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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7160, SALT MARRIAGE PENALTY ELIMINATION ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 987, DENOUNCING THE HARMFUL, ANTI-AMERICAN ENERGY POLICIES OF THE BIDEN...
Anthony D’Esposito (Republican, NY) \u2014 2024-2-14

we have been in this Chamber for a few minutes now, and we have been reminded at least three times with fancy posters and words from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle about how we got here. Clearly, we know how we got here, and that is why we are trying to fix it. prgtoken We have also heard that, well, we don't want to support this because it is only 1 year, and we have heard offers of 2 years. We just got past the Super Bowl, and I am pretty confident that for every play in football, you don't get to throw a Hail Mary and score a touchdown or run a 90-yard run back into the end zone. Sometimes you need to make your way down the field in order to score that touchdown. That is exactly what we are trying to do here. prgtoken My constituents in New York's Fourth Congressional District sent me here to Congress to provide meaningful tax relief to local families, and the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act will do exactly that. This important bill would double the State and local tax deduction for married couples from $10,000 to $20,000 for the 2023 tax year. This would allow middle-class families to receive tax relief when they file this year. prgtoken The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act wrongly penalized married taxpayers as the $10,000 cap was implemented for single taxpayers as well as married couples who filed jointly. Married couples were further penalized with the establishment of a $5,000 SALT cap if these taxpayers filed separately. prgtoken The SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act fixes an anti-family policy and will help middle-class families across New York and the country. prgtoken Since my first day here in the House of Representatives, I advocated for lifting the SALT cap, including as current vice chair of the House SALT Caucus. This bill is an important first step to deliver needed tax relief for constituents and increasing or ultimately removing the SALT cap. prgtoken We have heard countless stories of Americans who are suffering from sky-high inflation due to the administration's rising gas and grocery prices and out-of-control spending. We must advance these policies. prgtoken Just the other day, Leader Jeffries sent out a tweet that New York s were sent here to provide SALT relief, and they have failed because it wasn't in the tax package it will be on the floor just today. We look forward to Leader Jeffries and others supporting this for New Yorkers and this country.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7160, SALT MARRIAGE PENALTY ELIMINATION ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 987, DENOUNCING THE HARMFUL, ANTI-AMERICAN ENERGY POLICIES OF THE BIDEN...
Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican, NY) \u2014 2024-2-14

such time as I may consume. prgtoken House Resolution 994 provides for consideration of two measures, H.R. 7160 and H. Res. 987. The rule provides for H.R. 7160 to be considered under a closed rule, with 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective designees and provides for one motion to recommit. prgtoken The rule further provides for consideration of H. Res. 987 under a closed rule, with 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees. prgtoken , I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. H.R. 7160, the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, would bring much-needed relief to hardworking Americans in high-tax States that make the cost of living unbearable. prgtoken This legislation is an important fix to our Nation's tax code that will raise the cap for joint income filers, married couples, to $20,000. This legislation makes right a provision in our tax code that is clearly unfair and penalizes middle-class families in many States across our Nation. prgtoken , President 's reckless spending of hard-earned taxpayer dollars means that American families are already saddled with high inflation. Add to that the exorbitant taxes paid by those who live in States like I do that are run by who want to take and spend even more of their money. prgtoken Many of my colleagues have argued that raising the cap for the State and local tax deductions is just bailing out blue States for their reckless spending and failed policies. However, New York, as is the case with many of our higher tax States, pays far more into the Federal Government than it receives in return, and that money that New York State pays into the Federal Government is invested in States across this great Nation for things like infrastructure, law enforcement, and other essential services. prgtoken I can assure my colleagues here today that millions of New Yorkers, including those living in my own district, are painfully aware and routinely against the fiscal insanity perpetuated by Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, just as millions of Californians are deeply opposed to the reckless tax-and-spend policies of Governor Gavin Newsom and in Sacramento. That is why this legislation before us today is not a bailout for harmful State policies. It is a lifeline to Americans who are feeling the pain of this out-of-control taxation firsthand. prgtoken , it is common to hear from those opposed to the SALT deduction that this deduction only benefits the very rich. I encourage them to talk to police officers and firefighters living on Long Island in Nassau or Suffolk County or middle-class families living in southern California trying to pay their bills, put food on the table, and <|p|
HOUSE REPUBLICANS' LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS THIS WEEK
Brian Babin (Republican, TX) \u2014 2024-2-14

