What Julie Fedorchak said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a distinguished North Dakotan, Vance Taylor. After 26 years as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill, Vance is retiring following a remarkable career of service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Marshall Stewart on his appointment as the 16th president of North Dakota State University. Leading one of North Dakota's premier public universities is both an extraordinary honor and an important responsibility.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bowman County Veterans Wall in Bowman, North Dakota. This remarkable memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the brave men and women who answered our Nation's call to serve.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cathy Dub on her appointment as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill. This well-earned achievement reflects years of dedicated leadership and service to one of North Dakota's most important institutions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding young North Dakotan, Casia Steinhaus. Casia recently earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, one of the Nation's highest honors for undergraduate students pursuing careers in science, math, or engineering.”

“Mr. Speaker, as our Nation celebrates America's 250th birthday, North Dakota has the extraordinary privilege of marking this milestone in a truly historic way. Tomorrow, on July 1, we open the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in the Badlands of western North Dakota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule providing for consideration of the Secure America Act. After 4 years of chaos at our southern border under President Biden, House Republicans and President Trump have restored order and delivered the most secure border in history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act. I thank the gentlewoman from Maryland and our chairman for his leadership, especially for getting it through the House Natural Resources Committee with unanimous support.”

“Mr. Speaker, during National Agriculture Week, I rise to recognize the men and women who keep our country running: our Nation's farmers and ranchers. In North Dakota, agriculture isn't just an industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a proud North Dakotan, Britta Curl-Salemme, and the entire USA women's hockey team on their thrilling overtime victory against our neighbors to the north.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable North Dakotan--this handsome young man--Ray Curtis of Minot. On February 11, Ray will turn 109 years old. He is the oldest living World War II veteran in North Dakota and one of the oldest in our entire country.”

“Mr. Speaker, first I want to commend Chairman Tom Cole for leading the appropriations process as intended by our Founders. Fiscal year `26 will mark the first time in decades that Congress has funded the Federal Government through all 12 appropriations bills without reverting to a yearlong continuing resolution.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am happy to be here today as a freshman Member. I didn't know Doug long, but I met him on one of our first days in the orientation sessions and the planning sessions for Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a valued member of my team, Pam Moll, who retired last week after an extraordinary career serving North Dakotans. Pam served as my constituent services director.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate Mr. Haridopolos' leadership on this issue and organizing this Special Order, inviting all of us freshmen and a few other nonfreshmen here to talk about an issue that is so important to our country and to all of our constituents.”

“Since the enhanced subsidies were enacted, premiums have increased 31 percent. These subsidies don't show up in people's wallets. They go straight to the insurance companies with no incentive to lower prices or improve care.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Steve Kahl on his retirement from the North Dakota Public Service Commission after 46 years. I had the honor of working with Steve for 12 of those years.”

“When he began his career, staff typed on automatic typewriters, carbon copies were filed by hand, and all correspondence traveled by mail. Steve witnessed the first computer arriving at the North Dakota Capitol.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my good friend Morgan Griffith's bill, H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act. If you ask Americans to define ``common sense,'' I am quite certain that they would all agree that it is simply common sense to stop retiring reliable resources to generate power before you have adequate resources to replace them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act. The truth is, interstate natural gas pipelines are what keep our lights on, our showers hot, and prices reasonable.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true North Dakota hero from Casselton, North Dakota, Commander Delbert Austin Olson. Commander Olson, as my colleagues mentioned, answered the call of duty not once, not twice, but across three major conflicts: World War II, the Korean war, and the Vietnam war.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the University of North Dakota for earning the Gold Award as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School. UND was named among the nation's top 10 military-spouse friendly schools nationwide.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Guthrie for his leadership on this issue, on all energy issues, and for the entire Energy and Commerce Committee. He provides the exact type of leadership we need at this time in our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Kevin Kallinen, who retired on August 13, for his remarkable 45\1/2\ years of service to the Grand Forks Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great milestone in North Dakota's history and our Nation's future in space. Earlier this summer, the University of North Dakota launched our State's first-ever satellites into orbit, a bold step forward in satellite operations and a powerful example of homegrown innovation.”

“At its core, this is about more than North Dakota. If Washington can override State expertise here, it sets a dangerous precedent for every energy-producing State in the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Kennedy for yielding and for leading this important Special Order tonight to talk about all the wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a notable North Dakotan, Linda Kvasager, who recently retired after 50 years of dedicated service at Valley Senior Living. Linda began her career in elder care as a high school student at the age of just 15 and devoted five decades to helping seniors stay active, healthy, and connected.”

