Chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties. With time equally allocated between parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Chair recognizes the gentleman from louisiana, mr. Minutes. For five mr. Braham thank you, speaker. Rise today to commemorate the efforts of the town of raval, their na, to preserve communitys heritage. School part of the Still Standing is its gymnasium 1960 at did not stop the graduate class from doing something good. Audience on is in the today and the rest of the Alumni Association have purchased and museum t into a showcasing the schools history. Rabal the clerk will designate school, its first graduated students in 1939. It was renamed rabal high school 1949 and eventually briton igh school in 1956 after the longserving principal. Quincy mason, who is present today in the house gallery, as i said, had the idea to Historical Marker to commemorate the schools history for generations to come. Year on july 3 it will become a reality when the marker its alumni by association. Louisiana, isbal, proud of quincy mason who went professional baseball and the chicago cubs inducted to the hall of fame in 2015. Me in commemorating the schools rich history. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to Ronnie Anderson for his 51 years of service to ranchers. Farmers and after graduating from l. S. U. In animal h a degree in science, ronnie returned home to work on his familys farm. Became involved in the Louisiana Farm bureau ederation and was elected resident of his parish shortly thereafter. In 1989, he was elected to the farm bureau and elected 31 times since. Personally forie many, many years as a farmer myself. He been clear to me that loves louisiana agriculture. When i was elected to congress, counsel toely on his advocate for our farmers and ranchers. Louisiana tenure, the farm bureau has grown from 7,000 members to more than 148,000, and ronnie still raises several hundred head of cattle horses, hay, and imber on his farm in my Congressional District. In addition to his work at home and with the farm bureau, ronnie served for all but two years 1997 on the louisiana board of supervisors. Please join me in thanking for his many, many years of service to louisiana and wish him well retires after 31 years as president of the louisiana federation. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. Soto, for five minutes. Soto thank you, mr. Speaker. Today, i rise to honor the life friend and me alvaro. On march 2, puerto rico suffered loss. Ic orn in maya west, alvaro um laude magna com arning a bachelors of administration. He went on to graduate at the school of law earning a j. D. In 1975. From a long line of wise from puerto rico who elp navigate the island over decades. Alvaro practiced law for 17 years and became a managing firm of t the law goldman and antonetti in san juan. 1992, he managed pedros for governor of puerto rico, a man who would go on to win two terms, a hard task in the history of the island. His serving as governor, chief of staff for three years, he moved to washington, d. C. , thee he focused on building Democratic Party within the hispanic community. To 2005, he served as the chair of the d. N. C. s he anic caucus, where increased the partys hispanic membership by over 30 . Chair, he built an unprecedented Hispanic Campaign network and called for john to work toward winning hispanic votes. In 2004, he earned the honor of named one of the 100 most influential hispanics in the hispanic tes by the business magazine. And anyone who crossed paths alvaro knew he was a true man of the people and a fearless champion of puerto ricos statehood. Member of the i remember the first time we talked about statehood would be for pouerto rico. He recalled the story of the a story in chinese folklore that talks that talks about a huge bird tiny birds on a tiny island and how they would the at this giant bird, mighty pong, with his wkwardness, and how he found out that through the hawk that through thermal glides he would like e to potentially fly the other birds. And he set off needing a year to the height required. And when asked about this and his task, inability to fly, he said its ok. We have a long way to go. Thats where alvaro talked about statehood and how its over 120 years be and how we have an years and how we island larger in population than 26 states, yet, taken over a century for us to get to this point but its ok. Alvaro passed before getting to see it happen, we go. A long way to he is survived by three alvaro, karolina and missed from arly florida,rom so many in the island of puerto rico but the fight will continue to live on. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to as k9 e march 13 veterans day, an opportunity to commemorate the working dogs women pport our men and in uniform. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the k9 corps. Pearl he attack on harbor, the army began training 1942. E k9 corps in originally known as the war dog program. Years, k9 have been a organization. Working dogs initially served as soldiers, sters for they were eventually trained and incorporated into combat. Their smell is five times human. R than a they help detect explosive devices. And many in vaum vietnam and many more in afghanistan and iraq. K9s eventually retire. Many dogs and their handlers develop a strong bond during together. Ice sadly, prior to the year 2000, ilitary working dogs were considered equipped and were ither left behind or youth euthanized. Now, they are put up for adoption. To further this effort, the Humane Society works to unite their fourlegged heroes handlers by raising funds to come home. Hey help those suffering from ptsd and other disabilities, mental. Ly and our k9 veterans benefit from homes. Ewfound forever our k9 veterans have served our country and they, too, deserve honored for their service. Speaker, i rise today to recognize march as National Red Cross month. 