the line' and stark contrast between 'whom Democrats will fight for and whom Republicans will fight for'


But I believe that a brighter future is ahead. I look forward to working with President [PERSON] , with Vice President [PERSON] --a Senate colleague, I might add--and with Republicans in both [ORG] to secure that brighter future for the American people.


The majority whip. Cabinet Nominations [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, yesterday I watched closely the nomination hearing for [PERSON] .


By [SPEAKER]: S. 50. A bill to prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 51.


No. That is pedophilia. It is predatory behavior.

use of 'pedophilia' and 'predatory behavior' as inflammatory labels without context or explanation


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


Make no mistake, there are serious challenges we have at our border. There is a serious need for sensible immigration reform. But being tough on immigration does not require us to forsake our bedrock principles like due process or our moral obligation to keep children safe.

being tough on immigration does not require us to forsake our bedrock principles - presents a false choice between toughness and maintaining principles; invokes 'bedrock principles' and 'moral obligation' as authoritative foundations


The relationship between the government and its citizens has been frayed by years of neglect, waste, and distrust. Mending this relationship will not happen overnight. It is a long process.


Do we remain a Nation that stands with fairness, celebrates achievement, and defends the rights of our girls and women, or do we devolve into a country that bows to radical ideologies at their expense? An overwhelming majority of Americans have boldly spoken on the vision of our society. We see it as one in which we continue to teach our young men respect.

presents only two extreme options (fairness/achievement vs. bowing to radical ideologies), uses emotionally charged terms like 'radical ideologies' and 'devolve'


The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 84, nays 9, as follows: [[ORG] Vote No. 1 Leg.] YEAS--84 [ORG] [PERSON] Rochester [PERSON] [ORG] [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] NAYS--9 [PERSON] NOT VOTING--6 [PERSON] [SPEAKER].


Mr. [PERSON] , I find it truly staggering that we as Congress have to even consider such an issue, but here we are. Under the last 4 years of the outgoing administration, we have witnessed the imposition of a radical gender ideology that has disregarded the most fundamentals of biological principles with an expectation that Americans must redefine their perception and beliefs, no questions asked. We have stood by and watched as this administration and career D.C. bureaucrats have sought to twist and manipulate the meaning and purpose behind [ORG], which, if successful, would have disenfranchised the very women and girls that [ORG] was meant to protect.

'radical gender ideology that has disregarded the most fundamentals of biological principles' and 'would have disenfranchised the very women and girls'


TRAVEL OF MEMBERS AND STAFF (a) Approval.--Consistent with the primary expense resolution and such additional expense resolutions as may have been approved, the provisions of this rule shall govern travel of [ORG] members and staff. Travel to be reimbursed from funds set aside for the [ORG] for any member or any staff member shall be paid only upon the prior authorization of the Chairman. Travel shall be authorized by the Chairman for any member and any staff member in connection with the attendance of hearings conducted by the [ORG] or any subcommittee and meetings, conferences, and investigations which involve activities or subject matter under the general jurisdiction of the [ORG].


TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY SALARY TRANSPARENCY ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 144) to provide that [ORG] and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by [ORG], and for other purposes.


And we have had several other border security and immigration enforcement bills in the works. I personally have the WALL Act and [ORG]. But you will notice I am not trying to tack those bills onto [ORG] as amendments because this is a targeted bill to protect American families from criminal illegal aliens; isn't that common sense?

'protect American families from criminal illegal aliens' combines fear appeal with dehumanizing language characterizing all illegal aliens as criminal


[ORG]. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 11.


Let's move on to three more. Comprehensive immigration reform. This was a key piece of legislation that would have addressed the border issues, addressed labor issues, H- 1B issues, all of these various means by which persons could come into the country for various purposes associated with work.


