mr. farenthold: mr. speaker, i am truly grateful for the brave and heroic services of specialist morris and the countless other veterans who sacrificed their time, their families that sacrificed their time in serving our country and protecting us -- protecting our freedom. it is true, freedom is not free, and veterans, like specialist matthew troy morris, whom we are proposing to name this post office after, are perfect examples of the bravery and courage of the american military. specialist morris was born on july 16, 1984, in fairfax, virginia. he later attended cedar park high school in cedar park, texas. specialist morris was in iraq in the second squadron, third armored calvary regimen, based out of fort hood. tragically on april 6, 2008, at just 23 years of age, specialist morris was killed when his vehicle he was riding in hit an introadviced makeshift bomb. specialist morris left behind his parents, three siblings, a fiancee and dozens of our -- other family and friends. for the bravery, courage

mr. farenthold: madam speaker, i have no other speakers at this time. i continue to reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized. mr. cummings: we have no further speakers, madam speaker. therefore we will yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland yields back. the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. farenthold: madam speaker, i urge all members to support the passage of this bill, h.r. 3004, and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass h.r. 3004. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. mr. cummings: madam speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to c

mr. farenthold. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. farenthold: thank you. i rise in support of h.r. 1801. as we come off a holiday weekend, the most busy travel time in this country, many americans have gone through the screening at our numerous airports. the t.s.s. works hard screening everybody -- the t.s.a. works hard screening everybody making everybody safe. members of our military, whom we know who have served and put their life on the line for this country, should be among those who first in a program where where he trust our travelers. we must continue to look for efficiencies to speed air travel. we must continue to look for ways to come with less invasive ways to screen passengers. we must look for ways to make traveling a more pleasant experience and a more profitable experience for the business men and women who travel. i urge support of this bill where we start where where he should start, with members of our armed services, but there are other places we need to look to -- trusted traveler program, flight crews receiving e

mr. farenthold: he started his career with a small painting company and eventually through hard work andion founded the d d.l.p. group which is one of the largest paint manufacturers in america. he's one of many small business owners who work every day to live and realize the american dream. we must continue to foster an environment where job creators like mr. de la paz can succeed. we need to simplify the tax code, getting the federal budget under control. i think he sums it up well when he said our nation has always been about the urge to dream and the willingness to do it. his contributions as a job creator who has worked tirelessly to put americans back to work is what this country is based upon. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina rise? >> thank you. i ask permission to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. >> thank you, mr. speaker. as we approach veterans day and are ever tha

mr. farenthold: every month, millions of americans make tough financial decisions about how to pay their bills, balance the budget and make ends meet. they make tough choices and do without things they want so they can have things they need. the american people have to make these tough choices and we as their elected leaders need to do the same thing. america cannot continue to spend more than we take in. a balanced budget amendment to the constitution will ensure our grandchildren will not have to deal with the reckless mistakes that congress has made. a vote on this amendment will show hardworking americans which members of congress get it and who are doing their jobs that they are elected to do. the current national debt is over $15 trillion and way too much. passing a balanced budget is a way to ensure we don't spend money on programs we don't need. the americans want a government that is balanced and responsible and like every family lives with is a key to this responsibility and accountability. it makes our economy stronger and healthier and preserves this great nation for generati

mr. farenthold: their flag ceremony is one of the most moving i have attended. the members of the band personally fund their group to remind americans of the courage and sacrifices that our service men and women make to keep this great nation free. their constant dedication and support of our veterans, our community, and our nation is one that every american can learn from. i'm proud to represent such a fine group of american patriots. the corpus christi veterans band. thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from connecticut rise? the gentleman virginia tech. mr. himes: madam speaker, under pressure from the american people, the republican majority in this house is running around with 15 or 20 bills they claim to be jobs bills. which of course they are not. if you look at them, you will see that they are bills that allow polluters to dirty our waters and to fill our air with toxins. now, the bureau of labor statistics, which actually studies this stuff, asks employers why are you not hiring, why have you gotten rid o

mr. farenthold: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that, one, when the house adjourns today it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on monday, november 7, 2011. two, when the house adjourns on that day it adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. on thursday, november 10, and, three, when the house adjourns on that day it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on monday, november 14. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. the speaker pro tempore: the chair announces the speaker's appointment pursuant to section 100 it of the intelligence authorization act for fiscal year 2003 t.l. 107-306, as amended by section 701-a-3 of the intelligence authorization act for fiscal year 2010, p.l. 111-259, and the order of the house of january 5, 2011, of the following member of the house to the national commission for the review of the research and development programs of the united states intelligence community. the clerk: mr. conaway of texas. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. members, please take your conve