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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 114 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 No. 42 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 12 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 The House met at 9 a.m. and was THE JOURNAL Safety Award from the Arkansas De- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The partment of Labor. pore (Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia). Chair has examined the Journal of the As a family-owned business since its f last day’s proceedings and announces founding in 1911, Mars has been a lead- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER to the House his approval thereof. ing example of corporate responsibility PRO TEMPORE Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- practices that benefit their dedicated nal stands approved. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- employees and the communities in fore the House the following commu- f which they operate. nication from the Speaker: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Since Mars first opened the doors of WASHINGTON, DC, its Petcare facility in Fort Smith in March 10, 2017. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the I hereby appoint the Honorable EVAN H. gentleman from Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP) 2007, they have provided stable employ- JENKINS to act as Speaker pro tempore on come forward and lead the House in the ment to over 200 Mars associates who this day. Pledge of Allegiance. are responsible for making food for our PAUL D. RYAN, Mr. WENSTRUP led the Pledge of Al- pets under the brand names Cesar, Speaker of the House of Representatives. legiance as follows: Nutro, and Sheba. f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Impressively, Mars’ Fort Smith facil- PRAYER United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ity has accumulated 2 million work The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. hours over 5 years without a lost day J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Loving God, thank You for giving us f away from work due to a work-related injury or illness, a direct testament to another day. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER the great workforce in Fort Smith and Be with each of us that we might be PRO TEMPORE our very best, and prove ourselves wor- the leadership of the Mars organiza- thy of Your love and Your grace. Bless The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion. Chair will entertain up to five requests our President and those who work in In addition to their excellent safety the executive branch and the Supreme for 1-minute speeches on each side of record, Mars has had a significant im- Court with Your wisdom and good the aisle. pact on my district’s local economy. judgment. f Be with the Members of this people’s Recently, Mars Petcare announced CELEBRATING MARS PETCARE House in their work and deliberations plans to expand the Fort Smith facil- FOR TWO MILLION MAN HOUR this day that they might merit the ity, which is expected to generate an SAFETY AWARD trust of the American people and mani- additional 130 new jobs over the next fest the strength of our democracy to (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given several years. permission to address the House for 1 the nations of the world. On behalf of everyone in northwest Without You, O Lord, we can do minute.) nothing. With You and in You, we can Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise Arkansas, I am happy to celebrate this establish a world of peace, goodness, today to recognize Mars, Incorporated, important milestone with Mars’ Fort and justice now and into the future. and Mars Petcare’s Fort Smith, Arkan- Smith facility, and I thank Mars for its May all that is done this day be for sas, facility which was recently hon- continued dedication to our commu- Your greater honor and glory. Amen. ored with the Two Million Man Hour nity. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H2023 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Mar 16, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\H10MR7.REC H10MR7 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 10, 2017 WORKING FAMILIES DESERVE ows and the Geneva Vikings on their County, Effingham County, Glynn BETTER THAN TRUMPCARE achievement and their hard work. County, Bryan County, Bacon County, (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given Go, Vikings. Echols County, and Chatham County. permission to address the House for 1 f Congratulations to each school’s ad- ministration, teachers, and students minute.) OPPOSING GOP’S HEALTHCARE whose hard work and dedication made Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, right REPEAL now Republicans are racing to pass this accomplishment possible. (Mrs. NAPOLITANO asked and was TrumpCare, legislation that repeals I look forward to the future success given permission to address the House and replaces the Affordable Care Act. that will surely come from these for 1 minute.) They are racing to pass it to because schools. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, they know when the American people good morning, and listen, America. f find out what is in this bill, they won’t One of the Affordable Care Act’s big- support it. TRUMPCARE IS DESTRUCTIVE gest successes was increasing mental But let me tell you what TrumpCare LEGISLATION health services for all the people does, Mr. Speaker. (Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD asked and through mental health parity protec- It gives huge tax cuts to insurance was given permission to address the tions and Medicaid expansion. companies and the top 1 percent. House for 1 minute.) The GOP’s pay-more-for-less bill cuts It allows insurance companies to Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, taxes on the wealthy at the expense of raise premiums by 25 percent for older President Trump and the Republican those who can least afford to pay for Americans. Congress promised a better plan for their health coverage, like low-income It eliminates funding for Planned health care that would be good for all families. Americans. Parenthood, denying millions of One in five of Medicaid’s 70 million Now that we have seen their plan, we women critical care. beneficiaries have a mental health or a know the truth. Passage of the Amer- It cuts lifesaving support for the substance abuse disorder, and reports ican Health Care Act will not improve most vulnerable: children, Americans show services are needed especially for health care or reduce healthcare costs. with disabilities, the frail elderly, and children. The bill would hurt those peo- Instead, it will cut critical health ac- nursing home residents. ple by eliminating Medicaid expansion cess and benefits for children, older And it slashes funding for Medicaid. and gutting mental health services for adults, pregnant women, communities TrumpCare is a great deal for the this group, including the nearly 60,000 of color, and people living with disabil- wealthy. TrumpCare is a great deal for now covered in my district. ities. insurance companies and drug compa- I strongly oppose this repeal effort If TrumpCare becomes law, it will de- nies. It is a raw deal for everyone else. and urge our Republican colleagues to stroy Medicaid as we know it, while Millions will lose healthcare cov- work with us to strengthen the Afford- also increasing costs of health care for erage. And let’s be clear, people are able Care Act so more Americans can working class families across the coun- going to die when this happens. Mil- have access to lifesaving care. try. lions more will end up paying for more Please, please, do that for us. lower quality care, and Republicans It is unconscionable that this kind of don’t even have a plan to pay for their f destructive legislation should be proposal. HONORING TOP SCHOOLS IN GEOR- shoved through Congress without hear- After 7 years, this is it. This is the GIA’S FIRST CONGRESSIONAL ings or stakeholder input. best they have got: tax cuts for the DISTRICT I urge my Republican colleagues to rich and bad health care for everyone (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and reject this shortsighted bill and work else. was given permission to address the with Democrats to strengthen the Af- Working families deserve better. House for 1 minute and to revise and fordable Care Act, a healthcare plan f extend his remarks.) that is working well for millions of Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Americans. CONGRATULATING THE GENEVA er, I rise today to acknowledge the aca- f VIKINGS demic accomplishments of several (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was school systems in Georgia’s First Con- HONORING CHARLES GERACI given permission to address the House gressional District. (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was for 1 minute and to revise and extend Niche is a website which analyzes given permission to address the House his remarks.) data gathered from the Department of for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Education that focuses on academics, his remarks.) today to congratulate the Geneva Vi- student life, test scores, and college en- Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, a kings girls basketball team on winning rollment. With this data, they rank member of the Ohio Second District their first Class 4A State championship each school system and help families community passed away this week, and at ISU’s Redbird Arena on Saturday.
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