Floor Statements

Madam Speaker, in soccer, the final whistle marks the end of a match, but today, it marks the close of a legendary career.

I rise to recognize an extraordinary coach, mentor, and leader from my district, Coach Mike Pickett of St. Johns Country Day School in Clay County, Florida, who is retiring after an incredible 28-year career.

Madam Speaker, his record is astounding: 28 years in coaching, 684 games, 23 district championships, 22 regional championships, and 22 Final Four appearances. His teams earned an astounding 15 State championships, ranking him second all-time in Florida and fifth in the Nation. Along the way, his program achieved 9 top 10 national rankings, including three times as the number one team in the country.

Coach Pickett's legacy goes far beyond the scoreboard. He helped shape the lives of countless young athletes, including more than 50 student athletes who went on to play collegiate soccer. Through his leadership, he instilled discipline, teamwork, and a lifelong love of the game.

Madam Speaker, Coach Pickett didn't just build a community program. He built character and opportunity for his students. As he steps away from the sidelines, we thank him for his dedication, his impact, and the example he has set both on and off the field.

Madam Speaker, I congratulate Coach Pickett on an outstanding and incredible career. The final whistle has sounded, but his legacy will play on. I wish him all the best in the next game of life. Clay County and all of north Florida are very proud of Coach Pickett.

Go get `em, Coach.

Recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Madam Speaker, they call it the Sunshine State for a reason. As a young kid growing up in Florida, I basked in the sun every day, going without a shirt. I lifeguarded. I did everything in the sun.

Years later, walking through the halls of the Florida Legislature, Dr. Ralph Massullo, who is now a State senator said, ``Bean, there is a spot on you that you might want to get checked out.'' I did. I saw my dermatologist, and it was bad skin that had to get removed immediately.

Happy ending, Madam Speaker. That dangerous, bad skin was successfully removed, thanks to early detection and thanks to Dr. Massullo. It taught me a valuable lesson and put me on a mission, letting everybody know they have to respect the sunshine.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month to remind us all that something as simple as stepping outside can have long-term consequences if we don't respect the sunshine.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year. The good news, Madam Speaker: It is also one of the most preventable cancers.

A little sunscreen, a hat, and some shade during the hottest part of the day are small steps that make a big difference. Also, visit your dermatologist regularly because early detection saves lives.

I am not here to sound alarms--or maybe--but just to make sure that people have the tools to protect themselves. I want families to enjoy the outdoors but be safe while in the sun.

Madam Speaker, in Florida, we say the sunshine is part of the good life. Let's make sure we are protecting that life while enjoying it.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the fallen officers of Clay County.

There is a moment at every police memorial that always stands out to me. It is the moment when the names are read. No applause. No music. Just a voice, speaking each name slowly into the quiet.

In that moment, something powerful happens. Those names stop being lines on a page and return to us as lives once lived--fathers and daughters, partners and friends. Men and women who once pinned on a badge, stepped into the unknown, and chose service over self. I include in the Record, twelve of those names from Clay County, Florida:

Sheriff Josephus A. Peeler; Sheriff Charles M. Wilson;

Sheriff Theodore S. Cherry; Sergeant Richard Watkins;

Auxiliary Deputy Arthur Caton; Deputy Wilson Walker; Sergeant

Eddie Hayes; Detective David A. White; Deputy Ben Zirbel;

Sergeant Eric Twisdale; Deputy Clint Seagle; and Chief Derek

Asdot.

Each of these men served the people of Clay County with courage, integrity, and a deep sense of duty. Each answered the same call that law enforcement officers across America answer every day--a call to stand between danger and the community they serve. They knew the risks of the badge, and they accepted them anyway.

Behind every one of these names is a story of service. Long shifts. Missed holidays. Quiet acts of courage that most people never see--a commitment to protect their neighbors and uphold the law even when it demanded the ultimate sacrifice. Their legacy continues today through the deputies and officers who still serve Clay County with honor.

On May 7, 2026, the Clay County Sheriffs Office gathered to remember these heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty. Their families, fellow officers, and community stood together to ensure that their service is never forgotten.

