A bill to prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr.

Long list of co-sponsors presented to suggest broad support and legitimacy for the bill


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 92. A bill to require Senate approval before the United States assumes any obligation under a WHO pandemic agreement and to suspend funding for the [ORG] until such agreement is ratified by the Senate; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 93.


Last Congress, we made great strides in child welfare policy by working across the aisle to deliver real results for children and families. In July last year, [ORG] Children and Families Act passed unanimously through [ORG]. In September, it passed this House by a vote of 405-10.


Here we have now the situation in southern California where this brush is catching on fire. In the high winds, it is just a tinderbox that blows into the neighborhoods and burns down Pacific Palisades and all the others affected like that. They have suspended their brush program there, so [PERSON] can't point and say we have done all this great stuff here and blame everybody else like he does, waving his arms around.

waving his arms around and references to blaming everybody else, characterizing the person dismissively


That is what the American people want us to focus on first, not on renaming bodies of water. Our priorities--our Democratic priorities--are so much more closely aligned with the concerns of the American people than [PERSON] seem to be. The incoming President knows he has a tall task ahead of him.

framing renaming bodies of water versus Democratic priorities as mutually exclusive options, implying opponents prioritize trivial matters while Democrats focus on what 'American people want'


We are now entering the vote that is referred to as cloture--or close debate--but we can still consider amendments by unanimous consent. I came to the floor yesterday to point out that there is a deep flaw related to children in this bill, and both the majority leader and the floor leader have expressed support for an amendment process. So I am asking to work with me and with my leadership that we might examine this challenge.


[ORG] also meddles in the politics of other countries by amplifying divisive content in, for instance, Israel, India, and, of course, America. And don't forget that [ORG] harvests a vast trove of user data, including name, age, email, address, phone number, credit card number, facial features, voiceprints, keystrokes, photos, videos, and viewing habits. This data can make users susceptible to manipulation and even blackmail, not only today but also years from now when users may have become influential persons in the military, the intelligence community, business, media, and other walks of life.

harvests a vast trove of user data... can make users susceptible to manipulation and even blackmail


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


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin): H.R. 383. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for oil companies, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


No more spendthrift bureaucrats getting out of line. No more blank checks or wild excesses. The American people have had enough and rightfully so.

spendthrift bureaucrats, blank checks, wild excesses, The American people have had enough


23. [SPEAKER]. All time for debate has expired.


. . Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any [ORG] or Officer thereof.''


Her death is a direct result of President [PERSON] 's deliberate refusal to enforce our laws. It is [ORG] job to defend our borders and protect our citizens, and our government has failed us. Fortunately, a new leader is taking office soon.

death is a direct result of deliberate refusal...failed us


Right now, while we are talking about it, there are criminal aliens convicted of murder in their country, some more than one time, walking around our country. They are going to stay here until we can deport them, and we are not offering the money to the incoming administration to do that work. [SPEAKER].

criminal aliens convicted of murder in their country...walking around our country


Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 13, H.R. 164; YEA on Roll Call No.


No, no--and, again, no. [PERSON] and Republicans promised to fight for working Americans, but their actions already tell a different story. Before even entering office, [PERSON] is working with Republicans to give very wealthy people and megacorporations another round of trillion-dollar tax cuts.

contrasting 'promised to fight for working Americans' with actions of tax cuts for 'very wealthy people and megacorporations' creates false choice between helping workers vs. helping the wealthy


There are some people who work late hours. They work into the morning hours. In Houston, at one point, we had an opportunity to vote 24-7, 24 hours in a given day.


We should do to others as we would do to us. We must love our neighbor. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask my colleagues to join me and our fellow Americans in solidarity in delivering the aid that California desperately needs without political conditions.

invocation of universal ethical principles ('do to others as we would do to us,' 'love our neighbor') and appeal to collective identity ('our fellow Americans in solidarity')


She was not cowed by power or distracted by really anything. She would teach you, too, as she did for hundreds of law clerks and staff, if you were willing to work-- seriously work. And for people who wanted to be in public service, she made good on the promise of doing something important to contribute to the common good by being a constructive teacher and mentor.


You can't work yourself out of the higher interest rate cycle because the additional debt, the interest rate, the additional debt, the interest rate--and I think it was 1 year ago when we actually had a couple of months, 3 or 4 months, where we had to borrow money to cover our borrowing. Mr. [PERSON] , there is hope. There is a way to make the math work.

the interest rate, the additional debt, the interest rate--repeated pattern emphasizing the cycle; 'Mr. [PERSON], there is hope' appeals to authority figure's reassurance


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

peace through strength, protect American families


Mr. President, reserving the right to object, which I certainly will, I want to briefly address what the Senator from Illinois said about my resolution condemning these two death sentence commutations. I want to acknowledge that the Senator from Illinois is a longtime and principled opponent of the death penalty, based I believe in part on genuine and deep faith convictions. He has had that conviction for years.


Instead, Congress simply demanded that the app could no longer be owned and controlled by our [ORG]'s worst enemy, communist China. In other words, [ORG]'s owners had plenty of time to find a buyer, and there were plenty of willing buyers as well. Instead, [ORG] whined, lied, complained, sued, and lobbied.

describing China as 'worst enemy, communist China' and app owners 'whined, lied, complained'


It is a simple fact of life that men and women are biologically different and that men and boys have levels of strength that women and girls do not have. Allowing men to compete in women's sports is unfair to the women and girls, and it takes away their chances to receive scholarships and be recognized and rewarded for their hard work, skills, and accomplishments. Over the last couple of years, we have all watched in disbelief as top female athletes are losing their hard-earned titles to biological males who are competing as females.

watched in disbelief as top female athletes are losing their hard-earned titles to biological males; takes away their chances to receive scholarships


What we quickly realized is that one of the ways that we can prevent such shortages is to partner with trusted producers like Taiwan and increase mutual investment that can lead to supply chain security. However, that type of investment that is needed for this type of partnership is hard to do when there is double taxation. It simply won't happen when income is taxed in the country where it is earned and then taxed again when it is repatriated back to its home country.

'trusted producers' and 'supply chain security' frame the argument with positive language while 'double taxation...simply won't happen' uses loaded framing to suggest inevitability of failure


Here is when it grows all over the place in northern California either wild or as a crop. People use it for a cover crop to put nitrogen back in the soil. It is really hard to tell the difference, but it is something the environmental movement uses the slightest difference to make that something, oh, my gosh, we have to stop this because it is an endangered species.

characterizing environmental concerns as exaggerating 'the slightest difference' to justify stopping something, using 'oh, my gosh' to mock the position


Hear the cry of the hostages, both American and Israeli, whose pain our President so acutely feels. We are so thankful for the three young women who yesterday returned home and pray that the next 4 years brings peace to Israel and throughout the Middle East. Almighty God, grant all Americans the opportunity to realize our shared dream of a life filled with peace and plenty, health and happiness, compassion and contribution.

cry of the hostages", "pain our President so acutely feels", "Almighty God", "shared dream"}
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Despite this, on the list of the 66 countries the U.S. currently has income tax treaties with, including China, Taiwan is conspicuously absent. Eliminating the undue double taxation of Taiwanese residents and businesses promotes economic efficiency and integration, strengthens our strategic partnership with Taiwan, and reinforces the long-term economic stability American businesses and our trusted allies need to invest for the future and combat the influence of bad actors. In the face of regular threats to its security and economic stability by a predatory adversary, Taiwan and its people have called on us to live up to our commitment as a strategic partner and friend to freedom- loving nations.

characterization of China as 'predatory adversary' and 'bad actors'; positioning Taiwan as 'freedom-loving nation' requiring U.S. partnership


Tomorrow, when [ORG] testifies before the committee, Americans will be reintroduced to his outlandishly extreme agenda. If [PERSON] caused your stomach to turn during the election, Mr. [PERSON] would be a nightmare scenario. If you are among America's working class or from low-income families or from middle-class families working hard to make ends meet, Mr. [PERSON] would be disastrous.

outlandishly extreme agenda, stomach to turn, nightmare scenario, disastrous


They have actually one 19 [ORG] football championships. The game was on national television, with more than 3 million people watching as it neared its exciting conclusion. I had the opportunity last night to talk to President [PERSON] about it, and right away, he said: You guys have a great team.


