MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE At 1:09 p.m., a message from [ORG], delivered by Mrs. [PERSON] , one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bills in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: H.R. 33. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.


Mr. [PERSON] , here is the cruel irony. In the same week that Republicans are putting forth the nomination of a Secretary of [ORG] who won't even say that sexual assault is disqualifying, Republicans want to fool you into thinking that they care about domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

characterizing Republican position as 'wanting to fool you' and 'cruel irony' of claiming care while nominating someone accused of not opposing sexual assault


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


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


That is something Senators should ask themselves during tomorrow's hearing, and, of course, they should ask Mr. [PERSON] questions about it. When it comes to a job like Secretary of [ORG], there can be zero question--zero--that the nominee is up for the job. Unfortunately, Mr. [PERSON] 's record leaves too many unanswered questions.

Senators should ask questions during tomorrow's hearing; record leaves too many unanswered questions


Personal Explanation [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , due to the devastating wildfire affecting my district and Southern California, I was not present for today's vote. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No.


If you got rid of all those 4,500 employees from [ORG], great. It turns out to be about $2.75 billion over an entire year you just covered. Functionally, that is 9 hours of borrowing.

framing job cuts of 4,500 employees as merely '9 hours of borrowing' to minimize the human impact and present only two extreme options


Those are the four foundations for families to thrive. If you work an hourly job and make less than $34,000 a year--which is the case for 50 million American taxpayers--you would get back $130 a year--$2.50, roughly, two and a half dollars. All right.


Our industry and our technology remain superior, Europe, China, and Japan notwithstanding. Because of our ideals and our principles, we wield a mighty and forceful hand in world affairs. There can be no doubt that the American flag is still respected by billions of the world's people as a symbol of freedom from tyranny.

American flag is still respected as a symbol of freedom; ideals and principles; industry and technology superior


Despite his busy schedule, Heath never turns down an opportunity to give back to his community. His impact is perhaps best evidenced in his role as a coach. For the last 20 years, Heath has been a volunteer coach in [ORG].


Mourning the Loss of [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of [PERSON] , who sadly passed away in December from cancer at the age of 68. Mr. [PERSON] was a former Democratic leader in the Georgia State Senate and a candidate for Atlanta mayor and Congress, who advocated for causes he believed in for many decades.


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. personal explanation [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , due to the devastating wildfire affecting my district and Southern California, I was not present for today's vote.


We in this Congress must ensure there are no future [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this legislation. [SPEAKER].


My district knows too well the devastation survivors of the southern California fires are facing. People have lost everything, and not just their homes and their belongings, but family members and friends. We must bring the full force of [ORG] to aid these victims, and we must do it without any conditions.


Their unwavering commitment to all of us all over the country is inspiring and should encourage us to also live a life of this kind of dedication. On behalf of Illinois' Third Congressional District, I commend the Illinois Poor People's Campaign for their relentless fight for justice and equality and their efforts to ensure every person has a say in our democracy. I thank all of its members.

'unwavering commitment', 'inspiring', 'relentless fight for justice and equality' - vague positive language without specific details


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 47. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


I am asking for the existing amendment to be set aside so that mine can be brought up, which puts it in a queue for consideration. People can study it. And then you go to a whole series of votes on all those things that are in that queue.


We saw that with the snail darter, and we are finding it out with more and more things. A fuels reduction project would be tremendously helpful. We need much more green light.


Sincerely, [ORG] (121) The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; Advocates for [ORG], Advocates for Youth, AFT; [ORG] (AAUW), [ORG]; [ORG]; [ORG]; County and [ORG] (AFSCME); [ORG]; [ORG]; [ORG]; [ORG] for Social [PERSON] ; [ORG]; Bend the Arc: Jewish Action; CenterLink: The Community of LGBTQ Centers; [PERSON] ; [ORG] on Women's Issues; COLAGE; [ORG]; [ORG]; EdTrust; [ORG]; Educators for Excellence; [ORG]; Empowering [ORG]; [ORG]; Equal Rights Advocates; [ORG]; [ORG]. Family Equality, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], GLAAD, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, GLSEN, HAIR HAS NO GENDER NFP, [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] , interACT: Advocates for [ORG], [ORG], Japanese [ORG], [ORG], [ORG] and [ORG], Keshet, [ORG] for [ORG], [ORG], LatinoJustice PRLDEF, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], MPact Global, [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] , [ORG] ([ORG]), [ORG], [ORG], [ORG] National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), [ORG], [ORG], National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG]. National Partnership for Women & Families, [ORG], [ORG], Nclusion Plus, [PERSON] for [ORG], Our Schools USA, Out in [ORG], [ORG], People For the American Way, PFLAG National, [ORG], Point of Pride, Popular Democracy, Positive Women's [ORG], Pride At Work, [ORG], Public [PERSON] , [ORG] (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America), [ORG], [ORG] for [ORG] (SEIU), SIECUS: [PERSON] , [ORG] (SALDEF), [ORG] (SiX) Action, [PERSON] , [ORG], The Advocates for Human Rights, [ORG], [ORG], The Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United), [ORG] in Color, Transathlete, Transcending Adolescence, TransFamily Support Services, [ORG], TransParent, T'ruah: [ORG], UFCW OUTreach, [ORG], [ORG], URGE: Unite for [ORG] Tomorrow, Western States Center, [ORG], [ORG], Youth Seen, YWCA USA.


And my understanding is, even if it is forced to close down because it hasn't sold by Sunday, if it is sold in the future, it will be able to reestablish operations, as long as it is to an American buyer. So it is not a ban. The reason it is a ban is because [ORG] and [ORG] chose to make it a ban.

Argues it's 'not a ban' while simultaneously acknowledging forced closure, then attributes the ban characterization to others' choices rather than addressing the structural reality


This breakthrough is a testament to unwavering U.S. diplomacy and steadfast support for Israel and is a profound moment of relief and joy for loved ones who never gave up hope. With that said, Mr. [PERSON] , this mission is not over. We must remain resolute, bringing every hostage home, delivering humanitarian relief where needed, ensuring Israel's security, and laying the foundation for lasting peace in the Middle East.

unwavering U.S. diplomacy and steadfast support for Israel...lasting peace in the Middle East


1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in [ORG] and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to [ORG] for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, is to continue in effect beyond February 11, 2025. The widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan--including the urgent needs of the people of Afghanistan for food security, livelihoods support, water, sanitation, health, hygiene, and shelter and settlement assistance, among other basic human needs--and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

The President invokes Executive Order 14064 and legal provision 1622(d) to establish authority for continuing the national emergency declaration


ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS [SPEAKER]. Madam President, section 36(b) of [ORG] requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed.


She was just out for a jog, enjoying the day, when an illegal criminal took her life away. He didn't even have any remorse. He never hesitated.

illegal criminal took her life away...no remorse...never hesitated


President [PERSON] delivered historic investments into our communities through [ORG], the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, just to name a few. These historic legislative packages unleashed hundreds of billions of dollars into our communities to get us moving and growing again. The national statistics may highlight the breadth and depth of these historic investments, but no place speaks better to the generational change created by President [PERSON] 's leadership like my home [ORG] of Michigan with $13 billion in infrastructure funding that has flowed through Michigan.

repeated use of 'historic' and 'generational change' to create impressiveness without specific substantive claims; 'unleashed hundreds of billions' uses emotionally charged language


Mr. [PERSON] , due to the devastating wildfire affecting my district and Southern California, I was not present for today's vote. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 10, H.R.


ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order.


Would you trust [PERSON] , who has been credibly accused of raping a woman and buying her silence, to protect victims of sexual assault? We need a Secretary of [ORG] who will be able to manage the [ORG]'s largest [ORG], one that oversees almost 3.4 million people and a budget of nearly $850 billion a year. Would you trust [PERSON] , who drove a small veterans nonprofit to the brink of bankruptcy, to manage billions of our tax dollars?

credibly accused of raping a woman and buying her silence; drove a small veterans nonprofit to the brink of bankruptcy


EXECUTIVE CALENDAR [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination, which [SPEAKER] will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of [PERSON] , of Florida, to be Secretary of [ORG].


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


We can't let this happen. Everyone is unable to do anything about it. That is going to change.

