Well, that dream, despite the bullet of a lone assassin on April 4, 1968, did very much grow, thrive, and replicate itself as a dream not just for a race of people or group of people but as a dream for an entire Nation. I remember in 1980, as a young member of [ORG], petitioning the council to join with other local governments around the [ORG] to push for the establishment of a [PERSON] , Jr., holiday in our respective towns, cities, and hamlets. For years, every January 15, I, along with so many others, would drive from Baltimore to Washington to join civil rights leaders and recording artists like [PERSON] , The Last Poets, [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , Congressman [PERSON] , and thousands of others, and we would rally right here on the steps of this Capitol, in the cold, in January, on the 15th of each year, again, to petition for the establishment of a [PERSON] , Jr., holiday.

references to the Capitol steps, national dream, and collective civic action to establish a national holiday


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 386. A bill to require the United States Governor of, and [ORG] Director at, [ORG] to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in [ORG] basket of the Fund, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


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


The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 0, as follows: [[ORG] Vote No. 8 Ex.] YEAS--99 [PERSON] Rochester [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] The nomination was confirmed.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , imagine how much money a sweeping mandatory detention proposal like this will cost [ORG] at a time when Republicans are talking a big game about cutting budgets, but not this one.

Republicans are talking a big game about cutting budgets, but not this one - uses contradiction to deflect and loaded term 'talking a big game'


FOREST MISMANAGEMENT IN CALIFORNIA (Mr. [PERSON] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I am showing you what a managed forest looks like here and an unmanaged forest looks like here.


This bill would help reduce the chances of another tragedy like this one by requiring that illegal immigrants be detained when they are charged with theft-related crimes like the one for which [PERSON] 's killer was cited less than 5 months before he killed her. If this bill had been law then, [PERSON] might well be alive today. I hope to see this bill become law, and I hope that my Democrat colleagues are as committed to making it law as we are on this side of the aisle.

framing of tragedy and death to motivate support; 'killer,' 'killed her' used to emotionally charge the argument about immigration detention policy


(c) Harm Defined.--For purposes of this section, a [ORG] or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if such [ORG] or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100.


Determination of continuous presence and residence. Sec. 305.


I rise in the name of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Today, as I rise, I am going to give two important reasons why Vice President [PERSON] presided over a Republican certification process earlier this week. Stated differently, I am going to give two important reasons why Democrats did not get the most electoral votes.

government of the people, by the people, and for the people; repeated emphasis on 'reasons why' and framing of electoral outcome


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 3\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. [PERSON] ), the sponsor of this legislation. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , Scripture reminds us that, at the beginning of time, God created mankind as males and females, and He blessed them.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. [PERSON] ) for the purpose of a colloquy. [SPEAKER]. Certainly.


Speeches don't do it. It sounds like an absolute echo of what you hear from our colleagues whenever there is an explosion of gun violence in any of our communities. We hear thoughts and prayers, lots of words, but no action.

explosion of gun violence, thoughts and prayers with no action - characterizes speech as insufficient and ineffective in face of crisis


Kansans stayed up through the night to make sure livestock had a chance of surviving or to guarantee that their equipment was ready to go by sunrise the next morning. Why on Earth would anyone do this, Madam Speaker? It is a special calling that many families in my district have answered.


How can you go back to a district and say that? In Texas, by the way, good news. With [ORG], you now have standing to sue [ORG] when they don't do this, when they don't enforce the laws on the books.

emphasis on 'standing to sue' and 'enforce the laws on the books' - framing legal action as empowering while using 'good news' to positively frame the message


No American should be harmed by those who shouldn't be here in the first place. [ORG] will empower the President and his administration to remove the dangerous criminals that currently roam our streets and threaten our citizens' safety. I would like to thank my colleague Senator [PERSON] for taking the lead on [ORG].


A bill to end the use of taxpayer funds for entities that perform, provide referrals for, or provide funding for, abortions, and for other purposes; to [ORG], [ORG], and Pensions. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 126. A bill to increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


I said there are people out there who are saying that I don't believe in the dynamic impact of tax policy. That is false. I very much believe in the dynamic impact of tax policy.

attributing a claim about not believing in dynamic impact to critics, then refuting it rather than addressing what critics actually said


We have our work cut out for us to help clean up the mess that President [PERSON] and Senate Democrats have left us from the last 4 years. I believe our first and most urgent task is to confirm President [PERSON] 's nominees for his [ORG]. The President won the election, and he is entitled to his team, absent extraordinary circumstances.

"The President won the election, and he is entitled to his team" and "mess that President [PERSON] and Senate Democrats have left us"


Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I remind my friends across the aisle that Americans are being held and tortured.


A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain credits; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 311.


He is going to champion American servicemembers and restore American military readiness. [PERSON] is going to bring the Pentagon back to what its mission should be: lethality, accountability, transparency, merit. The focus is going to be on military readiness, not social experiments and partisan policies.

framing military priorities as 'lethality' over 'social experiments and partisan policies' presents a false choice and uses loaded language to characterize certain military policies negatively


Former Speakers of [ORG], the Honorable [PERSON] ; the Honorable [PERSON] , accompanied by Mrs. [PERSON] ; and the Honorable [PERSON] , accompanied by Ambassador [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] entered the Great Rotunda. Members of [ORG] [ORG], led by Majority Whip, the Honorable [PERSON] and Democratic Whip, the Honorable [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda. The Chair of [ORG], the Honorable Jared Polis, the Vice Chair of [ORG], the Honorable Kevin Stitt, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Honorable Muriel Bowser, entered the Great Rotunda.


Once again, congratulations, [ORG], on reaching this incredible milestone. Your contributions to the aviation industry and to our [ORG] will never be forgotten. I now ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing [PERSON] for all that she has accomplished, as well as in wishing her a happy 100th birthday.

incredible milestone, contributions...will never be forgotten, recognizing accomplishments


It is about protecting the people, protecting our clean air. And as long as America lacks proper forest management, then we are going to continue to see terrible costly tragedies like what we are seeing today in California and we saw this past summer in Wyoming. With better forest management, we can lessen the damage of forest fires.


I deeply appreciate the firefighters, first responders, and local leaders who have been working tirelessly to battle these fires. I was proud to join bipartisan Members of the California delegation in urging President [PERSON] to grant a major disaster declaration for our [ORG]. These funds are urgently needed to help families that have lost everything in the wake of these wildfires.


[ORG] postal facilities. The [ORG] will not consider any legislation that would name a postal facility for a living person with the exception of bills naming facilities after former Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, former Members of Congress over 70 years of age, former [ORG] or local elected officials over 70 years of age, former judges over 70 years of age, or wounded veterans. The [ORG] will not consider legislation that would name a postal facility unless it has the support of both Senators in the delegation of the state in which the facility is located.


[PERSON] care impacts every congressional district across the country, regardless of whether it is red or blue or urban or rural. Our Members come from all over the country and have vastly different backgrounds and experiences. However, we all share one thing in common, and that is the commitment to finding solutions that aim to improve the lives of children in care.


Gird up the first responders, the firefighters, the emergency medical personnel, and the rescue teams with Your strength. Be their shield and defender, that they may be effective agents in saving the imperiled. Arm their hands for the battle before them.

military metaphors like 'Gird up', 'Arm their hands for the battle' applied to first responders to evoke heroism and patriotic duty


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 81. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


We want you to not just come in and help repair and clean up, which we will do, but, also, we want you to try to stop the damage that is being done to our forests. We actually want you to do something. There will be an opportunity, I think perhaps as early as next week, to vote on [PERSON] Fix Our Forests Act.

Want you to 'stop the damage' and 'do something' uses loaded language to create urgency; invoking a named act appeals to authority of legislation


Then, with the taxation and IRS reform, we could rescind the $80 billion for IRS funding under the [ORG] act as well. Certainly, simplifying tax laws would be a great opportunity as well. Those are just a few.


Res. 3. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on [ORG] Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration; to [ORG].

expressing support for...historic declaration and urging that the United States rejoin


It is a fancy way of saying, we actually want a little higher interest for the risk. One of my predictions for 2025 is [ORG], which is the last of the three big rating services. I think we are going to get downgraded if we do this stuff without even an attempt to pay for some of it, offset some of it, modernize our costs in how we deliver services.


CONSTITUTING THE MINORITY PARTY'S [ORG] FOR THE ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH CONGRESS [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of [ORG]. 17, which was submitted earlier today.


By Ms. [PERSON] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 387. A bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to submit to Congress a report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water; to [ORG].


