The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, rabbi avidseth kirshner, temple emanuel. Closter, new jersey. Rabbi kirshner as we embark on the sacred day of work to better the libes of all americans, we ask that you, god, help instill these leaders of the 115th congress with patience, wisdom, empathy and respect to achieve and exceed our goals for today and for tomorrow. Help us demonstrate our gratitude for our Service People and First Responders who work as our partners and fulfilling our shared mission. God, we ask you today to disseminate your sunlight and shower dawn your rain, which will help us cultivate the seeds of securing our freedoms, celebrating our democracy and championing tolerance for now and forever. May it be your will, that the generations to come that will live within and lead this great nation can enjoy the blooming flowers and sweet fruits of our labors on this sacred day. God, we ask you to bless this congress and these United States of america. 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, rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Kildee. Mr. Kildee please stand and join in the pledge of allegiance. 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 new jersey, mr. Gottheimer, is recognized or one minute. Mr. Gottheimer mr. Speaker, i rise today to welcome to the u. S. House of representatives my dear friend and my adopted rabbi, davidseth kirshner from my Congressional District. As a lifelong new jersey resident, he has dedicated his career to serving his family, community, and our country. Doreen and david are proud and loving parents. The rabbi is a spiritual mentor to many and a man of deep aith, conviction, conscious. Under the rabbis leadership the temple has brought a warm and open sphere that will endure for generations to come, building on its 85year history of service to our state. He calls on each of us to do our part to prepare the world to love your neighbor as yourself and to fill gods commandments with the work of our hands. In addition to his work as emual serving as Vice President of the new ersey boards of rabbis and jewish the theological seminary. A strong advocate for the u. S. Israel relationship. Hes a believer that israel is a key strategic ally and defender of jewish theological seminary. A democracy in freedom against the evils of terror. I would like to thank him for praying with us today and representing all faiths of the fifth Congressional District of new jersey. Thank you. May god continue to bless the United States of america. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the house an enrolled bill. The clerk h. R. 1616, an act to amend the Homeland Security act of 2002 to authorize the National ComputerForensics Institute and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from of South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, i was grateful to recognize dr. Ross, the principal of South Carolinas Chapman High School as the 2018 National Principal of the year. I appreciated being with dr. Ross alongside Chapin High School students, family, teachers, staff, board members, leaders last friday as they surprised him with this fantastic news. Dr. Ross works diligently each day to create an environment that allows students to rise to their full potential. He is known for promoting the six rs, including ready to learn, respectful to others, and responsible to ourselves. As a member of the House Committee on education and work force, i am both grateful and hum to be have such wonderful educators and students located in the second Congressional District. It is inspiring to work with leaders in the second Congressional District who are building a Great Foundation for younger generations of South Carolina. So they can have High School Ready for fulfilling lives. In conclusion god bless our troops and we will never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. 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 unanimous consent to address the house for one inute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kildee thank you, mr. Speaker i think all americans and certainly members of congress agree we need to. Implify our tax code make it easier for middle class families to get ahead and stay the speaker pro tempore ahead. Unfortunately, what we know about the republican tax plan is the details begin to leak out go in a different direction. This is a tax break, a big tax cut for billionaires at the expense of working families. Nonpartisan he tax policy center, a family making 50,000 could see their as much as rease by 380 . Less money to setaside for retirement. Less money to set aside for a childs education. Less money to pay the bills that families who struggle work hard every month to pay in order to fund a tax break for the wealthiest americans. 5,400 families would get a 270 billion tax cut funded by who ased taxes on people work hard every day just to make ends meet. Just saying that this is tax relief for all who work americans over and over and over and over again does not make it true. The details actually matter. A big trach for the wealthiest americans. They dont need more relief. We need to reject this. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman Virginia Tech for one minute. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month four u. S. Service member were killed by ic militants in niger. We thank these individuals who paid the ultimate price for our country. Their service will never be forgotten. As we learn more about this situation, many of my constituents have asked why american personnel are in niger to begin with. Today we have u. S. Service Members Around the globe fighting or advising operations against isis, al qaeda, and other terrorist groups on several continents. However, they are doing so under war Authorization Congress passed in 2001 and 2002 in the wake of the september 11 attacks. Rather than continuing to fight isis under an authorization passed by congress 16 years time to pass a new authorization for the use of military force that is focused on present day and future threats. The authorizations passed by congress in 2001 and 2002 are out of date. Nd i have interdwused new aumf legislation that addresses introduced new aumf legislation that addresses the threats we face. The constitution grants congress the power to declare war and we need to take that obligation seriously and debate these important issues. My bill is a good starting point w that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. We live in the land of opportunity. Where if youre willing to set goals, work hard, and give back to your Community Anything can be done. This idea is the grandest of american traditions and is son sown into the fabric of everything we do. Yet were failing to live up to our ideals. A few days ago i met a College Student who moved to the United States with her family when she was 3. Mr. Aguilar while she wasnt born here she told me today i tell you what my homeland looks like, congressman. The good student earned grades to get into college but would not be able to afford it except that she received financial aid. From the state because shes ineligible tell you what my fro government. But her life was changed when she applied for daca in high school. Bea trees was able to attend cal state San Bernardino and is now on the way to becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree. She said its the most exciting experience to make progress and contribute to the economy. This is her home, mr. Speaker. Its time that we pass the dream act. Thank you so much. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks many the speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Roslehtinen thank you, mr. Speaker. Id like to highlight the 2017 miami walk to end alzheimers that will take place at museum park in downtown miami on saturday, november 4. Alzheimers is a devastating disease that impacts over 54,000 seniors in my county of miamidade and more than 500,000 individuals across the sunshine state. Who not just the patients suffer. Family members and caregivers also bear the brunt of this tragic and emotionally draining disease. I know this personally having w lost my mother due to complications from alzheimers six years ago. The miami walk to end the alzheimers plays an essential role in helping advance alzheimers care and research in our community and across our nation. This wonderful event is also important to patients, families, and caregivers as a reminder that they have the full support of our community they battle this terrible disease. I encourage everyone in our south Florida Community to come out on november 4 and support t and raise awareness for alzheimers. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expired. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Moore thank you, mr. Speaker. Today i rise to address the infrastructure crisis our country is facing today. In Oakland County in the heart of my district were struggling with a major water main break. Mrs. Lawrence in my district, schools are being closed hospitals are transporting patients to nearby areas. It will be days before the region will receive access to water. E, safe drinking this is not an an isolated incident. Were not investing in our infrastructure. Not surprisingly, michigans infrastructure received a d grade from the American Society of civil engineers. This is unacceptable. Lack of investment, lack of action is a matter of Public Health and public safety. Its a matter of life and death. Its obvious today in my district, but also in districts across this country. I urge my colleagues not to ignore this crisis. We need a infrastructure plan. Flint michigan showed us that infrastructure is about the lives of american citizens. Lets Work Together to fix our nations infrastructure. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Or what purpose does the gentlewoman from American Samoa seek recognition sn without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Mrs. Radewagen mr. Speaker, i rise in care and concern for my people in American Samoa in time of need. Im humble to represent them to you now. Over this thanksgiving 2000 of our families are being put out of work and Small Businesses will lose commerce as American Samoas only Large Employer closes for a period of six weeks. The department of justice, starkist Consent Decree requires payment of 6. 3 million. Unfortunately this money comes to washington, d. C. The workers and their families lose their paychecks, Small Businesses around them absorb losses, thats wrong. Each should stay on the island to help through this time. The case won by our attorney general establishes the unique economic responsibility the u. S. Has to American Samoa through the deed of secession. America samoa has high unemployment and low incomes. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the burden our federal government is placing on American Samoa this thanksgiving. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. The chair lays before the house the following communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. Sir, sir, due to my election to the committee on energy and commerce, this letter is to inform you that i resign my seats on the House Foreign Affairs committee antihouse Homeland Security committee. It has and the house Homeland Security security committee. T has been a pleasure to chairmen royce and mccaul. Signed, sincerely, jeff duncan. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the resignation is accepted. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition. Mr. Collins i send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for immediate consideration. The clerk House Resolution 579. Standing committee of the house of representatives, committee on energy and commerce, mr. Duncan of South Carolina. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The resolution i had agreed to and the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. Collins mr. Speaker, by direction of the committee on rules i call up House Resolution 577 and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from georgia is recognized for one hour. Im sorry. The clerk will report the resolution. The clerk House Resolution 577. Resolved, that at any time after adoption of this resolution the speaker may, pursuant to clause 2b of rule 18, declare the house resolved into the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for consideration of the bill h. R. 469, to impose certain limitations on Consent Decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes. The First Reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on the judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the fiveminute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the fiveminute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of rules Committee Print 11534. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in part a of the report of the committee on rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the house or in the committee of the whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee Shall rise and report the bill to the house with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any member may demand a separate vote in the house on any amendment adopted in the committee of the whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Section 2, at any time after adoption of this resolution the speaker may, pursuant to clause 2b of rule 18, declare the house resolved into the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for consideration of the bill h. R. 732, to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes. The