[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2553-H2554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arizona (Mr. Ciscomani) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Skin Cancer Awareness 
Month to raise awareness of the most common and often avoidable form of 
cancer, nonmelanoma skin cancer. Nationwide, 3.3 million cases are 
reported annually, including over 13,000 in Pima County alone.
  Sun exposure on unprotected skin is the primary cause of skin cancer, 
and it is a year-round threat. Other risk factors include the use of 
tanning equipment, family history, and increasing age.
  Typically, this type of cancer is treated with Mohs surgery, but 
today I am pleased to note a nonsurgical alternative is available in 
Arizona, which means those afraid of surgery can now seek treatment.
  I congratulated Tucson dermatologist Marc Epstein for being the first 
in southern Arizona to provide this new standard of care. This method 
avoids all potential complications of surgery, using a low-level x-ray 
precisely targeted through the use of ultrasound imaging, with a rate 
of cure of over 99 percent.
  Given that most States now offer this nonsurgical treatment, and more 
than 50,000 patients have been treated successfully with it, no one 
should avoid timely treatment for this common skin cancer.
  This month and always, I hope all Arizonans will take the simple skin 
care precautions necessary to prevent skin cancer.


                    Protecting Unaccompanied Minors

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shine light on yet 
another tragedy unfolding at our southern border.
  We have all seen the surge of border crossings, fentanyl trafficking, 
and migrant deaths brought about by President Biden's mishandling of 
the border.
  Recently, The New York Times investigated the treatment of migrant 
children by the Department of Health and Human Services. They found 
that the Department had lost contact with over 85,000 migrant children 
after placement with sponsors.
  What is even worse, hundreds of these children have been found in 
work environments that defy child labor laws, some working 12-hour days 
in hazardous conditions.

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  In an effort to rush migrants out of government custody, HHS' lack of 
vetting has put vulnerable children directly in harm's way.
  As an immigrant myself, and especially as a father, it is 
heartbreaking to imagine the neglect that these innocent children have 
endured, first as a casualty of the border crisis and now by the 
agencies tasked with rescuing them. It is a national tragedy and an 
embarrassment to allow this exploitation to continue.
  I am proud to be a first-generation American who has benefited from 
the freedoms and opportunities of this country. This is not the best 
that America has to offer. What is happening at the border is not part 
of the American Dream my family pursued and thousands of other families 
continue to pursue.
  We have seen babies abandoned in rivers, migrants dying in deserts, 
and high-speed car chases through our neighborhoods.
  Last month, I led 75 of my colleagues in a letter to Biden 
administration officials demanding accountability for this terrible 
neglect. We carried out our constitutional duty of oversight and set a 
deadline for Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Becerra to provide 
transparency. The deadline was 12 days ago. With the Biden 
administration refusing to take action to prevent another surge at the 
border, it is hard to see what exactly these officials are preoccupied 
with.
  This must be a top priority. Focusing on border security isn't just 
about keeping Americans safe, it is about stopping an ongoing 
humanitarian crisis.
  As we speak, lives are being put at risk, migrants are being 
exploited, and the only people winning are the cartels leveraging this 
administration's weak border policy.
  I urge President Biden and his Cabinet to accept accountability for 
this disaster and implement the border security measures our country 
desperately needs. There is no time to waste.

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