“Mr. Speaker, 50 years in a role is rare, and 50 years of meaningful care is extraordinary. Linda's legacy is a testament to the power of faithful service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the national security investments in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, investments that reaffirm President Trump's commitment to peace through strength.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Smith for his leadership and for spearheading this Special Order today on this very important subject. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a pro-life mom of three.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cheryl Peterson of Carrington, North Dakota, as she wraps up a 30-yearlong chapter at the local pasta plant. Since 1984, Cheryl's morning routine has included packing her lunch and driving across town to the pasta plant where she has clocked in 5 days a week.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dave Flohr for his outstanding service to North Dakota. For more than four decades, Dave has dedicated his career to strengthening communities through safe, stable, and affordable housing.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize President Doug Darling for his extraordinary 36-year career at Lake Region State College. From his early days as a marketing instructor to his decade of leadership as president, Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate two remarkable North Dakota festivals that earned national recognition in Cenex' Hometown Throwdown. Hazen Chalkfest won second place and a $20,000 prize thanks to its stunning 3D artwork and more than 600 local participants.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Randy Hedberg of Parshall on his induction into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. Randy is a true North Dakota success story, an all-sport college athlete at Minot State, an NFL quarterback, and a legendary coach who never forgot where he came from.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the retirement of Nancy Johnson, the longtime executive director of the North Dakota Soybean Association. For over two decades, Nancy has been a driving force in advancing North Dakota's soybean industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the leadership of both Mr. Moore and Mr. Arrington. Both of them are great mentors to me as a new Member. I hope I can aspire to be as strong as they are someday.”

“We increase pay, housing, and healthcare for our servicemembers. We rebuild our naval fleet, modernize our air traffic control system, and restock the munitions America needs to defend itself.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a significant milestone in America's push for critical mineral independence. Last week, I joined Talon Metals to celebrate the new Beulah Minerals Processing Facility, which will process high-grade nickel and copper, just like this, from Talon's high-tech, environmentally friendly mine in Minnesota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on behalf of these people and thousands of others like them. They are not millionaires or billionaires.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my resolution to repeal the Biden administration's eleventh hour reinstatement of the ``once in, always in'' rule and to counter some of the misinformation being shared on this rule by my colleagues on the other side.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler. On May 16, tomorrow, John will deliver his final forecast, sunsetting a memorable 40-year broadcasting career.”

“John joined WDAY in 1985 as the station's first on-air meteorologist. Since then, he has weathered it all, guiding North Dakotans through blizzards, floods, and drought, always with steady insight, clear instructions, and a partly sunny optimism, even on the coldest North Dakota days.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Moore for yielding. I never get tired of that joke. Mr. Speaker, as we consider the critical reforms in the reconciliation process, I rise today to make the case for why we must eliminate the generous Federal subsidies for wind and solar energy paid for by taxpayers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate an incredible athlete and a historic moment for North Dakota. Reece Barnhardt of Bismarck has made history as the first NCAA Division II national champion in the University of Mary's wrestling program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minot, North Dakota, my husband's hometown, named one of the 2025 Great American Defense Communities. Only three cities across the Nation received this honor, reflecting the remarkable commitment the people of Minot have shown to the men and women stationed at the Minot Air Force Base.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to be here. This little podium seems to have a mind of its own, so I will leave it down so it doesn't scare us all again.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary North Dakota woman, Else Rike. She celebrated her 101st birthday today. Instead of taking the day off, she was no doubt right where she has been for more than 70 years, at her desk in Grand Forks, North Dakota, preparing tax returns by hand with a calculator and typewriter.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 24, legislation led by my friend Representative Stephanie Bice. This reverses yet another burdensome Biden administration mandate that will add senseless costs for families and small businesses for no real benefit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 35, legislation I proudly cosponsored to stand up for North Dakota's energy producers and hardworking families who depend on affordable, reliable energy.”

“If you go all the way over to the far side of this map, you see this stack of resources currently in line in MISO, 171 gigawatts of resources, actually more resources than the entire nameplate or the entire peak demand in MISO is currently in line.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Kim. She has lived this in her State of California, and I appreciate her bringing attention to the false choice of one or the other.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Haridopolos. We certainly need a lot of power to get out in space. His dreams and his leadership in that area are certainly noted.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Weber for being here and leaving us with that really great phrase. The things that make America great are the things that America makes.”

“Meanwhile, new power plants and transmission infrastructure can take at least 5 to 10 years to build. This creates, obviously, a significant gap between the rapid growth of AI and the slow growth of the power supply needed to support it.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in saying it is past time to reduce the regulatory state in this Nation. We are crippling our businesses.”

“For North Dakota businesses, workers, and families, this is certainly welcome news. Today, the House passed the Midnight Rules Relief Act, which I was very proud to support.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the HALT Fentanyl Act. In North Dakota, my State, we are known for our tight-knit communities where people look out for one another, but even in my State, illicit fentanyl is smuggled in, stealing innocent lives and leaving families shattered.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent all North Dakotans in the United States House of Representatives. This is my first speech on the House floor, and I want to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about our State and what I hope to accomplish during the 119th Congress.”