LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 24, 2026
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Floor U.S. House of Representatives
Follow its sittingsSpeaker 1
The gentleman yields. At this time, the chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania, mister Joyce, for five minutes.
John Joyce
Thank you, mister speaker. Mister speaker, I rise to recognize Penn State wrestler Levi Haynes of Adams County, Pennsylvania, a two times NCAA champion, a four time all American, and a four time big ten conference champ. At the NCAA championships this past weekend, Levi captured his second title in his final collegiate match with a score of two to one. The victory capped an undefeated 26 and o season for Levi. As the number one seed in the one hundred seventy four pound class at the NCAA championships, Levi won five consecutive matches.
He concluded his collegiate clear career with a record of ninety nine and four. Levi's achievements were integral to Penn State's fifth, yes, I said fifth, consecutive NCAA championship for 13 of the past sixteen years. A graduate of Bigelow Vale High School, Levi is the son of Ken and Amy Haynes. On behalf of the constituents throughout Adams County and the entire 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Levi. I congratulate his parents, Ken and Amy, and his wife, Madeleine, on his remarkable collegiate wrestling career and offer him the best wishes for continued success.
Thank you. Mister speaker, I rise to recognize Mary Jo Casalina as the recipient of the Wayne Bailey Lifetime Achievement Award that was presented at the annual convention of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This award recognizes a wildlife biologist, a trapper, or wildlife manager who has devoted their career to the wild turkey and played a major role in the turkey's restoration and management. Mary Jo officially retired last October after working thirty three years for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including thirty two years for the PA Game Commission. She was Pennsylvania's wild turkey expert for twenty six years.
Mary Jo has noted that she wanted to speak up for wildlife since she was in the seventh grade. She has dedicated her career to working on the management and the research of wild turkeys. She has been described as one of the most accomplished wild turkey managers of our time. Congratulations, Mary Jo, on this prestigious award, and best wishes for joy and contentment in your retirement. Thank you.
Mister speaker, I rise to honor Layman's Feed and Home Center of York Springs, Pennsylvania for ninety years of success as a source of home and agricultural products for customers throughout Adams County and the surrounding area. Founded as Lehman's Feed Store in 1936 by J. Paul Lehman, the business originally focused on meeting the needs of the rural agricultural community through its feed mill and farm supplies. Lehman's almost also served as the local Purina dealer supplying dairy and livestock feed to area farm farmers. Jay Paul Lehman and two of his sons owned the business for six years before selling it to Alan Hartzell.
By expanding the inventory and range of services, Alan transitioned the operation to a one stop destination for rural and household products. Congratulations to Alan Hartzell on this milestone anniversary. Thank you for your continued efforts to support the agricultural industry in Adams County and beyond. Thank you. Mister speaker, I rise today to honor the life and agricultural legacy of David Burkett senior of East Freedom, Pennsylvania, who passed away earlier this month at his home on the family farm where he was born.
Married to his late wife, Betty, for seventy two years, David dedicated his professional life to establishing and successfully operating Burkett Falls Farm with Betty and their family. Over the years, thousands of visitors from over 40 different countries on six different continents were welcomed to the farm by the Burkett family. The farm was recognized as one of the top 25 influential breeders in the world by Holstein International. David was recognized with numerous honors and awards. And as we pause to remember David, we also keep his loved ones in our prayers.
Please join with me in remembering the life and the professional achievements of David Burkitt senior. Thank you, mister speaker, and I yield.
Speaker 1
Gentleman yields. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from Virginia, mister Subramaniam, for five minutes.
Suhas Subramanyam
Mister speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dennis Dunlap, who passed away this past weekend just before his 100 birthday. Born in Missouri during the Great Depression, Dennis grew up in a small farmhouse without electricity or water. And when The US entered World War two, Dennis answered the call to serve. He joined the United States Army Corps in 1943, serving as a corporal in North Africa and later on in Corsica. He actually repaired p 47 Thunderbolts.
Damage in combat, he played a major role in the war. And after the war, he pursued his American dream by becoming a master mechanic and starting a family. And despite all his accomplishments throughout his life, what Dennis treasured most was the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. At a 104 years old, he continued to inspire and remain active in his community in Prince William County. His story is a reminder of a generation that built this nation, and it's a story of perseverance and purpose.
