[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 51 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H1490-H1491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DID THEIR JOB TODAY

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be able to reaffirm to 
the American people that I and my colleagues did our job today as I 
stand in support of the resolution and the appropriations that kept the 
government open.

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  I told my constituents I could not be at various events today, 
Friday, March 22, because I had to be here to ensure that our students 
had Pell grants, to make sure that small businesses are being 
supported, to ensure that Medicare and Medicaid were strongly enforced, 
and public health is still in place.
  I wanted to make sure that we had the biomedical research that helps 
so many lives be restored.
  And, of course, I am a champion and an advocate for mental health 
care. It is not enough for the families who suffer and try to help 
their loved ones.
  I want to make sure we get rid of tax cheats and, of course, the drug 
of choice that kills Americans--fentanyl.
  I want to be part of the fight as a senior member of the Judiciary 
Committee and to be sure that Ukraine and Gaza gets the appropriations 
and the dollars that they need.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. We chose to keep the government open today.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized.

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