[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H5657-H5658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arizona (Mr. Ciscomani) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in observation of Suicide 
Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness on this urgent crisis and 
to rededicate ourselves to watching out and caring for each other, not 
just this month but every single day.
  Suicide is a complex, personal, and devastating moment. The loss of 
life is painful, and the heartbreaking aftermath spreads beyond the 
individual to friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and society 
itself.
  Whether you are a servicemember, veteran, or civilian, mental health 
challenges affect us all. We must work to end the stigma surrounding 
mental health and asking for help. Seeking help is not a sign of 
weakness. In fact, it is a sign of strength.
  If you or a loved one are struggling with your mental health, please 
know there is a caring community who stands ready to assist. You can 
get help 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or you can chat with the 
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
  During this month, let us dedicate ourselves to shifting public 
perceptions, spreading hope, and sharing vital information and 
resources for people struggling with their mental health.

  Know that you are not alone.


                Addressing Crisis at the Southern Border

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my 
legislation, H.R. 9678, the FLASH Act.
  For 3\1/2\ years, border districts, like mine, have suffered the 
devastating consequences stemming from the crisis at our southern 
border. As a result, bad actors are emboldened, CBP agents and officers 
are overwhelmed and overworked, our communities have become more 
dangerous, and the environment along the border has been harmed.
  My legislation will address this crisis and secure the border by 
allowing States to place temporary barriers on Federal lands, providing 
for the construction of navigable roads to enhance CBP's ability to do 
their job, and directing Federal managers to develop plans to address 
growing trash piles along the border that hurt our environment.
  Securing the border and protecting the environment are not partisan 
issues. They remain top of mind for the constituents in my entire 
southern Arizona district.
  I remain committed to working with anyone on either side of the aisle 
to find common ground to address the issues impacting communities in my 
district and our Nation.


                        Hispanic Restaurant Week

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1480, 
recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week, a time to mark and honor the 
significant contribution of Hispanic restaurant owners and workers.
  In southern Arizona and across the United States, countless Hispanics 
have opened a restaurant in search of their American Dream. These 
establishments allow Hispanics to share their rich culinary traditions 
and bold flavors, all while creating jobs and

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strengthening our local economy. Growing up in a Hispanic household 
myself, I can confidently say these are some of the best restaurants in 
our country.
  As a Hispanic myself, I am proud to co-lead this resolution with a 
bipartisan group of colleagues to dedicate this week to Hispanic 
restaurants and thank all of the owners, chefs, servers, dishwashers, 
and more for all their work and contributions to our community and 
Nation.

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