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Cole Testifies at Rules Committee on the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147

March 27, 2026

Cole Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 8029 the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act (As Prepared)

March 26, 2026

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I consume. Last year, Democrats initiated the longest full government shutdown in U.S. history. It severely impacted families, agencies, personnel, and services across the nation. What should have been a lesson in how not to treat hardworking Americans has instead become routine for Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats.

Aderholt Remarks at Hearing on Advancing Permanency in Child Welfare - Leveraging Federal Funding for Adoption Programs

March 26, 2026

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Good morning. Thank you to our witnesses who have come to testify before us today on the topic of Advancing Permanency in Child Welfare in the United States. Adoption has long played an important role in building families and providing children with safe, stable homes. Today, adoption remains a critical part of our child welfare system, but the data also shows that there is still significant need and opportunity for improvement.

Amodei Remarks at Homeland Security Member Day (As Prepared)

March 26, 2026

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Good morning and welcome to the Homeland Security Subcommittee’s “Member Day” hearing. This morning, we will hear from Members about a variety of topics that fall within the subcommittee’s jurisdiction. Thank you to each of our colleagues for taking time out of your busy schedules to discuss the projects and programs within the Homeland Security bill that are important to your districts and communities. Your input is very important.

Joyce Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Government Accountability Office’s Assessment of the Federal Buildings Fund

March 26, 2026

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The General Services Administration, or GSA, maintains, builds, leases, and operates more than 360 million square feet of space that houses thousands of federal employees in 2,200 communities across the country. In addition, our constituents visit GSA managed properties every day. Everyone - from veterans accessing their benefits, disaster victims seeking assistance, to plaintiffs and defendants attending court - enter a GSA property.

Harris Remarks at Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Member Day (As Prepared)

March 26, 2026

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The Subcommittee will come to order. Good morning. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our colleagues. I look forward to hearing more about the projects and programs in the Agriculture Appropriations bill that are important to your district and to communities across the country.

Rogers Remarks at Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Member Day

March 25, 2026

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Welcome to this afternoon’s Fiscal Year 2027 Member Day hearing for the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. I want to welcome my colleagues and thank them for testifying on the priorities that are important to them.

Carter Remarks at Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Member Day

March 25, 2026

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Good afternoon. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our colleagues. I look forward to hearing more about the projects, programs and issues in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill that are important to your district and to communities across the country.

Cole Remarks at Oversight Hearing of the National Weather Service

March 25, 2026

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Thank you, Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Meng. Welcome Assistant Secretary Jordan. Thank you for being here today to discuss the importance of the National Weather Service.

It is not an overstatement to say the work of the National Weather Service impacts the daily lives of all Americans. Because of this, the office must be well resourced and singularly focused on ensuring its forecasts and extreme weather warnings are accurate and available to our constituents when they need them most.

Rogers Remarks at Oversight Hearing on National Weather Service

March 25, 2026

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Welcome everyone to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science’s first hearing of 2026. I would like to thank our Subcommittee Members and Assistant Secretary Jordan for being here today. I would also like to thank full Committee Chairman, Tom Cole, for joining us as well.