Mr. Speaker, a grateful Nation remembers. Their watch has ended, but their example lives on, and in Clay County, Florida, their names will always be called.

Mr. Speaker, northeast Florida has watched smoke rise on the horizon as brush fires burn in Nassau and Clay Counties amid severe drought.

In moments like these, communities rely on those who are willing to stand between danger and everything we hold dear.

Today, I rise to honor one of those individuals, James ``Kevin'' Crews of Hilliard, Florida.

Kevin served faithfully with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department, answering the call time and time again to protect his neighbors. As brush fires spread across our region, he once again stepped forward without hesitation to serve on the front lines.

Mr. Speaker, last Thursday, while responding to a fire along Old Dixie Highway, Kevin suffered a medical emergency in the line of duty and later passed away.

Mr. Speaker, he was only 59 years old. Kevin's sacrifice reminds us what it truly means to serve. His loss is felt deeply in Hilliard and beyond. He lives a life of service, Mr. Speaker, and today I ask my colleagues to recognize him as a dedicated public servant and a hero.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vice Admiral Michael Boyle on his retirement.

When it comes to leadership in the Navy, Vice Admiral Boyle exemplifies vision, dedication, and integrity. Leadership in our armed forces is not just a role--it is a calling, a duty, and a profound responsibility. Vice Admiral Boyle has demonstrated these qualities at every level, whether guiding pilots in the air, advising commanders in strategic planning, or leading strike groups on complex operations. In the Navy, sailors are trained to weather storms, chart new courses, and serve without pause. Vice Admiral Michael Boyle has done all of that and more. Today, after decades of service, he finally reaches the safe harbor of retirement.

Throughout his career, he has flown into some of the most challenging missions of our time--from Northern Iraq and Bosnia to Kosovo and southern Iraq--always executing with precision and courage. Ashore, he has trained the next generation of naval aviators, managed officer assignments, advised senior leaders, directed international partnerships, and coordinated critical fleet operations. His command assignments include leading a strike fighter squadron, multiple carrier air wings, Navy Region Korea, carrier strike groups, and the U.S. Third Fleet. In August 2024, he assumed duties as Director of the Navy Staff, continuing to guide the Navy with the same dedication and skill that have defined his career.

A native of McLean, Virginia, and the son of a Naval Aviator, Vice Admiral Boyle graduated from Jacksonville University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and later earned a master's degree in foreign affairs from the Air Command and Staff College.

Beyond his service, Vice Admiral Boyle's story is one of family and tradition. He met his wife, Tracy, at Jacksonville University in 1984. They married in 1990 and have two children: Daniel, who is pursuing a career in naval aviation in Kingsville, Texas; and Rachel, who works in New York City as a recruiter at ``Mother.''

Mr. Speaker, Vice Admiral Boyle is a true patriot and distinguished American who has devoted himself to the service of our Nation. It is appropriate that we honor him today by expressing our gratitude for his dedication and wishing him well on his retirement.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Constance ``Connie'' Butler.

A lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs, Florida, Connie's family roots in Clay County stretch back more than a century. Born at Clay Memorial Hospital, she grew up immersed in service, from Girl Scouts and NJROTC to 4-H, where she would later give back by founding the New Horizons 4-H Club. That spirit of service never left her.

For more than 45 years, Connie devoted her life to nursing, including nearly two decades in geriatric care, followed by service in hospitals across the region, and ultimately with the Florida Department of Health in Clay County.

Her commitment did not stop at her profession. Connie served three consecutive terms on the Green Cove Springs City Council, including two terms as Mayor, always putting her community first. Her faith has remained a cornerstone of her life through her work with New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church and regional Baptist associations, as well as through her involvement in organizations that support children and preserve culture.

Through it all, her greatest pride is her family. Connie and her husband Bruce have shared 46 years of marriage, raised four children-- Bruce, Jr., Terrence, Adrian, and Contrinia--and are now proud grandparents to nine grandchildren.

Mr. Speaker, Connie Butler's life is a testament to what it means to serve. As she enters a well-earned retirement, we thank her for a lifetime of compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to others.

Mr. Speaker, we all know why a bicycle can't stand up by itself. It is because it is two tired. We also go through life being too tired sometimes, but for two married veterans in northeast Florida, they are overcoming being too tired because they, Mr. Speaker, are on a mission.

