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


A bill to cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by [ORG] and credit fees charged by [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland): H.R. 259.


Mr. [PERSON] , let's be very clear. Sexual offenses and domestic violence are serious crimes and are already grounds for deportability and inadmissibility, as they should be. Unfortunately, this bill is so poorly drafted that it would result in extremely harsh and unintended consequences, including the removal of survivors of domestic violence.


Wouldn't the American people be a lot better off if [ORG] were left to focus on violent criminals and enforcing the border, not on kids accused of nonviolent crimes? I assume no one here really thinks that mandatorily incarcerating children accused of nonviolent crimes is the best, most strategic way to fix our immigration system. We certainly don't want a repeat of the images of children caged in chain-link enclosures screaming out for their parents.


And that is what the Cold War was all about, leading ultimately to the fall of the Soviet Union. Strangely enough, the U.S. position toward China was just the opposite. Under President [PERSON] , he invited them into [ORG], believing that somehow by engaging in more trade with the rest of the world, that somehow China and [ORG] would change.

Under President [PERSON], he invited them into [ORG]


A bill to amend [ORG] to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 508.


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


It means something to me because I don't hate the country. I love this country. That is why I want to improve it with this legislation.


Lillian and her husband, [PERSON] , have been good friends of mine. As a matter a fact, at their daughter's wedding was the last time I ever saw my parents healthy. That was a wonderful time.


It is freedom that will allow these young people sitting in front of me here to do the same thing. But as long as government continues to grow, those freedoms will necessarily recede. It is a direct relationship.

presents government growth and freedom as necessarily opposing forces with 'direct relationship,' creating false binary choice; uses loaded term 'freedom' to frame government growth negatively


COMMUNICATION FROM [SPEAKER] OF THE HOUSE [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ) laid before the House the following communication from [SPEAKER] of [ORG] of [SPEAKER], [ORG], Washington, DC, January 10, 2025. Hon. [PERSON] , Speaker, [ORG], Washington, DC.


And the floor there--the court--is called [ORG] in his honor. As I recall my days playing basketball there, there was one thing that you never could miss in any game in which he was involved, and that was his loud voice bouncing off the ceiling in that auditorium. That auditorium was built in 1954.


She didn't want to be raped. She didn't want to be brutalized. I don't want to curse here.

raped, brutalized - emotionally charged language describing violent acts to evoke fear and emotional response


IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR JAMIE MELCHERT ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor our December Veteran of the Month, Major [PERSON] , who was born in Sedalia, Missouri.


He said: Well, there were flames in front of me and flames behind me. The water was running low. My communications were going out.


We need a change in this party, and that is the opportunity that we have in the moment before us, because I submit to you the fact is this: You can measure the strength of a nation in the strength of its families, and you can study the struggles of a nation in the struggles of its working people. And right now, our families and our working people in this country are struggling. There was a time not so long ago in this country when a man got a high school degree and then got a job and then worked at it decidedly and learned a skill and worked hard and saved where he would be able to provide for a family, start a family, get married, provide for kids, have a future, have something to look forward to.

You can measure the strength of a nation in the strength of its families - establishes authoritative principle; 'worked hard and saved' - vague positive values without specifics


He should have either been in prison or deported immediately after committing his first crime of robbery. This bill would ensure that thieves are detained by our immigration authorities. Sadly, we know from experience that some administrations willfully refuse to enforce our immigration laws.

either been in prison or deported immediately; thieves are detained; willfully refuse to enforce


[ORG] and PNTR cost us millions of good-paying manufacturing jobs as large corporations shut down here in America and fled to China, Mexico, and other low-wage countries in search of cheap labor. And what about all of those great high-tech jobs that supposedly were going to be created? Well, that didn't quite happen either.

cost us millions of good-paying manufacturing jobs, corporations fled, low-wage countries, what about all of those great high-tech jobs


164, the POWER Act, which would allow public electric utilities to implement cost-effective hazard mitigation activities as part of power restoration. Public power utilities are essential in ensuring our communities have access to reliable and resilient electricity, especially in the aftermath of major disasters. Current law says that if States and localities get cost reimbursements from [ORG] for certain disaster recovery activities, like restoring power, then that could make them ineligible for future hazard mitigation funds.


INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 83. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target America's public safety officers; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 84.


She later was elected to [ORG] in 1996, becoming the second woman to be elected to [ORG]. Mrs. [PERSON] would go on to serve 8 years on [ORG] and two years as mayor pro tem in 1999 and 2000. I ask my colleagues today to join me in honoring her legacy and service to our community.


And now, allow me to welcome [PERSON] and Reverend [PERSON] , who will deliver our invocation. Please rise. Archbishop DOLAND.


A trusted friend and counselor to Governors, mayors, and legislators in Indiana, Reverend [PERSON] was a vital source of strength and wisdom for Hoosier leaders. His heart for the people of Indiana will be long remembered. He devoted his life and ministry to serving and loving all people, and he will be greatly missed.

'trusted friend and counselor to Governors, mayors, and legislators' and 'devoted his life and ministry to serving and loving all people'


This bill would enact a stricter standard of review. No longer can Agencies expect the courts to just side with their interpretation of the statute, like they could when the [ORG] deference was in place. This bill would institute a de novo standard of review.

"just side with their interpretation" - uses casual language implying unwarranted favoritism to frame agency deference negatively


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I continue to hear the talk about invasion of privacy of young kids. It is just not true.


23--Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I was absent today during rollcall No.


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


I went out to see the people who were coming in to vote. Well, we can no longer do that, but had this version of [ORG] passed, we would have made it easier for people to vote, harder for people to cheat, and brought more people into the process. We would have had greater participation.


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 44. [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mrs. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


As Commander in Chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions, and that is exactly what I am going to do. We will do it at a level that nobody has ever seen before. Next, I will direct all members of my [ORG] to marshal the vast powers at their disposal to defeat what was record inflation and rapidly bring down costs and prices.

Commander in Chief with no higher responsibility; at a level that nobody has ever seen before


Those are just a few of the domestic successes that Americans were benefiting from under President [PERSON] . On the global stage, we finally had stability after decades of foreign wars. Under President [PERSON] , there were no new wars.

"domestic successes that Americans were benefiting from" and "finally had stability" are vague praise without specifics; "no new wars" is repeated emphasis on the same claim


Mr. [PERSON] , in 2012, [ORG] violated Federal law by signing a lease for 1.4 million square feet that cost taxpayers over $566 million. Investigations conducted by [ORG], as well as [ORG]'s inspector general, found that the [ORG] had exceeded its authority with this lease. Investigations also found that the [ORG] had a history of mismanaging its leasing authority.


[ORG]. 203. Terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis.


OK. So we are going to do tax cuts that benefit the wealthy, but we are also going to do tariffs. And whom will tariffs impact?

framing tax cuts as benefiting 'the wealthy' with emphasis, paired with rhetorical question about tariff impact to suggest negative consequences


[SPEAKER]. The Senator from North Dakota. [PERSON] Dakota State University [PERSON] [SPEAKER].


I think the American public knows it and is getting aroused because there are 70 million Americans that are on [ORG] and 10,000 baby boomers a day become eligible for [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] , for example, in your district alone there are over 175,000 [ORG] recipients. It is broken down into those who receive pensions, those who get spousal benefits, those who get widow benefits, children, and, of course, disabilities.

'70 million Americans' and '10,000 baby boomers a day' to suggest widespread acceptance and inevitability


So people were paying too much, and people were rightly pissed off--by the way, at Democrats, too, for not recognizing how acute this problem was for a lot of American families. I get it. But I don't know anybody who thinks the solution to people paying too much out of pocket is to make them pay more out of pocket.

presents only two opposing solutions (paying less vs. paying more) without acknowledging middle-ground alternatives or nuanced policy positions


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the amount individuals can deduct for certain [ORG] and local taxes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Oregon, Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 247.


That is why I am proud to support H.R. 152, which would address this concern by amending the [ORG]-led working group created in [ORG] of 2018. Specifically, the working group is going to develop a plan to make the collection of information from disaster survivors less burdensome, duplicative, and time consuming.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak in morning business for 2 or 3 minutes. [SPEAKER].