So today, we honor and celebrate Dennis' service and Dennis' life. Rest in peace, Dennis. Mister speaker, I rise today as well to support the federal TRIO programs. Federal TRIO programs provide services to disadvantaged students to support their success from middle school all the way through college and beyond. And these critical programs service over 800,000 students nationwide, including 15,000 in Virginia, and focus on veterans, students with disabilities, and low income students, and first generation college students.
Cheerio programs are vital to the success of students across the country in preparing for and entering college, and also aid adult learners in preparing to enter the workforce. But unfortunately, this administration and the Department of Education right now is failing to support federal TRIO programs. Grant applications that should have opened last fall for two TRIO programs, the Talent Search and Education Opportunity Centers, are still nowhere to be found. And these delays continue, if these delays continue, programs will be unable to open on time come August, harming students across the country. That's why I'm calling on the Department of Education to immediately release this year's TRIO applications.
We need to support these students' achievements, not hamper them. I know many senators as well have written a letter to the administration about this. It's bipartisan, and we need to get it done. And finally, mister speaker, I I I don't usually do this, but I wanna rise in opposition to a bill that hasn't reached the floor yet. It's called the Clean Water for Life Act, and apparently, this bill would make it illegal to flush abortion or miscarriage remains down a toilet to, quote, protect human dignity and America's waterways.
The problem with this, of course, is a lot of women who are having miscarriages don't even know they're having miscarriage, or maybe they don't realize that that blood clot was a miscarriage, and there isn't really another place in many cases to have your miscarriage except on the toilet because of our healthcare system. It's usually the worst day in a woman's life, but now with this bill, apparently, it's a crime, apparently. You could face up to five years in prison for for that happening, and this is all in the name of protecting America's waterways, even though there's no credible evidence that this actually pollutes our waterways. So if you wanna protect our waterways, why don't we not pass a bunch of bills that makes it easier to pollute them, like we have this congress, and why don't we actually fund water infrastructure improvements in our country, or just create a health care system that makes women be able to manage this incredibly, incredibly difficult time. So I oppose criminalizing women for having miscarriages, and I hope this bill never sees the floor.
I yield back.
Speaker 1
Gentleman yields. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina, mister Murphy, for five minutes.
Gregory Murphy
Mister speaker, I rise today to shed light on some of the egregious profit driven practices that American health insurance companies are using to wreak havoc on the American patient. I have dedicated the last thirty five years of my life to taking care of patients, primarily those in rural and underserved pay areas of Eastern North Carolina. I've taken care of every patient who walked into my office regardless of their ability to pay. But the American patient should not be one illness away from bankruptcy. Yes, American patients are sick, unfortunately, the payment system of American health care is sicker.
Recently, I spoke passionately about this issue in a house ways and means committee hearing, which hosted CEOs from the largest health insurance companies in this country for a hearing on health care affordability. During my time, I exposed some of the unconscionable practices of a few insurance companies that are squeezing every last penny out of patients and those who care for patients. This is a matter far beyond partisan politics. These four insurance companies alone made more than $1,100,000,000,000 in revenue. In fact, take a look at the graph here that I pulled from Wendell Potter's recent substack entitled twenty twenty five big insurance companies $1,700,000,000,000 year.
It shows the ridiculously insane profits of Centene, Cigna, CVS, Humana, and United over the last two years. To still illustrate how bad things have gotten, I'm going to make example out of UnitedHealthcare because they are the worst actor. It's the largest insurance company by over $400,000,000,000 in revenue in 2024. To give you an idea of how large United has become, it is just two companies are on top of it in the Fortune 500 list. It's the most consolidated of all insurance companies with over 2,700 in subsidiaries.
They own doctor's offices, home health agencies, pharmacies, surgery centers, and because they make so much money, they're able to finance a large bank. Size isn't just the problem, it's however their practices. They are mired in allegations of fraud and abuse. In fact, accusations right now by playing the system to their own profit, United is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice for alleged Medicare Advantage billing and coding fraud. In fact, in 2021, United medic scammed the Medicare Advantage system by adding diagnoses to patients' records for need that had no doctor treated them, which triggered an extra $8,700,000,000 in payments.
