By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 380. A bill to require fair shipping prices for noncontiguous areas of the United States, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


By ignoring the biological, physical, and genetic differences between men and women, this administration has dismantled the level playing field that women and girls deserve. This is about fairness, safety, and opportunity. When viewed through the eyes of common sense, it is obvious.

dismantled the level playing field, fairness, safety, and opportunity combined with appeal to common sense suggests threats to women's welfare


President [PERSON] cared deeply about peace and prosperity across our world, and his commitment to God's people is one that those of us from Georgia remember as we, ourselves, represent and serve our home [ORG]. Though he has departed this world, we know that his legacy will live on not only through the work of [ORG] but through those of us inspired by his life and leadership. Mr. [PERSON] , I hold the [PERSON] family and all who know President [PERSON] in my heart during this time.

'cared deeply about peace and prosperity' and 'commitment to God's people' and 'legacy will live on'


A bill to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 459.


Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], Sexual, and [ORG] ([ORG]), [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] , [PERSON] of Lehigh Valley, Inc., [ORG], [ORG], Women In Transition, [ORG], [ORG]. Puerto Rico: [ORG], Centro de la Mujer Dominicana, Inc. Rhode Island: [ORG]. South Carolina: South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault.


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement of a service-connected disability to furnish veterans with medical care outside of a [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] ): H.R. 468.


To scare the whole group straight, everyone is arrested, whether they were involved in the shoplifting or not. However, nobody is charged, and the charges are dropped. For most of the kids, it is a humiliating afternoon and a valuable life lesson, but for one of them, a young person who has been in America lawfully for years with his or her family, the consequences would be devastating under this legislation--mandatory detention and deportation from the country just for having been arrested, even if never charged.

consequences would be devastating...mandatory detention and deportation...just for having been arrested


Even then, [PERSON] will not be able to stop us from doing our jobs today. Today, we will convene; we will do our jobs; and then we move on to the business of governing for the American people because that is what our oaths demand of us. I yield the floor.

emphasis on 'our jobs,' 'oaths,' and 'governing for the American people' uses vague appeals to duty and patriotic obligation without specific details


1, S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion [SPEAKER]. I send a cloture motion to the desk for the motion to proceed.


A bill to reserve to Congress the authority to establish or extend a national monument; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 522.


DESIGNATION OF [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, January 6, 2025. I hereby appoint [ORG] to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. [PERSON] , Speaker of [ORG].


I wish that we were considering legislation that was worthy of her name. Instead, the Republican majority is beginning this new Congress right where they left off in the last one, with legislation that targets and scapegoats immigrants, but does nothing to address the real problems in our broken immigration system, all while ignoring basic due process and constitutional principles. Among other things, this legislation would subject to mandatory detention any undocumented immigrants who are merely charged with committing an act of theft or shoplifting, even if they are innocent.

targets and scapegoats immigrants, mandatory detention...even if they are innocent


Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional student athlete from [ORG] and the Roanoke Valley Governor's School, [PERSON] . [PERSON] is a two-time [ORG] coed [ORG] golf champion, winning in 2022 and 2024, finishing the latter with an impressive score of 68, 2 under par, even in challenging conditions. She also captured the 2024 [ORG] girls open [ORG] championship and has been named [ORG] of the Year for both `23 and `24.


13 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Chair. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. [PERSON] , [ORG]. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Chair.


[SPEAKER]. The time of the gentlewoman has expired. [SPEAKER].


I call on President [PERSON] and President-elect [ORG] to put a pause on this ban so 170 million Americans don't lose their free speech. Millions of Americans' livelihoods will be ended if this ban takes place. We need to be for free speech.

170 million Americans don't lose their free speech and Millions of Americans' livelihoods will be ended


We are looking for solutions that are long-term and we will help those folks. Our hearts are with you in southern California because I know at the end of this, instead of the rhetoric you are hearing that might be getting you wound up, you would like accountability as well. You are already angry at some of the folks down there.


For the purpose of assisting the [ORG] in the conduct of this inquiry, a Majority investigator or investigators shall be designated by the [ORG] and a Minority investigator or investigators shall be designated by the [ORG] Minority Member. The Chair, Ranking Minority Member, other Members of the [ORG], and designated investigators shall have access to all investigative reports on nominees prepared by any Federal agency, including access to the report of [ORG]. The [ORG] may request the assistance of [ORG] and any other such expert opinion as may be necessary in conducting its review of information provided by nominees.


Legislative Accomplishments [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, last week I joined one-third of this [ORG] in taking the oath of office so that we could start a new term of Congress and celebrate what it means to be able to say: This is our new start. We have got 2 years.


My Administration is prepared to immediately begin the consultations with [ORG] and [ORG] as provided in subsection 123 b. Upon completion of the 30 days of continuous session review provided for in subsection 123 b., the 60 days of continuous session review provided for in subsection 123 d. shall commence. [PERSON] , Jr.


[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.


A bill to require executive agencies to reduce cost-sharing requirements for certain grants with certain nonprofit organizations 25 percent, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 315.


23) to impose sanctions with respect to [ORG] engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under provisions of rule [ORG], I object to my own request.


1112. PAYMENT OF [ORG]. (a) In General.--An alien may not be granted adjustment of status under this subtitle unless the applicant has satisfied any applicable Federal tax liability.


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


That money goes right back into the economy. It becomes something that Congress hasn't adjusted since 1971. I think there are a few things everyone would acknowledge that have happened to the economy since 1971.


Every 125 days, we basically tack on another trillion dollars of borrowing. If we went to a historic average of 6 percent, it would be 11 percent of GDP in a decade. What if we went up to 9 percent, which we had back in the seventies and eighties?

Every 125 days, we basically tack on another trillion dollars of borrowing...11 percent of GDP in a decade


Senator [PERSON] of Pennsylvania was recently asked about the bipartisan [PERSON] . This is what he said, he said: Pretend that you are in a parking lot in a [ORG] in Scranton, PA, as we are out traveling around the [ORG] in our own home States. He said: Well, I am going to vote against a bill that allows people to deport people that are charged with a crime or have a criminal record?

misrepresents the bill's actual provisions by framing it as simply 'allowing people to deport people that are charged with a crime' rather than addressing what the bill actually contains


Members of Congress, the certificates having been read, the tellers will ascertain and deliver the result to the President of the Senate. Senator [PERSON] . Madam President, the undersigned, [PERSON] and [PERSON] , tellers on the part of the Senate, [PERSON] and [PERSON] , tellers on the part of [ORG], report the following as the result of the ascertainment and counting of the electoral vote for President and Vice President of the United States for the term beginning on the 20th day of January, 2025.


It is the right thing to do. I don't want dangerous people coming into this country, and I don't want anyone dangerous and undocumented to stay in this country, period. Existing law gives ICE discretion to detain undocumented immigrants on a case-by-case basis.

dangerous people, dangerous and undocumented


This isn't just about a policy. It is about our values. It is about ensuring that every student feels safe, seen, and supported.


They are angry at this leadership. How they can have a situation where that Santa Ynez reservoir was empty and [ORG] wasn't even aware of that and didn't know they would not have that kind of water supply for a period of time that they maybe would have counted on? The dots aren't connecting here.

empty reservoir and water supply concerns creating anxiety about resource scarcity and leadership failure


I have said that over and over and over again. I don't think, like many of the families of the hostages have expressed to me, that increased bombing is going to result in getting their loved ones home. That is the message that many of them have delivered to me personally when they have visited here in Washington.

said that over and over and over again; many of the families of the hostages have expressed to me


I believe in what people call dynamic scoring; some people in this town say that I do not. What I do not believe in is making up numbers. What I do not believe in is magic fairy dust that says the budget will magically balance if you cut taxes and never cut spending because that is simply not true.

'magic fairy dust' and characterization of opposing view as claiming taxes can be cut without spending cuts while budget magically balances


He was a beloved member of the community. He is going to be missed, and I want everyone to know what an important legend and icon this man was. He truly changed Fort Worth and made the lives of so many young people better.

beloved member of the community, important legend and icon, truly changed Fort Worth


He nailed it, drilled it. He installed toilets. Well into his nineties, you could find him in a hardhat on worksites, participating like any other volunteer.

He nailed it, drilled it...participating like any other volunteer


[ORG] has scheduled a confirmation hearing for [PERSON] to be CIA Director. And the Homeland Security and [ORG] plans to hold a hearing with Gov. [PERSON] , nominated for Secretary of [ORG].


He is a pioneer of radio broadcasting and represents his alma mater well. Mr. [PERSON] , I congratulate [PERSON] on his return. Go Big Orange.

pioneer of radio broadcasting and represents his alma mater well, Go Big Orange


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER]. Will the gentleman from Texas (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.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America


And, at the end of the month, when they try to pay their bills, there is not enough there. The situation for families is enormously insecure when it comes to housing. We find Vermonters who are working at ski areas can't live within an hour of the ski lift that they are attending.

families face enormously insecure housing situations, unable to afford to live near their workplaces


In November, [PERSON] won the election to retain her seat on [ORG]. Her victory was confirmed by two separate recounts, but her opponent refuses to concede. Instead, he is seeking to overturn the results of the election with the help of our Republican majority on the court.

refusing to concede and seeking to overturn results with Republican majority on court presents threat to democratic legitimacy


The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 29 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


28. As a mother to a former child athlete, I get the need to keep our daughters safe and ensure our school sports are fair. Sadly, there is nothing in this bill to improve the safety of our daughters or improve fair play.

Frames bill as lacking safety measures while introducing identity (mother, daughter protection) to suggest the bill is inadequate without substantive engagement with actual bill provisions


Let's secure our country, help the President, give him wins, give the American people wins, give us a chance to actually freeze spending in March and in September to stop the growth of the bureaucracy. Let's give [ORG] and DOGE the ability to do what they want to do, which is cut the bureaucracy, which they can't do if we keep funding it. We can do that, but if my colleagues are going to insist on putting us in a box and telling the world because Chip says, you know what, I think we should put everything on the table, all taxes, until we make sure we are getting enough cuts with respect to the tax policy, and then they have the audacity to go out and say, Chip won't vote for a bill unless there is a corporate tax increase.

Secure our country, give the American people wins, give us a chance; characterization of colleagues' position as putting speaker 'in a box' when they only proposed putting taxes on the table


Mr. President, I have had great staff through all my years in the Senate and in the House. I owe everything to them. They work so damn hard.


He was a leading voice on China's repression of its own people in Xinjiang, and he led the charge on the [ORG] in [ORG]. And he didn't stop once it became law; he made sure the legislation was being implemented properly. He called out companies suspected of using forced labor, and he advocated for the [PERSON] administration to do a better job of vetting imports.

He was a leading voice on China's repression... he led the charge... he made sure the legislation was being implemented properly... he called out companies... he advocated for the administration to do a better job


To the families watching who have lost loved ones, like the [PERSON] family, we stand with you. We feel your grief and your pain, and we will guard against this heartbreak ever happening again. Now more than ever, it is incumbent upon my colleagues and me to support America's families and pass the strongest possible bill for our communities.

'guard against this heartbreak ever happening again' and 'support America's families'


In response, my Administration immediately convened businesses and labor to unclog our ports and get goods flowing. Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine further increased food and gas prices. In response, I directed the largest release of fuel from our strategic reserve in history to ensure that our energy markets were well supplied, and we challenged oil and gas companies to reinvest record profits in domestic production, which has reached an all-time high under my Administration.

framing actions as 'largest release' and 'all-time high' without specific metrics; positioning administration as resolving crises through decisive action


[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.

pledge allegiance to the Flag...one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all


The yeas and nays were ordered. [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed.


So here are just a few examples, and I have been sharing these with people who are coming into this new administration. If this were a business, the first thing I would do when I would have seen that we had spent $2 trillion more than we had taken in--the first thing I would do is I would freeze Federal employees. I would not hire any more Federal employees.

If this were a business... the first thing I would do is I would freeze Federal employees


We will be a nation like no other, full of compassion, courage, and exceptionalism. Our power will stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent, and totally unpredictable. America will be respected again and admired again, including by people of religion, faith, and good will.

nation like no other, full of compassion, courage, and exceptionalism; America will be respected again and admired again


Far from promoting sex equality in sports, H.R. 28 and S. 9 are discriminatory attempts to cause harm to and exclude transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports and would not promote fairness or safety in school sports for women and girls. We thus urge you to reject this effort to enshrine sex discrimination and oppose [ORG]

characterizing legislation as 'discriminatory attempts to cause harm' and 'sex discrimination' while framing opposition to transgender inclusion as contrary to equality


35, the Agent [PERSON] Officer Safety Act, do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI.


It sets clear standards and clear expectations for forest management that we currently lack in this country. It provides the tools for the Agencies for the prevention and preparation for the next time, and it requires a lot more openness about the limits and the challenges that we face on these important issues. This is about protection, not punishment.

sets clear standards and clear expectations, provides the tools, requires openness, protection not punishment


Right now, we are flying blind, and that needs to change. While some might be concerned about lost investment potential in China, there are plenty of opportunities here at home and in other parts around the world, as we see more friendshoring and nearshoring, to create dependable supply chains to Asia, India, and elsewhere. Well, there is another area where I expect President [PERSON] to make a big difference, and that is in the energy sector and primarily to do this through regulatory reform.

'flying blind' and framing China investment as a binary choice between lost potential there versus opportunities at home


I also congratulate [PERSON] on being sworn in as [SPEAKER] of the court and comptroller for Miami-Dade County. [PERSON] began his career in [ORG], and he will now oversee the fourth largest judicial circuit in the Nation. As the watchdog for public records and taxpayer money, I have all the confidence that he will continue to do an excellent job.


In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues. Open borders for dictators put all Americans at risk of more 9/11 attacks imminent, as warned by the FBI. [ORG] will reinstitute existing laws to protect American families with peace through strength.

open borders for dictators put all Americans at risk of more 9/11 attacks imminent, as warned by the FBI


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.


So let's have a tax system that is fair and also promotes growth and invests in the folks who want to work to make this economy strong, who want to build strong communities and take care of their families. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].


There were no witnesses in the Senate. No one got to hear anything about this ban because they put it into the bill that was going to provide military aid for Ukraine, for Israel--humanitarian aid--and they just stuck the [ORG] ban into the legislation over in [ORG] to send it over here. We never had a hearing.

framing a legislative process as secretive and deceptive ('stuck the ban into the legislation') combined with emphasizing lack of transparency to suggest improper intent


He also mentioned the very real 86 percent of trans kids reporting suicidality due to things like adults stigmatizing kids for political gain. Instead, today, the proposed solution in search of an actual problem suggests we somehow ban girls from sports with some sort of process to determine who is a girl. Does this mean hiring potential predators to peek at the private parts of kids in locker rooms?

'ban girls from sports with some sort of process to determine who is a girl. Does this mean hiring potential predators to peek at the private parts of kids'


It is linked directly to the prices that we pay, to the technology that we create, and to the world in which we live. Unleashing American energy means lower prices, means more innovation at home, and it means more safety and security for our citizens. Well, we have seen it before.

Unleashing American energy means lower prices, means more innovation at home, and it means more safety and security - broad aspirational claims without specific evidence or mechanisms explained


Will these policy changes, in fact, be effective? Will they be constitutional or not? I agree that we should move from the situation of identifying and empathizing with people who have suffered terrible family tragedies and private tragedies to effective public policy.


I am here to tell you that protecting our kids is not a partisan issue. I am inviting you to join us in protecting our most valuable asset in this country, our future workforce, our children. In any given year, there are 390,000 children and youth who experience foster care in the United States.

protecting our kids is not a partisan issue; our most valuable asset; our future workforce, our children


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentleman for yielding time.


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


SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 16--TO CONSTITUTE THE MAJORITY PARTY'S [ORG] FOR THE ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH CONGRESS, OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE CHOSEN [SPEAKER] submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: [PERSON] . 16 Resolved, That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Ninteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: [ORG], and Forestry: Mr. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on Appropriations: Ms. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] .


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ) to the bill [ORG], supra . . .


She was an incredibly hard worker, and she had the unique ability to inspire others to work diligently for the conservative cause. Mr. [PERSON] , through all that she accomplished, one thing remained constant: her passion for improving the lives of South Carolina and our great country. Her conviction, her fearless leadership, and willingness to serve will no doubt leave a lasting legacy for all who knew her.

incredibly hard worker, unique ability to inspire, improving the lives of South Carolina and our great country, lasting legacy


A bill to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to establish a 3-year phase-in period for de novo financial institutions to comply with Federal capital standards, to provide relief for de novo rural community banks, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 114. A bill to provide for enhanced Federal, [ORG], and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend [ORG], and to authorize appropriations to carry out [ORG]; to [ORG].


