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Inflation (Executive Calendar)
Steve Daines (Republican, MT) \u2014 2022-7-14

recently the Supreme Court righted a historic injustice, and it was clearly written in the opinion by Justice Alito. It said this is to return the power to the people, return the power to the people's elected representatives, instead of nine men back in 1973 in black robes to decide this very important issue. prgtoken It said the people should decide the right parameters to protect moms and their babies from the violence of abortion. And rather than use this opportunity to protect life, very soon, the Senate will try to pass a very extreme--extreme--abortion bill. prgtoken Remember how extreme our colleagues have become on the other side of the aisle on the issue of abortion. They want to codify the ability to abort babies up until the moment of birth. prgtoken In fact, we have seen my colleagues across the aisle reject trying to protect babies that are born alive as a result of an abortion. It is chilling. This bill that is going to be presented does nothing to help pregnant moms in crisis or their unborn babies. prgtoken This bill, just even looking at it, which has been hastily put together in the last 48 hours, this bill would give fly-in abortionists free rein to commit abortion on demand up to the moment of birth and even--it seems--to perform them within a State with strong pro-life laws. prgtoken This bill also protects the greed, frankly, of woke corporations, who see that it is cheaper to pay for an abortion and abortion tourism than maternity leave for their employees. prgtoken We must reject this radical legislation that will endanger pregnant mothers and endanger their babies. prgtoken .
Inflation (Executive Calendar)
John Thune (Republican, SD) \u2014 2022-7-14

yesterday morning, June inflation numbers were released. And, as usual with this administration, the news was not good. prgtoken Inflation rose once again in June to 9.1 percent--the highest inflation since November of 1981. November of 1981. I was in college the last time inflation was this bad. prgtoken Americans are suffering. Everywhere Americans turn, they are being asked to pay more--more for cleaning supplies, more for gas, more for health insurance, more for groceries. prgtoken A new analysis yesterday from the Joint Economic Committee found that inflation will cost the average American household a staggering $718 a month over the next year--$718 per month. That will happen even if prices stop going up tomorrow--$718 per month, more than $8,600 for the year. No working family can afford that. prgtoken A major reason that we are in this crisis is because of ' decision to flood the economy with unnecessary government money with their so-called American Rescue Plan Act. And, unfortunately, there is no easy solution to the crisis they helped create. But the first thing--the first thing--should be to do no more harm. prgtoken Incredibly, however, are currently attempting to double down on the strategy that helped create this crisis in the first place by passing a version of the Build Back Better tax-and-spending spree they tried to force through last year. prgtoken Apparently, think more government spending--like the government spending that helped get us into this mess--plus new taxes are a good solution for an inflation crisis and an economy teetering on the brink of recession. prgtoken , if want to help our country get out of this inflation crisis, more unnecessary government spending and new taxes are the exact wrong way to go about it. In fact, the biggest thing the can do to avoid making this crisis worse is by flooding the economy with more unnecessary government money. prgtoken After that, the biggest thing and the administration in particular can do to help alleviate this crisis is to unleash American energy production. I don't need to tell anyone that energy prices have been a major contributor to our inflation crisis. Gas prices are up nearly 60 percent--60 percent. The current cost of a gallon of regular gas is $4.60--almost double what it was when President took office just 18 months ago--and the price of diesel is even worse, which is a big concern for farmers and ranchers back home in South Dakota and around the country, not to mention all of our truckers. Electricity-- that is up 13 percent. Utility gas service is up 38 percent. Americans everywhere are feeling the pinch. prgtoken Of course, high gas prices and utility prices don't just cause direct pain at the pump; they also contribute to higher prices across the economy, which means that lowering energy prices is one of the most important things we
AN UNBORN CHILD IS A HUMAN LIFE
Doug LaMalfa (Republican, CA) \u2014 2022-7-14