Looking at this graph over here, United Doctors diagnosed things a lot more commonly in their Medicare Advantage plan and in a fee for service plan. The diagnosis of senile purpura, 732 to 26 in fee for service. Obstructed leg arteries, 403 times compared to just five in fee for service. Secondary hyperaldosteronism, 318 times compared to just eight times in fee for service. In fact, taxpayers paid it paid MA organizations $50,000,000,000 in 2021 for diseases diagnosed but not treated.
Total waste of taxpayer money. It's like being diagnosed with being left handed, but there's no reason to treat it, yet they charge the government anyway. If you'll change the slides. It's no wonder the cost of health insurance premiums to skyrocket every year. Right now, the average premium cost for a family of four is $27,000 a year.
Make no mistake, the ridiculous climb in premium cost could have been prevented. We all know that the Affordable Care Act was written by insurance companies for insurance companies. The unfortunate truth is that the ACA failed in its promise to lower health care costs. These graph here demonstrate that Obamacare came in when it came into use, insurance company profits have skyrocketed, but guess what also skyrocketed? Patient premiums.
Inflation has risen by 2.2% excuse me, 2.6% since 1999, while insurance companies have risen 6% per year. Over the last five years, nearly half of small employers have had to cut profit or suffered a loss to pay for insurance companies pay for insurance premium. The health insurance companies are bleeding the American people dry. They are destroying access to high quality affordable care in this country. Companies like United, which have destroyed the market with a profit first patient last vertical integration need to be broken up to restore competition in the marketplace.
This is the best way to lower premiums. Congress and the administration must act boldly and swiftly before it is too late. Insurance companies have a stranglehold on Washington DC, and that must be stopped. Thank you, mister speaker. I yield back.
Speaker 1
The gentleman yields. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, mister Bean, for five minutes.
Aaron Bean
Thank you very much, mister speaker. Mister speaker, sometimes the best way to preserve the past is to prepare for the future. That is exactly what has happened in Nassau County, Florida. This year, Nassau County will be recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with not one, but two national awards for the American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, earning distinction for both community engagement and innovative financing. Out of the thousands of projects across the country, Nassau County, Florida stood out in two categories.
And at the heart of this recognition is American Beach, a place with a unique and important history. American Beach on Amelia Island, Florida was founded during a dark time in history, segregation. And it was a place where black families could gather, rest, and build community along Florida's first coast. That legacy still matters today, making the success of this project all the more significant. This effort, mister speaker, wasn't just about the infrastructure.
It was about doing the job the right way. Listening to residents, many community engagements, respecting the community's history, and delivering modern, safe, and clean for the environment, reliable systems that will serve families for generations. It's especially near and dear for me. I was in the state legislature some, what, six, seven years ago when this when this project first started, and I was instrumental in bringing the state of Florida as a partner for this project. Today, I want to recognize the Nassau team that made it possible, including the county commissioners, commissioner John Martin, commissioner Hup Hupman, commissioner Jeff Gray, commissioner Alison McCullough, and commissioner Clint Farmer.
The Nassau team also is recognized including county manager Taco Pope, Brandi Carvalho, and Amy Bell, and the many others mister speaker that worked together to make it happen. Mister speaker, Nassau County didn't just complete a project, they set a standard. And I'm happy that the nation is now taking notice. Thank you. Mister speaker, we've all been there before watching a video online and we pause to ask, is this real or is this fake?
What if, mister speaker, follow me on this one, what if there was a way that would tell us instantly? Is there a way is this fake or is it real? Hold your phone, speaker. Help is on the way because today I'm proud to announce a group of students from the free state of Florida who are helping meet this challenge with creativity and skill. Yes, they're the winners of Florida's fourth congressional app challenge from Stanton College Preparatory High School in Jacksonville.
They are Shashan Kundakukuri, Jackson Miller, Avanish Parvathureti, and Grishma Madakukuri. Together, these students developed TruthSnap, a mobile app that uses, get this, artificial intelligence to instantly verify the accuracy of any video content. And here's the kicker, without the users having to leave the platform they're already on. By combining strong technical skills with thought thoughtful problem solving, the team created a tool that empowers users to make informed decisions, learn the truth, and promotes greater digital literacy. The work is a clear example of how students and student innovation can drive real world impact and strengthen our communities.
So I congratulate Shashan, Jackson, Avanish, and Grishma for their dedication to responsible information sharing and powerful use of technology. So mister speaker, the next time you see a video or anybody and say, is this real? Be confident that smart kids from Northeast Florida are helping us find the truth. Thank you, mister speaker. I yield back.
