What Mike Carey said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark Building Safety Month 2026 and to recognize the more than 60,000 members of the International Code Council (ICC) who are committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depend on the safety and essential role our homes. buildings and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and when disasters strike.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7432, the Fostering the Future Act, which is made up of six bipartisan bills that passed the Committee on Ways and Means last month.”

“Small businesses are the backbone of our Nation's economy. For many Americans, owning their own business is the embodiment of the American Dream. The NO BOSS Act supports these pursuits by increasing the percentage of individuals who can participate in the SEA Program from 5 percent to 10 percent.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed votes in order to attend the dignified transfer of six fallen U.S. servicemembers. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 92; YEA on Roll Call No. 93; YEA on Roll Call No. 94; and YEA on Roll Call No. 95.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two Ohioans who have been leaders representing our state at the national level as leaders in agriculture: Jed Bower and Scott Metzger.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Emily Graeter, a daughter of Columbus, an Ohio State Buckeye, and a devoted public servant, who is departing my office to return to our beloved home of Ohio.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1453, the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025. I introduced this commonsense, bipartisan legislation last Congress, which passed the House by voice vote.”

“Mr. Speaker, almost four years ago, I was a brand-new Member of Congress. I didn't have an office yet, I had hired no staff, and I was just getting started here in Washington.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of a bill that will prevent deadly chemicals from falling into the hands of children, our Youth Poisoning Protection Act. It's a parent's worst nightmare: a nameless, faceless stranger over the internet teaching your child how to take their own life, and your child, in a moment of vulnerability, listening to them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The Ohio State University Buckeyes whose remarkable victory in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship cements their legacy as one of the greatest teams in college football history.”

“Mr. Speaker, today's vote really marks an essential step toward fulfilling the promise to the American people to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to enshrine border security into law, and to move forward toward American energy independence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Smith for his work on bringing this legislation to the floor. I also thank the staff of the Committee on Ways and Means for their efforts in moving this very important legislation forward.”

“Mr. Speaker, almost 4 years ago, a determined handful of friends decided that we could help change the world. One would be the candidate, the other the wise problem-solver, and the other would bring clarity to the new forms of campaigning.”

“Mr. Chair, today's vote marks an essential step towards fulfilling our promise to the American people--to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, secure funding for border protection, and move toward American energy independence.”