and 55% were making greenhouse gas disclosures. so it's trying to build some comparability of that which is already happening. we got a lot of feedback. we will have to look at that feedback and think about what to do as senator tester and i talked about. we will have to think about a lot of other pieces of this it's trying to bring comparability to that which is already happening. we are not a climate regulator. sen. danes: i'm out of time thank you. >> could you give a description of the power the equity sector over the last one he five years, how they've moved into banking insurance, real estate, other things and do you believe that these entities are now competitive to banks and the large banks and also potentially

systemic risk. >> today the u.s. house returns from their august recess. shortly lawmakers will gavel in for morning our speeches and later they are expected to work on bills imposing sanctions on iran over human rights abuses and support for terrorism. live to the floor of the u.s. house here on c-span.

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. september 12, 2023. i hereby appoint the honorable marionette miller-meeks.

signed, kevin mccarthy, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2023, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allotted between the parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. the chair recognizes the gentleman from connecticut, mr. larson, for five minutes. mr. larson: thank you, madam speaker. i rise this morning to welcome everyone back to congress. where hopefully we'll get something done. anonymous note sent by the speaker earlier in a press conference that there will be an impeachment proceeding. an inquiry. i don't think that's what the american people are ready for back home. i also said that they are here to shut down government.

we need to shut down government? what the american people need is what everyone gave speeches about yesterday. talking about after september 11 we all came together as a country and focused on what needs to be done. i have a great suggestion for you. how about we fix social security for the americans that need it? we talked to the veterans. we talk to all the individuals who were first responders and tell them how much we appreciate what they do, but then we never vote that way in congress. it's been 52 years since congress has done anything to enhance social security. 52 years. and no action. how about we do something unique in this body and get a vote on social security? every member as a social security card. and you know exactly how many of

your constituents receive a social security check. something that is an earned benefit. something that they have paid for and worked all their lives. yet we are content here in this body to let five million fellow americans in all your districts, five million americans get a below poverty level check from the federal government. when what they need is subsistence to survive. how about we get together as a body and come together and enhance the greatest insurance program in the nation's history? the number one anti-poverty program for the elderly. the number one anti-poverty for children. 10,000 baby boomers a day. if you are out there baby boomers, call your members. ask them to take a vote on social security. look at your pay stub. it says fica. federal insurance contribution.

whose? yours. and this congress hasn't done anything for 52 years. it's long overdue. think of this as n economic development. if you -- as an economic development. if you think this is socialism, think about your constituents in your district getting paycheck, think about the economic activity. where do they spend that money? right back in your district. they need your help. the nation needs your help. we need to come together and unite and enhance social security. not just protect it, not cut it as some have suggested. but to actually protect and expand the nation's number one, number one program that helps the elderly and helps our children of this great country of ours. with that, madam speaker. i yield back my time. the speaker pro tempore: members are reminded to direct their

remarks to the chair. the chair now recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, dr. mr. joyce: i rise to address the house. ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: so given. mr. joyce: madam speaker, i rise today to conkralt great lea -- congratulate lea of bedford county, pennsylvania, who won a second gold medal this past thursday at the world jr. aquatic swimming championship in israel as a member of team u.s.a. a senior in high school, she has won races across the country. and now around the world. through her commitment to training at both the blair regional ymca and in her family's pond in bedford county, lea has shown the hard work and determination can provide and incredible recipe for success. as she represents both our

district and our nation, leah faced tough competition from over 600 athletes representing 100 nations. during the team event leah set a personal record in the 100 meter butterfly, with a time of 57.75 seconds. with her continued success in the water and her support of friends and neighbors in bedford, she continues to set an incredible example for student athletes in central pennsylvania. on behalf of all of pennsylvania's 13th congressional district. i congratulate leah and all of team u.s.a. on their success in the world junior acaughtics swimming championship -- ah acaughtics -- aquatics swimming championship. thank you. madam speaker, during the august

