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Mark Harris

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Mark Harris, a Republican representing North Carolina’s Eighth District, speaks often in support of his own bills and resolutions, including a constitutional amendment fixing the Supreme Court at nine Justices and technical corrections to the United States Code. He argues in broad principles—checks and balances, the Court’s legitimacy, the Founders’ design—and tends to state conclusions without laying out supporting evidence; his claim that critics of the Court’s balance seek to ‘consolidate power’ is asserted rather than argued. A distinctive habit is filling floor time with thanks and tributes: he frequently opens by thanking a colleague, praises a retiring federal agent from his district at length, and credits the Office of the Law Revision Counsel and bipartisan supporters, more often than most members. His asks are usually simple urges to support the bill before the House, and he stays close to his party’s framing while focusing on his own district when recognizing constituents.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

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House of Representatives ·

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to Require That the Supreme Court of the United States Be Composed of Nine Justices

“I want Congress to pass this constitutional amendment to keep the Supreme Court at nine justices. People who want to add more justices just want to take power and control the Court. We need an independent Court with nine members to protect our rights and keep the government's power in check.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Arizona (Mr. Biggs), for his leadership in this. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.J. Res. 1, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine Justices. This action will uphold the Court’s legitimacy, protect the checks and balances that defend our fundamental freedoms, and ensure that every American’s rights will remain protected, regardless of who holds political power. For decades, we have heard calls from those unhappy with the ideological balance of the Supreme Court to pack the Court. The alarming rise of such calls should worry all of us because their objective is not to uphold ethical principles or even to protect individual rights but rather to consolidate power and intimidate the Court. Our Founders understood that liberty cannot survive when power goes unchecked. They therefore built a system of checks and balances, with an independent Supreme Court serving as a critical safeguard for the rights and freedoms of every American. The Court’s role is not to advance a political party’s agenda but to uphold the Constitution and protect liberty even when doing so means standing apart from the passions of the moment. At a time when our Supreme Court is facing ongoing and escalating attacks, Congress must and can act to defend it. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support this proposed amendment, and I urge all my colleagues to support maintaining the integrity of the United States Supreme Court.

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Recognizing Retirement of Darren Solomon

“I want to thank Darren Solomon as he retires. He served the public for 33 years, including 26 years as a federal fire investigator.”
Official Congressional Record

Nothing is more noble and patriotic than serving our great company, and Darren Solomon exemplifies this spirit. After 33 years of public service, including 26 years as a Federal agent, he is officially retired. As a certified fire investigator, Darren spent years uncovering the truth behind how fires occurred and helping provide answers to families during some of their most difficult moments. Beyond his own investigations, he dedicated himself to training fellow investigators and passing along his knowledge and expertise to the next generation. Throughout his remarkable career, Darren has demonstrated unwavering patriotism, a deep love for his family, and a strong commitment to his community. Mr. Speaker, I thank Darren for his service. It will never go unnoticed, and I am proud to have him as part of the great Eighth District of North Carolina and wish him a well-earned retirement.

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Making Technical Amendments to Update Statutory References to Provisions Reclassified to Title 34, United States Code, and to Correct Related Technical Errors

“I want the House to pass this bill.”

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    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I support this bill. I am very grateful for the bipartisan support, and I urge everyone to support H.R. 4499. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bresnahan). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Harris) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4499, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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“I want the House to pass this bill. It fixes cross-references in federal law after crime and law enforcement laws were moved to a different section of the code.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4499, a bill that makes important technical corrections to our Federal statutes and ensures that references in the United States Code remain accurate. The Office of the Law Revision Counsel, or OLRC, is responsible for preparing and publishing the United States Code, which organizes the Federal laws enacted by Congress. In 2017, the OLRC moved various laws to title 34 of the United States Code, which pertains to crime control and law enforcement. This was done to ensure that our Nation’s laws are properly organized. H.R. 4499 updates references to these laws throughout the titles of the code affected by their move to title 34. While these may be technical changes, they are important for maintaining an accurate and accessible United States Code. I am grateful that Congress is taking action through my bill, as well as the other legislation being considered by the House today, to ensure that our laws accurately reflect the current code. I thank the Office of the Law Revision Counsel for all the work it does, as well as those on the Judiciary Committee who helped address these much-needed changes. I urge all my colleagues to support this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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“I want the House to pass this bill. It fixes technical references in federal law.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4499) to make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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