Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Merger

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel merger brokered by President Trump to ensure that a critical American company remains right at home in Pennsylvania.

By ensuring that U.S. Steel retains an American CEO, an American- dominated board, and allows the U.S. Government to have veto power over critical business decisions, President Donald J. Trump has fully protected our national security.

This merger will be a huge benefit for the Pennsylvania economy and for our workers, as it not only includes a massive investment in U.S. Steel's operations already present in Pennsylvania but also includes up to $4 billion for a new steel mill, creating thousands of additional jobs.

President Trump stepped up to the plate to protect a critical American company. Mr. Speaker, because of his leadership, the Pennsylvania economy and our Nation that depends on steel production will once again see another example of the golden age of America developing right in front of our eyes. Supporting Fentanyl Legislation

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, already this Congress, the House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation to crack down on the criminals who create, traffic, and sell the deadly fentanyl that takes the lives of so many Americans.

This week, we will be taking another step to further support our fellow Americans struggling with the deadly cycle of addiction by passing the SUPPORT Act. This legislation will ensure our brave first responders can access and administer Narcan to save the lives of those suffering from an overdose, as well as to continue the resources for comprehensive opioid recovery centers to further support recovery.

Too many of our Nation's citizens are stuck in the deadly cycle of addiction, and we must extend a helping hand so that they can return to a normal life and be integral members of their communities.

I look forward to supporting this legislation on the House floor this week to help ensure that our fellow Americans address this vicious cycle of addiction. Supporting Whole Milk at School Lunches

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation to permit schools to provide whole milk at school lunches.

School children throughout our country are unable to receive the health benefits and the nutrients that whole milk provides due to out- of-date regulations that limit the type of milk that students can drink at lunch.

As a doctor, I know how important a diet that includes whole milk is to ensure that our Nation's kids have the building blocks to build strong bones, strong muscles, and strong brains.

Even the CDC agrees that whole milk is the healthiest drink available for our children. Not only will this legislation result in healthier children, but it will be a critical boost to our Nation's dairy industry, an industry States like Pennsylvania rely on.

In Pennsylvania, we produce more than 10 billion pounds of milk annually from 470,000 dairy cows throughout our Commonwealth. Our dairy farmers work incredibly hard to provide healthy products for our families, and now it is our turn to support them and to support our children with this commonsense legislation. Honoring Chief Robert Statler

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Johnstown Fire Department Chief Robert Statler who retired after 40 years of distinguished public service.

Chief Statler joined the Johnstown Fire Department 29 years ago as a firefighter. Throughout the years, he fulfilled the responsibilities of driver, captain, training officer, and assistant chief before he was promoted to chief in 2019.

Before joining the Johnstown Fire Department, Chief Statler began his impressive legacy of public service as a fourth-generation volunteer firefighter with the Windber Fire Department.

In addition to the leadership that he provided to Johnstown as fire department chief, he also served as co-city manager, emergency director, and liaison between the firefighters and city management. Throughout the Johnstown community, he is known as a faithful colleague and a consistent professional.

On behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, I express gratitude to Chief Statler for his devotion to public safety and offer best wishes for a life of enrichment through all of his future endeavors.

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