We can't let this happen...Everyone is unable to do anything...That is going to change


I understand why people want vengeance. I have been to the region that [ORG] attacked. I have met with the families of hostages and the victims of October 7 whose lives have been destroyed by what happened; many, by the way, who are furious at Prime Minister [PERSON] for the way he has conducted this war and for his failure to bring home their loved ones.

appealing to personal witness and meeting with victims to establish credibility while using emotionally charged language like 'destroyed' and 'furious'


Dr. [PERSON] joined Purdue in 1982. From August of 2015 to September of 2022, Dr. [PERSON] served as the head of [ORG]. Dr. [PERSON] has truly been a leader in the [ORG] community.


I am honored to have my colleague Senator [PERSON] from the great State of Pennsylvania cosponsoring [PERSON] 's [PERSON] . The truth is, the border crisis has impacted every [ORG], not just southern border States like Texas and Arizona but New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and, yes, folks, even Iowa. The end of this month marks 9 years since [ORG]'s [ORG] and [PERSON] , whom I know personally, woke up to every parent's worst nightmare: Their daughter [PERSON] was killed by a drunk driver who was an illegal immigrant.

border crisis has impacted every [ORG]... woke up to every parent's worst nightmare: Their daughter was killed by a drunk driver who was an illegal immigrant


[PERSON] began his career with 20 years in [ORG], serving as a command pilot during the Vietnam war and leading the squadron operating out of [ORG]. He then served as a pilot for [ORG] for 18 years. For the past 12 years, [PERSON] has dedicated himself to Guadalupe County as the commissioner for Precinct 1, transforming the county and ensuring the foundation for a bright future.


This was a deliberate and, in some cases, premeditated attempt to subvert the democratic process through intimidation and violence. It was one of the most shameful, reprehensible episodes in the history of this great Nation, and it happened because the loser of the 2020 election refused to accept defeat. We cannot let anyone whitewash what happened here 4 years ago.

deliberate and premeditated attempt to subvert the democratic process through intimidation and violence; shameful, reprehensible episodes; cannot let anyone whitewash


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


He commuted the sentences of 37 death row inmates, and he left 3 killers on death row. Who are they? You may have heard of them.

describing death row inmates as 'killers' (loaded language) and the rhetorical question 'Who are they? You may have heard of them' implies notoriety and danger to provoke concern


[SPEAKER]. Madam President, I listened carefully to the presentation of the Senator from Arkansas and waited to hear five words. I waited patiently as he described these heinous crimes and the action of President [PERSON] --waiting to hear five words.

repetition of 'I waited' and 'five words'; 'heinous crimes' is loaded language


This bill, by using the broader [ORG] definition, will make victims who acted in self- defense, victims who were wrongly accused by their abusers, unable to defend themselves, and subject to deportation. This bill will also apply to individuals with legal status, people with green cards, students, temporary workers, [ORG] holders, and [ORG] holders. Mr. [PERSON] , this bill will now give crime victims all the reasons in the world not to report a crime.

will make victims...unable to defend themselves, and subject to deportation; this bill will now give crime victims all the reasons in the world not to report a crime


Between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2025, 98 wildland firefighters have lost their lives fighting fires. Acute and secondary effects from wildfire, such as wildfire smoke exposure, are directly linked to tens of thousands of firefighter and civilian deaths each year. (16) June 30 to July 6 of each year is recognized as a Week of Remembrance to honor the fallen wildland firefighters who sacrificed their lives to protect the wildlands of the United States.


A bill to allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 301.


That is why we took action last April. They have had these 270 days. They did nothing with them.

they 'did nothing' - dismissive framing of opponent's actions over 270 days


Sports provide meaningful opportunities for kids to feel confident in themselves and learn valuable life lessons about teamwork, leadership, and communication. Teams provide a place for kids to make friends and build relationships. Yet, my colleagues across the aisle want to take these opportunities away from certain children.


A bill to require SelectUSA to coordinate with [ORG]-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 98. A bill to require [ORG] to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding; to [ORG], and [ORG].


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. 13.


California is raising literally billions, billions, of dollars through clean fuel standards, cap-and-trade devices, and other things, but they are not investing it in protecting their people. They are not. I would hope that those who are watching Congressman [PERSON] and me today would reach out to their Congress folks and say we want you to do something.

raising literally billions, billions of dollars... but they are not investing it in protecting their people


He banned `Hail to the Chief' for the first month, until we convinced him there's a certain majesty to the presidency. But the staff believed in him--young, very idealistic people who worked 24/7 and got a lot done. They were crushed by his defeat.''


30: Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, and Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona. H.R. 31: Mr. [PERSON] .


My home State consistently generates large budget surpluses, demonstrating that we can protect our values and our interests without recklessly spending the taxpayers' hard-earned dollars. I think it is time to bring some good old West Virginia thrift to the bureaucracy in Washington, DC. Many of our States are operating under the same parameters.


And, in fact, of the 537,000 recipients, there are only 1,000 between the ages of 17 and 20. When you are talking about other minors across this [ORG], some of which may be here illegally, we are seeing the cost to them right now. Look no further than what is happening in New York.

referring to minors 'which may be here illegally' and invoking concern about 'cost to them' while citing a negative example in New York to suggest danger or burden


Anybody in the complex can feel free to come down here and explain to me why my family, your family, my constituents' families should pay taxes into a system that is designed by this body to bleed 2 trillion-plus dollars a year. They keep talking about tax policy that is good for economic growth. Okay.


A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit [ORG] from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: [ORG].


That is not true. That is a fraud. It has never been true.

Strong negative assertions ('not true', 'fraud') repeated three times with escalating language to dismiss without substantive counter-argument


[ORG] and conforming changes. A [ORG] vote to report a measure to the Senate shall also authorize [ORG] Member by mutual agreement to make any required technical and conforming changes to the measure. RULE 4.


As of July, over 650,000 with criminal histories were on the ICE non- detained docket. This must change. This bill takes action to get these violent offenders off of our streets and make our communities safe again.

describing immigrants as 'violent offenders' without evidence and framing as urgent threat to 'our streets' and 'our communities'


He said yes, with an exclamation mark. He loves the program. He loves the program.


ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS [SPEAKER]. Madam President, section 36(b) of [ORG] requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed.


ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 9 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the names of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ) were added as cosponsors of S. 9, a bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title [ORG] of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. S. 34 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of [ORG], a bill to address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes. [ORG]


First, it amends current immigration law to expand the definition of sex offenses that require deportation. It would explicitly create grounds for inadmissibility for aliens who commit a sex offense as defined by [ORG] and Safety Act of 2006. Second, it explicitly establishes a ground of inadmissibility for specific domestic violence offenses.

use of 'aliens' and framing immigration law changes through emotionally charged crimes (sex offenses, domestic violence) to build negative associations


Every American has to go through a background check and is asked questions when they are applying for a job. These jobs are so important. Of course, this should happen here.

equating job background checks with an unspecified policy context; 'so important' and 'Of course' present limited alternatives as self-evident


He never stopped serving others until his final day. America was lucky to have him as a citizen, as a President, and as a moral compass of our time.

moral compass of our time, America was lucky to have him as a citizen, as a President


It is, unfortunately, just one example of how the [ORG] border crisis has made every [ORG] a border [ORG]. Like many illegal immigrants whom law enforcement encounters at the border, [PERSON] 's killer was released on parole into the interior of the United States. He made his way to New York City, where he was arrested and released before a detainer could be issued and he could be turned over to immigration authorities.

border crisis, illegal immigrants, killer released on parole, arrested and released before detainer could be issued


The Chief [PERSON] of [ORG], [PERSON] , JR., administered to the President-elect the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, which he repeated, as follows: I, [PERSON] , do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. The Chief [PERSON] .


We will be there to help the right way. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time.


He led them out of the house before running back inside to rescue the 6-year-old girl. For his actions, [PERSON] received [ORG], given to American and Canadian citizens who put themselves in extreme danger while saving and attempting to save the lives of others. It is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.


This is [ORG] which currently is empty, supposedly for rehab and some maintenance. This is what it is supposed to look like full. That is what it looks like right now.


