And nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 292, a bill to extend a project of the federal Energy Regulatory commission involving the cannonsville dam. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill . Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 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 the yeas are 400 and the nays are 1. 2 3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended and the rules are passed and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the the gentleman from michigan, mr. Upton, to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 2457 as amended, on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 2457, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects. 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 402, the nays are 1. 2 3 being in the affirmative, the rules 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 colorado seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i send to the desk two privilege red ports from the committee on rules for filing under the rule. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title. The clerk report to accompany House Resolution 37 , resolution providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 2581 oto amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to provide the provision of Social Security numbers as a condition of receiving the Health Insurance premium tax credit and providing for consideration of the bill senate 1094 to amend title 3038 United States code to improve the accountability of employees of the department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes. Report to accompany House Resolution 379, resolution providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 2372 to amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veterans Health Insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit and providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 2579 to amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized cobra continuation coverage. The speaker pro tempore referred to the house calendar anded ored printed. And ordered printed. The house will be in order. Members please remove your considerations your onversations from the floor. The chair will now entertain requests for oneminute speeches. The house will be in order. Please remove your conversations rom the floor. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Without objection the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Roslehtinen i rise to recognize june as lgbt pride month, a time in which we celebrate the progress our country has made toward equality and honor the contributions of lgbt americans to the diverse fabric that is our nation. Id like to thank the Many Organizations in my Congressional District, save, unity coalition, the national lgbtq task force, just to name a few and recognize their invaluable work to promote acceptance and fight harassment, bullying, and discrimination wherever it takes place. This month we also celebrate two years of marriage equality, the union of two people in marriage should not be based on gender but on love. And those legally married couples deserve equal respect and treatment under the law. Mr. Speaker, this month of celebration is also sadly a stark reminder that we have a ot more work to do to end lgbt violence and we also commemorate the oneyear anniversary they have pulse nightclub terrorist shooting. As we honor the memory of those we have lost we must also make a commitment to stand together, to disarm hate and demand the equality, dignity and respect for all individuals at home and abroad. Naung, mr. Speaker. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, after 18 years of loving partnerships my friends tim and mining were finally allowed to do what billions of men and women have been doing for many centuries. Ms. Frankel enter a legal commitment called marriage. Yesterday, i had the joy of celebrating lgbt pride month on the National Mall with tim and mike and hundreds of thousands of people of all genders and Sexual Orientations. We rejoiced our common humanity and the right for each person to e their true self. Miley cyrus, the headliner, said it best, it was a party in the u. S. A. Yes, our country has come a long way from the stonewall riots of june, 1969. The thing is, theres more work to be done. Today, we remember the horrific orlando pulse nightclub shooting one year ago. We must keep striving for a world where all people can live away from violence and free to love who they want to love without recrimination. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom arkansas seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today in recognition of little rock c. H. I. St. Vincent hospital for being named to the 2017 list of 00 great hospitals in america. C. H. I. St. Vincents history of excellence datebacks to 1888 when it began as a 10bed chair fi ty hospital and the first hospital in little rock. Over the years to meet increasing demand for patient care, in addition to expansion for con instruction, the hospital has made four moves to larger facilities. In 1906, the hospital offered arkansas first nursing school, the st. Vincents infirmary school of nursing. Im proud to come into this world at st. Vincent, as did our two children. Id like to thank c. H. I. St. Vincents 100 year legacy of leadership and patient care centered on quality care in central arkansas. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . 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. Speaker, house republicannings passed the ahca which would repeal the Affordable Care act and now republican senators are working on their own version. So far we moorthi know it would be a problem for americans who struggle to pay for coverage at all. It would force families to pay higher premium, end medicaid as we know it, make insurance nearly unaffordable for people with preexisting conditions and older americans. We dont know more details of the senate plan because the Republican Leadership is attempting to deny the American People a voice in their own health care system. We need Health Care Reform that lowers costs, expands coverage, and strengthen ours economy. We need legislation written in the light of day that can survive public debate. We do not need this. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Last week, the Penn State Community lost a legend. Mr. Ray walker passed away friday at his home. He was 105. Penn states oldest living alumnus. Ray told our local newspaper he saw the University Grow a lot over the years from, quote, just a cow college, end quote, to becoming one of the largest universities in the nation. Penn state truly shaped ray walkers life. Back in 1931 he thought he wanted to be a doctor but he was required to take german. After failing twice, he reevaluated his nage and pursue business. His father told him hed have oto leave penn state because the family money was lost in the bank crash. Ray went to work, starting selling potatoes and coal to fraternity houses. By the time he graduated in 1935, he was sending money home to help his family he founded bradford coal coal and was a driving force in Surface Mining all over the world. Penn state and i will miss ray walker. He was a friend, he was a distinguished alumnus, and loved by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Without objection the gentleman s recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free are still welcome in america, no thanks to President Trump. Mr. Payne today for the second time, President Trump lost a ruling on his muslim ban in the federal courts of appeal. The purpose of the president s an is clear. Thenpresident ial candidate explicitly called far total and complete shutdown of muslims entering the United States. Just last week, President Trump criticized his revised ban as politically correct. And called for a much tougher version. The president s executive order is a muslim ban plain and simple. Any argument to the contrary is undercut by the president s own tweets. President trump, by his own words and by his own actions, is abdicating americas moral leadership. The grayness of the greatness of america is not built on isolation and discrimination. It is built on the rule of law and the idea of ideals of equality and inclusion and on a rich history of immigration. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . 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. Brilliant minds from around the worldcom to the United States to pursue advanced degrees. Unfortunately for many of these individuals, after we train them we force them to return to their countries because of outdated policies. Mr. Paulsen then, guess what . They compete with america, with the american economy. Thats why ive introduced the staple act along with my colleague, congressman quigley. It exempts those born outside the United States from the limits of employmentbased green cards and visas awarded annually if they earned a ph. D. From an American Institution in the stem fields of science, technology, engineering or math. Mr. Speaker, by retaining the talent thats benefited from our Education System we can unleash even more economic and innovative opportunity here at home. Not only does the staple act help promote the American Dream from overseas butles brings the potential of New Invention and ideas to and jobs here at home. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman s recognized for one minute. Mr. Cicilline on june 12, 2016, 21 americans were gunned down at the pulse nightclub in orlando. Tonight we remember those harmed and lost in this attack. Lgbt people continue to be targets for attack. Dont let anyone tell you we have full equality, we dont. Any time an lgbt american is mocked or treated as less than equal its an attack on the values all of us share as americans. These expressions of bigotry and intolerance only serve to exacerbate problems. So many have joined in remembering the victims of orlando. We are strongest when we stand united in common purpose for the equality of all americans. It is my sincere hope we will build greater understanding of one another and move closer to ensuring that every american can live free from discrimination and violence of any kind and in a world where everyone is valued and treated with dignity and respect. With that, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new york seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the jerusalem is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize and to express my gratitude to the young men and women who are answering the call to serve in our military upon graduation from high school this year. Ms. Ten nee throughout new yorks throughouts new yorks 22nd district thousands are choosing to serb. They have take on a responsibility greater than themselves. General mcarthur said duty, honor, country. Those should dictate what you are, what you can be and what you will be. We wish them tremendous success in their service to our great nationism also wish to acknowledge specifically the kiwanis clubs first to say thank you program held to honor the men and women of the Southern Tier joining the military service. If the 22nd district there are 35 individuals being recognized, their names will be permanently commemorated in the congressional record. I congratulate them and thank them. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i am so pleased to rise today to honor two remarkable constituents and their extraordinary achievement that should stand as a model for us all. Last month beatrice and fred of lincoln scheyer, illinois, celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary. Mr. Schneider 77 years of love, family and commitment. Bea and fred met as teenagers in brooklyn, new york. Fred was a sheet metal worker by trade and started his own business that he ran for over 40 years. Bea worked in a bank. She began selling savings bonds and rose to become a bank teller and eventually assistant vice president. Their family has been blessed with two children, ray and herbert, their spouses, michael and gloria, four grandchildren, and now seven greatgrandchildren. According to Data Collected by the worldwide marriage organization, bea and fred are the longest married demoum all of illinois. Couple in all of illinois. Their life long connection is an inspiring example for us all. On behalf of illinois 10th district, it is my privilege to congratulate bea and fred on your 77th wedding abe verse anniversary. I wish you and your family many more years of health and happiness together. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . For what purpose does the gentlewoman from ohio seek recognition . Ms. Kaptur i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman from ohio is recognized for one minute. Ms. Kaptur thank you. Mr. Speaker, this house needs to get the job done for the American People. And make sure that we operate by regular order. And that means we want to pass bills here so that we can operate the government of the United States, whether its the department of defense or Small Business administration, across the range of departments and agencies. But you cant do that well unless you have a budget. Now, the republicans control this house. The republicans control the senate. And the republicans control the white house. They should be able to agree among themselves to pass a budget and then when as an appropriator we pass our 12 appropriation bills were give be a number we and give an number and we mark up those 12 bill given a number and we mark up those 12 bills and we dont go over a budget. But guess what, the republicans cant produce a budget. Were told the military Veterans Affairs appropriations bill will be marked up in committee and money will be put in that bill. The problem with that is, if we put the money in that bill, how do we know that well be able to have money left over for the other 11 bills to fund seniors meals on wheels or the infrastructure bill that people are talking about. We have a real problem. The republicans need to do the job and produce a budget so that we can serve the American People as they expect us to do. And i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Ms. Jackson lee i ask unanimous consent to address rt the house for one minute address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Jackson lee mr. Speaker, i rise with great jubilation and excitement to recognize and congratulate the Catholic Charities as they celebrate this day, june 12, being an historic day in texas, because it has been named as texas Women Veterans