Lauren Boebert
Representative for Colorado · Republican · United States
“We have seen some really crazy stories of grown men with beards shaving at the sink with little girls in towels in the corner of the locker room scared to death and vulnerable to sexual predators. We all know the tranny thing really is about sexual gratification.”
“(2) The term ``female'' refers to an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and uses eggs for fertilization.”
“It is insane to think--you are hearing these stories this week in the news how somebody's 2-year- old knew that, when they were born a girl, they are actually a boy and all this craziness. Children have creative imaginations. They imagine that they might be a monkey.”
“Madam Chair, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Ryan). Mr. RYAN. Madam Chair, I thank our esteemed ranking member for his leadership.”
“Could you please tell her what the rules are? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 4 minutes. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I yield 90 seconds to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Jacobs), my colleague. Ms. JACOBS.”
“That is why I have been fighting to include my No Funds for Iran War Act in this NDAA, to make sure we don't spend a single penny more on this reckless forever war in the Middle East; to make sure we are investing here at home to lower housing costs, lower grocery costs, lower utility costs, and lower healthcare costs.”
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“The Secretary is currently kicking out transgender servicemembers, and now this cruel amendment is targeting dependents of servicemembers who are receiving hormone therapy and mental health counseling for gender dysphoria. Dependents not receiving adequate healthcare is a factor pushing people to separate from the military. This culture war ideology amendment can result in a readiness gap issue. I strongly oppose this amendment and urge my colleagues to vote ``no.'' I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1940 Ms. MACE. Mr. Chair, testosterone treatment for men serving in our military isn't gender-affirming care. We want the most masculine, the most muscular, the toughest warfighters in the world because they are in the trenches. They are doing combat. They are the ones who are putting their lives on the line.”
“Chair, I urge all Members to support this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. This amendment bans gender-affirming care for servicemembers and their dependents under TRICARE. Recently, the Secretary of Defense just came out in support of gender-affirming care for our male servicemembers by providing the testosterone testing and treatment for those who need it. The DOD Secretary and Republicans have already canceled health coverage for less than 1 percent of the population within the Department of Defense.”
“Not only do these disgusting trans chemical, trans surgical interventions often cause permanent infertility, sterility, and sexual dysfunction, but they can actually increase depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. They can cause cancer among those on whom these medical procedures are performed. This amendment restores common sense to military healthcare. It aligns the Department of War with the growing international medical consensus that these interventions, particularly for children, are extremely harmful. This amendment ensures that Defense health dollars are spent on advancing the health of our servicemembers and their families, not undermining it, and certainly not on advancing an ideology based on delusion. We [[Page H5004]] pay for our warfighters to mutilate the enemy, not to mutilate themselves. Mr.”
“This language failed to prohibit the Department of War from chemically and surgically mutilating our servicemembers and their children and performing a number of sick procedures on our kids. This amendment would prohibit the Department of War from covering or furnishing any chemical or surgical mutilation procedures through TRICARE--not one dime for cross-sex hormones, not one dime for taxpayer-funded puberty blockers, not one dime for taxpayer-funded surgeries, all in the name of gender-affirming care and this crazy gender woke ideology. The Federal Government and, particularly, the Department of War should not be in the business of funding the chemical and surgical mutilation of our citizens. This is not healthcare. It is the butchering of healthy bodies, and American taxpayers should never pay for it.”
“(2) In section 1079(a)(20), by striking ``that could result in sterilization''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Ms. Mace) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from South Carolina. Ms. MACE. Mr. Chair, let me be clear. There are two biological sexes: male and female. They are assigned at conception and cannot be changed. Biology doesn't care how many hormones someone pumps into their bodies or how they mutilate their bodies. Biological reality cannot be changed by medical intervention. In the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA, Congress prohibited TRICARE from covering medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, which would result in the sterilization of children. This was an important step, but there is more to be done.”
“``(4) The term `male' means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization. ``(5) The term `sex' means the biological determination as to whether an individual is male or female. ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to entitle an individual to medical care under this chapter for which they are not otherwise entitled to under this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such chapter is further amended as follows: (1) In section 1077(b), by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Treatment prohibited under section 1076g of this title with respect to members of the armed forces and dependents of such members.''.”
