childcare is run by the states, not the Federal Government, and that is where it should be.

I worry when it was looked at the proposals for Build Back Better and the childcare provisions in there, that it could--that there was a threat, that there could be things that would be inconsistent with faith-based care.

if my colleagues here get their way, childcare facilities would only be eligible for all this new money, only if they play by Federal rules.

What steps is the VA taking to improve this tracking process, that you know of, of veterans that have not enrolled?

I am greatly concerned about the growing relationship between Iran and China.

How many veterans were eligible to enroll under the 1-year open enrollment period when the PACT Act was enacted?

So 10 years past the separation from service of 9/11, that 1-year period will end on September 30th.

The PACT Act included a 1-year open enrollment period for the post-9/11 combat veterans.

it is my position that we either are not using the right sanctions, or we are not enforcing them to the level that we can, and either one is unacceptable.

Hopefully we can help them with the PACT Act.

I thank those who have participated in this Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, as I said, I speak firsthand as an emergency medical technician for 34 years in town. We have seen so many things occur, so many families that have been affected…

I thank the Congressman for his remarks. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin).

The continued failure to acknowledge or accept that fact by the majority actually undermines voter confidence.

It used to that be, under section 5 of the Voting Rights Act... had to seek permission from the courts before they could implement new voting laws.

I think it is really important to not just look at turnout on the whole.

We must celebrate increases in voter participation, not respond with restrictions on voter access.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Shelby decision undermining the Voting Rights Act, we must recommit ourselves to the ideal that every American should have a voice in our democracy.

Enslaved persons, indentured servants, Native Americans, and women were all denied the right to vote.