Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to welcome our guest preacher here today, our guest chaplain, if you will, Dr. Yancey Arrington. Dr. Arrington serves as teaching pastor at Clear Creek Community Church.

Dr. Arrington is from my district, in my district, and does a great service in our district. He has a vibrant congregation under his tutelage. He is in the heart of Texas' 14th District. He is a devoted follower of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the righteous.

For decades, he has been a shepherd to families across our communities, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins. Dr. Arrington preaches about the Savior with conviction, clarity, and a heart firmly rooted in service.

I have known Dr. Arrington personally, and I can tell you he is the real deal, and I know that because his wife told me. His walk matches his talk. Whether he is teaching Scripture about Jesus, mentoring young leaders, or helping folks through some of life's hardest moments, he does it with humility and a steady faith that strengthens everyone around him.

He also happens to be the brother of my friend and Texas colleague, Congressman Jodey Arrington, a true family known across Texas for their Christian leadership.

Mr. Speaker, we are so grateful to have Dr. Arrington open today's proceedings in prayer. May God continue to bless him; his bride, Jennefer; their three boys; and the great work being done at Clear Creek Community Church.

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

Mr. Speaker, it is interesting to me that our friends across the aisle say that we already have enough oil. It is also interesting that President Obama, when he--the gentleman from Georgia, Buddy Carter, mentioned the Keystone pipeline. It would have come into my district in Texas, 830,000 barrels of oil a day. That is what we are talking about refining on the Gulf Coast of Texas. If you transfer that to 18- wheelers, it is about 5,253 18-wheeler tankers on the road every day. The pipeline is the best way to do this.

Mr. Speaker, in Texas, we understand better than anyone else that America's energy strength depends on what happens to the oil after it comes out of the ground. The Keystone pipeline is a good example.

Mr. Speaker, it is our refineries, the men and women who run them, and the communities built around those businesses that turn our resources into fuels and products that power everyday life.

The REFINER Act takes on a question that Washington has ignored for far too long: Are we doing enough to protect and expand America's ability to refine the energy we produce? Right now, unfortunately, the answer is no, we are not.

Over the last several years, America's refining capacity has gone backward. We have lost more than a million barrels of capacity per day, and several facilities have shut down altogether. The gentleman from California mentioned one of them.

In several States, hostile policies are pushing refineries out so fast that families are now facing higher prices and increased dependence on foreign fuel.

That is not how you build energy security, Mr. Speaker. That is how you weaken it.

Meanwhile, global demand for fuels is still rising and is expected to grow as much as 20 million barrels a day by 2050.

The world isn't slowing down, Mr. Speaker, and neither should American energy.

The REFINER Act takes a serious look at that situation, directs the National Petroleum Council to review our refining capacity, identify where we are vulnerable, and highlight opportunities for us to expand. In other words, it gives us the facts we need to strengthen a critical part of our energy supply chain.

When refineries close, families suffer; small businesses suffer; transportation costs rise; and prices jump at the pump. The whole region becomes dependent on foreign suppliers.

Mr. Speaker, that is exactly the opposite of the energy dominance vision that we are working toward under President Trump.

Let me tell you this, Mr. Speaker--you know this--in Texas, we know what happens when refineries thrive. We fuel the Nation. We even supply our allies. We make money doing this, and we support thousands of good- paying jobs.

The REFINER Act recognizes that refining isn't an afterthought. It is a foundational piece of our national security, as well as our economic strength.

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3109.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, led by my friend and fellow Texan, Representative Pfluger.

For years, America has been blessed with abundant natural gas. In Texas, we have been at the heart of it all. We are the world's number one producer of oil and natural gas and the top exporter of LNG. That didn't happen by accident. It happened because American workers, American innovators, and American energy producers were finally unleashed.

Under the previous administration, we launched an indefensible freeze on LNG export permits, a politically motivated blockade that put our economy at risk, undermined jobs, and was just simply wrong for global security.

That was wrong for Texans, wrong for America, and wrong for our allies working to wean themselves off of Russian gas.

