Understanding that a businessman would have when hes about to the speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, ms. Verna teller, southern tiwa, pueblo of isleta, new mexico. The chaplain o creator and great mother, having asked and received your permission to invoke your blessings today to all directions, to the east, north, west, south and the center we thank you for the life you give to all your children, the two legged ones, the four legged, those who live in the waters and those who watch over us from the skies above. Sacred pollen, sacred earth mother, sacred water that man fests your desires, o creator and great mother, we thank them for the nourishment they give us equally with no regard to race, color, or creed. Creator and great mother, bless those standing before you who carry a sacred trust to all of us who inhabit turtle island, our homeland, and i pray today that you will give them the wisdom and the courage to carry out their sacred trust with the same equality that we receive from the sun and rain. Thank you. The speaker thank you, ms. Teller. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to he house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california, mr. Peters. Mr. Peters please join me in the pledge. 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 without objection, the gentlewoman from new mexico, ms. Haaland, is recognized for five minutes. Madam speaker, i am honor to have a fierce woman from my district to deliver a historic opening prayer. Pueblo chief judge verna teller is the first native american to deliver the opening prayer in the u. S. House. This is a special time in our countrys history and in honor of native American Heritage month, a time to reflect on the contributions of native americans to this country. Chief judge teller made her own history in new mexico. She broke barriers when she was elected as the first woman pueblo governor. Because of the history of colonization, many pueblos generally dont allow women to hold leadership positions, but that didnt stop judge teller from knowing her value as a tribal leader. I am proud to stand with chief judge teller to highlight the resilience of Indigenous Women and our perseverance to uplift our girls and our women in all of our communities. Yield, madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore 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 new york seek recognition . Seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from new york is recognized for one minute. Mr. Higgins i rise today to recognize our everyday heroes, police and fire personnel who sign up to rush into dangerous situations most people would run from. Today i want to take this opportunity to commend the outstanding members of the Niagara FallsFire Department and new York State Park police. Last week a man was discovered in a fierce and fridged rapids of the niagara river. Without hesitation the firefighters and new York State Park bliss took quick action, entering the water yards away from the brink of Niagara Falls. Under the most dangerous of circumstances completed a successful rescue. We are grateful for the brave and Selfless Service of these First Responders and others across my community and this nation who risk their own safety and save the lives of others. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from washington seek recognition . Mr. Newhouse mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from washington is recognized for one minute. Mr. Newhouse thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to celebrate debbie bone harris as she begins her retirement from the franklin public utility district. Debbie began working for them in 2003. And has held many roles throughout the organization. Shes been a stalwart advocate for hydropower in the northwest. She has spent countless hours educating our community about the value of the clum why and Snake River Dams and shes worked with both state and federal legislators to advocate for their protection. Shes a leader not only with the franklin p. U. D. But Greater Community as well. She has served on numerous boards and held leadership roles with community organizations, including Pasco Chamber of congress, tri cities legislative counsell, northwest Public Power Association and Pacific NorthwestWaterways Association and others. As you begin your well earned retirement, our community wishes you the best as you enjoy spending more time with your grandchildren, going on hot rod adventures with your husband, and attending those rowdy sewing conventions. Thank you for your advocacies, deb. And congratulations. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from california is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the 100 anniversary of the Fleet Readiness Center southwest at Naval Air Station north island in coronado, the birth aplace of Naval Aviation maintenance. In 1912, the entire Navy Aviation squad consisted of four officers and three planes which called north island home. As more planes routinely landed at sea, it became necessary for the navy to have an official aviation maintenance facility. Shortly after the u. S. Government obtained the island in 1917, it established the overall and repair department, the first Maintenance Repair and overhall facility in the department of defense. Now designated as the Fleet Readiness Center southwest, the goals are the same. To produce Quality Equipment and provide support to our nations aviation war fighters through the overall repair and modification of the u. S. Navy and marine corps frontline aircraft. Encompassing 358 acres and over 80 buildings, the Fleet Readiness Center is one of the Largest Aerospace bloy ployers in san diego county, employing approximately 3,500 civilians and 900 military personnel. Please join me in honoring one of the best facilities in the u. S. Navy, the Fleet Readiness Center southwest at Naval Air Station north island on its 100th anniversary. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Yesterday i proudly announced my first piece of legislation as a member of congress, House Resolution 5037. Every bill that goes through this great legislative body is important but its fair to say every members first bill carries with it an importance in its own right. It marks the beginning after new path forward and i wanted mine to begin in the remembrance of my predecessor, friend, and mentor the late congressman walter b. Jones jr. Congressman jones served the great people of eastern North Carolina for over 20 years. Mr. Murphy he supported our military, he supported our farmers, and he supported our coasts. As his successor, i pledge to do the same. This bill, which would name a post office in the town congressman jones was born and raised in the great town of farmville, North Carolina, is the least that we can do to honor the remarkable statesman and steward that he was. In this time of great divisiveness, it is wonderful to have an issue that we all can rally around and support. I look forward to this bill becoming a reality for the people of eastern North Carolina. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from iowa seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman iowa is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today because the price of Prescription Drugs is too high. And Prescription Drug prices have risen 44 in five years. Big pharmaceutical companies have raised the cost of the most commonly used drugs by 100 . Im talking about everyday basic Prescription Drugs like insulin for diabetes or add vare for asthma. Ms. Action any ex mrs. Axne experts say there is no end in sight. I recently heard from joan who said the cost of her generic suddenly skyrocketed and there is nothing she can do because if she doesnt take it shell need a liver transplant. I heard from john who discovered his inlynn refills literally cost more than the price of gold if you broke it down by price per ounce. Thats why im supporting h. R. 3, the lower drug costs now act. Iowans and americans cant wait any longer. Every dollar spent on overpriced drugs is stealing money away from someones retirement, from someones college fund, and from buying a home. And its putting someones life at risk. Must act now and pass and support the support the lower Prescription Drug costs now. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, mr. Speaker, us consent 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, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the berlin wall. In 1987 speech in wes berlin president Ronald Reagan famously declared, mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall. For nearly 30 years east and west berlin were separated both physically and ideologically, on november 9, 1989, freedom prevailed. East germanys communist government and berlin wall, one of the starkest symbols fled cold war would fall. That evening on a west German Television channel, reporter hands fredericks proclaimed, quote, this ninth of november is a historic day, east germany has announced starting immediately its borders are open to everyone. End quote. While east and west germany would no officially unify until the following year, east and west berliners rushed to the Brandenburg Gate to celebrate this historic moment that would lead to the end of the cold war let today serve a reminder that freedom is always worth fighting for. Thank you, mr. 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, mr. Speaker. One year ago today i took the oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the United States house of representatives. Mr. Rose it is truly the honor of the lifetime to represent new yorks 25th district and im grateful for the opportunity to serve the community i love. Im so proud of the work we have done in the past year to improve the lives of everyday americans. The house has passed landmark legislation, universal background checks on all gun sales. We are taking action to lower the cost of Prescription Drugs and make health care more affordable for working families. Mr. Morelle we are fighting to strengthen our economy, close the gender pay gap, and ensure everyone has access to quality education. Back home im working with Community Partners on strategies to reduce poverty and give opportunity to all of our citizens. Im proud of our work, but there is so much more still to be done. I look forward to another year to continue our work for the people of my community antipeople of the United States. Thank you, mr. Speaker. For eaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentleman from New Hampshire 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, mr. Speaker. On monday, we gathered around the country to honor our veterans to whom we owe a tremendous debt. But sentiments expressed at parades and ceremonies ring hollow if we dont follow our good words with meaningful deeds for those who served and sacrificed so much. Although the v. A. Has countless care providers and employees who dedicated their careers to veterans, they work in a system that has Serious Problems and must be addressed quickly. Mr. Pappas its unacceptable that the Health Network has remained on the highrisk list. Thats why introduced reducing high risk to Veterans Services act with my colleague general bergman, to improve the management and care at the v. A. Its also unacceptable the v. A. Has not met the needs of a growing number of women veterans. We made a solemn promise to our veterans and we should be working together every day to fulfill that promise. These pieces of legislation are an important step forward and i thank my colleagues for supporting these bipartisan bills. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. He officers jeffrey johnson, michael pollock, elizabeth, and tiffany along with detectives nichlas and jason prevented what could have been a devastating tragedy. Im eternally grateful for their brave and swift actions and im proud to recognize them this month as they are honored with the new jersey p. B. A. s Unit Citation award for their heroism. Mr. Speaker, Police Officers are the good guys with a gun in america. Mr. Malinowski they are the good guys with a gun. How many times do we have to experience these tragedies and close calls before Congress Finally acts to protect them and us by keeping dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands. The house has passed sensible gun safety legislation. Its time for the senate to act. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . To address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Its skin mr. Chairman, an outrandalling that its President Trump president erdogan to the white house. Rdogan beat up protesters at sheridan circle. To the world his contempt not only for human rights but the rule of law in country. He should have been banned in america until he makes all of his victims whole. Visit coincides military ys Savage Campaign in syria, something from driven millions their homes, over 160,000 people, threatened our national massive, and produced a humanitarian crisis. Ust weeks ago, the u. S. House passed house joint resolution 77 and h. R. 4695, the protect conflict by turkey act, which denounced turkeys military actions against the people in northern syria. We also cannot overlook oppressive ntinuing actions against the turkish people. He executed a campaign of against anyone who dares disagree with his barbaric policies. His meeting should not be taking place. The speaker pro tempore the expired. s time has suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or on which the vote incurs objection under. Lause 6 of rule 20 the house will resume questions on postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the entleman from maryland seek recognition . Mr. Raskin mr. Speaker, i move o suspend the rules and pass h. R. 1663, the foundation of the ederal Bar Association charter amendmentes act. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. 1663, a bill to title 36, United States code, code to revise the federal charter of federal Bar Association. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from maryland, mr. Askin, and the gentleman from georgia, mr. Collins, will each control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from maryland. Mr. Raskin thank you. Unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to on ude extraneous material the bill under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Raskin i yield myself such consume. May i am proud to have served as the lead democratic cospon