Right based on the authority of your holy inspired word. I especially pray for the many representatives who are your true children by faith in jesus christ. Grant them your favor and blessing and raise them up. Give them supernatural strength for the work they do. Give them great wisdom for the decisions they make and the direction in which they lead this nation. God, purify their motives, protect them from pride, help them bowless they break. Make they never forget your promise, he who honors them, i will honor. In jesus name, the only name by which we have access to heaven i pray, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from washington, ms. Delbene. Ms. Delbene 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 without, the gentleman from illinois, mr. Is recognized for one minute. Mr. Hultgren thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today pleased to welcome pastor scott poling who graciously delivered our opening prayer over the house proceedings this morning. Than 20 years pastor scott has faithfully led the congregation at Harvest New Beginnings Church in oswego, illinois now, where my family nd i attend. His passion for eadvantagalism and outreach is contagious. Those touched by his Ministry Energy n first hand his and passion for people around e and passion for people around the world. When hes not running ultramarathons or playing nnis, he spends time expanding the churchs international comminmin industry. Community. They are celebrating 26 years of life giving marriage along with their children. Pastor scott, we praise god for how many have affected so many and your expanding the churchs international comminmin industry. Community. They are legislative work is molested by your prayers over us today. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable, the speaker, house of representatives, sir. Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 2 of the rules of the house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on july 27, 2017, at 6 33 p. M. That the Senate Passed without amendment h. R. 3364. Ith best wishes i signed sincerely, karen l. Haas. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain up to five further requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the 200th anniversary colonel stair entering west point as a fifth superintendent of the United States military academy. Mr. Shimkus he served 16 years as superintendent and is remembered as the father of the military academy. He is responsible for innovations that evolved the academy into the premiere world leader in development institution. He set new standards that are still expected today. The current superintendent is general bob castling who carries on the tradition and instills the identify deof duty, honor, honor, and fon country. Today i end the west point just congrat lated and i congratulate the 936 Second Lieutenants in the United States army as they take their place just congrat in the long gray line. The class of 2017 has just begun with 1,230 members and beginning their west point experience. I want to thank colonel fair and those who followed him for exhibiting in the long gray line. The class courage and developing leaders of character in defense of our country. With that i say, beat navy. 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 gentlewoman from washington seek recognition . Ms. Delbene unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Delbene thank you, mr. Speaker. 26 states and the District Of Columbia have legalized some form of marijuana, including my home state of washington. Yet Marijuana Possession or use for any purpose is still prohibited under federal law. Leaving my constituents, including cancer patients, at risk of prosecution. Thats why today im reintroducing the state marijuana and regulatory tolerance enforcement act, the smart enforcement act. My bill will fix the conflict between state and federal law by giving states a waiver from the controlled substances act. It also resolves the banking issues currently forcing dispenseries to operate on an unsafe, all cash basis. These waivers will ensure people in states that have different laws from the federal government on marijuana are protected from prosecution provided they meet certain requirements. Because people in these states should not live in fear of unpredictable actions from the attorney general and department of justice on this issue. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor larry ely, a friend, strong advocate for farmers, growers, and land over owners in my home district. He passed away suddenly at the age of 71 on july 17. He was wellknown in green county, georgia, as a gentle giant and will be remembered for his love for his family and his tireless efforts as president of the Green County Farm Bureau and his steadfast leadership in the Georgia Association of conservation districts. Mr. Hice farming was larrys life. He was a Guiding Force in the community who actively worked with state and local leaders to foster and promote a better understanding of agriculture. He was a leading voice for georgias farmers, larrys legacy will better ensure that our children and grandchildren will experience the same opportunities to enjoy the Natural Resources of georgias 10th Congressional District as our parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, nancy and their four children and their grandchildren. My wife and i extend our thoughts and prayers to the family as our parents and durin bereavement. Mr. Speaker, im grateful to have known larry and witness his passion first hand. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizes his unyielding commitment, the state of georgia, and our agriculture community. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. 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 gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Velazquez mr. Speaker, donald trump has now been president for 188 days. D despite the promises his Republicancontrolled Congress has not passed a single meaningful piece of job creation legislation. Last night, we watched as republicans failed in the latest effort to take health care from the American People. Mr. Speaker, it is time at last to move on. The American People are looking for real proposals to create jobs, increase wages, and strengthen our economy. They are looking for and they deserve a better deal. As the Ranking Member of the Small Business committee, almost every day i hear from entrepreneurs and Small Businesses who create jobs in our communities. And under democratic plans we will give them tools to further succeed. We will offer small firms tax incentives to bring on and train new employees. We will invest in apprenticeship programs to help meet Small Businesses work for its needs. We will expand Internet Access to fuel the next generation of innovation and ecommercial. I ask ecommerce. I ask my republican colleagues, at long last give up on this obsession with attacking Americas Health care. Instead lets move forward with giving americas workers and Small Businesses a better deal. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey 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. Lance mr. Speaker, i rise today in support of permanently authorizing the everify system and requiring u. S. Employers to use the system to ensure their employees are eligible to be working in the United States. I am proud to be a partner with the United States senator grassley of iowa in offering legislation to do so entitled the accountability through electronic verification act. Everify is a proven system for making sure Job Opportunities are for American Workers. Everify is a deterrent against illegal immigration. Expanding it to new workplace also make sure legal American Workers are not shut out of employment. 700,000 american businesses successfully use the everify system. There is no cost for the employer or employee to use everify, and our legislation will make sure that there are no costs passed on to businesses, their employees, or to customers. We should be considering practical solution that is remove incentives for illegal migration into the United States. We need everify up and running and we need all employers to participate to make it effective. I urge cosponsorship and collaborations from both sides of the aisle to implement this effective policy. Mr. Speaker, 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 the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands seek recognition . Miss blast ket ms. Plaskett 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. Plaskett thank you. It is with great pride i speak on behalf of the Centennial Anniversary of the birth of the hobyorblemervin herbert evans. This celebration of governor evans 100th birthday is timely and symbolic. He was born in 1917, months after the transfer of the Virgin Islands from denmark to the United States. When locals had no Citizen Rights and no mechanism for which they could be have their own elected representation. As some of the soil he was educated on st. Croix, val deck tore iian of his High School Class in saint thomas and in 1944 earned his medical degree from Howard College of medicine. Returned to st. Croix and was eventually commissioner of health of the Virgin Islands. In 1969 he was appointed governor of the Virgin Islands by president richard nixon, earning him the distinction of being the territorys last appointed governor, but more importantly the territorys first black native governor. 1971 heback the governor elected by the people of the Virgin Islands after 1970 law which allowed residents to elect their governor. In 1978, he was elected to the house of representatives in the 96th congress. And after leaving congress, he was an ambassador to trinidad and tobago. Governor evans personifies the evolution of the political maturity of the Virgin Islandses. His life and legacy symbolized not only the extraordinary achievement of virgin islanders given but striving and attaining much under the american flag, but also the political growth and progress of our islands come from colonial rule, to selfgovernance. Mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back the balance of her time. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. I fitzpatrick mr. Speaker, rise today to praise the work of the council of southeast pennsylvania. The council provides resources and opportunities to reduce the impact of addiction, trauma, and other Health Related issues for the five counties in southeastern pennsylvania. Through intervention, education, and mobilization. Established in 1997 by the council, proact works to provide advocacy for those suffering from the terrible disease of addition. Their workshops and meetings for afflicted individuals and families, addiction victims can get back on their feet and learn necessary skills for both recovery and entering the work force. m proud to work with my constituent, executive director beverly and her administrative team, cindy and stacey. Constituent, executive mr. Speaker, i want to share the words of a man named jim who stated through proact a fire was lit inside me. My spirit rekindled by home. Recovery from addiction is difficult and it is up to remarkable associations like the council to serve the southeastern Pennsylvania Community and make sure these people can successfully beat the devastating disease. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition. 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, mr. Speaker. I am pleased to introduce a resolution for tom flores urging he be inducted into the pro football hall of fame. Tom flores had an outstanding and successful career both as a quarterback and as a head coach. And this resolution pays tribute to his inspiring athletic talents. Flores became the first hispanic starting quarterback in professional football history and played on two super bowl winning teams. Also he was the first hispanic super ach to win two bowls, a feat he accomplished on two separate teams and the first hispanic manager in the National Football league. He left with an impressive lifetime record and an 83 playoff record. Tom has been a trail blazer for hispanics in the nfl and motivated a generation of new players by showing they can compete and win. Lets enter this trail blazer into the hall of fame. Yield back. 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 mr. Speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, i rise to call upon the house leadership to not adjourn until we have a Health Care Bill. Respective committees need to meet. We know what we will and will not work given the voting prerogatives of the members of this body and the senate. We understand the needs of our constituents regardless of their voter registration. We understand its our job to navigate the complexity of this issue on behalf of the American People and to come up with a product that makes good on promises that have been made to improve our Health Care System. This will take republicans and democrats. Later this morning i will be proud to once again gather with my colleagues who are members, republicans and democrats alike, who are members of the Problem Solver caucus, to continue our work seeking a bipartisan solution to what has become unfortunately a partisan issue. I stand ready to make good on these promises and suggest we remain in washington until that work is complete. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. Collins mr. Speaker, by the direction of the committee on rules, i call up House Resolution 480 and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 70. House resolution 480, resolved, that upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the house the bill senate 114, 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the committee on rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as o