we celebrate louisa swain as the first woman in the world to cast a ballot in an election. she was born in virginia, lived for a time in baltimore before moving to wyoming. shortly after casting her ballot in 1870 she returned to baltimore where she was laid to rest in 1878. i am pleased to support this legislation to designate a federal bill in honor of louisa swain. may it serve as a reminder the long road women have traveled to secure the right to vote on the long road we have yet to travel to secure equal rights for women in this country and around the world. i thank my colleague from wyoming for advancing this legislation. i would ask a consent i could be added as a cosponsor. >> without objection. >> if i might on a separate issue? >> yes. >> i know we will be considering a certain gsa resolution, one is a consolidated activities program in various locations. in the last time our committee took up a similar resolution i have requested a letter and received a letter from the gsa. the associate administrator rivera dated august 10, 2021 to make it clear not of the funds