For what purpose does the gentleman from colorado seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i send to the desk a privileged resolution and skr for and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the resolution. The clerk House Resolution 469. Resolution, resolved, that the clerk of the house of representatives requests the senate to return to the house the joint resolution, house joint resolution 76, entitled granting the consent and approval of congress for the commonwealth of virginia, the state of maryland, and the District Of Columbia, to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the washington metrorail safety commission. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the resolution is agreed to and the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, proceedings will resume on motions to suspend the rules previously postponed. H. R. 3180 by the yeas and nays. S. 114 by the yeas and nays. H. R. 3218 by the yeas and nays. The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15minute vote. Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as fiveminute votes. The Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from california, mr. Nunes, to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 3180 as amended on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3180 arc bill to authorize appropriationses for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligencerelated activities of the United States government, the Community Management account, and the Central IntelligenceAgency Retirement and disability system and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 241, the nays are 163. 2 3 not being in the affirmative, the rules are not suspended and the bill is not assed. The Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe, to suspend the rules and pass the bill s. 114 as amended on which the yeas and nays are amendled. The clerk senate 114, an act to amend title 48 of United States code to require the secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report of bonuses and awards given to highlevel employees of the departments of Veterans Affairs. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended . Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 219, the nays are 186. 2 3 of those not responding in the affirmative, the rules are not suspended and the bill is ot passed. The house will be in order. Members, please take your conversations off the floor. The chair would ask all present to rise for a moment of silence. The chair asks that the house now observe a moment of silence in memory of officer jacob j. Chestnut and detective john m. Gibson of the United StatesCapitol Police who were killed in the line of duty defending he capitol on july 24, 1998. Without objection, fiveminute voting will continue. Moge motion the Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe, to suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3218, a bill to to amend title 38, United States code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the secretary of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 405, the nays are zero. 2 3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rulse are suspended, the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from kentucky seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i present a privileged report for prohibiting under the rule. For printing under the rule. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk report to accompany to accompany h. R. For the fiscal year ending september 30, 2018, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore referred to the Union Calendar and ordered printed. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 21rk points of order are reserve 21, points of order are reserved. The Unfinished Business is the request for a recorded vote on 282 which the clerk will report by title. The clerk to authorize spouses of Service Members to elect the to use the same resident as the Service Members. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill. Those 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 on the table. The Unfinished Business is the question suspending the rules and passing h. R. 1058. The clerk h. R. 105, a bill to amend title 38 United States code to collar fight role of to die terrorists in the department of Veterans Affairs. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Those 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 on table. Without objection, the title is amended. The Unfinished Business is the question suspending the rules and passing h. R. 1690 as amended which the clerk will report by title. The clerk h. R. 1690. A bill to amend title 38, United States code, to require the secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain highlevel employees of the department of Veterans Affairs. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Those 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 on the able. The speaker pro tempore the question on suspending the rules on h. R. 1848. The clerk a bill to direct the veteran of secretary of affairs on medical scribes medical centers. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The rules are suspended and the bill is passed and without objection. The title is amended. The Unfinished Business is the question on suspending the rules passing h. R. 2006. The clerk h. R. 2006, a bill to amend title 38 United States code to improve the procurement practices of the department of veteran affairs and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore so many as in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The bill is passed and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Unfinished business is passing h. R. 2749. The clerk h. R. 2749 a bill to amend to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the secretary of veteran affairs to mall Business Affairs and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the bills and pass the bill as amended. