[SPEAKER]. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. [PERSON] ) each will control 20 minutes. The [PERSON] recognizes the gentleman from Missouri.


Terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis. [ORG]. 104.


Thanks. I will remain standing here. Mr. [PERSON] , it appears we will have no more speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.


In 2014 when President [PERSON] was President--now the value of that dollar is only worth 74 cents. The value of the dollar prior to the pandemic, 2019, is now only worth 80 cents. That is why people can't afford things.

presenting dollar devaluation statistics with emphasis on loss ('only worth 74 cents', 'only worth 80 cents') to suggest economic failure and frame inability to afford things as directly caused by presidential policies


I asked [PERSON] to tell me something about [PERSON] , and he said: [PERSON] came to work for me in the House and was such an asset that I asked him to join our Senate press team. [PERSON] always understood how to take advantage of the moment and the value of a clear message. I know Senator [PERSON] and his office will miss [PERSON] when he leaves as much as we did.

phrases like 'such an asset,' 'understood how to take advantage,' and 'value of a clear message' use vague positive language without specific substantive details


Though Vice President [PERSON] stood alone, she stood alone at a time when it was appropriate and necessary. I have said it many times, and I will say it one more. There are times when it is better to stand alone than to not stand at all, as Vice President [PERSON] did, and she shall be remembered in history as bringing us back to the moral high ground.

stood alone at a time when it was appropriate and necessary... moral high ground


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


He has committed to taking [ORG] action on day one to reinstate the policies that will secure our border. I look forward to these changes and working further to address the crisis created under the [PERSON] - [PERSON] administration. I also look forward to the debate that will take place in the coming weeks regarding how Republicans will secure the border through reconciliation.

border security framed as urgent crisis requiring immediate day one action; language emphasizes threat and need for protection


(Applause.) Today, I will sign a series of historic Executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense.


Madam Speaker, this past weekend, Venezuelan dictator [PERSON] boldly declared his intention to invade and liberate Puerto Rico. As Puerto Rico's Representative before [ORG], I want to let Mr. [PERSON] know an overwhelming majority of Puerto Ricans support a relationship of permanent union or permanent association with the United States, be that as a [ORG] or as a [ORG]. That same overwhelming majority also defends the right of a respectable patriotic minority to advocate and fight for the island's independence through peaceful and democratic means.

Venezuelan dictator [PERSON] boldly declared his intention to invade and liberate Puerto Rico; permanent union with the United States; defends the right of a respectable patriotic minority


EC-81. A communication from the Secretary of the [ORG], transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the [ORG]'s proposal to accept a gift of lands in Washington County, Utah from [ORG] totaling approximately 715 acres; to [ORG].


[ORG], Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Kansas, Mr. [PERSON] of Illinois, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Oregon, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of California, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] . (10) Committee on veterans affairs.--Ms.


An oligarchy is beginning to take shape in America, and you can see it by looking at the incoming [ORG] administration. [PERSON] has not even taken office yet, but many of his top advisers and [ORG] picks are extremely wealthy people with deep ties to corporate special interests. Many of these [ORG] picks seem to see the world through the eyes of a very rich and privileged individual--a very limited vision indeed.

oligarchy is beginning to take shape in America; wealthy people with deep ties to corporate special interests; very limited vision


And the list goes on. In short, President [PERSON] has done everything he can to set us up for a future of diminished conventional energy production. That is a problem because we are nowhere near being able to rely primarily on alternative energy.

'set us up for a future of diminished conventional energy production' and 'nowhere near being able to rely'


He also enjoyed his family life with his wife, [PERSON] , and their son and daughter, [PERSON] and Sarina. The world was a richer place with [PERSON] , and we will sincerely miss him. Recognizing Chief [PERSON] [SPEAKER].


Despite multiple arrests on his record in addition to his illegal status, he was released under the [PERSON] administration. Months later, as we all know, he murdered 22-year-old nursing student [PERSON] . There is no other way to put it.

he murdered 22-year-old nursing student; emphasizing victim's age and profession while linking to immigration policy to invoke fear


Open borders for dictators put all Americans at risk of more 9/11 attacks imminent, as warned by the FBI. [ORG] will reinstitute existing laws to protect American families with peace through strength. Best wishes to [PERSON] .

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


EC-40. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting, pursuant to section 36(c) of [ORG], the certification of a proposed license for the export of firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List to Saudi Arabia in the amount of $1,000,000 or more (Transmittal No.


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


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Mississippi, Ms. [PERSON] of Texas, Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Connecticut, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 220. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of [ORG] to provide coverage for infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Dr. [PERSON] impacted thousands of students during his 42-year teaching career. In September 2011, [ORG] named their campus tennis complex in honor of Dr. [PERSON] . Additionally, Dr. [PERSON] designed a strong advising program and was the chair of the mathematics and science division at [ORG].


To make matters worse, Governor [PERSON] , when he came into office, started claiming that he was doing forest management, but he wasn't telling the truth. An investigation by [ORG], the local [ORG] affiliate, found that [ORG] had exaggerated the amount of forest management work that had been done, the number of acres treated, he had exaggerated that number by a staggering 690 percent. Our political leaders in California have allowed millions of acres to become overgrown and thereby left our communities in a vulnerable condition.

Governor accused of 'wasn't telling the truth' and exaggerating by '690 percent'; 'left our communities in a vulnerable condition' creates fear about safety


Mr. President, President [PERSON] 's open border policies have created a national security, humanitarian, and drug catastrophe in our country. In 2023, law enforcement encounters at the border found 169 people on the FBI's [PERSON] . In previous years, under the [PERSON] administration, that number was in the single digits.

characterizing border policies as creating a 'catastrophe' and contrasting current numbers (169) with 'single digits' to suggest dramatic deterioration and danger


They are the groups who thought that [PERSON] was too tough on the border and immigration, if that is even possible. We know how far out of touch that is. These are, of course, groups who don't want ICE detaining criminal illegal aliens.

characterizing groups as not wanting ICE to detain 'criminal illegal aliens' is a strawman of immigration reform positions; 'criminal illegal aliens' and 'out of touch' are loaded language choices


ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 122 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 122, a bill to amend the Revised Statutes to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979, and for other purposes. S. 145 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the name of the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. [PERSON] ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 145, a bill to require the redesignation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization.


As a cosponsor of this critical legislation, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support [ORG]. After all, one of the most formidable ways that Congress can deliver justice for [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and their families is by passing this legislation to prevent additional avoidable tragedies from victimizing the law-abiding citizens of our [ORG]. [SPEAKER].

critical legislation, formidable ways, prevent additional avoidable tragedies, victimizing law-abiding citizens


So many things are California problems, we hear time and time again. We have to ask what is going on with the leadership in our [ORG]. I am sorry this has to be a problem for the other 49 States.

So many things are California problems...what is going on with the leadership...I am sorry this has to be a problem for the other 49 States


You have got to understand--and I need to double check my math because Great Britain, you saw what they did. They were doing all sorts of tax policy this summer and the pound crashed and their interest rates exploded, but most of the industrialized world actually has lower interest on their 10-year bond than the United States. Greece today can sell a 10-year bond almost a full percentage point cheaper than the United States.

I need to double check my math; pound crashed and interest rates exploded


The Senator from Oregon. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, let's talk about [ORG]'s betrayal of middle-class America.


We need a Secretary of [ORG] whom we can rely on to keep all of us safe. Frankly, it is hard to imagine a worse choice than [PERSON] . I yield the floor.

need to 'keep all of us safe' combined with dismissing opponent as 'a worse choice'


Mr. [PERSON] , as stewards of taxpayer dollars, we need to ensure that we are spending our money as efficiently as possible. Government should work. As we have seen in fires in Oregon, hurricanes in North Carolina and Florida, and currently the horrific fires in Los Angeles, when people suffer from a natural disaster, it is imperative that they get the help that they need.

stewards of taxpayer dollars, imperative that they get the help


We know when President [PERSON] will be sworn in--that is January 20--and we need to make sure that as many members of his [ORG], particularly his national security [ORG], are available to be confirmed when President [PERSON] takes his hand off the Bible. Just 2 days ago, Axios news reported some interesting details, for example, surrounding the Democrats' handling of the nomination of [ORG], President [PERSON] 's choice to be Director of [ORG]. According to this report, Democrats on [ORG] are refusing to work as a team with Republicans to schedule her hearing, citing concerns that her background checks are not yet completed.

refusing to work as a team with Republicans to schedule her hearing; framing Democratic obstruction as blocking national security readiness before inauguration


Well, our tax policy ought to reflect that. Our whole national policy ought to reflect that, and we shouldn't shy away from saying that we ought to deliver tax relief and tax cuts on the basis of family formation, on the basis of family size, and, yes, on the basis of family need. Madam President, this is only the beginning.

ought to reflect that, we shouldn't shy away from saying that we ought to deliver tax relief


So our starting point should be: How does this help the paycheck for the working family? And that is pretty simple: the earned-income tax credit, the child tax credit, low-income housing credits to build the housing that we need. That is where we have to start.

repeated use of broad, appealing concepts like 'working family' and 'paycheck' without specific details about implementation or outcomes


I go into places where people are buying food. I hear people talking. Many of them are not talking to me.