But what came next, what actually materialized, would become the worst natural disaster in the history of Los Angeles: 100- mile-per-hour winds carrying burning embers from home to home, multiple simultaneous fires burning more than 12,000 structures and more than 40,000 acres. And to give you a sense of the area I am talking about, I am talking about nearly three times the size of Manhattan. At least two dozen people have lost their lives, with more expected as search and rescue crews continue to comb through the devastation.

worst natural disaster in the history of Los Angeles, burning embers from home to home, At least two dozen people have lost their lives


When we highlight these things and a little sunshine hits them, suddenly people start backing up, and Agencies stop funding some of these things that everyone nodded their head and said: Where did that crazy thing come from? So because of the reports that we put out, we are not paying for helmet studies in Ghana anymore. We are not paying for drag shows in Ecuador anymore.

characterizing funding decisions as 'crazy things' that need 'sunshine' to expose, implying hidden wasteful spending to trigger public concern


There would be nothing more insulting to our democracy and to the memory of those who died in connection with that day than letting rioters walk free. We would be saying, in effect, that you could storm the Capitol, engage in violence against police officers or be part of a crowd that engaged in such violence, and try to overturn a free and fair election, and then walk away with no consequences--no consequences. Rioters who broke into the Capitol on January 6 to try and stop the peaceful transfer of power and subvert our democracy do not deserve a Presidential pardon.

Nothing more insulting to our democracy and to the memory of those who died; would be saying you could storm the Capitol and walk away with no consequences


El Paso. For over four decades, Hector brought the history and culture of our region to life through the magic of [ORG]! El Paso.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , due to a personal matter, I was not in Washington D.C. today. Had I been present, I would have voted [ORG] on Roll Call No.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I am prepared to close. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record the text of this amendment immediately prior to the vote on the motion to recommit.


A bill to require the Inspector General of [ORG] to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 226.


Not too long ago, progressives would say all that is ridiculous, but today, it is their religion. If you question their lies and fictitious terms, you are labeled a transphobic bigot and canceled. In giving homage to [ORG], radical leftists have given way to the corruption of the minds of our [ORG]'s youth by dismantling the very protections that Congress created to ensure fairness in education and athletics.

uses charged terms like 'religion,' 'lies,' 'fictitious,' 'bigot,' 'canceled,' and 'corruption of the minds' to create negative framing; labels opponents as 'radical leftists'; implies threat to youth and fairness


Further, does anyone really believe that in America we do not have enough lawyers and need to bring in more attorneys from abroad? At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, we need fundamental changes in our economic policies. We need an economy that works for all, not just the few.

does anyone really believe...need to bring in more attorneys from abroad combined with framing as choice between current inequality or fundamental change


Now, in Massachusetts, per capita, we are the wealthiest [ORG] in America. We are very proud of that. We believe in capitalism.

wealthiest...in America...We are very proud...We believe in capitalism


PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion to recommit on the bill (H.R. 28) to amend [ORG] of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. [PERSON] ), on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT combined with emphasis on 'reproductive biology and genetics at birth' uses emotionally charged framing to invoke protective sentiment while establishing a particular ideological position on sex determination


They have more of this. They have more of the hilly areas with a lot of brush on it like that. They need fuels reduction projects too in the more arid southern California.


It is still remarkable 215 years later. Congratulations to all my friends in Lebanon.


HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. [SPEAKER].


Are we going to avoid the hardest thing we do, and that is telling the truth to our voters, and maybe even telling the truth to each other? There is still hope. One of our economists actually has this chart he has been working on and he has been saying you may only have 3 or 4 more years if interest rates keep moving up where it is almost too late.


In fact, I fear that he found someone who can pass his loyalty test. We will see at the hearing. The obvious concern with Ms. [PERSON] is whether she will follow the bipartisan tradition of the post-Watergate era and oversee an independent [ORG] that upholds the rule of law.


People in Washington, Philadelphia, and New York were actually told not to go outside or do exercises on those days for health reasons. Mr. [PERSON] , remember the fires from Canada about 1 year ago? They affected people in the same way.

Dismisses current air quality concerns by redirecting to past Canadian fires ('remember the fires from Canada about 1 year ago?'), implying current warnings are exaggerated by comparison


Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution


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


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


He saw an issue that occurred right there with his constituency. His heart broke alongside theirs. And then he didn't just talk about it; he did something about it.


His legacy will continue to inspire our community in years to come. Please join me in recognizing Commissioner [PERSON] as we wish him well in his retirement.


In this case, it was anti-Semitism against Israel by promoting [PERSON] , the terrorist group, posts--its posts--and then pro-Palestinian posts versus Israeli pro-Israel ones. So I gave data there. But this is exactly the same kind of pushing of propaganda which has led, I presume, India to ban [ORG], as well, because [ORG] is doing the same thing to them.

characterizing posts as 'anti-Semitism against Israel' and 'propaganda,' creating binary opposition between 'pro-Palestinian posts versus Israeli pro-Israel ones'


[SPEAKER] Carolina. Mr. [PERSON] , in 2022 North Carolina high schooler [PERSON] was seriously injured when a teenage boy spiked a ball into her head during a girls volleyball game, leaving her with a concussion and permanent injuries. Despite stories like [ORG], the left continues to want us to believe it is totally safe for men to compete against women.

injury story used to imply danger, characterizes opposing view as 'wanting us to believe it is totally safe' rather than engaging with actual nuanced positions


Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , may I please inquire as to the time remaining.


These are on the topic before us. These are not some crazy thing. These are addressing core due process issues that affect children.

dismissing concerns as 'not some crazy thing' while characterizing the opposing position as extreme, combined with framing the issue narrowly as only about 'core due process issues' rather than engaging with the full range of arguments


RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to limit the ability of the Secretary of [ORG] or the Attorney General to use available capacity to detain individuals determined to pose the most serious threat to public safety or risk of flight. SA 25.


By [SPEAKER]: S. 82. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


Perhaps one of the most egregious examples of this was his pardon of his son [PERSON] on December 1 of last year. Despite numerous efforts by the FBI and DOJ to protect [PERSON] from accountability for his crimes, President [PERSON] decided to attack his own [ORG] and say his son was selectively and unfairly prosecuted. Well, it is hard to imagine someone thinking they were unfairly targeted when the entire government Agencies did everything they could to protect him from coming to justice.

'egregious examples' and 'attack his own [ORG]' coupled with mischaracterizing the opposition's position about fair prosecution


Now under current law, the child tax credit is available to eligible families with up to $2,000 in tax credit relief per child. Here is my suggestion. Here is my proposal: We should more than double that amount.


Madam Speaker, this morning I highlight a piece of legislation I intend to cosponsor that is sponsored by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. [PERSON] ), my good colleague. It is known as [ORG] in Vehicle Purchases Act. The bill aims to prevent the U.S. EPA from issuing Clean Air Act waivers that would enable [ORG]-level bans or restrictions on gas and diesel vehicles.


