Hal Rogers: “I have got 9,000 miners in my district laid off in the last few years.”

Congress has the power of the purse. It has the gravitas and it has the onus and the impetus to act justly for America's stolen children.

I urge a ``yes'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1515

I look forward working with my colleagues on a package that mitigates socio-economic disparities, advances racial equity, and promotes affordable access to opportunity.

Thank you for the service to your country that you have performed for many, many years.