Member of Congress

Blake Moore

Role
Current Representative
State
UT
Party
Republican

Speeches

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK2026-05-13

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Kansas for his heartwarming and thoughtful remarks on a very important week. I know that the families of those officers will appreciate the focus, attention, and prayers. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for their comments. National Police Week is about brave, sacrificial people. It is about families. It is about heroes, Mr. Speaker, like Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, whose service and dedication to public safety left a lasting impact on northern Utah. Sergeant Sorenson and Officer Estrada faithfully served their communities for many years before tragically being killed in the line of duty. While there are no words to ease the pain of their passing, it has been incredible to see the Tremonton, Garland, and greater Utah communities rally in support and appreciation for their families and our first responders. This National Police Week, we are backing the blue and standing up for those who risk their lives to protect us. I am proud to see Sergeant Sorenson and Officer Estrada's names being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall here in D.C. Of course, we wish that were not the case, but it is an honor to be able to see them listed among the brave. Their service, like that of many others who have died on the job, is simply not forgotten. This National Police Week is dedicated to the brave men and women of law enforcement who make it so we can leave with peace of mind and so we can feel confident that our families are safe. Mr. Speaker, I thank all of my colleagues who joined me tonight. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Grothman) for his message, and I appreciate him for sharing the two incredible, brave individuals. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Schmidt).

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for her inspiring message. It is so personal as well, and I appreciate her willingness to share. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Grothman).

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from South Carolina for her great message, and I appreciate her attending this Special Order. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Cammack).

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to be joined by my colleagues for this Police Week Special Order. Law enforcement across this country is putting their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and 1 week per year honoring them will never be enough. I want to respect the time of our colleagues so I will turn the time over to them before I give my remarks. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Mrs. Biggs).

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special Order.

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RECOGNIZING MAYOR MIKE LEONHARDT2026-05-13

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago, on a court just blocks from here, Republicans and Democrats put aside the political divide, laced up our shoes, and went to battle. The 26th Annual Congressional Basketball Game supports kids in our communities and stands as a reminder of what this place can be at its best. I will be honest, the Members, a.k.a. the good team, the good guys, took a tough loss, 50-48. Yes, the lobbyists, a.k.a. the bad guys, are already talking as if they had won a world championship. We will let them have their moment, and it will be brief. Here is what matters. When we were down, this team didn't quit. Members rallied, a 10-0 run late in the fourth quarter, defense, hustle, and heart, the very opposite of what the opposing team stands for, which mostly consists of overwhelming the refs with their aggressive fouling and other shenanigans down in the paint that leaves many Members of Congress sore for weeks after, as I have experienced. For a moment, you could feel it, though. We were right there late in that fourth quarter. But why do we do it? Not for bragging rights, not even for the win. We do it for the kids in our community, kids who need support, opportunity, and someone in their corner. That is the side of Capitol Hill people don't always see, where competition meets compassion. For one night, we come together not as Republicans or Democrats, but as teammates. I will just say this to team swamp--I mean, team lobbyists--enjoy the win. We will see you next year.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor a man who has been a fixture of northern Utah for decades, who unfortunately passed away recently with a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. It is hard to think of a man more dedicated to his community than Garden City Mayor Mike Leonhardt. Mayor Mike spent his life serving his Garden City as a city council member, fire chief, Bear Lake County Search and Rescue volunteer, and most recently as a three-term mayor. When he wasn't serving his community, Mike was often found riding his Harley with his wife, Tami, and enjoying the scenic backdrop of northern Utah. It has been an honor to serve Garden City alongside Mayor Mike, and I will miss him at the next Raspberry Days. My heart is with Tami, his 7 children, 24 grandchildren, and the entire Rich County community as we remember and share our fond memories of Mayor Mike. Congressional Basketball Game

