mr. speaker. mr. speaker, our thoughts are with the loved ones of those who sadly died to contracting the coronavirus and those that still are suffering from the disease including the honorable member. i want once again to pay tribute to our medical staff working so hard to combat the spread of this disease and care for those affected. i think we should all express our gratitude to the chief medical officer and the chief scientific advisor who is shown exceptional leadership the route and will continue to follow their advice. mr. speaker, sunday was international women's day, a day when we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. recognizes the advances made in working towards a goal of gender inequality. most importantly reflect on how far we have to go to achieve that. a quarter of social care workers who were overwhelmingly women are on zero hours contract. the essential care workers self isolate if the experience symptoms of coronavirus. many may feel they have no choice but to continu

mr. speaker. there are good parts of this bill. the things president trump asked or at the very beginning like tax relief for employers, help for those who lost their jobs, funding for the medical responders.d first i thank president trump for his excellent leadership. i'd like tole ideas offer as amendments to this bill but this is a closed process. members of congress can't offer amendments. that's not the way we're make legislation, especially when it spends $2 trillion. amtrak, money for national public radio and the rts, but we don't talk how we're going to pay for it, $2 trillion. how do you pay for it? it from to borrow china, borrow it from russia? are we going to print the money devalue our current currency? already half a trillion dollars every year going forward. we could use that money to pay epidemics like this and fund our troops. so going forward we need to talk about balancing our budget and things.or thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempo

mr. speaker.i thank mps for the very responsible approach they have taken to today's question time by sitting a suitable distance apart to avoid cross-fertilisation of this horrible disease. i also want to join the prime minister in paying tribute to lance corporal brodie gillon, who was killed in iraq last week. our thoughts are with her family and friends. today, mr. speaker, people are mourning the loss of loved ones, and many more will be suffering from the effects of coronavirus, including those already losing work or losing their jobs who are worried about whether they can keep a roof over their head. our greatest thanks must go to the frontline medical and public health staff who are fighting to combat the spread of the disease, and to the public servants, postal workers in particular, who have given such sacrifices today, and to the cleaners, who are providing vital support. we must also thank those working round the clock to make sure our shops and warehouses are stocked with the essentia

mr. speaker. i'm proud to yield 2 1/2 minutes to the republican leader of the small business council, -- or committee, the gentleman from ohio, mr. chabot. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for how much time? mr. brady: 2 1/2. the speaker pro tempore: for 2 1/2 minutes. mr. chabot: i thank the gentleman for yielding. this is a critical time in our nation's history. people are worried about their health and that of their loved ones. they're wondering how long this new way of life will last. but people across our great nation are coming together. i've seen the response in my own district, where yesterday would have been opening day in the cincinnati reds season. from the bold leadership of ohio's governor, mark dewine, and to the brave health care workers on the front lines of facilities like the university of cincinnati medical center, and the local companies who have volunteered to produce much-needed personal protective equipment, these men and women are heroes, risking their li

mr. speaker. >> mr. speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i would like to pay tribute to the prime minister and his ministers for navigating my constituents to these unprecedented times with your decisive action, also to my constituents and those working in the nhs for your truly heroic work. no one can afford to be complacent during this time, and i applaud the right honorable friend to the nation which reinforces the need for us to stay at home, protect our nhs in order to save lives. can he assured me the guy which will the people get the support they need in order to do so? >> mr. speaker, i fully echo that shape true to our amazings workers, and it is in order to protect them and help them that we are taking extraordinary measures that this country is. and i repeat my advice to the nation, which assisted home,, protect our nhs and slave lives. >> jeremy corbyn. >> than

mr. speaker. >> ask him whether he will release the findings of an investigation into the home secretary's behavior. i repeat to him, a government cannot be judge and jury over its own conduct. there has to be an independent element to that investigation. oh good night mr. speaker further allegations emerge the home secretary repeatedly harassed and humiliated her private secretary while she ran the department for international developments. if this is true, this suggests a shocking andsh unacceptable behavior across three government departments. on each occasion, tens of thousands of pounds of hard-earned taxpayer money has been swept up to buy their silence. was the prime minister aware of these allegations? and if he was, why did he appointer? mr. speaker, the head secretary is that an outstanding job with if there allegations of course it's right that should be properly investigated by the cabinet office if that is what is happened. but i take no lessons about bullying mr. speaker female employ