It was north of town, and it was a fairly low spot. So, oftentimes, the track was wet. To do our conditioning, particularly early in the season, we would run city blocks.


He said: We have done all this acreage. We have done all this work. He actually overstated the figure by five times.


So each one of my colleagues is left with one simple question this week: What will you choose to protect--open borders or American families? To me, that is a pretty simple choice. It is time to fulfill the responsibility we have to the American people to protect the citizens of this country from criminals who would do them harm.

presents only two opposing choices ('open borders or American families') while framing immigration enforcement as protecting against 'criminals who would do them harm'


EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED As in executive session [SPEAKER] laid before the Senate a message from the President of the United States submitting a treaty which was referred to [ORG].


[PERSON] from Texas, mother [PERSON] , and many others, were innocent women who were horrifically killed by illegal aliens, and their families are going to be mourning their loss of life for the rest of their lives. Violent criminals like the ones who committed this heinous act and others continue to pour over our border daily, which is why we desperately need to pass this act today. This legislation will protect American communities by requiring [ORG] to issue detainers, mandatory detention for those who are here illegally who also commit theft.

innocent women who were horrifically killed by illegal aliens...Violent criminals...continue to pour over our border daily


38: Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona and Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia. H.R. 45: Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] .


[PERSON] 's accolades speak for themselves. He is a member of five halls of fame, including [ORG], [ORG], BGA Hall of Fame, [ORG], [ORG], and being named Tennessee's [PERSON] of the Year 12 times. [PERSON] has now returned to [PERSON] as the lead play-by-play announcer for UT football and men's basketball games.

member of five halls of fame and named Tennessee's [PERSON] of the Year 12 times


We will be prosperous. We will be proud. We will be strong.

prosperous, proud, strong - abstract positive values without specific policy details or evidence


Mr. [PERSON] , common sense dictates that if an illegal alien is in our country and commits a sex offense or domestic violence, they should be deported immediately. Common sense dictates that if an alien is at the border and has committed these kinds of egregious crimes in their past, they should not be allowed to take one step onto American soil. Anything short of this standard is a complete and utter failure to protect American women and girls.

focuses on sex offenses and domestic violence to invoke fear; uses 'complete and utter failure to protect American women and girls' with emotionally charged language; presents only two options (immediate deportation or failure to protect)


A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the royalty rates for leases for oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


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


Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution ([PERSON] . 27) was agreed to.


This is the metric. We talk about all kinds of things. That is the metric.


[SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution ([PERSON] .


PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, speak to our lawmakers and fill them with bright memories, holy commitments, and deep resolve. May their bright memories remind them of the way You have guided and protected this Nation throughout the seasons of its history.

invocation of 'Lord God of hosts' and 'bright memories' of nation's history to inspire lawmakers


Let's send a clear signal to Beijing that America's national security is going to take priority. Let's stand strong. Let's remember, we passed this law for a reason, and it is to keep Americans safe, and, therefore, I object.

America's national security...keep Americans safe


There is a sufficient second. [SPEAKER] will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] 251. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The constitutional authority of Congress to enact this legislation is provided by Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, specifically clause 1 and clause 18.


Be merciful to those, O Lord, who remain fearful in the surround of danger. Be merciful to those who feel helpless and hopeless before the great power of fire and wind. Be merciful to those who have lost hearth and home, who seek refuge for their bodies and their souls.

fearful in the surround of danger, helpless and hopeless, great power of fire and wind, lost hearth and home


A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Stated for: [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I was unable to vote today as the last vote timed out.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 340. A bill to direct the Secretary of [ORG] carry out activities to streamline regulatory oversight of human cell and tissue products, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Depositions may continue from day to day. 2. Consultation with the ranking minority member shall include three days' notice before any deposition is taken.


[SPEAKER]. Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of California received 3 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Minnesota received 3 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks. Our troops follow these words every day as we ask them to do the hardest thing imaginable. We ask them to leave their families, to potentially never hold their spouses' hands again, to maybe never get to see their babies take their first steps.

framing military service as requiring extreme sacrifice ('never hold their spouses' hands again', 'never get to see their babies take their first steps') combined with self-description as 'disciplined' and 'warrior' to establish credibility


When you answer the call to feed, fuel, and clothe the world, you are required to show up, even when the temperatures are far below freezing. My congressional district is one of the top agricultural producing districts in the country. It is home to more than 60,000 farms along with farmers, ranchers, feedlot managers, dairies, nutritionists, veterinarians, ethanol producers, ag lenders, and agribusiness owners who bring the agricultural ecosystem to life.

phrases like 'call to feed, fuel, and clothe the world' and 'show up, even when the temperatures are far below freezing' use vague, emotionally appealing language about duty; listing numerous agricultural roles and 'top producing districts' uses patriotic framing of local agricultural contribution


[SPEAKER] read the title of the bill. [SPEAKER]. The question is on the passage of the bill.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 36. A resolution amending the Rules of [ORG] to establish [ORG]; to [ORG].


Look at where the money has gone in the past decade.


The cheaper it is to hire guest workers, the more money the multibillionaire owners of large corporations make. In other words, this program is not only grossly unfair to American workers; in many ways, it is unfair to foreign workers as well. According to [ORG], between 2022 and 2023, the top 30 companies using the [ORG] laid off 85,000 American workers while simultaneously bringing in over 34,000 guest workers from abroad.

characterization of 'multibillionaire owners' making 'more money' combined with the statistic about layoffs paired with guest worker hiring to suggest corporate exploitation and threat to American workers


A block would be like the equivalent of about a 400 repeat, and we would run a series of those. We would do our long warmup runs, and we would run city blocks. The other thing we would do is we would go down to the airport south of town.


This property is blocked under Executive Order 14064. 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.

Executive Order 14064 cited as legal authority; 'humanitarian crisis' and 'deepening economic collapse' invoke fear of deteriorating conditions


When a brutal crime is committed, as in the case of [PERSON] , we should respond. We have to respond. And we should stand with her family--as the Senator from Alabama has done--and her community and ensure that something like that never happens again.

emphasis on 'brutal crime' and repeated urgency ('we should respond. We have to respond') creates emotional appeal; 'stand with her family...as the Senator from Alabama has done' encourages alignment with authority/group action


It was one of these handwritten things. I thought it was a typo because the companies were only asking for 28 percent. Then I looked further in this massive bill, and I realized that all the individual tax cuts were tiny, temporary, and expiring rather than being big and permanent.

calling the bill 'massive' and describing tax cuts as 'tiny' uses evaluative language to frame the tax policy negatively


Liberal DAs and politicians didn't do anything to stop it. It was absolute anarchy--total chaos orchestrated by leftwing politicians, the media, and antifa thugs. Meanwhile, the media tried to manufacture a scandal because President [PERSON] held up a Bible in front of a historic church, while the rioters burning the city of DC were ignored.

describing situation as 'absolute anarchy--total chaos' while dismissing media coverage of Bible photo as 'manufactured scandal' creates loaded framing; 'whataboutism' by pivoting to rioters to deflect from Bible incident criticism; 'false_dichotomy' by presenting only two opposing narratives with no middle ground


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


The American people expect us to be adults. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. You cannot just go straight to the dessert of going home to your constituents and saying, I cut your taxes, aren't you proud?

You cannot have your cake and eat it too...You cannot just go straight to the dessert


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentleman for allowing me to join this Special Order today and discuss this horrid and tragic situation in Southern California, truly a national emergency. Note that I call this a national emergency.

'horrid and tragic situation' and 'national emergency' used to amplify severity and urgency


[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas. Committee on [ORG]' Affairs: Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] .


EC-4. A letter from the [PERSON] Deputy Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting [ORG]: DDTC 24- 108; to [ORG]. EC-5.


His groundbreaking work celebrated the diverse stories of the borderland, intertwining the heritage of indigenous, Mexican, Spanish, Anglo, and Fort Bliss communities through music, dance, and drama. His passion turned [ORG]! El Paso into an iconic tradition that has captivated audiences, inspired pride in our shared history, and has united our community.

groundbreaking work, iconic tradition, inspired pride in our shared history, united our community


Mr. [PERSON] , we are all watching the ferocious Palisades, Eaton, Altadena, and [ORG] fires expand along California's beautiful Coast. I can recall my many trips there. Surely we all love the Tournament of Roses Parade and the magic of Hollywood.

ferocious fires, California's beautiful Coast, Tournament of Roses Parade and the magic of Hollywood


It was only fitting to reach this milestone in the gymnasium that bears his name. That feat is not just about winning basketball games. Coach [PERSON] has helped countless young men and women develop over nearly half a century, helping to ensure their athletic, academic, and personal success.

helped countless young men and women develop... athletic, academic, and personal success


PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule [ORG], public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts received as a bonus; to [ORG].


