children, combat malnutrition, reunite families, and provide shelter
for those who have lost their homes. Children should not pay the price
for violence and a war they did not start.
  I urge my colleagues today to stand up in this moral moment to
support these amendments and reverse course as a nation; recognize that
America's strength comes not from its military might but from our moral
leadership; and vote for a future where children have the opportunity
to learn, grow, and thrive.
  Mr. Speaker, I can say that I have made my choice. I choose peace,
human dignity, and the children of the world, and I hope my colleagues
will join me.

                       REPUBLICANS EXPOSING FRAUD

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, fraud diverts programs
meant for families, seniors, children, veterans, and small businesses.
It rewards criminals who know the government will often pay first and
ask questions later.
  House Republicans have passed legislation, including the Fraud
Prevention Accountability Act, led by our Speaker   Mike Johnson to
help agencies verify eligibility, share information, and stop
suspicious payments before the money is distributed.
  House Republicans are exposing fraud by investigating programs,
recovering stolen dollars, and giving whistleblowers a voice.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism
continues. Trump is reinstituting peace through strength, revealing war
criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump, intentionally
murdering Ukrainian civilians while destroying churches.
  Congratulations Attorney General Alan Wilson with a 69 percent
Republican primary victory yesterday for Governor of South Carolina. I
appreciate the endorsement of Donald Trump, Nancy Mace, and Ralph
Norman.
  I extend my sympathy on the passing of Commissioner Jo Anne
Whitehead, the beloved wife of Chairman Lyman Whitehead of Irmo, South
Carolina.

                 ANNIVERSARY OF OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, 4 years after the overturning
of Roe v. Wade, to bring to light the devastating impact that the
Supreme Court's Dobbs decision has had on our country.
  Since Dobbs, government interference in what should be a decision
between doctor and patient has led physicians to hesitate, delaying
patients from receiving the care they require.
  Centers that provide preventative and lifesaving reproductive
services have been shuttered. In the wake of Dobbs, laws have caused
women to experience unnecessary complications sometimes leading to
their death.
  I cannot fathom being forced to make a life-or-death decision because
of what politicians and courts have decided rather than the advice of
medical experts.
  On this anniversary, I urge my colleagues to join me in demanding
better for my constituents by acting to protect access to reproductive
care.
  Every moment we wait is a moment too long.

                 OMAHA MAN ARRESTED FOR UFC TERROR PLOT

  (Mr. FLOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, the arrest of a man in Omaha accused of
leading the plot to attack the White House's UFC event this month is a
stark reminder about the threats that face our Nation.
  According to DHS, the suspect entered the U.S. illegally and
allegedly sought to make the attack `` . . . as deadly as we can get.''
  This case underscores the importance of securing our borders,
enforcing our immigration laws, and remaining vigilant against those
who seek political violence rather than political debate.
  I am grateful to the Omaha FBI, working together with the Nebraska
State Patrol, who arrested this alleged ringleader before lives were
put at risk. Their professionalism and commitment to help keep our
communities safe happens every day.
  Regardless of ideology or political affiliation, political violence
is never acceptable. We must reject extremism, promote civil discourse,
and work together to lower the temperature of political rhetoric.
  I thank our law enforcement officers once again for making this
arrest.

                             LOVICK'S CAFE

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to
address

the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, some restaurants serve more
than good meals. They serve wonderful memories and rich traditions.
  For 85 years and three generations, the Lovick family has opened
Lovick's Cafe and welcomed the greater Kinston community.
  From their famous dough burgers and pancakes to conversations shared
across the table, this hometown treasure represents the best of eastern
North Carolina.
  Small businesses like Lovick's Cafe are where friendships are built,
stories are told, and communities come together.
  I congratulate Steve, Christina, the Lovick family, and their
hardworking staff. Their dedication, service, and hospitality remind us
that the best places are the ones that make us feel right at home.
  Here is to 85 years of great food, great people, and great memories.

    ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF
                            REPRESENTATIVES

  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Republican Conference, I
send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate
consideration.
  The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:

                              H. Res. 1381

       Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is
     hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the
     House of Representatives:
       Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Gallagher.
       Committee on Science, Space and Technology: Mr. Gallagher.
       Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr.
     Gallagher.

  Mr. FLOOD (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent
that the resolution be considered as read.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Nebraska?
  There was no objection.
  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

                HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF GORDON WOOD

  (Mr. MAGAZINER asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MAGAZINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy
of a renowned American historian and my former professor, Gordon Wood.
Professor Gordon Wood was one of America's great historians. He was a
longtime professor at Brown University whose scholarship reminded us
why the American Revolution was truly a world-changing event.
  Wood was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History, the Bancroft
Prize, and the National Humanities Medal, among many other honors.
  He also profoundly shaped my own life. When I was an undergraduate
student, he inspired me to major in history and gave me an appreciation
for the American story that I hold to this day.
  His writing and lectures didn't just teach us the facts of the past,
they revealed why they matter.
  As we mark our Nation's 250th anniversary, Professor Wood's
scholarship feels more important than ever. He reminded us that the
American experiment is truly exceptional, that our Founders envisioned
a Republic where power ultimately belongs to the people. While the
Nation they created has always been messy and imperfect, they provided
the world with a whole new way of thinking about the relationship
between the people and their government, setting the stage for the
expansion of democracy and human rights in America and across the
world.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that we all take a moment to celebrate the life of
Gordon Wood who has helped us understand better what it means to be an
American.