Delivering on President Trump's Agenda

Floor Speech

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, the House Energy and Commerce and the House Ways and Means Committees will hold markups on their respective portions of President Trump's big, beautiful bill this week.

This bill is our chance to lock in the agenda that the American people voted for in November by cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse, supporting small businesses, and supporting the American working class.

This legislation that we have produced in the Energy and Commerce Committee will strengthen Medicaid for low-income children, for pregnant women, for the elderly, and for those with disabilities. For far too long, illegal immigrants and able-bodied Americans, who can return to the workforce, have been draining funds from the citizens who deserve and need Medicaid.

This ends now. The Ways and Means Committee is also delivering on President Trump's agenda by permanently extending the President's 2017 tax cuts. Our small businesses will continue to prosper. Also included in this big, beautiful bill is the removal of taxes on tips. It removes taxes on Social Security. It removes taxes on overtime, finally giving relief to the American middle class.

Additionally, this legislation also removes the tax-exempt status on university endowments like the more than $50 billion endowment that Harvard controls. The American people voted for an agenda that roots out waste, fraud, and abuse of our programs and gives the middle class the economic boost that they need.

Today, marks the beginning of delivering on President Trump's agenda. Honoring our Courageous Law Enforcement Officers

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, this week is National Police Week, where we have an opportunity to honor the courageous law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line each and every day to protect us.

On the House floor this week, we will address the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act, legislation to allow our active and retired law enforcement officers the ability to conceal carry firearms where it may normally be restricted.

Our law enforcement officers are committed to protecting their communities and their fellow citizens, and they receive rigorous training throughout their careers. By allowing these brave men and women the opportunity to conceal carry where it is normally restricted, these local heroes will have the ability to respond to emergencies whether they are on duty or not.

Last Congress, I proudly supported this legislation on the House floor, and this Congress I look forward to seeing this commonsense legislation pass the House and the Senate so that President Trump can finally sign this into law. Honoring Police Chief Robert Glenny of Gettysburg

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the service of Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny as he makes the next step in his career.

Chief Glenny attended Juniata College before beginning his 35-year career as a law enforcement officer with the last 6 years spent as the chief of police in the Gettysburg Police Department.

Before arriving in Gettysburg, Chief Glenny started his career in the Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department, where he spent 26 years on the force.

During his time in Ferguson Township, Chief Glenny held roles that included patrol officer, traffic enforcement, and police sergeant.

Then, after a brief stop in Colorado to serve as the police chief there, Chief Glenny returned to Pennsylvania to proudly serve the people of Gettysburg.

During this time, Chief Glenny worked tirelessly to improve public safety and to build strong relationships within the community. As he moves on to his next position, the chief of police is held in high esteem in Gettysburg.

Madam Speaker, I thank him for his leadership and his ability to serve his community and wish him all the best in his next endeavors. Honoring John Massimilla

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of the president of WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, John Massimilla.

For 35 years, John has worked in Pennsylvania healthcare, working to ensure that patients throughout the Commonwealth have access to the care that they need.

Throughout my time in Congress, I have had the privilege of visiting John Massimilla and the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital multiple times, and I am always thankful for his insight and commitment to the community.

John always looks to increase the hospital's ability to implement innovative treatments, truly elevating the level of care at the hospital. Additionally, under John's leadership, the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has implemented state-of-the-art security systems.

Throughout his career, he has exemplified what a true healthcare administrator brings to the equation.

Madam Speaker, I congratulate John on his retirement.

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