I thank my friend from Utah for yielding. I appreciate it. prgtoken Tonight, I am going to talk about the fitness of our President. prgtoken , ``a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,'' these were the words used by Special Counsel Robert Hur to describe , the President of the world's greatest and most powerful Nation. prgtoken They are also the justification for why no criminal charges are being pursued for 's willful mishandling of classified documents. prgtoken Just so that we are clear: The Justice Department is going to let off the hook because he is old and now has a bad memory, and yet continue its aggressive persecution of Donald J. because he is, what, 2 years younger and still mentally with it? prgtoken Most of those in this country will agree with me when I say, as we say in Texas: that dog won't hunt. The left screams that no one is above the law. I guess they mean no one but families like the s and the Clintons. prgtoken Americans are fed up with the double standard of justice repeatedly displayed by our Nation's top law enforcement authority at the Department of Justice. We are witnessing blatant, government weaponization. It is despicable and must not be tolerated. prgtoken If 's mental capacity is too diminished to stand before a jury as the opposition has made do numerous times, then he is clearly unfit to serve as our Commander in Chief. prgtoken America is a global superpower--the strongest, most capable country in world history. Nearly 250 years' worth of blood, sweat, and tears were the cost of this historic status, but today, our adversaries are watching our leader fail miserably at home and abroad. prgtoken While our enemies are hard at work exploiting this President's numerous weaknesses, the entire world is taking note as turns the United States into an international laughingstock. prgtoken , leadership is everything. As Alexander the Great once said: It is not an army of lions led by a sheep that I fear; it is an army of sheep led by a lion. prgtoken The American people deserve better from our highest office, and for the sake of our Nation's survival, we need a mentally sound President that we can rely on.
HONORING NATHANIEL PALAIA
Mike Carey (Republican, OH) \u2014 2024-2-14

I am proud to honor a bright young man from Ohio's 15th Congressional District. prgtoken Nathaniel Palaia, who attends South-Western Career Academy, was recently named a 2024 nominee for the U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholars Program. prgtoken This is one of the highest honors in the nation for a high school student. Nathaniel is a dedicated student in the Career Technical Education field and serves as a member of Ohio State University's Eco- Car Electric Vehicle Challenge Team. prgtoken He also serves as student council president, president of the Engineering and Robotics Program, team captain of the Autonomous Vehicle Challenge, and has founded a peer mentoring program. prgtoken Nathaniel is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society and has played varsity football for Grove City High School. He spends his summers volunteering with children with special needs. prgtoken He manages to excel at all of these things while earning above a 4.0 GPA and challenging himself in new ways academically. prgtoken Nathaniel represents the true Buckeye spirit of Ohio. Among his many accomplishments, it has been made clear that he is also a caring, compassionate, and intelligent individual. prgtoken He works hard for what he wants, and I have no doubt this will carry him far in his future career and in life. prgtoken I am proud to represent a congressional district where students like Nathaniel give their time and abilities to make it a better place for everyone. It is with great pride that I honor Nathaniel in this great recognition.
PRESIDENT BIDEN'S TWO-TIERED JUSTICE SYSTEM
John W. Rose (Republican, TN) \u2014 2024-2-14

I rise to express my grave concern for our country's judicial system. prgtoken Recently, a special counsel investigating President 's mishandling of classified materials chose not to pursue felony charges because the President's memory had such ``significant limitations'' that the counsel was not confident he could convince a jury that Mr. held the required mental state of willfulness. prgtoken I am highly suspicious that this is yet another example of President 's administration's two-tiered justice system, which is a serious concern for me, the Tennesseans I represent, and freedom-loving Americans all across this country. prgtoken President should be held to the same standards as anyone else in this country. If he has the mental acuity to be President, he has the mental capacity to be charged with a serious crime, period. Anything else wreaks of an abhorrent two-tiered justice system or a man who has no business being our President.
BOYLE COUNTY FOOTBALL--STATE CHAMPIONS
James Comer (Republican, KY) \u2014 2024-2-14

it gives me great pleasure today to rise and recognize the Boyle County Rebels, a football powerhouse, in the 1st Congressional District of Kentucky upon their recent winning of the state championship. prgtoken I am honored to recognize the Boyle County Rebels on their fourth consecutive state championship. The hours of hard work that this team puts in both on and off the field does not go unnoticed as they ended their undefeated season as champions. prgtoken I want to congratulate all the players, staff, faculty, and the entire community of Boyle County on this great achievement. This football program has had historic success, and I have no doubt they will continue their winning traditions in the future. prgtoken I join with the community of Boyle County in celebrating the Rebels football team in their fourth consecutive 4A state championship.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7160, SALT MARRIAGE PENALTY ELIMINATION ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 987, DENOUNCING THE HARMFUL, ANTI-AMERICAN ENERGY POLICIES OF THE BIDEN...
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (Republican, NJ) \u2014 2024-2-14

