- 09/21/2012
I rise today in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day and to express my gratitude to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have suffered unimaginable hardships as prisoners of war and to those courageous service members who remain missin
< Read more > - 09/11/2012
Rep. Lipinski delivered the following statement during the debate of his bill, H.R. 5865, the American Manufacturing Comptetitiveness Act. H.R. 5865, passed with an overwhelming vote, 339-77. The House's approval sets up the opportunity for Senate con
< Read more > - 09/10/2012
I rise today to honor Roman C. Pucinski, whose tireless efforts helped shed light on the horrific Katyn Massacre of 1940.
< Read more > - 05/18/2012
I rise to recognize America's engineers, architects, and skilled workforce who construct our new state-of-the-art new buildings and to speak in support of H.R. 2866, the Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act.
< Read more > - 05/10/2012
I rise today to honor the owners and employees of the Gold Eagle Company of Chicago, Illinois. On May 17, 2012, they will receive the prestigious President's ``E'' Award from the Department of Commerce. The ``E'' Award is presented to
< Read more > - 02/15/2012
s one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, I'm proud to once again sponsor a resolution honoring our Nation's engineers during National Engineers Week. Next week will mark the 61st annual Engineers Week and the 8th year I have introduced th
< Read more > - 02/01/2012
As a proud graduate of St. Symphorosa Grammar School and St. Ignatius College Prep, and as a strong supporter of Catholic education, I have again this year introduced a resolution in honor of Catholic Schools Week to highlight the contributions Catholic s
< Read more > - 11/29/2011
I rise today in recognition of St. Linus School, an exemplary Catholic elementary school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for receiving the prestigious 2011 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Award.
< Read more > - 03/08/2011
I rise today to honor the life of Polish and American freedom fighter Casimir Pulaski. Yesterday in my home state of Illinois, we celebrated Casimir Pulaski Day, which is observed on the first Monday of March. Prior to the Pulaski Day celebration at the P
< Read more > - 02/15/2011
Next week will mark the 60th anniversary of Engineers Week, and with nearly half of the practicing engineers in our country eligible to retire over the next few years, the central goal of Engineers Week, attracting new students to engineering careers, has
< Read more > - 09/28/2010
The following is Congressman Lipinski's floor statement in support of H. Res. 1630, expressing support for National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
< Read more > - 07/28/2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 4692, the National Manufacturing Strategy Act.
< Read more > - 05/27/2010
Mr. LIPINSKI. I would like to commend Chairman Skelton and Ranking Member McKeon for all of their work on this bill and for our troops.
< Read more > - 05/20/2010
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, investing in transportation and infrastructure is one of the best ways to put people back to work while increasing our global competitiveness.
< Read more > - 05/19/2010
As chairman of the Research and Science Education Subcommittee, I want to thank Dr. Ehlers not only for his support of the COMPETES Act, but also all the work that he has done as the ranking Republican on the subcommittee and all the years he has put in on these issues in Congress.
< Read more > - 04/21/2010
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this resolution congratulating and thanking the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin for his 10 years of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
< Read more > - 04/14/2010
Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise to share my deepest sympathies and solemn condolences with the people of Poland and all those who are impacted by this tragic plane crash.
< Read more > - 04/14/2010
Mr. LIPINSKI. We have all heard of the tragic events that occurred over the weekend in Russia where an official delegation from Poland, including President Lech Kaczynski, the First Lady, and 94 others, were killed in a plane crash.
< Read more > - 01/19/2010
Today I rise in support of H. Res. 1008, honoring Catholic Schools Week and recognizing the outstanding contributions that Catholic schools have made to America.
< Read more > - 02/11/2009
I rise in support of H.R. 554, reauthorizing the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the NNI.
< Read more > - 02/11/2009
I rise today in support of H. Res. 117, supporting the goals and ideals of the National Engineers Week.
< Read more > - 01/28/2009
This bill must be a jobs bill, a job-creation bill investing in transit is a certain way to create jobs and do things that are much needed in this country.
< Read more > - 01/21/2009
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 39, honoring National Catholic Schools Week and recognizing the outstanding contributions that Catholic schools have made to America.
< Read more > - 06/04/2008
Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.Con.Res. 366, expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, technology, and mathematics, education should be a national priority.
< Read more > - 06/04/2008
Today, I rise in support of H.R. 5940, legislation reauthorizing the National Nanotechnology Initiative - known as the NNI.