What is going on in Gaza right now is wrong, and I especially call it out because if we stand for freedom and human rights, then we need to stand for freedom and human rights all the time, not just when it is convenient. That is why the nations of the world set up [ORG] in the first place. This is an institution designed to make sure the horrors that we saw all too often in the 20th century do not repeat themselves in the 21st century.

nations of the world set up [ORG]...designed to make sure the horrors...do not repeat themselves


It is despicable that 158 Members of this body, which is supposed to represent the interests of American citizens, voted to prioritize illegal aliens who are sexual predators and domestic abusers, rapists, and pedophiles over the safety of American women and girls. Mr. [PERSON] , what do the 158 Members of this body who voted last time to protect illegal aliens who are sexual predators have to say to the family of [PERSON] , a 12-year-old girl who was brutally raped and strangled to death by two illegal aliens from Venezuela? What do the 158 Democrats who voted against this bill last time have to say to the family of [PERSON] from Maryland, a mother of five, who was brutally raped, brutally choked, and beaten to death on a hiking trail by an illegal alien from El Salvador?

characterization of 158 members as 'prioritizing illegal aliens who are sexual predators' and repeated invocation of brutal crimes to suggest this vote represents protection of predators rather than positions on immigration policy


We could roll back energy mandates, EPA limits, methane emission rules. We could expand Federal land leasing for oil and gas production. Next, I would talk about cutting subsidy waste--getting rid of some of the tax credits.

characterizing regulatory measures as 'mandates,' 'limits,' and 'subsidy waste' uses negatively framed language to predispose listeners against these policies without engaging substantive arguments


[ORG]. [PERSON] , Jan. 8, 2025. REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, [ORG], EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND [ORG]. 31, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent [PERSON] Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\---- HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.


All of these Americans were born here to immigrant parents, some of whose immigration status was unclear at the time of their births and some of whose parents were clearly undocumented. And that is the point of birthright citizenship. When America is at its best, the status of our parents doesn't limit our ability to contribute to our community, and that is part of the genius of our [ORG].

America is at its best, the genius of our [ORG]


I want to express my particular appreciation for President [PERSON] and what the administration has done, the almost immediate declaration of a disaster which unlocked important [ORG] and other funding, the commitment to match--to provide, really--100 percent of Federal funding for the first 6 months of these fire mitigation efforts. I am very grateful for what the Congress and the President have done. This recovery is going to be measured in years, not months.

appreciation for President and administration's disaster declaration and federal funding commitment; positioning government action as authoritative and praiseworthy


The result of all that debt--one of the many results--was the devaluation of the dollar. A dollar you held in 1998 is only worth 51 cents today. We have basically cut the value of a dollar in half since 1998.

cut the value of a dollar in half - uses dramatic framing to emphasize economic decline


Mr. [PERSON] , I congratulate [PERSON] . He will be missed from the airwaves, but he has earned this next chapter.


The counsel for [PERSON] has put out a detailed statement. I have a copy. I understand that other lawyers may have other opinions, but these are the experts.


Mr. President, today, President-elect [PERSON] comes to the Capitol to meet with Senate Republicans. We expect they will talk about their first order of business when they assume full control of government. And what is the Republicans' first order of business going to be?


The future of our young women and girls and the gains they have made through 50 years of [ORG] must be protected. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues to support this important bill. [SPEAKER].

urging colleagues to support based on protection of women's gains and invoking organizational credibility


[ORG] exists to hold the world accountable to prevent atrocities and to serve as a reminder that no one is above the law. Abandoning the [ORG], as H.R. 23 proposes, undermines our values, undermines our alliances, and undermines our credibility on the world stage.

undermines our values, undermines our alliances, and undermines our credibility - repeated use of 'undermines'; invocation of organizational legitimacy and world accountability; emotionally charged framing of 'abandoning'


We will continue asking the tough questions because working people deserve to know whose side [PERSON] is truly on. Is it working people, like [PERSON] claims, or is it corporate special interests like his nominations all too often suggest? I yield the floor.

Sets up binary choice between 'working people' and 'corporate special interests' without acknowledging nuance; uses loaded framing of 'whose side' and 'truly on'


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


THANKING NICK BOSTIC FOR HIS COURAGEOUS ACTIONS [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama). The [PERSON] recognizes the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in strong support of this bill, which the House passed in the 117th and 118th Congresses. I thank Chairman [PERSON] and [PERSON] Member [PERSON] for bringing this bill to the floor again.


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


A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve; to [ORG]. By Mrs. [PERSON] : [PERSON] . 13.


So the question I have been asking is, How do we return to a reasonable, prepandemic spending level? I will guarantee you that the people who voted for President [PERSON] do not expect [ORG] is going to continue spending at President [PERSON] 's and the Democrats who have been in charge, at their spending levels. This is unacceptable.

I will guarantee you that the people who voted for President [PERSON] do not expect...This is unacceptable


These are the people that now are inviting us to dramatically change the immigration laws without even a hearing as to what it is going to mean in any particular case. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


And so because of that, all I am asking for is more time. Listen to [PERSON] . He is saying: Give it more time.

Listen to [PERSON]. He is saying: Give it more time.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania): H.R. 475. A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person endangering the integrity or safety of the Zaporzhzhia nuclear power plant; 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.


Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Louisiana seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 8 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 8 votes for Vice President. [SPEAKER].


1, S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] of Florida, [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] . [SPEAKER].


I know this is a big day around the Senate. It is a big day for America, and it is appropriate, I think, that we should be here on this issue today because, over the coming months and years, we are going to be confronting a lot of choices to make. And I think it is critically important that, as we make these choices, we do it in a way that is consistent with our values.


We completed the peaceful transfer of power as the Founding Fathers envisioned it. Now compare last week's election certification with what we witnessed 4 years ago. Thousands attacked the Capitol.

'peaceful transfer of power' contrasted with 'thousands attacked the Capitol' to frame a stark binary choice


Meanwhile, on the civilian side, both organizations that he led went into debt. In fact, he so badly mismanaged one of them that they had to bring in a forensic accountant to clean up the mess that he had made. That is it.

badly mismanaged, forensic accountant to clean up the mess


America wants them. We just have to pass this legislation. Mr. [PERSON] , I am always grateful to have this opportunity to speak.


When you hear people talk about the extraordinary privilege the United States has, there are actually two of them. The fact that the world uses the U.S. dollar as the ultimate arbiter of exchange. Great.

'extraordinary privilege' and 'Great' used to invoke positive sentiment without specific substantive argument


This is literally why we have the [ORG]. This bill is textbook government overreach meant to fuel division. Further, this bill provides no enforcement guidelines, insinuating that Republicans are just fine with subjecting young women and girls to invasive, humiliating medical examinations and physical inspections.

'textbook government overreach', 'invasive, humiliating medical examinations', 'subjecting young women and girls'


By 2034, 9 budget years from now, debt servicing at 6 percent, so back even below the historic average rates, interest would consume 45 percent of all tax receipts. Let's do that again. Imagine a world where 45 percent of all tax receipts that come into the government are just for paying interest.

Repetition of alarming debt servicing scenario ('Let's do that again. Imagine a world where...') combined with appeal to fear through the dire projection that 45 percent of tax receipts would go to interest payments


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


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , since I have 10 minutes remaining, I am going to sit here in silence for 2 minutes and see if my colleague from Texas shows up. [SPEAKER].


Why do we have to do it this way? Is it to keep some people's environmental scorecard at 100 percent because they don't want more development; they don't want cutting trees; they don't want building water supply; and they don't want us to add lanes to the highway? Instead, we get things like high-speed rail.

characterizes environmentalists as wanting nothing done (no development, no trees cut, no water supply, no highway lanes) and frames high-speed rail as the illogical alternative, misrepresenting the actual position and creating an artificial either/or choice


How is that for protecting democracy? The opposite, which is to stonewall the President's [ORG] nominees, to burn as much time as possible before we are able to get that done, is not preserving and protecting democracy; it is undermining it. Our Democratic colleagues never seem to lose an opportunity to say that whatever the subject, it is a threat to democracy.

presents only two opposing positions (protecting vs stonewalling nominees) as the only options, and characterizes opposition as 'burning time' and 'undermining democracy' without addressing substantive concerns about the nominees


And it is time to do something about it. The test of this Congress will not be what we do for foreign nations. It will not be what we do for our largest corporations.

presents only two opposing options (foreign nations vs. Congress's true purpose) while implying corporations are selfish priorities, oversimplifying the complexity of legislative responsibilities


A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 55. A bill to preserve the constitutional authority of Congress and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation; to [ORG].


