u.n. culture organization, is essentially going to be having immediately-- a meeting later this month, andhere was a threat they would put venice on the u.n. world heritage endangered sites. so there was a concern that was going to be put onto that list. so, essentially the government decided to act fast and basically make that decision on the ban. the culture minister in italy making it very clear that this -- this decision has been made. as you rightly put it, you have got those cultural heritage groups as well as environmentalists long campaigning to stop these huge cruise ships from coming into the lagune, the basin of venice that overlooks st. mark's square. so, those of the areas that are being protected and it is targeting specific cruiseh eships, bigger than 180 meters in length. allhose that may be causing some kind of pollution or some kind of overwhelming sense of this beautiful jewel that is venice. >> on how mega cruiseships are banned from venice. we are watching that in other news stories. you're watching "france 24." ♪ olivia: what if one of the most pivotal events was a co

government agencies, regional governments and international organizations, including the world food program and u.n. food program and cultural organization. i thank representative smith for his leadership and i urge my colleagues to support h.r. 10779. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from california yields. the gentlelady from pennsylvania is recognized. ms. houlahan: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey is recognized. mr. smith: i want toll yield one minute. i thank congresswoman karen bass chair of the africa subcommittee. we have worked so close. sometimes she takes the lead and sometimes i take the lead but we are striving for the same outcome and thank you for your great support on this and it is an honor to work with you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey yields. the gentlewoman from pennsylvania is recognized. ms. houlahan: i yield myself such time as i may consume. given the incredible damage locusts can inflict, our ability to respond to these outbreaks is efficient including the you goses mission to the agricultural mission. t