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RIGHT TO CONTRACEPTION ACT
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican, WA) \u2014 2022-7-21

. Madam , such time as I may consume. prgtoken Madam , I rise in opposition to H.R. 8373. Every woman's potential journey to motherhood is different, and I support their access to contraception. prgtoken However, this legislation has a lot of problems. just introduced it on Friday and debated it for the first time on Monday in the Committee on Rules. And since then, they have had to introduce multiple amendments to address their own failures to draft good policy. prgtoken This is not how we build trust in solutions to bring forward in the people's House. If came to me and asked to work together on a bill, I would have been happy to roll up my sleeves and work with them. prgtoken For years, s on both sides of the Capitol have led on solutions to allow for great access to safe and effective contraception, including making it available over the counter. Right now, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice are leading on these bills. prgtoken Unfortunately, today, rather than work with us, again, are spreading fear and misinformation to score political points. And they are doing it with a very poorly drafted bill that opens the door further to extreme abortion on demand and their agenda. prgtoken H.R. 8373 is a Trojan horse for more abortions. It should be called the payouts for Planned Parenthood act. It would send more taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, freeing up more funds for them to provide abortions and end vulnerable lives. prgtoken This bill endangers the health and safety of women. It allows Planned Parenthood and abortion providers to prescribe both on- and off-label drugs to be used for abortions without any restrictions. Additionally-- and again, despite many drafts-- included a definition of contraception that is not limited to FDA-approved products. prgtoken The term ``contraception'' is defined as an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility awareness- based methods and sterilization procedures. prgtoken This means that the bill creates an individual right to engage in contraception which can include the use of FDA-approved products, but also any other action taken to prevent pregnancy, including non- approved products. prgtoken H.R. 8373 will also continue President 's war on religious liberty and conscience protections. It would force health providers to violate their religion and sincerely held beliefs to provide contraception and perform sterilizations, including on minors. prgtoken It would also force organizations, like the Little Sisters of the Poor to violate their religion and provide contraception. For all the fearmongering are spreading about other Supreme Court precedents being threatened, where is the respect for the Little Sisters of the Poor and their victory for their constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom? prgtoken The unfortunate reality today
CONGRATULATING GEORGE W. WALDROP, SR. ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
Ralph Norman (Republican, SC) \u2014 2022-7-21

. Madam , I rise today to congratulate George W. Waldrop, Sr World War II veteran of Lancaster County, on the occasion of his 100th birthday and to wish him a joyous birthday celebration. prgtoken Mr. Waldrop was born on July 26, 1922, in Greenville, South Carolina to Claude Furman Waldrop and Lola Elizabeth Waldrop. He attended the Greenville city schools and graduated from the high school in 1940. He then began work at the Ottaray Hotel and the Poinset Hotel, both in Greenville, South Carolina. prgtoken On February 13, 1943, Mr. Waldrop married Harriet Louise Sistare. Throughout their 73 years of marriage, the pair raised two children, George W. Waldrop, Jr and Harriett Waldrop Strom, and were blessed with four grandchildren. prgtoken On July 15, 1943, Mr. Waldrop was sworn into the United States Army at Fort Jackson where he trained as a combat infantryman. He courageously served the nation during World War II in the European Theatre and participated in combat in the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. prgtoken As a testament to his fearless service, Mr. Waldrop was awarded the World War II Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the EAME Theater Ribbon, and three Bronze Service Stars. prgtoken He authored What ``Poppy'' Did in The War or as I Remember It, recounting his experiences serving in many locations during World War II. Mr. Waldrop is also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 31 and is the oldest member of that American Legion post. prgtoken I am pleased to congratulate George W. Waldrop, Sr. on his life of service and sacrifice, and I wish him a very joyous 100th birthday celebration among his family and friends.
RIGHT TO CONTRACEPTION ACT
Beth Van Duyne (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-7-21

