[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 if the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers room, washington, d. C. , september 20, 2021. I hereby appoint the honorable Debbie Dingell to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. God, our creator, redeemer and sustainer, we pray your inspiration over the reconvening of this body, with much to be discussed, debated and decided, allow your holy spirit to brewed over the tumultuous waters and bring Order And Purpose into this new day. Redeem the efforts and intent of all who endeavor to steward the responsibilities you have given them. May each of us speak out of genuine commitment, not just to the nobleness of our position, but to the welfare of our common humanity. May we exercise Courtesy And Compassion in our dealings with one another. Even those with whom we disagree. Sustain us when the days grow long and patience grows short. When we are jealous of our time and sparing of respect. May you in your kindness to us cause our love to increase and our mutual regard with each other win out. Strengthen our hearts that when called to account we will be find blameless and holy in your eyes. In all that we do this day, may we reflect your rich love, made all the richer by the privilege we have to demonstrate your Grace And Mercy to those around us. We pray in the name of the one in whom we live, move, and have our being, amen. The speaker pro tempore amen. Pursuant to section 11a of House Resolution 188, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Joyce. Mr. Joyce 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 pro tempore the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. Befo we get to that, for what purpose does the gentlewoman from the virgin islds seek recognition . Ms. Plaskett i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Plaskett thank you, madam speaker. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Prostate cancer has led male cancer incidents in 96 countries. It is the most common cause of death among men in 51 countries. The United States leads the world in reducing Prostate Caer deaths. One in eight u. S. Men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in tir lifetime. Africanamerican men are over 75 more likely to develop Prostate Cancer compared to white men and more than twice as likely to die from the disease. It is important for our men to understand that the are usually no early signs, no warning signs for Prostate Cancer. For many years, the disease may be silent. Thats why screening is such an important topic for all men and their families. Age is the biggest Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer. Rates of diagnosis steadily rise as Men Age into their 50s, 60s, and 70s. I have family members and close male friends who have suffered from Prostate Cancer but underwent surgery and survived. The speaker pro tempore jaments. Ms. Plaskett the speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. Ms. Plaskett asking for early screening. I yield back and thank you for the time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Joyce madam speaker, i wish to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, you are recognized for one minute. Mr. Joyce madam speaker, i rise today to recognize major general christopher donahue, the commander of the 82nd airborne division, and the last american soldier to leave afghanistan. A native of chambersburg, pennsylvania, and as an officer in our nations special forces, general donahue has devoted his life to the service of our nation. Join the global war on terror, general donahue has led soldiers in both iraq and afghanistan. He has always put his soldiers and their mission first. As the final soldier in afghanistan, general donahue showed his devotion to our nation yet again. This man is a leader, and our nation is well served with him commanding our airborne division. I am grateful for general donahue and for all the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who have served in afghanistan. Their service has made our nation more secure. No political decision can take away what their service has meant. Thank you, madam speaker, and i yield. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Good afternoon, madam speaker. I rise to address the house for up to one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, President Biden and his fellow democrats have said they want to fundamentally change this country. If this country is so bad, why do we lead the world in technological advances . If this country is so bad, why do we have millions of immigrants Risk Life and limb to get into this country . If this country is so bad, why are we the international example of religious tolerance . If this country is so bad, why is the dollar the standard currency throughout the world . If this country is so bad, why do we lead the world . If this country is so bad, how can american scientists developed a vaccine in record time that has saved millions . Mr. Murphy if this country is so bad, how could someone like dr. Ben carson overcome insurmountable odds to become one of the greatest neurosurgeons in the world . If this country is so bad, how is it possible that americans of every background can uniquely succeed here if they are determined to do so . If this country is so bad, why do so many think it is so good . If this country is so good, why are so many democrats so hellbent on tearing it apart . Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana seek recognition . One minute, please. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you very much, madam speaker. I was in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina made landfall. In the aftermath, the community came together with federal and state partners to invest in a Levee System to protect New Orleans from major flooding. 