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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend and fellow Rules Committee member, Representative Fischbach, for allowing me the time. Mr. Speaker, I really believe that the issue before us today comes down to a very simple question, and that is, what is the legislative purpose of the Select Committee subpoena on a private citizen. This is a very narrow legal issue. And what the courts have held is that Congress has the power to secure information ``in order to legislate.'' So in other words, Congress's subpoena authority is valid only if it relates to the furtherance of a legitimate task of Congress. Now, according to the Select Committee's own press release, the committee is attempting to tell a story and to find out what happened that day. But the courts have already determined that that is not a valid legislative purpose. In the 1957 decision, Watkins v. The United States, the Court held that Congress has ``no general authority to expose the private affairs of individuals without justification in terms of the functions of Congress.'' Additionally, the quote went on in that case to say Congress cannot investigate private citizens for ``the sake of exposure.'' So then what is the legislative purpose before us today? What is the legislative purpose of a subpoena on a private citizen, including 11 individuals who merely filed and were granted permits to exercise their First Amendment rights to assemble and to petition the government? This cannot be perceived as an investigation and still fit within the framework of case law. Again, let's be clear, the law is crystal clear here. If Congress does not have a legitimate legislative function, they simply cannot subpoena a private individual. Now, the Constitution gives those powers to the executive and the judiciary branch. They don't give that power to Congress. So I can, therefore, only conclude that the purpose of the resolution before us today is to fulfill a partisan agenda. If the Select Committee was actually serious about conducting a legitimate oversight, they would subpoena the former House Sergeant at Arms and the former head of the D.C. National Guard. That would be an investigation within the clear purpose of Congress and within the delegated power that we have in the Constitution. Instead, we are here voting on a resolution with absolutely no legislative purpose. We are also setting a dangerous precedent that will have a chilling effect on the rights of private citizens in the future.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the city of Monessen, Pennsylvania, on the 100th anniversary of its designation as a city. The land that would ultimately encompass Monessen was surveyed in 1897 by H. Dallas McCabe. Along with Colonel James M. Schoonmaker and colleagues, McCabe initially sought to expand the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railway to reach coalfields further south. Industrialist William H. Donner approached the group and decided to bring his American Tin Plate Company to Monessen, forever changing its trajectory. The construction of the first mill spurred further settlement by businesses and families from around the world. On September 3, 1898, the community was officially founded, and the name ``Monessen'' was chosen because the community would be a ``New World Essen on the Monongahela,'' combining ``Mon'' for the Monongahela River and ``Essen'' for an industrial city in Germany. Perfectly situated with access to the city of Pittsburgh, the Mon Valley's waterways, and the immense coal reserves of southwestern Pennsylvania, Monessen grew exponentially. By the early 20th century, it was an industrial hub, hosting the Pittsburgh Steel Works and the American Steel Hoop Company, among others. On September 16, 1921, Monessen was officially designated a city under the leadership of Mayor Carl Woodward. At its peak, Monessen was home to more than 20,000 residents. By the mid-20th century, Monessen had become a center of the budding American middle-class. So much so that it attracted the attention of organized labor leaders and prominent American politicians. President Harry S. Truman visited Monessen in 1956. President John F. Kennedy travelled there in 1962. Madam Speaker, today Monessen is home to 7,600 men, women, and children. I am proud to represent this uniquely American city, and I have no doubt it will continue to make its mark on our Nation.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to remember the life of Washington County District Attorney (DA) Eugene ``Gene'' A. Vittone, II, who passed away on August 21st, 2021 at the age of 61. A Washington County, Pennsylvania native, Gene Vittone grew up in Monongahela and graduated from Peters Township High School in 1977. He earned a degree in biological science, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in 1981. Gene later returned to Pitt to earn a master's degree in health administration and business administration. Following graduation, Gene felt the call to help others and became a paramedic, later helping manage Ambulance and Chair EMS in Washington. Gene attended Duquesne University's law program, while still serving as a paramedic, and graduated in 1997. He maintained his paramedic certification for the rest of his life. Gene started in the Washington County DA's office as an assistant DA in 1998. While there, he handled juvenile court and several trial lists and covered felony criminal trials. Gene also developed the Drug Treatment Court for the county. In 2011, Gene was elected top prosecutor and began his term as the opioid crisis was unfolding in Pennsylvania and across the nation. As co-chair of the Opioid Overdose Coalition, he was adamant that law enforcement could not, ``arrest their way out of'' the opioid epidemic. Gene focused on treatment for users while aggressively pursuing dealers, oftentimes working across the aisle or with the federal government. He was instrumental in bringing lifesaving Narcan to Washington County and pioneered the establishment of prescription drop- off boxes. Gene was one of the first DAs in the area to introduce a full-time victim advocate to work alongside attorneys on domestic abuse cases. He was also committed to addressing elder abuse and served on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Elder Law Task Force. His care for others fueled his