Congress in May 2025

Kevin KileyRepublican, California

California's Disastrous Policies

Californians could soon be paying over $8 a gallon for gasoline. That is the result of the disastrous policies that have been imposed by Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature's supermajority.

Al GreenDemocrat, Texas

A Message to the Cabinet

And still I rise. Still I rise with my cane in hand. So feared, this cane, by many of my colleagues across the aisle. It is feared to the extent that they would conclude that it might be more than a cane. Yet, that is simply what it is, Mr. Speaker.

Bernard SandersIndependent, Vermont

Budget Reconciliation (Executive Calendar)

The American people, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, or Independents, understand that we have a corrupt campaign finance system which allows billionaires and their lobbyists to play an extraordinarily powerful role in electing candidates and defeating candidates and in crafting legislation. This is through both parties--the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Money talks.

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

Economic Anxiety

As always, I apologize to the bored staff, and I will try not to speak like a machine gun.

Maxine WatersDemocrat, California

Protecting Americans From Harmful Crypto Practices

I rise today to further discuss with our Members and this country the situation that we find ourselves in, the chaotic situation that has so many people confused. It is a chaotic situation that is causing trauma and harm to the people of this country.

Chip RoyRepublican, Texas

Fiscal Responsibility

I thank the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Schweikert). We have engaged in a colloquy on his time. I am going to start my 30 minutes. He, of course, is welcome to stick around a little bit if he wants.

Edward J. MarkeyDemocrat, Massachusetts

Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Relating to "Federal Motor...

While we are waiting for the next opportunity to move on the legislation to liberate small businesses from the tariffs of the Trump administration, I would just like to speak for a few minutes about the attempts by the Republican leadership to truncate the process by which California is able to have a waiver to increase the efficiency of the vehicles which are driven in California, but the same thing would be true across the rest of the Nation.

Andy BarrRepublican, Kentucky

Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury Relating to the Review of Applications Under The...

Pursuant to House Resolution 426, I call up the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat, California

Big, Backstabbing Bill

It is with great honor that I rise today to co-anchor this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour, along with my distinguished colleague from the great State of Ohio, Representative Shontel Brown, who hopefully will be joining us.

John R. CurtisRepublican, Utah

Maiden Speech (Executive Calendar)

Having been a U.S. Senator for exactly 131 days, I am attempting to follow the advice of my great-grandmother. We are very proud of her. She was the first woman school board president of the Salt Lake City School District. Grandma Genevieve. We called her Nana. She said:…

Kim SchrierDemocrat, Washington

Gop Tax Scam Hurts Everyone

I am here as one of the co-chairs of the Congressional Doctors Caucus in the House of Representatives. I am here to talk straight with you and with the American people and my constituents about this tax plan that is being worked on by my Republican colleagues.

Steve ScaliseRepublican, Louisiana

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

I thank my friend from Missouri for his leadership and getting us to this point. So many other chairmen will talk about that, too.