Floor Statements

Madam Speaker, on Roll Call No. 392, I mistakenly voted yea when I intended to vote nay.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable service of Becky Zaseck as she retires after dedicating 36 years to REAL Services. In nearly four decades, Becky touched the lives of countless Hoosiers across our region.

Based in South Bend, REAL Services provides programs that promote nutrition, self-sufficiency, education, and protection for 30,000 people in northern Indiana each year. As President and CEO of REAL Services since 2007, Becky has been instrumental in leading this robust organization as it administers more than 25 programs and serves 12 counties across northern Indiana.

Before taking the helm of REAL Services, Becky directed the agency's work to serve older Hoosiers for 17 years. In 1986, she first began her career at REAL Services as a program consultant with the state of Indiana helping to establish the organization's family development program, which helps families become financially self-sufficient.

Becky is truly a leader in her field and has served as a role model for so many in Indiana and beyond. Her legacy of compassionate service and expertise is widespread. In past years, Becky was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging, and she served as a member of the Indiana Commission on Autism.

In recognition of her amazing accomplishments, Becky has received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor O'Bannon, the Trailblazer Award by the Indiana Commission on Women, the YWCA's Woman of the Year, the Hoosier of Distinction Award from Governor Daniels, the Athena Award from the Chamber of Commerce, and Distinguished Alumnus from Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka, among many other recognitions.

Becky is a cherished community leader who has dedicated her life to serving the vulnerable. As she looks ahead to the next chapter, I thank Becky for her servant leadership and for her steadfast commitment to our neighbors. On behalf of Indiana's Second Congressional District, it is my privilege to honor Becky Zaseck for her vast contributions to our region and wish her all the best in the years ahead.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Indiana State Representative Doug Gutwein on his remarkable career in service to our state and nation as he prepares to retire this year. Representative Gutwein, who represents Indiana House District 16, has dedicated his life to making his fellow Hoosiers safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

A lifelong Hoosier, Representative Gutwein was born and raised in Francesville. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army. He returned to Pulaski County to run his brother's small business, which he later acquired.

In 1991, Representative Gutwein began his career in public service as a member of the Francesville Town Board and he was elected president of the board in 1992.

First elected to the Indiana State House of Representatives in 2008, Representative Gutwein quickly began delivering results for Hoosiers.

During his tenure, he has served as a leader in expanding newborn screenings and safeguarding the most vulnerable Hoosiers. Representative Gutwein has sponsored legislation, including both Graham's Law and Bryce's Bill, to update and expand the list of screenings newborns receive in Indiana shortly after birth--increasing awareness of conditions and saving lives.

Representative Gutwein also introduced legislation to address flooding and drainage issues along the Kankakee and Yellow rivers by the Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Commission, which will have long-lasting benefits for our region.

As a veteran, Representative Gutwein has remained active in advocating for his fellow veterans and supporting our troops. He led legislative solutions to equip Hoosier veterans with resources, improve communication with the veteran community, and cut taxes for our heroes. In addition to his work in the State Assembly, Representative Gutwein also is an active member of the American Legion and continues to fight every day for his fellow veterans. He has been instrumental in sending Indiana-grown popcorn to American troops to share a taste of home.

Throughout his time at the Statehouse, Representative Gutwein has been a strong leader for agriculture, small business, and other vital Hoosier priorities. He also served as chairman of the Environmental Affairs Committee, the Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, and the Select Committee on Government Reduction.

Representative Gutwein and his wife, Mary Lew, have been blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. The entire Gutwein family is a cherished part of our Pulaski County community.

On behalf of the 2nd District of Indiana, it is my privilege to honor State Representative Doug Gutwein for his distinguished service to Hoosiers and Americans across the country. As he prepares to retire from the Indiana State House of Representatives, I wish Representative Gutwein and his family all the best in the chapters ahead.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorable Daniel A. Manion as he celebrates his 80th birthday. A lifelong Hoosier, Judge Manion has devoted his life to serving our community and our great nation.