I appreciate Mr. Kelly's leadership that he is providing for us here tonight and all through the year and all through your tenure here on this key moral issue. prgtoken I am glad also to join the rest of my pro-life colleagues here to reaffirm our dedication to protecting the innocent unborn. prgtoken Indeed, we have cause for celebration, something that has been corrected, over nearly 50 years and over 50 million lives taken, the unconstitutional Roe decision has been rightfully overturned and the power put back to the States to a legislative process, not one decided by seven of nine on a Supreme Court. prgtoken Indeed, now we can have debate and people can be accountable for their votes. The public can have input on what they think about this topic. The public is much more educated at this point than they were 50 years ago and what this really means. prgtoken Every pregnancy actually results in a human life in that pregnancy. It is not something else. It is not a blob. It is not a tissue mass. It isn't going to be some other form of life or an animal--this is a human life we are talking about, and we value that and we protect that. It is constitutional to protect life in this country. prgtoken Though that decision does not outlaw abortion, it puts the responsibility and accountability back to legislatures, whether it is going to be States or here in the U.S. Capitol. prgtoken They still pushed forward anyway with a determination to go even farther than Roe v. Wade--their abortion on demand bill that they are going to take up tomorrow. It provides for discretionary abortions at any point in a pregnancy on the basis of a baby's sex, race, or possible disability. prgtoken What are we doing here? prgtoken We must stop the left's radical, extreme, immoral abortion agenda and uphold the value and dignity and potential of every person's life. prgtoken We even see now that corporations want to pay for travel for abortions for their employees. Amazing. They think this is helping women--$4,000 is possible for your travel. prgtoken We have States that also want to be abortion tourism centers. My home State of California, shamefully, is trying to draw people in, pay for their stay, pay for their travel--even for illegal immigrants. prgtoken How immoral can you be? prgtoken Each one of these innocent souls was created by God. We see this immoral decay of our country, and it is really coming to fruition right in bright colors in front of all of us. prgtoken There is no denying that what we are talking about is a human life. As early as 5 weeks in the womb babies have a heartbeat; 10 weeks, arms, legs, fingers and toes, and they can jump and kick even inside the womb; 15 weeks, fully developed hearts, they can taste, yawn, and hiccup. Indeed, they are real. prgtoken It is not some blob. It is not something to be dismissed. What we are seeing here with the overturning of this decision, is the responsibility is back in front of the pe
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Roger F. Wicker (Republican, MS) \u2014 2022-7-14

a number of our congressional interns this summer have greatly profited from a program conducted by the Stennis Center for Public Service. The Stennis Program for Congressional Interns is designed to enhance the internship experience for exceptional future leaders, giving them an inside look at how Congress works and enabling them to learn from senior staffers across both parties. These bipartisan relationships will serve them well throughout their future careers supporting Congress. prgtoken Interns are selected based on their employment experience, college course load, and prospective service to Congress. This summer, 18 interns were chosen for this prestigious opportunity. These interns serve us on both sides of the aisle, working for and s in both the House and Senate. prgtoken I congratulate the interns on completing this distinguished program. I also thank the Stennis Center and their Senior Stennis Congressional Staff Fellows for providing a meaningful experience and promoting bipartisan work. prgtoken I ask that the names of the 2022 Summer Stennis Congressional Interns and the offices in which they serve be printed in the Record. prgtoken The material follows: Jack Behan, Office of U.S. Senator Sam Peters; Courtney Cochran, House Committee on Natural Resources; Carmen Evans, Office of U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher; Jacob Feit, House Committee on Homeland Security; Dory Finney, Senate Special Committee on Aging; Chanidu Gamage, Office of U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale; Christian Gentile, Office of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville; Jagaar Halverson, Office of U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra; Zach Jewkes, Office of U.S. Senator James Risch; Kenny Johnson, Office of U.S. Representative Fred Upton; Erin Kavanagh, Office of U.S. Representative Kevin Brady; Eslie King, Office of U.S. Senator James Risch; Sophie Laurence, Office of U.S. Senator Angus King; Clara Smith, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Peyton Witt, Office of U.S. Representative Fred Upton; Ana Worthington, Office of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville; Hasan Zai, Office of U.S. Senator Gary Peters; Grace Zehner, Office of U.S. Representative Michael Turner.
Inflation (Executive Calendar)
Mitch McConnell (Republican, KY) \u2014 2022-7-14