([SPEAKER] assumed the [PERSON] .) Law Enforcement Mr. President, since 2015, when I first took office as a U.S. Senator in my home [ORG], we have tragically lost far too many law enforcement officers.


I am honored to serve nearly 800,000 Virginians. Virginia, thousands of miles from the border, is a border [ORG]. Every county, city, and town is a border county, city, and town under the current administration.

Characterizing Virginia as a 'border' state 'thousands of miles from the border' uses loaded language to create fear about immigration policy impact, implying widespread vulnerability or threat


The media and our colleagues will say that they don't want to do that, they can't do that. Well, we have done it. We have put it forward.

characterizing unnamed media and colleagues' position as absolute refusal ('they don't want to do that, they can't do that') before presenting their own action as a counter-example


Let me be clear: House Republicans will not idly stand by while the radical left diminishes over five decades of progress for women. [ORG] of 2025 is essential for ensuring that all young women who aspire to play sports have the opportunity to compete fairly, preserving fairness and protecting their achievements. We must safeguard the integrity of female athletics so that young women can succeed in sports for generations to come.

radical left diminishes, House Republicans will not idly stand by, preserving fairness and protecting their achievements


These nominees are going to be the faces of the new administration. They will be responsible for applying its policies. They will, in effect, be the ones responsible for following through, day-to-day, on the promises made on the campaign trail.


Mr. President, I want to offer an amendment that would add one more crime to the list covered by this legislation, and that would be assault of a law enforcement officer. Anyone who comes into the country illegally and harms these brave men and women in uniform is dangerous, and dangerous not only to our first responders but also to the safety and security of all Texans and communities all around the country. Unfortunately, we know, under the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration, these people who are committing these kinds of crimes are routinely being released back into the streets, as we saw last February in New York City when seven people were arrested for assaulting a police officer-- assaulting multiple police officers--outside of a migrant shelter in Times Square.

dangerous...dangerous not only to our first responders but also to the safety and security of all Texans and communities all around the country


Well, that failed America's working families. There is nothing about giving several hundred thousand dollars to the richest Americans--that is each one of them--that helped a single working American. These policies are coming to an end in 2025.

"failed America's working families" and "nothing about giving several hundred thousand dollars to the richest Americans...that helped a single working American" creates a stark either/or framing between helping the rich versus helping workers


4, S. 6, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S258, January 20, 2025, second column, the following appears: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 4, [ORG], a bill to amend title XVIII, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.


So I would encourage President [PERSON] to go back and take a look at the final budget he proposed for fiscal year 2021 and look at his estimate for spending in 2025. So I have done the exact same thing. I am using the fiscal year 2025 estimates from his last budget, but I am using this year's [ORG], [ORG], and interest expense.


Total $130 million. Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National Funds. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case GR-B-IAO was below congressional notification threshold at $99.99 million ($0 in [ORG]) and included Ml 117 wheeled [ORG] ([ORG]) (through the Excess Defense Article program); MK19 Modification (MOD) 4 [ORG] (UGWS); Concurrent Spare Parts ([ORG]) packages; spare barrels; [ORG] and contractor vehicle spare parts; vehicle Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE); vehicle Basic Issue Items ([ORG]); [ORG] (SNAP) spare parts; [ORG] case management and technical assistance; facility-required equipment; [ORG] ([ORG]); [ORG] Representative support; [ORG] with [ORG] Tank- Automotive and Armaments Command ([ORG]) technical assistance; [ORG] [ORG], and [PERSON] with follow-on transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support.


This is how they plan to do it. One option is Republican leadership in the Senate has suggested that because they want to extend policy that currently exists, we should just ignore the cost of extending it; there shouldn't be a pay-for; we don't have to worry about it; that all of a sudden, that $4 trillion increase in deficit just doesn't exist. Now, I know we all wish we could forget about an actual debt sometimes, but that is not what the American people sent us here to do, and that is not what American people do.

characterizes Republican position as suggesting to 'ignore the cost' and 'forget about' debt, misrepresenting their actual policy argument; uses emotionally charged language like 'that $4 trillion increase in deficit just doesn't exist'


Two things: Wages go up with inflation. That just means you are treading water. Productivity.

treading water - negative metaphor implying lack of progress despite wage increases


Mr. [PERSON] , I was just elected to represent California's 47th Congressional District in the heart of Orange County, and we have quite a sizeable Chinese-American population. I have spoken with many constituents who are deeply concerned about the future of Taiwan, particularly in the face of increased aggression and a lot of rhetoric. Mr. [PERSON] , I think it is important that we signal here that we are strengthening the relationship between our two countries.

positioning as elected representative speaking on behalf of constituents and emphasizing strengthening relationships between countries


So we weren't there, but we would have loved to have been there. [ORG] really supports this team, and you can't do it without that kind of fan base, although I have to tell you that the Montana State Bobcats were there in force, because I talked to players or I talked to some of the folks who were there, some of the alumni and fans who had gone to the game, and they said that [ORG] really supported their team well. So with that, I am going to turn to my colleague Senator [PERSON] , who is going to offer some more remarks.


[ORG] PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 9 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. [SPEAKER].


Now we are a debtor nation. Our standing in the world has declined. We were the leader of the free nations not so long ago.

debtor nation, standing in the world has declined, were the leader


He is also the vice chair of the [ORG] and [ORG] and chair of [ORG] and [ORG]. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of [ORG].


His character was further defined alongside thousands of other young men like him who fought in World War II. Olen received [PERSON] after being shot 2 weeks before D-Day in 1944 during his service in Italy. Even after being injured, he continued his service to his country in the military police.


IOWA LEGISLATURE [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I served 16 years in [ORG] before I came to [ORG]. Frequently, I visit that body.


But throughout all, it is not just loyalty to us. It is to the people of Alaska, to helping people, to helping our [ORG] move forward. And, as I said, yesterday was [PERSON] 's last day.

loyalty to us... helping people, to helping our [ORG] move forward


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


One is called the Byrd rule, which tries to make sure we don't use the reconciliation process and the budgetary process to pass substantive legislation as opposed to budgetary legislation. That is something we are going to have to work out with the House because I know the House has different rules. They don't have any constraint on the types of things that they can do using reconciliation like the Senate does.


Where do they spend that money? Nobody gets wealthy on [ORG]. That is for sure.


Here are the numbers: Taiwan is the United States' 7th largest trading partner, 10th largest export market, and 8th largest source of imports. Taiwan is the biggest trading partner without a deal with the United States. Today, Taiwan is and will remain one of our most strategic partners and allies in the region.


[PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 16 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] . [PERSON] President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 3 votes for President and J.D.


The table of contents for this Act is as follows: [ORG]. 1. Table of contents.


But to deny and delay the hearings outright is simply unconscionable and dangerous. Democrats are not entitled to sabotage this President by denying him his [ORG]. Any efforts to do so undermine the democratic process and that peaceful transfer of power that we hear so much about and which is so important.

'unconscionable and dangerous' combined with 'sabotage' and warnings about undermining 'democratic process' and 'peaceful transfer of power'


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , again, our hearts go out to the [PERSON] family. We think about them.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): S. 29. A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]


He can quickly put folks at ease with his warm smile and personality. I always thought that smile, he was smirking at me every time I saw him. I got accustomed to that smile as something much better than a smirk.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , may I inquire as to the time remaining. [SPEAKER].


We can't let this opportunity go to waste. As I said, we need to take a hard look at both our mandatory discretionary spending, and we also need to take a look at how the Tax Code has been transformed into a welfare system. About $200 billion a year go to pay for the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit.


You are paying payroll taxes. And for families, many working-class families, they are paying significant sums in payroll taxes. But because of the increased threshold for income taxes, they don't have a whole lot of income tax liability.


[PERSON] bought her home in Altadena with her late husband, [PERSON] , in the late 1960s. Together, they raised two kids, watched their grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow, and celebrated holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. The Los Angeles wildfires are on track to become one of the most costly and devastating natural disasters in our country's history.


