[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        VETERANS DESERVE BETTER

  (Mr. McGARVEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, Louisvillian Tim Nicolazzi has dedicated 
his life to service. He served in the Air Force and then Army, 
deploying to Kuwait and Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star.
  After his honorable discharge, Tim's call to public service brought 
him to HUD, where he has helped victims of domestic abuse in Louisville 
find safety, helped veterans get off the streets, and helped first-time 
home buyers achieve their American Dream.
  A few weeks ago, Tim was fired with no notice and no severance or 
compassion.
  As we speak, the Trump administration is carrying out the biggest 
layoff of veterans in history, including tens of thousands announced 
just last night.
  That is why today I am cosponsoring an act to protect veterans' jobs 
and to reinstate veterans who have been illegally fired by Elon Musk 
and DOGE.
  Veterans put on the uniform. They served something higher than 
themselves. They deserve better.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Tim for all of his service. I won't stop 
fighting for veterans like him.

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