I plan on introducing a few of these myself so we can reverse many of the [PERSON] administration's misguided regulations. I know other colleagues plan to do the same thing. President [PERSON] may have been busy over the last few months, since the November 5 election, but we are gearing up to be even busier, undoing much of the mischief that he has wrought during these last couple of months on his way out the door.

characterization of regulations as 'misguided' and 'mischief,' combined with 'I know other colleagues plan to do the same thing' suggesting broad agreement


They have been here for 12 years or 14. They walk out of a store with a group of children. A police officer thinks they saw them put something into their pocket and arrests them.

constructs a simplified hypothetical scenario to misrepresent a complex issue about immigration enforcement


Of course, we all know that that led to the overturning of the Roe decision and the [ORG] decision--two decisions that will impact our [ORG]. We worked with the first [ORG] administration to protect life and to bar Federal funds from going to [ORG]. And, Mr. President, you and I have put endless hours into making certain that we secured relief for communities in Tennessee and across the southeast that have been adversely impacted by Hurricane Helene.

"Of course, we all know that" - assumes shared agreement; "protect life" - loaded framing of abortion policy


Relying on government bailouts to make up for losses must end. Despite this track record, no pun intended, the [ORG] board of directors awarded the company's 15 executives more than $9 million in bonuses during the last 2 years. Congress, [ORG] employees, and the public were shocked and outraged, and rightly so, to discover such generous and questionable awards paid largely by taxpayers.

generous and questionable awards paid largely by taxpayers; shocking bonuses despite bailouts creates outrage about misuse of public funds


Hector dedicated his life to the arts and uplifting his hometown of El Paso. His commitment to preserving our cultural identity and showcasing the beauty of our beloved borderland makes him a cornerstone of the artistic and cultural fabric of El Paso. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.


As other nominees are working to complete their requisite paperwork, I would urge the [PERSON] administration to work with the incoming administration, not against the administration, to expedite this process. They talk about a peaceful transfer of power--well, that is what this includes. This is part of that peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next.

Framing expedited paperwork completion as essential to a 'peaceful transfer of power' and contrasting 'working with' versus 'against' the incoming administration creates a false choice that conflates administrative cooperation with political legitimacy.


But that is the reason why it is so important for the House and the Senate to get on the same page. There is some discussion here on [ORG] about whether we want to pass one budget or two budgets or more--actually, even one budget with multiple reconciliation bills. Frankly, I don't think the process is as important as it is to get the job done.


DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, January 15, 2025. I hereby appoint the Honorable [PERSON] to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. [PERSON] , Speaker of [ORG].


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 73. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 417.


In Congress, I will continue to stand up against attacks on our transgender community because every child in Oregon deserves our support and care. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ).


You know what else? We didn't take on every single issue in [ORG] because the Constitution didn't contemplate it. Now we take on all the issues, and we don't pay for them.

presents a stark contrast between 'didn't take on every single issue' vs 'now we take on all the issues' without acknowledging middle ground or nuance; uses loaded framing with 'we don't pay for them' to suggest fiscal irresponsibility


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank Chairman [PERSON] for sponsoring this critical piece of legislation. All of my colleagues from [ORG] are here to talk on the same subject, and we will continue this work. I think, as we go into the 21st day of January, we will see this incredible movement toward making America great again.

making America great again; incredible movement toward; critical piece of legislation


[PERSON] . (9) Committee on homeland [ORG]. [ORG] of Mississippi.


URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE [SPEAKER]. Madam President, last week, 14 people were killed in a terrorist attack in New Orleans, and an explosion in Las Vegas injured several others. The FBI has warned that other attacks that copycat what happened in New Orleans could be a threat.

14 people were killed in a terrorist attack...explosion...FBI has warned that other attacks could be a threat


868); to [ORG]. =========================== NOTE =========================== January 14, 2025, page H147, the following appeared: EC-22. A letter from [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], transmitting the [ORG]'s final rule--Fisheries Off West Coast States; [ORG]; Annual Specifications; 2024- 2025 Annual [ORG] for [ORG] [Docket No.


