What Mike Haridopolos said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about something that maybe isn't the most exciting subject, but it is something I used to teach in the classroom. It is called federalism.”

“Mr. Speaker, there is one way to reduce prices: You increase supply. That is exactly what this bill will finally do. The package focuses on the simple idea of building more homes which means lower costs and more expanded opportunities for all Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students, teachers, and the proud parents of Brevard County Public Schools for earning an A grade from the Florida Department of Education.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding group of young leaders in our Space Coast. Recently, I had the privilege of honoring the 2026 Brevard County Medal of Merit recipients, a tradition established by my predecessor, the late Congressman Bill Posey.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very important man in our community, Dennis Woytowitz of Cocoa, Florida, who is making a real difference on Florida's Space Coast and the health of the Indian River Lagoon.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight an innovative effort on Florida's Space Coast to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. The city of Titusville has partnered with local organizations and businesses to pilot a new water treatment technology that uses nanobubbles to improve water quality and also reduce harmful nutrients in our lagoon.”

“Mr. Speaker, Laken Riley, 22 years old; Jocelyn Nungaray, 12 years old; Rachel Morin, a mom of five--all preventable tragedies. Every person in this room knows the pain when you lose a son or daughter, and that is what we are talking about today.”

“Mr. Speaker, with a heavy heart today, we recognize our former colleague of 16 years here in the House of Representatives, Congressman Bill Posey. Sadly, on May 9th he passed away surrounded by his lovely family, led by his fantastic wife, Katie; and their two children, Cathi and Pam.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his kind words. I know they were dear friends. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Congressman from Arizona (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Biggs for his personal visit, as well. It means a lot to us. I thank him for being here tonight. Next, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Bilirakis for his comments for our good friend, Congressman Posey. Mr. Speaker, I yield now to the gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. McClain Delaney).”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman McClain Delaney for her kind words. I know she is dear friends, especially with Katie, and it means a lot to us that she is here tonight.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz for her kind words. It is great to see her. I know Bill spoke highly of how you all worked together across party lines.”

“Mr. Speaker, as I close, before I yield to our friends on the other side of the aisle: Bill Posey will not be forgotten because he never forgot those folks who gave him the opportunity to be here.”

“Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the National Kidney Foundation of Florida and the participants of the 15th Annual Footprints in the Sand Kidney Walk, which will be held on May 9, 2026, in Cocoa Beach, Florida.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary event on Florida's Space Coast. At the 2026 Space Coast Enlistment Ceremony, more than 230 young men and women took the next step in their commitment to serve our Nation by enlisting in the United States Armed Forces.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight a major investment on Florida's Space Coast. I was proud to join local leaders at Port Canaveral to announce a $20 million Federal grant that will support the construction of new cargo berths that will strengthen one of the Nation's most important ports.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Darcia Jones Francey, a true champion of Brevard County whose impact will be felt for generations. A third-generation Brevardian, Darcia devoted her life to making her community and our community stronger.”

“Mr. Speaker, what I did notice across the aisle here is that they didn't defend what happened. What happened? The people stole money. This isn't a theory. It is a reality.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the legacy of William P. Bass, a pioneer who helped found America's space program. After serving in World War II, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Andrew L. Miles, a proud veteran from Florida's Space Coast and our Veteran of the Month. Technical Sergeant Miles served our Nation honorably for 23 years in the United States Air Force, dedicating his life to our country and our military.”

“Mr. Speaker, we not only live on the Space Coast, but we live on the beach. So today, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bravery and quick action of the lifeguards on Florida's Space Coast.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding achievement of Eastern Florida State College men's golf team on the Space Coast. In fact, I used to teach at Eastern Florida and am especially proud of their incredible work.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible work being done by our Brevard County public schools. At the Boeing Destination Moon Awards Ceremony, more than 500 students were recognized for competing in a yearlong STEM design challenge to look at real-world lunar missions.”

“Mr. Speaker, our country lost a true patriot on Saturday night. He loved this country like no other and taught all of us here so much about our country and about what love is all about.”

“Madam Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to visit Merritt Island High School to highlight their outstanding work being done in astronautics and flight exploration. The program is a 4-year program that prepares students for careers in aerospace, aviation, and engineering.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Lieutenant Commander Mark Majcher, United States Navy, retired. He proudly served our Nation as a naval aviator.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the successful mission of Artemis II, a defining moment in American leadership once again in space, as these four brave astronauts traveled further than any astronauts have ever traveled before, marking our next new era in space exploration.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable constituent, Rita Vastano Simas of Melbourne, Florida, as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Born on April 24, 1926, Rita's life is a testament to resilience, love, and devotion to her family and our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I like that recent quote I heard on the floor just a few minutes ago: Let us not forget the dishonesty here. That is a very rich comment.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary citizen from Florida's Space Coast, Dorothy Linson, affectionately known in our community as Ms. Dot. She is actually joining us here today on this very special day.”

