Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 452) to award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympics where, being comprised of amateur collegiate players, they defeated the dominant Soviet hockey team in the historic ``Miracle on Ice'', revitalizing American morale at the height of the Cold War, inspiring generations and transforming the sport of hockey in the United States.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this bill.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 452, a bill that awards three Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by thanking Congressman Stauber and the numerous original sponsors for getting this important bill to the floor today.

``Great moments are born from great opportunity.'' With those words, Coach Herb Brooks rallied the young, underdog U.S. hockey team during a dark chapter of the Cold War, a time when Americans faced nuclear threats, economic uncertainty, and a crisis of confidence.

The Soviet Union's hockey team had dominated for decades, beating the U.S. in their last 12 matchups, including a crushing 10-3 exhibition win just 3 weeks earlier. No one expected the Americans to win.

However, on February 22, 1980, in Lake Placid, Team USA shocked the world, defeating the Soviets in a stunning upset.

It wasn't just a hockey game. It was a symbolic victory for democracy, resilience, and national pride.

Just days later, they claimed Olympic gold for the United States.

These 20 young men reminded a shaken Nation that its greatest moments weren't in the past. They were still within reach.

Mr. Speaker, the players of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team are deserving of these Congressional Gold Medals as the highest recognition of national appreciation for their determination, courage, and patriotism.

My hope is that what this team achieved on that ice in 1980 will continue to inspire Americans today and for generations yet to come.

I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill. I even remember where I was at that very moment.

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

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

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

Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to reiterate the importance of the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team uniting during such a challenging and turbulent period in American history. Their unforgettable victory solidified the Nation's legacy of excellence both on the ice and on the global stage. We owe these men a debt of gratitude for transforming and shaping the landscape of American hockey over the past four decades.

I thank Congressman Stauber for his leadership and his speech. It was very good. I thank all of my colleagues in advance for supporting this measure.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a remarkable milestone for the city of Arlington, Texas. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

As the city's oldest and largest business organization, the Chamber has been a pillar of the community for eight decades, serving over 1,000 members and advocating for businesses of all sizes.

The hardworking families and entrepreneurs of Main Street are the backbone of our economy, and it is vital that they have the resources they need to succeed.

For 80 years, Arlington Chamber members have worked tirelessly to address key issues facing small businesses throughout the community.

Through securing and expanding resources, the Chamber has brought immeasurable growth to our city.

I commend the Arlington Chamber for 80 years of excellence, and I thank them for their continued commitment to serving Texas. In God we trust.

Madam Speaker, I thank the chairwoman for her leadership.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the many ways that Texans, hardworking families, and small business owners across America are benefiting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

This is one of the most profamily, prosmall business, proworker legislation ever signed into law. As a small business owner myself and chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, I understand firsthand how policies coming out of Washington, D.C., can directly impact the day-to-day lives of Americans, particularly small business owners.

Over the August work period, I met with constituents, small businesses, elected officials, and local leaders to hear how this historic legislation has impacted their daily lives.

When I traveled across my district and the country, meeting with hardworking families and entrepreneurs, they are not concerned with Washington politics. They are focused on keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.

President Trump and House Republicans are fulfilling the mandate given by the American people to restore economic prosperity, support small businesses, secure our border, unleash American energy, invest in rural America, and the list goes on.

This legislation cuts taxes on hardworking Americans, lowers energy costs, brings jobs home, cuts wasteful spending, and puts Main Street first.

These are not just talking points. These are real results for the American people. When you give money back to the people, it is a return on investment. I will always fight to provide certainty for the future and to put more money back into your pockets as we step into the golden age in America. In God we trust.

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1549) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes, as amended.

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this bill.

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

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1549, the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act.

The Chinese Communist Party's track record of interference and aggression toward the American financial system is a serious and growing threat. The CCP has a well-documented history of abusing international financial norms, jeopardizing both our national and economic security in the process.

From manipulating currency and distorting markets to propping up state-owned industries and weaponizing finance for geopolitical gain, the CCP's actions are not just unfair but are also downright dangerous. These predatory practices harm American businesses, erode trust in global markets, and risk empowering China to pressure developing nations and destabilize debt markets for its own benefit.

We cannot afford to sit back and take our eyes off the ball. We must be prepared. That is why I introduced the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act. This bill is a proactive measure that requires the Department of the Treasury to identify financial risks posed by the Chinese economy and offer recommendations for strengthening international cooperation to monitor and counter these threats.

Our top priorities should always be to defend Western values, promote American interests, and hold bad actors accountable. This legislation is a critical step in confronting the CCP's abuse of the financial system head-on.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Gottheimer) for co-leading this important effort with me, and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1549.

