[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1357-H1358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS

  (Ms. BYNUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, every day I hear from my constituents that 
they

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are struggling to afford groceries, rent, healthcare, and other 
necessities. That is why lowering costs has always been priority one 
for me. However, it doesn't seem to be a priority for this 
administration and some of my colleagues, and they know who they are.
  Despite President Trump's pledging to end inflation on day one, costs 
have continued to increase, and his tariffs policy is making things 
worse. It is crashing the stock market in the process. His policy is 
essentially adding a massive tax to everyday items for families.
  I find it unconscionable and, frankly, unacceptable that anyone would 
make things more expensive right now, and I won't stand by, and I won't 
let it happen. That is why I am fighting back. I am fighting back with 
the Protecting Families From Inflation Act. It is my very first bill. 
It makes progress on my top priority, lowering costs for my 
constituents.
  I am calling right now for the House to show they are serious about 
lowering costs and taking up and passing this legislation.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bresnahan). The Chair reminds Members to 
observe proper decorum while in the House.
  Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, what decorum did I break? I apologize.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is referring to the gentlewoman's 
attire.
  Ms. BYNUM. My apologies. I am really proud of my daughter.

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