It doesn't go for roads. It doesn't go for firehouses. It doesn't go for public health.

repeated structure 'It doesn't go for' emphasizes a pattern of claims about fund allocation


LEGISLATIVE SESSION LAKEN RILEY ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 5, which [SPEAKER] will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No.


On behalf of all New Mexicans, I extend my deepest gratitude to [ORG] El Perro Diablo Detachment 478.


And many of my businesses in Virginia were coming to me saying: We have to be more competitive. We have to have a corporate tax rate that matches up more with global norms. Cut the global tax rate to 28 percent.

businesses coming to me saying we need to match global norms; use of 'have to' creates urgency and frames business preferences as objective necessity


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 324. A bill to provide for the collection and sharing of information, including tax return information, for purposes of criminal investigations with respect to loans under [ORG]; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


Before I became a Member of Congress, I served as a public service commissioner for 12 years. I regulated five multistate monopoly utilities, permitted $15 billion worth of new energy infrastructure, and advocated for market rules and policies to support reliable and affordable energy resources. I saw firsthand the challenges to our energy policy and the direct and dire consequences it has.


In my view, the main function of [ORG] is not to hire the best and the brightest. That is the theory--we have to bring in the best and the brightest to help our companies function and grow wealth in America. That is the theory, but in truth, the reality of what [ORG] is, is to replace good-paying American jobs with hundreds of thousands of lower paid guest workers from abroad who are often treated as indentured servants.

contrasting 'theory' of hiring 'best and brightest' with 'reality' of replacing American jobs with 'lower paid guest workers' treated as 'indentured servants'


Well, why should the [ORG] taxpayer basically help subsidize that? California, during the COVID era, drew about $20 billion from [ORG] to help supplement unemployment benefits and after a period of time when it was clear, they weren't going to pay it back. California, instead of paying it back, has now decided to sack employers by doubling the unemployment insurance amount they have to contribute as part of the pay package for their employees.

describing California's actions as 'sack employers' and 'doubled unemployment insurance' presents the policy in emotionally charged language while suggesting economic harm to businesses


If my constituents need assistance, I encourage them to reach out to my office, and we will be able to start advocating on their behalf to get the Federal resources that they need. The San Fernando Valley is home, and I am honored to represent my home in Congress. That is why I am committed to working with our local, [ORG], and [ORG] officials to make sure our community has the resources that it needs to rebuild stronger.


We pray for President [PERSON] ; that You will watch over, protect, guide, direct him. Give him Your wisdom from Your throne on high. We ask that You would bless him and that our [ORG] would be blessed through him.

invocation of divine blessing and protection for the president and organization, positioning them as worthy of sacred favor


[SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining? [SPEAKER].


Many of us are used to Congress passing bills without ever paying for them, but this may be one of the worst cases that we have seen. And I know there may be an attempt here through reconciliation--you know, a tax measure to try to fund this in some way or to pick some other place to do it--but choices are going to have to be made between the mandatory detention of people who may not be a threat to our community and other choices like the funding for border patrol or [ORG] at the Homeland Security, the disaster relief fund--just three that come to mind. Put another way, every dollar that [ORG] spends incarcerating kids is a dollar the border patrol doesn't have to spend on the border itself.

choices are going to have to be made between mandatory detention of people who may not be a threat...and other choices like funding for border patrol...every dollar spent incarcerating kids is a dollar border patrol doesn't have


For that matter, the same goes for some of [ORG]'s other healthcare nominees who have ignored science and promoted false conspiracy theories. His nominee to lead the [ORG] is an anti-abortion extremist with zero public health experience--unless you count peddling the conspiracy theory that vaccines cause autism or promoting junk healthcare plans. Then you have Dr. [PERSON] , who has been named to lead [ORG]--someone who is known for pushing quack treatments and debunked junk science, who will be shaping health coverage for millions despite clear conflicts of interest.

anti-abortion extremist, quack treatments, debunked junk science, ignored science and promoted false conspiracy theories


Unfortunately, this bill does nothing to fix the immigration system or to prevent future tragedies like this. It is simply an attempt to score cheap political points off of a tragic death, and in the process, it unfairly sweeps up many more innocent lives with no due process. Let us be clear: This is the Republican playbook over and over again.

characterizing the bill as 'attempt to score cheap political points' and 'Republican playbook' oversimplifies opposition motives; 'sweeps up many more innocent lives' uses emotionally charged language


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 142. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service to protect the forests, grasslands, and communities of the United States, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


And that comes first through the budget reconciliation process. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and it is not an opportunity we can afford to squander. We can't let this go to waste by not taking this occasion to finally address our skyrocketing debt.

once-in-a-generation opportunity...can't afford to squander...skyrocketing debt


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MORNING BUSINESS ELECTORAL COUNT ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise to mark the fact that Monday's joint session of Congress was the first time that Congress certified the results of a Presidential election with the much-needed and significant reforms in place to the Electoral Count Act that we enacted in 2022 with broad bipartisan support. Senators from both parties came together to enact these critical updates to address ambiguities in the law that those trying to subvert the will of the American people tried to exploit 4 years ago--and to ensure that nothing like the chaos of January 6, 2021, ever happens again.

broad bipartisan support and Senators from both parties came together to enact these critical updates


Above all, my message to Americans today is that it is time for us to once again act with courage, vigor, and the vitality of history's greatest civilization. So as we liberate our [ORG], we will lead it to new heights of victory and success. We will not be deterred.

history's greatest civilization, liberate our [ORG], lead it to new heights of victory and success


A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to change the residency requirements for certain officials serving in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


THE [ORG] [SPEAKER]. The [ORG] has examined [ORG] proceedings and announces to the House the approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule I, the [ORG] stands approved.


How many people do you see coming behind these microphones and saying, we need to fix it? It is immoral where it is going. If you do that, the left now has a political consultant writing attack ads on you because they care so much more about winning the next election than saving the society and not doubling senior poverty.

characterizing opposition as caring more about 'winning elections than saving society,' and framing the choice as between political attacks or moral action


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 California received 28 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 28 votes for Vice President. [SPEAKER]. Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 16 votes for President and J.D.


Senator [PERSON] . Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 19 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 19 votes for Vice President.


It can often be a thankless job. On behalf of Kansas and the Nation, I thank these brave men and women for keeping us fueled, clothed, and [ORG]. Their tireless efforts do not go unnoticed.

'brave men and women' and 'tireless efforts' are vague praise; 'on behalf of Kansas and the Nation' invokes patriotic framing


Ms. [PERSON] was awarded a medal for her work in the church by Pope [PERSON] and recognized by the city of Savannah, from which she was gifted a key to the city. Additionally, [PERSON] also declared [PERSON] Schreck Day on May 31, 1981. Ms. [PERSON] will forever be remembered as a dedicated servant of God and her community through her service to the church and to the city of Savannah.


COMMUNICATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] lays before the Senate a communication of the Secretary of the Senate regarding a message from the President, received during the adjournment of the Senate. The assistant [PERSON] read as follows: Dear Mr. President: On Friday, January 10, 2025, the President of the United States sent by messenger the attached sealed envelope addressed to the President of the Senate dated January 10, 2025 said to contain the Economic Report of the President together with [ORG].


The AN/USQ-190 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) is a secure, jam-resistant communication and positioning system that employs a defined waveform in the 960-1215 [ORG] (MHz) Ultra High Frequency ([ORG]) range for packet message communication and 16 Kilobit digital voice and packet message communication. MIDS significantly increases force command and control (C2) effectiveness. [ORG] (TADIL-J) series message standard is employed by the system as defined in [ORG] (NATO) Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 5516 and [ORG] ([ORG]) 6016.


As a survivor of a near-decade of childhood sexual abuse and as a bonus mom to a school-age daughter, I am horrified. To Members of Congress who support this legislation, you are putting the safety of children across this Nation at risk. Why?

horrified, putting the safety of children at risk, near-decade of childhood sexual abuse


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentlewoman for yielding.


