Madeleine Dean

Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania

Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, for the uninsured, the working poor, Medicaid recipients, and rural communities, healthcare is hard to find. Yet, for 60 years, community health centers, or CHCs, have cared for people who would go otherwise unseen and untreated. In Pennsylvania, that is more than 1 million people, including 280,000 children, nearly 140,000 seniors, almost 15,000 veterans, and about 14,000 agricultural workers, receiving affordable and comprehensive care. In my district, the community health centers and dental centers serve four sites in Barto, Boyertown, Norristown, and Pottstown. Some of our most vulnerable, those with no health insurance, struggling with addiction or homelessness, have no hope. Importantly, CHC offers not just primary care but preventive care, a critical aspect of our healthcare system. Not only is it cost effective, it is compassionate in giving that hope. In Pennsylvania, thousands of doctors, nurses, behavioral specialists, and more show up every day for those most in need. They are not in it for the money. They are in it for the love of neighbor.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, shuttering USAID, gutting the Department of Education, threatening the Department of Labor, firing FBI agents, buying out civil servants, vilifying workforces over grotesque DEI concerns, stripping away legal protected status of refugees, giving an unelected billionaire access to the most sensitive information of everyday Americans, and unchecked control of our institutions. Just 2 weeks into the second Trump Presidency and every executive order, every administrative move has been a methodical step to sow chaos, confusion, and fear. Back home in Pennsylvania and here in Washington, my offices have been flooded with calls and messages from my constituents. People are afraid for their jobs, their health, their hard-earned benefits, their children, and their very futures. Every day begs the same question: What is next? Whatever your stance on government reform, our hope is for more efficiency, lower costs, and stronger opportunities. It is clear that these policies are hurting everyday Americans. Mr. Speaker, this is not normal. It is immoral, and it is unlawful.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, after more than a year in captivity, 15 months of pain, fear, and horror, Israeli hostages are finally coming home. The first three to finally return to their families' arms are Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher. Relatives worked tirelessly to get their loved ones home, and I have had the heart- wrenching privilege of meeting with many of them. Just last month, I met with Yarden Gonen, Romi's sister, and Aviva Siegel for the third time since October 7. Aviva was taken hostage with her husband, Keith. Aviva was released between the pauses of 2023, 51 days later, but Keith remains in Gaza. He is expected to be released in this phase of the ongoing cease-fire. After 15 months too many, Romi, Emily, Doron, and, God willing, 30 others will return home and then the remaining 70. We must see this bilateral cease-fire through. We must ensure all hostages return home. God bless the people of Israel. God bless the hostages, living and dead. May they all come home soon. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, for 2 weeks we have watched brutal, orange flames engulf homes, leaving ash and heartache in their wake for both rich and poor southern Californians. Four months ago, North Carolina confronted horrifying destruction from Hurricane Helene. While we can never put all the pieces back together and we can never replace all that has been taken by fire or flood, we as lawmakers have a duty to ensure the American people can rebuild. Disaster relief is a lifeline. Disaster relief through FEMA, started by President Carter, gets food, water, power, and shelter to survivors. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in my State, my home county of Montgomery County received more than $30 million for cleanup and repair. Even so, 3\1/2\ years later claims hang in limbo. Some families still cannot return home. FEMA is working nonstop to support victims in more than 100 disasters. As these natural disasters become more and more frequent, we pray for these communities. Yet faith without works is dead. We must commit to fully funding FEMA and the extraordinary work they do with no strings attached. That is what it is to be Americans.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary member of my team who joined our office 1 year ago as a Brookings Congressional Fellow and will, sadly, be returning to his previous role at the Department of Defense in the new year. Chris Pacholec is a native of New Jersey, which we have forgiven him for. He has now earned the title of honorary Pennsylvanian. A Renaissance man, Chris brings his joyful spirit, hardworking dedication, banking skills, Legos, and corgi, Dexter, to our office, faithfully and tirelessly serving Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District. Chris took on the Foreign Affairs Committee work for my office during extraordinarily heavy times. He became an integral part of our legislative team right away, meeting with constituents, advocacy organizations, and fellow Hill staff. In just under a year, Chris has become a de facto foreign policy expert and a valued member of our team. We will miss his calm demeanor and wealth of knowledge, along with his infectious, positive attitude. I speak for my whole team when I say: Thank you, Chris. We are sorry to see you go, and we hope that you will be back soon. Feel free to bring the cupcakes. We wish you the best.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, government is at its best when it helps those in need. That is the story of Collegeville resident, Joe Eitl. Joe was born with a rare heart condition that meant only half of his heart worked properly. For years, he endured surgery and after surgery, and still at 37, Joe suffered heart and liver failure. A transplant was his only hope. The family's nationwide search began, and in 2020 at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Joe became the first person with Down syndrome to receive a combined heart and liver transparent. What made this possible? Medicare. Medicare saves lives. It saved Joe. Without it, thousands of Americans would not have the chance at the life they deserve. Through it all, Joe's courageous and contagious spirit never wavered. His story is not the story of sorrow, but of joy and enduring strength and of the power of community. From his parents, Craig and Peg, to doctors, nurses, family, friends, and coworkers, Joe had love and support. May the Eitl story be the story for many others in acute need. Now, Joe is competing again with joy in the Special Olympics, a remarkable feat for a remarkable young man.