I urge my colleagues to oppose this legislation. Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. [PERSON] ), who has done work on our subcommittee on this issue.

yielding to gentleman from Arizona who has done work on the subcommittee on this issue


42 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] of New Jersey, Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] of Utah.


That medical condition is now solved. Your family member is healed. What would most American families do?


To address this continuing national emergency and protect against the growing and evolving threat of malicious cyber-enabled activities against the United States and United States allies and partners, including the increasing threats by foreign actors of unauthorized access to critical infrastructure, ransomware, and cyber-enabled intrusions and sanctions evasion, section 9 of the Executive Order I have issued updates the criteria to be used by the Secretary of the [ORG] in designating a person for sanctions for engaging in specified malicious cyber-enabled activities and related conduct. I am enclosing a copy of the Executive Order I have issued. [PERSON] , Jr.

continuing national emergency, growing and evolving threat, malicious cyber-enabled activities, foreign actors of unauthorized access


Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. [PERSON] ), the chairman of [ORG].


Put 70 percent of our spending budget on automatic pilot. We will never look at it. We will just spend whatever we want.

on automatic pilot' and 'we will never look at it' creates alarm about loss of control and fiscal irresponsibility


This piece of legislation, [PERSON] in Policing Act, would have helped us to weed them out. It would have also dealt with these no-knock laws that have cost lives, dealt with chokeholds that have taken lives. [PERSON] in Policing Act would have made a difference, and I can say there were many of my constituents who were eager to see [PERSON] in Policing Act pass and who were very disappointed when it did not.

Repeated reference to '[PERSON] in Policing Act' throughout; 'cost lives' and 'taken lives' invoke fear about safety concerns


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mrs. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 401. A bill to prohibit United States assessed and voluntary contributions to [ORG]; to [ORG].


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


I personally took the bill to the floor a second time and called on my colleagues to pass it, but not only did they say no, they stood in the way and didn't even allow us to have a hearing in the entire 118th Congress. Democrats persisted in their obstruction in moving this bill forward. It isn't just [ORG] the Democrats are standing in the way of; it is the safety and security of our American citizens.

Democrats portrayed as standing in the way of safety and security, framing opposition as obstruction without allowing for legitimate disagreement


Well, it wasn't [PERSON] . It was clear from the 2020 campaign that he didn't have the mental capacity to be President. To make matters worse, he spent 570 days, 40 percent of his Presidency, on vacation.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 385. A bill to identify and combat corruption in countries, to establish a tiered list of countries with respect to levels of corruption by their governments and their efforts to combat such corruption, and to evaluate whether foreign persons engaged in significant corruption should be specially designated nationals under [ORG]; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


I tell you, when you actually take a look under the hood, what you see every time is that the benefits of these Republican tax cuts go to the biggest corporations, to the billionaires, and to corporate CEOs, and within those biggest corporations, the worst ones for moving jobs and profits offshore. It is as reliable as the sunrise, and it is as wrong as it can be. I yield to my friend Senator [PERSON] .

repeated emphasis on 'biggest corporations,' 'billionaires,' 'corporate CEOs' combined with charged language like 'as wrong as it can be' and negative framing of offshore profit movement


2, the Senate will proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives. Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:40 p.m., preceded by [ORG], [PERSON] ; the Secretary of the Senate, [PERSON] ; and the Vice President of the United States, [PERSON] , proceeded to [ORG] for the counting of the electoral votes pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution and laws relating to the election of President and Vice President of the United States. (The counting of the electoral votes in the joint session of the House and Senate is printed in the proceedings of [ORG] in today's [PERSON] .)


Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). Without objection, it is so ordered.


Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Coach [PERSON] 50-year anniversary with the Savannah Country Day School. Mr. [PERSON] has spent the past five decades coaching and teaching students at Savannah Country Day. He had led the boys' basketball team as well as the boys' and girls' cross-country and tennis team.


Now the terrorist strongholds are back. Today, terrorists control Afghanistan. They control parts of Syria.

'terrorist strongholds' and 'terrorists control' repeated to emphasize threat


He never wavered under pressure. In fact, that is when he was at his best. When everyone else in the room was trying to prove they were right and others were wrong, he had the special ability to bring people together on both sides of the aisle.


[ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (Ranking), Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] (ex officio), Mr. [PERSON] (ex officio). Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. [PERSON] (Ranking), Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on the Budget: Mr. [PERSON] (Ranking), Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] .


During that period of time, he and I have worked together a tremendous number of hours on many issues. We are in a time when America faces threats from nearly every corner of the world. It is no secret that hostile powers, from China, to Russia, to North Korea, to Iran, have formed an authoritarian axis bent on weakening the United States.

'threats from nearly every corner of the world' and 'authoritarian axis bent on weakening the United States'


Let me say that again. Israel is the tip of the spear in bringing the fight to an enemy who currently holds and has killed our fellow Americans. Israel has conducted this war with as much restraint as war can allow.


Any Federal district court or immigration court is authorized to enter appropriate orders related to this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, requiring Federal law enforcement authorities to arrest and prosecute aliens violating Federal law. SA 77. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Beginning on page 3, strike line 9 and all that follows through page 8, line 10, and insert the following: [ORG].


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


H.R. 28 is a commonsense bill. It strengthens protections for women, and I was proud to vote for it.


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 system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that Japan can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as [ORG].

adversary...develop countermeasures that might reduce system effectiveness


NO CONDITIONS ON DISASTER AID FOR CALIFORNIA ([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 on behalf of thousands of California wildfire survivors.


It wasn't true in the 2017 tax cuts, and we could never find any credible witness who would come and testify to that effect. With that, I have other colleagues on the floor who are ready and raring to go, and I yield to them. [SPEAKER] (Mrs. [PERSON] ).


H.R. 38: Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Nebraska, Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland, Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


That is what the people who came out in November voting for President [PERSON] , that is their goal. That is their expectation. I suggest we live up to their expectations.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, reserving my right to object, [ORG] is a targeted, commonsense, lifesaving bill. This legislation adds crimes to the mandatory detention provisions of the [ORG] and uses the existing framework of the INA.


We got immediate economic relief out to tens of millions of families who needed it most. We expanded [ORG], cutting child poverty in half to its lowest rate in history. And we sent funding directly to every state, city, and town in the nation, keeping police on the beat and teachers in the classroom, families in their homes and small businesses on their feet, preventing a wave of scarring bankruptcies, defaults, and evictions.

families who needed it most, lowest rate in history, keeping police on the beat and teachers in the classroom


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


We also need to help them with the brush clearing on the mountains above there that are being stopped by regulations or the funding getting pulled back by [ORG]. Mr. [PERSON] , $100 million, I think, got pulled back and part of that would have been the brush clearing that is so badly needed, which creates a buffer when the Santa Ana winds blow fire toward you. If you don't have that brush there, you have got a much greater chance of stopping the fire before it hits the houses there.

creates a buffer when the Santa Ana winds blow fire toward you... much greater chance of stopping the fire before it hits the houses


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER] Virginia. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank Chairman [PERSON] for yielding me time.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] . 46. A resolution amending the Rules of [ORG] to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by [ORG] if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG].


It doesn't completely work this way because you have to refinance into it, but if we went to a 5 percent handle on U.S. sovereigns--that means, from the short term to the 30 years, you had a 5 percent interest rate that was our mean interest rate on U.S. debt--it is almost $9 trillion of additional borrowing, spending, and interest over that next 10 years. Functionally, going to 5 percent is double everything we are pretty much talking about in the extension of the tax reform. There is this lack of understanding.

describing a fiscal scenario with emotionally charged language like 'almost $9 trillion' and 'double everything' to emphasize magnitude without contextual analysis


snap back inaccurate snap payments Nearly $1 billion of ineligible [ORG] (SNAP) benefits are being paid every month, according to [ORG]'s own estimates. Tens of thousands of recipients enrolled in the program do not even qualify for the assistance and double dippers are getting second helpings from multiple states. Fixing these bureaucratic blunders would save more than $10 billion a year.

ineligible benefits, bureaucratic blunders, double dippers getting second helpings


----------------------------------------------------------------------- House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by [SPEAKER] (Ms. [PERSON] ).


ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule [ORG], sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 21: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


We will. But whether we can do so quickly will depend on the actions we take in the next few months. This big and beautiful diverse city is not just made of steel and stone but of people--people who stand together when the skies turn dark and rise together when the smoke clears.


This year, the school saw its highest ever graduation rate and freshman retention rate. Hitting the century mark is no small achievement, and [ORG]'s momentum is only increasing. With their recent record-breaking enrollment increase, [ORG] will continue to shape our [ORG]'s leaders for years to come.

highest ever graduation rate, century mark, record-breaking enrollment increase, momentum is only increasing


She showed horses. She worked at the coffee shop in Eagle River called Jitters, a mainstay in that great community. She excelled academically.


A bill to require [ORG] to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 85. A bill to require the Secretary of the [ORG] to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of [ORG] and the State of Hawaii to address [PERSON] , and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Forestry.


Now is the time for action. That is what the election was about--action, not empty words. This week, we will have before us a tranche of critical votes that America will be intently watching.

America will be intently watching + action vs empty words framing


The journey to reclaim our Republic has not been an easy one; that I can tell you. Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom and indeed to take my life. Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin's bullet ripped through my ear, but I felt then and believe even more so now that my life was saved for a reason.

assassination attempt narrative combined with 'reclaim our Republic' framing to invoke patriotic duty despite threats


We should be most concerned about people who are criminals who cannot legally carry a firearm or people with mental health incapacities who are currently prohibited under existing law from carrying or owning or possessing a firearm. Those are existing laws that are enforced, given [ORG]. Now, while our safety and security start at home, in our communities, and at our borders, it also extends around the world.

framing of concern around 'criminals' and 'mental health incapacities' uses emotionally charged language; 'safety and security' presented as universal good without substantive definition


(Applause.) For the past year, I have chaired [ORG], which includes the leadership of Congress from both parties. We thank the committee and [ORG] staff and law enforcement, who worked so hard over the last year and especially the last 3 days.


Instead, Republicans have chosen to bring more deeply flawed messaging bills to the House floor. This legislation does not just target people who are in the United States illegally. Its impact will be felt by many of our neighbors, from green card holders and students to temporary workers and [ORG] recipients.

deeply flawed messaging bills and broad characterization that impact extends to sympathetic groups like students and green card holders


The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Stated for: [SPEAKER].


The Eagles placed four runners in the top 15 and scored 49 points to capture the program's first [ORG] title since 2009. Seniors [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] each earned all- [ORG] honors for placing in the top 10. Sophomore [PERSON] earned a [ORG] medal for placing in the top 15, and sophomore [PERSON] rounded out the scoring.


It doesn't make any sense to me. Again, the bill as it is written is so flawed. If it went through regular order, if you brought it to [ORG] and we made a few amendments in order, we might be able to fix some of the flaws I pointed out.


[Pages [PERSON] ] 119TH CONGRESS [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, as you know, last Friday, the Senate swore in new leaders for [ORG], and in 2 weeks, the new Commander in Chief will be sworn in for a second time. We are 6 days into a new year, and people around the country are making resolutions for the new year--everything from health to fitness, books to read, financial goals to meet--and as Republicans, now is a good time for us to do the exact same thing.


Cha Cha understood that the Latino and Black communities were facing similar struggles and forged an alliance with [ORG] to help underserved, low-income communities. Soon after, they partnered with a group of [ORG], low-income residents called [ORG], establishing Chicago's [ORG]. [PERSON] leadership united people of all backgrounds to fight collectively for a better future, and his legacy will live on for generations to come.


It is because these decisions involve so many complex factors that [ORG] has repeatedly recognized that [ORG] is and should be the ultimate authority on enforcement of our immigration laws. Section 3, however, would mark a sea change by inviting every [ORG] attorney general to sue whenever they disagree with even an individual- level Federal decision regarding detention and removal. This could create uncertainty or even chaos by encouraging conflicting lawsuits brought by different States in different courts.

[ORG] has repeatedly recognized that [ORG] is and should be the ultimate authority; could create uncertainty or even chaos


Today, use the work of our lawmakers to let this generation know about the unfolding of Your powerful providence. Lord, forgive us when we forget that Your mercies are new each day. We thank You for the rising and the setting of the [ORG], for supplying our daily needs, and for the hope we have in Your redemptive power.

appeal to divine authority through prayer language and references to 'Your powerful providence' and 'redemptive power'; invocation of national institution (lawmakers) in spiritual context


A bill to amend [PERSON] 86-272 to expand the prohibition of [ORG] taxation relating to certain solicitation of orders; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 428.


In total, [ORG] oversaw 13 executions in the last 6 months of his Presidency. I will continue to urge Congress to pass my legislation to end the [ORG] death penalty, following the lead of 23 States that have already done so, including my [ORG] of Illinois. This failed and unjust policy has no place in a civilized society.

describing executions as 'failed and unjust policy' has no place in a civilized society' and citing that '23 States have already' abolished it


They will see their prices go up with this tariff blitz, and then they will end up being saddled with the consequences of debt. We should take the time to do this right. We should take the time to do--again, I use the example of what [ORG] did last year on the R&D tax credit, the child tax credit, and the low-income housing tax credit.

prices go up...saddled with the consequences of debt; repeated emphasis on 'take the time to do this right' and 'take the time to do'


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of the [ORG]. This bill would require [ORG] to post the executive leadership team compensation annually on the [ORG] website.


This rushed process left many of my colleagues with the impression that [ORG], [ORG]'s parent company, would divest from the platform, rendering the ban unnecessary, as its proponents had suggested. Back in April, I took to this [ORG] floor to warn that such an approach was ill-considered. Today, with [ORG] on the brink of being banned in the United States, my concerns have become a reality because what we are learning is that the [ORG] law is indeed a [ORG] ban.

ill-considered approach; rendering the ban unnecessary; what we are learning is that the [ORG] law is indeed a [ORG] ban


If, within three calendar days after the filing of the request, the Chairman does not call the requested special meeting, to be held within seven calendar days after the filing of the request, a majority of the members of the [ORG] may file with [SPEAKER] their written notice that a special meeting of the [ORG] will be held, specifying the date and hour thereof, and the measure or matter to be considered at that special meeting. The [ORG] shall meet on that date and hour. Immediately upon the filing of the notice, [SPEAKER] of the [ORG] shall notify all members of the [ORG] that such meeting will be held and inform them of its date and hour and the measure or matter to be considered; and only the measure or matter specified in that notice may be considered at that special meeting.


This body has a real immediate duty to address the threat of worsening wildfires, and I have introduced legislation to get [ORG] and local governments emergency [ORG] resources to fight wildfires and protect people and property. Our first priority is to help those fleeing to safety and to aid the firefighters and first responders, including the brave fire crews from Arizona cities, the [ORG], and our Tribal nations. When Arizona communities have been impacted by wildfires, floods, or other extreme weather events, [ORG] has delivered aid without conditions.

brave fire crews from Arizona cities, the [ORG], and our Tribal nations; emphasis on community cooperation and institutional authority responding to crisis


That was under [PERSON] . We spent $1.7 trillion. That is obviously too low because we have had inflation, because we have had population growth.

calling $1.7 trillion 'obviously too low' uses loaded language to frame spending skeptically; 'obviously' casts doubt on the adequacy of the figure


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 41. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 136. A bill to lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 137.


Today, the process will return to normal and remain solemn but peaceful. We are here today to continue the transfer of power, to acknowledge what the people have already decided and nothing more. Unfortunately, today stands in sharp contrast to what happened 4 years ago.

contrast between 'normal and remain solemn but peaceful' versus implicit reference to turmoil 'what happened 4 years ago' creates fear about past events


We honor the whole team, though. It takes a team of incredible players, incredible senior leadership, a number of whom are going to be drafted--no question about it. There will be high draft choices.