[ORG] has prepared this report examining actions taken to both ease the pandemic's immediate impact and strengthen our economy over the long-term, to help ensure we learn the right lessons as a nation and to build on the historic progress we've made. Our work began right away with [ORG], one of the most consequential recovery packages in history. To reopen our economy, we knew we had to defeat [PERSON] , so we launched unprecedented vaccination efforts.

historic progress, most consequential recovery packages in history, unprecedented vaccination efforts


They are not reducing poverty. They are not making lives better. They are putting American lives at risk.

presents only negative outcomes without acknowledging any positive actions; uses emotionally charged phrase 'putting American lives at risk'


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


It doesn't matter if it is one bill or two bills when they are doing so much to hurt working Americans and only helping those who probably need help the least--the very least, by and large. All these promises we heard from Republicans about fighting for the working class didn't even make it to Inauguration Day. They are back to trying to cut taxes for the ultrawealthy and megacorporations.

characterizing bills as 'doing so much to hurt working Americans' while 'only helping those who probably need help the least' presents a stark either/or choice without nuance


I thank, again, Chairman [PERSON] for sponsoring this, my [ORG] colleagues for their continuous work, and Speaker [PERSON] for bringing this bill to the floor. I look forward to working with the Senate and President-elect [ORG] to get the bill signed into law. [SPEAKER].


The [PERSON] family owns [ORG]. It has received the designation of a [ORG] from [ORG]. A [ORG] is a farm that has been owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, has a family member who still lives on that farm, and has at least 10 acres of the original holding.


[ORG]. 1307. Report on the implementation of the electronic employment verification system.


This day provides a meaningful opportunity for our [ORG] to express gratitude for the brave men and women who wear the badge with honor and integrity. I thank [ORG], [ORG], and [ORG] for their continuous efforts to keep us safe here in our [ORG]. I am also deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers in my home [ORG] of Pennsylvania, including the [ORG] troopers and the dedicated local police departments across the 15th District, for their steadfast commitment to protecting our families and communities.

brave men and women who wear the badge with honor and integrity; steadfast commitment to protecting our families and communities


[ORG]. 103. Enforcement by attorney general of a [ORG].


Had I been present, I would have voted [ORG] on a Roll Call No. 16 and [ORG] on Roll Call No. 17. personal explanation Mrs. [PERSON] .


A company that has helped build our entire [ORG] could be located anywhere, but they are located in Texas. As [ORG] celebrates 100 years, I extend my appreciation to their team for all they have accomplished to help our communities and our country thrive.

helped our communities and our country thrive


Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. [PERSON] ).


That is what I am here to do today. I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 30, [ORG] By Illegal Aliens Act.

use of 'Illegal Aliens' as charged terminology rather than neutral language like 'undocumented immigrants'


RULE 11. APPRISAL OF COMMITTEE BUSINESS The Chair and Ranking Minority Member shall keep each other apprised of hearings, investigations, and other Committee business. RULE 12.


Mark my words, we will not stop there. The time has come for Congress to take a hard look at the consequences of private equity ownership of hospitals. [PERSON] and the American people are counting on us for action, and they are going to get it.

The American people are counting on us for action


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 381. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require that impacts to climate stability, consumer energy costs, and environmental justice be considered in a determination of whether proposed exportation of natural gas is in the public interest, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED SA 79. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 80.


And I also want to acknowledge Governor [PERSON] for his steady hand during this time. And we are so grateful to our neighboring States who continue to send resources. And, no, not just States that are considered blue States like Oregon and Washington, but States that many people refer to as red States like South Dakota and Wyoming and Montana and Florida, who continue to send resources with no strings attached, no conditions.

acknowledging cooperation across political divides ('blue States' and 'red States') to create unity and mutual support


No family should face the nightmare [PERSON] 's family endured, and it is our responsibility as lawmakers to correct the glaring failures in our system that led to her tragic and preventable death. [ORG] won't bring [PERSON] back, but it is a vehicle for turning the [PERSON] family's pain into purpose and partnering together to protect American families. This legislation's sole goal is to hold known criminal illegal aliens accountable for their actions and enable States to bring civil charges against [ORG] officials who fail to uphold our immigration laws.

nightmare, tragic and preventable death, known criminal illegal aliens


Firefighters, small business owners, hotels, and social service workers from California's 38th District have volunteered their time and services to those in need. I am honored to represent such a caring community. During tragedies like these, we truly see the best of humanity.


Now, let me say a few things about why these hearings are so important for our country and to our side. By all indications, our Republican colleagues seem perfectly comfortable with advancing Mr. [PERSON] through the Senate, despite his lack of qualifications. Many of our colleagues have private doubts about the nominees, but, publicly, they are still willing to embrace them.


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


CERTIFICATION OF RESCISSION OF CUBA'S DESIGNATION AS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ([PERSON] . NO. 119-8) [SPEAKER] laid before the House the following message from the President of the United States; which was read and, together with the accompanying papers, referred to [ORG] and ordered to be printed: To [ORG]: I transmit herewith a report to the Congress with respect to the proposed recission of Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.


It is almost $9 trillion additional from where interest rates were in December to where it looks like interest rates are going to be this spring. You just added $9 trillion in additional interest. That is called interest rate fragility.

Describing a large interest rate increase as '$9 trillion additional' and coining the term 'interest rate fragility' uses emotionally charged framing to make the situation sound precarious and alarming.


33. It is good for Americans, as well as Taiwanese, and good for both countries. [SPEAKER].


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


They want to have lower gas prices. Those are the things that they want. So how do we actually get to that?


Not a chance. Not a chance. So we can demand accountability and not be bad people for it.


Mr. [PERSON] , I include in the Record a letter led by [ORG] and [ORG] from 33 national and 34 [ORG] and local women's and girls' rights organizations to voice our vehement opposition to H.R. 28. January 13, 2025.


We need to jealously reclaim our freedom. And the best way to do that is to shrink the size, the scope, and the cost of the government and its influence over our lives. And the only way you do that is you have to reduce total spending by [ORG].

'jealously reclaim our freedom' and 'government and its influence over our lives'


MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR The following bill was read the second time, and placed on the calendar: 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.


[ORG] also coordinates with [ORG] to evaluate the completion of relevant noncitizen applications. In fiscal year 2023, [ORG] arrested 73,822 noncitizens with criminal histories; this group had 290,178 associated charges and convictions with an average of four per individual.

selective presentation of statistics (arrests of noncitizens with criminal histories) without context about total enforcement actions, conviction rates, or comparative data, framing a narrative through numerical emphasis


Just show me some actual cuts up front. Again, I want to reiterate, [ORG] conservatives, have put forward a plan and shared it. It will accomplish the objectives.

'will accomplish the objectives' - vague claim without specific details about how


By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 406. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participation in programs under title IV of such Act, to include a prohibition of antisemitic conduct in all documents relating to student or employee conduct; to [ORG] and [ORG].


We are on the cusp of the bond market, the debt markets, actually being the number one influencer on U.S. policy, not Congress. When you borrow $70,000 a second--and I have charts, which I didn't bring this time, but I have done it in the past. Where we are in 9 years, it is no longer $70,000 a second, but it is almost doubled.

claiming to have charts as proof of authority; characterizing debt markets as 'number one influencer on U.S. policy' using alarming language about borrowing


That due process is stripped away on the front end. There is due process in existence now on the back end, where a person can challenge their detention and whether or not they should be there. In fact, during the previous [ORG] administration, there were children who were released with such challenges, but that is taken away.

references previous administration's actions to defend current policy rather than addressing the due process concern directly


[PERSON] , Jan. 7, 2025. REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, [ORG], [ORG], EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND [ORG]. 31, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent [PERSON] Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\---- HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Per diem constitutes lodging and meals.


