[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HELPING AMERICAN FAMILIES

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss how my fellow 
Democrats and I are putting people over politics.
  We are lowering the cost of lifesaving prescription medication such 
as insulin to $35 for all Americans, and we have capped that for 
seniors, as well.
  We are increasing the American middle class with more than 13.5 
million jobs created since President Biden took office and supporting 
policies that help American families.
  We are providing clean drinking water and high-speed internet to more 
American homes every single day, and we are fighting to protect a 
woman's right to make her own health choices.
  In addition, we are working to make communities safer and defend our 
freedoms across the world. For example, my Safer Neighborhoods Gun 
Buyback Act would use Federal grants to buy guns back from gun owners 
and get them off the streets.
  I am proud to belong to the Democratic Party because it supports the 
American people.

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