district work period i traveled over 3200 miles across central and american pennsylvania. did -- western pennsylvania. as i met with members of our agricultural community from orchard growers in adams county to dairy farmers i saw firsthand the need for congress to pass a farm bill that supports the farmers in our rural communities. this legislation is vital to ensuring america continues providing our country with abundant and affordable food. very simply put, food security is national security. and now more than ever we need a farm bill that addresses the concerns facing our pennsylvania farmers. as production costs continue to soar because of president biden's inflationary policies, we must find ways to ensure that our food remains affordable for

families while also protecting our local farmers. we need to bert target resourcet resources to maintain our commitment to rural farmers and the rural development that is at the cusp of what they do. what we don't need is legislation that overregulates and overburdens the farmers that we rely on to grow the food and provide the dairy products and the wholesome grains that are so important to the economy and to the health of all americans. it's time to pass a farm bill that ensures our security and allows at the same time for our farmers to prosper. thank you, madam speaker. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentleman from california, dr. ruiz, for five minutes. mr. ruiz: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: so

directed. >> madam speaker, i rise today to urge house republicans to investigate one of the modern american scandals and political cons. why did the saudi government give jared keusher in $2 billion just months after he left the trump white house? kushner,-who overawe middle east policy for his father-in-law was a serious conflict of interest crimes. let's review. first, jared keusher in conned his way to a cushy white house job with no clear job description or experience. then he took it upon himself to prioritize pushing out the u.s. secretary of state so he could cozy up to the saudi government. now once he was close enough to the saudis we have records of $110 billion arms deal between the u.s. and saudi arabia that

was inflated at the direction of jared kushner. the mere months after he exits the white house, what happens? the crown prince of saudi arabia overrules his own investment advisors and sends $2 billion to kushner's companies' bank account. in the exact words of republican chris christie. who i'll quote, the grip from this family is breathtaking. mr. garcia: jared and identify advantaga -- ivanka walk out of the white house and months later get $2 billion from the saudis. some have said the kushner family has engaged in business dealings that may have crossed the ethical line and i agree. yet they rerefuse to act. is this the same party that's obsessed with president biden's family? and the american people deserve answers and i urge my colleagues across the aisle to answer all our calls and subpoena jared

kushner's company once and for all. thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. thompson, for five minutes. mr. thompson: thank you, madam speaker. madam speaker, yesterday marked the 22nd anniversary of the september 11 terror attacks. i rise today to rert innocent lives lost. at 8:46a.m. american flight 11 flew into tower one of the world trade center. not long after that flight 175 roared over lower manhattan into tower two. while americans around the country were grappling with the events that just transpired, a third plane, flight 77, crashed into the pentagon. and the center of our armed forces and national defense. southwest pennsylvania the fourth flight, united 93, originally headed to san francisco, was hydrogenned --

hijacked and made and abrupt turn towards washington, d.c. because of the brave passengers and crew members who attempted to take back the plane, the crash went to a field in sha shanksville, pennsylvania. two decades that vold september 11 our country joined together to face the very evil which attempted to take us down. we will never be -- we will ever be indebted to our service men and women who joined the fight to protect our freedoms. we must remember the sacrifices made by our service members and their families every day since. while today's world has grown no less dangerous, we as americans are resilient. we continue to fight the evil and terror that exists today. and we will continue to be a beacon of the freedom to the world. let us reflect on the gift of life so tragically lost at the

world trade center in new york city, the pentagon, and washington d.c., and a field in shangsville, pennsylvania. let us honor the memory of every american who perished from that faithful day. their legacies will be forever intertwined with the strength and courage that defined our great country. we will never forget, not 22 years later, not ever. madam speaker, this message of never forget was evident on friday when i attended the penn state university's 9/11 memorial service. this service is held the friday before september 11, usually before a home football game to unite the community ahead of patriots day. for the entire weekend, families, students, and guests at state college saw the flags and remembered the innocent lives taken from us that day. students from college republicans, college democrats, the student body government, and members of the penn state

community joined together to remember the innocent lives lost. in front of old main, the community placed 2,977 flags. each one representing a soul, a person, family member that was taken from us. we also read the names of the 10 penn state alumni who died in the attacks. at the beginning of the memorial, hunter a. sophomore at the university said, while he was born two years after the attacks, he recognized the importance of taking time to remember that fateful day. this is what we mean when we say, quote, never forget. while those who lived through the day will always have the date burned into our minds, it is the action of those who were not yet born that showed that americans were truly never forget. . we will always remember that we are and always will be the land of the free only because of the home of the brave. may god continue to watch over our first responders, our men and women in uniform and all those who keep us safe. thank you, madam speaker, and i

yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentleman from connecticut, mr. courtney, for five minutes. mr. courtney: thank you, madam speaker. madam speaker, on friday, september 15, it will mark the second anniversary of awk us, an historic new security agreement between the governments of the united states, australia and the united kingdom that will integrate the most sophisticated technologies amongst the three countries, including quantum computing, undersea warfare, hypersonics and cyber, to name just a few, in order to create a new level of joint deterrence by these long-time allies to address a security environment that's been deteriorating for the last two decades in the indo-pacific region. its goal is simple. to preserve an open and free indo-pacific and a rules-based order at sea, in the air and in the cyber domain. it is not a policy of

aggression, it is rather one of maintaining the integrity and sovereignty of all nations in the region to achieve peace and prosperity. madam speaker, this is a big undertaking for the country of australia. the center piece is recapitalizing their submarine fleet which today are diesel electric submarines that have to surface to recharge their batteries and replace them with conventionally armed nuclear powered submarines. last -- over the last two years, our three navies' leadership have been meeting to try to come up with a plan to execute this undertaking and last march in san diego, california, at naval baseport loma, -- base port loma, we came together and stacked hands to make a commitment and particularly our country to do something that we have not done since 1958, which is to share the crowned jewels of our national security technology, namely nuclear propulsion. this program, which again was

announced last march, calls for the u.s. to sell three virginia class attack submarines in the early 2030's, again, as a way of allowing australia to replace their fleet with a more capable set of vessels that have longer reach and more capacity in terms of executing deterrence. for the u.s. navy and for our industrial base here in the u.s., call for a much greater capacity for submarine construction than exists today. madam speaker, i represent gratten, connecticut, which is the home of general dynamic's electric boat which is the general contractor for the virginia class submarine program, for also the columbia class program, which today are both working hard to address our own navy's needs. with aukus, this is going to add another level of production targets that again will strain and call for more capacity. the biden administration last year saw this coming, they have

laid out a $2.4 billion plan over the next five years to increase work force, to increase supply chain and to increase facility to achieve this goal. and we are seeing it happening in real-time during my break in august. if you go back to three years ago, the shipyards' work force was at about 17,000 people. as of last friday, it is 21,700 strong. the investments in supply chain that is going all over the country to 48 different states is standing up to meet this demand signal so that, again, this alliance, which again is about preserving peace and protecting freedom, will succeed. again, the development of the work force is very exciting to see. this last spring, trade school graduates were going right into the shipyard, comprehensive high school graduates were going right into the shipyard. the u.s. department of labor, work force investment training program, the manufacturing pipeline reached their 4,000th

graduate in the metal trades, electrician, welders, machinists. again, this is a level of job training and investment that we have not seen for a long time. it is the biggest hiring goal for electric boat in 2023 in the history of the 120-year history of the country. of the company. 5,750 people, as i said last week they hit 29-- hit the 21,700 mark and they will be on target to complete that goal by the end of december. again, it's going to require more commitment and we have now people in the senate that are talking about increasing the biden budget for investment in the industrial base and, again, this will provide benefit not just for southeastern connecticut or southern new england but for states all across the country, manufactures, small businesses that can provide the parts and pieces that go into these amazing vessels, the amazing technology that makes these vessels go. again, for the three countries,

australia, the u.k. and the u.s., this friday will be a proud moment in terms of advancing a goal which all the neighbors in the region, smaller countries aroundlage -- and larger countries are supporting, which is to push back again against some of the encroachment and coercement behavior that now exists in the indo-pacific region. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. gaetz, for five minutes. mr. gaetz: on this very floor in january, the whole world witnessed a historic contest for house speaker. i rise today to serve notice. mr. speaker, you are out of compliance with the agreement that allowed you to assume this role. the path forward for the house of representatives is to either bring you into immediate total compliance or remove you, pursuant to a motion to vacate the chair. we have had no vote on term limits or on balanced budgets,