1943 as tion began in franklin d. Roosevelt issued the proclamation. History of the red cross goes back even further into american history. 1881, Claire Barton established the organization right here in washington, d. C. , people in need. On june 5, 1881, Claire Barton to five volunteers came johnstown to respond to the johnstown flood. Than 100 years, the American Red Cross has worked to support those in need, whether in are men and women uniform or victims of natural disaster. Erhaps the organizations best known program. Blood st nationwide donation 1940s. Someone needs blood every two seconds. Donation regular blood drives right here on capitol hill where we can all volunteer to donate blood that has the save a life. Less than 38 of the u. S. Population is eligible to give of those only 3 individuals donate annually. The critical need for blood and potential that corporation from a donation cannot be overreached. The American Red Cross has lways been a leader in this effort and today they still rovide more than 40 of the blood products in the United States. The success of the red cross of the n the generosity american spirit. This month and all year long, m thankful for their service to our nation. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. Tempore the o chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Ruiz, for five minutes. Members of is week, the Palm Springs Fire Department gathered in washington, d. C. , the International Association of firefighters conference. Lative i met with several of them in my office and want to express my for their preciation unrelenting service that so often goes above and beyond of duty. L last december, tragedy struck in children t when three and their father died in an complex fire in hemet, california. The dangerous and grim circumstances, hemet first heroically anded helped save lives. Hemet fire the department, in a demonstration of kindness joined with members to give Financial Support for the ictims family and everyone affected by the fire. They simply said they were the loop from fire to their feet, back on they saw it as their those ibility to help that were afflicted. This act of compassion, shown by responders, is just one example of the selflessness their lives live day. So thank you to the firefighters palm springs nd and thank you to First Responders everywhere. Inspiring as s as it is impactful. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman for nebraska, mr. Bacon, five minutes. Mr. Bacon thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today in honor of womens recognize the to dedicated Public Servant from nebraskas second district. Langs leadership for the state Small Business have improved the lives of many nebraskans. Of ryn earned her bachelor fine art and jeurys doctorate egree from the university of lincoln. And fostering Educational Opportunities for nebraskans, worked hard to build a robust environment for business businesses and universities. An active role in several public organizations. Only has she grown as a responsibility has grown as well. She has guided state agencies transitionperiods of and expansion. She was t her career, the deputy tax commissioner, the and as oner of labor, director of the department of development. Of service was part of her parents. Instructor orked as at the u. S. Naval war college the er mother enlisted in air force. Importance of an education is the door to an opportunity. He family established a scholarship at the college of business for the purpose of ultivating opportunity and character. Kathryn holds the position of state director of the nebraska usiness Development Center and assistant dean at the u. N. L. College of student. Builds collaborative efforts in the Nebraska University system to support the of itutions Mission Economic development. Thank you, kathryn, for serving g your life to and inspiring others. We thank you for strengthening relationships within our community. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor Timothy Kenny for Exceptional Service as the director of investment authority. Timothy has been serving nebraskans in this role since 1994. Before he joined, he served as the director of programs for utah Housing Finance agency, and as the executive director for the texas Housing Finance agency. The administrators programs to help nebraska finance affordable housing, medical facilities, community infrastructure, and Industrial Development projects. They also serve first time farmers and ranchers providing affordable financing strategies across the great plains. In the 36 years of its existence, it has worked diligently to finance over 91,000 mortgages for affordable Single Family homes. Additionally, over 23,640 rental Housing Units for nebraskans living on a budget have been created. Under his leadership they are taking care of the armed forces by providing over 96. 