Suhas Subramanyam

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank the gentleman from Maryland for his remarks. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Mr. Ramsey by naming the post office in Olney, Maryland, after him, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today also in support of H.R. 1431, introduced by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) to name the post office in Spring Lake, New Jersey, after Mr. James Howard. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone).

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, in closing, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) for his comments, and I encourage my colleagues to support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1706, and I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Kennedy).

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from New York, and I hope the body will join me in passing this bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4635, introduced by the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Brown). I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Brown).

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio, and I hope my colleagues will join me in honoring the life of Ms. Minter in supporting this bill. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3393 as well to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office. Zane Coolidge served in the Phoenix Police Department for 5 years. He was tragically shot while on duty protecting his community. Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Officer Coolidge and support this bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today also in support of H.R. 4707 to honor the life of Martin L. Graber by naming the post office in Fort Madison, Iowa, after him. Madam Speaker, I support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5773, introduced by my colleague from Illinois, Representative Krishnamoorthi, and I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Krishnamoorthi).

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Illinois for his remarks, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5058, to designate the facility of the U.S. Post Office located at 46164 Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia, as the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building. I introduced this legislation to honor the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown, a volunteer firefighter at Sterling Volunteer Fire Company who lost his life in the line of duty while responding to an emergency gas leak call in 2024. This was an incident that shook our community in Loudoun County because Firefighter Brown was beloved in our community and left a lasting impact on all who knew him. He was a great husband, a father of three, and he coached youth soccer and baseball. The kids absolutely loved him. Whether it was teaching kids about teamwork or volunteering for late-night shifts at the firehouse, Firefighter Brown always found a way to give back to the community. It is my hope that renaming this post office to honor Firefighter Brown will keep his memory alive, inspire others, and remind us of his incredible courage, honor and sacrifice, and the sacrifice of all of our first responders. I thank Firefighter Brown's family and all of his friends who rallied around his family after his tragic death. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6020, introduced by my colleague from Illinois, and I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Underwood).

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Underwood) for her comments. I encourage my colleagues to support her bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today also in support of H.R. 6808. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Pharmacist's Mate First Class Willis by naming the post office in Columbia, Tennessee, after him. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6317 as well to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the Patricia Paige Post Office. Patricia Paige was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and a longtime member of the New Kent County Board of Supervisors. She served her community for decades. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bill, and I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Patricia Paige by naming the post office in New Kent after her. Madam Speaker, I urge passage of 6317, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6995 as well. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Jeremy Malone by naming the Post Office in Beaumont after him, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5831. I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Master Sergeant Handrich by naming the post office in Waupaca, Wisconsin, after him. Madam Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 5831, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 6247 and encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Mayor Honea by naming the post office in Marana, Arizona, after him. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the ALERT Act as well. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bill. A big reason why we are here is that, on January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 collided in midair outside of DCA. Sixty-seven lives were lost, many of them parents and children from my community in Virginia. After the crash, many of us said that we would do all we can do to prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again. The ALERT Act is part of the solution. The bill addresses all 50 of the safety recommendations by the NTSB following their investigation into this crash. We need to address them all because it wasn't just one issue that led to this tragedy. It was a combination of systemic problems that made our national airspace unsafe. I want to stress that there is more work to do. First, we must ensure there are no delays in implementing collision-prevention technology for every type of aircraft. We must also ensure that exemptions from new safety equipment requirements are granted only when absolutely necessary. Finally, the ROTOR Act is a part of the solution, too. It passed the Senate resoundingly and has the support of families, and it even went through this body, where the majority supported it. We must restore trust in our airspace and make sure nothing like this ever happens again. Madam Speaker, I really want to thank the families and loved ones of Flight 5342. Without their advocacy and persistence, neither the ALERT Act nor the ROTOR Act would have made it this far. I look forward to continuing our work with them. Madam Speaker, I thank the ranking member as well as the committee for all of their hard work on this bill. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti. I include in the Record the following proclamation honoring this holiday and its traditions: Whereas, Mahavir Jayanti honors the birth anniversary of Mahavir Swami, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of Jainism, and acknowledges the significant contributions of the Jain American community to the United States; and Whereas, Mahavir Swami preached the core principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truthfulness), which continue to inspire people around the globe; and Whereas, millions of Jains worldwide observe Mahavir Jayanti through rituals, reflection, and acts of community service; and Whereas, Jainism has a rich tradition, spanning 2,500 years; and Whereas, there are an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 Jain Americans contributing across fields, including business, education, medicine, the law, the arts, and technology; and Whereas, members of the Jain American community have demonstrated a commitment to public service and philanthropy, establishing hospitals, food banks, and disaster relief efforts to serve people of all backgrounds; and Whereas, Jain Americans have promoted the importance of a strong interfaith dialogue; and Whereas, Mahavir Jayanti provides an opportunity for Americans of all backgrounds to learn more and engage with the history, philosophy, and contributions of the Jain community. I wish all those celebrating a joyous Mahavir Jayanti.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of the House the potential sale of the Middleburg Training Center to the Army. The training center has been a bedrock of the town's local economy since its establishment in 1956. It is one of the leading horse training facilities in the country and a major driver of the local economy. There is really not a horse training facility, public or private, nearby. To be clear, we welcome the Army and the Old Guard Caisson Detachment in Loudoun, but we need to give the community a voice in this process and consider alternative sites that won't disrupt the local economy. If this sale goes through, thousands of jobs and tens of millions of dollars that benefit the local economy may be lost. I ask that we slow this process down and consider an alternative site within the region that can appropriately accommodate the Caisson horses and provide a turnkey solution for the Army's needs.

