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 rooms, washington, d. C. July 31, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable Dianne Degette to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, thank you for giving us another day. We turn to you, much as the psalmist did of old. Though we walk in the midst of dangers, you guard our lives with when our enemies rage. You stretch out your hand, your right hand saves us. And again we are surrounded by enemies who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Show your greatness in the sky, o god, and your glory over all the earth. And yet again look, your enemies are in an uproar and those who hate you have raised their head against your people. They devise deceptive schemes and lot together against the people you treasure. We say in god we trust and claim to be your special blessing so many times. Your people turn to you now as the enemies of coronavirus and a brutal economy besiege us. Show your greatness, o god, and bless the members of congress with the wisdom and courage to address with authority these dangers. With your grace give us reason to proclaim your presence and protection in our time of need. 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 proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from utah, mr. Mcadams. Mr. Mcadams 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 now entertain up to five requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the entleman from utah rise . Mr. Mcadams madam speaker, i rise 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. Mr. Mcadams thank you. Madam speaker, utahs hot dry summers bring with them risks to lives and property due to wildfires. Our first and last line of defense against this risk is the skill, dedication, and courage of firefighters from across our state. Sometimes we may take their efforts for granted until we hear about a particular act of valor as in utahs firefighters recent battle against a nose fire in Saratoga Springs. So far this season utah communities have seen 650 fires which have forced evacuations across the state. The city of Saratoga Springs and other surrounding communities face some of the worst of it so far with 13,000 residents forced to evacuate their homes due to the fire. For seven days and nights in extreme temperatures and winds, 200 firefighters worked tirelessly to protect the community and residents. It scon summed over 13,000 acres of land. Due to the extraordinary efforts only one home was lost to the flames. Wildfire season continues, but what we have shown with the nose fire is that local, state, and federal resources in coordination can minimize damage and save lives. Im grateful to the brave men and women who suit up for these dangerous scenarios and never quit until the job is done. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. To revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, america is leading the way in Coronavirus Vaccine research. Under the direction of President Trump, the department of health and Human Services and the department of defense formed an Historic Partnership to accelerate the development of a save Coronavirus Vaccine. Around the country operation warp speed is charting a new path and breaking barriers to achieve a safe and effective results for the American People. Thanks to americans unparalleled ingenuity and drive, we are better positioned to develop therapeutics and a vaccine. The world is watching. The chinese can communist party already has been caught attempting to steal american Coronavirus Vaccine research. It is key that we project our groundbreaking research, that we keep our country on the road to recovery. Thank you. I yield. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california rise . Mr. Takano 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. At that kango madam speaker, this week the Senate Republicans mr. Takano madam speaker, this week the Senate Republicans aloud the benefits to expire. And presented the heals act. The heals act splashes federal Employment Benefits by 400 a week during a time when families need our support the most. Even after some states have gradually reopened, the economy has not made a miraculous comeback. Millions of workers are still out of work and too many of them do not have a job to return to. Workers are relying on these unEmployment Benefits to cover basic life necessities while our economy recovers. The heals act is a moral failure. It puts corporations first instead of helping the people we were elected to serve. Or supporting the local governments battling this crisis. This is not a time to play politics. We have to be bold and act with urgency. Thank you, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia rise . Mr. Carter 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 madam speaker, i rise today to honor the students of georgias first Congressional District who recently graduated. Social distancing due to the coronavirus led to most graduations being canceled, but there have been virtual drive through and inperson ceremonies throughout the summer. Im especially thankful for the hardworking school add martors smrtors throughout the district to make sure the students receive the recognition they deserve. County le, f and mcht school went above and beyond. They allowed 380 seniors and 360 at the south county to participate in a drive through graduation that gave seniors the opportunity to drive through the campus and jump out of their cars and have their photos taken. Although students across the country have had to endure the many challenges that have come with this pandemic and held back from high school and College Traditions like grad situation ceremonies their resilience and perseverance will promise them success and a bright future. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from pennsylvania rise . I seek permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise toyed today to celebrate the Liberian Community and bring attention to an issue that liberian refugees are experiencing in my district and across the country. Ms. Scanlon in december, 2019, as part of the ndaa, we passed the liberian refugee immigration fairness act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for 10,000 liberians who resided in this country legally for years. With a oneyear window to accomplish this. However, between administrative dwace and publishing the rules to obtain delays and publishing the rules to obtain the relief, eight months have passed without a single application being processed. The house judiciary held a hearing with them had this week find out why and we did not receive answers. We are a nation of immigrants. Immigrants who enrich our communities and represent exactly what make our country great. Im proud to represent one of the largest liberian American Communities in our country. Just this weekend was honored to celebrate lie beer yap Independence Day with them. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from colorado rise . 