Judge Manion has deep roots in northern Indiana and has played an important part in our region's history. He was born on February 1, 1942, in South Bend to his parents, Clarence and Virginia Manion. Judge Manion graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1960. At Culver, he participated with the Black Horse Troop in the Inaugural Parade for President Dwight Eisenhower in 1957.

Judge Manion matriculated to the University of Notre Dame in 1960, where he was a member of the University's ROTC. During his senior year, he served as Brigade Commander and received the Father John J. Cavanaugh Award. At Notre Dame, Judge Manion was a member of the wrestling and lacrosse teams. He was also a three-time champion of the annual Bengal Bouts boxing tournament. Judge Manion graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1964 with a degree in Political Science.

Following college graduation, he was a Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1965 to 1966, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. Later, Judge Manion served as the Director of Industrial Development for the Indiana Department of Commerce from 1969-1973 and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Indiana University in 1973. He then served as Indiana's Deputy Attorney General from 1973 to 1974.

In 1978, Judge Manion was elected to the Indiana Senate, where he served until 1982. An avid runner, he earned a reputation for jogging door to door across his district to meet Hoosiers.

Judge Manion practiced law at Doran, Manion, Boynton, Kamm & Esmont from 1974 to 1986, when he was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to serve as a circuit judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He was confirmed in November 1986 and served as an active judge until December 2007 when he took senior status. He still serves in this capacity, regularly hearing appeals.

During his tenure on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Manion has authored numerous opinions. Additionally, he has mentored 65 law clerks, several of whom have gone on to become judges. Most notably, Judge Manion is the only currently sitting Judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to have one of his former law clerks as a colleague--the Honorable Judge Michael B. Brennan. After taking senior status, Judge Manion also was succeeded as an active judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals by the Honorable Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Judge Manion is married to his wife, Ann, who serves as President of the Women's Care Center. He has four children; Mary (husband, Tom), Katherine (husband, Joey), Patrick, and Michael; two grandchildren and two more on the way. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Honorable Daniel A. Manion and his entire family on this momentous occasion of his 80th birthday.

Madam Speaker, I thank my friend for yielding.

This week, our Nation is marking a solemn anniversary, 49 years since the deadly Roe v. Wade decision.

For nearly half a century, pro-life Americans have been standing strong to defend precious human life and the most vulnerable among us.

Right now we are facing some tough challenges. Under the current one- party rule in Washington, Americans are witnessing unprecedented attacks on pro-life protections across the country.

Time and time again, I have come to this floor to oppose Democrats' radical antilife agenda.

As many times as it takes, I will stand here to reject the attacks on life, and I will vote ``no'' on taxpayer-funded services, including the wicked proposal to permit abortion on demand at any time bankrolled by the American people.

These are dark days in this country.

At the same time we have so much to be happy and hopeful for as we look at this new year.

The Supreme Court, including my fellow Hoosier, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, is currently considering the most significant challenge to Roe v. Wade since 1973.

This could be the final anniversary that we mark under Roe v. Wade.

For five decades, we have been in a long battle against abortion, and this is the time to restore the dignity of life and protect life once and for all.

As a pro-life lawmaker, I am proud to stand alongside millions of Americans in Indiana and across the country who believe in the inherent value of life.

Our enduring commitment to life and the truth will prevail.

Madam Speaker, the American people have faced 52 weeks of broken promises.

The President who promised to unite the American people instead has pitted citizens against one another.

The President who promised to work with Americans across the political spectrum has prioritized a radical agenda that caters only to the extreme wing of his party.

The President who promised to protect the American people has left us vulnerable at the southern border and across the world.

The President who promised to build back better has only hindered America's economic recovery.

For a year, we have witnessed failure after failure. The American people have paid the price. Day after day, Hoosiers and Americans across the country experience the real ramifications of the Biden administration's policy agenda.

With inflation at a 40-year high, we are paying the price of the President's reckless spending during every trip to the grocery store and the gas station.