H.R. 307: Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] of New York, and Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania. [PERSON]


Now, this has been one of the biggest obstacles to peace in the Middle East. To the world, [ORG] presents itself as an aid group for Palestinians. But, in reality, this agency--this [ORG] agency that has been the recipient of 7.1 billion U.S. taxpayer dollars--is nothing more than a terror group that works to undermine Israel's security and safety.

characterizes organization as 'nothing more than a terror group' while presenting 'presents itself as an aid group' as contradictory, creating false binary choice and using inflammatory language ('terror group') to evoke fear about security threats


They need assurances that these nominees will fight for them, will cut costs, and hold the big corporations accountable. When Republicans try to rush nominees through the process, the American people have to wonder what are Republicans trying to hide. Gulf of Mexico Mr. President, now finally, I want to make a brief comment about the President-elect's press conference yesterday.


The legislative clerk called the roll. [SPEAKER]. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. [PERSON] ).


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , in closing, I hope we can continue to show support for this commonsense accountability measure. It is going to help improve transparency for Federal disaster spending.

'commonsense accountability measure' and 'improve transparency'


Mr. President, I rise to speak about the grave threat that the administrative state poses to our country and what we can do to stop it. I want to thank the Senator from Oklahoma for sort of leading the effort here today to talk about this and to air this out on the Senate floor. Quite frankly, one of my big surprises, I think, in my first 2 years here in [ORG], is how little we actually talk about this and how little time we have spent addressing this.

describing the administrative state as a 'grave threat' to the country


The current definition isn't broad enough, and I know this now that I have been a victim most recently of domestic violence and abuse that [ORG] did not go far enough, and our States have a lot more to go to protect women and girls. I implore my colleagues to look at their hearts, hear the cries of the families who have been shattered by these evil acts committed by illegal aliens, and put American women and children first and pass this bill. Mr. [PERSON] , I include in the Record three reports on arrests.


DESIGNATION OF [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, January 20, 2025. I hereby appoint [ORG] to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. [PERSON] , Speaker of [ORG].


Thanks to [PERSON] , we took historic action to address the climate crisis through the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant investment in clean energy, sustainability, and climate resilience in America's history. And we guaranteed American leadership in science and technology with the Chips and Science Act, a bipartisan bill bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to America and bolstering our competitiveness for generations. Because of his leadership, we were able to enact the most significant gun safety legislation passed in nearly 30 years--[ORG].

historic action, most significant investment in America's history, American leadership, most significant gun safety legislation


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


Pending: [PERSON] (for [ORG]) Amendment No. 8, to include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention. [SPEAKER].


California, over the course of many years, has, in a political way, chosen to allow its forests to become overgrown and to impose artificial scarcity on its water supply. At the same time, our [ORG], and many of our municipalities, such as Los Angeles, have had completely backward priorities and have demonstrated a total failure of just basic competence when it comes to government performance and the provision of services. That was highlighted very clearly in this case.

completely backward priorities and total failure of just basic competence


H.R. 307: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, and Ms. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


This legislation prevents biological males from competing in school athletic programs for women and girls by requiring that sex in athletic competition be determined by genetics at birth. House Republicans are also supporting [PERSON] Violence Against Women By Illegal Aliens Act, which amends [ORG] to make illegal immigrants inadmissible and deportable from the United States if they are convicted of or have admitted to committing sex offense or domestic violence. I am grateful to my colleagues for joining me this evening to discuss these important measures and our commitment to delivering for our daughters, sisters, nieces, and granddaughters.

References to 'our daughters, sisters, nieces, and granddaughters' combined with legislation framed as protective against 'biological males' and 'illegal aliens' who commit violence creates emotional appeals tied to family protection and national identity while using loaded descriptors for the groups being restricted.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to advance scientific research and technology development of hypersonic vehicles, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Technology.


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


We did a whole presentation multiple times last year showing obesity in America is an additional $9.1 trillion of spending over the next 10 years. Maybe as a society, we should consider changing the farm bill nutrition support to help our brothers and sisters because it is both moral and great economics. Suddenly, people can come back into the labor force.

presentation multiple times last year showing obesity in America is an additional $9.1 trillion; it is both moral and great economics


A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program for civilian traffic violation enforcement; 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] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON]


Honoring Officers for Serving on January 6 [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , 4 years ago last week, a violent mob attacked our [ORG]'s [ORG], assaulted police officers, and threatened to kill elected officials, all with the goal of blocking the results of the Presidential election and denying the will of the American people. They did it because the losing candidate in that election, President [PERSON] , incited them by falsely claiming he won.

violent mob attacked, assaulted police officers, and threatened to kill elected officials


19 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Colorado (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 19 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.


You will be given no quarter. Again, you will certainly not be welcomed to American soil. This bill is even more urgent today than when it was first passed back in June of last year.

You will be given no quarter...certainly not be welcomed to American soil


Republicans believe that keeping criminal illegal aliens off our street is a good investment, and we are currently working on a bill that will provide ICE with additional agents and additional capacity. We have also been told that this bill will overwhelm ICE, such that there won't be enough space to detain violent criminals. Once again, this is not an argument against the bill.

keeping criminal illegal aliens off our street; overwhelm ICE, such that there won't be enough space to detain violent criminals


A resolution expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President [PERSON] ; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 26.


It is not that that bill was perfect, and it is not that it included everything that you might want to include, but it is an example of you don't have to jam this through with one party holding the pen and excluding the other party. You can do a tax bill that can get 357 votes in [ORG] on something that will be paid for, not increase the deficit, that will help businesses innovate, help children get a good start in life, and help people afford affordable housing. If you do it the right way, we will come up with a good plan, and I hope that we will.

357 votes in [ORG]... help businesses innovate, help children get a good start in life, and help people afford affordable housing


A bill to provide for the admission of [ORG], D.C. into the Union; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 52. A bill to amend [ORG] to require a DNA test to determine the familial relationship between an alien and an accompanying minor; to [ORG].


It is not Republican. It is not Democratic. It is demographics.

presents only three mutually exclusive options (Republican, Democratic, or demographics) to explain a complex issue, implying these are the only possible explanations


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. 16.


That conversation is being had among parents, schools, experts, and sports authorities across the country, as it should be. This bill hijacks those conversations. It hijacks the real concerns that parents have raised.

bill 'hijacks' conversations and concerns - uses charged language to mischaracterize the bill's purpose rather than directly addressing its actual provisions


Twenty-five percent of seniors are trying to survive on $15,000 a year or less. We have the highest rate of childhood poverty of almost any major nation on Earth. Further, we remain, shamefully, the only wealthy country not to guarantee healthcare to all people as a human right.

survival language combined with statistics about poverty and lack of healthcare to evoke concern about vulnerable populations


Some of our Democratic colleagues have spent the week searching for a reason--any reason--to justify voting against this bill. For starters, we have heard that this bill would cover too many illegal immigrants. The admission that there are too many individuals on our streets who have committed a crime after coming into the country illegally is an argument for this bill, not against it.

characterizes Democratic opposition as 'searching for a reason--any reason' and misrepresents their concern about illegal immigrant coverage as an 'admission' that justifies the bill


Despite the administration's claims, releasing these individuals only increases the likelihood that they will return to their extremist roots and try to maybe pull off another 9/11 along with the cells that are already in this country. We have already seen a recycling through of some who were released during the [PERSON] era. This prioritizes political agendas, especially at the very end of this term, over the security of the American people and those who have fought so hard.


He also made a choice that not even he, doddering out of [ORG], could defend the commutations of racist murderers and terrorists on political grounds or inflict that kind of grave political damage on his own party. But he wasn't motivated by principle. He was motivated by politics and guided by leftwing ideologues.

'doddering' characterization and 'racist murderers and terrorists' inflammatory language


PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , pursuant to House Resolution 5, I call up 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, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.


The President showed disdain for the victims of these crimes and their families, presumably and cynically hoping that the Christmas holiday would suppress media attention and public backlash against his commutation. I don't think so. Now, the President and his defenders would like the American people to think that President [PERSON] made these commutations out of some principled objection to the death penalty.

describing the President's motives as 'disdain,' 'cynical,' and attributing hidden hope to suppress attention; characterizing defenders' argument as wanting people to believe in 'principled objection' when the speaker suggests ulterior motives


(Applause.) The PRESIDENT. Thank you very much, everybody.