H.R. 1949 fixes that. This bill removes outdated restrictions on natural gas imports and exports and puts decisionmaking authority back where it belongs--with FERC, not some bureaucrats using climate reviews or climate change as a backdoor veto.

Some of you have seen that even the Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, is now backing up on his climate claims. This is ridiculous.

This bill restores certainty for developers who have already committed more than $70 billion--with a b--in new investments since President Trump took office.

It strengthens our hand abroad by ensuring our allies that they can rely on American energy instead of their adversaries'. Most importantly, it reinforces a simple truth: Energy security is national security.

In southeast Texas, we understand that better than anybody. We produce it. We refine it. We ship it. We keep America moving every single day.

H.R. 1949 is pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-ally, and proudly pro-American energy. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1949 and keep America the world's energy leader.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate a true Texas treasure, 200 years of the Port of Galveston. It is an honor to mark this historic milestone and to recognize the men and women, past and present, whose hard work, grit, and vision have made this port what it is today. I especially want to thank Rodger Rees and the Port's leadership for their stewardship of this vital gateway to the Gulf.

Mr. Speaker, I've lived on the Texas Gulf Coast my whole life. Down here, ports aren't just infrastructure, they're the backbone of our economy. Representing seven ports, more than any other Member of Congress, I know firsthand how critical they are to jobs, commerce, energy, and America's security.

The Port of Galveston is a shining example. Established on October 17, 1825, by the Congress of Mexico, it quickly became a hub of strategic importance. During the fight for Texas Independence, it served as the home of the Texas Navy, brave men who risked everything to secure freedom. That fight laid the foundation for Galveston to grow into one of the most important cities on the Gulf Coast. In 1940, the people of Galveston, proud, determined, and invested in their future, came together to purchase their port. That move secured local control and ensured the Port's place as an engine of growth for generations.

From a vital shipping center to one of the busiest cruise ports in the nation, the Port of Galveston continues to adapt and expand. This fall, a fourth cruise terminal will open,

bringing more visitors, more commerce, and more opportunity for Southeast Texas.

Two hundred years is no small achievement. The Port of Galveston has stood the test of time, through storms, wars, and economic change, and it has remained a symbol of Texas perseverance and prosperity.

Mr. Speaker, here's to the next 200 years of success for the Port of Galveston, for Galveston Island, and for the great state of Texas.

Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Tennessee for yielding me time.

Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer my support for this year's Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act.

Mr. Chair, I will talk about Texas for just a minute. The Texas Gulf Coast boasts 23 commercial seaports, 7 of America's largest petroleum refineries, 3 LNG plants, and 60 percent of the Nation's strategic petroleum reserve.

As the energy capital of the world, we understand the critical importance of this very important, very good bill. Our hardworking families on the Texas Gulf Coast depend on a robust energy sector, as do most Americans. Even other countries depend on our energy sector.

This legislation, Mr. Chairman, will help us to continue to lead in producing the cleanest, most affordable oil, as well as gas. Many of the projects within this bill will advance many of President Trump's goals. It is working. He is making progress. We are making progress. His goal is to advance returning to an era of American energy independence.

Let me repeat that. America will be, once again, energy independent.

We will be revitalizing critical ports. We will be revitalizing the waterways that serve, actually, as a lifeblood for maintaining our dominance in the global marketplace. It is just that simple, Mr. Chairman.

This great Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, let me tell you what it will do. It will bolster our economic strength. It will bolster our economic strength, which suffered the last 4 years, under the current administration. It will create jobs. It will create jobs that are much needed by Americans.

Mr. Chair, this is going to create jobs, not just for Texas but for the entire Nation.

The gentleman across the aisle just mentioned Iran, that somehow this is going to help make it easier for Iran in the nuclear realm.

I think Iran just discovered that President Donald J. Trump is serious when he says they will not be allowed to get a nuclear weapon. I think they probably figured that out by now.

Mr. Chair, I will end by saying kudos to the Energy and Water appropriations bill under this committee. We appreciate the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Fleischmann).

Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill as we continue along the path of making America great once again.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the well- deserved retirement of Dr. Tom Johnson, a dedicated leader and public servant who has made a lasting impact on Lamar State College Orange and the community of Southeast Texas.

