Kathy Castor: “There are 20 million Americans that are already behind on their utility bills.”

I thank the ranking member for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7637. It is a Republican bill that is going to raise costs for hardworking American families. It is very emblematic of what they call this…

Their sense of duty, pride and belonging cannot be replicated by a private entity.

I thank the ranking member for the additional time. That neighborhood needs this investment. Have we debated any way to help the neighborhoods during this Republican-led Congress? No, we haven't. Today, we are able to announce a $24…

I thank the ranking member for yielding the time, and I rise in opposition to this farcical bill. I thought I would share what I am hearing from my neighbors across the Gulf Coast. They want policymakers in Washington, D.C., to tackle the…