This is another effort to turn classrooms into the epicenter of a culture war. The politics over parents act doesn't do anything to actually help students succeed and seeks to scare parents into thinking that schools do not have their best…

I think the amendment speaks for itself. If a hundred parents show up at a school board meeting, and each demands to be heard for as long as they want to speak, this bill will give them a private right of action in Federal court to enforce…

Did the gentlewoman yield back her time? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Colorado yielded back the remainder of her time.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 11 will not be…

In the first part of the bill, it says nothing is actually to be construed to oppose any requirements of non-public elementary and secondary schools. I am unaware of anything the bill does to impose requirements on non-public elementary or…

Whenever we encounter an attempt to dismantle the Department of Education, it is clear that we are undermining public education. Yet, even the Founders of our great Nation were committed to education. Moreover, without a Federal role in…

As I said, the NCAA is working on this, and I just assume rather than disparage trans youth, let them work it out. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to the House Republican majority's effort to override President Biden's veto of H.J. Res. 30. This resolution sought…

I am having a little trouble understanding the amendment. As I understand it, a student couldn't participate in a non-curriculum-based activity, event, or initiative unless the parents have affirmatively opted in. Otherwise, the students…

This is not a complicated amendment. It just asks whether you want a Department of Education. I think we should have a Department of Education, therefore, I ask for a ``no'' vote on this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of…

May I inquire how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 4 minutes remaining.

This amendment exposes a problem with the underlying bill. You should not be able to ban books for other parents' children. In fact, this amendment exposes the bill as actually doing exactly that. That is why this amendment is appropriate…

I support the amendment because the GAO report will actually expose the legislation for what it is. It is a waste of money, will provide no meaningful rights, and it will adversely affect the education of the children. Madam Chair, I…

I think we understand that now we need a Federal law to determine how schools will handle recess and Halloween or Valentine's Day parties. We need a Federal law to tell them how to handle it. I don't think so. I hope we oppose the…

As with most of the underlying bill, this is yet another unfunded mandate placed on our schools requiring them to issue yet another report as a condition of receiving much-needed title I funds. The majority would prefer to impose…

All school systems are members of athletic leagues. They are dealing with this controversy. They don't need a Federal law to apply all over the country. In higher education, the NCAA is dealing with this. We don't need a Federal law to…

Was the gentlewoman's request to introduce a statement recognized? The CHAIR. That request is covered under general leave.

I think I would prefer that we fixed all of the schools so that all students are provided with an opportunity of a high-quality education and a safe and healthy environment. All this amendment does is give people the right to scurry around…

May I inquire how much time remains on each side? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 29 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 31 minutes remaining.

This is just a small sample of the financial industry's support for the underlying rule. We should not overturn the rule with this resolution. Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I oppose H.J. Res. 30, I encourage all Members to do the same…

These organizations have diverse missions, but they all agree that H.J. Res. 30 should be rejected. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record two letters from financial services firms who submitted supportive comments on the underlying rule…

I regrettably missed rollcall votes 507, 508, 509, 510, and 511 today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on these bills. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Baird (Bucshon) Bass (Cicilline) Beatty…

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1496 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable A. Donald McEachin, a…

As dean of the Virginia congressional delegation, I am joined by Members of the delegation from the House and Senate. It is with a heavy heart that I announce to the House the passing of our colleague, Congressman A. Donald McEachin…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act. The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program is authorized through the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and…