Debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties and with the time equally allocated between the 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 9 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the the gentlewoman from North Carolina, ms. Foxx, for five minutes. Ms. Foxx thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise to recognize dr. Donald moore of madison, North Carolina. For over 40 years dr. Moore has served as a physician at western rockingham family medicine. Dr. Moore understands that god humbly uses him as an instrument to care for those who are entrusted to him and he believes each patient is an extension of his own family. That mindset, mr. Speaker, encapsulates the true essence of a servants heart. After graduating from madson high school with the title of valedictorian, he attended the university of North Carolina at chapel hill where he majored in biology. He was then accepted at bowman gray Wake Forest School of medicine. Mon graduation, dr. Moore had many opportunities presented to him that might have awarded him more comfort and stability in life. But for him, this was not the primary goal. Instead, he turned his gaze to returning home to care for the teachers, family members, and friends who had loved him and equipped him with the necessary tools to pursue medicine. Mr. Speaker, its clear to see that dr. Moore not only possesses a servants heart, but he also understands service to a community is intrinsic to bettering the lives of those around us. His daughter describes him as, quote, a man who knows that hes made in the image of god and he understood at a young age what it meant to be a servant leader in the community he so loves, end quote. His wife and three daughters believe hes more than just a father. Hes a healer, a teacher, and hero to the countless people hes cared for. Dr. Moore, may god continue to bless you and your family as you enter retirement. I have no doubt that your legacy, as well as your future service, will continue to impact the lives of those in the community. Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter which Lindsey Moore wrote about dr. Moore. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Foxx thank you, mr. Speaker. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Casten, for five minutes. It was high n 1896 thot size that Carbon Dioxide would trigger a greenhouse effect. Tweef emitted 1. 4 trillion with a t tons of Carbon Dioxide and gotten hotter n 1987 the Reagan Administration tried to close the ozone hole. He used market tools to solve environmental problems and it worked. The protocol was supposed to apply that logic to Carbon Dioxide. But as many of you know, we then decided to just go collectively crazy. Scientific truths got politicized, crackpot theories got weaponized. Meanwhile it got hotter. Today, the select committee on the Climate Crisis will release a comprehensive report with a road map to turn this ship around. It provides policy recommendations to reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions by almost 90 . Save our country 9 trillion and save 62,000 lives per year by 2050. It goes further than that. Identifies negative emission tools to take us back to the sustainable Carbon Dioxide levels we had in 1985. 1985, by the way, is that point in history where prior to that point we had emitted 50 of all c. O. Emissions as a species. Back to the future, indeed. I urge my colleagues to seize this opportunity. This is an opportunity to grow the economy and to protect the environment. More importantly, it is an opportunity to tell your children that when the times called on you to act, you rose to that challenge. Please, seize this opportunity. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from alabama, mr. Byrne, for five minutes. Mr. Byrne thank you, mr. Speaker. This weekend america will celebrate its 244th birthday. Unfortunately, we do so in a time of pandemic. A struggling economy and violent protests. Its still our birthday and we should both commemorate and celebrate it. We usually do a good job in our celebration, although this year will be different since social distancing means well be in smaller groups and public fireworks displays have been canceled. I suspect most of us will find a way to gather with family and Close Friends to cook out and show the red, white, and blue. But a commemoration is more than that. Its defined as a call to remembrance or serve as a memorial of. How many of us will stop and remember what it meant for the Second Continental Congress to not only declare independence from britain, but also to state our reasons for doing so in majestic language, positing the highest ideals. Let me make a suggestion. This fourth get a copy of the declaration and read it. My extended family and friends usually get together and have several of us read the various portions of the declaration out loud. And then we talk about its meaning. It doesnt take much time and we always experience a renewed appreciation for the gift that is our country. This year well do it virtually in smaller groups. The declaration was meant to be read out loud. Indeed, on july 4, congress not only voted to accept it, but also provided for its distribution to the states and to the Continental Army. On july 6, john hancock as president of congress sent letters to the states and to general washington close broadsides saying they have it proclaimed. It was