Despite spending trillions of dollars on the President's so-called rescue plan, we are facing escalating supply chain bottlenecks and workforce shortages with no end in sight.

Thanks to the Biden administration's open border policy, every town across America is a border town. As illicit drugs pour across the open southern border, including a 1,000 percent increase of fentanyl last year, every neighborhood is at risk.

While Democrats work to defund the police, Americans are facing dangerous crime surges in cities all across the country.

In the end, it all comes down to control. If you don't want to get the vaccine, you are fired. If you dare to ask what your children are learning in school, you are labeled a domestic terrorist.

This is America under 52 weeks of Joe Biden's leadership. The American people deserve better.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding Hoosier, Gary Mann, as he celebrates his 80th birthday on December 13, 2021. Truly a giant in Elkhart, Indiana, Gary has demonstrated great leadership, excellence, and service throughout this life.

Gary, who graduated from Elkhart High School in the Class of 1959, was an exceptional student athlete. During his high school career, he earned two varsity letters each in football, baseball, and basketball. As a basketball player, Gary helped the Blazers reach the IHSAA state finals and, as a senior, was part of the Elkhart High School team that reached the sectional championship.

While he was a tremendous athlete across the board, Gary truly excelled on the football field. He rarely left the field during his football career, playing punter, tight end on offense, and safety on defense. Gary led the Blue Blazers in interceptions as a senior and was named MVP that year.

Following his storied high school sports career, Gary earned a full- ride scholarship to play football at Arizona State. Later, he earned a teaching degree from Ball State University and returned home to Elkhart County to teach and coach.

In the classroom, Gary taught generations of students as a history teacher at West Side Middle School. Additionally, he served as a longtime coach across the county. His tenures spanned ten years as Elkhart Memorial High School varsity football assistant, twelve years as Elkhart Central High School varsity football assistant, two years as Elkhart High School varsity wrestling assistant, nine years as West Side Middle School freshman football coach, and five years as the West Side Middle School seventh grade football, wrestling, and track coach.

For decades, Gary has been a respected mentor, coach, community leader, and role model to hundreds of young adults--both on and off the field. In recognition of his amazing legacy, Gary was inducted into the Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.

At home and across Elkhart County, he is well known for his support, guidance, encouragement, and work ethic that has motivated his family and so many other Hoosiers. Gary and his wife, Ann, were married in 1962 and have been blessed with two children, five grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters.

As Gary celebrates this incredible milestone, it is my privilege to honor him for his many accomplishments and--most importantly--his devoted service to the Hoosiers of Elkhart County. I wish Gary a happy birthday, and continued health and happiness in the years to come.

Madam Speaker, this month marks the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which celebrates its Independence Day on December 16 each year. The United States was the first nation to formally recognize Kazakhstan's independence in 1991, and the U.S.- Kazakh relationship has only improved and strengthened over the past three decades.

In 30 years, Kazakhstan has undergone significant changes--largely overseen by Kazakhstan's first President, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Early on, President Nazarbayev decided to close the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and commit Kazakhstan to nuclear nonproliferation by dismantling the Soviet-era nuclear program. Despite pressure from other regional actors, one of the Republic's first policy decisions was to stand with the United States and commit itself to a nuclear free future. Kazakhstan remains as committed today--30 years later--to the issue of nuclear nonproliferation and continues to champion this cause globally.

Additionally, former President Nazarbayev took steps early in Kazakhstan's existence to align the nation with the West on economic issues--he was committed to creating a free market economy in Kazakhstan. From the start of the Republic, he understood the importance of U.S. investment'' to not just the Republic, but also to the region. Thirty years later, Kazakhstan is a member of the World Trade Organization and has diligently worked to establish a hospitable business and investment climate for foreign investors. Kazakhstan became a member of the World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in 1992, and the nation's commitment to the rule of law has never been stronger. Today, U.S. companies are the largest source of direct foreign investment in Kazakhstan.