This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region. The proposed sale will improve Japan's capability to meet current and future threats by defending its homeland and U.S. personnel stationed there. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

invokes 'foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States' and describes ally as 'force for political stability and economic progress'


There is a solution, which is the legislation before us today. Specifically, this bill reduces the withholding of taxes and lays the groundwork for [ORG] to finalize the details of a permanent arrangement, based on the model income tax treaty that we have with scores of other countries, to mitigate double taxation, prevent abuse, allow for dispute resolution, and exchange key tax information that will help revenue authorities in both jurisdictions. This bill would ensure that our [ORG] can take full advantage of the historic investments that we have made under the [PERSON] -[PERSON] administration, like the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.

historic investments, bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act


They could have found a buyer and written a contract that way-- absolutely. They didn't have to make this a ban. And with regard to my colleague from Massachusetts' other point, I did offer a proof point based upon data here in the United States about how [ORG] pushes a Chinese [ORG] agenda to push their propaganda.

characterizing organizational actions as pushing 'Chinese agenda' and 'propaganda' uses loaded language to frame the organization negatively while appealing to fear about foreign influence


He is a longtime supporter of the Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer's and works as a member of the [PERSON] service organization. Additionally, every Thanksgiving, he volunteers to serve meals at the local legion. As [PERSON] enters retirement, I hope he finds time to enjoy everything he loves about [ORG], which includes his loving family, his fellow members of The District cover band, [ORG], and the tight-knit community he helped shape.


Their equipment helps pave the roads, build the bridges, and support the energy projects that power not just our [ORG], but the entire country. They are not just part of the Texas story. They will help them write it.

pave the roads, build the bridges, power the entire country, write the Texas story


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 44. A bill to direct [ORG] on the [PERSON] to procure a statue of [PERSON] for placement in the United States Capitol; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 45.


How did it happen? President [PERSON] did it. With [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] on America's team, we are going to do it again.


We acknowledge and thank all of the [ORG] staff who stayed late into the night to restore order and clean the wreckage left behind by the rioters. They did their job without fanfare, without complaint, and away from the spotlight. They join our first responders as the unsung heroes of our democracy--every one.

unsung heroes of our democracy, without fanfare, without complaint


This is vindictive and an illegal violation of U.S. law. [PERSON] and Democrats let more than 10 million illegal immigrants cross our border illegally into our country. Among them, we know, were over 300 individuals on [ORG].

describes actions as 'vindictive and illegal violation,' presents choice between [PERSON]/Democrats' border policy and security threats, uses inflammatory language about 'illegal immigrants' and security watchlist individuals to provoke fear


Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote from the State of Texas seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 40 votes for President and [PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 40 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] .


This legislation, which I am proud to cosponsor, sends a clear message: Female athletes deserve fair competition, secure locker rooms, and a safe and level playing field. Thanks to House Republicans, the days of biological men competing in women's sports are over. This legislation is about restoring common sense.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 494. A bill to amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG], and Technology.


This is an unacceptable attack against our greatest ally, and the United States must make it clear that those who participate in these illegitimate prosecutions from the [ORG] are subject to the strongest possible sanctions. America needs leadership, and this is where we need it. Mr. [PERSON] , I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand with Israel and to vote for H.R.

unacceptable attack against our greatest ally, America needs leadership, stand with Israel


Remember, [ORG] has pledged to destroy the Jewish people in their homeland. Now, that happens to be real genocide. Israel's accusers cite large civilian casualty numbers traced to [ORG]'s self-reporting.

pledged to destroy the Jewish people in their homeland; real genocide


A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal funds to institutions of higher education that conduct painful biomedical research on dogs and cats; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 298.


They unlawfully broke into the Capitol to stop the peaceful transfer of power. What they did is a serious crime. There is no gray area here.

use of emotionally charged terms like 'unlawfully broke into' and 'serious crime' to characterize actions without presenting counterarguments


The legislative bodies of these countries could also be sanctioned for appropriating funds for the ICC. By some interpretations, interparliamentary travel to Europe could become a sanctionable activity. Did anybody think this through?

interparliamentary travel to Europe could become a sanctionable activity...Did anybody think this through?


Although her presence will be missed in Congress, I look forward to seeing the incredible impact she will have in her new role as Governor of Puerto Rico.


To read the complete bill text go to: http://democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/download/fair-play- for-women-act-bill-text ========================= END NOTE ========================= [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX, the previous question is ordered on the motion to recommit. The question is on the motion to recommit.


And now, under this bill, that adult has to be locked up--no flexibility on the front end--even though it turns out that they did not steal the tool; they had nothing in their bag that they had with them. The officer thought they did; they didn't. They never get charged.


Mr. [PERSON] , just another reminder that this bill is a blanket ban that treats every age student in every sport the same. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


In this case, the murderer was paroled into this country through a shocking abuse of this power by the [PERSON] administration. He was repeatedly arrested for theft and other crimes in sanctuary jurisdictions and each time released back onto our streets. Just months before [PERSON] murder, this murderer was arrested for theft, but he was released.

murderer was paroled...shocking abuse of this power...released back onto our streets


I look forward to the Senate taking up this bill, given how important it is with the massive natural disasters that we are seeing. I certainly hope that we in Congress fund the IT infrastructure so that we can get this done and get this done quickly. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time.


And that was, I might emphasize, for all earners. That drop was even higher, more steep and more devastating, for America's working people and for America's working families. The fact of the matter is there is no such thing as a family wage any longer, not in this economy.


It is time to get this war over with. The Senate needs to support President [PERSON] and exert maximum pressure on Iran and other terrorist organizations wreaking havoc on the Middle East and the West. We also need to join President [PERSON] 's commitment on shrinking [ORG] through strong congressional action.

Support for President's authority ('The Senate needs to support President'), fear-inducing language ('terrorist organizations wreaking havoc'), and loaded terms ('terrorist organizations', 'wreaking havoc')


The purchaser typically requires offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional [ORG] or contractor representatives to Zambia.


AMTRAK EXECUTIVE BONUS DISCLOSURE ACT [SPEAKER]. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 192) to amend title 49, United States Code, to require [ORG] to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain [ORG] executives, and for other purposes, on which the yeas and nays were ordered.


Outside of her bark and her bite, she was a comforting presence for officers in tense situations and offered a sense of security when things got difficult. Yakima County is safer because of Zuza, and I thank Deputy Ward for his commitment to her handling and to the safety of our communities.


So I am going to start off by holding up this report that says that almost 60 percent of the benefit of extending the Republican tax policies will go to the top 0.1 percent of the wealthiest in America-- 0.1 percent of the wealthiest in America--and I am not talking about the other 99.9 percent. Now let's define how much money people who are in the top 0.1 percent in America are making. They are doing very well.

holding up this report... 60 percent of the benefit... will go to the top 0.1 percent... I am not talking about the other 99.9 percent


SA 45. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 46.


175: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Alabama, and Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland. H.R. 176: Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland.


They have to be locked up under this bill. So we are not just talking about an impact in this bill on immigrant children. We are talking about an impact on citizen children.

They have to be locked up under this bill...impact on citizen children


Dr. [PERSON] was a renowned professor at [ORG] with an impressive 35-year teaching career at the school. He taught math and coached tennis at the Westminster Schools in Atlanta, [ORG], and [ORG]. Dr. [PERSON] was an All-American tennis player during his time at Georgia Tech and earned a spot in [ORG].


Remember, today's worker pays for today's beneficiary. Even when we do the adjustments for net immigration, you pick up a couple more decades. Think about that, living in a society with more deaths than births in 8 years.


Never in a million years did I think that one day I would need to take the floor of [ORG] to defend their right to compete in athletic competitions without unfair competition from biological males or to denounce acts of violence perpetrated against them as wrong and deserving of punishment, but here I stand. Just yesterday, we passed H.R. 28, [ORG].

unfair competition from biological males and acts of violence perpetrated against them


[SPEAKER]. In the opinion of the [ORG], two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it. [SPEAKER].


Because a recovery isn't just a California fight. We are truly in this together as Americans. Whether it is wildfires across the Western United States or tornados in the Midwest, ice storms in Texas, or hurricanes in the Southeast, [PERSON] does not distinguish between red States and blue States and neither should our disaster response efforts or our recovery efforts.

