i feel like so many people feel that way today. i feel like you are one of those people. with me new york congresswoman who advocated for this legislation and integral to this sponsor of the bill. lead sponsor of the bill. so happy you joined us today. let s address what you re wearing. that s quite a fashion choice, my friend. it s fashion with statement. when we introduced the bill in february because the special master said the fund was running out of money. they were cutting claims, 50 to 70% depending on when one went into it and the fund would have expired in 2020, september 2020. in february we introduced it to make it permanent. one of the firefighters brought this coat and gave it to me. it s a heroes coat for my work on the health care plan and for this bill. i said at the press conference i would not take it off until we pass the bill.