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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Korean War Veteran Norio Uyematsu. Norio was born in Cupertino, California, the oldest of four children raised by parents Niroku and Shitsuyo Uyematsu, who immigrated to America from Hiroshima, Japan. Norio is a second-generation Japanese American, or Nisei, and he is now one of the few surviving Japanese American veterans who served in the Korean War. During World War II, when he was age 11, Norio's family was imprisoned for three years in a Japanese American concentration camp in Heart Mountain, Wyoming. As they had no home to return to, the Uyematsu family relocated to Brigham City, Utah, in 1945. He graduated from Box Elder High School in Brigham City in 1948 and decided to enlist in the Army. He was only 17 and needed his parent's approval. His father signed his enlistment form immediately, but his mother would not sign until a month before his 18th birthday. His service began January 3, 1949, when he went through basic and advanced training in Anti-Aircraft Artillery at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. In April of 1950, his planned transfer to Okinawa, Japan, was abruptly changed with the invasion of North Korea into South Korea. Instead, he was transferred to Camp Drake in Japan and was assigned to guard Misawa Air Force Base in Northern Japan. In July of 1951, his unit was sent to Korea to guard Kimpo Air Base. Norio was then assigned to the 521st Military Intelligence Service to interrogate prisoners of war. For his service, Norio, who achieved the rank of Corporal, was decorated with 10 medals. He was honorably discharged from the Army on July 27, 1952 and returned to Utah. From that day forward, Norio dedicated his life to remembering his fallen comrades and to keeping the Korean War veterans' memories alive The Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950 and concluded on July 27, 1953, became known as the ``Forgotten War.'' But Norio never forgot that 33,600 American soldiers were killed in action fighting to prevent the North Korean Communist regime from taking over South Korea. Of the 33,600 men who lost their lives defending South Korea, 247 of those soldiers were Japanese Americans. Because of their selfless sacrifice, the tide of communism on the Korean Peninsula was halted and liberty triumphed over tyranny. Today, the Republic of Korea is a free democracy because of the service of the 5,000 Japanese Americans and other honorable soldiers who fought in the Korean War. Now, a few months short of age 92, he is still working to make sure the sacrifices made by his fellow soldiers are remembered. To fulfill his mission, Norio has served as an active member in several veterans organizations: the Japanese American Korean War Veterans. the Korean War Veterans Association, the Nisei Veterans Coordinating Council, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 100, the American Legion, and the Japanese American Veterans Association, and the Kazuo Masuda VFW Memorial Post 3670, of which he was a three term commander. To continue his ties to his Utah roots, he is also a member of the Salt Lake Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. Norio also continues his volunteer activism by supporting community projects and attending events, including the July 27, 2022 dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial ``Wall of Remembrance'' in Washington, DC. Throughout his life, Norio was supported in his work by his wife of 63 years, Hanako Rose Fujikawa Uyematsu, also from Brigham City. They raised three boys, Michael, Ronald, and Thomas, who gave them eleven grand-children and two great grandchildren. Rose passed away in 2020 at home in Anaheim, California. For many, Norio Uyematsu's contributions to his community are not well known since he preferred to humbly work in the shadows. But his spirit of service will continue by the foundation he set reminding others of what Korean War veterans did over 68 years ago to defend Democracy and Freedom. The people of America and the Republic of Korea will be forever grateful.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the exemplary life of Cecilia ``Mama Chila'' Delgado, who celebrated her 100th birthday on November 16, 2022. Born in the small town of Cueramaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, Cecilia Delgado has lived 100 years with honor, integrity, respect and grace, while still residing in her own home in Anaheim, California. The oldest of seven siblings, her parents, Pedro and Josefa Delgado, an immigrant farmer-working couple who were seeking a better life for their family, brought Cecilia to the United States when she was age 2 months. As a young girl, she entered public school and finished at Orange High School. Cecilia embraced her education by doing well in school, playing sports, and learning how to play the violin, guitar and mandolin. She still loves and continues to play her mandolin. During the Great Depression, her family returned to Mexico to live. As an 18-year-old teen, Cecilia found a new life in a new country. She married Pablo Bravo and had five children. Unfortunately, her husband perished in a tragic work-related accident that left her as a 