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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1772-H1782] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ: I close with some powerful words from a Republican, a Republican Governor who vetoed a similar bill in his State. He said, ``I must admit I am not an expert on transgenderism. I struggle to understand so much of it, and the science is conflicting. But when in doubt, I always try to err on the side of kindness, mercy, and compassion.'' ``Here are the numbers that have most impacted my decision: 75,000, 4, 1, 86, and 56--75,000 high school kids participating in high school sports in Utah; four transgender kids playing high school sports in Utah; one transgender student playing girls' sports; 86 percent of trans youth reporting suicidality; 56 percent of trans youth having attempted suicide. ``Four kids, and only one of them playing girls' sports. That is what all of this is about. Four kids who aren't dominating or winning trophies or taking scholarships. Four kids who are just trying to find some friends and feel like they are part of something. Four kids trying to get through each day. Rarely has so much fear and anger been directed at so few. I don't understand what they are going through or why they feel the way they do, but I want them to live.'' I want our transgender children to live. I want them to have the ability to do what they need to do in school, which is to learn, to play, to compete, to learn about what it is like to be on a team. I want them to live, which is why I oppose this rule, and I am asking all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle: Please err on the side of compassion, kindness. Let them live. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1772] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. WILSON : yesterday, I was grateful to join Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other Republican colleagues in addressing the media to mark the first 100 days of the House majority and to present success with the Commitment to America. This includes a strong economy, a nation that is safe, a future built on freedom, and an accountable government. Highlights so far include defunding Joe Biden's army of 87,000 IRS agents, eliminating the military vaccine mandate, establishing the bipartisan committee to strengthen America against the Chinese Communist Party, protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, passing the Parents Bill of Rights Act, and also passing the Lower Energy Costs Act. In conclusion, God bless our troops who successfully protected America for 20 years, as the global war on terrorism continues moving from the Afghanistan safe haven to America. America supports the people of Russia oppressed by war criminal Putin, as we see by the persecution of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who, as has been exposed by today's Washington Post, is fighting for a free Russia. We shall remember Vladimir Kara-Murza.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1772] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. WILLIAMS : 50 years ago, Syracuse University made a commitment to high school students to help prepare them for college. It also made a commitment to educators to help them continue to grow in their profession, and it made a commitment to the education community as a whole to continue important research. The Syracuse University Project Advance is an enhanced concurrent enrollment project that is serving over 200 other partner schools. It has helped more than 750 educators become Syracuse University adjuncts. We celebrate 50 years of the Syracuse University Project Advance program today. As a supporter of choice in education, I applaud SU for their continued efforts locally to provide programs that give students access to the tools necessary for their careers and prepare them for college. The Syracuse University Project Advance increases dialogue between a major local university and our local high schools. It offers innovative courses, and it allows students the option to stay local and be prepared for the next chapters in their lives right in their hometowns.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1771-H1772] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. SPANBERGER: I rise today to recognize the Woodbridge High School JROTC robotics team, which is competing in the JROTC National Championship in Dallas. In its very first year of existence, this team has already earned an invitation to compete against teams across the country. After a season of climbing the rankings, quickly learning about the skills needed to win, and placing in statewide competitions, their hard work has paid off. Woodbridge High's team is the only JROTC VEX robotics team in the entire Commonwealth. Today, they are not only making Woodbridge proud, they are making all Virginians proud. These Virginia cadets overcame the odds. Their determination, their innovation, and their ability to rise above adversity make them fierce competitors, and it puts them on a pathway to success as future leaders of our communities, our Commonwealth, and our country. These results are a testament to Virginia's JROTC students, their instructors, and their parents. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Vikings and wish them the best of luck at nationals.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. GOSAR: I rise today to recognize the life of Charles Vernon Parker of Austin, Texas, known as Charlie to his friends and family. Over the last three decades, Charlie Parker has been a leader in the business community, construction, real estate, and many other areas. Charlie's companies have completed massive projects across the United States, providing jobs and opportunities to dozens of Americans. Beyond Charlie's vast accomplishments in the business world, he has been one of our Nation's greatest advocates and leaders in the area of drug and alcohol addiction recovery. As a person in long-term recovery, Charlie has been clean and sober since 1984. In the three decades since, he has traveled the world with his wife and best friend, Katie, as one of the most sought-after addiction recovery motivational speakers. To date, thousands of men across the world attribute their freedom from addiction to Charlie Parker. Charlie Parker served on the board of directors of Austin Recovery and was a large benefactor of dozens of charitable organizations and an active member of his Christian church. Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, Mr. Parker is spending his final chapter still actively working with the men he mentors and being a force for God and a force for good every day in our Nation, as well as spending time with his loved ones: his daughters, Sadie and Grace; his grandchildren; and his loving wife, Katie. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to commemorate the life of Charles Vernon Parker. Thank you, Charlie, for a life well lived.