Look, at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, I gave Mr. [PERSON] every opportunity to show me that I was wrong, to prove that he could do this job, that he does know the first thing--or anything--about what it takes to take on this massive responsibility of being the Secretary of [ORG]. I asked him basic questions that even the most junior folks working in the Pentagon would know, like naming one of the main international agreements he would be responsible for leading. He couldn't name one.

describing questions as 'basic' that 'even the most junior folks' would know, implying incompetence; invoking Pentagon expertise as authority standard


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER]. Will the gentleman from California (Mr. [PERSON] ) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. [SPEAKER] led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SANDRA MAE KING HALL (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize the life of [ORG].


[ORG] wants to replace us; [ORG] is one of the ways they are trying to influence our downfall. As many as 150 million Americans use [ORG]. Fifty-two percent of them say they regularly get news through [ORG], and we know that the [ORG] uses [ORG] to slant the news.


What would happen? Mr. [PERSON] , can anyone read this number? Eighty-three percent of all tax receipts would go just to interest.


This bill maximizes [ORG]'s resources and helps communities protect critical infrastructure, leading to lower costs for utilities and families in the wake of future disasters. More importantly, it allows us to use taxpayer dollars to invest in resiliency as we are seeing more extreme weather coming at us every single day. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.

more extreme weather coming at us every single day; maximizes resources and helps communities protect critical infrastructure


The problem with the Democrats' industrial policy, we are going to give all this money to certain green technologies, we are going to do CHIPS Act, is you often are writing checks, so you get rent-seeking, writing checks for last-generation technology. There is a little part of that I would have voted for, for primary research and development to do it better, faster, cheaper. It is like the old joke, what is the fastest way to make every computer in America worthless?

characterizing industrial policy as 'writing checks' for 'rent-seeking' and 'last-generation technology' presents a distorted version of the policy while using negatively charged language


MORNING BUSINESS [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senator from Iowa.


If any Member requests, any matter to be polled shall be held for meeting rather than being polled. The chief clerk of the [ORG] shall keep a record of polls; if a majority of the Members of the [ORG] determine that the polled matter is in one of the areas enumerated in subsection (D) of Rule 1, the record of the poll shall be confidential. Any [ORG] Member may move at the [ORG] meeting following the poll for a vote on the polled decision, such motion and vote to be subject to the provisions of subsection (D) of Rule 1, where applicable.


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] 219. A bill to direct [ORG] to conduct a study on menopause care furnished by [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] , every single Ohioan and American should now enjoy their benefits.


I guess we should be thankful, but he is not directing this commission, his water boards, to do much to really, really help, whether that is in the north on our water storage or in the south on the infrastructure there. Actually, he was blaming the locals on the conditions, whether it was Santa Ynez reservoir or the hydrants. He said: Oh, that is a local thing.

characterizing the official's response as dismissive ('Oh, that is a local thing') and suggesting insufficient action through emphatic repetition ('not...to much to really, really help')


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Washington, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of California, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 33. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of [ORG]; to [ORG].


He should have been detained and then deported, but he wasn't. He was paroled into the United States. When he committed a crime in the United States, he should have been deported, but he was not.

The phrase 'he should have been...but he was not' is repeated twice with similar structure to emphasize the argument about failed deportation procedures.


E. Proxies prohibited in establishment of quorum. Proxies shall not be considered for the establishment of a quorum. RULE 3.


Adjustment of status for certain nationals of certain countries designated for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure. Sec. 203.


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: [PERSON] 189 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.


[ORG]: San Bernardino County theft suspects face potential increased penalties under Prop 36. KXTV Sacramento: [ORG] police arrest 30 people in retail theft sting, including two with possible Prop 36. [ORG], San Francisco: San Francisco DA files charges in city's first Prop 36 case.


That is the last fiscal year. The red here, that is the [ORG] taxes, [ORG] part A, et cetera. This was everything else.


[[ORG]] RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY [ORG] ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize all of the residents of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas who have been affected by these disastrous wildfires.