[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 199 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         EQUAL PAY FOR TEAM USA

  (Ms. SHERRILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for two important reasons; 
first, in support of the bipartisan Equal Pay for Team USA Act to 
ensure that female athletes on Team USA may finally receive the equal 
compensation and benefits they have long deserved.
  Earlier this year, we saw the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team 
successfully fight for equal pay between the men's and women's teams. 
It is now time for Congress to act and provide this same level of 
equality for all women competing on behalf of the United States 
globally.
  That is why my colleague and I, Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South 
Carolina, led a bipartisan group of Members sending a letter to House 
leadership urging them to bring this bill to the House floor for a vote 
before the end of the 117th Congress.
  I thank Senators Capito and Cantwell for introducing this important 
legislation, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on Equal Pay for 
Team USA Act.
  It is truly appropriate that when talking about strong, impressive 
women, I stand here to deliver a tribute to a dear friend of mine, 
Congresswoman Elaine Luria.
  We entered Congress as the first two women from the United States 
Naval Academy to serve in the House, and she has been a constant and 
resolute champion of all things of the United States Navy. I have been 
proud to serve with her and will miss her in my time in Congress.

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