[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 DELIVERING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S AGENDA

  (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, the House Energy and 
Commerce and the House Ways and Means Committees will hold markups on 
their respective portions of President Trump's big, beautiful bill this 
week.
  This bill is our chance to lock in the agenda that the American 
people voted for in November by cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse, 
supporting small businesses, and supporting the American working class.
  This legislation that we have produced in the Energy and Commerce 
Committee will strengthen Medicaid for low-income children, for 
pregnant women, for the elderly, and for those with disabilities. For 
far too long, illegal immigrants and able-bodied Americans, who can 
return to the workforce, have been draining funds from the citizens who 
deserve and need Medicaid.
  This ends now. The Ways and Means Committee is also delivering on 
President Trump's agenda by permanently extending the President's 2017 
tax cuts. Our small businesses will continue to prosper. Also included 
in this big, beautiful bill is the removal of taxes on tips. It removes 
taxes on Social Security. It removes taxes on overtime, finally giving 
relief to the American middle class.
  Additionally, this legislation also removes the tax-exempt status on 
university endowments like the more than $50 billion endowment that 
Harvard controls. The American people voted for an agenda that roots 
out waste, fraud, and abuse of our programs and gives the middle class 
the economic boost that they need.
  Today, marks the beginning of delivering on President Trump's agenda.


            Honoring our Courageous Law Enforcement Officers

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, this week is National 
Police Week, where we have an opportunity to honor the courageous law 
enforcement officers who put their lives on the line each and every day 
to protect us.
  On the House floor this week, we will address the Law Enforcement 
Officers Safety Reform Act, legislation to allow our active and retired 
law enforcement officers the ability to conceal carry firearms where it 
may normally be restricted.
  Our law enforcement officers are committed to protecting their 
communities and their fellow citizens, and they receive rigorous 
training throughout their careers. By allowing these brave men and 
women the opportunity to conceal carry where it is normally restricted, 
these local heroes will have the ability to respond to emergencies 
whether they are on duty or not.
  Last Congress, I proudly supported this legislation on the House 
floor, and this Congress I look forward to seeing this commonsense 
legislation pass the House and the Senate so that President Trump can 
finally sign this into law.


           Honoring Police Chief Robert Glenny of Gettysburg

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the service of Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny as he makes the 
next step in his career.
  Chief Glenny attended Juniata College before beginning his 35-year 
career as a law enforcement officer with the last 6 years spent as the 
chief of police in the Gettysburg Police Department.
  Before arriving in Gettysburg, Chief Glenny started his career in the 
Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department, where he spent 26 
years on the force.
  During his time in Ferguson Township, Chief Glenny held roles that 
included patrol officer, traffic enforcement, and police sergeant.
  Then, after a brief stop in Colorado to serve as the police chief 
there, Chief Glenny returned to Pennsylvania to proudly serve the 
people of Gettysburg.
  During this time, Chief Glenny worked tirelessly to improve public 
safety and to build strong relationships within the community. As he 
moves on to his next position, the chief of police is held in high 
esteem in Gettysburg.
  Madam Speaker, I thank him for his leadership and his ability to 
serve his community and wish him all the best in his next endeavors.


                        Honoring John Massimilla

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
career of the president of WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, John 
Massimilla.
  For 35 years, John has worked in Pennsylvania healthcare, working to 
ensure that patients throughout the Commonwealth have access to the 
care that they need.
  Throughout my time in Congress, I have had the privilege of visiting 
John Massimilla and the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital multiple times, 
and I am always thankful for his insight and commitment to the 
community.
  John always looks to increase the hospital's ability to implement 
innovative treatments, truly elevating the level of care at the 
hospital. Additionally, under John's leadership, the WellSpan 
Chambersburg Hospital has implemented state-of-the-art security 
systems.

  Throughout his career, he has exemplified what a true healthcare 
administrator brings to the equation.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate John on his retirement.

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