[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 55 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1441-H1442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           SAVING LIVES WITH CPR AND AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATORS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is estimated that more 
than 100,000 additional lives could be saved each year if CPR was 
initiated on time. We saw firsthand that CPR saved the life of Buffalo 
Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who was resuscitated after collapsing during 
a game in Cincinnati this year on January 2.
  Sadly, more than 7,000 young people are stricken by sudden cardiac 
arrest like the one that was suffered by Damar Hamlin, and it is 
currently the leading cause of death for student athletes. That is why 
it is so critical that teachers, coaches, and all trainers become 
proficient on how to perform CPR and how to use automatic 
defibrillators.
  By completing CPR training and by placing automatic defibrillators 
within reach at athletic venues, we can help to restart hearts, save 
lives, and protect our student athletes.


              Restoring Our Nation to Energy Independence

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, as Americans look to return 
to energy dominance, it has become clear that we urgently need a change 
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our energy policy by reforming the permitting process, by boosting the 
production of critical minerals, and by reversing President Biden's 
antienergy policies that have made our country less secure.

  It is time to pass H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, and increase 
domestic energy production to restore our Nation to the energy 
independence that we enjoyed before President Biden took office.
  H.R. 1 will stop Biden's $6 billion natural gas tax. It will require 
the Department of the Interior to resume lease sales on Federal lands. 
H.R. 1 will enhance our ability to develop critical energy resources.
  Unfortunately, Pennsylvania families are hurting because of the 
restrictive energy policies enacted by far-left liberals under the 
guise of green energy. Now is the time to embrace the critical 
resources like oil, natural gas, and Marcellus shale that are 
underneath the feet of my constituents in Pennsylvania's 13th 
Congressional District. It is time to pass H.R. 1 and get back to 
working for the American people.

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