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On the recordSeptember 18, 2024
Last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, H. Res. 1455, providing for the House's consideration of seven pieces of legislation. First, the rule provides for H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act, to be considered under a structured rule. Second, the rule provides for H.R. 4790, the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act, under a closed rule. Third, the rule provides for H.R. 5339, the Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke Policies Act, under a closed rule. Fourth, the rule provides for H.R. 5179, the Anti-BDS Labeling Act, under a closed rule. The rule provides for H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, and H.R. 5717, the No Bailouts for Sanctuary Cities Act. Mr. Speaker, I support this rule and the underlying legislation, beginning with H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act. As a Member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, we have spent countless hours addressing the serious issues within higher education under the Biden administration, where activism is often prioritized and differing viewpoints are silenced. These conversations have become increasingly necessary, as we have seen waves of anti-Semitic protests where students are supporting terrorist organizations, and these protests are sweeping the Nation. Too many institutions of higher education have cowered to the mob of protesters, often compromising the safety and well-being of their students.…
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Erin Houchin
Republican · Minnesota

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