The crazy thing is that these numbers were scored when we thought the mean interest on U.S. sovereign debt was going to be somewhere around 3 to 3.25 percent. Have you seen what has happened in the last 3 weeks? Did I mention a moment ago that the 20-year bond yesterday went over 5 percent?

Use of 'crazy thing' (loaded language) combined with emphasis on rising interest rates and bond yields to create alarm about economic conditions


Nomination of [PERSON] , Jr. Mr. President, on a very different topic, I wanted a chance to talk today about one of the nominees that is coming before us because, when I was a very young girl, the polio vaccine was approved, and to this very day, I remember my mom saying: Thank goodness. We can now send our kids to school and not have to worry they will get sick, be paralyzed, or have to live in an iron lung or worse. The relief was overwhelming.

polio vaccine was approved... paralyzed, or have to live in an iron lung or worse


And last April, we did, overwhelmingly, bipartisan, bicameral because this Congress saw the threat that [ORG] poses by [ORG] being able to influence [ORG] because they have to. [ORG] is a Chinese company. It has to do whatever [ORG] says.

threat that [ORG] poses and has to do whatever [ORG] says - characterizing Chinese company control as inherently threatening


The portion on the right here is what it looks like more or less when it is full. Here is what it looks like presently. It is empty.


NGOs would be chilled from sharing evidence of the grave crimes committed in these places. Many of us celebrated in March of 2023 when the [ORG] judges issued arrest warrants for [PERSON] and another senior Russian official for abducting thousands of Ukrainian children. Mr. [PERSON] , Congress even passed legislation to enable the United States to provide financial support to and share information with the [ORG] to investigate and prosecute [PERSON] and his regime for his heinous crimes in Ukraine.

grave crimes, heinous crimes, abducting thousands of Ukrainian children; citation of [ORG] judges issuing arrest warrants and Congress passing legislation


Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 42 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


Listen, these are dangerous times on the geopolitical stage. Our adversaries are watching, waiting to see if we really will put in power someone so obviously unqualified. Mr. [PERSON] made a point of saying at Tuesday's hearing that every single warfighter should be hired based on performance, readiness, and merit.

'dangerous times on the geopolitical stage' and 'adversaries are watching' combined with 'obviously unqualified'


He led the team. He was, of course, named the most outstanding player. He rushed 18 times for 121 yards.


LEGISLATIVE SESSION LAKEN RILEY ACT--Resumed [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 5, which [SPEAKER] will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5) 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.


Where would American fashion be without people like [PERSON] , who just got a Presidential medal--born [PERSON] , in the Bronx, to parents who had emigrated from Poland? Where would American politics be without people like [PERSON] , born in California to parents who had emigrated from Jamaica and India; or [PERSON] , born in Florida to parents who had emigrated from Cuba; or [ORG], born in South Carolina to parents who had emigrated from the Punjab region of India; or General and former Secretary of [ORG] [PERSON] , born in New York to parents who had emigrated from Jamaica? Where would American sports be without people like figure skater [PERSON] , born in California to parents who had emigrated from Hong Kong; or baseball legend [PERSON] , born in Manhattan to parents who had emigrated from the Dominican Republic?

Repeated rhetorical questions highlighting immigrant contributions to American achievement ('Where would American [field] be without people like...'), combined with vague appeals to national pride and the general virtue of American success


That is my urgent plea today. We need your help desperately. Southern California, we will rebuild.

urgent plea, desperately, we will rebuild - conveys crisis and calls for immediate action


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 30. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


Dozens of our fellow Americans were seriously injured as well in the carnage. These are people who were just celebrating the new year. Their attacker was a terrorist.

use of 'carnage' and 'terrorist' to describe the attack with emotionally charged language; emphasizing innocent victims 'just celebrating' to heighten emotional impact


The scope of this devastation is unprecedented. Now, as has been mentioned before, is a time when we need to come together, understanding that with climate change we are going to continue seeing biblical-level events going forward. When we have had past disasters, whether hurricanes in southeastern United States, Florida, the Gulf Coast, tornadoes, flooding, and, yes, wildfires, we have stepped up.

unprecedented devastation, biblical-level events, framing climate change as leading to catastrophic disasters


LAKEN RILEY ACT [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on passage of the bill (H.R. 29) to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes, on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


Working with President [PERSON] , we created nearly 17 million new jobs, the most in a single term. We passed historic legislation, like Chips and Science--that was a baby that I nurtured--the bipartisan infrastructure law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. We lowered the cost of prescription drugs for tens of millions of Americans.

nearly 17 million new jobs, the most in a single term; historic legislation; lowered the cost of prescription drugs


A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the natural gas tax; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 144. A bill to amend [ORG] and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Forestry.


And maybe if we raise enough of a fuss about this massive transfer of wealth from the middle class and the poor to the very, very wealthy, we can stop this egregious policy as well. I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].

massive transfer of wealth from the middle class and the poor to the very, very wealthy; egregious policy


Mr. [PERSON] will have an opportunity to answer questions about these allegations and about his record as well as his views. He can expect his hearing to be tough but respectful, candid but fair. The stakes during tomorrow's hearing will be very high--not just for the nominee but for the entire country.


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


[ORG]. 12: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa, Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] .


Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that, at 5:50 p.m. today, the Senate vote in relation to the following amendments: [PERSON] No. 14 and [PERSON] No. 23.


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. [PERSON] will reinstitute existing laws to protect American families with peace through strength.


We have a government that is giving unlimited funding to the defense of foreign borders but refuses to defend American borders or, more importantly, its own people. Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina being treated so badly-- (Applause.) --and other States who are still suffering from a hurricane that took place many months ago, or more recently, Los Angeles, where we are watching fires still tragically burn from weeks ago, without even a token of defense.

presents government spending as binary choice between 'unlimited funding to defense of foreign borders' versus defending American borders/people, implying these are mutually exclusive; creates urgency around emergency response failures


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


103. Transparency in hazardous fuels reduction activity reporting. [ORG].


Under this bill, a person who has lived in the United States for decades, say for most of her life, paid taxes, and bought a home, but who is mistakenly arrested for shoplifting would not be free to resume her life. Rather, she would be detained and deported even if the charges are dropped and even if the police admit that the arrest was mistaken. Consider a young [PERSON] or [ORG] recipient who is with a group of friends after school and someone in the group shoplifts, stealing a candy bar.

vivid hypothetical scenarios depicting dire consequences (detention and deportation) for sympathetic individuals in minor or mistaken situations


The principal contractor will be [ORG], located in Portsmouth, RI. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this sale will require travel of up to two U.S. Govemment or up to two contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a temporary basis for program technical support and management oversight.


But a word here about amendments. And I thank Leader [PERSON] , who I think is off to a wonderful start, and I appreciate his leadership. He is open, as he promised, to amendments--several on this side of the aisle and several on the other.


A bill to address the forest health crisis on [ORG] and public lands, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 141. A bill to identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under [ORG] programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women; to [ORG].


DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. [ORG].


Today, we return to common sense. We return to practicality. If you come here illegally and you commit a crime, you should not be free to roam the streets of this Nation.

appeal to 'common sense' and 'practicality' as unquestionable authority; 'roam the streets' uses loaded language to dramatize the issue


By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 34. A resolution expressing the sense of [ORG] that [ORG] should drop all charges against [PERSON] ; 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.


We will get these questions that come in on the comments. Someone asked this, and they actually did it as a legitimate question: Foreign aid over 4 years is $198 billion. Think of that.

Framing $198 billion in foreign aid with 'Think of that' invokes emotional weight and skepticism toward the spending without context


We can make this bill better by protecting nonviolent Dreamers from mandatory incarceration in the only country they know. I know my time is almost over. The American people want us to fix our broken immigration system.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, as this body knows well, for the past hour, we have had multiple colleagues who have come to this floor to be able to talk about how do we make the government more efficient. They have been talking about, out loud, what they are working in their offices on, what their staff are working on, and what we plan to be able to implement.


It is one of the world's most contagious diseases. It is easily spread by coughing and sneezing. It lingers in the air for hours.

world's most contagious diseases, easily spread, lingers in the air for hours - uses descriptive language to emphasize danger and transmissibility


A bill to amend the Revised Statutes to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 504.


There were a few individual tax cuts in this bill. If you look at the bill from 2017, it was mostly corporate tax cuts. There were a few, in that pie chart, individual tax cuts.