from New York for yielding me time. prgtoken , I rise in support of the rule providing for H.R. 7160, the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act. prgtoken This crucial piece of legislation is aimed at providing much-needed tax relief to hardworking families across my home State of New Jersey and to many families across the United States. prgtoken This bill begins to address the issue of double taxation that New Jerseyans and countless families far and wide have been hindered by for nearly 7 years--7 years too long, . prgtoken We are trying to bring relief back home for the marriage penalty elimination. This will make an adjustment to the State and local tax deduction, specifically raising the cap from $10,000 to $20,000 for joint returns with adjusted gross income below $500,000. prgtoken With this bill, we are acknowledging the economic challenges faced by our neighbors, ensuring that the tax burden is alleviated for those who need it the most. prgtoken New Jersey families need tax relief right now, and this specific approach to doubling the joint returns cap is a critical and necessary step to taking the tax burden off the backs of our neighbors. prgtoken The economic destruction of the SALT cap spares nobody. It deters prgtoken young families from purchasing their first home, and it denies seniors the ability to stay close to their roots and near family. prgtoken As a result, every industry across our great country suffers, and when that happens, no matter what your ZIP Code or your income, every individual is hurt in some measure. prgtoken Let me be clear, this legislation is the floor, not the ceiling, for the SALT relief that we can and must fight to deliver for New Jersey families. prgtoken To my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we all represent different communities and districts. Let me remind each and every one of us that we all share the honor of representing hardworking Americans who play by the rules and simply want to be treated fairly.
HOUSE REPUBLICANS' LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS THIS WEEK
J. French Hill (Republican, AR) \u2014 2024-2-14

let me be clear: We need to complete our work effectively on this House and find that sense of partnership that we find the right funding, the right balance of auditing and talent necessary to back the Ukrainians' success in defeating Putin. prgtoken , the innocent people of Ukraine have been under unprovoked attack for over two years, their lives upended by the vengeance of a megalomaniac illegally invading and attempting to overthrow a sovereign neighbor. prgtoken This war commenced in 2014 in the Donbas and Crimea and exploded into a full invasion on February 24, 2022. prgtoken American military aid to Ukraine is running out and Ukrainians battling on the frontlines to defend their homeland are running out of ammunition and other crucial military supplies. prgtoken They are losing the ability to defend themselves and win this war that they have so valiantly fought for 24 months--and politically and emotionally for a painful decade. prgtoken To my colleagues in Congress, it is essential that we pass further aid to Ukraine. prgtoken Time is running out. prgtoken And when the war ends, and Ukraine hails victory, Putin must bear the responsibility for the death and destruction he has caused in their sovereign nation. prgtoken He must bear responsibility of paying for Ukraine's reconstruction. prgtoken Alongside my friend and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mike McCaul, we passed our REPO bill out of committee, which would seize Russian sovereign assets for the sole purpose of Ukraine's eventual reconstruction. prgtoken Similar legislation has successfully been passed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. prgtoken Considering most Russian sovereign assets are located outside of the United States, it is critical that our allies around the world draft and pass companion legislation. prgtoken In January, European Union (EU) members unanimously agreed to set aside frozen Russian central bank assets in Europe, taking the first step to benefit Ukraine and its reconstruction from Russia's destruction. prgtoken This is a strong signal from our European allies that we are one step closer to seeing crucial draft legislation. prgtoken Although the EU has taken a step in the right direction, their action needs to go further. In my view, the ideal proposed draft legislation needs to encompass all Russian assets, not just liquid central bank accounts. prgtoken In the meantime, the United States and our allies need to continue to press Putin with further sanctions to deter his aggression. prgtoken We also need to ensure Ukraine remains an open economy. prgtoken Despite the damages caused by the war, over the past two years, Ukraine's economy is hanging in there. prgtoken Ukraine's battlefield victories in 2023 include pushing the Russian Navy to rear, freeing the western Black Sea, reopening it to Ukrainian exports of grain, iron, and fertilizer. prgtoken Although Russia's invasion drove Ukraine's GDP down in 2022, their econom
ANNIVERSARY OF THE INVASION OF UKRAINE
Joe Wilson (Republican, SC) \u2014 2024-2-14

the world is in a conflict we did not choose between dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law. prgtoken The anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by war criminal Putin is near. Over 400,000 deaths and 10,000 were murdered in the 2014 Putin invasion. prgtoken It has been over 100 days since the murderous invasion of Israel by Iran puppet Hamas, slaughtering 1,200 Israelis with 200 hostages, including Americans. prgtoken Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo exposed: ``China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela represent a new axis of evil regimes that is pushing a dangerous model for the world.'' We must work together to stop mass murder. prgtoken In conclusion, God bless our troops who successfully protected America for 20 years as the global war on terror moves from the Afghanistan safe haven to America. prgtoken We do not need new border laws. We need to enforce existing laws. shamefully opens borders for dictators as more 9/11 attacks across America are imminent, as warned by the FBI.
AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER
Doug LaMalfa (Republican, CA) \u2014 2024-2-14