Ashton and Casey Kroner are undertaking an amazing journey. This June, they will leave Green Cove Springs, Florida, and travel all 737 miles here to Washington, D.C., to advocate for change on bicycles.

They call it Pedal for Impact. Casey is currently battling cancer. His journey reflects what too many veterans experience: a health system that should work better. His story is not about blame but about awareness, urgency, and getting this right for the next veteran.

Mr. Speaker, veterans face higher cancer risks due to toxic exposures, yet screenings still rely largely on age rather than exposure history. That gap leads to delays, difficult treatments, and outcomes we can and must improve.

Ashton and Casey are seeking solutions. As they ride through Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia, they carry a simple message: Screen earlier, detect sooner, and save lives.

In a town where we talk about moving the needle and where we all talk about leadership, they show us that moving the needle is sometimes accomplished by moving the pedals and shifting into high gear.

Mr. Speaker, sometimes we are all too tired, but Ashton and Casey show us that this is no moment to squeeze the brakes. We must keep moving forward for our veterans and in the fight against cancer.

Godspeed on their mission and journey.

Pedal on, Ashton and Casey.

Mr. Speaker, in a world that often feels out of control, marked by anxiety and fear, how do we respond to this chaos?

Pastor Chad Weeks reminds us of a simple but powerful answer: faith.

Today, I rise to honor Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and to thank him for serving as the House's guest chaplain.

As lead pastor of a historic church founded by his great-grandparents in 1916, Pastor Weeks carries a legacy of service. Under his leadership, Russell Baptist has become a place to find strength in adversity and hope in times of hardship.

In a season of rapid growth, he has remained steadfast in holding firm to biblical truths while investing in the next generation through thriving youth ministries and community outreach.

It is a true honor to welcome Pastor Weeks to our Nation's Capital, along with his parents, Jimmy and Joan Weeks; his wife, Ashley; and their four children: Ava, Eden, Ella, and John.

I am grateful for his friendship, Mr. Speaker, and his ministry in Clay County, Florida, and particularly for his boldness in sharing the Gospel.

Mr. Speaker, we all remember that famous iconic final scene in the movie ``Thelma and Louise,'' two women in a red convertible, pedal down, driving straight off the edge of a cliff.

For working Americans, that is exactly what many saw coming, a $4 trillion tax hike that would have put families in the passenger seat while the left drove full speed toward the edge. No brakes, no plan, and no way out of impending disaster.

Mr. Speaker, this tax day, House Republicans refuse to let that be the ending.

With the Working Families Tax Cut Act, we turned the wheel. We changed the direction, and we put working people back in control of their own hard-earned money.

No tax on tips, no tax on overtime, a new deduction for Social Security benefits, a new deduction for auto loan interest on American- made vehicles, a new higher standard deduction, a stronger tax credit, all of these mean the same thing, Mr. Speaker: More take-home pay, more breathing room, and more opportunities for the families who make this country work and the families who pay the bills.

The Working Families Tax Cut Act is real relief for real people: parents juggling rising costs, workers picking up extra shifts, and seniors who spent a lifetime paying in and deserve to keep a little bit more of what they have earned.

Mr. Speaker, instead of driving off of the cliff, Republicans have written a happy ending, one where hardworking American taxpayers keep more of what they earn and drive forward with confidence and certainty.

Mr. Speaker, sometimes the best way to preserve the past is to prepare for the future. That is exactly what has happened in Nassau County, Florida.

This year, Nassau County will be recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with not one, but two national awards for the American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, earning distinction for both community engagement and innovative financing. Out of the thousands of projects across the country, Nassau County, Florida, stood out in two categories.

At the heart of this recognition is American Beach, a place with a unique and important history. American Beach on Amelia Island, Florida, was founded during a dark time in history: segregation. It was a place where Black families could gather, rest, and build community along Florida's First Coast. That legacy still matters today, making the success of this project all the more significant.

This effort, Mr. Speaker, wasn't just about the infrastructure. It was about doing the job the right way: listening to residents; many community engagements; respecting the community's history; and delivering modern, safe, and clean-for-the-environment reliable systems that will serve families for generations.

