Kat Cammack

Mrs. CAMMACK

Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Self).

Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Good).

Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Rutherford), who will join me in reading the names of our fallen from last year.

Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend and colleague for helping name the first 120 of those that we lost in the line of duty last year. At this time, I would like to continue reading the list of names: Officer Trainee Cody Alan Olafson, Lieutenant Mark Allen Pike, Supervising Fire Marshal John Joseph ``Jack'' McCauley, Police Officer Houston Ryan Tipping, Deportation Officer Brian Wayne Turner, Special Agent Peter Christopher Egan, Officer Adrian Lopez Sr., Deputy Sheriff Thomas E. Baker III, Police Officer Christopher Nicholas Fariello, Senior Investigator Kyle Lee Patterson, Officer Kennis Winston Croom, Detective Justin Michael Terry, Deputy First Class Glenn R. Hilliard, Sergeant Michael Domingo Paredes, Officer Joseph Anthony Santana, Sergeant Sean Free, Deputy Sheriff Austin W. ``Melvin'' Richardson, Deputy Sheriff J'Mar Colin Abel, Deputy Sheriff Austin Derek Aldridge, Detention Officer Jeremiah James Story, Deputy Sheriff Jeff L. Hermanson, Sergeant Richard Lopez, Reserve Officer Jeffrey Michael David Richardson, Deputy Sheriff Bradley Steven Henry Johnson, Captain Ralph Harlow Frasure, Deputy Sheriff William Edward Petry, Police Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins, Sergeant John K. Williams, Police Officer Loren Michael Courts, Parole Supervisor Ronald D. Spangler Jr., Officer Brian D. Olliff, Undersheriff Lawrence George Koren, Lieutenant Fred Douglas Beers III, Deputy Sheriff Michael Adam Levison, Patrolman Vincent Anthony Parks, Police Officer Frederick G. Maley, Police Officer Daniel Francisco Vasquez, Sergeant Christopher James Nelson, Police Officer Anthony Patrick Mazurkiewicz, Supervisory Deportation Officer Rachel Elizabeth Vielmas, Deputy Sheriff Matthew Eugene Yates, Sergeant Jean-Harold Louis Astree, Mounted Deputy Nichole Shuff-Balint, Deputy Sheriff Lorenzo Bustos, Deputy Sheriff II Jamie Lynn Reynolds, Police Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz, Deputy Sheriff Dallas Ryan Edeburn, Sergeant Matthew Ryan Fishman, Special Police Officer Maurica Manyan, Conservation Officer Lawrence E. Cabana, Deputy Sheriff Andrew Peery, Corporal Chad M. Beattie, Deputy Sheriff Ned P. Byrd, Police Officer Cesar Echaverry, Captain William Riley Hargraves, Special Agent Jose Antonio Perez, Police Officer Ivan Mauricio Lopez, Sergeant Robert Blaine Swartz, Sergeant F. Brent Chomyszak, Sergeant Harold Lee Russell II, Detective Matthew Walker Blansett, Constable Deborah Martinez- Garibay, Correctional Officer III Kaitlyn Breanne Ritnour, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Randall Koleski, Deputy Sheriff Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr., Trooper Cadet Patrick Donelle Dupree, Police Officer Dillon Micheal Vakoff, Captain Janelle Sanders, Police Officer Lloyd ``Mike'' Todd, Police Officer Seara Burton, Deputy Sheriff Michael Hartwick, Senior Patrol Officer Anthony Martin, Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley, Detention Corporal Gregory Thomas Horne Sr., Sergeant Meagan Burke, Major Terry Randall Arnold, Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane, Deputy Sheriff Sidnee Carter, Investigator Myiesha Breanna Stewart, Lieutenant Dustin Demonte, Sergeant Alex Hamzy, Police Officer Truong Thai, Police Officer Steven R. Nothem II, Officer Jorge Arias, Sergeant Ivan M. Morales, Police Officer Logan K. Medlock, Sergeant Daniel