First, allow me to commend Vice President [PERSON] for leading the United States of America, our country, back to the moral high ground. I was proud to be here. In fact, I was seated on this very row at the very end.

commend Vice President for leading the United States of America back to the moral high ground; appeal to authority figure combined with patriotic framing


There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately eighteen [ORG] and/or eighteen contractor representatives to travel to Greece for an extended period for equipment de-processing and fielding, system checkout, training, and technical and logistics support. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.


It attacks children. Under this bill, kids as young as 4 years old could be forced to undergo invasive medical exams and answer personal questions about their bodies from adults they don't know or trust. This legislation distorts commonsense conversations about how to ensure fairness in our athletic competitions and instead denies our children their basic rights and safety.

attacks children; kids as young as 4 years old could be forced to undergo invasive medical exams; denies our children their basic rights and safety


A resolution permitting parental remote voting by proxy, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 24.


Why? Because this is what they do. Because that is actually their governing philosophy.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 109. A bill to require the Secretary of the [ORG] to conduct certain offshore lease sales under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): S. 110.


The time of the gentlewoman has expired. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield the gentlewoman from California an additional 1 minute.


The objection is heard. ([SPEAKER] assumed the [ORG].) [SPEAKER] (Mrs. [PERSON] ).


There is a project near Pacific Palisades that was going to remove some vulnerable power pole lines that were made of wood and some lower hanging wires and other equipment with some stronger, more fire-resistant ones. They started on the project, but they discovered a species of vetch which is grown as a crop in many other areas, as a cover crop or what have you. They discovered one called, I think, [PERSON] 's milkvetch.


In fact, we are the wealthiest Nation in the history of the world. Yet, today, we have more income and wealth inequality than we have ever had. Sixty percent of our people live paycheck to paycheck.

contrast between 'wealthiest Nation in the history of the world' and 'more income and wealth inequality than we have ever had' paired with 'sixty percent of our people live paycheck to paycheck' creates emotional weight around economic distress


We are looking forward to President [PERSON] 's inauguration in a week and a half. We are looking forward to beginning to implement both on the executive branch and through legislative action real changes that can actually get our government toward more efficiency. Now, I have to warn everybody: It is going to take a while because there is a lot to get done.

References to 'President' authority and positions on implementing 'real changes' and government 'efficiency' to build credibility and positive framing


[SPEAKER] will read the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 6) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. [SPEAKER].


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 339. A bill to amend [ORG] of 2012 to streamline the consideration by [ORG] and local governments of requests for modification of certain existing wireless facilities and telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


A bill to authorize for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 533.


1, 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. Recognition of the Minority Leader [SPEAKER]. The Democratic leader is recognized.


Look, I get it. I understand the frustration when your caucus is working and your bill doesn't get called up to be voted on. But the truth is, we are working diligently to make sure that all voices are heard.


There was no objection. How [PERSON] Disdain for D.C. Politics Changed Washington In a cynical time, [PERSON] spurned the establishment and attracted a generation of idealists.


38: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Arkansas. H.R. 45: Mr.


Federal law enforcement does not want a repeat of that, least of all, least of anybody, and I doubt any of us would want private prisons managing that outcome either. That episode was a shameful part of our history. It falls into that chapter of our history.

shameful part of our history and invocation of not wanting repeats of unspecified negative outcomes


After 15 months of war, I believe Prime Minister [PERSON] has overseen a military campaign that has had catastrophic consequences not only for the people of Gaza but for his own people, as well. As Israel's strongest ally, we have a responsibility to ensure that the legitimate anger felt by its citizens and the rest of the world after October 7 does not spiral into endless violence. What began as a war of defense has now devolved into a war of retribution and widespread destruction.

Using emotionally charged terms like 'catastrophic consequences,' 'endless violence,' and 'war of retribution and widespread destruction' combined with positioning as 'Israel's strongest ally' to establish credibility for the criticism


I ask the same to my Democratic colleagues, Mr. [PERSON] . Why aren't they willing to protect the women and girls from this invasion of their privacy? Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time.


As the [ORG] moves toward more mandates on electric cars, on electric stoves, and electric trains and trucks--thankfully, a mandate got pushed off a little bit on trains and trucks because I don't know how people were going to get their supplies and get provisions if nobody can ship it in because of vehicles that don't even exist at the level of emissions that they are talking about. Just let attrition do its job. Let everybody replace the trucks with new trucks over time, and maybe even us farmers could buy the ones that are only 10 years old that are still nice, running trucks when we only use a few thousand miles a year.


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


This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in [ORG]. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to [ORG].


As a member of both [ORG] and our [ORG] on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and [ORG], I know how important our relationship with Taiwan is, both in terms of trade and national security. This bill will open the door for us to continue to develop a strong economic partnership, especially in the technology and semiconductor sectors, and help the United States reduce our reliance on China. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the chairman, Speaker [PERSON] , and all the members of [ORG] for bringing this legislation to the floor today.

As a member of both [ORG]... I know how important our relationship with Taiwan is... thank the chairman, Speaker [PERSON], and all the members


1151 et seq.) shall not apply to the adjustment of aliens to lawful permanent resident status under this title, and such aliens shall not be counted toward any such numerical limitation. [ORG].


MORNING BUSINESS MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE At 12:02 p.m., a message from [ORG], delivered by Mrs. [PERSON] , one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has agreed to the following concurrent resolutions, without amendment: [PERSON] . [PERSON] . 1.


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. [PERSON] ), my very good friend from Memphis, Tennessee, the home of [ORG]. We had a lot of good times in the [ORG] senate. We brought some famous people to the floor, such as our dear friend [PERSON] , who is in [ORG].


1439, 1440-1) by which a person may naturalize, or be granted posthumous United States citizenship, through service in [ORG]; or (2) the qualifications for original enlistment in any component of the [ORG] otherwise prescribed by law or the Secretary of [ORG]. SA 3. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [ORG].


A letter from the Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting [ORG]: DDTC 24-055; to [ORG]. EC-9. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting [ORG]: DDTC 23-029; to [ORG].


LAKEN RILEY ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, it is more than 1,000 miles from El Paso, [ORG], to Athens, [ORG], yet a man who crossed the border illegally near El Paso was able to wreak havoc in Athens. Last February, an illegal immigrant murdered nursing student [PERSON] while she was out for a morning run on the Athens campus of [ORG].

an illegal immigrant murdered nursing student...while she was out for a morning run - emotionally charged framing connecting illegal immigration to violent crime to invoke fear


SA 28. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 29.


=========================== NOTE =========================== On page S252, January 20, 2025, at the bottom of the left column, the following appears: By [SPEAKER] for [ORG] and [ORG]. [PERSON] , of Virginia, to be Director of [ORG]. The online Record has been corrected to read: By [SPEAKER] for [ORG] and [ORG].


HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HECTOR SERRANO ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to honor the life and enduring legacy of [PERSON] , beloved artist, storyteller, and visionary creator of [ORG]!


Our hearts break as tens of thousands of folks have lost everything. As our hearts break, we know that in this [PERSON] we have to work. That is our obligation.

Our hearts break...we have to work...That is our obligation


But our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is finally modernizing the nation's roads, bridges, ports, airports, transit systems, and more; removing every lead pipe in America, so every child can drink clean water; and providing affordable high-speed internet for every American, no matter where they live. And it's making sure these projects are done with American products and American workers, creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying new jobs, many of them union jobs. For too long, American factories have moved overseas, taking vital industries with them.

ambitious promises of 'modernizing the nation,' 'clean water,' 'affordable high-speed internet for every American' combined with emphasis on 'American products and American workers' and 'union jobs'


Now, she has been a loyal employee, certainly to me and my wife [PERSON] . There was a little going-away party for her back home in Anchorage, 2 days ago. Fortunately, [PERSON] was able to make it.


