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LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS

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On 2025-03-31, Representative Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR-5) delivered a floor speech titled "LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered the economy, taxes.

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LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1357-H1358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS (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, every day I hear from my constituents that they [[Page H1358]] are struggling to afford groceries, rent, healthcare, and other necessities. That is why lowering costs has always been priority one for me. However, it doesn't seem to be a priority for this administration and some of my colleagues, and they know who they are. Despite President Trump's pledging to end inflation on day one, costs have continued to increase, and his tariffs policy is making things worse. It is crashing the stock market in the process. His policy is essentially adding a massive tax to everyday items for families. I find it unconscionable and, frankly, unacceptable that anyone would make things more expensive right now, and I won't stand by, and I won't let it happen. That is why I am fighting back. I am fighting back with the Protecting Families From Inflation Act. It is my very first bill. It makes progress on my top priority, lowering costs for my constituents. I am calling right now for the House to show they are serious about lowering costs and taking up and passing this legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bresnahan). The Chair reminds Members to observe proper decorum while in the House. Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, what decorum did I break? I apologize. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is referring to the gentlewoman's attire. Ms. BYNUM. My apologies. I am really proud of my daughter. ____________________

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LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1357-H1358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LOWERING COSTS FOR STRUGGLING AMERICANS (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, every day I hear from my constituents that they [[Page H1358]] are struggling to afford groceries, rent, healthcare, and other necessities. That is why lowering costs has always been priority one for me. However, it doesn't seem to be a priority for this administration and some of my colleagues, and they know who they are. Despite President Trump's pledging to end inflation on day one, costs have continued to increase, and his tariffs policy is making things worse. It is crashing the stock market in the process. His policy is essentially adding a massive tax to everyday items for families. I find it unconscionable and, frankly, unacceptable that anyone would make things more expensive right now, and I won't stand by, and I won't let it happen. That is why I am fighting back. I am fighting back with the Protecting Families From Inflation Act. It is my very first bill. It makes progress on my top priority, lowering costs for my constituents. I am calling right now for the House to show they are serious about lowering costs and taking up and passing this legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bresnahan). The Chair reminds Members to observe proper decorum while in the House. Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, what decorum did I break? I apologize. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is referring to the gentlewoman's attire. Ms. BYNUM. My apologies. I am really proud of my daughter. ____________________