. >> where's rob wittman? where's rob wittman? >> where's rob? chants from protesters at the office of house republican rob wittman in virginia last night. he won election in november by 13 points. now he wasn't in attendance, but federal workers impacted by the massive layoffs were. and they're speaking out about the chaos unfolding in their workplaces. >> these mass terminations, without any assessment of the american people's needs, will end up costing taxpayers more money. >> yeah. >> yeah, waste, waste interrupt disruption to services. you want to know why no one at the social security office? they're firing people. >> house democrats now showing a united front in the face of those sweeping cuts this week, they voted unanimously against a republican budget resolution, which ultimately passed on a party line vote. besides opposing republican votes, democrats also looking for a broader strategy. >> i'm telling the democrats, just sit there and play possum. let them go. let them go. >> i don't agree that we should just step back. i think we've

i do so with my good friend, representative rob wittman, who is a tremendous champion for our military and their families. this commonsense and simple solution guarantees that those serving our country in uniform can continue their mission, that our federal agencies retain experienced staff, and that military families remain together. supporting military families is not a partisan issue. it's an american issue. and this isn't just one family's story, it's a reality for countless military spouses across the country. i urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us in standing up for the military families who sacrifice so much for our country. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the chair recognizes the gentleman from alabama, mr. figures, for five minutes. figmr. figures: i rise today toy honor and respect to all of those who paved the way and had a hand in responsibility for me being able to stand here today as a member of congress. a place where i could not stand in this capacity when this building was constructed. both those histo

. >> now, you, along with congressman rob wittman, introduced legislation pushing president trump to allow federal workers who are married to military members and foreign service members to continue to work from home. now, this is after the white house announced a new policy requiring all government employees to return to the office. can you explain why this is such an important issue for you? >> look, i spent 25 years in the united states army. um, so i served with my brothers and sisters in uniform and, and, uh, patriotic families around the country and around the world. and so i know the hardship that they go through. i know how hard it is for them to uproot every couple of years and try to secure a job. and so as it when it pertains to a federal government job and you have a spouse who actually callednto my office said, you know, this new new executive order announced and then thought through only on the back end would have her, uh, drive 200 miles round trip from one end of my district to washington, dc and would have resulted in her having to quit her job, her husband having to

last night that was on display in virginia's first congressional district, republican congressman rob wittman holds monthly mobile office hours led by a staff member. so he was not there, but people showed up wanting to see the congressman. >> i spent the last six months training and tax law. to ensure employers were funding their employees retirement funds adequately and timely. these mass terminations, without any assessment of the american people's needs, will end up costing taxpayers more money. >> yes. yes. waste, waste. >> disruption to services. you want to know why no one at the social security office? they are firing people. >> joining me right now, cnn political commentator bakari sellers and terry sullivan, former campaign manager for marco rubio's presidential campaign. two of my favorite people. it is good to see you guys. bakari, on this topic, i want to play for you what the house speaker, mike johnson, said just last night when asked about this blowback. listen to this. >> the videos you saw of the town halls were for paid protesters in many of those places. these are democrat

i would like to thank congressman rob wittman for supporting this legislation and i want to thank the associations that advocated for this bill. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. mcguire: with that i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. jeffries: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to address one issue of concern to the american people, and an incredibly important issue related to the district that i am privileged to represent back home in brooklyn. the american people elected us to solve problems on their behalf. to address the issues that matter. like the high cost of living. to lower housing costs, lower grocery costs, lower childcare costs, lower insurance costs. and lower utility costs. america is too expensive. and we need to build an affordable economy for hardworking american taxpayers. at home in brooklyn and all across ameri

i want to give a special shout out to my colleagues from congressman rob wittman in getting this across the finish line. we did just that for our military families. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: flop the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. meuser: i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. meuser: mr. speaker, before president trump was elected, there were an average of 3, 430 illegal crossings per day. today that number has dropped to 126 per day. despite this did he keys, the threat from illegal immigration has not evaporated. h.r. 35, the agent raleigh gone dp discal eases officer safety act gives law enforcement authorities the necessary tools to fully penalize. jail time. this sends a clear message. we will hold you accountable. american people have had enough. we will not tolerate policies that puts criminals ahead of citizens and we won't stop fighting to stop illegal drugs and human trafficking and protecting ou