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Social Security Pensions
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Goodbye. | |
| Well, let's hear from Fred. | ||
| Fred is a Social Security recipient from Virginia. | ||
| Hi. | ||
| Hi. | ||
| I have a two-part question for your guests. | ||
| One, I believe that Social Security taxes, the tax on Social Security is put back into the fund, but I'm not sure about that. | ||
| And I'm wondering what would happen if you started to claw back Social Security payments at, say, income of over $150,000 or some other percentage, some other number, and clawed that back and put it back in the Social Security Fund. | ||
| Can you tell me what might happen then? | ||
| Yeah, two questions there. | ||
| The first one, you're correct. | ||
| Benefit taxation is credited to the trust funds. | ||
| Now, it's actually a little funky because 85% of your benefit is subject to tax or up to 85%. | ||
| On this Monday, live now to Capitol Hill, where the House is about to gavel in for general speeches. | ||
| Live coverage here on C-SPAN. | ||
| The House will be in order. | ||
| The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibbon. | ||
| Would you pray with me? | ||
| Call us back to you, O Lord. | ||
| Receive us once again from the wide and scattered places that our own choices have led us. | ||
| Take us up into your merciful embrace and remind us that you have never forsaken us and never will. | ||
| Then give us new and undivided hearts. | ||
| Grant us a new spirit, a spirit renewed by your forgiveness and recreated by the power of your own Holy Spirit. | ||
| Remove from us our hearts of stone, our stubbornness and obstinance, our inclination to dig in our heels and hold on to the reins rather than yield to your leading. | ||
| Give us instead hearts of integrity and tenderness, that we would obey your commands and live lives in steadfast service to the people whose welfare you've entrusted to us. | ||
| Unto your grace plan we commend this day. | ||
| Into your keeping we offer our best efforts. | ||
| And in your merciful name, we pray. | ||
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Amen. | |
| The chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House the approval thereof. | ||
| Pursuant to clause one of Rule 1, the journal stands approved. | ||
| The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Bean. | ||
| Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. | ||
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unidentified
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. | |
| The chair will entertain requests for one-minute speeches. | ||
| For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition? | ||
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Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House of One Republic Advisor, Senator Lawrence. | |
| Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. | ||
| Thank you, Madam Speaker. | ||
| With the historic victory by President Donald Trump receiving a mandate for re-election, he has been winning on behalf of American families and is just getting started. | ||
| Illegal alien border crossings have been reduced by 98 percent, the lowest level ever recorded in construction of the border wall has resumed. | ||
| A plan for international trade has been unveiled. | ||
| Nearly $4 trillion in investments have been secured, creating thousands of jobs. | ||
| American energy potential unlocked, bringing down costs. | ||
| Only U.S. citizens are able to vote in federal elections with ballots counted on Election Day. | ||
| Government efficiency maximized, achieving savings for taxpayers. | ||
| Illegal aliens, murderers, child molesters, and drug dealers are being deported. | ||
| Anti-Semitism on college campuses is being challenged. | ||
| Education is returning to the states. | ||
| In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues. | ||
| Open borders for dictators puts all Americans at risk of more 9-11 attacks imminent as warned by the FBI. | ||
| Trump is reinstituting existing laws to protect American families with peace through strength. | ||
| Our sympathy to Tom and Virginia Mulliken on the passing of their very talented daughter, Mary Elizabeth Mulliken. | ||
| I yield back. | ||
| For what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition? | ||
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unidentified
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Madam Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent to address House for one minute for providing the statement. | |
| Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. | ||
| Madam Speaker, the extensive media coverage of town halls across the country has undeniably caused a surge of interest from all counties across my congressional district. | ||
| Recognizing the challenges of traveling to each county quickly, I took decisive action by organizing a telephone town hall, which nearly 13,000 constituents attended. | ||
| Residents voiced concerns about the pressing issues highlighted in the news and concerns related to social security, Medicaid, and Medicare. | ||
| Veterans raised issues regarding the availability of benefits, while farmers stressed the necessity for immediate assistance. | ||
| With the spread of 22 counties composing North Carolina's first congressional district, my team and I must remain accessible and responsive to our constituents. | ||