If you remember, Congress doesn't vote on it. What is in blue, nondefense and defense, is all borrowed along with a whole wedge of this over here. You have to understand the scale.


You count how many steps there are, and see where the overlaps are. One area we did it was in air construction permits. We had 190 steps that it took to issue that permit.


Thousands of firefighters are exhausted. We need your help.


33 facilitates the creation of a strong domestic semiconductor ecosystem, creates jobs, and incentivizes investments in semiconductor technology and our American economy. Securing our [ORG]'s position at the forefront of the chip manufacturing race is possible only if we constantly work to remove the barriers to developing American manufacturing, both in our tax code and regulatory environment. The United States and Taiwan have long shared a strong economic partnership powered by extensive two-way trade, and we must ensure that this partnership remains robust.

strong domestic semiconductor ecosystem, securing our position at the forefront, American manufacturing, American economy


regional/state/local (294) [ORG], Aces NYC, [ORG], Advocates for [ORG], [ORG] Alliance For Full Acceptance SC, [ORG]--Oregon, Arkansas Black Gay Men's Forum, [ORG]/as/xs Motivating Action, [ORG], Bans Off Miami, Basic Rights Oregon, Battle Born Progress, [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [ORG], CA LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], Chattanooga Trans Liberation Collective, [ORG], Chicago [PERSON] , City of West Hollywood, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG] of PFLAG, Delmarva Pride Center, [ORG], Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan (DAYUM), [ORG], Disability Rights California, Disability Rights Oregon. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, [ORG], Education Law Center Pennsylvania, entre hermanos, Envision: You, [ORG], Equality Florida, Equality Illinois, [ORG], Equality Michigan, [ORG], [ORG]--Buffalo Chapter, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] , [ORG], [ORG] Summer Camp, Fenway Health, [ORG], [ORG], Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, [PERSON] , [ORG], [PERSON] , [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], GLSEN Arizona, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], Harriet [ORG], [ORG] `Ohana Support Network, [ORG] for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG]. [ORG], Inland Empire Prism Collective, Inland Oasis, [ORG] Broward County, [ORG], Just Us at Oasis Center, [PERSON] , [ORG], [PERSON] , [ORG], [PERSON] To End Hate/Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, [ORG] of Raleigh, [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] OC, LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, LGBTQ+ Center Lake County, LGBTQ+ [ORG], LGBTQI+ [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], LYRIC, Mabel Wadsworth Center, MaineTransNet, Make it Better for Youth, Make the Road Nevada, Mama Bears Playgroup, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] , [ORG], Muncie OUTreach LGBTQ+ Center.


One mother said: We aren't going to be able to survive like this. Enough is enough. Let's extend the law and end hunger now.


[PERSON] 's life was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him, and his legacy will live on through the many lives that he touched. [PERSON] was a loving husband to his wife of 54 years, [PERSON] ; a devoted father to [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] ; and a cherished papa to his beloved grandchildren. He was one of 16 children and had a deep commitment to the values instilled in him as a member of the [PERSON] family.


We have world-class wind. We have benefited from American energy dominance, and our Wyoming tough energy workers made it all possible. Wyoming energy workers now stand ready to unleash American energy once again.

American energy dominance, Wyoming tough energy workers, unleash American energy


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to transfer antitrust enforcement from [ORG] to the Attorney General, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF [PERSON] ([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 life and legacy of [PERSON] .


Swimmer [PERSON] , a/k/a [PERSON] , ranked 462nd in his sport as a man, only to steal the [ORG] 500-meter freestyle championship as a purported woman. To accept men in women's sports is to destroy women's sports. Being a male or female is a biological reality that cannot be changed by a few months of hormones or by clothes or by radical gender ideology.

steal the championship, destroy women's sports, cannot be changed by a few months of hormones


A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of [ORG]; considered and agreed to. By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 14.


It has been pointed out in this debate that [PERSON] 30 fails to protect domestic abuse survivors as it undermines the Violence Against Women Act, historic legislation that was carefully drafted in a bipartisan manner, which included critical protections like U visas and T visas, the battered spouse waiver, and the option to self-petition for permanent residence. This legislation, whether it means it or not or intends it or not, really cancels out these important protections.

describing VAWA as 'historic legislation that was carefully drafted in a bipartisan manner' with 'critical protections' to establish authority and legitimacy, combined with 'cancels out these important protections' using charged language to frame the opposing position negatively


A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 with respect to mandatory reporting of dairy products processing costs; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 296.


He traveled to Meriwether County several times. Through his leadership as Governor, [ORG] continued to care for Georgians with disabilities. He purchased his suits from [PERSON] in Carroll County, and he enjoyed Chick-fil-A sandwiches during his many visits to Columbus.


These are the kinds of things we need to know from the President- elect's nominees. We need to be fair but thorough and give every nominee a chance to make their case while also subjecting them to some tough scrutiny. That is, after all, what any reasonable job application process demands, whether you are an average person applying for a job or somebody being nominated for a very important [ORG] position.

fair but thorough and give every nominee a chance to make their case while also subjecting them to tough scrutiny


We can't lose focus on what this bill is about and what it would do. It would protect American families and save innocent lives. [ORG] is bipartisan; it is straightforward; it is targeted; and it is common sense.

protect American families and save innocent lives; bipartisan, straightforward, targeted, common sense


802 and 803). (c) Use of Funds.--Amounts in the Fund shall be used by the Secretary of [ORG] to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern international border of the United States.


He has said he doesn't know if the polio vaccine caused more deaths than it prevented. Or another example: The [ORG] vaccine has led to a huge drop in cervical cancer. [ORG], Jr., suggested it increases cancer risk.

doesn't know if the polio vaccine caused more deaths than it prevented"}
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Wait, I need to correct this - "contradiction" is not in my allowed labels.

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By the way, I could go ahead and tell you that today without spending any Federal tax dollars. Yes, they will make it safer, but why were the folks in Oklahoma being forced pay for the study in Ghana to be able to study head injuries on folks on bikes and whether they should wear a helmet. The folks in Oklahoma paid for a study that came out as a book that was analyzing humans and chimpanzees in Sierra Leone and the effects of climate change on them.

characterizing federal spending as 'forced' payment for seemingly wasteful studies in distant countries to create resentment about tax allocation


If Republicans go after [ORG] or [ORG] or [ORG] in people's paychecks, they will have to go through us. The choice is now in the hands of our Republican colleagues. They are now in the majority.

Republicans will 'have to go through us' and 'choice is now in the hands of our Republican colleagues' presents a threatening ultimatum with only two sides in conflict


He did a tremendous job with the defense. To all of them--to all of the coaches and, of course, most of all, to these incredible young student athletes--they were just awesome this year. They did an incredible job.

tremendous job, incredible young student athletes, just awesome, incredible job


Women now make less than 90 cents for every dollar a man makes, generally speaking, in the country. That is all women. Over some number of years, I saw a figure of a trillion dollars having been lost because women are making so much less.

Women make 'less than 90 cents' and 'a trillion dollars having been lost' - uses emotionally charged framing of wage gap statistics to invoke concern


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


Shamefully, Republicans in Congress continue to refuse to hang that plaque. Every day that my Republican colleagues delay is an insult to the brave officers who served on January 6 and who continue to protect us day in and day out. Mr. [PERSON] , I say to my Republican colleagues: No more delays, no more disrespect.

words like 'shamefully,' 'insult,' and 'disrespect' combined with framing delay as failure to honor 'brave officers' creates emotional pressure


Twenty cents. That is the tax on the jet fuel they put in their luxury jets to travel around America and the world. So we are just going to bump it up to $2 a gallon.

describing luxury jets with dismissive tone and implying unfairness through '$0.20 vs $2' contrast to justify tax increase


Representative [PERSON] put pen to paper. He said: We are going to create a solution. We are going to make sure that no family has to experience the heartbreak that [PERSON] 's family is enduring.