Alan Kammerzell, Lieutenant Kristina Zell, Criminal Investigator Steven A. Carnes, Police Officer Brandon Tsai, Marine Interdiction Agent Michel O. Maceda, Police Officer Jordan Jackson, Deputy Sheriff Christopher Taylor, Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino, Deputy Sheriff Jose Angel DeLeon, Border Patrol Agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez Jr., Reserve Deputy Brad Miller, Court Services Officer Curtis Matthew Worland, Senior Corrections Officer Scott Ozburn Riner, Police Officer Branden Paul Estorffe, Sergeant Steven Robin, Sergeant Donald Scoby, Deputy Sheriff Daniel J. Kin, Deputy Sheriff Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr., Chief of Police Joe Carey, Detective Paul Daniel Newell, Deputy Sheriff Corey D. McElroy, Corporal Ray Charles Hamilton, Deputy Sheriff Isaiah Cordero. K9 Beni, K9 Jedi, K9 Nitro II, K9 Maya, K9 Ciro, K9 Dash, K9 Major, K9 Jinx, K9 Mina, K9 Bluz, K9 Drago, K9 Exo, K9 Odin, K9 Cannon, K9 Drago, K9 Frankie, K9 Max, K9 Blue, K9 Hannes, K9 Axel, K9 Lux, K9 Rocket, K9 Figo, K9 Pepper, K9 Jack. Mr. Speaker, that is 246 officers that gave their lives in the line of duty. I thank my colleagues for joining me for tonight's Special Order. You know, it is pretty hard to read those names. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend and colleague from the great State of Utah, Mr. Burgess Owens, who also happens to be a Floridian by birth. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to add my name to the many of my colleagues who are here today to stand in support of our friend, Enes Kanter Freedom. Enes has sacrificed his career and put his life on the line to pursue the noble and often dangerous path of fighting for human rights around the world. In a time when it is easy to go with the flow, often at the expense of those in lands far away, he has made the decision to stand up and speak out. As a result of his vocal opposition to the various human rights abuses happening around the world today, including the Chinese genocide of Muslim Uyghurs or the oppressive and often brutal regime in his homeland of Turkiye, he, as a human rights advocate, has had a bounty placed on his head of half a million dollars to anyone who will end his life to silence him from highlighting the atrocities that few dare to expose. Inspired by the United States' example of liberty and justice for all, Enes became an American citizen--he even changed his last name to ``Freedom''--and chose to stand up for what is right even at the expense that cost him so much. Enes embodies the American Dream and has repeatedly displayed the courage, grit, and work ethic necessary to change the world. He has become a friend not just to me but to several of my friends here in the House of Representatives on both sides of the political aisle. However, despite his best efforts here in the House of Representatives, his calls to meet with White House officials and, more pointedly, President Biden have fallen on deaf ears. Mr. Speaker, you have to ask yourself: Why? Why would the White House refuse to meet with an individual as high profile as Enes Kanter Freedom? There is simply no good excuse--at least not one that we can discuss here today. I thank my colleague from Utah for hosting this Special Order and encouraging this administration to step up and meet with Enes to discuss the horrific atrocities happening around the world--moreover, the atrocities that are occurring against Americans who speak out against those who commit these horrific acts. Mr. Speaker, I encourage those who are watching here today: You can be a force for good. You can speak up. You can speak out.