< Read more > - 12/18/2007
Today is an historic day, as America takes a big step forward in combating global climate change and breaking the grip that "Big Oil" companies and OPEC have on our nation.
< Read more > - 10/17/2007
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman of the committee for yielding and for all his tireless efforts on behalf of rail safety.
< Read more > - 09/20/2007
I rise in strong support of this very important legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration, and urge my colleagues to join me in voting for its passage.
< Read more > - 07/25/2007
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an amendment which would provide $1 million in funding for the Law Enforcement Tribute Act Program.
< Read more > - 07/24/2007
I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 187, and in support of protecting one of America's most critical natural treasures, the Great Lakes.
< Read more > - 07/24/2007
Mr. Chairman, I want to commend Chairman Olver, Ranking Member Knollenberg, Chairman Obey and the entire appropriations committee for their hard work in crafting this excellent bill. One key piece I want to focus on is the provision of $35 million for the Rail Line Relocation and Improvement program, which was authorized by the SAFETEA-LU transportation bill but has not been funded up until now.
< Read more > - 07/05/2007
Good morning, I am pleased to be here with Congressman Kirk to talk about one of the most important issues for everyone in Chicagoland and America - cleaning up the Great Lakes.
< Read more > - 06/22/2007
As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, I want to emphasize the importance of this bill to the future of our air transportation system.
< Read more > - 05/21/2007
I rise today with serious concerns about the trade policy of our country. This is a concern shared by tens of millions of Americans who have concerns every day about keeping their jobs or they have lost their jobs and being unable to find another job where they could possibly earn as much money as we see the trade policy of this country destroying so many good American jobs.
< Read more > - 05/10/2007
I am pleased to be here today for the markup of H.R. 632, The H-Prize Act of 2007, a bill I introduced - along with Ranking Member Inglis - as one step in addressing global climate change and spurring national energy independence.
< Read more > - 05/03/2007
Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor two innovative organizations that positively impact over 30 Chicagoland communities--the West Central Municipal Conference (WCMC) and the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency (WCCSWA).
< Read more > - 05/02/2007
I rise in support of this amendment to provide competitive grants to institutions to help scientists improve their communications skills.
< Read more > - 05/02/2007
As a past NSF grant recipient, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1867, the National Science Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2007. I want to thank Chairman Gordon, Chairman Baird and Dr. Ehlers for their work in bringing this strong bill to the floor today
< Read more > - 04/25/2007
I'd like to point out that this markup comes on the heels of yesterday's House passage of the "10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds" and "Sowing the Seeds" legislation. Both of these bills were introduced in response to the Rising Above the Gathering Storm recommendations on improving America's competitiveness in the world, and today's legislation will further build upon that commitment.
< Read more > - 04/24/2007
I rise today in support of H.R. 362, a bill that is critically important for America's future.
< Read more > - 03/27/2007
Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, today I am introducing the Bulb Replacement In Government with high-efficiency Technology Energy Savings Act, otherwise known as the BRIGHT energy savings act.
< Read more > - 03/12/2007
I rise today to support H.R. 1126, legislation reauthorizing the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988, also known as the Metals Initiative.
< Read more > - 02/28/2007
Thank you, Mr. Chairman; I am pleased to be here today for the markup of H.R. 1126, legislation reauthorizing the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988, also known as the Metals Initiative.
< Read more > - 01/30/2007
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support H.Res. 59, Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Engineers Week. Engineers have helped make our country great, from their service in the American Revolution to developing key modern industries, such as aerospace and energy.
< Read more > - 01/23/2007
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 51, Honoring National Catholic Schools' Week and the tremendous contributions that Catholic schools make to our country.
< Read more > - 01/11/2007
Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlelady from Colorado for yielding, though today I rise in opposition to H.R. 3. No one likes to see another human suffer or struggle, and this bill intends to provide hope for help.
< Read more > - 01/09/2007
President Bush's misadventure in Iraq may be the worst foreign policy disaster the United States has ever been involved in. It is good that Saddam Hussein is out of power, but it has come at an incredibly high price.
< Read more > - 12/08/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Nancy Roberts Garrity, a teacher at St. John Fisher School and recipient of the National Catholic Educational Association's Distinguished Teacher Award.
< Read more > - 12/08/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Catherine Lamy, an outstanding young artist from my district and recipient of the Art Portfolio Silver Award.