That's why I support Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Kazakhstan and have joined in a bipartisan effort to pass legislation this Congress to ensure that Kazakhstan is lifted from the Jackson-Vanik amendment--a law meant to target the Soviet Union, a country that no longer exists--and certainly shouldn't impact fellow WTO members. And I can think of no better time, as Kazakhstan celebrates its 30th birthday, to push for such a milestone. I encourage the House of Representatives to pass this legislation as soon as possible.

While I acknowledge that there is still much work to be done in Kazakhstan, I recognize that current President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been highly focused on pursuing a series of internal reforms focused across almost all sectors of public life in Kazakhstan--from political and parliamentary reforms to updates to existing statutes intended to increase the openness of civil society. Despite external pressures from influential neighbors, Kazakhstan has remained a peaceful and stabilizing force in Central Asia for 30 years--this is a testament to the nation's commitment to democracy and to Western ideals. As the people of Kazakhstan celebrate this great milestone, I applaud this nation on its 30 years of independence and look forward to continuing to strengthen the U.S.--Kazakh bilateral relationship in the coming years.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Joseph County Commissioner Andy Kostielney for his outstanding service to Hoosiers in our community and beyond as he prepares to retire in 2022. For more than a decade, Commissioner Kostielney has been a dedicated, savvy, and servant-hearted leader.

As the District 1 Commissioner, he represents northern St. Joseph County, including Granger, all of Clay, German and Harris townships and parts of the far-north sides of South Bend and Mishawaka.

Throughout his tenure, Commissioner Kostielney--who currently serves as President of the Board of Commissioners--has worked tirelessly to deliver results for St. Joseph County Hoosiers. Since taking office in 2009, he has developed expertise on the issues that matter most to our community--creating jobs, stewarding resources, and building a brighter future for St. Joseph County.

Among his many achievements, Commissioner Kostielney spearheaded the South Shore double tracking project that will make it easier for those who work in the Chicago area to join our community and make a home in Indiana. He also has developed key public-private partnerships, including with the University of Notre Dame, to drive results for Hoosier families.

A lifelong Hoosier, Commissioner Kostielney has deep roots in this region. This is where he and his wife, Joy, have raised their beautiful family and served as active community members. In addition to his official duties in St. Joseph County, Commissioner Kostielney also serves as Assistant Manager of the Robinson Community Learning Center at the University of Notre Dame.

Previously, he served on the St. Joseph County Council from 2003 through 2006. As he prepares to retire, Commissioner Kostielney leaves an outstanding legacy that has contributed to the overall development, growth and modernization of St. Joseph County.

On behalf of the 2nd District of Indiana, it is my privilege to honor Commissioner Andy Kostielney and thank him for his years of service to our community. I am proud to call Commissioner Kostielney a dear friend, and I am

grateful for his longstanding partnership in serving the people of St. Joseph County. As he and his family embark on a new chapter, I wish them continued good health and happiness.

Madam Speaker, I thank my friend for yielding.

Today is a truly historic day for our Nation as the Supreme Court considers a landmark challenge to Roe v. Wade. This is a vital opportunity for the highest court in the land to rightfully strike down this deadly decision and restore the dignity of life in our Nation.

Our country was founded on the self-evident truths that all people are created equally by our creator and endowed with inalienable rights. Every child has the God-given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For nearly 50 years, our Nation has been plagued by a callous disregard for these fundamental principles--Roe v. Wade, an abomination that destroys life and our Nation's greatest potential.

Abortion is sold as healthcare or women's empowerment. It is a violation of human dignity that all Americans should not and cannot tolerate.

Protecting life empowers women and defends the most basic rights. I am proud to stand with millions of pro-life Americans as we speak up for the voiceless and the most vulnerable among us. The truth is on our side, and the truth will prevail.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mike Hoffman and congratulate him on a remarkable 27-year career at WNDU and 40 years in the meteorology field. As he prepares to retire, it is my privilege to honor Mike's steadfast dedication to his work and thank him for his decades of service to Michiana communities.

A lifelong Hoosier, Mike has been a constant and trusted presence as the WNDU meteorologist. Every day, Indiana families tune in for Mike's thoughtful analysis and reporting on our region's constantly evolving weather. For more than 20 years in our truly four-season climate, our community has trusted Mike to shoot straight and let us know what to expect from snow to rain to ice and extreme temperatures.

Generations of WNDU viewers have gotten to know Mike as he delivers the local weather report each night, as well as the AgDay and US Farm Report weather segments that are crucial for our hardworking Hoosier farmers. Local families count on Mike to keep them updated on dangerous storms, and Hoosier kids always tune into Mike's reports as they eagerly anticipate snow days.

For those who know Mike, it is obvious that both his Indiana roots and his commitment to our community run deep. Mike's journalism career commenced in his hometown of Delphi, and although he will soon give his final WNDU weather report, his retirement is far from the end of this story.

On and off the air, Mike has made northern Indiana safer, better informed, and more resilient. As an active community member, he always finds ways to serve his neighbors and give back to the region he proudly calls home.

As Mike prepares to sign off and begin a new chapter, I am grateful to this outstanding Hoosier for his work as a meteorologist, as well as for the example he has modeled for aspiring journalists and every young Hoosier learning to give back and build a brighter future.

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring WNDU's Mike Hoffman for his exceptional character, guidance, and kindness that has made an indelible legacy in our community and beyond.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jan Faker for her service to Indiana's 2nd District as Constituent Liaison in my Rochester, Indiana, office and congratulate her on a remarkable 27-year career in service to Hoosiers. As Jan retires and begins the next chapter in her life, it is my great privilege to honor her many achievements and to express my sincerest appreciation for all she has done for our community, our State, and our country.

Jan specializes in senior issues and has helped more than 1,500 individual constituents throughout her time as a congressional staffer. Her career began in 1994 as Staff Assistant for Rep. Steve Buyer (IN- 04), and she has proved to be an invaluable asset in every role since. When Rep. Buyer retired in 2011, she took her talents to the Senate where she served as Sen. Dan Coats' Director of Constituent Services for Indiana until becoming Constituent Liaison in my office in 2015.

I cannot thank Jan enough for going above and beyond for 2nd District Hoosiers. Her vast knowledge of bureaucracy and her ample network of contacts equipped her to answer almost any question, cut through miles of red tape, and provide solutions to individuals and families who felt boxed into a corner. For Members of Congress, our caseworkers are often considered our miracle workers. Jan's compassion, dedication, and tenacity make her one of the best, and I could always count on her to take on challenges and be pragmatic, effective, and supportive.

Jan's expertise and dedication will surely be missed. I'm certain Hoosiers across the State are grateful for her help in stewarding them through the complexities of Medicare enrollment during her 15 years of teaching ``Medicare 101'' in partnership with the Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program. From healthcare to Social Security and pensions, Jan has helped so many Indiana families navigate complex challenges with grace and poise.

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jan Faker on her retirement and thanking her for her decades of service to the 2nd District and the United States of America.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.

Mr. Speaker, as our Nation faces crisis on every front, Democrats are focused on grabbing more control over Americans' lives. Their Big Government agenda empowers bureaucrats to take away our constitutional liberties.

You don't get the vaccine, you get fired.

You try to manufacture something in America, you get taxed.

You want to know what is being taught in your child's school, you are labeled a domestic terrorist.

This is America today, folks. Parents around the country are sounding alarms about what is being taught in public schools. If you think parents are engaged now, wait till you see what happens when they find out their only option for the daycare is a government-appointed provider. Faith-based daycares disappear with this bill.

This really is breaking news for anybody watching. Your faith-based daycare is eliminated with this bill. Parents, listen up. This isn't a Republican or Democrat or Independent thing, this is an American thing. This is dangerous. It is happening, and a ``yes'' vote brings this in. Please vote ``no''.

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy), the distinguished minority leader.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

First, let me say I am not here to defend any comments or actions made by Representative Gosar or his staff. Let me be clear. I condemn all acts of violence.

