emmer: ok. then madam chair, all i would add is i would urge my colleagues to support the amendment. it's a clear cut amendment and again, i'd ask support and i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from minnesota yields back the balance of his time. the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from minnesota. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. the amendment is agreed to. mr. price: i ask for a recorded vet. -- vote. the chair: pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18 further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from minnesota will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? >> i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will report the amendment. the clerk: amendment offered by ms. bass of california. at the end of the bill before the spending reduction account insert the following. section, none of the funds made available by this act may be used

delicate pieces of history found hiding in the walls of emmer son high school. >> kitchen saw 24-cents >> the school is being renovated. contractors planned to find a number of problems inside of the walls, but they didn't plan to find treasures. >> first of all, i got goose bumps and tears in my eyes and then i sat here an stared. it was like walking into a time capsule. >> reporter: behind the walls, lessons from decades passed. >> we had the ship and the rock 1620 and we have the log cabin. >> they had been discussing thanksgiving. >> reporter: teachers used exquisite colorful drawings and beautiful penmanship using chalk. >> when you walk into these rooms, it's like they left the lesson and they are expected to come back and start again. >> reporter: it's a look that most of us have never seen, a time nearly 100 years ago. >> you walk the end and you see 1917 in front of you, the way they taught lessons then. it was very emotional for me. >> a looking glass into the teachings of 1917 anderson it's so amazing how we will preserved it is. >> reporter: there is no definitive proof --

emmer. mr. emmer: 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 now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition? without objection. the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. kline: mr. speaker, i rise today in recognition of joe ramsteady, a high school senior from forest lake minnesota. this impressive 18-year-old from my district was recently named the 2015 star in agriscience by the minnesota future farmers of america for his work teaching a local agricultureal literacy program. mr. emmer: agriculture is a vital part of minnesota's economy and we are dependent on these young men and women to ensure that agriculture remains a bright and thriving industry in our state. in the fall, joe will be heading to the university of minnesota with plans to work towar

emmer: t.p.a. is not a trade deal in its self. it authorizes the president to enter into an agreement only after congress and the american people have given their approval. it contains 150 objectives that congressman dates the u.s. trade representative must adhere to during negotiations. it has a provision that allows the house to withdraw t.p.a. at any time during its six-year authorization, effectively stopping any bad agreement in its tracks and requires that any deal must be public for at a minimum, 60 days before any vote or consideration is taken by congress. i want to thank chairman ryan for his work on this important legislation. it's time for america to lead again and i urge my colleagues to support the passage of trade promotion authority. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from wisconsin reserves. for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? . mr. rangel: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york reserve

emmer: more than 35,000 minnesotans are employed in the medical device industry and thousands of minnesotans depend on these state-of-the-art devices to enhance or even save their lives. this bill has been stalled for long enough. it is imperative that congress pass this legislation now to encourage the development of these innovative technologies rather than enact laws that discourage their creation and accessibility. i am grateful for the tremendous work by my minnesota colleague erik paulsen, representative paulsen has done much to ensure the medical device industry in minnesota continues to thrive for many years to come with this legislation. and again i ask my colleagues to support the protect medical innovation act and pass it immediately. with that, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2015, the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. fitzpatrick is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. the gentleman is recognized. mr. fitzpatrick: thank you mr. spe

emmer: in my home state, dairy is one of our largest agricultural products. we are run of the nation's top dairy producing states and stearns county, in my district, is the top dairy producing county in minnesota. dairy farming is more than a profession. it's a way of life for many minnesota families. i've had the privilege of visiting dairy farms across my district and i've seen firsthand the hard work these men and women do day in and day out. from waking up before sunrise to milk their cows, to breeding, delivering and raising newborn calfs it's just another day at the office for these folks. i'm proud of minnesota's dairy industry and hope every american will take some time to grab an ice cream cone and appreciate the hard work that goes into making some of our nation's favorite food. happy dairy month to all of our hardworking farmers. with that i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition? without objection, the gentleman is recognized for on