House of Representatives, June 23, 2022, Page H5825: Congressional Record

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The Congressional Record, House of Representatives, Vol. 168, No. 107, for Thursday, June 23, 2022. It records that the House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Correa, under a designation by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In the morning-hour debate a Member argues against expanding Title IX to include sexual orientation and gender identity, saying it dilutes protections for women, harms women's sports and affects women's privacy and safety, and cites the International Swimming Federation's vote to restrict many transgender women from competing. The remarks are the Member's own.

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117 th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
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of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE

Vol. 168 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022 No. 107

House of Representatives
The House met at 10 a.m. and was women participated in college-level sports. It destroys a level playing field
called to order by the Speaker pro tem- sports. Today, that number is one in and makes women second-class citizens
pore (Mr. CORREA). five. in their own sports.
f Title IX granted women equal access Even the international stage has
to educational opportunities, including begun to take notice as the Inter-
DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO college admissions and teaching posi- national Swimming Federation voted
TEMPORE tions at postsecondary institutions. to restrict many transgender women
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Because of this, more women are going from competing in international swim-
fore the House the following commu- to college today than ever before. ming competitions. We have already
nication from the Speaker: While this monumental legislation seen women’s records in swimming and
WASHINGTON, DC, has strengthened our country and our track obliterated by biological males.
June 23, 2022. workforce beyond belief, it is under Athletes give their all to be the best
I hereby appoint the Honorable J. LUIS threat today. Expanding this legisla- they can be. It is cruel to take the
CORREA to act as Speaker pro tempore on tion to include other designations like chance of success away from women,
this day. sexual orientation and gender identity especially when it could mean losing
NANCY PELOSI, goes beyond the intent of Congress. out on a college scholarship or other
Speaker of the House of Representatives. It also dilutes protections for women, important opportunities.
f and in some cases, threatens their safe- Perhaps even more concerning is the
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE ty. threat these policies pose to women’s
We already knew Democrats were safety. It is completely irresponsible to
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- willing to weaponize Title IX when take away a woman’s right to privacy
ant to the order of the House of Janu- they used it to deny due process to stu- and security by mandating gender-neu-
ary 10, 2022, the Chair will now recog- dents accused of sexual assault on col- tral spaces.
nize Members from lists submitted by lege campuses. Allowing biological males, even if
the majority and minority leaders for The rights of due process should not they identify as a woman, into wom-
morning-hour debate. end simply because someone is a stu- en’s locker rooms, bathrooms, jails,
The Chair will alternate recognition dent, but, thankfully, the Trump ad- and domestic violence shelters poses a
between the parties, with time equally ministration set things right on this threat to the safety of women.
allocated between the parties and each front. I shouldn’t have to spell this out for
Member other than the majority and Now, new threats are emerging. you. It is common sense. Today should
minority leaders and the minority While the advancements made under be a day of celebration, one where we
whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no Title IX have been numerous, the marvel at the gains women have made
event shall debate continue beyond Biden administration is attempting to in sports and in education, but the
11:50 a.m. use this legislation to further a pro- Biden administration’s actions have
f gressive social agenda. certainly put a damper on this momen-
For example, the Biden administra- tous anniversary.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE tion is threatening to hold school It is time for Democrats to regain
PASSAGE OF TITLE IX lunches hostage if K–12 schools do not their senses, and, once again, commit
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The agree to a slew of controversial gender- to protecting—protecting—the integ-
Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from neutral policies. rity of women’s sports and the safety
North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- One of these policies will likely be of women. This political agenda is de-
utes. forcing schools to allow biological structive and unbecoming of a country
Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today is the males to compete in girls’ sports, dedicated to equal opportunity for all.
50th anniversary of the passage of Title something already happening at many f
IX, legislation that revolutionized schools across the country.
women’s sports and women’s access to The results are in: It erases women. SLASHING THE FEDERAL DEFICIT
education. Let me say that again: It erases The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
Since the Education Amendments of women. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from
1972 passed, women’s participation in Ignoring the biological differences Texas (Ms. GARCIA) for 5 minutes.
sports has skyrocketed. Mr. Speaker, between the male and female body is a Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I
50 years ago, only 1 out of every 27 catastrophe for women, especially in rise today to celebrate President

