Police . Guest i think i we are leavingt this to honr our more than 45year commitment to live coverage of congress. The house is coming in to debate three bills, including one to allow mine waste to be stored on public lands. Youre watching 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. As we face the day that lies ahead, send us out to serve you, dear god. May we be faithful to keep your commands. May we take time to enjoy the fellowship you provide. May we be eager to be loyal to you. And may our deep desire to be worthy of you sustain us when so many other things clamor for our attention. These are indeed challenges times challenging times but we trust that you hold them in your care. Give us wisdom to appreciate the steadfastness of heart and soul our service to you requires. In a world where efficiency all too often overrides effectiveness, may our goal be your intent for our energies. While whole communities are rent by the contest of wills and divided by the race for power, may we live into your plan which transcends all selfish desire. As we watch as even the slightest disagreement becomes grounds for discord, may we step up and step in to be instruments of the reconciliation you desire for your creation. Make us strong and courageous. You have commanded us to serve you and have blessed us with your trust. We need not fear nor be dismayed, for you, o lord, are with us this day and in the days ahead. In your abiding love we stand and 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 her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from alabama, mr. Carl. Mr. Carl attention, salute. 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 receive a message. The messenger mr. Speaker, messages from the president of the United States. The secretary mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore madam secretary. The secretary i am directed by the president of the United States to deliver to the house of representatives messages in writing. 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 . Request permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise to recognize and honor the Extraordinary Service of superintendent doug straily. Mr. Good mr. Straily has worked tirelessly for many years to improve the lives of students, teachers and staff. For his effort, mr. Straily was named the 2024 virginia superintendent of the year by the Virginia Association of school superintendents, recognizing his outstanding leadership of the county schools. Mr. Straily began his career as a teacher and served as an athletics director, high school principal, snippet superintendent assistant superintendent before assuming his current position as superintendent. As a life long resident of the county, he has proudly depends kate dedicated 29 years of service to the county schools. His contributions to the community are immeasurable and hes a most worthy recipient of this award. I thank mr. Straily for his exceptional achievements. I wish him continued success as he strives to impact students in the county. Im honored to represent superintendent drowg straily and all doug straily and all of the Public Servants of the fifth district. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, 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. Speaker, i rise today in honor of National Nurses week and to celebrate the incredible contributions and sacrifices that nurses make each and every day. Sen. Kennedy as an occupational mr. Kennedy as an occupation altherr pift myself, ive seen firsthand how important nurses are, not only in the delivery of health care but in their daily interactions with parents patients. They build connections and tend to a patients needs, serving as the main conduit to a patients medical care. My grandmother was a nurse and my mother was a nurse for more than 54 years and went on to teach nursing in retierpt. We should be grateful to our retirement. We should be grateful to our nurses but we need to do more to support them. This congress should prioritize the passage of h. R. 2530. This legislation will mandate specified minimum nurse to patient ratios in hospitals, ensure medicare payments reflect those ratios and empower nurses to speak up if those ratios are violated. Its common sense that we protect patients, reduce burnout and fatigue among nurses and will save lives. Lets get it done. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, 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. Wilson thank you, mr. Speaker. Disastrous decisions of biden and farleft democrats continue to cause distress for families and destroy jobs. The Federal Reserve announced that they would keep Interest Rates at a twodecade high because bidenflation is making Home Ownership unattainment for millions of americans. Biden has produced the highest inflation in 40 years, with higher prices every day since he took office. Egg costs up 49 . Baby food, 31 . Electricity, up 29 . Poutry up 24 . Coffee up 20 . Unintentionally confirmed the deranged Big Government corruption to defame trump trup. This helps donald trump. This corrupt judge now will be my guest, i invite him to come in january to the inauguration of donald trump which he unintentionally is causing. In conclusion, god bless our troops who have successfully protected america for 20 years as the global war on terrorism moves from the afghanistan safe haven to america. We dont need new border laws, we need to enforce existing laws. Biden shamefully opens the borders for dictators as more 9 11 attacks across america are imminent as repeatedly warned by the f. B. I. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, request 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. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize may as Mental Health awareness month. Mental Health Awareness month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of americans living with Mental Health conditions. By breaking the stigma and talking about depression, anxiety and other conditions, we can help those affected to seek quality care that they deserve. Mr. Speaker, by bringing attention to Mental Health, we can elevate the conversations surrounding Mental Health. We are focusing on prioritizing Mental Health and acknowledging it is ok to not be ok. If jeuferring or feel alone, please reach out for help. Its important to remember that you are not alone. This month, reach out to your loved ones and check in. By starting the conversation, we are one step closer to ending the stigma surrounding Mental Health. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from alabama 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. Mr. Carl mr. Speaker, i rise today in remembrance of marine corps Major General jerome gary cooper. Cooper began his career at the university of notre dame, receiving his bachelors degree in financing while participating in naval rotc. He then joined the marine corps. During the vietnam war he became the first africanamerican to ever command a marine corps infantry company. Among his many accolades, he was awarded the bronze star and two purple hearts. In 1988, he was promoted to mange general at the headquarters of the marine corps, in 1989, president george h. W. Bush appointed cooper as assistant secretary to the air force in man power and reserve affairs. Then president clinton appointed him as u. S. Ambassador to jamaica. Cooper leaves behind a legacy of sacrifice, heroism and inspiration to all. He passed away in mobile at the age of 87 and will be remembered for his priceless service to our nation. May you rest in peace. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And i yield my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. 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. Mr. Speaker, i rise to urge my colleagues to pass a full reauthorization of the f. A. A. Right now we have a federal Aviation Administration that is operating under 20th century technology. Mr. Collins full reauthorization ensures the United States remains the Gold Standard on the world stage in aviation by bolstering u. S. Technology and restructuring the f. A. A. To improve efficiency. As a matter of fact, the f. A. A. Reauthorization act of 2024 includes a handful of amendments many of my colleagues have worked with Industry Experts on for several months. One of which i was proud to have included in the housepassed version. This amendment encourages private Sector Investment in Hypersonic Technology so we can remain competitive on the world stage. Our aviation sector drives over 5 of the g. D. P. And supports 11 million jobs. So full authorization ensures that our skies remain safe and our Aviation Industry stays competitive. So i urge my colleagues, lets get this good piece of legislation across the finish line. Thank you and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from nebraska seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to address president bidens student loan bailout schemes. Just weeks ago the president unveiled a new executive action, even after the Supreme Court shut down his previous attempts to let people off the hook for their loans. Mr. Flood hes not just trying to unilaterally cancel student debt. His agencies have been working to make the Student Loan Repayment process dysfunctional. On one hand, the federal student aid agency is paying contractors who Service Student loans less money and that agency has acknowledged that the level of service for student loan holders will suffer as a result. On the other hand, the Consumer Protection the cfpb is using its Enforcement Authority to pursue these same contractors for their reduced levels of service that are the result of these same f. S. A. Cuts. It seems like a plan designed to break the entire student loan system. Americans cant let the Biden Administrations plans succeed. We need a return to principled fiscal policy that encourages personal responsibility, a responsibility that supports the health of the American Free enterprise system. With that, i thank you and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, ask for unanimous consent to address the house, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Davis mr. Speaker, a. L. S. Is a pour that willing disorder that effect is a neurological disorder that effects thousands of people worldwide. Recently i had the privilege of meeting two incredible advocates living with a. L. S. And their courage and determination deeply moved me. One of them is lou hall. A fellow air force veteran who was diagnosed in 2020 after undergoing several surgeries. With his wife, tammy, lou is working tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. Troy tatum, an ordained disciples of christ reverend, was diagnosed in early 2022. Since his retirement, troy and his wife, lee anne, have provided unyielding support and encouragement to others. To lou and troy, i greatly admire your strength, resilience and unwavering commitment to a cure. Your stories are a testament to the human spirit and power of hope. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . To address the house for one minute, revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Over the past eight weeks, my friends, ken and rowan, have paneled 3,500 miles across this country to address the National Homeless crisis. Mr. Sherman and to raise funds to provide homes. Founded 15 years ago in the san fernando valley, hope, the mission, has grown to become the largest rescue mission in the country, operating 23 interim housing shelters with 2,700 beds and serves over three million meals annually. And hope will be adding 11 new projects in 2025, including five permanent supporting housing sites, and i might point out that theyre able to provide these housing sites at less than 1 4 of the cost done by local government in the Los Angeles Area. Hope works to treat the unique needs of the housing insecure, operate shelter sites for families, and for other victims of domestic violence, offering Mental Health services as well as shelter. Ken and rowan have put their bodies on the line more than once, not only bicycling across the country, but they live for lived for four days on the streets, they lived for four days in a car and previously ran to las vegas from los angeles. I look forward to continuing to support hopes efforts and hope my colleagues in the Los Angeles Area do as well. Im pleased to have secured 2 million for them for Homeless Services and another 2 million for Mental Health services and this year almost 1 million to provide modular, affordable housing. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina, mr. Mchenry, seek recognition . Mr. Mchenry i call up h. J. Recent 109 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the joint resolution. The clerk Union Calendar number 398, house joint resolution 109, joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 title 5 of the United States code of the rules submitted by the securities and Exchange Commission related to staff accounting bulletin number 121. The speaker pro tempore pursuan t to the House Resolution 1194, the joint resolution is considered read. The joint resolution shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member on the committee on Financial Services or their respective designees. The gentleman from North Carolina, mr. Mchenry, and the gentlewoman from california, ms0 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina, mr. Mchenry. Mr. Mchenry i ask all members have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and submit extraneous material on the joint resolution under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Mchenry now, mr. Speaker, i yield myself as much time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Mchenry mr. Speaker, i rise in support of this bipartisan resolution of disapproval. This resolution is an essential effort to protect consumers and foster innovation in Digital Assets markets. Its also critical to stop the securities and Exchange Commissions Regulatory Power grabs in efforts to circumvent the administrative procedures act. I want to thank my friend, congressman flood of nebraska, a leader on financial innovation and Digital Asset policy for introducing this bipartisan resolution. Staff accounting bulletin or s. A. B. 121 is one of the most glaring examples of the current securities and Exchange Commissions reign