Investing in America’s Recovery (Cong. Rec., June 25, 2021)
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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated June 25, 2021, at pages H3150 and H3151. It opens with the end of a colloquy in which Mr. Scalise says enhanced unemployment benefits are behind a worker shortage and that several States are ending them, while Mr. Clyburn cites Chairman Powell's testimony to a select subcommittee. Mr. Tonko says child tax credit payments will reach more than 37,000 households in his district. Mr. Meuser introduces the Stop Inflationary Spending Act to have the Congressional Budget Office project the inflationary impact of reconciliation bills, and Mr. Cline says the Consumer Price Index has increased 5 percent over the year. Mr. Stauber and others ask unanimous consent to consider H.R. 18, and the Chair says it cannot be entertained without clearance.
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H3150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 25, 2021
the areas of the border where you see for problems to occur that then the won’t cause problems for States as
the biggest increases in illegal cross- Federal Reserve Chairman has to ad- they stand back up.
ings, we know that there is a crisis in dress because we haven’t. Because we Mr. SCALISE. I appreciate that be-
the United States. And it is not just know if he does those things, whether cause I work well with our Governor.
people in South and Central America it is limiting money supply, interest We might not see eye to eye on every-
coming across. We are seeing people rate increases, those are all things that thing, but Governor John Bel Edwards
from Middle Eastern countries. There would hurt hardworking families all is addressing those problems ade-
have been people on the terrorist watch across the country. quately. He worked with the Repub-
list who are coming. I hope that as she So as he even recognized, right now lican legislature. They got an agree-
comes back from that trip—hopefully the enhanced unemployment benefits ment, and it was a good agreement.
she has met with Border Patrol agents. that are, by all accounts, the reason I know you have a good relationship
People have told us what the prob- that we are having a worker shortage, with your Governor. You and I have a
lems are. The President could address the reason that every small business is good relationship. Hopefully, we can
all of this today by reversing some of having trouble getting more people use those good relationships to prove
his executive actions that have opened back to work so they can meet that people wrong who look at Congress and
the border. But if he doesn’t, I hope supply demand that is starting to cre- say: Why can’t they get agreements on
Congress would look at bringing legis- ate inflation, he did acknowledge that things?
lation to confront a lot of those chal- when those enhanced benefits run out, Again, we are seeing some positive
lenges that I talked about. then you will see the worker shortage movement on the Senate side. I haven’t
I am not sure if you all anticipate get better and improve and people start seen the details, and the details are
bringing bills like that, but I would ask going back to work. very, very important. But, hopefully,
the gentleman if he had any comment We could end those earlier, acknowl- on these big issues, we can work to-
on that. edging there are millions of job open- gether and build those relationships so
Madam Speaker, I would be happy to ings. We shouldn’t be paying people that we can actually solve these prob-
yield to the gentleman. money to not work when there are jobs lems and solve them in a way that
Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I that are available right now and they doesn’t harm families, where it could
thank the gentleman for yielding. can’t find takers. end up in a harsh place if we don’t con-
As you mention, we were on it this What we have seen is a majority of front those problems. I know we will be
week with the presence of Chairman States now have said: We are going to talking more about that in the future.
Powell at our select subcommittee end those benefits on our own so that If the gentleman is not the one doing
hearing. Chairman Powell made two people can get back to work, so that we the colloquy in the future—we hope the
things very clear to us. can get our economies moving. majority leader is back—I have en-
Number one, he says it would be a big Many large States—Florida, Texas, joyed this colloquy with you. We, obvi-
mistake to put the brakes on too soon; Tennessee, and many other States—by ously, enjoy our relationship on many
that we must allow families to get the end of next week will do that. fronts, but it has been a pleasure to
back on their feet, communities to get I am proud that yesterday in my work with you on the colloquy.
restored. And he advised against us State, our Governor, who is a Demo- Hopefully, the majority leader is here
doing anything too soon. crat, signed a bill working with Repub- next time, and he has big shoes to fill.
