Back after the recess. Buschon, thankry you. Guest thank you for having me. Host that will do it for us today. We are taking your life to the house floor to gavel to gavel coverage. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers room, d. C. , july 1, 2020. Hereby appoint the honorable Henry Cuellar to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 7, 2020, the 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 9 50 a. M. Recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Panetta, for five minutes. Speaker, i rise oday to remember and honor the life of salinas, california, gunter. E mayor gunter passed on monday fter a quick bout, unfortunately, of cancer. Public nter was a true servant who truly understood what it means and what it takes live up to our obligation as an american to give back to his and community that gives all of us so much. Right out of high school, he marines where he served and fought in vietnam. Ight out of his service to our country he joined the Salinas Police department where he protected for and 32 years. And right out of that service to ur community, he then volunteered at a womans crisis theer, in youth sports, for salinas air show, and the california rodeo. Enough because right out of retirement he then served as mayor of salinas for years. T eight and i can tell you as mayor, joe wasnt l that it really about the isnt that correctiness of your tweets. Making government work for people. Wasnt muchl you he more politics but when it came to serve the people of salinas, was the best. That e joe knew dang well good governing is good politics. My prayers are with his wife, children, and his grandchildren. I hope they take comfort knowing joe will be missed his legacy of service will people ofure with the this country and the community of salinas, california. Mr. Speaker. Back. D the speaker pro tempore the recognizes the gentleman for fiez minutes. Irgait nearly 12 million mountain. Reclamation said they receive project use power water. Mr. Gianforte it will change ower cost from 2. 5 of their annual budget to nearly 40 . Osing this power would put these family farmers and companies out of business. Fix this issuell but restoring by restoring the original arrangement thats place for 70 years. It. Ge support for mr. Speaker, montana should be overseas. Ll its coal Washington State is preventing coal export of termina terminals effectively shutting coal. Xports of montana and unconstitutionally with interstate commerce. My amendment will continue the ederal permitting process if Washington State remains on its unconstitutional path. A coal port that supports goodpaying union jobs goodpaying and jobs across montana should be a bipartisan winner. Of this option amendment. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Back. Yield the speaker pro tempore the chair now recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. For five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. Longer im here the more i uestion why everything must be so complex. Some, like our transportation because of thelex massive interrelationships we have. Make complex. Just i would offer two Simple Solutions today to the crises facing, not just from black americans for justice. We t, i would suggest that remove the dead hand of richard of justicethe scales ith his cynical, cruel, war on drugs. Which continues to this day. Thousands of young black arrested or cited still for something that the of americans, 2 3 of be legal think should and in fact, voters in 10 states have done so. We are watching how these police, with ith young people, for something that even a majority of republicans say should be legal can lead consequences. Why do we do this . An opportunity before us now with legislation approved by house judiciary committee, the remore act, which of rporates many elements congresswoman barbara lees marijuana justice act, which legalize marijuana. American ajority of people want, whats happening in states across the country, and this opportunity for interference with law completely thats unjustified. Completely unjustified. Suggest that theres another deal with a to century of discrimination, housing. Ith specifically, against people of color. Spent most of last summer and fall doing a deep dive into housing policy. Have a report on my website, locked out, reversing federal housing failures and unlocking opportunity. I found dealing with embarrassing ic, record of blatant discrimination government al against people of color, americans. Black look at the history of the federal government denying them for wartime work denying, for redlining, application for new deal housing excluding africanamericans. An example of something that i aware of, ly became Housing Urban Development act, which had good and generous terms but gave way to predatory where real estate sold essentially terms nt properties at that unsophisticated buyers did not fully understand but they the loans because were guaranteed by the federal government and inflated prices able to take those back, flip them, sell them again. Shameful chapter in this enturylong process of discriminating against africanamericans in housing. Id suggest when we look at what some are o, and thinking about rep rations, i generouse just provide rental subsidies and loan terms americans. Think of it as a g. I. Bill for americans who endured a century of discrimination and the access to wealth that has built much of class. Te middle i would respectfully suggest overdue. Is long its justified. It would help stop some of the in housing markets thats moving forward and could burst the same economic of energy that we saw after world war ii for the g. I. Bill too many black americans were denied. Mr. Speaker. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman mr. Pence, for five minutes. Mr. Pence thank you, mr. Speaker. Voice my strong support for our Second Amendment protected by the United States constitution. The right to bear arms shall infringed upon and i will always defend that right on this very floor. To serve the h people of indianas sixth district, and that means godgiven right of all americans to defend property. And their the right to defend yourself and protect your loved ones is ever. Unt now more than mr. Speaker, i rise today to those who do not have one. America. N children of i am a prolife american. It is our duty to protect the vulnerable among us. Every human being deserves a life, and i will always defend that right. S i stand in this chamber today, i will pledge to always fight for the fundamental right god. Ve given to us by mr. Speaker, i rise today to support olleagues to main street as our economy reopens. Nation, mom and pop shops are suffering. Pandemic, combined with extreme social unrest, has everywhere to es shut their doors, many of which again. Er open as we reopen, american jobs may be lost permanently. Make it a priority to protect and support small workers. Owners and it is our duty to do the eoples work here in the peoples house in our nations capital. Congress must support the to represent. Wore mr. Speaker, i rise today to for our brave t Law Enforcement officers. Uniform of adge in our men and women in blue, our neighbors and are neighbors put their lives on the line every day to protect the citizens they serve. Would be the police downright dangerous, and i will that. Support further, some are advocating to immunity. Lified eliminating this Civil Protection would have disastrous implications. It would open up officers and their families to countless lawsuits and make policing all but impossible. Of hese times, the heroes Law Enforcement deserve more less. T not mr. Speaker, i rise to voice 2. Osition to h. R. Americans across this nation need a strong infrastructure strength aive and revive and strengthen our economy now. Yet, democrats drafted this bill republican input. Commonsense, bipartisan proposals like the 12 amendments i authored, failed because this is not a serious effort. A progressive wish pelosi power cy grab again. I urge my colleagues to oppose h. R. 2. Mr. Speaker, as the fair season wish the best to f luck to all four across indianas sixth district. This years fairs are virtual different. K very the hard work they have put in his past year i want to recognize. 4h is a tremendous organization that helps our nations youth skills needed e to empower themselves and their communities. Best of luck to those in their 4a county fair. You are making your families and very proud. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the recognizes the gentlewoman from the virgin islands, ms. Plaskett, for five minutes. Ms. Plaskett thank you, mr. Speaker. Members of congress, i ame determined to increase longterm federal investment in infrastructure. Supporting the movement of people, goods, energy, and information through our crucial to re is riving investment in our ommunities and maintaining our competitiveness. We know that infrastructure rojects are consistently evaluated as the best return on government investment. As a member of the new coalition, we believe that any new proposal must nclude new revenue, new financing, new funding, egulatory streamlining, and encourage life cycle funding in innovative infrastructure last. Ts that are built to as chair of the new dems task force on infrastructure and a ander of the transportation infrastructure committee, i believe that there should be for infrastructure deals. Funding. Lude revenue i support dedicated, sustainable revenue to keep the highway solvent wal into the well into the future. A variety of funding options, including mileage base racing raising or tax, slightly s increasing the Corporate Tax dedicating the increme incremental revenue gains towards infrastructure, both expanded and new bound programs. The baming will be accessible to states, localities, and regional groups and will be able to loan the money with favorable terms as well as offer bond insurances. I and the Task Force SupportGrant Programs that specifically target areas in desperate need of revitalizing their infrastructure. Including those recovering from natural disasters, communities with higher rates of unemployment, and poverty, and rural areas. That means new avenues to Fund Infrastructure projects and communities in communities that have been left behind and areas that traditionally struggle to attract infrastructure funding for holistic hat have community support. It balances expedited production with appropriate environmental and safety safeguards. The Administration Must work to implement the numerous streamlining provisions already passed into law by congress in the fast act transportation bill. In addition i support encouraging use of regional partnerships and publicprivate partnerships. We must also think about broadband and realize that this is the new transportation of the 21st century. Making sustainable and innovative public and private investments across the us to us repair and upgrade existing assets and build vital new projects we must seek to support projects that help communities become more energy efficient, resilient, and better prepared to deal with the impact of Climate Change and environmental cleanup. Finally, we must seek to give communities ownership of local development and encourage innovation, regulatory streamlining, and more comprehensive multiproject longterm planning. I yield back yack. In ply district people are eager to get back to work and i believe its congress duty, our duty to ensure that our citizens have the necessary resources to reopen in a safe and responsible way. Thats why im proud to have introduced two bills that focus on this very need. The same