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dennis Dunlap, who passed away this past weekend, just before his 105th birthday. Born in Missouri during the Great Depression, Dennis grew up in a small farmhouse without electricity or water. When the U.S. entered World War II, Dennis answered the call to serve. Dennis joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1943, serving as a corporal in North Africa and later on in Corsica. He actually repaired P-47 Thunderbolts damaged in combat. He played a major role in the war. After the war, Dennis pursued his American Dream by becoming a master mechanic and starting a family. Despite all of his accomplishments throughout his life, what Dennis treasured most was the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. At 104 years old, he continued to inspire and remain active in his community in Prince William County. His story is a reminder of a generation that built this Nation. It is a story of perseverance and purpose. Today, we honor and celebrate Dennis' service and Dennis' life. Rest in peace, Dennis. Supporting Federal TRIO Programs

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Federal TRIO programs. Federal TRIO programs provide services to disadvantaged students to support their success from middle school all the way through college and beyond. These critical programs service over 800,000 students nationwide, including 15,000 in Virginia. They focus on veterans, students with disabilities, low-income students, and first-generation college students. TRIO programs are vital to the success of students across the country in preparing for and entering college. They also aid adult learners in preparing to enter the workforce. Unfortunately, this administration and the Department of Education right now are failing to support Federal TRIO programs. Grant applications that should have opened last fall for two TRIO programs, the Talent Search and Education Opportunity Centers, are still nowhere to be found. If these delays continue, programs will be unable to open on time come this August, harming students across the country. That is why I am calling on the Department of Education to immediately release this year's TRIO applications. We need to support these students' achievements, not hamper them. I know many Senators have written a letter, as well, to the administration about this. It is bipartisan, and we need to get it done. Opposition to Criminalization of Women Having Miscarriages

Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I don't usually do this, but I rise in opposition to a bill that hasn't reached the floor yet. It is called the Clean Water for All Life Act. Apparently, this bill would make it illegal to flush abortion or miscarriage remains down a toilet to protect both human dignity and America's water systems. The problem with this, of course, is that a lot of women who are having miscarriages don't even know that they are having a miscarriage, or maybe they don't realize that that blood clot was a miscarriage. There isn't really another place in many cases to have your miscarriage except on a toilet because of our healthcare system. It is usually the worst day in a woman's life. Now, with this bill, apparently it is a crime. Women can face up to 5 years in prison for that happening, and this is all in the name of protecting America's waterways, even though there is no credible evidence that this actually pollutes our waterways. If Congress wants to protect our waterways, Congress should not pass the budget bills that make it easier to pollute them like has been done in this Congress. Congress should actually fund water infrastructure improvements in our country or create a healthcare system that makes women be able to manage this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Speaker, I oppose criminalizing women for having miscarriages, and I hope this bill never sees the floor.