“``(3) The term `gender-related medical treatment' means-- ``(A) with respect to a female individual, medical treatments provided for purposes of addressing the perception of such individual that the gender or sex of such individual is not female, including-- ``(i) surgical procedures, including-- ``(I) vaginectomy; ``(II) hysterectomy; ``(III) oophorectomy; ``(IV) reconstruction of the urethra; ``(V) metoidioplasty; ``(VI) phalloplasty; ``(VII) salpingo-oophorectomy; ``(VIII) scrotoplasty; ``(IX) implantation of erection or testicular protheses; ``(X) subcutaneous mastectomy; ``(XI) vocal cord surgery; ``(XII) pectoral implants; and ``(XIII) penile transplantation; ``(ii) exogenous doses of testosterone or other androgens; and ``(iii) puberty blockers, including-- ``(I) GnRH agonists; and ``(II) synthetic drugs that suppress the production of estrogen and progesterone or delay or suppress pubertal development in female individuals; and ``(B) with respect to a male individual, medical treatments provided for purposes of addressing the perception of such individual that the gender or sex of such individual is not male, including-- ``(i) surgical procedures, including-- ``(I) penectomy; ``(II) orchiectomy; ``(III) vaginoplasty; ``(IV) clitoroplasty; ``(V) vulvoplasty; ``(VI) augmentation mammoplasty; ``(VII) facial feminization surgery; ``(VIII) vocal cord surgery; ``(IX) chondrolaryngoplasty; ``(X) gluteal augmentation; and ``(XI) uterine transplantation; ``(ii) exogenous doses of estrogen; and ``(iii) puberty blockers, including-- ``(I) GnRH agonists; and ``(II) synthetic drugs that suppress the production of testosterone or delay or suppress pubertal development in male individuals.”
“``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `female' means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization. ``(2) The term `gender'-- ``(A) means-- ``(i) males, females, or the natural differences between males and females, unless such term is otherwise specified or used alone (rather than with or as an adjective modifying other words); and ``(ii) is a synonym for sex; and ``(B) does not mean gender identity, experienced gender, gender expression, or gender roles.”
“``(b) Exceptions.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to medical treatment provided for purposes of treating-- ``(1) a disorder of sex development, diagnosed by a physician after such physician has determined through genetic or biochemical testing that such minor does not have normal sex chromosome structure, sex steroid hormone production, or sex steroid hormone action; ``(2) irresolvably ambiguous biological sex characteristics of such minor, including the presence of-- ``(A) 46 XX chromosomes with virilization; ``(B) 46 XY chromosomes with undervirilization; or ``(C) both ovarian and testicular tissue; or ``(3) an infection, injury, disease, or disorder caused or exacerbated by gender-related medical treatment.”
“The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title VII, add the following new section: SEC. 7__. PROHIBITION ON COVERAGE OF GENDER-RELATED MEDICAL TREATMENT UNDER TRICARE. (a) TRICARE.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following new section: ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: prohibition on coverage and furnishment gender-related medical treatment ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided by subsection (b), medical care under section 1076 of this title with respect to members of the armed forces and dependents of such members does not include gender-related medical treatment, and the Secretary of Defense may not furnish any such treatment.”
“1544(b)) with respect to any such use of military force. Mr. RYAN. Mr. Chair, truly, especially to my colleagues of both parties who have worn the uniform of this country, it is foundational and enshrined in our Constitution that it is this body that has say, not a single, unitary executive, to send us to war. This legislation is common sense and bipartisan. I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Mace The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Babin). It is now in order to consider amendment No. 19 printed in part A of House Report 119-755. Ms. MACE. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.”
“(a) Prohibition on Funding.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has-- (1) declared war on Iran; or (2) enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of military force after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Exceptions.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to a use of military force that is consistent with section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541(c)) or that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack, provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C.”
“That is why I have been fighting to include my No Funds for Iran War Act in this NDAA, to make sure we don't spend a single penny more on this reckless forever war in the Middle East; to make sure we are investing here at home to lower housing costs, lower grocery costs, lower utility costs, and lower healthcare costs. That is what the American people want. That is what I am fighting for, and that is what my colleagues here are fighting for. Unfortunately, Mr. Chair, since the majority has refused to include my provision in this bill, I do plan to offer a motion to recommit this bill back to committee, and I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. Chair, I include in the Record the text of my amendment. At the end of subtitle A of title XVII, insert the following: [[Page H5003]] SEC. 17__. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FORCE IN OR AGAINST IRAN.”