29 provides a commonsense solution to do just that. This legislation requires ICE to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit crimes like theft, burglary, and larceny. The local jurisdiction, the Athens-[PERSON] County Unified Government, was a sanctuary city, and that is another problem.

characterization of immigrants as 'illegal aliens who commit crimes' combined with reference to 'sanctuary city' as 'another problem' frames immigration enforcement as necessary crime prevention


Mr. [PERSON] , I may not use the entire 60 minutes, but I appreciate the opportunity. I would encourage other Members of the House, who are still in town, to certainly come over and to seek recognition on this as I try to talk a bit about Dr. [PERSON] , Jr., and why it is so very important that we, at least here in the House, take a moment or two or, in this case an hour or less, to reflect on the life, the legacy, and even some of the myths that have circulated over the years. Mr. [PERSON] , I am honored today to rise to really celebrate the birth of civil rights icon and leader, Dr. [PERSON] , Jr., who, had he lived, would have been 96 years of age yesterday, and to talk a bit about the dream that he tried to put forward in his short 39 years of life, a dream that he felt would be the North Star and the beacon for our country with respect to human rights and human dignity.

celebrate the birth of civil rights icon and leader, Dr. [PERSON], Jr.... the dream that he tried to put forward... North Star and the beacon for our country with respect to human rights and human dignity


I know every time I was in Hutchinson, I had the opportunity to be with him. It was just a great experience for me, but you could also tell that those around us admired and respected him. He was a pillar in the community and so often involved in everything good.


The U.S. immigration system has been broken for decades. Every bipartisan proposal to fix it has been fractured by Republicans' refusal to work with Democrats to find effective solutions. Now, as we begin the 119th Congress with Republicans again in the majority, they continue to reject a bipartisan way forward to find real solutions.

Republicans' refusal to work with Democrats / broken for decades


EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, [ORG]. Under clause 2 of rule [ORG], executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-2. A letter from the Senior Congressional Liaison, [ORG], transmitting the Bureau's Major final rule -- Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions [Docket No.


This is information from [ORG]. In Houston, [ORG], H-1B accountants--I did not know, to be honest with you, that we had a scarcity in accountants, but be that as it may, H-1B accountants are paid nearly $40,000 less than American accountants doing the exact same work. In Santa Barbara, CA, H-1B workers who are hired as computer system engineers make just $45,000 a year.

H-1B workers paid 'nearly $40,000 less' and 'just $45,000 a year' - selective framing emphasizing wage disparities to suggest unfair competition and economic threat to American workers


That is what [PERSON] Kavanaugh said we needed to do. That is exactly what this bill does, by the book, and yet the Democrats still oppose it. To my Democratic colleagues, I ask them: How many more laws with names attached to them do we need to pass before they take this crisis seriously?

citing Kavanaugh's position as justification; implying Democrats either pass more laws or don't take crisis seriously


It is the opposite. It is about government overreach, telling parents their kids can't play T-ball or run track and telling our athletic associations that they can't regulate sports. It is about bullying trans kids, who are amongst the most vulnerable in our communities, and subjecting our children to potentially dangerous situations in their schools.

presents issue as binary choice between 'government overreach' and 'bullying trans kids'; uses emotionally charged terms like 'bullying,' 'vulnerable,' and 'potentially dangerous situations'


Serving others came naturally to [PERSON] --you could say it was in her blood. Her dad, the late [PERSON] , was a Minneapolis legend in his own right who taught her the importance of public service. She carried those lessons with her, emerging from the rough-and-tumble world of old-school [ORG] politics and carving out her own path as a leader who earned the respect of leaders from both sides of the aisle.

serving others came naturally, in her blood, Minneapolis legend, earned respect of leaders from both sides of the aisle


This September, [ORG] looks forward to celebrating its 35th anniversary. [ORG] commitment to crafting reliable saws, parts, and services underscores its dedication to quality and American manufacturing. I want to congratulate the [PERSON] family, as well as the team at [ORG], for their dedication to the woodworking industry and their local community.

dedication to quality and American manufacturing; dedication to the woodworking industry and their local community


And that is the principle that everyone who pays taxes ought to get relief, and relief ought to be available on the basis of family. Conservatives have said for years that family is the cornerstone of society. We have said for years that it is the first and irreplaceable building block of our [ORG].

family is the cornerstone of society, first and irreplaceable building block


We have these blackouts in my part of the [ORG], and we are starting to see them in southern California with the unfortunate massive suffering going on due to the wildfires. They have to preemptively shut off the power to particular areas if they think the wind is going to blow too hard and cause foliage to blow off trees, shrubs, and whatever onto the power lines and cause an outage or a blackout and, therefore, a fire along with it, as has happened many times in my district. Mandating this shift to electric vehicles would place additional strain on the grid, leading to more outages and much higher energy costs.

'blackouts', 'massive suffering', 'wildfires', and 'additional strain on the grid, leading to more outages' create fear about consequences of EV mandate


When creating penalties, balance is key. Deterrence is critically important but will be ineffective if consequences are so severe that survivors will not come forward. Although we are grateful for the efforts of lawmakers to seek to address the impact of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, we believe the best way to do so is by expanding accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief and related benefits to noncitizen survivors, and by eliminating the cap on visas available to petitioners for [ORG] and T nonimmigrant visas and the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of [ORG].

'balance is key' and 'best way' without specific substantive justification


That is going to make it more expensive for the American people when they use energy to heat their home and to drive their vehicles. [PERSON] and the Democrats are using an obscure law to sabotage American energy independence and American energy production. In the process of doing this, all in the name of the environment and climate, they are going to make it much harder for the American people to make ends meet at the end of the month.

make it more expensive for the American people, sabotage American energy independence, make it much harder for people to make ends meet


There was no objection. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I hope my colleagues will join me in voting for the motion to recommit.


So I am happy to hear that Democrats are now open to debating this important bill. It is nice to see that the results of the election in November have changed the thinking of some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Debating [ORG] isn't enough; the Senate must go on to pass it.

Democrats are now open to debating this important bill; results of the election have changed thinking of colleagues


H.R. 144. An act 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.


But Senator [PERSON] , who spoke passionately a couple of minutes ago, is now the lead Democrat on [ORG]. We need to take up the issue of these tax cuts as proposed and explore what the long-term consequences will be. The consequence will be to bust the deficit.


Without objection, it is so ordered. Southern California Wildfires [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, as you and everybody here knows, a little bit over a week ago, fires broke out in Los Angeles County.


For me, it started at the Delta Kappa chapter as a freshman at [ORG] and then as a member of the [ORG] alumni chapter and now the Columbus, Ohio, alumni chapter. I am honored to recognize the extraordinary legacy and contributions of this organization which have been a beacon of service, sisterhood, and social action since its beginning in 1913. These trailblazers envisioned an organization that would prioritize service over socialization, and they had the foundation for what would become one of the world's largest African-American women's organizations.

'beacon of service, sisterhood, and social action' and 'extraordinary legacy and contributions'


A resolution eliminating the restriction that witnesses may appear remotely at proceedings of committees of [ORG] only at the discretion of the chair of the committee; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 29.


HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF COLONEL PERRY DAHL ([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 honor the extraordinary life and service of Colonel [PERSON] , one of the last World War II fighter aces, who passed away on December 2, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 101.

honoring the extraordinary life and service of Colonel, one of the last World War II fighter aces


HONORING SENIOR CITIZENS, INC., ON 65 YEARS OF SERVICE TO GEORGIANS ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor Senior [ORG], a cornerstone of our community in Savannah, Georgia, as they celebrate their 65th anniversary.

Honoring Senior Citizens, Inc., on 65 years of service to Georgians - celebrates community institution and patriotic duty to recognize service


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for the conversion of commercial buildings to residential units, to provide support and technical assistance to [ORG] and local housing agencies to identify and advance housing conversion opportunities for underutilized commercial buildings, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 538.


[PERSON] . Ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for our national anthem. (Performance of the national anthem by [PERSON] , [ORG], [ORG], and [ORG] Marine Band.)


To my residents, I thank them for believing in me. I will always have their backs, and I will never sell out.


District of Columbia: [ORG], [ORG], Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, [ORG]. Florida: [ORG], Inc. Georgia: [ORG], [ORG], [ORG] d/b/a Hope Harbour, [ORG], [ORG], Raksha, Inc. Hawaii: Domestic Violence Action Center, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. [ORG]. Illinois: Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, [ORG], [ORG] and [PERSON] , [ORG], [ORG], The Porchlight Collective SAP.


