Motivations to release classified information continue watching the Committee Meeting on our free mobile app, cspan now. Well leave it to return to the house to fulfill cspans 45year commitment to covering congress. Members are about to debate several measures on Law Enforcement and Border Security. Theyll also debate legislation to compel the Biden Administration to end its pause on weapons shipments to israel. 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. Gear us up, o god, for whatever lies ahead of us this day. Equip us for the work you would have us do in the situations we will face. And do not let us take this preparation lightly. For the battles we fight are more than policies and politics. We do not wrestle just against contrary human opinions and opposing ambitions. But ours is a fight to preserve Mutual Understanding and respect in a world she rowedded in the dark shrouded in the darkness of prejudice and gripped with hatred. On each one here, you have placed a mantle of leadership for the living of these days. Leadership which calls us to recover our moral bearings and uphold your righteousness. May we each live up to the responsibilities with which you have entrusted us, responsibilities that compel us to choose what is faithful over what is expedient. Open our eyes to see the heavenly host that defends all that we aim to accomplish when we do so in accordance with your will. In the strength of your name we pray. Amen. The speaker pro tempore amen. 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 utah, mr. Curtis. Mr. Curtis i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of ameramerica and to the repubc 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 utah seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i seek recognition for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Gleek, i rise mr. Speaker, i rise today in recognition of National Police week. For me, police week started solemnly. On monday i attended the funeral of a police officer, bill hoosier. Sergeant hoosier is a hero killed in the line of duty by a felon with a 20year criminal history who had no right to be on utahs roads. Mr. Curtis at the funeral service, the police chief said hoosier was the best field train officer he had ever seen. His work and dedication to other officers on the force undoubtedly has kept many safe. This police week i also remember master officer Joseph Shiner of the Provo Police Department who i worked alongside during my time as mayor. He was tragically killed in the line of duty in 2019. Id like his family to know that i still keep his picture on my desk in provo and remember in remembrance of his sacrifice and contribution. The provo police chief described shiner as one of his allstar officers. These men and all of our officers killed in the line of duty are heroes who gave their ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and our families safe. We owe our deepest gratitude to Police Officers and their families who wonder every morning if that will be the last time they see them. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from california 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. Thank you very much, mr. Speaker. I rise today with great pride to honor the life of jimmie johnson, one of the greatest corner backs in nfl history. A product of kingsberg high school, california, in high district, jimmy was a gifted athlete and rose quickly through the ranks. He was also a good student and graduated at ucla. Mr. Costa he played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, was a member of the nfls Alldecade Team in the 1970s. He was known as the lonesome cornerback because his opponents rarely threw in his side of the field. Ask bart starr. He was clearly a class act, a leader and always respected by his teammates. He was enshrined in 1994 in the National Pro Football Hall of fame with his brother as his presenter. What a class act, what a team. For the 49er family and his fans, we mourn the loss of Jimmy Johnson but his legacy will continue for the nextgen raiftion athletes and fans next generation of athletes and fans. Jimmy johnson, a class act. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson 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 for one minute. Mr. Thompson thank you, madam speaker. Madam speaker, since its inception 56 years ago, head start has improved the lives of more than 32 million children and their families. Proudly we continue to raise awareness about head start and the benefits it brings to americas children. Head start gives every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, a chance to succeed in school and in life. The head start model developed over the decades has built on evidencebased practices and is constantly evolving, using the best available science and temperature teaching techniques to meet the needs of local communities. Head start focuses on the whole child and the whole family. Head start and early start programs are in small towns and big cities alike. It brings together parents, teachers, volunteers and Community Leaders to create a Quality Program to truly give lower income children a head start in life. Madam speaker, i applaud head start programs in the 15th Congressional District of pennsylvania and throughout the nation for helping so Many Americans from all walks of life have a fair start in life. Thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you. Today i rise to honor National Police week and recognize our dedicated Law Enforcement officers in San Joaquin County. On behalf of all of our family, thank you. I also want to take this opportunity to bring attention to and honor a vital part of our Law Enforcement departments, our k9 officers. And their dogs. K9 teams go into some of the most dangerous situations and their work saves lives. Mr. Harder my community has seen this bravery firsthand. On february 19, 2023, after six years of service, we sadly lost duke, a police k9 for the San Joaquin County sheriffs department. While apprehending an armed and dangerous suspect, duke was killed in the line of duty. Dukes actions likely saved the life of one of our sheriffs deputies. This past weekend duke was remembered alongside 25 other police k9s who gave their lives in the line of duty last year. A worthy ceremony for a brave pup. To all of our k9 trainers and officers, thank you for the hard work you do. Families in San Joaquin County and across the country are safer because of your dedication and we are eternally grateful. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Lamalfa unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Lamalfa thank you, madam chair. Californias ag sector is a powerhouse contributing to over 50 billion to the economy and all these amazing Food Products for u. S. Consumers. Since we produce so many of these fruits and vegetables, 90 plus, its a key element. Our nations Consumer Base really depends on a strong farm bill for the products that come from california and all over the country. So in a week, the House Ag Committee will hold a vote on this years farm bill. I can say from personal experience the committee has spent countless hours listening to people around the country and taking into account all the things it takes to make our food supply strong and a domestic supply. It alliance our farm aligns our farm safety net with the needs of producers as well as folks in need. The incentive for conservation and Market Access are all elements of that. I also have the privilege of chairing the subcommittee on forestry. Were focused on making our forests safer from devastating fire as weve experienced in northern california, loss of many live, as well as my dear friend, representative tokuda in hawaii with lahaina. We have to do much better at making our communities and our lands firesafe. Unnecessary loss of unnecessary damage. The farm bill is going to be a big element Going Forward and improving upon that situation. So i look forward to a positive vote and success next week. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Iask unanimous consent to address the i ask unanimous consent to address the house and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam chair. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize and welcome the leadership of the east Bay Regional Park District to this chamber and to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Mr. Desaulnier the Park District has grown to encompass 73 Regional Parks spanning 126,000 acres of parklands and over 1,300 miles of trails across the east bay of the San Francisco bay area. Even in its creation, during the great depression, residents recognized the importance of what the Park District would provide. A ballot measure to establish the Park District in subsequent tax for Land Preservation received an overwhelming 71 of the vote in 1934. The Park Districts commitment to providing positive experiences in nature is truly inspiring. I am very proud and grateful for the constituents that i represent, that they can benefit from the largest Regional Park district in the United States. Please join me in congratulating and celebrating the east Bay Regional Park District for nine decades of commitment to preserving and protecting open space, providing safe and welcoming parks, and enhancing the quality of life across the San Francisco bay area and the east bay in particular. Thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. For what purpose does the gentlelady from texas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. This is police week where we celebrate and honor the men and women in blue who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities and our families safe. Ms. De la cruz i am reminded of the bravery of Sergeant Adrian alejandro. While serving south texas, sergeant alejandro, a sixyear veteran of the Mission Police department, encountered an individual on foot while conducting an interview, the individual pulled out a gun and shot him once in the torso. Sergeant alejandro was able to return fire, striking the suspect twice. By the grace of god and his training, sangerral han sergeant alejandro survived this incident and i pray for his continued recovery. I am proud to stand with our Police Officers all across the Rio Grande Valley and entire district who come out every day after day to protect our communities. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from hawaii seek recognition . Ms. Tokuda madam 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 gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Ms. Tokuda thank you. Madam speaker, every may is wildfire Awareness Month in hawaii and across the United States. But this year in the wake of last augusts wildfires, Fire Prevention and preparedness are very personal and urgent for my constituents. The National Interagency fire center predicts above average significant potential for wildfires across hawaii, especially in leeward communities. We must prepare for a dryer and hotter summer ahead and in just a few weeks the pacific Hurricane Season will begin. Increasing the potential for gusty winds and dangerous climate conditions. While we cannot predict every situation, we while we cannot predict every situation, we know this is a human cause, which means we each play a Critical Role in preventing fires. Local, state and federal agencies must also work closely with our communities to implement prevention and mitigation measures, prepare and enhance Emergency Preparedness and evacuation plans, and establish better methods to monitor and respond to fires. This is essential work and planning that must be done now. Sadly, as representative lamalfa and i know all too well, maui and paradise fires have showed us just how deadly and destructive these fires can be. Its up to all of us to make sure it doesnt happen again. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from nebraska seek seek recognition . I seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Flood i rise to salute Police Officers during police week. Every day the men and women in blue keep our communities safe, even as respect for police has waned in some quarters, im proud to report that nebraska has doubled down on our support for Law Enforcement. In fact, nebraska is the best place in the nation to serve as a peace officer. Were making it even better. Before i came to congress, i was the proud cosponsor of the Law Enforcement attraction and retention act in the Nebraska Legislature two years ago. This bill provided a variety of Cash Incentives for officers to help agencies retain and recruit their workforce. Last year, the Legislature Passed and we became the first state in the nation to provide Free College Tuition to Police Officers and firefighters and their immediate families. Working in nebraska just makes sense if youre a Law Enforcement officer. These are just two examples of how were leading the nation in recruiting and retaining the best peace officers in the nation. Madam speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . I rise to address the house and ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I recognize today, may 16, as the national day of light. 64 years ago, theodore mayman, an american physicist, invested the first light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, or laser. Mr. Morelle since then, lightbased technologies have grown to play a Critical Role in innovation. My community of rochester, new york, is the proud home of one of the largest optics crusters in the nation. Companies employing thousands of individuals. As cochair of the congressional optics caucus, im working to make certain that america capitalize on the potential of lightbased technologies, from photonic to quantum computing and communications, which strengthens our economy and our National Security. I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting these important efforts. Thank you, madam speaker, for allowing me to shed some light on this under illuminated celebration. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the g