Congressional Record, House, July 26, 2022, Page H7156
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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated July 26, 2022, at page H7156, carrying one-minute speeches and the start of a minority hour. Ms. Porter speaks on recommitting to the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act on its 32nd anniversary and describes her Student Mental Health Rights Act. Ms. Brown of Ohio speaks under the heading Creating a Balanced Economy, saying that the United States was the first major economy to recover and exceed prepandemic levels of GDP. Mr. Hill of Arkansas then takes the minority leader's designee hour to discuss inflation and quotes a constituent named Melissa about its effect. The remarks are the speakers' own.
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H7156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 26, 2022
RECOMMITTING OURSELVES TO try, his community, and his fellow vet- uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Ar-
THE PROMISE OF THE ADA erans. kansas (Mr. HILL) is recognized until 10
(Ms. PORTER asked and was given f p.m. as the designee of the minority
permission to address the House for 1 leader.
CREATING A BALANCED ECONOMY
minute and to revise and extend her re- GENERAL LEAVE
(Ms. BROWN of Ohio asked and was Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, I ask
marks.) given permission to address the House
Ms. PORTER. Madam Speaker, dis- unanimous consent that all Members
for 1 minute and to revise and extend may have 5 legislative days in which to
ability should not keep any American her remarks.)
from fully participating in public life. revise and extend their remarks and in-
Ms. BROWN of Ohio. Madam Speak-
This week marks the 32nd anniver- er, when President Biden took office, clude extraneous materials.
sary of the Americans with Disabilities The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
we wasted no time getting to work to
Act. The ADA provides critical protec- rebuild a devastated economy. objection to the request of the gen-
tions for jobseekers powering our From the Build Back Better Act to tleman from Arkansas?
workforce. It helps students thrive in the American Rescue Plan, we have There was no objection.
our schools, and it empowers citizens taken bold steps to make possible the Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, I appre-
to participate in our democracy. incredible economic progress we see ciate my 5 minutes for 1 hour under the
But like any law, the ADA is only as today. Progress that made the United House rules, which I don’t believe is
good as our ability to enforce it. For States the first major economy in the very helpful to my colleagues.
too many, the ADA does not deliver ac- world to recover and exceed So let me begin that we are here to
commodations that people with dis- prepandemic levels of its GDP, and 2021 talk about inflation and the impact of
abilities need. saw the most jobs created in American inflation on our constituents.
I am working to strengthen the ADA, history, while keeping 3.7 million chil- I will start out briefly and talk about
including for individuals with mental dren out of poverty. Melissa from Adona, Arkansas. She
health needs. My Student Mental Whether it is more good-paying jobs says: It is severely impacting us, with
Health Rights Act will help univer- or the cost of groceries and gas, our gas and grocery prices so high that we
sities adhere to ADA requirements, em- goal remains the same, to create a bal- couldn’t make our $300 car payment
powering disabled students to succeed. anced economy so that Americans can last month because my husband had
As we celebrate the ADA, we recom- thrive. four doctor visits to make. We have to
mit ourselves to fulfilling its promise Together with President Biden, we do without air conditioning unless it
of equal protection for all. are fighting every day to make it a re- gets above 97 degrees. Our grandkids
ality. come over and say: We thought y’all
f
f bought groceries. And we tell them we
b 2150 did, but that is all we could get. My
NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY
HONORING ARMY SERGEANT husband is a disabled veteran, and we
(Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania could barely make it before. With the
FIRST CLASS GARRETT HANAS
asked and was given permission to ad- rise in prices, we just have faith in the
(Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Lord that we can meet our needs.
permission to address the House for 1 vise and extend his remarks.) Madam Speaker, that is Melissa from
minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Adona, Arkansas.
marks.) Madam Speaker, yesterday, we cele- All of our constituents are suffering.
Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I brated National Hire a Veteran Day. In Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
rise today to honor Army Sergeant 2017, the nonprofit Hire Our Heroes es- tleman from Kentucky (Mr. BARR) to
First Class Garret Hanas as Ten- tablished the day to highlight the talk about the impact of inflation in
nessee’s Second Congressional Dis- many talented men and women who his district.
trict’s July Veteran of the Month. served our country who are now seek- Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, whether
Sergeant First Class Hanas served his ing civilian employment. it is Putin’s price hike, corporate
country for over 20 years assigned to Hire Our Heroes serves as a resource greed, transitory—depending on the
the 82nd Airborne Division and spent a bank for veterans to seek professional day, Madam Speaker, these are just
large chunk of his military career advice, discover new training re- some of the false narratives in the
jumping out of airplanes, and he is sources, and search for new job oppor- laundry list of excuses President Biden
probably the only person you will ever tunities. and Democrats have used to try to ex-
meet who has survived a parachute Veterans are an important part of
plain away the impact of their disas-
failure twice. He broke his back in the our community. They sacrifice a great
trous economic policies.
same three places both times, which deal to ensure that we live in a Nation
The truth is, Madam Speaker, that
left him with lots of health complica- that is free and safe. While we may
this historic inflation crisis, the fastest
tions. never be able to fully repay them for
rate of inflation in 40 years, is the di-
He didn’t let any of this kill his spir- their sacrifice, the very least we can do
rect result of policy errors.
it, though. He once said: ‘‘God had a is help ease the transition back into ci-
The latest excuse from the President
bigger purpose for me, and that was to vilian life.
A big part of that transition is ensur- comes in this tweet from yesterday:
take care our veterans.’’ After retiring Can you believe it? At current prices,
ing there are well-paying, family-sus-
from the Army after over 20 years of the average driver will spend less than
taining jobs available for our men and
service assigned to the 82nd Airborne they would if prices had stayed at their
women in uniform when they return
Division, he dedicated much of his time peak.
home.
to helping his fellow veterans. He got Our veterans are highly trained and The problem is, Madam Speaker, the
heavily involved with the Disabled highly skilled. They deserve our sup- peak was under his policies.
American Veterans Knoxville chapter, port while deployed and when they re- Here is the real—here’s the real
where he now serves as its commander. turn home. One of the best ways to do tweet: At current prices, Americans
He was instrumental in raising funds that is to prepare them for the work- will spend $1,200 more per person for
to get a new DAV van to transport vet- force outside of the military. gas and a whole lot more than they
erans to their doctor appointments at Madam Speaker, the best way to would have if Joe Biden had not been
the VA Hospital, and he helped start a thank a veteran is to hire a veteran. President of the United States.
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program to refurbish used scooters and The skills obtained during service are The reality is, our country went from
wheelchairs to give to east Tennessee invaluable. energy dominant to energy desperate,
veterans who need them. f and gas prices have almost doubled in
It is my honor to recognize Sergeant less than 2 years from $2.36 per gallon
First Class Garrett Hanas as Ten- THE IMPACT OF INFLATION to $4.32 today.
nessee’s Second District’s Veteran of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Not only did that peak occur under
the Month for his service to his coun- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- President Biden’s policy, but I think I
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