For seven years, Dr. Johnson has led Lamar State College Orange with passion, determination, and a hands-on approach. He rolled up his sleeves every day to deliver real results, record-breaking enrollment and graduation rates, new vocational programs, the opening of a satellite campus, and the construction of important new academic buildings.

He even helped launch a nationally successful bass fishing team and established the Gatemouth Brown outdoor plaza to honor the legacy of the late Orange blues musician. These achievements are more than just accomplishments, they are the foundation of opportunity for countless Texans.

His impact on the community spans beyond Lamar State College. Johnson began his career as an officer in the Houston Police Department, where he served in a variety of patrol and administrative positions before retiring from a 20-year law enforcement career.

Dr. Johnson's leadership has not only transformed Lamar State College Orange but has paved the way for future generations to pursue the American Dream right here in Texas.

On behalf of Texas' 14th Congressional District and this great Nation, I want to thank Dr. Johnson for his service and dedication. His hard work and vision set an example for all leaders.

I congratulate Dr. Johnson on his well-earned retirement. May it bring him the rest and reward he so richly deserves.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life and legacy of Officer Larry Blacksmith of the Lakeview Police Department. On July 15, 2025, while on his way to protect and serve the people of Lakeview, Officer Blacksmith was called home to be with our Lord.

Officer Blacksmith lived a life defined by duty, service, and sacrifice. A proud veteran of our United States military, he later retired as a deputy with the Harris County Sheriffs Office. But even in retirement, his calling to serve never faded. He answered that call once more by joining the Lakeview Police Department, continuing his mission to protect his fellow citizens.

But he was more than his uniform and badge. He served with heart. He mentored others with patience and purpose, encouraging young men and women to walk the noble path of public service. He had a calm, steady hand and a clear voice, always leading with grace, even in the toughest of circumstances.

Over the course of his remarkable 45-year career in law enforcement, Officer Blacksmith treated everyone he encountered with dignity, compassion, and respect. He stood firm in his convictions and lived out the values represented by the badge, integrity, courage, and honor.

Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Chamber join me in lifting up Officer Blacksmith's family and the entire Lakeview law enforcement community in prayer. We mourn this tremendous loss, and we thank God for the life of this good and faithful servant. May his legacy inspire others to serve with the same dedication and heart.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the illustrious career of Colonel Rhett A. Blackmon, Commander and District Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, a true servant leader.

Colonel Blackmon assumed command of the Galveston District on July 15, 2022, and quickly became a vital partner in Texas' 14th Congressional District. Under his leadership, Mr. Speaker, the team oversaw more than $7.4 billion, with a b, in infrastructure projects, ranging from flood control to coastal protection that directly strengthened our communities.

His military service spans decades with combat and command roles across Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Indo-Pacific, as well as academic service as an instructor at West Point.

Mr. Speaker, his leadership has always been defined by integrity, courage, and excellence. Our Nation is stronger and safer because of dedicated men like Colonel Blackmon. As he retires from Active Duty, we honor his legacy of military service, unmatched professionalism, and his deep love of country.

We thank Colonel Blackmon for his selfless sacrifice and faithful service. Brenda Gail and I wish him, Lindsay, and his family every blessing in retirement.

God bless him. God bless the United States of America.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.

Mr. Speaker, our hearts are breaking across the Lone Star State, especially for our dear friend and colleague, Congressman Chip Roy, and his beautiful district as they recover from unimaginable devastation caused by those Fourth of July floods.

In the dead of night, the Guadalupe River surged more than 20 feet in just 45 minutes. Think about that--20 feet. Families were forced to fight for their lives. Homes were overtaken. Children at summer camps ran for safety. It was the worst-case scenario and one that was unfolding in total darkness.

Mr. Speaker, down on the Gulf Coast, we are no strangers to disasters, as Chip mentioned. We know hurricanes. We have weathered our fair share of storms, but this--this was something else. It was sudden, swift, and heartbreaking. This was the very center of Texas, the very part of the heart of the center of Texas, and Texans across the Nation felt it.

