On the recordJanuary 13, 2022
Madam Speaker, on the school bill, I know one of the big concerns many people have been raising is trying to get schools open again. Last week it was reported that 5,200 different schools were closed last week. And I know this Congress has sent billions of dollars to school systems across the country. The intent was that that money be used to get schools opened, and yet, there are some schools taking the money and staying closed, which goes against all the medical science out there. We know the damage this is doing to our young children, learning, depression, and so many other challenges that it creates for them. Will there be any part of that legislation that helps require that in order to get money schools have to be open? Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer).