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today I celebrate Senator Art Haywood's 10th anniversary in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Senator Haywood is not only my former colleague but also a longtime friend and neighbor. In fact, we both have the privilege of representing Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, he in Harrisburg and I in Washington. Ignited by President Obama's 2008 campaign and aided by a savvy friend, Senator Haywood got in the arena. He became one of the first of two African-American township commissioners on the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners in 2009, eventually serving as board president. As State senator, Art dutifully serves Abington, Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Rockledge, and Springfield in our shared Montgomery County, as well as Mt. Airy, Germantown, West Oak Lane, Logan, and Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia. In Harrisburg, Art tackles issues at the heart of his communities: voting rights, gun rights, homelessness, and poverty, including his yearslong advocacy to raise the minimum wage. When he is not fighting for us, you might find Art riding his bike and connecting with neighbors. Together with his wife, Julie, co-chair of the Cheltenham School District, the Haywoods are community leaders. I congratulate Art.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, while IVF is a major news story, fertility treatments are deeply personal journeys full of loss and hope. I see it in my own family. For 2 years, my daughter-in-law, Stephanie, and my son, Patrick, have struggled to have a second child to give their precious daughter, Ella, a sibling, a lifelong best friend. For 2 years, they have had hope extinguished by heartbreak, two failed IUIs, two IVF egg retrievals, a failed embryo transplant, and two miscarriages. For them, IVF has opened the door to growing the family they have always hoped for after so many doors were shut. IVF is not a cure-all, and it will never eliminate the trauma of infertility, but Stephanie and Patrick's latest IVF embryo transfer worked. God willing, we will be blessed with another grandchild this spring. Their story is like so many other young families, yet it is rarely discussed. Infertility affects one in five women in the United States, many of whom suffer in silence. That is why I am on the floor today and why Stephanie gave me the blessing to tell their story. Let's end the stigma, and as lawmakers, let's protect and expand access and coverage for IVF.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, September is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's focus on saving lives for those who are struggling with our mental health crisis, a crisis worsened by malicious online activity where children, teens, and women often bear the brunt. As the internet evolves, we have seen the scourge of bad actors sharing others' intimate private photos online. This is a violation of privacy and dignity, and it has metastasized in recent years, causing anguish for victims, many of whom consider suicide. Too many, including children, have lost their lives. That is why I introduced the bipartisan SHIELD Act, with Representatives Moran, Plaskett, Fitzpatrick, and Mace, to close the loophole in current law so that those who share exploitive nude photos of children will be held to account; to ban sextortion, the act of threatening to reveal private or explicit images for money or access; and to protect adults and their private photos from being exposed. The internet is ever-changing, and Federal law must catch up. The SHIELD Act will protect Americans' privacy online and save lives.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, almost a year ago Hamas unleashed a barbaric attack on Israel slaughtering more than 1,200 people and kidnapping more than 250 others. The safe return of hostages--children, parents, grandparents--has been my North Star, but we must not forget about Israelis, Americans, and other innocents held hostage. Yet today, we mourn six of those hostages who held out for 328 days. We mourn: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli American; Eden Yerushalmi; Ori Danino; Alex Lobanov; Carmel Gat; and Almog Sarusi. Since October 7, I have met with many hostage families, including Hersh's mother and father. I have gotten to know them. I have prayed for and with them for a deal to bring their beloved son home alive. It is essential that the United States use every diplomatic tool to finalize a deal to bring the remaining hostages home and end this heartbreaking war. I will continue to fight for a bilateral cease-fire with the release of all remaining hostages, an end to Hamas' reign of inhumanity, and lasting peace for Israel and Palestine. May their memories be a blessing.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, as the world watches the Paris Summer Olympics begin, Pennsylvania is sending our very best, and I am not just talking about our athletes. From Berks County, Pennsylvania, GK Elite Sportswear has made Team USA women's gymnastics uniforms, bringing a piece of fabric from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Paris. Of course, the stars of the Olympics are the competitors, women and men with awe-inspiring, singular dedication and discipline. Three-quarters of the United States women's field hockey team are Pennsylvanian, including three residents of my home, Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District: Ashley Sessa from Schwenksville, Phia Gladieux from Oley, and Meredith Sholder from Fleetwood. On the men's USA swim team, Chris Guiliano from Douglassville will be competing in the 50-, 100-, and 200-meter freestyle events. I congratulate and wish good luck to: Ashley, Phia, Meredith, Chris, and all the hardworking, talented athletes representing Team USA in the games in Paris. They are the very best of us. Once again, Montgomery County and Berks County, Pennsylvania, are leading the way.