speaker. at this time i would like to yield as much time as he may consume to mr. meuser from the great state of pennsylvania. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. meuser: thank you, mr. chairman. and i want to thank our chairman, mr. roger williams from the great state of texas, for yielding and for his leadership. mr. speaker, i rise today during small business week in support of h.r. 5333, the investing in all of america act of 2023, introduced by myself and representative scoalten. this administration aims to incentivize greater private capital investments in small businesses located in rural or low-income areas, and those operating the national security sector by providing additional bonus leverage for funds participating in the s.b.a.'s sbic program. the small business investment companies are privately owned companies that are licensed and regulated by the s.b.a., sbic's rise private capital that is matched with leverage by the s.b.a. currently capped at $175 millio

speaker. i rise to welcome and thank today's guest chaplain, pastor heinrich arnold, representing the bruderhof community. over the century ago they were exiled from germany for their refusal to fight for the nazis. they found refuge and freedom here in america. today the hudson valley is proud to be home to almost half of the worldwide community of bruderhof families. they lead a simpler life focused on family, faith, and selfless service. and their example has served and inspired our entire community. pastor arnold's leadership extends far beyond his role as senior pastor for the communities. he also serves as chaplain for our ulster county sheriff's department, teacher at the school. he has dedicated his life's work to speaking about forgiveness and reconciliation through the breaking of cycle of violence program. his efforts in over a dozen countries and right in our own community have been remarkable to follow. at a time where our country faces such great division, i am thankful for pasto

speaker. i yield myself as much time as i may consume. i rise in support of h.r. 6011, the right of way applications transparency and accountability act. there is a rapidly growing demand for renewable energy across the country and our federal public lands have significant potential to support that growth. in fact, we are well on our way to developing 25gigawatts of energy on public lands by 2025, the goal set in the energy act of 2020. right now the bureau of land management is processing 74 utility scale on shore clean energy projects including solar, wind, geothermal, all of which are vital to the clean energy transition. for solar, wind and transmission to use our public lands, however, these renewable projects are required to secure a right of way. any time a project will use or disturb public lands. also, the bipartisan infrastructure law and the inflation reduction act have tremendous amount of potential on our public lands as well as on tribal lands. however, for example, when a tribal

speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize two robotics teams from north clarion high school located in clarion county. the western pennsylvania robotics championships took place in march at the pentagon west clarion university. during this competition, two teams, inevitable inventors and ambiguous case, finished in first and second place respectably. the first place winners earned the award given to the most consistent high performing and competitive robot. the ambiguous case, finishing in second place, received the excellence award which is given to overall excellence in robotic performance. both of these teams will be advancing to the world championships which will be held at the end of april in dallas, texas. mr. speaker, i enjoy seeing our youth engaging in these competitions to develop important computer skills, science skills that will help them in their future endeavors. best of luck as both teams advance to the world's. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back the balance of my t

speaker. i reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized. mr. mcgovern: thank you, mr. speaker, and i thank the gentleman from texas for yielding me the customary 30 minutes and i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. mcgovern: the world is watching, it is time for congress to act, and act we must. america's allies have been waiting for republican majority to get their act together. people are dying in ukraine. democracy is on the line in ukraine. and this republican majority has been twiddling their thumbs. i'm glad my friends have finally come to realize the gravity of the situation and the urgency of getting this aid to our allies. and what have republicans done? nothing. no action to help our allies. it's all delay, distract, deny, and blame joe biden. ukrainians are fighting for democracy. theirs and ours. and they have been set back as a as a result of republica

speaker. i want to commend brad and david for their incredible work and also point out that it's not often when you bring out a piece of legislation that you author that you get an opportunity to have your mother in the audience and observe. that legislation is about to be voted on. as it was in the committee. and i commend chairman smith. this is an important piece of legislation and, as david was just saying, no one should ever receive a tax benefit for aiding and abetting terrorists. it's just absurd. but sometimes it takes commonsense, practical individuals to stand up and make sure that we get this right and i commend both of these gentlemen for their outstanding work. i also want to thank mr. schneider for bringing this up. what we experienced on saturday was incredible. but demonstrates when nations stick together in common bond as allies against terrorism and terrorist attacks, good things can transpire and happen. the attack on israel on saturday, to have been thwarted in the way that