mr. speaker, we come out of it. >> mr. speaker, to the prime minister, thank his ministers have been working constructively particularly for department felt with members from across the house in this difficult time. they have asked to report back difficult situation in our patch it in the light i like to mers to the fact that the oaklands care home in my constituency has had a difficult time lately. a 94-year-old resident developed the symptoms of coronavirus. ten days later, ten days later when the test by an happen, 14 of the 20 were exhibiting symptoms. seven of the staff were also sick. they were agency staff would also been working in other care homes. none of the protected equipment requested had a right. can the tell the house come in the 80,000 care homes around britain, what date of the expect tests to be carried out on the day the symptoms emerge? and everything a person working in this care homes will get the protective equipment they need. >> on the tests, as i said earlier on the edges we want to roll it out as

mr. speaker. comes to promoting access to homeownership, much of on how s tends to be high housing prices are pricing of many out communities. ut a landscape of homeowners opportunities is varied and for many communities, the lack of access to traditional mortgage small-dollar mortgages continues to be a challenge. specifically, i'm talking about that are $70,000 or less. for many rural communities and communities that are struggling the impacts of the foreclosure crisis, there are ower value homes that would otherwise be ideal homeownership opportunities for first-time working class families. the lack of available traditional mortgage financing to those barrier opportunities. data from the urban institute shows that these small-dollar are denied by lenders to double the rate compared other loans and this cannot be explained away. actuality lenders don't make from these loans resulting in the reluctance to make them. the federal housing to nistration was designed support underserved markets and wou

mr. speaker. there were some circumstances aside from the economy the minister of finance said and then to do just the opposite to support quebeckers purchasing power are notably seniors who are the most vulnerable in this crisis and to commit the purchasing power of seniors who are over 65 years of age. since the beginning of our government five years ago we decided to invest as they are increasing for the most vulnerable by helping students and with the grandson families and the child benefits. and to be there to help them in difficult times. >> >>translator: mr. speaker the track record looking at that during the election campaign but now we talk about the future. and just a few months away from the budget. and doesn't seem to be doing very much and taking concrete action to reassure people to send a clear message the most vulnerable people in the situation can we guarantee as a 65 years of age the right honorable prime minister the government is always there to act for our seniors and then we

mr. speaker. >> 17% gap that is too big, tooo wide and should be closed and a government should do it. somethg about it. peakmr. speaker, every fortnight, three women are killed by their partner or ex-partnerrdo herereo domestic violence is onlyly likely to increase its large numbers of people are having to self isolate. ten years of austerity has denied the funding they need to support victims ofofwi domestic abuse. will he commit to the extra 173 million needed every year to ensure that survivors get the support they so desperately need?et hey>> mr. speaker, we just put record funding back into counsel's to support that and all the responsibilities. re --we are committed -- when he talks of domestic abuse, we have brought forward a victim's law to guarantee victims'rights and this government has an outstanding record of tackling violence against women and girls. and that is why we are now taking forward in this parliament are landlocked domestic abuse bill. >> funding for domestic abuse bill wil

mr. speaker. s the representative of pennsylvania's seventh district, just an hour and a half from new ork city, i have a unique perspective on this crisis. the two world-class hospital community, the lehigh valley network and st. uke's university network, are also the biggest employers in my district. hey anxiously await the spread of this disease to our frontlines. community, our nurses, ab teches, p.a.'s, physicians, and custodial and cafeteria staff have worked tirelessly to patient.every despite their concern for their own well-being and despite often gear to protect themselves, they put the most vulnerable ahead of themselves. the pride of my community. the actions of health care the country say o us, we are all in this together. our response cannot be fend for yourself. do our part and provide them with enough personal protective equipment for their ventilators patients. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland reserves. the gentleman from texas is recognized. speaker.: yes, mr.

mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey. mr. sires: on that, i ask for the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requested. all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted. a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this uestion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition? mr. sires: mr. speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules and pass h.r. 2444, the eastern european security act, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 2444, a bill to authorize the secretary of state to make direct loans under section 23 of the arms export control act, and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. sires, and the gentleman from florida, mr. yoho, each will control 20 minutes. the chair now recognizes the gentleman from new

mr. speaker. >> mr. speaker, the whole house will want to join in paying tribute to lance corporal freddie guillen, a reservist medic from the scottish and north irish yeomanry who was tragically killed in iraq last week. my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with her family and loved ones at this very difficult time. mr. speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> like many others in the united kingdom my constituents are understandably deeply concerned about covid-19, and i pay tribute to the hospital and everyone in the community who is helping those with the virus or in isolation. can my right honorable friend assure everybody in the country the government will take whatever action is needed and spend whatever money is needed to save lives and to protect livelihoods? >> absolutely. i want to join my honorable friend in paying tribute to the stafford but all the staff and a f

mr. speaker. i want to thank you for the statement you just made up of the responsible approach mps have taken today's question time by setting a suitable distance apart but avoiding cross-fertilization of this horrible disease. i also want to join the prime minister in paying tribute to lance corporal brody gillett was killed last week in iraq. today, mr. speaker, people are mourning the loss of loved ones. many more will be suffering from the effects of coronavirus including those already losing work or losing their jobs and worried about whether they can keep a a roof over their head. our greatest thanks much to go to the frontline medical and public health staff or fighting to combat the spread of the disease and to the public servants postal workers in particular who have given such sacrifices today, and cleaners who are providing vital support. to combat the spread of the disease and to the public servants postal workers in particular who have given such sacrifices today, and cleaners who ar

mr. speaker. pleased to yield one minute to the gentleman from virginia, mr. wittman. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from virginia is minute.ed for one mr. wittman: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today on behalf of the district f the first of virginia to say that half a's glass is still full. while we face this unprecedented across our e see nation the resolve and the spirit of america. alive and well. while this is a challenge for us congress to show the same spirit and resolve, to get he job done for the american people. while this bill is far from perfect, it will demonstrate together and me show what we have -- sew what we the days past what's going on across america. folks, america's best days are come, and we continue to be the greatest nation the world has ever known. bless our tinue to great united states of america. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. he gentleman from texas reserves. the gentleman from maryland is recognized. mr. hoyer: mr. chairman, now i'd yield to the distinguished gentleman from texas, mr. green. tempore: the o gent

mr. speaker. [background sounds]. >> also develop our records. >> to conservative projects prior to the great global recession. let's look at those. 22006, according to the public accounts, $13.8 billion surplus. in 2007, by jim garrity, $89.6 billion surplus. conservatives did responsible things. >> these hard times would come and that's why we had the strongest response to the great global recession. why did he spent in the good times and we must bunk and vulnerable now. >> why did we invest in canadians. why did we put more money in the caucus. because we knew it would create growth from canadians . with the millions of people out of poverty. it would support families and seniors, it would grow our economy by investing in infrastructure that they had neglected for a decade mr. speaker. our investments have created growth, that gives us the room to maneuver now and we have the firepower to be able to invest in our economy given the coronavirus challenge. mr. speaker, that's what we have. >> were

mr. speaker. thank my honorable friend. the government is able to extend and i can propriate also tell my friend it is, of course, we're investing defenses, n flood $2.6 billion pounds has already and we're pledged to commit another four billion this country nd against flooding. you.ank i want to send prayers and from all medical staff over the world for what they are doing to try to stop the spread health. i hope they will get the resources they need and there is this afteruestion on question time s today. # across the people country are still dealing with the floods. thank those helping local residents and the huge number of ommunity volunteers who have pitched in to help neighbors. the prime minister agree with darvish of the county council that he's turned his on the people affected by the floods? >> since the flooding began this working flats been out night and day to ensure get the this country making that they need sure they get the recovery that they need and as i just told the $2.6 billio

