What Nicholas A. Langworthy said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly remarkable institution that has done far more than report the news--it has preserved the history of Chautauqua County for two centuries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Watkins Glen International, one of America's most iconic motorsports venues, for its enduring contributions to our Nation's sporting heritage as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Town of Hornby in Steuben County, New York, as it celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding. Established in 1826, the Town of Hornby was formed during a period of rapid growth and settlement across New York's Southern Tier.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ric Dimpfl on the occasion of his 75th birthday and to recognize a lifetime of extraordinary service to his community and the fire service.”

“Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the history of American innovation: the 175th anniversary of Corning Incorporated, a company whose ingenuity and resilience have helped shape the modern world from its home in the Southern Tier of New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of Major Andrew D. Byers--a son of Clarence, New York, an American hero, and one of our Nation's very best.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the Fluvanna Fire Department as it celebrates 100 years of dedicated service to the communities of Fluvanna, Jamestown, and the surrounding region of Chautauqua County, New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Town of Erin, New York, as the community gathers to celebrate nearly 200 years of family, tradition, and proud history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served our great Nation. Memorial Day is a holiday of reverence: a time for us all to come together as a Nation and remember those brave soldiers who died defending our freedoms.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Juliet Szymanski for a lifetime of service, devotion, and civic engagement. She is an example to all of what it means to live the American Dream and to dedicate one's life to building up those around you.”

“Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge. On March 29, 2024, while protecting his community during a retail theft operation, Investigator Theetge was critically injured in the line of duty.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the service of our brave men and women for Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026. Armed Forces Day is a 76-year tradition to thank all of those who are currently serving, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, a commonsense measure that pushes back on the failed Green New Deal and puts reliability, affordability, and common sense back in the driver's seat.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the historic 100th anniversary of the Millport Volunteer Fire Company, a vital institution of safety and service in Chemung County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Marilla Country Store, an institution that has truly stood the test of time. Since opening its doors in 1851, this store has remained a constant in a world of change.”

“Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.”

“Part of the problem is how the current system treats those emissions. While naturally occurring wildfires can sometimes be considered exceptional events, the very tools used to prevent those wildfires, like prescribed burns, are often treated the same as emissions from a factory.”

“Mr. Speaker, here we go again. Once again, the Democrats are trying to distract from the facts by recycling the same class warfare talking points, even as Americans across the country are sitting down this week to file their taxes and see the reality for themselves.”

“Committee on Education and Workforce: Mr. Kiley of California (to rank immediately after Ms. Letlow). Committee on Small Business: Mr. Fuller. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Fuller.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Bunce family, the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, and the greater community in honoring the life and service of Investigator Ryan Bunce, who unexpectedly passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 4, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Murray Roofing Company, a proud family-owned business based in Western New York, founded on April 4, 1976.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the resilience and faith of the congregation of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Elma, New York, as they prepare to break ground on a new sanctuary following the devastating fire that destroyed their historic church on May 13, 2023.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Town of Randolph in Cattaraugus County, New York, as it celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding. Established on February 1, 1826, when the New York State Legislature divided the Town of Conewango, Randolph quickly grew from a small settlement of pioneering families into a strong and vibrant community in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.”

“What this bill actually does is correct an outdated Federal classification that treats tasers like deadly firearms. That outdated and absurd classification has driven up costs, created delays, and made it harder for law enforcement agencies to access less-than-lethal tools designed to specifically de-escalate situations and to save lives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary dedication and service of Shawn Christman, who has devoted 25 years to serving the Town of Pendleton and the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary dedication and service of Doreen Neilson, who has devoted 60 years to serving the Town of Pendleton and the Wendelville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary dedication and service of Randy Moje, who has devoted 50 years to serving the Town of Pendleton and the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary dedication and service of Gary Braunscheidle, who has devoted 62 years to serving the Town of Pendleton and the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional public service of the Honorable M. William Boller, who is retiring after more than four decades of legal and judicial service in Western New York.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sharon Murphy of Horseheads, New York, a truly special public servant from New York's southern tier. For more than 15 years, Sharon served the people of New York's 23rd Congressional District with professionalism, compassion, and a genuine heart for service.”

“If Democrats are serious about infrastructure, clean energy, and environmental progress, they should support fixing the permitting system that they helped break. They should have no problem supporting things like the SPEED Act.”