. Madam , I rise today to adamantly oppose H.R. 8373, the payouts for Planned Parenthood act, a poorly drafted and loosely defined bill that would be detrimental to women's health and send taxpayer dollars straight to abortion-on-demand beneficiaries. prgtoken This bill is not about contraceptives which would prevent a pregnancy. This bill is about funding unlimited access to abortion pills. prgtoken A woman's decision to get contraceptive pills should be an informed decision between her and her doctor, and not a pop-up ad. prgtoken H.R. 8373 would allow providers to administer non-FDA-approved abortion prgtoken pills under the guise of preventing pregnancy without considering the side effects, the overall safety of the drug, or its intended use. prgtoken And I would inform the majority leader that in 1965, the ability to pop a pill to terminate a pregnancy didn't even exist, so it is, therefore, not considered a right. prgtoken This bill will send Federal tax dollars to Planned Parenthood, override State laws, subvert parental rights, and void requirements for informed consent for sterilizations. prgtoken This is not about protecting access to contraception, but, rather, federally subsidizing abortion providers and allowing unapproved, dangerous contraceptive drugs to be widely available. prgtoken This bill is the ' latest attempt at normalizing the radical agenda. Just last week, we voted on ' abortion-on-demand bill that advocated abortion until the birth of a child. You want to talk about extreme? prgtoken I am so sick of hearing about what women's rights are from a party that can't even define what a woman is. prgtoken I stand in front of you, a very proud woman, and I can tell you that aborting a fully formed child is not a woman's right. The abortion industry continues to lie to women and put their lives at risk in order to line their pockets, with the full support of my colleagues on the left. prgtoken I urge my colleagues to vote against H.R. 8373 and work on moving legislation that protects the unborn and empowers their mothers.
TIME TO WORK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
John Joyce (Republican, PA) \u2014 2022-7-21

. Madam , recently, I had the chance to meet with members of the Fraternal Order of Police while back home in Pennsylvania, and the stories that they shared were shocking. prgtoken They talked about how illegal drugs, like heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, continue to be widely available on our streets. prgtoken Now, as overdose deaths continue to soar, our communities are seeing the result of President 's open border policies that have allowed these drugs to pour into our communities, bringing with them terrible side effects that destroy our towns, our neighborhoods, and, unfortunately, sometimes families. prgtoken It is time to do more than stand with law enforcement. It is time to work with law enforcement and give them the tools they need to take these drugs off of our streets. prgtoken We cannot allow our police officers to be defunded while this crisis continues. It is time to work with law enforcement, to stand with them. It is time to stop the drug crisis that each and every community in America today is facing.
ISSUES OF THE DAY
Mary E. Miller (Republican, IL) \u2014 2022-7-21

I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken In just one week, House have managed to bypass the wishes of the American people and pass radical legislation that permits abortion through the ninth month, assures payouts to Planned Parenthood, attacks the traditional family, and eliminates medical supervision for chemical abortion pills. prgtoken The American people who overwhelmingly oppose abortion through the third trimester are appalled by the radical leftwing agenda put forth by the . House are pushing an extreme leftwing agenda. They are trying to distract from the surging gas prices, record inflation, and the crisis at the border, which they created. prgtoken It took less than 2 years for woke leftists to destroy the American economy, which was booming under President 's leadership. These same leftists have also openly advocated for open borders, transgender surgeries on prgtoken teens, and removing the Second Amendment rights of our citizens. prgtoken All of these initiatives are deeply unpopular with the American people, and I will also vote ``no'' on the radical agenda of the left.
DECATUR COUNTY BICENTENNIAL
Greg Pence (Republican, IN) \u2014 2022-7-21

. Madam , I rise today to honor Decatur County and its county seat, Greensburg, Indiana, in its Bicentennial celebration. Decatur County and the wonderful city of Greensburg were founded in the year of 1822 by veterans and war heroes of the war of 1812, and still stand today as a model county and city. prgtoken Decatur County is known for its Hoosier hospitality, industry, art filled streets, and rich history. Decatur County and the city of Greensburg will long stand as a beacon of hope, from the communities filled with hospitality to the famous ``Tree City'' courthouse. prgtoken Madam , today I honor Decatur County on its historic bicentennial.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Steve Scalise (Republican, LA) \u2014 2022-7-21

