[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM

  (Mr. MIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because it is the 52nd anniversary 
of the Roe v. Wade decision and reproductive freedom, and the lives and 
well-being of countless women in this country are under attack.
  We are 1 week into the Trump administration, and House Republicans 
are already introducing draconian legislation to strip away the 
reproductive rights of women.
  This legislation will exacerbate the growing crisis in reproductive 
healthcare, driving OB-GYN doctors out of the profession, and 
endangering the health of women. This cannot stand.
  As the father of a 12-year-old daughter, I refuse to let her grow up 
in a world where she has fewer freedoms than the generations that came 
before her. That is why I am proud to announce that I have joined the 
House Pro-Choice Caucus.
  As a California State Senator, I led legislation to protect and 
expand reproductive rights and abortion access, and I am proud to take 
up this fight in Congress.
  Every person deserves the autonomy to make their own healthcare 
decisions, and we must continue to do everything we can to restore 
reproductive freedom and move our country forward. Women, not 
politicians in Washington, D.C., should be making their decisions on 
when, whether, and how to start a family.

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  Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a heart full of 
appreciation and gratitude as I say goodbye to many of the communities 
in Alabama's Second Congressional District that I have had the 
privilege of representing over the years.
  On the plains of southeast Alabama is the city of Troy. Nestled on 
the northern outskirts of Montgomery is beautiful Wetumpka. At the end 
of the 118th Congress, I said goodbye to both of my beloved district 
offices in those cities.
  As I reflect on my time serving south Alabama, it is not only the 
legislative victories and achievements that come to mind, but our 
constituent services and successes.
  The generosity and warm welcome from the cities of Troy and Wetumpka, 
Mayor Jason Reeves and Mayor Jerry Willis, have allowed me and my team 
to grow and work diligently for the citizens of Alabama's Second 
Congressional District to achieve many victories.
  To my staff who have helped me every step of the way, particularly to 
Bill Harris and Joan Cox who staffed those offices, I thank them. Their 
hard work and passion for public service have allowed benefits, 
dollars, and recognition to be restored to our citizens.
  To the people of Alabama's Second, I am forever grateful for the 
trust they have placed in me and the successes we achieved together.
  My commitment to serving Alabama remains steadfast. I will continue 
to carry the friendships and warmth of these communities with me into 
Alabama's First Congressional District. I thank them once again for 
their kindness and their unwavering support. It has been an honor to 
serve them.
  May God continue to bless Alabama's Second Congressional District, 
the State of Alabama, and the United States of America.

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