[ORG] has taken unprecedented steps to minimize civilian harm during conflicts, a commitment that is unparalleled by any other nation facing terrorists. The acquisition that Israel uses starvation as a weapon of war is a blatant lie, ignoring the immense humanitarian aid Israel has provided to Gaza despite ongoing attacks. This illegitimate attack on Israel emboldens terrorist organizations like [ORG].

commitment that is unparalleled by any other nation; blatant lie; illegitimate attack


[PERSON] 24: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee, and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


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.


The old way of business has doubled our national debt since I was last in these [ORG] and has gradually substituted million-dollar spending packages with billion-dollar ones. The people have been clear: The Washington of old is out, and government for and by the people is in.

contrasts 'old way of business' as negative with implicit new way as positive; presents binary choice between 'Washington of old' and 'government for and by the people'


[PERSON] , I want to thank you for your amazing work. I am so proud of what you have accomplished for us, for New York, and for the country. As I said before, I have the best staff in the world, and [PERSON] was no exception.

amazing work, best staff in the world, accomplished for us, for New York, and for the country


When one occurs, you need to be able to have a fighting chance, and our firefighters have the ability to do that. Mr. [PERSON] , joining me today during this Special Order is my colleague from Oregon (Mr. [PERSON] ). We share that Oregon-California border, and we frequently encounter many of the same issues on fire, on forestry, on water and water issues Mr. [PERSON] , to tell his story about what has been going on in Oregon, I yield to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. [PERSON] ).


Reverend GRAHAM. Mr. President, in the last 4 years, there were times, I am sure, you thought it was pretty dark. But look what God has done.

invoking God's authority and actions with vague positive language 'look what God has done'


[PERSON] then went on to kill [PERSON] . [ORG] would have prevented him from running wild through our country's streets. And had it been law, it would have saved [PERSON] life.

kill, running wild through our country's streets, would have prevented/saved life


The presence of so many Presidents and Vice Presidents here today is truly a testament to that endurance. We welcome President [PERSON] and Dr. [PERSON] . We welcome Vice President [PERSON] and [PERSON] , President [PERSON] , President [PERSON] and Secretary [PERSON] , President [PERSON] and [PERSON] , Vice President [PERSON] , and Vice President [PERSON] and [PERSON] .

Listing multiple presidents and vice presidents to invoke patriotic reverence and institutional continuity


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


He sifted through the rubble at Ground Zero after 9/11, responded to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, aided along the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, and responded to many other catastrophes during his service to the task force. He has demonstrated selflessness in his deployments, locating and extricating disaster victims. Chief [ORG]'s experience and scope of duties over his accomplished career, in conjunction with his devotion to service, enabled him to be an exemplary leader as chief of [ORG].

demonstrated selflessness, exemplary leader, devotion to service, accomplished career


We can and will deliver tax policy that is progrowth and that extends what we did in 2017. We will deliver spending cuts if we get in the room and work, but it is going to take time. It is going to take time to undo the damage of the [PERSON] administration and for us to go through everything that we need to go through to identify the cuts that we can all work through, but we will do it if we have the willpower to do it and if we can do math and understand that we need deficits to go down.

promises to 'deliver tax policy that is progrowth' and reference to success 'in 2017' without specific details; vague appeals to future accomplishment and past authority


President [PERSON] and Republicans have been given a mandate by the American people, and the President needs to have his team in place so that we lose no time in delivering. Along with approving President [PERSON] 's nominees, Republicans are hard at work on our legislative priorities. Among other things, we are focused on extending tax relief for American families, lifting burdensome [PERSON] administration regulations, building up our military, and securing our border.

given a mandate by the American people; burdensome regulations; lifting; securing


So, Father, we take this moment to stand still, to remember the great things that You have done for this Nation. Thank you for the protection, the bounty, the freedoms that we so enjoy. We remember to keep our eyes fixed on You.

the great things that You have done for this Nation...the protection, the bounty, the freedoms that we so enjoy


The 44th President of the United States, the Honorable Barack H. [PERSON] entered the Great Rotunda. The Chief [PERSON] of the United States, the Honorable [PERSON] , Jr., and [ORG] [ORG] of the United States entered the Great Rotunda. The children of President-Elect [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [ORG], and [PERSON] , escorted by the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, the Honorable [PERSON] ; and Deputy [PERSON] of [ORG], the Honorable [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda.


However, what are they doing with that water down below? [ORG]'s plans have stopped the delta pumps from running at full capacity to fill other water systems around the [ORG], such as [ORG], which is about 70 percent full right now and doesn't have a storage problem for flood, as well as making sure the aqueducts are filling all the other reservoirs such as the one we just looked at, Santa Ynez. They could fill that in a short amount of time.

rhetorical question 'what are they doing with that water down below?' combined with framing of [ORG]'s water management decisions as questionable priorities, implying mismanagement without providing complete context


A bill to prohibit the implementation of [ORG] for the Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 231.


UNITED STATES-TAIWAN EXPEDITED DOUBLE-TAX RELIEF ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , pursuant to House Resolution 5, I call up the bill (H.R. 33) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.


We have, in short, a great nation to rebuild. And nothing could be more central to that rebuilding than the strengthening of the American family, and nothing could be more urgent for our future than the revival of the American working class. And those two things go precisely together.

great nation to rebuild, strengthening of the American family, revival of the American working class


Offered By Mr. [PERSON] The provisions that warranted a referral to [ORG] in H.R. 32, [ORG], do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. Offered By Mr. [PERSON] The provisions that warranted a referral to [ORG] in H.R.


Madam Speaker, my constituents have been clear. They want problems solved and not political extremism on either side. I am honored to be their Congresswoman, and I look forward to working with anyone from any party who is serious about working productively to address the pressing issues that our working families face.

'problems solved and not political extremism' and 'working families face' - vague appeals to common values without specific details


ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ([PERSON] . NO. 119-2) [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following message from the President of the United States; which was read and, together with the accompanying papers, referred to [ORG] and ordered to be printed: To [ORG]: In the last four years, America has overcome some of the most challenging economic conditions in our history.


And one small but very important way forward in that direction is to bring about major reforms to [ORG] in order to benefit American workers. That is why I have filed an amendment to the Laken [PERSON] bill that we are debating this week that will do just that. I hope very much that the leaders agree on allowing that amendment to be debated and voted upon.

major reforms to benefit American workers


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Ms. [PERSON] of Nevada, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Nevada): H.R. 471.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the chairman and Mr. [PERSON] for bringing this important piece of legislation to us.


A bill to amend the Revised Statutes to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 123. A bill to authorize for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


I thank her for her dedication to creating a more just, more compassionate world. May this Congress learn from her--from her dedication, from her courage--and may it truly be what it says it is, the people's House, reminded of our roots and reminded of our shared humanity. I congratulate Pastor [PERSON] .

"more just, more compassionate world" and "people's House, reminded of our roots and reminded of our shared humanity"


It doesn't mean they are automatically deported the very next day. They still have a legal challenge there. They can have their legal challenge.


There is only hope if this place sharpens its intellect. You can't keep saying the same things you were saying in the 1990s or a decade ago. The world is different.

There is only hope if... You can't keep saying the same things


It is math, but we are terrified to tell our voters the truth because people raise their eyebrows and get upset when you say: Look, we got old as a society. We didn't have as many children, we made lots of promises, and we never set aside enough money for them. However, we can disrupt the cost if we are willing to adopt modernization.

'we are terrified to tell our voters the truth' and 'people raise their eyebrows and get upset'


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor [PERSON] , a former pizza delivery man who saved five sisters from a burning house. Just after midnight, July 11, 2022, [ORG] was driving nearby when he saw the house in flames. [ORG] entered the home, where he found an 18- year-old woman, a toddler, and two 13-year-olds outside the upstairs bedroom.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in strong support of my fellow Texan calling for sanctions on [ORG] officials who dare to target U.S. citizens or our allies, especially our ally, Israel. Mr. [PERSON] , the [ORG] is nothing more than a kangaroo court.

calling [ORG] a 'kangaroo court'; invoking fellow Texan and ally Israel; strong support language emphasizing shared identity


If you look at President [PERSON] 's final budget here, he is predicting our total debt will be $52 trillion in 10 years. This is clearly not sustainable. As I said, this is a depressing reality.

characterizing the debt projection as 'clearly not sustainable' and 'depressing reality' uses emotionally charged language to frame an economic issue negatively without detailed analysis


This bill would create a new online system for tracking [ORG] disaster projects and assistance. People should know how and where their disaster funds are being spent without wading through reams of government paperwork. The legislation simplifies the data collection process for Federal disaster recovery projects.


