What Tim Walberg said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Samuel ``Sam'' Dougherty of East Leroy as the Veteran of the Month for August and honor him for his service on behalf of a grateful Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Patrick Knight of Hillsdale as the Veteran of the Month for July and honor him for his sacrifice and service on behalf of our great Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Adam Stoll, who is finishing 27 years of outstanding work at the Congressional Research Service. Members of Congress and their staff who are engaged with Federal education and labor policy have benefitted from his wisdom and professionalism, as well as the work of the many CRS analysts, specialists, and research assistants that he has supported and developed throughout his career.”

“Additionally, the pending legislation omits or fails to consider important statutory rights of employees, unions, and employers under the NLRA. For example, H.R. 5408 omits the right of unions and employers to appeal National Labor Relations Board decisions on the composition of bargaining units.”

“Mr. Speaker, 80 years ago this month, the National School Lunch Act was signed into law--and for eight decades, this program has delivered on a simple promise: no child should sit in a classroom too hungry to learn.”

“The Trump administration has prioritized putting America's workers first and strengthening the Nation's workforce. This bill goes directly against the President's vision for America: to have the most capable and competitive workforce in the world.”

“The Faster Labor Contracts Act is just the latest attempt to undermine the President and his proworker agenda. It will go to union leadership. They will still be pulling it in while the bureaucrats make decisions for the employees.”

“Mr. Speaker, through you to my friend from the region where we both grew up, Hammond, South Side of Chicago, Calumet City, steel area and all the rest, I just make one point: Our President is clearly for private sector workers, very much so.”

“Mr. Speaker, just to bring clarity, my exact words were: President Trump is a strong supporter of Israel, but millions of dollars of union dues from unions like SEIU, the United Electrical Workers, and the United Auto Workers are going to support a pro-Hamas, anti-Israel agenda.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize James Ducey of Grass Lake as the Veteran of the Month for June and honor him for his sacrifice and service on behalf of our great Nation.”

“Future stole more than $250 million in Federal nutrition funds meant for hungry children. Instead, those dollars were spent lavishly on luxury cars and mansions. That is not just fraud.”

“Mr. Speaker, now I will get back on the germane issues that we are dealing with with this legislation and not rabid statements without foundation. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I certainly would agree that this bill will promote good mental health and security and probably academic success in the process. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Utah (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Robert C. ``Bob'' Burnham, Sr., who will be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, and to pay tribute to a life marked by service, sacrifice, and devotion to both his country and his family.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nathan Martin, a dedicated cross-country coach and substitute teacher at Jackson High School, who has earned national recognition by winning the 41st Los Angeles Marathon.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Samuel ``Sam'' Struth of Monroe as the Veteran of the Month for March and honor him for his dedicated service to our great Nation.”

“Homeschooled graduates are graduates plain and simple. They should not be penalized because their families chose a learning environment that met their specific needs and actually goes back to the beginning of time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Westerman for yielding me the time and for his leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor. Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong motorcycle rider, it is a privilege to be here today and to speak in support of my legislation, the America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act, which will ensure fair access to our Nation's national parks and public lands for motorcyclists.”

“Mr. Speaker, to my dear friend and colleague from Georgia, as she has discussed that tragic story with me before, my heart does break. Having experienced that in my own personal family, as well, I understand what she is saying.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are getting to a point, I think, that the old adage that everything has been said, just not everyone has said it yet. But with fear of offending that specific adage, I must respectfully, again, address the fact of the misconception that is being put forward about the Biden ESG rule as being neutral.”

“As part of the working families tax cuts, Republicans enacted landmark policies like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, which put more money back into the working family's pockets.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would make mention that for gym memberships offered by an employer and other benefits, health insurance benefits, they aren't calculated in overtime either. This brings us together on those issues.”

“I have heard from many Michiganders who are thrilled about the economic relief that House Republicans are providing. Earlier this year, we passed the working families tax cut legislation, which is profamily, proworker, and pro-Michigan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 222, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. For nearly 80 years, the National School Lunch Program has provided low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.”