Speaker 1
Gentlemen yields. At this time, the chair recognizes the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands, miss King Hines, for five minutes.
Kimberlyn King-Hinds
Thank you, mister speaker. I rise today to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the covenant to establish a commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in political union with The United States Of America. And I do so thinking about the generations before me, my grandmother's generation, a generation that came through war and hardship and lived in a time when survival, not opportunity, was the priority. They experienced conflict, uncertainty, and change in ways that shaped how they understood the world around them. They did not grow up debating policy, yet they were raised to deal with the consequences of it.
And from that experience, they made a clear decision about what kind of future they wanted. Fifty years ago, the people of the Northern Marianas chose that future. On 03/24/1976, the covenant became law following years of negotiation between our leaders and The United States. Those negotiations were deliberate and sustained, resulting in a political union that reflected the will of the people of the Northern Mariana Islands. Nearly 79% of our people said yes.
They chose to join The United States because they believed in its system of government, in its institutions, and in the opportunities that relationship could provide. And that decision placed the Northern Mariana Islands within the broader American story. As this country approaches two hundred and fifty years, we reflect on its founding as well. That history has continued to develop as new lands, communities, and people have chosen to join and contribute to it. The covenant is part of that history.
It established a relationship unlike any other. The Northern Mariana Islands remain the only US territory to enter into this kind of voluntary negotiated political union with The United States. It reflects a union grounded in mutual consent, and a shared commitment between the Northern Marianas and The United States. And mister speaker, for fifty years, our people have carried that commitment forward. Our people serve in the United States Armed Forces at one of the highest rates in the nation.
We contribute through public service. We live and work in a region that remains central to the future of this country. This anniversary also invites us to look at where things stand today. The purpose of that union was to create a future where people in the Northern Marianas could build stable lives with access to opportunity security and economic growth. And back home, by any honest assessment shows that outcome is not yet fully realized.
Our people chose to be a part of this country in the vast seas of opportunity it represents because it stood for freedom and the ability to determine their own future. Federal policy has too often stood in the way of that goal, limiting growth and holding back the very progress that choice was meant to achieve. Our people continue to face real challenges. The economy is still recovering, families are making the decision to leave in droves, conditions on the ground do not always reflect what people expect from life in The United States, and federal policies does not always respond to those realities, but instead work as barriers. Honoring the covenant requires continuing the work set in motion fifty years ago.
Our people made a choice to become part of this country, and today, Congress has a choice as well. To show what American ideals actually look like in practice and what is possible when people are given the room to build, grow, and reach for opportunity no matter where they live. It means strengthening the ability of the Northern Mariana Islands to build a stable economy, sustain our islands, and give families a real opportunity to remain at home and build their lives. That was the intent behind the decision made by our people, and it remains the work in front of us as we mark fifty years as Americans. On this day, I look back to the strength of my grandmother's generation and to the leaders who forged this union.
I recognize and express my appreciation to the negotiator negotiators of the covenant, including Pedro A. Tenorio and Vicente Tikamatsu, who remain with us today, and to all those who continue to carry forward the vision that they set in motion. Thank you. May God bless The United States Of America, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and this union we commemorate today. I yield back, mister speaker.
Speaker 1
The gentleman yields. At this time, the chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam, mister Moylan, for five minutes.
James Moylan
Mister speaker, arise today to recognize a remarkable milestone, the seventy fifth anniversary of Pacific Daily News, known across Guam for generations as simply PDN. Since its founding in 1950, PDN has chronicled the life of our community, documenting our triumphs, our trials, and everyday moments that define who we are, From Guam's postwar rebuilding to the growth of our civilian government, from typhoons and crisis to celebrations and milestones, PVN has reminded a cons remained a constant and trusted source of information. It has ensured that Guam is not invisible. It has carried local voices to far corners of the world and connected our island to the broader community. For many beyond our shores, PDN has been their first window into life on our island.
Behind every headline are dedicated reporters, photographers, editors, and staff who work under tight deadlines and challenging conditions to serve the public. Seventy five years is a measure of trust earned, credibility built, and service rendered. I congratulate Pacific Daily News on this milestone and thank them for their enduring service to Guam. Biba PDM. Mister speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of mister Emilio Ui, a man whose contributions to Guam will be remembered for generations.