Many knew someone who was impacted. We have all seen the images, Mr. Speaker. We have heard the stories. The pain is real. The loss is deep. Yet, through it all, our God is still great. Even in the midst of destruction, the light of faith and courage shone through and still shines through.

Children gathered were heard singing hymns. Neighbors rescued neighbors, Mr. Speaker. Total strangers became heroes.

Our first responders and our great Coast Guard saved countless lives. Everyday Texans are stepping up, Mr. Speaker, helping with cleanup and recovery, giving comfort where it was needed the most.

Sadly, Mr. Speaker, we also mourn the lives lost. From my district, five precious souls along with the countless, as was said, maybe up to 300. District 14 lost five precious souls: Mary Grace Baker, attending Camp Mystic, whose young life was so tragically cut short; Ella Cahill; Joyce Catherine Badon; and Aiden Heartfield, all from Beaumont, my district, celebrating Independence Day together; and Brad Perry, a volunteer firefighter from League City who, together with his wife, was swept away in his RV by the floodwaters.

His wife, Tina, was miraculously rescued after clinging to a tree for 5 hours.

These were the mothers, the fathers, the daughters, the sons, and friends. Their loss is felt deeply not just in our hometowns and their hometowns but across Texas and beyond.

We do thank Governor Abbott and President Trump for coming and supporting and making a way and making sure that we had every resource that we needed.

Mr. Speaker, it has been said here that Texans are tough. We rally, we rebuild, and more than anything, we pray. We pray for Congressman Chip Roy's district. We pray for every grieving family. We pray for healing, for strength, and for the peace that only God Almighty can bring.

May we, Mr. Speaker, as leaders never forget our duty to stand beside them not just in words but in actions. I will end, Mr. Speaker, by saying God bless Texas, and may God bless the families walking through this storm.

Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor a man who has been more than just a reliable IT, or internet technology, guy. Bob has been a quiet, constant, behind-the-scenes hero, and for many of us here, a trusted partner and friend.

Bob Turney is retiring today, Mr. Speaker, from the Chief Administrative Office after nearly three decades of dedicated service to this institution.

Let me tell you, in this business, it is rare to find someone as steady, sharp, and, yes, selfless as Bob Turney. It is even rarer to find a tech guy who not only understands computers but understands people. Bob Turney is that guy, Mr. Speaker.

I am proud he is a fellow Texan. He started in the House way back in the summer of 1996, working in the district office for a Member of Congress. He later served in the D.C. offices of two different Members before making the leap into IT in the year 2008. That is when Bob officially became the go-to guy who could fix just about anything with a keyboard, a cable, or even a calm word of advice. He is great.

He has seen Congress through dial-ups, shutdowns, upgrades, and upheavals, Mr. Speaker. He kept us wired. He really had things wired. He kept us wired when the system crashed, and he kept calm when the screens turned blue. Believe me, that is no small feat when you are dealing with a bunch of Members of Congress and a great staff, Mr. Speaker, who, by the way, need help unlocking their iPhones.

More than his technical skills, Bob Turney brought wisdom, humor, as well as humility. He understood the importance of servant leadership, Mr. Speaker. He never sought the spotlight. He simply showed up and did his job when it mattered the most.

Bob is retiring under circumstances, Mr. Speaker, he did not choose, but he is doing so with grace and grit that reflects the very best of who he is and who we all aspire to be like. His health challenges may have forced this chapter to close, but knowing Bob, the next one will be just as meaningful.

Mr. Speaker, if Bob is watching, I say thank you to my friend, my pal, and my buddy. I thank him for his blood, toil, tears, and sweat, as Churchill would say. I thank him for his service to the people's House. I thank him for being one of the good ones. Bob may be hanging up the laptop, but his legacy is logged in for good. May God bless him. Godspeed.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Juneteenth, a day that holds deep meaning not just for our Nation but especially for the proud people of Galveston, Texas.

One hundred sixty years ago, Union troops arrived in Galveston and issued General Order No. 3--delivering long-overdue news: that the enslaved people of Texas were free, in accordance with President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Though that proclamation had been signed more than two years earlier, it was on June 19, 1865, that the promise of freedom finally reached our shores.

