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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Schools Not Shelters Act

Floor Speech

Date: July 18, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. BARRAGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in opposition to H.R. 3941, which is what I call the anti-student, anti-family, anti-immigrant act. This bill is another attempt by Republicans to dehumanize migrants under the excuse of student safety. Give me a break.

First, this bill does nothing to protect our students. In fact, it does the opposite. It cuts funding for schools that dare to provide shelter for those who escape oppression and seek protection in our country, even if the school is empty or closed down with no students.

Republicans claim they are the party that protects children, but they are the same party that is directing Texas State troopers to push migrant children back into the Rio Grande River to drown. They should be ashamed.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to oppose this anti-student and anti-immigrant proposal.

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