He also made it very clear that if he licans to end our enhanced unemploy- I yield to the gentleman.
and the Fed were to make some deter- ment benefits in Louisiana by the end Mr. CLYBURN. I thank the gen-
mination that inflation is becoming a of July. tleman for his friendship and kind re-
problem, the Fed could deal with it. marks today. But I am looking forward
You may recall that he indicated b 1115
to the majority leader coming back
that a lot of the price increases have He acknowledged, as a Democrat, and taking his rightful place at this
come about as a result of bottlenecks that you can work together, and that mike. The gentleman and I can con-
that have existed in the system as peo- this is a problem, so let’s address this tinue our relationship with the Select
ple are gearing back up, and he thinks problem. While States are addressing Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Cri-
that is going to be temporary. He also it, some are not. Many have. sis and in other areas around the Cap-
feels that if it looks like this is going But, hopefully, Congress can look at itol.
to go beyond being temporary, that he ways where we can address some of Mr. SCALISE. He will probably be
has the tools to make the kind of ad- these problems earlier so that it moving around even faster. I will not
justments that are at least necessary doesn’t fall in the lap of the Federal challenge him to a race. I am not quite
to keep the economy flowing and to Reserve Chairman, and then he has to where he is yet, but I am working to
keep inflation in check. take harsh steps to deal with the prob- get there.
I think that on my side of the aisle, lems that we should be fixing as we see Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal-
we are very comfortable following the them coming. ance of my time.
advice of Chairman Powell, and I would I yield to the gentleman if he has f
hope that this is an issue that will not anything else. That is all I have.
get politicized. We need to get this Mr. CLYBURN. I assure you that, in INVESTING IN AMERICA’S
country back on track. We need to get my instance, my Governor is a Repub- RECOVERY
families back in touch with each other. lican. In fact, he was the first Governor (Mr. TONKO asked and was given
We need to keep this country moving to endorse the previous President. But permission to address the House for 1
in a positive way. So I think we are we are very close friends, and we have minute and to revise and extend his re-
going to wait and take advice from been in consultation over what to do as marks.)
Chairman Powell on whether we should we go forward. Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, nearly
do anything legislatively to deal with I am working very closely with him 40 percent of Americans before COVID
that issue. and working very closely with other couldn’t cover an unexpected $400 ex-
Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I Governors, as well. I think that each pense without selling belongings or
thank the gentleman for yielding. State is unique when it comes to how going into debt. And no one pays a
As we know, the Federal Reserve to stand back up as we go forward. greater price for poverty than our kids.
Chairman has some tools available to I am proud that Louisiana is moving I am proud of our work to pass the
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him, if need be, to address problems in in the right direction. I applaud John American Rescue Plan and deliver a
the economy that we are starting to Bel Edwards for working closely with lifeline for millions of struggling
see, but we also know that those tools you. I assure you that I am working Americans. Starting July 15, that life-
are very harsh. Hopefully, those tools just as close with the Governor of line gets stronger.
would be a last resort. South Carolina and other Governors to In a few weeks, and again every
So it is important for us, as policy- make sure we do what is necessary to month throughout 2021, hardworking
makers, to not just sit back and wait apply our efforts in such a way that it families will get a check of up to $400
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June 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3151
per child. That check will help millions shielded the American taxpayer from and the Judiciary be discharged from
of parents buy healthy food, new being forced to fund abortion. And for further consideration of H.R. 18 and
clothes, shoes, and books for their kids, decades, the Hyde amendment has en- ask for its immediate consideration in
pay rent and utilities, and even afford joyed broad bipartisan support. Even the House.
childcare so they can get back to work. President Biden supported the Hyde The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the
In my own home district in New amendment as recently as 2019. Chair previously advised, the request
York’s capital region, these checks will Unfortunately, that is no longer the cannot be entertained absent appro-
reach more than 37,000 households and case. Now, President Biden has re- priate clearance.
help lift more than 5,000 of our kids out versed course, proposing we repeal the f
of poverty. These are not just lasting Hyde amendment.
investments in America’s recovery; In turn, this would require American HAVE CBO ISSUE INFLATION
they are the downpayment on our taxpayers, no matter what their per- PROJECTIONS
brightest future. sonal beliefs, to fund abortion. (Mr. MEUSER asked and was given
I urge every parent and family that Madam Speaker, this is wrong. Every permission to address the House for 1
has struggled to make ends meet dur- life is blessed with inherent worth, infi- minute and to revise and extend his re-
ing this pandemic to visit nite potential, and sacred dignity. marks.)
childtaxcredit.gov and make certain As a child of adoption myself, I would Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, the
that you are signed up. not be here today if not for my moth- American people deserve to know the
f er’s decision to choose life over abor- true cost of government spending.
tion. Last month, working families ad-
PRICE OF INFLATION PAID BY
I urge my colleagues to stand strong justed their budgets around a 5 percent
MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES
in support of the Hyde amendment and jump in prices, an effect of the $1.9 tril-
(Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- against this radical new position of lion American Rescue Plan that many
mission to address the House for 1 President Biden. economists predicted would occur.