yesterday's CPI report told Americans what they already knew all too well: The disastrous effects of Washington ' spending binge last year still have our economy in a vice grip. prgtoken Year-on-year, inflation has hit 9.1 percent for the first time since the fallout of the Carter administration. And the signs are inescapable. Price hikes on everything from food to fuel to housing are setting new multidecade highs. prgtoken A shopper out in Oregon told a reporter recently she doesn't buy beef anymore. Here is what she said: We kind of try to eat what we have while we have it. prgtoken Yesterday, we learned exactly what she and millions of Americans are up against: the fastest rising grocery prices since 1979. prgtoken In Nevada, the owner of a local diner says: My concerns are that my food costs have escalated dramatically. I used to gut wrench about [raising menu prices] 2 or 3 percent. Now it is way more than that just to keep my doors open. prgtoken Yesterday's report says he is not alone. Nationwide prices for food outside the home haven't risen this fast since back in 1981. And this new reality is especially frustrating for those working to help. prgtoken As the head of one South Dakota food bank put it, ``The donation load seemed to lighten up. . . . When we give out food boxes, they're not as full as they used to be.'' prgtoken Right as working families are struggling the most, so are the organizations trying to help them. Just one more cruel twist of Washington ' runaway inflation. prgtoken One of the first and most painful consequences of the administration's failed policies have been the soaring costs of energy. Remember, on their party's watch, the cost of heating a home rose by double-digit percentages last winter. Electricity prices climbed at their fastest rate since 2006. Prices at the gas pump have doubled since President took office. One Pennsylvania woman said that ever since her heating bill skyrocketed last winter, she has had to scale back her spending big time. Here is what she had to say: I need to hide under my bed and save every dollar I can. prgtoken And in Maryland, one retiree reports that ``skyrocketing gas prices mean that visits to the local library--about 5 miles round trip--no longer feel free.'' prgtoken From day one, the administration has worked overtime to make it prgtoken harder to produce the most affordable and reliable forms of energy that Americans rely on at home. Now, as their radical climate agenda takes its toll on domestic production, millions of Americans are facing the possibility--listen to this--of summer blackouts. prgtoken The heartland, the West, and the Southwest face the highest risks. The people of Arizona and Nevada, for example, are already at what experts call ``elevated risk'' for this summer. prgtoken Are Arizonans and Nevadans clamoring for a new tax hike on natural g
INFLATION HITS A 40-YEAR HIGH
Roger Williams (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-7-14

just this week June's inflation numbers hit a 40-year high at 9.1 percent, and average hourly earnings hit a new low. prgtoken Instead of providing relief for American families and job creators, are working on new tax increases. Amidst a potential economic recession and rampant inflation, this tax hike will crush Main Street America, impacting 88,000 businesses just in Texas alone. prgtoken As a small business owner for over 50 years, I can tell you that ' out-of-touch policies are making it harder to operate a business. Inflation is making it more expensive to purchase goods and make ends meet, and ' tax hike will further cut the operating margins, making it harder to grow and compete. prgtoken While the economy is struggling, we should be cutting taxes, not raising taxes. We must put an end to the ' tax-and-spend agenda and focus on building a stronger Main Street. Bottom line is, we need businesspeople in Washington. prgtoken In God we trust.
AN UNBORN CHILD IS A HUMAN LIFE
Michael Guest (Republican, MS) \u2014 2022-7-14

