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Hesheon o james atihe has a brs t, and h is a kidrew up ine townnpoka. Attended gonzagad nzaga univey in his hotown and htudied andughtt ed l ofommunication athington while teaching at mor school. Dee ther startedistudying priesthooi studying philosophy ata universityn c. An tology atnchoofnd ministry. Was ordained in 200 and h prchednontana ines stor aty churchnis the can iored to introdu fath raf. The speaker pr tpore he chairill enttain upo fiv furt ruests f oneinute speen each sidof the e. A fowhat purse does ntleman from pennsylek one minute and reve anndnanimous my r. The sppr tempore with objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Ou mr. Thompson thank you, madam speaker. Madam speaker, i rise before you today to recognize the annual ye which takes place in clearfield county. The event which occurred on saturday, february 3, has taken place for the last years, has raised thousands of dollars for the ymca strong kids campaign. With their help, children are able to participate inevities. Despite the cold weather, 58 brave participants dove into treasure lake. Articipants ranged from 12 to 82 years old. The plunge initially began in 2011 when it was founded by dubois ymca executive director, dan dowelling. I would like to take this time to continue to show my support for all those who participate, as well as the dubois ymca for their gracious efforts. Without these fundraising events, those fortunate would not be able to access these very important youth programs. Keep up the great work. Thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back the balance of my ti. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Tonko i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. N, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Tonko thank you. It is with great pride that i congratulate the remarkable team from Farmsworth Middle School il district on its Outstanding Achievement in winning grand prize at this Years National discover competition. These students along with edcater kelly warner and volunteer mentor Jennifer Smith showed extraordinary innovationg their future city. Their vision and hardwork exemplified the value of Stem Education and showcased the limitless potential of our youth. Congratulations to the dutchmen ducks team and to everyone involved in this imprsi accomplishment and thank you for representing our great Capital Region with excellence on this national stage. I wish you all success in your future continue to electrify our world with your ingenuity and your passion. Lets hear it for todays leaders amongst the■e young peoe in this country. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from iowa seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Elmadam speaker. I rise today to celebrate hawkeye superstar and West Des Moines native, Caitlin Clark. Mr. Nunn friends, march is rea. As we look forward to the big ten womens tournament already under way, we have a phenomenon coming from the heart of the■ after surpassing the alltime scoring record in Womens Basketball in february, caitlin became the Ncaa Division i alltime leading scorer for both men and Womens Basketball. In iowa, wins over ohio state on sunday, caitlin astounding recovered 3,685 career points and, friends, shes just getting started. Caitlin is a lear bothat she isr young women across our state and the country. As a dad of five young daughters, our babysitter even helped make Caitlin Clark who she is by constantly getting dunked on by Caitlin Clark in high school. With that, the coaches, the fans, the team and the family are what make Caitlin Clark and iowa so proud of you today. Thanks for all youre doing and most importantly, as iowa sets its focus on the Big Ten Tournament in march, join me in congratulating caitlin for what shes done and what shell continue to do. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from ohio seek recognition . Ms. Kaptur to address the housd extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Kaptur madam speaker, in the ninth district of ohio, the americanan discovery shop in lieu kas county lucas county won the denies noel awd bringing in the most sales of any location in our entire country. The award is presented to a person or group by the americane significant contributions to the discovery program. The discovery shop, which is a volunteerrun donate thrift store, sells donated clothes, artwork and small furniture. Purcat these fine establishments help the American Cancer Society fund Advocacy Research and patient support programs to improve the lives of Cancer Patients and their families. Anita shuler, the manager of the sylvania location, attributes th the involvement of the community and the dedication of its volunteers. Volunteers at the store credit ms. Shulers leadership and her ability to creatend maintain a positive atmosphere for the award. In this home away from home for many there is person that does not go above and beyond for their sylvania and our broader community. Thank you, madam speaker, congratulationand the entire ted back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . 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, i a very spect joining me here in the house gallery today, mr. Steve sutton, a retired social studies teacher mr. Molinaro but hes not just any teacher. He was in fact mine. And the man responsible for my desire to enter into Public Service. Mr. Suttons passion get involved, leading me to student council, mock trial and the president ial Classroom Program here in washington. Later i served as in america, county executive and now a member of congress. And one of the proudest moments for me was calling mr. Sutton on Election Night to tell him that id beerving he in congress, the same institution we studied in his classroom. Not everyone will pursue a career in Public Service but everyone is capable of achievind thats why teachers like steve sutton matter. They push us through our unique talents to achieveudreams. Mr. Sutton helped me realize my lifes calling, to make a difference. And so to you, mr. Steve sutton, and all the teachers like you so very grateful. And with that, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman fromira seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask for permission to address the house for one minute, to revise and the speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today celra■■lte the life of captain Charlie Griffin griffin. Mr. Wittman when i grew up, i remember griff vividly. Griff was a personality, griff was bigger than life. He loved fishing. He loves the he loved everything about what was going on there on the outer banks. I remember his infectious laugh. I remember his voice on the radio as you see here saying, got him on. Griff was indeed a friend to all in t Fishing Community and he will be sorely missed. He leaves behind a community of fishermen whose lives were touched by his kind ul words. We looked at him as a friend and as a mentor. I pray that god brings know his, jake, and his love for his dogs, uding one who was tragically lost on the same day as griff. We know its a tough time for people in the Fishing Community in the outer banks but his life. Hell be remembered and cherished. Rest in peace, griff. The speaker profrom north carolk recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for up to one minute, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tem objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today to remember the life of chad dunn who tin a boating accident, north carolina, this past week. He was taken far too soon. As a member of the Fishing Community, chad was beloved by those who knew him, as well as his passion for the sea. With the casting lines into e oceans depths or navigating the waters of life, chad approached every challenge with courage and grace. Life is preciousized every moment to live his life to the fullest, his spirit of adventure serves as a reminder for all of us to do the while at sea, while the sea may have claimed chads physical existence, his spirit remains in our hearts, our boating community and Fishing Community of oregon inlet and the outer banks. I pray that god brings loved oy difficult time. May his life be forever remembered, cherished and block offed for those who loved mr. Murphy rest in peace, chad. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to house relution ■e 1052 and rule 18, the chair declares the house in the committee of the whole on the state of the union for further consideration of h. R. 2799. Will the gentlewoman from minnesota, mrs. Fischbach, kindly take the chair. The chair the house is in the committee of the house on the state of the union for further consideration of the bill h. R. 2799, which the clerk will report by title. The clerk a bill to make reforms to the Capital Markets of the United States, and for other purposes. E chair when the committee of the whole rose on thursday, march 7, 2024, amendment number 5 printed in part b of house report 118407, offered by the gentleman from california, mr. Sherman, had been disposed of. It is now in order to consider amendment number 6 printed in part b of house report 118407. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Ms. Houlahan madam chair, i ve. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 6, printed in part b of house by ms. Houlahan of pennsylvania. The chair pursuant to House Resolution 1052, the gentlewoman from penyla, houlahan, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from pennsylvania. Ms. Houlahan madam chair, i ricolleagues to support my very straightforward amendment to protect Small Businesses and Community Banks in the wake of financcr want to thank ranking r waters for the opportunity to lead on this issue. I want to take this chamber back one year ago to c Silicon Valley bank that sent our Financial System into disarray. In 48 hours time, one of the largest u. S. Banks failed. Impacting customers, investors, businesses, and stockholders across our nation. Silicon banks failure subsequently led to the collapse of signature and silver gate banks in rapid succession as well. Making this crisis one of the mostnicazsited states history. After moments like these, its important that congress and key agencies like the u. S. Curities a Exchange Commission fully understand the scope and impacts to our economy. Transparency and accountability are essential to install confidence in prevent another crisis from tanking our economy in the same way. In conducting the analysis, we mustot only examine and understand the impact of the broader macroeconomy, but we must also make a concerted effort to understand the effects on Small Businesses an Community Banks that drive our main streets. According to the Federal Reserve data, deposits at smaller Community Banks dropp 120 billion in the week following the collapse. This is especially troubling when we consider that smaller banksold approximately 36 of our business loans, according to the ftic. So in other words, Community Banks took a hit in the diath of the failure, which is especially concerning considering the high number of main street Business Owners that utilize them. Responsibility to gather data on exactly how this crisis impacted our mom and pop shops and the Community Banks that they depend on for crucial■e we must ensure we learn from and take action to prevent the missteps and events of the past as well. So thats why im offering this very straightforward and very commonsense amendment that ensures that the s. E. C. s advocate for smalls bill Capital Formation study, study the effects of the collapse of the Silicon Valley bank on Community Banks and Small Business lending alike. The advocate whose■■ interest ol businesses and their investors would be required under this amendment to provide congress and the s. E. C. With a report of itsrecommendations. One month after the Silicon Valley banks collapse, i had the chance to meet with a group of local including Customers Bank, presence bank, and First Resource Bank located in my district. Each one of these banks was deeply■onceed Small Businesses that drive the economy, create and sustain jobs, and fund the american dream. I specifically recall the c. E. O. Of Customers Bank located in my 6th Congressional District sharing the account of the fear that Small Businesses had when th they were concerned that they would not be able to meet payroll and other obligations. So this conversation and outreachor other concerned businesses in my community is why im putting forward this amendment. Because at the end of the day this is jobs and livelihoods at stake. I want to also be clear and address a falsehood. This amendment does not attempt to imply that the s. E. C. Regulates banks. Is clearly speaks to the responsibilities of the advocate for Small BusinessCapital Formation to advance the interest of Small Businesses and their investors. It w■lill take the requisite action to protect Small Businesses and Community Banks ahead of future financial crises and help them■ be more secure and more resilient. Once again i urge my colleagues both democrat and republican to support my stigry commonsense ao protect our main streets and ensure accountability and transparency in our Financial System. I yield the remainder of my timr waters, i thank her for her continued leadership. The chair the gentlewoman from california is recognized. Ms. Waters she yielded the remainder of■ke. Ms. Waters i would like to thank my colleague from pennsylvania for offering this important amendment. Which mandates the s. E. C. Report on the impact Silicon Valley banks collapse has had on local banks Small Business lending. Our committees previous examination of the 2023anki crisis, while informative, should not be end of the story. With the expertise of the talented and knowledgeable the r reporting can supplement our reporting and ensure further valuable insight into what and our regular how regulators and lawmakers can avoid this from occurring again in the colleagues to vote yes and i yield back to the gentlewoman from pennsylvania. Ms. Houlahan i reserve. It is my understanding the gentlelady from pennsylvanias time has expired. I was just told. For what purpose does thessouri . Mrs. Wagner thank you, madam chair. I claim the time in opposition and i am opposed to this amendment. The chair the gentlewoman from is recnizelicans agree that the failure of Silicon Valley bank and other institutions last march should be studied to bert understand their impact on lending and whyl Services Committee devoted much of last spring and summer to holding a series of bipartisan hearings to