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262026-04-29

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I will end there. I thank the chairman for the additional time. Mr. Speaker, we need to take our finances seriously and put us on a path toward 3 percent debt to GDP. I urge my colleagues to support this budget resolution.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, one trick that you see back here in Washington politics is when the opposing side is arguing in defense of the indefensible, they will say: I support border security but . . . there is always a but. What we have seen for the last 5\1/2\ years since President Biden took over in 2021 to today is very simply laid out in the following three strategies: Leave the border wide open, then create a bunch of sanctuary cities, and then refuse to fund immigration and Border Patrol. If you look at those three things, Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what they are doing. Now they are forcing us to go at it alone, when for decades, longer than that, Republicans and Democrats have always been able to come together and support a homeland security bill, but they refuse to support ICE and CBP. S. Con. Res. 33 is a critical step in delivering on the key policy mandate that voters gave Congress: to secure the southern border and end the national crisis that is mass migration. I would much rather fund and regulate the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement through regular appropriations. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle have made that impossible. This is not a serious way to govern. It is irresponsible, and it is dangerous. Congress should not play with the livelihoods of servicemembers at the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Agency, or the Secret Service to secure a political win. We cannot restrict resources at a time like this, especially amid recent threats to White House officials and national security concerns. We are now forced to run a narrowly focused partisan reconciliation process to provide necessary funding to ICE and CBP and their operational and support components to last through the Trump administration. The Trump administration has made great strides in securing the border and removing those who have entered our country illegally, which will alleviate strains on local law enforcement and hospital systems. It will help lower insurance premiums and put downward pressure on housing prices in the long term. Supporting this resolution will ensure we can build on the success and continue to provide a safe environment for American families to thrive. This also does a very important thing by setting our projected deficit on a path toward 3 percent of GDP.

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SHARING OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS2026-04-27

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, our intellectual property rights have secured over two centuries' worth of leadership and innovation. They form the foundation upon which opportunity for entrepreneurship is built and which makes the U.S. economy the envy of the world. This legislation addresses the current weakness in our IP protections by ensuring those at CBP on the front lines of defending our national interests are better aligned with the businesses and workers that define our economic might. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of our colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Smith) for his support of this piece of legislation that the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schneider) and I have proposed today for consideration. I will share a few remarks on this, but again, I appreciate the committee and the entire staff for the work that they have done to make this possible. I am very pleased, Mr. Speaker, that my bill, H.R. 4930, which I am calling the counterfeit notification act, has been slated for floor consideration today. I introduced this bill with the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schneider) to target the influx of counterfeit goods entering the United States and to equip our Customs and Border Patrol officers to share real-time information with businesses, e-commerce platforms, and logistics companies. To put things into perspective, in fiscal year 2023, Customs and Border Protection seized more than $2.7 billion worth of counterfeit goods at the U.S. border. More than 46 percent of seizures originated from China and Hong Kong. This poses serious national security threats and risks to citizens due to products of poor quality, hazardous material, or unknown production conditions, such as, of course, forced labor. My bill addresses a key gap in CBP's ability to spot and halt the flow of counterfeit goods into the U.S. under current law. When CBP suspects a shipment may be counterfeit, they are allowed only to publicize limited information. They are unable to share labels, invoices, or packing slips that identify the products of the country of origin with key stakeholders. This leaves the business community, e- commerce platforms like Etsy and Amazon, and logistics carriers like DHL, UPS, or FedEx in the dark when counterfeit activity is happening right under their nose. To solve the issue, the counterfeit notification act gives CBP explicit authority to share relevant information with companies, carriers, and platforms when they receive a potentially counterfeit shipment. This will include shipping labels and tracking numbers, invoices and shipping manifests, outer packaging images, or sender and recipient addresses. The bill also broadens the range of parties with whom CBP can share information, such as e-commerce sites from which the products in question may be sold. This means that CBP will be able to recognize and flag patterns of behavior, like repeat senders of mass shipments, drop addresses used by organized counterfeiters, or common entry points or air routes for suspected counterfeit goods. For example, if a counterfeit shipment from China repeatedly enters the U.S. via the Port of Los Angeles using the same fake return address, CBP will be able to share these patterns with carriers like UPS, DHL, and FedEx so they can intercept future parcels before they arrive on American soil. Mr. Speaker, this is a commonsense bill that will strengthen U.S. national security, kneecap bad actors, and protect the IP of American companies. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the support of my colleagues on this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and submit extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4930) to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade, as amended.

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ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES2026-04-21

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Madam Speaker, by direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.

