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Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate the Cupcake Cutie Boutique, a Mount Vernon establishment built on family, faith, and Black excellence.
business over 10 years ago. The pair faced challenges familiar to many small business owners, including the pandemic, in which they never stopped serving the community.
everywhere are struggling amidst rising tariffs, energy costs, and economic fallout. As a member of the Small Business Committee, it is important to me that small businesses get the proper support and respect that they deserve.
businesses. A mother-daughter team, like Cupcake Cutie Boutique, must continue to thrive alongside all the wonderful small businesses in our community. That is how we achieve economic growth for all.
Marking Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Alzheimer's Awareness Month to call my colleagues to action in confronting this devastating disease.
discuss their legislative priorities and how advocates can draw attention to this disease. In these meetings, we spoke about the importance of early detection and proper screenings.
administration denies basic science and proposes cuts to and constraints on key research institutions, such as the NIH.
Alzheimer's. They deserve more. They cannot afford cuts to research that can lead to curing this horrible disease.
Rising Costs of Family Trips
Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, it is that time of year when summer break starts and families across the country embark on family trips.
difficult to take on any expenses beyond their basic needs. The average national gas prices remained at and above $4 since the start of the war with Iran. Families are already absorbing the rising costs of utility bills and increased healthcare premiums. Many families cannot handle an extra expense for a vacation.
Airlines are reducing their flight schedules; travel demand is decreasing; and international tourism into the United States is dropping rapidly.
the cost of living when I hear President Trump say: “I love the inflation.”
new memories with their families without having to make concessions due to rising costs around every corner. This is a priority that we must address.