In fact, I am a recent victim of violence. Just a few months ago, a political activist attempted to run me over with his car. When this happened, I immediately contacted law enforcement.

If a Member of Congress, anywhere, anytime, feels threatened, they should contact the police.

Unfortunately, this posted video is not the first video or statement by a Member of Congress inciting or depicting violence. Members on both sides of the aisle have made choices that I surely wouldn't have made.

But as the ranking member of the House Ethics Committee, I find myself on the floor now for the second time this year to address an issue that has been referred to the Ethics Committee but which has seen no committee process before coming to the floor for a vote.

Yesterday afternoon, the majority party drafted this resolution and scheduled this debate and floor vote today. The House Ethics Committee has had no time to consider this matter through the Ethics Committee process.

And there is a process. The nonpartisan staff should have had the time to research and gather information, and the committee members should have conversations before making a decision on whether and how to move forward with any further investigation.

The chairman claims to have reached out to schedule an emergency committee meeting last night, but the reality is that he did so at a time when we had just been notified to appear on this resolution in front of the Rules Committee last night.

Just for the record, the majority controls when this resolution was introduced, when the Rules Committee was scheduled, when the Ethics Committee meets, and when the resolution comes to the floor for a vote. If there is a scheduling conflict or an excuse as to why we are standing here today rushing this to the floor, it is a conflict that was totally intended by the majority.

So, here we are today, voting to remove a Representative from his committee and censure him on the House floor.

Traditionally, Members are placed on committees by their own party, and they are removed from committees by their own party. Yet, this majority has broken precedent again and is removing a second Republican Member during this Congress from their committees.

Let me just say again: Members on both sides of the aisle have made choices that many of us would not have made.

By rushing this vote to the floor today and ignoring the institutional process, the majority is setting a precedent again that may not serve this institution well in the future.

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar).

Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman.

Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Baird).

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Biggs).

Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman.

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Comer), the ranking member of the Oversight and Reform Committee.

Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman.

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy).

Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman.

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. Armstrong).

Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman.

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Good).

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Higgins).

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert).

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Jordan), the ranking member on the Judiciary Committee.

Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Boebert).

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Rice).

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I absolutely reject violence and calls for violence against any Member of Congress or anyone else. But by rushing this vote to the floor today and ignoring the process, the majority is setting a precedent that I fear may not serve this institution well in the future.

The majority should withdraw this resolution, and, if it chooses, pursue this matter properly through law enforcement and/or the Ethics Committee.

If the resolution is not withdrawn, then I am going to vote ``no'' and hope at some point that the Ethics Committee will, once again, serve this body as it was intended.

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. Speaker, my fellow Hoosier, I rise today to expose an outrageous scheme by the Biden administration to pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars to migrants who have violated our laws by illegally crossing our southern border.

Right now, there is already a national security, humanitarian, and public health crisis on the southern border. Every neighborhood in America, including mine in Indiana, is facing the devastating consequences of this crisis as illicit drugs come across the porous border and wreak havoc in our communities through more violence and drug overdoses.

Instead of protecting our country by securing the border, President Biden wants law-abiding American taxpayers to pay illegal migrants, whom people know and we know broke the laws, a ridiculous sum of money. This decision will do nothing more than encourage human trafficking and drug smuggling.

The administration's border policies are downright inhumane and will continue to incentivize migrants to make the dangerous journey to reach our border.

This radical proposal should be abandoned immediately. It will not only exacerbate this crisis but it will also be put on the taxpayers' dime.

As inflation skyrockets under the Biden administration's Big Government giveaways, working families are struggling right now to pay for everyday necessities. Small businesses are struggling with supply chain and workforce shortages.

While Americans face these obstacles, President Biden has decided that rewarding people who break our laws is more important than fighting inflation, securing our border, or ensuring that we have the necessary energy to heat our homes this winter.

This is Big Government insanity at its worst, and I wholeheartedly reject it.