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. Madam speaker, march, 2016, taylor force, a u. S. Army veteran was brutally murdered by a Palestinian Terrorist while visiting israel. The terrorists family now receives monthly rewards from the socalled, Palestinian Authority martyrs fund. Palestinian leadership has spent over 350 million rewarding tens of thousands of terrorists with pay for sleigh slay payments. Mr. Lam bosh my bill, the taylor force act, signed into law by President Trump in 2018, targeted these payments, but we have documented evidence that they continue today. The u. S. Must sanction palestinian officials like backer, who are incentivizing terror and officially designated them as sponsors of terror. We must let the enemies of peace know the United States will not stap by and allow the Palestinian Authority to promote and reward the murder of incense through pay innocence through pay for slay. Yield back. For what purpose does the ohio rise . I ask unanimous consent to address the house and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, last year on august 4, 2019, around 1 00 a. M. A gunman opened fire on a crowded street in dayton, ohio. The Police Officers at the scene ran toward the danger. Within a mere 32 seconds because of the courageous acts of the Police Officers, the shooter was dead. Hundreds of lives were saved. A year later our community is still reeling from this senseless act of evil. Even with the police quick action, nine lives were lost. Lois oglesby. Megan betts. A hed saleh. Derek fudge. Nichlas kumar. Thomas mcnicholls. Beatrice warrencurtis. Monica brickhouse. Logan turner. Mr. Turner my Community Remains thankful for the quick action of the dayton Police Officers. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina rise . Mr. Wilson 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. During these uncertain times, its inspiring to see our communities come together to help one another. I am thankful to zebra in columbia for their efforts to help our citizens to be safe and healthy. They are currently using their advanced throg to meet the urgent needs to shield Health Care Heroes fighting the wuhan virus. Through this effort, they can produce one million engineered shields per week. Im grateful for the success of founder and c. E. O. John carrington with president david craig and Board Members hugh evans, and scott wingo and the visor in fighting against this devastating disease. I look forward to thanking them during the annual bus tour in the second district. Im grateful for the opportunity to recognize the important work and citizens i represent. In conclusion, god bless our troops and well never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. Our sympathy to the family and friends of herman cain of atlanta. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Madam speaker, by direction of the committee on ethics for privileged resolution in the matter of representative David Schweikert and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the resolution. The clerk House Resolution 1074, that the house adopt the report of the committee on ethics dated july 30, 2020, in the matter of allegations relating to representative David Schweikert. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from florida is recognized for one hour. Mr. Deutch madam speaker, i yield an equal amount of time to the gentleman from texas, mr. Marchant, the Ranking Member of the committee on ethics, for purposes of debate only. And i ask unanimous consent that he be permitted to control that time. The speaker pro tempore without objection, so ordered. Mr. Deutch madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Deutch madam speaker, as chairman of the committee on ethics i rise in support of a resolution calling for representative David Schweikert of arizona to be reprimanded by the house of representatives. One of our most basic obligations as members of congress is to adhere to the principle that Public Office is public trust. To uphold that trust and maintain civic confidence in the integrity of this body, we as members bound ourselves by certain standards of official conduct. Our constitution vests the house with the responsibility for selfdiscipline and selfaccountability to those ethical standards, and the committee on ethics, whose membership is evenly divided between republicans and democrats, whose work is supported by a nonpartisan staff, is charged with enforcing the laws and rules governing our official conduct, investigating allegations that those laws and rules have been violated, and where appropriate, making recommendations to the house for the disposition of such investigation. We are here today to fulfill that charge. Our committee began reviewing involving representative schweikert after misconduct. He office of congressional ethics and two separate referrals regarding representative schweikert to the thics committee for further review. It included reporting errors by schweikerts e Campaign Committees. Allegations of misuse of unofficial r purposes and evidence that he pressured his official staff to work. M campaign during the 115th congress, the ommittee impanelled an investigative subcommittee to lead a bipartisan review of these allegations. Start of the 116th congress, the committee eestablished that evenly divided Bipartisan Panel and appointed representative dean its ips of minnesota as chair as well as representative lores of texas, representative raskin of maryland and representative katko of new york. Professionals, nonpartisan investigative staff took testimony from 18 witnesses and eviewed several hundred thousand pages of documents. The investigative subcommittee from representative schweikert himself and considered his views and nterpretation of the evidence without prejudgment. Upon completing its exhaustive nvestigation, the subcommittee nanimously concluded there was that he onlief investigative the subcommittee unanimously adopted statement of alleged violation. S. A. V. Detailing 11 separate violations nd the facts given rise to those violations. As set forth in counts 16 of s. A. V. Between 2010 and 2017, representative schweikerts Campaign Committees erroneously disclosed or failed to disclose hundreds of that were n loans made for the benefit of his congressional campaigns that ing a 100,000 loan purported to be sourced from personal funds. Falselyled to report or reported hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign disbursements and contributions. For those cumulative and sustained acts, representative chweikert violated federal Election Commission act reporting requirements, claws 1 of the code of official conduct, house rule 23, which requires members of this house to behave a manner that reflects secretably on this of ethics forcode government service. Ount 7 addresses conduct by representative schweikerts former chief of staff who made hundreds of thousands of dollars in outlays on behalf of representative schweikerts Campaign Committees over a period. Year even though these outlays were was impermissible Campaign Contributions under federal law. Butknowing of this practice failing to prevent it, representative schweikert iolated clause 1 of house rule 23 and the code of ethics. S detailed in count 8, between 2011 and 2018, representative schweikert converted campaign purposes, ersonal primarily by accepting personal items from several staff items later reimbursed using Campaign Funds. This conduct violated federal regulations, nd clause 6 of house rule 23 which States Campaign funds must be separate and cannot be converted to personal use. And the code of ethics for service. T count 9 addresses representative schweikerts misuse of official including official funds, staff time and Congressional Office space for purposesl and campaign between 2011 and 2017. Misusing his m. R. A. , and failing to provide necessary its use r versight over of its use, he violated clause 1 of house rule 23 and the code of ethics for government service. Forth in count 10, representative schweikert clause 1 of house rule 23 by pressuring his former for of staff to campaign his fundrai