I yield the floor. [SPEAKER]. The Senator from North Carolina.


I am just telling the truth. They are going to do it. They will do it regardless of what anybody on this side of the aisle says.

They are going to do it...regardless of what anybody says


So many of the conversations that happen inside the beltway here are so detached from the conversations that I have back home in Missouri. Quite frankly, the people whom I talk to who work hard every day can't believe the waste that happens here. They can't believe we spend millions of dollars on drag shows and [ORG] trainings in countries halfway around the world.

characterizing spending as 'waste' on 'drag shows' and trainings, implying frivolous misuse of taxpayer money to provoke concern


SA 37. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Mr. [PERSON] (for Ms. [PERSON] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] )) to the bill [ORG], 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: =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S153, January 14, 2025, in the second column, the following appears: SA 37. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ) to the bill [ORG] .


That is money lost for healthcare, money lost for schools, children going to school, buying food, buying clothing, providing shelter, and also money lost for a pension, something to retire with. It is lost because women are making less than men in the richest country in the world. They still do make pennies on the dollar.

money lost, children going to school, buying food, buying clothing, providing shelter, and also money lost for a pension - emotionally charged framing of wage gap consequences; pennies on the dollar creates alarming imagery


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


I congratulate [ORG] and [PERSON] . [PERSON] to them both. On behalf of all of the residents of Miami-Dade, I thank them for their service.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 561. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain overtime payments; to [ORG].


It is a privilege to honor the more than 800,000 sworn officers serving across the United States for their unwavering dedication to upholding the law and safeguarding our communities. The challenges they face and the importance of their work cannot be overstated. Since its establishment in 2015, [ORG] has been observed annually on January 9.


A bill to amend [ORG] from [ORG] to extend the deadline by which [ORG] must be sold in order to avoid being banned; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to rescind Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing; to [ORG].


Does anyone care? No, because we would have to tell people the truth. This is a new chart, and I am trying to actually sort of explain.


Mr. [PERSON] , look at the recent bond market sales. Interest rates are going up. My good friend from Texas already mentioned the fact that every time it goes up 100 basis points, it increases the cost of the debt that we have to pay for.


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank my colleagues for being willing to carve out time in their schedules to come down and share this message. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield to the gentlewoman from North Dakota (Mrs. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


So I direct that question to the [ORG] to the person here. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I will just direct it, and my answer is going to reveal my naivete because my corporate sector in Virginia--and my companies were like everybody's companies--were saying: Hey, drop that 35 percent rate to 28.


They are making $2.8 million per year. It is a lot of money, and they are successful, but it is under the guise of giving middle-class families, hard-working families all across America a tax cut when the benefit goes to the top 0.1 percent. If you are making 2.8 million bucks a year, yes, this is for you.

characterizing tax policy as deceptive 'under the guise of' benefiting middle-class when it actually benefits the wealthy; presenting the choice as either tax cuts for the wealthy or for working families


There are mothers like [PERSON] , who is incarcerated for the crimes of her abuser; brothers like [PERSON] , Jr., from my district, the Massachusetts Seventh, who had ineffective assistance of counsel when he committed a crime at the age of 19; and sons like [PERSON] , who was sentenced to life in prison for a nonviolent cannabis charge. Madam Speaker, why is anyone still incarcerated for cannabis? With nearly 1 million people behind bars, more people per capita than any other country, it is time for clemency to put the United States on a path toward ending mass incarceration.

naming specific incarcerated individuals (mothers, brothers, sons) to establish credibility and emotional weight for the clemency argument


There is a reason why, and it is not because [PERSON] bribed Americans to buy solar panels or buy electric cars. No, it is American energy production, American energy dominance. It is because we unleashed affordable, available, reliable American energy.

repeated emphasis on 'American' (appears 4 times) combined with positive framing of 'unleashed affordable, available, reliable' energy to evoke nationalist pride and patriotic association


Gabrion kidnapped her. He bound her body with duct tape, he chained her to a concrete block, and he threw her into a lake while she was still breathing. Her last moments were filled with terror and agony.

vivid, emotionally charged language describing violence ('kidnapped', 'bound', 'chained', 'threw'), emphasizing suffering ('terror and agony', 'still breathing') to evoke strong emotional response


She started in the Senate as an attorney/investigator on [ORG] and ended as staff director of [ORG]), leaving when Senator [PERSON] retired. Having chaired [ORG] in the 118th Congress, I am personally grateful that this historic subcommittee continues to benefit from the powerful and enduring legacy that [PERSON] left. Anyone who knew [PERSON] would tell you that there was no one like her.

'powerful and enduring legacy' and appeal to the authority and credibility of a named senator


397: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 403: Ms. [PERSON] .


[PERSON] and [PERSON] have dedicated their lives to giving back to Nebraska throughout their nearly five-and-a-half decades of marriage. As educators, they played key roles in forming [ORG], helping charter it nearly 40 years ago. Their commitment to public service is equally impressive.

dedicated their lives to giving back, commitment to public service is equally impressive


On October 24, 2023, [PERSON] was waiting for food coupons at a market in a refugee camp when an airstrike hit and blew off his arm. It bears repeating that [ORG] is an evil terrorist organization that cynically exploits civilians and has little to no regard for life, even the lives of other Palestinians, but research shows that terrorist organizations have rarely been dismantled purely through military force. Precisely because [ORG] is such a threat, we must approach defeating them with a rational, evidence-based approach.

describing [ORG] as 'evil terrorist organization that cynically exploits civilians' uses emotionally charged language; 'research shows' and 'evidence-based approach' appeal to authority and rationality


RISKING CHILD SAFETY TO VILIFY TRANS KIDS [SPEAKER]. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


Mr. [PERSON] , we see it every year, especially in the West. When fire season hits, it can be very devastating. Some years were better than others.


So today, I will vote yes on Senator [PERSON] . While I certainly do not agree with many of Senator [PERSON] 's positions, in this instance, it is important for the new administration to have a Senate-confirmed Secretary of [ORG] as soon as possible. So I will vote yes.


When I spoke to the family about this bill last year, I told them I would never let it go. I will fight with every ounce that I have to make sure that no family has to suffer a loss like they have to these illegal criminals. Mr. [PERSON] , it is a sad day in America, it is a sad day when we allow these thug criminals to invade our homes, our country, and impose their violence and their will on the American people.

illegal criminals, thug criminals, invade our homes, impose their violence


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in strong support of the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that will unleash more American manufacturing investment and jobs and help combat China's harmful influence. For too long, America has been too dependent on China.

'unleash more American manufacturing' and 'combat China's harmful influence' and 'too dependent on China'


My colleague, Congresswoman [PERSON] , has explained this very thoroughly and clearly. Mr. [PERSON] , I support H.R. 189, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.

My colleague, Congresswoman [PERSON], has explained this very thoroughly and clearly


I have spoken to fire chiefs in my district, and I am so thankful that our fire departments in Oakland, Alameda, and [ORG] have traveled to southern California to support. I especially want to thank Oakland's chief, [PERSON] , and others who have stepped up to meet this moment, to go into the fire and to protect fellow Americans. The devastation of these fires is unprecedented.

thanking fire chiefs and praising those who 'stepped up to meet this moment, to go into the fire and to protect fellow Americans' invokes patriotic duty; citing fire chiefs as authorities on the crisis


KXTV Sacramento: Crackdown on retail theft continues after passage of Prop 36. [ORG]: Yuba City police say man caught stealing packages will face felony charges, citing Prop 36. The list goes on and on.

"The list goes on and on" uses repetition for emphasis; "Crackdown" and "caught stealing" employ loaded language to frame the narrative negatively


[ORG]: Mrs. [PERSON] (Ranking), Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Ms. [PERSON] (Ranking), Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] (Ranking), Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] .


