[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H120-H121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                              DOGE CAUCUS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today, proud to announce 
that I have joined the bipartisan Congressional DOGE Caucus. This 
important initiative is focused on bringing much needed efficiency to 
the Federal Government and reducing wasteful spending that burdens 
taxpayers.
  As an Iowan, I know that every dollar counts. Many of my constituents 
are living paycheck to paycheck, while unelected bureaucrats in 
Washington continue to waste taxpayer dollars. That is why I am excited 
to work alongside leaders like Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk who bring 
a business-minded approach to reforming government operations.
  The national debt has now surpassed $36 trillion. Since 2003, $2.7 
trillion in improper payments have been made by Federal agencies. The 
DOGE Caucus will work tirelessly to address this issue, streamline 
operations, and ensure the government is working more effectively and 
efficiently for all Americans.
  I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues and advancing 
President Trump's agenda to rein in wasteful spending while we work 
efficiently to provide services and protect taxpayer dollars.


                  Protecting Women and Girls in Sports

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the 
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act which was introduced by 
Representative Steube.
  In the last term, the House passed this bill as well, but it was not 
taken up by the Senate. This critical legislation ensures that only 
biological women and girls can participate in athletic programs 
designed for their sex at birth, preserving fairness and integrity in 
women's sports.
  For decades, Title IX has worked to provide equal opportunities for 
women in education and athletics. This bill reaffirms that commitment 
by clarifying that sex is determined by an individual's chromosomal 
expression at birth.
  As a physician and a scientist, the science indicates that males, 
especially after puberty, have greater and longer striated muscle mass 
which means they run faster, swim faster, and jump higher. They also 
have greater cardiac volume and greater lung volume which

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also enables them to have greater endurance and strength. Those 
individuals who are competing with women don't offer a level playing 
field for female athletes.
  This bill also requires a report from the Government Accountability 
Office to assess the negative psychological, developmental, and 
sociological aspects of male participation in female sports.
  Madam Speaker, this is about fairness. It is about protecting women's 
rights and women's spaces and ensuring that girls have equal 
opportunities in athletics, and I urge my colleagues to support this 
legislation.


    Welcoming Iowans to the United States Presidential Inauguration

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I extend a warm welcome to the 
thousands of Iowans, including the hundreds from Iowa's First 
Congressional District, who are traveling to Washington, D.C., to 
attend President Trump's inauguration. I know that many of them are 
making the journey with their families, friends, and fellow community 
members. I am excited to see such a strong presence of Iowans in our 
Nation's Capital.
  From local leaders to activists to business owners, students, and 
veterans, Iowans of all walks of life are coming together to witness 
this historic event. It is a testament to the pride and dedication we 
have in our State and our country.
  My team and I are here to make sure their experience is as smooth and 
as enjoyable as possible. We look forward to assisting them in any way 
we can while they are here. We welcome Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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