In God We Trust.

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the CBO estimate for this bill.

Madam Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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

Madam Speaker, for the reasons I explained earlier, I urge my colleagues to support this bill. I thank Congressman Gottheimer and my good friend, Ms. Waters, for their support.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, Satchel Paige, a great Hall of Fame baseball player, in 1948 won two games of a doubleheader. When he was in the locker room talking to the press, the press said: Satchel, you won both games today. What was your best pitch, your fast ball or your curve ball?

He says: Neither. It was my be-ball.

They said: Your be-ball, what is that?

He said: My be-ball, when I throw it, it goes where I want it to be.

I can't think of anyplace that I would rather be than here right now representing the Congressional Baseball Game and our team.

The Congressional Baseball Game was played on June 11, and I am proud to say that we raised $2.7 million for charity right here, a record. We sold almost 40,000 tickets and had 34,000 in attendance, another record.

The Republican team, the USA team, Team USA is on a 5-year winning streak. We won 13-2 this year, and I am proud to coach these guys. They really do a great job, and I am proud to be able to coach this team.

The Democrats have a good team. They have good coaching, and we welcome playing them again next year in next year's game and setting records.

Mr. Speaker, I yield to Manager Sanchez for her comments.

Mr. Speaker, I would say to my friend across the aisle, she is not going to find it.

Mr. Speaker, due to a personal family matter, I was unable to be in D.C. and vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 213 and YEA on Roll Call No. 214.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Aledo Bearcats on their decisive 8-1 victory in the 2025 UIL 5A Division I State baseball championship.

The Bearcats concluded a historic season with their second State title, securing the win for the first time in 11 years. This team began the season with a unified goal and put in the work to bring their vision to life. After a hard-fought season of long practices and staying focused in school, these athletes, trainers, managers, and coaches showed dedication, strength, and an unwavering commitment to victory.

I am proud that their hard work has paid off. As these talented students prepare for their next endeavors, I wish them the best of luck and blessings for an even brighter and more victorious future.

Go Bearcats.

In God We Trust.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Gordon Longhorns baseball team on a hard-fought season.

This year, the Longhorns made school history with their first-ever appearance in the UIL Class 1A State championship game. Their road to the championship was made even more remarkable by the challenges they overcame this season.

On May 18, 2025, a tornado struck Gordon, leaving the school's athletic facilities, baseball field, and other resources unusable during the most crucial part of their season. The community rallied around these young men as the team practiced at neighboring schools to continue their playoff preparations.

The Longhorns are a testament to determination, teamwork, and the strength of a small Texas town recovering from a natural disaster.

As these students prepare for their next endeavors, I wish them the best of luck and blessings for a brighter future.

Go Longhorns.

In God We Trust.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of Burleson Police Department for their remarkable work supporting victims of domestic violence.

The lifesaving Burleson victim assistance poster project began with one powerful phrase: If I had known someone like you existed, I would have gotten help sooner.

Far too many women live in silence, unsure of where to turn, especially while still under the control or surveillance of an abuser. There is a critical gap, not in services, but in awareness and safe access to those services.

Recognizing this urgent need, the leaders of Burleson, Texas, came together to create a simple yet profoundly effective solution: posters. These discreet posters are strategically placed in safe, private, and secure locations where a victim can view them without fear. Each one includes a QR code that links directly to support resources, as well as a hotline for those without internet access. In under 30 seconds, a victim can quickly connect to confidential help, shelter options, and emergency services.

With the support from the Burleson Police Officers Association and dedicated community stakeholders, this initiative has expanded, reaching neighboring cities, rural areas, and locations across this great country.

I thank the City of Burleson Police Department. Their leadership and innovation have created a vital lifeline, bringing safety and hope to victims of domestic abuse.

In God We Trust.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a remarkable milestone for The Comanche Chief newspaper located in my district.

For over 150 years, The Comanche Chief paper has provided trustworthy news, thoughtful commentary, entertainment, and vital resources for the people of Comanche County. It has served as a reliable voice for our community and a living record of our shared history.

James Claude Wilkerson first bought the newspaper in June 1925, beginning a proud family tradition of civic service through journalism. This year, the Wilkerson family is celebrating an extraordinary milestone of 100 years in print.

Today, James Bradley Wilkerson is a fourth-generation owner, carrying on his family's legacy by serving as the paper's publisher, ensuring that The Comanche Chief continues to inform, engage, and uplift its readers.

As the oldest continuous business institution in Comanche County, The Comanche Chief is more than just a newspaper. It is a pillar of our community for past and future generations.