Founded by the Five Pearls, [ORG], [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [ORG], these visionary women didn't just build a sisterhood. They built an organization that rejected elitism and frivolity. From being the first to charter a chapter in Africa to fostering community-conscious, action-oriented leadership, this sorority has set the gold standard.

'visionary women', 'set the gold standard', 'rejected elitism'


The Senator from Virginia is recognized. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I join my colleagues on the same topic to talk about the forthcoming debate that we will have about tax policies in this [ORG].


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


Res. 12: Ms. [PERSON] of Florida and Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma. H.J.


Greece will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be [ORG], located in [PERSON] Valley, MD.


All over the world, you see governments falling. One of the primary reasons they are falling is they actually tried to engage in some fiscal constraint. Are we going to be elegant enough to do it in a way where we can explain to the American people that if we do something smart today, we do not get crushed tomorrow?


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.


That is good. [SPEAKER]. I won't bore you with a lot of the same information.


[SPEAKER]. I just want to briefly build upon my colleague from Arkansas. Two quick points: One, our colleague from Massachusetts has called this a [ORG] ban.


It is a bipartisan piece of legislation, and we must keep it strong and keep it that way. So on that, Mr. President, I object. [SPEAKER].


His colleagues know his talents and his character firsthand. I expect most, if not all, of my colleagues will vote based on what they have seen with their own eyes rather than blind partisanship. I look forward to [PERSON] continuing his passionate defense of freedom in his role as our next Secretary of [ORG].

His colleagues know his talents and his character firsthand; passionate defense of freedom


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


Here are just a few recent headlines. From [ORG]: Fremont police credit Prop 36 for nine shoplifting arrests. [ORG]: Petaluma theft suspects arrested, one with prior convictions subject to Prop 36 charges.

Multiple headlines presenting Prop 36 arrests as evidence of success, creating an impression of widespread positive momentum


It is the great American story--how a man or woman can rise from humble origins to the highest levels of government or business or academia--and it was [PERSON] story. Born in 1924 in Plains, GA, he grew up on a peanut farm, in a house that had no running water or electricity. President was probably not the first thing people would have thought of when considering his future career.

'the great American story' and 'rise from humble origins to the highest levels'


I don't know about you all, I don't know who has been to gym class lately, but even if you only believe in two genders, I have played coed sports all the time. What this also opens the door for is for women to try to perform a very specific kind of femininity for the very kind of men who are drafting this bill and to open up questioning of who is a woman because of how we look, how we present ourselves, and, yes, what we choose to do with our bodies. I know who loves this bill.

opens the door for women to try to perform...and to open up questioning of who is a woman - suggests threatening consequences; loaded framing of the bill's intent and effects


They don't want foreign things to get in there because it is a drinking water supply, as well. Then, they didn't really let out the contract, it is my understanding, until November. They lost 9 months fooling around in order to do something that is so critically important.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself the balance of my time. Democrats claim this bill is unnecessary because aliens who commit sex offenses or domestic violence offenses are already inadmissible or removable. That ignores reality.

Characterizes Democratic argument as ignoring reality while discussing sex offenses and domestic violence by aliens, presenting their position as dangerously dismissive


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). Pursuant to House Resolution 5, the bill is considered read.


News flash: It is awful, awful, awful. A recent analysis of the [ORG] tax plan found that it would, on average, cut taxes for the richest 5 percent of Americans and raise taxes on everyone else, the 95 percent of the population who do not hang out at Mar-a-Lago. To pay for this sick and twisted plan that screws over regular people, they want to totally gut the Federal programs that help regular people.

'awful, awful, awful' and 'sick and twisted plan that screws over regular people' combined with warnings about gutting Federal programs


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


Wages go up. All right. I just want to make a point, and I did a little bit of this last week.


We have done so before, and we are going to do so again. During President [PERSON] 's first administration, I was proud to partner with him on legislation to lock up violent criminals and ensure justice for victims. One of my top priorities for the new year is to do everything I can to build on the great work we accomplished under President [PERSON] 's first term to make sure that our communities, our cities, and our streets are once again safe.

repetition of 'we have done so before, and we are going to do so again' and 'great work we accomplished'; glittering generalities in 'safe communities,' 'justice for victims,' and 'make sure that our communities, our cities, and our streets are once again safe'


RANKING A MEMBER ON A [ORG] [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , by direction of [ORG], I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. [SPEAKER] read the resolution, as follows: [PERSON] .


[SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oklahoma.


Republicans did the same with Secretary [PERSON] during the first [PERSON] administration. It was appropriate then; it is appropriate now. I will vote yes.


You make a plea, guilty or not guilty. Ultimately, it is resolved by a trial of some nature. That is the ordinary process.


I am so proud of all that they have accomplished. Mr. [PERSON] , as a descendent of a long line of dairy farmers, let's raise a glass in honor of our dairy farmers who work around the clock to bring fresh, nutritious, and delicious milk to our tables every single day.

'proud of all that they have accomplished' and 'raise a glass in honor of our dairy farmers'


These precious lives were taken from us far too soon. We honor them not just as names but as fathers, mothers, children, and friends who brought light to New Orleans and to this world. Last week, I stood with President [PERSON] at the Bourbon Street memorial.

precious lives taken from us, brought light to New Orleans, stood with President at memorial


The witness should conduct a pre- hearing technology test with staff designated by the chair, to ensure the witness will have sufficient internet connection during the hearing, and to minimize the possibility of any technical issues. No witness appearing in a governmental capacity may participate remotely. No witness testifying before a committee in response to a subpoena is permitted to testify remotely, unless both the chair of the committee and the Majority Leader authorize such testimony in writing and printed in the Congressional Record.


We wouldn't allow any foreign adversary, TV stations, radio stations, or newspapers to reach 150 million Americans. Why are we allowing our chief adversary in the world, one that seeks our downfall, to have that kind of access? It makes absolutely no sense.

Framing foreign adversary access as a direct threat to national security while presenting only two options: complete prohibition or dangerous vulnerability


May we approach with alacrity the tasks ahead, but never let us deceive ourselves to think that we can do them all on our own, but let us seek Your assistance in our efforts. As we commit ourselves to our labors, let us not assume that it is our own strength which will carry the weight of the day, but our reliance on You to enable us to bear our burdens. Remind us again that all we have and all that we strive to do were Yours to give us and Yours to entrust, however long, into our keeping.


They have marched on Washington, they have met with Congressmen and Senators, and as of 2020, they have crossed a crucial threshold--ratification of the [ORG] in 38 States. That is the exact number of States needed to certify it as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It is past time to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sex in our Constitution.

ratification in 38 States...28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; reference to constitutional authority and civic process


They become more vulnerable to become a mule to do the work of the drug cartels and the human traffickers. Again, now is the time to return to common sense. Now is the time to return to law and order.

vulnerable to become a mule to do the work of the drug cartels and human traffickers; repeated 'now is the time' framing to emphasize urgency


AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED SA 1. [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. SA 2.


I may have had one that said to 25, but they were basically saying: If you do it at 28, we are going to be equivalent to other nations. When the bill was put on the table--and, remember, we got it with handwritten interlineations late in the evening when we didn't even have an ability to even decipher what some of the handwritten interlineations were, but we realized they had dropped it to 21 percent. I almost thought it was a typo.


[SPEAKER] will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. [SPEAKER].


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


They are not debating whether they should do it, just what is the best way to do it--one bill; two bills; choose your poison. We already see a clear difference between the way Republicans are preparing to govern and how Democrats governed when we had the majority. We put bipartisanship first.

'choose your poison' presents only negative options; 'We put bipartisanship first' implies Republicans are the reasonable majority position


That is the beauty. That is the importance of democracy. It allows the endurance, the permanence of a nation through change.

beauty...importance of democracy...endurance, permanence of a nation


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of H.R. 189, [ORG]. This bill revokes the independent real estate leasing authority of [ORG], or [ORG].


Additionally, [ORG] disaster assistance may be able to help those who have lost a home regardless if they were uninsured, had insurance, or underinsured. Visit disasterassistance.gov to get started. My office is also ready to help those who have been impacted by the fires.


Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14064 with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan. [PERSON] , Jr. [ORG], January 15, 2025.