I have traveled there. I believe Israelis deserve security. They deserve peace.


So what did we do both to generate money but also because it is a question of basic fairness? We established a minimum rate for these wealthy corporations. They want to eliminate that too.

establishing a minimum rate for 'wealthy corporations' combined with 'They want to eliminate that too' frames corporate interests as a threat to fairness


Everyday Americans should not have to subsidize the lavish lifestyle of the ultrarich. The world's wealthiest 1 percent burn through their entire carbon budget for the year in the first 10 days of January--10 days. So let's not let the 1 percent blow a $5 trillion hole in our Federal budget as well.

lavish lifestyle, burn through, blow a $5 trillion hole


I urge my Republican colleagues and leadership in this body to work in a bipartisan manner on this and find solutions that will benefit all Americans, not just CEOs and their board members. There is a way we can come together to make sure our middle class benefits, that our small businesses and companies--by the way, that are essential for that middle class and our labor force, because you need both--work together to benefit, and really work and identify a pay-for and how we are not going to add to the deficit. I can't stress this enough: We need to come together and build on spending reductions from the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act instead of targeting Americans' healthcare.

characterizing benefits for 'CEOs and their board members' as opposed to 'middle class' and 'small businesses'; framing the choice as either targeting healthcare or building on spending reductions


We will never forget his service. Mr. President, [PERSON] actually passed away a year ago last December. We were not in session at the time, so I thought it was appropriate to recognize the anniversary of his death, but I want to talk a little bit more.


RULE IX. REFERRAL OF LEGISLATION TO SUBCOMMITTEES (a) General Requirement.--Except where the Chairman of the [ORG] determines, in consultation with the majority members of the [ORG], that consideration is to be by [ORG], each bill, resolution, investigation, or other matter which relates to a subject listed under the jurisdiction of any subcommittee established in [ORG] referred to or initiated by the [ORG] shall be referred by the Chairman to all subcommittees of appropriate jurisdiction within two weeks. All bills shall be referred to the subcommittee of proper jurisdiction without regard to whether the author is or is not a member of the subcommittee.


Further, it would streamline Federal disaster recovery efforts by concluding that a single agency is sufficient to conduct damage assessments to account for the needs of disaster victims. [ORG] can and should be doing this smarter. Mr. [PERSON] , I support this bill, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.


A bill to eliminate certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 299.


Mr. [PERSON] , it is very clear that the gentleman from Massachusetts is well out of his depth when it comes to military warfare and how to conduct an operation. I will let that speak for itself. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in strong support of this legislation.


It says that an illegal immigrant involved in a theft-related crime must be detained. That means, if someone who is in the country illegally--in other words, who has already broken our laws--commits a robbery, he or she will be detained. If this bill had already been law, the illegal immigrant who killed [PERSON] would not have been on the streets the day that he murdered her.

reference to murder victim and emotional scenario designed to stoke fear about illegal immigrants committing violent crimes


united nations overpayments [ORG] ([ORG]) charges the U.S. higher membership dues than any other country and then Washington voluntarily contributes $15 billion in additional contributions. [ORG] staff helped plan and execute [ORG]' terrorist attack on Israel in which American citizens were murdered and taken hostage. And a 2024 [ORG] migrant plan promotes cash handouts for migrants to cover travel expenses and includes a map with a red line leading right to the U.S. border.

characterization of UN as 'overpaying' the U.S., association with terrorist attacks and hostage-taking, and misrepresentation of migration policy as deliberately directing migrants to U.S. border


Madam Speaker, I rise today, proud to announce that I have joined the bipartisan [ORG]. This important initiative is focused on bringing much needed efficiency to [ORG] and reducing wasteful spending that burdens taxpayers. As an Iowan, I know that every dollar counts.

joining bipartisan initiative, bringing efficiency and reducing waste - vague positive language combined with appeal to group participation


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 33. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


31 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] of California, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] . Committee on [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Ohio, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


The peaceful transfer of power is the defining feature of a free society. It is what separates nations like the United States from the wastelands of despotism and autocracy. As we have seen recently, the peaceful transfer of power can never be taken for granted.

contrasts 'peaceful transfer of power' in free societies against 'wastelands of despotism and autocracy,' presenting only two extreme options while using inflammatory language ('wastelands')


[SPEAKER]. The Senator from Alaska. Tribute to [PERSON] [SPEAKER].


He built a strong educational foundation, earning his bachelor's of applied science degree, studying public safety and emergency management at [ORG]. Before embarking on his service to the city of Roseville, Chief [ORG] had a decorated career in several capacities, including his over three decades of service for [ORG]. Over the course of his tenure, Chief [ORG] conducted the duties of engineer, captain, battalion chief, shift commander, managing [ORG], deputy chief, and many others.


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


She was hugely essential to the things we got done at our department of natural resources. We negotiated against [ORG] for a giant natural gas deal. You want to talk about a tough thing.


One estimate indicates the recent annual tree loss just in Canada equates to their forests' lost capacity to absorb the annual carbon dioxide from all jet aviation fuel spewed into the atmosphere across our globe. This chart attests to that. Just a few years ago due to major forest fires in Quebec, our southern Great Lakes region in my home [ORG] of Ohio was covered with an eerie, hazy, atmospheric soot blowing south across the border with Canada.

eerie, hazy, atmospheric soot blowing south across the border; emphasis on lost capacity to absorb CO2 and global jet aviation emissions


My amendment would close the alarming loophole that let [PERSON] 's killer go free. It would simply require ICE to detain illegal immigrants charged with killing or seriously injuring another person so they do not disappear before facing justice. Let's make this a reality today for [PERSON] 's family, for [PERSON] 's family, and for the countless American families we can protect.

alarming loophole, killer go free, disappear before facing justice, countless American families we can protect


However, Mr. [PERSON] , you are not allowed to talk about it because they will attack you. They spent about a couple of a million dollars beating the crap out of me because I care about saving [ORG], and I care about not doubling senior poverty. Somehow lying about it is the political tactic of this place?

you are not allowed to talk about it because they will attack you; They spent about a couple of a million dollars beating the crap out of me


Mr. [PERSON] , I include in the Record a letter from over 200 local and national domestic violence organizations who oppose this bill. [ORG] Violence January 13, 2025. Honorable Members of the House, The undersigned groups that serve and advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking, write to voice our opposition to HR 30.


What are you doing here? Next thing you know a policeman is called in; he arrests you for shoplifting. They then take you in and charge you with that crime.

next thing you know a policeman is called in; he arrests you for shoplifting


Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ), an incoming member of the [ORG] and [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] , to his credit, Senator [PERSON] brought the [PERSON] that I have called to your attention to the floor of the Senate. To simplify it, he made a request that it be passed with 51 votes as opposed to having to hit the 60-vote threshold and then come back and pass it with 51 votes. He made the request.


It would also allow States to bring a civil action against derelict [ORG] officials who refuse to enforce these laws. [PERSON] and [ORG], I am looking at you. This bill passed [ORG] in March of last year, but Senate Democrats stopped it cold.

calling officials 'derelict' and pointing to opposing party's obstruction rather than addressing the bill's merits


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


A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a 6 month delay before a final rule may take effect; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON]


You see, enforcing immigration law is a national security priority. I began emphasizing this years ago. I know so many other Americans believe this in their bones.

I began emphasizing this years ago...I know so many other Americans believe this in their bones


I know it wasn't easy. My thoughts are with his family, his loved ones, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations not only in Dearborn but throughout southeastern Michigan and beyond.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the National Firearms Act; to [ORG].


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , may I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. [SPEAKER].


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


By [SPEAKER]: S. 86. A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 87.


