You have not given us the spirit of fear, but given us the spirit of love, the spirit of Compassionate Authority and the spirit of godly judgment. Holy spirit, touch the hearts of our elected officials. Let everything done in this chamber be for your glory and for your praise. We pleas you in advance for the mercy and truth that will come from this house on this day and reach all areas of these United States and indeed the utter most part of the world. In jesus name we pray. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces his approval. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers ajournal. The speaker those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, i demand the yeas and nays. The speaker yeas and nays are requested. Those favoring a vote by the yeas and nays will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8, rule 20, further proceedings on this question is postponed. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from oregon, mr. Schrader. Mr. Schrader 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 ustice for all. The speaker without objection, the gentleman from indiana, mr. Carton, is recognized for one minute. You, mr. Thank speaker, mr. Speaker, im pleased to welcome my constituent as our guest chaplain today. You, mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, im pleased to welcome my constituent as our guest chaplain today. Reverend dr. Anthony gibson. Hes a lifelong hoosier and bright young leader from indianas faith community. Reverend gibson is the presiding elder of the indian conference of the african methodist edispossibly zion hurch and former pastor of the st. Mark temple a. M. E. Zion church in indianapolis, yen. Its a 221year denomination founded in new york city in 1796 and spread across the country, including the Indiana Church that was established in 1907. Dr. Gibson was born in gary, indiana. Later attended Indiana University in bloomington where he completed a double major in journalism and africanamerican studies. He furthered his education at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in louisville, kentucky, with a masters of divinity degreen and earned his doctorate of theology from Trinity Bible College and seminary. Graduated from Strayer University in human management with specialation in organizal development. I would like to thank him for his willingness to travel to d. C. Graduated. I pray, mr. Speaker, that his words warm to share his spiritu love and guidance with the house today the hearts of my colleagues as we Work Together to carry out the peoples business with compassion and courage. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from kentucky seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to congratulate mr. Brian lacefield, recently confirmed by President Trump as kentuckys new Farm Service Agency director. I am thrilled to recognize such a prolific member of the Agricultural Community as kentuckys new f. S. A. Director. Brian lacefield was a successful area agricultural banker and business leader. Most recently serving as market president of f. N. B. Bank. Hopkinsville, native, he previously served as director of commonwealth agri finance and currently serves on the connecticut corn growers board of directors, and the kentucky ag leadership program. Mr. Comb comer i comment mr. Comer i commend him to serve in such an important capacity. Just last year the agency was responsible for more than 330 million of payments and loans to kentucky farmers. I am grateful our new director brings with him a wealth of experience in agriculture and im confident he will serve kentuckys farlers well. I look forward to working with him in the years to come and continuing to serve kentuckys agriculture community. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Higgins mr. Speaker, the whout economic advicers issued a report that asserting cutting 35 to 20 , e from every American Household will see their income increase by 4,000 to 9,000 next year in those years after. The u. S. Treasury secretary also said that these tax cuts would pay for themselves and produce 2 trillion in growth over the next decade. In fact, mr. Speaker, tax cuts have never paid for themselves. Not once or ever in human history. The white house has a problem in that nobody believes them. Not the congressional budget office, not the tax policy certainty, not the university of pittsburgh wharton business school, and not even Goldman Sachs from where both the treasury secretary and the National SecurityNational Economic advisor came to the white house from. In fact, each of these nonpartisan institutions did studies and reports on tax and Economic Policy have stated explicitly that these Corporate Tax cuts will have near zero impact on future economic growth. And add at least 1. 5 trillion in new deficit over the next decade. Once again, mr. Speaker, this is fraud being perpetrated against middle america. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, last week in a column by Heritage Foundation president and Washington Times it sadly identified november 7, 1917, as a day of infamy. This day marks the overthrow of the russian government by the bolsheviks led by lenin and the establishment of the murderous communist dictatorship 100 years ago. This revolution led to horrific deaths. Ed notes historians estimate hat according to Richard Pipes nine million were deceased. Richard says at least 20 million and likely as many as 30 million died in the great terror. Ed fuller in continued its nine million were deceased. Legacy is is one of grinding poverty. Most of the 88 countries that scored repressed or mostly unfree on the Heritage Foundation index of Economic Freedom are either communist, former communist, or some type of socialist economy. They are also the worlds poorest nations. Americans still hope for democratic reform in russia, extraordinary culture and limitless resource, should be one of the wealthiest nations on earth. In conclusion, god bless our troops extraordinary and we wil september 11 and the global war on terrorism. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from oregon seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized. A 1. 5 trillion. Its actually closer to 2. 3 trillion with interest. Thats the amount this partisan tax reform plan plans to add to our debt and deficit. Mr. Schrader i have had a few folks say we have had 10 trillion added to the debt over the last eight years. With all due respect, republicans controlled congress during six of those eight years. Where are my conservative republican friends who railed for eight years on the deficits . Was that just while a democrat was in the white house . Are we such shallow political hypocritical people we ignore the greatest threat to our country, our National Debt and deficit just a republicans in the oval office . Furthermore, the idea well grow our way out of that 2 hole is fantacy. Look at the growth rate after the last big tax cut at the end of 2015. Since we passed that tax cut, the growth rate remains steady at 1 1 2 to 2 . No change. That huge tax cut financed with 650 billion in debt to our kids. The Wharton School of business, not exactly a liberal bastion of theology, looks at it to be less than 1 . Vote against this package. Tax reform thats deficit neutral at least for our kids sake. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Tax reform thats deficit neutral at least for our mr. Fitzpatrick mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize mcloughlin, the middle atlantic great lakes organized crime Law Enforcement network and the reachal information sharing systems program. Last month i had the opportunity to tour the site in my district in new town, bucks county, pennsylvania. As one of six regional centers, they serve delaware, indiana, maryland, michigan, new jersey, new york, ohio, the district of columbia, and pennsylvania. As well as england and parts of canada their work is integral in keeping local, state, and federal Law Enforcement agencies informed and equipped with the tools they need to do their jobs and keep us safe. The regional information sharing systems have supported agencies for a combined agencies for a combined 40 years. In 2016 alone, in pennsylvania, mclock lynn saw 2,099 requests for criminal investigative he research assistance. Their holisic approach embodies the best of what a system can offer to our local, state, and federal Law Enforcement agencies. Mr. Speaker, were proud of the work they do operating on behalf of the Regional Information Sharing Systems Program in my district. Were here to support them and their mission to support our Law Enforcement community. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina eek recognition . Wroid, the gentleman is recognized for one without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Pittenger on saturday i had the privilege of honoring six world war ii heroes v. F. W. Boast 2423 in indian trail, North Carolina. Each hero was awarded the french legion honor. They were Charles Richardson who flew 35 combat missions aboard a b17 over france, netherlands, and germany. Andrew, received a purple heart while trying to liberate france. Wilmer, help liberate rome. James landed at omaha beach on dday and received two bronze stars and three purple hearts. As tore landed on omaha beach on dday. He was one of only a handful of soldiers to survive. Harold landed on utah beach on dday helped saved lives bice disarming land mines. I ask all my colleagues in join me in thanking these brave patriots for their service to the United States and the cause of liberty. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman from is recognized for one minute. Today i rise for the people of North Carolinas 12th congressional district. Ms. Adams stand up for the opportunities our Community Needs and reject the billionaires first republican tax plan. This tax plan fails to hear the American People t gives tax cuts to corgses on the back of the middle class. Last week i sent a letter to the ways and means chair and to speaker ryan outlining the 12 district tax priorities and urging the inclusion of education related deductions. Republicans refuse to hear the calls so this week i announce tax package. This series of amendments includes reinstating the tax exempt status of private use bonds. Used to build infrastructure and affordable housing. Reinstating the state and local Tax Deduction and protect the funds used to pay for schools, community development, and public safety. Reinstate the student Loan Interest tax redee ducks. Repealing the tax on tuition waivers, incentivizing investments and stem education. Communities across the nation need the increased access to upward mobility. And education the great equalizer is the place to start. I urge my colleagues to support my amendments to make education accessible for all students. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Rnd. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today thomp recognize tracy becker on being awarded the 2017 keystone award which is the highest honor bestowed by the Pennsylvania Association of chamber professionals. Tracy is executive director of the Clarion Area Chamber of business and industry. The keystone award was established in 1963 to recognize Outstanding Service in and contributions to the profession of Chamber Management in pennsylvania. The award is not presented annually. But only when an individual has merited such recognition. Tracy is just the 24th person to receive this award since its inception 54 years ago. She was dominate neathed by her staff, the board members, and fell members of the fellow members of the association. She began her chamber career in 1987. She has dedicated her life to the betterment of the community. She has been with the Clarion Area Chamber business and industry for more than 30 years. 13 of those as executive director. Mr. Speaker, i wholeheartedly congratulate tracy on this prestigious honor and thank her for making her community a better place to live and work. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition . Permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. I congratulate the college of law legal clinic. The u. T. Legal clinic is a National Leader in clinical education. It has been ranked one of the top 10 programs among public universities and 19th among all u. S. Law schools. The u. T. Legal clinic was founded in 1947 by professor Charles Miller and longest legal clinic in the country. Students learn by doing. This prepares students for the practice of law and providing Legal Services to the underprivileged. The work that the clinic has further advanced the cause of justice by serving clients that cannot afford legal representation. Nor and con late the congratulate the u. T. Legal clinic and thank for its service to the people of the state of tennessee and the entire nation. I wish only the best in training and educating law students. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Smith a recent Washington Post university of maryland poll asked americans whom they blame for causing disfunction in the u. S. Political system. Its no surprise that 88 of respondents said the news media caused some or a lot of the disfunction. The liberal media blames President Trump of all the problems, they bear the burden of this disfunction. Months of reporting have shredded the credibility. The media should report the facts objectively and that is fair coverage of the president and his administration. The media has been anything but fair. According to a new harvard study, Media Coverage of the president s first 100 days was 80 record, a new record. Until the media becomes less slanted they will continue to be a source of disfunction in our political system. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable, pursuant to the permission granted in the rules of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on november 14, 2017 at 9 39 a. M. , that the Senate Passed without amendment h. R. 1679. With best wishes, i am signed sincerely, karen l. Haas. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from alabama seek recognition . Mr. Byrne i call up House Resolution 616 and ask for its immediate consideration. The clerk house calendar number 101, House Resolution 616 resolved, that upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the house the bill, h. R. 287 4, to achieve reforms to improve the Financial Stability of the National