We are truly in this together as Americans; does not distinguish between red States and blue States


PROVIDING FOR ATTENDANCE OF THE HOUSE AT THE INAUGURAL CEREMONIES OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. [SPEAKER] read the resolution, as follows: [PERSON] .


I think they are somewhere now in the $900 billion range of the $36 trillion in debt we have. Remember, about $28 trillion, $29 trillion of that is what we sell off to the market. The other we borrow internally.

characterizing large debt figures with dramatic framing like '$900 billion range' and '$36 trillion in debt' to evoke concern about scale


I have been amazed to listen on television and hear in-person for the last--however it has been--hour, Democratic colleagues who came to the floor to speak, but they didn't talk about the pending business, [ORG]. This young woman was killed by an illegal immigrant who should not have been in the country. I asked [PERSON] , who is the nominee for Attorney General, this morning during her confirmation hearing, I said: If President [PERSON] and [PERSON] had secured the border, do you think [PERSON] would still be alive?


The taxpayers are footing the bill for an ever-expanding list of unbelievable benefits that are being given to illegal immigrants. From healthcare to education, sex changes, homes, the whole works, California is pouring resources into supporting those here illegally while our own citizens, as we mentioned, are struggling with many things in burning communities, as well as the more day-to-day stuff: overcrowded schools, strained healthcare systems, and increasing public safety concerns with gangs, crime, and on and on. We have sanctuary policies statewide, not just in cities, like we see around the country.

taxpayers footing the bill for unbelievable benefits; implies either support illegal immigrants or support citizens (false choice); crime, gangs, and public safety concerns create fear association


MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT A message from the President of the United States was communicated to the Senate by Mrs. [PERSON] , one of his secretaries.


Why is that harder? I still can't get my head around why that is harder. Once again, the single chart that makes people most angry, and it is already 1 year out of date, the numbers right now are much worse, [ORG] predicts that deficits of $115 trillion over 2024 to 2054, [ORG], [ORG], $124 trillion deficit, the rest of the budget has a $9 trillion surplus.

makes people most angry... numbers right now are much worse... $115 trillion... $124 trillion deficit


Hon. [PERSON] , Vice President of the United States, Washington, DC.


1129. DISCLOSURES AND [ORG]. (a) In General.--The Secretary may not disclose or use information provided in an application for certified agricultural worker status or adjustment of status under this title (including information provided during administrative or judicial review) for the purpose of immigration enforcement.


ILLEGITIMATE COURT COUNTERACTION ACT [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , pursuant to House Resolution 5, I call up the bill (H.R. 23) to impose sanctions with respect to [ORG] engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

ILLEGITIMATE COURT COUNTERACTION ACT; 'protected person' framing; invocation of House Resolution 5 as authoritative basis


Become a scientist. Become an engineer. Become a mathematician,'' whatever, and then we bring in people from abroad to fill the jobs they were educated to do.

The rhetorical setup contrasts education efforts with jobs being filled by foreigners, using 'whatever' dismissively and implying waste/unfairness to create concern about jobs and resources


Do you think the drug cartels, all of a sudden, say: Hey, I am going to leave them alone. No, that is not what happens. What happens is each and every one of those kids becomes a greater target.

drug cartels targeting kids, characterizing them as 'greater target' to evoke fear of harm


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


The American people elected President [PERSON] as the next leader of our country. Now, it is time for the Senate to do our job by making sure that the President has the team he needs to do that job, and I intend to do everything I can to see that his nominees are confirmed on a timely basis. I yield the floor.


They are supporting and enabling terrorism against Israel, and we need to realize this. This is why President [PERSON] canceled U.S. funding to the agency during his first administration, and it is why President [PERSON] 's decision in 2021 to restore that funding--over $730 million that year-- was a huge mistake. After the October 7 attack, I led the charge in introducing legislation to defund [ORG], and, in March of last year, President [PERSON] finally signed into law a 1-year ban on that funding.

President [PERSON] canceled U.S. funding...President [PERSON] finally signed into law; 'supporting and enabling terrorism'


26: Mrs. [PERSON] . H.R. 27: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky.


She was an institution of congressional oversight. During nearly three decades in the Senate, [PERSON] drove some of the [ORG]'s most significant investigations and, thereafter, was a force behind the [PERSON] Center for Oversight and Democracy for a decade. There, she relentlessly promoted bipartisan, fact-based oversight.


[PERSON] shelf life has expired. It is time for him to go. In our first days in office, Republicans have started to get America back on track.

'shelf life has expired' - dehumanizing metaphor; 'Republicans have started to get America back on track' - assumes collective action and positive inevitability


They were in an area that had been identified as having an elevated fire risk. As a very important project, these wooden poles, 100 years old in a high-risk area, they were replacing them with steel and with more fire-resistant materials. As [ORG] explained, the goal of the project was to improve fire safety for the Pacific Palisades area by replacing those wooden poles with steel.


Had that been the case, [PERSON] 's family and [PERSON] herself would have faced a very different reality. They would be celebrating a birthday, not approaching the 1- year anniversary of her murder. [ORG] will help prevent other families from experiencing this unimaginable heartache.

contrasting 'celebrating a birthday' with 'approaching the 1-year anniversary of her murder' and describing 'unimaginable heartache' to evoke emotional distress


Don't be afraid of the dark. Then, near the last stanza, the words are: Walk on, walk on through the winds of life. I am paraphrasing.


UPLIFTING AND EMPOWERING OUR SKILLED WORKFORCE ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to recognize the uplifting and empowering of our skilled workforce.


That is inaccurate. The law that was passed, as my colleague pointed out, was about foreign adversaries and required [ORG] to be sold to an American owner. If it had been sold, [ORG] could continue to be in operation.

Misrepresents the opposing argument by clarifying what the law actually required rather than addressing what was claimed against it


This is what the snail darter actually looks like because it doesn't exist as its own. This is what they are doing in southern California. I just showed you the picture of the fires.

claims the snail darter 'doesn't exist as its own' and suggests deception about California fires


[SPEAKER]. If the Senator from Arkansas wants to police the use of pardon power, I urge him to instead support my resolution urging President-elect [PERSON] not to pardon crimes committed during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Even our former Senate colleague Vice President-elect [ORG] said this week: If you committed violence on [January 6], obviously you shouldn't be pardoned.


We just want a good dopamine hit on social media, but don't give a damn about the math. The fact of the matter is most of the industrialized world today has a better credit rating. You see it not by the credit rating services but by the way they can sell their debt cheaper than the United States.

don't give a damn about the math, better credit rating, sell their debt cheaper


Should the time come that some of these nominees fail on the job, the hearings we are holding right now will come back to haunt our Republican colleagues because the warnings will have been there from the start. By asking tough questions, by getting nominees on the record, by establishing that many of these individuals are unfit, these hearings will have been the canary in the coal mine that warns everyone that some of these nominees are too great a risk. So Democrats will continue to uphold our responsibility to scrutinize each nominee on the issues Americans care about.

warnings will have been there from the start; canary in the coal mine; too great a risk


In 2016, [PERSON] worked for President [PERSON] , helping to secure a historic victory. In 2020, she served as an elector to our electoral college, helping to assign our States' nine votes to President [PERSON] . [PERSON] 's personality was infectious.

worked for President, historic victory, served as elector, infectious personality


This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 274, nays 145, not voting 15, as follows: [Roll No. 17] YEAS--274 [PERSON] (NV) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] (CO) [PERSON] , [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (ME) [PERSON] ([ORG]) Gonzales, [PERSON] , [PERSON] (TN) Greene (GA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (MD) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (OK) [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] (AR) [PERSON] (CO) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] (SD) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (MS) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] (NY) [PERSON] (UT) [PERSON] (VA) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] (NV) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (WV) [ORG] (AL) [PERSON] (NC) [PERSON] (UT) [PERSON] (WV) [PERSON] (IA) [PERSON] (NY) [PERSON] (AL) [PERSON] (KY) [PERSON] , [PERSON] (MO) [PERSON] (NE) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] Swalwell [PERSON] (PA) [ORG] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] NAYS--145 [PERSON] (LA) [PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) Cherfilus-[PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] (PA) [PERSON] [ORG] (PA) [PERSON] [ORG], [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] , Al ([ORG]) [PERSON] (OR) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (GA) [PERSON] (IL) [PERSON] (WA) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] (PA) Leger [PERSON] (WI) [PERSON] Sanchez [PERSON] (VA) [PERSON] , [PERSON] (WA) [PERSON] (CA) [PERSON] (MS) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] Velazquez [PERSON] (GA) NOT VOTING--15 [PERSON] (OH) [PERSON] (FL) Announcement by [SPEAKER] [SPEAKER] (during the vote).


Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Illinois.


Extreme weather events will continue to happen regularly and will get worse if we don't tackle the climate crisis head-on. We pray for the people of Southern California, and we thank all of our brave first responders working without rest to keep people safe. [PERSON] Mr. President, on today's vote, this afternoon, the Senate is going to hold its first procedural vote on [ORG].


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution.


It opens the door to inspection, not protection, of women and girls in sports. Will students have to undergo exams to prove they are a girl? We are already seeing examples of harassment and questioning of girls who may not conform to stereotypical feminine roles.

Opens the door to inspection...harassment and questioning of girls who may not conform to stereotypical feminine roles


What happened to crime during that period as the percentage of immigrants in the United States doubled? During this time, the crime rate in this country--as measured by crimes committed per 100,000 people--had fallen by 60 percent. So, again, as the portion of our population that is immigrant has more than doubled, the crime rate in our country has fallen by more than 60 percent.


He most recently began volunteering with the baseball team at [ORG]. Heath has helped hundreds of young people learn life lessons through participating in sports. Despite the huge time commitment that comes with being a coach, Heath finds all the long hours worthwhile.


She prayed for [PERSON] . I don't know if it did any good, Mr. [PERSON] . I know it doesn't have anything to do about the bill, but I just think America needs to know about these things.


Cabinet Nominations [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, I come to the floor today having been in a number of hearings involving President [PERSON] 's nominees overseeing American energy dominance. I tell you, President [PERSON] 's energy nominees show that this administration that is coming in, the [PERSON] - [PERSON] administration, is serious about unleashing affordable, available, reliable American energy.

unleashing affordable, available, reliable American energy and American energy dominance


We passed [ORG] to support working families and businesses and address the public health crisis. This law deployed vaccines to millions of Americans and normalcy returned. In 2020, the world economy was in shambles due to [ORG].

'normalcy returned' and 'world economy was in shambles' use emotionally charged framing to contrast outcomes


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Washington, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Connecticut, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 500.


[ORG] WILDFIRES ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , my name is [PERSON] .


For 45 years, Coach [PERSON] has led the Elk County Catholic High School basketball teams, beginning as the girls' head coach before taking over the boys' program in 1983. Earlier this year, Coach [PERSON] made history after celebrating his thousandth career win. Few basketball fans have witnessed this moment in Pennsylvania, as [PERSON] is believed to be just the third scholastic basketball head coach in [ORG] history to achieve this accomplishment.


It is like putting a fox in the henhouse. If you believe in clean energy, you couldn't have a worse nominee. If confirmed, will Mr. [PERSON] fight to lower costs for American consumers or will he fight to help the bottom line of polluters and oil companies?

presents only two opposing outcomes without middle ground ('fight to lower costs' vs 'fight to help polluters'); uses loaded metaphor 'fox in the henhouse' and charged language 'polluters and oil companies'


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


203. Categorical exclusion for high-priority hazard trees. [ORG].


HONORING FORMER MINNESOTA SENATE MAJORITY LEADER [PERSON] DZIEDZIC ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor the late former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader [PERSON] .


Family reunification issues. This country has a history of keeping families together. We have strayed away from that history.

appeals to national history and tradition ('this country has a history') combined with emotionally charged framing ('strayed away') about family values


A bill to address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at [ORG], Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 297.


I was reminded of all that she did. She worked hard. She worked long hours.


For the 2024 fiscal year, which has ended already, we spent $12.9 billion on the [ORG], or maybe it is in this fiscal year that is what we have appropriated. $12.9 billion is a lot of money. Let's just get rid of it.


It allows them to claim tax relief for every child who they are raising as they go out there and they work their jobs. And I would just say to you, this is how it was meant to be. The child tax credit as it was proposed in its current form by that [ORG] in the 1990s, as it was proposed in the Contract with America back in 1994 was supposed to be credited against payroll taxes.

appeal to historical authority through references to 1990s proposals and Contract with America; 'this is how it was meant to be' invokes an idealized past standard


The crops in San Joaquin Valley that I showed you are so important to people all across the whole country. There are people in my neighborhood that need it. Again, there is plenty of water.

emphasizing crops are 'so important to people all across the whole country' without specifics; repeating 'water' availability as vague reassurance


Candidly, Mr. President, the truth is that many of the President- elect's nominees are just not fit for the job, not just Ms. [PERSON] . As we continue with hearings next week on important issues like [ORG] Ambassador, Secretary of [ORG], and Secretary of the [ORG], Democrats will continue to hold the President-elect's nominees' feet to the fire to show the American people who [PERSON] nominees are really fighting for.

nominees are 'just not fit for the job' and Democrats will 'hold feet to the fire' to expose who nominees are 'really fighting for'


The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Stated for: [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , during Roll Call Vote No.


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


I voted for his legislation in December. I had my own online safety legislation. The difference is that [ORG] is influenced and controlled by [ORG].

Dismissing opponent's legislation by claiming their organization is 'influenced and controlled' rather than addressing the actual policy differences


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 52. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


CELEBRATING GOODYEAR BLIMP CENTENNIAL ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , today, I rise to celebrate the birthday of a very important fixture of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, the country, and the world: the Goodyear Blimp.


We have got to be able to get our spending under control. It is a risk to our country. We have got to get this under control, and we can do it.

It is a risk to our country; repeated emphasis on 'get our spending under control' and 'get this under control'


Supplemental, Minority, and additional views. A Member of the [ORG] who gives notice of an intention to file supplemental, Minority, or additional views at the time of final [ORG] approval of a measure or matter shall be entitled to not less than 3 calendar days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays in which the Senate is not in session, in which to file such views, in writing, with the chief clerk of the [ORG]. Such views shall then be included in the [ORG] report and printed in the same volume, as a part thereof, and their inclusion shall be noted on the cover of the report.


According to one study by economists at [ORG], the richest 400 families paid a lower tax rate than the bottom half of U.S. households in 2018. The richest 400 families paid a lower rate than the bottom half of U.S. households in 2018--paid a lesser amount, I believe. There is nothing--nothing--pro-worker about cutting taxes for the wealthiest people in America, but that is precisely what Republicans are preparing to do as one of their first orders of business.

repetition of 'paid a lower rate' and 'nothing--nothing--pro-worker'; loaded language 'nothing pro-worker'; false dichotomy framing tax cuts as either pro-worker or anti-worker with no middle ground


You get your paycheck. You look at your paycheck. Here is what went to [ORG].

framing of tax deduction as money 'going to' an organization, creating negative emotional association


As drafted, the leaders of these countries would be sanctioned for providing material assistance to the ICC. That is truly nuts. It doesn't make any sense to me.


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to speak in favor of H.R.


May [PERSON] bless you, and may God protect you. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.


Republicans are working on legislation which will help accomplish all of these things and improve the security of our border, just like the American people expect. It will be too little, too late for the family of [PERSON] , though. Of course, she should still be with us today.

Reference to a deceased person's family and 'too little, too late' creates emotional distress; framing border security as responding to tragedy uses emotionally charged language to drive urgency


Last Thursday, I think I took 38 minutes here, and the two concepts I was trying to walk through were, one, the demographics of the United States being the primary driver of U.S. debt--it is not that complicated, but it seems to really bother people--and the second thing was this concept called interest fragility. That is a big word. What it basically means is that when you have $36 trillion in debt, $28 trillion to $29 trillion publicly financed, and when, over a year, you are going to refinance almost $10 trillion, bring maybe $2 trillion to $2.3 trillion new issuances to market, that little movement in interest rates could be a boatload of cash.


MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE At 2:08 p.m., a message from [ORG], delivered by Mrs. [PERSON] , one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bill, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: H.R. 23. An act to impose sanctions with respect to [ORG] engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.


A bill to amend [ORG] of [ORG]; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] 292.


I yield the floor. [SPEAKER]. The Senator from South Dakota.


[ORG] NOMINATIONS [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, today, the Senate began holding hearings for the President-elect's nominees to serve in his [ORG]. This morning, [ORG] heard testimony from [PERSON] to serve as Secretary of [ORG].


