mr. thompson: 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: mr. speaker, i rise to recognize the importance of uplifting and empowering our skilled workforce. across the country skills gaps are plaguing employers, and barring workers from filling millions of open job opportunities. this is why today i was proud to introduce the bipartisan skills investment act. this commonsense legislation allows workers at any point in their career to contribute to coverdale lifelong learning accounts, which are tax advantage savings opportunities that will allow americans to pursue new job skills and better career prospects. workers of all ages would be eligible to use coverdell lifelong learning accounts to play for skills training, apprenticeships, and other workforce focused programs. as a senior member of the education and workforce committee and co-chai

mr. thompson: i didn't make it. madam speaker, the house is not in order. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. proceed. the gentleman is recognized. mr. thompson: madam speaker, i rise today in celebration of house passage of h.r. 28, the protection of women and girls in sports act. sports have always been more than just a game. they are an opportunity to -- for growth that teaches discipline, teamwork and resilience. involvement in sports opens doors, fosters life-long friendships and inspires confidence in young adults across the country. unfortunately due to radical policies implemented by the biden-harris administration, and other far-left politicians nationwide, women and girls are losing critical protections that were afforded to them when title ix was signed into law more than 50 years ago. we owe it to the millions of young women and girls striving to reach their fullest potential, both on and off the field, who deserve fairness and safety. the protection of women and girls in sports act honors the commitment we made through title ix

mr. thompson: 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. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize and celebrate national law enforcement appreciation day. it is a privilege to honor the more than 800,000 sworn officers serving across the united states for their unwavering dedication to upholding the law and safeguarding our communities. the challenges you face and the importance of your work cannot be overstated. since its establishment in 2015, national law enforcement appreciation day has been observed annually on january 9. this day provides a meaningful opportunity for our nation to express gratitude for the brave men and women who wear the badge with with honor and integrity. thank you to the capitol police, secret service, and the metropolitan police department for their continuous efforts to keep us safe here in our nation's capital. i'm also deeply

mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request 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. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today ahead of international holocaust remembrance day to honor the memory of those who were murdered during the holocaust. in 2005, the united nations designated january 27, the anniversary of the liberation of off which it's, -- auschwitz, as the international holocaust remembrance day. the systemic government-sponsored persecution and murder of six million jews by the nazi regime and its collaborators is one of the darkest chapters in history and will always be a scar on humanity. we honor the resilience of survivors and we rededicate ourselves to uphold the sacred promise of never again. we promise to always remember those who lost their lives and those who saved them. those who stood in the face of such evil and refused to turn a blind eye. ma

mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to discuss a vital piece of legislation, the laken riley act. on february 22, 2024, laken riley, a 22-year-old augusta university nursing student, was murdered by an illegal venezuelan migrant while she was jogging in athens, georgia. prior to the attack on laken, her killer illegally entered the united states and was apprehended and released at the border. the perpetrator was also previously arrested by both federal and state officials in multiple jurisdictions and each time released due to certain states' soft-on-crime policies and the failures of the biden-harris administration to protect our southern border. the laken riley act is a straightforward -- is straightforward in its purpose. safeguarding the safety and security of our neighborhoods from the threat posed by criminal illegal aliens who disregard our laws and endanger our citizens. it send as clear message that we -- sends a clear message that we will no longer tolerate leniency with those who commit

mr. thompson, for five minutes. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise to recognize a critical gap in school nutrition affecting students across this great nation. today i will introduce the whole milk for healthy kids act, a much needed win for students, parents, schools, and dairy farmers across america. this bipartisan legislation expands milk options in school meal programs to include whole and 2% milk. it address as critical gap in child nutrition. we all know that milk is an essential source of 13 vital nutrients, including several underconsumed nutrients such as calcium, vitamin d, and potassium. these are foundational for building strong bones, maintaining healthy blood pressure, and supporting overall development. however, in order for kids to benefit from these nutrients, they need to actually consume the milk. as we all know, kids deserve options and choice when it comes to choosing milk at lunch time. unfortunately, thanks to flawed federal policy based on outdated science, since 2012 schools have been prohibited from serving

mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise to celebrate president trump's inauguration and his commitment to revitalizing our great nation. over the past four years, pennsylvania families have struggled under biden's america-last policies. while every administration faces challenges, president biden leaves behind a legacy of weakness and failure. as president trump said in his inaugural speech on monday, our country is at the dawn of a golden age. thanks to the president's commitment to america-first policies. look no further than the dozens of executive orders the president signed on his very first day in office. as a sign that our country has turned the corner and is headed toward a brighter future. these orders immediately implement policies that will unleash american energy, ensure the freedom of speech in this country, and federal censorship -- end federal censorship, secure our southern border, and restore accountability throughout the federal government. while all these policies put our country on a bett

mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise to recognize the kenley family of pennsylvania centennial farm designation. for over 100 years, the kenley beef farm operated in coman county. this farm has been more than a source of livelyhood but a legacy of hard work, dedication and love for the land. when samuel kenley first purchased this 106-acre farm in 1904, he likely couldn't imagine his vision and determination would span five generations. from samuel's hands to adam and shannon kenley's stewardship today, this farm has been a cornerstone of lake coman's heritage and the producers of the backbone of our nation. they work tirelessly every day to feed, fuel, and clothe the world. farms like the kenleys remind us agriculture is not just about feeding our families today but about sewing the seeds for future generations p. i want to thank the kenleys for their contributions to the community and pennsylvania agriculture. thank you. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does

mr. thompson. mr. thompson: 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 pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. thompson: 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: mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize january as national blood donor month. since his inception in 1970, national blood donor months is aimed to increase blood and platelet donations during one of the most challenging times of the year for collecting producte winter months. in my district, the centre county commissioners have officially claimed january as national blood donor month. joining the nat

mr. thompson: thank you, madam speaker. i rise to recognize penn state women's volleyball team's victory in the national championship. penn state made history which is within its 3-1 win over louisville in the ncaa division i women's volleyball championship in front of a record crowd of 21,860 fans. this was their eighth national title in the program history. this victory didn't happen by chance. it's a result of relentless hard work, discipline, and teamwork. these women showed us what it means to commit fully every practice, every set, every match they gave their all. this success is possible because of the incredible leadership of the coaching staff whose mentorship has shaped this team not only into champions but outstanding young leaders. penn state coach katie schumacker-kawly became the first woman coach to win the ncaa division i volleyball title. the road to the chip wasn't easy for her. in october she announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer. this championship win isn't just about a trophy. it's about a stor

mr. thompson or clients, members of the committee, there will be questions asked but absent evidence i amot concerned about legal consequence. >> you know, i appreciate that. the reality of it is, all of the stuff they can do before you get to the point you just made, there is no evidence, but they can make life very expensive, and they can make life embarrassing from the standpoint, ve got to go through this crap because this man in the oval office is so petty and pathetic, that he wants to come after those who came after his criminality. that was blatant and barefaced. there is a piece of this that can be difficult. >> no question. when i say no ultimate consequence, there is a process to get there, and those questions, she said, a debilitating and distracting and expensive and affect your day-to-day life and reputation. there's no question there could be damage done just by asking the questions. >> all right, tim heaphy, thank you so much. really appreciate you coming on and congrats on the book. >>> how some federal employees are bracing for donald trump's return to the oval office. t

mr. thompson: 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 is recognized for one minute. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise before you today to recognize a special day for our dairy farmers, national milk day. national milk day originated back to january 11, 1878, when milk was first delivered in glass bottles in the united states. milk is consumed by millions of americans every year because not only is it delicious, but it also provides key nutrition -- night recents like calcium, potassium and other vitamins. this is one of the reasons i'm so thankful for the passing of my bill in the 118th congress, the whole milk for healthy kids act of 2023. which will provide key nutrients to children in schools nationwide. milk is also very important to my home state of pennsylvania. the dairy -- the pennsylvania it dairy industry -- pennsylvania dairy industry alone gen

mr. thompson. >> thank you for having the hearing. thank you for the witnesses. i want to make one point about mr. neil's comments regarding the fires in california. it is important to remember that we are the congress of the united states of america, not red, blue or otherwise. if there is a natural disaster or horrific situation such as the people of southern california are experiencing, as members of the congress, we need to be all in to provide help irrespective of where those people happen to reside. thank you for bringing that up. we are going to hear a lot today. we already have and i am sure we will for the rest of the year on how the trump tax cuts deliver for working families. let's be clear, once ones who benefited the most from these cap thoughts -- tax cuts for the rich. the very rich. working families received pennies. that is not the only misleading plan that my colleagues on the other side have made about the tax bill. they claim to be champions of fiscal responsibility while it was their tax bill that added $1.5 trillion to our national debt. ever

mr. speaker. i rise today to recognize two stalwarts of community service in sarpy county, nebraska. nancy and jim thompson. mr. flood: nancy and jim have dedicated their lives to giving back to nebraska throughout their nearly 5 1/2 decades of marriage. as educators, they played key roles in forming the la vista school foundation, helping it charter nearly 40 years ago. their commitment to public service is equally impressive. nancy and jim were both elected to local and county office. nancy had the distinction of being the first woman elected to the sarpy county board of commissioners and she later served as a state senator in our unicam rally she and i served -- unicameral where she and i served together. they will be honored with the 2025 reflection award from the midlands community foundation. on behalf of nebraska's first district, congratulations to both nancy and jim and thank you for your remarkable service. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana seek recognition? without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, today