mr. speaker. >> for four years we have been invested in communities and workers and the economy and this pays off. and with more than jobs and new year's that opportunities for many more people but we realize with the coronavirus there are economic challenges on the horizon and that is why to be able to invest in canadians. for a half years ago been elected the house was in order. they had a surplus. they had the best gdp to debt ratio and economic growth that was the treaty that we left them. but today, there is no buffer left. how can they spent all this money when we were in full economic growth worldwide? the prime minister. >>translator: we remember the approach they cut services to veterans, they cut public health, they eliminated health services for the most vulnerable we have chosen to invest and we have seen economic growth as a result. and we did keep a buffer for difficult times and we can help entrepreneurs and help canadians to face the crisis that is the coronavirus. [applause] >> ru

mr. speaker. my right honorable friend the prime minister i know the great champion of the countryside as we benefited both from producing high animal welfare food and also the amount of carbon that is in the soil and through permanent pasture. in our conservative manifesto 57 in ouron page trade negotiationsge we will not compromise our high environmental protection and animal welfare and food standards. ardswill the prime minister meet with me and otherr colleagues with world farmingwit disease to discuss how rural farmers and growers in trade deals provide them with moreg opportunity, even more foodthe -- [shouting]> mr. speaker, my honorable friend is right. we- [s will not compromise our d animal welfare, notspea comprome and hygiene.ards only too happy toto meet him and his fellowow discuss the opportunities ahead. niti>> thank you, mr. speaker.by th as the numbers infected by the coronavirus grow, the public concern grows with it. last week the prime ministerer gave the assurance cthat no o

mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition? mr. hoyer: mr. speaker, pursuant o house resolution 911, i call up h.r. 748 with the senate amendment thereto and i have a desk. at the the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill, designate the senate motion.nt and report the the clerk: h.r. 748, an act to amend the internal revenue code 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. senate amendment. mr. hoyer of maryland moves that he house concur in the senate amendment to h.r. 748. the speaker pro tempore: ursuant to house resolution 911, the motion is debatable for three hours equally divided and controlled by the majority minority leader or their respective designees. the gentleman from maryland, mr. the gentleman from texas, mr. brady, each will control 90 minutes. recognizes the gentleman from maryland, mr. hoyer. ask oyer: mr. speaker, i unanimous consent that all members have five legislativ

mr. speaker. i thank the gentleman for yielding. this is an important moment for our country, it's important that congress respond in a way consistent with this threat. we differences about this bill. there are things in it many of us don't like. this moves us forward. this gives the american people the support they need in order to follow the medical advice they are given without putting their families at risk. it supports small businesses, it puts money in the hands of americans, so that they can take care of their families financially while they're taking care of the health of their families. i support this legislation. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is is recognized. mr. brady: mr. speaker, i'm proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from michigan, general bergman. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. bergman: i rise in support of the coronavirus aid relief and economic security act. this legislation takes major steps to support american

mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from minnesota, mr. emmer, for five minutes. mr. emmer: mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize the hard work of the alzheimer's association. this month over 1,000 men and women will come together in washington for the annual alzheimer's impact movement advocacy forum. these advocates like so many of us have faced the pain of alzheimer's. either through a friend, loved one, or through their own experience. by sharing there are stories, we can raise awareness and hopefully implement policies that improve the lives of those suffering from this disease. one of these policies is the improving hope for alzheimer's act. i encourage my colleagues to join me as a co-sponsor of the bill which provides medicare outreach and reporting on alzheimer's care. i commend the association and many advocates who will be in washington this month for sharing their stories, especially canada, a constituent of minnesota's sixth congressional district.