[ORG] NOMINATIONS [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the Senate's confirmation process because today Senate committees are beginning their hearings, starting to hear from the nominees from President-elect [PERSON] --qualified nominees. We are going to hear from many of the nominees this week, and I just heard the minority leader talk about what is happening today because at this very moment, [PERSON] is testifying--testifying in [ORG].


With $3 billion of interest being added to our national debt every day, the longer we delay tackling the problem, the further away the finish line gets. To give you a head start, here are a trillion dollars' worth of ideas for trimming the fat and reducing red ink: Vacant Buildings Maintaining and leasing government office buildings costs $8 billion every year. Another $7.7 billion is spent for the energy to keep them running.

interest being added to our national debt every day... the longer we delay... the further away the finish line gets


But now, it is a new day in America. The nightmare is almost over. And in a few more days, the [ORG] will rise in America.

'nightmare is almost over' and '[ORG] will rise in America'


This Republican majority is not what people asked for in the last election. Maybe that is why Republicans lost multiple seats, because they keep bringing up lousy bills like this one. Nonetheless, let's talk about the matter at hand.


Now, I heard Senator [PERSON] ask on this floor: Why should Americans entrust [PERSON] to lead our military? Well, [PERSON] answered that question yesterday. Senator [PERSON] asked during the hearing: Are you going to have the backs of the warfighters?

repeated invocation of Senator's authority and questioning to establish credibility; 'Why should Americans entrust [PERSON]' and 'Senator [PERSON] asked' repeated framing


I told Mr. [PERSON] that I thought it would be best if he told President-elect [ORG] that [ORG] should not have the job. I also told Mr. [PERSON] that he needs to be rock-ribbed and strong when she presents falsities about intelligence, which, given her past, she almost will inevitably do. Unfortunately, I found his answers about Ms. [PERSON] to be insufficient.

describing someone as having a problematic 'past' that will 'inevitably' lead to 'falsities', combined with 'rock-ribbed and strong' language suggesting need for defensive opposition


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


Do you understand how fragile you are making the greatest country on Earth because we are not willing to tell the truth about the fiscal situation? For my friends on the left who go, well, let's just raise taxes. I can bring my charts over and over, as I have in the past when we have had high marginal tax rates, we get about 17 percent of GDP.

describing America as 'the greatest country on Earth' while warning it's being made 'fragile'; using charged language like 'not willing to tell the truth' to imply dishonesty


Mr. [PERSON] , today I rise to honor the life of retired Chief Warrant Officer [PERSON] , a champion for southern Nevada's veteran community. Chief [PERSON] was a highly decorated [ORG] veteran and unrelenting advocate for those around him. After flying helicopters in the [ORG] for more than 20 years, he came home to serve as the commander of the Henderson chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, to be a member of [ORG], and attend as many unaccompanied veteran burial ceremonies as he could find.

honoring decorated veteran, military service, purple heart, veteran burial ceremonies - appeals to patriotic sentiment and respect for military service


[SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I ask that the reading be dispensed with. [SPEAKER].


[SPEAKER]. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second.


This isn't about being exclusionary. It is really recognizing biological realities and protecting the integrity of women's and girls' sports. Female athletes should not have to compete against those with inherent physical advantages.


I am a mom of two teens. I am a former teacher. I know what kids are going through in school.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] 412. A bill to authorize the Bay [PERSON] Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the [ORG]; to [ORG].


Chief [ORG]'s dedication to public safety also went beyond his department and region. Throughout his time in the fire service, he also served on [ORG]'s urban search and rescue team. Chief [ORG] was onsite at some of the most destructive disasters our country has seen, providing much-needed response and relief.

dedication to public safety, most destructive disasters our country has seen, providing much-needed response and relief


Senator [PERSON] . Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Arizona seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 11 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 11 votes for Vice President.


I hope people demand accountability to the people that put them in this place to begin with in California and at the local level. We are with you on this. We are with you on that accountability.


Did Democrats demand conditions on this aid because it went to red States? No, because we are all Americans. We are all God's children.

presents a false choice (either Democrats made demands OR we're all Americans), uses 'we are all Americans' and 'God's children' as unifying nationalist/religious appeals


The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


That is not fair. In just 1 year, [PERSON] two private jets produced nearly 5,500 tons of carbon emissions. That is more than 300 years' worth of emissions for the average American.


8 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I rise in support of [ORG] and ask my fellow colleagues to vote for my amendment, [PERSON] 's Law. Combined, these actions will close the loopholes that for too long have allowed murderers who come here illegally to roam free in our communities and commit more crimes.


We have to define what a woman is again, and H.R. 28 is the only vehicle that could actually protect women in America, whether it is in high school or whether it is in college, for them to pursue their dreams. [SPEAKER].


ANNOUNCEMENT BY [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER]. Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the [ORG] announces to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. [PERSON] ), the whole number of the House is 433.


Mr. [PERSON] , I urge support for the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. [SPEAKER]. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, [PERSON]


It is devastating towns and causing unmeasurable damage so far. The fires are still raging. It is by the grace of God that maybe the wind will stop.

'devastating towns and causing unmeasurable damage' and 'fires are still raging'


Mr. Vice President: I have enclosed a letter of resignation, addressed to the Governor of Florida, announcing my resignation from the office of U.S. Senator effective January 20, 2025. As the President of [ORG], I bring this letter to your attention.


The online Record has been corrected to read: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 4, [ORG], a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. ========================= END NOTE ========================= Cloture Motion [SPEAKER].


By merely admitting to the fact that she took funds out of their bank account, the victim could end up being deemed inadmissible and then removed from America. Remember, the new inadmissibility grounds created by this bill do not require a conviction but a mere admission of the underlying facts. The point is clear: If our goal is to prevent violence against women by illegal aliens, as the bill's title says, our current criminal and immigration laws already do that.

victim could end up being deemed inadmissible and then removed from America; characterizes bill's inadmissibility provisions as creating a barrier to preventing violence against women


189. [SPEAKER]. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Missouri?


It is vile, and it is twisted. They don't want to talk about the details. It is an absolute invasion of children's privacy.

vile, twisted, absolute invasion of children's privacy


Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of [ORG], I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from [ORG] on January 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., said to contain the Economic Report of the President together with [ORG]. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, [PERSON] , [PERSON] of the House.


It is a problem with morale and a problem with recruitment. [PERSON] is the right person to address both of these issues and to make sure that we-- America--have a military that is ready to fight. [PERSON] served in combat at the height of the war on terror.


16 and [ORG] on Roll Call No. 17. personal explanation [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I was unable to vote on the House floor this morning because of a weather-related travel delay.


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


That was 4 years ago today. Less than an hour from now, the House and Senate shall convene for a joint session of Congress to complete the process of certifying the 2024 Presidential election. Today, we will not see the violence we saw 4 years ago.

Emphasizes '4 years ago today' twice and contrasts past violence with today's peaceful institutional process, invoking national procedural legitimacy


This week, I will reinstate any servicemembers who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the [PERSON] vaccine mandate, with full back pay. (Applause.) And I will sign an order to stop our warriors from being subjected to radical political theories and social experiments while on duty.

References to military servicemembers as 'warriors' and framing as restoring justice; 'radical political theories and social experiments' uses loaded language to characterize policies negatively


[SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Mr. [PERSON] (for Ms. [PERSON] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] )) to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S92, January 13, 2025, in the second column, the following appears: SA 14. Mr. [PERSON] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by Ms. [PERSON] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ) to the bill [ORG], supra .


Involvement in sports opens doors, fosters lifelong friendships, and inspires confidence in young adults across this country. Unfortunately, due to radical policies implemented by [ORG] administration and other far-left politicians nationwide, women and girls are losing critical protections that were afforded to them when Title IX was signed into law more than 50 years ago. We owe it to the millions of young women and girls striving to reach their fullest potential, both on and off the field, who deserve fairness and safety.

radical policies, losing critical protections, deserve fairness and safety


[ORG], and Technology: Mr. [PERSON] , Chair. Committee on Small Business: Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , [PERSON] .


