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[captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2020] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, dr. lance watson, st. paul's baptist church,, richmond, virginia. the chaplain: let us pray, we gather today in this house of representatives and the people's house to acknowledge that you alone are sovereign. thank you we share in a nation where life, liberty and happiness, are rights which we hold as self-evident. we praise you for the responsibility we have to do justice, love, mercy and walk humbly with you. give us the power to find need to meet them, find problems and solve them, find hurts and heal them. for every elected official, we ask the blessings of civility, truth, wisdom and grace. amid diversity, embrace unity. open our hearts, courage and imagination that we might envision a better tomorrow where your purpose will prevail on earth as it is in heaven. let your grace and favor rest upon us in the matchless, marvelous, majestic name that is above every name. we pray and give thanks. amen. the speaker pro tempore: chair and announces to the house her approval thereof urnal the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from illinois, mr. quigley. mr. quigley: 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 pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman from virginia, ms. spanburger, is recognized for one minute. spano: -- to spanberger: i'd like thank reverend lance watson for his thoughtful opening prayer morning. his accomplishments as a spiritual and community leader are an example to all of us. years, reverend watson has served as the senior pastor of st. paul's baptist richmond area. dr. watson has been honored as an outstanding community leader, outstanding contributor to education, and minister of the multiple organizations and he leads a congregation of nearly 12,000 people. hile reverend watson has focused on the spiritual development of the community through his ministry, he has and supported the social economic development of the community in a variety of ways. st. paul'seadership, baptist church has initiated a bold plan to build housing, a and urban -- an urban farm and community garden to improve community. virginia i thank reverend watson, his wife, firz lady rose -- first rose watson, an accomplished singer, and the st. e watson family to the paul's community and central irginia and i thank reverend watson for offering the opening prayer. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the entleman from of illinois seek recognition? mr. quigley: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to my remarks.xtend the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. you.uigley: thank mr. speaker, during his intel ny before the committee, lieutenant colonel alexander vindman had a message worry, i ther, do not will be fine for telling the truth. war hero who has earned far better than the treatment he received from the administration week. but this behavior should not surprise us. it's part of a pattern. et us remember the campaign waged against ambassador marie year.vitch last an exemplary public servant who deserved our gratitude. administration shamelessly attacked her and fired her to further the president's personal agenda. with the ambassador when she wrote, i remain optimistic about the future. the events of the past year, while deeply disturbing, show even though our institutions and fellow citizens are being challenged in ways that few of will endurected, we and we will persist. indeed. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from north carolina seek recognition? i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is minute.zed for one ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. this past saturday, the boy celebrated itsca 110th anniversary. million active participants, it is one of the largest youth organizations in the country. its founding in 1910, the boy scouts of america have lives of young women by teaching them character, evelopment, self-reliance, and principles of responsible citizenship. hickory trict, the council of the boy scouts of america, originally a single in p organized winston-salem, serves over eight counties and has almost 5,000 members. 2018, they provided more than local service hours at charities and organizations. i congratulate the boy scouts of 110 years of service, and i'm confident that they will positively impact communities across our country for many years to come. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. for what purpose does the entleman from new york 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. >> thank you, mr. speaker. easy to feel disheartened in washington. to nt to take a moment change that narrative and thank my district for their profound display of community. office is leading a valentine's for vets drive, do vets.alentines for mr. morrelle: thanking our service members for their to our country has been heartening. want to give a special shoutout to students who have dropped off. walsh's fourth grade. and childcare daycare. the joseph c. wilson foundation rochester. the mary children's center. and my granddaughter harper's patty hill elementary school in greecement i am so proud of our nation's vets and for coming nity together in such a touching display of support for them. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back. the peaker pro tempore: gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. > mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize and congratulate the 2019 grandview high school zeeb are as' football -- zebras football team. footballs, high school isn't just a sport. it's a way of life. each week in the fall we gather lights and night cheer our team onto victory. he young men and women and coaches on our team spend countless hours running drills, watching film, and getting ready history. moment in mr. williams: during the 2019 season, grandview's dedication defeated the ey at at&t cardinals 42-35 stadium for their second straight title. 25th alf of the congressional district, i congratulate the fighting zebras n their victory and wish them the best in the future. in god we trust, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the entlewoman from virginia seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. to call on my colleagues to join me in ddressing the need for preventative health care for our military's aviators. i'm 20-year navy veteran, concerned by the alarming antidotal evidence provided by and navy pilots of increased incidents of cancer due to cockpit exposure. e need to make sure that our service members have the best care as possible. that's why i'm introducing a study act. a bipartisan bill will help the department of defense and the department of veterans affairs the causes of cancer among our military pilots so we can assure that our aviators the preventive cancer screenings they have earned. luria: by studying this, professionals at d.o.d. and the v.a. can determine the appropriate age to screen pilots or cancer so they can live longer and healthier lives. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition? >> request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute nd to revise and extend my remarks as necessary. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. > mr. speaker, i rise today to honor an outstanding member of my staff who has been selected to he trump administration be the oversight counsel for the department of homeland security, veech.rtney courtney graduated from the and rsity of north florida the florida college of law in 2015. he's been with my office for three years as legislative assistant and as general counsel. been an expert on veterans affairs, health care, and tax she has always served with both grit and grace. of her love ause for the law and for policy, she lso served on the campaigns of senator marco rubio and governor ron desantis. n 2018, i had the honor of swearing her in to the district f columbia bar in this very building. courtney was so very proud of -- of ally, we are so proud you have accomplished in serving the people of the second ongressional district of florida. i wish to wish her luck in her endeavors. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is minute.zed for one >> mr. speaker, today i rise to recognize the accomplishments of mid shipman third cario who anthony died suddenly. but was just 21 years old had already distinguished himself as a hardworking, woman.tic from flower mound, texas, where football tain of his and wrestling team. kind, generous, fun loving, duke familyd the lives of his as well as the classmates at the naval academy. remember duke. i e was my son's roommate at annapolis. our country lost a dedicated and duke never accolades. claim he was doing his dudy just like -- duty just like his twin dillon and younger shipmen.ake, also mid a strong testament. though he left us at a young learn from his example. my thoughts and prayers are with his family. thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the yields back. for what purpose does the entleman from kentucky seek recognition? >> 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, february is career and technical month, and today to bring attention to the importance of technical skills to our economy and our system.n mr. comer: teaching the students the skills they need to modern economy should be our top education priority. on a onomy depends workforce that is capable of jobs in wielding, electrical work, others. while the current state of our conomy is strong, we must strive to remain competitive with the rest of the world. is a top priority of mine. that's why i was happy to see ply -- t trump prioritize technical education proposed $9t with a million increase in investment. i am proud of our technology first in kentucky's congressional district who are working to equip our students with crucial vocational skills. i'm hopeful congress with work to provide them with the support necessary to build on their creating a 21st century workforce. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. you, mr. speaker. i rise today to recognize the remarkable life of peggy daniel. peggy was a true friend, not only to me, but really to met.one she a graduate of college and earning her postgraduate degree memphis, niversity of peggy loved watching and rooting for her memphis tigers and she knew her roots were in west tennessee. she with a married -- she was married to a great man. active leader of the girl scouts, cub scouts deeply involved in the political process. she and jimmy worked hard to in d the republican party west tennessee. mr. kustoff: frankly, there are of that e i can think are as patriotic as peggy. eggy was a true american patriot. she loved wearing her red, white, and blue. melanie, ughter, summed it up best when she said eggy williams daniel entered this world with a star-spangled bang and with all her wit and enthusiastic energy throughout her colorful life. leaves behind behind her three children, my friends. miss peggy deeply but know that her spirit lives on and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? >> mr. speaker -- mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to rshgs my remarks. -- revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, last month the .p.a. announced the new navigatal waters rule that would replace the disastrous waters of the u.s. proposal. this role support which will finally restore the limits of the clean water act farmers, ranchers, and landowners through clarity on law is s -- when the reached. to help bring more certainty to arm producers, i reebtly introduce -- i recently introduced with my friend, bridging erson, the responsible agriculture conservation efforts act of addresses wetland determinations under the clean water act. nder current law, the army corps of engineers are tasked with such determinations on farm lands. owever, many farmers experienced confusion and undo burdens for decades due to the discord nation between the making such determinations. this bill will foster cohesion clarifythe agencies and what defines normal farming practices. farming ng modern practices and clearly defining converted croplands will bring overdue certainty to this process. i support this legislation which nation's for our farmers and ranchers. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back the balance of my time. . the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does gentleman seek recognition? >> i request 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. wilson: the january jobs report is with gains is terrific. over 225,000 jobs were created and wages increased. ew job creation has achieved a 50-year high. i am grateful that president trump and republican policies have put the american economy into high gear, reducing taxes and regulations. this first jobs report shows america's economy will continue to thrive in 2020, thanks to president trump. following an acquittal after the impeachment hoax, following the providing a peace plan for israel, inspiring the state of the union address and providing trade agreements with united states, canada and mexico, this jobs report rounds out another week of winning for president trump. all americans suffer the lowest levels of unemployment. 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 maryland seek recognition? >> i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. harris: no wonder americans elected a president who struck a cord with businesses and with the fake news media. this week after the president released his budget plan, his opponents here on the floor and in the media are spouting fake news, falsely claiming that the president's budget cuts social security, medicare and medicaid. just like seeing the impeachment phone call transcipts for themselves that exposed the impeachment as a hoax, every american should look at the budget and see how fake the claims are that social security, medicaid and medicare are cut. they would see a budget that doesn't touch those benefits and see a medicaid budget that not only isn't cut but increases 3.1% a yearment by controlling other spending, the president's budget actually sets on a path to finally balancing our budget. that's much better than the last administration, which in eight years never ever submitted a budget that would balance. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> i request 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. >> i recognize my friend mr. randy routeon for 30 years of dedicated service a mental health care provider. randy's leadership helped thousands of families and individuals throughout our community gain access to life-changing mental health care. his dedication was illustrated by his role on many boards, committees, task forces and clubs throughout our community. i proudly worked with him during my time in the state legislature of ensuring that everyone in colin county had a chance to receive high-quality mental health care. he is looking forward to spending time with his wife, six children and six grandchildren. i ask my colleagues in the u.s. house of representatives of representatives to join me in thanking randy for his career of serving those around him. mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> i request 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. lamalfa: the senate judiciary committee had a hearing on the born alive abortion survivors protection act. in the house, democrat leadership continues to block the nearly 80 times my republican colleagues have tried to consider the legislation on this floor let alone even holding a hearing. i'm worried about most americans assume doctors and nurses would help a baby that is somehow survives an abortion. you would be surprised and sad to know that is not always the case. in 2002, an infant who survives an abortion is indeed a person. so why is there no legal protection for the newborn babies who have run the gauntlet and who survived, been born alive after a failed abortion attempt? it's way past the time to hold them accountable to ensure best possible care for any newborn baby despite what the governor of virginia might say. thank you to my colleagues with steve scalise and ann wagner for their great work on this issue. time the house passes this legislation to protect the sanctity of newborn innocent life. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable, the speaker, house of representatives, madam, pursuant to the permission granted in 2-h of rule 2 of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on february 12, 2020 at 9:36 a.m. that the senate agreed to without amendment house joint resolution 80. signed sincerely, robert f. reed, deputy clerk. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from colorado seek recognition? ms. degette: i ask unani