What Suhas Subramanyam said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the American people have lost trust in this institution, and banning stock trading in Congress and in the administration is actually one way to fix that.”

“Madam Speaker, I am prepared to close. I thank the sponsor of the bill. I urge my colleagues to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Douglas Graham, a remarkable photojournalist, storyteller, and friend to the people of our community in northern Virginia. For nearly one decade at Loudoun Now, Doug helped our community see itself.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Sathguru Dhandapani. Sathguru was a beloved husband, father, and community leader. After finishing his studies in India, his career took him to northern Virginia where he served as an engineer at Visa.”

“Madam Speaker, at this point my community in northern Virginia has so many data centers that if it were a country, it would be fourth in all countries in the number of data centers.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the American Telugu Association on its 19th annual ATA Conference & Youth Convention. This year's conference in Baltimore brings together leaders from across the country to celebrate Telugu heritage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding community organization in Virginia's 10th Congressional District, the Loudoun Nature Conservation Project (LNCP). The LNCP was founded and is led by students in our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Mr. Ignatius by naming this post office after him. I urge passage of H.R. 4662, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, as the Senate looks to confirm or not confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, I want to point to the body a recent DOJ memo on the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision which threatens to turn back the clock decades to a time when Americans with disabilities were offered less choice, less freedom, and less care.”

“Mr. Speaker, the ongoing civil war in Sudan has displaced millions of people, and 400,000 people have died. That is over half the population of Washington, D.C. On top of that, 19 million people are facing acute food insecurity there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding group of young leaders from our community who have earned my nomination as well as appointments to our Nation's service academies.”

“Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the student-athletes in our community who have won State championships in the spring 2026 season. A total of nine varsity spring sports teams in our community achieved this goal.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Tom Kilday, an exemplary teacher and community leader in Loudoun County. Mr. Kilday is cherished by his students at Trailside Middle School in Ashburn, where he taught Special Education.”

“Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of reasons why we are seeing rising costs. One reason is particularly troubling, and it is called surveillance pricing. You see, it is common for businesses to track our online activity, like searches and web browsing, and to use that to decide who to target with ads.”

“Mr. Speaker, there are over 5,000 data centers in this country, with thousands more planned. Data centers could use 12 percent of the entire country's energy by 2028.”

“Mr. Speaker, every day nearly 130 people are killed from gun violence. That is 46,000 Americans every year. Far too many families, far too many friends, and far too many loved ones have to cope with a devastating loss because of gun violence.”

“Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Pat Reilly, a proud Virginian and public servant who passed away on June 6th. Pat started her career teaching English in Liberia as a Peace Corps volunteer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I also rise in support of H.R. 8107, the Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State- Administered Programs Act. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I also rise in support of H.R. 8463, the Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act. This bill will help prevent improper payments by requiring that agencies verify with the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding. H.R. 7726 is supposedly intended to address fraud in childcare programs, but all it actually does is give the administration more power to withhold childcare funding as political retribution.”

“Mr. Speaker, as I was saying before, what do you do when people in your administration constantly break the law? Do you clean house of all corruption and self-dealing or increase transparency and accountability?”

“Mr. Speaker, over the past year and a half, 10,000 USAID employees were forced out of their jobs. Many of them were my constituents, and many with decades of diplomatic experience were pushed into retirement as the agency was illegally dismantled.”

“Mr. Speaker, on May 22, USCIS released a policy memo that it would grant adjustment of status from within the United States only in extraordinary circumstances. This broad policy abandons over 70 years of law and precedent.”

“Mr. Speaker, on May 12, 2026, Oversight Committee Democrats convened the first-ever hearing to solicit testimony from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes. The hearing, ``Survivors Fight for Justice: Exposing Epstein's Crimes in Palm Beach and Across the World,'' marked a critical step forward in the fight for justice and accountability.”

“And where does Alan Dershowitz fit into this group of people? Same. I can't tell you piece by piece by piece who. I know Glenn Dubin was first.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1352, which designates the General George C. Marshall House on Dodona Manor in Leesburg as an affiliated area of the National Park System.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 30th anniversary of Falcons Landing, which has served as a home for veterans and families in our community. Located in Potomac Falls, Falcons Landing was founded with a simple but important mission: to provide a strong community, quality care, and dignity for those who spent their lives in service to others.”