We are now talking about something that should have been done in a bipartisan way earlier, but we have an opportunity this week to get a bill passed in the Senate that is absolutely bipartisan and would make a huge difference in trying to protect American citizens from illegal immigrants who are in this country. We are talking about a group of at least 10 million, some of whom are members of criminal cartels, drug dealers, people on [ORG]. Yet, by [PERSON] actions of selling off materials that taxpayers have paid for--pennies on the dollar--he is now making it harder and more expensive for President [PERSON] to do the job at the border that he was elected to do and for which [PERSON] and his party were rejected at the ballot box.

criminals, drug dealers, and illegal immigrants framed as a threatening group of 10 million; 'selling off materials' characterized negatively as undermining border security


The free world is less likely to trust our commitments, and the authoritarians convening against us are more likely to scoff at our threats. Russia, Iran, North Korea, and the PRC are finding more and more that the desire to weaken the United States and undermine the order we lead is a shared objective and one toward which they are now working together in coordination to weaken the United States. As I have counseled the President-elect already, we cannot afford to discount this coordination.

authoritarians convening against us, Russia/Iran/North Korea/PRC working together to weaken the United States, cannot afford to discount this coordination


Just 7 months later, the illegal alien assaulted and killed [PERSON] , wrapped her body in a trash bag, and stuffed her in a laundry basket that he shoved underneath his bed. These are not isolated incidents. In February 2024, an illegal alien was arrested in Alabama for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl who could not consent to the intercourse, as she was physically helpless or mentally incapacitated.

Use of 'illegal alien' (pejorative term) combined with graphic violent crime details and presentation of cases to suggest immigrants pose inherent danger


But nevertheless, Republicans will not be dissuaded from our task to reverse the damage of the [PERSON] administration and unleash this huge asset, which is American energy. By removing burdensome regulations from our energy sector, by improving the permitting process so we can actually build things like the capacity to produce electricity that would drive data centers and artificial intelligence, and by increasing our exports of things like natural gas so our friends and allies don't have to depend on Russia to keep the lights on or to heat their homes, we can create both growth for our economy here at home and we can improve our natural security posturing, including shoring up our vulnerable supply chains. Rather than forcing Europe to rely on Russia for its energy sources, we can increase their reliance--and they are eager to have it--on American energy, particularly liquefied natural gas.

Republicans will not be dissuaded from our task to reverse the damage...unleash this huge asset, which is American energy; improve our natural security posturing


Here is the fragility, and we are going to do this on a chart or two here. When you do that, you are going to go home and tell your voters, I extended your tax cuts. Great.

I extended your tax cuts. Great. - uses positive framing and assumes voters will appreciate this action


A bill to direct the Secretary of the [ORG], acting through the Director of [ORG], to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 528.


We know how it happened to [PERSON] from the great State of Texas. She was 16 years old, and her life was snuffed out. That is never okay.

her life was snuffed out - emotionally charged language paired with tragic case to evoke fear and outrage


=========================== NOTE =========================== On January 6, 2025, page [PERSON] , in the third column, the following appeared: of the House occupying the chair on his The online version has been corrected to read: of the House occupying the chair on her ========================= END NOTE ========================= Senators took seats to the right of the rostrum as prescribed by law. The joint session was called to order by the Vice President. The VICE PRESIDENT.


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


The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 419, nays 2, not voting 12, as follows: [Roll No. 13] YEAS--419 [PERSON] (NV) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) Cherfilus-[PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] [ORG] [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG] (PA) [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (ME) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] (TN) [PERSON] , [PERSON] (TX) Greene (GA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (MD) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (OK) [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] (AR) [PERSON] (OR) [PERSON] (CO) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] (SD) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] (MS) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (NY) [PERSON] (UT) [PERSON] (VA) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (WA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] (NV) [PERSON] (PA) Leger [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (WV) [ORG] [PERSON] (AL) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (UT) [PERSON] (WI) [PERSON] (WV) [PERSON] (IA) [PERSON] (NY) [PERSON] (KY) [PERSON] (VA) [ORG], [PERSON] , [PERSON] Sherrill [PERSON] (MO) [PERSON] (NE) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (WA) [PERSON] Swalwell [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (MS) [PERSON] (PA) [ORG] [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] Velazquez [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG][ORG]) [PERSON] VOTING--12 [PERSON] LaMalfa [PERSON] (AL) [PERSON] (OH) Waltz So (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.


Madam President, the situation for working families in Vermont is really, really hard. They show up and work. They get a paycheck.

really, really hard - emotional intensification to emphasize struggle


Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional [ORG] or contractor representatives to Japan. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No.


Instead, it broadens the definition of domestic violence in ways that punishes survivors, making them inadmissible and subject to deportation, regardless of their legal status. I say to my colleagues: We must read this bill. Read it.


Would the Senator yield for one last question. Then I will yield to Senator [PERSON] for his presentation. [SPEAKER].


[PERSON] was a young mom of two who took a pill that was laced with fentanyl and died because of it. The single largest killer of Americans 18 to 45 is fentanyl overdose, all facilitated by President [PERSON] 's open border policies along our southern border. [PERSON] was a different kind of problem.

framing fentanyl deaths as directly caused by 'open border policies' and presenting it as the singular threat facing young Americans, with emotional narrative of dead young mother


So let me close with this: Part of being a leader is knowing when you are not competent enough to do the job. Well, Mr. [PERSON] , you are not technically proficient; you are not tactically proficient; and your nomination is an insult to those brave enough to be serving our Nation. So you, sir, are a no go at this station.

you are not technically proficient; you are not tactically proficient; your nomination is an insult


We will do this by working closely with [ORG], better known as [ORG]. We need to shrink the government, cutting the ridiculous regulations that are crushing American small businesses. And, finally, we need to focus on accountability.


During Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, an estimated 300,000 to 3 million people were killed, mostly Hindus. Hindus in Bangladesh continue to be targeted today, with their homes and businesses being destroyed and their temples vandalized. Since the ousting of the former Prime Minister last August, these attacks have increased again, with over 2,000 incidents reported in August alone.

estimated 300,000 to 3 million people were killed, mostly Hindus; homes and businesses being destroyed; temples vandalized; attacks have increased again, with over 2,000 incidents


In October, she announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This championship win isn't just about a trophy. It is about a story of strength, resilience, and the values that define [ORG].


These testimonials are powerful evidence about [ORG]'s economic, social, and cultural importance, and I implore my colleagues to listen to these users. Now, supporters of the [ORG] ban will claim that any delay will threaten national security and allow China to, supposedly, indoctrinate the youth with anti-American views. First, I stand behind no lawmaker here in my commitment to protecting children online.

characterizing ban supporters' argument as claiming delay 'will threaten national security and allow China to supposedly indoctrinate the youth' sets up an exaggerated version of the opposing position; appeal_to_fear through invocation of national security threats and foreign indoctrination


May he be a strength to President [PERSON] , to stand beside him, to hold up his arms like [PERSON] held up the arms of Moses in the midst of battle. The [PERSON] reminded the people it was You that brought them up from the land of Egypt. And he said, now stand still that I may reason with you before the Lord.

biblical references to Moses and Egyptian exodus invoke religious and historical authority; framing of standing with president connects to national/patriotic duty


The Secretary of [ORG] oversees [ORG] largest [ORG]. They manage a $900 billion budget, along with the 3 million servicemembers and civilians who fall under its umbrella. During his time in uniform, [PERSON] never commanded a unit with more than 200 people.

Secretary's command of $900 billion budget and 3 million personnel contrasted with [PERSON]'s limited command of 200 people, implying authority and scope as measures of qualification


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 21. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


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


Democrats have become the party that cried [PERSON] --or excuse me--threat to democracy; and the more they say it, the less meaning it actually holds. For what it is worth, I agree that the administration of private sector and Congress should work together to protect rather than undermine democracy. But we do have some different perspectives or points of view about how we might do it.


