new jersey department of corrections have violated my right to be safe and free from sexual harassment by putting me in one of the most violent g correctional facilities. while living hair at the garden state correctional facility, i have found myself under attack by young inmates who are immature and just plain ignorant towards a person like me. the new jersey department of corrections says it cannot comment on any active investigations, but has quote 0 tolerance for abuse. demi minor is serving a 30 year sentence for manslaughter, and was at 1st placed in a female. only prison was later relocated after the impregnation claims emerged. since last year, new jersey has allowed prisoners to be housed according to whatever gender they identify as. but the department has said it's currently reviewing those rules in order to slightly change them. that policy was part of a settlement from a civil rights suit, brought by a transgender woman forced to live in men's prison facilities for 18 months. there are an estimated $5000.00 transgender individuals currently in us prisons. the founder and

on her blog, minor posted that the new jersey department of corrections has "violated my right to ben one of the most violent youth correctional facilities." minor also complained about guards constantly calling her he, and him, and that they denied her request to be strip searched by a female officer. new jersey began housing transgender females in women's facilities a little more than a year ago as part of a mandated settlement with the american civil liberties union. it says transgender persons should be imprisoned in the prison with the gender identity. now the new jersey department of corrections tells fox news today it could not comment on specific housing actions regarding an individual, but they are reportedly investigating minor's claims. jacqui. >> jacqui: lauren green in new york. >> john: might expect to see an american flag at the home of james madison, but not only are there no flags at madison's montpelier estate, but hardly any role of creating the government. it's in a display that pushes the claim from 1619 project that racism was the foundation on which the entire

jersey, mr. norcross. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized mr. norcross: the gentleman is correct we want an open and competitive and fair contracting process. the department of defense is the largest golf contractor, over $400 billion. 60% are by the department of defense. this amendment would ensure that the d.o.d. contractors are not violating labor law. they do not have the privilege of receiving taxpayer dollars if they are violating this. these dollars should go to companies that are helping to build and strengthen our country and not tear it down. and this is why we are the debatest country and this makes it a reality. unfair labor practices are more than just an accusation but one to be found in violation of the nlra. the idea of having this, you are approving to have violated it, you still have an option and you settle the problem. right now, the department of defense does have that issue. i urge my colleagues to vote yes on this very important amendment. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time the gentleman from new york reserves. the gentleman from alabama. mr. rogers: i reserve and am prepared t