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GRAND DIVIDE2026-04-21

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Carlos Olin Godby. Many of us here know him as the best IT administrator Capitol Hill has ever known, but much more than that, he was a husband, father, and friend of those who knew him. It didn't matter the issue or request. Carlos was there ready to lend a hand at a moment's notice. He was a calm and dependable problem solver, intelligent, and trustworthy. There was never a problem he couldn't fix, and if he wasn't sure right then, we knew he would figure it out. Always before he even told me, he was calling me back with a solution. Carlos brought a special light into our offices. He didn't just fix our IT problems. He asked how we were doing. He asked about our families, and he showed that he cared personally about those he served professionally. He spoke often about his wife, Angela, and his daughter, Adele. They were truly his pride and joy. Carlos enjoyed spending time with friends at Mount Vernon Park, trying to perfect his lawn, listening to all kinds of music, creating delicious dishes with New Mexico green chile, and rooting for the New Mexico State Aggies and the Dallas Cowboys. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones now, especially Angela and Adele. I believe Carlos is watching over them now and is still cheering them on. He is proud of everything they are doing. Carlos served on the Hill for over 30 years. It is impossible to accurately describe the kind of person he was in just a short speech. I speak on behalf of my staff, myself, and countless others who were fortunate enough to cross paths with him. His impact and generous spirit will outlive him, and we will miss him dearly.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I was struck by a recent interview that former Senator Ben Sasse gave with Ross Douthat of The New York Times in which he argued that the future grand divide in human society will not be over income, class, or gender, but about how we incorporate technology into our lives. If artificial intelligence, as many predict, is going to reduce economic scarcity in the long run, Senator Sasse argued that humanity will be left with an abundance of AI-powered services and task masters. Some will choose to lean into this abundance. While it might result in greater efficiencies for some, it will also turbocharge the worst parts of how we use technology. Deep fakes, pornography, identity theft, placelessness, and social isolation are already rampant in our society and will only skyrocket in a world of mass-adopted generative AI. Others will keep their eyes wide open and adopt technology more carefully, particularly when it comes to their children. I recently introduced the AI Children's Toy Safety Act, which draws upon industry-led research about the dangers of incorporating AI chatbots in children's toys and mandates an immediate ban on the manufacturing, sale, importation, or distribution of any toy product in the United States made with an AI chatbot. Nearly every AI service provider, such as OpenAI, Google, Perplexity AI, xAI, and Anthropic, have terms of service that state their products should not be used by unsupervised children under the age of 13. Yet these companies have been more than willing to let their product be licensed by children's toymakers anyway. This poses serious data privacy challenges for children and risks locking them into addictive and unpredictable engagement patterns. It also risks exposing them to explicit content given that these chatbots have been trained on data generated by and for adults. To be clear, I am as eager as any elected Republican to unleash the power of American innovation to win the AI race, cure cancer, and prevent the Chinese Communist Party from setting the standards for AI around the world. However, our approach needs to blend nations' security imperatives with a human-centric ethical framework, a framework that clearly states that more technological abundance is not always the same thing as more flourishing. That is why I am also looking to introducing a House companion bill to Senator Josh Hawley's GUARD Act, which bans AI companies from developing romantic companion chatbots for minors and mandates that AI companies disclose their nonhuman status to all users to prevent minors from being tricked by artificial displays of empathy or affection. As commonsense conservatives, we must be honest with Big Tech when their search to improve the bottom line invites serious ethical questions about our children's development. Honoring the Life of Carlos Olin Godby

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RECOGNIZING MEDAL OF HONOR DAY2026-03-25

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Tennessee for his remarks. I appreciate his friendship and working on all of our issues on the committee together. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Medal of Honor Day and the American heroes who have earned our highest military decoration. Over 40 million Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Civil War, but fewer than 4,000 have been awarded the Medal of Honor. This award not only commemorates the bravery of those who earned it but also honors their humanity, patriotism, and sacrifice for the United States and her people. Although each Medal of Honor recipient earns their medal through different acts of heroism, they all have one thing in common: They never sought heroism, yet they embodied it through their risk, sacrifice, and actions to protect others. I would like to honor a few recipients from my home State of Utah. Petty Officer George Edward Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 5, 1945. Despite being repeatedly wounded during the battle of Iwo Jima, Petty Officer Wahlen refused evacuation and continued risking his life to rescue and treat comrades under intense enemy fire. Private Jose Valdez was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1946. Private Valdez held his ground against overwhelming German forces, engaging enemies at close range and singlehandedly covering his patrol's retreat under intense fire, facing more than 200 enemy soldiers. Lieutenant Brian Miles Thacker, whom we are lucky to still have with us today, was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1973. During a fierce assault at a fire base in the Vietnam war, Lieutenant Thacker directed airstrikes and artillery from a dangerously exposed position for hours, organized the withdrawal, and remained behind alone to provide covering fire. Although wounded and unable to escape from the area himself, he successfully eluded the enemy forces for 8 days until friendly forces regained control of the fire base. I think President Harry S. Truman put it best: ``We do not go to war for gain or for territory; we go to war for principles, and we produce young men like these. . . . I would rather have that medal . . . than to be President of the United States.'' One of the first initiatives I worked on when I came to Congress 6 years ago was to authorize a National Medal of Honor Monument here in Washington, D.C. That bill passed Congress and was signed into law in December 2021. The next and final step is to pass the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act to authorize the monument's permanent place on The National Mall. This bill was one of the first bills that passed the House in the 119th Congress, and it passed by a vote of 414-0. I am grateful to my friend from Texas (Mr. Veasey) for working on both of these bills with me. It is time for the Senate to do their job and join the House in coming together in a bipartisan way to provide these heroes and these heroes' families with the monument on our National Mall that they have earned. Mr. Speaker, I thank Senator Justice for his tireless work to move this bill through the Senate process, and I urge the Senate to come together on National Medal of Honor Day, pass the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, and move it one step closer to the President's desk. Mr. Speaker, I thank America's Medal of Honor recipients for their patriotism and for setting an example, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. MOORE of Utah