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Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District, I'm proud to recognize the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System for its service on behalf of our nation's veterans through the dedication of the Gainesville Veteran Affairs Mental Health Facility, which began providing care to veterans in 2022. The clinic, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a state-of-the-art, 39,932 square-foot facility that offers mental health intensive care management, a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center, a substance abuse clinic, a compensated work therapy clinic, a post- traumatic stress disorder clinic, community care, and suicide prevention services. The construction of this facility began in 2017 when it was approved by the U.S. Congress as part of the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017. Our men and women in uniform make the ultimate sacrifice while fighting to protect our nation, and it is our duty as Americans to ensure that they have exceptional health care following their service to the Stars and Stripes. The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System has demonstrated a deep commitment to the needs of veterans and their families by constantly striving to expand and improve the quality of care available to our nation's heroes. The dedication of the Gainesville Veteran Affairs Primary Care Facility, since its opening in 2022, has played a vital role in ensuring that our veterans in Florida's Third Congressional District are provided for through the accessibility of experienced health care providers and critical mental health resources. I'd like to extend a special thank you to the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System for all it has done to serve our community in Florida's Third Congressional District, and I'm excited to see how the Gainesville VA Mental Health Facility will continue to provide for our veterans.

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Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Chair, I thank my friend and colleague for yielding. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 1. This administration, the Biden administration, has stonewalled American energy production, quite literally, from day one. The permit for the Keystone XL pipeline was revoked just hours after Biden's inauguration, and permitting for new oil and gas leases were halted soon thereafter. The results were predictable. Americans endured historically high gas prices, with Floridians paying, on average, $4.80 per gallon last summer. Government restriction and regulation fanned the flames of inflation already burdening Floridians and Americans at gas pumps and grocery stores. We, as Republicans, have a responsibility to uphold our Commitment to America. H.R. 1 will be the cornerstone of fulfilling that commitment to our friends and neighbors in Florida's Third District. We will start by overhauling our permitting regulations. This administration has effectively frozen all new oil and gas exploration permits, severely handicapping our ability to fulfill the energy demands of Americans. We can choose to rely on energy imports from hostile nations and fair-weather friends, or we can utilize the vast potential of our energy sector to meet our needs more efficiently and cleanly. Our energy requirements extend to nearly all of our most vital industries, arguably none more important than our agricultural sector, because a nation that cannot feed itself cannot be safe. Essential inputs, from fertilizer to gasoline for tractors, are directly reliant on the price of energy. Unleashing the power of our energy will keep the costs of businesses low for our producers and prices low at the grocery store, benefiting all Americans. Repealing export restrictions on LNG, liquefied natural gas, will exponentially grow our share of global gas markets. The largest LNG bunker barge, the Clean Canaveral, just completed its inaugural bunkering in Jacksonville, Florida, making the Sunshine State a new hub for natural gas. Floridians stand to benefit greatly in jobs and economic growth from the reduction of regulations and LNG exports. Madam Chair, I encourage my colleagues to support H.R. 1.

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Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1123, the Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act. H.R. 1123 would require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, in partnership with relevant agencies and other stakeholders, to study the current state of U.S. mobile communications networks and to report to Congress on its findings. This report is developed by compiling government and nongovernmental research and would assess the cybersecurity of these networks and vulnerabilities in the networks or mobile devices for cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by our adversaries. Americans rely on their phones and mobile networks more than ever to communicate with family and friends and to conduct business all across the country. At the same time, cybersecurity threats to these essential U.S. communications networks have never been higher. Accordingly, Congress must be informed of these threats and any successful tools or methods used to counter or mitigate existing cyber threats. This bill would do just that by simply providing Congress an overview of the status of mobile network cybersecurity, which would include the degree to which cyber vulnerabilities have been addressed, are being addressed, or will be addressed. The report required by this bill takes an important first step in tackling network security by informing Congress, stakeholders, and most important, the American people of the security or lack thereof of these vital mobile networks. I am so proud to lead this bill along with my colleague, Ms. Eshoo, and I thank my good friend, our chairman of the subcommittee, for his leadership on this important issue. Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to vote in support of this bill.

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Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Erin Jackson, Joey Mantia, and Brittany Bowe, the three speed skaters from Ocala, Florida, who represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics and brought home gold and bronze. It is not every day that you see a winter sport like speed skating coming out of the Sunshine State, so it really is a particular honor to be able to stand here and recognize the Olympians from my very own district. To Erin, a gold medalist, and Joey and Brittany, both bronze medalists, you have made Florida's Third Congressional District and the United States so proud during the Olympics. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the American values of independence and self- determination are certainly worthy of celebration. We cannot wait to see what you will continue to accomplish in the future. To the Ocala community and the coaches and parents who have helped these amazing athletes get to the top of their game, thank you. Of course, not only to Erin Jackson, Joey Mantia, and Brittany Bowe but to the entire Team USA, thank you for proudly representing the United States on the world stage and demonstrating to countries all over the world what it means to be an American. Go Team USA. Honoring the Life of Kevin Morse

