Differences into opportunities, richness and strength. Prevent us from turning them into sources of division, polarization, hate and bigotry. The most merciful one, this incredible diverse nation of ours is one of the most successful attempts to understand your wisdom in creating us different. We are far from being perfect, but came a long way in creating a multicultural, multireligious and Pluralistic Society by making in america, you will be judged by what you do, not by who you are, as one of our foundational promise. The most compassionate one, help us to preserve our achievements in this regard. Do not let the Destructive Forces of division and exclusion erode our ideals. Our Firm Commitment to diversity and pluralism. Empower us and these legislators to further improve the culture of inclusion and welcome to all in our nation and beyond. The most forgiving one, even if and when we forget you, please do not forget us. In your most holy and beautiful names we pray. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Katko. Mr. Katko i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker without objection, the gentleman from north carolina, mr. Price, is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to introduce todays guest chaplain, my friend, Imam Abdullah antepli. Imam antepli has been a prie pioneer and muslim Campus Ministry serving since 2003 at wesleyan university, hartford seminary. He was founder of the muslim chaplain. During his chaplaincy, he provided an islamic perspective to discussions of faith, spirituality, social justice, peace and cultural change. He effectively built bridges and promoted understanding across religious and cultural divides. That was his mission and it continues to be his mission to this day. Imam antepli leadership roles include chief representative of Muslim Affairs at the college of arts and sciences and senior fellow in the office of civic engagement. Hes also served as associate director of duke islamic studies center. Imam antepli also serves as senior fellow of the jewishmuslim relations it the is a loam Heartland Institute shaloam Heartland Institute. He brought a religious perspective to religious issues, he traveled around the world as an influential ambassador, informal ambassador to engage in religious diplomacy. Im honored to welcome imam antepli back to the house of representatives. Hes a prophetic voice for peace and justice. Hes an engaging teacher and counselor. Hes a gifted interpreter of his faith. And hes an effective promoter, not merely of interfaith tolerance but of positive engagement. Im happy to count him as a friend and with my colleagues to express appreciation for his words of inspiration today. The speaker pro tempore the chair will now entertain up to 15 further requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i often hear at home from folks who are frustrated with their experience of air travel, with airport security. We have an opportunity to address part of the problem to reduce flight times, to prevent involuntary bumping, to save fuel, reduce emissions, to reduce the amount of Government Employees and to save money both in the Public Sector and out of our constituents pockets. Mr. Graves the f. A. A. Is spending billions of dollars attempting to implement new technologies and next Generation AirTraffic Control management systems. In their failing. Right now we have the 21st century airr act. That act is the step in the right direction. It will unleash American Innovation and allow us n to catch up with other countries but to surpass them. Its about american jobs. Its about providi the flying public with the serce they deserve. I urge you to support to advance the 21st century airr act. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the entleman from new york rise . Without objection,he gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Higgins mr. Speaker, treasury secretary mnuchin and the president said that their plan would not benefit the rich and would gr the economy. They called it the mnuchin rule. If you make 730,000 a year in america, your income would rise y 8. 5 or 129,000 a year or 10,750 a month. This is your tax cut under the trump plan, a direct violation of what we were told. We were also told that this plan was a middleclass miracle. If you make 67,000, your ncome will rise by 1. 2 or 670 a year or a whooping 56 a month. This is not a miracle. This is an illusion. This plan will increase the deficit by 2. 4 trillion over the next 10 years. We were all wondering where all the deficit hawks are or where any of the deficit hawks are. We were told that these tax cuts would pay for themselves. News flash. Tax cuts dont pay for themselves. In fact, economists from goldman say these tax cuts will have virtually no good impact on the economy. The treasury secretary and the National Economic advisor are both immediately from goldman. This tax cut is a fraud being perpetrated against the American People and against the american middle class. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Cat roe mr. Katko today most actions are in partisan lens. The 21st century airr act represents a wide array of political ideologies. Modernizing air Traffic Control has historically been a bipartisan issue. 20 years ago, thenpresident clinton said, quote, the f. A. A. s 20year effort to modernize its air Traffic Control technology simply has not been able to keep pace for either the emergence of new technology or the growth and demand for air travel. We can continue on the current course and continue to experience crowded airports, flight delays and even higher passenger frustration, but if we act decisively now to improve our infrastructure, we can ensure that our air travel and the 21st century is the safest, most costeffective, most efficient in the world, end quote. These words are still true today because we have failed to act decisively. The f. A. A. Is struggling to give americans the 21st century air Traffic Control system they deserve. We have the opportunity to change that with the airr act. Many form Top Administration officials from both parties support reform as well as Broad Coalition of stakeholders. Air Traffic Control reform hasnt been a partisan issue, and it shouldnt become one now. I urge all my colleagues to pass the critical bill for american aviation. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Green mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize Eastwood Academy and Lions Elementary School in houston, texas, as National Blue ribbon schools for 2017. The u. S. Department of educations selections blue ribbon schools each year from across the country based on their Overall Academic excellence and progress in closing the achievement gap. Lions element and Eastwood Academy are two of just 342 schools selected nationwide this year. Lions elementary and Eastwood Academy were selected exemplary highperforming schools based on state and national assessments. While serving historically disadvantaged communities, North Houston and eastwood. I thank the parents, teachers, administrators of Eastwood Academy and lions elementary for their hard work and commitment to bring a Brighter Future for our children and our community. Finally, i want to thank the students for their diligence and Academic Excellence and wish them beth in their future endeavors best in their future endeavors and i yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor the life of nolan watson, a georgia resident and veteran of the United States air force who joined our heavenly father earlier this year after battling Kidney Cancer for over a decade. In 1966 mr. Watson was one of the heroic men during the cold war who was involved in the cleanup efforts after a b52 bomber collided with the kc135 tanker in spain releasing four hydrogen bombs. After his service, mr. Watson suffered from severe medical problems and was ultimately diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2002. Nolan is survived by his lovely wife, who has been a fierce and devoted advocate for her husband working tirelessly throughout the years to garner the recognition these young men deserve for the sacrifices they made responding to this unfortunate disaster. Mr. Hice mr. Speaker, i ask my colleagues to stand with me and join me for a moment of silence to honor the life and legacy of nolan watson, a hero, who sdembs our respect and who will be sorely deserves our respect and who will be sorely issed. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Costa mr. Speaker, i rise today to spotlight the statement of lieutenant jay silvera made after an incident involving racial slurs. His speech made three clear points. First, the appropriate response for horrible language and horrible ideas are a better idea. Second, we currently have the opportunity to think about our defining values as americans and to stand firm on our values. And lastly, if you cannot treat someone with dignity and respect, then you need to get out. Lieutenant general silvera is a role model. I stand here today to share these words because we in washington need to hear and heed them. We must think about who we are as a nation, and we Must Stand Firm in our values. After all, we are americans. Our values have always defined us. So we simply cannot accept the words and actions of those who do not treat others with dignity and respect. And we must respond to horrible language and hateful ideas with better ideas and a strong resolve to rise above hate. This is how we become a better and a stronger nation. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from kansas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today in support designating the first friday in october as manufacturing day. Mr. Marshall manufacturing provides over 12 million jobs and contributes 2 trillion to our economy. In kansas, manufacturing accounts for nearly 1 5 of the states economy and directly employs over 160,000 people. The industry has a long and successful history in kansas and this friday i plan to help a small manufacturing company, superior boiler works, in uh tchison, kansas, of 100 years of being in business. These Small Businesses have a substantial impact on local communities by providing goodpaying jobs like places like atwood, kansas. I ask my colleagues to support designating the first friday in october as National Manufacturing day. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Years ago children were killed at sandy hook. We failed to act. Last year in a hate crime against the lgbtq community, 49 people were killed in the Pulse Night Club terrorist attack and congress did nothing. This week at least 59 people have been killed and over 500 injured in the worst mass shooting in modern american history. Will congress yet again lack the courage to act . Mr. Quigley will we prioritize thoughts and prayers at the expense of substantive action that saves lives . Will we hide behind its too early to talk about gun violence excuse . If so, when is the right time . A week from now, a month, a year . Or perhaps after the next mass shooting. For over the 1,500 mass shooting victims since sandy hook, the right time to talk about gun violence has tragically come and gone. But we can and must turn the pages today. Let us not continue dishonoring their memories because of political pressure and fear to do what is right. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman s recognized for one minute. Mr. Bilirakis thank you, mr. Speaker. This friday we celebrate National Manufacturing day. The economist Peter Navarro recently said that manufacturing is the seed for all other jobs in the United States. I couldnt agree more. Manufacturers are the pioneers, the innovators, and the people who bring ideas to life. With over 20 of floridas manufacturers located in the tampa bay area, im proud of the fact that there are more than 2,500 manufacturers in and around my district. Their work couldnt be more essential to our community. And our country. It is our job to support manufacturing and to create a Business Environment which they can thrive. This means passing meaningful tax reform, eliminating regulations that stifle the industry, and encouraging stem education, which is needed for work force development. I look forward to continuing to work on these important issues as we embrace the full potential what have it means to be to make it in america. Made in america. Thank you very much. I appreciate it and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Kildee mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kildee mr. Speaker, middle class families should be the focus of tax relief. Not billionaires. Not the wealthiest americans. Unfortunately the ryanmcconnell tax plan fails that basic test. Independent Analysis Shows that the republican plan would actually raise taxes on many middle class families. ,iving billionaires, the top 1 the biggest breaks. The Nonpartisan Tax Policy Center says that middle class families could actually pay an increase of d 1,29 of 1,290 a year. Even worse, the families i represent would be asked to foot the bill for a big, massive giveaway to the rich. Under the republican plan, the wealthiest families, 5,400 families that are the superwealthy in this country, would get a 270 billion break. Through the repeal of the estate tax. 100 families in my home state of michigan, the devos family, certainly the trump family. This is not representative of the values of the American People. Just saying that the people at the top wont benefit doesnt make it true. Read the bill. Look at these analyses. This is a giveaway to the wealthiest americans and it is wrong. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from idaho seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today in support of h. R. 36, the paincapable unborn Child Protection act. This legislation passed the house yesterday and i encourage the senate to vote on it soon. I am strongly prolife. The federal governments most important responsibility is protecting human life, including the lives of the unborn. Additionally, we have a moral obligation to minimize pain and suffering, especially for the most innocent among us. Mr. Labrador the United States is one of the only seven countries that allow abortion after 20 weeks. At the 20week mark, anesthesia is used in fetal surgeries for patients still in utero. For premature babies born at this stage, special care is given to reduce their pain. H. R. 36 will prohibit abortions after the 20week mar