Congressional Record, House, July 26, 2022: Page H7156
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Page H7156 of the House section of the Congressional Record for July 26, 2022, mostly one-minute speeches. Ms. Porter marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and promotes her Student Mental Health Rights Act, Ms. Brown of Ohio says President Biden has worked to rebuild the economy and that 2021 saw the most jobs created in American history, and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania marks National Hire a Veteran Day. Mr. Hill then leads a special order on inflation in which members relay constituents' reports of high gas and grocery prices. The House adjourned until Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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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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July 26, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7157
speak for all Americans when I say I b 2200 of how expensive everything is. I was a stay
never thought I would see the day when Mrs. KIM of California. Madam at home mom and will have to return to work
an American President would celebrate Speaker, I thank my friend, FRENCH sooner than planned.’’
gas prices north of $4 nationwide. HILL, for yielding. When you go out and talk to people at the
My story is Charlie from Fleming Families, workers, and small busi- grocery store, at the gas pumps, parents at
County, Kentucky. He is a farmer, and nesses are hurting from the highest in- our schools, they all share the same stories.
he cannot afford these diesel prices. He flation in over 40 years, and in South- Biden’s 9.1 percent inflation isn’t just some fic-
told me: I don’t know, Congressman, ern California where I am from, every- tional economics stat.
where you come up with these numbers thing is more expensive. It means Americans are 9.1 percent poorer
in Washington, D.C., 9.1 percent infla- Inflation doesn’t discriminate. It im- today than they were a year ago. Hardworking
tion. To us in America, it feels two or pacts every American and hurts small Americans are feeling the heat. It’s time Presi-
three times that much. businesses and workers with less in- dent Biden grow a backbone and do the work
This inflation is hurting Americans. needed to increase our domestic energy, ar-
come the most.
Time to reverse course and end these For example, Raul and Rosalina rest the out-of-control spending, and get our
disastrous policies of war against Davis, owners of Tlaquepaque Res- economy working again for all Americans.
American energy. taurant in Placentia, in my district, Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker,
Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, I thank Six hundred and seventy-seven dollars.
told my office: ‘‘Higher gas prices and
my friend from Kentucky for his strong That’s how much more—per month—Geor-
issues with our supply chain are lead-
words. gians are spending on everyday goods due to
While Mr. DONALDS is coming for- ing to increasing costs from everything
from beverages to meat for ingredients, Biden’s inflation crisis.
ward, I got a note from Ron in Little That’s gas. Groceries. Retirement. That’s
Rock. He is a 100 percent disabled vet- to workforce shortages. As a res-
taurant, we run our small business money people need to live their lives.
eran. He is not eating well. He is not Instead, they’re using it to subsidize Biden’s
able to go places because of the cost of with very tight revenue margins, and a
small change in prices can really hurt far-left agenda.
gas in this country. He has to conserve And unlike the President, the American peo-
his gas money in order to go to the VA our bottom line. If we have to pass on
higher costs to our customers, it puts ple can’t just change the definition of a word
for his primary care. and watch their problems go away.
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- us in a tough place when we are com-
peting against bigger restaurants that Regardless of what the White House’s latest
tleman from Florida (Mr. DONALDS), blog says, we are headed towards a reces-
my friend from Florida’s 19th Congres- can absorb higher costs.’’
While the Biden administration calls sion. In fact, we may already be in one.
sional District. The single mom trying to feed her family
Mr. DONALDS. Madam Speaker, I inflation temporary and seeks to rede-
fine the long-established meaning of a and the trucker paying more for diesel are
thank the gentleman from Arkansas
recession, I have introduced bills to feeling the sting of this Administration’s poli-
(Mr. HILL) for yielding.
Energy prices are up over 35 percent. combat inflationary spending, lower cies daily.
Groceries have surged more than 11.9 taxes on Californians, and support job Recession isn’t just a word to them—it’s a
percent. The consumer price index is creators. lived reality that leads to lost income, jobs, op-
up 9.1 percent. The producer price The SPEAKER pro tempore. The portunities, and even hope.
index is up close to 12 percent. time of the gentleman has expired. Where the White House sees the so-called
None of this was happening before Mrs. KIM of California. Policies from ‘‘strength’’ of the economy, my constituents
the American Rescue Plan was passed Congress should make life more afford- see weakness.
by Congressional Democrats and signed able, not less. That weakness is emblematic of a failed
into law by Joe Biden. Before that time The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- President who is willing to look us in the eye
period, our inflation rate was holding tlewoman is no longer recognized. and say that we are not in a recession, that
steady between 2 and 3 percent. Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, Thank you, the $4.30 you’re paying for gas is a gift.
What happened? What happened was Congressman HILL for taking the time to put He’s wrong.
the Congressional Democrats and the together this special order. Washington Democrats’ one-party rule is
President of the United States, Joe From Arkansas to South Florida, every robbing Americans blind.
Biden, unleashed a labor shortage on hardworking American is facing the same di- We know how to fix this! Unleash American
the United States. People did not have lemma under Biden’s presidency. energy independence, rein in the runaway
to go to work in order to continue to Look, we all know the facts. Record high in- spending, and pass a budget, which was sup-
buy goods. So what happens when you flation, 9.1 percent, a shrinking economy. posed to happen months ago, so that the
take people out of the workforce is But what we often overlook is just how American people know what their elected offi-
that they have money to spend, but devasting this Biden’s inflation is on everyday cials value and how their tax dollars are being
there is not enough supply in the econ- people and the real-life, practical impact it has spent.
omy because enough people are not on hardworking families. Inflation is the worst It’s time to put the American people first.
working to provide the products for tax on American workers. f
enough goods. So if there are not Over the last week, my office has been SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED
enough goods, but everybody has hearing a lot about Biden’s inflation. Many
families desperate to make ends meet, having The Speaker announced her signa-
money, prices go up. It happens every
to choose between feeding their families and ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of
single time.
This is very simple. Even Lawrence putting gas in their car. the following title:
Summers, who was an economic ad- Genevieve from Cutler Bay reached out to S. 144.—An act to authorize the Secretary
my office saying quote: ‘‘we were already liv- of Health and Human Services, acting
viser to Bill Clinton, said that the
through the Director of the Indian Health
American Rescue Plan was going to un- ing paycheck to paycheck with very little sav- Service, to acquire private land to facilitate
leash a massive inflation in the United ings. Now we are dipping in our savings just access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness
States. House Republicans said if you to make ends meet. I am worried that I will not Center in Hemet, California, and for other
pass that bill, it is going to unleash a be able to pay for after school services for my purposes.
massive inflation the United States. children when the school year starts.’’ f
So the American people need to know Marianela from Miami shared similar con-
and understand that it is the policies of cerns, saying quote: ‘‘I have less money to ADJOURNMENT
Congressional Democrats and Joe save or spend. My groceries are to a min- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
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Biden that have unleashed the worst imum. Costs of gas are a consequence of Mr. ant to section 1 of House Resolution
inflation most Americans have ever Biden’s executive orders which have a domino 1230, the House stands adjourned until
seen in their lives. effect on everything we have to buy.’’ 10 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, I yield to Maria from Key West also reached out to us Thereupon (at 10 o’clock and 1
the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. saying quote: ‘‘Constantly negative in the bank minute p.m.), under its previous order,
KIM), who will tell us how inflation is because bills have doubled in price, had to the House adjourned until tomorrow,
impacting her constituents. use credit cards after being debt free because Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10 a.m.
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