| I take this responsibility to heart and am fully committed to advocating for the families of East North Carolina. | ||
| I look forward to hosting more town halls and sincerely thank all who participated. | ||
| Thank you, Madam Speaker. | ||
| For what purpose does the gentleman from Florida seek recognition? | ||
| Madam Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to address this body for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. | ||
| Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. | ||
| Thank you, Madam Speaker. | ||
| Madam Speaker, yes, we are fired up for March madness in Northeast Florida. | ||
| And no, I'm not just talking about those number one seated Florida fight and gator basketball team. | ||
| I'm talking about Papa Sean's pizza in Baldwin, Florida. | ||
| Papa Sean's just sliced up the competition in a bracket-style tournament held by radio station WQIK. | ||
| Papa Sean's beat out fellow contestants to gain its one shining moment as the best pizza in the Jacksonville area. | ||
| It's no surprise Papa Shawn's knows how to whip up votes. | ||
| Founder Sean Lynch is the mayor of Baldwin. | ||
| I recently had some of Papa Sean's pizza while visiting Baldwin, and let me tell you, no recount is needed, Madam Speaker. | ||
| Papa Sean's serves up a superior slice. | ||
| It's an honor and testament to the hard work and passion of the mayor and his team, who's created not just a great place for food, but a gathering spot where neighbors become friends. | ||
| Congratulations to Papa Sean's. | ||
| And if you're ever near Baldwin, trust me, Madam Speaker, stop in for a slice. | ||
| I yield back. | ||
| For what purpose does a gentleman from Florida seek recognition? | ||
| Madam Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend right marks. | ||
| Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. | ||
| Madam Speaker, we honor the life of our district's finest. | ||
| Juni, the beloved police bloodhound and trusted partner of Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, sadly passed away this week after a battle with cancer. | ||
| Gifted to the sheriff's office at just 10 weeks old, Juni was brought onto the force to help find missing and abducted children and played a role in Sheriff Ivey's advocacy programs to report abuse. | ||
| In 2022, Juni was named Florida's top enforcement dog, winning a statewide March Madness style competition held by the Florida Sheriffs Association. | ||
| Often seen with Sheriff Ivey while on patrol, Juni became more than just a loyal working dog. | ||
| He was a symbol of service and loyalty. | ||
| To Brevard County, he was America's top police dog. | ||
| He will be deeply missed. | ||
| And with that, Madam Speaker, I yield back. | ||
| For what purpose does a gentleman from Indiana seek recognition? | ||
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unidentified
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Madam Speaker, I rise and ask for unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. | |
| Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. | ||
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unidentified
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Thank you, Madam Speaker. | |
| Today, I rise to celebrate a remarkable milestone, the 100th anniversary of WoWo Radio in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a cherished cornerstone of communications and a beacon of conservative values. | ||
| Since its first broadcast on March 31st, 1925, WoWo Radio has been a steadfast source of news, entertainment, and community connection. | ||
| From being the first station to air a basketball game to becoming the conservative talk radio powerhouse we know today, WOWO has touched countless lives. | ||
| In the process, WoWo Radio has been able to educate, inform, and encourage local communities. | ||
| I've had the privilege of being part of WOBO's story, featured weekly on the Caleb Blakeslee show, and engaged in conversations that keep our community informed, as well as filling in for the great Pat Miller on the Pat Miller program. | ||
| I am proud to have introduced this resolution honoring WOWO's storied history alongside my counterparts, Senator Banks and Senator Young. | ||
| Woho's mission has been always clear, serving its listeners with truth and integrity, fostering a vibrant, informed Northeast Indiana. | ||
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National Emergency Declared
00:07:37
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Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize WOBO, the voice of 1,000 main streets, for 100 extraordinary years. | |
| Congratulations, WOWO Radio, on a century of excellence. | ||
| I yield back. | ||
| The clerk lays before the House a communication. | ||
| The Honorable the Speaker, House of Representatives, sir, pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2H of Rule 2 of the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope from the White House on March 27, 2025 at 3:16 p.m., said to contain a message from the President on the continuation of the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. | ||
| Signed sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House. | ||
| The clerk will read the message. | ||
| To the Congress of the United States, Section 202D of the National Emergencies Act, 15 United States Code 1622D, provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of his declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. | ||