“Through his leadership, Alliance Cyber provides cybersecurity and IT security solutions to others. However, Alec's most important impact goes far beyond business success. Through the Alliance Cyber Gives Foundation, his team supports STEM education, workforce development, and career pathways for those transitioning servicemembers, investing directly in the next generation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the incredible work being done at Vero Beach High School through its career and technical education programs. During my recent visit to the school, I had the opportunity to tour programs in automotive technology, biotechnology, culinary arts, digital design, business management, and nursing.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Ted Kimmey, who served in the United States Army and has been selected as Brevard County's Veteran of the Month.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. James Comerford, a servant leader whose life reflects a deep commitment to our country, community, and public service. Dr. Comerford retired as a captain in the United States Army after serving 25 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share important news for the families of Florida's Space Coast. Through the recent appropriations package, I was proud to help secure nearly $14 million to improve water quality projects and protect the long-term health of the Indian River Lagoon.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy boys' soccer team on winning the Class 2A State soccer championship. With discipline, resilience, and relentless effort, these student athletes earned the State championship as a testament to their commitment on and off the field.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that affirms America's commitment to exploration, innovation, and leadership in space. The bill reauthorizes NASA's priorities for lunar and Mars missions, strengthens our presence in low Earth orbit, and encourages scientific and commercial partnerships that expand our capabilities and grow our economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the recent speech given by our Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, a fellow Floridian, who spoke to the world in Munich about the path for freedom in the 21st century.”

“United States to be pulled into European alliances, and, unfortunately, European rivalries. However, John Quincy Adams, a former Massachusetts Senator and diplomat, who helped negotiate the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812, understood something profound: American strength depended first on national independence and economic resilience, and, as George Washington warned in his Farewell Address, away from entangling alliances.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Colonel William ``Skate'' Parks, an exceptional officer in the United States Air Force, who was awarded the Silver Star Medal, one of our Nation's highest honors for valor.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight a meaningful investment in conservation on Florida's Space Coast. We recently secured $1.75 million in Federal funding for the Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center at Port Canaveral and in Melbourne, building upon the amazing legacy of the Bowen family and so many other families that have been generous to the zoo and our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, we all saw the exciting victory by the United States men's national ice hockey team securing a Gold Medal for the United States for the first time since the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.”

“Brett's journey reminds us that the sport can unite us and inspire the next generation to push beyond its limits. As Team USA takes the ice in March in the Paralympics, we will be cheering on loudly for Brett Bolton and his teammates as part of Team USA.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated effort of first responders and wildlife experts who rescued a trapped manatee from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary Floridian and patriot, Captain Debby Moone, who was named Brevard County's November Veteran of the Month. Captain Moone dedicated 32 years of her life to serving our Nation in uniform, answering the call in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Luis Francisco Ramos Ramirez, who has been selected as January's Brevard County Veteran of the Month. Mr. Ramos Ramirez proudly served our Nation in the United States Army, answering the call to duty during a critical moment in our history.”

“Like so many of our veterans, his legacy extends beyond the uniform. His commitment to protecting our freedoms reminds us that the liberties we enjoy today were secured by Americans willing to put country before self.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, we rise to discuss the important issue of home affordability. As you just saw on this floor, we passed, with bipartisan support, led by our chairman of the Committee on Financial Services, French Hill, from the great State of Arkansas, a bill, with a 390-9 vote, to promote the idea of home affordability, the ultimate American Dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Barr for mentioning higher construction costs, more regulatory delays, outdated zoning laws, and, of course, the desperate need for more community banks in the process.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Stutzman for his comments. Mr. Speaker, as discussed, one of the major issues which caused the housing affordability crisis in America is simply the fact of the last 4 years at least 10 million people have come into this country illegally, and it has caused the reality that when you have too much demand and not enough supply, prices go up.”

