[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1857-H1858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        MYTHS OF MEDICAID REFORM

  (Mrs. Miller-Meeks of Iowa was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I will respond that, once again, we 
hear myth after myth when we talk about reforms to Medicaid, which its 
greatest threat is $37 trillion in debt.
  Yet, when we talk about reforms to a Medicaid program, it is to 
preserve Medicaid, and children, the disabled, and nursing homes would 
not be impacted.

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             Honoring Chief Keith Kimball on His Retirement

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the retirement 
of Chief Keith Kimball, who served the people of Bettendorf and the 
State of Iowa with distinction for 35 years.
  Chief Kimball started on third-shift patrol and worked his way 
through the ranks with grit, integrity, and a heart for service. From 
becoming Bettendorf's first-ever school resource officer to leading the 
Investigative Services Bureau and, finally, being named chief in 2018, 
he never lost sight of his mission: to serve and protect with honor.
  He has been a mentor to many, a leader in his department, and a 
trusted figure in the community. Chief Kimball represents the very best 
of law enforcement: steadfast, compassionate, and committed to making a 
difference.

  Mr. Speaker, I thank Chief Kimball for his dedication to the people 
of Bettendorf and for setting an example that will inspire future 
officers for years to come.
  I congratulate Chief Kimball on his retirement. He has earned it.


                Recognizing National Small Business Week

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, this National Small Business Week, I 
rise to celebrate the small businesses that power Iowa and make our 
country strong.
  As a former small business owner myself, I know the early mornings, 
the long nights, the lack of vacations, and the risks it takes to keep 
a business running. These men and women are the heart of Main Street 
America, and they deserve leaders who will fight for them.
  In Iowa, small businesses represent 99 percent of all businesses in 
the State. In President Trump's first term, Congress passed the Tax 
Cuts and Jobs Act, giving small businesses the relief that they needed 
to grow and hire.
  I will also say that there are no Fortune 500 businesses without 
first starting as a small business, or a mom and pop.
  If we don't act now, those tax cuts will expire, and Iowa's small 
businesses will be hit with a crushing 20 percent tax hike. We cannot 
let that happen.
  Let's extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, protect small business owners 
and farmers, and keep the American Dream alive in Iowa and across the 
country.


                         In Memory of Jay Byers

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
President Jay Byers, a proud Iowan and dedicated public servant who has 
led Simpson College at Indianola until his untimely passing on April 
17.
  Jay spent his life working to make Iowa a better place, from his 
years as CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, where he championed 
economic growth across the metro, to his time as president of Simpson 
College, where he put his students first every single day. He brought 
energy, vision, and a heart to everything he did.
  Jay is survived by his loving wife, Katie, and their daughters, and 
my prayers are with them, the entire greater Des Moines area, and 
Indianola during this difficult time. Iowa has lost a leader, Simpson 
College has lost a champion, and many of us have lost a dear friend.
  Mr. Speaker, may Jay rest in peace. Our prayers are with him.

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