[ORG]'s leadership is defined by his dedication to his community and his remarkable ability to build relationships that foster growth, collaboration, and positive change. His work has helped transform [ORG] into a thriving city, with impressive developments like the I-74 bridge and [ORG]. His tireless efforts have been instrumental in securing funding and advancing projects that benefit the entire region.

dedication to his community and remarkable ability to build relationships that foster growth, collaboration, and positive change


They need to call this what it is: anti-Semitism. That is what this is. That is what the [ORG] is going after, and that is what you are condoning, from the gentleman from Massachusetts, and I see the support on the other side of the aisle with all your colleagues sitting next to you fighting right alongside.

Repeated phrase 'That is what this is' emphasizes the characterization; loaded language using 'anti-Semitism' and 'condoning' to frame opposition negatively


The only people in America who can be happy about Mr. [PERSON] are the richest of the rich, who would make a killing if [PERSON] and Republicans hand them another trillion-dollar tax cut. And, again, just let me repeat, this man is the chief architect of Project 2025. Republicans are running away from that project now, but at the same time, they are putting its chief architect in one of the most powerful positions in [ORG], which had a broad range across just about every policy.

framing as 'richest of the rich' making 'a killing,' warnings about tax cuts and Project 2025 power positioning, and explicit repetition with 'just let me repeat'


Moving forward, it is important that States make all possible efforts to meet this deadline and the others set by [ORG] to ensure the timely certification of Presidential election results and to support the administration of the peaceful transition of power that is the foundation of our democracy.


While the [ORG] has said it will continue to have [ORG] do its leasing in the future, the [ORG]'s history of egregious leasing conduct, squandering hundreds of millions of dollars, makes this bill necessary. The [ORG]'s conduct risks undermining the reputation of [ORG] and [ORG] among developers and building owners who participate in Federal lease procurements. The threat of uncertainty ultimately drives up the cost of all [ORG] real estate procurements.

egregious leasing conduct, squandering hundreds of millions of dollars, threat of uncertainty


Madam Speaker, I support this important legislation that would take concrete policy steps toward addressing the problem of open borders created by this administration. We listened to the gentlewoman from Washington on the other side talk about the cost of implementing the legislation. That requires a certain amount of hubris to claim to be worried about the cost of implementing a piece of legislation when the cost of the open borders that have been created by this administration and embraced by the other side are clearly evident.

casting border policy as either 'open borders' (negative characterization) versus the proposed legislation, with no middle ground; 'open borders created by this administration' uses loaded language to frame policy as extreme


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 96. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain activities constituting preparation of tax returns by the Secretary of the [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mrs. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Florida): S. 97.


Instead, in a perverse move, this bill would make it easier to label survivors of domestic violence as perpetrators to make them removable from the country and eliminate existing legal safeguards that protect survivors. Once again, this is a bill that widens the highway to [PERSON] mass deportation plans. I want to talk through an example.

perverse move, widens the highway to mass deportation plans, eliminate existing legal safeguards


There are 2 minutes remaining. So (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.


She said they then decided to build a cistern of pure water and to protect it and make sure the village could draw from that water when they needed it. She said it has changed everything. The kids aren't dying.


We can't let that happen. It would be insult to injury on top of a 40-year-high inflation for the American people to have to experience a tax cut increase if we are unsuccessful. So while we have important conversations and healthy debates over what budget reconciliation ends up looking like, we need to keep our eye on the prize in order to deliver on these critical priorities for the American people.


[ORG] in the Grants Pass case overturned [ORG] existing [ORG] decision and said that our communities once again have the ability to regulate encampments and to stop homeless from camping in our parks, on our sidewalks, around schools, and in our public spaces. I am very pleased at this point to be able to say that the prediction as to the potentially transformative nature of these changes that I made back then is turning out to be true. I want to cite just a few examples today of how the passage of Prop 36 and the decision in Grants Pass are already serving to turn California around.

describing homeless encampments with emotionally charged location specificity ('around schools') and framing regulatory ability as 'turning California around' to suggest moral progress


Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection.


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): S. 127. A bill to establish a whole-home repairs program for eligible homeowners and eligible landlords, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 128.


What makes Mr. [PERSON] so troubling, however, is that he is perfectly willing to admit climate change is happening while rejecting that we should do anything about it. He says calling climate change a crisis is pure fearmongering. He says the real crisis is that not enough people are using hydrocarbons.

characterizing position as 'perfectly willing to admit' while 'rejecting' action creates false dichotomy; 'real crisis' uses loaded language to frame counterargument


If the majority is serious about addressing the epidemic of domestic and sexual violence in our country, then we can start by addressing the funding challenges facing [ORG], which supports services for victims, or by expanding access to U visas and T visas, which help law enforcement protect victims. [SPEAKER]. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.

which help law enforcement protect victims - appeals to law enforcement authority to legitimize policy position


She was a U.S. marine, and [PERSON] raped and murdered her. Yet that murder wasn't even the crime for which he was on Federal death row. He wasn't done.

vivid language ('raped and murdered'), escalation ('wasn't even the crime', 'wasn't done') designed to provoke emotional reaction and fear about danger


CONGRATULATING A. MICHAEL HICKOX ON HIS RETIREMENT [SPEAKER] (Ms. [PERSON] ). The [PERSON] recognizes the gentleman from Florida (Mr. [PERSON] ) for 5 minutes. [SPEAKER].


[[ORG]] PASSING AID TO ASSIST CALIFORNIA 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 heart is heavy seeing the devastation across southern California.


Those lawsuits have produced documents that showed, chapter and verse, exactly what [ORG] has done to Americans. And, finally, we keep hearing: It is only 270 days. It is only 270 days.

repetition of 'It is only 270 days' combined with loaded term 'what [ORG] has done to Americans' suggesting wrongdoing


In too many instances, the [PERSON] administration has chosen to appease our enemies rather than demonstrate strength. As yesterday made clear, we can expect Senator [PERSON] to bring a moral clarity to foreign policy that has been sorely lacking in the last 4 years. That is important--moral clarity--and it has never been a challenge for [PERSON] .

'moral clarity' and 'strength' as undefined virtues attributed to the candidate without specific policy examples


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


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of H.R. 164, my legislation with [ORG].


8, cl. 16: to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in [ORG], reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the [ORG] of training the [ORG] according to the discipline prescribed by Congress. Article I, Sec.


I say yes to fixing all that. As one of the people who, like Chip, is often maligned and people characterize us as part of the no caucus, we are here saying yes. Yes, we want to fix it.

Being 'maligned' and characterized negatively, contrasted with affirming 'yes' to position themselves with others who want to 'fix it'


The question was taken; and [SPEAKER] announced that the noes appeared to have it. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , on that I demand the yeas and nays.


It is a strong bipartisan piece of legislation that has support from both sides of the aisle in both [ORG]. Forty-eight House Democrats voted for it. It is cosponsored by Senators [PERSON] and [PERSON] of [ORG].


That is basically what this whole debate is about, and that is that large corporations are paying foreign workers substantially lower salaries than they are paying American workers. Madam President, if you want to know why multibillionaire owners of high-tech companies love [ORG] so much, that is the reason why. They are using this program to substantially undercut the wages of American workers.

large corporations are paying foreign workers substantially lower salaries... to substantially undercut the wages of American workers


[ORG] 22. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [ORG] __--REPUBLIC ACT [ORG]. __01.


The stakes are very high over the next week, and that is why I will soon introduce the Extend the TikTok Deadline Act to extend the deadline by which [ORG] must sell [ORG] or face a ban, and it should be extended by an additional 270 days. Now that my colleagues understand that the [ORG] ban is real, we need time to have a deeper conversation about how to address the national security risk caused by [ORG]'s ownership of [ORG]. We need time to understand the ban's implication on [ORG]'s creators and users.


Regulations for the Remote Participation of Committee Witnesses Except as provided by section 3(i) of [PERSON] . 5, 119th Congress and these regulations, witnesses shall testify before a committee in person. No remote testimony will be accepted from witnesses testifying in a government capacity.


By unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on S. 5, a bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes, shall be brought to a close? The yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule.


A bill to make reforms to [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): [ORG].