incredible work ethic, and he continued to work throughout his battle with lung cancer. A testament to how much his peers respected him, Gene was elected president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association in July 2021. Gene was a committed community member, father, and husband. He was an assistant Scout Leader for Troop 1419 in Bentleyville and coached baseball for the Bentworth Baseball Association. Gene sang with Washington Festival Chorale and his parish choir. He is survived by his wife, Jane Ann Vittone, and his two children, Michael and Laura. Madam Speaker, even in his last days, Gene Vittone lived his life in service to others. He will always be remembered for the countless lives he saved in his fight against the ravages of the opioid crisis. I have no doubt that his incredible legacy will live on in Washington County and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church and congratulate them on serving God and western Pennsylvania for 250 years. Originally called Goshen Baptist Church, what would become John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church consisted of two congregations. Meetings were held as early as 1769 on Muddy Creek and 1770 on Big Whiteley Creek. In April 1771, their first log meeting house was erected on Big Whiteley Creek in Garards Fort. The congregation's first brick structure was completed in 1843, with the first service held on December 9 of that year. On February 24, 1907, a motion was made to rename the church in honor of John Corbly, the church's founder and former minister. John Corbly was an Irish immigrant and prominent early settler of southwestern Pennsylvania. In, 1747, at 14, he started his life in the New World and was apprenticed to a Pennsylvania Quaker family. At the end of his term of indentured servitude, Corbly settled in Winchester, Virginia, and found God. In Virginia, Corbly met Elder John Garrard, an emerging Baptist preacher in the area. He converted soon after their first encounter and became a reverend. His subsequent preaching was so impassioned and effective that it led to persecution from other Virginia religious groups. Reverend Corbly was consequently imprisoned for his beliefs. Following his imprisonment, Reverend Corbly settled near Whiteley Creek with other Baptists. While he planned to practice his religion in peace, our nation's war for independence began and Reverend Corbly enlisted to fight, ultimately aiding in the founding of our nation. After the Revolutionary War, Reverend Corbly returned home to raise his family and preach. Sadly, in May 1782, his wife and three children were killed on their way to church. Despite the incredible emotional toll, Reverend Corbly continued to preach and established 30 Baptist churches in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky before his death in 1803. Madam Speaker, the story of the John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church is uniquely American. Their founder and original congregants endured religious persecution, the American Revolution, and the hardships of frontier life, yet maintained their commitment to the Gospel. The church has stood as a testament to their faith for 250 years and I look forward to what the next chapter has in store for their congregation and community.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Speers Borough Mayor William ``Bill'' Lee, who passed away on December 18, 2020, at the age of 75. As a lifetime resident of the Mon-Valley, Bill will always be remembered for his commitment to his community, region, and country. After graduating from California State College in 1967, Bill's amiability led him to a career in sales and in 1980, he joined his cousins at Lee Supply Company. With their rollout of HDPE pipe in the 1970s, Lee Supply Co. had become one of the largest suppliers of pipe and pumping systems for the eastern United States. As environmental sales manager, he was fondly known as ``Land Fill Bill.'' He retired in 2013 but remained active to mentor the next generation and represent Lee Supply Co. at trade shows. Throughout his life, Mayor Lee's dedication to his community was clear. He served on the Mon Valley Progress Council, Charleroi Area Board of Education, the Water Authority Board of Charleroi and as chairman of the Charleroi Regional Police Department. Most remarkably, Bill served as Speers Borough mayor for more than twenty years. Beyond public service, Bill was a pillar of his community. At St. Andrew of the Apostle, his booming voice was the first to lead parishioners in song. As the president of the Mon Valley Ancient Order of Hibernians, he sang his way through 40 years at the Pittsburgh St. Patrick Day parades, receiving many awards for singing ``Molly Malone.'' Bill was also well known for his impromptu but enthusiastic renditions of ``God Bless America.'' As a Meals on Wheels delivery man, he treated everyone with dignity and made their week brighter. Madam Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I recognize the loss of Mayor William ``Bill'' Lee. Bill's outstanding legacy of service will have a lasting impact and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to my good friend.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Arrington), my good friend.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy), my good friend.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely disappointed that an amendment offered by my good friend, Mr. Michael Waltz from Florida, was not made in order under today's rule. This amendment would support a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. I would actually support a total boycott of the Olympic Games in Beijing. But just looking at the diplomatic boycott, China has an abysmal record on human rights. They currently are housing Uighurs in concentration camps in western China, they are using slave labor, and even forced organ harvesting. The CCP, the Chinese Communist Party, exports fentanyl to the United States, steals our trade secrets, and constantly threatens to invade the free and independent nation of Taiwan. The last thing we need to do is to reward the CCP with the economic benefit and, frankly, the cachet on the world stage by hosting the Olympic Games. I just wish that my liberal colleagues across the aisle had allowed us to debate at least a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. McClain).