speaker. i rise today in support of my friend, representative stauber's, bill, h.r. 3195, the superior national forest restoration act. throughout this congress, the work has shown what many of us already believe, that the threat of communist china looms larger than ever before, casting a shadow over our nation's security and our prosperity. as an compile who was forced to -- exile who was forced to leave my native cuba after the communist takeover, i understand this threat firsthand. that is why i am urging my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill which would reverse the biden administration's plan to cut off minnesota's mineral deposits containing 88% of america's cobalt and 95% of america's nickel. 75% of the world's cobaltnts for supply. these mines are c.c.p.-owned. communist china party-owned. and massive perpetrators of illegal child labor. these minerals are then shipped to communist china for refining. president biden's putting america at risk by failing to combat communist ch

speaker. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from alabama seek recognition? for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i rise for one minute speeches, please. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, sir. mr. speaker, i rise today to congratulate the sermon family of baldwin county, alabama, on being our family farm -- the 2024 alabama farm of disti distinction. mr. carl: sermon farm is owned by joe joel and patty. his mother who makes great cookies, and brother james helps run the fifth generation family owned farm. the farm -- they grow cotton, peanuts, corn, and sweet potatoes on over 4,500 acres in bell forest community. they will go on to represent alabama in the sunbelt agriculture expo in the southeastern farmers of the year contest this fall. congratulations to the sermon family and their family farm. i'm thankful for the impact they have made to our state. i'm

speaker. i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on h.r. 3602. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. moore: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. moore: mr. speaker, president trump secured our borders. then just over three years ago joe biden took the office of president and immediately did exactly what he promised on the campaign trail to do -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman will suspend of the the house is not in order. please take your conversations off the floor. the house will be in order. the gentleman is recognized. mr. moore: joe biden took to the office of president immediately did exactly what he promised on the campaign trail. he moved president trump's policies. president biden rescinded the remain in mexico policy, prevented the removal of illegal immigration, and blocked immigration and customs enforcem

speaker. mr. speaker, and still i rise. i rise proud to be an american, proud to have the opportunity to stand here in the congress of the united states of america and address issues of importance to the world. i am proud to say that as an american i salute the flag, i say the pledge of allegiance, i sing the nat national anthem, i stand for the anthem. but, mr. speaker, as i always remind people, as a liberated democrat, i remind them, the greatness of america will not be measured by whether the al greens of the world will stand and salute the flag or will stand and sing the national anthem. the greatness of america will be measured by whether the al greens of the world will defend those who choose not to stand, who choose not to sing, who choose not to salute. i will defend their rights as americans not to participate in many things that i participate in. and, mr. speaker, i'm proud to say that when i tell people i love my country, a good many would say to me, why would you love a country that segregated you? why would yo

speaker. i move to suspend the rules and pass the bill h.r. 524, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: union calendar number 347, h.r. 524, a bill to amend the coastal barrier resources act to create an exemption for certain shore line sites. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from wisconsin, mr. tiffany, and the gentleman from california, mr. huffman, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from wisconsin. mr. tiffany: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on h.r. 524 as amended. the bill now under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. tiffany: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. tiffany: mr. speaker, i rise in support of h.r. 524, sponsored by my colleagues congressman ro

speaker. hold it down, please. mr. speaker, i rise to honor lance corporal gary koontz. he enlisted in the marines in october 26, 1967, attended basic training at paris island, south carolina. after basic training, he was shipped to vietnam where he drove a truck that carried supplies. after a short time he was then transferred and a door gunner with the first marine aircraft wing. his unit played a crucial role and their legacy remains tied to the times of the vietnam war. during his service he was award the the national defense service medal, vietnamese campaign medal, and vietnamese service medal with device. combat aircrew insignia, good conduct medal, and air medal award. when he returned home, he was transferred to the marine reserve to complete his obligation. once he returned to knoxville he became a realtor, developer, and active member of the met vietnaf america. he is always calling me about veterans and the problems they are having. he's trying to work to resolve them. it's my hono

speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 19, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable mike bost to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. sign, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. god, you are rich in mercy, slow to anger. and abounding in steadfast love. would that we as debtors to your immeasurable grace do likewise. with a great love you have loved us. would that our hearts as slaves to your righteousness be transformed by the immense blessing of your favor. walking in your spirit we pray that you would teach us how to be merciful to those who wrong us. defuse our tempers that we would be slow to anger. inspire us with a passion for your amazing grace plan that we would be willing agents of your steadfast love in this place among this body that our lives would reveal your kindness. a mercy you desire all to receive. in the name of the one wh

speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition? mr. mcgovern: i ask for a recorded vote, please. the speaker pro tempore: a recorded vote is requested. those favoring a recorded vote will rise. a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. 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 214. the nays are 207. the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 214. the nays are 208. the resolution is adopted. without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished business is the vot

speaker. i just don't understand why, since most of my friends in the border patrol liked it. host: got you, caller, thank you. we have a few seconds, representative, go ahead. guest: i haven't talked to any border patrol agents that commented on the senate bill. not to say there were some that were supportive of it. if you really want to take the border seriously, wait in mexico needs to be reinstituted. it was not a part of that package. really, that's why it was dead on arrival. that's something joe biden can do. he just simply refuses to do so. if that's not a part of the package, it's window dressing. host: republican active pat fallon, thank you. guest: thanks, pedro. host: we now take you to the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 17, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable randy k. weber sr. to act as speaker pro tempore on thi

speaker speaker you are g asked to resign. arthel: women listen to speaker johnson after this 95 billion-dollar foreign aid package of pass there in the house. and still with chatter program. a couple things that stood out to me in the speaker's remarks, he made sure to say this is not a blank check like the senate's original bill. he pointed out it provides accountability. it requires an endgame on part of the war in ukraine it also mentioned $10 million to be alone ukraine would have to pay back. he also said it's not the perfect legislation. he pointed out there are national security priorities but also noted there are safeguards in place to prevent funding going to hamas. back to the top it's not a blank check it seems to be the speaker was directing his messages to those in his party, and his chamber who disagreed with this wholeheartedly. >> i was struck by some of the debate earlier in victoria sparks who is a republican from indiana that was born in northern ukraine. she indicated she was skeptical. i have to look how

>> mr speaker , mr speaker, we've >> mr speaker, mr speaker, we've just cut taxes by £900 for a typical. we've delivered the biggest tax cut for businesses since the 1980s. but while we're cutting taxes , while we're cutting taxes, labouris while we're cutting taxes, labour is already putting them up in wales , putting up taxes up in wales, putting up taxes right now for small businesses in birmingham, putting up council tax by 21% and in london in london, his mayor has put up taxes by 70. mr speaker, and this is just a glimpse of what they do if they got in power a few weeks ago, he finally admitted it to the sun. what would he say he would do? i quote he said we would put up taxes. it's always the same , mr taxes. it's always the same, mr speaken taxes. it's always the same, mr speaker. higher taxes and working people paying the price . working people paying the price. >> no single politician has ever put tax up more times than he has . but, but but, put tax up more times than he has. but, but but, mr put tax up more times than he has . but, but but, mr speaker, has. but, but but, mr

speaker. i rise today to report to the house that article 3 courts have once again protected the american people from extreme executive overreach. i am talking of course about the president's so-called, quote, bar of defense, end quote, rule. on friday the u.s. fifth circuit court of appeals stopped the regulation in its tracks for now. this key decision gives strong reason to believe the borrowed defense scheme will be permanently scuttled. writing for the court, judge edith jones said, quote, we assess a strong likelihood the plaintiffs will succeed on the merits in demonstrating the rules' numerous statutory and regulatory shortcomings, end quote. this is a grand slam for taxpayers and for every american who never stepped foot on a college campus but yet have been forced to pay for other student debt. god bless our republican system of checks and balances. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlelady from north carolina seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask

next speaker, please. >> thank you. >> next speaker, please. >> speaker: next speaker gonna have to wait. >> as you know every one gets the same time in public comment. you can continue this conversation but you do not get to-- >> speaker: mean what you say and say what you say. >> your time is up thank you. thank you. next speaker, please. >> speaker: i am happy to give some of my time to cheryl davis. my name is david elliot lewis i'm co-chair of people's congress and our members and residents have benefited from dream keepers initiative, everything from the new leadership downsing which is in the tenderloins to other groups it's been really important help to our neighborhood and residents. as you know, the tenderloin have a higher percentage of unhoused residents black residents and unhoused people, we need help, the dream keeper initiative is a miracle that has provided real help and help correct historic wrongs. we need, we need this benefit to continue, we need it refunded. dream keep the dream, keep the promise as you heard repeatedly in public comment. please keep this initiative

speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 20, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable virginia foxx to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chap labor kibben -- chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. o lord our god, we approach your throne of grace, that we may receive your help in this time of need. you have laid on each of us a high and daunting calling to serve you and this world with humility and sincerity. on this day especially, may we bring with us to our decision making not earthly wisdom, but a strength of conscience and integrity of faith so that when this day is done, we may face this nation, our world and each other without reproach. more importantly, we pray that in all that we accomplish this day, we would be found blameless in your sight. for it is only by your grace that we are where we are and who we are. may your grace

speaker. the speaker pro tempore: madam secretary. the secretary: i am directed by the president of the united states to deliver to the house of representatives a message in writing. 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 gentlewoman from -- the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask 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. wilson: thank you, mr. speaker. since biden came toes of to, the pocketbooks of american families have been assaulted. upon his arrival, inflation was just 1.4%. but with bidenflation, inflation has reached a 40-year high, destroying jobs. it's a tax on american citizens and a direct result of the reckless spending of biden and far left democrats, costing households over $12,000 more a year just for the ba

scalise: thank you, madam speaker. i want to thank my friend from new jersey for leading this effort and for making sure all of our colleagues have the opportunity to stand with our friend israel while they are at war. we all know starting october 7 israel was attacked. barbarically by one of iran's proxies, hamas, a terrorist organization. they went into israel, murdered barbarically israelis. took hostages. still to this day have about 130 hostages, including some american citizens. while this war to eviscerate the terrorist organization known as hamas is going on, israel then over the weekend faced an unprecedented attack directly from iran. no longer is it the proxies, whether it's hamas, hezbollah, the houthis, all who are supported by iran, now iran directly attacked with 300-plus drones, missiles to try to kill more israelis. fortunately a coalition, of course israel, but the united states and other allies joined together to shoot down those missiles and drones. but at the same time iran made it clear they wante

speaker mike johnson -- asking you to read speaker mike johnson's performance as speaker of the housepaul, minnesota, republican. caller: thank you for taking my call. give the speaker a break, nobody would like that job. our legislature is split down the middle. how are you supposed to get much of anything done? that is the way our government was set up to be. how are things supposed to move forward if we are split 50/50 down the middle? the poor guy has a job nobodys want. the democrats are just plain on the split vote, and the poor guy has a tough job. give him a break. host: you are sympathetic to him, but how would you rate how he is doing, specifically? caller: he's still in there, isn't he? he is a tough guy. i give him a 10. host: ok. paul there in minnesota. you can use letter grades or number grades or just give your assessment over the phone if you would wish. independent line from kentucky, oliver. caller: good morning. how are you? host: well, thank you. what to think of the speaker's job? caller: i think it is a failing grade. listen, i was born in the 1960's, and being

speaker. i rise today to honor the life of raul chopra, a member of our democratic family who tragically passed away on march 11. he was kind, caring and a constant source of optimism. ms. delbene: growing up in california, his interests in politics started from an early age and never wavered. turning what was first a passion into a profession. whether working for senator mark kelly or any one of many democratic partner groups and committees throughout the years, raul was determined to build a career that would make the world a fairer and more just place. what was especially inspiring about him was the pure exuberance he took in being a mentor to the members of his team, often coupled with an irreverend sense of humor and kind word. raul will be remembered for his signature laugh, encyclopedic knowledge and a generosity of spirit that was incandescent. survived by his parents and brother, he will be missed terribly by us all. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gen

speaker -- thank you, mr. speaker. i object i object to the vote on the ground a quorum is not present and make a point of order a quorum is not present that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant outclass -- further proceedings on this question arn this question are postponed. thank you. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from from american samoa, miss rade wagon: 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 gentlewoman from iowa seek recognition? mrs. miller-meeks: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. mrs. miller-meeks: thank you, mr. speaker. today i rise to honor a local hero who selfless act exemplifies the very