It is especially near and dear for me. I was in the State legislature some 6, 7 years ago when this project first started, and I was instrumental in bringing in the State of Florida as a partner for this project.

Today, I recognize the Nassau team that made it possible, including the county commissioners: Commissioner John Martin, Commissioner ``Hupp'' Huppman, Commissioner Jeff Gray, Commissioner Alyson McCullough, and Commissioner Klynt Farmer. The Nassau team also was recognized, including County Manager Taco Pope, Brandy Carvalho, and Amy Bell, and the many others, Mr. Speaker, that worked together to make it happen.

Mr. Speaker, Nassau County didn't just complete a project. They set a standard, and I am happy that the Nation is now taking notice.

Is It Real or Is It Fake

Mr. Speaker, we have all been there before, watching a video online, and we pause to ask, is this real or is this fake?

What if, Mr. Speaker, there was a way that would tell us instantly? Is there a way to know is this fake or is it real? Hold your phone, Mr. Speaker. Help is on the way because today, I am proud to announce a group of students from the free State of Florida who are helping meet this challenge with creativity and skill.

Yes, they are the winners of Florida's Fourth Congressional District App Challenge from Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville. They are: Sushaan Kandukoori, Jackson Miller, Avaneesh Parvathareddy, and Grishma Madukuri.

Together, these students developed TruthSnap, a mobile app that uses--get this--artificial intelligence to instantly verify the accuracy of any video content--and here is the kicker--without the users having to leave the platform they are already on.

By combining strong technical skills with thoughtful problem-solving, the team created a tool that empowers users to make informed decisions, learn the truth, and promotes greater digital literacy. Their work is a clear example of how students and student innovation can drive real- world impact and strengthen our communities.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Sushaan, Jackson, Avaneesh, and Grishma for their dedication to responsible information sharing and powerful use of technology.

Mr. Speaker, the next time someone sees a video and says: Is this real? Be confident that smart kids from northeast Florida are helping us find the truth.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Elijah Biles, a young man whose life was only just beginning. At 22 years old, Elijah had earned his associate degree and was looking ahead with hope and determination toward the future. By day, he worked at UF Health Jacksonville. By night, he poured his heart into what he loved most: gaming, drawing, and streaming alongside his dad, uncles, friends, and the online community he was building.

He was a devoted son, an incredible big brother, and one of the most compassionate souls you could ever meet. Elijah found joy in the steady rhythm of work, family, creativity, and connection.

Then, in June of last year, everything changed. Elijah was diagnosed with Grade 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive and inoperable brain cancer. One of his earliest symptoms was the loss of use of his right arm, devastating for someone whose passion was art and gaming. As the cancer progressed, weakness spread, and he faced severe cognitive decline and difficulty communicating.

His father, Robert Biles, a Navy veteran of 24 years, set aside his own plans to become Elijah's full-time caregiver, rearranging his work, traveling for treatments, and standing by his son every step of the way.

On February 24, 2026, Elijah was placed in hospice care on Amelia Island, surrounded by loved ones, with his father and mother constantly at his side enduring something no parent should ever have to face. On March 1st, Elijah passed away, succumbed to his illness, bringing an end to a beautiful life. He left behind a family and community who loved him deeply.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Biles family and to all who were touched by Elijah's life. May we remember his creativity, his kindness, and the light he brought into the lives of others.

Mr. Speaker, what does it take to change a city? Sometimes it starts with a cup of soup.

Eighty years ago, in Jacksonville, Florida, three businessmen did exactly that. They walked the streets handing out soup to men who had nowhere else to turn--no fanfare, no program, just compassion in action.

From that small act in 1946 grew the City Rescue Mission, an institution that has spent eight decades restoring hope to men, women, and families facing homelessness, addiction, hunger, and hardship.

What began as a small ministry has grown into a comprehensive network of services that provides emergency shelter, recovery programs, job training, medical care, and lifelong transformation for thousands of people in northeast Florida.

For 80 years, the mission has reminded our community of a simple truth: The strength of a city is measured not by the buildings or the economy but by how it cares for those struggling the most.