The Republican coalition is broad and strong and growing. Now the work begins on delivering on our agenda. Mr. President, Republicans are ready to go.

broad and strong and growing coalition; Republicans are ready to go


Everyday folks. So you will have a compounding effect on everyday folks where they will not get tax relief. They may see their taxes increase.

compounding effect on everyday folks where they will not get tax relief...may see their taxes increase


Madam President, I would make the point to my friend from Massachusetts that when Democrats used reconciliation, we used the reconciliation process to do the Inflation Reduction Act and help everyone. The Inflation Reduction Act meant green jobs to red States, and it meant less pollution for everyone. The Republicans are teeing up to use reconciliation to help big CEOs, billionaires, and big corporations that are already doing amazingly well.

contrasts Democrats helping 'everyone' with Republicans helping only 'big CEOs, billionaires, and big corporations,' presenting only two opposing outcomes without acknowledging other possibilities


Because of that law, new chip fabs are under construction in places like Ohio and operational and producing chips in Arizona, but these factories are enormously complicated and expensive. Even with the billions of dollars in investments from [ORG], the math simply might not pencil out for a project if the company will be subject to double taxation as soon as they turn a profit. From major chip companies to small businesses in southern California and across the country, it is clear that mitigating double taxation between the U.S. and Taiwan is crucial.


The deal is the deal is the deal when we sell a bond. As far as healthcare, once again, there is an army of lobbyists, once again, outside these walls, who will beat the absolutely living blank out of us when we ask them to modernize and actually use technology. Even our brothers and sisters here are often defending not the last decade, but the business models from the decade before that within healthcare.

'the deal is the deal is the deal' repetition; 'army of lobbyists' and 'beat the absolutely living blank out of us' conveys threat and fear of opposition


But, more importantly, on this issue, the Senator is correct that [ORG] is not alone in causing harm for American kids. I agree with him. Other apps can result in eating disorders or depression or mental illness.

eating disorders or depression or mental illness - emotionally charged terms used to describe potential harms without nuance or evidence


Food is not getting in. Water is not getting in. Medicine is not getting in.

repeated structure 'is not getting in' creates emphasis and urgency about humanitarian crisis


[PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , never did I think that my first debate of this new Congress would be debating a Republican bill that empowers pedophiles and predators.

characterizing a bill as one that 'empowers pedophiles and predators' uses inflammatory language designed to evoke strong negative emotions and fear


So the challenge is: How do we deliver real and meaningful tax relief to these working-class families who are paying significant amounts of money in payroll taxes but yet don't qualify for those income tax deductions and benefits that higher earners get, like the home mortgage deduction, for instance. That only kicks in if you are at a certain level of income. For many working-class families, they don't qualify for those deductions.

characterizing tax system as unfairly excluding 'working-class families' while 'higher earners' receive benefits, using emotionally charged framing to present a particular policy perspective


Additionally, the bill prohibits an [ORG] from issuing a major rule unless the [ORG] has repealed three or more rules and the cost of the new major rule is less than or equal to the cost of the rule that is being repealed. This would make Agencies think twice before promulgating new regulations, and because Agencies are addicted to the power that comes from regulating Americans, it could have the added benefit of stripping many regulations from the books altogether and freeing Americans from the bonds of overregulation. The second bill is called [ORG], which builds on [ORG] ruling in the [PERSON] case and the tearing down of the [ORG] deference that we have lived with for decades.

Agencies are addicted to the power that comes from regulating Americans; freeing Americans from the bonds of overregulation


Will they be subject to demands for medical tests and private information? That is intrusive, offensive, and unacceptable, especially from a party of limited government. I want to be very clear: There are real problems harming women and girls in sports, but transgender students are not why.

characterizing medical tests as 'intrusive, offensive, and unacceptable' uses loaded language; setting up a false dichotomy between acknowledging problems in sports and excluding transgender students misrepresents opposing arguments


Who can deny that? Who can deny that they came here at the urging of the President of the United States of America and that their behavior was nothing near exemplary? Their behavior was shameful.

their behavior was shameful, nothing near exemplary


Hon. [PERSON] , Governor, [ORG] of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida. Dear Governor [PERSON] , I hereby submit notice of my irrevocable resignation as United States Representative of the 6th District of Florida, effective January 20th, 2025, in order to serve as President-Elect [PERSON] [ORG].


Let me translate what was just said: It is not a priority for the people's House to do everything possible to get our people home, to include getting in the way of those who are getting in our way. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ), the genesis of and the lead sponsor of this legislation. [SPEAKER].


Removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status. [ORG]. 105.


An analysis from [ORG] estimates that 40 percent of customers will be directly impacted by a rule with a net cost increase, since they will be required to buy a new electric water heater. The [ORG] notes that the households affected are largely low income and senior citizens on a fixed income, who are more likely to choose a cost-effective water heater that will now be banned under the rule. Of course, if people want to buy a more expensive water heater with their own money, I have no objection to that.

40 percent of customers will be directly impacted by a rule with a net cost increase; households affected are largely low income and senior citizens on a fixed income


If we are going to keep growing, we have got to thread a needle here while jogging. We have got to manage the debt. We have got to convince the debt markets we are serious, so don't raise our interest rate because if interest rates go up a bunch, it is almost too late because we are carrying so much, our demographics are against us.


Last Congress alone, I chaired four congressional hearings on how they are absolutely infiltrated by antisemitic personnel who on a daily basis go after Israel with such cruelty. Israel needs the ability to defend itself--and they need friends and partners who will stand beside them. It is long-past time the United States held international organizations accountable for their antisemitism and their corruption.


You had lots of fire back then too, before man intervening, but there was a balance of nature of that. We started with the [ORG] program and put out all fires, which is good, but we stopped doing the management in between that nature would do, thinning forests, removing brush because up until the first few decades of the [ORG] program and putting out the fires program we were still managing the forests. We were utilizing those wood products.


At a time when President [PERSON] asked NATO to up their investment in their own defense to up to 5 percent of GDP, we stand about 2.7 percent of [ORG] here at home. Clearly, we need to rightsize our spending and our debt and reprioritize what it is we are trying to do here. National security, I believe, is the preeminent responsibility of [ORG].

President [PERSON] asked NATO to up their investment... National security, I believe, is the preeminent responsibility


So we have our work cut out for us. But one great place to start would be to end the [PERSON] administration's reckless student loan socialism. I yield the floor.


She operated a newspaper distributorship providing local news to Pleasant [PERSON] , California, residents from 1977 to 2009. [ORG] also received numerous accolades for her contributions to the community, including being selected as former Congressman [PERSON] delegate at the 1986 [ORG]. Outside of her work as a small business owner, [ORG] loved music, travel, and giving back to her community and family.


When the architects of our Republic wrote the magnificent words in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence that they, in fact, were signing a promissory note to which all Americans would one day fall heir. This note was a promise that all men and women would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Yet, even before the Republic was born, it had already compromised the moral principles articulated in that Declaration of Independence and in that preamble to the Constitution and in all the other pronouncements that it used to justify its revolution against the king's tyranny by having subjected human beings, my own ancestors, to bondage of the flesh as well as bondage of the spirit.

magnificent words in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence; promissory note; unalienable rights; moral principles; bondage of the flesh and spirit


PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: Holy God, You who never change, nor change Your mind, accompany us into this day. [PERSON] steady light onto our proceedings and reveal Your unwavering wisdom. Illumine every good and perfect gift that You offer us this day.


The Secretary shall also create a procedure for accepting applications filed by qualified designated entities with the consent of the applicant. (B) Farm service agency [ORG] Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of [ORG], shall establish a process for the filing of applications under this section at [ORG] offices throughout the United States. (4) Evidence of application filing.--As soon as practicable after receiving an application for certified agricultural worker status, the Secretary shall provide the applicant with a document acknowledging the receipt of such application.


3. A determination has been made that the Republic of Zambia can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as [ORG]. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in [ORG].

A determination has been made that the Republic of Zambia can provide substantially the same degree of protection...in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives


Kentucky: [ORG], ZeroV. Louisiana: [ORG] Sexual Assault. Maine: Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Preble Street.