speaker. today i rise to recognize and congratulate colonel steve lavin for his retirement from law enforcement after 32 years. mr. rosendale: he grew up dedicated to serving the people of montana. after granl waiting high school in 1985, the attended montana state university where he graduated and attended the montana law enforcement academy. prior to his appointment to the counselor position he served for 28 years with the highway pale to. he was dedicated to serving montanans in any capacity which led him to serve four terms in the montana house of representatives in moth's eighth district from 2011 to 2018. i was privileged to serve beside him. in jam2021, the montana attorney general appointed steve as colonel of the montana highway patrol where he served the remainder of his career. i'll be forever grateful to colonel steve lavin's dedication to the statism wish him a peaceful retirement. he has certainly earned it. thank you very much, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman

cloipt speaker's rooms -- the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 16, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable mary e. miller to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority members for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allocated between the parties, and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes. but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. the chair recognizes the gentleman from north carolina, mr. davis, for five minutes. mr. davis: madam speaker, i rise today to acknowledge a pivotal chapter in our great nation's history. a moment that forever altered the course of our destiny. 248 years ago, the seeds of liberty were sewn -- sown on april 12, 177 of. a group of -- 1776. a group of visionary delegates took a

speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 12, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable dan newhouse to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, mr. robert suhr, christchurch, mequon, wisconsin. the chaplain: please pray with me. holy god, mighty lord, gracious father. you are the sovereign god who is the author of all time. you hold all history in your righteous and merciful hands. nations rise and fall by your will, for your purposes, and by your grace. so at this time and on this day we humbly call upon you to exercise your will, show your compassion and loose your spirit upon the members of this sacred body. those near to you and those far from you. that this would not be an ordinary day but an extraordinary day. open hearts to hear your guidance, help their ears to hear the voices of your will speaking. let the members of this house toda

as speaker of the house. paul in minnesota, republican line, you're next up. >> good morning. thanks for taking my call. the guy from massachusetts, give the speaker a break, nobody wants that job. our legislature is split down the middle. how are you supposed to get much of anything done in congress? that's the way our government was set up to be. things are supposed to move slower when we're 50-50 split down the middle. and the poor guy has a job nobody wants and nobody wants in there. and the democrats plan on the split of the vote and the poor guy has a tough job, give him a break. thanks. >> how would you-- but as far as you're sympathetic to him. how would you rate how he's doing with it specifically? >> he's still in there, isn't he? he's a tough guy. i give him a 10. >> okay. paul there in minnesota. you can use letter grades, you can use number grades if you want or just give your assessment over the phone as well if you wish. independent line from kentucky. oliver, hello. >> hey, good morning. >> go

nks speaker please. >> hello. my h name is [indiscernible] and i know you have a budget and a lot of money and everything. how about like building facilities. instead of a shelter bed and housing the homeless and giving them everything that they need. in that facility. you know what i'm saying? i built some. getting the homeless off the street and getting the garbage and nastiness off the street. >> thank you forre addressing te committee. next speaker, please. >> hi guys. i'll start with statistics did you knowti that 50% of homeless families are black in san francisco? despite being only 5% of the overall population? did you know that homelessness is deeply rooted as systemic racism? did you know that poor black sf families are constantly pushed out of san francisco? my name is liz and i stand before you not only as a tenant counselor and community organizer buts a member of the very communities being affected thete most by proposed budget cuts. speak not only for myself but for the countless black families immi

speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 9, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable mike ezell to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. mr. joyce: mr. speaker, as i travel throughout central and western pennsylvania, i hear from constituents about the struggle to find elect trick want to purchase vehicles that they can't afford. last year, 92% of vehicles purchased were gas-powered cars, trucks, and s.u.v.'s. complying with backwards regulations would require a 600% increase in speaker, this week . including entire nations and classes of people. by mayorkas ending the remain in mexico policy and returning to a catch and release procedures, the secretary has failed in his duty to protect the united states of america. it is time for the senate