I thank the gentleman. This debate will continue. It would be great if we were debating these bills next week. I stand to be surprised and happily surprised if the announcement comes out over the weekend that some or all of these bills will be brought to the floor. prgtoken I would give the gentleman a prediction that if the House were to take up and pass these bills, we would see a dramatic reduction in the price of gasoline. I will leave that out there for the gentleman to consider as one more reason why these would be good debates to have, where we could talk together in support of good policy. prgtoken We are both blessed with good staff that help us identify really good pieces of legislation that we could bring to address these big, big problems that families are facing. prgtoken , unless the gentleman has anything else, .
RECOGNIZING HOUSE DOCTORS HANDYMAN
Rand Paul (Republican, KY) \u2014 2022-7-21

as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize House Doctors Handyman of Hardin County, in Elizabethtown, KY, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. prgtoken For most people, retirement is the clear choice following an illustrious career in their chosen field. Franko Antolovich, on the other hand, is not like most people. After serving in the U.S. Army for 35 years, including over 20 years in the Special Forces, Franko took the road less traveled. When many would have chosen retirement, Franko embarked on a new endeavor, swapping his combat boots for work boots by becoming the franchise owner of House Doctors Handyman of Hardin County, KY. prgtoken House Doctors provides top quality home repairs and maintenance to residents of central Kentucky and the surrounding areas. Franko ensures that his customers receive exemplary service by employing handymen who are the best at what they do, with most members of his team having years of experience in the realm of home repair. Franko understands that it takes a great amount of trust to employ someone to work on your own home. As the name House Doctors would imply, each employee of this successful franchise provides an unrivaled level of care because they understand that a house is more than just a roof over one's head. The repair men and women operating at House Doctors treat their customers' homes with as much respect as they would treat their own; that is the level of quality that Franko and his team are committed to providing to Central Kentucky. prgtoken House Doctors' services range from one-time maintenance repairs for home appliances, to small projects like drywall installation and repair, all the way up to full home remodels. Whatever the need may be, residents of central Kentucky can count on House Doctors to provide the services they need for quick and professional home repair. In addition to the wide array of services they perform, House Doctors offers a 1- year labor guarantee for each job they perform, proving their steadfast commitment to quality craftsmanship. This commitment extends beyond House Doctors' policy of a 1-year labor guarantee, as Franko ensures that all the handymen and women he employs are professional, insured, bonded, and trained. Residents of central Kentucky can achieve full peace of mind knowing that the job they have entrusted to House Doctors will be completed only after the highest standards of quality have been met. prgtoken I want to thank Frank Antolovich for the service he has paid to this country and commend him for his transition from Active Duty to being an active member in his central Kentucky community. After putting his mind and body to work for our country, he saw a franchise opportunity that allowed him to wo
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS HEATH ROBINSON HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2022
Dan Sullivan (Republican, AK) \u2014 2022-7-21

it is Thursday, and we are back at it with prgtoken our Alaskan of the Week series. We have been doing this for, geez, 6 years now, I think. prgtoken For the new pages, this is usually kind of the signal of the end of the week but also some really cool stories about Alaska. We know it is your favorite. prgtoken We think some of the reporters in town like it because it signals kind of the end of the week for them. But I want to talk about, first, what is kind of going on in Alaska. Right now, the sun is high in the sky through much of the day. Some places up north are getting 24 hours of sunlight; midnight sun, we call it. prgtoken In Anchorage, we are getting about 18 hours, but that starts to decline real quick. But even when the sun sets, it is more of a twilight look than real night. So you have got to come up and visit; you will love it. It has been pretty rainy in parts of the State. We needed that rain. prgtoken But it can't dampen the magnificent grandeur of Alaska. So, again, if you are watching on TV, you want to come up, have the vacation of a lifetime, do it. The fish are running. We are having a banner year for sockeye salmon. The rivers all across the State are choked with them. prgtoken Last weekend, actually, I partook at a particular unique Alaskan tradition with my wife and a couple buddies of mine. We went dipnetting--dipnetting. That is on the Kenai River. That is actually when there is so much fish you actually put a pole with a net at the end, and you just put it in the water--boom. You just start to catch them. prgtoken And you know, people go, Well, can you tell if there is a fish in your net? I am like, Oh, yeah, you can tell. prgtoken So my wife and I and our friends, we caught 36 beautiful sockeye salmon yesterday--or last weekend, about 5 hours of fishing. It was great. We just loved it. prgtoken So fishing, hunting, feeding our families from our land and waters is a big part of our life in Alaska. These traditions bind us. They keep us together as a State, as a community, as families. prgtoken Our longstanding businesses are also part of the fabric of our State, particularly the ones that have grown up with our State. When the State's done well, they have done well. When the State struggled, they struggled; but they have hung in there. And we want to celebrate these businesses and the families that have run them. prgtoken And the great Alaskan we are honoring today as our Alaskan of the week is Betsy Lawer. And she is part of an amazing family in an amazing business in Alaska--First National Bank of Alaska, which this year is celebrating its 100th anniversary. prgtoken So it started in 1922. This amazing financial institution has been part of the landscape of Alaska--good times, difficult times--for 100 years. Betsy has been at the helm, a strong, sturdy force helping to guide this incredible business and, by extension, other businesses and communities throughout the State,
FORMULA ACT
Mike Braun (Republican, IN) \u2014 2022-7-21