“This is a straight-up betrayal from a President, by the way, who promised to end wars, not start wars; a President who has never spent a single day in uniform but is more than willing to send other people's kids to fight in his wars; a President who is now blatantly disregarding the widely held will of the American people and the bipartisan view of this Congress as recognizing the successful passage of a War Powers Resolution by escalating this war rather than winding it down. We can't let that happen. On behalf of all of our constituents, on behalf of the American people, we have to stop throwing good money after bad. We have to stop repeating the mistakes of the forever wars that my generation fought and served in.”
“It is personal to the hundreds more wounded, many carrying injuries that will last their entire lives from this war. It is personal to the American people, people who are working hard, doing everything that they are asked, while watching the cost of their gas, their groceries, and their utility bills skyrocket; watching the President and Hegseth spend over $100 billion of their hard-earned taxpayer dollars while they continue to flail and fail. Now they are trying to ask for another $1.5 trillion of my constituents'--our constituents' taxpayer dollars to double down on this reckless, ill-conceived war.”
“Madam Chair, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Ryan). Mr. RYAN. Madam Chair, I thank our esteemed ranking member for his leadership. I am here to speak in strong opposition to the entire bill, but I do have to say: To see folks who have never worn the uniform on this House floor try to fight culture-war BS when we are in the middle of an actual war is a grave, grave disservice to those in uniform. My opposition to this bill is deeply personal. It is personal to me. Having served 27 months in combat in Iraq, I watched us double down on a losing strategy year after year while my friends and fellow soldiers, many of whose names are on this memorial bracelet I wear, fought and died. It is personal to the now 18 families who lost their loved ones in this reckless war in Iran--sons, daughters, husbands, wives, somebody's whole world.”
“Trans members are disciplined. Trans members are heroic. Trans members have sacrificed for our country. They are physically and mentally fit to serve and have made America safer. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Boebert). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Chair, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. SMITH of Washington.”
“On one side, hiring should only be by merit, but then on the other side of your mouth, you only want harmful restrictions on those who are highly qualified for the work. One of the greatest things about being American is being one of many. In 250 years, we know the value of our country is marked by the service and the sacrifices of those who came before. Playing politics isn't just cruel because it discriminates. It is cruel because it puts other servicemembers at risk. I urge my colleagues to reject this amendment because all Americans who serve should be able to serve with dignity, respect, and our Nation's thanks. The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair. {time} 1930 Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, let me conclude by saying that trans servicemembers are honorable. Trans servicemembers are truthful.”
“I find it outrageous that this Commander in Chief and his loyalists want to kick true Americans out of the military for a reason that does not pertain to a person's capability as an effective soldier, sailor, airman, or marine--all because they think there is something inferior or less than if you are trans. We know what happens in our country when we lose the most qualified members. We saw it during Don't Ask Don't Tell. LGBTQ servicemembers are critical and essential to our Armed Forces. When any American is called to serve our country, there should be no requirements other than can you do the job and exceed the expectation. I really don't understand how you can justify this.”
“For the record, shoulder reconstruction has nothing to do with being trans. Here is the double standard at the heart of this amendment. Hormone therapy is standard, evidence-based care. They just made a whole new policy about it. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentlewoman has expired. Ms. JACOBS. The same medical treatment can't strengthen readiness for a cisgender man and hurt readiness when a trans servicemember needs it. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I yield 90 seconds to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Sorensen). Mr. SORENSEN. Madam Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to Representative Boebert's amendment. I am proud to live in an Army town, and I am the only LGBTQ person to serve on the House Committee on Armed Services.”
“Kicking out trans servicemembers despite their stellar performance and discharging people we have spent time, money, and resources training because of who they are, not how they performed. That costs money. That hurts readiness. Secretary Hegseth loves talking about the importance of meritocracy in the military, but kicking out qualified people because he doesn't like their identity is the exact opposite of meritocracy. If you are really cynical and think that trans people only serve to get their healthcare paid for, you would be wrong. The Pentagon spent 6,400 times more on trans servicemembers' career development than on their healthcare. One of the trans servicemembers I met told me that their most costly procedure was for their shoulder reconstruction after being injured in the line of duty.”