read out loud in celebrations in dozens of cities and towns in july and august and to the Continental Army on july 9 as it prepared for the british invasion. To some extent these events were meant to inform and inspire the people. But then and now the declaration is a defining document. Not only said we were an independent nation, but also who we aspire to be. Freedom and equality would be at the heart of the nations character. And the right state in the declaration, life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, are clearly labored gifts from god himself to all of us. The story of our country is the unfolding efforts to lip up to these aspirations. President lincoln used it as a primary basis for arguing against slavery. As in the gettysburg address where he famously said four score and seven years eagle our fathers brought forth on this conintent a new nation conceived in lib bert and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. As a result of the civil war these ideas are enshrined in the 13, 14, and 15th amendments of the constitution. Martin luther king used it in his 1963 i have a dream speech, referring to the constitution as a promissory note to all americans which he and others in the Civil Rights Movement called upon the nation to honor. As a result of the movement, Congress Passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights act. I know its fashionable now among our nations elites to view america as evil from our birth. Evil in our institutions and character. It was a myth untethered to the reality of our history. This myth is a false preamble to lay the groundwork for their efforts to radically reorganize our society. And have government run every detail of our lives all the while piling tax upon tax on us. Isnt this type of government what caused the founders to declare independence in the first place . These elites call themselves progressive. But their plan is actually a regression to a tyrannical Central Government taxesing against our will. Despite our faults, some of which have been grievous, we are a nation established upon the highest ideals which has the strength of its character and institutions to selfcorrect as we strive towards these ideals. Our history repeatedly demonstrates thats who we are. David mccullough, the Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian several years ago told those of us in congress that americans would be more hopeful if we only knew our history. How true. Complicated and contradictory, yes, but its also a history of spectacular success and of a major force for good here and abroad. So this week lets celebrate, commemorate who we are. Lets pause our present troubles to renew our pride as americans and draw lessons from our founding in history for the resolution of the issues of the day. And let us like our founders mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the the gentlewoman from oregon, ms. Bonamici, for five minutes. Ms. Bonamici the coronavirus pandemic racial violence and the Climate Crisis have all highlighted systemic and pervasive inequalities in our country. Especially for black communities and other people of color. Racial, economic, and Climate Justice are intrinsically linked. As a member of the select committee on the Climate Crisis, i am pleased to stand with my colleagues this morning to release our Climate Action plan. It is centered on the principles of justice and equity. Because all people deserve access to clean air, clean water, and a planet free from toxic pollution. After more than a year of hearings, round table discussion, and feedback from people and groups across the country, we have a bold sciencebased comprehensive plan to address the Climate Crisis. It sets our nation on a path to reach net zero emissions no mate lather than mid century and net negative thereof after. Our plan focuses on the needs of frontline communities, accelerated in our transition, to a 100 Clean Energy Economy and opportunities to create goodpaying jobs. Climate solutions are economic solutions. The Climate Crisis is an existential threat and we cannot wait to afpkt in the Pacific NorthwestClimate Change is already a reality. Raging wildfires each summer result in hazy skies, smokey conditions, and hazardous air quality comparable to some of the most polluted places on the planet. Decreased samoa pack in the winter is upending the Outdoor Recreation industry. Our ocean is absorbing Carbon Dioxide and becoming more cidic devastating fisheries. In r water temperatures the Columbia River are further endanger salmon. Which are fundamental part of the identity and culture of many northwest tribes. At 46 north farms near the majestic oregon coast, theresa and her c. S. A. Members are using dry farming practices to provide Sustainable Food and beautiful flowers for their community. In hillsborough, oregon, first Tech Community credit union constructed its headquarters out of cross laminated timber which creates an healthy workplace and is an example how we can reduce emissions with our choice of Building Materials while helping to revitalize rural communities. In astoria, more than 14u7bd people filled the Community Room on a friday afternoon to hear from scientists about how the Climate Crisis is affecting the health of our ocean. Portland General Electric launched the regions first battery electric bus powered by 100 renewable wind energy. In portland portland, a massive