Pat Ryan: “I am frustrated. We have heard a lot this week about cutting workers in on the deal and how we meet the challenges that…”

“I am frustrated. We have heard a lot this week about cutting workers in on the deal and how we meet the challenges that this Nation is facing. Every piece of the game plan--whether it is helping take on China; how do we bring jobs back to places like Ohio; how do we increase union membership by making it easier to join a union; how do we bring down costs; and how do we cut taxes for workers in the midst of all of this inflation--every one of those bills has gone to the Senate and either died or is on life support. Here is one example of just how broken this is: Last year, we made history when we passed the Women's Health Protection Act--and not a moment too soon as Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance and States like Ohio race to pass new laws to ban abortion. This is a basic right, a matter of settled law. But this week the Senate blocked the vote--blocked it--and we didn't even get a vote. It is time to get rid of the filibuster and make sure that the bills we send here from the House actually get passed in the United States Senate. ____________________”