“Some children struggle to consume enough of the right calories to support healthy growth and stay energized throughout the entire school day. For some, school meals may be the only meals they receive that day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I, too, rise today on behalf of all Michiganders to honor the life and legacy of a former member of the Michigan delegation, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who, unfortunately, passed away in early October.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. We all know a strong education can unlock a lifetime of possibilities.”

“The PROTECT Act gives schools a clear choice: Federal funds or CCP funds, but not both. In the wake of years of learning loss and education decline, schools should focus on student achievement, not spreading foreign propaganda.”

“Mr. Speaker, to my friend and colleague, I think she knows that I share her grief and cannot fathom the grief of the loss of her son, especially during the past 12 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would remind my friend and colleague from Virginia that the U.S. Department of Education has been in place while our concerns with foreign influence have been developed and, ultimately, caused the concerns that we address today.”

“My Democrat colleagues are correct that the known number of Confucius classrooms has declined after attention from media and advocacy groups increased, including from Congress, but that doesn't prove the CCP threat is gone.”

“Mr. Speaker, last month I traveled across Michigan's Fifth District to visit hardworking Michiganders who are excited about the benefits of the bill that will include working family tax cuts.”

“From connecting local businesses to global markets to reuniting families across time zones, Delta has played a crucial role in shaping Michigan's modern identity. Through innovation, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to safety and service, Delta has continuously redefined the air travel experience.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Biden administration's reckless spending caused rampant inflation, burdening workers, families, farmers, and small businesses, unless you believe the spin that continues tonight. I don't think America is believing it.”

“The Rescissions Act would prioritize the needs of American people instead of funding far-left foreign initiatives. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass this bill, which represents a vital step in reining in wasteful spending and Big Government abuse of the taxpayer.”

“Mr. Speaker, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is one big, beautiful win for the American people. Americans struggled under crushing inflation driven by the Biden- Harris administration's outrageous spending.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I hear a lot of hyperbole today. Of course, we understand the louder we speak, the more fear we produce in people and the more ultimate power there is over them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bryce Michael for his heroic actions and dedication to helping our Nation's students. Bryce is a bus driver for the Columbia School District in Brooklyn, Michigan, and was driving students home when a kindergarten student placed a quarter in her mouth and began to choke.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of longtime Lenawee County Sheriff Richard Germond, who sadly passed away Wednesday morning at 90 years of age.”

“Mr. Speaker, last year, the EPA finalized a rule which set aggressive emission standards for vehicles, amounting to a de facto EV mandate. While I am not against EVs or certainly against reducing emissions, we must not push misguided regulations that limit consumer choice, burden the American auto industry, and increase reliance on China.”

“Mr. Chair, I appreciate the concerns of my colleague, but my committee has worked very closely with the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to combat malign influence at our universities.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for his comments. Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues who have come to speak today on such an important matter regarding not just higher education but national security.”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The DETERRENT Act conforms section 117 with other existing regulations, which is why the bill's definitions of countries of concern come from existing law.”

“Mr. Chair, again, this amendment is designed, I believe, to target Israel at a time when it is desperately seeking to defend its citizens against terrorists. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Chair, the DETERRENT Act ensures section 117 is aligned with existing statute. The four countries on the countries of concern list are rightfully in statute as unique threats to the United States.”

“Mr. Chair, I appreciate the concern and the passion of my colleague from Michigan. I concur that I and sponsors and cosponsors of this bill believe in First Amendment liberties and freedom of expression.”

“Mr. Speaker, over the past few weeks, DOGE has been hard at work locating wasteful spending and improving the efficiency of the Federal Government, something that has been a priority for me during my time in Congress.”

“Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend from Texas for yielding. Mr. Chairman, in November, the American people delivered a clear and resolute mandate to this Congress: Rein in out-of-control spending.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and the underlying bill, the Fix Our Forests Act. Mr. Speaker, first and foremost, I express my sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, homes, and history in the tragic fires in southern California.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would call attention to the fact that, in this bill, we offer no requirement for any type of invasive checks on women or men. They simply have to go to the birth certificate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am shocked at that description of this legislation and would ask where in the world that information is found in this bill. There is no requirement for inspections, and there is no necessary effort other than going to a person's birth certificate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I continue to hear the talk about invasion of privacy of young kids. It is just not true. On the other hand, let me explain to my colleagues what is invasive.”