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. PLASKETT: we have now concluded 100 days of Congress, yet my colleagues across the aisle continue to prioritize political grievances and political theater at the cost of the American people. Many are more concerned about policing women's and girls' bodies than they are about protecting the lives of all American citizens. The recent attempt to deny women access to FDA-approved medication because of its use in medical abortions is yet another attack on Americans' personal freedom. This week H.R. 734 coming to the floor is a threat to young girls across this Nation and their right to privacy. The GOP claims that they are taking action to protect our children, yet they fail to address one of the greatest threats to our children: gun violence. This weekend, in my home of the Virgin Islands, gun violence riddled our streets, taking the lives of young people in a place that does not manufacture guns and has strict gun laws. Most of the guns that are confiscated in these actions are brought in illegally from places that do not have strict gun laws. Instead of pursuing an agenda aimed at violating Americans' rights, please, let's work on protecting Americans' right to life outside the womb. I strongly urge my Republican colleagues to reevaluate their priorities for the sake of the American people.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. KEAN : I rise to recognize Yom HaShoah, a solemn day where people of all faiths have come together to honor the over 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. Today, we remember the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany and reaffirm our commitment to never forget the lessons of one of the darkest chapters in human history. It is also a day to recognize the survivors who have borne witness to the horrors of genocide and have shown us the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable evil. It is our responsibility to ensure that future generations learn the lessons of the Holocaust. We must teach our children a full and accurate history so that these acts of hate and intolerance never happen again. As we observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, let's honor the memory of those who perished, celebrate the resilience of those who survived, and recommit ourselves to creating a world where hate and intolerance have no place.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. CORREA: I rise today to honor Cal State Fullerton's president Fram Virjee and his spouse and partner of 37 years, Julie. I congratulate both of them on their upcoming retirement after more than 5 years at Cal State Fullerton. As president of Cal State Fullerton, the largest university today in California, Fram and his great partner, Julie, have been part of the Titan community. Under both their leaderships, Cal State Fullerton is today the largest university in California and is number one in graduating women in California. Today, Cal State Fullerton is the number four best bang for your buck university in the United States. Before coming to Cal State Fullerton, Fram served as executive vice chancellor, general counsel, and secretary to the board of trustees of the Cal State University system. Before coming to Cal State University, Fram was a partner at O'Melveny and Myers. Fram and Julie are involved in a lot of nonprofits, and they both founded and have supported the Yambi Rwanda, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of Rwandans. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate, President Fram Virjee and Julie on their retirement. I am sure it is not going to be their retirement. As a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, I am proud to consider them both very good friends. Go Titans.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1770-H1771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. BALDERSON: today, I rise to pay tribute to my dear friend, Delaware County Sheriff Russ Martin, who officially retired this week from his post as Delaware County Sheriff after nearly 34 years of dedicated public service in law enforcement. Sheriff Martin first began his career in law enforcement as a dispatcher while attending Bowling Green State University. He later became a police officer for the city of Delaware and then served 8 years as the city's chief of police. In 2012, he was first appointed to the Delaware County Sheriff. As Delaware County Sheriff, he added police body cameras, restored the department's cold case unit, and advocated for life-saving equipment to empower citizens and to support first responders.  Fitting for a man who teaches courses on leadership and ethics, Sheriff Martin's own legacy is one marked by compassion, integrity, and devotion. On behalf of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I wish Sheriff Martin the very best as he embarks on new adventures, alongside his loving family as a grandfather, father, husband, volunteer, and champion for law enforcement.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1770] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. CLINE: last fall the American people voted for a Republican-led House majority to reverse course from the failures of the Pelosi-led House of the 117th Congress. In just the first 100 days, House Republicans have kept our promises by passing the Parents Bill of Rights and the REIN IN Inflation Act, repealing funding for Biden's IRS army, and unleashing American energy with H.R. 1, while preserving our SPR and protecting it from China. We have also restored the people's House back to its rightful owners and ensured our colleagues show up for work by ending proxy voting, held the government accountable, defended life, and forced the President to end the COVID National Emergency once and for all. As a catalyst for these results and continued victories, we have secured the most transparent, open, and Member-driven rules package in the House's history. Change has come to the people's House, and it is here to stay.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1770] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. HIGGINS : day in and day out, our dedicated letter carriers and postal workers deliver to America for America, but processing and delivering the mail should never leave these workers stranded, threatened, or at risk of losing their lives. However, that is what appears to have happened during a massive winter storm that hit Buffalo and western New York in December. After numerous personal accounts of unsafe conditions for postal employees, we are calling on the Office of Inspector General in coordination with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to investigate. Weather emergencies happen, especially in Buffalo in the wintertime. We need a clear process to protect America's postal workers when they do.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1770] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. YAKYM: I rise in support of legislation I am introducing today: A balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This is the first bill I am introducing as a Member of Congress, and it is because I believe we need to get our fiscal house in order as it is the issue of our time. For the first time ever, we risk passing off to our kids and grandkids a country with fewer opportunities and less freedoms than the ones we inherited, and our out-of-control debt is the reason why. What was a problem a decade ago is quickly becoming a full-blown crisis. We didn't get into this mess because anyone thinks that the path that we are on is sustainable. We got here because Congress has lacked the political will to do anything about it. That is why we need to fundamentally reform how this place operates in order to get the outcomes that Americans deserve. States across America are required to balance their books. In Indiana, we make responsible spending choices and exercise fiscal discipline every single day. It is high time we brought that same Hoosier common sense to Washington, and a balanced budget amendment is the way to do it. I encourage my colleagues to support my legislation and join me in the fight to restore fiscal responsibility.