mr. speaker and those extensive resources and to be a champion mr. speaker. >> thank you mr. speaker last week the expansion and found his government broke the law by ignoring the parents climate agreement and for future generations with the national policy statement will the prime minister tell the house today how many policy statements have been affected against the paris agreement and commit right now to reviving all of those which have not. >> i think the right honorable lady she can take it so we sure we abide by the judgments but i do not believeve for one second we have delivery of the infrastructure deliberation. >> thank you mr. speaker communities like mine with my right honorable friend reaffirm. [inaudible conversations] >> that is precisely why we are working so hard to recruit 20000 more people and that is our plan tofi build more prisons and then to proceed another 366 police officers. >> i know the interest of public safety to rush through legislation and given the conviction rate and the one for real funding with those sexual offenses so why the communities ar

mr. speaker. s a ranking member of house administration, i want all my colleagues to nature that before we leave this for toda after hopefully passing this piece of legislation that we thank every member that works for the house that makes sure this house is clean that makes tsure this house operates. they are here sitting there in the well. here in our hallways. [applause] they are doing the job to allow us to do our job! and on behalf of everyone here, thank you, thank you, thank you for what you do every single day. it is important. the first vote that i took on this house floor, one of the first, was for super storm sandy relief. my good friend mr. andrew sitting here next to me, i'm mpsure he had more of a frontli view as a state senator in new jersey at the time.like what kind of impact that disaster assistance had on the ground to those americans who are hurting. i went back and took criticism from many in the media and some in my own party and i said, there's one job that we as congress sho

speaker, i , mr. urge my colleagues to support the legislation and i yield back time.lance of my the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields. the question is will the house rules and pass senate 760. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 having responded in the ffirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. mrs. lee: mr. speaker, i demand yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the requested.ys are all those in favor of taking nays ote by the yeas and will rise will rise and remain .tanding until counted a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, proceedings on this question will be postponed. for what purpose does the entlewoman from nevada seek recognition? mrs. lee: mr. speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules bill h.r. 3598, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of bill. the clerk: h.r

mr. speaker, i yield such time -- ms.lowby: mr. speaker, i yield such -- ms. lowey: mr. speaker, i yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from ways and means. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. >> i rise in support of this package to help protect our nation's health and security. i want to highlight three poll sthiss ways and means committee contributed to the measure before us this evening. first, we're ensuring that coronavirus testing is provided free of charge. it is imperative that anyone who needs to be tested for coronavirus is able to afford that testing. if changes worry they can't afford the cost of the test they'll forego it. to provide americans with the necessary confidence to seek testing we have included a provision that ensures free coronavirus testing in medicare, medicaid and chip as well as for people enrolled in private insurance, the uninsured, tribal communities receiving care outside of indian health facileties and our military families. second, we are making a historic emergency commitment to paid leave for the americ

mr. a happy speaker. >> thank you, mr. speaker. last week, [indiscernible] >> his government broke the law by ignoring the paris climate agreement for future generations when it drafted the policy statement. will the prime minister that despite how many of the government's national policy statement have been in effect against the paris climate agreement and recommit to reviewing and if necessary revising all of those which have not? >> i thank the right honorable lady. we will ensure that we abide by the judgment and make sure that we take account of the paris convention on climate change. i don't believe that will be the impediment of our delivery of revolution in this country. >> communities like mine are grateful for this government's for 366 police officers to the west midland. e labour p.c.c.'s -- indiscernible] >> that is precisely my right honorable friend the home secretary is working to recruit 20,000 more police officers and stop and search powers and set our plans to build more prisons and keep sexual and violent offende

mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize four outstanding agriculture students from eastern hancock high school for winning the 4-h livestock judging contest at the western national roundup. connor, hunter, reed, and ashton represented the state of indiana with integrity and skill. this team competed against 27 other teams from across the nation and came out victorious. congratulations to these future farmers on their tremendous accomplishment. you have made the sixth district proud. mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize scott county, indiana, on their bicentennial celebration. in these two centuries, scott county has become a cornerstone of my sixth district. with the growing economy, beautiful parks and lakes, and a close community of hoosiers, scott county continues to be a great place for all of us to call home. congratulations on the bicentennial and here's to the ext 200 years in scott county. mr. speaker, i rise today to congratulate rushville rotary club for celebrating 100 years of

mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to as k-9 e march 13 veterans day, an opportunity to commemorate the working dogs women pport our men and in uniform. this year marks the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the k-9 corps. pearl he attack on harbor, the army began training 1942.e k-9 corps in originally known as the war dog program. years, k-9 have been a organization. working dogs initially served as soldiers, sters for they were eventually trained and incorporated into combat. their smell is five times human.r than a they help detect explosive devices. and many -- in vaum vietnam and many more in afghanistan and iraq. k-9's eventually retire. many dogs and their handlers develop a strong bond during together.ice sadly, prior to the year 2000, ilitary working dogs were considered equipped and were ither left behind or youth euthanized.-- now, they are put up for adoption. to further this effort, the humane society works to unite their four-legged heroes handlers by raising funds to come home

mr. speaker, today i rise to congratulate mrs. stacey convitcha, this year's recipient of the educator of the year award. this award is given to a teacher who exemplifies professionalism, dedication, leadership, and enthusiasm. she's a fourth grade math and science teacher at wharton elementary scoofment having been a teacher for 22 years, she's learned the value of going above and beyond for they are students in the classroom. wharton elementary school is a title 1 campus, which means over 90% of the students come from economically disadvantaged homes. she invests so much into her students. at the end of the day she wants to ensure that they feel cared for. many have benefited from her high quality instruction as they are pushed to do their best. american ragtime composer once said teachers have three loves. the love of learning, the love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together. many she has these three loves and we are thankful for her service in lovingly shaping the minds for future generations. thank

mr. speaker, i yield such time -- ms.lowby: mr. speaker, i yield such -- ms. lowey: mr. speaker, i yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from ways and means. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. >> i rise in support of this package to help protect our nation's health and security. i want to highlight three poll sthiss ways and means committee contributed to the measure before us this evening. first, we're ensuring that coronavirus testing is provided free of charge. it is imperative that anyone who needs to be tested for coronavirus is able to afford that testing. if changes worry they can't afford the cost of the test they'll forego it. to provide americans with the necessary confidence to seek testing we have included a provision that ensures free coronavirus testing in medicare, medicaid and chip as well as for people enrolled in private insurance, the uninsured, tribal communities receiving care outside of indian health facileties and our military families. second, we are making a historic emergency commitment to paid leave for the americ

mr. speaker. mr. speaker, over 275 bipartisan bills are piled up on mitch mcconnell's desk because he refuses to bring them to the senate floor for a vote. ms. brownley: three of those bills are my bills, each of which passed the house with over 400 votes from democrats and republicans alike. h.r. 95, the homeless veterans family act, will keep veterans and their families together and off the street in safe and adequate housing. h.r. 840, the veterans access to childcare act will ensure veterans have access to childcare to attend critical medical appointments. and h.r. 3224, the deborah sampson act aims to address the inequities and barriers that women veterans face when accessing v.a. care and benefits. i urge majority leader mcconnell to allow the senate to vote so our veterans will have the support and care they have earned and deserved. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to

mr. speaker i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves, the gentleman from utah is ecognized. grew upis: -- my mother in idaho, she traveled to new york city to get a master's degree from new york university. i'm pleased for the women in my life and our community who have led the way but acknowledge, mr. speaker, that so many people around the world don't have the same opportunity. and for that, i applaud my colleagues for their work on this bill and promoting this very important issue and with that, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from rhode island is recognized. mr. cicilline: thank you, mr. speaker. i would now like to yield five minutes to the author of this very important piece of legislation, the democratic caucus chair, my friend, very distinguished gentleman from new york, mr. jeffries. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. jeffries: i thank my friend, the gentleman from rhode island, for yielding and

mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i ask -- the house is not in order. the speaker pro tempore: the house is not in order. the house is not in order. please take your conversations outside. the gentleman from mississippi is recognized. mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise nd extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on this measure. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. pursuant to house resolution 877 and rule 18, the chair declare it is the house in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the consideration of h.r. 1140. the chair appoints the gentleman from texas, mr. cuellar, 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 for the consideration of h.r. 1140 which the clerk will report by title. the clerk: a bill to enhance the security operation of the transportation security administration and

mr. speaker. i have a motion to recommit at the desk. the speaker pro tempore: is the gentlewoman opposed to the bill? mrs. lesko: i am in its current form. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman qualifies. the clerk will report the motion. the clerk: mrs. lesko of arizona moves to recommit the bill h.r. 1140 to the committee on homeland security with instructions to report the same back to the house forthwith with the following amendment. add at the end of section 4 the following, c, roll of construction, during the transition period and after the conversion date, the secretary shall ensure that the transportation security administration continues to prevent the hiring of individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime and offense involving a minor, a crime of violence, or terrorism. the speaker pro tempore: the ouse will be in order. the gentlewoman is recognized for five minutes. mrs. lesko: thank you, mr. speaker. i first want to say that the vast majority of t.s.a. officers are good, hard

mr. speaker. today indigenous environmental activist berta caceras would have been 49 years old. but on march 2, 2016, she was viciously -- the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the gentleman deserves to be heard. the gentleman may proceed. mr. johnson: but on march 2, 2016, she was viciously murdered in her own home by a coordinated effort between greedy corporate and government thugs. she died defending the land of the linca indigenous people. be trmbings t -- berta, along with countless other-douran activists, was the victim of a government racked with corruption and impunity. drug traffickers have littered the highest ranks of honduras' government and its military remains weaponized against its own people, all of whom are at the victimization of this government. which is aided by u.s. security assistance. we turn away our brothers and sisters at the border, but we abet the very crimes they are fleeing. berta's legacy should serve to remind us of this and enough is enough. and wit

mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to pass the bill. the speaker pro tempore: does -- mr. pallone: i ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the bill. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the amendment is agreed to. the bill is read a third time, passed, and the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. s -- the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition? mr. payne. the gentleman from new jersey. for what purpose does the -- mr. payne: to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. speaker, i rise mr. speake to honor a great public servant om my district, denise wilkerson. she's the council president for the city of rozelle, new jersey her dedication to our community extends far beyond her council city work. she also is the president of the union county national organization for women. she served as second vice president of the national cou

thank you, mr speaker.r. iam must always come first. thank you, mr speaker. i am grateful to the constructive approach set out by the honourable gentleman opposite. i will seek to address all of the questions that he raises. the first point he raises is about statutory sick pay. those who do need to self—isolate for medical reasons to protect others, that counts as being off sick. they do not need to go to agp off sick. they do not need to go to a gp because there is a seven day allowa nce for a gp because there is a seven day allowance for self declaration. i hope that addresses that point directly. and we keep all matters on this under review because broadly i agree with him on the principle that he has set out. on the nhs, he asked about resources, we have already increased resources to the nhs and i stand ready to do so if that is necessary. he asks about doctors and revalidation. in legislation we are proposing to make revalidation simpler. we will bring forward those measures and indeed of course enga

thank you, mr speaker.r, the health secretary has just told me, that yes, her a&e is certainly staying open. resignation of an experienced civil servant, sacking of a government aid. with this government, it seems that allegations of bullying orjust being incompetent get you promoted, whereas standing up to it, you lose yourjob. what does this say about this prime minister? mr speaker, i loathe bullying but i will not take any lessons... i am loathe bullying but i will not take any lessons... iam not loathe bullying but i will not take any lessons... i am not taking any lessons from a party that has presided over sister matting bullying and discrimination against those who stick up for the jewish community and for israel in this country and we still have yet to hear a proper apology from the labour party for what they have done. the taliban have resumed their attacks on afghanistan and today the us have undertaken offensive air air strikes undermining the fragile peace deal which saw the release of thousand