As a result of the H-1B guest worker program and other guest worker programs, major corporations are now importing hundreds of thousands of lower paid guest workers from abroad to fill the white-collar technology jobs that are currently available. In other words, heads, billionaires wins; tails, American workers lose. In my view, we can and must change that reality.

importing hundreds of thousands of lower paid guest workers...heads, billionaires wins; tails, American workers lose


The courtroom erupted in applause. Judge [PERSON] 's son, [ORG], spoke with great admiration for his mother while Judge [PERSON] broke down in tears, reminiscing how as a child she had envisioned them practicing together. There was a special recognition of her friend, Judge [PERSON] .


every cloud has a silver lining [ORG] agencies' cloud computing software licenses could save $750 million every year. china's mad scientists The entire world knows Dr. [PERSON] funded risky research on coronaviruses in China's [ORG] with taxpayer dollars. My investigations discovered millions more sent to other institutions and labs in the communist country for secretive risky research.

mad scientists, communist country, risky research, secretive


If that little person is 2 years old today, when that little person is 22, his or her taxes have to be double what they are today, a 100 percent increase. When my 2-year-old is hopefully finishing up his university and going into grad school before he does his post-doctorate doctorate, I have high ambitions for him. We actually are trying to put into the family rules he is not allowed to run for office.


A bill to authorize the President to enter into negotiations for the reacquisition of the Panama Canal from the Republic of Panama; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Wisconsin, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] ): H.R. 284.


Governor [PERSON] wanted to claim that all the reservoirs were full. They sure aren't all full up north, are they? That is where the water comes from, by and large.

misrepresents the governor's claim by interpreting 'all reservoirs' literally when the context suggests a broader claim, then refutes this narrow interpretation


Mr. President, I want to turn to a separate matter, and I think all of us are heartbroken by what we see happening in Los Angeles with the devastating fires. There has been a horrific loss of life, of homes, and businesses due to these California fires, and the loss is just staggering. As we speak, firefighters, first responders--including [ORG]--are working around the clock to keep residents safe.

heartbroken, devastating, horrific loss, staggering


And I will just say: Rest in peace, Coach [PERSON] . I yield the floor. [SPEAKER].


I firmly believe in Israel's right to defend itself. It has been a critical ally in the region and has earned our support as it defends against threats from Iran and its proxies, including [ORG] in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and [ORG] in Gaza. Still, the manner in which Israel defends itself matters.

Israel has been a critical ally in the region and has earned our support


To help Ukraine survive. Not to help defeat aggression, not to help restore sovereignty, not to help degrade the power of a major adversary--just to let Ukraine's resistance languish on the slow drip of critical capabilities moving far slower than the speed of relevance. Or take this administration's approach to the Middle East.

characterizes aid policy as 'slow drip of critical capabilities' and 'languish' rather than substantive support; misrepresents the stated rationales by dismissing them as insufficient


If you have ever seen a half mile along a straightaway, he looked like this little figure down there. And we would all line up, and sometimes you could even inch forward a little bit because he couldn't see you--he was so far away--but he always knew what you were up to, and you could hear him. Even then, you could hear him.


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


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to talk about the Endangered Species Act. Indeed, it was designed back in the early seventies and passed with bipartisanship. It was signed by [PERSON] to protect endangered species.


The purpose of the joint session having concluded, pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, 119th Congress, the [ORG] declares the joint session dissolved. (Thereupon, at 1 o'clock and 36 minutes p.m., the joint session of the two [ORG] of Congress dissolved.) [SPEAKER].


H.R. 144. An act to provide that [ORG] and Sunset Act of 1995 does not apply to certain reports required to be submitted by [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG].


However, New York City is a sanctuary city. He was not detained or deported, as he ought to have been. He was released.

sanctuary city context combined with 'ought to have been' detained/deported implies danger and criticism of protective policies


We have got to make sure that this doesn't ever happen again. Mr. [PERSON] , he bashed her head in with a rock. This is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable.

graphic description 'bashed her head in with a rock' and 'one of the most heinous crimes imaginable' used to evoke emotional response


Last month, a sleeping woman in New York City was set on fire in the subway. She died. Her killer was an illegal immigrant.

Juxtaposition of tragic crime details with immigration status to create emotional impact and suggest causation between immigration and violence


Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the gentlewoman for leading the charge on this legislation, and I find it appalling to hear the rhetoric from the other side. The excuses being made for the individuals who are here illegally, committing acts of domestic violence, committing acts of violence against women, and trying to defeat this legislation that would strengthen the laws to help these victims are appalling. As a former domestic violence prosecutor and as a [ORG] legislator, we have seen this before.

describing opponents' rhetoric as 'appalling' and juxtaposing illegal immigrants committing violence with opposition to legislation; establishing credibility through 'former domestic violence prosecutor' and legislative position


Because if you think you can just freely print money and fund all the things you are too afraid to go back to your district and say that there is a limit on what you can spend while out of the other side of your mouth you talk about tax cuts, let's vote on a bill to zero out the tax code because if you're going to constantly live with $2 trillion deficits, which is where we are right now, why not $6 trillion? Why does it matter? That is a genuine question.

framing as 'freely print money' and presenting binary choice between massive deficits ($2T vs $6T) with rhetorical 'why not?' to suggest logical equivalence


[PERSON] and Republicans would rather trade programs to help communities survive the climate crisis for tax cuts that help their ultrarich donors survive tax season. This week, in a response, I will be introducing legislation to make polluters pay by increasing taxes on private jet fuel to $2 a gallon. Do you know what these billionaires pay for their private jets today?

portrays choice as binary between climate programs and tax cuts; uses charged language like 'ultrarich donors' and 'polluters'; implies existential threat with 'survive the climate crisis'


But, first, we must be honest about the challenges we face. While they are plentiful, they will be annihilated by this great momentum that the world is now witnessing in the United States of America. As we gather today, our government confronts a crisis of trust.

challenges will be 'annihilated by this great momentum' - uses hyperbolic language and vague appeal to undefined positive force


Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan?


There are three big rating agencies, [ORG], [PERSON] , and [ORG]. [ORG] is the only one that has not downgraded U.S. debt yet. I predict to you that, before this year is over, [ORG] or all three will have downgraded U.S. sovereign debt.

references to rating agencies as authorities on U.S. debt credibility and predicts loss of their confidence


The entire Lafayette community is grateful for his courageous actions to save the lives of these young girls. Congratulating Brownsburg Bulldogs on Their IHSAA 6A Victory [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor the Brownsburg High School football team for winning the IHSAA 6A State championship this year.

entire Lafayette community is grateful, courageous actions, honor the Brownsburg High School football team


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


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


They will find a species of the week to do that. In this case I believe it is a salamander. Let's go back in time a little bit.


Within that whole number, a majority is 270. The votes for Vice President of the United States are as follows: [PERSON] of the State of Ohio has received 312 votes.


By [SPEAKER]: [PERSON] 217. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program authorized by [ORG] through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


We know about his background as a naval officer and, more famously, as our 39th President and, lastly, as a homebuilder as he worked through organizations building homes for the needy. Now we remember him as he is in his heavenly home. I yield the floor.


This means if someone is merely accused of shoplifting, someone who might be innocent, who might be the victim of mistaken identity, and who has not had the opportunity to clear his name, would be subject to mandatory detention. This bill is so broad that it would lead to the detention of people who have committed no crime and have no intention of harming anyone. That flies in the face of all notions of basic due process and reason.

detained people who have committed no crime, flies in the face of all notions of basic due process


MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 5 [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. [SPEAKER].


By [SPEAKER] (for herself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Maryland): [ORG]. A bill to require the [ORG] to conduct a study detailing the total cost of unused construction materials that were obtained for the construction of a border wall along the United States-Mexico border; to [ORG].


The election results were overwhelming; President [PERSON] has a mandate to secure our borders. Senate Republicans will stand up to help him do just that. [ORG] is our first step to be able to help him do that.

overwhelming election results, mandate, stand up to help


Again, I regret that we are doing this here today. I urge everybody, and I hope some of my Republican colleagues will join with us, to oppose this legislation. We can do better.

urging Republican colleagues to join and asserting 'we can do better' without specific details


Nothing has changed. We still need them. America needs them.

repetition of 'them' and 'need' combined with invocation of 'America' as authority figure


We are going to make some decisions. Are we going to modernize the delivery of government? Are we going to find a way to offset?


