Healthcare Disparities (Cong. Rec., Sept. 28, 2021)
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Page H5472 of the House section of the Congressional Record for September 28, 2021, in interleaved columns, under the heading Healthcare Disparities. The House was called to order at noon after a recess, with a prayer by the Chaplain, and Mr. Higgins of New York speaks for 1 minute. Mr. Garcia of Illinois honors Jesus Chuy Negrete, a community icon whose corridos elevated the work of the United Farm Workers. Another speaker urges opposition to two bills and says the country cannot afford a loaded legislative package that drives up the national debt, which is the speaker's view.
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H5472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 28, 2021
b 1200 nity icon, an incredible storyteller, and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to
a powerful voice of the Latino and oppose both of these bills when they
AFTER RECESS
labor rights movement, my dear friend come before the House.
The recess having expired, the House Jesus ‘‘Chuy’’ Negrete. f
was called to order by the Speaker at Chuy was born in San Luis Potosi,
noon. Mexico, but grew up in Chicago’s HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES
f southeast side. (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and
Through his corridos, or folk songs, was given permission to address the
PRAYER Chuy elevated the work of Cesar House for 1 minute.)
The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Chavez’s United Farm Workers and na- Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr.
Grun Kibben, offered the following tional Farm Labor Organizing Com- Speaker, the COVID–19 pandemic ex-
prayer: mittee. posed the fragility and disparities of
Return to us, O God; dwell in the Whether he was in the back of a pick- the American healthcare system, par-
midst of us, in this place, in our cities, up truck or in a parking lot, he would ticularly in underserved communities.
neighborhoods, and Nation, that we be there and he would play his heart Through the American Rescue Plan,
would again acknowledge You. May out. Congress is seeking to close these dis-
You see reason to call us faithful, and His music resonated with the Mexi- parities to make healthcare more ac-
may we reflect Your glory to all who can-American community because it cessible, with greater quality, through
would see. reflected the daily struggles of workers Federally Qualified Health Centers.
In You, may both youth and those of and immigrants. The American Rescue Plan funding
age find reason to be joyful. May all Chuy loved to add humor to his released this week builds on this
marvel at Your handiwork, Your stead- lyrics, because he understood the model, supporting improvements to fa-
fast love, and Your saving mercy. power of making people laugh, espe- cilities across the Nation, including
Cause our hands to be strong to do cially during the toughest times. $2.2 million in new funding for western
the work You have set before us. Sow He believed in the importance of hon- New York.
oring your roots and heritage, encour- Health centers serve as trusted mes-
Your peace in the fields of our hearts
aging youth to learn about their cul- sengers and providers to connect with
and bring forth Your fruit in the gar-
ture and history, reminding them of its hard-to-reach patients. Investing in
den You have called us to attend. Give
riches. these health clinics’ infrastructure will
increase to our fellowship and pour out
I thank Chuy for his music, for al- deliver healthcare savings, better
on Your house a spirit of compassion
ways conveying a sense of courage, giv- health outcomes, and overall healthier
and mutual concern.
ing us animo, giving us resolve, and en- communities throughout America.
We give ourselves over to Your in-
struction to speak truth to one an- couraging us to stick together. f
Rest in power, my friend.
other, to render judgments that are SUPPORT FOR THE BUREAU OF
true, and to find solutions which lead f
PRISONS REFORM CAUCUS
to peace. IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE IS (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania
May we not harbor ill will in our A TOP PRIORITY asked and was given permission to ad-
hearts against each other, but may we (Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- dress the House for 1 minute and to re-
be intentional in making this a time of mission to address the House for 1 vise and extend his remarks.)
cooperation and kindness. minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania.
In You do we find truth and hope, and marks.) Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my
in Your name we pray. Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, since I support for the Bureau of Prisons Re-
Amen. came to Congress 3 years ago, I have form Caucus and my thanks to Chair-
f made it a top priority to work toward man FRED KELLER.
improving our Nation’s infrastructure. Earlier today, I participated in a
THE JOURNAL
I have repeatedly advocated and testi- meeting discussing the important
The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section fied for repairing and expanding our issues and the goals of the caucus,
11(a) of House Resolution 188, the Jour- roadways and bridges across the Sixth which are aimed at improving and en-
nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- District, including Interstate 81, the hancing the existing relationship be-
proved. economic backbone of the Sixth Con- tween Congress and the Federal Bureau
f gressional District. of Prisons. This is done through in-
But the Senate agreement up this creased communications, transparency,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE week allocates just $110 billion for and efficiency.
The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman roads and bridges, less than 15 percent Mr. Speaker, I represent two Federal
from Virginia (Mr. CLINE) come for- of the total bill’s funding. prisons: Federal Correctional Institu-
ward and lead the House in the Pledge Further, House Democrats are tying tion Loretto, located in Loretto, Penn-
of Allegiance. its passage to the $4.3 trillion tax-and- sylvania, and Federal Correctional In-
Mr. CLINE led the Pledge of Alle- spend boondoggle they call human in- stitution McKean, located in Lewis
giance as follows: frastructure. Run, Pennsylvania. It is critical Con-
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The bill includes $7.5 billion to create gress continues to support these hard-
United States of America, and to the Repub- a Civilian Climate Corps to promote working men and women at these Fed-
lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Green New Deal, $80 billion for the eral institutions.
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. IRS to double the number of agents As a member of the Bureau of Pris-
f that will target American families and ons Reform Caucus, I will work to
businesses, and provides a zero percent oversee the implementation of the pro-
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER
increase for Homeland Security as the grams laid out in our legislation.
The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Biden border crisis continues to wors- From improving staffing conditions
tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute en. to implementing the First Step Act to
speeches on each side of the aisle. Additionally, the bill provides $42.3 expanding current technical edu-
f billion in tax credits for the wealthy, cational opportunities for inmates as
while at the same time raising $2.1 tril- they look to find a better place in soci-
HONORING JESUS ‘‘CHUY’’ lion in higher taxes on the middle-class ety, it is important we understand the
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NEGRETE families and job creators. actions taking place in our Federal
(Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois asked and With inflation on the rise and un- prison system.
was given permission to address the precedented levels of government Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that this
House for 1 minute.) spending driving up our national debt, caucus continues to meet and improve
Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, we cannot afford this loaded legislative the relationship between Congress and
I want to honor the life of a commu- package. the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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