On May 7, the City Rescue Mission will celebrate--how about this, Mr. Speaker--its 80th anniversary with a dinner honoring its legacy and looking toward the future.

The real story isn't the anniversary. It is the thousands of lives changed because someone cared enough to act.

Mr. Speaker, may God continue to bless the men and women who have been a part of the mission and continue to this day to be a part of that mission. To think, Mr. Speaker, it all started with three people walking through the streets of Jacksonville, carrying nothing but soup. Sometimes the smallest acts of service create the biggest change.

honoring green berets

Mr. Speaker, across the world today, brave men and women servicemembers are standing watch, protecting our freedoms, and defending the liberties we all hold dear.

Among them is a group of soldiers whose mission is often carried out far away from the spotlight, and they would prefer it that way. They are known as the Quiet Professionals.

They are the men and women of the United States Army Special Forces, the Green Berets. They serve in some of the most demanding environments on Earth, often behind the scenes, carrying out difficult missions that protect American interests and defend freedom for the people they probably will never meet.

This April, the northeast Florida community will gather at the Jacksonville National Cemetery to unveil a memorial honoring these extraordinary soldiers. Many Green Berets from units such as the 7th Special Forces Group, who have lived, trained, served, and now, in some cases, rest there, are among the patriots who answered our Nation's call. This monument will stand as a lasting tribute to their courage, their sacrifice, and the families who carry the burdens of service alongside them.

Mr. Speaker, the Green Berets live by a simple motto: De Oppresso Liber, To Free the Oppressed. They have never sought recognition, but now it is our honor to give it to them.

Mr. Speaker, if you want to understand the strength of a community, look at the men and women who quietly built it, not for recognition or reward, but because it was the right thing to do.

Today, I rise to honor one of those men, Joe Leeper of Fernandina Beach, Florida, who passed away at 97 after an amazing life of service.

Born in 1928, Joe was part of a generation of Americans who answered the call to serve, worked hard, raised strong families, and built communities.

In 1946, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving honorably during

the Korean war, even doing an assignment in Florida. That is where, Mr. Speaker, he met the love of his life, Alberta Jordan. They were blessed with four children, Brenda, Bill, Durwin, and Danny, building a family legacy that spans generations and continues to grow.

After the Navy, Joe drove a Greyhound bus but sought to become a police officer in Fernandina Beach. The story goes, he approached the chief with: ``Chief, how do I become a police officer?'' The chief asked him: ``Can you start today?'' and he did.

After several years in law enforcement, Joe went on to spend 27 years at Container Corporation, starting at the scale shack and retiring as a timber accountant.

Joe's greatest legacy, Mr. Speaker, and his greatest impact is on the kids in Nassau County, Florida. He coached Little League, led championship teams, and helped establish youth football, which continues to this day, giving thousands of kids the chance to play and cheer, including me and so many other Bean boys.

Joe also served 62 years as a Shriner and delighted so many by driving in parades with his three-wheeled motorcycle and dune buggy raising money for sick children.

Mr. Speaker, Joe Leeper didn't seek recognition. He simply showed up year after year for his country, his family, and his community.

On behalf of Florida's Fourth Congressional District, I and my wife, Abby, extend our deepest condolences to the entire Leeper family and Joe Leeper fans across northeast Florida. Joe's legacy lives on in every kid who plays and cheers in programs he pioneered through decades of faithful service. May he rest in peace.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding me time.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the SAVE America Act, to show an ID before you cast your ballot.

Mr. Speaker, I have heard on the other side of the aisle in this very debate that it is already illegal to cast a ballot when you are not eligible to vote. It is already illegal. We don't need another law.

Mr. Speaker, it is already illegal for a minor to purchase alcohol. Yet the clerk says: Please show me your ID.

America is hungry for fair elections. I don't think it is too much to ask that we show an ID to restore election integrity. Let's give America what they want.

For all those who say that it is too much to ask to show an ID, I say that it is nonsense. One citizen, one vote is the foundation of our Republic.

Mr. Speaker, let me go ahead and do the math for you and everybody in this room. One illegal vote is one too many. Let's pass the SAVE America Act now, and let's save voter integrity and voter elections right now.