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1770] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. GREEN : and still I rise and I rise today, again, in the name of liberty and justice for all. More specifically, liberty and justice for Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis as promised in our Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Speaker, earlier today in making a floor speech concerning these two persons who were victims of gun violence, I incorrectly indicated that both lost their lives. Miraculously, Mr. Yarl did not lose his life for which I am grateful and for which I want to make the Record clear. I want people to know that if I make a mistake, I am going to correct my mistake in the same venue where I made it. I made a mistake, and I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to correct it.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1769-H1770] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mrs. KIGGANS : I rise today as a former female athlete, mother of two daughters who are athletes, lifelong runner, and former coach of girls' sports teams. This week we will vote on a bill to protect women and girls' sports. I led a similar bill in the Virginia Senate and look forward to supporting this measure in the U.S. House. I feel passionately about this issue and want to convey how important it is to protect women's sports for future generations.  This bill is not about discriminating against any group of people, but rather protecting the benefits of allowing biological girls to push themselves and bond over a shared physical goal. Allowing women to excel in a physical activity promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-confidence. Women's sports offer opportunities for young girls to discover their strengths and teach them that hard work pays off. Title IX protected these opportunities and allowed young women in this country to compete and win in fair fields of play. Biological men and women are physically different and should be respected for those differences. Failing to acknowledge these differences takes away opportunities for girls and women to succeed on the playing field. We cannot allow this to happen. I am proud to support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and I strongly urge all of my colleagues to do the same.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mrs. LEE : I rise today to congratulate the 2023 graduating class of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada. This week is National Osteopathic Medicine Week, and I cannot think of a better way to celebrate than by highlighting the incredible success of our future doctors of osteopathic medicine. Not only did these graduates achieve a 100 percent residency match rate, but I am also proud to say that 50 of them will be staying in Nevada where they will help fill critical healthcare needs in our State by helping combat our dire shortage of physicians. Nevada ranks 48th in the Nation in doctors per capita. These future healthcare providers will fill in the gaps across our healthcare system from family medicine and pediatrics to emergency medicine, neurology, and psychiatry. Too many Nevadans in rural and underserved communities do not have access to specialists in their area, which significantly restricts their ability to access healthcare services. I am so proud that these doctors will be filling those critical needs, and I congratulate Touro University.  Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Nevada Air National Guard
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mrs. LEE : I rise today to celebrate the Nevada Air National Guard for their 75 years of service to Nevada and the entire country. In that time, our servicemembers have supported national security, combat operations, and humanitarian efforts across the globe. The Nevada Air National Guard began as a small fighter squadron comprised of World War II-era P-51 Mustangs. Its units have since evolved: flying in the Korean war, aerial reconnaissance throughout the Cold War, and numerous deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. Here at home, the Nevada Air National Guard has also carried out significant humanitarian operations such as Operation Haylift, a daring supply drop to farmers and miners trapped by winter storms in 1948. Today, the Nevada Air National Guard is perhaps best known for its continued use of our military's workhorse, the C-130, which, among other impressive capabilities, has been routinely deployed for firefighting operations with the U.S. Forest Service. In 2021 alone, the Nevada Air National Guard made 331 flights, dropping more than 8 million pounds of fire retardant to help contain wildfires, preserve our public lands, and save lives. Looking ahead, I look forward to working with the Nevada Air National Guard on their priorities, including a well-deserved upgrade to their fleet of C-130s, as they take on an even better 75 years ahead. From Carson City to Reno and the 232nd Combat Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, I again thank everyone who has made Nevada Air National Guard strong for the past 75 years. Our State and country are safer because of it.  Restricting Abortion
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)] [House] [Page H1768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-18
Chamber: HOUSE
Mrs. LEE : I rise today to speak about the frightening recent developments concerning the personal freedoms of millions of Americans. A single judge in Texas has dramatically restricted decades-long access to safe and effective abortion medication in all 50 States. Anti-choice extremists have made it clear that this is not the end. They did not stop at overturning Roe v. Wade. They will not stop at preventing women from accessing FDA-approved medications like mifepristone. They have made it clear about their intention to restrict control and ban a woman's right to choose with Federal legislation. From the courts to Congress, a woman's right to choose is under attack. We will not be intimidated, and I am doing everything in my power to stop this. My home State of Nevada, where voters decided by a 2-to-1 margin in 1990 to protect a woman's right to choose and just last fall voted to reject the extremist politicians leading this crusade to ban abortion nationwide, has made it clear where it stands. I have made it clear that I am here to represent my district and my State. Last week, I joined hundreds of my pro-choice colleagues in signing on to an amicus brief that has been filed with the Supreme Court, asking the Court to reverse the Texas judge's radical decision. I am not giving up and neither should you. I support choice. The majority of Nevadans support choice. The majority of Americans support choice. It is time for Congress and the courts to do the same.