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BUILD BACK BROKE
(Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the most expensive bill and largest tax increase in American history, the recently passed build back broke bill.
The legislation reads like a far-left Christmas wish list that isn't completely paid for. It is filled with more than 150 social programs and budget gimmicks that make these expensive programs appear less costly on paper, although Democrats intend to make them permanent.
Some of these include $7.4 billion for electric bicycles, a SALT tax cut of $25,900 for millionaires, $80 billion to the IRS, and $100 billion toward amnesty for illegal immigrants.
What is equally concerning is what is not in the bill. Within the 2,000 pages, there is not a single mention of border control, China, or Afghanistan. This year especially, with record-breaking southern border apprehensions, Chinese missile testing, and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Congress should prioritize investing in our country's safety and security.
Mr. Speaker, Democrats have doubled down on failed policies and irresponsible spending. It is simply out of touch with the desires of the American people.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 206
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