“Mr. Speaker, as we address these issues that you saw from the poster board, illegal immigration has a true cost, whether it be increasing demand, let alone the vital services that are strained under that increased number of people in a very short period of time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thought the gentleman's words were spot on, simply getting the government out of the way. This is not about spending. This is about common sense and releasing the idea of the American free market system.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Crank for putting in perspective the true cost due to government regulations and red tape. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the good words of Mr. Mackenzie and putting in perspective what folks in Pennsylvania face every day because of the rising housing costs through the years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be here this afternoon to talk about what is so important to all of us, and that is healthcare, not just health insurance.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, the Affordable HOMES Act is commonsense legislation that cuts red tape and lowers housing costs for hardworking American families.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Robert Kniprath who was proudly recognized as October's Brevard County Veteran of the Month. Mr. Kniprath answered our Nation's call during World War II, serving in the United States Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary Floridian and patriot, Debby Ellen Moone. She was named Brevard County's November Veteran of the Month. Captain Moone dedicated 32 years of her life to serving our Nation in uniform, answering the call in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Luis Francisco Ramos Ramirez who has been selected as January's Brevard County Veteran of the Month. Mr. Ramos Ramirez proudly served our Nation in the United States Army, answering the call of duty during a critical moment in our history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his remarks. We appreciate his expertise and understanding on these issues as we take it on toward the future. I want to read one comment before I call up the Congressman from Colorado.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Fedorchak for adding her voice to this very important debate. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Onder), the doctor, for his ideas on how we reform our system.”

“Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Moore), the Representative of the 14th District. He is the former speaker of the house of North Carolina and my current colleague on the Financial Services Committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the Congressman for those generous comments. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Knott), the 13th Congressional District, for comments.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Knott, Congressman Crank, Congressman Downing, Congressman Onder, Congresswoman Fedorchak, and also Congressman Moore for their comments today about the broken ObamaCare system. It is simply that; it is broken.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary achievement by a team who represents the very best of the space coast, our State, the Florida Tech Panthers, the 2025 NCAA Division II women's soccer national champions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brevard County's Veteran of the Month for December 2025, Master Sergeant John ``Jay'' Johnson of the United States Air Force. Master Sergeant Johnson entered service in 1961 and spent 20 years defending our Nation, retiring at the distinguished rank of master sergeant.”

“Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, families from across Brevard County will come together at Fred Poppe Regional Park in Palm Bay, Florida, to celebrate the Seventeenth Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza--an event that embodies the very best of our community during the Christmas season.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 3383, the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act. Our country did not get to the top of the world by playing it safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, who was tragically slain in the line of duty.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of David Long, a local locksmith in Indian River County, an Army veteran who was tragically killed in Vero Beach while assisting deputies during a court-ordered eviction.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today about this issue of affordability. I find it shocking that the Democrats actually have the gall to talk about the issue of affordability after 4 years of failure: 9 percent inflation, higher interest rates, just challenges across the board for everyday Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to the death of Deputy Sheriff Terri Sweeting-Mashkow and my attendance at her funeral, I had to miss votes on December 1 and 2, 2025, for Roll Call Nos. 306, 307, 308, and 309.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Admiral Wayne Justice, a dear friend and proud American. Admiral Justice lived a life dedicated to public service not only to our Nation but to our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the life and legacy of John J. Meyers, III, a decorated veteran of the United States Navy who passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 87 in Sarasota, Florida.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frank John Smith. Frank served 4 years in the United States Air Force as Airman Second Class, specializing in communications and navigation reports.”

“Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, our office was honored to take part in Space Coast Honor Flight send-off. Veterans from across the Space Coast traveled to Washington and were recognized for their faithful service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Joe Lee Smith, a beloved leader and friend in Brevard County, who passed away recently at the age of 89.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I honor Colonel Casper Berger, a decorated veteran whose service to our Nation spanned World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. A proud Jewish American, Colonel Berger earned the Legion of Merit for his extraordinary service to the United States Army.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I honor the life and legacy of Ron DiMenna, the founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop. Ron Jon is a landmark that has been a cultural center point in Florida's surf culture and has welcomed generations of visitors since 1963.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to welcome the visit of a man who holds one of the most ancient and revered positions in Christendom, His All-Holiness Bartholomew, the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople and the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize and honor seven remarkable Americans whose military service embodies the very best of our Nation. Colonel Mark R. Baaden, Colonel John W. Mansur, Sergeant Raymond L.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of Indian River County, Florida, founded on June 29, 1925. For a century, this community has stood as a jewel on the Treasure Coast, a place where history, culture, and natural beauty come together in extraordinary ways.”

“Madam Speaker, today, I honor Colonel Craig Fournier for his 34 years of distinguished service in the United States Army and the Florida National Guard. He is this month's Brevard County Veteran of the Month.”