Let's do it, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, let's go back to the year 1919. We had just 48 States. World War I had just ended but we called it the Great War because we didn't know there was going to be another. Charlie Chaplin had just released a short silent film called ``Sunnyside,'' before talking pictures would be all the rage. In this very Chamber, the House voted to send the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, to the States for ratification.

Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 106th birthday of someone born that year, an American hero named Hazel Womble of Jacksonville, Florida, who is today one of our Nation's oldest living veterans. Here she is surrounded by friends and family.

Born on Christmas Eve in 1919, Hazel would go on to serve her country with extraordinary courage in World War II. Hazel enlisted in the Navy Reserves and served as an operating room nurse at U.S. naval hospitals from Portsmouth to Newport and even overseas in Bermuda.

In the darkest days of the war, she answered her country's call with the steady hands and a nurse's calm demeanor, holding the line not with a rifle but with a lifesaving skill and unwavering resolve.

She earned the World War II Victory Medal and the American Theater Ribbon, continuing her service to our Nation until her medical discharge in 1953.

At 106 years young, Hazel is not a page in our history book. She is a living chapter of American courage. Her life reflects a generation shaped by sacrifice, strengthened by service, and sustained by quiet resolve.

Mr. Speaker, we honor Hazel Womble not only for the years she has lived but the example she has set. Today, we celebrate an American who continues to inspire us all more than a century after her journey began. America is very proud of her.

Wishing Hazel a happy 106th birthday.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Moore so much for the time. I appreciate it.

Mr. Speaker, it is a new year and with every new year, I like to reflect on where am I going. What am I doing? What do I want to accomplish this year? What did I accomplish the year before? That is a great time to do it with America. Where are we?

It reminds me, Mr. Speaker, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin famously looked at the chair behind the presiding officer that was carved with a Sun and he asked a question that still echoes throughout history: Was the Sun rising or was the Sun setting?

In that moment, a fledgling Nation hung in the balance, and even the Founding Fathers did not know whether liberty would prevail.

For far too long, Mr. Speaker, the American people have felt the same uncertainty, years of what many viewed as America last policies that left families struggling, dreams deferred, and our Nation asking itself: Are we on the rise or decline?

To answer that question, we need to look at where we have been for the last year. We need to look at the results that this President, President Trump, and where the House Republican leadership has taken this country over the last year.

Together, we have accomplished real results. It starts with tax relief for American families with the working families tax cut. Mr. Speaker, do I need to remind you, it is only the largest tax cut in U.S. history. Workers can keep more of what they earn with no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. To our seniors, I have good news for you, too. With the new deduction, you are not going to pay any tax on Social Security benefits.

But wait, there is more, Mr. Speaker. We have unleashed American energy, restored our independence, and brought down costs at the pump.

Do you know why we don't hear why eggs cost so much anymore, Mr. Speaker? Because they don't. Thank you, President Trump.

We have restored law and order and brought accountability by securing the border, supporting law enforcement, strengthening the rule of law, shrinking the Federal bureaucracy, cutting wasteful spending, and demanding accountability for every taxpayer dollar. We are seeing it in real time. Finally, things are happening.

We have rebuilt American strength at home and abroad, revitalizing our military, advancing peace through strength, standing firm with allies, and deterring adversaries. We have put veterans first by expanding access to care and ensuring the benefits that they have earned. Our country has made that promise to them. We are honoring promises, Mr. Speaker.

Finally, we have brought transparency and common sense back to our institutions, dismantling DEI mandates, and restoring fairness, merit, and basic common sense. We have begun to make America healthy again by examining finally what is in our food supply, empowering patients, expanding health savings accounts, and improving access and accountability across our healthcare system.

We ran on these promises. We delivered on these promises.

Mr. Speaker, we are just getting started. Is the Sun rising or setting? I can say with absolute certainty, the Sun is rising under the leadership of President Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans.

Make no mistake, more is to come.

As the Sun rises, we are ushering in America's golden age: a time of renewed strength, prosperity, and opportunity for every citizen in every community across this great land. The best days of our Nation are still ahead, and together, we will make America stronger, safer, and greater than ever before. It is, once again, Mr. Speaker, morning in America.