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HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES T. CARMICAL, SR.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican, GA) \u2014 2023-7-14

I rise today to honor the life of a fellow Georgian, Charles T. Carmical, Sr. prgtoken An avid basketball player, Charles was the Georgia Player of the Year in high school before being recruited by South Georgia College to play basketball with them. prgtoken He continued his love of the sport through adulthood, playing for the Golden Boys and winning the Georgia State title 12 times. prgtoken As the owner and operator of Dalton Auction Furniture Company, Charles loved working with people and connecting them to treasures. He was a Scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts, where he mentored hundreds of young minds and supported 31 Scouts in reaching Eagle Scout status. prgtoken In his personal life, Charles was also an active teacher in his church, where he served as a ruling elder, deacon, and member for over five decades. prgtoken His friends and family described him as a gentle giant with endless patience and a true family man, always there for those who needed him most. He will be missed dearly.
DANGEROUS OPEN BORDER POLICIES ARE AT FAULT FOR THIS DIRE SITUATION
John W. Rose (Republican, TN) \u2014 2023-7-17

. Madam , this week, House s are committed to fulfilling our Commitment to America to end President 's border crisis and restore a nation that is safe. prgtoken Last month, the -led U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning the use of public schools to house illegal immigrants. prgtoken Now, this week, we plan to pass H.R. 3941, the Schools Not Shelters Act, which prohibits the use of public elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education to provide shelter for illegal immigrants. prgtoken As many children across our country continue to recover from the pandemic-era learning loss, schools should be focused on helping students recover. prgtoken By housing illegal immigrants on school campuses, children are being put at risk. Elected officials who endorse these plans are sending a clear message to children and their parents that illegal immigrants and President 's failure to secure the southern border matter more than their children's education. prgtoken Now, make no mistake, President 's dangerous open-border policies are at fault for this dire situation. In the first 100 days, the President took more than 94 executive actions on immigration that immediately signaled to the world that our borders were open for illegal immigration and that they could count on President to hold the door open for them, even if it meant sacrificing the safety and security of our country. prgtoken Since taking office, there have been over 5.5 million illegal crossings of our southern border. In addition to that, approximately 1.5 million immigrants have evaded apprehension by our hardworking Customs and Border Patrol agents. prgtoken This humanitarian crisis has gotten so bad that New York City's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is fully booked through October 2032. prgtoken Had President not halted construction of the southern border wall, ended President 's successful remain in Mexico policy, and concluded use of title 42, I am sure this historic crisis would not be this disastrous. Just like we have seen with omics, ``gration'' has completely failed the American people.
A CONCLUSION TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Glenn Grothman (Republican, WI) \u2014 2023-7-17

I would ask the President or the Members of this body to weigh in with the President and try to come to some sort of conclusion on the war with Ukraine. prgtoken It seems to me that there are two groups: people who want us to pull out and people who want us to be all in for years and years. However, the longer this war drags on, the worse long-term relationships get between Russia and the United States. prgtoken Russia has a very low birthrate and has had a lot of their young people leave for the United States and other parts of the world recently. Ukraine has the second lowest birthrate in the world. Neither of these countries can afford to lose any more of their young people to this war. The sooner the war wraps up, the better. prgtoken I am very disappointed that the press is not asking questions of the administration and that the administration seems completely uninterested in negotiating some settlement of the war. prgtoken I am aware of the fact that the U.S. cannot appear an impartial broker, but we should strongly encourage Turkiye, Israel, or France to step in and try to negotiate an end to this war. I do not know why it seems like the administration does not want it to end.
DEFENDING ROHINGYA REFUGEES
Joe Wilson (Republican, SC) \u2014 2023-7-17