as the tbreement demanded -- agreement demanded and required. there's been no full release of the january 6 tapes, as you promised. there's been insufficient accountability for the biden crime family, and instead of cutting spending to raise the debt limit, you relied on budgetary gimmicks and rescissions so that you ultimately ended up serving as the valet to underwrite biden's debt and advance his spending agenda. mr. speaker, you boasted in january that we would use the power of the subpoena and the power of the purse. but here we are eight months later and we haven't even sent the first subpoena to hunter biden. that's how you know that the rushed and, you know, somewhat rattled performance you just saw from the speaker isn't real. at this point during democrat control over the house of representatives, they had already brought in don jr. three times and we haven't even sent the first subpoena to hunter biden. power of the subpoena. and power of the purse, only thing the 118th congress is known for at this point is

electing kevin mccarthy speaker and underwriting biden's debt and unfortunately there's only one of those things we can remediate at this time. power of the purse. our leadership right now is asking us to vote for a continuing resolution, a vote for a continuing resolution is a vote to continue the green new deal, a vote to continue inflationary spending, and the most troubling of fashions, a vote for a continuing resolution is a vote to continue the election interference of jack smith. mr. speaker, we told you how to use the power of the purse. individual, single subject spending bills that would allow us to have specific review, programmatic analysis and would allow us to zero out the salaries of the bureaucrats who have broken bad, targeted president trump or cut sweetheart deals for hunter biden. september 30 is rapidly approaching and you have not put us in a position to succeed. there is no way to pass all the individual appropriations bills

now and it's not like we didn't know when september 30 was going to show up on the calendar. i must be better. you must be better. and this house must be better for it is the last best hope for tens of millions of republicans. we demand real oversight against this weaponized government. just look at the bribery. if tens of millions of dollars flowing from foreign corrupt people into the bank accounts of the biden family wasn't enough, for actual impeachment, why were we even looking? joe biden deserves impeachment for converting the vice presidentsy into an a. -- presidency into an a.t.m. machine for virtually his entire family. we all see it, we all know it. moments ago speaker mccarthy endorsed an impeachment inquiry. this is a baby step following weeks of pressure from house conservatives to do more. we must move faster. now i will concede that the votes i have called for will

likely fail. term limits, balanced budgets, maybe even impeachment. i am prepared for that eventuality because at least if we take votes, the american people get to see who is fighting for them and who is willing to tolerate more corruption and business as usual. mr. speaker, dust off our written january agreement. you have a copy. reflect on the spirit of that agreement and build on the start that we had moments ago. begin to comply. no continuing resolutions, individual spending bills or bust. votes on balanced budgets and term limits. subpoenas for hunter biden and the members of the biden family who have been gristing off of this country -- grifting off of this country and the impeachment for joe biden that he so richly deserves. do these things or face a motion to vacate the chair. let me alert the country. a motion to vacate might not pass at first. but it might before the 15th vote. and if democrats bail out

mccarthy, as they may do, then i will lead the resistance to this uni party and the biden-mccarthy-jeffries government that they are attempting to build. i know that washington isn't a town where people are known for keeping their word. well, speaker mccarthy, i'm here to hold you to yours. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: members are reminded to direct their remarks to the chair and not to a perceived viewing audience. members are further reminded not to engage in personalities toward the president. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from iowa, mrs. miller-meeks, for five minutes. mrs. miller-meeks: thank you, madam chair. i rise today to recognize hurky the hawk who celebrated 75 years as the beloved mascot of the university of iowa. he embodies the spirit of the

university of iowa, representing the determination, resilience and unwavering commitment of its students, alumni and supporters. with his distinctive black and gold methers and -- feathers, imposing stature, he exudes an un mistakable aura of -- unmistakable aura of hawkeye pride. he has created countless memories and fostered a sense of camaraderie among hawkeye fans, young and old. as we celebrate his 75th year as the university of iowa's mascot, we not only honor a beloved icon but also recognize the enduring values, unity and pride that make the uniform of iowa a special place. there's a symbol of excellence and hawkeye spirit for generations to come. calana druer of new london, iowa, for being crowned the 2023