< Read more > - 12/08/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding educator in my district, Marianne McGuire, who has been nominated for entry into the 2007 edition of Who's Who Among American Teachers.
< Read more > - 12/07/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my colleague from Illinois, LANE EVANS, and recognize his long, distinguished career in public service.
< Read more > - 12/07/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Thank you, Congressman Kirk, for the opportunity to come today to speak about Henry Hyde, who has been a great statesman, who has served his district from Illinois and the Nation in such a great manner for so many years.
< Read more > - 11/15/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Terrence P. Lipinski of the Bridgeview Fire Department, in recognition of his retirement, after 30 years of dedicated service.
< Read more > - 11/15/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize November as National Diabetes Month.
< Read more > - 11/13/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Tom Benson, recipient of the 2006 Charles E. Piper Award for exceptional business achievement.
< Read more > - 11/13/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 60th anniversary of the Johnson-Phelps All American VFW Post #5220 in Oak Lawn, IL.
< Read more > - 09/29/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dan Shannon, an exceptional citizen of the Third Congressional District of Illinois and founder of Operation Homelink.
< Read more > - 09/29/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a non-profit organization that provides food to a half-million adults and children every year.
< Read more > - 09/28/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Southwest Youth Services Collaborative, an outstanding organization for teenagers and young adults, that serves several Chicago communities troubled with gang violence, high drop-out rates, and high unemployment.
< Read more > - 09/21/2006
Thank you, Mr. Chairman; I am pleased to be here today for this hearing on nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is one of the most promising technologies of our time and could revolutionize industries ranging from transportation to medicine, as well as have a huge impact on improving our national security
< Read more > - 09/21/2006
MR. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the contributions Poland has made in the ongoing operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Poland has been a steadfast ally of the United States, and I thank the Polish people and government for their friendship.
< Read more > - 07/27/2006
Today, I am proud to join with Rep. Osborne in introducing The Family Choice Act of 2006. This legislation is designed to help parents deal with the increasingly troublesome problem of protecting their children from indecent programming on television.
< Read more > - 07/26/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the essential contributions of employees and volunteers across the country and abroad who maintain our nation's public parks and recreation facilities.
< Read more > - 07/12/2006
Mr. Speaker, the Government Accountability Office recently released a report showing that Medicare providers are failing our seniors when it comes to providing information about their prescription drug coverage.
< Read more > - 06/30/2006
MR. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, two hundred and thirty years ago today, a small and rebellious colony did an extraordinary, but simple thing. It stood up to its powerful and mighty oppressors, exploded the shackles of their tyranny and declared itself an independent nation.
< Read more > - 06/14/2006
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment to provide $30 million in funding for the Rail and Relocation and Improvement Grant program.
< Read more > - 05/26/2006
MR. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the tremendous sacrifice and bravery of the countless men and women who have fallen in service to this great country.
< Read more > - 05/19/2006
MR. SPEAKER, I wish to pay tribute to 86 brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and for freedom – the crew of the submarine USS Lagarto – as well as their loved ones - their wives and sweethearts, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers - who have all kept them in their hearts for more than 60 years.
< Read more > - 05/11/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of America's 2.9 million registered nurses and recognize National Nurses Week, celebrated annually May 6-12 throughout the United States.
< Read more > - 05/03/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, in less than 12 days, seniors face a critical deadline. By May 15, they must sign up for a Medicare prescription drug plan. After this date, they will pay a permanent penalty of 1 percent for every month that they wait to join, a penalty they will pay on top of their premium for the rest of their lives.
< Read more > - 05/02/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Daniel and Christina Finn, founders of the Patriotic Pillow Project, also known as Operation Comfort.
< Read more > - 03/16/2006
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in staunch opposition to the outsourcing of American national security.
< Read more > - 03/15/2006
Mr. Chairman: I would like to thank you, Ranking Member Brown, and all the members of the Health Subcommittee, for giving me the opportunity to speak about healthcare price transparency, specifically, H.R. 3139, the Hospital Price Reporting and Disclosure Act, which I introduced with Representative Bob Inglis of South Carolina.
< Read more > - 03/07/2006
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 681, supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. Engineers have helped make our country great, from their service in the American Revolution to developing key modern industries such as aerospace and energy. I would like to honor and recognize the more than 2 million engineers in the United States and the contributions that they have made to our country.
