Bless and comfort those who suffer from this disease. Give them healing. Bless and comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones in he wake of covid19. Inspire those professionals whose lifes work is health care. Those who care for the sick and those who labor to find treatments and cures to diseases as they emerge and begin their own effort to survive. Help us to love you and one another for we know that you work all things together for good for those who do so. In our communities throughout the country, fin toe continue to bless government, citizens, and police with a spirit of respect and cooperation. May peace descend upon all that mabes and those in service to them can look Forward Together to a more prosperous future. Bless the peoples house and may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceeding is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson. Mr. Thompson 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 the chair will enterhe tain up to fiveminute requests speeches on each side of the aisle. 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 inute. Mr. Takano mr. Speaker, i rise today to congratulate a dear friend and community member, zach, on receiving the riverside spirit award. Zach was a long time educator and marine veteran who saw combat in vietnam. Despite the Health Challenges he has faced, he continues to serve actively in our community by working with local volunteers, advocating for local students, and volunteering with the boy scouts. He has inspired so many people, including me, with his positive attitude and his will to make our community a better place for all. Zach has dedicated his life to service and act activism and we are lucky to have him in riverside. He is deserving of this award and im glad that Riverside City Council is recognizing such an outstanding citizen. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore thank you. For what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota 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 inute. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to stand here today and congratulate Major General john jensen of the Minnesota National guard on his recent nomination to become the next director of the army National Guard, Major General jensen is a proven leader with an extraordinary record of service to the great state of minnesota and our nation. Currently Major General jensen serves as the adjutant general of the National Guard meaning hes the highest ranking guardsman in our state. Hes held leadership positions in his 37 years with the National Guard. Throughout his career he has served with the highest level of dedication. He serves his service has earned him the respect of the public, countless government official, and most importantly his fellow guardsmen. On behalf of the entire United States of america i thank him for his service and congratulate him on this well deserved nomination. His rich experience makes him the perfect fit for the position and i look forward to seeing him confirmed by the United States senate soon. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for ne minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today because our nation is screaming out. Greefing for those killed by Police Brutality and racial injustice. I rise today because for eight minutes and 46 seconds a Police Officer pressed his knee on George Floyds meck. Ms. Meng slowly killing him. But we there are countless more who will forever remain faceless and nameless because their stories were never recorded. I rise today because black lives matter. Last night i proudly voted to pass this historic transformative bill the justice in policing act. This bill would finally put in place unprecedented and bold reforms to curb Police Brutality and racial profiling and combat the epidemic of racial injustice. Mr. Speaker, we cannot turn our backs on the cries for justice. We cannot go back to a system that would look the other way when faced with Police Brutality. The senate must follow the houses lead and immediately pass this bill. Because this moment of national anguish demands nothing less. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. Carter 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. Carter mr. Speaker, i rise today to remember and honor the life of mr. Roger boatwright of alma, georgia, who passed away on may 8. Roger was remarkable man of great courage, leadership, and i had the monor and privilege of knowing hill well. He required from the retired from the Georgia State patrol and faithful member to his church and Numerous Community organizations such as a banking county exchange club, and the Georgia Municipal Association in which he served as president. When roger was elected as a councilmember for the city in 1986, this paved the course of his life of service to his community. A few years later he was elected mayor where he faithfully served 14 years. In 2009, he was elected chairman of the banking county board of commissioners and later returned to serving as a councilmember for the city of alma. While tremendously improving his city as mayor, he was appointed to the board of Georgia Department of Community Affairs before he became chair of this statewide board. Roger was truly a pillar in his community which is why he was rightfully rewarded various accolades. Although he has a passion for service and loved his community deeply, he loved his family more than anything. Im thankful for the Lasting Impact roger had on so many, including myself. And i know his legacy and influence will remain for years to come. My thoughts and prayers are with all who work with him, knew him, and loved him. Southeast georgia has lost a great man. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition . Mr. Cicilline i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Cicilline on monday, the house will vote on the Patient ProtectionAffordable Care enhancement. A bill that will Lower Health Care costs and Prescription Drug costs, protect patients with preexisting conditions, expands medicaid, and lower Prescription Drug costs. Democrats have been committed since the day we arrived here to strengthening access to Quality Health care. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are trying to rip away health care from 20 million americans and we can weaken protection for americans with preexisting conditions. They have been trying to do this for 10 years. They are obsessed with the very idea. Yesterday, President Trump joined 18 republican governors and attorneys general in filing a brief in the United StatesSupreme Court to have the entire Affordable Care act declared unconstitutional. In the middle of a Global Health pandemic. More than 40 million americans have filed for unemployment. 120,000 americans have died. And more than 2. 5 million have been infected with this virus. There has never been a more important time to protect access to Quality Affordable Health Care than right now. Thats why democrats will move forward with another bill that will further strengthen access to high Quality Affordable Health Care. Its important that we continue this fight to protect the American People and their access to health care. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson 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 min. Mr. Wilson thank you, mr. Speaker. Yesterday marked the 70th anniversary of the korean war. On june 25, 1950, at 4 00 a. M. , the north korean army mercilessly crossed the 38th parallel with 135,000 troops to begin the invasion of the south. This anniversary is an opportunity to especially americans at 326,863 who rved in the 36,574 died to successfully stop communistic imperialialism. Im grateful President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump provided a wreath on the korean memorial mall yesterday in washington. There is no greater contrast between the blessings of Democratic Capitalism with south korea being one of the worlds wealthiest nations as north koreans totalitarian regime is mass poverty. Koreas well represented washington by the ambassador and korean americans are valued citizens. In conclusion, god bless our troops and well never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom new york seek recognition . Request consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today with an incredibly heavy heart. To honor the life of my dear friend, reverend maggie howard, a woman whose kind soul is impossible to describe in just this one minute that i have. Mr. Rose from her stapleton uame church on tompkins avenue on Staten Island, reverend howard led a ministry of service that was impossible to miss. Through her soup kitchen and pantry, she not only opened the doors of her church, she opened her heart and soul to anyone in need. When others might see someone homeless or suffering and look the other way, no, maggie would offer them a meal or even a job. That love for her community earned her the nickname, stapletons mother teresa, and it was her fierce spirit that allowed her to overcome so many challenges in her life, including fighting through her own health struggles. I know that all of stat yield back the balance of my time identify Staten Island is feeling the pain of losing reverend howard this young. But i want to close out with words of optimism that were near and dear to her heart. No matter what happened yesterday, tomorrow can be better if we start today. Today Staten Islanders are going to come together to honor and celebrate her life and we will never forget her memory. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. 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, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize june as national ptsd Awareness Month. This saturday june 27 as ptsd awareness day. We need to do more to defy the stigma surrounding mental health. Ptsd treatment is a crucial tool that helps many individuals, particularly our nations veterans process, cope, and treat emotional and mental trauma. Sadly many of the men and women who have served in the United States military return home with injuries and scars, sometimes its the invisible scars that hurt the most. Many struggle privately with posttraumatic syndrome and feel there is no outlit. Ptsd Awareness Month is not only an opportunity to raise awareness about this, it is also an opportunity to raise awareness about treatment options. The department of Veterans Affairs offers a variety of resources to help those suffering from posttraumatic stress disease. Those seeking treatment should know that telemedicine may be an option as well. Ensuring our veterans receive Timely Health care no matter where they live. In closing, id like to thank our nations veterans for their service, encourage those struggling with posttraumatic stress disease to pursue treatment. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore thank you. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for ne minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Today i rise in support of the George Floyd Justice and placing act. This measure, the measures in this bill are long overdue and step forward ensuring people, especially black folks in our country, do not experience police violence. We cant stop here. I think about a young girl in detroit who had been graduate interesting high school this year. Ms. Talib if she was not murdered by police when they raided her home, the wrong home, while she was sleeping in 2010. We must continue to push policies, reimagine public afety, invest more in education, health care, mental health, jobs, transportation, us safe and our communities thriving. Be here, George Breonna should be here. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I continue to work toward all of us. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Eek i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. Where aker pro tempore do you reside, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Leaders everywhere should the violent crowds us. Ling our statue statues. Equality, morere justice, more liberty and more any its of happiness than other system throughout history. Now, we havent always lived up of our system but monupon the ld ccomplishmentses of forefathers. We should follow the laws, not break them. Support our police, not ambushing them. Watkins mr. Speaker, i yield my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the washington, rom seek congresswoman norton, neck recognition . Speaker, mr. Pursuant to House Resolution h. R. 51, the p washington, d. C. Admission act, immediate its consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of bill. The clerk h. R. 51, a bill to for the admission of union. Ton, d. C. 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