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NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE ACT
Randy Hultgren (Republican, IL) \u2014 2018-9-13

I thank Chairman Smith. I appreciate all of his hard work and success. And I also want to thank Ranking Member Johnson for her bipartisan work on this legislation, as well as her work on H.R. 589 that we will be getting over the finish line a little bit later in this series. prgtoken Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in the way that we are able to ask questions and comb through data when doing complex computational problems. Like many things we do at the Office of Science, this endeavor requires time, effort, and commitment. prgtoken Quantum computing was first theorized in the 1980s with researchers such as Richard Feynman, the physicist in my district I now know very well. prgtoken While every particle physicist draws Feynman diagrams to explain the interaction of subatomic particles, his later work in this field may have just as lasting an impact that he has had on the field. prgtoken I am proud to represent Fermilab in my district with the Feynman Computing Center on campus, and Fermilab is also a partner in the Chicago Quantum Exchange with Argonne, the University of Chicago, and other partners to further develop quantum systems outside of just computing. prgtoken I look forward to the advancements this research will provide, but, more importantly, the people we will be able to help. prgtoken We are getting to the point where we can actually use the reams of data we first got out of our genome project, and our ability to better use this and other data will help us find more targeted cures and develop better treatments. prgtoken Similar to what we are doing in this legislation, I also want to thank the chairman and ranking member for their efforts on the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. prgtoken This legislation contains a number of sections from legislation I introduced to improve the ability of our national labs to get ideas out of the lab and into the private sector. prgtoken The increased flexibility this legislation gives to the labs will allow them to better work with universities and the private sector when there are capabilities that only exist in our labs. prgtoken These labs have been a passion of mine, with the ability to see two of them up close in Illinois. I have seen the innovation engine they can be, not just for our Nation, but for local and regional economies. prgtoken It is vital that we continue to support our laboratories, which host more than 32,000 researchers from across the Nation, touching nearly, if not every, university in the United States. prgtoken This legislation gives the Office of Science clear direction on their mission, and I am pleased that we could work with the Senate to get this to the President's desk after this vote series. prgtoken Again, I thank the chairman for yielding. I urge passage of these important bills.
RECOGNIZING MIAMI BRIDGE
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican, FL) \u2014 2018-9-13

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the Miami Bridge organization located in my congressional district. prgtoken I would also like to highlight my friend and constituent, Judy Reinach, also known as the barefoot hostess, for her tireless efforts on behalf of this organization for decades. prgtoken Founded by Catholic Charities in the 1970s, Miami Bridge has been helping young people in crisis who have run away, are truant, homeless, or are having issues and problems in their homes. prgtoken From its humble beginnings in a city of Miami motorcycle repair shop underneath the Metrorail Bridge, this incredible organization has been a guiding light for our youth throughout Miami-Dade County who are in need of assistance and do not know where else to turn. In fact, its name, Miami Bridge, is homage to its humble location. Today, it has two campuses--one in Miami and the other one in Homestead--that serve our south Florida community. prgtoken Using its efficient intake process, Miami Bridge successfully matches young people or family members with the services that best meet their needs. Victims of abuse, of neglect, or worse seek refuge in the comprehensive services provided by Miami Bridge in order to help turn their lives around. prgtoken This organization's professional staff and its board of directors provide counseling, case management, a formal academic education program, mental health services, substance abuse prevention services, youth development activities, life skills education, recreation, and so much more. prgtoken Miami Bridge also offers First Stop for Families, a crisis intervention service that helps head off conflicts and links families to resources to help them open lines of communication, teach effective parenting skills, reduce antisocial behaviors, and link families with any other available resources. prgtoken As a former Florida certified teacher, I applaud its truancy diversion services because I know that education, staying in school, is the key to a successful life and future. prgtoken Madam , the statistics demonstrating the success of this organization speak for themselves. Between 2015 and 2016, 890 families were served by Miami Bridge: 93 percent of youth served were placed back in their home or an appropriate placement after leaving the shelter; 85 percent of youth remained in school after completing their shelter stays. prgtoken However, the development of this incredible organization has not occurred in a vacuum. The Key Biscayne Islander News has given Miami Bridge events substantial coverage, and the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne has helped raise funds for programs that help the neediest young men and women in our community. prgtoken Many south Florida individuals and businesses have aided and supported the mission of Miami Bridge over the past decades. prgtoken I congratulate its leadership: CEO Dorcas Wilcox, CFO Steve Hope, Chief Operations and Technology Officer David Sharfman, Chief Ad
BILL HARRIS POST OFFICE
Bob Gibbs (Republican, OH) \u2014 2018-9-13

