Better secure our nations cyberspace and we cannot underestimate these challenges. During our district work period last week irk took the opportunity to go ton a cybersecurity tour to understand better what Rhode Islands issues are. I visited several companies. In speaking on a panel at the always on Technology Summit i learn about attempts to stem cybercrimes by Rhode Island State Police and i learned about an Election Security workshop. I encouraged accountants to advise their compliants about cybersecurity risks and promoted cyberhygiene practices. Most importantly, i spoke to students and participants at cyberpatriot about their importance as the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Cybersecurity may be the national and Economic Security challenge of the 21st century but with the talent we have in rhode island im confident that we can take it on. Thank you and i yield back the alance of my time. The speaker pro tempore without objection. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the life of sam coker who passed away on october 12, 2017, at 87 years of age. He was an active member of his community, serving as a Church Leader and board of trustee for 34 years at Young Harris College in young harris, georgia. He was a methodist member where he served in multiple churches across georgia. His dedication is exemplified by his multiple trips to jerusalem where he baptized friends and colleagues in the jordan river. Mr. Cart ter in 2015 he was awarded the Young Harris College award for ted case to christian service. Because of his love for education and others he created a scholarship in honor of his late wiff which enabled many students to achee higher education. Dr. Coker was a generous man and he will be greatly missed. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from new jersey seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for ne minute. Day after day the president and Congressional Republicans have sought to bring their tax frame their tax pr posal as a tax cut for hardworking, middle class families and not a tax cut for the wealthiest americans, even going so far as to say it will not add to the deficit. Quite simply, they are trying to sell the American People a dream that will not become a reality. In new jersey alone, 25 of the residents will see their taxes increase by 2,400 annually. That means one in four New Jerseyans are affected by this failed strategy of trickle down economics. These arent the very rich. Im talking about new jerseys regular working families. These New Jerseyans are a part of the 47 million americans that will see a tax increase. This tax reform plan and the rhetoric my republican colleagues are using to garner support is simply fake news. Its a tax break for the wealthiest americans. I refuse to participate in the crippling of the middle class and working class. That will halt continued growth of the American Economy by rubber stamping this billionaire first tax scheme. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. Mrs. Watson coleman i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields. For what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Without objection the gentleman from minnesota is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, last week in minnesota, i conducted a tax reform listening tour visiting Small Businesses in our community about why tax reform is so important. Throughout the tour it was evident that these Small Businesses were enthusiastic. The tax reform means more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy. Diversified plastics in brooklyn park, an employeeowned company, that manufacturers and assembled Plastic Products said that to be able to immediately expense new equipment will allow them to invest more in their company and hire more people. Mr. Paulsen north star balloons in plymouth said a tax code that provides stability and predict kt will allow them to invest in their company with confidence. The mess message is clear. Fixing a broken tax code will help Small Businesses hire more people, give their employees a raise and create a growing and more come pet ty economy. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from hawaii seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Our country is forever grateful for the service and sacrifice of the over 200,000 filipino and Filipino American soldiers who bravely served our country during world war ii, heroes like tabai, the last hiing filipino world war ii veteran on the island who i had the good fortune to meet with recently. Ms. Gabbard people like him who fought breyly and sacrificed. So many made the sacrifice alongside troops in that war yet their service has gone unrecognized by our country. Because of legislation we passed, today a very special day, these warriors were finally receiving the recognition they earned and deserved. Joining the heroic ranks of the likes of the Tuskegee Airmen and hawaiis on 442nd100th Infantry Battalion as we honored them in the capitol with the congressional gold medal, our nations highest civilian honor. To all our world war world war ii filipino veterans and their families who work sod hard and were so patient in making today a reality [speaking foreign language] the speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Mr. Thompson october is german American Heritage month. Im cochair of the german American Heritage caucus with congressman bill keating wemple highlight german contributions to our country. Its stilted that 50 million americans have german ancestry and according to the u. S. Census bureau, germans are the largest single ethnic group in the United States. The caucus works to emphasize the friendship and alliance between the United States and germany. Do so through an ocker toer oktoberfest networking event and through an Internship Exchange program. We also discuss timely topics such as trade, security and Foreign Affairs and how they relate to our german coun parts. In pennsylvania we have a proud german heritage. Frederick mulenberg, a german immigrant, was the first speaker of the house following the signing of the new constitution. The caw does has more than 100 members. I urge all those interested in joining to do so today during german American Heritage month. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Weather, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Yesterday i was joined by many of our colleagues to echo the pleas of over 100 women who came dressed as brides here to d. C. To put a face on the murder, on the brutal murder of gladys lecar a victim of Domestic Violence killed in 1999. Yesterday i stated i was gladys ricar, we are all gladys ricar. I am distressed to inform you that a woman in my district was fatally stabbed to death with a and beaten with a dumbbell by her longtime boyfriend. Mr. Espaillat Police Officers found Claudina Cruz dead with multiple stab wounds and head trauma. She is also gladys ricar and we are all gladys ricar. I ask for recognition for gladys, claudina and other victims across the country. We must reauthorize the violence against women act when it comes forward next year. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman eis recognized for one minute. I rise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Malcolm Randall v. A. Medical cent for the gainesville, florida. Named after the first director who ran the hospital for 30 year the Malcolm Randall v. A. Center opened its doors on october 22, 1967. Since then it has grown from its original staff of 500 to be the cent epiece of our nations Largest Health delivery system. Mr. Yoho today the Malcolm Randall v. A. Center serves over 140,000 veterans a year, consists of 14 hospitals and clinics and acts as a Teaching Hospital in conjunction with Florida Medical schools and other affiliates. The services they provide to our veterans cannot be overstated and im proud to know this institution is in my hometown. Once again, congratulations to them for reaching this milestone. I yield back, and go gators the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for ne minute. Ms. Jackson lee ive often said that even though the sun is shining after hurricanes and storm, epeople are still hurting. Houston is resilient and i might just sago astros but i think its important to talk about those impacted by hurricane harvey. Rise to help fema because theres a large percentage of denials in my district. I believe there should be a large promotion if you will, informational provision, to indicate to people the process for appealing fema denials. Fema itself admits that many times denials are based upon technical issues, that they should go to Disaster Recovery centers. But no one knows that if theres not a massive effort of information, number one number two, theres still in the thousands of homes in and around my district and in texas that are waiting for fema inspectors. Ive offered suggestions. Those suggestions should be taken up. College students, using resources of finding temporary employee, people who are already work bug may have the skills to spend some hours as a fema inspector. In my phone are so many pictures of homes with garbage outside, peoples blongsings, its now garbage, ast their belongings, its their life out on the front steps of their home. They are waiting for an inspector. The New York Times article says theyre waiting for an inspector. Fema, lets Work Together, people are hurting. That should be part of our recovery and our appropriation coming up. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Without objection the gentleman s recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, the saber rattling rogue regime of north korea should be back on the state sponsors of terrorism list and heres why. Mr. Poe this year the north korean regime kidnapped, tortured and killed american citizen otto warm bier. Warmbier. In 2013, they launched a cyberterrorist attack against sony pictures, a u. S. Court also found in 2014 that north korea materially supported terrorist attacks by his bo lal hezbollah in israel. In 2010, another court found that north korea provided support for the terrorist organization the Japanese Red Army for their 1972 attack at an israeli airport. In 2009 alone, there were three, three weapons shipments from north korea to terrorist groups like his billion la and hamas. U. S. Officials have said north korea aided assad the butcher by setting up a Nuclear Reactor that was destroyed by israel in 2007. Mr. Speaker, its clear, north korea is a state sponsor of terrorism. 10 lets let them officially wear the title along with their buddy, iran. And thats just the way it is. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Without objection. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, middleclass americans are sick and tired, sick and tired of footing the bill so rich folk, millionaires, can get another tax break. Republicans tax reform plan is a tax cut for rich folks and increases taxes for the poor folks. Families already struggling to make ends meet will have a tougher time to make that mortgage or car loan. As a country, the g. O. P. Tax cut plan cuts money from the u. S. Treasury and we cant research and development that will help people get a good paying job. It translates into cuts to popular cuts into medicare. The American People want tax reform but not a plan that would jeopardize familys livelihoods and the g. O. P. Tax plan fails to do it. We can and must do better. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from new york seek recognition . Ms. Tenney permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. Ms. Tenney i rise today to recognize life is washable, an organization that provides comfort and support to individuals suffering from sensory disorders. Life is washable provides friendly access other at sporting events and concerts. Guests suffering from a medical condition impacts the senses and they find it difficult to enjoy loud and brightly events. Muffs s range from ear and those consider enjoy a sporting event without the usual burdens they experience. This approach has helped improve the quality of these events. O far, several major venues in new york have begun using these kits. We are grateful to life is washable for the important steps their staff to reduce the burden suffering from a sensorysuffering disorder. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman from is recognized. It has been a month since the mass shooting. 58 dead, more than 500 injured, many from california. Mrs. Torres the deadliest shooting in our history and one month later and ashamed to say this congress has not taken a single action to prevent the next mass shooting. After the shooting, 64 republicans signed a letter to regulateking a. T. F. To bump stocks. A. T. F. Said it could not act. The ball is back on our court. Where are those members now . Representative cicilline has introduced a bill to ban bump stocks. If you sign it, you should cosponsor the bill, its that simple. What are you waiting for . Mr. Speaker, there are some problems that we cannot solve, but this one is not one of those. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the distinguished gentlelady from florida seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Roslehtinen mr. Speaker, as we continue to shed light on Domestic Violence during this month of october, i would like to highlight a bill h. R. 9099 pet and womens safety act. This necessary Bipartisan Legislation introduced by my friend, representative Katherine Clarke and me, will establish a federal Grant Program to provide a safe haven for the companion animals for Domestic Violence victims. Studies show that half of survivors do not leave their abusive relationships out of fear of what would happen to their pets and shelters are able to house pets, it is no wonder why so many victims choose to stay in these relationships for as long as they do. Our bill empowers these victims and give them the resources to step out of the shadow of fear and uncertainty. Mr. Speaker, the pet and women safety act enjoy the bipartisan support of 237 of our colleagues. I encourage every member of congress to add their name to this legislation and i ask our leadership to bring h. R. 909 for a vote. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. In 2010, key Party Republicans were swept into office on a passionate plea to eliminate the deficit and rezuse the deficit. Upon election, they formed the fiscal watchdogs of the house. The National Debt in 2010 and many were deeply concerned about our nations fiscal situation and they made a promise to do everything in their power to get the governments fiscal house in order. Here we are in 2017 after seven years with a Republicancontrolled Congress and the debt is over 20 trillion, that is seven years. And now we have a tax giveaway of 2. 5 trillion to pass on to our children. I ask all the socalled fiscal conservatives in this chamber and the Freedom Caucus members, where is your big talk about the debt now . Is your desire worth portraying your principles forever . The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from kansas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. I talk about the greatest antipoverty program, the Free Enterprise system, ma