Now that Lindsey Graham is on board cutting Social Security and stuff, that sure aint going to help inflation. There are a lot of people out there who are hurting. We all took a bunch of money. Well leave this hereth to bring you our live committed coverage to the u. S. House. Continue watching if you go to our website, cspan. Org or free mobile video app, cspan now. House lawmakers considering a rule for three bills, including a measure regulating crypto kurpbcy. Live coverage of the house 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. Immortal and invisible god, all power belongs to you. Gracious and merciful god, in you is found unfailing love. With you, o lord, our not competing nature with you, o lord, is not competing natures but the whole of life. In you we find both tenderness and strength. You love us with a parents compassion and guide us with your firm hand. In our lives, may we learn to strike the balance between patience and persistence. May we show no ill will toward others, but have the wherewithal to bear their criticism and their ridicule. And when our anger is justified, may we be just as quick to forgive those who repent of their offenses. May those who are strong bear the feelings of the weak. And may those who are vulnerable bear witness to the strength of their empathy. In this body, may we acknowledge that we belong to one another and reconcile with those who attempt to dismantle our mutual purpose. In you may we strive for restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, and live in peace. God of justice and mercy, abide with us this day. In the power and love of your eternal name we pray. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the 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 california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano please join me in saying our nations pledge. 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 senate. The secretary mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore madam secretary. The secretary i have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has agreed to Senate Joint Resolution 58, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States code, of the rules submitted by the department of energy relating to Energy Conservation standards for consumer furnaces, in which the concurrence of the house is requested. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches from each side of the aisle. 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 revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore so be. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, farming is more than a profession. It is a true cornerstone of the american society. And no group has had a more Significant Impact on the evolution of modern society than our hardworking farmers. From the earliest days of our nations founding, the work ethic and devotion of our producers is what pushes us forward. Before the sunrises sun rietzs, our nations farmers, ranchers and foresters have already been hard at work for hours, tending to their fields and caring for their livestock. Providing for our families goes beyond putting food on our tables, it includes clothes on our back, heat in our homes and fuel for our vehicles. With each harvest, our farm families ensure that america and the world has access to a safe and abundant food supply. American agriculture remains americas backbone and we must support the families that give us so much by passing an effective fiveyear farm bill. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Takano mr. Speaker, i seek 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 minutes. Mr. Takano mr. Speaker, i rise today to pay tribute to michael r. Mccormick, the remarkable superintendent of the valverde unified school district. As he embarks on a welldeserved journey into retirement with over 27 years of dedicated service retirement. With over 27 years of dedicated service to the field of education, michael mccormicks career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to fostering Educational Excellence and nurturing innovation. Before assuming the role of superintendent, mr. Mccormick served as the assistant superintendent for Education Services and under his stewardship, the district earned numerous awards and accolades owing to his thoughtful and diligent focus that puts students first. From championing Stem Education to striving to close the racial education gap for his students, valverde has thrived under his guidance. Superintendent michael mccormick, your dedication to education has left an enduring legacy of inspiration and empowerment. Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your tireless commitment to excellence in education. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Lamalfa s seek 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, mr. Speaker. My district in northern california, theres a catastrophic removal, destruction of the klamath dams, hydroelectric dams that provide clean co2free power for about 70,000 homes. Its reducing the renewable grid that everybody seems to want, eliminating recreational asset, hurting property values, damaging the local economy and making it tougher on agriculture in the klamath basin. Many of these products right here are grown in california. 99 of what america relies on, some of those crops are grown there. Wont be able to do that much longer if they take the water away. The removal of these dams currently has released many millions of cubic yards of accumulated silt which has ruined the water quality, killed hundreds of thousands of fish and the spawning beds they would have laid new simultaneouses in. Weve even seen fullsized deer getting stuck in this and dying of the mud. Local farmers are suffering. The project borrowed water from the dams to extend the irrigation system. You wont have that flexibility anymore with that out. You wont be able to grow some of these crops that americans enjoy and rely upon. So we have the devastation going on all in the name of the environment, all in the name of saving some fish and in the meantime, theyve destroyed and killed hundreds of thousands of fish and will continue to do so with this reckless dam removal that wont end here. It will keep going. Well have less hydroelectric power, less recreation with this crazy type of thinking. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. 228 days. That is how long it has been since scores of people were violated, maimed, tortured and killed in israel. Ms. Wild 228 days since 252 people, including children and the elderly, were abducted from israel into gaza. Yesterday i met with four of their families. Alex, a 75yearold, was taken from kibbutz. He spent the last 30 years working at israels holocaust remembrance center. Teaching about the lessons of world war ii. Ohad, a dual israeligerman citizen, was kidnapped. His daughter showed me one of the last photos she has of him which detickets him being dragged into a van by a terrorist. Shakhed, i wear a dog tag in his honor. Was a 19yearold i. D. F. Soldier killed on october 7. Foot and of his lifeless body being dragged from the tank he drove was shown to me by his family. His body was taken to gaza and his family prays for its return so they can give him a proper burial. Matan, a 21yearold i. D. F. Soldier, also abducted. Status unknown. Believed to be alive. He shares a november 28 birthday with his younger sister. This past year was the first time they had ever marked their birthday apart. 