I rise today to offer legislation to honor a good man, a faithful public servant, a veteran, and a friend to the people of the great state of Ohio by renaming the Post Office in Ashland, Ohio after former Ohio Senate President, Bill . prgtoken Bill served our nation as a United States Marine for 23 years. He completed tours of duty in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His actions led to him being awarded the Bronze Star twice and the Vietnam Medal of Honor. He rose to the rank of Major and retired in 1977. prgtoken Shortly thereafter, Bill found himself moving to Ashland, Ohio and opening a car dealership. It is still run by the family. Bill was an active member of his community, serving as chairman of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Board for the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. prgtoken I got to know Bill when we served in the Ohio legislature together. While he was in the Senate, I served in the House. Bill was Ohio Senate President when he led them to enact major reforms to Ohio's tax code. He also had a passion for making Ohio's higher education system better and more affordable. But I also got to know Bill on a personal level. After Bill broke his leg slipping on ice in 2009, he was unable to drive. Since I lived the closest to him, I drove him down to Columbus while he was recovering. We spent many hours talking, sometimes about politics and state government, but mostly about family and life. He told me stories and imparted his wisdom on those drives from Ashland to Columbus and back. prgtoken Bill dedicated his life to his family and friends, his community and country. I offer this legislation as a way to honor Bill's legacy and recognize his achievements. I ask for my colleagues' support of this bill to rename the Post Office in Bill's hometown of Ashland after him as thanks for his commitment to Ashland, the State of Ohio, and to America. prgtoken The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACT
Roger Marshall (Republican, KS) \u2014 2018-9-13

I rise today in support of H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act, sponsored by my friend and the chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Representative Smith. prgtoken This bipartisan bill advances basic research and sets explicit science priorities for the Department of Energy, which is critical for our future innovation. prgtoken H.R. 589 also authorizes the core program in my bill, the Low-Dose Radiation Research Act, which unanimously passed the House earlier this year. prgtoken The provision directs the Department of Energy to carry out a research program on low-dose radiation, which will increase our understanding of the health effects low doses have on biological systems. prgtoken Research has consistently shown us the adverse health effects associated with high doses of radiation, but we are a long way from accurately assessing the effects of low doses of radiation. prgtoken As a product of industrial activities, medical procedures, and naturally occurring systems, humans are exposed to low doses of radiation every day, and it is imperative we can accurately assess this risk. prgtoken There is broad consensus among the radiobiology community that more research is necessary for Federal agencies, physicians, and related experts to advance the use of radiation technologies. We have invaluable diagnostic tools today, such as CT scans, which emit low doses of radiation. It is vital physicians are able to inform patients of the health risks associated with these types of imaging processes. prgtoken As a physician in my home State of Kansas, I certainly have firsthand understanding of the crucial importance of verified research and ensuring the best medical outcomes for our patients. prgtoken , I am proud to support this bill, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.
HONORING TRIYOUNG ON AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY
Debbie Lesko (Republican, AZ) \u2014 2018-9-13

I rise today to recognize TriYoung, a woman- owned business in Peoria, Arizona, on American Business Women's Day on September 22. prgtoken In August, I visited businesses across Arizona's Eighth District to discuss how reduced Federal regulations, pro-growth policies, and -led tax reform have impacted business owners and employees. prgtoken For Julie Young, president of TriYoung, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has produced a sizeable savings that she plans to reinvest back into her employees. prgtoken TriYoung is a perfect example of how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is making a difference in the lives of business owners and hardworking Americans. I am honored to represent this woman-owned business in Congress, and I will continue to support legislation that allows small businesses like TriYoung to thrive. prgtoken Thank you, Julie, for sharing your story.
REVIEWING CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ETHIOPIA
Christopher H. Smith (Republican, NJ) \u2014 2018-9-13

