[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       DEMOCRATS ARE WORKING TO LOWER COSTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate House 
Democrats' efforts to lower costs for working families across America.
  For months now, Democrats and the President have been working closely 
together to lower the prices of gas for Americans. We have focused on 
people's pocketbooks, not politics.
  As a result, gas prices have been decreasing for 5 straight weeks, 
down around 70 cents since last month. In fact, $3.99 a gallon is the 
most common price in America today. Mr. Speaker, I saw the $3.99, and 
lower, in the Houston area over the weekend.
  On average, drivers are saving $35 per month. For residents in my 
district, this can mean the difference between a warm family meal or 
going hungry.
  While Republicans in Congress have no solutions to lower prices and 
remain focused on other matters, like stripping women of their 
reproductive rights, House Democrats will continue delivering results 
for the American people. We are the party that puts people over 
politics.

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