“Mr. Speaker, more than 30,000 patients and their families live with progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, PSP and CBD. Patients with PSP and CBD may lose the ability to control their speech, balance, coordination, and eye movements.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have heard directly from several constituents that their green cards and USCIS applications have been put on hold, creating major disruptions for families across the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, for years, the People's Republic of China has carried out and operated a vast network of forced labor against ethnic minorities. More than 1 million Uyghurs, in particular, have been detained since 2017.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize National Police Week. We celebrate it by honoring the brave law enforcement officers who serve our communities across the country and the great work that organizations do to support them.”

“Mr. Speaker, places of worship and nonprofit centers have always been sanctuaries of hope, spirituality, and community in our country, but violence and hate continue to be on the rise.”

“Mr. Speaker, we can all agree that the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is critical to keeping our food safe and protecting us from foodborne illnesses. This administration is trying to undermine this office and our country's ability to prevent foodborne illness.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have been hearing for weeks now about how the DHS shutdown needs to end because TSA workers need to get paid, and I agree. TSA workers have now been working with sporadic pay for 10 weeks.”

“Mr. Speaker, data centers hold critical information we use every day and keep the internet running. Whether it is AI, blockchain, or any other innovations in technology, data centers are going to be a key part of this.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the ALERT Act as well. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bill. A big reason why we are here is that, on January 29, 2025, a U.S.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Underwood) for her comments. I encourage my colleagues to support her bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio, and I hope my colleagues will join me in honoring the life of Ms. Minter in supporting this bill. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Madam Speaker, in closing, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) for his comments, and I encourage my colleagues to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank the gentleman from Maryland for his remarks. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Mr. Ramsey by naming the post office in Olney, Maryland, after him, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, we need to stop this administration from trying to collect private medical data on Federal employees and their families. Recently OPM, the Office of Personnel Management, started asking Federal workers and their family members for their detailed monthly health records.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the planned reorganization of the Forest Service, which will mean the relocation or closure of dozens of Forest Service offices. The Forest Service is an agency many of us don't think about, but it does so much important work that impacts our lives every day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the potential sale of the Middleburg Training Center to the Army. The training center has been a bedrock of the town's local economy since its establishment in 1956.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dennis Dunlap, who passed away this past weekend, just before his 105th birthday. Born in Missouri during the Great Depression, Dennis grew up in a small farmhouse without electricity or water.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Federal TRIO programs. Federal TRIO programs provide services to disadvantaged students to support their success from middle school all the way through college and beyond.”

“Mr. Speaker, I don't usually do this, but I rise in opposition to a bill that hasn't reached the floor yet. It is called the Clean Water for All Life Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have spoken here about how this administration did not adequately warn U.S. citizens in the Middle East before launching attacks against Iran. They left American citizens in the Middle East stranded and told them that they were on their own.”

“Mr. Speaker, AI is massively reshaping our economy and our small businesses. When most people think of companies leading on AI, they think of the Big Tech companies, but there is more to this AI economy than those big companies.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate The Flower Gallery of Virginia on its 50th anniversary. The Flower Gallery has contributed to the joy of residents in our community, including Manassas and Northern Virginia, since 1976, when Doug Burroughs first bought the shop from his employer.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know that this administration has been constantly attacking our Nation's Federal workers and contractors. They have chased out people with specialized skills and decades of experience, making our country less safe and less healthy, while also making our agencies either understaffed, or led by unqualified loyalists.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am a little confused why we are still having this shutdown and still having this debate, because House Democrats have been very clear about what we want.”

“Mr. Speaker, we will obviously be talking about the Iran war this week, but something that is not getting enough attention right now is the 300,000 U.S. citizens in the region who are stranded because we sent all this firepower to the region.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank everyone here today for all their hard work and leadership. One of the things that the President said last night is he is doing so much to lower energy costs through drill, baby, drill and through all of the other actions he has taken.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be a cosponsor of the ROTOR Act. I thank the sponsor as well. On January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 collided midair outside of DCA, and 67 lives were lost.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and career of the great Robert Duvall, who passed away on February 15 at the age of 95. Many know Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible life of Witold ``Vic'' Brick, a local veteran in Loudoun County who fought with the Allies in World War II.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in response to the recent interim rule from the Department of Veterans Affairs that would change how disability benefits are determined for our veterans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible life of Michael Thomas Senate of Lovettsville, Virginia. A marine, an engineer, a public servant, and a pillar of our community, Mike Senate believed that service did not end with one role or one chapter of life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to introduce the No Funds for Forced Labor Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect human rights and prevent forced labor of Uyghurs and other religious communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, as we approach tax season across the country, I am becoming increasingly concerned with the IRS's capabilities to accurately and responsibly carry out the duty they have to American taxpayers.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is one of the best ways we can attract top talent to work in the Federal Government and public service.”