< Read more > - 03/02/2006
Our nation continues to face an uphill battle in creating jobs and ensuring that we remain an economic superpower. The global economy presents many challenges to our domestic firms, but this nation has always found a way to adapt and compete.
< Read more > - 02/08/2006
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 657, honoring National Catholic Schools Week and the tremendous contributions that Catholic schools have made to our country.
< Read more > - 02/08/2006
MR. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor WLTL, the radio station operated by the students of Lyons Township High School.
< Read more > - 02/08/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor: Sarah Bush, Laura Carroll, Eileen Cullina, Sara Kochanny, Meaghan McArdle, Alexandra Nine, Jessica Perazzolo, and Patrick Vogt, all students of St. Barnabas Catholic School in Chicago.
< Read more > - 02/01/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Barbara Snopek, Principal of Saint Francis Xavier in La Grange, Illinois and recipient of the 2005 National Distinguished Principal Award.
< Read more > - 01/31/2006
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor as a community St. Xavier University and to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. St. Xavier is located in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
< Read more > - 12/17/2005
Mr. Speaker, this is a great day for the countless number of Americans who may receive the gift of health and prolonged life because of what will be provided in this bill.
< Read more > - 12/17/2005
There is one issue of great concern that I hear about over and over again back home, the needlessly complicated Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program.
< Read more > - 11/07/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to all the dedicated men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve and protect this great nation.
< Read more > - 10/12/2005
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, the whole country continues to be focused on the millions of Americans who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. As we begin to understand the enormity of the situation in the gulf region, it is becoming clear that this is one of the worst natural disasters to ever strike our country.
< Read more > - 10/07/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to raise an issue of great importance to our nation that I fear is being overlooked, the oil sands of Alberta, Canada. Aside from Saudi Arabia's oil fields, these sands contain the largest deposits of oil in the world, and thus could be critical for our future energy security.
< Read more > - 09/08/2005
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Steve Palmer, owner of Palmer Place Restaurant and winner of the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award.
< Read more > - 07/29/2005
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Don Michael Randel, President of the University of Chicago, on his recent acceptance to the appointment as the president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
< Read more > - 07/27/2005
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a fine educational institution in my district, St. Rita of Cascia High School, as the community, families and friends of the high school gather to celebrate its 100th Anniversary.
< Read more > - 07/22/2005
MR. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the workers of the Solidarity Trade Union in Poland. On August 30th we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the unprecedented establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union.
< Read more > - 06/08/2005
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an outstanding community leader in my district, Mr. Steve Paczolt, who recently completed 12 years of service with the Park District of La Grange's Board of Commissioners.
< Read more > - 05/12/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of six exemplary veteran teachers who have combined experience of over 166 years in the teaching profession.
< Read more > - 04/26/2005
I want to join the gentlelady from Illinois, Mrs. Biggert in support of H.R. 1158, the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act.
< Read more > - 04/26/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the memory of an outstanding American - Mr. Thomas Brown of La Grange, IL, who passed away on April 11, 2005.
< Read more > - 04/26/2005
Mr. Weber learned to bake from his father, a German immigrant, who founded the bakery in Chicago in 1930. Originally on Kedzie Avenue, the bakery moved in the 1940s to 63rd Street, and in 1979 to 7055 W. Archer Ave. in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
< Read more > - 04/21/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the greatest public servant and political leader the City of Chicago has ever produced - the late Mayor Richard J. Daley.
< Read more > - 04/06/2005
Mr. Lipinski. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeannine McLaughlin for her unyielding patriotism and support of our great country. Our nation is fortunate to have people like Jeannine who support our country in unique, but very important ways.
< Read more > - 04/06/2005
Pope John Paul II was a remarkable leader, whose intense spirituality, intellectual brilliance, and sheer physical stamina are beyond dispute. He has been an inspiration to me and to millions of people, and his leadership has brought people of all faiths closer together.
< Read more > - 03/10/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to three outstanding women in my district whose contributions to their communities have been recognized by an outstanding organization in my district.
< Read more > - 02/01/2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 23, Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools. Catholic schools have been educating American children since the founding of our country. They continue to serve as an important complement to our public schools and other private institutions, providing top quality, values-added education for young students across the nation.
< Read more > - 01/26/2005
MR. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding labor of love and faith in my district.
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