Emilio was more than just a respected businessman. He was a community builder, a mentor, and a quiet force for good whose generosity touched families, organizations, and entire communities across our island. His leadership was never about titles. It was about people, about lifting others up, and about stepping forward whenever there was a need. Through his work with the Judah Foundation, the Lions Club, the Red Cross, and many other civic efforts, he showed us what it means to serve with humility and heart.
He was also a pillar of Guam's Filipino American community, strengthening cultural pride and supporting generations of leaders who credit him for guiding and encouraging them. Emilio leaves behind a legacy of compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the people of Guam, to his family. We extend our deepest condolences and our gratitude for sharing him with all of us. May we remember Emilio Ui not only for what he accomplished, but how he lived with kindness, integrity, and profound love for his community. May his memory continue to guide and inspire us.
Mister speaker, I rise today to recognize former governor Carl T. C. Gutierrez for an ex as an extraordinary son of Guam who has been awarded one of Japan's highest imperial honors, the order of the rising sun. This distinction rarely given to and never lightly honors individuals whose lives reflect exceptional service and commitment to international friendship. Governor Kateras earned this recognition through decades of work strengthening the relationship between Guam and Japan, efforts rooted not only in policy but in humanity and compassion.
During his tenure from 1995 to 2003, he helped deepen economic cultural ties that support thousands of families and reinforce Guam's role as a bridge between The United States and the Asian Pacific region. We recognize former Carl Gutierrez for his lifetime of service for strengthening the bonds between the people of Guam and Japan and for reminding us that leadership, at best, is defined by humanity. The greatest honor of all is not in a not a medal, but the enduring friendship friendship between nations and the lives impacted along the way. Thank you, governor Gutierrez. Mister speaker, I yield back.
Gentleman yields. At this time, the chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida, mister Fine, for five minutes.
Randy Fine
Thank you, mister speaker. Today, I rise to highlight a recent visit in my district where I had the privilege of touring MBI Direct Mail and Digital, a commercial printing facility in DeLand, Florida. During my visit, I saw firsthand how hardworking people who show up every day and take pride in doing things the right way make Florida small businesses reach new heights every day. Companies like this invest in their employees. I met people who'd worked there who measured their time in decades, not simply in years.
I appreciate the assistance of Printing United Alliance in helping coordinate the visit and for their continued advocacy on behalf of America's printing and graphic communications workforce. These are the kinds of businesses that form the backbone of our economy, creating good jobs, supporting families, and strengthening our communities. They represent the best of American enterprise, innovation, grit, and a commitment to serving their customers and neighbors alike. It was particularly entertaining for me because a long time ago, back when I worked in the private sector, I worked with companies like this every day using the mailbox to change how people made their purchasing decisions. I'm proud to represent businesses like MBI and will continue working to ensure all small businesses across Florida have the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Mister speaker, in the last election, the American people overwhelmingly elected president Trump and gave him and the Republican party a mandate to make America great again. Core to that mandate was a promise to restore confidence in the security of our elections, to guarantee that only Americans vote in them. This is a promise that virtually every American agrees with. 81% of all Americans, overwhelming majority of Democrats, independents, Republicans, black, white, Hispanic, men and women, college educated, not college educated, everyone overwhelmingly agrees with this simple premise. But this has become much more important in recent years.
During the Biden presidency, the border was thrown open and millions, some believe tens of millions of foreigners streamed into our country uncontrolled. But worse, that administration and allies at the state and local level shoved millions of driver's licenses and social security numbers into the hands of these illegal immigrants. They created the means and the opportunity for our elections to be stolen. My friend and colleague Chip Roy introduced the Save America Act that would fulfill a promise that we made to prevent foreigners from voting in our elections. I and my Republican colleagues in this room have voted several times for this piece of legislation and passed it out of our chamber.
The House agrees our elections must be safe and secure where only Americans determine the leadership of this country. And if you don't think this is an issue, just last week in Florida, in a local city election, someone won for one of the mayor of our largest cities. Someone won that election by only one vote. It's critical that we have confidence in every single one of those votes. But unfortunately, as of now, the senate does not agree with us.
