[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           RISE OF INFLATION

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address an issue that is 
hitting families in every corner of our country--the unyielding rise of 
inflation.
  This month, the Consumer Price Index climbed to 3.8 percent, and that 
number isn't just a statistic. It shows up every time you fill your gas 
tank, check out of the grocery store, or open your utility bill.
  The pressure on your paycheck is real, and it is growing.
  Hardworking people are stretching every dollar. But, instead of 
tackling this affordability crisis head-on, my colleagues here in the 
House continue to bring forward legislation that does nothing to lower 
costs. We are continually obsessed with culture war and emotional 
issues, choosing personal political gain over good governance, and 
ignoring the prevailing crisis that is facing our country.
  It is time to give Americans the relief they deserve and restore 
affordability in everyday life.

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