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The legislation passed by the House last night makes critical investments in programs important to Fifth District communities and prevented a costly government shutdown.

I’m extremely disappointed that Republicans blocked the inclusion of language to reverse President Trump’s cynical Schedule F Executive Order in the latest government funding legislation.

Madam Speaker, they say ‘good things come to those who wait.’ The American people have certainly been waiting and watching and hoping that Congress would not only be able to avert a shutdown, but also provide much-needed COVID-19 relief.

Yesterday the Senate passed H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, my bipartisan bill to encourage schools to implement management plans to help students identify and control their asthma and allergies and reduce absenteeism.

In order to protect continuity of government and ensure that the House can continue to do its work responsibly for the people, the Attending Physician has recommended that Members of Congress begin receiving the new COVID-19 vaccine, which is safe and effective.

Have you signed up for health insurance for 2021 yet?

I join in congratulating Tiana, Chinaza, and Ethan on their winning apps.

This rule is a cynical abuse of power by a lame duck President, and yet another attempt by this Administration to weaken the civil service by making it easier for federal contractors to discriminate against employees.