iowa state fair queen this past august. the annual iowa state fair queen competition takes place during the iowa state fair as county queens from across the state compete for the coveted crown. judging is based on personality, leadership, attitude, citizenship, contribution to the community, as well as overall appearance, demeanor and poise. after five days of workshops, evaluations and interviews, calana was able to beat out 103 other contestants for the title. in addition to the well-deserved crown, her triumph comes with substantial awards including $8,000 in scholarships, a $600 gift card, a pair of cowboy boots, exquisite diamond earrings and iowa state fair brick and of course a sash that signifies her role as the state's ambassador of agriculture and community. her reign promises to be a symbol of grace, intelligence and leadership as she represents iowa and its cherished traditions throughout her term as the iowa state fair queen. congratulations to calana druer

on this outstanding accomplishment. thank you, madam speaker. i rise today to recognize retired k-9 officer, curley, who passed away at the age of 12 due to natural causes this august. curley served alongside corporal brian schertz for nine years in the darveggenport police department. he was more than just a dedicated member of the department. she was a beloved member of the community who worked tirelessly in the patrol division and contributed to countless cases on both sides of the river. in retirement, curley enjoyed long walks, playing and spending time with the schertz family. as we bid farewell to this loyal and valiant k-9 officer, we express our gratitude for her years of service to the community. curly's memory will live on in the hearts of those she protected and the lives of those she touched. rest in peace, curley. you will be deeply missed. thank you, madam speaker. i rise today to recognize the 2023 hawkeye football kids

captains. each season, the iowa steady family children's hospital designates current or former patients as i canned captains for each game of the football season. these kid captains, who have faced challenges that most can only imagine, will spend the game day immersed in the world of iowa football, experiencing the excitement and the camaraderie that comes with it. the highlight of their day, however, is the heart warning wave that they initiate, sending love and encouragement to the children at the hospital across the street. it's a simple gesture that carries a measurable meaning, symbolizing their triumph over adversity and their enduring spirit of hope. this year's kid captains are graceland springer, maggie larson, gabby ford, wyatt reynolds, max shlee, maddie ramirez, bennie erickson, lincoln beach, chloe dickland, cooper and nathan mcdonald. as we cheer the hawkeyes on the field this season, let's also

take a moment to salute these kid captains. these are true champions. thank you, madam speaker. i rise today to recognize the extraordinary efforts of two iowaans, peter and john, who returned home in august after sir come navigating the globe as part of rotary international's end polio now initiative. their journey started at the eastern it took them through 19 countries on four continents. along the way they engaged with local leaders, sparking crucial discussions about their missions. their unwavering dedication to eradicating polio and their journey led to over $1 million raised for the program which provides vital vaccines to those in need globally. ther their self-funded expetition costing approximate will you $100,000 served as a reminder that the fight against polio is ongoing and their efforts brought it one step closer to the end. with ongoing donations matched by the bill and melinda gates foundation, their mission

continues to inspire and uplift, emphasizing the hope that no bounds when dedicated individuals join forces to make a difference. thank you, madam speaker. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. weber, for five minutes. mr. weber: thank you, madam speaker. i rise to honor and recognize the president and c.e.o. of the galveston regional chamber of commerce, a fighter for small businesses, an advocate for our youth, and dear friend of mine, gina spagnuola. i'm very proud to stand here on the house floor and celebrate the remarkable gina for her 20 years of unwavering service to the galveston regional chamber of commerce. under her guidance, the chamber has thrived. for over 178 years, galveston

chamber's mission has been to foster business and community development, and gina's leadership has elevated this historic institution to unprecedented heights. she has not only embraced this mission, she was embodied it. her unwavering commitment to galveston island anti-broader texas coast region has within a -- been a driving force behind the chamber's success. i can go about the great works and things she has accomplished on and on, but we would be here for hours. instead i want to highlight a few things to give you a picture how lucky galveston is to have her advocacy and passion for the business in our community. madam speaker, one of her proudest accomplishments has been the inauguration of this very gas vel tosston -- galveston women's conference she started 16 years ago. after years of surprising and celebrating the amazing women in galveston, we get to surprise her by celebrating her.