They will pass their agenda. Mr. [PERSON] , I guarantee you that if they run into a roadblock, they will do it. If that becomes the issue, they are going to do it.

repeated emphasis on 'they will do it' combined with guarantee of inevitable action despite obstacles, creating sense of unstoppable threat


In a matter of 1 or 2 weeks, we can get that out of this [ORG] and over to the Senate. By February, they would have money for defense, money for the border and a fence, and a debt ceiling that is gone. We would have undone some of the worst [PERSON] policies and paid for all of it.

phrases like 'undone some of the worst [PERSON] policies' and 'money for defense, money for the border and a fence' present vague positive outcomes without specific details or feasibility explanation


There is a 5:30 vote, and oftentimes, the last vote is on Thursday at 1:45. So we talk about one thing from Monday at 5:30 until Thursday at 1:45, and the thing we talk about is often whatever is on the floor or whatever is in committee. We are going to do that.


The Senator from New Hampshire. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, the position of Secretary of [ORG] is one of the most important in our entire government.

describing the position as 'one of the most important in our entire government' uses vague, broadly appealing language without specific evidence


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ), the bill's sponsor. [SPEAKER].


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


How could that amendment not have passed? [SPEAKER]. The Senator is reminded that the question did refer to the [ORG].


220: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . [PERSON] 221: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Texas.


The sooner they exit this world, the sooner they will face the full measure of justice next. And that is just two. I could give you 35 more examples as well.

exit this world, face the full measure of justice


Again, I urge my colleagues to support this bill. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time.


Just last year, a Utah school board member publicly questioned the gender of a 16-year-old cisgender girl playing on a high school basketball team who wore short hair and [PERSON] . As a result, the student was subjected to harassment, bullying, and threats of violence, necessitating police protection for her and her family. Every student deserves the opportunity to participate in sports in a safe environment.


He joined my team and immediately got to work helping defend the [ORG] when Republicans tried to repeal it in 2017. He was instrumental in passing COVID relief, which saved thousands of lives. He led insulin reform policy.

positive framing of accomplishments without specific details ('got to work helping defend', 'instrumental in passing', 'led insulin reform') and emotionally charged language ('saved thousands of lives')


Thank you. Thank you. In recent years, our [ORG] has suffered greatly, but we are going to bring it back and make it great again, greater than ever before.

make it great again, make it great again, greater than ever before


COMMITTEE REPORTING PROCEDURES A. Timely filing. When the [ORG] has ordered a measure or matter reported, following final action, the report thereon shall be filed in the Senate at the earliest practicable time.


HONORING SUZANNE EVANS SHEPPARD ([SPEAKER] Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) [SPEAKER] Carolina. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to honor and celebrate the remarkable life of Dr. [PERSON] , an exceptional member of our community who touched many lives.


We want to do this. We are here to say yes and here to save our country, but we are not signing up for fake savings and spending: If you raise the debt ceiling, then we will make sure we grow our way out of it by projecting 3.5 or 4 percent growth for the next 10 years. Let's quit fooling ourselves.

'fake savings and spending' and 'quit fooling ourselves' create a false choice between accepting their growth projection or accepting deception


He was also the principal of the high school and wanted to see them succeed and do well in life. Well, of course, track season was the next season. In my hometown, oftentimes, we had, you know, a lot of snow in the winter, and sometimes it didn't get dried up in the spring or if we had a wet spring, for that matter--the track where we ran was a dirt track.


I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on her remarkable work while a Member here in this body. As co-chairs of [ORG], the first caucus dedicated to promoting the rum industry, we successfully advocated for the Rum Cover Over legislation, which increased the amount of tax revenue generated from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on rum that was sold in the mainland. Additionally, I am grateful for our bipartisan efforts to improve security in the Caribbean, ensuring that [ORG] agencies are properly equipped to hold drug traffickers accountable, and of course our work together to change the Stafford Act in 2018 after the devastating hurricanes of Irma and Maria in our district, which has brought billions of dollars to rebuild both the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

remarkable work, successful advocacy, bipartisan efforts, grateful - uses vague praise and positive language without substantive critique or specific measurable outcomes


152 works to eliminate inefficiencies and expedite the application process by ensuring only one information submission is needed. Survivors are already facing difficult circumstances, and the application process should not add to their stress. [PERSON]

eliminate inefficiencies and expedite the application process; Survivors are already facing difficult circumstances


The American people have now spoken clearly on this issue. Enough is enough. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.


Let's be clear, it is not acceptable. Also, it is not acceptable to force women to share a locker room with a biological man, forcing them to shower and change together. This is not an overstatement, Mr. [PERSON] .

repetition of 'not acceptable' combined with emotionally charged language about forcing women into vulnerable situations to create concern about safety and violation


[SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. [PERSON] ) who also chairs the [ORG] and [ORG], Labor, and Pensions. [SPEAKER].


Again, this doesn't mean that the Senate will rubberstamp any nominee. That is what advice and consent is all about: the background checks; the hearings, like we see this morning with the Secretary of [ORG] nominee, Mr. [PERSON] . This means committees must hold hearings and votes for each of the President's nominees.


But, needless to say, I waited until Wednesday night to talk to the President. But he, right away, said: You have a great team, a great program, and of course we want them back at the White House. We had them there, [PERSON] , I think it was 5 years ago.


Yes, bigoted folks love this bill. Assaulters love this bill. Also, CEOs love this bill, because Los Angeles is on fire right now, and this is the number one priority that the majority has.

characterizing opponents as 'bigoted folks' and 'assaulters'; implying that supporting this bill means prioritizing it over addressing LA fires, creating a false choice between two issues


It is not a crisis that we can solve ourselves or that will solve itself. My bill will make us better prepared to fight fires in the future. It should be attached to any disaster relief that goes to California.


As the Governor of Nebraska, this is one of the things I focused on to be able to do a better job on--take my private sector experiences, in coming from the business world, and applying them to the running of [ORG] government. We showed that the things you do in the private sector will work in running the public sector as well. In the State of Nebraska, we implemented Lean Six Sigma.

take my private sector experiences, in coming from the business world, and applying them to the running of government


A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the award of Federal funds to institutions of higher education that employ instructors funded by [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 456.


All of my Republican colleagues opposed it. The Senate was majority Republican so we were stuck with a bad bill. And that brings us to today.

deflecting to Republican opposition and Senate composition rather than addressing current policy merits


38: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] . H.R. 45: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of South Dakota, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] .


2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 3.


Under President [PERSON] , we were energy independent. This made the cost of living more affordable for all Americans. We were able to power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable and abundant energy.

phrases like 'energy independent,' 'reliable and abundant energy,' and 'affordable for all Americans' use vague, emotionally positive language without specific evidence or details


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the United States Constitution and Amendment XVI of [ORG].


A bill to direct the Assistant Secretary of [ORG] for [ORG] to notify United States citizens regarding passport expiration and renewal, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 458.


I want to be clear. The crimes he described, the crimes these individuals all committed are egregious, and there must be accountability. The President's decision provides for accountability.

use of 'egregious' and emphatic language ('I want to be clear') to intensify emotional response to crimes and emphasize severity


It is because Congress and the administration have abandoned their responsibility here that we find ourselves in this position. Second, this bill creates mandatory detention policies for immigrants accused of committing nonviolent and also violent crime. And as I said, I believe we should be going after transnational gangs, street gangs, and people who pose a threat to our community.

Congress and the administration have abandoned their responsibility; characterization of detention policies applied broadly to both nonviolent and violent offenders


Despite Title IX, for over half a century since its inception, having paved the way for millions of women and girls, including myself, to achieve their dreams, its very existence has been consistently under threat on behalf of an unaccountable Federal bureaucracy. It is past time that we as a government restore the sanity that has been lost over the last 4 years, and it brings me great pride to witness this critical issue at the forefront of the new Congress so that we may truly act upon the American people's mandate. As a cosponsor of this bill, I thank Representative [PERSON] along with the [ORG] and [ORG] for their committed leadership on this issue, and I urge all my colleagues to support H.R.

restore the sanity that has been lost, critical issue at the forefront, American people's mandate, great pride


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [SPEAKER]. Will the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. [SPEAKER] Carolina led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Pledge of Allegiance recitation emphasizing national symbols and unity


(Applause.) I will end the practice of catch-and-release. (Applause.)


He is the quarterback's coach, and this guy is a quarterback whisperer. He coached quarterbacks who are in the [ORG] now--[PERSON] , who is with the Chiefs; [PERSON] , who is with the Chargers; and [PERSON] , who is with [ORG]. This guy was actually a professional quarterback himself.

quarterback whisperer...coached quarterbacks who are in the [ORG] now...professional quarterback himself


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 331. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Pursuant to clause 7 of Rule XII of the Rules of [ORG], the following statement is submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution.