Galveston, which I have the honor of representing, is where Juneteenth was born. And I'm proud that our community continues to lead in preserving this history. From the mural that commemorates where General Order No. 3 was read to the many community events held throughout the month of June, Galveston is living proof that remembering our history makes us stronger--not weaker.

Not long ago, Juneteenth was not even recognized as a federal holiday. But in a rare moment of unity, Congress came together to pass H.R. 1320. I was honored to cosponsor this legislation and even prouder to see it signed into law on June 17, 2021. It marked the first new federal holiday in nearly four decades--and rightfully so.

Juneteenth is a reminder that while freedom may be delayed, it must never be denied. We must always strive to live up to the founding principles of this great country: liberty, justice, and opportunity for all.

Let us honor the past, reflect on our progress, and commit to forging a future that preserves liberty--not just in word, but in action.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American patriot, Mr. Loys Virgil Sadler, known to his friends as ``LV.'' Born on June 6, the day we celebrate as D-day, Mr. Speaker, he was born on June 6, 1925. This Friday, he will celebrate an incredible milestone, 100 years of life, liberty, and his pursuit of happiness because of his love for this great Nation.

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Sadler is a proud member of the Greatest Generation. When our country called during World War II, he answered without hesitation, serving honorably in the United States Coast Guard as a ship's serviceman barber, 3rd class. He put his hands to work and his heart into service, just like so many of the men and women of that time who built the great America that everyone knows today, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I worry that too many have forgotten that spirit that Mr. Sadler has, the grit, the patriotism, the unwavering belief in American exceptionalism. Mr. Sadler reminds us. He reminds us all what it means to serve, to sacrifice, and to live a meaningful life in the greatest country on Earth.

He remains active in his community, and today people join together to celebrate his life, his service, and his century of American greatness.

Mr. Speaker, I wish LV a happy 100th birthday. God bless him and God bless these United States.

Pursuant to House Resolution 426, I call up the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act'', and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks on the legislation and to insert extraneous material in the Record on S.J. Res. 31.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S.J. Res. 31, a resolution that pushes back on yet another outrageous overreach by the Biden-Harris EPA which spent the last 4 years tying the hands of America's energy producers and undermining our position as a global energy leader.

The latest example is this joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.

This commonsense resolution, led by my good friend, Senator Curtis of Utah, and carried in the House by my good friend, Representative Fedorchak, along with support from Representatives Balderson and Allen, pushes back on a deeply flawed EPA rule that is yet another blow to American energy producers and manufacturers, as well as small businesses.

What does this rule do? This rule shackles businesses with burdensome red tape under what is called the ``once in, always in'' policy. That means once a facility is deemed a major source of emissions, even if it invests heavily in modern equipment and successfully lowers its emissions, it is still locked into that stricter classification forever, period. They are not given credit for cleaning up their act. There are no incentives given to improve. There is just more bureaucracy.

Mr. Speaker, let's be clear. This rule is anti-innovation, anti- investment, and anti-American.

Mr. Speaker, repealing this misguided rule would do what we should have done all along: encourage facilities to reduce emissions by giving them a path to reclassify as area sources once they meet that threshold. That is not only good for industry, it is good for our environment. It is a true win-win, Mr. Speaker.

Now, here is some background. Under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, facilities that emit over 10 tons of a single hazardous pollutant, or 25 tons of a combination, are considered major sources and hit with the strictest regulations and nonstop monitoring. What about those below that threshold? They are area sources with more reasonable requirements.

However, the ``once in, always in'' rule, cooked up during the Clinton administration, locked companies into major source status forever, even if they had dramatically reduced their emissions. That is just plain wrong.

Thankfully, in 2020, the Trump administration corrected this nonsense. They rightly said that the Clean Air Act doesn't prohibit facilities from reclassifying if and when they reduce emissions below the legal threshold.

Do you know what, Mr. Speaker? That rule actually worked. It encouraged improvements, and businesses responded.

Under the Biden-Harris rule, companies have absolutely no incentive to decrease their emissions.

We should encourage industries, Mr. Speaker, to lower their emissions and allow them the possibility of reclassifying as an area source if they can successfully reduce their emissions.