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate and honor the life of a dear friend, Kevin Morse. As a husband, father to three sons, and friend to many, Kevin was a man loved by all. Whether you needed a mechanic, engineer, plumber, electrician, therapist, priest, or even a hug, Kevin would be there in an instant. He lived to help others. Kevin was a family man through and through, and he loved his wife and kids more than anything in the world. As he watched his three boys grow up into young men, he supported them all in their endeavors, attending every basketball game and cheering them on from the bleachers as loud as he could. Now, when I say cheer them on, I mean he would beat the hell out of the banisters and railings with his cane. At the time, I was cheering for Metro State and could hear his endless banging up in the stands even while down on the floor. By the end of the game, there were more dents and scratches on the cane and the entire area around him. It was kind of his signature. He was a role model for his boys, and he raised them to be kind, smart, and selfless. He served as the spiritual leader for his family and his community, exemplifying what it means to be a man of faith. He was gentle, patient, faithful, and forgiving, all the qualities of a man who you would want in a friend. I have known Kevin for many years, and the impact that he had on my life is something that cannot be explained in words. To his family, friends, and anyone who was lucky enough to have known Kevin, I extend my sincerest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am honored to recognize Kevin Morse and his incredible legacy here on the House floor. Honoring the Service of Logan Catalanotto

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a student from my district, Logan Catalanotto. I hope I got that right, Logan. If I butchered it, I am so sorry. But thank you, Logan, for your meaningful contribution to our community. At just 17 years old, and a senior at Forest High School in Ocala, Logan decided to make his Eagle Scouts project an upgrade to the State Flag Commons area of the Ocala-Marion Veterans Memorial Park. His troop, Scout Troop 72 of Ocala, has held events at the park over the last 2 years, and Logan decided to give back to the community by beautifying the memorial park. The project, being an estimated $32,000 worth of upgrades, is one that you typically don't get to see from someone as young as Logan, a project that he initiated. His service to the veteran community has not gone unnoticed by the citizens of Ocala, as many have expressed great gratitude toward Logan for his dedication to the project. It is acts of benevolence like these that truly restore faith in America's young people to spread kindness and do the right thing. I could not be prouder of Logan for being a driver of positive change, generosity, and patriotism. Thank you, Logan, for your service to the veteran community and to Florida's Third Congressional District. Honoring the Lives and Service of Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate, remember, and honor the lives of two heroes from North Florida, Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey of Gilchrist County. It was on April 19, 2018, that these young men lost their lives as they were attacked and fatally shot while on a lunch break in Trenton, Florida. Beloved by their family, friends, law enforcement, and members of the local community, the legacy that these public heroes leave behind will not soon be forgotten by either myself or those whose lives were impacted by their incredible kindness. As we approach the fifth anniversary of their tragic deaths, we will forever honor their memories by saying their names. As the wife of a first responder myself, what happened to these two men is something to which our law enforcement officers are no strangers. I remember the day we lost these heroes and recall the heartbreak when we learned the news. On April 18, and on countless other days when we mark the deaths of our law enforcement officers, my resolve to support our men and women in blue grows stronger. Each year during National Police Week, I visit Noel and Taylor's names at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., and will continue to remember them and their sacrifices, as well as their families, to remember all that they have given to Gilchrist County and our surrounding areas. Please join me in honoring their families and friends, as well as our heroes in uniform across the Sunshine State and the Nation. Congratulating Reggie Brown