“Mr. Speaker, once again, we are showing that we can lead here in Washington, D.C., getting things done with the leadership of our President and our leadership here in the House, working together with the United States Senate.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize our Chief of Police in Palm Bay, Florida, Chief Mario Augello, who has been serving for 25 years in our community. Throughout his career, the chief has exemplified amazing dedication, leadership, and deep commitment to public safety.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate three amazing school districts in my community. Brevard, Indian River, and Orange County have each earned the distinguished A rating from the education standards in Florida.”

“A few days later, I heard back from her. She said: You were right. It is in the bill. My son will still be protected. That was a really happy day for me because people were seeing the true story.”

“Mr. Speaker, promises made, promises kept. Voters wanted change for one simple reason: It was too expensive to live in America for the last 4 years. Gas prices, rent prices, and food prices were up radically.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Suhina Mitra, a remarkable high school student from Brevard County, who has shown an incredible commitment to service in our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Sergeant First Class Juan Santiago, a decorated veteran and American patriot residing in Melbourne, Florida. Sergeant Santiago began his career in 1958 in the United States Army at Fort Buchanan and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.”

“Mr. Speaker, elections matter. Isn't it refreshing to see a President who actually keeps his campaign promises? He promises not only safety but also economic opportunity. On the safety front, it is clear that our border is once again secured with a 99 percent reduction of people coming through the border.”

“Finally, I will say this about our President. My entire lifetime, I have watched the chaos in the Middle East created by one nation, Iran. They wreaked havoc on the region.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will be brief with this explanation. I will first say that it is so nice to see our economy moving in the right direction. This bill will give more opportunities to Americans to invest with not as many regulations in their way.”

“Mr. Speaker, I bring good news today talking about what is happening right here in our great House. First and foremost, what I am most pleased about is, isn't it refreshing that when politicians talk during election time, they actually for a change keep the promises that they made to the public.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Sergeant Charles Martin, a proud veteran of World War II and today's Brevard County June veteran nominee and honoree.”

“Sergeant Martin was part of the Greatest Generation, a group of Americans who gave years to defend liberty and defeat tyranny. We owe it to them and to Charles to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ava Hernandez, a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Ray Aviation Scholarship, an honor that will support her journey to earning a private pilot's license.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sergeant Stephan Wiggins, a Vero Beach native and Vietnam war hero who was recently awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his past service this past Memorial Day, 57 years after making the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a distinguished Brevard County resident and Army veteran, Lyndsay Gray. Enlisting in 2006, Ms. Gray served over a decade as a radiology technologist.”

“Mr. Speaker, I had a great conversation with their interns the other day. They said: I have been studying the tax bill. The current tax rate on the wealthiest Americans is 37 percent.”

“Mr. Speaker, every day I hear this big story about how we are making big tax cuts for the rich. Let's be abundantly clear once again, today, that the current tax rate on the wealthiest Americans is 37 percent.”

“Mr. Speaker, I stand in support of Congressman Barr's good legislation. Let me remind those listening about this idea that the tax issue is so important. Let's be clear here.”

“Mr. Speaker, on May 10, 2025, the Fourteenth Annual Footsteps in the Sand Kidney Walk took place in Cocoa Beach. This event this year raised $22,000 for kidney patients in need.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American hero, a distinguished resident of Indialantic, Florida, Lance Corporal Carl Miller. While serving in Vietnam, he was critically wounded by a mortar but survived through remarkable courage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Frank Abbate on his upcoming retirement next Thursday, marking the end of a 36-year career in public service in Brevard County.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize a valued member of my staff and a true American hero, Mr. Keith VanBuren. Keith's service in the United States Army reflects the very best of sacrifice and devotion to our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I keep hearing the term ``constitutional crisis'' over and over again. Candidly, the only constitutional crisis that has taken place over the last 4 years was the last administration abandoning their responsibility to defend our border and allowing over 10 million people to enter this country illegally, cutting in line over people who want to come here legally and add to the American Dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bill McInnish for his outstanding contributions to education and workforce development at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida, where he teaches aviation fabrication and assembly technology.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the resolution to overturn the CFPB's overdraft rule. This is a classic midnight maneuver from the previous administration that ignored market realities.”

“Mr. Speaker, today we recognize the achievements of several students from my district who accepted their appointment to the service academies. These students demonstrate not just academic achievement but also strong devotion to our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the extraordinary work done in my district at Kennedy Space Center. I recently had the privilege of touring this iconic vehicle assembly building, a structure that rises 716 feet into the Florida sky.”