Ms. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleagues for joining me on this Special Order. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Kustoff). Honoring Steve Stamson

Ms. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special Order.

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REINING IN OUT-OF-CONTROL PREDICTION MARKETS2026-03-18

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Florida. He has a clear passion for his State and the ways that he is going to support it. I have taken my young son to Cape Canaveral before, and after going on a cruise, which we were fortunate to go on, we literally went to the cape. I think, even after the cruise, Cape Canaveral that afternoon was one of the most fascinating experiences for him, a unique place. Utah's First District is actually a leader in space as well, with Thiokol of olden days, now Northrop Grumman. We do a lot of amazing work with--I think it is Houston, areas in Florida, Utah, and Huntsville, Alabama, that are big on this. Mr. Speaker, again, I thank him for his support and great work. Mr. Speaker, I thank you today for this time to be able to talk a little bit about a really important piece of legislation that I have put forward. It is a proposal for a solution to what I think many have considered out-of-control prediction markets. Just hours before the United States military strikes in Iran, more than 150 accounts made investments of over $1,000 in event contracts based on the timing of the strikes, with six traders together making over $1.2 million. In traditional betting, an individual places a wager on an outcome with odds set by a bookmaker that determines the winnings. In a prediction market, a trader buys shares in an outcome of an event. There are no odds, and share prices fluctuate based on market responses, allowing investors to turn a profit if they sell high or if their chosen outcome proves correct. Our classified military strikes should not provide an opportunity for bettors to play or profit. Underregulated prediction markets have exposed America to needless public safety and national security risks by allowing traders to invest in outcomes related to sensitive matters like terrorism, assassination, war, or elections. This nonpartisan issue has spiraled out of control, and Congress needs to pass legislation to require enforcement. Congress previously included a subtle provision in the Commodity Exchange Act that preempts State regulation on betting when it is offered through event contracts. This loophole has opened a door to gambling on anything from Taylor Swift's appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game to when the United States might launch a strike on Cuba. Sports betting is illegal in 19 States, but prediction markets, like Kalshi or Polymarket, avoid State regulation through this loophole. Rather than offering betting services, they sell event contracts, a legacy financial instrument with payouts based on the outcomes of real-world events. Again, this is a loophole for a legitimate financial tool that has existed for decades, maybe even centuries, but they are using this as a loophole to allow for betting in all States. In January, one investor netted over $400,000 on Nicolas Maduro's fall from power, making the timely purchase just before President Trump announced the deposed leader's capture. Prediction market Kalshi claims that, legally, this is investing, not gambling. I introduced H.R. 7840, the bipartisan Event Contract Enforcement Act, to address these concerns and put an end to reckless event-based gambling. This bill strengthens existing law, requiring the CFTC to prohibit event contracts related to terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, or criminal behavior. The bill also bans trading on election outcomes and government activities to protect our elections from manipulation and insulate the government from insider trading opportunities. This nonpartisan issue ensures event contracts can continue to serve in legitimate business interests while also protecting Americans from risk. I am looking forward to moving it through the legislative process. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to be joined by my colleague this evening. Before I provide my remarks, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Haridopolos). Honoring Captain Ted Kimmey, Veteran of the Month

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special Order.

