Committee Statements

I have three children, and my wife and I work very hard to ensure they are safe and taken care of. Their wellbeing has always been our top concern, and I can only imagine what a nightmare it must be to have your child taken from you or to learn that they have been abused, exploited, or taken advantage of. Sadly, last year alone, there were more than 465,000 reports of missing children. And those ... Read more »

Today, we will consider two pieces of legislation: the Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act and the Juvenile Justice Reform Act. These bipartisan bills are different in policy but share a similar purpose Read more »

This hearing is about one basic principle: The sovereign rights of Native Americans must be protected. Read more »

One of the most important responsibilities given to Congress by the Constitution is oversight of the federal bureaucracy. Read more »

Today’s hearing is part of our committee’s broader effort to strengthen higher education. Read more »

So much of the work we do on this committee is about creating opportunities for individuals to learn, grow, and achieve success in their lives. Unfortunately, statistics and the nightly news continue to act as shocking reminders that too many children in this country aren’t thinking about the future. They’re thinking about their survival. Last year alone, there were more than 465,000 reports of missing children. Read more »

Obamacare has been a disaster for working families. For years, workers have struggled to make ends meet and small businesses have struggled to keep their doors open due to the law’s harmful consequences. Read more »

When Obamacare was forced on the American people seven years ago, small business owners were concerned about how the law would affect their businesses and their workers. Read more »

It’s no secret that the cost of health care is a significant challenge for workers and employers. Read more »

For years, Americans across the country have demanded meaningful health care reform and relief from soaring costs. Read more »