I commend the Wilkerson family for their century of stewardship, and I thank them for their continued commitment to delivering trustworthy news to the people of Texas.

In God We Trust.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Chip for his leadership.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Texas flooding victims.

On July Fourth, what should have been a day of celebration turned into a day of tragedy as catastrophic flooding struck central Texas, devastating our communities and claiming far too many innocent lives.

My prayers remain with the victims, their families, and those affected by this heartbreaking disaster. As emergency crews continue recovery operations, I remain committed to supporting our fellow Texans in any way I can.

In the face of immense devastation, we have also witnessed our neighbors stepping up to help one another, showing the Nation the true spirit of Texas and what it means to be a part of a great community.

I extend my deepest gratitude to President Trump, the brave first responders, State and local officials, and the countless volunteers who are working tirelessly to bring relief and hope as we navigate this unimaginable loss, and I again say thank you to Chip for his leadership.

While there is a long road ahead, I know Texans will continue to be on the lookout for one another and recover together.

On a personal note, my 4-year-old granddaughter called today and wanted to know if it was okay if she prayed for the little girls and could she make bracelets for the victims' parents. All she had was a rope with a string to do it with.

Texas is a big State, but Texas is a small State.

In God We Trust.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 481, which condemns the disturbing rise in anti-Semitic attacks across the United States.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists murdered and took hostage innocent Israelis in an unprovoked attack. Since then, anti-Semitic incidents have reached unprecedented levels across this great country.

The attack in Boulder, Colorado, is the most recent incident following the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C., and the attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family, as we previously heard.

This growing trend of politically and religiously motivated violence directed at Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States is totally unacceptable. Every American has the right to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence. Acts of anti-Semitism, whether expressed through threats, vandalism, or violence, are fundamentally incompatible with the values of this Nation.

Today, remember those who we have lost and stood with the Jewish community. There is no place for hate or violence in the United States of America. Congress must fully condemn these attacks and stand against anti-Semitism in all forms.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote in support of this important resolution.

In God We Trust.

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 458, I call up the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and submit extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2966, the American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025, introduced by Representative Van Duyne from the great State of Texas.

For 4 years under the Biden-Harris administration, the SBA approved loans for illegal immigrants despite their ineligibility. This bill requires citizenship verification of SBA loan assistance applications to ensure that taxpayer-backed loans go only to American entrepreneurs.

This Congress, the Committee on Small Business is working to carry out the Made in America agenda alongside the Trump administration. It is critical that we get the capital necessary for U.S.-owned small businesses to ensure they have everything they need to expand and grow.

This bill codifies both President Trump's executive order to end taxpayer subsidization of open borders and Administrator Loeffler's SBA 7(a) program guardrails put in place earlier this year.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to support this bill for Main Street America so Americans can achieve the dream of entrepreneurship and business ownership, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from the great State of Texas (Ms. Van Duyne).

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentlemen from Texas (Mr. Cloud).

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Van Duyne).

Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to vote ``yes'' on this commonsense legislation, the American Entrepreneurs First Act. We need to put the guardrails up to support Main Street America.

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

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 458, I call up the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and submit extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025, introduced by Representative Finstad.

This legislation does exactly what is necessary to ensure SBA employees are safe.

Despite inheriting one of the most secure borders in American history, President Biden relaxed border policies, and today, communities continue to deal with these consequences.

I am talking about everything from crime against small businesses forced to close their storefronts to the death of innocent Americans, and it hasn't stopped, as evidenced by the tragedy in Boulder, Colorado, earlier this week.

Thankfully, President Trump is taking action to restore the rule of law with executive orders that stop the Federal subsidization of areas that refuse to comply with immigration laws.

This legislation, in part, codifies those efforts and the work already done at the SBA. Under Administrator Loeffler's leadership, the regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle will be moved to safer communities within those States; but there are other cities that need to be reached.

Under this bill, the SBA administrator will make determinations on what offices will be moved and will make those decisions public to ensure transparency.

It is important to note that SBA services to small businesses nationwide will not be interrupted by passing this legislation.

When a small business in any jurisdiction needs assistance, they can still go to their local small business development center or their community lender.

The previous administration's border crisis should not put the safety of small businesses who go to the SBA offices and the SBA employees who work in those offices at risk.

My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are going to argue that Republicans are working to close SBA offices. This bill simply relocates these offices. As I said before, lending and counseling services for small businesses will still be provided to constituents.

I urge all of my colleagues who support this bill to make Main Street safe again.

