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The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, pastor ethan magness, First Christian church, johnson city, tennessee. The chaplain let us pray. Gracious god. We come to you in need of your sovereign love for your power exceeds our human power. Your authority exceeds all human authority. Your government will stand when all human government have passed into history. We come to you in confession of our weakness and sin. For we have sought too often our own power. We have fought too selfishly for our own glory. We have clung too tightly to our desire and to our faction and our plan. We come to you seeking the strength to repent. Turn us to your wisdom instead of our own. Turn us to honesty instead of falsehood. Turn us to humility and service instead of pride and selfseeking. We come to you for a blessing. Like jacob, we cling to you and will not let go until you have blessed us for you are good and gracious and loving and in you we put our trust. Amen. The speaker thank you, pastor. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to he house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe. Mr. Roe 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 the chair will entertain up to begin with mr. Roe. Without objection, the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe, is recognized for one minute. R. Roe unanimous consent to address the house. The speaker without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Roe thank you, madam speaker. Ethan today to recognize magness who delivered todays opening prayer. Hes a Senior Pastor at First Christian church in my hometown of johnson city, tennessee where my wife has attended for many years. We are pleased to welcome pastor magness here today. Hes originally from elizabethan, tennessee. He received his master of divinity and served for 10 years in maryland. He founded and directs a semester at Ministry Program at milligan college. Im proud to welcome ethan, his wife, and his son to our Nations Capital today. Im also pleased he can share the word of god with us today. Madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker i thank the gentleman. The chair will antiin up to 15 further requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address he house for one minute. The speaker without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, for 11 years the families of continental flight 3407 have come to capitol hill with the heart driven goal of improving airline safety. Mr. Higgins thanks to their efforts and bipartisan support from congress, the federal Aviation Administration reauthorized a bill of 2010 to include measures to improve transparency and safety for the flying public. At long last the pilot records database, one of the final elements to be implemented, is moving forward. The captain of flight 3407 had only 600 hours of Flight Experience and failed three practical tests known as check rides. Still continental and its regional carrier, colgan air, hired him. The National Transportation safety board found that pilot error had caused the crash. Led by the courageous family and friends of the victims of flight 3407, and their tragic yet awe inspiring public advocacy to protect the flying public, this success and deeply personal way belongs to them and those they loved and lost. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the chair will receive message. Ethan magness madam speaker, a message from the president of the United States. The secretary madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore matam secretary. The secretary i am directed by the president of the United States to deliver to the house of representatives a message in writing. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . The gentleman from South Carolina. Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson thank you, madam speaker. This week we welcome the Americanisrael Public Affairs Committee to washington for the annual apack policy conference. This conference with over 18,000 attending is the largiers gathering of americas proisrael community. Apack president is a very effective leader. Monday i had the opportunity to have attended the aipac Leadership Reception hosted by howard and elaine with adam schiff. Yesterday i met with aipac members led by david and his wife of colombia. They continued the tradition of the late david. Americans who appreciate Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu, a world statesman, for his cooperation with Jared Kushner for peace. I will always cherish leading the congressional delegation for the opening of the u. S. Embassy in jerusalem with ambassador David Friedman as President Donald Trump fulfill promises made, promises kept. God bless our troops, well never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. Our prayers for jeanie burkett. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. The coronavirus is not a hoax. There are over 90,000 cases worldwide, over 3,000 deaths. Mr. Ruiz in the u. S. Based on various reporting we think there are over 100 cases with at least nine deaths. Mr. Lieu criticism of the Trump Administrations botched response to this outbreak is not a hoax. They had faulty initial tests. They then compound that problem by having overly restrictive test criteria that artificially deflated the number of actual coronavirus cases, and then we dont have enough test kits as of today. In l. A. County, where i am from, they recently declared a state of emergency. L. A. County has a total of one coronavirus test kit. Im pleased this week the house of representatives will pass a supplemental funding package to make sure we have enough test kits for all the jurisdiction that is are needed. We need this administration to stop misleading the American People and start leading. Lives are at stake. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Madam speaker, unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to recognize coach pat okeefe of grand ledge who is retiring after 51 seasons leading the high schools baseball program. Coach ekeefe led the comments to a state championships and incredible 1,315 wins, making him the winningest baseball coach in michigan history. Coach okeefe is a member of the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association hall of fame, the greater lansing sports hall of fame, and the michigan Baseball Hall of fame. Mr. Wall brgberg mr. Walberg he gives credit to his wife of 48 years, melody. Coach okeefe is an exemplar require Community Leader who will leave a Lasting Legacy respond baseball. He modeled the value of hard work and sportsmanship and taught valuable life lessons to the young men on his teams. Once again i wish to congratulate coach okeefe on a remarkable career and thank him for making such a positive impact on five decades of students in grand ledge. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one inute. Madam speaker, i rise today to commemorate march as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women in this country. This year almost 148,000 americans will be diagnosed with this dreaded disease, and 53,000 will die from it. Yet if we catch it early, 90 of patients could survive within five years. The key is awareness and education. If we can educate more americans about colorectal cancer, we can limit the number of deaths from it. We can remove the fears and the stigmas that prevent people from getting the screening. I lost my father eight years ago this weekend, congressman donald payne senior, to colorectal cancer. But if more people get screened, we have a chance to keep more families from losing their fathers, brothers, and sons to this disease. With that, madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson madam speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Thompson thank you, madam speaker. Madam speaker, i rise today in support of h. R. 1632, the it transportation Work Force Centers of excellence act. Recent introduced this bill alongside my colleague, congressman jim langevin. As cochairs of the Technical Education caucus, we are looking for ways to support a skilled work force. Its critically necessary to support a 21 is it century economy. Individuals who pursue a skills based career as well as the institutions that train them deto be rewarded for their commitment to closing our nations skills gap. The transportation Work Force Centers of excellence act would establish a competitive 50 Million Grant Program to strengthen education and Training Programs in critical industries. A highly skilled work force is necessary to revitalize our National Transportation system. The demand for a qualified workers is greater than ever. This bill will help us meet infrastructure demands, close our nations skills gap, and reward schools who have gone above and beyond by establishing centers of excellence. Id like to encourage my colleagues to join our efforts in supporting career and Technical Education centers of excellence and increase transportation work force training. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Ms. Dean our service men and Women Deserve more than than a thank you this. Week with unanimous consent support we passed h. R. 5003, the fair Debt Collection practices act for Service Members. To stand up for our troops against abusive Debt Collection practices. Many debt collectors have used manipulative practices against our soldiers, such as threatening to contact a soldiers superior officer, threatening to reduce rank, threatening to revoke a security clearance. And if these practices are not shameful enough, many debt collectors have resorted to contacting the colders families. Soldiers are already under enough stress keeping us safe. The house passage of h. R. 5003 sends a clear message, we will protect those who protect us and predatory Debt Collection practices are never acceptable. I urge the senate to consider our Service Members and support h. R. 5003. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady yields. For what purpose does the gentleman from illinois 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. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to congratulate the Pleasant Plains High School Girls Basketball Team who brought home the states first state championship last weekend. Last saturday at red byrd arena, the cardinals defeated the twotime champion commanders. To ardinals held marshall 32 shooting, winning by 4337. Mr. Lahood the commanders, who have won two previous state titles, led for only a minute. It was not without drama as the cardinals allowed a 13point Fourth Quarter lead to dwindle to just one. But on the strength of strong senior leadership, the cardinals game. Ble to win the they make all of illinois very proud with their accomplishments this season, finishing with a 283 record. Each girls commitment to the Championship Team and their community is truly inspiring. Congratulations to coach t. J. And the Pleasant Plains cardinals. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today because our communities need peace of mind when Drinking Water from their personal wells. This is felt acutely in Rural Communities where a lack of Water Infrastructure leads people to use wells as their main water supply. Thats why i join colleagues on beth sides of the aisle to introduce h. R. 6053 to give folks an easy to use tool through the e. P. A. To enable them to test their own well water. This will empower our communities an assure them they are Drinking Water that is clean of toxic chemicals. Mr. Delgado we will work to hold the e. P. A. Account to believe set a safe Drinking Water standard and make sure its regular litted urn the clean water act and more. We can make sure our communities have the tools they need to feel safe when using well water. Thank you, and i yield back the plans of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the yell from louisiana 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. Madam speaker, i rise today to celebrate the life of mr. Everett ford who passed away last week in his hometown in louisiana. He was a tugbet both captain who lost the use of his legs early in life but that did not do anything to cast a shadow on his arm personality, his outgoing demeanor, just a phenomenal, phenomenal gentleman. Mr. Abraham a friend to all who knew him as crusty, he was a member of the Old Boys Club and the Baptist Church in gena. Hes survived by his wife, three brothers, several nieces and nephews and godchildren. Help me bid him a warm fare well. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman 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. Madam speaker we are all concerned about the growing spread of coronavirus. These concerns are not relieved by store roifs short annals of critically needed medical devices including respirator masks. As our Health Care System responds it is exposing serious weaknesses in the supply chains for medical devices. These are products providers depend on to deliver lifesaving care. Thats why today with my colleagues, jan shah couse coif illinois and jody hice of georgia, im introduce legislation to help combat the threat it would allow the f. D. A. To act to address shortages including importing medical device as needed. Mr. Schneider and it would ensure the f. D. A. Is communicating shortages and this information is shared transparently with the public. The f. D. A. Already has these authorities to act during drug shortages. We should grant them the same ability to respond to shortages of medical devices. I urge all my colleagues to join us in supporting this commonsense bill and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . 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. Madam speaker, last thursday night, as the house was recessed, i stood at this podium with a future president of the United States of america. Mr. Olson his name is hank logamire. Hes on the right in this picture. Hank is one of my bosses in texas 22. When he was 9 years old, his left arm was in a cast. The doctor said he fractured his el be. They were wrong. Blood was going into his elbow joint. He had severe