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I was meeting with hostage families in HFAC. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 359 and NAY on Roll Call No. 360.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, when creating the National Highway Program, President Eisenhower wrote to Congress: ``The uniting forces of our communication and transportation systems are dynamic elements in the very name we bear--United States.'' Nearly 70 years later, we once again reached a critical moment: Our aging infrastructure could not meet the modern demands of a united society--internet access, roads and public transit, clean water. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act did meet that. As a member of the Regional Leadership Council, I have seen the hard work of congressional Democrats and President Biden up close: a fundamental improvement to the very foundations of our country, including in my home State of Pennsylvania. In our Commonwealth, we are investing $11 billion in highways and bridges, public transit and rails, airports, and EV infrastructure; nearly $2 billion in affordable high-speed internet; and $1 billion in clean drinking water. Those investments have spurred nearly $3 billion in commitments from Pennsylvania's private sector. Together, we are not simply rebuilding. We are reimagining a stronger, greener future with the collaboration of Federal, State, and local governments. We are the United States of America.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for officially calling our gun violence epidemic what it is, a public health crisis. The numbers paint the picture: 120 Americans are killed and more than 200 are wounded by guns every day. The leading cause of death among children and teens in America is gun violence, with 4,600 precious children killed in 2022 alone, and an average of two mass shootings each day for the past 3 years. These numbers should horrify us because they are not numbers; they are people whose lives have been stolen, and families with unimaginable pain. Dr. Murthy's declaration treats our gun violence crisis with the urgency it demands. It opens doors for us to build upon the small progress we are making. Two years ago this week, we passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first gun violence safety law in 30 years. We did so together in the shadow of a horrific set of mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. This will not be our last step. We must ban automatic rifles, strengthen universal background checks, and require safe storage. This is a public health crisis. Mr. Speaker, I ask us to face it. Doing so will save lives.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, due to road closures I missed the vote on the previous question on H. Res. 1316. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 283.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Madam Chair, I missed the 1st vote of this series, coming from Committee. Had I been present, I would have voted No on Roll Call No. 285.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, the United States is recovering from the pandemic faster than any other industrialized nation. In fact, the World Bank expects the United States economy to grow significantly faster than they initially predicted, and our growth is fueling a worldwide economic recovery. Yet, prices remain stubbornly high for groceries, gas, and especially housing. Both realities are true. One culprit of this is corporate profit-taking and greed because unemployment is low, our job market is strong, and inflation is cooling. Yet, prices are still up almost 19 percent since 2021. Historically, in the years leading up to the pandemic, corporate profits were responsible for approximately 11 percent of price increases. Contrast that with the second and third quarters of 2023. Corporate profits were responsible for more than 50 percent of price increases. In the latest quarter of 2023, American corporate profits reached an all-time high of $2.8 trillion. President Biden and congressional Democrats are working to address this manipulation head on, while my colleagues on the other side of the aisle propose tax cuts for the very corporations taking advantage. Mr. Speaker, it is time to hear real solutions from the so-called leaders of the House.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New York for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this contempt resolution is the latest attempt to tear down our democracy. The Department of Justice has cooperated with congressional Republicans at every turn, but after 92,000 pages of documents, more than a dozen transcribed interviews, and a 250-page transcript that was verified, my colleagues still aren't satisfied. They are doing this in service of one man, the disgraced former President, in a misguided attempt to distract from his crimes. On May 30, a jury of stranger-citizens found Mr. Trump guilty of 34 felony charges. It is beyond disheartening that a former President and now potential Presidential candidate, again, was convicted of coordinating ``an unlawful conspiracy'' to win the 2016 election and falsifying records to cover his tryst with an adult porn star. I am grateful that the rule of law prevailed, yet I am deeply concerned that our democratic institutions are under threat. Some of these attacks come from within. Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has said that a kangaroo court convicted President Trump, and Speaker Johnson called the trial a purely political exercise. Mr. Trump apparently pities himself as a so- called political prisoner. All this is to tear down Americans' faith in the rule of law. Contrary to his complaints, Mr. Trump was tried and treated fairly. Justice was served in a courtroom that was open and filled with reporters and a jury that was chosen by the prosecution and defense. This is the rule of law at work. Political rhetoric and deliberate misinformation, the likes of these and a dangerous many others, erode faith in our institutions and threaten the safety of the American people. These attacks undermine the rule of law, which stands to protect the rights of all people.

Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, when Attorney General Garland was before the Judiciary Committee, he described his career upholding the rule of law. In his own words, that means ensuring that ``we treat like cases alike: that we do not have enemies or friends, that we do not pay attention to the political parties or the wealth or the power or the influence of the people that we are investigating, that we follow the facts and the law. This is what distinguishes this country from our adversaries.''

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, the judicial code of conduct advises that a United States judge should uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary and avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. Just days after January 6, the Alitos flew an upside-down American flag, an image that sickened me, an image that was adopted as a Stop the Steal emblem. The United States Flag Code states that an upside- down flag can be displayed only as a signal of dire distress and instances of extreme danger to life or property. Dire distress is not a political dispute and not a political fight with your neighbor. Justice Alito has served on the bench for 18 years. He knows better. No matter why the Alitos flew our flag in this disrespectful way, Justice Alito has failed to avoid impropriety and even the appearance of impropriety itself. I call on Justice Alito to recuse himself from all cases involving January 6 and the 2020 election. This Justice knows better.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, National Women's Health Week empowers women and girls to prioritize their unique health journeys. A crucial part of that journey is education, prevention, and early detection for illness and disease, like ovarian cancer. Globally, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women, most of whom are over 60 years old. In the United States, the American Cancer Society estimates that this year, more than 19,000 women will receive a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and more than 12,000 women will die from ovarian cancer. It is a frequently missed or misdiagnosed disease, there is no routine screening, and it is not always included as part of an annual gynecological exam like other cancers of the female reproductive system. I saw this firsthand with my mother's diagnosis and death, within just weeks of her diagnosis of ovarian cancer many years ago, how devastating ovarian cancer can be and how fast it can claim a loved one. We must do better for our mothers, our grandmothers, our grandchildren, our sisters, and our friends. We must raise awareness, bolster research and education, and pass legislation that prioritizes women's healthcare and saves lives. Our health and our stories matter. Honoring Rev. Dr. John E. Douglas

Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I pause now to start with something that is of local color and recognizes a man of faith. I rise today to recognize Reverend Dr. John E. Douglas of Antioch Baptist Church in North Hills, Pennsylvania, as he celebrates 30 years as a pastor. I first met Pastor Douglas a dozen years ago when I served in the Pennsylvania House for Montgomery County. As I was still getting to know our district, he did not hesitate to welcome me to his church and to introduce me to his neighborhood, which perfectly encompassed his warmth and unwavering commitment to the Antioch community. Each week, he faithfully leads his congregation in beautiful services with song, prayer, and a welcoming spirit to all. He is a man of family and of faith. Yet, his devotion does not stop there. Pastor Douglas has made Antioch Baptist Church an integral part of the surrounding community as well, a home for town halls and community gatherings, again, where all are welcome, including me. I am just one of the so many people who have been guided by his grace, his faith, his leadership, and his friendship, which will continue to grow and shape North Hills and the greater community for years to come. Congratulations to Pastor Douglas on 30 years of hard work, faith, and joy. The Antioch family and I are blessed to know him.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, with Mother's Day coming, I am thinking about the one-in-a-million woman who raised my six siblings and me. I have never before spoken about my mother on the House floor, but today I celebrate our beautiful mom, Mary Eaton Dean, here in a photo taken many years ago by my grandfather, William Dean. Mary Dean was an only child who went on to become the mother of seven--five boys, two girls, one for every day's grace, and grandmother to 16. She gave freely of her kindness, her wisdom, and her friendship throughout our Glenside community. Mary Dean was a woman of love. She loved our dad. She loved her life. She was a woman of faith, of adventure, and of loyalty. When our father, Bob Dean, died at 58, my mom was our anchor, determined to live the best life for herself and for us. Mr. Speaker, I will say to my siblings, Bob, Harry, Michael, Jim, Chris, Maryann, aren't we lucky? This Mother's Day, may we celebrate the mothers in our lives and honor those no longer with us knowing their lessons of love are forever imprinted on our hearts.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, mere hours after this House finally passed critical security aid for our democratic allies, I found myself on a train in the countryside of war-torn Ukraine. Along with a bipartisan group of colleagues, we were the first four Members of Congress to celebrate our bicameral accomplishment with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He shared with us that the world watched that vote, and he shared his gratitude, the gratitude of a President, of an army, and of a nation. We were grounded by this victory and clear-eyed about victories yet to come. Ukraine must defeat Putin's illegal, barbaric assault on democracy. Our aid package will bolster their fight, providing training, equipment, and weapons to Ukraine, as well as replenishing our own U.S. weapons stock. While abroad, we met with the Ukrainian military and our own 82nd Airborne Division. They told us they feel the weight of this struggle. They feel a sense of purpose, a sense of history, and their role in it. By passing aid to Ukraine, Madam Speaker, we fulfill our American obligation to lead and meet our obligation to protect the health, safety, and security of democracies worldwide.

