[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 3, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1445-H1446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 OPPOSITION TO THE NEW WAY FORWARD ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my firm opposition to 
the New Way Forward Act, a radical piece of legislation that would put 
American lives at risk in numerous ways.
  Under this bill, heinous crimes committed by illegal immigrants would 
no longer result in immediate deportation, but, even worse, it would 
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those who have been deported to come back to the United States legally 
and on the taxpayer's dime--essentially allowing for the importation of 
violent and dangerous illegal immigrants into our country. I have yet 
to meet a single person who supports that idea.
  The bill would also decriminalize illegal entry into the country, 
including for criminals who have already been deported.
  This measure is a dream for those who seek to abolish ICE, throw open 
our national borders, and gut the rule of law in America.
  I have heard from constituents who are outraged about this proposal--
and rightfully so. While sponsored by nearly a fifth of the House 
Democratic Caucus, the legislation stands little chance of advancing 
past President Trump or a Republican Senate. But it is, nonetheless, 
important for the American people to know the priorities of some 
Members of this body.

  I will continue to stand strong against policies like the New Way 
Forward Act and any other legislation which would encourage illegal 
immigration and cripple the safety of American citizens.


                          Honoring Bam Carney

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage the body to keep my 
dear friend, Bam Carney, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, in their thoughts 
and prayers as he continues to battle a serious illness.
  Bam has been hospitalized for over 2 months and has a long journey 
ahead. However, anyone who knows Bam knows that he is the ultimate 
fighter.
  As a father, educator, State representative, and Kentucky's house 
majority leader, he has always fought strongly for what he believes in. 
But, more importantly, he has always fought for his family and friends 
above all else.
  Bam's community has organized ``A Day of Prayer and Encouragement for 
Bam,'' where people across Kentucky are joining together to lift him up 
in prayer.
  I ask for this body to join me in keeping my friend and golf buddy in 
their thoughts and prayers. He means so much to so many people. I ask 
everyone for their prayers as Bam continues his fight.

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