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CHILDREN'S SAVINGS ACCOUNTS2026-03-04

Mr. MOORE of Utah

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Colorado is adjacent to some of the most important military apparatuses of our country, USAFA, where we share a border. I appreciate his focus on such a strong need for our military. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to express my excitement, which I don't often say, my excitement for this tax season. Those are not words I oftentimes say, nor do many Americans. There is reason to be excited this year in the wake of passing incredibly important, progrowth tax policy last summer, which the House Republicans led and then signed into law. This is historic relief. The thing I wanted to highlight is what we are providing for working families and everyday Americans. In that, there is one specific thing that I wanted to highlight. That is Trump Accounts. These are the new investment accounts for children. Invest America has been an initiative for several years. It has been a thought and an idea for even longer, decades even. We were able to get this signed into law, and it will be enacted and started later this year. Mr. Speaker, I will talk a little bit more about what the process is and what this actually is. This is a transformational investment for kids in every ZIP Code. It doesn't matter if a person lives in an apartment, a big city, or on a country road out in rural America. Our kids will have access to something that most people don't take advantage of until they are well into their careers. Trump Accounts allow parents, guardians, and other custodians to establish a new type of tax-advantaged individual savings and investment account for children. As part of a special pilot program, every American child born between January 1, 2025--more than a year ago--and December 31, 2028, is eligible to receive an automatic deposit of $1,000 from the U.S. Government into their accounts, giving every newborn a stake in the future success of the American economy. Parents can also contribute up to $5,000 per year and employers up to $2,500 per year. State, local, and Tribal governments, as well as charities, can also contribute. We have seen significant interest in this program, including an incredible contribution of $6.25 billion with a b from Michael and Susan Dell and their family's private foundation. That contribution is going to be geared toward those children who were born in the last 10 years. The initiative that we passed this year will be focused on the next 4 years. What Michael and Susan Dell have done is they contributed over $6 billion to start these accounts and seed them with money for children, essentially ages 2 through 10, in neighborhoods and communities across our country. This will get them started. They have this investment account that they will have, as I mentioned, well into their careers. I think it essentially gives them a 30-year head start on their retirements. At the very heart of this policy is the goal of providing opportunities for Americans at that very early age. Good government policy empowers the individual. It nurtures and encourages the best of human ingenuity and, of course, human progress. That is exactly what these investment accounts aim to do. The United States boasts the world's strongest economy. Thanks to strong capital markets and household investments, we can contribute to our communities, society, and economy. We can improve our overall quality of life and seek financial realities better than the ones from which we came. However, wealth and opportunity gaps prevent millions of people from taking advantage of the capital markets that could help build household wealth. Capitalism is the gateway to opportunity and helping our youth realize the power of compounding interest and how it could change their lives. These accounts will play a key role in it. The fact that we have, at the age of 4--I have a 4-year-old. The fact that Frankie will have an account that is tied to him, and he will be able to monitor that. When he is 10, he will understand it a bit better. He won't understand it right now. Think about it. When he goes to a fifth grade class and the teacher says: ``Hey, everybody. Pull out your investment account.'' There is a good chance they have all signed up for it if we have done our jobs. We have 435 Members of this body. If we do our jobs in communicating this benefit to our constituents, this will grow. This program will be wildly successful. They will be able to say: Hey, look, it started at X. Now it is at Y. They have an extra 20 bucks that month for some chores that they did. They are going to put an extra 20 bucks in it. A grandparent is going to say that every grandkid gets $2,000 this year. That is the best investment in their kids. Instead of buying an extra pair of shoes sometimes, they will put money directly into their future and, ultimately, into their retirement. This is a historic new savings tool. More Americans will be saving. They will be investing and building a solid financial footing. These accounts have the potential to help children accrue tens of thousands of dollars by the time they reach adulthood. That can make the difference in so many lives when it comes to paying for college, building their first home, starting their own business, and what I am most hopeful for, and what I will continue to put the focus on is as they save for their own retirement. I think typical IRAs, Roth 401(k)'s, or Roth IRAs, anything of the like, you are typically maybe 30 years old when you start your first one. Think about starting that 30 years earlier. It is a small amount of money to start, but that is going to grow for 30 years, where they wouldn't have otherwise had that. This is a game changer. These accounts will come online July 5 of this year, 2026, but here is the important part: Parents can create an account today for their children. Those born between 2025 and 2028 will have their accounts seeded with $1,000, but, again, every child under age 18 can have an account. To be an American is to win life's lottery. We live in the greatest Nation in the world with tremendous freedoms and unparalleled opportunities. We have the ability to chase the American Dream from childhood through retirement, and these accounts will help more people achieve it. I am really excited about these accounts and what this means to the next generation. It is good for Utahns. It is good for working families, and it is good for our country's future. I urge everyone to take advantage of this and sign up today at trumpaccounts.gov. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to be joined by my colleagues this evening. Before my remarks, I yield to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Crank).

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