“Mr. Speaker, today marks 16 years since the Supreme Court's disastrous decision in Citizens United. The decision overturned critically important limits on political spending by corporations and billionaires.”

“Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of reforms that people have proposed to overturn the damage done by Citizens United. I introduced legislation, the Campaign and Election Accountability Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, the concentration of political power has often led to the concentration of wealth in this country. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman's remarks. It is the cycle and the concentration of wealth because of Citizens United that has led to the concentration of political power that you can see even more concentration of wealth.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague and all the speakers today. This is the 16th anniversary of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. It was a 5-4 ruling.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will definitely look into that bill. There are more solutions that we can act on right now while we try to overturn Citizens United. I thank all the speakers today.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to address the ongoing protests in Iran. For decades, the Iranian people have faced human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings, and economic turmoil. Protests have been going on for almost a month.”

“Mr. Speaker, the administration has decided that, starting tomorrow, January 21, they are going to implement an indefinite ban on immigrant visa processing for more than 75 countries.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have been talking a lot in this Chamber about rising healthcare costs. One of the things that we are doing really well as a country to lower costs is telehealth, which allows people to see their providers faster and more often, and even see specialized providers from out of State.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Korean- American Day, a day to commemorate the first wave of Korean immigrants to the United States and honor the generations who have followed.”

“Mr. Speaker, my office has been working with so many constituents who have been harmed by the administration's new immigration policies, one of which placed a hold on immigration petitions and applications from 19 countries designated by the administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, for the second year in a row, Fauquier Hospital has been named the Top General Hospital in the Nation. Fauquier Hospital has received an A grade for the last 18 months.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Puller Veterans Care Center on its grand opening on the historic grounds of the former Vint Hill Farms Station in Fauquier County.”

“Mr. Speaker, college has become outrageously expensive and forced students and families to take out huge loans or forgo higher education entirely. That is why many high schoolers choose to take AP and IB exams, where they can earn college credit at much less expense.”

“Mr. Speaker, 74 million Americans depend on Social Security, but because of the Trump administration's actions, customer service has completely collapsed. The agency faces 6 million backlogged cases, 12 million delayed field-office transactions, and some of the worst wait times in history.”

“Mr. Speaker, we will never forget that 5 years ago on this day at this President's urging, violent insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and attempted to overturn a peaceful transition of power.”

“Mr. Speaker, happy holidays to everyone. I rise because we have to do something about the nonimmigrant visa process right now. I have several constituents who want to see their families for the holidays, but, unfortunately, this administration has put in place a new social media policy for anyone applying for a nonimmigrant visa.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today because I have heard from a lot of my colleagues about a nationwide shortage in professional fields like teaching, nursing, and social work.”

“What message does this send to people deciding whether or not to enter these critical fields facing shortages? When we have more shortages in teaching and healthcare, what will happen to our schools and our hospitals?”

“Mr. Speaker, homeownership has always been a cornerstone of the American Dream. However, in my community in Virginia and in communities across the country, homeownership is slipping out of reach for many Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Loudon County High School's football team, led by Head Coach Matt Reidenbaugh, on making it to the State championship. They have put together a pretty impressive season, and they will be taking on the Varina Blue Devils.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Kettle Run High School Cougars, led by Head Coach Delmar Christian, on making it to the State championship in football. They put together an amazing season.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the extraordinary Air Traffic Controllers of Manassas Regional Airport. Despite challenging circumstances during the 2025 federal government shutdown, the dedicated Manassas Tower workforce worked arduously to ensure seamless airport operations.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the newly consecrated bishop, Michelle C. Thomas, a community leader in northern Virginia. In 2006, Bishop Thomas became the first African-American female pastor to establish a church in our county, Loudoun County, Virginia.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of John Howard Eisenhour, a devoted public servant, veteran, and proud Virginian who, unfortunately, passed away on November 10.”

“Madam Speaker, for decades, Fannie Mae has played a critical role in supporting home buyers and renters and has employed many of my constituents. Madam Speaker, under this administration, it has taken a turn toward corruption and controversy.”

