[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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       AMERICANS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, surprise medical bills can be financially 
devastating for families. Patients must be protected from this harmful 
practice.
  As Congress considers solutions to this issue, I urge Speaker Pelosi 
to reject any proposals that include government price-setting.
  Setting price controls on private transactions gives more power to 
the Federal Government and reduces access to healthcare.
  Congress must pursue solutions that hold patients harmless, increase 
transparency, and resolve disputes that arise from surprise bills.


                   Congratulating Melani Shaffmaster

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Melani 
Shaffmaster of New Castle High School on being named the 2019-2020 
Gatorade Indiana Volleyball Player of the Year.
  This is Melani's second time honored with this title, having led her 
team to three straight volleyball State championships. Melani has had a 
remarkable high school career with thousands of assists, and kills, and 
hundreds of aces and digs. Not only has she been a master on the court, 
but she has also maintained a 3.9 GPA.
  Mr. Speaker, Melani is a true role model for any student athlete, and 
I wish her the best of luck in college and in her future.


     Congratulating River Valley Resources on its 30th Anniversary

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate River Valley 
Resources on celebrating their 30th anniversary.
  On a recent visit to RVR Clearinghouse in Madison, Indiana, I was 
able to witness the wonderful services that are provided to both adults 
and children. RVR currently provides programs and services in 14 
counties in southeastern Indiana and central Indiana.
  RVR strives to create a competitive workforce through job readiness 
training, life skills management, job placement, and is also a Child 
Care and Development Fund voucher agent in 12 counties.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank RVR for the wonderful work that they do, and I 
wish them a happy anniversary.


                        Recognizing Matt Peiffer

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Muncie resident and 
Ball State student Matt Peiffer. His Muncie-based organization, A Voice 
for Kids, is one of 30 winners in T-Mobile's second annual Changemaker 
Challenge.
  The Changemaker Challenge asks kids aged 13 to 23 to come up with 
ideas to help their local communities. A Voice for Kids advocates for 
the improvement of the foster care system.
  A former child in Indiana's foster system, Peiffer has already helped 
improve the system, and this award shows that people around the Nation 
are noticing his good work.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Matt and A Voice for Kids for making 
their community and the Hoosier State a better place.


        Celebrating Shelbyville Rotary Club's 100th Anniversary

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Shelbyville 
Rotary Club for celebrating 100 years of service.
  The rotary club has been a beacon of service in the Shelbyville 
community for this century. Last year alone, the club raised funds for 
the Shelbyville Boys Club Youth Football program, Pantry Pals, SCUFFY, 
the Blue River Community Foundation, and Girls Inc. The rotary club 
also provides scholarships for every high school in Shelby County.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the members of the Shelbyville Rotary Club for 
their service and dedication to Shelbyville and congratulate them on 
their 100th anniversary.

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