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks), a doctor and my good friend, who is here to explain the amendment.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The Biden administration has extended border shutdowns with Mexico and Canada, extended European and other international travel restrictions, and has reimposed mask mandates for fully vaccinated people, contradicting previous CDC guidance and, sadly, choosing to follow the political science, not the science. But, Mr. Speaker, the chaos at our southern border, where illegal immigrants have been apprehended from over 160 countries, undermines any efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That is why, if we defeat the previous question, I will personally offer an amendment to the rule to immediately consider Congresswoman Yvette Herrell's PAUSE Act of 2021. This legislation would provide for stringent enforcement of Title 42, a public health order allowing illegal immigrants to be quickly expelled from the United States, and would prohibit HHS and DHS from weakening Title 42's implementation. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of my amendment in the Record, along with any extraneous material, immediately prior to the vote on the previous question.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished gentleman and my friend from New York for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the rule before us today provides for consideration of three appropriations measures for fiscal year 2022. I first would like to start off by thanking Chair DeLauro and Ranking Member Granger and their committee staff for their tireless work on these measures. It is truly an honor to be part of the appropriations process on the committee, and I am very grateful for their efforts. Unfortunately, though, Mr. Speaker, like the package of seven funding measures considered yesterday, the majority marked these three bills to unworkable 302(b) allocations, and the package before us today stands absolutely no chance of becoming law. Collectively, these three bills provide for $147 billion in spending, which is a 13 percent increase from fiscal year 2021. Overall, the majority's proposed spending levels increase nondefense discretionary spending by 17 percent while only increasing defense spending by 1 percent. That is not even enough to keep up with inflation. This is at a time when our Nation and when our military faces threats from China, Russia, and Iran. Because of these threats, we should be investing in the U.S. and our partner nations, not underfunding our military and national security programs and obligations abroad. While H.R. 4373, which funds the Department of State and Foreign Operations, does include support for our allies, Israel, Jordan, and Taiwan, it also places conditions on our strategic partner Egypt. These conditions will undercut national security efforts which is another hit to our defense operations. Further, H.R. 4373 removes longstanding bipartisan policies including the Helms amendment which prohibits foreign aid from being used for abortions. It also doubles funding to the United Nations Population Fund. This organization has historically supported coercive abortion and involuntary sterilization. Finally, this bill provides for more than $3 billion for climate change programs, including $1.6 billion for the Green Climate Fund. Even Secretary Yellen acknowledged the Green Climate Fund has oversight issues and has been mismanaged. The rule before us today also provides for consideration of H.R. 4505, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Like H.R. 4373, this bill removes longstanding bipartisan language restricting the Justice Department from spending taxpayer dollars on abortion. The measure also fails to include four bipartisan Second Amendment protections including two provisions that have been in the CJS bill since fiscal year 2006. Finally, H.R. 4505 imposes new, unauthorized conditions on many State and local law enforcement programs, including Byrne JAG and COPS. Many of these conditions require legislation to be passed by States and localities and are outside the control of law enforcement agencies. These requirements will effectively defund programs relied on by our Nation's police officers, including initiatives that support training and equipment purchases, active shooter response training, and suicide prevention. This measure also fails to address the real challenges facing our Nation, including cyberattacks on American companies, extortion plots on critical infrastructure, and the flow of deadly fentanyl at the southern border. At the end of the day, if my colleagues across the aisle are serious about enacting appropriations measures before funding runs out at the end of September, it is absolutely critical they remove their far-left, radical policy riders to restore longstanding bipartisan provisions; otherwise, we will face a continuing resolution or a Democrat-driven shutdown. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to oppose this rule, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), my good friend, my mentor, and the ranking member of the Rules Committee.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, the three bills made in order by today's rules are overfunded to the expense of our Nation's military. They strip longstanding bipartisan provisions and include far left, radical poison pills, they will not be taken up by the Senate, and they will not become law. Given the looming September 30 deadline to fund the government, I would just hope that my colleagues, my liberal colleagues across the aisle, would work with Republicans to craft a bipartisan appropriation measure that can make it to the President's desk. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the previous question and ``no'' on the rule. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Tim P. Kegel who passed away on May 22, 2021, at the age of 63. Tim became a licensed funeral director in 1990, working with his predecessor for 10 years before taking over the business. He established Kegel Funeral Home Inc. in 1999 and ran it for over 20 years, helping the Finleyville community and the surrounding region bury loved ones with dignity. He will always be remembered for the kindness he showed grieving families throughout the burial process. Tim was a lifelong member of the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department. During his 45 years with them, he served as president and fire chief. Tim could often be found behind the wheel of his pride and joy, the department's vintage fire engine. He was instrumental in sourcing this engine and brought it to Finleyville in 2000. His work as a public servant did not stop there. Tim served as deputy coroner in Washington County, which required him to be on call 365 days a year. Oftentimes he would have to respond to disturbing scenes in the dead of night or fight through inclement weather. Despite missing holidays and losing out on weekends, Tim continued in this position for nearly 30 years. Within his community, he held the position of president for the Finleyville Borough Council. Tim served as treasurer for both the Sons of American Legion Post 613 and the Finleyville Cemetery Company. He was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville. Tim's neighbors will always remember his incredible warmth and impassioned storytelling. Madam Speaker, Tim P. Kegel led a life of service lo his community. From his 45-year career as a volunteer firefighter to his incredibly important work identifying and burying the deceased, his dedication to his neighbors was clear. I have no doubt Tim's legacy will live on in Finleyville and across southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Roger Raymond Fischer, who passed away on July 1, 2021. A native of Washington, Pennsylvania, Rev. Fischer graduated from Washington High School in 1959. He attended Washington and Jefferson College in 1963, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics. Later in life, he earned an honorary Doctor of Divinity from his alma mater. At the age of 25, Rev. Fischer was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 47th District, serving ten consecutive terms from 1966 to 1988. He was one of the youngest members elected in the history of the General Assembly, and served as Chairman of the House Education Committee and on the State Board of Education. After his retirement, Rev. Fischer became President of the Association of Retired Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate Members, sharing his wisdom with current legislators for nine terms. A dedicated citizen, he voted in every primary and general election from 1962 until the time of his death, which earned him a place in the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. After serving honorably as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, Rev. Fischer was still determined to contribute to our Nation's defense. He accepted a commission as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, while continuing to work tirelessly for his community in the legislature. Rev. Fischer also gave back to his fellow veterans through his work with American Legion Post 175. Following his time as a legislator, Rev. Fischer felt a call from God to pursue ministry, earning a master's degree with honors from the Lutheran Seminary at Gettysburg in 1991. In 1998, he was granted a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Rev. Fischer was ordained on January 13th, 1990, at First Lutheran Church, Washington, and went on to serve several churches in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The last congregations he served were Calvary Lutheran in Scenery Hill, Buena Vista Presbyterian, and Hyland Brotheran. Throughout his life, Rev. Fischer was dedicated to fitness and endurance. He finished the Ironman Triathlon not once, but twice. Rev. Fischer ran multiple marathons across the U.S. and, at the age of 74, added the Disney World Marathon to his list. He elected to bike across America and hiked the entire 2,174.1-mile Appalachian Trail. Well- traveled after discovering the passion with his wife of 48 years, Kitty, Rev. Fischer could proudly say he visited every continent except Antarctica. Madam Speaker, Rev. Dr. Roger Raymond Fischer led an incredibly accomplished life, one marked by dedication to God, community, and country. I have no doubt his legacy will live on in his community and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of the J. Howard Snyder Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 781 (VFW), which was founded in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1921. Post 781 is named after Corporal J. Howard Snyder, the first American soldier from Irwin, Pennsylvania to die in World War I. Cpl. Snyder passed away on August 13, 1918, three days after his twenty-second birthday and three months before the truce that ended the war. On April 3, 1921, Cpl. Snyder's body came home to Irwin and a burial service was held the next day. The community came together to mourn the death of a young man whose life was taken too soon, with shops along main street closing to observe the procession and burial. With the funeral fresh on their minds, local veterans decided to honor J. Howard Snyder when founding VFW Post 781. For the last 100 years, Post 781 has been an invaluable resource for generations of veterans, as well as an integral part of the local community. Post 781 brings residents together for fish fries, sponsors the annual Irwin Memorial Day parade, and maintains the gravesites of local veterans. In 2017, members of Post 781 sourced a headstone for a Civil War veteran whose grave had been unmarked for 125 years in Irwin Union Cemetery. Forever devoted to improving the lives of their fellow veterans, Post 781 distributes food to veterans in need and provides an outlet for those processing their service to our country. Madam Speaker, members of the J. Howard Snyder Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 781 have demonstrated remarkable commitment to those who served and to the local community. As an Iraq War veteran, I'm honored to recognize the 100th birthday of an organization that does so much for my fellow veterans. I have no doubt that Post 781 will remain an integral part or their community in their next 100 years.