Video Archive
Welcome to Congresswoman McCarthy's Video Archive. Here you can watch Rep. McCarthy's speeches made from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
September 26, 2006 Rep. McCarthy speaks out against legislation that would limit the ATF's ability to crack down on corrupt gun dealers involved in trafficking. Click here to watch.
September 12, 2006 Rep. McCarthy honors those we lost on September 11, 2001. She also calls for the federal government to help the individuals and families who are still feeling the physical and emotional effects of the attacks on America. Click here to watch.
September 7, 2006 Rev. William Watson of Westbury opens the day's session by offering an opening prayer on the House floor. Following Rev. Watson's prayer, Rep. McCarthy discusses the great work Rev. Watson does in his community. Click here to watch.
September 7, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses HR 1415, the NICS Improvement Act. This is legislation would give grants to states to improve their criminal background checks for gun-buyers. Click here to watch.
July 25, 2006 Rep. McCarthy talks about the Medicare Part D "Donut Hole" that will force many seniors to pay more than $3000 out of pocket for their prescription drugs. Click here to watch.
July 25, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses her opposition to a bill that would prohibit police from confiscating guns in public places in the aftermath of a terrorist attack or natural disaster. The bill would also allow guns into emergency shelters. Click here to watch.
July 18, 2006 Just prior to the House passing Rep. McCarthy's resolution honoring Radio Al Mahaba, she discusses the station's heroic efforts to send a message of empowerment to the women of Iraq and the rest of the Middle East. Click here to watch.
July 18, 2006 Rep. McCarthy calls on the Senate to reject two amendments to the Department of Justice Appropriations Bill that would allow handguns to be sold without child safety locks and prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing information about corrupt gun dealers. Click here to watch.
July 17, 2006 Rep. McCarthy talks about her resolution honoring Iraq's Radio Al Mahaba, the only radio station that discusses women's issues in the Middle East. Click here to watch.
July 11, 2006 Rep. McCarthy calls for Congress to put politics aside to create a stronger Social Security system for future generations. Click here to watch.
July 10, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses three cases before the National Labor Relations Board that could strip thousands of workers of their union benefits. Click here to watch.
June 19, 2006 Rep. McCarthy warns of the threats posed to retirement security by privatizing Social Security and the Medicare Part D "Donut Hole" Click here to watch.
June 15, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses her opposition to privatizing Social Security Click here to watch.
June 14, 2006 Rep. McCarthy thanks the House Subcommittee on Crime, Homeland Security, and Terrorism for approving her bill to improve the National Instant Background Check System for gun purchases. Click here to watch.
April 25, 2006 Rep. McCarthy asks why Congress does not allow the CDC to reveal the costs of injuries and deaths that stem from gun violence. Click here to watch.
April 4, 2006 Rep. McCarthy talks about economic and social cost of gun violence and common sense approaches to stop this growing public health crisis without infringing on anybody's 2nd Amendment. Click here to watch.
March 29, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses HR 5005, legislation that would hamper police efforts to crack down on illegal guns. Click here to watch.
March 16, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses her legislation to update the National Instant Background Check System, the database used to make sure felons can't buy guns. Currently, half of states have less than 60% of their felony convictions entered into the NICS database. Click here to watch.
March 7, 2006 Rep. McCarthy talks about making sure our police officers are given the resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively and about her recent trip to areas in Louisiana and Mississippi that are still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. Click here to watch.
February 28, 2006 Rep. McCarthy discusses HR 1415, her bill to reform the National Instant Background Check System. Click here to watch.
February 14, 2006 Rep. McCarthy states her support for the continuation of workplace gun bans. In several states, legislation has been introduced that would allow employees to carry guns to work, even if they are employed at schools, day care centers, or in hazardous materials facilities. Click here to watch.
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