When you are buying inexpensive consumer products, that is one thing, but when you consider the vulnerability of our supply chains and things that China makes and does--like processes critical minerals, which it does 90 percent of the critical minerals of the world that we need for a variety of products, including military weapons--that represents a huge vulnerability. Well, we need to know who is investing in what industries in China because, right now, the rough estimate of the market value of American-based investment in China in 2020 was $2.3 trillion. China has built its economy--which, by itself, should not be a big concern--but they now have become a rival to the United States.

vulnerability of our supply chains, huge vulnerability, rival to the United States


It might be difficult to understand, but it is important to point out that those men and women who wanted to maintain and hold onto their dignity decided that they would walk to work, walk to the store, walk to church as opposed to sitting in the back of that bus any longer. Mr. [PERSON] , 381 days is a lot of days, and it takes a lot of resolve to get through something like that. It is one thing to see it in a history book.

men and women who wanted to maintain and hold onto their dignity...walk to work, walk to the store, walk to church...381 days is a lot of days, and it takes a lot of resolve


A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on [ORG] Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration; to [ORG].

expressing support for a 'historic declaration' and urging rejoinment uses vague positive language without substantive detail, combined with implicit patriotic framing


Yes, we passed the infrastructure bill. It is a great bill. Yes, we passed the CHIPS and Science Act.


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


Why would President [PERSON] 's administration agree to help Iran improve their nuclear facilities? It makes no sense. This administration bent over backward for NATO, handing over billions of hard-earned American taxpayer dollars with no plan on ending the war in Ukraine.

Presents Iran nuclear assistance as inexplicable without evidence; uses 'bent over backward' and 'hard-earned American taxpayer dollars' as loaded framing; deflects to Ukraine spending rather than addressing the stated claim directly


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


With all we know about [ORG], though, we need to make this ban permanent, which is why I am working on legislation that will do just that once we get a new President and once we begin to say no to these organizations who take taxpayer dollars and turn around and use it against the American people, use it for pro-terror, pro-violence organizations and groups. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.

describing organizations as 'use it for pro-terror, pro-violence organizations and groups' and implying they 'use it against the American people'


Six million toxic exposure tests were done as a result of this law. Last week, on January 8, Secretary [PERSON] of the [ORG] announced that another five illnesses are going to be added to the presumptive eligibility structure of the PACT Act claim system. Again, we are talking about very serious illnesses in terms of additional cancers and myelomas which today don't get the benefit of that fast-track process of getting their claims approved and getting the help that they need.

Secretary [PERSON] announced... very serious illnesses... don't get the benefit of that fast-track process of getting their claims approved and getting the help that they need


Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, in these serious times, we need a serious candidate to lead our military.


And the agenda they are pushing--tax cuts for the ultrawealthy and draconian cuts to the working class--is narrow and only furthers inequality in America. [PERSON] agenda would precisely benefit the oligarchy class that President [PERSON] is warning about. The progress we have made under President [PERSON] 's leadership--lower taxes for families, more affordable healthcare, investments in infrastructure and energy--should not be undone only to assuage the desires of a limited few.

draconian cuts, oligarchy class, narrow agenda; invocation of President's warning; contrast between progress made versus undoing for the few


There are multiple offices that their staff are also looking for areas of government efficiency. And for the first time in a long time, we have built enough momentum to say: Let's get these done. Let's not just show them so we embarrass Agencies not to do it next year; let's actually set a process in place.

built enough momentum to say: Let's get these done and 'Let's actually set a process in place'


The NovAtel OEM625S Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver is a small form factor combination of robust Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) GPS positioning. When keyed, the OEM625S provides a [ORG] (RTK) Precise Positioning System ([ORG]) solution. 2.


Through initiatives like the Senior Companions program, volunteers provide friendship and assistance to their older neighbors, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Their commitment to our veterans through partnerships like the [ORG] program ensures that those who have served our country receive the care they deserve. As the Representative of Georgia's [ORG], I am deeply grateful for the unwavering dedication of Senior [ORG] Their compassionate services have touched countless lives, embodying the service of community and care that makes our district exceptional.

those who have served our country receive the care they deserve; embodying the service of community and care that makes our district exceptional


We find that folks in factories who want to live in the community they grew up in can't afford a house. They are competing, oftentimes, with cash buyers, usually from out of [ORG], and it is folks who are in the economy who have the assets and have ridden the rising stock market--and good for them. But we need a tax system that is good for working families.

competing with cash buyers from out of state; folks who ridden the rising stock market; need a tax system good for working families


), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order in order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13894 of October 14, 2019 (Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria). The order makes minimal edits to Executive Order 13894 in light of the fact that certain operations referenced in that order ceased 5 years ago. In particular, under the amended order, the United States may still sanction any person determined to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have directly or indirectly engaged in, or attempted to engage in actions or policies that further threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Syria or the commission of serious human rights abuse.


This is just a sample of the high-level meetings between leaders of [ORG] and these groups. The list could go on and on and on. What this report makes very clear is that [ORG]'s support for terror groups is not something that happens at the agency's fringes.

repetition of 'and on and on and on' for emphasis; 'support for terror groups' uses loaded language to frame the organization negatively


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 282.


When you are 13 years old, and the day after you get elected to Congress. Oh, come on, guys, that is funny stuff. The fact of the matter is, when you see these sort of policies coming from Democrats where they are so smart, they get to choose the industries that get the corporate handouts, the cash handouts, and you can't imagine that there were strings attached.

characterizing Democratic policy choices as inherently corrupt ('strings attached') and implying only Democrats engage in selective corporate favoritism


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


Males have a greater lung capacity, larger heart, more bone density, and dramatically more muscle mass than girls, all of which lead to an enormous competitive advantage in many sports. Champion Olympic sprinter [PERSON] lifetime best time in the 400 meter was 49.26 seconds. In 2017 alone, 15,000 young men, high school men and boys, outperformed that time.

Use of 'dramatically' and 'enormous' to emphasize biological differences; citation of Olympic champion's time to establish authoritative baseline for comparison


Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 6 minutes to the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. [PERSON] ).


Thanks to [PERSON] , over $180 billion--billion dollars--in student loan debt has been forgiven for more than 5 million Americans, giving them, finally, a chance at life. We lowered the cost of prescription drugs, made historic gains in expanding health insurance coverage, and continue to fight for the reproductive rights of all Americans. History will also remember [PERSON] for the Violence Against Women Act.

phrases like 'giving them, finally, a chance at life' and 'historic gains' use emotionally charged language and vague positive framing without specific details about outcomes or trade-offs


We are paying a trillion dollars a year in interest, and that is about to be 1.2, about maybe 1.4. It is going to be $2 trillion pretty soon. My colleagues are running around like chickens with their heads cut off squawking about what they need to do on tax policy--again, a policy I support--but without recognizing the mathematical need to have spending cuts at least or more than what you think will happen with respect to revenue when you change the tax policy.

running around like chickens with their heads cut off squawking, escalating interest payment figures from 1 trillion to 2 trillion


His victory in the electoral college and the popular vote gives him a mandate--a mandate to undo the damage of the current administration and to unleash new American prosperity. President [PERSON] understands the old saying that personnel is policy. That is why he nominated his entire [ORG] before Thanksgiving.

mandate to undo the damage and unleash new American prosperity


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 532. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted to Congress under Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.


Senator [PERSON] . Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of California seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of California received 54 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 54 votes for Vice President. [SPEAKER].


CARB's members are not actually directly accountable to the public. The resources board is appointed by the Governor. They don't have to answer to anybody, and they frequently don't.

CARB's members are not actually directly accountable to the public... They don't have to answer to anybody


Starting with the PRO Act, the PRO Act would have benefited all Americans. Labor unions were obviously desirous of having it pass, but it would have benefited all Americans. It would have benefited American laborers, the working class.

repeated assertion that PRO Act 'would have benefited all Americans' without specific details or evidence; vague claim about broad benefits


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


In the opinion of the [ORG], two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , on that I demand the yeas and nays.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 330. A bill to direct the Secretary of [ORG], acting through the Assistant Secretary for [ORG], to conduct a study on existing efforts of hospitals with respect to electronic automated referrals for purposes of organ donation, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


The press around here has no interest in telling the truth on the math. I have a couple Bloomberg reporters, a [ORG] reporter, and, on occasion, believe it or not, a public television reporter seem to be the only ones who ever want to look at these charts. Everyone else, they basically want to write a gossip story.

characterizing press as uninterested in truth and reducing their work to 'gossip story' while selectively praising a few outlets


They are there to investigate, and they are there to prosecute. For us in Congress to get involved in sanctioning the [ORG] because we don't like the fact that they are pointing out some of the serious issues in Gaza committed by one of our closest allies, for us to sanction them because of that, undermines the court, undermines our credibility in the world, and undermines our credibility on human rights. Why would we do that?