32-year- old widow. With five young children, ranging in age from 1- to 10-years-old, Cecilia made a difficult decision to return to Orange County, California, where she had grown up and where she knew she could find employment to provide for her family. Being bilingual and biliterate, and extremely hard working, she immediately landed a job as a stitcher at Van's, a tennis shoe factory in Anaheim. She supplemented her income cleaning houses. By working two jobs, she provided her children economic stability, coupled with love and comfort, for the duration of their lives. Mama Chila's success at achieving the American Dream has created a legacy for her 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Her greatest joy is her family, and she beams with pride and joy as she sees them living accomplished, productive lives, with nearly every child within the third generation graduating college or on their way to receiving bachelor's and master's degrees. A caring, polite, smart, well-dressed, and classy lady, Mama Chila continually says that she may not remember what she had for dinner, but that ``nothing hurts,'' for which she is grateful. This centurion woman is remarkable, and her family hopes she will live to be a 103-years-old like her padre, for whom she cared for, as well as her mother, until their eternal rest. Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to honor this humble, hard- working woman. It is women and madres like Cecilia ``Mama Chila'' Delgado who help make our country great by serving as role models to their children and community. She and her multi-generational family are a shining example of how immigrants seeking the American Dream have made our nation stronger.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Frances Munoz, our nation's first Latina judge. Judge Frances Munoz died on October 17, 2022, of natural causes. She was 92 years old. Judge Frances Munoz has the distinction of being the first Latina female appointed or elected to the bench in California and the first Latina female appointed or elected as a trial court jurist in the United States. She served for 23 years in the Orange County Municipal and Superior Courts and an additional 15 years as an Assigned Judge. From humble beginnings, Frances was born at the height of the depression on September 18, 1930, the fifth of eleven children, in the mining town of Miami, Arizona. The family moved to Puritan, Colorado, and her father continued to work in the coal mines until the mines ``played out.'' In 1941, the family moved to Corona, California, and joined the thousands of others working in farm labor. Frances and her siblings joined their parents in the fields during the summers picking tomatoes, grapes, and other crops in the Fresno area, sometimes sleeping outdoors. Judge Munoz inspired her younger siblings to study and pursue higher education. After high school, she went to work selling furniture and she paid for the college expenses of her siblings. Undaunted, Judge Munoz pursued her own education by attending night classes at Los Angeles City College, UCLA and law school while managing Atlas Furniture stores during the day. In 1972, Judge Munoz received her law degree from Southwestern University School of Law where she was a member of the Law Review. She moved to Orange County, where her brother Greg, a graduate from USC law school, had opened a practice. (Greg later became an Orange County Superior Court judge and served alongside Frances on the bench.) In 1972, Frances joined the office of the Orange County Public Defender, where she was the first Latina and the second woman to be hired in that office. In 1974, she and several Latino attorneys established the Orange County Mexican-American Lawyers Club, which was later renamed the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County. One of their goals was to ensure that more Latinos, who were qualified and experienced, be appointed or elected to the bench. As a result of the efforts, today there are 19 Latino judges out of 124 Superior Court Judges on the Orange County bench and two Latino justices out of eight Appellate Court justices in Orange County. On January 25, 1978, Governor Jerry Brown's office telephoned Frances Munoz to advise her that she had been appointed as a Judge in the Harbor Municipal Court in Orange County. She was not at her desk. She was in court representing a defendant in a felony jury trial. As a Deputy Public Defender, she was known as a zealous advocate. But she was also noted for being civil with opposing counsel and respectful of the court. She was also acknowledged for creating and meticulously cataloging 3x5 cards in a small box. On each card she wrote out the facts and holding of the appellate court in key cases involving ``furtive gestures,'' ``search of trunk,'' and other criminal law issues. She would quickly retrieve a key citation during a motion or trial. Within months of her appointment, she was opposed by a male Deputy District Attorney. Several Harbor Municipal Court judges, and multitudes of Orange County attorneys, court staff, bailiffs, police officers, and clergy rallied around her to host fundraisers and to support her in the retention election. Her ten brothers and sisters and their children and