surprise, gina. her ability to build effective relationships with elected officials has facilitated numerous achievements. she championed the creation of lemonade day to help today's youth to become the business leaders, social add voa scts -- advocates, community volunteers, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow. in times of adversity, her resilience and commitment shine through. just two months after hurricane ike wreaked havoc on galveston island, she spearheaded a successful recovery expose that enabled local businesses to reopen their doors. this initiative garnered state and national recognition. showcasing gina's effectiveness in driving impactful initiatives. and not to mention her compassion extends beyond our district 14 and its borders. gina's remarkable leadership has been widely acknowledged. in december 2022, the galveston

regional chamber of commerce received a five star accreditation from the u.s. chamber of commerce, the highest rating in the industry. out of the 7,000 chambers in the nation, only 142 hold this prestigious distinction, with the galveston regional chamber of congress being just one of 27 in texas. and the only one in galveston county. not to mention all of the awards and recognitions she has received and all the boards she sits on and has sat on, i could go on and on. madam speaker, we thank gina for two decades of remarkable service. let us also celebrate the values of dedication, leadership, and community that she embodies. gina, your legacy is one of inspiration. and we are grateful for your tireless efforts to make galveston a better place.

congratulations on your outstanding achievements and make your journey ahead be as bright and rewarding as the path you have paveed for our community. thank you, gina, for your unwavering commitment to galveston and the texas gulf coast. we are blessed to have you why our lives and i can't wait to cheer you on as you continue leading this chamber to greatness. with that, madam speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentleman from new york, mr. santos, for five minutes. mr. santos: thank you, madam speaker. today congress returns to session after a six-week break. i hope you are all motivated by the input we heard while back home with the same people who send us to represent them in this body. i am urging my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put partisan rhetoric aside and get to work on delivering results for the american people.

i ask that we start by addressing the funding of our government via the appropriations process to ensure we do not have a government shut down. the vast majority of americans are struggling to make ends meet and a lot of those folks are in our nation's armed forces. a shut down would only hurt the very people who are putting their lives at risk for all of us. madam speaker, i am certain that we can all rise above the continue of the media's -- din of the media's attempts to influence what comes out of this chamber. i believe we can setaside our political differences and work together for the sake of our country just as we did 22 years ago following the tragedies of 9/11. let's not forget that in the most solemn times in our nation, we all banded together, the strongest, to advance america's interests. madam speaker, i'd like to end with observing a moment of silence in recognition of all

who have fallen due to the unspeakable acts of september 11, 2001. thank you, madam speaker. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from north carolina, ms. foxx, for five minutes. ms. foxx: thank you, madam speaker. madam speaker, i rise today to recognize america's 3.5 million truckers during national truck driver appreciation week. truckers are the unsung heroes of our supply chain.

each year they drive over 320 billion miles. the equivalent of nearly million trips around the globe, to deliver 11.5 billion tons of freight. every one of those miles represents a stocked store shelf, a package placed on a household doorstep, materials delivered to a manufacturer, and economic conveyed to a construction site. i'm proud of america's dedicated truckers, including the 66,830 professional drivers in north carolina. today 23 north carolinaians from the trucking industry are on capitol hill sharing their stories.

additionally, a north carolina driver with over two million accident free miles is demonstrating a simulator to staffers and my colleagues to share the perspectives of truckers. i look forward to thanking these individuals in person for the work they do. madam speaker, i recently had the pleasure of visiting bowman middle stool in mitchell county to view the school's international space station, i.s.s., contact project. thanks to the diligent work of dan hobson, a stem teacher at the school, who has a penchant for securing these kinds of opportunities, this project was able to come to fruition. students were able to ask a variety of questions in real

time via ham radio to warren and nasa -- an nasa astronaut to successfully traveled to the i.s.s. on march 3 of this year. this impressive event was one that these students will surely remember as they continue their educational journeys. hopefully some will be inspired to engage in careers in stem areas. congratulations to dan hobson. principal exextraordinaryaire, amber young, and the dedicated staff of bowman middle school who made this event and this learning opportunity such a success. i yield back, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house

in recess until 2 p.m. today.