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the gentleman from California, who I do consider a friend, was talking about electric vehicles. I think there is a disconnect with where that electricity comes from. The drywall is not producing electricity when you plug in an electric vehicle. The electricity is being manufactured in a plant. So even if you had 100 percent electric vehicles, the source of the electricity is still coming from some kind of fossil fuel. That is the reality. It might upset some folks, but that is just the reality of electric vehicles. Even if we were to go to a 100 percent renewable clean energy for all of our energy needs, even if we were to cede that part of the argument, you still need petrochemicals. You still need oil and gas for petrochemicals that we use for everything. If you are one of the individuals who is lucky enough to earn over $100,000 a year and can afford a Tesla, I want you to look at the dashboard on your Tesla and thank an American fracker because I can guarantee you that dashboard is not made with hemp. It is made of petrochemicals. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, once again, Democrats are bringing a hyperpartisan bill to the floor. They are blocking Republican efforts to actually improve measures for the Americans who don't make $100,000 a year, who can't afford a Tesla. This is not me saying that. You can look at the numbers. You can follow the money. Let's just look at the numbers. In 2015, when House Republicans were in charge and had another package that was an infrastructure package, 30 percent of the amendments were Democrat amendments. This time, only 18 percent of the amendments are Republican amendments. Clearly, this is far from a bipartisan bill. Follow the money. It is no surprise that, under this bill, congressional districts in blue States would get almost double the funding for transportation projects compared to districts in red States. Madam Speaker, while liberals and progressives push the Green New Deal fantasy on Americans, and while we do things like define art as infrastructure, House Republicans will continue to fight for investment in roads, bridges, and real transportation that will help real Americans and drive our economy. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the previous question and vote ``no'' on the rule, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The gentleman from Oregon said that he ran for Congress to make everyday Americans more financially secure. If that is the case, this bill is not going to do any of that, and here is why. There is a little thing called inflation, which is a tax from an economic perspective. This bill's massive price tag, which is just under $550 billion, that price tag relies heavily on deficit spending, which further fuels inflation and increases the costs of goods, like food and gas, that everyday Americans need. That is the true cost--just one of the true costs of this bill, which will hurt blue-collar workers. Now, if you are a member of the Zoom class, if you are a woke yuppie that is staring at screens all day, not actually working for a living, well, you can take your $100,000-plus income and buy an electric vehicle. But let's talk about electric vehicles. Although the gentleman from Oregon thinks they are the wave of the future, this bill provides $4 billion for electric vehicle charging stations, but only $1 billion for the Rebuild Rural grant program that helps people who are likely living in rural areas, making less than $100,000. And why I am focused on $100,000 is because 70 percent of electric car owners earn at least $100,000 a year. Again, the electric vehicles are not going to do anything really for the environment, but it sounds good if you are a woke yuppie sitting at home. Further, this empowers China, which China is the world's greatest polluter. If you take all the emissions of the United States, all of the EU, and Japan, added together, we still collectively don't emit more than China does. And we rely on China for 80 percent of our critical minerals that we need to actually make an electronic vehicle. So, again, scoring cheap political points, hurting blue-collar workers, and doing zero to actually improve the environment. But talking about radical policies: Radical progressives, including Members of this very body, have called for a Federal ban on fracking. Again, more of the war on blue-collar workers. So, apparently, Democrats and liberal Progressives don't care about American workers. These blue-collar workers, these guys that are working the oil and gas pads of southwestern Pennsylvania, they rely on fracking for jobs. In fact, a fracking ban would cost 7.5 million jobs by 2022. They must not care. Democrats must not care about American families either because household energy costs would increase over $600 per year, while household incomes would fall by $5,400 a year annually. My good friend, my fellow Member from Pennsylvania, Congressman Fred Keller, knows just how devastating a fracking ban would be to our State and national economy. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Keller) to explain this.

Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I yield the gentleman from South Carolina such additional time as he may consume.

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Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.