“Madam Speaker, we honor the life of our district's finest. Junny, the beloved police bloodhound and trusted partner of Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, sadly passed away this week after a battle with cancer.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American hero, Lieutenant Commander John Paul Surprenant, a retired officer in the United States Navy, as we celebrate his upcoming 100th birthday and service to our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary service of Master Sergeant Arcadio Santiago-Rodriguez, a proud member of the Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight some good points made by our opinion editor at Florida Today, John Torres. He writes: ``The pushback over DOGE's cuts and the doomsdayers on social media have me perplexed. ``Don't we want our tax dollars to bring back the biggest bang for the buck?”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor a resident of Cocoa, Florida, a true American hero and decorated Green Beret, Army Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris. His extraordinary courage in Vietnam reflects the very best of our Nation's values.”

“Mr. Speaker, I offer good news today. I rise to honor the extraordinary bravery of Judie Kent, a young woman and nurse from my district in Vero Beach, Florida.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleagues, in fact, the freshmen Members of Congress, to reach far beyond party lines, beyond State borders, and even beyond our planet.”

“Mr. Speaker, next we have, from the great State of Alaska, the at-large Member from Alaska, Congressman Nick Begich, who is on the Natural Resources Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as well as the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Begich for his thoughtful words. I next will introduce the Congressman from the Third Congressional District in Utah. Congressman Kennedy is one of the few legislators in Washington who has both a medical degree and a law degree.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his kind words and, more importantly, his efforts in Utah to promote the industry and make sure we have American dominance in space.”

“We certainly need a lot of power to get out in space. His dreams and his leadership in that area are certainly noted. We need power to fuel those, too, and I thank him for being here today.”

“Mr. Speaker, I come from the great State of Florida, and we believe in government and spending in the sunshine. As a leader in the Florida Senate, we created a website that allowed for every dollar to be seen how it is spent, how every contract is spent, not just for government officials.”

“Madam Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak on a very important issue that is facing more and more communities as they are faced with pressure from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, commonly known as the CFPB.”

“Madam Speaker, we stand at a crossroads. We cannot allow an unaccountable bureaucracy to continue restricting access to capital, hindering small businesses, and suffocating economic opportunity. We must restore the balance of power and ensure transparency and put the authority back where it belongs: with the American people through its elected Representatives.”

“Mr. Speaker, as a new Member of Congress, I am honored to be on the floor today to support this good bill. For decades, it has been suspected that China manipulates its exchange rate to keep the dollar value of their currency artificially low.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late, great Major General Mason M. Patrick. General Patrick, a West Virginia native, West Point graduate, and World War I veteran, honorably served our Nation for 41 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible work of Eta Space, a business in my district that is shaping the future of American space exploration. As we return to the Moon and set our sights on Mars, one challenge remains: the ability to refuel spacecraft in orbit.”

“Mr. Speaker, lives destroyed, trust violated, and hearts broken, this is the story of illegal immigration. Young girls and boys have been sold into sexual slavery. Hundreds of thousands have been killed by fentanyl.”

“Mr. Speaker, next we have Congressman Tony Wied from the great State of Wisconsin. He represents the northeastern portion of Wisconsin, the Eighth Congressional District. He comes with the real-world experience of being a businessowner, as he and his wife have developed an amazing business in their neck of the woods.”

“Mr. Speaker, my next speaker, Representative Brad Knott, is a Federal prosecutor, and he has seen firsthand the challenges that come with illegal immigration. It was one of the ways that I truly learned about what was going on at the border.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the good words of the Congressman from the 13th District of North Carolina giving real-world examples of how this unfair policy has impacted so many of us not just with dollars but with lives.”

“As I mentioned earlier, this is a crime which we must end. The good news is we are moving in that direction. What I have mentioned before is so telling, and that is the idea of lives destroyed, trust violated, and hearts broken.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today and extend my gratitude to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and the dedicated men and women of the sheriff's department for their unwavering commitment to protecting our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to recognize two remarkable athletes in our community, C.J. Gardner- Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jawaan Taylor of the Kansas City Chiefs, who are facing off this weekend in Super Bowl LIX.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to congratulate the remarkable Cocoa High School football team for their third consecutive State championship. I would like to take this opportunity to commend them and celebrate the exceptional leadership of their head coach, Ryan Schneider, whose dedication to excellence has been instrumental in guiding these young athletes to achieve great success on and off the field.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in my first speech on the House floor to applaud the men and women powering America's spaceflight industry. I am a proud resident of Florida's Space Coast, the launchpad for America's journey to the stars since the early days of NASA.”