Consider a twoweek government funding extension while negotiations continue on federal spending past december 22. Current Spending Authority runs out friday night. Also changes to the Small BusinessMerger Acquisition. Live coverage here on cspan. T. Today, we remember the lives lost at pearl harbor and the young men and woman who served today. In these troubled times of fires, floods, terror attacks, mass chootings, help us to rely on your strength to envision and build a stronger, more secure america. Give us more visionaries like father Edward Flanagan who founded on december 12, 100 years ago. He was an irish immigrant who lived the American Dream and taught us all that the troubled child can grow up to be a useful citizen if given half the chance. He saw the best in the kids that others rejected as useless. Help us. Especially each of our representatives to see the best in those that have different political or social views so we can together build an america that enables and calls for the best in its citizens. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Purn to clause 1, rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson i demand the yeas and nays. The speaker the yeas and nays are requested. A sufficient number having arisen, yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pledge of allegiance will be led by mr. Davidson. Mr. Davidson i ask our guests to rise and join us in the pledge. 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 nebraska, mr. Bacon, is recognized for one minute. Mr. Bacon thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to thank and recognize father steven e. Boes who joined us today to deliver the opening prayer. Hes the fifth executive director of boys town which is in nebraskas second Congressional District and is celebrating the 100th birthday this month. He was ordained in 1985 for the archdiocese in omaha. He regularly attends School Events at boys town schools. I have joined. The number of children served through boys town on campus family style care and programs serving children in their homes and community has doubled. The family hope project started in 1974 and served 36,000 to date. The boys town Foster Program has cared for 9,000 youth to date. And the Inhome Services program has helped 102,600 youth without having to remove them from their homes. Boys town has Emergency Services and has served over 45,000 youth. The man who started all this 100 years ago, father Edward Flanagan, was truly a visionary for changing how america cared for families and children. He worked for reformtories where children were abused and opening the father flanagans boys home which became boys town. Hes made an impact upon thousands and thousands. Boys town has nine locations including nevada, louisiana, north florida, central florida, south florida, washington, d. C. , england, iowa and nebraska. For father flanagan to father boes, many lives have been impacted. I recognize boys town for 100 years of service to the community and america. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. The chair will entertain up to 15 further oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentlelady from florida seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Ms. Roslehtinen thank you ms. Roslehtinen thank you very much. Today we bid farewell to my senior Foreign Policy advisor and subcommittee staff director eddie acevedo. A miami native boy and a part nicaraguan american. For over a decade eddy and i have worked he hadie and i have worked side by side. Eddies depth of knowledge in political ackuemen is only eclipsed by his passion and kindings. Hes a bulldog when it comes to advancing our core ideals like the respect for human rights and the promotion of democratic principles. That is why hes an ideal fit for his next role as Deputy Assistant administrator and chief legislative strategist with usaid. I have no doubt that we will hear many great things from eddie in the future. Mr. Speaker, eddie is more than my most trusted advisor, hes my dear friend and he will be very much missed. So our staff and our family wish him and his wife, luli, all the best as they enter this next new exciting chapter of their life together. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . 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. Green mr. Speaker, members, this Holiday Season the republican majority has been working overtime on a tax plan that gives permanent tax cuts to wealthy families and corporations and funded by raising taxes on middle class families. As the republican majority tries to disguise this tax plan as beautifully wrapped gift, the American People need to know there are negative health care effects hidden inside the plan. By passing the tax plan, there will be automatic cuts in medicare to the tune of 25 billion a year. In addition, this plan could cause an extra 13 Million People to become uninsured. The tax bill will explode our debt or will cut medicare and medicaid. Its been more than two months since congress have reauthorized the Childrens HealthInsurance Program and the federally provided health centers. This is the first time in history these programs have been held hostage to the legislative process. Instead of racing to reauthorize these bipartisan programs, the republicans have neglected children across the country solely to provide tax cuts to corporations and wealthy individuals. Mr. Speaker, this plan is not for the many but only for the few. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, im grateful President Donald Trump and ambassador haley, South Carolinas former governor, for the announcement the United States will recognize jerusalem as the capital city of israel and relocate the American Embassy to the holy city which protects all religions. As President Trump said at the white house, quote, this long overdue recognition of reality is in the best interest of both the United States and the pursuit of peace between israel and the palestinians, end of quote. Americas bond with israel is unique and the strength through peace through stability for all the middle east providing for prosperity for all countries. The president s announcement strengthens that alliance and i appreciate him honoring another of his campaign commitments. Friends of israel know they have a true friend in the white house which was heartfelt when i met last month with sheldon and marion he haddleson at the Washington Convention eddleson at the Washington Convention center. Peace is not beyond the grasp for those willing to reach for it. In conclusion, god bless our troops and we will never forget september 11 and the global war on december. Just as america resolved december 7, 1941. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Mcgovern mr. Speaker, yesterday my dear friend and olleague from maine, ms. Pingree, hosted a forum on the ruits and vegetable program. Many briefed Congressional Staff how we can improve Health Outcomes for those living in poverty by increasing access to healthy, fresh produce. Currently Health Care Providers at 34 clinics across 10 states provide individuals and Family Members with prescriptions for fruits and vegetables and 1 per day per Family Member to purchase these nutritious food. The program has significantly increased Food Security among its participants and has enabled these families to increase their vegetable consumption by an astounding 206 . I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting the local farms act, h. R. 3941, representative pingrees bipartisan legislation, to expand this important effort and let us all Work Together to end hunger now. I yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition . 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. Speaker, today on this ay that lives in infamy we recall mcarthurs message from the philippines. He said famously, from the far east i send you one single thought, one sole idea written in red from each bed head, there is no substitute for victory. I ask the core cadets at the military academy to remember that on the football field saturday. Go, army. Beat navy. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to recognize the great contributions of ducks, unlimited, for 80 years, ducks, unlimited has played an Important Role in the Wetland Conservation process fighting for critical conservation polls pol cis. Mr. Thompson conducting outreach to bring the next generation of sports men and women into play. They raised bills of dollars to conserve more than 14 million acres, and they have biologists on the groundworking with local partners to bring these projects across the finish line. Ducks, unlimited has had Great Success in making critical habitat improvements to wetlands and support healthy fly way populations, clean air and water and strong local economies. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from kentucky seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize mr. Darren of ohio county in the First District of kentucky. Darren was named the 2017 farmer of the year by the Kentucky Farm bureau at their 98th annual meeting held in louisville, kentucky. Throughout an extensive interview process, darrens steadfast commitment to agricultural modernization, education and Community Involvement shown through every facet of his career and personal life. Mr. Comer during his decades of experience in Farm Management and Agricultural Technology sales, darren has not only doubled the size of his family farming operations but has been an outstanding leader in the Ohio County Farm Bureau and his local chamber of commerce. Nown to the students as farmer luctrell, hes inspired the next generation of agriculture leaders through his involvement with local schools. Im thankful for darrens advocacy for kentucky agriculture and i thank those darren has served throughout his career and wishing him the best of luck as he competes with the sunbelt ag expo farmer of the year competition in georgia in 2018. I yield back. Foip the gentleman yields. For what purpose does the gentlelady from ohio seek recognition . The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. For what purpose does the gentlelady from ohio seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Ms. Kaptur mr. Speaker, the International Olympic committee has banned russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics due to rampant and statebacked doping. The Olympic Committee says that russias scale of cheating is unprecedented. Unfortunately, this is yet another example that the enemy of democracy knows no limits under the putin regime. Russias government and its corruption, some say depreviousity, it tarnishes the tradition of the olympic games. They dishonor athletes around the world who give their blood, sweat and tears to compete. While this decision rightly penalizes russia, russia is looking ahead to host the 2018 world cup in soccer. Putin will relish this Global Platform to spew out his propaganda to the world while thousands of ukrainians are killed and millions more throughout Central Europe are stifled under his repressive thumb. The Global Community must be on alert. We must stand for liberty. We must counter russias corruption, interference and aggression in all its form, and as the 2018 world cup nears, i call upon the International Community to choose, again, an honorable field on which the worlds athletes can compete. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, request 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. Thompson mr. Speaker, 76 years ago today our nation witnessed the devastating attack at a naval base in pearl harbor, hawaii. That event hastened our entry into world war ii. The surprise attack by the japanese on the morning of december 7, 1941, left 2,403 people dead. Among them were members of the u. S. Navy, army, marine and also civilians. It was one of the deadliest attacks in american history. President franklin d. Roosevelt described it as a, quote, date which will live in infamy. On this solemn day of commemoration we remember and we reflect. Flags throughout our country are flown at half staff in honor of pearl harbor remembrance day. Mr. Speaker, let us remember and honor the lives of those brave americans who perished on this day 76 years ago. As president roosevelt said, quote, no matter how long it will take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American People and their righteous might will win through to absolute victory and we did. God bless the pearl harbor victims and survivors and god bless america. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentlelady from nevada the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from nevada seek recognition snr without objection, the gentlelady is recognized. Ms. Rosen republicans are working behind closed doors to put provisions that hill hurt people in nevada and across this country. Lets be clear. This monstrosity of a bill would lam many of nevadas hardworking families and adding 1 trillion to our National Debt. The Senate Version of this bill will spike Health Care Premiums and cause millions to Lose Health Care coverage and billionaires and giant corporations can receive an unnecessary tax cut. Mr. Speaker, americans can clearly see this is a bill just to give away to wealthy Campaign Donors at the expense of hardworking families. We need a tax code that puts money back in the pockets of american families. And certainly not one that puts profits before people. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. I rise today to congratulate the penn manor Field Hockey Team on 2017 state championship victory. It was a remarkable season for these young women. The state championship victory capped off a perfect 280 season. And 23 of those victories were shutouts. They scored 148 goals and only allowed five. Leading scorers, gabby and ebbonny combined for 64 goals and 54 assists. What is special about this team is their combined g. P. A. At 3. 63. Speaks volumes about the team and also about their coaches, their parents because we know that success like this isnt achieved alone. I couldnt be prouder to represent these young women and i look forward to the continued success of this program, congratulations to the penn manor Field Hockey Team, coaches,