16 years later, hurricane ida hit Southwest Louisiana with roaring winds around 150 miles per hour. Powerlines snapped like popsicle sticks. Luckily, the investments we made in Flood Protection largely worked. The levees held. Mr. Carter sadly, other areas outside the Reduction Zone was still heavily flooded. Sadly, we find ourselves in a situation thats oh, too familiar. Our Power Grid was destroyed. Leaving around a millionplus people without power in the sweltering heat in Southwest Louisiana. Hurricanes are predicted to become more frequent and more intense due to climate change. The question is will our infrastructure be ready . The needed investment to save lives were made after katrina. As Ida Recovery continues, we must futureproof our levees and Power Grid better. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. Unfortunately, your time has expired. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from georgia seek recognition . Mrs. Greene madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Mrs. Greene ive entered articles of impeachment on president joe biden. The reason why i have done so is for his disgraceful actions having to do with afghanistan, abandoning americans, arming a terrorist nation, the taliban, which is treason, giving Aid And Comfort to our enemies. But also ive also introduced articles of impeachment for the national Security Crisis created at our southern border which today is actually being invaded. But heading into this week, perhaps the most evil and disgusting thing that is going to happen in this 117th congress is the bill thats going to be introduced that makes it a federal law to allow abortion up until the day of birth. This wall says in god we trust, and if that is the case, then this congress will reject this evil bill and protect the innocent unborn. If this nation becomes a nation where we have such a federal law that can kill a baby up until the day of birth, then god will no longer provide protection in his grace over america. Thank you. I yield the remainder of my time. The speaker pro tempore members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities towards the president. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, in san diego county, which im proud to respect, since the pandemic started, more than 500 childcare providers have closed their doors, and the families of more than 190,000 kids dont have access to the care they need. Ms. Jacobs across the country, nearly 1. 6 million moms of children under 17 are still missing from the labor force. An economic crisis decades in the making. The build back better act is a once in a Generation Opportunity to lower the cost of childcare, expand availability, and boost the wages of the essential childcare workers that make our country go. And it isnt just the right thing for our families. Its the right thing for our economy. According to a nobel prizewinning economist, we save 7 for every 1 we invest in quality early childhood programs. So while some of my colleagues may argue that we cant afford to do these things, the truth is we cant afford not to. Madam speaker, we have to meet this moment and we have to build back better. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from iowa seek recognition . Thank you, madam speaker. I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Thank you. Madam speaker, today i rise to remember the life of beloved member of Davis County community. Last wednesday, hall of Fame Davis County coach Dennis Anderson passed away after a Battle And Struggle with stage four terminal cancer. Dennis anderson began his career in 1968 when he started as a physical Education Teacher and a varsity track coach. Under his 50 years of leadership, mr. Anderson coached 22 state champions and was named regional coach of the year in 1979, 1980, and 1992 before being hired as the schools athletic director. After his retirement from Davis County schools in 2000, mr. Anderson spent seven years as a Zone Treef at the Iowa State Track meets and was named the Southeast Director of the Iowa Track officials association. Mrs. Millermeeks thank you, dennis, for your long time Mentor And Roll model for countless men and women. Thank you, madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i rise today to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to thank veterans, nongovernment organizations, congressional offices, and ordinary citizens who have stepped up where the biden administration has failed to save the lives of americans and our afghan allies who fought alongside u. S. Troops and now are trapped behind enemy lines and in many cases, they have taken the lead in helping americans in our and our allies flee the country through independent rescue operators. Mrs. Kim veterans like marine andrew darlington and jeremy holton, they worked with my office, they tirelessly helped those afghans that they fought alongside, and they served our country honorably in uniform and so again when they were called. The Administrations Withdrawal has been a failure, but those individuals who have volunteered to be on the front line of saving lives, they are heroes, and they have shown the world why we are an exceptional people. This is not about politics. This is about america keeping the promises we made. Our mission is not over. I yield back. Seeing no further speakers, pursuant to Clause 12a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until approximately 4 30 p. M. Coming up this week on the cspan networks, Homeland Security Secretary alejandro mayorkas, director Christopher Way and christine appear before congress on threats to the homeland 20 years after 9 11. Cspan3 will have live coverage of their testimony before the Senate Homeland Security committee on tuesday at 9 30 eastern and the house wednesday, 9 00 a. M. Eastern. Later on wednesday at 2 30 p. M. Eastern, federal Reserve Chair Jerome powell holds a news conference. Head over to cspan. Org for Scheduling Information or to stream video live or on demand anytime. Cspan, your unfiltered view of government. Continues. Host joining us this morning is christopher sands, the Canada Institute director for the wilson center, here to talk about the elections in canada today. First of all, explain, what is the snap election, and why is it happening . Guest thanks very much, and good morning. A snap election occurs when the prime minister decides to have an election and