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Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 474, the REPORT Act. I am pleased to cosponsor the House version of this legislation with my colleague and friend from Florida. I thank Representative Lee for her leadership on this bill. The REPORT Act would strengthen the ongoing collaboration between law enforcement and technology providers to combat sexual exploitation of children. The exploitation of children through the proliferation of child sex abuse material, frequently referred to as CSAM, can be stopped only with cooperation across many different sectors of American society, from law enforcement to victims' groups to local leaders and technology providers. The REPORT Act would enable this cooperation and encourage much greater reporting to the CyberTipline, operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC. This legislation would also modify how photos and videos of child sex abuse are stored by providers, would change reporting requirements for platforms, and would give law enforcement more time to investigate these cases. By making updates to the law, the REPORT Act will help law enforcement evolve with the threat, as consumption of child sexual abuse content permeates new technology spaces. Advancements in technology, from generative AI to social networking platforms, clearly benefit society. Technology has brought us cutting- edge medical and therapeutic breakthroughs, the ability to keep in touch with loved ones far away, and opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and artists who leverage technology to reach their audiences without costly barriers to entry. However, there is also a dark side. Law enforcement experts and victims' advocates agree: Advancements in technology have led to an explosion of images depicting child sexual abuse available and distributed online. Demand for new and more egregious photos and videos drives the market for this material, resulting in the continued grotesque abuse and exploitation of children. Through their comprehensive efforts, the Internet Crimes Against Children, or ICAC, task forces, which represent more than 5,400 local, State, and Federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, are making progress in identifying and rescuing victims of child sex abuse material. However, the growth of the problem continues to outpace the resources available to identify and locate victims, especially since law enforcement, prosecutors, the tech industry, and other organization must continually contend with the emergence of new technologies, like AI, which further complicates their efforts. Under the process for reporting child sexual abuse material today, electronic service providers, or companies that offer a platform through which users can communicate, are required to report instances of CSAM to the CyberTipline. After a tip is reported, the company works with NCMEC to share relevant information. NCMEC reviews the incoming reports and then refers them out to the appropriate law enforcement agency, typically a regional ICAC task force. To date, NCMEC reports that the CyberTipline has received more than 92 million reports since it began in 1998, the majority of them from electronic communication service providers. NCMEC's Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed more than 331 million images and videos. That is more than 25 million images each year. That is grotesque. While most children reflected in the images remain unknown, more than 19,300 victims have been identified. I commend the successes of NCMEC and other law enforcement agencies in identifying and rescuing victims, but we cannot be satisfied while so many CSAM victims remain unidentified. That is why the REPORT Act is an important first step to increasing the effectiveness of CSAM reports and better protecting victims from child sexual abuse. The Senate passed this bill by unanimous consent, with the support of law enforcement groups, the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC, and technology providers. With passage of the bill today, the next stop will be President Biden's desk. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Lee for her extraordinary leadership to protect all of our children. In conclusion, the REPORT Act takes an important step toward combating the proliferation of child sexual abuse material online and protecting victims from future abuse. I thank Representative Lee for her leadership in introducing the House version of this bill. I am proud to cosponsor it with her. I thank our Senate partners for sponsoring this legislation. This is about our children. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.