next speaker, please. >> thank you. >> next speaker, please. >> speaker: next speaker gonna have to wait. >> as you know every one gets the same time in public comment. you can continue this conversation but you do not get to-- >> speaker: mean what you say and say what you say. >> your time is up thank you. thank you. next speaker, please. >> speaker: i am happy to give some of my time to cheryl davis. my name is david elliot lewis i'm co-chair of people's congress and our members and residents have benefited from dream keepers initiative, everything from the new leadership downsing which is in the tenderloins to other groups it's been really important help to our neighborhood and residents. as you know, the tenderloin have a higher percentage of unhoused residents black residents and unhoused people, we need help, the dream keeper initiative is a miracle that has provided real help and help correct historic wrongs. we need, we need this benefit to continue, we need it refunded. dream keep the dream, keep the promise as you heard repeatedly in public comment. please keep this initiative

fischba: madam speaker, reserve. i am prepared to cse. the speaker pro tempore: the ms. leger fernandez: i'm prepared to close. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from new mexico is recognized. ms. leger fernandez: i'm prepared to close. madam speaker, the bills my republican colagues have proposed today threaten to place to mak sure that we are responsible in our use of natural resources. worked to reverse so many of the help the rich get richer.ust for too long what we have seen in america is the rich keep getting richer and it appears that republicans, certain republicans, but most definitely former president trump, favored the richest corporations. in turn, isk my colleagues to think about what is our role re in congress. i want to remind my colleagues of these powerful words from the conference of bisps. i quote, we show our respect for the creator by our stewardship of creation. care for the earth is n jus an earth day slogan, it is a requiremen of our faith. we are called to protect people and the planet, living our fai in relationship with allf god's creati

speaker. mr. speaker, on saturday night the israeli people were deliberately and brutally attacked when the iranian regime launched over 300 missiles and drones meant to terrorize and kill civilians. if 2 were -- it were not for the defensive technologies developed here in the united states, and the heroism of israeli, british, french, and jordanian pilots who took to the air to shoot down iranian drones these attacks could have resulted in far gr greater devastation and loss of life. it was president ronald reagan who said that we must secure peace through strength. and that weakness only invites aggression. through his long history of appeasement, joe biden has failed to deter iranian threats and ultimately has jeopardized our safety. it is time to send a clear message to iran and its terrorist proxies that the united states stands firmly with israel, our greatest ally and the only democracy in the middle east. thank you. mr. speaker, in march customs and border patrol encounted more than 240,00

speaker. israel aid, on both counts i think most of us in this body want to see that passed. i will stress again that weakness invites aggression. we cannot allow our allies in the middle east and indo-pacific and ukraine to be abandoned. by doing so we will not prevent future aggression but we will invite it. today we have an opportunity to deliver critical aid to our allies. and i believe it's appropriate to do so. so, mr. speaker, with that i yield back the balance of my the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. moore: mr. speaker, president trump secured our borders. then just over three years ago joe biden took the office of president and immediately did exactly what he promised on the campaign trail to do -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman will suspend of the the house is not in order. please take your conversations off the floor. the house will be in order. the gentleman is recognized. mr. moore: joe biden took to the office of president immediately did exactly wh

speaker, mr. speaker. we've got a billionaire prime minister whose families used schemes to avoid millions of pounds for working-class workers. and the former prime minister has a long list of people to blame for economic misery. they do not want to hear it. a long list of people to blame. she blames the bank of england, the treasury. we even learns lettuce was part of the deep state. it was the tories unfunded tax cuts, billions of pounds that crashed the economy and left millions paying more on their mortgages. >> everyone knows two years ago i was not afraid of what her economic qualities would lead to. i was right then, that i'm right now when i say these economic policies would be a disaster. it would send mortgages and taxes up and working people would pay the price. >> everyone knows it is the tories of session with wild tax cuts that crashed the economy. the whole country is living it, so when is he going to learn the lesson and explain where the money is coming from for his plan to scrap national

speaker pro tem. i rise to ask why my vote. thank you, mr. speaker pro tem. i want to say i am appreciate and grateful to mr. grass -- mr. gress for bringing this bill forward, and with that i vote aye. willoughby, how do you vote? carter, how do you vote? willoughby, how do you vote? just as a reminder, members, you are voting on a motion. there was a roll call vote requested. only one person speaks per side. if this motion carries, there will be a third read. willoughby votes no. the motion carries. the third reading bill for have -- the third reading is for house bill 2677. >> relating to family or fences. >> that is the third read of the house bill 2677. vote at the bell. [bell rings] representative jackie parker. >> mr. speaker pro tem, i rise to explain my vote. >> please proceed. >> as someone who voted on the 15 week bill in 2022, i would like to make it clear that it was never the intent to overturn the pre-roe law in that bill. once roe v. wade was overturned, it was our intent that the pre-