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. Twird being the bill is passed and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The Unfinished Business is on suspending the rules and passing h. R. 2781. The clerk a bill to address the secretary of veteran affairs to certify Small Business concerns owned and controlled owned by eterans to serviceconnected disabilities and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, twird, the rules are suspended and the bill is passed and without objection, the bill is passed. The chair will entertain request for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Roslehtinen thank you so much. I would like to congratulate log cabin republicans as they celebrate 40 years of advocating and advancing equality and justice for lgbt americans. Formed by a small group of conservatives in california, log cabin republicans defeated what was known as the Briggs Initiative prohibiting gay teachers from teaching in public schools. This was rejected thanks to the tireless work of this organization and president reagan to this discriminatory policy. They have expanded their presence and created over 50 chapters including in my hometown of miami. We have won many victories and taking strides with the repeal of dont ask dont tell. Mr. Speaker as a proud alley of the Lgbt Community i aplaud them for advancing our individual freedoms and personal responsibility to include an inclusive party. Happy 40 to l. C. R. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. Mr. Langevin mr. Speaker, i rise in recognition of the 27th anniversary of the americans with disability act which was signed into law on july 26, 1990. This landmark bipartisan civil rights legislation enables people with disabilities to experience more inclusive and fulfilling lives. Disabilities. N of mr. Speaker, its true that we have made incredible progress since 1990, but we still have work ahead. Too many people lack access to Affordable Housing, public transportation, education, health care and employment. Full access and inclues remains an aspiration but not yet a reality. Mr. Speaker, we must remain vigilant in defending the a. D. A. So future generations can live in a world of individuals with disabilities are recognized. I yield become. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Mr. Paulsen address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. I rise today to remember an extraordinary 13yearold from eden prarie who passed away this week. She played hockey and lacrosse. She attended Central Middle School and people noted her love for music. This past february, she was diagnosed with an acute form of cancer. Nd she underwent a bone marrow transplanlt. She was spirited and people remember her warm smile. Over the weekend in memory of kate they began putting orange balloons on the streets and bridges. Driving around eden prarie, shows that she touched many lives. I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the family. She will be missed but her spirit will not be forgotten. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized for ne minute. Mr. Speaker, last week, the Washington Post reported that President Trump was considering pardonning his aides, his relatives and even himself. Any of these actions would disrupt the investigation of special counsel mueller. Beyond pardonning those convicted of crimes, the president has the power to grant a pardon before charges are even brought, as president forwards pardon of president nixon demonstrated. There is no meaning that President Trump could grant pardons in secret to prevent his associates. Im introducing the president ial pardon transparency act. The president may have the power to pardon but the American People have the right to know how and when he does it. This bill requires the white house to publicly disclose every pardon the president grants. Our founders accomplished the power to pardon to protect the American People. Not for the president to protect himself. This bill upholds this principle. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. Mourned the loss of roy harrington, he was a loving husband to his wife and dedicated father to his three children. Roy was an active member of the community and member and deacon at the First Baptist church and director of the chamber of commerce, recipient of the Chamber Award of excellence and agriculture and roy was awarded the chamber of commerce citizen of the year award in 1981. During my time, roy was one of those people that i would always make sure to visit to gain insight on serving the great folks of the 12th district. Mr. Speaker, we are losing our greatest generation, but as members of congress and americans, we must not forget the lessons they have taught you us. There is a man of peace and influence. And in our comminet that was roy harrington. Georgia is a better place. He will be remembered often. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from ohio seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend . The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mrs. Beatty i come to the house floor today in support of National Housing week. And to stand up for a better deal for hardworking americans. Access to Affordable Housing directly impacts the ability of americans to have better job, better wages and better future. Far too many families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads as the cost of rent rising and mortgages are harder to get and wages remain stagnant. Due to cuts in represental assistance, only one in four people eligible for it actually are receiving it. Our constituents deserve a better deal. I join democrats in standing up to create millions in goodpaying jobs by investing in our crumbling infrastructure and offering apprenticeship program. I will fight for Affordable Housing programs so all americans can have the ability to achieve the American Dream. Thank you, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized for ne minute. Mr. Olson mr. Speaker, every day on capitol hill, we have heroes among us, our Capitol Police. Five weeks ago, three of these heroes saved lives. They killed a deranged man who opened fire on the republican baseball team. Two heroes were wounded, crystal greiner and david bailey. Our brave Capitol Police prevented a massacre. That massacre was prevented by the Capitol Police on june 24 of 1998, 19 years ago today. Texas town of sugarland, still hurts over a hero, detective john gibson. He was killed a few feet from where im standing. Like crystal and david, detective gibson was assigned to protect a member of house leadership, my neighbor and predecessor, tom delay. Gibson heard gibson being killed by an intruder. He shot the attacker despite being mortally wounded. Our Capitol Police are true heroes. We will always remember two special heroes, Jacob Chestnut and john gibson. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute. Without objection. The gentleman is recognized for ne minute. I rise in opposition to the House Appropriations package that will provide 1. 6 billion for the construct