U.S. emissions have already decreased over the past two decades, even as our energy production has hit record highs. That is not government regulation, that is American innovation.

American industry relied on the Trump rule to make progress in reducing emissions. Yet, under this new EPA rule, companies that did the right thing under the Trump-era guidance, those that cut emissions, are actually being punished. That is not environmentalism; that is government overreach plain and simple.

Let me be clear, Mr. Speaker. This resolution does not strip the EPA of its authority to regulate air pollutants. It doesn't. It simply returns us to the commonsense, pro-growth, pro-clean-air policy of the Trump administration. If a business steps up and reduces its emissions, it ought to be rewarded, not handcuffed.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to stand with the American worker, stand with American innovation, and vote ``yes'' on S.J. Res. 31. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen).

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Balderson).

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from North Dakota (Mrs. Fedorchak).

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for her remarks, and I want to highlight one line she said: American technology and innovation has allowed us to reduce emissions more than any other country since 2005. That is important.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, this is amazing to me, quite frankly. I served 4 years in the Texas legislature, and we were busy with catalytic scrubbers on all the industry that we had

making sure that Texans had clean energy. We care about the environment. We care about people's health. We care about the future. We care about the economy.

It is a little bit curious to me to hear our friends across the aisle say that we don't care about any of that stuff. In Texas, we have a saying, Mr. Speaker: It just ain't so.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), the distinguished chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I am kind of amused listening to our friends from the other side, all of the facts and the things that they are bringing up. You know, it is not, Mr. Speaker, that they are ignorant, it is just that so much of what they know ain't so.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on S.J. Res. 31, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, May 18, marks 7 years since the heartbreaking and evil tragedy struck the town of Santa Fe, Texas.

Mr. Speaker, it has been 7 years since 10 innocent lives were stolen in a senseless act of violence that shook our community to its very core. Lives were cut short. Families changed forever.

I will never forget getting that phone call. I remember walking the school halls a week after the shooting and seeing the pain etched on the faces of the parents, the students, and the first responders.

I attended the funerals. I wept with the families. Those were our kids. These were our teachers. These were our neighbors.

Yet, Mr. Speaker, in the face of that darkness, something else stood out: the unshakeable spirit of Santa Fe, Texas. That Texas town showed the world what it means to be strong, what it means to come together, and what it means to rise above any occasion.

Santa Fe is resilient, Mr. Speaker. Santa Fe is faithful, and Santa Fe is still standing. May we never forget the lives we lost, and may we always honor them by standing for life, for truth, and for the communities that we are blessed to represent.

God bless Santa Fe. God bless Texas, and may God continue to bless these United States of America.

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.

Madam Speaker, quite frankly, I can't even believe that our friends across the aisle are complaining. I guess that seems to be their habit, their modus operandi these days.

Madam Speaker, House Republicans are fighting tooth and nail to undo the damage President Biden's radical agenda--maybe that is why they are complaining, come to think about it--inflicted on our economy, our freedoms, and the American way of life. It is just that simple.

This week, we are moving to overturn yet another reckless regulation this time targeting the very backbone of our supply chain: American truckers.

Under Biden--I call him ``O'biden'' because I think he is Obama's third term--we had a shortage of truckers, Madam Speaker. This was Washington bureaucrats trying to do California's dirty work. Don't our bureaucrats here have enough work to do on their own?

This is a direct hit on our truckers. I know. I ran a small trucking business for a short time. This is a direct hit on our small businesses and anyone who relies on affordable, reliable transportation, which, quite frankly, is just about every American.

Let's be real: This isn't about cleaner air. Never was. Never gonna be. It is about control. It is about forcing a one-size-fits-all green agenda on the rest of the country--I might say the unsuspecting country--regardless of what it costs working families, what it costs farmers, job creators, and, yes, truckers. They just don't care.

This CRA sends a clear message, Madam Speaker: Republicans stand with the men and women who keep America running. We stand with Americans for common sense. I couldn't be

more proud to be here with my colleague for this bill.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this resolution. In the words of the truckers: Let's slam the brakes on this nonsense and put America back in the driver's seat.