Floor SpeechBipartisan2026-01-21

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

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On 2026-01-21, Representative Tony Wied (R-WI-8) delivered a floor speech titled "NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered trade policy. It referenced legislation: HR5791.

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NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1158] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH (Mr. WIED asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WIED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of January as National Blood Donor Month. Each winter, blood centers across the Nation experience reduced donor turnout, while the need for blood remains constant. In the United States, someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds to treat patients facing trauma, surgeries, childbirth complications, cancer, chronic conditions, and so much more, yet our blood supply remains critically low. Because of the urgent and ongoing need for blood donations, I recently introduced H.R. 5791, the Boosting Lifesaving Operations, Opening Donation Centers Act, or the BLOOD Centers Act, alongside my Democratic colleague, Congresswoman Schrier. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation would streamline the bureaucratic burdens of opening a new blood center while still ensuring oversight and safety in donation facilities and of the blood they collect. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the BLOOD Centers Act so we can expedite the ability of blood centers to open new locations and collect lifesaving blood for those who need it. Most importantly, Mr. Speaker, I also want to encourage everyone listening today to consider taking the time to donate blood if you are able to. First-time donors are always welcome, and every donation has the power to save a life. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR5791, HR5791

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NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1158] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH (Mr. WIED asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WIED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of January as National Blood Donor Month. Each winter, blood centers across the Nation experience reduced donor turnout, while the need for blood remains constant. In the United States, someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds to treat patients facing trauma, surgeries, childbirth complications, cancer, chronic conditions, and so much more, yet our blood supply remains critically low. Because of the urgent and ongoing need for blood donations, I recently introduced H.R. 5791, the Boosting Lifesaving Operations, Opening Donation Centers Act, or the BLOOD Centers Act, alongside my Democratic colleague, Congresswoman Schrier. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation would streamline the bureaucratic burdens of opening a new blood center while still ensuring oversight and safety in donation facilities and of the blood they collect. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the BLOOD Centers Act so we can expedite the ability of blood centers to open new locations and collect lifesaving blood for those who need it. Most importantly, Mr. Speaker, I also want to encourage everyone listening today to consider taking the time to donate blood if you are able to. First-time donors are always welcome, and every donation has the power to save a life. ____________________ Referenced legislation: HR5791, HR5791