Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Kim), and I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 371, after line 6, insert the following: (y) National Science Foundation Study on Inflation.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall commission a study to-- (A) measure the economic impact of inflation on the American people, including an analysis of cost-of-living impacts; (B) assess how the increase in inflation has harmed the American workforce through decreased, less valuable wages; (C) consider the impact of inflation on American international competitiveness, particularly as it relates to offshoring jobs in the manufacturing industry; (D) evaluate the impact of inflation on rural and underserved communities throughout the country; (E) assess the ways inflation at its current trajectory could impact future American generations; and (F) make recommendations to Congress on the impact of further government spending in regards to inflation. (2) Funding.--Of the funds authorized to carry out this section, $1,000,000 shall be used to carry out the study under paragraph (1). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 900, the gentlewoman from Oklahoma (Mrs. Bice) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Oklahoma.”