June 20th every year marks World Refugee Day, an international day organized by the United Nations to raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world. The UN defines refugees as ``people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country.'' prgtoken The Rohingya are an ethnic Muslim minority who practice a Sufi- inflected variation of Sunni Islam throughout Southern Asia. The Rohingyas trace their roots back for many centuries predominantly to the Rakhine State in Burma. prgtoken The United Nations has described the Rohingya as ``the most persecuted minority in the world'' due to the actions taken against them by the Tatmadaw. Discriminatory policies of the Burmese government since the late 1970s have compelled hundreds of thousands of Muslim Rohingya to flee their homes. In 2017, the Tatmadaw renewed and increased violence, including reported rape, murder, and arson, triggered an exodus of Rohingya from Burma. prgtoken The majority of those Rohingya who have been able to flee have found refuge in Bangladesh. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates the population of Rohingya in Bangladesh at close to one million. prgtoken The largest exodus of Rohingya began in August 2017 after a massive wave of violence broke out in the Burmese Rakhine State. It is estimated that 730,000 Rohingya fled from the 2017 genocide seeking refuge in Bangladesh. With half of those able to flee to safety in Bangladesh being women and children. prgtoken In honor of the annual World Refugee Day, the American people commend Bangladesh for providing safety for the Rohingya refugees from the Tatmadaw. Today 17 countries are prgtoken home to significant populations of Rohingya refugees, including the United States. The Rohingya deserve to live safely anywhere in the world without fear of persecution. prgtoken We are grateful for the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed. The people of Bangladesh are well represented in Washington, D.C by Ambassador Muhammad Imran.
CONGRATULATING CHRIS EUBANKS
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican, GA) \u2014 2023-7-17

I rise today to congratulate tennis star Chris Eubanks on his impressive Wimbledon run. prgtoken Chris Eubanks is an Atlanta native who played tennis at Georgia Tech. During his time at Tech, Eubanks was named the ACC Player of the Year twice and was a two-time all-American. prgtoken At Wimbledon, Eubanks beat the number one British player and 2022 Wimbledon semifinalist in a second round in front of a lively crowd. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament after defeating the world number five player in a more than 3-hour battle. prgtoken Eubanks is now the 13th man in the Open Era to reach the final eight in his debut at Wimbledon and the first American man to do so since 1984. prgtoken His performance at Wimbledon propelled him to a world number 43 ranking and has now guaranteed himself entry into every tournament and a seeding at the U.S. Open. prgtoken I congratulate Mr. Eubanks on his valiant Wimbledon run and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. He has made Georgia proud and made his country proud.
HUDSON VALLEY SEEKS MAJOR DISASTER RELIEF
Michael Lawler (Republican, NY) \u2014 2023-7-17

today, I rise to call on President to immediately approve the Major Disaster Declaration requested by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. prgtoken The Hudson Valley was ravaged by storms and flooding on July 8, with a young woman tragically losing her life. prgtoken Thanks to the heroic efforts of our first responders, including the Piermont Fire Department's Dive Team and High Angle Rescue Team, Carmel Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, the Yorktown Police Department, among many, many more, thankfully no other lives were lost. prgtoken My office has been working in tandem with State and local elected officials to ensure that our region receives the Federal aid it needs to get back on its feet, which is why I am calling on President to immediately approve the major disaster declaration requested by New York State. prgtoken We need FEMA to help our hard-hit Hudson Valley communities recover in full, and provide much-needed resources and aid to impacted homeowners and municipalities alike with the damage in the tens of millions of dollars.
PROVIDING ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican, NJ) \u2014 2023-7-17

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , I rise in support of S. 111, the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023. prgtoken We have already spent a lot of time in this Congress exposing the problems of the administrative state. Agencies impose rules on the American people that lack popular support and would never get through the House and Senate to become law. prgtoken One of the major problems is that agencies are less transparent and have much less accountability than we do here in Congress. prgtoken The Administrative Procedure Act requires agencies to make certain disclosures when they propose those rules. Some of these explanations can be dense and bureaucratic and may not always help Americans quickly grasp what agencies plan to do. prgtoken This bill is a commonsense approach to increasing agency transparency and accountability. It requires agencies to provide a link to a plain language summary of 100 words or less for proposed rules. prgtoken This requirement is a simple, easy way to help the American people better understand what the rules are that agencies may impose. I urge Members to support this bill. It is good, it is strong, it is simple, and it is bipartisan. prgtoken , .
GLOBAL INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN JOBS ACT OF 2023
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican, FL) \u2014 2023-7-17

the balance of my time to close. prgtoken I am proud to be able to work with these great people here on a very important bill. We need to encourage legitimate foreign investment in our country. I know that other countries create the right environment for us to invest in their countries, and it has really been a great success. We want to continue to do that, but, again, we are emphasizing that these have to be legitimate foreign investments from legitimate allied countries. prgtoken , I commend the sponsors, and .
MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME THROUGH JULY 20, 2023, CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 79, RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MAY 11, 2004
Bryan Steil (Republican, WI) \u2014 2023-7-17

