And in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. Kennedy, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, members on both sides of the aisle have offered their share of passionate words about the g. O. P. Health care bill. Thats going to happen. The debate has been deeply polarized here. Americans wonder sometimes whether the facts get obstructed by the politics of the day. So i wanted to take a minute and share what some experts had to say about the Republican Health care proposal. E are not politicses politicians. Farther from it. These words come from folks who operate outside washingtons halls and have dedicated themselves fighting for those struggling with Mental Illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Republican Health care plan will, quote, force people with Mental Illness out of work, onto the streets and into jails and emergency rooms, end quote. The legislation, quote, shows dangerous disregard for the wellbeing of Substance Abuse and erases decades of progress says the association for addiction professionals. Mental Health America says this bill will, quote, will ultimately do significant harm to people with all chronic conditions, including Mental Illness, while increasing the cost of health care to everyone. The National Association of Rural Mental Health agrees saying, quote, these actions will leave millions of americans with serious Mental Health and Substance Use conditions without lifesustaining and essential Health Insurance coverage, especially at a time when the nation is suffering from the largest Opioid Epidemic in history. In short, this bill would be, according to the American Psychiatric association, quote, particularly devastating to the millions of americans in need of Mental Health and Substance Use treatment. Mr. Speaker, these groups are not political organizations. They are doctors, they are health care professionals, they are patients, theyre advocates whove dedicated their lives day and night to filling the gaps of a badly broken Mental Health system. Take it from them. This is what trumpcare is offering our country. This is what they are trying to sell us at a time when we are losing nearly 100 americans a day to an Opioid Epidemic. This is what is being negotiated behind closed doors as we speak while the rest of us read reports that tell us the death toll from opioids could reach well over half a Million People in the next decade. So let me be clear. You cannot advocate for comprehensive Mental Health reform and then stand on the opposite side of nearly every major Mental Health organization in this country. You cant claim that you are a champion and then gut funding for medicaid which is the largest payer of Mental Health care in this country. You cannot say you are committed to addressing the Opioid Epidemic and then stand behind a piece of legislation at gives Insurance Companies the ability to deny those. You have to choose. Youre with these families or with this bill. Which side are you on . Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson, for five minutes. Mr. Ompson thank you, speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday i introduced a resolution with congresswoman Nicki Tsongas to designate july as park and recreation month, a time to support our local parks and recreation systems as so many start this Summer Season by visiting these facilities that are available within their communities or even a short commute. House resolution 406 recognizes the Important Role that public parks, recreation facilities and activities play in the lives of americans and the contributions of employees, volunteers who work daily to maintain public parks across the nation. As a lifelong resident of rural pennsylvania and avid outdoorsman, i support our parks and recreational facilities. Families can engage in the outdoors. This resolution simply recognizes and supports park and recreation month and the many benefits, including health benefits, a healthy active lifestyle contributes in our park settings that is provided to all americans. Our parks generate opportunities for people to come together and experience a sense of community. They pay dividends to communities by attracting businesses and jobs and increasing housing values. In the United States, public parks operations and Capital Spending generates over 400 million in economic activity. Many believe that public park activities and facilities are important to government services, a figure that displays a basis of support that spans across all people in the country regardless of race, income, gender or Political Party affiliation. Nearly 75 of americans agree that it is important to ensure all members of their community have equitable access to public parks and recreational facilities. The most economically sound communities are those with ample and healthy park public park and recreational facilities. In fact, a key factor in Business Expansion and Business Location is the quality of life for employees. Th a premium placed on accessible to public parks and open space. They foster a variety of activities and contributes to healthier society. People use public parks and open spaces, three times more physical chieve activity. They have lower rates of obesity. Recreational programs and public parks provide children with a safe place to play, access to healthy foods, opportunities to be physically active and enrichment facilities that prevent atrisk behavior such as drug abuse and gang involvement. Mr. Speaker, as our nation celebrates Independence Day next week, scores of americans will visit public parks and recreational facilities to spend Time Outdoors with family, friends and neighbors. Were blessed with beautiful outdoor facilities and i wish everyone a safe and happy fourth of july. Get out and enjoy the parks in your area. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Carbajal, for five minutes. Mr. Speaker, i rise today on behalf of children and adults living with disabilities across the United States. The cuts to medicaid outline in the dangerous Senate Health care repeal bill will not only result in the loss of Health Care Access for millions of americans but will also significantly reduce funding for Inhome Supportive Services in my home state of california. Medicaid covers 50 of the Program Costs for Inhome Supportive Services. These funds provide care for an estimated 531,000 disabled children and seniors throughout california, which permits them to continue to live with dignity in their own home. The 772 billion cut to medicaid, outlined in this bill, will have a devastating, devastating impact on seniors and people with disabilities who rely on medicaid as their safety net for necessary longterm care services. These cuts would directly affect the lives of my constituents, including 15yearold crystal from santa maria, california, in my district. Crystal was born with spina bifida, weighing in at just two pounds. She has survived under the dedicated care of her mother and grandmother who are her primary caretakers. Krystal is covered by medicaid which receipts her get special medical attention, adaptive medical equipment, physical therapy and pharmaceuticals. Crystals condition requires 24hour care, a need thaws fulfilled by the Inhome Supportive Services program. Her life is contingent upon this program. And i call upon my colleagues in the senate to vote against this Cruel Health Care repeal. Also known as trumpcare. For crystal and the millions of our constituents like her who are at risk of losing their quality of life. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. The chair recognizes the gentleman from minnesota, mr. Emmer, for five minutes. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to congratulate logan ahsheer, a senior recently being named class 3a baseball player of the year by the Minnesota StateHigh School Baseball coaches association. Logan is a star athlete. Due to his leadership and skills as a pitcher and shortstop, he helped lead his team to an undefeated season in this years state tournament. Logan excelled on the field this year, but weve known about him for a while. In fact, hes been a threetime allcentral lakes conference pick and last year he was a times baseball allteam area selection. While his High School Baseball career is coming to a close, i have no doubt we will see great things from this young man, both athletically and scholastically in the future. We wait to see what he will accomplish next. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the lowan ford family recently being named the 2017 farm family of the year. Built in 1898, the farm has opinion passed from generation to generation with more than a century with each generation teaching the next about hard work and successful farming. Oday, the lowe farm is operated busy marianne and gary. The farm was once a dairy operation but since 1990 the farm has mainly become a vegetable and pasture operation. However, the work the crete done nd ford family has goes beyond what they harvest. This family goes above and beyond with their work with the Farming Association of minnesota. I want to thank the families for not only providing quality food for minnesotans but also educating others about the benefits of Sustainable Farming and giving back to their community. Our state is a healthier place ecause of your dedicated work. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to thank the united way of Central Minnesota for helping families throughout our communities escape poverty for an incredible 50 years. Over the past half century, the united way of Central Minnesota has raised more than 100 million, allowing them to help fund other nonprofits who provide services that help minnesota families in need. Its largely because of the generous contributions from the united way of Central Minnesota that the boys and girls club of Central Minnesota was able to get off the ground in the 1970s and to be able to grow in what it is today. Thankfully, the united way of Central Minnesota continues to go strong. They have announced their partnership with the st. Cloud School District to create neighborhood resource centers. Its inspiring to see an organization solely devoted to helping others. Sometimes when someone is down on their luck, all it takes is a helping hand to get them back on their feet. On behalf of thousands of minnesotans, id like to thank the united way of Central Minnesota for being that helping hand for the past 50 years, and we look forward to many successful years to come. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from illinois, ms. Kelly, for five minutes. Ms. Kelly mr. Speaker, in the four years that ive been privileged to represent the remarkable people and amazing communities of illinois second Congressional District, ive come to this floor many times to urge action. Ive called for a budget that invests in jobs, farmers and rural communities. Ive called for action to address the trilliondollar student debt crisis. Ive called for Real Solutions that make Health Care Affordable for all american families. Ive spoken on many issues facing this house, but nothing ive spoken on is more important than protecting american lives. Ive begged for commonsense reforms that prevent children from being shot while playing at a playground. Ive begged, ive pleaded, ive screamed, ive cried, i even ground the peoples hall with last years historic sitin and what answer was i given . Was i given answers to take home to grieving mothers, their lives were in vain, that we were going to do something to save the next life . No. I was met with silence and worse, an active effort to silence my voice and the voice of millions of americans. So i ask myself why, whats the issue . Why cant i, an elected representative of the American People who draws my authority directly from the United States constitution, get something done to save lives . Why cant we get a vote on commonsense, lifesaving legislation that is supported by 90 of americans and more than 70 of the n. R. A. Members . Mr. Speaker, tragically the answer is simple its greed. Mr. Speaker, whats the cost of your inaction . It seems that 5,950 dollars you took from the n. R. A. Matters to you than the 7,490 7,490 americans we already lost to gun violence. Mr. Speaker, the American People deserve to know that just 79 cents for an american lost is the cost of your silence and inaction. It might be easy for you to ignore the connection between those dollars antilives lost, but i cannot and i will not ignore it. I will not let you ignore or forget it, either. Im going to stand here and remind you, remind the women of First District and remind all americans that Money Matters more to you than these american lives. One dollar, one name. One dollar, one grieving family. One dollar, one lost american. One dollar, compavier joy, 23, was First District and remind all americans that Money Matters more to you a success s. He was playing football at morehouse, an americorps volunteer and wanted to change chicago forehe over. Wo dollars, killed shielding a friend. Ree dollars, 15, killed just weeks after performing at president obamas inauguration. While chicago might make headlines, gun violence is killing people in every community, in weeks after every city, in every town, including wisconsins First District. 4, pram, killed while trying to pray. 5, suvant, 65, killed at the temple he founded. 6 for singh, 39, a reader at his temple. 7, sita, killed by a White Nationalist for wearing a turnian. Emind for wearing a turban. 8, ranjet, murdered at his church. 9, suvag, killed while expressing his love for his god. 10, harry, 20, killed, sitting on a pore in racine. Sean, 11, 23 of kenosha shot and killed while physically unable to defend himself. 12, david, 36 of mchenry, accidentally shot and killed in east troy. 13, jose, 36, murdered on the 1600 block of holmes avenue in racine. 14, nichlas, 17 of ray seen racine likely while defending his mother. 13, 37. 16, james, 37, killed at his job at a Restaurant Delivery driver in racine. Jere m 17, 38, killed in muskego. 18, tom, 41. 19, joseph, 27, killed in elk horn. 20, andrew jones jr. , 27, also illed by his friend in racine. 21, more Reese Maurice was chot and silled. 22, carl, 26, shot and killed by a friend in kenosha. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expired. The gentleladys time has expired. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Costello, for five minutes. Mr. Costello thank you, mr. Speaker. One thing that we can all agree on is that america is the land of opportunity. Has eautiful country remarkable stories about those young and old through adversity who have gone on to achieve great things. And those human stories are often the best ways for us to demonstrate why our country is so special. Id like to share two stories with you this morning. Emily recently visited my office while she was here in washington, d. C. , after being chosen for a jefferson award for community service. Just last week she was also awarded the Jaclyn Kennedy onassis award for public service. Shes from collegeville in my Congressional District and after her own experience with severe sishe bullying lead to a suicide attempt, she began telling her story. Emily found people would reach out to her after each speech to share thei