Representative putting pen to paper positions authority; 'heartbreak' and 'enduring' use emotionally loaded language


Look, additionally, when you talk about ICE, there are 6,000 ICE officers in the interior of our country, and we have over 11 million migrants that have come here illegally, over 7.8 that are actually in removal proceedings, and over 1.4 million that have been given their final orders of removal, and yet the resources have not been there for them to do that at the level they need. That will change under this administration and under the Republican majority. I now yield the floor to my colleague from Iowa.

selective use of large numbers ('11 million,' '7.8 million,' '1.4 million') to frame immigration as an overwhelming crisis, combined with assertion of future action by 'this administration and Republican majority' as authoritative solution


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Ms. [PERSON] , [ORG], Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on Small Business: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


So I am here this afternoon to talk some truth to the American people about the stakes here and lay out the facts for anyone who might not appreciate the serious threat posed by [ORG], Jr. Maybe you think: Well, he is not talking about vaccines like polio or measles, or: He is only asking questions. Except, know this: He founded a nonprofit entirely focused on attacking vaccines. [ORG], [ORG]'s nonprofit has made videos promoting falsehoods about vaccines and autism and sowing distrust in vaccines, especially among the Black community.

'serious threat posed by [ORG]' and 'sowing distrust in vaccines, especially among the Black community'


That is why we need to pass [ORG]. It won't singlehandedly end the crisis at our southern border, no. That is not its objective.


[ORG] has circulated a petition, which has over 100,000 signatures, urging Congress to make this vital tax deduction permanent and stop a massive tax hike on our small businesses. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues to listen to our local businessowners and join me in supporting making the 199A deduction permanent.

over 100,000 signatures and urging colleagues to listen to local businessowners


164 is going to address this by clarifying that electric utilities may build in mitigation measures that provide essential assistance and that it does not disqualify electric utilities from permanent work eligibility later in the disaster recovery process. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge support, and I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 390. A bill to utlitize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to [ORG] project of [ORG] to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Technology.


On day one, I expect the President is going to sign a blizzard of Executive orders to bring back American energy dominance. First day priorities include ending the Democrats' electric vehicle mandate, more drilling on Federal lands, and resuming exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas. This is certainly good news for my home [ORG].

'blizzard of Executive orders to bring back American energy dominance' and 'good news for my home'


Unfortunately, there are some working to create another push to block this vital legislation. So special interest groups are working around the clock right now to try to kill this bill. They are waging a campaign of misinformation and, in doing so, trying to create enough momentum so this bill doesn't become law.

special interest groups working around the clock to kill this bill, waging a campaign of misinformation


When the snow piles and the temperatures refuse to rise past freezing, these men and women don't get a break. They throw on their warm layers, and they get the job done. Those of us in agriculture understand full well that [PERSON] is not a reliable business partner.

characterizing someone as 'not a reliable business partner' after praising workers' dedication creates a negative contrast; 'loaded_language' in framing through emotional appeal to work ethic


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. [PERSON] ), the chair of [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the chairman for his leadership on this bill.


I am here to listen, to learn, and to do what is required to ensure that every Oregon child has the opportunity to grow up in a healthy, thriving community.


So it is clear to me--the great-grandson of seven Irish immigrants and a Scottish immigrant whose dad was Scottish and mother was Irish-- that, throughout our history, immigrants have tremendously benefited this [ORG], and that is not something that is suddenly turning from a positive to a negative. In Virginia, for example, when I was born, in 1958, about 1 out of 100 Virginians had been born in another country. Today, it is more like 1 out of 8, and that has coincided during my lifetime with Virginia moving from bottom quarter per capita income among American States to top quarter, and that movement has been significantly advanced by talented people from around the world deciding that they wanted to make Virginia their home.

immigrants have tremendously benefited this [ORG]... that is not something that is suddenly turning from a positive to a negative


[SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina). The gentlewoman from Oregon has 8 minutes remaining. [SPEAKER].


When they do it, I am going to come back to this podium, and I am going to say I told you so because we have suffered long enough from our history of using the filibuster to prevent progress, especially among the minorities in this country. I am not giving them a license to do anything. They are going to do what they are going to do.


ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M. TOMORROW [SPEAKER]. Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order.


That has been the average. If we increase that $2.1 above the $4.4 trillion, it would still be a whole lot better than President [PERSON] 's 7.3 trillion or last year's spending of $6.9 trillion. How can anybody justify spending at this level when we were only spending $4.4 trillion 5 years ago?

framing higher spending as 'justified' only by comparison to previous administrations; presenting spending debate as binary choice between current and past levels without acknowledging legitimate reasons for spending variations


History will look kindly on President [PERSON] 's 4 years in office. He lifted America out of the abyss of crisis. He restored decency and integrity to [ORG].

'lifted America out of the abyss of crisis' and 'restored decency and integrity'


Creative destruction is one of the hallmarks of a society that becomes more productive. The way you get that is not the arrogance. When I first got here, I think I stole this joke from my wife--she looked at me, what is the two times in life, Mr. [PERSON] , you think you know everything?


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 478. 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].


A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of [ORG] who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from [ORG] for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation; 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, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Florida): H.R. 304.


GET AT IT OR GET OUT OF THE WAY (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , California is on fire once again.

California is on fire once again - uses inflammatory language and fear-inducing imagery to create emotional urgency


We can modernize the IT system. We are spending 80 percent of $100 billion annually on an outdated IT system here in [ORG]. The opportunities that we would save financially with regulatory reform are infinite.

opportunities that we would save...are infinite


If there be no objection, the reading of the certificate will be waived and will be printed in full in the Record. There being no objection, the certificate was ordered to be printed in the record, as follows: State of West Virginia CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM To the President of [ORG]: This is to certify that on the Fifth day of November, Two Thousand Twenty-Four, [PERSON] was duly chosen by the qualified electors of [ORG], a Senator from said [ORG] to represent said [ORG] in [ORG] for the term of six years beginning on the third day of January, Two Thousand Twenty-Five. Witness: His excellency our governor, [PERSON] , and our seal hereto affixed at Charleston this Seventeenth day of December, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Twenty-Four.


This cap will give seniors more peace of mind that they can afford the medicine they need, and thousands of seniors in western Pennsylvania will save money from this policy, cash that will go toward keeping a roof over their head or taking care of a grandchild. For too long, we have seen pharmacy benefit managers and Big Pharma rip us off, padding their pockets while people struggle to afford the medicine they need to stay healthy. There is lots more to do, but this is an important step to bring down the costs for seniors in western Pennsylvania.


Christmas caroling, [ORG] scenes, and any mention of [ORG] were reportedly banned in Russian-occupied Ukraine for fear of spreading Western influence. A video recently came out showing the Russian military shooting down Santa's sled over Russia to the praise of [PERSON] . This is a war on Christmas, communist style.

banned for fear of spreading Western influence; war on Christmas, communist style


[ORG] is discovering the answers to questions like: How fast can a shrimp run on a treadmill? (66 feet per minute) Where does it hurt the most to be stung by a bee? (in the nostril) What were viewers' facial reactions to the [ORG] presidential debate?


I remember, later that year, running at the [ORG] track meet in Sioux Falls, which is a lot larger outdoor place that we ran, and [PERSON] in Sioux Falls seats somewhere on the order of 12,000 people, but even in a crowded outdoor arena, you could hear his voice up in the crowd. It was unmistakable. He was always barking something out--in many cases, admonishing you to do better, to run harder, to be more successful.


Well, the trees grow a lot faster than a 100-year cycle, especially the small trees and the understory I was talking about that creates the fire-prone areas. A dense forest is one that is going to be a tinderbox, and we see it and experience it all the time. It takes leadership on that, and it takes having the public understand.


Members are reminded to address their remarks to the [ORG]. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume.


We have many more means by which they can be protected if we pass the Equality Act. Having gone through these six pieces of legislation, there are more. The Paycheck Fairness Act, that would help women to achieve equal pay for equal work.

"equal pay for equal work" - vague aspirational phrase without specific mechanisms or evidence of how the legislation achieves this goal


Our model basically says we are going to refinance almost $10 trillion this year and add another--what?--$2 trillion, $2-1/3 trillion of virgin or new borrowing, small bits of interest. When you hear someone talk about things like the debt ceiling, you have to understand that you are weaving a needle while jogging because you have to deal with it in a way where you communicate and do actual policy that communicates to the world's debt markets that the United States is taking its debt seriously and understands the scale of the problem and then also while extending that debt ceiling in a way that also doesn't blow you up. Some of my brothers and sisters will go: Just don't raise it.