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Biden’s massive accomplishment of So I hope that our Governor does like ficial announcement on their decision
slashing the Federal deficit by more Florida and Georgia and rises to the in the Dobbs v. Jackson case.
than any other President in the first 16 challenge that the President has made Ever since the draft opinion was
months. yesterday and puts a pause on Texas’ leaked, radical leftists have tried to in-
Mr. Speaker, this is huge. But even gasoline tax. timidate, threaten, and harass the con-
better news: Biden is on track to dou- House Democrats are taking strong servative Justices on the Court.
ble down on building a better America steps. We are joining hands with the There have been multiple attacks
for generations to come. President to make sure that we lower against pro-life and pregnancy centers
This year’s deficit is on track to fall rising prices caused by Putin’s cruel across the whole country. A deranged
by $1.7 trillion which is the single larg- war in Ukraine. I call on all my Repub- individual was caught plotting to as-
est 1-year reduction in American his- lican colleagues across the aisle to join sassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and
tory. I repeat: This is the single largest us. his family at their home.
reduction in American history. Most Republicans voted against all He was caught carrying a handgun,
In contrast, the Trump administra- those bills that I just mentioned. It is two clips of ammunition, a tactical
tion increased the Federal budget def- time to act. Enough is enough. I urge
knife, pepper spray, a crowbar, a nail
icit. Every single year in office, it went them to fight with us for hardworking
punch, duct tape, a hammer, and a
up. American families. Together, we can
screwdriver outside their home.
I can’t say I am surprised, however. build a better America for today and
The White House refused to condemn
This accomplishment of the President for generations to come.
this heinous crime. The pro-abortion
is not coincidence. It is the result of a f group, Ruth Sent Us, publicly threat-
well-designed and well-managed recov-
HONORING THE LEGACY OF ened Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s chil-
ery plan from the pandemic.
It is a result of President Biden and COTTON ROSSER dren, as well. They tweeted the exact
Congress passing key legislation like The SPEAKER pro tempore. The location of the children’s school and
the historical American Rescue Plan Chair recognizes the gentleman from church, along with the schedules of
which got people back to work, kids California (Mr. LAMALFA) for 5 min- when they would be there. These radi-
back in school, and families healthy utes. cals are jeopardizing the lives of our
again. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Justices’ families.
It is the result of a President who today with deep, deep regret and sad- It took a month for congressional
puts people first—not politics, people. ness over the loss of a local legend, Democrats and Senate Leader SCHUMER
But on another note, it is no secret Cotton Rosser, who was 93 years old. to bring the Supreme Court Police Par-
that the recent price hikes that have Known as a top rodeo man all over ity Act to the floor for a vote. This bill
been caused by the war criminal Putin the north State and even all over the offers security to family members of
are burdening hardworking families. In country, he is known for winning so the Supreme Court Justices, which is
fact, Putin’s price hike has increased many awards and accolades in his job more critical than ever.
gas prices by $2 a gallon in many places as a rodeo man. While unnecessarily delaying the
since Russian troops began to threaten He used to open for the National bill, Speaker PELOSI even had the au-
Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas at least 10 dacity to claim, ‘‘Nobody is in danger
Ukraine, and families are seeing higher
years in a row. He had the Flying U over the weekend because of our not
prices in the grocery aisles, too.
Sadly, Putin is increasing inflation, Company, a rodeo company that trav- having a bill.’’ There was an assassina-
not only here in America, but also eled all over the Western States, bring- tion plot. Of course, people were, in
ing his show. fact, in danger.
throughout the globe. House Demo-
He was always, always improving the
crats and President Biden won’t stand Despite the slew of threats, I pray
show, making it into something spec-
for this. My colleagues and I are work- that the Court does the right thing for
tacular. He would bring ideas from ice
ing side by side with the President to our Nation’s unborn and upholds our
skating and others to make the show
lower costs for working people at the Constitution.
even more spectacular. He was innova-
gas pump, at the grocery store, and tive in that. Overturning Roe does not ban abor-
across the shelves. He was recognized in 2019 as a Legend tion but rightly returns the abortion
That is why House Democrats passed of ProRodeo, 1995 ProRodeo Hall of debate back to Congress and to the
critical bills like the Lowering Food Fame inductee, 1985 PRCA Stock Con- State legislatures. In our Republic,
and Fuel Costs Act, Ocean Shipping tractor of the Year, over 60 years doing those elected by the people should be
Reform Act, and the Consumer Fuel shows, and over 70 years in rodeo. the ones to create laws and balance
Price Gouging Prevention Act. He was truly a good man, a nice man, tradeoffs, not judges.
These key bills will strengthen our and his family is his legacy, the good In the nearly 50 years since Roe be-
supply chains, create more maritime people they are, that he leaves behind. came the law of the land, over 63 mil-
jobs in communities like my home dis- The legacy with the Red Bluff Round- lion unborn children have been killed
trict, and lower both gas and goods Up and taking stock up there and due to judicial activism.
prices. Colusa Western Days, I have partici- Life begins at the moment of concep-
Just yesterday, Mr. Speaker, the pated in all these things as an ob- tion, and an overwhelming number of
President announced that he is in favor server, the Marysville Stampede. It has Americans believe in protecting babies
of taking a pause of 3 months on the just been such a rich part of northern still in the womb. In order to preserve
Federal gas tax. He has challenged California and the West and, indeed, our judicial system, we cannot allow
Congress to pass that, to put a pause the whole country. these intimidation tactics to win the
on the Federal gasoline tax for 3 I will leave you with a quote from day. The Court must be allowed to do
months. him. You know, he was 93, so in recent its job unfettered while not actively
Now, our tax is 18 cents. That would years, having had to retire somewhat, legislating from the bench.
be 18 cents per gallon every time some- he said, ‘‘I am just the PR man now. I
f
one fills up. He challenged all of the never imagined my rodeo career would
Governors to do the same. be like this. I am the richest guy in the b 1015
Some Governors, like the Governors world with memories and friends. I
of Florida and Georgia and others, have loved every minute of the rodeo busi- CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF PELL
already done this. In my State of ness, and I would do it all over again.’’ GRANTS

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Texas, that means an additional sav- Such a great memory, indeed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
ings of 20 cents. Added together, that A good friend of mine; hard to deal Chair recognizes the gentleman from
would be 38 cents a gallon. with. We are very proud of Cotton Pennsylvania (Mr. EVANS) for 5 min-
That is huge. That is a huge savings Rosser in northern California. utes.
in cutting prices down. For an average SECURITY FOR OUR SUPREME COURT JUSTICES Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise
tank of 15 gallons, that would be a sav- Mr. Speaker, any day now, the Su- today to mark the 50th anniversary of
ings of $5.70 every time they fill up. preme Court is expected to make an of- the Pell Grant Program.

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