speaker. this bill takes major strides in addressing our pourous border and immediately start reconstruction of the border wall, end the disastrous catch and release policies and streamline the asylum process. remain and mexico and cooperative agreements in the northern triangle. this would go back to those policies and stem the flow we are seeing. the united states congress is the most powerful body in the world. we must be able to support our allies while we protect our homeland as well. the world is looking for strength in our country and the administration is nowhere to be found. has been nowhere to be found. we must step up to fill the gaps the white house has left by weakened foreign and domestic policies and stances. since january of 2021, there have been more than 7.6 million migrant encounters on our southwest border and in addition, estimates suggest 1.8 additional illegal immigrants that evaded border patrol and enter our country. 169 individuals on the terrorist watch lists were ap

speaker. columbia university is in a freefall, following the explosion of this anti-semitism, the education and workforce committee started investigating. so far the committee has uncovered key failures in the administration's response to the anti- somatic attacks and displays in this campus. first false testimony in committee regarding the removal of professor jody prasada, no action was taken. in addition to the administration has been a torture jewish students for a made up chemical attack. so i have a message, and a message for you all to, inmates are running the asylums. take back control of this one great -- once great institution. trying to act again, if not the committee will pursue every possible avenue to create a safe learning environment for jewish students. are you all back? >> congresswoman, here in new york. >> it welcome to new york city. thank you where much for coming today, was a happy to welcome the speaker to new york city, we appreciate his leadership and coming here to c

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speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to pay honor and tribute to the extraordinary career of a faithful servant leader, the reverend dr. tommy l. lewis, as we celebrate his retirement as the senior pastor of bethel missionary baptist church in pratt city, after 42 years of service. throughout his life, pastor t.l. lewis has poured into his community as both a faith leader and a public servant. after answering the call to ministry in 1973, he led several congregations before settling at bethel missionary baptist church in pratt city in 1982. as pastor, dr. t.l. lewis worked to expand bethel's congregation and deepen its impact by establishing a new worship center in 1990, which included a sanctuary with a seating capacity of 1,800. and he commissioned a family life center which became the bethel community life center that garnered thousands of dollars from both the state and federal to support community development and educational initiatives. after a tornado destroyed these buildings in 2011, it

speaker pro tem. i rise to ask why my vote. thank you, mr. speaker pro tem. i want to say i am appreciate and grateful to mr. grass -- mr. gress for bringing this bill forward, and with that i vote aye. willoughby, how do you vote? carter, how do you vote? willoughby, how do you vote? just as a reminder, members, you are voting on a motion. there was a roll call vote requested. only one person speaks per side. if this motion carries, there will be a third read. willoughby votes no. the motion carries. the third reading bill for have -- the third reading is for house bill 2677. >> relating to family or fences. >> that is the third read of the house bill 2677. vote at the bell. [bell rings] representative jackie parker. >> mr. speaker pro tem, i rise to explain my vote. >> please proceed. >> as someone who voted on the 15 week bill in 2022, i would like to make it clear that it was never the intent to overturn the pre-roe law in that bill. once roe v. wade was overturned, it was our intent that the pre-

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speaker of the house of representatives. proposed his own plan of bills on assistance to international partners, in particular for ukraine. according to him, the package will be divided into four parts and each will be considered separately, before being re-referred to the senate. what does this mean for ukraine and when can the vote take place? we will ask our congress correspondent kateryna risyunova. katya, i congratulate you. congratulations ostap. katy, let's get this straight, so what is speaker johnson's new proposal and what four parts are we talking about now? how are you? correctly noted, based on the speaker's statements, it seems that we are talking about four different bills with the possibility of amendments to them. in general, in essence, the speaker's proposal breaks the senate bill on aid to partners into different bills on aid to ukraine, israel, and taiwan, as well as an additional fourth bill that provides for other initiatives that republicans have particularly pushed for debt relief to ukraine, as well