We wouldn't be experiencing or threatened by more inflation. OK. If that is too reasonable for Washington, DC, let's look at another scenario.

characterizing a position as 'too reasonable for Washington, DC' uses loaded language to suggest Washington is unreasonable while framing the speaker's view positively


INAUGURAL CEREMONY Inauguration of [PERSON] , January 20, 2025, 10 a.m. The Architect of the Capitol, Mr. [PERSON] , accompanied by Mrs. [PERSON] , entered the Great Rotunda. The Leadership of the 60th Presidential Inaugural Committee, [ORG] and Mr. [PERSON] ; and Executive Director Mr. [PERSON] entered the Great Rotunda.


[PERSON] 212: Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania. [PERSON]


They don't want those algorithms coming to America because then they will be exposed. That is what this is about. This is a national security threat.

'national security threat' and 'exposed' framing algorithms as dangerous without evidence


205. UTILIZING GRAZING FOR WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall develop and submit to [ORG] and [ORG] a strategy to analyze and identify opportunities to use livestock grazing as a wildfire risk reduction tool on Federal land, consistent with the laws applicable to the Secretary concerned.


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


Instead of providing for equal facilities, equipment, and travel, or any other strategy that women athletes have been pushing for for decades, the bill cynically veils an attack on transgender people as a question of athletics policy. Youth sports often play a significant role in children's lives and development, helping them to develop critical life skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership. Sports spaces are imperative for all young people, no matter their gender.

characterizes the bill as 'cynically veils an attack on transgender people' rather than engaging with stated athletic policy rationales; 'cynically' is loaded language that pre-judges motives


[ORG] is the sole [ORG] in the country and was established by [ORG] for the purpose of maintaining [ORG] trust responsibilities and treaty agreements to the Native Americans. [ORG] serves as a custodian of [PERSON] culture, offering students the opportunity to receive tuition-free higher education in an environment that understands and prioritizes indigenous values. Yet despite its critical importance, [ORG] has faced significant challenges.


I suggest the absence of a quorum. [SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER] will call the roll.


A bill to amend the [ORG] and [ORG] and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanctions on foreign countries in response to acts concerning chemical or biological programs that cause injury to other foreign countries, and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 64. A bill to direct [ORG] to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


H.R. 22: Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


The idea is, by doing that, you haven't deficit-financed it where you are paying interest, where you are making the debt markets more fragile, and you are also pulling $4.6 trillion additional capital out of the debt markets that could have gone into you buying a new car or the business buying new plants and equipment. This is hard because, around here, talking about modernizing how we deliver healthcare, modernizing public agencies, reduce spending by doing it better, faster, and cheaper, there is an army of lobbyists outside in the hallway here who are paid to protect their current business models. How many folks do we meet from the agencies and the public employee unions that get all upset, particularly at me when I am doing these presentations of, here, we can use technology, we can use AI, these other things to reduce the size and cost and make government much more responsive?

'an army of lobbyists outside in the hallway here who are paid to protect their current business models'


[SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I want to address one thing before we start. It was again mentioned about the bipartisan bill.


We ought to deliver the credit to families in regular installments throughout the year. The truth is many working families can't afford to wait until the end of the year to tally up and figure out how much tax credit they might get back, how much relief they might qualify for. They are paying their taxes in every single paycheck that they earn.

''The truth is'' establishes authoritative framing; ''working families'' and ''relief'' use emotionally charged language to justify immediate action


Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. [SPEAKER] will call the roll.


S. 5 [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, over the past week and a half, the world's greatest deliberative body has discussed and debated [ORG]. I have taken to the Senate floor multiple times, as have several of my Senate colleagues, to impress upon our fellow lawmakers just how important it is to pass this bill to protect American families, to keep criminals off our streets.

world's greatest deliberative body; protect American families, keep criminals off our streets


236: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Kentucky. [PERSON] . 11: Mr. [PERSON] .


Thank you, my fellow Senator. I appreciate it, and I look forward to working with all of us here on this very important issue. [SPEAKER].


The Senator from Alabama. [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, we have heard a lot of things that are untruthful about this bill today.


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


Mr. [PERSON] , we will miss [PERSON] 's warmth, his friendship, and his belief in a better tomorrow for all.


[PERSON] 469: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of New York, Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] . [PERSON]


He knows about our [PERSON] team and, of course, about everybody else's team too. He knows his sports. It was a hard-fought game.


Polio--even polio--is making a comeback. These are dangerous diseases, and [ORG], Jr., would let them spread through our communities and schools like wildfire. And as any parent knows, when a bug goes around a school, it doesn't stop there; it comes home to [PERSON] and [PERSON] and baby brothers and sisters, who could be at serious risks.

dangerous diseases, would let them spread like wildfire, comes home to vulnerable family members at serious risks


I was saved by God to make America great again. (Applause.) Thank you very much.

invocation of God's will combined with nationalist goal of making America great again


[PERSON] never stopped teaching and learning history; after retiring, she took many online courses at [ORG] and mentored former students, always staying up to date with their many accomplishments. Ms. [PERSON] is married to her best friend [PERSON] , a professor at [ORG]. Together, they raised four children; [PERSON] , [PERSON] , [PERSON] , and [PERSON] .


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , neither the United States nor Israel recognize the legitimacy of the [ORG].


Today, we are discussing a bill that takes [ORG], a bill meant to protect victims of domestic violence, and weaponizes it against domestic violence victims. Mr. [PERSON] , that is exactly why 200 local and national advocacy organizations for survivors of domestic violence from across the country with deep expertise in this area have come out so strongly to oppose this bill. I am talking about [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG] on [ORG], and groups that serve domestic violence survivors in more than 40 States across the country.

200 local and national advocacy organizations for survivors of domestic violence...have come out so strongly to oppose this bill; weaponizes it against domestic violence victims


Starting in about 1973, or soon after the [ORG] was put in place, it was listed in 1975 as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, leading to a legal battle that took a long time and was finally settled. It went to [ORG] and was finally settled by legislation passed in Congress in 1979, which exempted the Tellico Dam from the [ORG] protections and allowed the giant project. It was going to make so much hydroelectric power, store water, and be available for agriculture and people.


A witness may not allow an individual not invited to testify to speak on the platform. The committee chair may only provide an exception when the other individual is necessary to facilitate the witness's participation in the hearing (e.g. translators).


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 408. A bill to nullify the Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing; to [ORG].


7, Passage of H.R. 23 -- [ORG]. [SPEAKER].


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise to announce that on Friday I was proud to introduce [ORG], or [ORG], Act to help combat preventable amputations brought on by peripheral artery disease, also known as [ORG]. The ARC Act will save lives and reduce amputations by ensuring high- risk [ORG] and [ORG] recipients have access to [ORG] screenings at no additional cost. Lowering costs will allow for better screening, earlier detection and treatment, and remove cost-prohibitive barriers to care.

will save lives and reduce amputations by ensuring high-risk recipients have access to screenings


General Leave [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record on H.R. 164.


Res. 17. A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States; to [ORG].


Together, they laid down the railroads, raised up the skyscrapers, built great highways, won two World Wars, defeated fascism and communism, and triumphed over every single challenge that they faced. After all we have been through together, we stand on the verge of the 4 greatest years in American history. With your help, we will restore American promise, and we will rebuild the [ORG] that we love.


By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 325. A bill to designate a peak in the State of Nevada as [PERSON] , and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Every worker who has a job is paying payroll taxes; that is over 15 percent. And many of them are paying full freight because they are self-employed or they are gig workers. My point is this: If you have got a job and are working, you are paying into America's tax system.

Repeated emphasis on 'paying' and 'tax system' to reinforce the point that workers contribute financially


There is nothing fair or safe about a teacher, a counselor, a nonmedical professional asking a young child to remove their garments so they can be inspected.

characterizing routine procedures as unfair and unsafe, using 'inspected' and 'remove their garments' to create alarming imagery


So I want to congratulate all of them and congratulate [ORG] Director [PERSON] and another individual who is a good friend of both of ours, [PERSON] , the president of the university--a class act. Big kudos to him. I have to conclude on [ORG].


We did this on [ORG]. We did this on [ORG]. I think we should do it here because the consequences are high.


This is an attack on North Carolina voters, the integrity of our elections, and our system of justice.