parishioners from her church, St. Joachim Catholic Church in Costa Mesa, canvassed neighborhoods to get out the vote. In that 1980 election, Judge Frances Munoz was retained with the largest plurality of votes of any challenged judge in the state. Four other judges in Orange County lost their seats that year. She was never challenged again. In 1980 and 1990 she was elected the Supervising Judge of the Harbor Municipal Court and in 1990 was also recognized as the Outstanding Judge of the Year by the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. In 1976, she co-founded the Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund which awards college scholarships to Latino scholars. In 2001, Judge Munoz retired from the bench, but continued her public service as an assigned judge until 2016. She also served on the board of directors of THINK--Teaching, Helping, Instructing Kids and boards of other non-profit organizations. Every Thursday she would tutor students at Santa Ana's Madison Elementary school. She was also a keen real estate investor who purchased several commercial and residential properties. She always accommodated nieces and nephews in her spacious Corona Del Mar home while they studied and earned their bachelors, masters or medical degrees at the University of California, Irvine. Judge Munoz is survived by four sisters, Margaret Munoz, Vera Munoz- Harrison, Rosie Schirling, and Angie Quintana and 25 nieces and nephews and 45 great nieces and nephews. Please join me in celebrating the long, accomplished life of Judge Frances Munoz. She will be remembered for her perseverance in the face of adversity, excellence as a law student, attorney and judge, for her lifetime dedication to public service and children's education, and for her compassionate and gracious spirit.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Ray. He has been honored with the 2022 Spirit of Discovery Award for his incredible gifts of time, diligence, and unwavering commitment to The Discovery Cube's purpose of being a place of purpose, and working to inspire, educate, and impact. As an Orange County native who attended Occidental College as an undergraduate and earned his MBA from USC, Michael Ray has played an integral role in shaping Orange County's science, technology, education, and cultural landscape for over 25 years. He was instrumental in founding the Discovery Cube Orange County and the Orange County School of the Arts, two long-standing institutions he fought for and worked hard to secure critical funding and lines of credit to assist with their initial launches and then successfully thrive. At the Discovery Cube Orange County, Michael has been involved with each major phase of the organization's development and growth, dating back to 1985, the beginning of the Cube. Back then, Michael was a part of the Art Spaces Irvine Board that hired legendary market consultant Buzz Price (who assisted with the initial creation of Disneyland) to determine if Orange County was a large enough market to create and support a science center. The result was positive, and the idea of the Discovery Science Center (now the Discovery Cube) was on its way. Along the journey, Michael met with various local elected officials, state legislators, and government officials to build public support for the project. Combined with the work of other early board members, the Science Center successfully opened its doors officially in Santa Ana in 1998. Michael has been a Cube Champion at each major campus expansion campaign and is still very active today as the Cube enters a new chapter of growth. Michael was also the founding chairman of the Great Park Conservancy and, early on, was an advocate for bringing Discovery Cube's programming to the park. He also helped co-found the Sage Hill School in Newport Beach and, along with the late Richard O'Neil and David Stein, the Democratic Foundation of Orange County. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Michael Ray and all the work that he has done for everyone in the community.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today and honor Silvia Martinez de Tafolla, a constituent I am immensely proud of, and celebrating her 82nd birthday. Silvia was born to Jose Martinez Valades and Carment Martinez Solorzano in Irapuato Guanajuato, Mexico on May 4, 1940. She studied in Mexico for the occupation of Secretary. At the age of 24 Silvia married a hardworking and responsible gentleman named Miguel Vargas Tafolla. Their union brought 2 wonderful children, Silvita and Miguel Angel who are her reason for living and source of unconditional support. After 14 years of marriage, the family was separated 2 years, as Miguel immigrated to the United States, while the family stayed behind in Mexico. Silvia and her daughter then immigrated to the United States through a difficult and dangerous journey, leaving her youngest son behind in Mexico. All the family was final reunited in Anaheim, California. Silvia and her family have made Anaheim their home for the past 40 years. Silvia worked as a sales representative. After 55 years of marriage, Silvia's husband Miguel passed away, and with the love for her children she has been able to carry on. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Silvia Martinez de Tafolla, her ability to persevere to reach the American Dream and celebrate her 82nd birthday.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today we honor the life of Tuan Le, an exceptional and selfless man who uplifted the voices of those in need and who was committed to the notion of bettering the life of others. Born on June 30, 1962 in Saigon, Vietnam, Tuan was the son of Nhan Le and Hoa Duong. Tuan emigrated with his family to the U.S. in 1975 after the fall of Saigon and settled in Southern California. As a stranger in a strange land, Tuan learned to adapt to his new home and country. He graduated high school and enrolled in Cal Poly where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. A family man, Tuan was born as the fourth child in the household of seven siblings and was no stranger to family ``comedy'' and ``drama.'' He remained unfazed by life-altering events surrounding him. He loved good food and good parties. Above all, he was a selfless man who was always available to lend a sympathetic ear to anyone who needed it. Tuan was a jack of many trades. While in school, he worked in various stores where he liked their merchandises in order to get the employee's discount. After college, he ran a law office with his brother Kenny and then tried out his luck as an office manager for a dental office in Northern California. He went back to Vietnam and lived there for a while to reconnect with his roots. While there, he managed and owned several businesses as well as dabbled in the entertainment industry. His compassion was boundless. By nature, his advocacy led to leadership and support for organizations such as GAPSN, GVA and VROC. Wherever he lived, he created a support network for young LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with life challenges. He provided emotional support, shelters or food to especially LGBTQ+ youths of color. No matter your ethnic background, if someone refers you to Tuan, he would find ways to assist you. He generously gave times to family and friends, consoled those in time of needs and participated or organized charity events serving the vulnerable children and the poor and disabled elderly in Vietnam. There were many facets of Tuan that we came to know and each piece of him made up the person we all trust, love and respect. Beside his father, Tuan was predeceased by his brother Duc Le. He is survived by his mother, lifelong partner Ngo Duc Anh, siblings and many nieces and nephews. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this distinguished man and all the hard work he has done for the betterment of his community. I thank Tuan for the lifelong dedication he has demonstrated in helping others.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Katella High School in my district for winning the National Green Ribbon Award. Katella High School is one of 36 high schools nationwide to win this honor. Katella High School has also been recognized as a California Green Ribbon School not once but twice; in 2020 earning the bronze award, and in 2021 earning the silver award. From a Colonist to the Knights, congratulations. Keep up the good work.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of the Orange County delegation, which includes Representatives Alan Lowenthal, Katie Porter, Michelle Steel, Young Kim, Mike Levin, and Linda Sanchez, to honor the career and service of Dr. Marshall Rowen. Dr. Rowen has recently reached the tremendous milestone of serving on the Children's Hospital of Orange County's (CHOC) Board of Directors for 50 years. For over 60 years, Dr. Rowen has lived in and served Orange County's most vulnerable children. He was the first Pediatric Radiologist in Orange County, and he was Medical Director of Radiology at both St. Joseph and CHOC for many decades. Dr. Rowen has also taught generations of doctors in Orange County. He was Clinical Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at U.C. Irvine College of Medicine, served on the Executive Committee of the Faculty and was President of the Clinical Faculty Association. In addition to the Editorial Board of the Western Journal of Medicine, he published more than 35 Scientific articles, and lectured coast to coast on Imaging Center and Radiology Department Management. He is greatly respected as the previous President of Orange County, Southern California, and California Radiological Societies as well as The Hawaiian Society of Nuclear Medicine and Pacific Coast Pediatric Radiology Association. His compassion and contribution to our community are extraordinary, and we are proud to recognize Dr. Marshall Rowen's service to Orange County's children.