However, we should be angry that the house should not take up comprehensive immigration reform. For one year and five months, the Senate Version has sat past and we have been unable to take it. All during this time we have heard our country, our economy and our families. The time has come to make a decision. Now, while the president may have put this decision off, this decision will not work. It is the right thing to do. It is the american thing to do. And with gods help, it will be done before the conclusion of this year. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson madam speaker, a , the go last june president ignored these signs and underestimated the strength of the blood thirsty terrorists. This has led to mass murder of opposing muslims and american journalists. According to a recent article in the Washington Times after the u. S. Exited iraq, quote, it took six weeks for al qaeda fighters to start pouring into iraq to attack the new government. And now the islamic state, known as the initials isis and isil. The president has been negligent for the past 2 1 2 years as isis fought to seek control of the country which which liberated with our military, including two of my sons and a martyred staff member. Radical islamist terrorists must be confronted and defeated to protect American Families at home and those abroad. In conclusion, god bless our troops and the president should never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. We need peace through strength. And i want to commend my predecessor here just a moment ago, congressman frank wolf, who is retiring, whos been a stalwart for freedom. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Mr. Burgess 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 from texas is recognized. Mr. Burgess madam speaker, the committee on energy and commerce has embarked upon an ambitious plan to advance the cures of the 21st century and to make them a reality for todays patients and physicians. I spent indeed part of august doing roundtables for the energy and commerce cures initiative. One issue that came up time and again is the potential, the promise of genomic medicine, to understand, diagnosis, treat and prevent illness, if given the opportunity. The era of Precision Medicine is at hand and doctors need to have the tools, the tools to utilize this. One is Laboratory Developed tests in order to identify pest therapies for a specific patient. But burdensome regulation by the food and Drug Administration of Laboratory Developed tests would prevent Clinical Labs from developing tests to respond to Public Health needs. I actually believe the food and Drug Administration has no authority to regulate Laboratory Developed tests and in fact if they continue to do this it will only create more roadblocks, more obstacles on our path to cures. As a physician, i am adamantly opposed to this. This week the energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on the future of Laboratory Developed tests. We must Work Together to oppose the food and Drug Administrations proposal so that the work of medical professionals, which is to heal our patients, using all the tools at our disposal, may finally be realized. I yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Mr. Smith 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. Smith madam speaker, the president continues to claim that if Congress Wont act on immigration issues he will. But the house has acted and recently passed legislation to address the border crisis. The president still threatens to grant amnesty by executive order. But such actions run counter to his own statements about the illegality of enacting such immigration policies on his own. In 2011, the president stated, quote, i swore an oath to uphold the laws on the books. Now i know some people want me to bypass congress and change the immigration laws on my own. Thats not how our constitutional is written, end quote. And he stated as recently as last fall that, quote, if in fact i could solve all these problems without passing laws in congress, then i would do so. But were also a nation of laws. End quote. The president should listen to his own words and abide by his oath of office and the constitution. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Ms. Jackson lee madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Jackson lee thank you, madam speaker. Let me indicate that our members come back from the work recess and i think its important to establish that although one or two Vacation Days may have been taken and members got a chance to see their families, they were working. And im going to take the optimistic approach and say that the American People want to see us working over the next couple of days. I believe we can collectively with the president address the terrorist threat of isis. Those of us who had a chance to be in the mideast know how serious an impact it has on the homeland. But i also believe that we can put on the floor of the house a comprehensive immigration bill, raise the minimum wage, provide for pay equity and provide for the education of our children by bringing down the high Interest Rates for higher education. Madam speaker, it should be the rule of this house and the rule of the other body to work on behalf of the American People. Yes, we were working in our districts. Now, we need to come and work on behalf of them and to ensure that the National Security of our homeland is protected to be reminded of those lives that were lost as we approach 9 11 and to raise the minimum wage and to save lives by passing comprehensive immigration reform. As a member of the texas border, meaning a border state, i know we can do that. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or on which the vote incurs objection under clause 6 of rule 20. Record votes on postponed questions will be taken later. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Madam speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules and pass senate bill 231. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk senate 231, an act to reauthorize the multinational speeshies conservation funds semipostal stamp. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from georgia, mr. Collins, and the gentleman from nevada, mr. Horsford, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from georgia. Mr. Collins thank you, madam speaker. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Collins i also ask unanimous consent that five that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks on the bill under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Collins sflat 23 1, the multishall r national semipostal stamp reauthorization act was introduced on february 7, 2013. It would extend the multinational species stamp through december 31, 2016. It was initially signed into law in 2010 and a bill introduced by henry brown of South Carolina. Profits from this stamp will go to support programs designed to help protect african and asia elephants, apes and marine turtles. The stamp has generated 2. 5 million in proceeds that has been divided among the programs. By supporting this legislation, the Postal Service will be able better be able to sell the existing stock of 75 million saved, save the vanishing species stamp. And i ask my colleagues to support this legislation and with that, madam speaker, i reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from georgia reserves. The gentleman from nevada is recognized. The gentleman is recognized. Thank you, madam speaker. Senate 231, the Multinational Species Conservation Fund semipostal stamp reauthorization act would require the United StatesPostal Service to continue issuing the multinational supposies conservation funds semihe postal stamp for four more years. Mr. Horsford its an initiative run by the u. S. Fish and wildlife that supports a variety of conservation efforts that benefit several species. Including great apes, rye no, sir rasses, tigers, and marine turtles. Because these stamps cost more than typical stamps, they allow members of the public to donate to a particular cause. Passage of this bill is to raise revenue for the Multinational Species Conservation Fund without increasing its appropriations. We have no objections to the passage of senate 231 and reserve the balance of my time. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentleman from georgia is recognized. Madam speaker, i urge all members to support passage of s. 231. At this point i yield back the balance of my time as well. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The question is will the house suspend the rules and pass senate 231. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, 2 3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid pon the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Madam speaker, i move the house suspend the rules and pass h. R. 4939. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 4939, a bill to designated the facility of the United StatesPostal Service located at 2551 galena avenue in seamy valley, california, as the kneel havens post office. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from georgia, mr. Collins, and the gentleman from nevada, mr. Horsford, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from georgia. Mr. Collins thank you, madam speaker. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized. Million collins i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. And include extraneous materials on this bill which is under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Collins i rise in support of h. R. 4939, introduced by representative buck mckeon of california which would designate the postal facility located at 2551 galena avenue in seamy valley, california, as the neil havens Postal Service. E was the longest serving post matter serving more than 30 years with the u. S. Postal service until his retirement in 1988. In 1958 he continued the Family Tradition when he was appointed postmaster by president dwight d. Eisenhower. His grandfather served as the first mail carrier in seamy beginning in 1912. And multiple generations followed in his footsteps. Over the course of neils career, the mail service grew from a single route to over 60 louts covered by 170 employees under his direction. In addition to his service with the post office, he was dedicated to bettering his community and country. He was a rotary Club President , an active community volunteer, charitable and Educational Organization supporter, and navy reservist. He passedway in july of 2004 while resting at home with his wife, pat. He left behind a strong legacy of service and excellence and i ask that my colleagues support h. R. 4939 to designate neil havens beloved post office in his honor. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from georgia reserves. The gentleman from nevada is recognized. Mr. Horsford i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Horsford i am pleased to join my colleagues in the consideration of h. R. 4939, a bill to designate the facility of the United StatesPostal Service located at 2551 galena avenue in seamy valley, california, as the neil havens post office. For charles neil havens, working for the Postal Service was a Family Tradition. After his grandfather became seamys first rural letter carrier in 1912, neils uncle and father both followed, becoming carriers on the same route. In 1953, neils father, charles, took on the job of seamy postmaster, a job neil himself would hold for 30 years beginning in 1958. Neil was known for going out of his way to help his community. Be it through mentoring young postal workers or his involvement in the local masonic lodge, the rotary club of seamy valley, and the seamy Valley Historical society. Regardless of the situation, neil could always be found smiling and ready to lend a helping hand. Sadly on july 16, gour, 2004, neil havens passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 74. In addition to his wife, children, and four grandchildren, hes survived by the many residents of his community whom he made feel like family. Madam speaker, we should pass this bill to pay treb beauty to the life of neil havens and recognize the dedication with which he worked to better the lives of those around him. Madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentleman from georgia is recognized. Mr. Collins thank you, madam speaker, i yield as much time as he may consume to my distinguished colleague from the state of california, mr. Mckeon. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from california is recognized. Mr. Mckeon thank you, madam speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Today its my pleasure to bring to the floor h. R. 4939, a bill to designate the facility of the u. S. Postal service located at 2551 galena avenue in seamy valley, california, as the neil havens post office. I want to thank chairman issa and Ranking Member cummings for giving my legislation a fair hearing and for moving the bill through committee in a expeditious manner. Madam speaker, i also want to thank the mayor of seamy valley, bob huber, for great leadership he provides to the valley for his service and dedication over a great number of years. Hes the one that pointed out to me that the havens what the havens family has meant to the seamy valley and suggested naming the post office in their honor. It was found out that we dont name post offices after a whole family. It has to be named after one person. And neil having served the longest was given that distinction. Madam speaker, much of this has already been said but i think it bears repeating. I have heard that a genius is one who hears something six times and then accepts it. So this will only be three times. But neil havens was the longest serving postmaster in seamy valley history. Serving more than 30 years with the u. S. Post Office Department and the Postal Service. His retirement ended three quarters after century of mail service by the havens family of seamy valley. The first rural route set up in seamy began in 1912 when neils grandfather served as the first carrier. The havens family became innamon us in sib none must synonymous with letter carriers. The havens family persevered and continued to serve their community. Starting out when they just had a couple of people in the community. Neil following it a Competitive Examination continued the Family Tradition in 1958 after being appointed postmaster by president dwight d. Eisenhower. Over the course of his career, he saw mail service grow from route 1, seamy, california, with a single carrier, to a team of more than 170 employees and approximately 60 routes. In july of 2004, postmaster havens passed away while resting in his favorite chair at the home he and his wife owned for 353 years. A rotary Club President , navy reservist, and supporter of charitable and educational foundations, neil embodied the spirit of the seamy valley. Known for his seamy simi valley. Known for his beard and endless desire to serve he left a legacy in his hometown. Madam speaker, thank you for giving my bill time on the floor. I cannot think of a better tribute to such a consummate Public Servant. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and which will mean so much to the havens family and the folks in simi valley. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from georgia is recognized. Mr. Collins i thank and appreciate the gentleman from california. A time in which