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, MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 No. 109 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was of Congress, and he and his wife, Jen- China has flagrantly violated their called to order by the Speaker pro tem- nifer, have always served as great am- WTO commitments, costing U.S. pro- pore (Mr. MITCHELL). bassadors for the Big Red One. ducers billions in lost farm income as f Thank you to the general and Jen- China put up import barriers and nifer for always making me, as well as stockpiled surplus grains that are DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO my staff, feel so very welcome at Fort weighing on world markets. TEMPORE Riley. Our global rules-based trading sys- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Brigadier General Frank has received tem has brought tremendous benefits fore the House the following commu- numerous awards and served in mul- to American businesses, farmers, work- nication from the Speaker: tiple theaters, some of which include ers, and consumers. As global com- WASHINGTON, DC, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Up- merce has expanded, we have found June 26, 2017. hold Democracy in Haiti, and Oper- that, when there is a free and level I hereby appoint the Honorable PAUL ation Freedom’s Sentinel. playing field, American producers can MITCHELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on We commend him for his service to match any competitor. this day. our Nation and wish him and Jennifer f PAUL D. RYAN, the best of luck and much success in Speaker of the House of Representatives. his next post as deputy commander CONGRATULATING LAUREN f general of the Army Cadet Command EMERSON at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He and Jen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MORNING-HOUR DEBATE nifer will certainly be missed at Fort Chair recognizes the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Riley and in Kansas. Louisiana (Mr. ABRAHAM) for 5 min- ant to the order of the House of Janu- ENFORCING TRADE AGREEMENTS utes. ary 3, 2017, the Chair will now recog- Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise nize Members from lists submitted by today to commend the Trump adminis- today to recognize Ms. Lauren Emer- the majority and minority leaders for tration for their recent work on en- son from Rapides High School for being morning-hour debate. forcement of trade agreements. recognized as one of the top 20 ag The Chair will alternate recognition Kansas is an export-dependent State. teachers in the Nation by the National between the parties. All time shall be We supply food, feed, aircraft, and Association of Agricultural Educators. equally allocated between the parties, parts to countries all over the world. Lauren’s students come into her and in no event shall debate continue As I have traveled the State over the classroom with a strong background in beyond 1:50 p.m. Each Member, other past 6 months, I have heard repeatedly agriculture, and she provides hands-on than the majority and minority leaders that we must find ways to open new lessons that provoke meaningful con- and the minority whip, shall be limited markets for United States producers, nections between the curriculum and to 5 minutes. including Kansans. their work at home to help take their f The good news is that this adminis- learning to the next level. tration is focused on doing just that: Her students can earn industry cer- HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL opening new markets. The announce- tifications and dual credit by enrolling PATRICK D. FRANK ment that U.S. beef will be allowed in her agricultural courses. She helps The SPEAKER pro tempore. The back in China is a tremendous exam- develop her students’ leadership skills Chair recognizes the gentleman from ple. China is a $2.5 billion beef market, through the National FFA Organiza- Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. which the U.S. has been unfairly shut tion, skills they need to move forward Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise out of for 13 years. This bilateral suc- with higher levels of education, post- today to honor Brigadier General Pat- cess shows how serious the U.S. is graduate education, and just for life. rick D. Frank, who is currently serving about holding other countries account- To borrow from the FFA creed, I, as the acting senior commander of the able and that our negotiators are work- too, believe in the future of agriculture 1st Infantry Division in Fort Riley, but ing on behalf of U.S. producers. because of educators like Lauren departing soon for a new post after Recent confirmation that the U.S. is Emerson who are leading the next gen- serving in this capacity since October continuing World Trade Organization eration of agriculturalists. The Fifth 2016. cases against China’s import barriers District is proud to recognize Ms. Brigadier General Frank was the for wheat, corn, and rice is also wel- Emerson for all she is doing for her ag first to welcome me as a new Member come news for United States farmers. students. 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. H5141 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:41 Jun 27, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JN7.000 H26JNPT1 H5142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 26, 2017 RECESS we celebrate and recognize the many Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- benefits of owning a home. why run for Congress when a single ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair For generations of Americans, own- Federal judge can write a new law ing a home has been an essential ele- declares the House in recess until 2 without having to get any votes for it? ment in achieving the American Another Federal court recently de- p.m. today. Dream. But since the Great Recession, cided that President Trump cannot set Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 5 min- we have seen homeownership rates immigration policy, despite his having utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. drop to historic lows. the clear authority to do so. f Young families often find themselves It is hard to believe this is happening in the United States of America where b 1400 unable to save for a downpayment or to gain access to adequate credit. This is judges are supposed to interpret the AFTER RECESS especially true for those in rural areas. law, not engage in partisan politics. The recess having expired, the House The United States Department of Ag- Our last hope now is with the Su- was called to order by the Speaker pro riculture places emphasis on helping preme Court. Surely they will remind other courts that their ruling should tempore (Mr. MITCHELL) at 2 p.m. rural Americans buy homes. USDA pro- vides mortgage loan guarantees rest on the plain meaning of statutes, f through partnerships with private sec- not on their personal views of the PRAYER tor lenders to help low- to moderate-in- President. come rural home buyers. That some judges ignore precedent The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick In 2016 alone, USDA worked with and the Constitution is a clear and J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: nearly 1,500 lenders to help 116,000 rural present danger to our democracy. If the Gracious God, thank You for giving individuals and families buy homes. Supreme Court does not strongly af- us another day. USDA has helped more than 4.1 million firm that President Trump has the We ask Your blessing of strength and rural residents buy a home since the same rights as other Presidents, we perseverance that each Member might National Housing Act was passed 68 will be witnessing the slow unraveling best serve their constituents and our years ago. of our democratic form of government. entire Nation. Mr. Speaker, the benefits of home- Based on their preliminary actions The debates and issues that dominate ownership have widespread benefits. today, though, let us have confidence the legislative landscape, as always, Homeownership fortifies communities, that the Supreme Court has the collec- are contentious and challenging. Many creates jobs, and strengthens the local tive wisdom to guard and guide our Americans are anxious to know what businesses that support our towns. great Nation. will come to pass. Thank you to USDA for your com- f Bless the Members of Congress with mitment to providing affordable hous- wisdom, equanimity, and good will as HONORING TEJ MAAN, YUBA CITY ing for rural Americans. Happy Na- CITY COUNCIL they struggle to find solutions that tional Homeownership Month. (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was might unite rather than further divide f our Nation. We know this is a lot to given permission to address the House ask, but grant also to all Americans in- CELEBRATING LGBT EQUALITY for 1 minute and to revise and extend creased faith and hope, virtues most in DAY his remarks.) need in these difficult days, that their (Ms. DELBENE asked and was given Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise Representatives might faithfully per- permission to address the House for 1 today to honor Tej Maan, an upstand- form their appointed tasks. minute and to revise and extend her re- ing citizen and council member in my May all that is done this day be for marks.) district.