[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H7791-H7792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  300 DAYS SINCE WE SIGNED THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Nevada (Mrs. Lee) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speaker, I rise today as this week marks 
300 days since we signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 
into law.
  But we didn't stop there, we have accomplished so much more in the 
last 100 days.
  For years, Washington has been all talk, no action when it comes to 
infrastructure. Congress after Congress, President after President, all 
promised to finally tackle our Nation's crumbling infrastructure. This 
Congress finally delivered--and delivered with bipartisan support.
  It was truly a historic moment, but in the 300 days since it was 
signed into law--on this very floor, amidst all of the noise and 
divisiveness--this Congress has continued to make history.
  The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant gun 
violence legislation in nearly 30 years. Now law.
  The PACT Act, to provide generations of veterans and their families 
the care and benefits they have earned and deserve. Now law.

  The CHIPS and Science Act, which will allow us to compete with China, 
boost our supply chains and American innovation, and bring jobs back to 
America. Now law.
  The Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest step our country has taken 
to tackle climate change, while also delivering lower prices for 
prescription drugs and expanded access to affordable healthcare. This, 
too, is now law.
  Nevada was ground zero for the economic devastation of this pandemic. 
Nevada was also ground zero for the most urgent effects of climate 
change, but Nevada also stands to gain the most from the Inflation 
Reduction Act. A record 14.5 million people--and more than 100,000 
Nevadans--have signed up for coverage through the ACA marketplaces. 
Now, that coverage will be even more affordable with the expanded tax 
credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.
  Medicare can finally negotiate lower drug prices, which means savings 
for our seniors and every single taxpayer. Not only that, the Inflation 
Reduction Act caps out-of-pocket costs for part D drugs and insulin for 
seniors and individuals with disabilities on Medicare.
  All of this means better, more accessible healthcare, and more money 
in Nevadans' pockets. I am also incredibly proud that this bill will 
tackle our climate crisis and stand up for Nevada's future. The West is 
facing the worst drought in 12 centuries. In my district, the dire 
situation at Lake Mead is making headlines all over the world.
  This bill will help mitigate the harmful effects of our drought by 
funding environmental restoration projects and investing in 
conservation projects to increase water levels in the Colorado River.
  It is going to take all of us to fight the climate crisis. This bill 
supports Nevadans on the ground in their effort to save energy and save 
money all along the way.
  Do you need to replace a stove or a refrigerator? Do you need to 
install solar panels or perhaps buy an electric vehicle? This bill will 
help you with direct rebates to buy more energy-efficient options.
  Overall, Nevadan families that take advantage of the clean energy tax 
credits could save more than $20,000 in a single year. All of this is 
fully paid for by cuts to our deficit by $300 billion, by finally 
making the ultra-wealthy and big corporations finally begin to pay 
their fair share. Let me be clear, not

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one person earning less than $400,000 a year will pay a penny more in 
Federal taxes.
  Madam Speaker, a lot can happen just in 300 days--from infrastructure 
to gun violence prevention to helping our veterans and building a 
stronger American economy. The Inflation Reduction Act is perhaps the 
biggest achievement of this Congress, and House Democrats delivered it 
alone.
  Not one Republican voted to lower the cost of prescription drugs and 
insulin. Not one Republican voted to lower healthcare costs. Not one 
Republican voted for a fairer tax system.
  Not one Republican voted to put people over their politics. The fight 
continues, and House Democrats will do everything in our power to 
deliver the results and put the American people first.

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