What Jeff Crank said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of Sergeant Devin A. Seibel, assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Combat Aviation Brigade, at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate a distinguished member of the United States Air Force, Brigadier General Sarah Russ, on her retirement after 30-plus years of military service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished chairman for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. I am proud to represent El Paso County and the 100,000 veterans and Active-Duty servicemembers who live there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise before you with both humility and gratitude to honor the fallen law enforcement officers from the Pikes Peak Region on Peace Officers Memorial Day, which falls on May 15.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am honored to celebrate the Navy JROTC Program at Doherty High School of Colorado Springs for their academic rigor and dedication to preserving our rich naval history.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Alabama, and I thank my colleague from Colorado (Mr. Evans) for sponsoring this bill. Colorado, my home State, is facing years of severe drought.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the nation in mourning the loss of Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Space Brigade in my district at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and celebrate thirty years of ministry and community impact of Springs Rescue Mission in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Springs Rescue Mission has become a pillar of the Pike's Peak region, not only by caring for the homeless but as a model of local business, government, healthcare, and faith-based collaboration, for the good of the community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 67 lives that were lost on the tragic flight last year on American Airlines Flight 5342. Amongst the 67 lives lost, 28 of them were members of the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true gem of the Colorado Springs region, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, otherwise known around the world as the Race to the Clouds.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, America often faces difficult moments and difficult choices. Presidents are no different. They oftentimes have to face difficult decisions, and I hope that Members of this body will think about their vote as they decide whether to support the President in this effort or not and apply the same standard.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Grace Baptist Church and Pastor Matt Miller for 50 years of Gospel service in Colorado's Fifth Congressional District. Founded by Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, Mr. Haridopolos from Florida, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the pursuit of the American Dream, the dream of one day owning a home, is quickly becoming increasingly unattainable for so many Americans, thanks in part, to costly regulations and market factors.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am honored to welcome Jared Anderson and the Friends of Club 21 Choir here to Washington, D.C. The choir, composed of talented individuals living with Down syndrome and who are based in Colorado's Fifth Congressional District, will be performing the national anthem to launch the March for Life rally this Friday.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I can't help but notice. Some of my colleagues talk about whether or not someone is a real doctor.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 20 years of ministry of Pastors Todd and Kelly Hudnall of Colorado Springs Radiant Church. Pastor Todd's compelling expository preaching of the Bible has strengthened Radiant Church as well as the broader Pikes Peak region.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the resilience of Harrison High School senior Zariea Patrick. In 2023, during Zariea's sophomore year, she and her Harrison classmates were playing basketball when Zariea took a hard elbow to the side of her head as she went for a layup, leaving her with a concussion.”

“In the spring of 2024, they believed that the tumor showed improvement. Unfortunately, she recently learned that she would have to start chemotherapy all over again. Despite this, her perseverance and her bright smile continue to light up the entire community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, we heard so much from the gentleman from Montana who knows a lot about health insurance.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, which I am a cosponsor of, led by my friends, Representative Boebert and Representative Tiffany.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of the SPEED Act. America's permitting system is broken. Today, an estimated $1.5 trillion in economic value is tied up in projects waiting for approval, costing our economy roughly $140 billion every year in lost growth.”

“The bill allows America to build again, produce energy again, and stop being held hostage by litigious groups content to see jobs and investment move overseas. Permitting reform unleashes American energy and the American economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome the Swire Coca-Cola manufacturing plant to Colorado Springs. This week, the company announced a 620,000-square-foot facility at Peak Innovation Park near the Colorado Springs airport.”

“Mr. Speaker, I, again, thank Representative Begich for his leadership on the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025. This bill ensures that our military's capabilities and readiness will remain strong as we move into the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act will provide Congress with crucial information on NEPA litigation. It will also provide transparency to help ensure that agencies comply with the Fiscal Responsibility Act's NEPA deadlines and page limits.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2916 gives the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe clarity on their reservation land and resolves a centuries-old violation of the Non-Intercourse Act. This settlement is long overdue and widely agreed upon.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2389 takes approximately 72 acres of U.S. Forest Service land into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation and adds the 72 acres to the contiguous land of the Quinault Indian Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2388 takes approximately 1,083 acres of National Park Service land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Randall for her work on this legislation, I urge the adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the upcoming 70th annual tracking of Santa Claus by the North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base in my district in Colorado Springs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Ric Trimillos for his extraordinary dedication and service as Scoutmaster of Troop 66 in Colorado Springs. For years, Ric has served as a mentor and a role model to the Scouts of Troop 66.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce for hosting the chamber fly-in to Washington, D.C., this week. Over 90 members of the Chamber, from the Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Housing, and Community Development sectors, among others, made the journey to our Nation's Capital.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Spiritual Head of the second largest Christian church in the world who is visiting our Nation's Capital this week.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Pastor Stewart McWilliams and numerous churches in the Pikes Peak region in organizing and participating in the citywide prayer across Colorado Springs as part of the National Day of Prayer events earlier this year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Colorado Springs Catholic Diocese and the Sanctity of Life Apostolate led by Mrs. Julie Bailey as they celebrate the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Springs Community Church, located strategically on the major thoroughfare of Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs and symbolically placed on the top of a hill in our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the efforts of 10 Days of Prayer. A united group of Christian churches in Colorado Springs are joining the international and ecumenical emphasis of prayer between the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight The Flying W Wranglers band, who are part of The Flying W Wranglers Original Western Stage Show at the Flying W Ranch in Colorado Springs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the extraordinary impact that Parents Challenge has made in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Parents Challenge empowers low-income families to access the best schools for their children by providing critical financial support for tuition, tutoring, transportation, technology, and school supplies.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the courageous, convictional, and influential leadership of Dr. James Dobson, who passed into eternity on August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. ``The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith,'' wrote Dr.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 154th birthday of the city of Colorado Springs. Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, Colorado Springs is now home to hundreds of thousands of people nestled in the shadow of the majestic Pikes Peak which inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write the great song, ``America the Beautiful.''”

“I have been proud to work for the people of Colorado Springs for over 30 years, and I have seen it grow from a thriving city to an emerging economic titan in Colorado and in the West.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank Dale Anderson for his service to the Fifth Congressional District of Colorado for over 18 years. Dale served my predecessor, Congressman Doug Lamborn, in several roles, and he served as a senior adviser in my office.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the United States military on their successful bombing of the three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. Imagine flying 37 hours in a B-2 bomber to defang a nuclear Iran.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am in an unusual position here. This attack occurred in my home State of Colorado, as well, and I am actually a cosponsor of the resolution from my friend Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the unspeakable tragedy that happened in Boulder, Colorado, in my home State of Colorado. The person who perpetrated that crime obtained a visa in August of 2022.”

“Mr. Speaker, there was a lot of talk tonight about what happens if we vote for this bill. What are my colleagues voting for if they vote against this bill?”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Olav Chaney, of the Colorado Springs Police Department, for his 35 years of service to our community. I had the pleasure of taking Sergeant Chaney and his family last night on a Capitol tour, and a delightful family he has.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Utah for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here today on National Police Week to honor the great men and women who protect us every single day, who wear the badge, and who protect our communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life and service of Police Officer Garrett Swasey to the Colorado Springs community. On November 27, 2015, Officer Swasey, a member of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Police Department, responded to a call of an active shooter at the Planned Parenthood office.”

“Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, the Colorado Springs Police Department, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration worked hard to do a raid in my hometown of Colorado Springs, Colorado.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for his leadership on this important wildfire prevention bill. We need these provisions in FOFA to protect our communities and maintain the health of our forests.”