'weaving a needle while jogging' and the framing of debt ceiling choices as either raise it carefully or 'just don't raise it'


I shall never forget the hope we all felt witnessing history when President [PERSON] negotiated the historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt with [PERSON] and [PERSON] standing next to him on the lawn of [ORG]. Finally, his brilliant national security team lead by [PERSON] that set in place the dominoes that would ultimately result in the collapse of the Soviet Union starting in Poland in 1989 and then 1991, the entire USSR, giving millions of people a chance to have liberty for the first time in 100 years or more. Though he served just one term, the travails of that period blurred his extraordinary accomplishments.

historic peace treaty, brilliant national security team, extraordinary accomplishments, liberty for the first time in 100 years


I asked him to tell me just a single country in [ORG]. Again, he couldn't give me one--and one of those is our longest treaty ally for 190 years--not a single one of the 10. This was shocking--yet not surprising--from a man whose main form of policy education has come from reading the [ORG] teleprompter.

attacking opponent's intelligence and policy knowledge ('couldn't give me one') rather than addressing substantive policy positions; misrepresenting opponent's education as solely 'reading the teleprompter'


The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities.

If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge...the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness


[ORG] awaits us if we answer the call of the American people. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.


They never get convicted so there is no trial. They are charged. But that parent who has maybe one, two, three, four American citizen children at home waiting for them--they come home from school, and no parent comes home.

emotional scenario of children coming home from school with no parent, designed to evoke fear and sympathy


I have done entire floor presentations repeatedly on this. You take all the tax hike proposals of our brothers and sisters on the left, Mr. [PERSON] , and score them for their economic specs, it will produce about 1\1/2\ points of GDP of new tax receipts. You take for our side, Mr. [PERSON] , all the cuts we have talked about, almost all of them being in nondefense discretionary, it is about one point of GDP.

Characterizing opposing proposals as coming from 'brothers and sisters on the left' while contrasting with 'our side' creates an in-group/out-group framing; presenting only tax hikes vs. cuts as the complete range of options presents a false dichotomy


SENATE RESOLUTION 26--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] . 26 Resolved, That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth 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] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (Chair), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] .


(c) Special Meetings.--If at least three members of the [ORG] desire that a special meeting of the [ORG] be called by the Chairman, those members may file with [SPEAKER] of the [ORG] their written request to the Chairman for that special meeting. Such request shall specify the measure or matter to be considered. Immediately upon the filing of the request, [SPEAKER] of the [ORG] shall notify the Chairman of the filing of the request.


Our hearts go out today and forever to come to the thousands of displaced people, the brave, unrelenting fire and rescue crews, and the public officials trying to bring order in the midst of chaos. Let me share. Having practiced as a city and regional planner long before my election to Congress, I was awestruck when I visited there at the large number of homes built high on forested mountainsides with many sizeable mansions at their very peaks.

Appeal to authority through credential-dropping ('Having practiced as a city and regional planner long before my election to Congress'); loaded language in 'brave, unrelenting' and 'awestruck'


They now have the responsibility. We and the American people will be watching. I yield the floor.


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


From [PERSON] to Zap, and every place in between, North Dakotans show up every day, regardless of rain, snow, or subzero temperatures. That is what I will do here. Our biggest industries in North Dakota are agriculture and energy.


1, S. 5, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar No. 2, [PERSON] of Florida to be Secretary of [ORG]; further, that the Senate vote on confirmation of the [PERSON] nomination with no intervening action or debate; finally, that, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. I would also ask unanimous consent that immediately prior to that vote, I be given 3 minutes to debate and my distinguished colleague from New Hampshire also be given 3 minutes to debate prior to calling the vote.


When I reflect back on his life, as I am doing and I appreciate so many of you who are watching are also doing today, I am still reminded of a man who was unawed by opinion, unseduced by flattery, and undismayed by disaster. He confronted his life with the courage of his convictions and then confronted his death with the courage of his faith. That is why, Mr. [PERSON] , I began by referencing that Scripture in the Book of Genesis, because Dr. [PERSON] really was, and in the hearts of many of us remains, a dreamer.

elevated language describing the person as 'unawed by opinion, unseduced by flattery' and 'undismayed by disaster' with references to courage, convictions, and faith


The police show up to a domestic violence call. The victim was attacked by her abuser, and she fought back in self-defense. Maybe the abuser has some scratches on his face.


Despite what the authors of this legislation have said, many of those organizations have already updated their rules to ensure fairness and safety in their sports. That includes the international authorities overseeing track and field, boxing, cycling, swimming, and rugby, just to name a few. These organizations, many led by former athletes, worked with scientists, athletic federations, and human rights organizations to craft thoughtful, evidence-based rules, including those governing participation in the Paris Olympics last summer.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I am still here. [SPEAKER].


HONORING ZUZA, YAKIMA COUNTY FALLEN HERO ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , today I rise to honor a fallen hero in central Washington.


Mississippi: [ORG]. [PERSON] : [ORG] and Sexual Violence. Nebraska: [ORG], [PERSON] of Omaha, [ORG], Rape and [ORG], Willow Rising.


I think we can do so much better here. This is not about whether you support Israel or not. This is a whole different discussion that we are having here today.


She was an exemplar. She was a supreme and superb standard for the kind of behavior that ought to be exhibited on occasions such as the one she was presiding over. She made it clear to those who will look back in time upon this time that there are people among us who have dignity and respect for the process.

exemplar, supreme and superb standard, dignity and respect for the process


The Senator of Alabama might remember it. To her, that seems like ancient history. I was one of the members of the Gang of 8.

deflecting by bringing up the Senator of Alabama and past involvement in the Gang of 8, rather than addressing the current point


Now, last year's Federal deficit--I want you to think about this. We are talking about the deficit now. We have a national debt of $36 trillion.


Provisions affecting eligibility for adjustment of status. [ORG]. 312.


California has a massive housing shortage. Yet, even when we have projects that have gotten all the necessary approvals, which have met all the very stringent requirements set out by the [ORG], [ORG] will come in and spike the project. They have done this so much that a group called Circulate San Diego issued a report recently highlighting how [ORG] has consistently taken actions that worsen California's housing crisis.

citation of Circulate San Diego report as authoritative source; characterization of ORG's actions as consistently worsening the crisis


Immediately thereafter, [SPEAKER] of the [ORG] shall notify the Chair of such request. If, within 3 calendar days after the filing of such request, the [ORG] fails to call the requested special meeting, which is to be held within 7 calendar days after the filing of such request, a majority of the [ORG] Members may file in the offices of the [ORG] their written notice that a special [ORG] meeting will be held, specifying the date and hour thereof, and the [ORG] shall meet on that date and hour. Immediately upon the filing of such notice, the [ORG] chief clerk shall notify all [ORG] Members that such special meeting will be held and inform them of its date and hour.


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


SA 36. [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end, add the following: DIVISION B--AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT OF 2025 SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG]; [ORG] CONTENTS.


If I come to the floor and this [PERSON] is full and I ask any one of my colleagues to stand up and look the camera in the eye and tell their people back home on [ORG] or on the news that, for example, child tax credits pay for themselves or changing certain rates pay for themselves, not one of them will stand up. I promise you that we are going to be facing votes on this floor this year to extend the tax cuts that include, for example, child tax credits and other tax policies that in no way, shape, or form, economically speaking, pay for themselves. We are going to be told to do that on faith, that the growth in the economy will magically produce revenue and cause deficits to go down.

'we are going to be facing votes on this floor this year' and 'told to do that on faith' and 'magically produce revenue' suggesting economic policies will fail without evidence


[PERSON] 's broadcasting journey began in 1978 at the WMIN radio station in Maplewood, Minnesota. [PERSON] then moved to the Brainerd Lakes area where he spent the next four decades hosting the morning show on [ORG]. [PERSON] has had a number of different morning show partners, but for the past 20 years, he has shared the microphone with his current cohost, [PERSON] .


We rejoice that You have called us friends and have made Yourself and Your will known to us in the name of which we offer this prayer. Amen.


I announce that the Senator from Oregon (Mr. [PERSON] ) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 46, nays 49, as follows: [[ORG] Vote No. 4 Leg.]


