The house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain. Let us pray. God, our father, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Bless the members of the peoples house as they gather another week in the capital and the graces needed to attend to the issues of the day with wisdom. The results of their effort might benefit citizens of our nation and the world. We also ask your blessing leading into this weekend, upon a world both celebrating sport with the womens world cup competition, and facing heightened, even dangerous tensions in the middle east. Spirit best of the human be manifest in all the actions undertaken by those in positions of responsibility. Be for yourdone greater honor and glory. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from New Hampshire, mr. Pappas. Mr. Pappas 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 for what purpose does the gentleman from New Hampshire seek recognition . Mr. Poppest 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. Pappas thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to recognize my high school u. S. History teacher who retired last week after serving the Manchester School district for 49 years, 42 at my alma mater of central high school. Shes a central High Institution and her passion for her subject matter and dedication to her profession made her an exemplary teacher. She was a long time leader of the social studies department and the National Honor society. She gave back to her community in many way, including leading efforts locally to preserve and share the history of man hoster. She knows that history is not simply a collection of case, facts, and figures, its about people. We must understand it or be bound to repeat it. I think of her lessons on a regular basis and so do thousands of New Hampshire students who walked through her classroom doors. On behalf of the New Hampshires First District i thank her for her service and wish her the best in her well deserved retirement. Thank you, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Mccarthy last month i proudly introduced legislation, r. 2695, to tame success dam located in california after. Mr. Richard l. Schaffer. The long time tuli water master. Last week i was pleased to see this bill pass the house of representatives by unanimous consent. For decades mr. Schaffer has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to ensuring our families, farms, and communities get the water they need to live and work, a major part of this commitment includes this yearlong persistence to enlarge lake success. Doing so it would increase flood protection to communities farmlands below the dam. As california knows, more water storage means more security for the times of a drought that put a strain on our lives. The good news for the county is that in 2018 the army corps of engineer fully funded work to raise the dam. I stand here today to state with confidence that without mr. Schaffers leadership this project might not have been approved. This is because no matter how contentious water issues can get, if you are in california you know that can be quite contentious, mr. Schaffer has always been the consummate professional. Always remaining even keeled and result focused. It is only appropriate and fitting that success dam be named after mr. Schaffer. I want to thank my colleagues in this chamber for coming together and acknowledging the individuals who work hard and make our communities better. Most importantly i want to thank mr. Schaffer for his continued leadership and service to our community. This is a much deserved honor. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to recognize a hero who has too often been forgotten. Mr. Evans frank willis is his name. The Security Guard who discovered the watergate burglary in progress. Mr. Willard discovery ultimately led to an exposure of crime, scandalous behavior by several members of the Nixon Administration and campaign, including the president himself. Despite his central role in exposing that president ial scandal, mr. Willis only received 3 raise in his weeklyalry and his work at the weekly salary at his work at the watergate. Unfortunately mr. Willis passed away at the age of 352 without receiving the type of official recognition he deserved. This week we observe the anniversary of the watergate breakin, on behalf of the congressional black caucus, i urge everyone to remember mr. Willis and honor his memory. I yield back the balance of my time. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson madam speaker, request 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. Thompson thank you, madam speaker. Madam speaker, june is alzheimers and brain aa wearness month. Alzheimers is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It has reached crisis proportions. There is no effective treatment and no means of prevention. No method for slowing the progression of this disease. Sadly, one in three seniors will die with the disease of alzheimers. Today on the longest day of the year, the Alzheimers Association is raising awareness to outshine the darkness of alzheimers disease. Approximately 50 Million People worldwide are living with alzheimers disease and other dementias. This not only has a devastating impact on those who are diagnosed with the disease but also their caregivers and loved ones. More than 15 million americans provide on paid care to family and friends living with alzheimers and other dementias. Compared with caregivers for people without dementia, twice as many dare givers with people with dementia indicate emotional, financial, and physical stress. The time to act is now. Lets join the fight. Lets take the pledge to raise awareness about alzheimers disease. Never stop searching for a kur. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . 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. Thank you, madam speaker. 7 our neighbors and lowincome households pay three times more as a share of their income on energy bills than those in higher income strata. The fiscal year 20 energy and water appropriations bill marks an important step to reduce that Energy Burden for americas most vulnerable people. Mr. Tonko by increasing investments in the department of energys weather assistance program. This Program Helps families make their homes 4e89ier and safer. It reduces utility bills which means more money in the pockets of these families for health care, groshery, and other basic expenses. For each dollar the American People invest in the weatherization program, we see an estimated 4. 50 in energy and nonenergy benefits. This additional funding will ensure even more families are able to experience the benefits of the program. The energy and waterer bill also recognizes americas need for Clean Energy Innovation by significantly increasing funding for essential d. O. E. Research programs, including the office of Energy Efficiency and renewable energy, the state energy program, and arpae. The work done by d. O. E. And state Energy Offices is critical to accelerate our nations transition to a clean energy economy. This bill recognizes the need for the United States to continue to be the Global Leader in lean energy, i novation clean energy, innovation, technology, and development. I precks my gratitude for chairwomen lowey and kaptur. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Madam 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. Thank you. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life of Peoria County states attorney jerry grady laid to rest this week. He was an admired Public Servant in the peoria Legal Community and we loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Jerry grew up in peoria, attending high school and graduating from Bradley University and st. Louis University Law school. In 1981 he became an assist states attorney in Peoria County and went on to run a successful private law practice for nearly 30 years. In 2001, he was appointed Peoria County states attorney where he served until his unfortunate passing. Mr. Lahood inside the courtroom he was known as one of the hardest working legal minds in all of central illinois. Outside the courtroom he was known as a benefactor, friend, role model throughout the community. Jerry was instrumental in numerous Fundraising Efforts to support the peoria community, including the recent completion of our Veterans Memorial in downtown peoria. Jerry was a selfless Public Servant who left a profound impact on our community and peoria illinois misses him and will miss him in the fuhr. As our Community Mourns his loss, my thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful wife, sue, and their three children. He will be missed. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . 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. Lowenstein as we celebrate pride month we are reminded of the Great Strides towards equality we have taken. 50 years ago mr. Lowenthal 50 years ago where the modern lgbtq Rights Movement began, the Journey Towards equality, no doubt, looked endless. Today we can see the end in sight. And yet for all of our success, the struggle continues. We cannot rest, we cannot compromise, we simply cannot allow the democrat nothings demagogues of ignorance, fear, hatred of others, no matter what levers of power they hold torques stop our march forward. Hold, to stop our march forward. We must ensure that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness applies to each and every american. No matter who they are, and no matter who they love. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Madam 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. Madam speaker, i rise today ahead of a public hearing set to be held in my Congressional District by the u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the proposal delisting of the gray wolf. The gray wolf has recovered. Back in 2013, the Obama Administration delisted the gray wolf for precisely the same reason we are today, because of science. Yet the gray wolf remains listed and without a state developed Management Plan in place, the population in northeastern minnesota is growing at an untrollable rate. Within the duluth city limits, the largest city in minnesotas eighth district, a Labrador Retriever was attacked by wolves while the owner was a few feet awafmente attacks on cattle owned by farmers trying to make ends meet continue to be all too common. Madam speaker, my States Department of Natural Resources will effectively manage the species once the federal government moves itself out of the way. Mr. Stauber i am incredibly grateful to interior secretary bernhardt and the fish and Wildlife Service for choosing to hold this forum in the heart of gray wolf country. No one knows this issue better than those living in northeast minnesota. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, madam speaker. Madam speaker, i rise today in recognition of immigrant heritage month. And millions of immigrant families living, working, and thriving within the United States. For centuries our country has welcomed those in search of a better life and has benefit interested their meaningful contributions. As a proud mexican american, it is a special honor to spell brownwaite my familys immigrant heritage and our nations entire immigrant community. Like countless others, my parents came to the United States looking for hope and opportunity for themselves and for the generations to follow. Thanks to their courage and sacrifice, my siblings and i were able to pursue our american dreams. An opportunity that is currently unfortunately slipping away from far too many. Today we are witnessing the devastating effect of president trumps cruel antiimmigrant agenda where immigrants are demonized and treated as others. Mr. Vargas migrants are denied their legal rights to asylum and safety, children are ripped apart from their parents, and adults of children are dying while in u. S. Custody. This is not who we are. Immigrants from far and wide helped build and better our nation. They have and will continue to be a source of strength to inspire us. I stand with immigrants today and i think we all should. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities towards the president. For what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Madam speaker, i request 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. Today i rise to encourage the speaker of the house to give us expeditious consideration of the United Statesmexico free trade agreement. Theres progress on this agreement being made. Country of mexico, their senate just ratified it. Canada is looking to move very quickly. And its critically important that we do the same. Along those lines, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, processing have written us and said we need to get this deal done now. R. Hagedorn in minnesota its manufacturing, machinery, and my you friends at the farm bureau, agri growth, pork, poultry, you name it, Everyone Wants to get this done. If we can get this mexicocanada free trade agreement, we will build our deals with china, japan, south korea, colombia, european union. We should be dropping down the barriers, expanding our trade, creating Economic Growth, highwage jobs and helping the American People and our consumers. Thank you and i yield back, madam chair. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask can unanimous consent that the committee on the judiciary be discharged from further consideration of h. R. 962, the born alive abortion survivors protection act and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore under guidelines consistently issued by successive speakers as recorded in section 956 of the house rules and manual, the chair is constrained not to entertain the request unless it has been cleared by the bipartisan floor and committee leaderships. The gentleman is not requested for debate. Is not recognized for debate. The chair lays before the house n enrolled bill. The clerk House Resolution 60, joint resolution requesting the secretary of the interior to authorize unique and onetime arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning july 16, 2019, and ending on july 20, 2019. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 445 and rule 18, the chair declares