yesterday we held a hearing at the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, which I chair. prgtoken Our first order of business was to note that today many Ethiopians are celebrating the start of the New Year under the Ethiopian calendar. To our Ethiopian friends who observe the new year, I wish to say ``Enkutatash''--Happy New Year. prgtoken Many of the hearings that this subcommittee holds are hearings of condemnation--for abuses of human rights, for failures of governance, and for holding accountable those who betray the public trust. prgtoken Yesterday's hearing, however, struck a different tone--one not of condemnation, but of commendation for the great strides Ethiopia has made since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed assumed authority in April of this year. prgtoken Consider where we were just over a year ago. A State of Emergency existed, and thousands of political prisoners languished in jail. A cold war standoff existed between Ethiopia and its neighbor Eritrea. prgtoken As this subcommittee pointed out in a hearing we held in March of 2017, ``increasingly repressive policies have diminished political space and threaten to radicalize not only the political opposition but also civil society by frustrating their ability to exercise their rights under law.'' prgtoken In response to this, I introduced, along with original cosponsors Karen Bass and Mike Coffman, H. Res. 128, a resolution ``Supporting Respect for Human Rights and Encouraging Inclusive Governance in Ethiopia.'' The resolution set forth milestones which needed to be met, and passed thanks to the leadership of many--including Chairman Ed Royce who guided the Resolution through Foreign Affairs Committee markup and Leader Kevin McCarthy, who scheduled a vote on H. Res. 128 that passed the House unopposed and sent a clear message of Congressional resolve on the need for civil and political reform in Ethiopia. prgtoken But success of this measure was due in largest part to the efforts of the Ethiopian diaspora community in the United States, which came together to demand that egregious human rights abuses immediately cease, and that fundamental human rights must be promoted and protected for all in Ethiopia. prgtoken Indeed, one of the greatest collateral benefits brought about by passage of H. Res. 128 is the political effectiveness of the Ethiopian American community, which provided a textbook civics lesson for all of us to admire. It is thanks to their tireless efforts of contacting your congressional representatives, of making your case in a persistent and respectful manner that helped spur Congress to action. prgtoken Since assuming office, Prime Minister Abiy has begun to implement some of the very reforms that H. Res. 128 called for. He has released thousands of political prisoners, and lifted the state of emergency, for example. prgtoken But he has also reached out to the diaspora community, cataly
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3798, SAVE AMERICAN WORKERS ACT OF 2017; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 5895, ENERGY AND WATER, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, AND...
Pete Sessions (Republican, TX) \u2014 2018-9-13

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , the distinguished gentleman, his work with me is appreciated. On behalf of not only Judge Hastings and myself, really, the Rules Committee, which both of us represent, with great anxiety, we recognize, as our Members do, about the storm that is headed to the United States of America. prgtoken We want to wish all the people who are in the storm's way the very best, but we are attempting to do what we can to make sure we complete our work properly. prgtoken Thus, I ask for my colleagues to vote for this conference report, which will do so much to move us not only to the point where we can continue to work together, but to fund the important activities that need to take place. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues support this bill and the underlying bills. prgtoken , this is a good rule and so are the two underlying bills. it has become abundantly clear that care has failed the American people. Our nation's healthcare system is broken and only getting worse. prgtoken The American people are counting on us to empower individuals, families, and employers to spend their health care dollars the way they want. They are counting on us to remove the federal government from their health care and the first bill is another step in the right direction. prgtoken The second bill is a wonderful example to bipartisanship--the package isn't perfect, but it is a good bill. It takes care of our veterans and our military, it provides much-needed funding for our infrastructure and our waterways, and it ensures we are providing the Capitol Police officers the funding they need. prgtoken I urge my colleagues to support this rule and the underlying bills. prgtoken , , and I move the previous question on the resolution. prgtoken The previous question was ordered.
IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RYAN CHAMBERLAIN
Robert J. Wittman (Republican, VA) \u2014 2018-9-13

I rise today to recognize and congratulate Lieutenant Commander Ryan Chamberlain on his separation from the United States Navy after 12 years of faithful service to our country. An esteemed and respected member of the U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Commander Chamberlain most recently served as a Liaison in the Navy's U.S. House of Representatives Liaison Office. In this capacity, he oversaw and led many Congressional and staff delegations to naval installations throughout the United States and around the world. These trips helped members and their staffs achieve a greater understanding of the issues facing our Navy and its Sailors. prgtoken LCDR Chamberlain attended Southern Illinois University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 2006. He would later go on to earn his ``wings of gold'' and qualify as a Naval Aviator in 2008. LCDR Chamberlain deployed on both the USS Nimitz and USS John C. Stennis in support of operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He has accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and 300 carrier arrested landings in the F/A-18E Super Hornet. Prior to joining us here on the Hill, LCDR Chamberlain served as a Blue Angel from 2012 to 2016. An estimated 11 million spectators view the Navy's Flight Demonstration squadron during air shows each year. Additionally, the Blue Angels visit more than 50,000 people per show season at schools and hospitals across the country. prgtoken LCDR Chamberlain's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal--Strike Flight (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and other personal, campaign, and service ribbons. prgtoken As LCDR Chamberlain embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope that he may recall, with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, the outstanding contributions he has made to the United States Navy. I would like to send him my best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors.
SUPPORTING THE REAL ID ACT MODIFICATION FOR FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican, AS) \u2014 2018-9-13