“Could you please tell her what the rules are? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 4 minutes. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I yield 90 seconds to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Jacobs), my colleague. Ms. JACOBS. Madam Chair, it seems like my colleague on the other side of the aisle has just as little understanding of parliamentary procedure as she has understanding of military readiness. This amendment is a waste of time. The trans military already exists. This executive order is already in effect. So what does this amendment actually do? It makes discrimination permanent. RAND and the Pentagon have already studied this. They concluded that allowing trans Americans to serve openly doesn't hurt unit cohesion, operational effectiveness, or readiness. Commanders said it made their force stronger. Do you know what actually hurts readiness?”
“The Acting Chair. The gentlewoman's time has expired. Ms. BOEBERT. That was not a member who claimed time from this committee. He was not able to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman's time has expired. Ms. BOEBERT. And he doesn't get any time to close. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is now recognized. Ms. BOEBERT. He has no time remaining, Madam Chair. He is not a member of the committee, and he claimed time in opposition. You didn't, sir. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman will suspend. The gentlewoman has used up all of her time. Ms. BOEBERT. My time, my right to close, and I closed. The ACTING CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 4 minutes remaining. [[Page H5002]] Ms. BOEBERT. There are no further arguments on this amendment. Mr. SMITH of Washington.”
“I would just say if gender dysphoria isn't a mental illness, then why do 42 percent of those who identify as transgender attempt suicide? We don't hand nuclear weapons and fighter jets to people in that kind of crisis. We shouldn't start now. We should be helping these people in real ways rather than handing them weapons of destruction. This is a very serious issue that we should address right now. No other severe mental disorder gets a waiver into the United States military. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, they are all disqualifying. Gender dysphoria is no different, except politicians changed the label. My amendment treats it exactly the same. Madam Chair, I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. I now recognize the gentleman-- Ms. BOEBERT. No. I closed.”
“There are no grounds to exclude trans people from the military except for hatred, prejudice, and bigotry. There is no evidence that having transgender troops negatively impacts military readiness. Our military is strongest when every qualified servicemember is able to serve. Who are we as a country when strong, qualified, patriotic candidates who want to serve their country are turned away simply because of ignorant legislating? The American people want Congress to support our servicemembers, not waste time rooting out the ones they want to use as political pawns. I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. BOEBERT. Madam Chair, since a member of this committee did not reserve the time, I reserve my right to close at this time.”
“My amendment to codify the President's executive order ensures servicemembers are of sound mind, body, and discipline, and no future administration can rescind these protections for America's heroes. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Chair, this amendment would codify President Trump's executive order banning transgender Americans from serving in the United States military. Since that order came down, the military branches have forced out Americans who have served their country bravely and honorably, leaving entire professional careers behind and gaps in the units and chains of command they once held together. This amendment would codify that exclusion into law.”
“No other severely mentally ill person would ever be allowed in the Armed Forces, and this Congress should not make any exception for gender dysphoria. The risk to the American people and our Armed Forces is simply too great. Secretary Hegseth has often highlighted the need to restore the warrior ethos in the Department of War. After the Armed Forces endured 4 years of waste, fraud, and abuse under the Biden administration, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth have restored the United States military to greatness. Keeping weapons out of the hands of dangerous, mentally ill individuals is a critical step in maintaining this warrior ethos. I am proud to support the President in ensuring the United States Armed Forces remains the finest military in the world.”
“We are the largest Air Force and Navy in the world, with nuclear weapons, artillery, and a host of other weapons with immense destructive capacity. {time} 1920 Every day we trust our brave men and women in uniform to protect us and to use these weapons that we possess responsibly for the defense of America. We the people have placed our faith and trust in our Armed Forces, and they have placed their faith in this Congress to make responsible policy. The United States of America cannot allow mentally ill individuals to possess and operate these weapons, and this Congress cannot allow transgenders to jeopardize the safety and readiness of our Armed Forces. My amendment protects America's servicemembers, ensures force readiness, and prevents dangerous individuals from accessing destructive weapons.”