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

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

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from the great State of Colorado (Mr. Crank).

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

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

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

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

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 458, I call up the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2987, the CEASE Act, introduced by Representative Bresnahan.

This bill is simply a reversal of an irresponsible change made by the Biden administration's SBA, which raised concerns on both sides of the aisle.

Unlike a traditional community bank, small business lending companies, or SBLCs, are regulated by the SBA. Historically, the SBA recognized that they had finite resources to conduct oversight of the SBLCs, reinforcing a need for a cap on the number of SBLCs.

Despite this, in 2023, the Biden administration lifted the 40-year moratorium on licensing the SBLCs to participate in its flagship 7(a) program, a government-backed lending program.

The SBA heard concerns from Members from both Chambers and both sides of the aisle. Even the ranking member, Ms. Velazquez, said earlier this week during the Rules Committee hearing that she was one of the first to raise questions when the SBA lifted the licensing moratorium.

Biden's SBA hid behind promises of lender oversight and stronger borrower protection yet still awarded a license to an unqualified entity. This entity, which was seeking to sell its business when it was awarded a license, ultimately surrendered its license before it could even make a 7(a) loan.

This legislation puts the guardrails back and restores integrity to the 7(a) program, ensuring taxpayer dollars are safe. I am confident that the 16 SBLCs can and will be overseen effectively under Administrator Loeffler's leadership.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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

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

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

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1642) to amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to graduates of career and technical education programs for small business development centers and women`s business centers, and for other purposes.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, H.R. 1642, the Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025. Earlier this year, I introduced this bill alongside the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Olszewski), my friend.

Across America, the skilled labor shortage, particularly in trades, is a growing concern. Industries like construction, healthcare, and manufacturing are struggling to find qualified workers. At the same time, thousands of career and technical education graduates are entering the workforce with the hands-on skills employers desperately need.

This bipartisan legislation offers a commonsense solution. H.R. 1642 requires the Small Business Administration's resource partners to provide small businesses with vital information on how to hire graduates of career and technical education programs.

In addition, it ensures that students and graduates of these programs know about the business counseling resources available through SBA resource partners to help them start and grow their own small businesses.

Solving the skilled workforce shortage will take an all-hands-on-deck approach, and I am proud to lead this important step forward. I thank Representative Olszewski for joining me in introducing this bipartisan bill. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1642.

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

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1642 to bring necessary solutions to all small businesses, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1816) to establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1816, the WOSB Accountability Act, introduced by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. McGarvey), the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez), and the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaLota).

H.R. 1816 prohibits agencies from counting self-certified women-owned small business contractors, otherwise known as WOSBs, toward an agency's women-owned small business contracting goals.

The committee has repeatedly found that programs that allow self- certification are far more susceptible to waste, fraud, and abuse. After years of hard work removing self-certification from other contracting goals, this bill is an opportunity to remove it from one of the two remaining statutorily defined small business contracting goals.

I am proud of this committee's work to remove self-certification in other programs, such as service-disabled veteran-owned small business contractors. Now, it is time to do the same with the WOSB program to help ensure integrity across SBA programs.

While we continue to have conversations on how to better align small businesses' contracting goals with merit-based principles, this bill would reduce the ability of fraudsters to exploit the system that is currently in place.

By mitigating the ability to defraud government contracts, we help ensure that taxpayer dollars are used as intended and help create a more level playing field between the WOSB program and other small business set-aside programs.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote for H.R. 1816, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaLota).

Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 787) to require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 787, the Plain Language in Contracting Act, introduced by Representatives LaLota, Thanedar, and Tran.

The Plain Language in Contracting Act is a vital piece of legislation designed to limit the cumbersome language used in government contract solicitations. This will empower small businesses to have a greater ability to compete for valuable government contracts.

The number of small businesses contracting with the government has been shrinking for years, and over the past few years the Committee on Small Business has heard firsthand that excessive red tape and unclear government-speak have made working and contracting with the government more difficult and costly for small businesses.

Currently, government contract solicitations are written in an overly complex way that is difficult to navigate unless someone is an attorney or contract specialist. One study found that only 3 percent of government contracts are written in a way that someone without a college degree could understand.

Small businesses often lack the resources to hire an army of attorneys and contract specialists needed to fully understand these contracts, which creates difficulties in submitting successful bids. The wonky nature of this so-called government-speak has contributed to the shocking loss of small businesses in government contracting.

H.R. 787 will finally remove this unnecessary barrier facing small businesses by forcing the government to take commonsense action and write contract solicitations using simple, plain language.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 787, the Plain Language in Contracting Act, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaLota).

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.