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order at any time through July 20, 2023, to consider in the House, H.J. Res. 79 if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, or his designee, that the joint resolution be considered as read, that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except 30 minutes equally divided among and controlled by Representative McCaul of Texas, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Gaetz of Florida, or their respective designees, and that the provisions of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) shall not apply to the joint resolution through July 20, 2023.
CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME
Roger Williams (Republican, TX) \u2014 2023-7-17

it is an honor to be up here today, and I want to, first of all, say on June 28 of this year, we raised $1.8 million for charity through our baseball game. We had 27,000 people pay to attend. We honored law enforcement, and Toyota was our sponsor. prgtoken Tonight, I stand here with Bill Johnson, one of our captains, Gary Palmer, and Chuck Fleischmann, who we surely call MVP. prgtoken This game is a tradition in Washington. Both sides play hard. The played hard this year. We played a little harder. The score was 16-6 in the s' favor. prgtoken I just want to say that we truly are America's team, and we are proud of it. We have had a three-peat. Practice starts September 4 of this year as we move to a four-peat. prgtoken So that being said, we accept our trophy. We are honored to play our ic colleague friends. We will be looking forward to next year's game, and I just say, may God bless America.
CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME
Steve Scalise (Republican, LA) \u2014 2023-7-17

as we all know, there is a baseball game that is played between the s and . It goes back many decades and raises a lot of money for local charities. prgtoken In this game, they do keep score, and there are winners and there are losers, and there is a trophy, . prgtoken , from Texas (Mr. Williams) the manager of the team, who happens to be the coach of the winning team.
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ADAM J. CZEKANSKI
Guy Reschenthaler (Republican, PA) \u2014 2023-7-17

I rise to celebrate the retirement of Colonel Adam J. Czekanski, who will retire from his post as Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District on August 4, 2023. prgtoken Colonel Czekanski served honorably in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 25 years. He began his career in 1998 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University as well as a Master of Science degree in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from the University of Texas. prgtoken Colonel Czekanski has served in a variety of important roles since joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was the Deputy District Commander for the San Francisco region, the Operations Officer for the South Pacific Division, and the Commander of the Buffalo District before finally taking a post as the Commander of the Pittsburgh District. prgtoken During his time in leadership, Colonel Czekanski mobilized the Corps's workforce and operational capacity to confront a variety of environmental and engineering challenges unique to western Pennsylvania. During his command of the Pittsburgh District, Colonel Czekanski also traveled around the country on multiple Temporary Emergency Power Deployments to help rebuild communities after hurricanes and wildfires. His eagerness to serve those in need is an example to us all. prgtoken Over the course of his service, Colonel Czekanski was awarded a Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Stars, and a Soldier's Medal. These awards are a testament to his dedication to the United States, our nation's military, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. prgtoken , Colonel Adam J. Czekanski's diligent service to his brothers at arms, our communities, and our entire nation is evidence of a life well-lived and a retirement well-earned. On behalf of Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District, I congratulate him on his retirement and many impressive accomplishments throughout a successful military career.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE ANSWERS
Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican, NY) \u2014 2023-7-17

as the Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has stated, our investigation into the family's business dealings has uncovered a web of complex financial transactions, shell companies, and attempts to conceal payments. prgtoken It is our duty to determine whether these activities compromise our national security and impact the President's policy decisions. prgtoken Thanks to the hard work of Chairman Jason Smith in the Ways and Means Committee, IRS whistleblowers have come forward with troubling information. These courageous individuals shed light on the politicization prgtoken and misconduct within the Department of Justice and the IRS regarding the Hunter investigation. prgtoken The American people deserve answers. They deserve to know if Federal law enforcement was compromised, if was shielded from evidence, and if Hunter was given preferential treatment leading to a sweetheart plea deal he received last month. prgtoken Transparency and accountability are the foundations of our democracy, and as Members of this body, we must deliver on these principles. It is our responsibility to ensure that no one is above the law and that justice is served. prgtoken I urge all my colleagues to demand the truth and to stand with the American people. Together, we can restore faith in our institutions and safeguard the integrity of our democracy.
RECOGNIZING COMMON THREADS
Glenn Thompson (Republican, PA) \u2014 2023-7-17

I rise today to recognize the passionate team of problem solvers at Common Threads, including its executive officer and cofounder, Linda Novick O'Keefe. prgtoken Common Threads operates across the Nation, providing children, educators, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the resources, curriculum, and training needed to champion healthy cooking and nutrition education. Since its inception, Common Threads has reached more than 550,000 students and 103,000 adults with more than 4.3 million snacks and meals served. prgtoken Common Threads recognizes nutrition education is the cornerstone to healthier communities. Their programs give families the tools to make better nutritional choices by focusing on nutrition basics, meal affordability, and healthy substitutions. prgtoken There is a lot of talk about how food is medicine, but food is also prevention. With effective and evidence-based nutrition education, we can continue to curb the disastrous instances and impacts of diet- related chronic diseases.
CONGRATULATING OLIVIA ANDREWS ON HER CLASS 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican, MO) \u2014 2023-7-17