“Madam Speaker, we had some good news this week. One of my constituents was finally able to get an in-person appointment to receive at least an interview about her Social Security benefits.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am so happy to be back. This is our first week back in a long time, and it is great to see all my colleagues since the House was closed during this entire shutdown.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to give a huge thank-you to all of the food pantries, food banks, and nonprofits that helped so many families during this past shutdown, and really all year, with food insecurity.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of Cheryl Tates Macias Hamby, a devoted public servant, community leader, and an example of what it truly means to live a life of service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of J. Hamilton Lambert, a devoted public servant, a steady leader, and a Virginian who made lasting difference.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Brentsville High School girls flag football team on winning the inaugural flag football championship. This fall marked the first year for girls flag football as a club sport in Prince William County, and girls flag football is part of a growing trend.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about a critical moment of hope and opportunity for the Syrian people. For the past decade, Syrians have experienced civil war, mass destruction, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and millions of displacements.”

“Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Lightridge High School marching band for being invited to march in the 2027 London parade. This is a huge honor. This is a really big deal, and they were actually the first to be announced as being a part of that parade of all of the high schools.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, do you know what people hate more than seeing their costs go up? It is seeing their costs go up while corrupt politicians line their pockets with taxpayers' money.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Bishop Leslie Patterson, Jr. and Co-Pastor Dr. Francene Patterson on the occasion of their 30th Pastoral Anniversary at First Baptist Church.”

“Mr. Speaker, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, and this month, millions of Americans will come together to celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali, the festival of lights.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate El Salvador's Independence Day, a day marking the end of Spanish colonial rule 204 years ago. This week, El Salvadorans across the globe celebrated with music, parades, and cultural traditions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express deep concern over the recent reports of violence against minority communities, including Hindus in Bangladesh. In the aftermath of Bangladesh's change in government, we have heard, including from my constituents, accounts of looting and vandalism of homes and damage to religious sites like temples.”

“Mr. Speaker, America is the richest country in the world. Yet, we have 700,000 homeless people including tens of thousands of veterans. Getting Americans housing and mental health services needs to be a national priority.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. G.V.V. Rao, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and true community leader. Dr. Rao dedicated his life to service, both here in Virginia and around the world.”

“Mr. Speaker, Virginians are already paying the price for the one big, ugly bill. Two small-town clinics and one regional urgent care center in Virginia just closed as a direct result of the bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) on their 100th anniversary of operations. The American Type Culture Collection is one of the world's leading non-profit biological resource and standards organizations, supplying scientists at home and abroad with biomaterials that contribute to scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the thousands of innocent people whose lives were lost, as well as the courage of servicemembers and first responders who responded that day, many of whom called Virginia home.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Captain Dannie Nelson Wilson, Jr., who passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Dannie was a devoted husband to Tara, a supportive stepfather to Matthew, a loving father to Dannie III and Morgan, and an adoring Pap to Lillian and Ryann.”

“Captain Wilson will be remembered by colleagues for his depth of knowledge and experience, for his toughness, and also for his heart of gold. He expected a lot from his crew, but he also created a fun atmosphere to work in.”

“Madam Speaker, in the past few weeks, students returned to school across Virginia and across the country, including my two daughters. Unfortunately, while students were enjoying their summer breaks, this administration moved to slash funding and resources for public education across the country.”

“Madam Speaker, hate has no place in our communities, and that is why I condemn the recent hateful attacks on Hindu temples and mandirs all across the country.”

“From the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Indiana to the Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Utah, sacred spaces for faith communities have been targeted with acts of hate, vandalism, and desecration.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and thank the Haymarket Gainesville Library for having a new collection of books in Nepali. This is part of a greater effort in Prince William County to include more books in other languages, including Urdu, as part of their world languages collection.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of Jim Damare, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was a passionate photographer and framed the world through his camera, capturing nature and small family moments.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Hari Vadlamudi, a husband, dad, and beloved member of the Loudoun County community who tragically passed away in July.”

“Mr. Speaker, Virginia Federal employees are still being fired, RIF'd, and harassed by this administration. Last week, I heard from a constituent who received a termination letter from the Department of Health and Human Services just hours before it went into effect with no access to their equipment, no offboarding information, and no details about their severance.”

“Mr. Speaker, across the country, Americans' utilities bills are going up, and this administration's actions are just making things worse, giving out favors to the fossil fuel industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the remarkable work of Sewa International, both in Virginia and around the world. Founded less than 25 years ago, Sewa International is a global humanitarian organization committed to serving those in need.”