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to proudly introduce legislation to recognize Chicano Heritage Month. The Mexican American community has reclaimed ``Chicano'' to empower and uplift the Mexican-American identity. The Chicanos of my district, the State of California, and America as a whole, have significantly contributed to the advancement of our country. Chicanos have aided in scientific advancement, such as the invention of the X-ray reflection microscope in 1948. Chicanos have made major strides in the category of space exploration, as Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic female astronaut. As of 2019, approximately 37,000,000 Chicano immigrants reside in the United States and make up about 61.4 percent of America's Latino population. In my district, Chicanos make up an overwhelming majority of the city of Santa Ana, which became the first major city last year to recognize Augustas Chicano Heritage Month. Mexican Americans in the United States deserve recognition for their aforementioned achievements and contributions to our country. Therefore, I am introducing the Chicano Month Resolution. This resolution will recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month and acknowledge the enhancement of diversity that the Chicano population provides for the United States.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today, I join the American Lung Association in recognizing an outstanding American and Californian, Lynn Valbuena, chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. On August 25, Chairwoman Valbuena will be honored by the American Lung Association for her contributions to healthcare both to her Tribal nation and to other Tribal nations across the United States. Lynn has devoted her entire life to serving her Tribal nation and her community. In April, she was sworn in as chairwoman for the fifth nonconsecutive term. I extend my congratulations to Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena for this well-deserved recognition and thank her for keeping up the good work.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent from my hometown, Anaheim, California: Connie Deeken Williams. Last month, Mrs. Williams celebrated her 110th birthday. Happy birthday to Connie. She is now the oldest resident in Orange County on record, and she is one of only 100 Americans alive today to reach that milestone. Mrs. Williams was born in 1912 and grew up on a farm in North Dakota with three siblings. During the 1918 pandemic, she survived the Spanish flu. After graduating from high school, she moved across the country to Los Angeles, working as a maid and bookkeeper to help her brother pay rent. The United States has come a long way since 1912, and I have no doubt of our American ability to move forward just like Mrs. Williams has done every day of her life. Happy birthday to Connie. Happy birthday from all of us.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor and celebrate the life of my constituent, Juan Carlos Reynaga. Juan was 17 years old; he was a lineman for Anaheim High School varsity football team, and he was keeping his grades up. He wanted to become a certified crane operator after graduating from high school. Sadly, last Friday, after working his late-night shift at Walmart, when he was walking home, a car drove up; two individuals in the car asked him: Are you a gangbanger? And he said: No, I am not a gang member. They shot him in the back, anyway, killing him. Juan was a hardworking, honest young man. He was looking for the American Dream and working hard to achieve the American Dream. Sadly, his life was taken from him by gangbangers. My heart goes out to his family. As the father of four, I can't imagine the pain and the grief of losing your child to a senseless gang shooting. Juan, thank you for giving us so much in your very short life. Go Colonists.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, in Uvalde, Texas, children were killed in an elementary school. This is one of 128--128--mass shootings in America over the last 40 years. It is time to act. This is not perfect legislation. But if we can save one, two, three or more lives, then it is our responsibility to pass this legislation. Our communities are depending on us.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, a soldier takes his oath of service, swearing allegiance to our country and to our flag. When 92-year-old Korean war vet Ignacio Gonzales saw a young man take his American flag from his porch, he went into action. The 92-year-old Ignacio chased the man down, retrieved the American flag, and returned it to its proper place in front of his home. Later on, he laughingly told his wife: ``They didn't know I could run that fast.'' After the flag incident, his son, Vicente, told his father: ``It is not worth the danger, Dad, chasing down a hoodlum to retrieve your $20 flag.'' Ignacio corrected his son and said: ``This isn't just a flag. This American flag flies in memory of your uncles, George and Manuel Gonzales.'' Both fought in World War II. George fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and Manuel fought in the Rhineland campaign. Ignacio fought in the Korean war and was awarded many medals, including the Combat Infantry Badge that is given only to soldiers who fought in active ground combat. Ignacio passed away quietly on June 9, and I have never been more proud of one of my countrymen. He was also a graduate from Anaheim High School, my alma mater. He was class of 1949.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or DACA. Today, Dreamers are doctors, soldiers, nurses, frontline workers, police officers, and firefighters, and many, many DACA recipients have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Here is a picture of one of my constituents, Jose Angel Garibay. Jose Angel Garibay was killed in action. He was the first marine to make the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq from Orange County. There are many, many more soldiers--DACA recipients--that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their new country. It is time to give them permanent status in the United States.