The childcare tax credit really worked. It meant that families were able to afford things, and we saw the results with a 50-percent reduction in childhood poverty. What we also see is that when we can put money into education so families can be secure about a safe place and a good place for their kids to go to school, that will work.

families were able to afford things...we saw the results with a 50-percent reduction in childhood poverty...that will work


So let's have the debate. I am willing to be able to talk to any one of my Democratic or Republican colleagues who has a question about this, but at the base of this is, why would we let someone who is already illegally present in the country and who we already know has committed additional crimes just continue to walk our streets just to commit more crimes? Why would we not detain those individuals?

presents only two options (detain or let them 'walk our streets just to commit more crimes'), uses fear-laden framing about crime continuation, and loaded language like 'illegally present' and 'committed additional crimes'


We want to do this through transparency because nobody knows what PBMs do. It is an opaque operation; yet they make up our formularies. Do they help big pharmaceutical companies or do they help the consumer?

describing PBMs as 'opaque operation' and presenting only two opposing options (help pharma companies vs. help consumers) without acknowledging other possibilities or nuance


Without objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: United States Senate, Washington, DC, January 9, 2025. Hon.


If you are borrowing $7 billion a day and you did all these things to get another point of GDP, you have covered yourself for a week. You get these folks who want to say, happy talk, we are going to grow our way out. To cover this year's debt, you would need almost a 50 percent GDP growth.

borrowing $7 billion a day, you have covered yourself for a week, almost a 50 percent GDP growth


The Democratic whip. [SPEAKER]. I ask unanimous consent that we begin the rollcall vote immediately, the 3 o'clock rollcall.


A NEW PATH FORWARD ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , [ORG] met yesterday to certify President [PERSON] 's electoral victory.


California is spending money on a whole lot of things. I mentioned the high-speed rail. We are spending money on a whole lot of things that aren't helping its citizens and, indeed, helping someone else-- some that are here illegally, giving benefits that are outrageous.

spending money on things 'helping someone else-- some that are here illegally, giving benefits that are outrageous'


[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 California received 4 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 4 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of [ORG]; considered and agreed to. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 23.


That is why it is called the Secure Rural Schools. It pays for the county roads, at least in part, and the local schools. With the spotted owl and the environmental movement taking the [ORG] and weaponizing it in the early seventies, late seventies, and the eighties, those timber industries died off.

'environmental movement taking the [ORG] and weaponizing it' and 'timber industries died off'


He was a graduate of [ORG] in the top 10 percent of his class. He was a dear friend of our Admiral [PERSON] , the Father of our Nuclear Navy who selected him among the best of individuals in our [ORG]. The President founded [ORG] and [ORG] because he wanted to help with America's future security.

graduate in top 10 percent, dear friend of Admiral, Father of our Nuclear Navy, selected among the best


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 245.


This is incredible work, and I want to salute my staffer [PERSON] , who has traveled around Africa and parts of Asia to see these investments. They do make a dramatic difference in the lifestyle of people, giving them dignity, giving them life, giving them a future. Another such story is from a rural area of Ghana where these kinds of programs have already eliminated waterborne illnesses.


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


American science is unmatched. We transformed the world with the creation of the internet, and [PERSON] is aiming beyond the moon. The question is what are we learning from the billions of taxpayer dollars Washington is spending on research and development?

'American science is unmatched' and 'transformed the world with the creation of the internet'


B. Transaction of routine business. One-third of the membership of the [ORG] shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of routine business, provided that one Member of the Minority is present.


On average, it takes 29 years to build a copper mine in this country. Are we going to import it all? Are we going to have poor kids and slave labor in other countries continue to supply us so we can be pristine?

presents only two options (import or use slave labor) while ignoring alternatives like domestic production improvements; uses 'slave labor' as loaded language to emotionally frame the issue


So I would ask that at least they get some discussion for the possibility of consideration. I thank my colleague from Alabama for coming and hearing me out as well as--I am not really thanking you for objecting, but I am thanking you in the spirit in which I think you want to do the right thing. And I will keep striving to convince you that the right thing here is we should debate these amendments.

thanking colleague for 'coming and hearing me out' and crediting them with wanting 'to do the right thing'


Yet I worry that if the Democrats are ever returned to power, these policies will resume. We have got to change our laws so that they can't. This measure removes the loopholes in current law that allowed the Democrats to unleash this scourge on our communities and requires that illegal aliens who commit sex offenses or domestic violence not be allowed into this country under any circumstances and must be immediately removed if they do get in, no matter who is President.

worry that Democrats will resume policies described as a 'scourge on our communities'; characterization of illegal aliens as inherent threats


Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 142 Be it enacted by the Senate and [ORG] in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


Thankfully, the American people have voted to end this nightmare. [ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act is just one of many bills Republicans have proposed that will help close immigration loopholes, reverse the disastrous policies of [ORG] administration, and implement President [PERSON] 's immigration enforcement agenda. [ORG] by Illegal Aliens Act makes crystal clear that illegal aliens who commit sex offenses are inadmissible to and removable from the United States.

'end this nightmare' and 'disastrous policies' paired with focus on 'sex offenses' by 'illegal aliens'


201. [ORG]. In this title: (1) In general.--Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this section that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws.


This should not be a partisan issue. This should not be done just through reconciliation without any input from the Democrats because, at the end of the day, our families are no different, our communities are no different. My firefighters in Nevada are no different than firefighters in your [ORG].

our families are no different, our communities are no different, our firefighters are no different


[PERSON] was thrilled to pass the torch to [ORG] and knows she will build upon the strong foundation that was established. Madam Speaker, I thank [PERSON] 's Flowers for providing Missouri's Fourth Congressional District with the highest quality floral arrangements and event services. I ask Missourians to not forget about [PERSON] 's as [PERSON] 's Day is coming up.


A resolution concerning [ORG] policy for eligibility in women's sports; to [ORG] and [ORG].


135: Mr. [PERSON] of Florida and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 137: Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa, and Mr. [PERSON] of Florida.


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide eligibility for [ORG] to veterans with service-connected disabilities, 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.


SA 42. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 43.


Reserving the right to object. [ORG] is our chief foreign adversary in the world and the only external existential threat to our [ORG]. They threaten our freedom, our prosperity, our security, and our very way of life.


Limitation on removal; application and fee exemption; and other conditions on eligible individuals. [ORG]. 304.


That will certainly go a long way. We know that border walls work. My proposal finishes the wall, and it pays for it with unspent [PERSON] money--money that is available to be used and should be used for that productive purpose.

'productive purpose' and 'finishes the wall' frame border wall completion as inherently beneficial without substantive argument


1, S. 5. [SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered.


H.R. 32: Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Florida. [PERSON]


[ORG] constituted $0.614 billion of this total. This transmittal notifies the addition of the following [ORG] items: medium range ballistic missile live fire test targets; short range ballistic missile live fire test targets; additional [ORG] components, spares, tech documents, and software required for use at Japan's computer test site; additional [ORG] and contractor representative technical, engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics support services; installation support material; training, tool development, communications equipment, and associated spares; classified and unclassified publications and software; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $0.67 billion.


President [PERSON] worked to keep them in the ground. The first [ORG] administration approved a road needed to access one of America's richest mineral deposits, the Ambler Mining District in Alaska's [ORG]. The [PERSON] administration killed that road last June.

contrasting 'worked to keep them in the ground' with approval of mining access, presenting only two opposing positions on resource development


Congratulations, [PERSON] . [PERSON] . There being no objection, the [PERSON] was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From [ORG], Jan. 15, 2025] OP-ED: [ORG], but Alaska is [PERSON] (By Sen. [PERSON] ) There's been a lot of talk about President-elect [ORG]'s idea of buying Greenland.


We are committed to advancing American energy dominance to promote both affordable energy and our national security. The list goes on, and we are getting right to work. Along with advancing these priorities, we will be focused on getting President [PERSON] 's Cabinet up and running quickly by ensuring that his nominees are speedily confirmed here in [ORG].

American energy dominance, national security, affordable energy


[PERSON] ) is a brand- new Member and our concluding speaker here today. We consider ourselves, as a [ORG] and [PERSON] , the greatest portion of the country, wouldn't you say, out West? We have a lot to prove that.


8, cl. 14: to make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces. Article I, Sec.


