Student Success Act

Floor Speech

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Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Chairman, I thank Ranking Member Scott.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5.

Two weeks ago, our committee came together expecting to seriously consider this bill, but instead Republicans said ``no'': ``no'' to moving beyond the status quo, ``no'' to investing in the futures of our kids, ``no'' to supporting our teachers and principals, and ``no'' to ensuring the success of our neediest students.

Guess what. You said ``yes'' to taking money from our poorest students like Robin Hood in reverse, ``yes'' to erasing the gains we have made over the past 50 years, and ``yes'' to denying students success. This bill ignores

the obvious needs of our students and turns its back on some of our most vulnerable.

I hope we are not fooled by the name of the bill. Student Success is a failure. It clearly sets up our students to fail. H.R. 5 fails on all accounts. It fails our neediest students. It fails to invest in our teachers and our principals. It fails to prepare students for college and careers. This bill deserves an F.

I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.''

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