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Protecting Our Kids Act. Over the last 20 years, we have lost thousands of lives--thousands of lives-- to mass shootings. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of children in America. Let me repeat: Gun violence is now the top cause of death of children in America. This legislation is not perfect, but if we can save one, two, three lives by passing this legislation, then it is worth our effort. It is our obligation to pass this legislation. Our thoughts and prayers are not enough. We have to act and act now, and I call on my colleagues to join us in voting in favor of protecting our kids.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Anaheim High School's Jillian Albayati, the young athlete making history for women in men's high school baseball. Jillian became the first girl to pitch in a CIF-Southern Section men's baseball final, allowing one run on eight hits in nine innings in a Division 6 championship for the Anaheim High School Colonists. She can also hit the ball. At the championships, she drove in the Colonists' run with an RBI single and finished the season with an average of over 300. And she plays first base. Jillian was also the first girl to be selected to play in the Orange County Men's All-Star Baseball Game. One of her goals is to play for the USA National Baseball Team, and she will be trying out for that in July. With a high school career of 60 strikeouts in 79 innings, 11 wins in the regular season, and four CIF baseball wins, we can say that Jillian plays like a girl. We are proud of Jillian and congratulate her. Go Colonists.

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment, which is unnecessary and failed on a bipartisan vote during the Committee on Homeland Security's markup of this bill. Law enforcement across Federal Government, as well as State and local, have benefited from collective bargaining representation without any harm to national security. This amendment seeks to have TSA treated differently from other Department of Homeland Security components with union representation, like U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This amendment is inconsistent with the goal of the underlying bill, which is to ensure that TSA workforce is treated like all other Federal employees--equally. Further, this amendment is unnecessary because under section 7106 of title 5, the Administrator is already granted this power to, ``take whatever actions may be necessary to carry out the agency mission during emergencies.'' The same provision would preserve TSA's authority to hire, remove, or to assign work employees to fulfill an agency's mission. So if the law is clear, why is this amendment being offered? The answer is simple. Many here want to avoid talking about the real issue, which is the need to improve compensation and benefits for frontline TSA workers. I would propose that an untrained, inexperienced frontline TSA worker is not good for our national security. Collective bargaining adds to our national security. Unions like those representing CBP employees would protect the rights of dedicated TSA employees who have come to work without pay during the COVID-19 shutdowns. If we as a society respect these workers, we will give them the right to collectively bargain and treat them like we should; that is, a trusted, professional workforce that protect us and our families on an everyday basis. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I thank my colleagues from Florida and Mississippi for this good debate. Let me answer their question directly to the point. They talk about priorities, national security. But this amendment only applies to TSA employees. It doesn't apply to other Federal employees or other members of Homeland Security. If this amendment was really about national security, you ought to have it apply to all Federal employees, not just TSA employees. That is why this is a red herring. Bottom line, again, I am going to repeat: Section 7106 of title 5 grants to administrators of these agencies the power to ``take whatever actions may be necessary to carry out the agency mission during emergencies.'' Bottom line, this is an antiunion amendment. It is unnecessary and insulting to the dedicated professional employees of the Transportation Security Administration. TSA employees should not be treated differently from other Federal agency workers who have the right to collectively bargain. Those advocating for this antiunion amendment forget that for the Border Patrol agents and the Bureau of Prisons employees who have similar security and screening functions, they are also unionized. TSA itself has told us many times that this bill does not create security problems. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to reject this amendment, just as my colleagues did when it was rejected in committee. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment.

Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman. I won't need 5 minutes because this is essentially commonsense legislation. I rise in strong support of this measure. Title 5, unions. What is wrong with unions? Our Border Patrol officers are unionized. Our local police officers are unionized. Our local sheriffs are unionized, and countless other public safety officers are unionized. TSA employees, 9/11. It has been more than 20 years, but people like me, I still remember 9/11. I still remember those pictures of firefighters and police officers, unionized, running into these burning buildings in New York City. Those officers and firefighters knew they were going to perish that day, but they ran in to save American lives. We don't want another 9/11 to happen again. Heaven forbid. But this is what the TSA officers are all about, preventing another 9/11. Every time I get on a plane, every time my family gets on a plane, you hope to God that those TSO officers, TSA officers do their jobs, make sure that nothing terrible gets on a flight, make sure that there is order, and you want that officer on that line, on that front line, to do their job correctly. You want an experienced officer, you want an experienced officer who has been there for years. You don't want an officer who has been there a few months waiting for another job because that job doesn't pay him enough. You don't want that officer to look for another job because he is not trained correctly. You want a trained, professional workforce. That is really what this measure is about, preventing another 9/11. How? Making sure that those frontline TSA workers, employees are prepared, trained, and know what they are doing. Commonsense legislation. I ask my colleagues to please support safety in the skies, safety for our families.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today, we honor the career and achievements of Anaheim Ducks captain, Ryan Getzlaf, and we celebrate his well-deserved retirement. Mr. Getzlaf has played his entire 17-year career in the National Hockey League with the Anaheim Ducks, the pride of Orange County. He is the team's all-time leading scorer, with over 1,000 points, across over 1,150 games and appeared in three NHL All-Star games. He, along with only 13 other players in hockey history, has earned two Olympic gold medals and a Stanley Cup championship. With 12 years as Ducks captain, Mr. Getzlaf's leadership stands out both on the ice and in our community. He led the Ducks Learn to Play Program in addition to several other charitable initiatives including the Annual Getzlaf Shootout to raise funds to cure Duchenne muscular disease. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Mr. Getzlafplayed his final NHL game on home ice, in front of a sold-out Honda Center. Ryan Getzlaf has cemented his legacy with the NHL and in Orange County. He retires as one of the mightiest Ducks of all.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, this week we will commemorate the 47th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and we also remember the sacrifices that were made in the name of democracy. After communist forces destroyed the Republic of Vietnam on Black April in 1975, thousands of families were forced to flee, and many of them settled in Little Saigon in Orange County. In the nearly 5 decades since then, Orange County has transformed because of the resilience and hope of the Vietnamese community. I am proud to cosponsor a House Resolution in remembrance of the sacrifices of the brave Vietnamese people who were forced to flee their homeland and to commemorate the Fall of Saigon. As we begin AAPI Heritage Month, I am also proud to introduce a House Resolution recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of over 2 million Vietnamese Americans. The United States is home to the largest number of individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam, and I join in representing the largest Vietnamese communities in the nation in Orange County, California. Today, Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work in business, education, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the armed forces, and public service at every level of government. Vietnamese Americans add to the rich cultural and religious diversity of our nation. As a member of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, it is critical that we continue to represent and celebrate our Vietnamese families, friends, and neighbors, and recognize their significant contributions to American society. Today, we remember the sacrifices that Vietnamese immigrants made, and we celebrate their contributions and achievements to our great Nation.

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today, I am introducing a House Resolution recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans. The United States is home to the largest number of individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam, and I represent the largest Vietnamese communities in the nation in Orange County, California. Vietnamese is also the 5th most spoken language in the United States. I am proud to recognize the valuable contribution of over 2 million Vietnamese Americans living in this nation. In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States. Today, Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work in business, education, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the armed forces, and public service at every level of government. Vietnamese Americans add to the rich cultural and religious diversity of our nation. As a member of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, it is critical that we continue to represent and celebrate our Vietnamese families, friends, and neighbors, and recognize their significant contributions to American society.