You are angry at some of the folks in Sacramento that are putting--you are probably angry that the Democrat-controlled legislature is putting, as a requirement, as a condition for some of the [ORG] aid that should be going to southern California, the $50-million package of lawsuit money they want to use to fight [PERSON] . That is tied together in a package right now in the [ORG] legislature. So they are pointing at us for talking about accountability.

characterizing lawmakers as 'putting' conditions on aid and framing it as either accepting their lawsuit package or not receiving aid; 'angry' and 'pointing at us' create emotionally charged framing


We are told we are not going to touch any kind of reforms in healthcare or [ORG] to drive down the price of healthcare so that we can save [ORG] from its clear insolvency, and [ORG] from its clear insolvency. It is going to go bankrupt in, what, 8 years. So we are not going to talk about those things.

healthcare will go bankrupt in 8 years; characterization of inaction as inevitable doom


REMEMBERING JIMMY CARTER [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, this week, our [ORG] mourns the loss of our 39th President, [PERSON] . With grief comes reflection on his life, a life well lived.


[PERSON] is the most unqualified nominee for Secretary of [ORG] in our [ORG]'s history. At his confirmation hearing, [PERSON] bobbed and weaved to avoid answering just basic questions about his record, but what [PERSON] failed to account for is that his entire record is damning. I would like my Senate colleagues, people who are seriously considering voting to confirm [PERSON] , to think long and hard about this decision.

'most unqualified nominee' and 'his entire record is damning'


Now, in addition to border security, abundant American energy, regulatory reform, permitting reform, and avoiding this multitrillion- dollar tax increase, there is one more thing that I would like my colleagues to remember as we deliberate the contents of this package. I believe we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deal with some of the biggest challenges that face America, and we can't squander that opportunity. We have to address not only our discretionary spending, which is about 28 percent of what [ORG] spends each year, but also our mandatory spending programs outside of [ORG] and [ORG].


I remember talking to one woman who lost her trailer in the Palisades. She wants answers about the lack of water to fight the fires. I want to know that too.


35 intended to be proposed to S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO. 53 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of amendment No.


Stop the madness. I plead with my colleagues to support [ORG]. We should pass it now.

Stop the madness - charged language implying crisis/urgency to motivate immediate action


[PERSON] , who had his hearing yesterday, is President [PERSON] 's nominee to be the Secretary of [ORG]. His data-driven leadership and creativity laid the foundation for the fracking boom that we experienced in this Nation that has fueled American energy independence. And [PERSON] , whom I had the privilege of introducing earlier this morning at [ORG], well, he is a nominee to be [ORG].

His data-driven leadership and creativity laid the foundation for the fracking boom...fueled American energy independence


C. Notice by Subcommittee Chair. The Chair of each Subcommittee shall notify the Chair of the Committee in writing whenever any measure has been ordered reported by such [ORG] and is ready for consideration by [ORG]. [PERSON] reports of [ORG].


It is not asking too much to have a Secretary of Health who believes in healthy food and believes in vaccines, especially when we are already backsliding on vaccines and seeing real and deadly consequences. We eliminated measles in 2000, but last year we had 16 outbreaks. Whooping cough has spiked in the country and in my home [ORG] of Washington.

backsliding on vaccines and seeing real and deadly consequences; measles eliminated in 2000 but outbreaks returned; whooping cough has spiked


We have seen massive mismanagement. Anybody watching the interviews with the Governor of California, the fire chief in California, the mayor of L.A. will say there has been massive mismanagement, gross incompetence by the elected leadership in California. This needs to change to protect the people who live there from the terrible mistakes in judgments of these elected officials.

massive mismanagement, gross incompetence, terrible mistakes in judgments, needs to change to protect the people


Understandably, chaotic and changing circumstances like the ones we face today sometimes raise alarms among the American people. Unfortunately, in our time--and I would agree with the Senator from Alabama on this--we have not addressed the chaos at the southern border of the United States, and politicians have used this crisis for years to divide the American people on one side of the partisan divide and as another. And as a result, the failing immigration system that we have has only become more broken.

chaotic and changing circumstances...raise alarms; chaos at the southern border; crisis...to divide


CONGRATULATING PASTOR WARREN STEWART, [ORG]., ON HIS RETIREMENT ([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 remarkable legacy of Pastor [PERSON] , Sr., of Phoenix, Arizona.


To the chairman of the committee, I was a little bit startled when he said get with the American team; because we have a disagreement, that somehow I am not with the American team. Last time I checked, we are still a democracy, at least for the time being. You can have disagreements on this issue, and we can still respect each other's point of view.

appeal to authority of 'democracy' and 'American team'; loaded language in 'at least for the time being' suggesting democratic institutions are fragile


It is time for [ORG] and unelected bureaucrats to remember that we the people sign their checks and that [ORG] is absolutely committed to restoring accountability and putting [ORG] back on the path to serving the American people. These solutions will give beltway bureaucrats fits--it will give them heartburn--but these reforms will finally put [ORG] on notice and on a path to start working like a business. I will close with this.

we the people sign their checks, serving the American people, putting [ORG] on notice


ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20; that following the prayer and pledge, the [ORG] of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; further, that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 1, S. 5, postcloture; finally, that all postcloture time expire at 5:30 p.m. [SPEAKER].


AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED SA 50. [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. SA 51.


I can recall many times--probably more than either of us would want to admit--when I called [PERSON] at 7 in the morning, at midnight: [PERSON] , what about this? What about that? He never got mad.


It is one of the many lessons that has stuck with me from Coach [PERSON] . I am going to miss seeing Coach [PERSON] on my visits to [ORG], and I remain deeply grateful for everything he taught me along the way. And I want his family to know my thoughts and prayers are with them, with his loved ones.


It didn't come to [ORG], so nobody can offer an amendment, nobody can make a suggestion. It is take it or leave it. I mean, I guess that is the way the Republicans are going to want to run the House.

characterizing the process as absolute 'take it or leave it' without allowing for the actual procedural nuances, and implying Republicans only offer this binary choice


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 399. A bill to permanently extend the [ORG] economic development tax credit; to [ORG].


ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS [SPEAKER]. On another point, yesterday, January 6, was Christmas Day for many Christians of the Orthodox faith. But during the Soviet Union--if you remember the history of the Soviet Union--Christmas had to be celebrated in secret, lest the communist authorities would find out and you would be punished.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] of Iowa). All time for debate has expired.


She was a young woman--an innocent young woman--murdered by an illegal immigrant who came across into this country illegally. She was murdered. It is a bill that has been sponsored and cosponsored by every Republican in the Senate, and now I am happy to report that there are several Democrats who have also signed on to that legislation.

repeated 'murdered' and 'illegal immigrant' framing; emphasizing bipartisan support to suggest legitimacy


And on top of these inequities, that the bill was too heavily weighted toward corporations, too light toward individuals, and with individuals, too heavily weighted toward the wealthy rather than lower and middle-income people, the Republican bill in 2017 did another thing that was entirely unjustified. The bill made the corporate tax cuts permanent and the individual tax cuts temporary. So big, permanent corporate tax cuts; tiny, temporary, heavily skewed individual tax cuts.

repeated contrasting phrases ('permanent...temporary', 'big...tiny', 'heavily weighted...too light') using emotionally charged terms like 'inequities' and 'unjustified' to frame the tax bill negatively


They are so dedicated, and they are so smart and so creative and so caring. So to say that this is one of the best I have ever had is really high tribute. But [PERSON] , my top health policy adviser for 8 years, is one of the very, very, very best I have ever, ever, ever had--8 years, amazing.

repeated superlatives ('best I have ever had', 'very, very, very best') and emphasis on authority through duration and position ('top health policy adviser for 8 years')


A bill to require the Director of [ORG] to review and make certain revisions to [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] York: H.R. 541.


In the shadow of Your wings, may they take shelter until the storms of ruin pass by. Behind the hedge of Your protection, may they find safety from the afflictions bearing down on them from all fronts. Encourage and equip with fortitude and perseverance all those who remain in the fight against the unrelenting fires and who continue to strive to build defenses against even more harm.

storms of ruin, afflictions bearing down, unrelenting fires, harm


A bill to require agencies to repeal three existing regulations before issuing a new regulation, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].