All young people should be able to benefit from team sports--building character, developing friendships, and improving their mental health. Organizations like the [ORG], [ORG], and [ORG] athletic boards have included trans athletes for years. Instead of following their lead, my colleagues want to codify hate and discrimination against all trans kids in all sports.

characterizing opposition as 'codify hate and discrimination' while citing organizational authority figures as models to follow


If Senator [PERSON] is concerned about undermining the rule of law and robbing victims of justice, we should consider for just a moment President [PERSON] 's pardons--for example, President [PERSON] 's decision to grant clemency to all 10 healthcare executives and doctors convicted in one of the largest [ORG] fraud schemes in the history of our country. These decisions wiped away years of prison sentences because of the action taken by President [PERSON] and restitution totaling hundreds of millions of dollars from some of the worst healthcare fraudsters in America's history. At least seven people pardoned by [ORG] have gone on to be charge with another crime, a new one.

If Senator [PERSON] is concerned about undermining the rule of law... we should consider for just a moment President [PERSON]'s pardons; followed by emphasis on 'worst healthcare fraudsters' and recidivism among pardoned individuals


I don't want to raise taxes on anyone, but if you do it without paying for it, when the interest rates go up and that family's credit cards, car debt, mortgage, and everything else gets more expensive, when the economy slows down because interest rates are up, it is because you have made the bond market nervous. Oh, but [PERSON] , that would require thinking like an economist. I am going to get re-elected by telling people I just extended their tax benefits from the 2017 TCJA.

suggesting opponent lacks economic thinking ability; warning of rising interest rates, debt costs, and economic slowdown as consequences


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


That is twisted. That is warped. That is the [ORG] betrayal of working families.

twisted, warped, betrayal - emotionally charged language designed to provoke negative reaction toward [ORG]


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I thank the chairman for yielding me time.


Reaffirming the existing inherent authority of States, law enforcement personnel of a [ORG], or of a political subdivision of a [ORG], have the inherent authority of a sovereign entity to investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the United States (including the transportation of such aliens across [ORG] lines to detention centers), for the purposes of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States in the course of carrying out routine duties. This State authority has never been displaced or preempted by Congress. [ORG].

Reaffirming the existing inherent authority of States; This State authority has never been displaced or preempted by Congress


On behalf of everyone in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I offer heartfelt congratulations to the [PERSON] family and express gratitude for their enduring commitment to one of Pennsylvania's most vital industries: agriculture.

heartfelt congratulations...enduring commitment to one of Pennsylvania's most vital industries


[ORG]. 102. Detention of certain aliens who commit theft.


Combined with historic [ORG]-level investments, Michigan, the home of the Flint water crisis, is officially headed to a lead-free future with Detroit being lead-free by the end of the decade. As home to the Big Three automakers, no place is leading the charge to electrify our future like we are in Michigan. We are manufacturing, we are growing, and we are innovating.


Think about it. We are debating whether boys or men should compete against girls or women in athletics, all athletics. When [ORG] was enacted back in 1972, Mr. [PERSON] , it opened the doors for women and girls to have equal opportunities in sports.

citation of [ORG] from 1972 as authoritative basis for women's sports opportunities


Right now we are seeing how these events threaten lives, damage property, and strain local, [ORG], and Federal resources. In the aftermath, millions of Americans are left seeking help to rebuild their lives and their communities. However, when seeking necessary Federal relief, applying for disaster assistance can be a frustrating and confusing process.

threaten lives, damage property, and strain resources; millions seeking help to rebuild


A natural disaster so immense in size and scale it will dwarf any recovery and rebuilding effort since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. It is that immense and impending recovery effort that I am asking--I am pleading--for your help with today. Already, the support that you and the President have given California have helped firefighters battle the flames, helped save lives, and helped those who lost everything find shelter.

natural disaster so immense in size and scale it will dwarf any recovery; pleading for help; support from the President


We must think forward, not backward. America must have a more comprehensive approach to build forward sustainable communities. Step one is to rescue the West, but there must be attention to resettling in freshwater regions that are more sustainable.

"build forward sustainable communities" and "rescue the West" use vague, appealing language without specific details or concrete proposals


192 The [ORG] Disclosure Act, and [PERSON] on Roll Call No. 9, H.R. 152 The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act.


The answer is no. That is why we must protect women's sports, and under President-elect [ORG]'s leadership we are already fulfilling that promise. This week, [ORG] will stand with all young women and girls who deserve to have the opportunity to compete safely and fairly.


Not so long ago, all women were banned from school sports until the passage of [ORG]. Even then, extremists preached that women playing sports was the end of sports as we know it. Today's rhetoric about trans women and girls is no different and will soon be seen as just as outdated and absurd.

equating current concerns about trans athletes with historical opposition to women in sports, presenting them as equivalent situations without acknowledging distinct biological and policy differences


Mr. [PERSON] , yes, he is. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise in support of the TVA Salary Transparency Act. [ORG] is an American public power company providing electricity to over 10 million people in Tennessee and six surrounding States.


She has spent 33 years with the United Way of [ORG], where she has served on the board, several committees, and helped fundraise. Ms. [PERSON] is also the executive director of communications for the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education. She has proven herself to be a dedicated leader and impactful server of the community by supporting families and students across the community within the school system.


He faced severe political trials and tribulations, yet gave everything he had to his family, our nation, and its future. I believe that President [PERSON] will go down in history like President [PERSON] , an honest man, who, when he finished his service, went back home to a place called Plains, Georgia, where he and [PERSON] , his wife, and family lived out their years in a brick home that they built themselves when they were first married. He was not interested in money.

'gave everything he had to his family, our nation, and its future' and comparison to idealized historical figure who was 'honest' and 'not interested in money'


We need to do better. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield back the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


In one early [ORG] project, he and [PERSON] worked in New York City. The former First Lady and the former President spent the week sleeping in the basement of a church with other volunteers--a characteristic example of unpretentiousness from a couple who lived all their lives in a modest house in Plains, GA, that they built long before the Presidency. All told, [ORG] at Habitat for Humanity has worked on 4,447 homes in 14 countries, including homes in Eagle Butte, in my [ORG], which the Carters worked on during a 1994 trip to our [ORG].


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


[ORG] employs over 10,000 people, some of whom make millions of dollars per year. That is millions, Mr. [PERSON] , and this is in Tennessee. Tennesseans deserve to know how [ORG] operates and compensates their executives, especially when [ORG] covers a region that is 65,000 square miles and the compensation is to the tune of millions of dollars.

repetition of 'millions of dollars' with emphasis and emotional framing ('Tennesseans deserve to know') to create concern about executive compensation


We reflected on the profound loss felt by our community and our [ORG]. In the quiet of St. Louis Cathedral, we lit candles and prayed for healing for the injured survivors, for the grieving families, and for a city shaken but not broken. This was not just an attack on New Orleans; it was an assault on our shared humanity, our spirit of joy, and our enduring strength.


I flew home last week as soon as I saw the images of footage coming out of Los Angeles County to be home with my community and be helpful in any way that I could. I have immense gratitude for [ORG], the first responders, and the firefighters who arrived from across the country and from Mexico who have been working nonstop to put out these fires. I met with community leaders, including the brave men and women of [ORG] in Granada Hills.

immense gratitude, brave men and women, arrived from across the country and from Mexico


That is what the law is. They want to change the law to go from someone who has actually committed theft, or been convicted of theft, to people who have been charged with it, even if the charges have been dropped, or arrested for it, even if charges were never brought in the first place. I think that the misstatement of the meaning of this legislation speaks very deeply to what an opportunistic exercise this really is.

characterizing the law change as 'opportunistic exercise' and 'misstatement'; oversimplifying the legislation's intent by framing it as merely lowering standards rather than addressing the actual policy rationale


[PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Oklahoma. H.R. 30: Mr. [PERSON] of South Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Utah, Mr. [PERSON] of North Carolina, Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


[ORG] has too often cooperated with a corporate agenda rather than an agenda to empower workers. We need a change in this town. We need a change in this Congress.

We need a change repeated twice; 'corporate agenda' vs 'empower workers' uses loaded framing


Mr. [PERSON] , I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. [PERSON] ). [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today before you to reaffirm the House Republicans' efforts to empower and protect American women and girls.


I start by expressing my deepest condolences to [PERSON] family. Her death was a tragedy, and we all mourn her loss. May her memory be a blessing.


Before I became Governor, our budget was growing at 6\1/2\ percent a year. I would say that was not sustainable. We were able to, on average, while I was Governor, keep that growth of our budget to 2.8 percent a year--just 2.8 percent a year on average.

claiming budget growth reduction as an achievement without context about services, outcomes, or whether 2.8% was optimal


Madam President, for the purpose of [ORG]. 16, the majority committee membership resolution, the blank spaces with respect to [ORG], and Forestry; Energy and [ORG]; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and [ORG] are there to preserve the ratios on those committees negotiated between the Democratic leader and myself. It is my intention to place Senator elect [PERSON] of West Virginia on those committees by subsequent resolution when he is sworn in on January 14, 2025.