“Mr. Speaker, last week our community got a major win. The Supreme Court of Virginia upheld a bill that I had passed, one that prevented a 40 percent toll hike on the Dulles Greenway, maybe more.”

“Mr. Speaker, I also rise today with profound sadness to honor the life and memory of Supervisor Bob Weir, who served the Gainesville District on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors starting in 2023.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate Korean War Armistice Day and to honor the millions of servicemembers who fought during the Korean war. This year marks the 16th anniversary of Proclamation 8399, a proclamation to establish National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate 37 outstanding students in my district who accepted appointments to the Nation's military academies. They just reported last week, and these are incredibly impressive young men and women.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today out of deep concern for students across Virginia and the country. Right now, this administration is withholding nearly $7 billion in congressionally approved education funding.”

“Mr. Speaker, congratulations to former Ms. Loudoun County, now Ms. Virginia, Madison Whitbeck. Madison is a proud graduate of Riverside High School in Loudoun County where she cultivated a love for the arts.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight a concern I have heard from many constituents about the delays and uncertainty in the visa process at U.S. Embassies, particularly in Islamabad.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brigadier General Donald Wayne Hansen, who recently celebrated his 92nd birthday. This milestone marks a lifetime of extraordinary military service and leadership.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to talk about an issue that is hurting our country that we aren't talking about enough, and that is the uncertainty of this administration's student visa process.”

“Mr. Speaker, meet Tariff Bear. He is cute, soft, and cuddly. He is only triple the cost of a normal bear like him. He is here to show us how this administration's tariffs are raising costs on families' favorite toys, clothes, and shoes because toys like him are becoming unaffordable to families.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the winners of this year's Congressional Award medalists from Virginia's 10th District. These young men and women put in 400-plus hours of volunteer work and 200-plus hours of personal development, as well as 200-plus hours of personal fitness activities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I also rise today to recognize the Gainesville High School baseball team's historic State championship victory. In just their fourth season--they have only been a high school for 4 years--the Cardinals won their first State title, capping off the season with a 23-5 record.”

“Mr. Speaker, one of the things I get asked is why the Federal Government can't be as fast and cost-efficient as the private sector. Take a pen like this.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as it celebrates 30 years of service to our community. An organization initially founded by 3 individuals has now grown to over 600 volunteers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary member of our community, Brigadier General Donald Wayne Hansen, U.S. Army (Retired), on the occasion of his 92nd birthday, celebrated on June 4, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of Kyle Benjamin Coleman, a beloved son, brother, and student from Gainesville who tragically passed away this month.”

“Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 451 graduates of John Champe High School's class of 2025. This class has a lot to be proud of. In their time as Knights, the girls' soccer team made history by winning their first State title.”

“Mr. Speaker, congratulations to the 463 students at Lightridge's High School class of 2025, a group that has accomplished so much. Over the last 4 years, as Lightning, they have struck us all with their amazing theater performances and band performances.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Riverside High School graduating class of 2025. In their time as Rams, they have competed in the State and regional championships, performed plays, and gone above and beyond academically.”

“Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 457 graduates of Briar Woods High School class of 2025. In their time as Falcons, they have put time and effort into classes, sports activities, and clubs while building lifelong friendships.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 400 graduates of Broad Run High School's class of 2025. In their time as Spartans, they have worked hard in class, participated in clubs and extracurricular activities, competed in sports, and made lifelong friendships.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 390 graduates of Dominion High School's class of 2025. In their time as Titans, they have excelled across a wide range of fields.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the remarkable Freedom scholars in the class of 2025. In their time as Eagles, the graduates have accomplished so much. From inspiring performances on the stage to hard-fought victories on the field and a true commitment to serving our community, they embody what it means to be a Freedom Eagle.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 345 graduates of Heritage High School and their class of 2025. In their time as part of the Pride, the varsity baseball team won the regional championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 531 graduates of Independence High School's class of 2025. As Tigers, they have excelled academically and across a wide range of other fields.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 359 graduates of Loudoun County High School and their class of 2025. In their time as Captains, this class has gone above and beyond in creativity, leadership, and spirit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 767 graduates of Loudoun Valley High School's class of 2025. In their time as Vikings, this class has learned to lead with Viking Values, respecting one another, extending empathy, and acting with integrity.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 345 graduates of Park View High School's class of 2025. In their time as Patriots, this class excelled in the classroom and on the field.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the graduates of Potomac Falls High School's class of 2025. In their time as Panthers, they participated in a wide range of clubs and activities, including cybersecurity club, ice hockey, and Latin dance.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the graduates of Rock Ridge High School's class of 2025. This class has been really amazing. They have become intuitive problem-solvers through rigorous academic programs and electives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the graduates of Stone Bridge High School's class of 2025. In their time as Bulldogs, this class has left a lasting legacy in the form of a mural to represent hope for the future.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the graduates of Tuscarora High School's class of 2025. In their time as Huskies, they have made it to the State softball quarterfinals.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 406 graduates of Woodgrove High School's class of 2025. As Wolverines, they have taken a meaningful step to make our school a better place.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Puerto Rican Alliance of Northern Virginia for hosting and organizing their third annual festival. Virginia is home to a vibrant Puerto Rican community, and the festival celebrates the community's culture and contributions.”

