[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2385-H2386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   NIPPON STEEL AND U.S. STEEL MERGER

  (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong 
support of the Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel merger brokered by President 
Trump to ensure that a critical American company remains right at home 
in Pennsylvania.
  By ensuring that U.S. Steel retains an American CEO, an American-
dominated board, and allows the U.S. Government to have veto power over 
critical business decisions, President Donald J. Trump has fully 
protected our national security.
  This merger will be a huge benefit for the Pennsylvania economy and 
for our workers, as it not only includes a massive investment in U.S. 
Steel's operations already present in Pennsylvania but also includes up 
to $4 billion for a new steel mill, creating thousands of additional 
jobs.
  President Trump stepped up to the plate to protect a critical 
American company. Mr. Speaker, because of his leadership, the 
Pennsylvania economy and our Nation that depends on steel production 
will once again see another example of the golden age of America 
developing right in front of our eyes.


                    Supporting Fentanyl Legislation

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, already this Congress, the 
House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation to 
crack down on the criminals who create, traffic, and sell the deadly 
fentanyl that takes the lives of so many Americans.
  This week, we will be taking another step to further support our 
fellow Americans struggling with the deadly cycle of addiction by 
passing the SUPPORT Act. This legislation will ensure our brave first 
responders can access and administer Narcan to save the lives of those 
suffering from an overdose, as well as to continue the resources for 
comprehensive opioid recovery centers to further support recovery.
  Too many of our Nation's citizens are stuck in the deadly cycle of 
addiction, and we must extend a helping hand so that they can return to 
a normal life and be integral members of their communities.
  I look forward to supporting this legislation on the House floor this 
week to help ensure that our fellow Americans address this vicious 
cycle of addiction.


                Supporting Whole Milk at School Lunches

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
H.R. 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation to permit 
schools to provide whole milk at school lunches.
  School children throughout our country are unable to receive the 
health benefits and the nutrients that whole milk provides due to out-
of-date regulations that limit the type of milk that students can drink 
at lunch.
  As a doctor, I know how important a diet that includes whole milk is 
to ensure that our Nation's kids have the building blocks to build 
strong bones, strong muscles, and strong brains.
  Even the CDC agrees that whole milk is the healthiest drink available 
for our children. Not only will this legislation result in healthier 
children, but it will be a critical boost to our Nation's dairy 
industry, an industry States like Pennsylvania rely on.
  In Pennsylvania, we produce more than 10 billion pounds of milk 
annually from 470,000 dairy cows throughout our Commonwealth. Our dairy 
farmers work incredibly hard to provide healthy products for our 
families, and now it is our turn to support them and to support our 
children with this commonsense legislation.


                     Honoring Chief Robert Statler

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
career of Johnstown Fire Department Chief Robert Statler who retired 
after 40 years of distinguished public service.
  Chief Statler joined the Johnstown Fire Department 29 years ago as a 
firefighter. Throughout the years, he fulfilled the responsibilities of 
driver, captain, training officer, and assistant chief before he was 
promoted to chief in 2019.
  Before joining the Johnstown Fire Department, Chief Statler began his 
impressive legacy of public service as a fourth-generation volunteer 
firefighter with the Windber Fire Department.

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  In addition to the leadership that he provided to Johnstown as fire 
department chief, he also served as co-city manager, emergency 
director, and liaison between the firefighters and city management. 
Throughout the Johnstown community, he is known as a faithful colleague 
and a consistent professional.
  On behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District of 
Pennsylvania, I express gratitude to Chief Statler for his devotion to 
public safety and offer best wishes for a life of enrichment through 
all of his future endeavors.

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