[SPEAKER] (Mr. [PERSON] ). The Senator from North Dakota. [SPEAKER].


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide States the authority to limit blocking grade rail crossings, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


It didn't go down. There were a lot of people in the gym that thought it was going to, but it didn't. Obviously, after the game--my last opportunity at pursuing a chance to play in the [ORG] basketball tournament--I was sitting in the locker room by myself.


Submission of biometric and biographic data; background checks. Sec. 303.


The Democrats have told us for 4 years that their refusal to enforce our immigration laws is because they are prioritizing more dangerous offenders. That is precisely what this bill does. It prioritizes dangerous offenders, and yet the Democrats are still opposing it.

mischaracterizes Democrats' immigration policy position, then uses inconsistency argument to deflect from the bill's actual content


The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and these services. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor(s) will be selected through competitive procurements conducted by [ORG] in accordance with [ORG].


26: Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] . H.R. 27: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] .


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


That is the [ORG] contribution, a little bit of your [ORG] part A contribution, maybe a little bit of unemployment disability. That is sort of considered off-budget tax contributions. That is coming from your FICA tax.


How many times do you hear idiots--I mean, excuse me--elected officials like me get behind these microphones and talk through--it is not only having good fiscal policy but we are also going to be disciplined because how are we going to communicate to the bond markets that we are worthy of future investments? Where this gets really dangerous is--remember how I was just criticizing people walking around here saying, let's just ignore everything. Let's just keep doing what we are doing, don't have any offsets.

calling people 'idiots' (even with a self-correction); using 'really dangerous' to describe opposing fiscal views


What we are saying is, let's deliver right now. Do not risk border security by pushing it off months into the future. [SPEAKER].


We have been having constructive conversations all day. Those yielded the votes this evening, and I expect those conversations to continue tonight and into tomorrow so we can vote on more amendments this week. But at some point, we need to pass this commonsense legislation and get it to the House so that they can ratify what we have done.

constructive conversations, commonsense legislation


A month later, the [ORG] canceled the occupancy agreement, citing concerns about the value of the purchase option, which the [ORG] refused to document to Congress. The [ORG] effectively vetoed the entire 3-year procurement process despite not having the authority or funding to exercise the purchase option without [ORG]'s involvement. Finally, after much back and forth between the two agencies, [ORG] entered into a lease for a new [ORG] headquarters in September 2021, which [ORG] terminated in October 2024.


While he was in prison, he beat a 31-year- old correctional officer to death with a hammer, hitting him in the back of the head three times until he was soaked in the officer's blood. The corrections officer hadn't even done anything to provoke or confront [PERSON] . Battle beat him to death anyway.

vivid, emotionally charged descriptions like 'soaked in the officer's blood' and detailed violent imagery designed to provoke emotional reaction rather than inform


As conflicts continue to rise across the globe, we must build our relationships with strong democracies like Taiwan. In recent years, we have watched China strengthen trade ties with nations across the globe, including American adversaries Iran and North Korea. China is also expanding its influence throughout the Western Hemisphere.

conflicts continue to rise across the globe; China strengthening ties with adversaries; expanding influence


By Ms. [PERSON] (for herself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Connecticut, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Washington, and Mr. [PERSON] of New York): H.R. 407. A bill to exclude the imposition of duties and import quotas from the authorities provided to the President under [ORG]; to [ORG], and in addition to [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


[ORG]. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 66.


Together, with the House and with the Senate, I am confident that President [PERSON] will be able to continue the progress that was made during his first administration to once again make America great.


[PERSON] of the State of Ohio received 10 votes for Vice President. Senator [PERSON] . [PERSON] President, the certificate of the electoral vote of [ORG] seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that [PERSON] of the State of Florida received 4 votes for President and J.D.


The [ORG] recognizes the gentleman from Missouri. General Leave [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record on H.R.


It was an attack, I think, that rises to the level of war crimes and crimes against humanity. That is the reason that [ORG] applied for arrest warrants against three [ORG] leaders in May 2024. No one seemed to criticize the ICC for that decision.

characterizing an attack as 'war crimes and crimes against humanity' uses highly charged language; citing ICC's application for arrest warrants appeals to institutional authority to validate the characterization


His career as a staffer on [ORG] is concluding, and I am sad about that; but he will continue serving the American people as he pursues one of his other passions, and that is a passion for space exploration and [ORG]. I want to express my gratitude to him for his service to the people of Kansas and to me. [PERSON] is from Oakland Park, KS, and comes from a long line of Kansans.

'passion for space exploration' and 'service to the people of Kansas' - vague positive language and patriotic framing without substantive detail


We should do everything possible to make sure this type of tragedy never occurs again. But I do have concerns about some of the language in this legislation. Let me give you an example.


RES. 1 At the request of Mr. [PERSON] , the names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. [PERSON] ), the Senator from Montana (Mr. [PERSON] ) and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. [PERSON] ) were added as cosponsors of [ORG].


The math says a child born today will be part of the first generation in U.S. history who will be poorer than their parents and grandparents. Great morality around here. Let alone our inability--we are not allowed to talk about [ORG] even though the [ORG] actuaries, the [ORG], the outside groups, the left groups, the right groups, all say, hey, 9--now 8\1/2\ because we just gave away a couple hundred billion dollars out of it--9 years or so, we double senior poverty in America because when the trust fund is empty, and you all get a 20 percent cut in [ORG], we double senior poverty.

describing economic decline ('first generation...poorer than parents'), doubled senior poverty, and forbidden discussion creates anxiety about consequences


Mr. [PERSON] , I would remind everybody that every time my colleagues across the way rise, they rise to oppose legislation that would get in the way of those getting in our way of bringing Americans home. That is what they are standing against. That is what they are rising against.

characterizing opponents as 'rising to oppose legislation that would get in the way of bringing Americans home' oversimplifies their actual position; 'That is what they are standing against. That is what they are rising against' repeats the framing


They have done that legislatively. They have done it with regulations as well. What is especially crazy is that these restrictions are made in the name of protecting the environment, an environment that they are hurting.

claiming environmental protections hurt the environment without substantiation; 'especially crazy' is loaded language that dismisses opposing arguments


Now, it is time for this new majority, this Republican majority, to stand up and be counted. It is time to deliver on the agenda that we ran on. It is time to realize the promise that our voters have invested in us.


Under our current system, too many do pay considerable sums in taxes but do not qualify for tax relief in any meaningful way. It is time to change that and make this relief available for working families. And this proposal advances a second important principle as well.

phrases like 'too many do pay considerable sums' and 'do not qualify for tax relief in any meaningful way' use loaded language to frame the current system negatively, while 'advances a second important principle' invokes an authoritative stance about what matters


We have grown from a small band of 13 impoverished Colonies to become the strongest, the most powerful nation on the face of the Earth. Our wealth as a nation is unmatched. America's military forces, perhaps and despite all other propaganda, really have no equal.

strongest, most powerful nation on the face of the Earth; wealth unmatched; military forces have no equal


H.R. 164. An act to amend the [PERSON] Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize [ORG] agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


This town has assured us that everything is fine. We only need to spend a little bit more, issue a little bit more debt, give our giant corporations a few more tax breaks, maybe get involved in another foreign war or two. This town has pursued the projects of the governing class and neglected the weightier matters, the well-being of our families and of our working people.

contrasting 'a little bit more' spending with neglect of 'the well-being of our families and working people' creates false choice; loaded language in 'giant corporations,' 'governing class,' and dismissive tone suggesting systemic decay


The [PERSON] finished the season with an impressive record of 15 wins and no losses, earning their first [ORG] championship victory since 2003. Throughout many early mornings, long hours on the field, and staying focused in school, these young men and women showed dedication, strength, and overwhelming commitment to victory. I am proud that their hard work has paid off.


Both President [PERSON] and President [PERSON] have rightly condemned these charges, recognizing their destructive implications. This critical legislation, which has previously passed this body with strong bipartisan support sends a clear and unequivocal message: The United States will not tolerate the [ORG]'s abuse of power against our allies or our citizens. Once again, the [ORG] has no jurisdiction over the United States of America or the people of Israel.

Both President [PERSON] and President [PERSON] have rightly condemned these charges; The United States will not tolerate...