Amended. Yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk h. R. 4547 a bill to amend titles 2, 8 and 16 to improve and strengthen the representative payment program. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned 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 396, the nays are zero, zero recorded as present. 2 3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The speaker pro tempore the ouse will come to order. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 the Unfinished Business is agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal which the chair will report de novo. The question is on approving agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. For what purpose does the gentleman rise . On that, i request a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore a recorded vote having been requested a vord a sufficient number having risen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the yeas are 4 2. The journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from colorado seek recognition. The clerk report to accompany House Resolution 725, resolution providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 772 to amend the act to approve certain for restaurants and food establishments and amend the authority to bring authorities providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 115 to amend the truth in lending act to improve upon the definitions for points and fees in connection with a mortgage. Providing for consideration of the bill to raise the consolidated assets threshold policy statement and for other purposes and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore referred to the house calendar and ordered printed. I ask unanimous consent that i may be considered as the first sponsor of h. R. 1057, a bill originally introduced by representative tiberi for adding cosponsors and requesting reprinting. The speaker pro tempore without objection. For what purpose does gentlelady new mexico seek recognition . Ms. Lujan grisham pursuant to give rice to raise a question of the priffings of the house, the form of the resolution is as follows. Whereas on january 30, 2018, representative paul gosar tweeted a series of stamentse that included, today, paul gosar contacted the u. S. Capitol police and Jeff Sessions asking that they check identification of all attending the state of the Union Address and arresting any illegal ablins in attendance. Whereas representative gosar went on to tweet any illegal aliens attempting to go through security under pretext of invitation should be arrested and did he for the, whereas representative gosar comments targeted the dackave recipients that members of congress brought as their guests. Daca have been granted deferred action and have been thoroughly vetted by the u. S. Immigration service. Whereas representative gosars to pressure the Capitol Police to deport dreamers according to u. S. Department of Homeland Security regulations intimidated these young people who are facing fear and uncertainty. Nd he a bused the power to and whereas representative gosar has violated clause 1 of rule 2 of the code of official conduct which states that a member delegate, resident commissioner, officer or employee of the house shall be hafe in a manner that shall reflect credibility on the house. That the house of representatives strongly condemns representative paul gosar for his inappropriate and discredited the u. S. House of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the resolution offered by is a question of the privileges of the house only a time deathed by the chair two days after the pending that degs the form of the resolution will appear in the record at this point. The chair will not determine whether it constitutes a question of privilege. Hat will be made at the time for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Without objection. The house is not in order. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is not correct. The house will come to order. Please take conversations out of the aisles and the back of the chamber so oneminutes can continue. Please take conversations off the floor, the house will come to order. He house will come to order. The gentleman from minnesota. Mr. Paulsen i recognize four athletes who will be competing in the 2018 winter olympics. Three are representing the United States on the womens ice hockey team, and a senior now at the university of minnesota. Danny also from ploimouth raduated from blake and sydney graduated from a local high school and on the mens side, the forward is representing the United States. He graduated from Bloomington Kennedy and the university of minnesota. These four aggetleets join the United States athletes as they compete in south korea. These athletes go day in and day out with dedication and commitment to achieve their dreams of competing. To our athletes, we wish you good luck and we are clearing you on. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom illinois seek recognition . Without objection. The gentleman is recognized for ne minute. Rsh mr. Speaker, last friday, the nunes memo was released over the objections of the f. B. I. And members of the House Intelligence Committee and several republican senators. This document was political in nature from the outset as is evident in the gap between what some of my colleagues claimed to contain and what it says. Carter memo is on page who has been under watch since 2013 for his relationship with the russian government, years before his involvement. This document in no way questions those facts while new reporting has revealed that he boasted of his role as a kremlin adviser. When the first fisa warrants were reportedly issued. As chairman gowdy has noted, it has no impact on the russian probe and must allow the American People to know. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek reckyigs . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Mr. Poe Hurricane Harvey hit the great state of texas and deficient i stated 300,000 homes. The house passed a crucial 81 billion Disaster Relief bill. Is will not only also go towards disaster present veng in the future, but texas, florida re still waiting to see relief money. The senate hasnt taken any reaction and the senate still uses a 60vote rule to pass legislation. The people of texas are suffering in their wake. The senate needs to change the 60vote rule and go back to 51. The gulf coast is in hurricane alley. Hurricanes come around every year. Mr. Speaker, there are over 401 house bills awaiting Senate Action and this bill is one of them. The senate must vote. Nap time is over. And thats just the way it is. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Without objection. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the legacy of Mount Zion Baptist church in fort worth during its founding celebration. It has served as a beacon of light, pillar and support in a place of refuge. They planted a seed for what will become a sole ace. It began as a small church. Soon after the condepregation moved to evans avenue. The church expanded to include an auditorium and included an child care, Educational Services and severed as a Meeting Service when dr. King visited fort worth. When the leadership has changed, the congregation has never lost sight and the current pastor is carl mcelroy. My good friend, again hicks and Lorraine Miller and i stand with them to honor the recognition of these founders, leaders and the leaders. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition . The gentleman is recognized for one minute. I would like to recognize a Fire Department from texas district 25678 they recently held their annual banquet to honor firefighters for bravery and valor. And mr. Mr. Fillman phipps received awards. Committinging your life to protecting others is no easy task so to both of these heroes, thank you. Thank you for your ted case and for putting your life on the line to get everyday texans out of harms way. There were many others at the station recognized for their courage. Nathan hun, michael av timbings a, donna owens, jason sanchez, jerny jerry darnell, dakota stroud, ben quell. Bridwell, n, kelby nicole beginnered, kaine pejoy, randy furtado, andy vance. These men and women are a rare find, theyre heroes and im honored to represent them in the 25th district of texas. May god bless texas, god bless the First Responders an god bless the United States of america. In god we trust, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Without objection the gentleman s recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Rise to congratulate the ro zha Park High School wrestling team for reaching the milestone of 1,000 varsity wins last week. They became only the Fourth Program in the country in just and just the second in new jersey to reach this milestone. The entire community played a part in propeling the panthers to this milestone. The panthers have always had a had strong support from local businesses, community groups, and of course their loyal fans and neighbors. Mr. Speaker, head coach ryan rooney and his team have worked hard to get to this point but they arent letting the record distract them from their ultimate goal, winning another state championship. Mr. Payne mr. Speaker, i ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating coach rooney and the rozell park panthers for their 1,000th win and wish them continued success on the way to another state championship. Go, panthers i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise tonight to recognize two gentlemen in my district, john lewis and denny barney. Since 2015, john lewis served as president and crmplet e. O. Of the east Valley Partnership and previously served as mayor of gilbert. East Valley Partnership works with cities and town to maximize their potential and create jobs. I wish john the best as he and his wife leave to serve a Church Mission in cambodia. Denny barney is a wonderful choice to replace mr. Lewis. His record of service in the private sect yovend sector and on the maricopa board of supervisors will serve him well. I am grateful for all of oour leaders in east valley who work diligently to foster an environment for families to live and businesses to grow. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Without objection the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Jackson lee mr. Chairman, mr. Speaker, in the house we have a procedure that if words are untoward and not becoming of our statute as members of the United States congress it can be, by any member, those words can be asked to be taken down. It is unfortunate that in a tweet this morning the commander in chief said of a member of congress that is a federal official he must be stopped. Words to that effect. I left my hometown early this morning and had hoped there would have been some decentre spons from the chief of staff or other Staff Members of the white house. To be able to say that that is an inappropriate attack on any member of congress, a federal official. Ive yet to hear a clarification or apology that indicates that providing provocative words to take a member down or he must be taken down is an inappropriate action or words for any federal official. I hope that we can establish decorum, not only in this body, but i hope we can establish decorum in the white house. This is sorely missing. I yield back. 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. Mr. Wilson tragically in the last week i have been impacted by two train wrecks. The firsten wednesday was the collision in albemarle county, virginia, where my wife and i were passengers. It was inspiring to see immediately physician members of Congress Race to those injured in the wreck, led by congressman Brad Wenstrup of ohio and Roger Marshall of kansas and heroiccally assisted by registered nurse lydia knight, wife of congressman steve knight of california. First responders were rofessional and showed great courage. Yesterday, an amtrak train collided with a parked Freight Train in my home district. Passengers cared for each other while First Responders provided assistance coordinated by governor henry mcmaster, the american red cross, along with Lexington School district 2 established a shelter for victims. Im grateful that transportation secretary elaine chao called with sympathy and support. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered loss in these accidents and our prayers for quick recovery for all injured. Gd bless our troops and well never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman jeeleds back. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for ne minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to commemorate officer glen Anthony Dodds a Detroit Police officer who died while serving in the line of duty. Officer doss who joined the police force nearly two years ago, was answer answering a call when a gunman opened fire an shot the officer in the head before he could get out of his patrol car. Mrs. Lawrence he was immediately rushed to the hospital but unfortunate he died on sunday, january 28, 2018. Officer doss is what we call an american hero. He did what any Police Officer does the moment they poun their uniform and go out and serve their community with courage and honor. Knowing that even the smallest interaction may put their lives in harms way. Officer doss followed in his fathers footsteps who was a member of the Detroit Police officers for nearly 20 years. I want to say god bless his memory, his family, his friends, and the Detroit Police department for the work they do. He had a 9monthold child. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection the gentleman is recognized for one minute. I rise to honor a true public servant, state representative flo fabrizio who has served for 45 years. Mr. Thompson he announce head will not seek a ninth term in the states legislative district. There are probably few issues we agree on politically but he has always been a gentleman and someone who truly represents his constituents. Representative fabrizio began his service in 2002 in the house of representatives. Prior to that he served for 20 years as erie county clerk. Hes a life will long resident of erie and has been active in the community, serving as a board member of the Pleasant Ridge man nor and is a member of many other philanthropic and charitable organizations. Representative fabrizio has been diligent and dedicated and served the commonwealth with distinction. I wish him the best on his retirement and hope hell enjoy spending time with his wife vick tira and his children. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Without objection the gentleman s recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to tell the story of a young teen who came to our country with nothing but hope for a better future. No english, no money, just a dream. The story may sound familiar but its special to me. Its the story of my grandfather, adam cristadolas. The story of america is a story of immigrants. Now we have a whole new generation of immigrants who hold our values. Family, hard work, service, love for the United States, and dreams for the future. Without immigrants, from the construction worker in st. Petersburg to the c. E. O. On clearwater, theres no middle class. Lets remember the gol