“Mr. Speaker, imagine if someone owes you money and they said they would pay you back immediately, but they take weeks, months, and then years to do so.”

“Mr. Speaker, many people think after Elon Musk left his post and is taking shots at the administration that DOGE is over, but that is simply not true.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the new fire station that just opened off of Route 50, Station 7. This new 23,000-square-foot facility is replacing the previous fire station that was built in 1971 and will provide crucial, lifesaving services to over 6,000 residents, covering over 40,000 square miles of response area.”

“Mr. Speaker, the big, ugly bill the House passed is actually far worse than we thought for Virginians. A new report shows that the red tape this bill adds to Medicaid eligibility could leave over 400,000 people in Virginia uninsured.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise because I am deeply concerned about hurricane season and the state of FEMA and our national disaster preparedness. A little bit of context: One of the reasons I got involved in politics was as a student at Tulane University in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina hit the city at the time.”

“Mr. Speaker, since its founding, the Valluvan Tamil Academy, or VTA, has played a vital role in teaching the Tamil language to children in Virginia. Tamil, one of the world's oldest languages, is spoken by over 80 million people globally, including 360,000 Americans.”

“Madam Speaker, I regret that I was not present to vote on Roll Call Vote No. 152. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 152.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Sixth Annual Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival hosted in Hillsboro, Virginia on June 7, 2025. The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous trails in the world, covering over 2,190 miles of land across the United States and attracting over three million visitors each year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Patriot High School class of 2025. This year's graduating class is a remarkable group of students, including 405 students who are continuing their studies in college, 24 who are attending trade schools, 19 who are planning to serve in the military, and 32 who are heading straight into the workforce.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the Fauquier High School class of 2025. Last month, the 301 graduates and their families gathered at the packed Jiffy Lube Live to celebrate this milestone.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the Rappahannock County High School class of 2025. This year's graduating class is a remarkable group of students, including future firefighters, servicemembers, college and trade school students, and workers ready to contribute across many sectors.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 287 graduates in Kettle Run High School class of 2025. The graduates, as Cougars, have balanced life as students, teammates, and coworkers, and through it all they have learned the value of perseverance.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 347 graduates of Liberty High School's class of 2025. The graduates, as Eagles, have achieved so much and, most importantly, have learned how to tackle whatever challenges come next.”

“Mr. Speaker, in his inauguration address, President Trump declared that America was entering a golden age, a new chapter of economic prosperity. For Virginians, and millions across the country, that promise remains unfulfilled.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of merit-based hiring, especially in the Federal Government, because this administration, which has talked a lot about the evils of diversity and fired veterans left and right, is now focusing its hiring efforts exclusively on one thing, blind loyalty to the President.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate BAPS Charities and the BAPS Temple in Chantilly for hosting its annual walkathon at One Loudoun in Ashburn. The walk, which I was proud to join, was a huge success and raised money for Mobile Hope which serves at-risk youth in Loudoun County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Brentsville High School class of 2025 in Prince William County. I was honored to join the graduates at their ceremony this past weekend.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the achievements of Battlefield High School's class of 2025 in Prince William County. I was honored to be there this past week to celebrate the 555 Bobcats, who packed Eagle Bank Arena with a lot of proud parents and teachers.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I also rise to honor and congratulate the graduates of Gainesville High School's class of 2025. To the graduates, as they become Cardinal alumni and take the big step into their future endeavors, they can remember the lessons that they have learned: how to be a leader, how to care for the community, and how to leave each place better than where they found it.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and congratulate the graduates of Manassas Park High School's class of 2025 from the city of Manassas Park. I was honored to be there to celebrate on the football field with them.”

“Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the seven newest inductees of the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls' Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes women whose leadership, advocacy, and achievements have contributed to a stronger and more prosperous community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose the Department of Homeland Security's termination of temporary protected status for Afghans. TPS has provided a lifeline to Afghans who supported U.S. national security efforts and risked their lives to support our missions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the students of Stone Hill Middle School, in Ashburn, Virginia: Avee, Neil, Vibhav, and Aarav; and their teacher, Pardeep, for placing third in the National Space Sustainability Competition.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the more than 28,000 farms that engage in agritourism across the country, 1,500 of which are in the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

“Mr. Speaker, Moody's, a credit rating firm, downgraded America's credit rating this past weekend. What does this mean? It is like when your credit score goes down. It will make it more expensive for a country to borrow money, and the interest rate on our $36 trillion debt will go up.”

“Mr. Speaker, again, I thank Mr. Fong and Ms. Stevens for their leadership on this bill. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1223, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Willing Warriors and the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Warrior Retreat. Willing Warriors is an organization in Haymarket, Virginia, that supports wounded, ill, and injured servicemembers.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize National Police Week, which was this past week. We celebrated it by supporting and honoring the brave law enforcement officers who serve our communities across the country and the great work that organizations do to support them.”

“Madam Speaker, I also rise to congratulate the winners of the 2025 Leesburg Business Awards. These businesses have gone above and beyond to serve and benefit our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Stevens and all the Members here today who stand up for science and innovation. This is a matter of profound significance for many Americans.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Stevens for yielding, and I will keep it very short. A study a few weeks ago said that a 25 percent reduction in public support of science and research would correlate to a 3.8 percent drop in economic output.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of Nihaal Grandhi, a brother, son, and student from Loudon County who tragically passed away in an accident over the weekend.”

“Mr. Speaker, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are so many groups in Virginia that do incredible work for our community in this space. One I want to recognize today is Loudoun Serenity House which champions affordable, peer-based services for people living with mental health conditions or who are on the road to recovery from substance abuse.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Virginia is home to a dynamic and growing AANHPI community, a community that across the country and in Virginia contributes in every field, including business, education, science, technology, and, of course, government.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the grand opening of the Tree of Life's new Ashburn location. This nonprofit provides critical services to our community, including weekly meals and grocery deliveries; ESOL classes and job search assistance; free clothing and transitional housing support; and free health education, vaccine clinics, and activities for seniors and individuals with disabilities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today because I have been hearing from so many constituents in northern Virginia about the Office of Personnel Management. That is because there are 16,000 retirement claims pending at OPM, and a lot of them are my constituents.”

“Mr. Speaker, to the more than 3.8 million educators across the country, I wish you a happy National Teacher Appreciation Day. I know our teachers work tirelessly to provide our students with an education that opens the door to opportunity, and I am sure everyone in this body can think of a teacher that profoundly impacted their lives.”

“Mr. Speaker, our kids, our seniors, and constituents deserve to live healthy, prosperous, and independent lives. That is why I spoke with hundreds of my constituents at a Medicaid townhall this past weekend, since most of them depend on Medicaid to live fulfilling lives with dignity.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of International Firefighters Day to honor the brave firefighters in Virginia and around the world. Virginia is home to thousands of dedicated firefighters who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recent Valor Award winners and honorees from Fauquier County, individuals who embody courage and service. Sponsored by the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, the Valor Awards highlight the critical work local law enforcement and first responders do every day to keep our communities safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, for years now, we have heard a lot of false accusations about rigged elections and voter fraud. For instance, despite accusations that noncitizens were casting ballots in Virginia, studies found that there were zero instances of noncitizens illegally voting over the past 20 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, today marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. Thousands of Vietnamese families escaped during the war, coming to America, and Virginia, in search of safety, opportunity, and a new life.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have heard how the recent DOGE cuts are impacting Federal employees, seniors, and veterans, but these cuts are also impacting our children, particularly vulnerable children.”

“Mr. Speaker, finally, I rise today to address the administration's efforts to dismantle a cornerstone of American speech, our public media system. The administration is calling on Congress to rescind appropriations for PBS and NPR, two public media institutions that have served Americans for nearly 60 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, $880 billion, that is how much Medicaid funding is on the chopping block. Medicaid funding provides lifesaving care for millions of Americans. Medicaid is America's healthcare safety net.”

