Providing for Further Consideration of H.R. 5, Student Success Act

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Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the House bring up H.R. 861, the clean Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would keep the Department open so it can carry out the mission of keeping the American people safe.

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Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, our current education system must be fixed. However, H.R. 5 is not the solution.

As chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I cannot support H.R. 5. This bill hurts the very children that ESEA intended to protect: children of color, children of poverty, and children with disabilities. H.R. 5 fails to hold States and schools accountable and to make students college- and career-ready. Almost 5 million English language learners will suffer with limited funds and block grants. Wraparound services that are so critical for a well-rounded education are eliminated. H.R. 5 hurts our students and makes America less competitive.

By contrast, Mr. Speaker, the Democratic substitute ensures that high-poverty schools and high-needs students get the resources and the support that they need. I urge you to vote ``no'' on H.R. 5 and ``yes'' on the substitute.

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