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 24. [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mrs. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


They want us to improve our partnerships with other countries so there is a reason for people to stay at home and not just come here. As we fix our broken immigration system, most Americans want people treated with dignity, especially if they are children. Immigration is one of the many challenges facing our country today.


I am sure somebody will dig for that, and hopefully, that has been erased from history. We brought [PERSON] . I almost forgot about [PERSON] .


An old regulation left over from the Great Society-era requires the benefits be made available when someone loses a job, even if the recipient is still making a million dollars or more in other income. Most of the hardworking Americans picking up the costs aren't bringing home anywhere near that amount, even if they're working two jobs. The million-dollar question is: why is Washington forcing middle class Americans to finance the lifestyles of jobless millionaires?

characterizing benefits as financing 'lifestyles of jobless millionaires' while portraying 'hardworking Americans' and 'middle class' as victims forced to pay; presents issue as either allowing benefits for the wealthy or protecting working people, ignoring middle-ground solutions


EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, [ORG]. Under clause 2 of rule [ORG], executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: [ORG]. A letter from the Administrator, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting the [ORG]'s final rule -- [PERSON] for [ORG] and [ORG] [Doc.


There is no greater gift that could be given to her and our country than to continue her legacy by saving lives through this bill. Every single member of Congress should be able to get behind this purely commonsense bill that will make our country and communities safer. So to my colleagues, please listen to [PERSON] and [PERSON] .

'no greater gift' and 'purely commonsense bill' combined with appeal to named authority figures to endorse the legislation


SA 37. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Mr. [PERSON] (for Ms. [PERSON] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] )) to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S141, January 14, 2025, in the second column, the following appears: SA 37.


But so did our world. This didn't have to happen. [PERSON] shouldn't have been anywhere near Laken on February 22, 2024.

This didn't have to happen + shouldn't have been anywhere near, implying preventable tragedy


[PERSON] 342: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


In the face of this tragedy, first responders from across the country have answered the call to help. I will take a moment to recognize the brave firefighters from [ORG] of Texas who have traveled from far east Texas all the way to California. This includes the firefighters from [ORG] as well as the Needham, Porter, [PERSON] , and [PERSON] .

brave firefighters...answered the call to help


What have I done now?'' But we got out in the hallway, and he couldn't have been more excited to share that news. It was an example, again, of how invested he was in the success of the players he coached and the people--the young kids--around him.


Let me read the necessary script for the record. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of my resolution at the desk; further, that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. [SPEAKER].


Mr. President, later today, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to legislation known as [ORG]. The loss of a child is something no parent should have to endure. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of [PERSON] --by any measure, an outstanding young woman.

invocation of presidential authority combined with emotionally loaded language about loss of a child and characterization as 'outstanding young woman'


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 90. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


HONORING [ORG] AND JIM THOMPSON ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to recognize two stalwarts of community service in Sarpy County, Nebraska: [PERSON] and [PERSON] .


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 118. A bill to require additional disclosures relating to donations to [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 119.


But in my opinion, this bill is not targeted enough. It would force ICE, working with local law enforcement, to detain immigrants who are accused--not just convicted but accused--of a very broad set of crimes, including shoplifting, without regard to how young they are or, more important, whether they are a threat to our community or a threat to public safety. There is a good reason--and I know [SPEAKER] may not agree with this, but I know he knows the logic.

detain immigrants who are accused...including shoplifting, without regard to how young they are or whether they are a threat to our community


PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Eternal God, we whisper our prayer vocally before Your throne of grace. You have invited us to come to You with all our needs.


Will Mr. [PERSON] push policies that build on the progress we made in the Inflation Reduction Act that has created hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of good-paying, clean jobs or will he kill those jobs because he is such an ideological extremist? If confirmed, will Mr. [PERSON] advance our country into a prosperous, affordable clean energy future or will he take us backward and do the bidding of Big Oil? He must answer these questions and more tomorrow.

presents only two extreme outcomes ('build on progress' vs 'kill those jobs'; 'prosperous future' vs 'backward' bidding of Big Oil), characterizes opponent as 'ideological extremist,' uses loaded terms like 'Big Oil' and 'bidding'


[ORG], [ORG] Law Center, [PERSON] , Inc., St. Stephen's [ORG], Support FHPS Action, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], The Cherry Fund, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], The Lavender Room, The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG] Equality Park, [ORG], The Sports Bra, [ORG], Towards an Anti-Racist North Kingstown (TANK), TRACTION, Trans Maryland, [ORG], Transformative [PERSON] Law Project of Illinois, Transgender Michigan, [ORG] of New Mexico, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], T-time [PERSON] , [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] of Orange County, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], Women's Rights and Empowerment Network, [ORG], [PERSON] , Youth [ORG], [PERSON] . [SPEAKER]. All time for debate has expired.


The reason for that optimism was that there were two potential policy changes then being considered that could set our [ORG] on an entirely new course when it comes to the key issues of public safety and homelessness. California voters were about to consider Proposition 36, an initiative to make crime illegal again in California by largely reversing the disastrous proposition known as Prop 47. Then there was a case before [ORG], which I wrote an amicus brief for, called the Grants Pass case that would potentially liberate our communities from a [ORG] decision that made it virtually impossible for them to clear out homeless encampments.

'make crime illegal again in California' and 'disastrous proposition' characterize Prop 47 with emotionally charged language; 'liberate our communities' frames homelessness policy in terms of freedom from threat


[PERSON] realized that and that focusing on providing clean drinking water to some of the poorest places in the world can be transformative. He understood that to avoid conflict between nations, to keep girls in school and reduce infant mortality, to improve health and economic opportunity, you have to provide people with access to clean water. Data supports this.

transformative, avoid conflict between nations, keep girls in school, reduce infant mortality, improve health and economic opportunity


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 133. A bill to modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): S. 134.


I reviewed the legal history of this provision, the legal guarantee designed to erase the horrible legacy of slavery that had been embodied in [ORG] [ORG] decision. It was a desire to correct that decision that led to the inclusion of this definition of citizenship in the 14th Amendment. I also rebutted, during that speech, too, common misconceptions: first, that children born in the United States to parents from other countries are not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States-- that has been ruled false by [ORG] since the late 1890s-- and, second, a claim often made by the President-elect that the United States is unique in the world in guaranteeing citizenship to all who are born within this country.

"horrible legacy of slavery" (loaded language) and citing legal history/Supreme Court decisions (appeal to authority)


They donated one of the buildings to the city of Anamosa's police department, and it is still used today. Additionally, [PERSON] , the son of a home builder, recognized [PERSON] 's housing shortage and has personally committed to building over 60 houses in the community. Boomerang Corporation is passionate about building up young Iowans and offers internships to local students.


This leads to delays, frustration, and even disqualification from receiving the aid. This is where my bill comes in. [PERSON]


While we may not always agree, I believe he has the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to be Secretary of [ORG]. So I intend to vote in favor of [PERSON] to be Secretary of [ORG], and I urge my colleagues to do the same.


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


287A. Authorization of Federal courts to issue arrest warrants. ''.


A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for any [ORG] activity in [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER]: [ORG].


A poll from 2022 found that two-thirds of LGBTQI+ youth report that recent debates about [ORG] laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively affected their mental health. Today, my colleagues are furthering this hate. America already has a youth mental health crisis, and my colleagues are exacerbating it by promoting these hateful policies, and that is unacceptable.

describing policies as 'hateful' and framing them as 'exacerbating' a mental health crisis to create alarm about harmful consequences


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I am disappointed that my colleagues have objected to this simple legislation. I recognize the national security risk here.


Madam President, for almost 4 years now, [PERSON] has subjected our country to economic misery, uncontrolled crime, and international humiliation. And now, on the way out of his failed and scandal-plagued Presidency, he is showering gifts and favors to some of the most depraved human beings. It started last month with [PERSON] , pardoning his own son not just for the crimes he was convicted of and pleaded guilty to but for all crimes that he may have committed.

phrases like 'economic misery,' 'uncontrolled crime,' 'international humiliation,' 'depraved human beings,' and 'scandal-plagued' use emotionally charged language to attack the subject


Thankfully, the President approved the Governor's request, and California has secured multiple fire management assistance grants from [ORG] to ensure vital resources are available for local, [ORG], and [PERSON] agencies. However, these grants are not enough. I am also appalled by the recent calls from the other side to condition aid on a debt limit deal.