I rise today to express my strong support for the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act (H.R. 3998). prgtoken When Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, no reference was made to the Freely Associated States (FAS) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau--trusted U.S. allies and friends. Instead, in a true technical glitch, the law defined ``State'' to include the ``Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands,'' a legal entity that has once included the FAS but has not existed since 1994. This anachronistic reference to the Trust Territories of the Pacific clearly demonstrates congressional intent to include FAS citizens in the law. prgtoken As a consequence of the law's wording, FAS citizens today are denied anything more than a temporary ID or driver's license valid only for one year. This makes it extraordinarily difficult for them to maintain employment and otherwise contribute meaningfully to society. prgtoken This problem must be resolved and our House Dean, Congressman Don Young of Alaska and my good friend Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii have devised the right Bi-Partisan solution in crafting H.R. 3998. prgtoken The Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia are some of the U.S.'s closest allies and great friends and neighbors in the Pacific to American Samoa. They vote with us consistently and reliably at the United Nations. They send their sons and daughters to fight with us, side by side, in the United States Armed Forces. prgtoken The RMI in particular, which was once my home, is also home to The Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll, which I recently visited on a CODEL, and all three nations play a key critical role in U.S. national defense and strategy in a threatening part of the world, close to North Korea and China. prgtoken Congress needs to make this technical correction and enable those from the Freely Associated States to fully contribute to the American communities in which they live. I urge my colleagues to please vote yes on final passage of H.R. 3998.
DIANA E. MURPHY UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE
Rob Woodall (Republican, GA) \u2014 2018-9-13

I thank the chairman for his leadership on the committee. prgtoken , this is probably the most important bill that most members of the United States of America citizenry will never have heard of. prgtoken When I go back home, folks ask me to make smart and prudent investments that will make a difference in people's lives. They ask me to repeal unnecessary regulations that stand in the way of making those improvements. They ask me to pay for those things rather than passing the bill on to our kids and our grandkids. prgtoken The bill that the chairman and the ranking member have brought before us today fulfills every single one of those challenges. prgtoken In my district, , we are talking about preserving water quality in Lake Lanier, the sole water source for most of the metro Atlanta area. We are talking about funding the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, a project of economic significance for the entire southeastern United States. We are talking about offering local officials the financing tools they need to bring projects to bear faster and cheaper than ever before. prgtoken , median household income has never been higher. Small business optimism has never been higher. Unemployment is at its lowest point in decades. Job openings are at a record high. Manufacturing jobs are at a record high. This does not happen by accident. This happens when you create an environment in which success can breed. prgtoken I want to thank the ranking member from Oregon. I particularly want to thank my chairman from Pennsylvania. Chairman Shuster said he was going to bring three bills to the floor. He said we are going to get back in the business of doing the people's business, not sometimes but always; and here, at the end of his third term as chairman, we are bringing our third WRDA bill to the floor.
TALLULAH RIVER ROAD
Doug Collins (Republican, GA) \u2014 2018-9-13

I rise today to thank residents of Tate City for advocating for people who live in and visit Northeast Georgia. These Georgians alerted me to the unsafe conditions of Tallulah River Road, which runs through Towns and Rabun Counties. This road is the sole route to Tate City and provides access to campgrounds, fishing streams, and destinations in the Chattahoochee National Forest and Appalachian Trail. prgtoken I wrote to the U.S. Forest Service requesting road repair and maintenance, and would like to thank them for making timely improvements to Tallulah River Road. prgtoken Following that letter, the talented Forest Service team, including a bulldozer driver named Brad, went to work clearing out ditches, removing roadside vegetation, managing potholes, and leveling and adding significant amounts of gravel to the road. Residents of Tate City have since reported that Tallulah River Road is easier to navigate and the surrounding area has benefited from the improvements. prgtoken None of this would have been possible without the advocacy of concerned citizens. I would like to thank the many residents of Tate City who reached out to help me represent the interests of Towns and Rabun County, including Larry Hample, the ons, the Lovvorns, the Masseys, the Gilsons, the Penlands, the Shrivers, the Van Camps, Robin Fisher, Brantley DeLoatche, the Lisicias, Steven Sickmond, Anne Taylor, the Jareks, Nikolai Len, the Eriksons, William Giordano, Steve Harvey, and the Foremans.