HONORING DENNIS DUNLAP

HONORING DENNIS DUNLAP

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2636-H2637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DENNIS DUNLAP (Mr. Subramanyam of Virginia was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dennis Dunlap, who passed away this past weekend, just before his 105th birthday. Born in Missouri during the Great Depression, Dennis grew up in a small farmhouse without electricity or water. When the U.S. entered World War II, Dennis answered the call to serve. Dennis joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1943, serving as a corporal in North Africa and later on in Corsica. He actually repaired P-47 Thunderbolts damaged in combat. He played a major role in the war. After the war, Dennis pursued his American Dream by becoming a master mechanic and starting a family. Despite all of his accomplishments throughout his life, what Dennis treasured most was the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. At 104 years old, he continued to inspire and remain active in his community in Prince William County. His story is a reminder of a generation that built this Nation. It is a story of perseverance and purpose. Today, we honor and celebrate Dennis' service and Dennis' life. Rest in peace, Dennis. Supporting Federal TRIO Programs Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Federal TRIO programs. Federal TRIO programs provide services to disadvantaged students to support their success from middle school all the way through college and beyond. These critical programs service over 800,000 students nationwide, including 15,000 in Virginia. They focus on veterans, students with disabilities, low-income students, and first-generation college students. TRIO programs are vital to the success of students across the country in preparing for and entering college. They also aid adult learners in preparing to enter the workforce. Unfortunately, this administration and the Department of Education right now are failing to support Federal TRIO programs. Grant applications that should have opened last fall for two TRIO programs, the Talent Search and Education Opportunity Centers, are still nowhere to be found. If these delays continue, programs will be unable to open on time come this August, harming students across the country. That is why I am calling on the Department of Education to immediately release this year's TRIO applications. We need to support these students' achievements, not hamper them. I know many Senators have written a letter, as well, to the administration about this. It is bipartisan, and we need to get it done. Opposition to Criminalization of Women Having Miscarriages Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, I don't usually do this, but I rise in opposition to a bill that hasn't reached the floor yet. It is called the Clean Water for All Life Act. Apparently, this bill would make it illegal to flush abortion or miscarriage remains down a toilet to protect both human dignity and America's water systems. The problem with this, of course, is that a lot of women who are having miscarriages don't even know that they are having a miscarriage, or maybe they don't realize that that blood clot was a miscarriage. There isn't really another place in many cases to have your miscarriage except on a toilet because of our healthcare system. {time} 1215 It is usually the worst day in a woman's life. Now, with this bill, apparently it is a crime. Women can face up to 5 years in prison for that happening, and this is all in the name of protecting America's waterways, even though there is no credible evidence that this actually pollutes our waterways. If Congress wants to protect our waterways, Congress should not pass the budget bills that make it easier to pollute them like has been done in this Congress. Congress should actually fund water infrastructure improvements in our country or create a healthcare system that makes women be able to manage this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Speaker, I oppose criminalizing women for having miscarriages, and I hope this bill never sees the floor. [[Page H2637]] ____________________