[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2381-H2382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Michigan (Ms. Tlaib) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, one of my most important responsibilities as 
a Member of Congress is helping the residents of Michigan's 12th 
District get through everyday challenges and issues that their families 
are going through.
  Creating Neighborhood Service Centers has been the most effective way 
to change the lives of our residents immediately. From the moment I 
took office, I made a commitment to be accessible and responsive to 
those everyday challenges and needs. The way I have done it is my team 
and I now operate what we call our Neighborhood Service Centers in both 
Wayne and Oakland Counties.
  Through the Neighborhood Service Centers, we have returned over $5.2 
million in constituent services directly back into the pockets of our 
neighbors.
  Because of this incredible work of our casework team and Neighborhood 
Service Centers, a senior veteran in Detroit, for instance, was able to 
come into our office to apply for assistance to stop the garnishment of 
his Social Security payments and receive assistance to wipe out an 
outstanding debt of $8,161 that was being garnished.
  Another family in Inkster was under a threat of losing their home, 
but due to the work of the Neighborhood Service Centers they were able 
to receive over $5,000 in property tax assistance to keep them in their 
home. Again, the Neighborhood Service Center was able to change their 
lives immediately.
  Recently, my team and I also ran a constituent services fair in Wayne 
County and had the opportunity to help more than 50 residents directly 
with constituent casework.
  We are humbled by the opportunity to serve each of our residents in 
the 12th Congressional District every single day. I will continue to 
fight for a thriving, inclusive, and prosperous community for all of us 
through the Neighborhood Service Centers. I will always have their 
back.


                    Recognizing Joseph Deichelbohrer

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Joe Deichelbohrer for his 
25 years of service with the Dearborn Fire Department in Michigan's 
12th District Strong.
  Our captain began his career as a firefighter with the Dearborn Fire 
Department in 1998. Over the years, he rose steadily through the ranks 
from fire engineer to lieutenant, and ultimately, captain. Captain Joe 
has been steadfast in his service and commitment to the community.
  Throughout his career he has earned many awards for his outstanding 
service. He has been recognized multiple times, Mr. Speaker, for his 
service, bravery, and working to truly change people's lives, and also 
save them.
  Over the past nearly three decades, Captain Joe has put his life on 
the line for others to serve our community, and we commend him for his 
service and wish him a happy retirement.


                     Support for the Yemeni People

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the recent progress 
made toward peace in Yemen and highlight what we need to be doing right 
now to support the Yemeni people.
  The recent progress and statements from those involved offer new hope 
that peace in Yemen is possible, but obstacles remain that require 
careful, thoughtful engagement from this Congress and our President.
  This is why today, Congressman Ro Khanna and I are leading over 30 of 
our colleagues in a letter to the President and his Yemen team 
outlining how the U.S. should engage with the peace process to maximize 
the chance at success.
  Now more than ever, Mr. Speaker, the U.S. must push hard to ensure 
that the blockade is completely lifted. While peace negotiations are 
ongoing, it is critical that the U.S. must not obstruct peace by 
offering further military assistance, weapons, or security guarantees 
to any country while trying to maintain its support for the U.N. arms 
embargo.
  The message needs to be crystal clear, no aid of any kind will be 
considered while Yemen starves. If this diplomatic process breaks down, 
my colleagues and I are prepared to introduce new legislation to end 
this awful war.
  As always, we cannot allow our hope for current peace talks to 
distract us from the massive humanitarian crisis.

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  Mr. Speaker, 14.8 million Yemenis are on the verge of starvation and 
cannot wait for lifesaving humanitarian aid from the international 
community. A month ago, I led two dozen of our colleagues in requesting 
at least $1.2 billion in U.S. humanitarian aid to Yemen in the upcoming 
budget. I repeat that call here today.
  Mr. Speaker, this is our moment. Let's call for peace and stretch out 
a helping hand and be there for the Yemeni people when they need us 
most.

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