Robert Onder

Latest speeches

1. “The Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws” · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 September 2026

   • Rep. Biggs, others, and closing: CDL vetting, E‑Verify, and deportation norms

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms. Shah, it seems that part of your argument is that we need sanctuary jurisdictions so that in those jurisdictions, those illegally present in the country will cooperate with law enforcement in reporting crimes. Is that…”

     Watch from 1:44:22

   • Rep. Biggs, others, and closing: CDL vetting, E‑Verify, and deportation norms

     “Ms. Shah, should the illegal alien who victimized Mrs. Carter's family, should he be deported? And why was he granted bail? Is it, do you defend that policy that someone illegally in the country who committed, who's arrested for a…”

     Watch from 1:47:19

   • Rep. Biggs, others, and closing: CDL vetting, E‑Verify, and deportation norms

     “That concludes today's hearing. We thank our witnesses for appearing before the subcommittee today. Without objection, all members will have five legislative days to submit additional written questions for the witness or additional materials for the record. Without objection, the…”

     Watch from 1:55:25

2. “Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition” · U.S. House of Representatives · 14 September 2026

   • Member introductions and rural healthcare context

     “Hi, Bob Onder, representing Missouri's 3rd District. My district extends from St. Charles County, where I live, just a little west of St. Louis County, into central Missouri. My background is I was in private practice as a physician and…”

     Watch from 13:10

   • Onder Q&A: Obamacare displacing employer coverage

     “Well thank you. Yeah, this topic we're exploring today is not only essential to the future of American healthcare, but also the fiscal viability of our country. You know, as a physician over the past 30 years, I have witnessed…”

     Watch from 54:25

   • Onder Q&A: Obamacare displacing employer coverage

     “And we're out of time, but the way I sometimes summarize it is that is that employers have dumped low-wage workers onto Medicaid and middle-wage earners onto the exchanges. But okay, thank you very much.”

     Watch from 59:54
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3. H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act and Ratification of Subcommittee Assignments · U.S. House of Representatives · 21 July 2026

   • Opening, subcommittee roster, and calling up H.R. 9773

     “Thank the gentleman. First order of business today is adopting an updated subcommittee roster. This roster was distributed to members yesterday and updates the subcommittee assignments of a few of our Democrat colleagues. Is there any discussion before we vote…”

     Watch from 25:32

4. LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 15, 2026 · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 April 2026

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     “Alabama is a better place because of Jay Mason Davis lived, worked, and served there. The legal profession is better because he insisted that it live up to its highest ideals, and our nation is better because he never stopped…”

     Watch from 19:51

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     “The gentleman yields back. Gentleman from New York. The gentleman is recognized. The gentleman yields back and moves the previous question. The question is on ordering the previous question on the resolution. Those in favor, aye. Aye. Those opposed, say…”

     Watch from 1:22:14