I am speaking out today about an issue that has been going on in the northern part of my district in northern California. They are touting it, of course, as one of the biggest dam removal projects in American history, but it also is turning out to be one of the biggest environmental disasters in American history. prgtoken You can see right here the plume. This is the Klamath River, and this is one of the tributaries that feeds into it. This dark muck that is coming down is a result of what they have done to tear down dams or cut loose the material at the bottom of them under the drain. prgtoken This is a tributary coming in with winter water on that. It is kind of greenish and such. So you see, it is two different diverging bodies of water that is turning into muck, and it is an unbelievable mess there. It is killing wildlife, killing fish. prgtoken The Klamath River project used to make 70,000 households' worth of clean electricity. Good-paying jobs are very important to Siskiyou County. Now, the project, indeed, is an assault on the people who live there in the basin that are opposed to this, but outsiders are coming in to tear this out. prgtoken At a time when the U.S. is trying to electrify everything-- automobiles, stoves, leaf blowers, and everything else--they are taking out clean, hydroelectric power. prgtoken The chromium levels in this material, the pollutants in there, is unbelievable. There is a lot more to this story. Keep watching to see what is going on with this Klamath River system and the disaster that it is becoming.
A SCATHING REPORT
John Joyce (Republican, PA) \u2014 2024-2-14

last Thursday, Special Counsel Robert Hur released a scathing report as part of a Department of Justice investigation into President 's mishandling of classified documents. prgtoken Despite evidence of President 's willful retention and disclosure of classified documents to his biographer, Special Counsel Hur's report recommended that no criminal charges be brought forward against President . prgtoken This was in part because the special counsel determined that President 's memory had such ``significant limitations'' that it would not be possible to convince a jury that President held a ``mental state of willfulness'' that a serious felony requires. prgtoken It is time for the White House to release the full recordings of President 's interview with the special counsel and for the American people to hear what was said in these meetings where the President was determined to be too incompetent to stand trial.
17TH ANNUAL BRENT BERRY FOOD DRIVE
Ben Cline (Republican, VA) \u2014 2024-2-14

. Madam , this weekend while Americans were preparing for the Super Bowl, Secretary Mayorkas appeared on NBC's ``Meet the Press'' and claimed that the Department of Homeland Security did not bear responsibility for the broken immigration system in this country. prgtoken The Department of Homeland Security website states that the job of the Secretary is to: counter terrorism and enhance security, secure and manage our borders, enforce and administer our immigration laws, and provide essential support for national security. prgtoken The Homeland Security Committee outlined for the House how he has failed in every single category. I commend my colleagues for taking action yesterday to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and hold him accountable for his failures. prgtoken Let me give an example for each one. prgtoken He has failed in his responsibility to stop the influx of terrorists into this country. Last year, there were 169 people whose names appear on the terrorist watch list who were stopped trying to cross the southern border--a record. prgtoken He has failed to secure and manage our borders. There have been over 7 million illegal crossings of our southern border, 1.7 million known got-aways who evaded U.S. Border Patrol, and has empowered and emboldened ruthless criminal cartels to control our southern border and poison our communities with enough fentanyl to kill every American. In 2023, CBP seized a record of over 27,000 pounds of fentanyl at the southwest border. prgtoken He has failed to enforce and administer our immigration laws. On day one, and Secretary Mayorkas ended the -era remain in Mexico policies, the strongest border security laws implemented in generations. He also has the authority to use the current laws in place to secure our border but has neglected any law in the book and this has led to the crisis that has engulfed this country. prgtoken He has failed to provide essential support for national security. Border Patrol agents have apprehended individuals from more than 160 countries since January of 2021, including from countries that sponsor terrorism or major U.S. adversaries. prgtoken Additionally, between October 2022 and August 2023, CBP recorded nearly 75,000 encounters of aliens who represent a potential threat to national security. prgtoken He has failed. It is time to remove him from office.
SUPPORT GREAT LAKES
David P. Joyce (Republican, OH) \u2014 2024-2-14

I rise today to encourage the support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024. prgtoken Having grown up on the shores of Lake Erie, I know that the Great Lakes are an irreplaceable resource and an invaluable economic driver for not only Ohio but for our entire country. prgtoken They provide clean drinking water for 48 million Americans, support more than 1.5 million jobs, and generate over $62 billion every year for our economy. prgtoken That is why I am proud to be leading the reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative alongside my colleagues in the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force. prgtoken The GLRI provides funding to Federal agencies, the Great Lakes States, local communities, and businesses to restore the Great Lakes ecosystem and the economic health of the Great Lakes region. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this legislation moving forward.