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House of Representatives the House Met at 9 A.M E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 115 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 No. 209 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE New Kingstown Volunteer Fire Com- called to order by the Speaker. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman pany where Penny and Michael enjoyed f from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) come for- years of fellowship and service to the community. PRAYER ward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Penny dedicated her life to helping The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mr. KILDEE led the Pledge of Alle- others, especially our youth. Her mem- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: giance as follows: ory will live on in the hearts of all Dear God, we give You thanks for those whose lives she touched. giving us another day. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- Bless the Members of the people’s lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f House in these few days before so many indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Americans gather with families and f AMERICAN FAMILIES LEFT loved ones in a season of good will to- BEHIND AGAIN ward all. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER May that spirit pervade these Halls The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given and Chambers, and may the work done tain up to five requests for 1-minute permission to address the House for 1 and being done redound to the benefit speeches on each side of the aisle. minute.) Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, of all, most particularly those whom f You favor: the least among us. I guess for the second day in a row, this As always, we pray that all that is REMEMBERING PENNSYLVANIA House voted for massive tax cuts for done be for Your greater honor and FFA’S PENNY BRAMMER people at the very top and left behind glory. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania a lot of working Americans. In fact, it Amen. asked and was given permission to ad- gave permanent tax cuts to corpora- f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- tions and only temporary help for some vise and extend his remarks.) American families. They said that the THE JOURNAL Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. marketplace and corporations needed The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of certainty. That is why those tax cuts ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- Penny Brammer, who passed away last were permanent. ceedings and announces to the House week after a courageous battle with Now, we have a continuing resolution his approval thereof. breast cancer. She was 59. for 28 days of funding after 11 months Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Penny worked for the Pennsylvania of not doing anything about it. nal stands approved. FFA Association and was affection- What about the certainty for vet- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ately known as ‘‘Mama B’’ by the Com- erans that they are going to get the Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule monwealth’s youth leaders of agri- healthcare that they deserve? I, I demand a vote on agreeing to the culture. She inspired thousands of It is not a priority. Speaker’s approval of the Journal. teenagers to have the passion and drive What about the certainty for chil- The SPEAKER. The question is on to pursue their dreams. dren who depend on CHIP? the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. Penny is survived by her loving hus- It is not a priority. The question was taken; and the band, high school and FFA sweetheart, What about the certainty for those Speaker announced that the ayes ap- Michael Brammer; her son and daugh- families who are struggling with a fam- peared to have it. ter-in-law, Greg and Jackie Brammer; ily member fighting opioid abuse? Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. her daughter and son-in-law, Sherisa All the promises ring hollow because Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the and Jason Nailor; as well as her par- they are not a priority. Corporations ground that a quorum is not present ents, George and Shirley Shaver. She are the top priority. With this tax bill, and make the point of order that a also leaves her adored grandchildren: and now the continuing resolution, the quorum is not present. Terrin, Grace, Joleigh, Jordyn, and American people, who struggle every The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, Jayce. single day, are just not a priority. rule XX, further proceedings on this Mr. Speaker, my heart is heavy for After 11 months of complete Repub- question will be postponed. the entire Brammer family, as well as lican control and false promises, Amer- The point of no quorum is considered for Penny’s extended family at the ican families get left behind again. It is withdrawn. Pennsylvania FFA Association and the a shame. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H10347 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:52 Dec 22, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21DE7.000 H21DEPT1 H10348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 21, 2017 ARKANSAS STATE CHRISTMAS the 27th Congressional District of rule I, the Chair declares the House in TREE Texas, I wish him a happy retirement. recess subject to the call of the Chair. (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was f Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 9 min- utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. given permission to address the House CHIP REAUTHORIZATION for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was f his remarks.) given permission to address the House Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I b 1221 for 1 minute and to revise and extend rise today to recognize a truly talented his remarks.) group of students whose artistic abili- AFTER RECESS Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ties are on display here in our Nation’s The recess having expired, the House rise this morning to once again implore Capital. was called to order by the Speaker pro this Congress to take bipartisan action Students from Washington Middle tempore (Mr. HOLDING) at 12 o’clock to extend Federal funding of the Chil- School and the South Arkansas Arts and 21 minutes p.m. dren’s Health Insurance Program, or Center in El Dorado, Arkansas, de- CHIP. f signed ornaments adorning this year’s In my home State of Pennsylvania, Arkansas State Christmas tree on the more than 176,000 children have gained REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Ellipse here in Washington, D.C. access to affordable, comprehensive VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF The students used colored pencils, healthcare coverage through CHIP, SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. paper, markers, and glitter to create providing them with age-appropriate 1370, DEPARTMENT OF HOME- beautiful pieces of art which represent medical and developmental care. LAND SECURITY BLUE CAM- Arkansas’ natural resources and econ- Since the program became law, the PAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF omy. percentage of uninsured children na- 2017; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- I congratulate these students on tionwide has decreased by more than ATION OF H.R. 4667, FURTHER highlighting the best of the Natural half, from 13.9 percent in 1997 to 6.6 per- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIA- State in a truly wonderful way. I wish cent in 2016. TIONS ACT, 2018; AND PROVIDING them, their families, and all of the As a result of its reliability and effec- FOR PROCEEDINGS DURING THE Fourth District of Arkansas a Merry tiveness, CHIP has consistently en- PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 22, Christmas filled with joy and smiles, joyed strong bipartisan support. In 2017, THROUGH JANUARY 7, 2018 like I felt when I saw this remarkable September, I joined a bipartisan group Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee art from home. from across Pennsylvania in urging on Rules, submitted a privileged report f leaders of both parties to take action (Rept. No. 115–477) on the resolution (H. HONORING CAPTAIN F.W. ‘‘ROCCO’’ to ensure that children have access to Res. 670) providing for consideration of MONTESANO high-quality health insurance coverage the bill (H.R. 1370) to amend the Home- during their formative years, a move land Security Act of 2002 to require the (Mr. FARENTHOLD asked and was we know yields an abundance of posi- Secretary of Homeland Security to given permission to address the House tive outcomes: fewer hospitalizations, issue Department of Homeland Secu- for 1 minute and to revise and extend increased earning power, and better rity-wide guidance and develop train- his remarks.) healthcare outcomes as an adult. ing programs as part of the Depart- Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I While this Chamber has already ment of Homeland Security Blue Cam- rise today to honor a Navy veteran and taken action, passing legislation last paign, and for other purposes; pro- retiring Executive Director of the USS month to fund CHIP, the Senate has viding for consideration of the bill Lexington Museum on the Bay, Cap- yet to act. It is crucial we provide cer- (H.R. 4667) making further supple- tain F.W. ‘‘Rocco’’ Montesano. tainty and security for children, par- mental appropriations for the fiscal Following his graduation from the ents, and providers and move to sign year ending September 30, 2018, for dis- Naval Academy, Rocco served the U.S.
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