PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 2938, JOSEPH WOODROW HATCHETT UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE...
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-6-24

. Madam , let my thank the chairman very much for yielding, and for the expeditious way in which the Committee on Rules realized that we are in crisis. prgtoken Let me just start by saying to stop the carnage and the bloodshed, I rise in support of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. And since I know that this Congress has vision and it has passion to move, as well, the Protect Our Kids Act as we go forward in the future. prgtoken I realize that this bipartisan effort is historic, particularly in light of the Supreme Court decision which took history and literally shredded the constitutional privileges of life and liberty by suggesting that laws that under Heller were legal, could not be in place. Legislation that is going to come before us will, in fact, emphasize that we want to save lives. prgtoken Madam , I support this effort going forward because I want to say to the grieving families of Buffalo, the grieving families of Mother Emanuel, the grieving families in Uvalde, the parent who spoke to me just two nights ago whose daughter bled out, that we are listening. prgtoken I also rise today to support H. Res. 1132, which says to the world that the United States Congress calls on the Government of Russia, the Russian Federation, to immediately release Brittney Griner. prgtoken This bill was introduced by myself, Congressman Stanton and Congressman Allred, because we realize this young woman who grew up and was born in Houston, Texas, who, was a two-time Olympian, who is a renowned WNBA player, is now wrongfully detained in Russia. She has had a prolific collegiate career and went to Nimitz High School and Baylor University. prgtoken She is someone who has been known to be generous in her community by providing an outstanding program that helps young people. She has the Heart and Soul Shoe Drive. She is an American's American. prgtoken We ask that you support this H. Res. 1132 to release Brittney Griner now. prgtoken Madam , I rise in support of the rule which brings to the floor S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and H. Res. 1132, ``Calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner''. prgtoken Both the bill and the resolution addressed by this rule advance bedrock American values and priorities that are intrinsic to our national character. prgtoken The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provides reasonable, common- sense measures to enhance safety and reduce gun violence that is increasingly inflicting unspeakable pain and suffering on American families. prgtoken I have never met an American who does not want to keep their children safe, and especially protect them from gun violence. The bipartisan nature of the bill emphasizes the universal desire to protect our children and families. prgtoken When modest, reasonable measures can be taken to protect lives and avert tragedy, it is our responsibility to embrace that opportunity. prgtoken The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will surely save lives. Eve