Appeals to the authority of the court and international credibility; uses loaded language like 'serious issues' and 'undermines our credibility' to frame opposition as harmful


That was very recent, but this agency has a long history of decisions that defy all rationality, defy all measures of public interest, and that don't actually serve the purpose of protecting the environment and protecting the coast. Indeed, when you look at the specific most problematic causes of the catastrophe in L.A., forest management and the water supply, [ORG] has been a major hindrance in both areas. In 2019, for example, there was an ongoing project by [ORG], where, through Topanga State Park, they were replacing these aging wooden power line poles that were almost 100 years old.

phrases like 'defy all rationality,' 'catastrophe,' and 'major hindrance' use emotionally charged language to paint the agency negatively while invoking fear about environmental and safety concerns


[ORG]'s delays and customer service failures were front and center the day after Christmas just a month ago when the Northeast Corridor train didn't board any passengers at Washington's [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] , 100 customers were stranded during the busiest travel time of the year when operations should be the most efficient. [ORG] is also hampered with project delays.

customers were stranded during the busiest travel time of the year; delays and customer service failures highlighted during peak holiday travel


This bill protects our citizens against any future administrations that want to let criminals stay in the United States illegally. It allows States to sue [ORG] if and when it refuses to detain an illegal immigrant who has harmed a person in that [ORG]. Over the past 4 years, a countless number of criminals have crossed our borders and hurt Americans.


The Senator from North Dakota. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, today I join my colleagues in looking forward to January 20, when we can turn the page on the failed border policies of [ORG] administration and get back to the commonsense--commonsense--approach to border security under President [PERSON] .

repeated emphasis on 'commonsense' and characterization of previous policies as 'failed'


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee): [ORG]. A bill to amend [ORG] of 2008 to close the nominal benefits loophole; to [ORG].


EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 2, and the amendments made by section 2, shall not take effect until the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Secretary of [ORG] publishes in [ORG] a certification to Congress, with the basis of the findings contained therein, that there is available the operational detention capacity, transportation capacity, and personnel to ensure that the amendments made by that section can be implemented without causing the release of, or an inability to detain or remove, aliens who present serious threats to public safety or serious flight risks.


The time of the gentlewoman has expired. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield an additional 5 seconds to the gentlewoman from Illinois.


Then, even when we got out of compliance--when we started going above 10 days--we knew we were above it, and we took the steps to start getting that number back down again. We were able to do it in a variety of other ways; like, for example, with [ORG], getting you your driver's license. In our [ORG], we were able to get that from 22 minutes down to 8 minutes in getting people in and out the door.

took the steps to start getting that number back down again' - vague description of corrective actions without specific details


This bill empowers publicly owned electric utilities to implement hazard mitigation improvements during disaster recovery. When disasters strike, they leave a trail of destruction, including damaged energy infrastructure that needs to be immediately repaired to restore power. At the same time, this can present an opportunity to improve the resilience of power infrastructure to reduce the risk of outages or fires in the future.


Whenever there is a tragedy--no tragedy should happen, whether it is perpetuated by a citizen or it is perpetuated by an immigrant. Americans should be safe in their communities. It is absolutely clear that we need comprehensive, commonsense immigration reform.

'comprehensive, commonsense immigration reform' and 'Americans should be safe' - vague, appealing phrases without specific policy details


No wonder we like Fargo South. I might also point to this little tidbit--and maybe the [ORG] is doing this to us on purpose: Next year's game and the next couple of years are going to be in Nashville. So [PERSON] and [PERSON] are going to have to host this.


That's barely scratching the surface. [PERSON] improved the lives of Minnesotans from all walks of life--and for years, she did it while often being one of the only women at the table in Northern Minnesota. Because of her leadership, that has changed, but in so many ways, she was ahead of her time.

'improved the lives of Minnesotans from all walks of life' and 'ahead of her time'


It is also our job. It is our job to understand the complexities here. One of the complexities that we are terrified to talk about is, if anyone is interested in what we are really up against, go online, grab [ORG] report from yesterday.

terrified to talk about, what we are really up against


It is time to realize the hope for the future that our voters are counting on us to deliver. And to meet that test, to meet this moral priority, we must reshape our [ORG]'s tax policy and, indeed, rebuild our [ORG]'s economy around our [ORG]'s families. And the surest way to do that is to reform and expand the child tax credit.

'hope for the future' and 'moral priority' without specific policy details


He has expressed that teaching and coaching go hand in hand, and he has excelled at both. Mr. [PERSON] has an excellent ability to relate to students, colleagues, players, and parents, and continues to excel in his career. Madam Speaker, I congratulate Mr. [PERSON] on 50 impactful years at Savannah Country Day, and I thank him for what he has done for our three sons.

excellent ability to relate, excelled at both, impactful years, continues to excel


By [SPEAKER]: S. 23. A bill to require the head of each Executive agency to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to the headquarters of the [ORG] agency to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 24.


I am eager to work with the [PERSON] administration, Governor [PERSON] , and my colleagues in the House to invest in a true all-of-the-above energy strategy and regain American energy dominance. Doing so will help reduce America's debt, lower prices for hardworking families, reduce global emissions, and bolster our national security. I also rise today in support of H.R.


However, instead, he chose a path of hope, determination, and exemplary service. He has since become a beacon of hope as a motivational speaker, actor, author, and living testament to the strength of the human spirit. Colonel [PERSON] 's words: Be present in your life, be your best, resonate deeply.

beacon of hope, exemplary service, strength of the human spirit


Quite often, I see so many decisions being made here in this bubble in Washington without any true regard or understanding of the impact on Main Street, where we all live and we come from. And what we are talking about today is what incoming President [PERSON] had passed previously when he was President, which is this massive tax giveaway to billionaires. What the American people don't know, which we know and we are talking about--and that is why we are here--is that tax cut for billionaires is about to expire, and many of my colleagues, Republican colleagues, want to extend the entire bill at the expense of middle-class families across the country.

'massive tax giveaway to billionaires' and framing extension as solely 'at the expense of middle-class families'


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


We helped start [ORG] together, which grew to be one of the largest in the country. He was even named one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in America. [PERSON] 's greatest title wasn't media mogul, businessman, or chairman.

named one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in America; one of the largest in the country


[ORG] FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I have one request for a committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders.


That is kind of disturbing in itself. [ORG] will continue to stand with women throughout this Congress and advocate for the protection of their rights.


We are going to try to do policy. We have a new President coming in who has a vision of growth for the country. Are we, as the board of directors, as the Founding Fathers designed it, going to step up and do our job and actually save the future?

reference to 'Founding Fathers designed it' and vague appeals to 'vision of growth' and 'save the future'


No. 119--10); jointly to the Committees on [ORG], and ordered to be printed.


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


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?

'heroic efforts' and emphasis on duty and prevention of future harm


But there is about $700 billion a year that [ORG] spends that has mandatory spending. That means it is on autopilot, and we never go back to revisit it to see if it is still a priority, which continues to grow at 5, 6, 7, 8 percent a year. And until and unless we deal with this mandatory spending, we are never going to deal with this mountain of debt now approaching $36 trillion.

describing mandatory spending as 'on autopilot' and 'mountain of debt now approaching $36 trillion' uses emotionally charged language to create concern about fiscal crisis


[PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Missouri, Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 425.


Under President [PERSON] 's watch, the Border Patrol was overwhelmed with record numbers of illegal migrants crossing the border. [PERSON] encountered more than 370 people on the Terror Watchlist crossing between ports of entry during the [PERSON] administration. We know there were roughly a dozen people who were part of the conspiracy that resulted in the death of 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001, and now here we have 370 people on [ORG] that crossed between ports of entry during the [PERSON] administration.

370 people on Terror Watchlist crossing...dozen people who were part of the conspiracy that resulted in the death of 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001


You think about what we are dealing with right now. We have had over 11 million people come across the border under the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration. Some people say that number is much higher.

11 million people come across the border...Some people say that number is much higher


Mr. [PERSON] , on October 7, 2023, [ORG] terrorists brutally murdered and kidnapped hundreds of innocent Israelis. Over a year later, [ORG] still holds hostages--some dead but many alive. In response to these truly horrific attacks, Israel has defended itself from [ORG] and other Iranian terrorist proxies.

brutally murdered, truly horrific attacks, and the emphasis on ongoing hostage situation creating emotional distress