mr. myers for 5 minutes to summarize his opening statement. chairman green, ranking member thompsonmembers of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. my name is adam myers, and i serve as senior vice president for counter adversary operations of crowdstrike. for over a decade, i've led the company's practice area, monitoring and disrupting cyber threats. today i will share insights into the global cyber threat landscape and highlight steps we can take to strengthen our collective defenses. as a leading us cybersecurity company, crowdstrike has a unique vantage point which gives us unparalleled visibility into adversaries evolving tactics and allows us to see the full scope of the threats facing our nation. after over a decade of investing in programs to strengthen their cyber capabilities, china has matured to achieve at least parity with other world cyberpowers. they now possess a sophisticated and highly effective offensive cyber capacity targeting every region and every industry vertical across the globe. recent campaigns demonstrate the ability to compromi

thompson with the good news tonight. >> reporter: on stained and torn pages, rough drafts of a folk rock classic. ♪ hey mr.ics to mr. tambourine man, made famous by the byrds, written by bob dylan sold at auction this week for $508,000. ♪ in that jingle jangle morning i'll come following you. ♪ >> reporter: rescued from a kitchen trash can by rock journalist al loronowitz decades ago. al's son's miles remembers bob staying overernight at their energy energy home. >> that morning, it was probably march of 1964, my father found the lyric sheets crumbled up and thrown into the trash can. he just took it out and smoothed it out and put it in a folder and forgot about it. >> reporter: the two yellow pages found recently by miles' wife, now part of a dylan renaissance. there's the movie a complete unknown, and now this auction of memorabilia including the lyrics raking in over $1.5 million. dylan wrote treasure can't be found by men who search. this time it was. ann thompson, nbc news. >> you just never know. that's nightly news for this tuesday. thank you for watching. i'm lester holt. please take care of yours

thompson. >> reporter: on stained and torn pages, rough drafts of a folk rock classic. ♪ hey mr.or me ♪ >> reporter: lyrics to "mr. tambourine man." made famous by the birds, written by bob dylan. ♪ hey mr. ♪ >> reporter: sold at auction for $508,000. ♪ i'm following you ♪ >> reporter: rescued from a kitchen trash can decades ago. >> they were friends. i was 8 years old. >> reporter: al's son miles remembers dylan staying overnight at their new jersey home. >> that morning in march of 1964 my father found the lyric sheets crumbled up and thrown into the trash can. took it out and smoothed it out and put it in a folder and forgot about it. >> reporter: e two yellow pages found recently by miles' wife now part of the dyla renaissance. there's the movie "a complete unknown" now this auction of memorabilia including the lyrics raking in over $1.5 million. dylan wrote treasure can't be found by men who search. this time it was. ann thompson, nbc news. >>> in today's mental health check, do you remember playing eye spy? color walks is making things fun and mindful. you go outside and p

mr. geezer. up next, pope francis pulling back the curtain on his extraordinary life. it is an unprecedented new autobiography. anne thompson soon as something comes in contact with the power line, it'll turn off so that there's not a risk that it's gonna fall to the ground and start a fire. okay. and i want you to be able to feel the improvements. we've been able to reduce wildfire risk from our equipment by over 90%. that's something i want to believe. [skateboard sounds] >>> we are back at 8:36 on >>> we are back at 8:36 on this tuesday morning with something the world has literally nevever seen. >> today marks the release of the first ever autobiography by a living pope. >> yeah, it's called "hope." pope francis tracing his roots and his rise to the vatican. anne thompson is here with more. >> this is an interesting read. it is a very easy read. it is very much in pope francis' voice, as we know. and it reflects on his papacy, with of course calls for care for immigrants, long passages about the stupidity of war and for the catholic church to welcome all. it describes a man who is a sinner saved by god and loves a good

thompson will both receive the presidential citizen medal. the award will also be given to 18 other recipients, including some who helped set new standards for treating injuries in war. mrthe idea of this rally that trump is holding in washington. now, after he won in 2016, he actually had a series of victory rallies across the country. he has want done that this time around. now he's doing it on the eve of the inauguration. in light of our conversation all morning long, let's talk about security for these events. january 6th, this coming monday, likely security will be necessary because it always is, but certainly not the threat posed there like it was four years ago. we could set that aside. that combination of january 19th and particularly the inauguration, which could draw hundreds of thousands of people to washington, you were tasked with your old post of securing the event -- that very event. how does one do that, in light of the new terror threats? >> the inauguration is designated a national special security event, nsse. january 6th this year has also been designated an nsse to put in the middle of those two events a very guy beganic presidential level rally pre

mr. thompson of california. the speaker pro tempore: the chair announces the speaker's appointment, pursuant to 22 u.s.c. 2903 and the order of the house of january 3, 2025, of the following member on the part of the house to the japan-united states friendship commission. the clerk: mr. takano of california. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house sundry communications. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. sir, pursuant to section 4 of the united states semiquincentennial commission act of 2016, public law 114-196, i am pleased to appoint the following members to serve as commissioners to the united states semiquincentennial commission. the honorable bonnie wattson coleman of new jersey. the hon rand dwight evans of -- honorable dwight evans of pennsylvania. thank you. signed, sincerely, hakeem jeffries, democratic leader. the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. sir, pursuant to section 4-b of house resolution 5, 119th congress, i am writing to appoint the

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