minute and to revise and extend his re- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous Despite these predictions coming
marks.) consent that the Committees on En- true, many Democrats—not all, I
Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, despite hope—are eager to use the same par-
ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means,
our Nation sitting on the edge of a fis- tisan budget reconciliation process
and the Judiciary be discharged from
cal cliff, the Biden administration con- again to spend even more.
further consideration of H.R. 18 and
tinues to propose trillions upon tril- That is why I have introduced the
ask for its immediate consideration in
lions of dollars in new taxpayer spend- Stop Inflationary Spending Act to re-
the House.
ing. quire the nonpartisan Congressional
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms.
Sadly, yet not unexpectedly, the Budget Office to project the infla-
BUSH). Under guidelines consistently
American people are beginning to see tionary impact of reconciliation bills.
issued by successive Speakers, as re-
the consequences of taking their hard- This would mean the American people
corded in section 956 of the House
earned tax dollars for continued and would know the impact on their family
Rules and Manual, the Chair is con-
unprecedented levels of deficit spend- budget before Democrats use a partisan
strained not to entertain the request
ing. process to spend $6 trillion on
The Consumer Price Index has in- unless it has been cleared by the bipar-
tisan floor and committee leaderships. unaffordable initiatives that dramati-
creased 5 percent from this time last
f cally increase the role of government
year, which marks the fastest rate of
in their lives and constrain growth in
inflation since right before the eco- REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO the real economy, which is the private-
nomic crisis in 2008 and a nearly 13- TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- sector innovators, entrepreneurs, and
year high. This is in addition to pro- TION ACT hardworking people.
ducer prices rising 6.6 percent over the
(Mr. STAUBER asked and was given Madam Speaker, inflation is a tax on
past year, the fastest increase on
permission to address the House for 1 everyone. When inflation was a signifi-
record.
I don’t care what the reasons are; I minute and to revise and extend his re- cant concern in the 1980s, CBO issued
know that Americans are feeling it marks.) inflationary projections for individual
Mr. STAUBER. Madam Speaker, as a bills. Restoring this practice for rec-
right now in their pocketbooks. Rising
father of four, I believe that life is a onciliation bills that spend big is a
inflation at this rate is the same thing
gift that must be cherished and de- commonsense reform.
as a tax, and American consumers are
fended. f
feeling it as they shop for the essen-
For me, a pro-life father of four, a
tials. RECOGNIZING MICHAEL NESSLAGE
Gasoline is 56 percent more expensive huge part of my story is my son Isaac.
Isaac was born with Down syndrome. I UPON HIS RETIREMENT
today than it was 12 months ago.
know that with our love and support, (Mrs. HINSON asked and was given
Transportation services are up 11 per-
he is capable of moving mountains. permission to address the House for 1
cent since last year. Together, food and
The sad news is that many don’t be- minute and to revise and extend her re-
energy prices have increased 3.8 per-
lieve that people like my son deserve a marks.)
cent, which is the fastest rate since
right to life or to reach their full po- Mrs. HINSON. Madam Speaker, I rise
1992.
Middle-class families are paying the tential. today to recognize Chief Michael
price for the lack of fiscal responsi- This is why I am a cosponsor of legis- Nesslage, who has served as fire chief
bility shown by this administration. lation like H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer in Hiawatha, Iowa, for the last 16
It is time to get our fiscal house in Funding for Abortion Act. This bill years. I want to congratulate him on
order to ensure our children and our will help ensure that taxpayer dollars his well-deserved retirement this week.
children’s children are left a thriving do not go toward taking away any Chief Nesslage dedicated his profes-
economy. child’s right to life. sional life to protecting and serving
Imagine a world where every child others. As Hiawatha’s fire chief, Chief
f
was given the opportunity to dream, Nesslage successfully started ambu-
REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO accomplish, and succeed. The world lance service in the area and spear-
TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABOR- would be a much better place, our fu- headed the creation of a volunteer fire-
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TION ACT ture brighter than ever. fighter program. Not only did Chief
(Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given That is why I will always support Nesslage help establish the program,
permission to address the House for 1 legislation that ensures every life is but he also closely coached and
minute and to revise and extend his re- protected. mentored those seeking careers as first
marks.) Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous responders.
Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, for consent that the Committees on En- Chief Nesslage continues to be a role
decades, the Hyde amendment has ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means, model for our entire community.
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