228 excruciating days for these families. We must not forget them until they are released, i will keep saying their naacp and standing with their family saying their names and standing with their families. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from indiana 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 gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Houchin mr. Speaker, i rise today to celebrate National Emergency medical Services Week and honor the e. M. S. Professionals and paramedics who provide lifesaving care across the nation every day. E. M. S. Professionals like nick, chief of scott county e. M. S. , and my home state of indiana. Since he started serving in scott county more than a decade ago, nick and his team have turned around the Emergency Medical Services department and it is now selffunded, saving taxpayer money, while also saving lives. This can be a heartwrenching line of work. Last year nick suddenly lost a friend and colleague and yet still he perseveres. While suffering through his own grief, he continues to respond to calls for service. Nick has also started a Community Paramedicine program to train future e. M. S. Personnel. Hes an outstanding medic and an exemplar of the e. M. S. Profession. This week we celebrate every e. M. S. Professional across the country as they contend for our communities wherever emergencies happen. With that, mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Chair, i seek 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. Standup mr. Chair, mr. Stanton mr. Chair, the government conducted Nuclear WeaponsDevelopment Test in the southwest, exposing arizonans to eye nighted radiation from ionized radiation from the fallout. Women, men and children were diagnosed with terrible cancers from the radiation exposure. Many tragically lost their lives. Nearly 25 years ago, congress attempted to make amends by passing the radiation exposure compensation act. But without congressional action, it is set to expire next month, denying arizona families the again sayings they need to pay for Health Care Families the saves they need to pay for the health care treatments they need. The Senate Overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan reca reauthorization act, a fiveyear extension of the program. It mirrors my downwinders parity act by expanding the scope of the re cas coverage recas coverage for those who were denied compensation. For too long theyve been left behind and overlooked. Give these people the justice they deserve and put this bill to a vote. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore 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 all men and women in uniform who have made the you ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Mr. Good since our nations founding via the revolutionary war, more than one million americans have given their lives to protect the freedoms that we hold dear today. Every fallen member of the Armed Services and their families deserves our deepest expression of gratitude, not only on memorial day, but every day. The words of jesus christ in john apply to these heroes most deserving of remembrance whether he said, this is my commandment. That you love one anotherred a i have loved another as i have loved you. That someone lay down his life for his friends. As we reflect upon the sacrifice of more than one million American Service members this memorial day, may we also remember the family and friends they left behind. Their pain and grief are unimaginable, tempered only by the joy of their memories and the knowledge that they gave their lives in service to the greatest country the world has ever known. I join other americans in offering them my prayers and heartfelt appreciation. May god bless them and may god continue to bless the United States of america. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . I ask than 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. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to recognize the Rockingham CountyBaseball League as they celebrate 100 years of americas favorite pastime, founded in 1924, the Rockingham CountyBaseball League is the second oldest continuously operating league in the United States. Mr. Cline j. R. Polly line weaver, a Sports Writer for the daily news record, helped organize the league. The effort brought players together from seven communities acacross Rockingham County in bh spirit and game with a consistent schedule and designated rules. From there the league would go on to include teams from up and down the shenandoah valley. The league has a rich history, survived the great depression, world war ii and integrated with africanamerican players in the 1950s. Those players who went on to play in Major League Baseball and even the National Basketball association. Today its fields remain a welcoming place that bring athletes together. Recently the leagues storied history and many accomplishments were highlighted in an exhibition in the History Museum in dayton. It calls attention to the hard work of those who have shown care to each other through the common love of baseball. Congratulations to them and the many wonderful seasons theyve enjoyed over the last century and i wish them many more to come. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from indiana seek recognition . Mrs. Houchin by direction of committee on rules i call up House Resolution 1243. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 77 House Resolution 1243 resolved, that at any time afte adoption of this resolution the speaker may, pursuant to clause 2b of rule 18, declare the house resolved into the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for consideration of the bill, h. R. 4763, to provide for a system o regulation of Digital Assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the securities and Exchange Commission, and fo other purposes. The First Reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on Financial Services or their respective designees. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the fiveminute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the committees o agriculture and Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the natur of a substitute consisting of the text of rules Committee Print 118 33, modified by the amendment printed in part a of the report of the committee on rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted in the house and in the committee of the whole. Th bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the fiveminute rule and shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in part b of the report of the committee on rules. Each such further amendment may be offered only i the order printed in the report may be offered only by a member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specifie in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the house or in the committee of th whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill fo amendment the Committee Shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the house with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended and on any further amendment thereto to final passage withou intervening motio