[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2930-H2931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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CONGRATULATING VIRGINIA'S 10TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL AWARD MEDALISTS
(Mr. Subramanyam of Virginia was recognized to address the House for
5 minutes.)
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the winners of
this year's Congressional Award medalists from Virginia's 10th
District. These young men and women put in 400-plus hours of volunteer
work and 200-plus hours of personal development, as well as 200-plus
hours of personal fitness activities.
The winners of the Congressional Award's gold medal this year are
Sabrina Lu of Riverside High School, who designed handmade cards and
spread cancer awareness; Jason Jayanth of Academies of Loudoun and John
Champe High School, who tutored students and volunteered at animal
shelters while also playing on the basketball team; and Caitlyn Murphy,
a sophomore at James W. Robinson Secondary School, who swam, played
violin, and created and delivered more than 800 cards for seniors in
local retirement homes.
I congratulate these very accomplished young individuals on their
Congressional Award gold medals, and I thank them for their service.
Celebrating Gainesville High School Baseball Team
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I also rise today to recognize the
Gainesville High School baseball team's historic State championship
victory.
In just their fourth season--they have only been a high school for 4
years--the Cardinals won their first State title, capping off the
season with a 23-5 record.
The championship game itself came down to the wire. With two outs and
the tying run in scoring position, the Cardinals recorded the final out
and sealed the win.
I congratulate Gainesville High School on its historic championship-
winning season and on all the hard work and hustle along the way.
Making Federal Government Cost-Efficient
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, one of the things I get asked is why
the Federal Government can't be as fast and cost-efficient as the
private sector.
Take a pen like this. If you are trying to buy a lot of them in the
private sector, you can just go to Staples and Amazon to purchase them
right there, really quickly, and for a pretty good cost.
In the public sector, there are a lot of rules and regulations in
place to buy things like pens or staples. It is even harder to do this
with technology tools that can help people get their Social Security
payments faster, renew passports, or help people access Medicare or
Medicaid.
That is why I am introducing the bipartisan FIT Procurement Act today
with my colleague Congressman Burlison. The FIT Procurement Act would
raise cost caps and allow the Federal Government to buy more innovative
tools without going through the needless bureaucracy.
What we are trying to do is help agencies not have to jump through so
many hoops to get innovative tools to help people and help them serve
people. It will make it easier, as well, for small businesses to sell
to the Federal Government.
Our bill makes commonsense fixes that we can all support on both
sides of the aisle. I look forward to working with my colleagues to
pass this bill that will save American taxpayers money, support small
businesses, and spur economic innovation.
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Recognizing Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Loudoun
Wildlife Conservancy as it celebrates 30 years of service to our
community.
An organization initially founded by 3 individuals has now grown to
over 600 volunteers. The conservancy has led the charge on habitat
conservation, environmental education, and advocacy in Loudoun County,
everything from stream monitoring to bird and animal counting.
The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy reminds us that conservation isn't
just about nature. It is about community, resilience, and quality of
life. I know my wife and I are big fans and supporters of them.
I congratulate Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on all its years of
service to the community, and I thank all the volunteers.
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