Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about a bill to eradicate hazing on college campuses. This morning, Congresswoman Marcia Fudge will introduce the END ALL Hazing Act. I am proud to lead this bill with her to increase campuswide transparency and accountability for all student organizations. For too long, hazing has threatened the health and the safety of students and undermined the educational mission of higher education institutions. No student on any campus should have their well-being put in jeopardy because of a dangerous and life-threatening situation as part of a sports team or a club ritual. Parents who have lost children to incidents of hazing have been working with fraternities and sororities to engage in aggressive student education, outreach, and advocacy efforts to end tragic hazing incidents. Their work has included successfully pursuing legislation with transparency requirements in several States, including my home State of Pennsylvania. A Federal solution will more quickly address the problem and ensure students across the country can enjoy a safe collegiate experience with involvement in extracurricular activities and student organizations without fear of being hazed. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill. ____________________”