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Holy see, thank you, sir, for your time. Guest thanks for having me on. Host well bring you now to the floor of the house. Theyre about to gavel in. Well bring you gaveltogavel coverage here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Gracious god we give you thanks for giving us another day. The members of this peoples house will be leaving for the memorial day recess. As they meet with their respective constituents, give them the gifts of wisdom and discernment that in their words and actions they will do justice, love with mersy, and walk humbly with you. May they also have the attentiveness that is called for to hear the concerns of those whom they represent. On this weekend especially, we remember those men and women who have given their lives in service to our country. Bless them with everlasting peace and give consolation and peace to those who mourn them. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, men. 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 gentleman from texas, mr. Olson. Mr. Olson will members, staff, and guests in the gallery join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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 the chair will entertain up to five requests for one minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Mr. Olson i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker, for 8 1 2 years i have worked for the best people in america. The people of texas 22. The people of texas 22 love their neighbors. They love their communities. They love life. And they love god. Texas 22 is katie. Katie is a senior at needville, high school. Three months before using her blue jay wings to fly into her future, god gave her a different flight. She fell out of a tree with a boy friend watching. She is now paralyzed from the aist down. Curry, her classmates, and whole town rallied around katie and her dreams. 12 days ago at her prom with kearney, she danced. Katie, i dont want to come between you and kearney, but i want you to be my date the next time President Trump speaks to this chamber in february of next year. Well lock this down at the knights of columbus on june 6 back home. Keep fighting knowing that god is with you always. On behalf of katie and blue jay nation, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognition . Excuse me, the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Ask 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 inute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong opposition to the budget released by President Trump. It is cruel and shortsighted. In the extreme cutting essential investments driving job creation, protecting our environment, funding breakthrough cures, and providing a safety net for the neediest among us. Among the most objectionable are the president s cuts to education. Funds used for College Work Study programs, loan forgiveness for those who enter public service, and dollars used for schools for Mental Health will not just be cut but be eliminated. Mr. Schneider for example 21st Century Community Learnings Centers which offered learning opportunities during nonschool hours for those in our neediest communities would be completely eliminated. We know these programs work. An evaluation showed Program Participation improved math and english grades by 30 to 40 . In my district uses these funds to offer an extended day program at seven schools to increase academic achievement and build life skills. Mr. Speaker, this budget irresponsibly mortgages our future by shortchanging our children. I urge my colleagues to reject this budget and lets Work Together to chart a path that ensures our nations prosperity. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, request 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. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this week we observe national e. M. S. Week to celebrate and unify and inspire the men and women of our nations emergency medical services. The theme this year is always in certificate virks which recognizes our e. M. S. Professionals and their Constant Service to communities throughout this nation. From a young age children are taught that in a moment of crisis they call 911. From illness to injury, whenever the world seems to be ending, society counts on the e. M. S. Personnel to be there. They are expected to work hard and be strong, especially in times of trouble. Mr. Speaker, as a volunteer firefighter, e. M. T. , and russ key technician with more than three decades of experience being on the frontlines of these e. M. S. Professionals, i can personally attest to their dedication to saving lives. The job of an e. M. S. Professional is not easy. It just as much compassion as it does courage. These men and women are committed to making the world better. I say thank you. Thank you to the e. M. T. s, paramedics, dispatchers, and supervisors across the contry. Thank you for serving. Happy e. M. S. Week. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one inute. The new American Health care act, c. B. O. Score released yesterday reinforces that this bill is devastating to the american people. 14 million more will be uninsured within just one year, and 23 million more will be uninsured over a decade. Mr. Ruese mr. Ruiz it confirms that trumpcare would shift the burden of costs on to our seniors, millions of hardworking families, and patients with preexisting conditions. Those hit hardest are the people who need care the most. All while giving tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires. Whats more, this analysis debunks the gimmicks Republican Leaders try to sell us, saying the bill would do no harm to those with preexisting illnesses. Patients with preexisting conditions will have less coverage, be forced to pay more, and even be priced out of the market just as we expected. This is far too great a toll on the american people. And we must do better. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor the life of a dear friend and former colleague, Longtime Police captain richard walsh. For nearly 20 years i served as a federal prosecutor in Central New York. During much of this time hi the distinct privilege of working alongside captain walsh and witnessed firsthand his commitment to serving the city of syracuse. He joined the Syracuse Police department in 1970. Rising to the rank of captain of detectives. He led a very successful and distinguished career retiring in 2011 after 41 years on the job. On the day of his retirement, he was named the grand marshal of syracuse Saint Patricks day parade. A height of distinction for any Central New Yorker. In katko in addition to his efforts to keep our community safety, he volunteered countless hours to Many Community organizations including project hunger, Huntington Family certainty, and rape crisis center. Truly proud of his Irish Heritage and roots he devoted many hours to the irish fess sti val. A Founding Member of the st. Patricks day committee, he was a true definition of a public servant. He loved his work. He had the utmost respect of his colleagues and community, and he was relentless in his efforts to make Central New York a safer and better place. His kindness and again rossity will forever be remembered. May captain richard walshs name and legacy be forever remembered in the congressional record. Rest peacefully, my friend. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Lee thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to with the call of action to make sure that the country recognizes that we have got to focus on and talk about the more than 20 Million People at risk of famine in south sudan, somalia, yemen, and northeast nigeria. This is a humanitarian crisis. Starving children and families are crying out for our help. Right now 1. 4 million children are acutely malnourished and at risk of death. Worldwide an additional 50 Million People are severely hungry, surviving daytoday on only what they can find. United nations is calling this the largest humanitarian crisis that has faced the world since the organization was founded in 1945. But, mr. Speaker, we can end this crisis if we just find the political will. Thats why im joining my colleagues in congress and humanitarian and faith leaders around the country to mark a global week of action on hunger and famine. Earlier this month we were successful in securing an additional 990 million for famine relief in the fiscal year 2017 spending bill. Thanks to a Bipartisan Coalition of members and our passionate grassroots organizations. But this is not enough. The United Nations needs 4. 4 billion by july to avert catastrophe. We need other countries to step up to the plate and we must absolutely preserve our commitment to addressing famine. We cannot allow the trump administrations proposed budget, which would decimate food aid, to be enacted. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Lamalfa i rise today to note veterans bills passed by the house of representatives this week. Amongst the legislation are bills to provide the veterans with a cost of living adjustment for disability compensation, create a Pilot Program to explore magnetic resonant therapy as treatment for veterans, with Mental Health conditions. And streamline the disability claims process at the v. A. , amongst other legislation. Id like to specify ighlight specifically the v. Scheduling and accountability act. No less than 40 veterans died while on unauthorized waiting lists. Waiting to receive care they never government completely unacceptable. This puts in place measures to ensure every facility is in compliance with v. A. s scheduling policies and will withhold any awards or bonuses from any centers who fail to certify their compliance. Together with our new v. A. Secretary who we met with this week, im confident well continue to create meaningful reforms for the v. A. As we head into the memorial day weekend, this is one way we can honor veterans and those who have fallen for us. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i come to the floor today to monor a constituent, friend, and beloved member of our community, henry tiamir. He was a resident of my hometown in massachusetts and the retired c. E. O. Of genzime, the biotech firm credited with launching the biotech revolution that leads the globe. He has been described as the epitome of a renaissance man and he embodied the nexus of business, culture, and civic responsibility. He also left a Lasting Imprint print on those he loved. His 16yearold daughter referred to him as the giving tree because of the seemingly Endless Energy he devoted to the causes he believed in and the lives he touched. At dinner the night he passed away, henry said to his guests, were getting older and running out of runway here. We need new leaders now. Mr. Speaker, we would all do well to aspire to be the kind of thoughtful, passionate, and impactful leader henry was. He saved countless lives and yet he was known for his modesty. Henry was one of the kind hest men i have ever known. Kindest men i have ever known and we will miss him. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . To address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Lance thank you very much, mr. Speaker. I rise today to welcome the veterans from Rolling Thunder to washington for their memorial day events. Veterans like gus dante of branch burton, new jersey, serve on Rolling Thunders national board. Every year he and others help organize events here in washington to commemorate those brave americans lost in war. For 30 years Rolling Thunders voices and motorcycles have been roaring in washington. And lawmakers and the new administration are listening. Veterans issues are front and center in the halls of congress and secretary shulkin is reforming the Veterans Administration to restore the trust Rolling Thunder and all veterans demand. Keep up your fight for the rights and benefits you have earned in the service to the nation. I am proud to join with Rolling Thunder in introducing two important measures. Legislation to end the 40mile rule for private care through the v. A. , and legislation to display the p. Powmia flag on federal properties. On this commemorative memorial day weekend let us all recall those who answered the call of service, especially those who did not return home. Mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york 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. Mr. Speaker, the trump budget is a disaster for the very people that the president claims he wants to assist. Mr. Jeffries, its reprehensible and regressive. The trump balance balances itself on the backs of working families, middle class folks, the poor, the sick, the afflicted and rural america. The trump budget fails to invest in education and job training. It fails to invest in transportation and infrastructure. It fails to invest in research and development. Instead, the trump budget would cut head start, cut medicaid, cut assistance to Nursing Homes. It even cuts meals on wheels. This is all being done simply to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and the welloff. Lifestyles of the rich and shameless. The trump budget is a disaster and were going to do Everything Possible to vote it down. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom virginia seek recognition . Mr. Goodlatte mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on h. R. 1973, and ask that bill be called up. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Pursuant to House Resolution 352 and rule 18, the chair declares the house in the committee of the whole house on for the of the union consideration of h. R. 1973. The achair appoints the gentleman from maine the chair appoints the gentleman from maine, mr. Poliquin, to preside over the committee of the whole. The chair the house is in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union to consider h. R. 1973 which the lerk will report by title. The clerk a bill to to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to Law Enforcement authorities, and for other purposes. The chair pursuant to the rule, the bill is considered read the first time. The gentleman from virginia, mr. Goodlatte, and the gentleman from michigan, mr. Conyers, each will control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia. Mr. Goodlatte mr. Speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The chair the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Goodlatte today were able to continue our efforts in protecting children by passing legislation to protect Young Athletes from abuse. The country was shocked at the revelations in recent years concerning the ongoing abuse endured by Young Athletes at the hands of their coaches and trainers in u. S. A. Gymnastics and u. S. A. Swimming. These children were betrayed by people they trusted, by people they looked up to, by people who had a duty to protect them. Thats why im pleased to be on the floor here today in support of the protecting young victims from sexual abuse act. This bill imposes a requirement