We will be a rich nation again, and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it. With my actions today, we will end the [PERSON] New Deal, and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American autoworkers. (Applause.)

rich nation again, liquid gold under our feet, sacred pledge to our great American autoworkers


The minimum wage has to be raised. If we pass the PRO Act, labor would be in a position to defend the desire and the need to raise the minimum wage and could have pushed more for a higher wage. We have to raise it to a living wage.

living wage and 'desire and the need' - vague aspirational terms without specific definition or evidence of necessity


I have made my views clear to the current administration, and I will work with the [PERSON] administration and with both parties to keep [ORG] alive while protecting our national security. We can all agree that we must protect Americans' privacy from the prying eyes of [ORG], but we also should agree it must be done in the right way, without risking content creators' livelihoods by rushing this process in a premature way. [ORG] should survive but under new ownership.

phrases like 'protect Americans' privacy' and 'national security' are vague appeals to shared values; the construction 'we can all agree' followed by 'but we also should agree' presents a false choice between protecting privacy and protecting livelihoods


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]. In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule [ORG], I would object to further proceedings.


Political foes used his decency against him, but [PERSON] remained a man of principle. He was a proud liberal who never abandoned causes that helped the less fortunate, even if it cost him votes. I came of age watching [PERSON] masterfully maneuver against powerful adversaries and work tirelessly behind the scenes to help people.

'a man of principle' and 'masterfully maneuver against powerful adversaries and work tirelessly behind the scenes'


Dr. [PERSON] , by this time, was a member of [ORG] of the [ORG] and would join also [ORG]. He would also help to create [ORG], an organization that was formed to provide leadership for a growing and sustaining civil rights movement. Dr. [PERSON] rose to prominence as a revered leader of that movement in 1955, when a young woman, a seamstress by the name of [PERSON] , refused to move to the back of the bus in [ORG] because of the color of her skin.


Ms. [PERSON] was born in January of 1935 in Massachusetts. She attended [ORG] and worked as a teacher for 40 years, 32 of those years spent teaching history at Buckingham Browne and [ORG] in Cambridge. She has also served as reader, table leader, and member of the test development committee for [ORG] of [ORG].


When Republicans wanted to confirm a certain Supreme Court nominee, they challenged the process of coming to cloture and, in so doing, moved to a point where you could appoint that nominee to [ORG] with 51 votes as opposed to 60. They did that, and it was along party lines. All the Republicans voted to change the rules.

When Republicans wanted to confirm a certain Supreme Court nominee, they challenged the process... All the Republicans voted to change the rules


The gentlewoman from Oregon has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself the balance of my time.


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


They have arrest warrants out for the leadership of [ORG] precisely because of what happened on October 7. The [ORG] wants to hold them accountable. What we are doing here doesn't make any sense to me.

"arrest warrants out for the leadership" and "wants to hold them accountable" invoke official legal authority to frame opposition as unreasonable


Some even say there are 74 genders, everything from agender to omnigender. There is even an astral gender, which is having a gender identity where you feel related to outer space. How can the radical left be able to identify that gender, yet they can't even define what a woman is?

Presenting extreme gender identities as representative of mainstream positions, then creating a false choice between accepting all gender identities and being unable to define 'woman'


As the mom of an 8-year-old little girl who loves sports, who loves soccer, this bill is invasive to young girls but also dangerous to every kid. It puts every kid at risk. Every kid is at risk under this bill.

this bill is invasive...dangerous to every kid. It puts every kid at risk. Every kid is at risk under this bill


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 37. A resolution recognizing the 4th anniversary of the [PERSON] administration's Secretary of [ORG] announcing [ORG] in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for [ORG]; to [ORG].


The answer is nothing. We are 2 weeks into [ORG] Congress, and the GOP is already wasting our time on political messaging bills. This bill is not about protecting women or children.

characterizing the bill as 'political messaging' and 'wasting our time' rather than engaging with substantive arguments; 'not about protecting women or children' dismisses stated intentions without evidence


NO CONDITIONS ON AID ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , less than 4 weeks ago, Congress passed the American Relief Act, which provided disaster aid to States such as Florida, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.


[ORG]. 208. Restoration of State option to determine residency for purposes of higher education benefits.


[PERSON] 's heart wasn't just for girls to be rescued but to help them find true healing and to live in freedom. During [PERSON] 's 20 years of leadership, [ORG] developed a holistic model to rescue, heal, and empower survivors of sex trafficking in Cambodia and beyond. With the help of dedicated partners and their mission, [PERSON] began a SWAT team to partner with local authorities in shutting down brothels and prosecuting traffickers.

help them find true healing and to live in freedom; holistic model to rescue, heal, and empower survivors


I campaigned for working families, but I am going to betray them with tax cuts, tax giveaways, a tax raid on programs and the [ORG] for the richest Americans. That is the [ORG] betrayal that we are facing right now. [ORG] says extending the [ORG] tax cuts would blow a $4.6 trillion hole in the [ORG] budget over the next 10 years.

betray, betrayal, tax raid, blow a $4.6 trillion hole


A bill to ensure equal treatment for certain faith-based organizations in certain [ORG] programs; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 523.


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank Chairman [PERSON] , Representatives [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] for working together to bring this very important legislation forward to increase transparency for the American people. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation. It is a good bill.


[SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). The Senator from Massachusetts. [ORG] Ban [SPEAKER].


This is a key to the [ORG] water supply right here, Shasta and then Lake Oroville, right in my backyard at home, which is another 3.5 million acre-feet. We wouldn't have that much if we didn't have the vision to build those in the 1930s and 1960s under Democratic leadership. President [PERSON] and Governor [PERSON] had the vision for it.

crediting Democratic leadership and named political figures for vision in building infrastructure; invoking historical accomplishment as implicit endorsement


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in support of H.R. 33. This legislation, supported by the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration, is an opportunity for the United States to strengthen its economic ties with Taiwan.

supported by the [PERSON]-[PERSON] administration


I want to end on this note, and it is important. [ORG] save lives. That is not a question.


[SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 29, [ORG].


It is an insult and utter disgrace to have them robbed of the triumph by a biological male. We are told that if this bill passed, President [PERSON] would veto it. Mr. [PERSON] , on November 5, the American people vetoed the radical left's progressive agenda.

insult and utter disgrace...robbed of the triumph; radical left's progressive agenda; American people vetoed...on November 5


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


They told all of us in Washington that they would no longer put up with the crimes like the one [PERSON] committed, the one that stole [PERSON] from her loved ones. The American people delivered a verdict, and they deserve results. We have irresponsible, open border, soft-on-crime policies, and that must end.

crimes like the one [PERSON] committed...stole [PERSON] from her loved ones; irresponsible, open border, soft-on-crime policies


Colonel [PERSON] is truly an American hero and inspiration for us all.


I don't think we should play games with the border security. I don't think we should play games with defense. I don't think we should play games with getting the debt ceiling cleared off without giving more power to [PERSON] and Democrats to mess with us in March.

framing border security, defense, and debt ceiling negotiations as 'playing games' and suggesting Democrats will 'mess with us' creates loaded language and fear about future political threats


But, to my mind, those occupations don't sound like highly specialized jobs that are primarily for the top 0.1 percent, as Mr. [PERSON] claimed last month. If this program is really supposed to be about importing workers with highly advanced degrees in science and technology, why are H-1B guest workers being employed as fashion models, lawyers, dog trainers, massage therapists, cooks, and English teachers? One might think that, in the United States of America, we could find English teachers and not need to bring in people from abroad.

Presents examples of non-specialized occupations (fashion models, massage therapists) to rebut the claim about 'highly specialized jobs,' misrepresenting the original argument's scope; 'One might think that, in the United States of America, we could find English teachers' uses nationalist framing to question necessity


If we should raise it to a living wage, then we can start to close this wealth gap. Raising it to a living wage won't do it in and of itself. There is much more that has to be done, but that is a pretty good start.


He will take the time to talk with frustrated constituents to assure them they have been heard and that he will do his best to help. And [PERSON] always follows through on his promises. The relationships he formed over the years expands from everyone-- House Members, U.S.

He will take the time to talk with frustrated constituents... always follows through on his promises. The relationships he formed over the years expands from everyone-- House Members, U.S.