“Instead of securing the border or addressing affordability, they doubled down on the same, tired narrative claiming that President Trump was a threat to democracy. You will hear more of it today, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and extraordinary service of retired Schuyler County Sheriff William E. Yessman, Jr., whose passing on November 29 is deeply felt across the community that he faithfully served for more than three decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding leadership and service of Dr. Karol B. Wight, who retires this year after fifteen years of exceptional stewardship at The Corning Museum of Glass.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Abigail Provost, who was awarded the National Bronze Cross Lifesaving Award from the Girl Scouts of the USA. Lifesaving Awards are national awards given to registered Girl Scouts in recognition of independent acts of extraordinary bravery that were essential to a lifesaving rescue.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this rule and ending this shutdown chaos. For more than 40 days, the American people have endured a painful and entirely avoidable government shutdown.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, a husband, a father, a follower of Jesus Christ, and a proud American who devoted himself and his life to awakening civic courage in a new generation.”

“Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.”

“I strongly support the legislation and encourage my colleagues to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I want to touch on the gentleman's comments on tariffs. Republicans are doing what Democrats promised the American people for generations that they would do but utterly failed at: ensuring fair trade, protecting American workers, and bringing countries to the negotiating table in the process.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleagues across the aisle want to pretend Republicans are manufacturing a crime crisis in our Nation's Capital, but the facts tell a completely different story.”

“I rise today to solemnly honor the courage and sacrifice of the correctional officers and civilian employees who lost their lives at Attica Correctional Facility during the prison riot 54 years ago this week.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable landmark of our history from my hometown of South Dayton. For 150 years, the South Dayton Depot has been a center of connection, culture, and community spirit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mr. Eric Musser, President and Chief Operating Officer of Corning Incorporated, on the occasion of his well-earned retirement. For nearly four decades, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a proud rural fire department in my district, the Kennedy Fire Department, which is proudly marking its 100th year of service to its community and surrounding areas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the constituents of New York's 23rd Congressional District to recognize a true cornerstone of our community. For 80 years, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo has been a pillar of strength, service, and unity for Western New York--a place where generations have come together to learn, grow, and celebrate Jewish life and values.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the rule to consider H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The stakes for the American people could not be higher.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to pay tribute to the extraordinary life and dedicated service of John W. Grotke, a proud resident of Eden, New York, who recently passed away on June 19, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a major milestone for American manufacturing for New York's southern tier. Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has opened its new, cutting-edge plant 4 facility in Hornell, New York.”

“Mr. Speaker, for over 40 years, Jerry Sanok has been a cornerstone of the Republican Party--a principled leader whose honesty, strategic mind, and dedication have earned him respect across Alden and beyond.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Town of Carroll in celebrating an extraordinary milestone--200 years of history, heritage, and community spirit. Established in 1825, the same year the Erie Canal opened New York to the world, Carroll stands as a testament to the vision and determination of the American spirit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the rule and the big, beautiful bill because this is not just a budget bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solemn remembrance of those brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. On behalf of the United States Congress, and the constituents of the 23rd Congressional District, I am proud to recognize our brave service members' courage, sacrifice, and valor as we come together this Memorial Day.”

“Mr. McGovern, in a meeting on November 4, 2021, was reading the manager's amendment to be self-executed. His response to not having a CBO score was: I know my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will do everything they can to slow this process down.”

“Mr. Speaker, I didn't serve then, so I am not sure. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I thought he was intimating that that was the case. I don't know of a single meeting where we began taking testimony--we may have reported out Rules late at night, but not taking testimony.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life, service, and sacrifice of the brave men and women who served our great Nation. Memorial Day is a holiday of reverence: a date set for us to come together as a Nation and ensure that we remember our debt of gratitude to those brave soldiers who gave their lives defending our country and freedoms.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the service of our brave men and women for Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day is a 75-year tradition to thank all of those who are currently serving, as well as those who have served and sacrificed to defend our freedom.”

“Western New York and the Southern Tier are home to many proud service members and veterans, and our community has a long and proud tradition of military service.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the remarkable life and service of Richard ``Dick'' Young, a lifelong member of the Lancaster, New York community, who recently passed away at the age of 94.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Jamestown High School Band and Chorus, we honor a century of musical excellence and dedication that has profoundly enriched both the school and broader community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the steadfast service and profound impact of Cheryl Calire, Director of Life Ministries for the Diocese of Buffalo. For 15 years, Cheryl provided guidance, leadership and service to the community as a strong voice and advocate for women, mothers and children--including the unborn.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have seen a lot of masterful theatrics out of the Democratic Party recently, and we are seeing nothing different from that today. It is amazing that people who are so concerned about burdensome regulations and costs on people offer no solutions.”

“American consumer back in the driver's seat so that we can have choice in our consumer goods, not creating a standard just to justify someone's job in a cubicle somewhere.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the extraordinary life and service of Private First-Class Richard F. Reardon of Bemus Point, New York, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a man whose journey from Jamestown, New York, to the pinnacle of professional football is a testament to perseverance, grit, and the power of believing in yourself: Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Virginia for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support today of the rule which provides consideration of the HALT Fentanyl Act.”