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate a constituent of mine, Reggie Brown, for his induction into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. Born and raised on a family farm in Alachua County, Reggie's expertise and work in the industry is undoubtedly worthy of this prestigious honor. He has held numerous roles during his career, including those at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, better known as IFAS, the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, and the Florida Tomato Exchange, where he served as the executive vice president. Reggie has become a prominent leader within the Florida tomato industry for his efforts to combat unfair trade practices and work toward improved food safety and fresh produce worldwide. He is a champion for the horticulture industry, leading on numerous fronts to protect domestic producers, family farms. Now, his achievements have become the benchmark for the development of national product safety guidance. I am so honored to be recognizing Mr. Reggie Brown before this Congress. I thank him for all that he has done for Florida's farmers, ranchers, and producers. Congratulations, Reggie. Honoring Tom Howard

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a constituent of mine, Mr. Tom Howard, who recently was honored with the We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award for his extraordinary commitment to the local community. A veteran himself, Tom joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967 and currently serves as a veteran volunteer with Hospice of Marion County in Ocala. He has faithfully volunteered nearly 2,000 hours of service since joining the organization in 2010 and is known for his dependability, his selflessness, and his commitment to his fellow men and women in uniform. Over the past 12 years as a volunteer, Tom has served as a skillful teacher and leader of 50-plus veteran volunteers and has attended and participated in nearly 300 veteran recognition services. Additionally, during COVID-19, Tom performed recognition ceremonies by phone, standing in driveways, garages, and by open windows, to ensure that every veteran received their honor despite not being able to meet in person. For these acts of service and so much more, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization honored Tom this year with the We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award. Tom, through his military service and volunteer efforts with Hospice of Marion County truly represents what it means to act as a proponent of benevolence and kindness and embodies the American spirit of giving back to one's country and community. Thank you, Tom, for all that you have done for your veterans from Florida's Third Congressional District. It is an honor to be able to recognize you here on the House floor before this Congress. Remembering Allen Singleton

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor the life of a firefighter/paramedic from my district, Mr. Allen Singleton, who sadly passed away in late January of this year. Allen was a 6-year veteran firefighter who joined the ranks of Marion County Fire Rescue on September 12, 2016, where he was a proud member of the Rolling Greens Station number 28 and he was a member of the local SWAT Medic team, just like my husband. Our community was truly fortunate and blessed to have experienced his service, but more importantly his heart, for others. As the wife of a firefighter and first responder, I understand the courage and sacrifice that it takes every day to do this job and know the challenges that our heroes face while serving our community. Allen will forever be remembered by his colleagues and the fire family for the unforgettable difference that he made and the lives he touched during his many years of service in Marion County. To Allen's family, know that the entirety of Florida's Third Congressional District stands with you and behind you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family, and the entire Marion County Fire Rescue team as our community mourns this great loss. Honoring the Life of Tripp Wooten

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my deepest condolences and to honor the life of a firefighter paramedic from my district, Mr. Tripp Wooten, who tragically passed away in early January of this year. Tripp was a 14-year veteran firefighter who joined the ranks of Marion County Fire Rescue on December 15, 2006. Prior to his hiring, Tripp was a member of the 2006 Marion County Fire Rescue Career Academy class. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to everyone he crossed paths with. He possessed a sense of humor that brightened the days of all who came into contact with him. As the wife of a firefighter and first responder, I understand the courage and sacrifice it takes every day to do this job, and I know the challenges that you face in serving our community. I am certain that the positive impact that Tripp made on the Marion County community at large will never be forgotten. On behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Marion County Fire Rescue family as we mourn his loss. Tripp will forever be remembered by his colleagues and the fire station family for the unforgettable difference he made and the lives he touched during his 16-plus years of service. Honoring the Life of Nickolas Tilliman