They have not been willing to state that only Americans should vote in American elections. The the legislation has been stalled, infuriating the American people, and it's stalled because the senate refuses to use the talking filibuster to give the American people what they want. Just yesterday, I toured the National Archives and I was shown a document. I didn't ask to see it. It happened to be a document that they showed me.
For when the Civil Rights Act was passed in the nineteen sixties and when debate went on month after month after month in order to get it passed before they could bring that to a vote. Why did the senate in the sixties why were they willing to do that? Because making sure that every American had the right to vote was able to do so. Well, now we're faced with a similar challenge, making sure that only Americans can vote. And if it takes months to make that happen in the same way it took months to make sure that Americans could vote, then that is what must be done.
To make that point clear, I and 24 of my distinguished colleagues signed a letter a week ago to leader to leader Thune that said, we will vote no on all senate legislation, save what's necessary to get the government reopened until the Save America Act is passed. I was encouraged to see debate for the Save America Act finally begin. The senate should debate it for as long as it takes. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, week after week after week until they figure out how to get the Save America Act to the president's desk. Until that happens, I, and I presume the other 23 who signed that letter alongside me, will continue to vote against senate legislation here on the house floor.
Let's do the work of the American people. Let's get the Save America Act to the president's desk. Thank you, mister speaker, and I yield back.
Speaker 1
The gentleman's time has expired. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, mister Herodopoulos, for five minutes.
Mike Haridopolos
Thank you, mister speaker. Mister speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary citizen from Florida's Space Coast, Dorothy Linsome, affectionately known as our in our community as Miss Dot. She's actually here joining us today on this very special day. I had the pleasure of meeting with her earlier today and and sharing her experiences in the Sunshine State. She came here at the age of 19 from the state of Alabama with her four kids to make a new start.
And today, we celebrate that success in helping others in our community. Miss Dot has dedicated her life to one simple, powerful mission. No child in her community should ever grow hungry. Through the years of tireless service, compassion and leadership, she has worked to provide meals, support families and ensure children have the nourishment they need each and every day to learn, grow and succeed. Because of her tireless lifelong commitment to serve others, Ms.
Dot earned the twenty twenty six Citizen Honors Award Service Honoree by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Each year, the award is personally selected by living Medal of Honor recipients, our American heroes. And they recognize courage, character, dedication of our nation's finest, just like Miss Dot. Miss Dot's work reminds us that service is not limited to grand stages or national headlines. Often, the most powerful acts of service, of leadership, come from our neighbors helping our neighbors.
Florida's Space Coast is proud of Dorothy Linson, an American leader and community champion. And I recognize her for this well earned award. Mister speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding veteran entrepreneur and leader from Florida's Space Coast, Alec Hall. Alec is the president of Alliance Cyber, a cyber a service disabled veteran owned small business based in Cocoa, Florida, right in Brevard County. Through his leadership, Cyber Alliance, Alliance Cyber provided cybersecurity and its security solutions to others.
But Alex, most important, goes far beyond business success. Through the Alliance Cyber Giving Foundation, his team supports STEM education, workforce development, and career pathways for those transitioning service members investing directly in the next generation. In recognition of his leadership and service, Alec was named the 2025 National Small Business Ventrapreneur and received the Veterans Business Enterprise of the Year award from the National Veteran Owned Business Association. These honors reflect a continued service and commitment to service, first in uniform and now in our communities. Florida's Space Coast is proud of Alacol and the work of Cybe Alliance Cyber.
Thank you, mister speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the incredible work being done at Vero Beach High School through its career and technical education programs. During my recent visit to the school, I had the opportunity to tour programs in automotive technology, biotechnology, culinary arts, digital design, business management and nursing. These programs are equipping students with real skills that translate directly into the workforce.
Career and technical education provides a strong alternative to our traditional four year college path. It allows students to graduate high school with hands on experience, industry certifications, and a clear path into high demand careers. This approach strengthens our workforce, supports local industries, and gives students the opportunity to succeed on their own terms. The leadership of the school districts in Inner River County and the educators at Vero Beach High School are preparing the next generation for the practical tools they need to find success. These programs reflect what education should be: focused, forward looking, and connecting to real world opportunity.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I yield back.
Speaker 1
Gentleman yields, at this time pursuant to clause 12 a of rule one, the chair declares the house in recess until two p. M. Today.
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