What Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in grief for the 11 men who lost their lives and in hope for those still recovering from injuries suffered at the Nippon Dynawave Paper Mill in Longview, Washington, in the worst industrial tragedy in Washington State history.”

“Mr. Chairman, I think we all agree that childcare is underfunded. What we don't agree about here is the question of whether and how to appropriately fund it and who is the one who decides where those dollars should go.”

“Mr. Chairman, States that choose to negatively impact the licenses of daycare providers based on their provision of a peeled banana to a child, I think we ought to consider whether or not that is the best place for us to be spending our limited Federal resources.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor someone who helped shape the city of Washougal for the better, former Mayor Molly Coston. Most folks in Washougal didn't call her Mayor Coston.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a talented songwriter and Mossyrock native, Chris Guenther. Southwest Washington is a place that is built on hard work, mills, farms, welding, logging, and small businesses.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight a powerful example in my district that shows how investing in career and technical education strengthens both our community and public safety.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a remarkable American hero, Mr. Harry Humason, who turns the vibrant age of 100 this December. Harry volunteered to join the Army in December 1943.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and service of Humaira Falkenberg as she retires from Pacific County PUD after nearly 15 years devoted to public service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a public servant who has given nearly four decades to the people of Lewis County, Sheriff Rob Snaza. He is a man with a gentle spirit and a decisive character.”

“The day after the filing deadline, once it was clear that there would be no Democratic alternative to his chief in a D+17 seat, he announced his retirement.”

“Mr. Speaker, there are claims that this is not the work that we were sent here to do. Then what gives us the right to be here if not being sent here?”

“Mr. Speaker, while there are many ways to litigate many of the votes, the question at hand is: What gives my colleague the right to represent a community?”

“Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I seek recognition to give notice of my intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the city of Centralia's 150th anniversary. My grandpa still talks with a glint in his eye about saving up milk bottle caps during the war to go watch movies at the Centralia Fox Theatre.”

“Mr. Speaker, many of us mourn the cultural shift in our country toward an identity that is oriented around what we can buy and flash on social media.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two teens from southwest Washington who recently competed in the National Junior High Finals Rodeo. Brooklynn Bell, a 14-year-old from Rainier, finished in second place for breakaway roping.”

“Jace Harris, from Tenino, also competed in the tie-down roping, team roping, and goat tying. The two of them teamed up for ribbon roping. If Jace and Brooklynn need to rope a goat, there are plenty of them here in D.C. to practice on.”

“Mr. Speaker, I unfortunately missed votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my profound and deep gratitude to the Kelso Police Department, the FBI, and Columbia County Sheriff's Office. On May 19, the FBI Portland field office was given a tip that there was a potential threat to the Three Rivers Crossing, a mall located in my district in Kelso.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a recent arrest made by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office in my district. On June 1, two men illegally gained access to Joint Base Lewis- McChord in Pierce County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to recognize the local law enforcement officers of southwest Washington who work around the clock to protect our community.”

“I made it a priority to tour jails in my district, and the corrections officers I have met are patriotic professionals who perform an unseen and often thankless job under incredibly stressful circumstances.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to recognize the work that the Skamania County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team does in my community. Skamania County is home to the Columbia River Gorge, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Mount St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to recognize Vancouver Police Officer Nick Copley. In addition to his service as a police officer, Nick Copley also served in the United States Navy.”