at work act will create a tax credit for businesses who allow their employees who to work from home. This not only protects employees and employers against the spread of covid19, but also encouraging employers to create telework opportunities for those most susceptible to the virus. I also introduce the keep act which supports the president s push for a threemonth payroll tax holiday. Mr. Spano its an issue that would allow millions of americans to keep more of the money that they already earn. Thus providing critical capital to weather this crisis without involving federal bureaucracy. No Government Program no matter how generous can replace a functioning economy. These measures would support hardworking americans efforts to get our economy back on track. So i urge their immediate adoption. Mr. Speaker, i rise to lend my voice to the fight to protect our nation by securing its borders. Since arriving in congress, i stood by the president and his efforts to protect our children from traffickers, dealers, terrorists, and other criminal elements by building the wall. For decades our pourous borders have threatened our National Security and it wasnt until President Trump took office that our government took this threat seriously. Just how effective has the wall been . Its a fact, that nearly one Million People were stopped at the u. S. Mexico border in 2019. But in the last 12 months illegal immigration has been down 84 . And illegal crossings from Central America down 97 . Its a fact. That President Trump has deported over 6,000 ms13 gang members. And its a fact that this barrier between the countries is helping stop the flow of illicit drugs. Nearly 450,000 pounds have been seized this year alone. For far too long too many have ignored the facts. But i havent. And i will continue doing everything i can do to keep florida 15 residents and its businesses safe. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to nor mr. Andrew boscum, a lakeland, florida world war ii veteran who is 98 years young. Born in ohio, raised in pennsylvania, and one of 13 children and immigrant parents from austria and chechnya. Czechoslovakia. He was assigned to the seventh fighter command in hawaii and in 1945 the command was reassigned to iwo jima, seized by marine units, to provide Emergency Landing field supporting bombing operations against japan. Meanwhile, his wife and true love, sofia, was supporting the war as a rosy the riveter. Yes, they still found time to write each other each day. And following the war, andy worked as a machinist in new york and later launched some of lake lapds favorite restaurants. Andy, you together with your bride of 74 years, represent the greatest of our greatest generation. You experienced economic and social turmoil and a world war and then you built our nation into the greatest on earth. Its our honor to serve you as you for so many years have served us. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to share the inspiring story of world war ii veteran from lakeland, florida, at 100 years young, Ella Erickson is a unique personalfication of what heroism is about. Raised in wisconsin she joined the u. S. Marine corps in 1943 and following basic training she reported to marine Corps Headquarters here in washington and for the next two years Staff Sergeant erickson maintained the records of marine prisoners of war. Discharged at the end of the war, ella married and began her family and career. While holding demanding jobs at Wheaton College and a nurse caring for the ailing, she found time to be a supportive wife to international evangalist, victor erickson. And raise two children. Shes been a hero to the sick, our nation, and even greater one to her family. She epitomizes what heroin is all about. Sacrificial service. Thank you, ella, thank you for serving us and showing us how to live well. On behalf of florida 15 i salute you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from minnesota, mr. Phillips, for five minutes. Mr. Phillips thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today as a father, an american, and a congressman in support of h. R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care enhancement act. I rise today as a father because health care is personal. I know the pain of caring for a sick child. My daughter was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma when she was just 14 years old. Parents and children who have been through the fear, the hospitalizations, the chemotherapy, and the years of anxiety of followups know the nightmare all too well because they have lived it. But pia and our family are among the lucky ones. She survived cancer and is now a thriving 20yearold pursuing her college studies. I know how lucky i was to be at her bedside during the toughest days and to do so without worrying about how i was going to pay her medical bills. I know, in fact we all know, that this is not the case for too Many American families throughout our country. We need this legislation because it will Lower Health Care costs, costs that are the very highest in the entire world. And yet, and yet our outcomes are mid pack. In the United States of america we should have the highest quality care in the world, the most efficient delivery of care in the world, and best value in the world. And in the United States of america, the wealthiest nation in the entire world, no one, no one should have to choose between seeing their doctor or seeing food on their table. No one. I rise today as an american because health care is patriotic. I am sick and tired of americans paying more money for less quality than other nations. And im sick and tired of americans paying more money for the very same lifesaving medications than patients in other countries. Americans are getting ripped off and we, every single one of us in this chamber