1 million in home buyers assistance. Previously timothy served as a certified accountant for private tax and audit practice in dallas. He now resides in cass county, nebraska, with his wife, three children, and numerous grandchildren. On top of this service, hes supported his children and country through more than 20 deployments in the United States armed forces. Timothy continues to be active in nebraska by serving on the national consill of state housing agencies, association of home builders, subprime Advisory Task force, and the governors Disaster Recovery task force. He exemplifies what it means to be a nebraskan through his hard work, service to others, and compassion for those in need. I congratulate timothy on a notable career of Public Service and retirement that is well deserved. Mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from minnesota, for five minutes. Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Mr. Speaker, today i rise to congratulate the semmably spartans wrestling team on their 2a state championship. The high school is surely proud of your accomplishments as are we all in the second congresslal district. In fact, your head coach, will short, called it a perfect season. Congratulations spartan wrestlers, you have demonstrated excellence in your sport, a strong commitment to the success of your team, and you have delivered outstanding results that you can be proud of in your school and your community. Thank you, especially, to the parents, the coaches, the teachers, and mentors who have dedicated their time to making your season successful. Congratulations. With that, mr. Chairman, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from kansas, mr. Marshal, for five minutes. Mr. Marshall thank you, mr. Speaker. Last week in the senate a resolution was introduced to Censure Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer for his threatening comments directed at Supreme Court justices on the steps of the court during an abortion related case. These comments were not only unbecoming of a senator but simply egregious. They crossed the line. As a representative leaders we are held to a higher standard of conduct and senator schumer failed to meet that standard. I call on my colleagues on the other side of the capitol to support this censure for the preservation of this institution, for the preservation of the actually separate branches of government, and for the health of our ublic. This week the usda, e. P. A. , and f. D. A. Have partnered to announce a new Public Education campaign aimed at helping consumers better understand whats in their food. The feed your mind initiative was developed to answer the most common questions that consumers have about genetically modified foods or commonly referred to as g. M. O. s. It will include what they are, how and why they are made, how they are regulated, and to address health and safety questions that consumers may have about these products. Biotechnology has allowed important advances in crop technologies, improved our farmers ability to provide safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Unfortunately, some consumers have fallen victim to untrue or totally misleading rumors about what g. M. O. s do to our food. Creating confusion and stifling innovation in the agriculture industry. I want to applaud the president present administration for taking on the task of providing factual information and Important Information about the food we grow right here in kansas and across the United States. No consumer should have to fear their food or question the technology that goes into making their meals possible. The United States is the single safest, most reliable, most affordable food source in the entire world and our farmers work daily to inform the public about what they do in the field and these resources will be an important supplement to their outreach efforts. Mr. Speaker, the wuhan coronavirus is on the front of americans minds these days, but before i speak about the virus i would like to talk about leadership. I often tell the kids i work with that leadership is doing the right thing when its not popular. Here in washington i have learned that doing the right thing is when you know over 90 of the press, 90 of the media is going to disagree with you. Leadership is when President Trump ban travel from china on february 2. While some people went so low to call this xenophobic, as a physician this early decision i believe has saved thousands of american lives. By now we have millions of test kits out distributed across the country, and i want to just reassure americans this testing is covered by medicare, by medicaid, and most every one of your insurance companies. I also want to reassure americans that antirivals and vaccines are an early phases of trials way ahead of development. And we are very optimistic that these antirivals may soon be available for those impacted the most by this wuhan virus. And we are also optimistic that these vaccines will be available by this next winter. We have a plan. The president has given us a plan. Lets stick to this plan. We are implementing this plan and its working, again as a physician who has worked with Health Departments, im truly impressed how we contained this virus, how our local Health Departments are working so hard to minimize the spread of this virus. Im amazed that we only have approximately 1,000 americans impacted by the wuhan viruses at this time. In the meantime, again, lets go back to our plan. Its not a time to panic. This is a time to wash your hands, limit your travel, and by the way, open your windows and doors when you are at home and let some of this fresh air come in which this virus does not like a bit. Thanks, mr. President , for delivering on your plan. We are truly impressed as physicians in congress the great job you are doing, the