“Medicaid expansion coverage. This means pregnant women, babies, kids with disabilities, and our most vulnerable neighbors will lose coverage. These cuts will make us less healthy and they will make us less prosperous and less safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, to Sikhs both in America and around the world, I wish everyone a happy Vaisakhi. For those who don't know, Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the harvest season.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise out of concern today over the recent firings at Fannie Mae, firings that have impacted many of my constituents, especially in the Indian-American community, constituents who have been dedicated employees for years with exemplary performance reviews.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today out of grave concern over our leadership at the Pentagon right now. In just a few short months, the Department of Defense has been overtaken by chaos because of Secretary Hegseth's leadership.”

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the President posted on social media: ``This is a great time to buy.'' Then, shortly after that, he paused his tariff plan, the very one that sent markets into a tailspin.”

“Mr. Speaker, let's take a step back and be clear on what is going on here. This administration maybe didn't have the votes or will to get legislation through Congress, so it created these executive orders and broke the law in doing so.”

“Mr. Speaker, as Chief Keith Johnson prepares to retire this month, I rise to honor his distinguished career in service to Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Independence High School Varsity Winter Guard's 2025 scholastic State championship. This year, their hard work and perseverance paid off. Not only did they place first in their class but they also received the highest overall score out of 60 Virginia high schools that competed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard Martin of Sterling, Virginia, who reached a remarkable milestone last month, his 700th platelet donation. This isn't just a number.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of Chandrashekar Namagondlu. A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, Chandra was the embodiment of joy and a well-lived life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today less than 1 week after the administration proclaimed April 2 as Liberation Day, a day filled with tariffs that sparked a trade war.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Keith H. Johnson. As Chief Keith Johnson prepares to retire this month, I rise to honor his distinguished career and service to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue System.”

“Mr. Speaker, when I recently asked someone who supports gutting the Department of Education how that decision would make American education better or what the Department even does, they couldn't give me an answer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Osbourn Park High School girls' basketball team's historic State championship victory. The Yellow Jackets' swarming defense propelled them to a buzzing 27-3 season record and the first State championship in school history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am excited for the future after having the honor of meeting some incredibly driven individuals at a local science fair. Every student who entered the science fair in Loudoun County was a winner, but seven students from Loudoun County Public Schools who participated in this regional fair earned the opportunity to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of Chandra Sekar. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend whose presence filled every life he touched with warmth and love.”

“Mr. Speaker, our Founding Fathers had a pretty clear principle when it came to corruption. Thomas Jefferson, a fellow Virginian, warned of the fate of our country if corruption prevailed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I recently met with a group of advocates for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. They all shared stories of their kids with special needs or that they were simply allies.”

“Mr. Speaker, last week, the first speaker in line at my townhall was Susan Perri. My colleagues wouldn't know it at first, but Susan has difficulty speaking. Within the last 6 months, she had a 7-centimeter tumor removed from her adrenal gland, but Susan is refusing to stay quiet.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Kansas (Ms. Davids) for yielding. On January 29, our community in northern Virginia was shattered. Mr. Speaker, 67 lives were taken from us far too soon when American Eagle Flight 5342 and Army flight call sign PAT 25 collided.”

“Mr. Speaker, there is new reporting that the Social Security Administration has been told to cut its workforce in half. Unfortunately, I heard from a constituent who works there who was just put on a 30-day leave with no promise to keep their job.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to share the story of a Federal worker, an FAA scientist, who DOGE and the administration fired. This person's job was to create and maintain flight maps that air traffic controllers and pilots could use to navigate airspace.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we honor February as Black History Month. I think of the students at Waterford's Second Street School in my district, a one-room schoolhouse established 2 years after the end of the Civil War where kids studied under segregation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am genuinely alarmed by the budget that we may be voting on this week. There is a lot not to like, but every American should be paying attention to the cuts being proposed to Medicaid and SNAP benefits.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise because many people want to paint Federal workers and contractors as unskilled bureaucrats who waste taxpayer dollars. However, the reality is the opposite. I know this because Virginia is home to hundreds of thousands of our country's Federal workers and contractors, and I have heard from many of them.”

“Mr. Speaker, family separation is devastating and traumatic for any community, but that is especially true for the 70,000 Korean Americans in Virginia and the millions across the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Glenn R. Blanchette. Originally from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Mr. Blanchette joined the U.S. Army after graduating from the University of Rhode Island.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise because we are at the crossroads of a constitutional crisis. While I represent and fight for tens of thousands of Federal workers and contractors in my district, this affects every single American.”