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I solemnly rise today to honor the life of Mr. Nickolas Tilliman, a member of the Alachua County Sheriff's Department, who tragically passed away last month. Nick was a loyal servant and protector of our community, serving Florida's Third Congressional District as a deputy in Alachua County and our Nation through his military service. After completing high school, Nick joined the United States Navy as a gunner's mate. Following his Naval service, he joined the United States Army Reserves. He joined the Alachua County Sheriff's office in 2018, and he was then deployed to Afghanistan. It is safe to say, he had a heart for service. Upon returning from deployment, he returned to his service with the sheriff's office where colleagues will remember the memes that he was known for, as he would brighten someone's day, or when he would share with a smile and a laugh, not callous, his ``#thoughtsfromthethrone.'' We will miss Nick. Our heroes in uniform display the utmost courage and selflessness, risking their lives every day in pursuit of protecting and keeping our communities safe. Nick is one of these heroes. On behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District, our thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family, and the ASO as our community mourns his loss. Honoring Ansil Lewis as the 2022 Veteran of the Year

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District to honor Mr. Ansil Lewis as our 2022 Veteran of the Year. Each year, our office gives this award to a veteran who has exemplified the utmost courage, sacrifice, and benevolence throughout our local communities. Mr. Lewis served as a sergeant major in the United States Marine Corps from 1987 to 2017. While serving, he received the Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. That is impressive. After years of military service, Mr. Lewis has continued to show his dedication to our community as the past commandant of the Roy S. Geiger Marine Corps League Detachment 1047, a proud member of the board for Operation Barnabas, and the president of the Veterans Council of Clay County. From his distinguished military service to his organization of dozens of events for our Nation's heroes, I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor. It is a privilege to recognize Sergeant Major Ansil Lewis before this body for his honorable service to our Nation and our community, and I hope his volunteer spirit will continue for many years to come as well as inspire those who follow. Madam Speaker, may I inquire of the time remaining?

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jim Painter, who passed away following an unforeseen complication during his yearlong battle with cancer. Jim was a third-generation brick mason who devoted his life to the masonry industry in Gainesville, Florida. The first of many jobs the Painter family would work on at the University of Florida, one of Jim's family's first projects was working on Williamson Hall on the UF campus. Over the course of 40 years with Painter Masonry, Jim worked alongside his father, Abe, and his brother, Jerry, to set the standard for quality masonry for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings at the University of Florida and across north central Florida. From 1990 to 1996, Jim served as a city commissioner in Gainesville and as the mayor from 1993 to 1996. While he was mayor, Gainesville earned the title of America's Most Livable City award. He gave his time and talents to many organizations, including the Alachua-Bradford County Workforce Development Board, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Gainesville Elks Lodge, the Builders Association of North Central Florida, the Florida Home Builders Association, and the Girls Club of Alachua County. A stranger to none, Jim was a public servant, a friend, and a confidant to many. I know that I will miss Jim, and so many will miss him, as well. Congratulating the Hawthorne Girls Basketball Team

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the hard work of the Hawthorne High School girls varsity basketball team, this year's 1A State champions. Former Florida Gator Cornelius Ingram led the Hawthorne Hornets to the championship win over Wildwood this past Friday night. The game was down to the wire, all the way until the final buzzer in the fourth quarter. With a final score of 42-38, the Hornets were victorious. This is not the first victory for Coach Ingram, who also led the Hawthorne Hornets varsity football team to a State championship this past fall. A former tight end for the Florida Gators, Ingram has had tremendous success encouraging his teams and leading them to victory, and we could not be more proud of their outstanding accomplishments on the field and on the court. Congratulations to the Hawthorne Hornets on the new trophy that they will add to the growing trophy case that they continue to expand in north central Florida. Go Hornets. Congratulations to Senator Ben Sasse

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Senator Ben Sasse for becoming the new president of the University of Florida. Florida's flagship university came from humble beginnings. Being one of the original two State universities, UF was created through the Land Grant Act of 1862 and the Florida State legislature, combining four existing institutions in Lake City, Gainesville, Bartow, and St. Pete to establish the University of the State of Florida. Now, UF is the gem in the crown that is our State's university system and the fifth-ranked public university in the Nation. Ben Sasse himself also comes from humble beginnings. He is the son of a teacher and football coach who grew up in Plainview, Nebraska. He worked hard in his youth, earning degrees from Harvard, St. John's College, and Yale. Ben led a successful private sector career, then went on to become one of the youngest college presidents at Midland University back in his hometown, saving that institution from insolvency. Answering the call for public service, Ben ran and won a seat in the United States Senate, serving his State and country for 7 years. Now, it is my pleasure to welcome him to the Gator Nation, a tight- knit community with worldwide reach. Ben, we look forward to yours and the university's continued success. As always, it is great to be a Florida Gator. Madam Speaker, may I inquire of the time remaining?

