[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SUPPORTING AMERICAN ELECTIONS

  (Mrs. Miller-Meeks of Iowa was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the 
SAVE Act because American elections should only be decided by American 
citizens. That is not controversial. It is common sense.
  Think about it. Democrats have no problem requiring ID to board a 
plane, buy a six-pack, drive a car, or even adopt a pet. Just a few 
years ago, they demanded proof of vaccination just to eat at a 
restaurant or pick up food.
  When it comes to the most sacred act in our Republic, voting, they 
fight tooth and nail against requiring proof of citizenship. Why? It is 
blatant hypocrisy, and the American people see right through it.
  The SAVE Act ensures that only American citizens can register to vote 
and vote in Federal elections. It protects the integrity of our system 
and restores faith in democracy. In fact, in Iowa, every single time we 
have passed election integrity laws, the percentage of people voting 
has increased.
  With President Trump back in the White House, it is time to secure 
our elections and put American citizens first. Let's pass the SAVE Act 
now.


         Supporting the Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, today I am happy to announce that I 
have officially joined the bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade 
Caucus.
  The State of Iowa leads the Nation in corn, pork, and soybean 
production. Expanding access to international markets is essential for 
our rural communities to succeed.
  In the past, bad trade deals and overregulations from Washington have 
held our producers back. By joining the Agricultural Trade Caucus, 
alongside Representatives Adrian Smith,   Jim Costa, Dusty Johnson, and 
  Jimmy Panetta, I will continue to fight to remove unfair trade 
barriers, open new markets for Iowa products, and promote policies that 
keep our local family farms strong and competitive.
  Yesterday, when Secretary Rollins was in our State of Iowa, she 
remarked upon our productive farmers and ranchers and added she will be 
going on six trade trips internationally over the next 6 months.
  For Iowans, agriculture isn't just a way of life. It is the backbone 
of our economy, and I am deeply committed to supporting Iowa's 
hardworking farmers and producers.

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