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CSPAN U.S. July 4, 2024

Washington, d. C. March 21, 2024. I hereby appoint the honorable mary e. Miller to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, mike johnson, speaker of the use of the speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recoition between the parties with time equally allocated between the 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 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from arkansas, mr. Westerman, for five minutes. Mr. Westerman thank you, madam speaker. I rise tote a significant milestone. The 50th anniversary of western energy alliance. Oil and natu and reliable sourcs of energy that drive progress, power industries, and fuel innovation. The alliance is a leader among the oil and gasdk■ ons in understanding the complex federal regulations surrounding production and development in the United States. They have been a strong voice for small and Midsized Companies in navigating washington, d. C. , and pulling together allies across the country. It■÷s responsible and innovative policies and importantly they have a demonstrated commitment to the environment. As a heat their homes and power their vehicles. The alliance has been a katjalies for job creation, economic catalyst for job creation and Economic Growth across the country. Congratulations on 350 years of excellence. Heres to many morers progress and partnership. Madam speaker, i often say i am blessed to have incredible staff who always exceed expectati■e godspeed in the race, i know you will all make■y madam Arkansas Tech university in russellville, arkansas, is not only the alma mater of two of our distinguished colleagues, representative steve womack and kevin hern, but i rise today to recognize the Arkansas Tech unersi teams outstanding performance at their tournament last month that earned them the distinction as the number one collegiate Robotics Team in the United States. Im confident wit talent they he already proven to possess, that they will continue to represent a. T. U. And arkansas fourth Congressional District with distinction on the global stage at the upcoming World Championship in texas next month. As admire the dedication and exemplary skills necessary for those students to attain such accolades their university, and i know the brothership they are gaining through this journey has been all more valuable. Again, i congratulate the a. T. Robotics team for their incredible achievements thus far and wish each of the team members continued success in all may each of you continue to push the boundaries of innovation and uphold the legacy of excellence that defines Arkansas Tech university. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from georgia maryland, mr. Hoyer, for five minutes. Mr. Hoyer i thank the madam speaker, we have less than 25 hours adjourn for two weeks. Well go home, see our families, well see our constituents, and nobody on the frontline of ukraine will be going home in 25 hours. That was a privilege that our ukrainian and israeli allies do not hld say those who are at risk in gaza do not have. If the speakere should move forward, that we need to secure the aid that ukraine so despete needs, why hesitate . Why put this off . Wont in his o conquer ukraine. Hamas wont in its mission to destroy israel. We cannot affordel in our defense of freedom and democracy. Mr. Speaker, is ticking. May it sound in our ears as loudly as the russian salvoshesn ukraine. And the missiles that slam against iron dome in israel. Yen the helpless. Madam speaker, the tens o of ukn and abducted by russia dont get to adjourn their neither do the 134 hostages held in captivity in gaza. Nor do those who are■[ when Russian Troops encircled the city of adrikviyk last h, the ukrainian defenders didnt get to pack up and head home for two weeks. No, the city fell so quickly that hundreds of ukrainian soldiers were trappebe order to withdraw. Why . One soldier who may it out explained, quote, itck of ammun. There are 435 of us that sit in this body send that ammunition today or at the latest tomorrow. Yet we fail to act. This is not a partisan issue. This is an american issue. The world relies its leader. To bring stability where stability can be accomplished. To bring is achievable. Mr. Speaker, let us act. Let together in that over 300 votes with respectukraine as with respect to israel. That is the american majority that rerepresent. Not republicans andemocrats that we represent. Not republicans and democrats, but america that is willing to stand not only for its own freedom, but for the freedom of others around i was at the elton john concert last night. It was a wonderful concert by a. And he stood and he said to us at the end of that concert, he said, you know, a teen ager, iny 20s, all of my heroes we he was talking about the throughout the world, andic particularly to his home country of england. But america has been the heroes in coming to europe and other places in the world whose freedom was at risk. And friends, we remain silent in the sense ofl that way 70 members of the United States senate. Democrats, all americans, saying we are here. We are coming. And we will stay steadfast. To defend you, your people, and your freedom against the. Who would undermine freedoms holy light. We we have a responsibility that no other nas. It is to be that city on the hill. To be that beacon. To be that torch of and to be that country that will respond in a timely fashion to defend freedom here a the world. Let us act before we leave this town. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from arizona, mrs. Lesko, for five minutes. Mrs. Lesko thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to recognize an accomplished woman whose Public Service to arizona has left a Lasting Impact on thos. Beverley pingerelie began her career at hen ford bachelors from wayne state university. From there she went on to work in the mecular Medicine Laboratory at st. Josephs hospital. Eventually she moved on to Public Service where she was ec t1q Unified School District governing board from 2015 to 2019. On the boarde chose to continue her Public Service in the Arizona State legislature. Arizona Legislature District 28, beverley has put a prosperity, t success, and parental rights. She even sponsored legislation toxp parental oversight of Public School Library Books and materials, and cosponsored legislation to require voter i. D. And prohibit human smuggling. Beverley is truly a force to be reckoned with in the legislature and arizona is lucky to have her representation. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to who has led ourh strength and helped create one of the most prosperous economies in Arizona Arizona treasurer kimberly lee yi. Kimberly lee was born and raised in arizona and was thest chinese american republican woman to be elected to a major statewide office in the history of the United States. Is the first Asian American elected to a statewide office in arizona history. We began her career in Public Service in 2010 when she was elected to the Arizona Legislature where she served for eight years between the house and the senate. She was the second woman to serve as Senate Majority leader since u. S. Supreme court oconnn the arizona in that same position. During her time as treasurerrer ofrizona, the Permanent Land Endowment Trust fund hit record highs. She also led the effort to pass a state law requiring Financial Education for High School Students prior to education graduation. Her service to arizona has raised Financial Literacy rates, improved arizonas economy, and women and girls across the state that anything is possible. Madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Krishnamoorthi, for five minutes. Mr. Krishnamoorthi madam speaker, Congress Needs to fully fund the american connectivity program, also known as a. C. P. This Landmark Initiative helps all americans afford Home Internet access that is essential today to achieve work or education success. In my district, Nancy Menendez said that the united palatine coalitions beginning Computer Class relied on the ever home h internet access. More broadly, cook county estimates that more than 250,000 households in county have been helped by the law. I want to congratulate and thank tony and cook county for the successful implementation of the a. C. A. C. P. But if the house doesnt act, those families will lose their Home Internet access. Lets pass the a. Krmpt p. A. C. P. Reauthorization act nowd across the country, america is in the midst of a child care crisis. Today parents facd care optionse options available to them are increasingly unaffordable. In addition, child care workers face low wages and a■ lack o■ f benefits that leave them unable to meet their own basic needs. In illinois, nearly 60 ofs livt enough child care providers. Parents and workers are shouldering the cost of care through massive enrollment fees, we workers and a steep decline in the number of licensed child care providers. This untenable and unacceptable. Sciu health care is fighting to create living wages and now turn in washington to meet the challenge. We must support the needs of parents and care funding presidt bidens requests to stabilize child care resources now. K madam speaker, partisan gamesmanship over the southern border is causing this house to neglect the needs of thousands of families for whom hunger and homelessness await. Catholic charities now serve fio six times as many people as at their pantries compared to 2020. These increases by other food b, religious organizations and notforprofits nationwide. Bridge the gap created by our inaction in washington. The blame game will not feed the we can and must do better now. Thank you and i yield recognizen from georgia, mr. Carter, for five minutes. Mr. Carter madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life of the honorable virgil marcus peacefully at the age of 60. Mr. Jones graduated from the brad well institute in Liberty County where he played varsity basketll attended morris brown college, as well as Georgia State university. Taxerved his community as the Commissioners Office as a clerk, before becoming the first africanamerican male to become Liberty Countys tax commissioner in 200 a leader at. James a. M. E. Church where he served as trustee, the finance steward, the youth advisor and member of the gospel choir and male choir. Georgia resolutioning h. R. 1302 was adopted to honor virgils memory as one of georgias most dist citizens. Virgil joness sr. Will be remembered by all the lives that he mr. Speaker, i rise today to war ii veteranolences to herb who passed away at the age of 98. Born in kirkland, ohio, herb enlisted in the u. S. Army to fight in wod ii, proudly serving our country and earning three bronze stars. Herb used his skills and expertise he gained while fighting in the Pacific Theater to cree campbells erosion control, which dutifully served the people of the first Congressional District. Herb washio operating engineers, the veterans of foreign wars and christchurch. Herb was a father to his 13 children and a grandfather toend greatgrandchildren. Among many hobbies, he liked to garden, dance and above all, spend time with hisamily. Will s the prime example of what it means to serve and put others before yourself. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize fred harpole his hard work and leadership as he retires from his position as the assistant director for fretsy core fretsy core fletse core training■ director. Harpole is responsible for providing oversight of the firearms division, driver and marine division, Enforcement Operations Division and physical techniques division. Additionally, he manages oversight of the new mexico training delivery point. E a meme team in march of 2020 as the Deputy Assistant director for c. T. O. Shortly after, he was promoted e director. Prior to his service, harpole served in multiple operations and training positions for both t. S. A. And federal air marshal service. His background, skills and firsthand insight have made him a valuable source for infoation for public officials. Mr. Harpole, who began his Law Enforcement career in 1987 with the Milwaukee Police department, wille his dedication to Public Service and the protection of the American People. Madam speaker, i rise today in remembrance of bob coble, a local is a vannian sav savannah man. Born in north carolina, he lived most of his life in long and liberty counties. He served industries and accumulated multiple skills throughout his adult life. Before retiring as an electrical engineer, coble was a bailiff for the long county probate and superior courts. He also demonstrated his devotion to his country by serving the u. S. Army during which he fought in vietnam. In addition to his other roles, coble served the younger citizens of georgias First District as he repeatedly served as a helper for santa claus fesg with supporting Youth Development at the mesonic childrens home. Hiievement and works of service for the community and the nation have left a lasting mark that will be remembered far into the future. Thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from pennsylvania, ms. Houlahan, for five minutes. Ms. Houlahan speaker. Im really proud to say that in large part, thanks to the leadership of president joe den, that when the u. S. Has been called upon to help our allies, we have answered that call. When i was standing with president zelenskyy years ago, we warned attack that was coming his way. We shared intelligence with him, frankly intelligence that he didnt believe. We shared that intelligeeit wel. And we clearly demonstrated the clear and present threat that was coming his way. When ukraine then called us for help in the immediate the russi illegal attack on ukraine, we, the United States, answered. When the ukrainian people held off putins advance and called again for Additional Resources to sustain their defenses, we, the United States, again answered. Ary offensive took back the black sea and asked again for more advanced weaponry for their battletested troops, answered. Yet now, when the Russian Military is retreating in some regions, and on the brink of doing so in many morere well, we are not answering ukraines repeated attempts and calls for help again. When ukraine is now■6 literally running out of bullets, we are not answering their call for help. Which is why my pride in our leadership and in the United States has become overcome wh anger, because yet again this chamber is about to recess without having provided aid to yest■y in the House Armed Services committee, i heard one of my republican colleagues say not once, not twice, but three times that putin is indeed a war criminal. And im here. As we see the attacks from war criminal putin on the democracy of ukraine, we are so concerned by war criminal putin and their allies of iran and china. This question w assessment of china and iran helping war criminal putin . I agree with that member. Putin is a war criminal, which is exactly why we must b aid to. The inaction of congress and specifically this house, this body, and specifically speaker of the house, mr. Johnson,uttine United States and the world in peril. Poland and now ukraine. He was born in 1942. His father, my grandfather, was murdered during the holocaust, along with nearly every member ofis we know what happens when the United States does not lead, but rather turns a blind eye and turns inward. S bare and hollowed out and is a stark reminder of what happens when we allow tyrants to invade other nations and to wage merciless and illeg wars. My family is not alone. Millions of lives were lost because of the United States reticence to engage in 1939. Id also like to remind my colleagues that this is not a handout. First, many of these munitions are developed by americans, supporting u. S. Businesses. And secon giving ukraine our aging weaponry and purchasing new and advanced technologies for our t

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