[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H345-H346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     PRIORITIES FOR 118TH CONGRESS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Johnson of South Dakota). The Chair 
recognizes the gentlewoman from Nevada (Mrs. Lee) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the first time 
during this

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118th Congress to call for unity and bipartisan action in this 
Congress.
  This is a call that echoes across this House from commonsense 
Republicans and Democrats who are ready to focus on what unites us 
rather than what divides us. It is a call that echoes across my 
district in the State of Nevada from independent-minded folks who are 
tired of Congress playing games and politics as usual. It is a call 
that echoes across the entire country.
  In November, every one of us in this Chamber won the support of our 
constituents, and the trends were clear: Extremism is out, and real 
results are in.
  Last Congress was different. Democrats had control of the House, the 
Senate, and the Presidency, but we didn't close the door on our 
Republican colleagues. Instead, we brought them to the table and led 
together to deliver results for all Americans, and the track record 
shows it:
  The bipartisan PACT Act, now law, protecting healthcare for veterans 
exposed to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange;
  The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, now law, the first major gun 
safety action in decades;
  The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, now law, increasing our 
economic edge in a global economy and ensuring that we make more of 
everything in America;
  And, of course, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs 
Act, now law, the investment of a generation in every corner of this 
country: roads, bridges, ports, airports, internet access, water 
solutions for the West, and so much more.
  These accomplishments are significant, and they will stand the test 
of time because we brought Democrats and Republicans together to make 
them happen.
  Voters defied midterm predictions, recognizing that Democrats deliver 
by putting people over politics and joining hands with our commonsense 
colleagues across the aisle, but the work continues.
  What we can work on together will always outweigh what holds us 
apart. We all want to tackle inflation. We all recognize the need to 
address the historic drought and to secure future water supplies for 
all Americans. We all want to fix our broken immigration system, to 
build one that strengthens our security without compromising our values 
as a nation of immigrants.
  Congress is at our best when we put policy first and politics last. 
That is what the American people want.


                  Congratulating Rebel Girls & Company

  Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
UNLV Rebel Girls & Company dance team for winning yet another national 
championship title.
  This program is no stranger to success, and this makes eight wins for 
the university in the last 15 years. This time they even achieved a 
99.1, the highest hip-hop score in program history.
  Coming from the entertainment capital of the world, the decorated 
dance team and crew have always represented Nevada well, and their 
stellar performances have even dazzled audiences across the globe. 
Their many titles are a reflection of the hard work of each and every 
person involved, especially the leadership shown by Head Coach Marca 
DeCastroverde.
  The past, present, and future of this program is so bright, and I 
speak on behalf of all of Nevada as we continue to cheer them on.
  Congratulations, UNLV Rebel Girls & Company, on yet another success.

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