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Don Quincey, an advocate for the industry and role model for future generations. Don Quincey has an undeniable passion and dedication to the agricultural industry, leading by his actions in business and in service. Born in Gainesville, Don is a fifth-generation Florida cattleman. Upon graduation from Cleveland High School, he felt called to serve in law enforcement. But after 2 years of service, his unquestionable love for the land and raising cattle brought him back to the family's feed store and cow-calf operation. He was actively engaged in ownership and operations from 1977 to 2003, when the store was eventually sold. While supporting the family business, Don founded Quincey Cattle Company in 1992, a diversified cattle feeding operation in Chiefland, Florida. The operation has grown in size and scope to meet fellow cattle producers' needs and goals, providing services to improve marketability and options for Florida cattle. His commitment to innovation has led to improved sustainability for the industry, with approximately 80 percent of his commodity needs coming from within 20 miles of his ranch. That is pretty significant. For folks in agriculture who know how difficult that is, that is a big deal. His record of service and leadership is well-documented and tremendous. Don is a lifelong supporter of FFA, Future Farmers of America, and a founding member of the Florida Cattle Ranchers. He has held all elected officer positions with the Florida Cattlemen's Association and served on the board of directors for Drummond Community Bank, Florida Beef Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and CattleFax. He also has been recognized by the University of Florida's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences with an award of distinction and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association with the leadership award. Don has been an advocate for mutually beneficial environmental and agricultural policy--seeking to bridge the gaps between production and regulation--as well as a member of the Suwannee River Water Management District board for many years. He served as chair for 9 of his 12 years at the district. During his tenure, he initiated the district's cost-share program and was instrumental in developing a water-use monitoring program to assist agricultural producers with reporting actual water use instead of estimated data. With lifelong roots in Florida's agriculture, carving out a niche in the Florida cattle industry was not for Don's personal gain, but to set the foundation for future generations to provide a safe, wholesome, local Florida beef supply. We are so glad to know Don and his family. We are proud and grateful for all that he has done in service to north central Florida and our farmers, ranchers, and producers. Gators Gymnastics SEC Champions

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Florida Gators' women's gymnastics team, this year's regular season SEC champion. Florida's Super Seniors, including Leah Clapper, Savannah Schoenherr, Halley Taylor, and Trinity Thomas now have a handful of rings, claiming their fifth consecutive SEC title on Friday with a win over number 12 Kentucky. This is UF's 15th SEC gymnastic title and 5th consecutive title. The gymnastics team joins volleyball and men's and women's swimming and diving as regular season champions during this academic year. During the SEC championship meet, Florida led on vault with season bests by Leanne Wong and Sloane Blakely. Kayla DiCello led the Gators on the balance beam, while DiCello, Trinity Thomas, and Wong boosted the Gators' overall score on the uneven bars--a whole heck of a lot more than most of us in this Chamber can do. It is with tremendous pride that we say congratulations to the Gators Gymnastics team, Coach Rowland, and the Super Seniors on a great regular season. We look forward to cheering them on at the collegiate NCAA championship that is soon to come. Go Gators. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin), my good friend and colleague.

Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mrs. CAMMACK. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Clyde) for hosting this Special Order on an important topic. My speech is well beyond the time I am allotted, so I am just going to dispense with the notes, really, and talk about how absolutely insane, ridiculous, and unconstitutional this new rule is. Not only has it been completely blown out of proportion what the brace is, a brace that was originally designed for disabled veterans, increases stability, and since 2015, had been ruled as an accessory by the ATF which, under their own regulations, under their own guidance, they said that they didn't have jurisdiction over accessories. So I thought that was very interesting that now we have an unelected swamp creature, a bureaucrat who thinks that they can now make felons-- law-abiding citizens, felons by now instituting this 120-day rule. A lot of people have talked about this, but few have talked about the economic impact this will have. Based on the NICS data that we have, this is going to be a $1.9 billion hit to the firearms industry; $1.9 billion to law-abiding citizens. Believe me, this rule has nothing to do with gun safety. This has nothing to do with making communities safer. This is just a backroom attempt, a backdoor attempt to get at the firearm industry. That is all this is and nothing more. This is why, Mr. Speaker, we have to pass the SHORT Act. This is why we have to pass the REINS Act, because the REINS Act would prohibit any regulation that has a $100 million or more impact to an industry to come back to Congress for an up or down vote. You can fire your Congress-critter, but you cannot fire these unelected bureaucrats. We need to pass the REINS Act. We need to absolutely stop this regulation in its tracks. It is time to, once and for all, let those swamp creatures know that the Second Amendment shall not be infringed. Mr. Speaker, thank you to the gentleman from Georgia and my friend, Mr. Clyde, for hosting this special order on such an important topic. Most of you have likely heard about the new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF, that targets stabilizing braces for pistols. The rule wrongly reclassifies these braces as ``short rifles,'' which are heavily regulated under that National Firearms Act. The final rule, published yesterday, January 31st started a 120-day clock for law-abiding gunowners to destroy, forfeit, or register their braces with the ATF. Otherwise, the new regulation will consider any unregistered stabilizing pistol brace as a short-barreled rifle and will subject the owner to penalties of up to 10 years of imprisonment, up to a $10,000 fine, or both. This is insane and it's an infringement on Americans' Second Amendment rights through bureaucratic rulemaking. For those who aren't familiar with stabilizing braces, these devices were originally designed with disabled veterans in mind and have been on the market for over a decade. Until last year, the ATF repeatedly stated that stabilizing braces did not convert the handguns into short- barreled rifles. In fact, they claimed going back to 2015 that braces were an accessory and therefore not subject to jurisdiction of the ATF. But Now, bureaucrats at the ATF are changing course. By changing this definition, the ATF is effectively making criminals out of millions of law-abiding Americans when they do not register by a certain date. The ATF is reversing over a decade of agency guidance and rulings on which the firearm industry and law-abiding gun owners have relied for years. The ATF estimates around three million stabilizing braces have been sold, however, a report from the Congressional Research Service puts that number much higher--between 10 million and 40 million. If you look at just the cost--the cost of this new regulation--a rule put in place by unelected bureaucrats, this one rule will cost the firearm industry and gun owners a whopping $1.9 billion! This number was calculated by using data in NICS and industry data on the average cost of pistol braced firearms. Make no mistake. This new rule is not about gun safety. This is not about gun violence. This is a back door attempt to take down the firearm industry and make millions of law abiding citizens--felons. We must stop this unconstitutional overreach by the ATF and we will. The Second Amendment is straightforward--the right to bears arms shall not be infringed. We cannot allow the federal government to make it harder--or impossible--for small business owners, homeowners, and law-abiding citizens to defend themselves. That is why we must pass the Joint Resolution of Disapproval for this rule, which prevents it from going into effect and prohibits the ATF from implementing a similar rule in the future. In addition, we must pass the SHORT Act, which would remove the unconstitutional taxation, registration, and regulation in the National Firearms Act of Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns, and those classified as Any Other Weapons. Finally, this is just another in a very long line of examples of why we must pass the REINS Act. The REINS Act would prohibit these swamp creatures--the unelected bureaucratic class from legislating from the agency rather than through Congress. The bill is simple. Any major rule or regulation would be required to come back to Congress for an up or down vote. Why? Because you can fire Your Congress-critter. But the big, government establishment has made it virtually impossible to fire these bureaucrats. Once passed, this rule would have never been allowed to go into effect. It's time to pass the Reins act. Time to pass the short act and protect our constitutional rights. I am proud to join Representative Clyde in introducing these bills, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the issue here tonight.