with all due respect to the Senator from New Hampshire, Senator Shaheen, back in 2007, both New Hampshire Senators Gregg and Sununu as well as all 98 Senators who voted back then I think intended not only for the letter of the law but they wanted the spirit of the law to be aligned with it. prgtoken We now have a new way, something that can come over here that violates a standing rule of the Senate. I am guessing it will probably be used again down the road where we have to get something, we have no time to look at it. I think the spirit of the law would say that we need the 48 hours and the ability to know who is on it and who isn't. prgtoken And then in the bigger picture, I would ask this question--and the American public ought to listen, ask it themselves--is this place getting more responsible or are we giving better value to you? Do we budget? Do we use regular order? And most importantly, are we creating more and more deficit and more and more debt? prgtoken We know what the answer is. I talked about it for 15 minutes yesterday evening. We are doing everything we can to avoid the rules, pay attention to the spirit of the law. And in what we are delivering, it is a product I think that shows less and less responsibility out of a body that should not be making rules that make it easier to run deficits and go into debt. It ought to be the opposite. prgtoken And if we don't, I think future generations will hold us accountable for the things that we seem to do best, which are the gimmicks to get around budgeting, avoiding the rules on a technicality. prgtoken The American public deserves better. prgtoken .
ISSUES OF THE DAY
Louie Gohmert (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-7-21

I appreciate my friend bringing that to our attention. That was a great tribute to a great man from a great man. prgtoken I did attend and help things out at Gilley's on a number of occasions there in Pasadena--Pasadena, Texas, that is--not far from downtown Houston. prgtoken I don't know. I guess I had the look that I could ride a bull because they turned it up as high as it could go wheeling, and it was something. I got better at it, but that was tough when they put that thing on full speed, yanking back and forth. I just knew I wasn't going to ride a bull in the rodeo. prgtoken Rather prophetic, too, was Mickey Gilley with one of his biggest hit songs, ``Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time.'' Quite an astute observation. But we were young then. prgtoken It was interesting, hearing the colloquy exchange between Representative Scalise and Leader Hoyer, the discussion about inflation. prgtoken I remember vividly the years under President Gerald Ford, and he adopted WIN and had WIN buttons, which stood for ``Whip Inflation Now.'' The failure of the policies at that point to whip inflation, along with Watergate, helped elect President Jimmy Carter, and things just got worse and worse. We lost our international standing. Countries did not respect us. prgtoken Beginning in 1978, I was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. As I have said before, we weren't in combat during my 4 years on Active Duty, but I still have deep regrets that President Carter did not respond more appropriately when an act of war occurred in Iran, in Tehran, when our Embassy was attacked and over 50 employees taken prisoner. prgtoken We were put on alert. That went up at Fort Benning, and people weren't sure who all was going to be going if a group was sent. prgtoken But I still believe, having lived through those days, watching every development, that if President Carter had made clear to the Iranians, you will either release--initially, I think they started out around three days. The spokesman for the Ayatollah kept saying the students attacked the embassy, the students took the hostages. prgtoken I mean, I was young, but I wasn't stupid. And it appeared pretty clear to me that the spokesman for the Ayatollah was giving himself a back door: The students did this. That way, if President Carter reacted, as he should have, and said you will either release those hostages, get them released from the students, play around with the ridiculous thing that we are saying, if you don't get those released within 48 to 72 hours, something like that, then we are sending as many people as it takes to get our people back, and to stop the active war you started. prgtoken But if it is the students, you can just take care of that quite easily. But, again, if you don't release them, see that they are released, we are coming. And if you harm one hair on their heads, then we are going to take everyone associated with the Ayatollah Khomeini, including