[ORG] Just three California gravy trains are on track to burn through billions of dollars: The California High-Speed Train is costing about $ 1.8 million a day to build and won't be completed for another decade. The current cost estimate to complete the project is $128 billion--nearly $100 billion more than the original price tag! President [PERSON] previously canceled federal funding for the project, but President [PERSON] restored the money.

calling transit projects 'gravy trains' and 'burn through billions' uses emotionally charged language to suggest wasteful spending; the focus on massive cost overruns and incompletion is designed to generate concern about government mismanagement


But Republicans have been ignoring the policies we already have on the books to push for a bill that, in its current form, is more extreme, expensive, and broad than it first appears. I am very concerned that without serious amendments, this bill is rife with unintended consequences and powers that could be abused. As written, it will drastically undermine civil liberties in this country.

rife with unintended consequences and powers that could be abused; drastically undermine civil liberties


For the past 4 years, the [PERSON] administration has put the wistful dreams of climate activists ahead of the interests of ordinary Americans, particularly those in my home [ORG] of Texas. And he is certainly not letting the door hit him on the way out. Today--I think that was actually yesterday--President [PERSON] announced one last nail in the coffin by issuing a permanent ban on oil and gas leasing in certain Federal waters preventing new drilling.

put the wistful dreams of climate activists ahead of the interests of ordinary Americans; one last nail in the coffin


The material previously referred to by Ms. [PERSON] is as follows: Ms. [PERSON] North Carolina moves to recommit the bill H.R. 28 to [ORG] and the [ORG] with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause, and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT [ORG].


H.R. 29: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, and Mr. [PERSON] .


We have to get it done before March, otherwise the counties are going to be upside down on that fund that they need to get through that year. Wouldn't we rather have the receipts come from the forest? Wouldn't you rather have people doing the work, to produce the timber and wood products and paper products that you need from America and not have to have these good folks come hat in hand and beg for another taxpayer fund?

presents only two options (forest receipts vs. begging for taxpayer funds) and uses fear language about counties being 'upside down' and needing to 'beg'


Now, most seniors will never pay more than $2,000 a year for their medicine. As of January 1, for those already enrolled in an eligible [ORG] plan, the cap is automatic. Once folks have paid $2,000 out of pocket for prescriptions in a year, they won't pay a dime more.

"most seniors will never pay more than $2,000 a year" - uses vague positive framing without specifics about who is excluded or conditions that apply


The shock and humiliation of that moment stayed with me, and it fuels my resolve that no child should ever be made to feel ashamed of being authentically who they are. Our students already face incredible pressures and challenges. Instead of making their lives harder by policing their identities and questioning their worth, we should be supporting them, fostering environments where they can grow, thrive, and succeed as their true, authentic selves.

shock and humiliation...no child should ever be made to feel ashamed...Instead of making their lives harder by policing their identities


3024(w)), is being submitted separately by the Director of [ORG]. The Agreement has been negotiated in accordance with the Act and other applicable law. In my judgment, it meets all applicable statutory requirements and will advance the nonproliferation and other foreign policy interests of the United States of America.


[ORG] 80. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [ORG]. __.


They are the very groups that actually wanted to abolish ICE. I am hopeful that my colleagues will listen to the verdict the American people delivered on November 5, rather than the propaganda of these radical interest groups. The time to act is now.

Appeals to 'the verdict the American people delivered' as authority; uses 'radical interest groups' and 'propaganda' as loaded language; characterizes opposing groups' positions in extreme terms


If you rely on programs like [ORG] or nutrition assistance, Mr. [PERSON] would put those services in danger. On the other hand, if you are among the wealthiest of Americans in this country, Mr. [PERSON] is a wave of good news. He is a staunch advocate of tax cuts for the ultrarich and deregulation for America's mega corporations, even if that means adding trillions to the deficit.

presents only two opposing outcomes: programs 'in danger' versus tax cuts for the wealthy; frames complex policy as binary choice between helping poor or rich


He is 2\1/2\ years old and the cutest kid you ever met. Our little girl is brilliant and very loud. The math basically says my kids and your kids will be part of the first generation of Americans to actually be poor.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 493. A bill to increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 4.3 percent, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children. [ORG]. 103.


I don't think it is giving up secrets to say: I didn't hear any secrets. I didn't hear them because there weren't any. And they made that filing in [ORG].


Last week, I voted on my first bill, [ORG]. Illegal aliens are robbing, sexually assaulting, and murdering American citizens. This bill detains illegal immigrants who commit additional crimes, like theft, until they get deported.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 150. A bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] and the Secretary of [ORG] to implement a strategy to combat the efforts of transnational criminal organizations to recruit individuals in the United States via social media platforms and other online services and assess their use of such platforms and services for illicit activities; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 151.


Mr. [PERSON] , on January 1, [ORG] announced that a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap is going to be initiated for seniors on the [ORG] part D program. Fifty-three million seniors across the country use part D and because of the copayment structure, many of them pay in excess of $2,000 out of pocket. Starting on January 1, because of the Inflation Reduction Act and the prescription drug reforms that took place as a result of that, there will be a hard cap that no one will have to pay more than $2,000 during a calendar year for prescription drug coverage for people who suffer from chronic illnesses, such as MS and other cancers.


That is a big problem. The sanctuary policy hampered the Athens-[ORG] and [ORG] from recognizing and acting upon an ICE detainer, which could have prevented [PERSON] 's murder. Time and time again, communities and families throughout our Nation have been devastated by heinous crimes committed by illegal aliens.


After we do manage to get the fire under control, there are going to be a lot of questions that need answering. Indeed, even though we don't know the specific cause of each fire, we can already identify the failures that we know have contributed to these conflagrations, these catastrophic events that have hit our communities time and time again. Our politicians have obsessed over things like banning lawnmowers, banning leaf blowers, all the while neglecting our forests and leaving our communities vulnerable.

Misrepresents politicians' positions by claiming they 'obsessed over banning lawnmowers, banning leaf blowers' while neglecting forests; uses emotionally charged language like 'conflagrations' and 'catastrophic events'


The Senator from Massachusetts. [SPEAKER]. Madam President, we are in a climate emergency.

describing climate situation as an 'emergency' uses emotionally charged language to emphasize urgency and severity


This is our responsibility. It is not always going to be fun. It is not necessarily always going to be popular, but I believe that, if we explain to the American people the necessity of doing what I have been talking about here, they will understand it, and they will respect it and accept it.

appeals to collective responsibility and respect for the American people's understanding; frames speaker as having legitimate authority to explain necessity to the public


There are things we could do in the tax policy that is coming to fix the things that create the productivity boost, the things we can do in regulatory reform, in modernization, the adoption of technology as a regulator. You get people here that go around saying, oh, we are going to deregulate. [PERSON] , but how about doing smart regulation.

characterizes opposing view as 'we are going to deregulate' then presents 'smart regulation' as the alternative, misrepresenting the actual debate


Our grant oversight is just pitiful in the spending of money. With the NGO research grants, we don't know who is spending it and where it is going. Then we are funding billions of dollars on gain-of-function research and teaching China how to develop weapons against Americans.

pitiful oversight, billions of dollars on gain-of-function research and teaching China how to develop weapons against Americans


It is all about common sense. (Applause.) First, I will declare a national emergency at our southern border.

declaring a national emergency positions the speaker as authoritative decision-maker, while 'common sense' is vague appeal to universal agreement without substantive argument


Will they spend time settling scores for President-elect [ORG], or will they actually help keep America safer? Will the President-elect's nominees keep their promises to serve America, or are they just going to serve the swamp? We remember what happened during the first [ORG] administration.

presents only two opposing outcomes ('settling scores' vs 'keeping America safer'; 'serve America' vs 'serve the swamp'); uses loaded terms like 'swamp' and appeals to fear through references to past administration problems


They include murderers, child abusers, fraudsters, con artists, and corrupt public officials. This ugly action was a disregard for the victims, for their families, and for the facts, and a slap in the face of every law-abiding citizen. This abuse of power undermines our justice system and the power of the Presidency.

'murderers, child abusers, fraudsters' paired with 'slap in the face' and 'undermines our justice system'


[SPEAKER]. Will the Senator yield for one more question? [SPEAKER].


So today's hearing with Mr. [PERSON] is a reminder to the American people that [PERSON] does not intend to keep his promises to working people. If [PERSON] were serious about being proworker, he would not have turned to the godfather of the ultraright to oversee White House policy. And on [PERSON] , the tragic fires in California are another warning that the climate crisis continues to grow in strength.

godfather of the ultraright (name-calling), tragic fires...climate crisis continues to grow (appeal to fear), does not intend to keep his promises (loaded language)


Consider just a decision from just 2 years ago, when the commission blocked a desalination plant in Huntington Beach that would have increased L.A.'s water supply. The commission denied a permit for [ORG] proposed $1.4 billion desalination plant in Huntington Beach. Of course, we have all seen how the lack of a sufficient water supply is one of the things that allowed the fires in L.A. to grow unchecked.

linking the permit denial to fire growth by suggesting lack of water supply 'allowed the fires in L.A. to grow unchecked' without establishing causal connection


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of H.R. 28 to prohibit federally funded schools from allowing men to compete in women's sports.


