The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the spe speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. September 28, 2023. I hereby appoint the honorable Glenn Thompson to act as speaker pro tempore on the day. Signed, kevin mccarthy, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. The chaplain would you pray with me . Let all who believe in you, o god, offer their supplications, their prairks their intersessions and their thanksgivings on behalf of our leaders and all who serve in positions of authority. Let us each pause to take advantage of the privilege you have given us to pray for the men and women of this congress. Lay on us the American People, the awareness of our responsibility to raise our voices, not to condemn or cajole, but to pray to you, that you would intercede for our lawmaker, and to give thanks to you, showing our deeper gratitude for their service and sacrifice. O god, our creator, redeemer and sustainer, we lay before you our hopes and fears. In you, not in powers or principal tirks parties or people, do we find the strength and hope we need to find our way in these challenging days. Let all who are in authority engage in todays challenging, making decisions that impact the entire american citizenry, do so with a clear and certain awareness of your guidance and support. Your counsel and your caution. In the strength of your name then we lift up the leadership of this body, every member who serves with commitment to the common good, every debate and demand, that you would stand in the breach of your impasses, mediate our differences, and lead us in the way you would have us go. In the peace we find only in your name we pray, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house the approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from virginia, mr. Good. Mr. Good 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 entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Good i ask permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Good mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the Danville PoliceDepartment Officers who recently received the 2023 valor award. Each year the Virginia Association of chiefs of police recognizes Law Enforcement officers who perform an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged with an adversary at imminent personal risk in the line of duty. Presenting them the via already award, the highest award offered by the association. Corporal todd j. Hopkins, detective lieutenant john d. Dixon, detective Sergeant Richard wright and dr. Lamborn are recognized with this reward. They were responding to a robly ry when the suspect fired at them. They chased the criminal. After finding the criminal the they deescalated the situation and convince thoimed surrender. These members of the Danville Police department were rightfully sected to receive this reward. They deserve our greenest our deepest gratitude for keeping the community safe. I thank them for their conned service and sacrifice. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . 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 bhin. Mr. Mcgovern current u. S. Policy toward cuba is best described as continuing the sanctions and policy os policies of donald trump. One thing the United States could do is remove cuba from the statesponsored terrorism list. Theres no reason for cuba to be on that list, none. Its impact affects just about every global and financial institution. Many european nations and u. S. Allies want to help the cuban people but their hands are tide because of the s. S. T. List and its onerous financial restrictions and punishments. Its a relic from the cold war and its cruel. It drives increased migration to the southern border and makes no sense. Its an embarrassment. I voted for vote joe bide, not donald trump. The president needs to do better. He can begin by removing cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list today. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson request unanimous consent 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. Thompson thank you, madam speaker. I rise today remember the life of Sergeant Richard sherrill of marianville, pennsylvania. Army Sergeant Richard m. Sherrill was reported missing on july 25, 1950 at 22 years old. He was deemed missing after his unit so staned heavy casualties while defending against the north korean armys advance near yung dong, south korea. On monday his remains were returned home and he was laid to rest with full honors in marionville. We still feel the pain of those missing from conflicts fought generations ago. We are forever indebted to their service my prayers are with sergeanter is rills family in this solemn time. It is my hope with his return his family is able to find peace and solace in knowing their loved one died a hero in the service to the nation. Thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . I request unanimous consent to address the house and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today to urge my republican colleagues to stop the partisan brinksmanship and join House Democrats and Senate Democrats and republicans in our efforts to fully fund the government. Ms. Mcclellan back in april, Speaker Mccarthy and House Republicans negotiated a deal with the white house to avoid a catastrophic default on our National Debt which stipulated fiscal year 2024 spending levels remain at 2023 levels. It passed with bipartisan support. 314117. And yet now Speaker Mccarthy is reneging on this agreement as the extreme maga republican wing of his chaos caucus drives us toward a Government Shutdown. Realizing that their extreme ayen da cannot pass on its own merits and does not align with the wishes of the American People they are attempting to load down mustpass pieces of legislation with their harmful policy riders and severe cuts. The American People deserve better. In virginia, we are the second highest have the second highest number of federal employees. We have over 130,000 active duty military personnel. Who will be wondering if they can get paid. It is a very big deal. They deserve better. And we i urge my republican colleagues to stop their games, and stop holding the appropriations process hostage. Madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection they are gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. De la cruz i rise to commemorate a milestone of endurance in the heart of texas. In 1854, a Brave Community of polish families planted their roots in kearns county, founding the settlement of virgin mary or panna maria in their beloved sicilian dialect. Through droughts and hardships they built church they built schools and businesses. With resilience, they flourished and enriched the lone star state. Residents in the surrounding areas had to travel miles across creeks and open prairies in order to attend church. In 1873, a group of these original immigrants and descendants decided to venture a few miles up the road to establish a new church and parish. The land was donated and funds were raised to begin the project. Initial construction was completed in 1878. The residents renamed their christian they renamed it christian to their community honoring their roots. The church dedicated to the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands as a testament of their faith and unity. As kearns county proclaims october as polish American Heritage month, we hn nor these pioneers and may their story continue to inspire us. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from nevada seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent 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. Horsford i rise today to introduce my legislation, the pay workers what they earn act. As we face this extreme maga republican shutdown caused by Speaker Mccarthys unwillingness to work in a bipartisan fashion we must remember the lessons of past shutdowns. While youre hellbent on shut do you think the federal government, harming thousands of nevadan workers and Small Business contractor, wreaking havoc on our economy and impacting essential services for women and children, our military and delatos medicare and Social Security payments to seniors, its wrong. Its unacceptable, and its why im committed to supporting a bipartisan solution to keep government working for my constituents in nevada. Madam speaker, my legislation would reimburse federal employees for fees and interest and fines charged through no fault of their own during a Government Shutdown. The bill would also reimburse state and tribal governments for costs incurred during Government Shutdowns. As thousands of federal employees and Small Business contractors learned in previous sessions, simply reopening the government doesnt help them pay their credit card fees, or their overdue rent notices. This is something you may not understand but the hardworking people of nevadas fourth do. This is not their problem, its our problem. Pass the budget to keep government open. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from guam seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Moylan i rise to recognize a milestone, the 33rd anniversary of micronegs mall. Micronesian mall. Since 1988 the mall under the leadership of the Goodwin Development corporation, has been a beacon of economic success in the region, providing goods and services to locals and tourists alike as the Largest Shopping Center in micronesia. Like back at the past 35 years and look forward to seeing what the mall will accomplish in the future. With new tuns, challenges and accomplishments on the horizon. Im confident their continued dedication to the island and wish the mall a sincere congratulations and may its legacy continue to shine in its hearts and in our community. Thank you, madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask nam consent 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. Davis madam speaker, today i rise to highlight air force rotc 675th anniversary. As a former commandant of cadets in this remarkable detachment, it was a privilege to participate in the celebration to see form erica debts who are successful with their careers. During the celebration, a true american hero, our most decorated graduate, genre tired gary north, shared a message that resonated deeply with everyone. He reminded us that our air force stands as the finest in the world today because of the unwavering service of those who came before us and the dedication of those who serve today. His charge to us was simple but profound. Always remember your oath. This oath is our commitment to protecting our constitution, our values, our great nation and our way of life. May god bless our air force and detachment 600. Go pirates, may god bless america. Madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from kansas seek recognition . I rise to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today to discuss the urgency of reauthorizing the farm bill. This is my 23rd speech about the importance of this legislation going back a year and a half. American consumers deserve the strongest possible farm bill as do the american farmers, ranchers, and producers who face endless hurdles as they work to feed, fuel, and clothe the world. Mr. Mann Mother Nature is a we have see high infrastructure costs wreak havoc and the farm bill is our chance to protect the future of American Food and agriculture. My Top Priorities in the farm bill in order are, number one, strengthen and maintain crop insurance. Two, promote trade. And conduct rigries oversight of the oversight of the executive branch. Producers are working tirelessly. We need to work just as hard to pass something as soon as possible to ensure the strongest safety net possible for farmers, ranchers, and Agricultural Producers across kansas and the country. Thank you, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i rise for one minute speech. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Mrs. Kiggans mr. Speaker, i rise today to stand up for the men and women serving in Americas Armed forces. Im working day in and day out to prevent a Government Shutdown in just over 48 hours. If congress cant reach a deal on government funding before saturday night, those serving in our military will not receive their paychecks. I will not allow the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our country to go without way. Thats why i introduced the pay our troops act, ensuring our troops and the coast guard, will be paid on time no matter what. As we continue working to avoid a Government Shutdown, my Bipartisan Legislation would give our troops the financial reassurance they deserve. Our Service Members shouldnt suffer because of washington dysfunction, especially not at a time when inflation and Interest Rates continue to hurt our military families. Im a navy veteran, spouse, and navy mom. Far too much our Service Families live paycheck to paycheck. One in three families have less than 3,000 in savings. For the sake of those families and all of our military families, im committed to getting our economy back on track by cutting wasteful spending. Im also committed to ensuring our Service Members get a paycheck no matter whats happening in washington. Mr. Speaker, if there is anything that can unite us it should be taking care of our troops. I believe that we can make commonsense spending cuts while still responsibly funding our government and maintaining our National Security. While we continue working to prevent a Government Shutdown, i urge my colleagues to join me in providing financial certainty to our military families by supporting the pay our troops act. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on h. R. 4665. Mr. Diazbalart an i may include tabular material on the same. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Pursuant to House Resolution 723 and rule 18, the chair declares the house in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the consideration of h. R. 4665. The chair appoints the gentlewoman from virginia, mrs. Kiggans, to preside over the committee of the whole. The chair the house is in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the consideration of h. R. 4665, which the clerk will report by title. The clerk a bill making appropriations for the department of state, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending september 30, 2024, and for other purposes. The chair pursuant to the rule, the bill is considered as read the first time. General debate shall be confined to the bill and not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on appropriations, or their respective designees. The gentleman from florida, mr. Diazbalart, and the gentlewoman from california, ms0 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman