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On the recordJuly 18, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, housing illegal aliens in public educational facilities is downright dangerous, drains educational resources, and distracts school districts and universities from their primary mission of educating students. This Chamber sees many rigorous debates about all types of issues facing the American people. I never imagined there would be a debate over the primary function of schools. Since when did schools being used for learning become a novel idea? The Schools Not Shelters Act delivers a dose of reality to the Biden administration and the left who are putting students second to their open border policies. Enough is enough. I urge my colleagues to vote for this important bill and stand up for students' well-being and academic success. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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