SA 53. [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


The shock of this attack is matched only by the urgency of the message that it sends to our country. The message is this: It is time to restore America's security and America's strength. Lives depend upon it.

shock of this attack...urgency...Lives depend upon it


I look forward to continuing to work with you and your colleagues in the House serving the nation in my new position. Sincerely, [PERSON] , Member of Congress. ____ Congress of the United States, [ORG], Washington, DC, November 24, 2024.


To increase transparency, this bill would also create a page on USAspending.gov where anyone can track agency disaster recovery activities and the amount of assistance expended by the agency on a quarterly basis. Federal agencies need to be accountable to the victims of disasters and to the taxpayers who funded these agencies' really important work. We also need to allow [ORG] disaster victims peace of mind when they are at their most vulnerable.

transparency, accountability, peace of mind, victims at their most vulnerable


I mean, where is our humanity? Have we just given up on the idea of human rights? At least 45,000 people have been killed in the war in Gaza, and I fear that number is much higher.

where is our humanity...Have we just given up...I fear that number is much higher


The [PERSON] administration, in 2020, attempted to shut down [ORG]. So there was no rush as the Senator from Massachusetts asserted. We didn't pull the rug out from under [ORG], and we didn't ban it.

deflecting criticism by referencing past administration's actions while mischaracterizing the Senator's assertion


Without clear information, communities may feel left in the dark about how aid is being allocated. This is where the Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act comes in. This bill requires [ORG] to publicly share key information about the damage caused by disasters and how assistance is being distributed.


The Secretary shall provide an alternative procedure for aliens who cannot provide all required biometric or biographic data because of a physical impairment. (b) [ORG] Secretary shall use biometric, biographic, and other data that the Secretary determines appropriate to conduct security and law enforcement background checks and to determine whether there is any criminal, national security, or other factor that would render the alien ineligible for status under this title. An alien may not be granted any such status under this title unless security and law enforcement background checks are completed to the satisfaction of the Secretary.


They sounded angry about his plan to restore American strength. They seemed frustrated that he clearly loves our country and wants to continue to serve. Democrats tried to turn yesterday's hearing into a kangaroo court.

restore American strength, clearly loves our country, kangaroo court


MEETINGS AND MEETING PROCEDURES OTHER THAN HEARINGS A. Meeting dates. The [ORG] shall hold its regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, when the Congress is in session, or at such other times as the [ORG] shall determine.


It is an argument for giving ICE more resources and for quickly deporting criminals. These arguments say a lot more about Democrats' unwillingness to crack down on illegal immigration than they say about this bill. Look at the vote that we took on Wednesday.

characterizing Democratic opposition as 'unwillingness to crack down on illegal immigration' rather than engaging with actual arguments; presenting the issue as binary choice between giving ICE resources/deporting or being unwilling to address immigration


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Washington, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] 562. A bill to advance a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], and [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


45: Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


May their hearts be filled with a giving spirit and sincere understanding for those whom they represent. May they be beacons of hope in times of uncertainty and prophetic voices in defending the dignity of all created life. We pray for a spirit of collaboration to flourish in our government and across our [ORG], fostering an environment where dialogue and heartfelt listening will prevail over division or discord.

beacons of hope, defending the dignity of all created life, spirit of collaboration, dialogue and heartfelt listening


In my district in northern California and much of the West, forests burn millions of acres year after year, such as a million-acre fire in my district a couple years ago, 600,000 acre, and on and on it goes. It occurs because the lands are not managed, not allowed to be managed by environmental lawsuits and such. Governor [PERSON] , the Governor of California, promised after 6 years in office, when he came to my district in Paradise, to do more.

forests burn millions of acres year after year...lands are not managed...Governor promised...to do more


He was no stranger to my district, visiting for speeches at [ORG], campaign rallies in Cheektowaga and Tonawanda, and even making a stop at Niagara Falls State Park while celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, [PERSON] . During his Presidency, he established the Superfund program, supporting the cleanup of toxic sites across western New York, including Love Canal. Following his term in office, he set the standard for the post- Presidency and saved millions of lives by advancing global health, including through his efforts to end childhood malaria fatalities and destigmatize HIV.

established the Superfund program, supporting the cleanup of toxic sites...saved millions of lives by advancing global health


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to House Resolution 5, the bill is considered read.


He established the One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, allowing Orange County residents to honor acts of kindness. He never stopped fighting to make our communities better. The legacy of Dr. [PERSON] , my good friend, lives.

One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, never stopped fighting to make our communities better, legacy lives - vague positive language appealing to community values


[Pages [ORG] ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor and to pay tribute to the late [PERSON] , a boxing legend from Fort Worth, Texas.

rise today to honor and to pay tribute to the late [PERSON], a boxing legend from Fort Worth, Texas


And as the hearings wind through and we go through more and more witnesses, it will become clearer and clearer to the American people who is on whose side. So it is important to have a record of these nominees even if they get confirmed in the end to see who they are and to guard against the dangers that might occur with them in office and to show who is on whose side. Now, a couple more of today's nominees are very troubling.


Mr. President, it is nearing the end of the week, and normally, that is when I come down to the Senate floor to do my weekly--I try to make it weekly--Alaskan of the Week speech. Now, I know for the pages, this is their favorite speech of the week. You get to hear about Alaska; you get to hear about some great Alaskan doing some great stuff.


As the organization's president and CEO, Dr. [PERSON] raised over $10 million and oversaw the groundbreaking of [ORG]'s new international headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. [PERSON] 's reputation has always been one of great purpose and great passion. He is an honorable man, guided by an abiding faith in God and a love of country.

president and CEO...raised over $10 million; reputation of great purpose and passion; honorable man guided by abiding faith


We grow cow vetch all the time in other areas. I have another picture in another speech. When placed side by side, they are the same picture.


He knows the cost of war. He knows the price of weakness, and the true value and the valor of American soldiers. As Secretary of [ORG], he is going to reestablish deterrence and rebuild our military.

He knows the cost of war... As Secretary of [ORG], he is going to reestablish deterrence and rebuild our military


It will provide transparency to the millions of folks who rely on [ORG]. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I will say that the bill has been well explained.


And how should the Senate help return our country to these principles? We need to confirm every single one of President [PERSON] 's nominees as quickly as possible. We don't have time to drag our feet on any of these nominees.

confirm every single one of President's nominees as quickly as possible...We don't have time to drag our feet


He spent years on the campaign trail making outlandish promises he won't be able to keep. In fact, he is getting ready to do the opposite of what he promised by cutting taxes for the very, very wealthy. [PERSON] is in over his head, so he is doing what he always does in times like this: distract America with crazy ideas.

He is in over his head; distract America with crazy ideas


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 10 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 10 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


Mr. [PERSON] , this is the third week that we are in the 119th Congress and the third week that no bill is before us to lower costs for Americans. Instead, before us is a political attempt to divide us as a nation, stigmatizing some kids so some adults can get [ORG] merit badges. The Republican Governor of Utah vetoed a similar piece of legislation after he shared that, of the 75,000 students in high school sports in Utah, only 4 were trans, and only 1 was a girl playing sports.

characterizing legislation as 'a political attempt to divide us as a nation, stigmatizing some kids' and misrepresenting the bill's purpose as adults seeking merit badges rather than engaging with the actual stated concerns


They are looking for things in order to stop people from being able to build homes on the foothills. They look for the species of the day to do that. It is basically trying to distinguish different subspecies that they are so infinitesimally able to distinguish that it really turns into a game.

characterizing environmental protection efforts as a 'game' and claiming regulators are 'looking for things' to obstruct development, misrepresenting species protection as arbitrary and trivial


Mr. President, on November 5, President [PERSON] was elected to be the 47th President of the United States. By Thanksgiving, he had announced all of his [ORG] and several other senior roles in his new administration. All in all, it took President [PERSON] just 18 days to name all of his [ORG], a pace unprecedented in recent history.

framing rapid cabinet appointments as 'unprecedented in recent history' and emphasizing the efficiency ('just 18 days') to create positive impressions without substantive analysis


All of us here in the Senate know of [PERSON] 's unwavering commitment to freedom. He has been a strong supporter of freedom fighters in Hong Kong, and he has been outspoken in his support for Taiwan as [ORG] has grown more aggressive. He is also a fierce defender of democracy and human rights in Latin America.

'unwavering commitment to freedom' and 'strong supporter' of multiple causes without specific policy details