and hamas' perspective, where a deal could come together. and then deadlines matter. trying to drive to do this toward the end of the biden administration is focusing the mine of people and we are coordinating closely with the incoming scrad mrgs to make mechanics mumus of this period to get this thing den. i'll leave it there. i just will say, one last word, which is, i hope this is my last time at this podium at least for a little while. i don't mean that in a negative sense, the only thing that would bring me back is an unexpected event in the next few days which as you all know is tote will uh possible given everything you've seen over the course of the past years. but if it is in fact my last time before you, i want to thank you for what you guys do every day. thank you for putting up with me. -- up with me. it's been an honor to pry to illuminate these issues. i can't say i've always enjoyed every moment up here but i've been privileged to be able to do

it. thank you, guys. [applause] >> people clping in the back. thank you, jake. thank you for your service. it's been, it's truly been an honor. >> the house has been inres. re-seses but is gaveling back into session. we take you there live here on c-span. the the unfinished business is the vote on the motion of the the gentleman from missouri, mr. graves to suspend the rules and pass h.r. 192 on which the yeas and nays are ordered the clerk will report the title. the clerk: h.r. 192, a bill to amend title 49 united statescode to require amtrak to include information on bonus compensation of certain executives and for other purposes. 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

15-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned 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 407, the nays are zero. 2/3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from missouri, mr. graves, to suspend the rules and pass h.r. 152 on which the yeas and nays are ordered. the clerk will report the title. the clerk: a bill to amend the disaster recovery reform act of 2018, to develop a system for collecting information and preliminary damage assessments and for other purposes. 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 five-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned 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 five. 2/3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the house will be in order. for what purpose does the gentleman from utah seek

recognition? mr. moore: by direction on the republican conference, i send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 31, resolved that the following -- mr. moore: read and printed in the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. and without objection, the resolution is agreed to and the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. the house will be in order. members are encouraged to take their conversations off the floor. the house will be in order. for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek

recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. carter: i rise to congratulate dr. sarah mandy reese to her appointment to dean as the school of pharmacy of the school of college of the arthroscopic commission. she's served as vice dean and chairman of the pharmacy practice and director of education. before joining the committee, she was a diabetes director in gainesville, georgia. her appointment as dean is one of her many accomplishments among being named the pecom school of the year in 2019 and factor preceptor of the year in 2022 and 2023.

in dr. reese's new role as dean she will continue to advance the great mission of pecom school of pharmacy throughout georgia. i congratulate dr. reese on her accomplishments and shape the excitement with the georgia pecom community. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from georgia seek recognition? he. >> i ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. >> mr. speaker, i rise to honor president jimmy carter and the legacy he leaves behind from my state of georgia. mrs. mcbath: president carter was the small town son of a

farmer and a nurse. he carried strong values and a commitment to faith that reinforced his servant leadership, first in the navy, and then in the highest office in the land. his work before and after his presidency reminds us all that our capacity for impact is independent of the title that we wear or our place we call home. president carter cared deeply about peace and prosperity across our world and his commitment of god's people is one that those of us from georgia remember as we ourselves represent and serve our home state. and though he has departed this world, we know his legacy will live on, not only through the work of the carter center but through those of us inspired by his life and leadership. i hold the carter family and all who know president carter in my heart during this time. thank you and i yield back.

the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: i rise to recognize the accomplishments of aaron strob of the school. for 45 years he led the elk county basketball teams beginning as the girls head coach before taking over the boys program in 1983. earlier this year, coach strob made history after celebrating his 1,000th career win. few basketball fans who have witnessed this moment in pennsylvania as strob is believed to be just the third scholastic basketball head coach in state history to achieve this accomplishment. it was only fitting to reach this milestone in the gymnasium that bears his name. that feat is not just about winning basketball games. coach strob helped countless men

and women develop nearly half a century to help ensure their athletic, academic, and personal success. i want to congratulate coach strob in his 1,000th career win and wish him and the crusaders good luck the rest of their season. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from ohio seek recognition? ms. kaptur: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. kaptur: mr. speaker, as the biden administration entered its final days in office, i was honored to participate in a joyous white house ceremony where the president signed the social security fairness act into law. after a 40-year struggle, congress finally righted the wrongs that harmed many public employees, including teachers, mail carriers, police officers,

librarians, postal workers, locomotive personnel, nutrition personnel and so many more. finally the social security fairness act eliminates the windfall elimination pension offset. these reduced benefits for more than two million americans and over 270,000 ohioans who served our communities in a type of severe partisanship, 327 house members and 76 senators voted for this bipartisan legislation, a great example to find the big middle to benefit the american people, millions who worked and earned their way forward. mr. speaker, every single ohioan and american should now enjoy your benefits. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina seek recognition?

without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. davis: mr. speaker, after an incredible 46.5 years of working at the local mcdonald's in williamston, north carolina, flora speller, affectionately known as ms. flo, is hanging up her uniform and retiring. she started work june 29, 1978 at 18 years old, a big mac was 90 cents and since, she's become a beloved fixture in the community. nearly half a century. she's not just served milks but built strong community relationships with her customers and co-workers. she loves her customers and they love her. ms. flo described mcdonald's as her second home. when asked, she plans to travel

more. however, she's contemplating returning to work part-time. where? at mcdonald's. congratulations, ms. flo, on your retirement and thanks for the 46.5 amazing years. mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to honor north carolina's speaker of the house dusten hall. last week i had the privilege of passing the gavel to him and have full faith and confidence he will ensure our statehouse will continue to serve the people of north carolina with integrity, purpose, and dedication. as a mentor and colleague, i've watched dustin grow into an exceptional leader who listens, collaborates and fights for the people of north carolina.

mr. moore: his vision for a stronger, prosperous state make him uniquely suited to this critical role. as we work to rebuild north carolina and address inflation and strengthen our communities, i know speaker hall will guide the north carolina statehouse with wisdom and resolve. it's been an honor to work alongside him and look forward to the positive impact he'll make as speaker of the statehouse. thank you, and i yield back, mr. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina seek recognition? mr. moore: mr. speaker, i move the house adjourn at this time. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on the motion to adjourn. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it and the motion is adopted. accordingly, the house stands adjourned until

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