“My amendment codifies this executive order, ensuring the integrity of America's great Armed Forces is not jeopardized. Gender dysphoria was considered a mental disorder by psychologists for decades until 2019. Even the leftist World Health Organization listed it as a mental illness in the international classification of diseases. According to the Williams Institute, 81 percent of transgender adults have seriously contemplated suicide. That is 15 times higher than the general population. Forty-two percent of transgender adults have attempted suicide, and 56 percent have harmed themselves. People with gender dysphoria are a danger to themselves and others. The United States military possesses the most powerful weapons known to man.”
“8757; relating to Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness) shall have the force and effect of law. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Boebert) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Colorado. Ms. BOEBERT. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of America's brave men and women in uniform to ensure America's warriors have the tools and environment they need to defend our Nation. Shortly after taking his second oath of office, President Trump acted to protect our servicemembers. He signed an executive order prioritizing military excellence and readiness to prevent radical transgenders from serving in the United States military.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5001-H5007] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 The Committee resumed its sitting. Amendment No. 18 Offered by Ms. Boebert The Acting CHAIR (Ms. King-Hinds). It is now in order to consider amendment No. 18 printed in part A of House Report 119-755. Ms. BOEBERT. Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle B of title V, add the following new section: SEC. 5__. CODIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14183. Executive Order 14183 (90 Fed Reg.”
“Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 2 will not be offered. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Crane The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 printed in part A of House Report 119-749.”
“While the President confronted Fulbright's board of directors about this injustice of their leftist bias, they resigned rather than face the truth. Every year, nearly 5,000 foreign applicants receive a Fulbright Scholarship. These recipients include citizens of countries with very close ties to adversaries, such as Russia, China, and North Korea, a known pathway for agents of foreign powers to enter the United States and spy on us. This is an unacceptable risk to the American people and our national security. The Fulbright Program is a bad deal for the American people, and my amendment restores fiscal responsibility and keeps our great Nation safe. For the good of our country and responsibility to every American taxpayer, we must act to end this harmful and wasteful program. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of fiscal responsibility and protecting Americans from foreign adversaries. President Trump's domestic policy is defined by his commitment to rid the Federal Government of waste, fraud, and abuse. It is time that Congress followed through on the President's promise. Last year, the Fulbright Program cost the American taxpayers nearly $300 million, set to be repeated in next year's State Department budget. My amendment returns these funds to the pockets of hardworking American taxpayers. The President's FY27 budget proposed an 80-percent cut to the Fulbright Program and for good reason. For years, the Fulbright Program acted as a taxpayer-funded handout for trans fanatic, Green New Deal activists and agents of foreign powers seeking to undermine the United States of America.”
“Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, beginning on line 24, strike ``, of which not less than $287,800,000 shall be for the Fulbright Program''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 1423, the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Boebert) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Colorado.”
“This isn't justice. It is judicial tyranny. The No Rogue Rulings Act says that enough is enough. It is a simple, commonsense fix. No single district judge should have the power to grind the entire Nation to a halt with one rogue ruling. Why should a single unelected judge override the votes of 80 million Americans? This is not how our Constitution was designed. The Founding Fathers gave Congress the power to check the courts, and it is time we began using it. Take Judge James Boasberg's ruling last month halting deportations of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. President Trump invoked a law from 1798 to protect our streets, and one judge decided that he knows better than the Commander in Chief. Mr. Speaker, it is time to take our government back from the black- robed bureaucrats.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the No Rogue Rulings Act, a bold and necessary step to rein in activist judges who have made it their sole mission to obstruct the agenda of President Donald J. Trump. Let's be clear about what is at stake. In November 2024, the American people gave President Trump a mandate to secure our borders, shrink a bloated Federal bureaucracy, and put America first. He has acted swiftly, with over 100 executive orders in just 3 months, to deliver on those promises that he made to the American people. Yet, what have we seen? Unelected judges have issued sweeping nationwide injunctions to stop him at every turn. There have been 53 lawsuits already halting deportations of dangerous criminal aliens, blocking cuts to wasteful spending, and tying the hands of a President doing his best to protect America.”