| In accordance with this provision, I've sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the National Emergency declared an Executive Order 13694 of April 1st, 2015, and with respect to which additional steps were taken in Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016, Executive Order 13984 of January 19th, 2021, | ||
| Executive Order 14110 of October 30th, 2023, revoked by Executive Order 14148 of January 20th, 2025, and Executive Order 14144 of January 16, 2025, is to continue in effect beyond April 1, 2025. | ||
| Significant malicious cyber-enabled activities originating from or directed by persons located in whole or in a substantial part outside the United States continue to pose an exusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. | ||
| Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared executive order 13694 with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. | ||
| Donald J. Trump, the White House, March 27, 2025. | ||
| Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered printed. | ||
| The chair lays before the House a communication. | ||
| The Honorable the Speaker, House of Representatives, sir, pursuant to permission granted in Clause 2H of Rule 2 of the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on March 28, 2025 at 1:20 p.m., said to contain a message from the President on the continuation of the national emergency with respect to South Sudan. | ||
| Signed sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House. | ||
| The clerk will report the message. | ||
| To the Congress of the United States, Section 202D of the National Emergencies Act, 50 United States Code 1622D, provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. | ||
| In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the National Emergency declared an Executive Order 13664 of April 3, 2014, with respect to South Sudan is to continue in effect beyond April 3rd, 2025. | ||
| The situation in and in relation to South Sudan, which has been marked by activities that threaten the peace, security, or stability of South Sudan and the surrounding region, including widespread violence and atrocities, human rights abuses, recruitment and use of child soldiers, attacks on peacekeepers, and obstruction of humanitarian operations, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. | ||
| Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the National Emergency Declaration Executive Order 13664 with respect to South Sudan. | ||
| Signed, Donald J. Trump, the White House, March 28th, 2025. | ||
| Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered printed. | ||
| The chair lays before the House a communication. | ||
| The Honorable Speaker, House of Representatives, sir, pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2H of Rule 2 of the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 31st, 2025, at 12:58 p.m. that the Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 18 that the Senate agreed to relative to the death of the Honorable Alan Coy Simpson, a senator from the state of Wyoming, Senate Resolution 148. | ||
| Signed sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk. | ||
| For what purpose does the gentleman from California seek recognition? | ||
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unidentified
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Madam Speaker, I request unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and to revise extend number one. | |
| Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. | ||
| Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas Jr. of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. | ||
| Deputy Cuevas tragically lost his life in the line of duty on March 17th at just 36 years old. | ||
| Hector was a selfless and caring public servant, deeply committed to his community, both in and out of uniform. | ||
| In addition to his six years of dedicated service with the San Bernardin Sheriff's Department, he previously served in the Upland community as a law enforcement officer. | ||
| He was active in youth sports, mentoring young athletes through the Rialto football community and the San Bernardin Spartans Football Association. | ||
| Hector embodied humility, generosity, and service, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. | ||
| He's survived by his wife, two children, parents, and siblings. | ||
| We mourn his loss and we honor his memory. | ||
| I ask my colleagues to join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family and in celebrating his legacy. | ||
| I yield back. | ||
| Pursuant to clause 12A of Rule 1, the chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the chair. | ||
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Well, today in the House, lawmakers are considering several IRS-related bills ahead of next month's tax filing deadline. | |
| One measure would authorize the IRS to extend relief to taxpayers affected by natural disasters and emergencies. | ||
| And later in the week, the lower chamber is expected to vote on legislation to limit federal judges' authority to issue injunctions that apply nationwide. | ||
| That's in response to district court judges temporarily blocking the Trump administration's policies. | ||
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Points of Interest Markers
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