EMPOWERING AMERICA'S NEXT GENERATION

On 2026-02-09, Representative Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR-5) delivered a floor speech titled "EMPOWERING AMERICA'S NEXT GENERATION" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered education, agriculture.

EMPOWERING AMERICA'S NEXT GENERATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2083-H2084] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EMPOWERING AMERICA'S NEXT GENERATION (Ms. BYNUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, I first ran for public office to make all of our [[Page H2084]] kids' futures brighter, and our government hasn't done the same. Millions of young Americans have done exactly what has been asked of them, but our country isn't returning the favor. Fewer children than ever outearn their parents. The average age of a first-time home buyer is 40 years old, which is at an all-time high, and things feel too costly. Opportunity feels too scarce. I think Americans need to start believing in young people, and that is exactly why I introduced my K-30 agenda. The legislation takes key commonsense steps to make a difference, from investing in rural schools and supporting our teachers to cutting red tape for small businesses and revitalizing rural economies. Mr. Speaker, this isn't about politics. It is about building a foundation to empower America's next generation and showing them that we have their backs. ____________________