On the recordApril 19, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for organizing tonight when we can speak directly to the American people. Monday marked 100 days of the new Republican majority here in the United States House of Representatives. Since then, we have been committed and worked hard to fulfill our commitment to America. That is our promise; to build an economy that is strong, a Nation that is safe, a future that is built upon freedom, and a government that is accountable to the American people. Our very first vote here in the majority was to defund President Biden's army of 87,000 new IRS agents that were to target families and small businesses with more burdensome audits. We passed the Parents Bill of Rights. Now, House Republicans know how important it is to have a say in their children's future, and the Parents Bill of Rights ensures that their important voice is heard. The Parents Bill of Rights does five things: First, the right for parents to know what is being taught in schools and to see reading material. Secondly, the right to be heard. Third, the parents' rights to see schools' budgets and schools' spending. Fourth, the right to protect their child's privacy. Fifth, the right for parents to be updated on any violent activity at school.…





