[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2109-H2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUPPORTING ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL
(Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, last week, House committees
moved the last sections of President Trump's one big, beautiful bill
out of their respective committees.
In the Energy and Commerce Committee, I was proud to support our
legislation to unleash American energy, foster innovation in our
telecommunications industry, and strengthen Medicaid programs by
ensuring that it works best for the intended groups: children, pregnant
women, seniors, and those with disabilities.
This legislation also fulfills President Trump's campaign promises of
ending taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, and permanently
extends President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, which ushered in unprecedented
growth.
This one big, beautiful bill also further backs President Trump's
incredible progress securing our southern border by funding 700 miles
of new border wall construction, nearly 1,000 miles of new river
barriers, and additional frontline personnel at our southern border.
President Trump's historic victory in November came with a mandate
from the American people. Now, it is our time in Congress to fulfill
these promises, and I look forward to doing just that on the House
floor this week by passing the one big, beautiful bill.
indicting the sinaloa cartel
Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, just 1 month into President
Trump's term in office, he signed a historic executive order to
designate the Sinaloa Cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
This action allows for further collaboration among law enforcement
agencies and additional resources from the Federal Government to track
down and punish these criminals.
President Trump also started a narcoterrorism unit within the
Department of Justice. Its sole focus is tracking down and capturing
the cartel leaders who have ravaged our Nation with their poisons.
Just last week, the Trump administration formally indicted the
leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel on charges of narcoterrorism, drug
trafficking, and money laundering.
While this might be the first action taken by the unit, it sends a
clear message to the cartel leaders who have waged war on the citizens
of this great country by trafficking deadly poisons that have taken the
lives of millions of Americans.
This ends now, and I fully support President Trump's actions to hold
these terrorists to account.
Congratulating Bedford High School Battle Robotics Teams
Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
congratulate Kowen Long, Bryce Wentz, Gavin Glass, Greg Covert, and
Sean Cessna with the Bedford High School battle robotics team on
winning the national championship at the National Robotics League
Tournament in Springfield, Ohio.
Participants in the competition design, build, and then compete with
their robotic creations. Through this experience, students learn how to
work on a team while also gaining practical, hands-on experience in
science and technology, engineering, and math.
Two additional teams representing Bedford High School also had
impressive showings, finishing in the top 15 at the event.
I commend the Bedford High School students on all three robotics
teams and the teams' advisers, Cody Buterbaugh and Wes Tritt, for their
achievements that show their skills in mechanical and electrical
engineering. Their teamwork and successful application of critical
thinking, project management, and communication skills showcase the
value of hands-on technical education.
thanking nancy bull
Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the
incredible career of almost two decades of my district director, Nancy
Bull, who tirelessly advocates for the people of Pennsylvania's 13th
Congressional District.
Nancy started her career with Representative Bill Shuster in 2008 as
a constituent services representative before becoming deputy district
director
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in 2016. In 2019, I was honored when Nancy joined my team as director
of constituent services before later becoming the district director in
2023.
Nancy has truly elevated my ability to connect with and serve my
constituents. During the time she has spent with Pennsylvania-13, she
has developed strong relationships with my constituents, meaning she
has that wealth of understanding and knowledge that allows her to
connect with so many individuals in southwestern and south central PA.
As I travel throughout Pennsylvania-13, one thing remains a constant:
Everyone knows and respects Nancy Bull. They do this because she cares
and listens to the constituents.
After her stellar career of serving fellow Pennsylvanians, Nancy is
retiring at the end of this week to spend more time with her family and
with her fiance, Eric. I thank Nancy. I thank her for her years of hard
work and dedication, and I thank her for helping so many constituents
in Pennsylvania-13. We will miss her, but we will never be far away.
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