23: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] .


Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection.


This crucial bill aims to close the loopholes that would allow violent offenders to slip through the cracks and continue to pose a threat to our country. It is high time we prioritize the safety and security of our citizens and the needs of our people, particularly women, who would be and have been the victims of these violent crimes. In my home [ORG], California's approach is not sustainable.

violent offenders to slip through the cracks and continue to pose a threat to our country; safety and security of our citizens


From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the [PERSON] administration, I will--very simply--put America first.

our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world...will be the envy of every nation...put America first


This bill as written requires ICE officers to detain individuals who have neither been charged nor convicted of a crime--neither charged nor convicted. Children imprisoned without being charged or convicted of a crime--that is what this bill does. In the current system, children can be, in fact, detained, but it is at discretion on the front end and discretion on the back end to understand the whole of the circumstances.

Repeats 'neither been charged nor convicted' and uses emotionally charged terms like 'imprisoned' and 'children imprisoned' to emphasize severity and create concern about detention practices


In the northern part of the [ORG] that I represent and some of my colleagues in surrounding States, we got hit pretty hard in the forested areas, some of the grassland areas, et cetera. As you know right now, southern California, the Los Angeles area, is taking it really badly with the annual Santa Ana winds. It is an extraordinary amount of wind and strength of the winds, driving the fire to a point that hasn't been seen in at least 60 years in that area.

got hit pretty hard, taking it really badly, extraordinary amount of wind, hasn't been seen in at least 60 years


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 405. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime compensation from gross income for purposes of the income tax; to [ORG].


In 1998, [PERSON] opened [ORG] to support construction projects throughout the [PERSON] community. After graduating from high school, [PERSON] began focusing on a career in grading and excavation. He purchased a used excavator in 1999 and began seeking larger projects.


How can families keep them in a nursing home? Medicaid. Do you know another name we have for them?

Implying negative connotations about Medicaid and nursing homes through rhetorical questioning designed to lead audience toward unfavorable conclusion


We had grant money waiting to go to help local folks do a thinning and planning around some of the little communities there and make those areas a little more fire safe and make fire spread slower. What happened? After 1\1/2\ years' worth of fooling around, fighting permits, the fire broke out anyway and burned the whole place down, and the grant money didn't get used.

grant money waiting to go help...make those areas a little more fire safe...the fire broke out anyway and burned the whole place down


If we do that, we are looking at a spending level of $6 trillion. So, again, we can look at individual expense items. You can take a look at defense, if you don't think we are spending enough on that, if it is too risky a world.


Boom, the door opens. I was like, dang, that was impressive. Elevator pitch.


Let's cut healthcare. Let's cut the ability of a first-time homeowner to buy a home, to pay for it. So instead of working in a bipartisan way to put the needs of working Americans first, Republicans are getting ready to use the reconciliation process to reward the richest Americans and give more tax breaks to America's biggest corporations.

positioning healthcare cuts and housing affordability against tax breaks as mutually exclusive options, using emotionally charged language like 'reward the richest' and 'getting ready to use'


At least six newborns have recently died of hypothermia. The number of children killed in Gaza during the war exceeds the total number of children killed in conflicts worldwide over the last 4 years. Thousands of children like [PERSON] are grappling with life- threatening injuries as a direct result of the war.

graphic enumeration of child deaths and injuries combined with emotionally charged language ('killed,' 'life-threatening') designed to evoke fear and moral outrage


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


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


Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ).


It has to stop. So I am putting everybody on notice. I am on [ORG].


[ORG] ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today with grave concern about the effort in North Carolina to overturn the will of the voters of our [ORG].

rise today with grave concern about the effort...to overturn the will of the voters


What is happening in Germany right now? What is happening in Canada? What happened in South Korea?


He used these gifts to serve others even beyond the borders of the United States. We say goodbye during this time to this man of many talents. We know about his background as a peanut farmer.


Mr. [PERSON] , combating the [ORG]'s malign influence across the globe demands strong partnerships and a steady backbone. Our partnership with Taiwan is critical to that goal. In 2023, I led a delegation to Taiwan, where we met with former President [PERSON] and current President [PERSON] .

'malign influence' and reference to delegation leadership demonstrating authority and credibility


It just turns out, Mr. [PERSON] , that it is hard. We have to do complex things. We are going to have to tell lobbyists and people from home that you have to modernize, join this century, and change your business models.

characterizing lobbyists' positions as outdated ('join this century') while positioning the speaker's authority to demand change


And I do mean his work. President [PERSON] didn't just lend his name or image to [ORG]. He built houses.


We are just losing it out to the Pacific. The poster showed how much water is going out to the ocean that isn't being used for human purposes. Do you know what?


[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], 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 [ORG], January 13, 2025, in the first column, the following appears:SA 14. [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment [ORG] proposed by [SPEAKER] (for herself and Mr. [PERSON] ) to the bill [ORG] . .


PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend [PERSON] , offered the following prayer: God, our teacher, Lord, and friend, we pray that we would walk where You lead us this day. Open our eyes to see Your guidance, to look at each encounter, regard each situation with Your eyes. Open our ears to Your instruction, to receive every word spoken, every concern voiced, and hear as You would hear.


Let them expire, which they will right at the end of this year, and then they are gone for good, all of them. Yes, if Congress simply says do nothing about [ORG] caps, all of it will go away, and that is what we should do. But instead of ensuring that New Yorkers will get [ORG] back, [ORG] wants to impose a whole new round of [ORG] caps.

repeated use of 'all of it will go away' and 'all of them' combined with emotionally charged framing of caps as something to be eliminated


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 444. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clause 1: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect [ORG], Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the [PERSON] and provide for the common [ORG] and general Welfare of the United States; and Article I, Section 8, clause 3: To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several


Madam President, I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule [ORG], I object to my own request. [SPEAKER]. Objection having been heard, the bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day.


RECEIVING DISASTER AID SHOULD NOT BE CONDITIONAL ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , some House Republicans are threatening to withhold disaster aid to California unless certain unknown conditions are met.


Okay, great. Do you think you are ever getting a mortgage again? Do you ever think you are getting a car loan again?


This bill isn't about fairness. The [ORG] stated last month there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes in collegiate sports out of 510,000, less than 0.002 of 1 percent of athletes. The rare cases Republicans cite are outliers, not evidence of a systemic issue.


In fact, the bill subjects girls, cisgender and transgender girls, to harm and ridicule, and it strips fairness from players, parents, and school communities. The bill sets up an unfair playing field where any parent can raise a concern that a transgender girl might be playing on a girls' team, and we know this is so very rare. It is unfair to the girls who may be targeted because they grow faster, play harder, or simply may be more talented than their teammates.

uses emotionally charged language like 'subjects girls to harm and ridicule' and 'strips fairness' while mischaracterizing the bill's mechanics to invoke concern about vulnerable girls being targeted


[SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Kentucky.


[SPEAKER]. The Republican majority has chosen to begin this year with a series of bills intended to fearmonger and demonize immigrants. This legislation not only perpetuates that effort, but it would also have serious consequences for survivors of domestic violence.


Mr. [PERSON] , California has had a lot of problems inflicted upon it, partly by nature and partly self-inflicted by governing. As we bring resources and aid to southern California and reflect here on these horrific events happening with the fire down there in the Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities, it is very sobering but also points out the need for leadership and competency in preparing for it. It is really basic stuff.

problems inflicted upon it, partly by nature and partly self-inflicted by governing; need for leadership and competency


Our state holds an estimated 40 billion barrels of oil and roughly 235 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. In one field alone, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska reinjects into a reservoir for oil-production purposes as much natural gas each day as Oregon, Washington and California consume. Alaska also has a wealth of metals and other minerals, some of which are essential for our national defense, economy and renewable-energy sector.


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER].


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 415. A bill to amend [ORG] of 1971 to prohibit individuals holding Federal office from directly soliciting contributions to or on behalf of any political committee under such Act, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


So what happened 8 years ago was cruel--a tax cut put on the American public's credit card, 80 percent of the benefits going to the very, very richest, and none of it trickling down. This version that Republicans are talking about passing in a matter of weeks is even more cruel because it is the same balance: the benefit going to the very, very wealthy--President-elect [ORG]'s friends who pay to get in and out of [PERSON] -a-Lago--but financed immediately by cuts that are going to be devastating for the people in this country who get up every day relying on programs like [ORG] and [ORG]. So I agree with my friend from Hawaii.

cruel...devastating for the people...relying on programs...financed immediately by cuts