Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2022 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2023 Through 2031

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Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 3568 and ask that it be reported by number.

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Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, our Nation's communities and small businesses have had it rough these past 18 months as they struggle with the lasting effects of the pandemic. Today, they are also being victimized amid surging violent crime rates and progressive prosecutors who adopt nonprosecution policies. And, as a result, small businesses are left vulnerable and unassisted as they are burglarized, defaced, and destroyed.

It is understandable for victimized small businesses, law enforcement, and the public to be dispirited as they are left to pick up the pieces while rogue prosecutors ignore their constitutional duty by refusing to prosecute violent crimes that affect the health, safety, or economy of our communities.

Defying the rule of law and endangering the public has Mississippians and Americans across the country saying enough is enough.

My amendment is simple and straightforward. Any city that purposely obstructs the rule of law by refusing to prosecute--

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Mrs. HYDE-SMITH.--certain violent crimes will not be subsidized by the American taxpayers.

I urge my colleagues to vote yes.
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