Wave Energy Buoy off the coast of high hi to cap turet power of our ocean in generating clean energy. To mark the 50th anniversary of earth day, joined environment and labor leaders to discuss a green road to recovery that creates goodpaying jobs. These examples and more informed our work on the select committee. Our Climate Action plan is a comprehensive road map for congress to build a healthy, resilient, and just america. By enacting our recommendations we would achieve net zero Carbon Pollution by no later than mid century, save more than 60,000 lives each year from reduced air pollution, and generate health and climate benefits that would help save close to 8 trillion. Im also pleased to see many of our recommendations including h. R. 2, the moving forward act. As the leader on the education and Labor Committee and the granddaughter of a coal miner, i know the way we transition to a Clean Energy Economy and support workers is as important as the transition itself, and at a time when more than 47 million workers are unemployed, our recovery package must focus on creating and restoring goodpaying jobs. We have the opportunity to incorporate investment in Climate Resilience and clean energy in the process. And as cochair of the house oceans caucus and estuary caucus, im pleased that our Climate Action plan recognizes the power of the ocean to be part of the solution. The Climate Action plan calls for the conservation of at least 30 of our ocean by 2030 to help preserve and protect blue carbon ecosystems that can help serve as a natural climate solution by absorbing Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere. It will result in communities and an economy that is stronger, fairer. R and now we must turn this road map into action. Chair caster and the select committee for their tireless work and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from south carolina, mr. Norman, for five minutes. Speaker, i rise today to celebrate the service and accomplishments of dale resident of south carolina. Dale and his wife, barbara, and family, have been part of the community for over 40 years. Medicalan his career in sales. After retiring after 30 years, he entered the field of real barbara, h his wife, where he successfully owns and manages commercial and properties. Dales involvement in the community is legendary. Volunteered for numerous roup and civic organizations including joining the t. K. Fire Department Number 56 where he firefighter, fied joined the lyons club where he three terms. His tireless work with the cafe. Member of grace presbyterian church. Active with the meals on wheels program. The Senior Citizen christmas party. International student exchange. On. The list goes on and as the result of his tireless efforts, he received numerous firefighter ofng 1990, voluntary Fire Department officers award in 2009, the fire chiefs award in the melvin jones fellow 1995, and n award in he was inducted into the south lions hall of fame in 2015. Dale has been married to his for 41 years and has five children and five grandchildren. Many friends in he fort mill community, if you need something done, just call dale. Dedicated his entire life and service to thers and exemplifies the slogan others above self. The community, the state and the are a better place to live and raise a family because of him. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. Brownley, five minutes. Ms. Brownley thank you, mr. Speaker. Speaker, in december of destroyed homas fire over 280,000 acres with almost my district in ventura county. Its the second largest wildfire californias recorded history. Started, my constituents, trisha and jed, call. Ed a terrifying evacuation orders were just issued. A wildfire was fast approaching their home. Their children were put in a car and whisked away. It was an unbearable week for trisha and jed. They couldnt stop thinking what to their happened children all the while mourning was oss of their home that burned to the ground, including the invaluable keepsakes jed had moved to the house after his fathers passing. These aresasters like becoming all too common. County but ventura throughout california and the western states. Loods, tornadoes, and hurricanes from texas to florida and all along the east coast are with alarming frequency. Are ers in the arctic melting faster than before. Ocean temperatures have increased in the last three at a pace greater than recorded history. Rise is accelerating. Atmospheric temperatures are rise. N the these are facts. They are destroying homes. Taking lives. They are wreaking havoc on our ommunities and communities across the planet. Over the last year and a half, he select committee on the Climate Crisis has been tasked with finding bold and solutions to tackle this global emergency. The most t, comprehensive report on the impact of Climate Change and how address it in the history of policies, ays out legislation, and a road map that will put the brakes on global creating ile equitable, goodpaying jobs of he future and at the same time putting American Innovation and ingenuity first. Has writtenommittee a report that identifies 12 can rs on which Congress Make actionable changes and sets of reaching path net zero Greenhouse Gas 2050. Ons by the report takes a deep and wide dive into all the sectors of our economy that contributes to Climate Change, from agriculture and transportation to how we our buildings, to water,