Crossers, some were just making their way into the United States without protection. Now were are seeing almost everybody who does cross. Its just not surprising, we are going to leave this conversation and find it on cspan online and take you live to the floor of the house. Members will be working on extending funding deadlines. Live to the floor here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me . Holy god, you have set an awareness of eternity in our hearts that we would spend our days longing to be forever united we. Hear then our deep desire to appreciate what is beyond our Human Capacity to understand and to strive to live into your perfect will. May we grasp that what we experience this day is but a speck in the vastness of eury temperature. Teach us to number our days that we may live wisely and well, and on this extra day, may the added wisdom we gain and enrich our hearts and remind us to honor each moment you give us. Grant us the strength to be careful how we live, not wasting our time on useless work, the barren pursuit of busyness, but may we make the most of every opportunity and the best of this bonus day. In your eternal name we pray, amen. The speaker amen. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house thereof the approval. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. Pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from arizona. Ms. Less coast i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, inidivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for 15minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Without objection. Mr. Speaker, i rise today in memory of paul emstrand, paul was killed earlier this month in the line of duty alongside officer matthew rugge and firefighter paramedic adam finseth. Paul lived in chaska, but his story began in isanti county. A senior class president and a member of the Law Enforcement club, he impressed his classmates with his strong character of ethical integrity, his generosity, and his sense of humor. Among those classmates was his wife, cindy, who he met in kindergarten and began dating in high school. Together they shared two children, a 2yearold and a 5monthold. At 27 years old, his life was cut tragically short. Paul, matthew and adam were killed trying to save seven children barricaded in a burnsville home with an armed man, an act of heroism and sacrifice beyond measure. We were privileged to have paul as a member of our community and as a neighbor and a friend. To cindy and his children and all who loved him, paul will never be forgotten, nor will matthew or adam. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purposes does the gentleman from massachusetts seek rec significance . Without objection the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, as we work on fy24 appropriation bills, i rise to highlight federal investments that are improving Food Security in massachusetts. Mr. Mcgovern this month the Agriculture Department of resources distributed over 7 million in federal funding to local antihunger programs like growing places, the survival centers, and grow food northampton. As a part of this distribution, mdar is awarding additional statefunded grants to organizations like together we eat in my hometown to worcester, to teach kids how to grow food. And to an incredible Nonprofit Community farm in greenfield, i am grateful to the administration, agriculture commissioner randall, and Deputy Commissioner for prioritizing Food Security in the bay state. Im proud to advocate for robust funding for these grant programs, which are an example of how leveraging federal and state dollars can support innovative work to improve Food Security. I urge my colleagues to join me so that we can continue fighting to end hunger now. I yield back. The speaker gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, last summer the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against President Bidens student loan handout plan. Mr. Rose it totaling more than 400 billion. The high court determined that taking on that kind of debt, spending that much money must be approved by congress. Despite this, weve seen the Administration Abuse whatever regulatory lever it can find, every executive action they can think up to do it anyway. Unfortunately, its working. In recent months, tens of billions of dollars in borrowed money are no longer due for payment. Lets be clear. Student loan debt cant be forgiven. Its simply being transferred to the american taxpayers, regardless of whether they went to college themselves or if they did the right thing and paid their own debt off. I urge the white house to end this cycle of adding billions to our debt with the stroke of a pen. Were already an unprecedented 34. 2 trillion in the hole. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition . Unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, while they once again push us to the brink of a government shut down, extreme maga republicans are attacking our freedoms and pushing to ban in vitro fertilization, or i. V. F. We have seen the devastating consequences of the republican march toward a nationwide abortion began on display in alabama. Ms. Barragan judges have issued a ruling that prevents women from accessing i. V. F. House democrats believe women and their families should be allowed to make these personal decisions about when to have children. Republicans claim to support i. V. F. , but americans should look at their actions, not their words. Led by Speaker Mike Johnson, most House Republicans are sponsoring a bill that would threaten i. V. F. Nationwide and criminalize Reproductive Healthcare for women. Republicans have appointed judges to overturn reproductive freedoms for women, and this Week Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would protect i. V. F. Nationwide. House democrats are united to ensure that women, not politicians, can make their own Reproductive Healthcare decisions. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . I rise unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, since Biden Took Office over 10 million illegal aliens have entered america with over 340 on the terrorist watch list. Mr. Wilson dangerously, this includes thousands of militaryage young men from dictatorships. Last month i joined Speaker Mike Johnson at eagle pass, texas, and witnessed the madness. His intentional irresponsibility will be low income voters for a permanent oneparty democrat Big Government as criminalists murder more americans across our streets. Biden continues falsely to blame others, but he has the ability to protect American Families. In conclusion, god bless our troops who successfully protected america for 20 years as the gloam e global war on terrorism moves from afghanistan to america we do not need new border laws. We need to enforce existing laws. Biden opens borders to dictateds as more 9 11 attacks across america are imminent as warned by the f. B. I. I want to point out that putin will face trial for the assassination of alexander navalny. His widow is a hero for the oppressed people of russia. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentlelady from pennsylvania seek recognition . I rise unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is rised for one minute. Thank you. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Today i rise in honor of charles blackson, a native of norristown, pennsylvania, who dedicate his life to the preservation of africanamerican history. Ms. Scran lone a prolific writer, collector, historian and activist, mr. Blockson authored 13 books and was a leading expert on the underground railroad. He died indicated his life and career he dedicated his life and career to traveling and inquiring rare documents, photos to explore and expand the study of black american experience. He donated his remarkable collection to Temple University in 1984. Today, the world renowned blackson collection houses more than 700,000 items relating to the global black experience, serving as a resource not just for temple students and faculty, but for the Philadelphia Community and beyond. And exhibition documenting his lifes work can also be seen at the Center Theater in his hometown of norristown. Charles blockson passed away last summer. As a tribute to his tremendous legacy, im proud to join my colleagues to introduce a bill designating his Hometown Post Office in norristown as the charles l. Blockson post office. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I seek unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. L. A. Follow l. A. whats it going to take to understand the biden order crisis is killing people . Mr. Lamalfa lincoln riley, 22yearold nursing student, life taken by an illegal immigrant. This is a misnomer, migrant, trying to brush it under the rug. These arent migrants. Illegal immigrant invasion of this country. Earlier this week, another 2yearold boy in maryland murdered by an illegal immigrant, building a migrant. So President Biden is down there in texas pretending to do something about the border in brownsville, not the problem area like eagle pass, but a quieter area currently. And so hes yelling at republicans to say, well, youre not doing anything about the border. Well, first day he reversed all of president trumps policies that were helping keep the border in check. Like all these eight things on this list, he could do by executive actions. He could sign a pen and do executive action immediately. Instead he wants to blame republicans or somebody else for the policies he invoked on day one that have put us where we are. Instead, he wants to sue the state of texas because they say their state is being invade and had they have laws at the state level to stop invasions. Hes suing them to get rid of the razor wire measures along the border. What a joke. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from michigan seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today to celebrate the birthday of a beloved constituent, blanch, who turned 100 years old this month. Ms. Scholten her life has been one of service, to god, to her family, and to others. Blanch is a distinguished matriarch, a mother, a grandmother, and a greatgrandmother. She has a servants heart and has spent countless hours volunteering at schools and food programs throughout west michigan. Blanchs commitment to service didnt just stop in west michigan, as she and her husband volunteered throughout their life in Disaster Relief efforts all across the country, lending a hand to those whose lives had been upended. Blanch defines what it means to put her faith into action, and i couldnt be more thrilled to celebrate her today. A very happy birthday, blanch. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from arizona seek recognition . I rise and seek unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable arizonian whose passion for arizonas education has left a Lasting Impact that will be felt for years to come. Ms. Lesko thanks to this doctor, thousands of young arizonians were able to receive a highquality education, consult violating their skills in order to achieve their goals. As a member of the governing board and a professor at grand canyon university, the doctor was deeply passionate about education in arizona. The doctors impact on education in arizona cannot be overstated. He was a great friend, father, loving husband to state representative beverly fingerelli, energetic educator, and valued community member. He will be dearly missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands seek recognition . Ms. Plaskett i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Miss plaskett today i honor the second anniversary of russias invasion of ukraine and reaffirm americas steadfast support. This is not merely a gesture of international solidarity, it is a strategic imperative of the u. S. Our commitment to ukraine extends beyond the fence of Global Freedom and democracy and is fundamentally aligned with Americas National interests. With an investment of less than 5 of our defense budget, we have changed the shift in the balance of power and crippled over half of the russians forces, fortified europes stability and prosperity, protected our nato allies, and ensured the stability of global food prices and myself. And supplies. Let me be clear, stable europe is not just beneficial but essential to americas economy, Food Security, and National Defense. The battlefields of ukraine are the frontlines of our freedom itself. And their struggle is our struggle. As the deadline looms for federal funds, House Democrats have consistently extended bipartisanship to ensure our government remains open and our National Security secure. The time for Decisive Action is now. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, 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. Madam speaker, today i rise to honor our veteran of the month, Daniel Avegalio who served in operation Freedom Three times. His dedication to our country is a testament to the spirit of american service. Mr. Alford he continues to serve guiding veterans in their life after the military. His commitment shines through his work with the sedalia Advisory Committee and leadership as george bush president ial scholar. Today he shares impact with the western Government University helping military members transition to civilian life. Daniel represents the best of us, the best of america. His sacrifice and ongoing commitment to his fellow service men and women exemplify loyalty, service, and community. Thank you, daniel, and thank you, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Davis 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. Davis madam speaker, breaking news, an East Carolina University baseball player was involved in a boating accident. As communities across eastern North Carolina, cheering on parker bird, 22 surgeries over 45 days. He survived. But parker lost his right leg. Our community not only cheered for parker but we joined his family in praying for him and yes, the lord answers prayers. Madam speaker, on february 16, another news flash, parker bird, number 16, returned to the baseball field. And he stood in the batters box at the season opener, and he became the first ever division i baseball player to play with a prosthetic leg. Parkers a testament of the resilience of eastern North Carolina and the miracles of god. America loves you, parker. Were cheering for you, coach godwin and the entire pirate Baseball Team. Arrr, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Madam speaker, 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 1. Mr. Thompson thank you. Today i rise to celebrate a week honoring the f. F. A. National f. F. A. Week was celebrated february 1722 and recognizes a farreaching impact to this organization. F. F. A. Has chapters in al