I rise today in support of the life of the unborn and in support of pro-life legislation like the Heartbeat Protection Act, a commonsense bill that would save an untold number of unborn children. I encourage my colleagues to look at the evidence that supports the pro-life movement. prgtoken I know that Scripture supports life. Jeremiah 1:5 tells us: Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. prgtoken We also know that science supports life. Science now proves that unborn children can feel pain starting at 15 weeks or earlier. With enhanced ultrasound technology we see children in the womb moving and kicking. With new technology, doctors can even detect the beating sound of a child's heart. prgtoken Our Court supports life with the recent decision by the Court to support Dobbs v. Jackson, which is a case that originated in the great State of Mississippi, my home State, we now have a legal system that has opened the door for a wave of pro-life support. prgtoken The American people also support life. Almost two out of every three Americans support restrictions on abortion. Twenty-one States have already implemented laws to protect the lives of unborn children. That will now grow even further with nine more States considering their own pro-life legislation in the coming months. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues to support Scripture, science, our legal systems, our States, the American people, and the lives of our unborn children by supporting the pro-life movement.
250TH ANNIVERSARY OF BUXTON, MAINE
Susan M. Collins (Republican, ME) \u2014 2022-7-14

I rise today to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the town of Buxton, ME. It is a great pleasure to celebrate the generations of industrious and caring people who have made Buxton a wonderful place to live, work, and raise families. prgtoken Named for the famous spa town in England, Buxton has a rich history. For thousands of years, the Saco River Valley was home to the Abenaki. In 1728, the Massachusetts General Court granted land to establish a settlement that was called Narragansett Number One. As the population grew, the town of Buxton was incorporated on July 14, 1772. prgtoken The early settlers turned the dense forests and fertile soil into a thriving lumber industry and productive farms. With the Saco River providing power, sawmills and gristmills were built, followed by woolen mills, tanneries, churches, libraries, and flourishing retail stores. prgtoken Education has been central to Buxton from the start. The first schoolmaster arrived in 1761, more than a decade before incorporation. Soon, 17 homes in town hosted one-room schools so that every youngster was within walking distance. prgtoken Buxton's early prosperity as an industrial center produced many fine examples of New England architecture. Today, several homes, businesses, and the First Congregational Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. prgtoken Also on the Register is the Buxton Powder House, built by the townspeople at a cost of $59 to store ammunition and arms during the War of 1812. Since then, the people of Buxton have joined together to erect monuments and memorials in tribute to the patriots who have defended freedom throughout our Nation's history. prgtoken The spirit that built Buxton is evident today in many ways. Countless volunteers have come together to make the town's sestercentennial a memorable celebration. For nearly 30 years, townspeople have generously supported the Buxton Toy Box that helps bring holiday cheer to children. Buxton's active involvement on the Saco River Corridor Commission shows a commitment to protect the natural resources that are vital to the quality of life. prgtoken Nothing better demonstrates the Buxton spirit than a special moment at this year's annual town meeting on June 18, when the townspeople honored Deputy Chief Gene Harmon of the Buxton Fire-Rescue Department for 60 years of dedicated service to his community and his neighbors. prgtoken Buxton's 250th anniversary is a time to celebrate the people who pulled together, cared for one another, and built a great community. Thanks to those who came before, Buxton, ME, has a wonderful history. Thanks to those there today, it has a bright future.
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
Steve Chabot (Republican, OH) \u2014 2022-7-14

I would note if there has to be a in that seat, there is no I would rather see than the gentleman from New York. He is a fine gentleman who I have worked with over the years and respect greatly. prgtoken As the ranking member of the Asia and Pacific Subcommittee and a co- chair of the U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus, I would submit that our alliance with the Philippines is one of our most important relationships across the globe. We have partnered with them for over 70 years now, and cooperation between our two nations is just as important today as it has ever been. prgtoken In the face of territorial aggression in the South China Sea by the People's Liberation Army, which of course is the military wing of the Chinese Communist Party, the CCP, our partnership with the Philippines serves as a geostrategic counterweight to China. As Chairman Xi seeks to control international maritime trade routes, including key waterways like the Luzon Strait, the Philippines remains a critical partner in checking his nefarious ambitions. prgtoken As with all our strongest alliances, our relationship with the Philippines extends beyond military affairs, for example, to cooperation in law enforcement. Our joint efforts with the Philippines in this regard are really critical to strengthening maritime security as well as tackling the evils of human trafficking and narcotics trafficking. prgtoken Of course, we have all been appalled by former President Duterte's brutal drug war, particularly its extrajudicial killings. Such brutality was the primary reason why Congress suspended International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement assistance to the Philippine National Police. prgtoken However, it would be self-defeating to simply cut off all cooperation with Philippine law enforcement, as this amendment seeks to do. The amendment would end maritime law enforcement activities that strengthen U.S. national security. It would block joint efforts to pursue drug traffickers and child traffickers, and it would stop human rights and rule of law assistance. prgtoken Fortunately, the June 30 inauguration of President Marcos is an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.-Philippines relationship to address not only threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific but also human rights and respect for rule of law. prgtoken This amendment would undermine the administration and those of us in Congress who are working towards these efforts. It would curtail cooperative efforts between our security forces at a time when Chairman Xi seeks to dismantle our more than 70-year mutual security partnership with the Philippines. It doesn't make sense. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues for all the reasons that I just mentioned to oppose this amendment, and .
AN UNBORN CHILD IS A HUMAN LIFE
Mike Johnson (Republican, LA) \u2014 2022-7-14

I thank the gentleman for his important voice and for hosting this Special Order hour. prgtoken The sanctity of human life can never be overemphasized. The gentleman has done so much work in that arena, and I appreciate him. prgtoken I am thankful to our ic colleagues tonight, as well, for skipping their Special Order hour so we can just go right ahead and get started in prime time. If America were experiencing record inflation, sky-high gas prices, and uninhibited illegal immigration under our watch, I would probably yield my time back, as well. prgtoken , this morning in our Judiciary Committee, the majority convened a hearing, and they titled it: ``What's Next: The Threat to Individual Freedoms in a Post-Roe World.'' It was an appropriate title, indeed, because the radical abortion advocates are becoming completely unhinged. They are seeking to trample on prgtoken the individual freedoms of anybody who disagrees with them. prgtoken Case in point, over the weekend, the leftwing activist group ShutDownDC offered $200 bounties for public sightings of our Supreme Court Justices. prgtoken This week, Senator Elizabeth Warren--talk about unhinged--said that crisis pregnancy centers all across America should be shut down. prgtoken There are 2,700 pregnancy centers all around this country in all 50 States. They are supported by over 10,000 licensed medical professionals. They are annually serving approximately 2 million women and men. I used to serve as legal counsel for many of these organizations, and I can testify to their invaluable work. prgtoken Why would anybody want to shut down pregnancy centers? They exist to provide counseling, care, aid, and comfort to struggling mothers who just want to have their babies. This is just abhorrent. prgtoken Speaking of abhorrent, I suggest to my friends to study up tonight--really, I mean, seriously--on the bill that we are going to be voting on here tomorrow. They call it the Women's Protection Act. It is not. We call it, more appropriately, abortion on demand until birth act. prgtoken Even though this will be the second time we voted on this bill in this Congress, I am not sure they know what is in it. I keep hearing my colleagues tell us: Oh, no, it is not about abortion on demand until birth. It absolutely is. prgtoken Surely, if they knew that this legislation did this, they wouldn't support it, right? prgtoken The American people certainly don't support it. prgtoken To our colleagues tonight, as to my friend, I would just humbly suggest--read your bill. You got a few hours. Read your legislation. Search your conscience. I hope that you will do the right thing and vote against that bill tomorrow. prgtoken , I thank Mr. Kelly again for the Special Order hour.