I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Father Tolton's Olivia Andrews on her victory in Missouri's Class 2 3200 Meter Run State Championship. prgtoken Olivia claimed the Class 2 title with the impressive time of 11:02:24, achieving a school record and Class 2's fastest time of the season in the 3200-meter run. She ended her high school career with a bang as she dominated her last race before she heads off to college next year. Olivia should be commended for all her hard work throughout the past year and for bringing home the state championship to her school and community. prgtoken , please join me in recognizing Olivia Andrews for a job well done.
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Mike Collins (Republican, GA) \u2014 2023-7-17

. Madam , after a canceled 7 a.m. flight and not getting standby on a 9:30 flight, I am back in D.C. this afternoon to encourage support for the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, otherwise known as H.R. 3935. prgtoken This bill invests in critical airport infrastructure, encourages innovation, and improves efficiency through restructuring the FAA. prgtoken I also want to encourage my colleagues to support my amendment, H.R. 1818, which expands the qualified tuition program, otherwise known as the 529 plan, to include aviation mechanic and commercial pilot courses. This is a long-term solution for the aviation industry. It has 137 cosponsors and tons of aviation industry and labor group support.
CONGRATULATING THE 17U SIX PACK VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican, IA) \u2014 2023-7-17

July is National Parks and Recreation Month. prgtoken There are many parks in Iowa's First Congressional District, four national parks, from the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site to the many State parks, such as Lake Macbride State Park or the Maquoketa Caves State Park. These parks provide opportunities for exercise or relaxation with friends and family. prgtoken I am proud to have sponsored the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks Act, which unanimously passed the House last Congress. This legislation provides free lifetime access to national parks and Federal recreational lands for our honorable veterans, Active-Duty military, and Gold Star families. prgtoken I encourage all Iowans to explore Iowa's natural beauty and appreciate God's creation this month and every month. Support for Oral Contraceptives
COUNT THE KICKS
Zachary Nunn (Republican, IA) \u2014 2023-7-17

I rise today to talk about a silent crisis in the U.S. Stillbirths claim the lives of more than 21,000 babies every year. prgtoken After suffering devastating stillborn losses, 5 Iowa women took their grief and turned it into fuel; they wanted to keep other families from joining their club. So, they founded the nonprofit organization Healthy Birth Day, and along with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, they have since lowered Iowa's stillbirth rate by 32 percent. Based on scientific evidence, their Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program educates expectant parents about the importance of tracking fetal movement in the third trimester of pregnancy. prgtoken With programs to educate and empower expectant parents with stillbirth prevention education, we can save thousands of babies from preventable stillbirth each year. The stillbirth crisis is URGENT and needs to be addressed, so I want to acknowledge the powerful work of these Iowans on a bi-partisan issue we should all get behind. prgtoken I want to also take a moment to recognize Brian and Mary Lohse and their daughter Genevieve, as well as Arizona Count the Kicks Ambassador, Shawn Soumilas, and her son Zach for their tireless work to prevent stillbirths.
ANIMAL DRUG AND ANIMAL GENERIC DRUG USER FEE AMENDMENTS OF 2023
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2023-7-17

I rise today in support of H.R. 813, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023. prgtoken This bill will direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment. prgtoken The report will look at the economic impact of foreign direct investments in the United States, focusing on manufacturing, services, trade, and jobs in the United States. prgtoken This will allow Congress to better understand trends and challenges in global cross-border investments, as well as collaborate with other trusted partner countries. prgtoken Specifically, this bill will attract foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities, which is directly linked to the long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security of the United States. prgtoken It will promote polices to ensure that United States remains the global leader in developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies, such as self-driving vehicle technology and artificial intelligence. prgtoken As digital information becomes increasingly important to the United States economy and the development of new technologies and services that will be crucial to the country's competitiveness in the 21st century global economy, barriers including data localization and infringement of intellectual property rights must be further addressed. prgtoken This study will focus on the economic impact of foreign direct investment, challenges associated with foreign direct investment by state-owned enterprises, and the influence of protectionist policies enacted by other countries on the advanced technology economy. prgtoken Further, this bill will allow us to reduce our supply-chain dependence on China. prgtoken For the success of our larger economy, national security, and global relationships, it is vital that we pass H.R. 813.