Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I have no additional speakers. I urge support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak in support of H.R. 172, the United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act, sponsored by Representatives Mike Thompson, Bill Johnson, and Diana DeGette. This bill will reauthorize the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, USADA, which is the national entity charged with administering anti-doping programs in the United States for Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American sports. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency handles in-competition and out-of- competition testing, results management processes, drug reference resources, and athlete education for all U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee-recognized sport national governing bodies, their athletes, and events. USADA is also the administrator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship Anti-Doping Program. Reauthorizing this important agency will further the advancement of clean sports, fair games, and positive sportsmanship. I urge my colleagues to support the bill. We will be hearing from one of my colleagues here in a moment, a colleague on the committee, Bill Johnson. I also want to thank the chairman for working together to get this done today. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. To the former chairman, I will say thank you. Thank you for bringing us together tonight. It is a real honor for me to join in recognizing the life and the service of Greg Walden here in the House of Representatives. Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure of considering him a friend and a colleague. He is also my neighbor to the south in Oregon. Both of us have deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, although he will be quick to remind me that his family came out a few years ahead of mine. I think it was 1845. We didn't get there until 1853, I think. Anyway, he is always excelling. I was thinking he probably has the most frequent flier points today, now, because there is no one who has worked harder and traveled back and forth across this country in representing the people of Oregon all these years. I want to join in just celebrating a tremendous leader. He was chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He led that committee in a way that just reflects what a great history this committee has. It is always focused on results and always focused on solving the problems of bringing people together to get big things done. I just appreciate the vision and the foundation that you have led during your time on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. There is a long list of successes and accomplishments here: leading on combating the opioid crisis--a huge package of bills--and building a 21st century economy. This committee is at the heart of America's competitiveness and our future, such as expanding rural broadband. I appreciate all your leadership there. Our districts are very similar, eastern Washington and eastern Oregon. You worked to make sure that no one is left behind. Recognizing and reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program, lowering prescription drugs and the prices of prescription drugs, and unleashing innovation in energy and healthcare is a part of a long list, and because of your leadership at the Energy and Commerce Committee, people's lives have been improved. People have been lifted out of poverty, and we have raised the standard of living even more. I appreciate the way that he leads, Mr. Speaker, and the joy that he brings to every assignment. This is somebody who has held a lot of different titles while serving in the House of Representatives. I have been around him many times through the years. He is a strong advocate. I remember, early on, being down at the White House, when I was first elected, with George W. Bush, and Greg Walden was there. But he didn't miss an opportunity to put in a good word about the need for better forest management and combating the catastrophic wildfires. He was always, always on, and always advocating for the people of eastern Oregon. This is one that we are going to miss. He is just the ultimate legislator. He is the one who has come, worked hard, made a difference for the people of eastern Oregon, and leaves a high standard for the rest of us in his commitment, his hard work, and his record of results. So no matter where life takes you next, I know it is going to be something good. I wish you, Mylene, and Anthony all the best in this next chapter. It is well earned and well deserved. God bless you, and the best is yet to come.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Elaine Couture, who has served in the health care sector of this country for over 40 years. She has outstanding professional accomplishments in nursing and has shown dedication to her staff, community, and people in need. Elaine Suzann Couture was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 18, 1955, to parents Quentin and Mildred Bohrer. At a young age, Elaine knew that she wanted to be a nurse. She volunteered as a candy striper and went straight from high school to college at Montana State University- Bozeman in 1973. Upon graduation, she worked for 10 years at Saint Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana from 1977 to 1987 first as a bedside nurse and a flight nurse. Her ability to lead others gave her the opportunity to move into management and eventually start a new occupational medicine department. In 1987, she started at Saint Mary Medical Center as the Employee Health Manager. She was quickly promoted to the Director of Quality, and then Chief Nursing Officer. She left Saint Mary's in 2002 for Sacred Heart, where she served faithfully for nearly a decade. In 2012, she was promoted to the Regional Chief Executive for Providence Health & Services for nearly eight years before she was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Executive of Eastern Washington & Western Montana. She oversaw 13 hospitals and over 23,000 medical staff. Elaine has served the people of our state, region, and country with a strong sense of self, leadership, knowledge, and passion for her work. In addition to her responsibilities for Providence, she served on numerous national and community boards including the Federal Reserve Board, American Hospital Association Rural Task Force, Washington State Hospital Association Board of Directors, Greater Spokane Incorporated Governing Board, Washington State University Advisory Board and Spokane's University District Board. Anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing and working with Elaine, describes her as nothing but determined, energetic, approachable, and compassionate. In addition to all her professional successes, Elaine kept her priorities in life as God, Family, Word. Throughout her career she has shown dedication and a genuine care for the medical profession and those in it. This is exemplified in her willingness to give back to the next generation of medical professionals by serving as an adjunct professor as Washington State University School of Nursing following the completion of her own B.S. in 1977 and her M.B.A. in 1994 from Liberty University. Most recently, during the Coronavirus outbreak Elaine has again led with distinction during challenging and uncertain times. She made it a priority to continuously adapt hospital and clinic operations to meet the emergent and changing needs of patients, frontline workers, and the community. Madam Speaker, for her commitment to health care, her exceptional, engaging manner and for her lasting impact on the lives of people around her, I recognize Elaine Couture.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of Emilio Guglielmelli, Jr. A valiant World War II veteran who was a deeply treasured member of the Walla Walla, Washington community. Emilio was born and raised in Walla Walla, where he learned the values of hard work and the American dream on his family farm. After graduating from St. Vincent's Academy, he took the brave call to serve our country during one of the world's darkest times. After just 10 weeks of basic training in the United States Army infantry, Emilio was sent to the Philippine Islands. After the liberation, Emilio continued his service in Japan until 1946 when he was welcomed home to the family farm. For the 50th Anniversary of the liberation, Emilio traveled back to the Philippines. He valued this trip to be one of the highlights of his life. Emilio was proud to be a WWII veteran. Like so many of his brothers and sisters of the Greatest Generation, he would have never called himself a hero but he was. Emilio lived a full life of courage, honor, and love of country. Emilio and his wife Pauline S. Andreas raised a family full of several children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Emilio was a well-known and active community member, serving on several community leadership boards and clubs. His Walla Walla sweet onions became a token best seller around town. Emilio was a talented drum player. He shared his love for music wherever he went. Emilio's faith guided him in all that he did. His dedication to the Catholic Church was constant. Emilio frequently served as a lecture and volunteer for many St. Patrick Catholic Church masses and events. Because he shared his time and talents, he made the world around him a better place. On behalf of a grateful nation and the United States House of Representatives, I rise to remember Emilio and his remarkable legacy of service to our nation. I pray for comfort and peace to all who mourn his passing. May we honor Emilio's legacy of service and sacrifice by continuing to honor him and all the members of the Greatest Generation. We must never forget their sacrifices for keeping our freedom and the Promise of America alive.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington

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

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 8128, the Consumer Safety Technology Act. It combines the AI for Consumer Product Safety Act, led by Dr. Burgess and Mr. McNerney, and the Blockchain Innovation Act, led by Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Soto, and Ms. Matsui. Both of these bills help consumer protection agencies utilize emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to better fulfill their missions. Bringing the Federal Government into the 21st century by modernizing its technology has been a long-term goal of mine. I appreciate the leadership of these bills' sponsors in doing just that for the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), who has been a leader on blockchain policies.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for bringing us all together to honor and celebrate a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, my friend and colleague who has led in so many different ways. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to serve with the Congressman from Illinois now for 10 years on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. When I think about John, I think about someone who is a true legislator. He is the one who digs in and does the tough job of legislating, knowing the issues, being prepared, and figuring out how to actually solve big problems. So you think about the fact that he led in modernizing the Toxic Substance Control Act. He has led on lowering fuel costs for hardworking families all across this country. It was John Shimkus who led in bringing the 911 emergency system into the 21st century. Time and time again, it has been Congressman John Shimkus who is leading to get big things done in order to improve people's lives and secure our future as Americans. I want to say, more than anything, we are going to miss you. We are going to miss your leadership. We are going to miss your example as a true legislator. For the people of Illinois, for my colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and for the people's House, know that you have made a difference. I want to say thanks for your leadership. I want to wish you all the best, and I just want to say thanks to everyone for pulling us together tonight.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden), our leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee, the former chairman. Madam Speaker, I thank him for his leadership. As the subcommittee chairman, Jan Schakowsky, was just speaking, I was reminded and appreciated her words, and Mr. Walden has always led with integrity and forward thinking for our country.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 8132, the American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act, or American COMPETE Act. This package is the result of months of hard work by the members of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee. In May, we unveiled a package of 15 Republican bills for America to win the future in emerging technologies. In 4 months, we built bipartisan support with the majority on nine priorities drawn from those bills, and those proposals are incorporated within H.R. 8132. Since the beginning of this Congress, Republicans on our subcommittee have focused on America's competitive edge and beating China in emerging technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, IoT, and autonomous vehicles, among others. I appreciate the willingness of Chairman Pallone and Chairwoman Schakowsky for working with us on this package and ensuring policymakers have the information and tools necessary to craft future legislation that will unleash American innovation and drive economic success. Madam Speaker, I would especially like to thank Mr. Rush, Ms. Kelly, and Mr. Soto for introducing the American COMPETE Act to make it bipartisan. A big thank you also to Tim Kurth and BJ Koohmaraie from the Energy and Commerce Committee minority staff, and Michael Taggart from my personal office, as well as Alex Hoehn-Saric, and Lisa Goldman from the majority staff for all their hard work in preparing these bills for passage. It is important to note that this passed our committee with unanimous support. Finally, I would like to thank our Republican leader, Greg Walden, for his leadership on these issues and his years of leadership on the Energy and Commerce Committee. He has led for years in shaping American policy on tech and telecommunications that have helped us lead the world. He will be sorely missed next year. From the telegraph to the internet, the locomotive to the automobile, the light bulb to nuclear energy, the United States has led the world in innovations that have raised the standard of living and improved the lives of billions of people. Today, the stakes for our global leadership could not be higher. To lead a new era of innovation, the American COMPETE Act is an important first step that incentivizes free-market ingenuity by reducing barriers for the deployment of tech-like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain. Because who would you rather lead in these emerging technologies, America or China? One of the proposals incorporated is drawn from the Generating Artificial Intelligence Networking Security Act, or GAINS Act, which I introduced. It would direct the Department of Commerce to look at adoption barriers and spur deployment of AI here in America. It also includes an assessment of vulnerabilities in AI supply chain and recommendations to address identified risks, especially from China. Remember, the Chinese Communist Party is using this technology today to suppress minorities, track its own citizens, expand its surveillance state, and empower other authoritarian regimes. Unlike the CCP that uses this technology for evil, we can use this technology as a force for good and save people's lives by upholding our American values for human dignity, human rights, and freedom. We can win the future in artificial intelligence. AI technology and deep-learning algorithms can detect brain cancers earlier. Clinical trials are already underway, making breakthroughs to diagnose cancers. Of course, it has been a critical asset that it has helped our top researchers and scientists speed up the development of coronavirus treatments. All of that and more is possible if America unleashes the power of our innovators to lead. For an American competitive agenda, this package also includes proposals authored by my colleagues. These include provisions from Dr. Burgess to ensure that we lead in 3D printing development, Dr. Bucshon to lead on the Advancing New and Advanced Materials Act, Mr. Hudson to boost deployment in connected manufacturing, and Mr. Griffith to ensure that we lead in quantum. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank, again, all the Members and staff who worked so hard to put this package together. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on E&C on both sides of the aisle to make sure America wins the future and encourages the world to follow our leadership, too. These are not Republican or Democrat solutions; they are American. Madam Speaker, I urge support for the American COMPETE Act, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), who is a leader on blockchain in Congress and led on the Advancing Blockchain Act and the Counterfeiting Online Harms Act.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I say a final word of appreciation to the chairman of the committee, Frank Pallone, and the subcommittee chairwoman, Jan Schakowsky, for working together to bring us to this place where we could pass this package of bills with bipartisan support today to make sure that America continues to win the future. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 8134, the Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act. This bill will give the Consumer Product Safety Commission important tools to crack down on unsafe and counterfeit products at our Nation's ports. As dangerous items and products that infringe on our companies' intellectual property flow into the country from China and other countries, it is essential that we empower the CPSC to find these products before they enter the country. Madam Speaker, I applaud Mr. Duncan and Chair Schakowsky for their leadership, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden), the former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. I appreciate his leadership.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington

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

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, this legislation has been a huge priority for the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Barr). He has done a lot of work on it. He proudly represents horse country in Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Barr).

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifelong service of Reverend Lonnie and Elisha Mitchell. As the Pastor and First Lady of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Reverend Mitchell and his wife Elisha have faithfully and selflessly guided the Spokane community for nearly thirty years. Reverend Mitchell is retiring to empower a new generation of leaders to continue his work and take the church to its next level. He leaves a remarkable legacy, and I'm grateful for the time we have spent together building unity in Spokane. His wisdom and perspective were always valued and trusted in many courageous conversations we had with diverse voices in our community. I'm glad that even in retirement, Reverend Mitchell will continue to serve in new ways and be a force for unity, security, and grace. Madam Speaker, Lonnie became a pastor in 1989 following his military service in the United States Army. In 1991, he was assigned to Bethel A.M.E. by Bishop Vinton R Anderson. Under Reverend Mitchell's leadership, Bethel A.M.E. grew from 13 members to more than 200. While Lonnie served from the pulpit, Elisha served from the choir as a gospel singer. She ministered to many through her music and talent. During their time at Bethel A.M.E., Lonnie and Elisha have focused on a mission to love people--a mission as relevant today as it was in 1991. Reverend Mitchell and his wife Elisha have been long-term leaders in our community, helping found multiple nonprofits. In 1994, Lonnie and Elisha created Unity in the Community, an event to showcase Spokane's diversity and unite our community around respect, trust, and collaboration. In 1995, they founded the AHANA Business and Professional Organization, a nonprofit that supported minority and women-owned businesses in Spokane. Additionally, in the early 2000s, Reverend Mitchell and Elisha were key fundraisers for the Emmanuel Family Life Center, a community center in the Perry District. In 2018, Lonnie joined me on a Civil Rights pilgrimage to Alabama with the late Congressman John Lewis. On that pilgrimage, we walked the steps of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King as fellow Americans on a journey together for a more perfect union. In 2017, Lonnie also joined me in Washington, D.C. to open the House of Representatives in prayer. I'll forever be grateful for the lessons I have learned from Reverend Mitchell. He has made a difference in my life and so many others. Madam Speaker, I join the Bethel A.M.E. congregation and the greater Spokane community in wishing Lonnie and Elisha Mitchell the best in their future endeavors. They are, and will continue to be, important leaders in our community and an example to us all. Their dedication and sacrifice have made them powerful role models we will greatly miss; though we know they're never far away. On behalf of the People's House, I ask for everyone to join me in honoring Reverend Lonnie and Elisha Mitchell's service, which I know will inspire generations to come.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Dr. Rebekah `Beka' Horton. She passed away on June 27, 2020. Beka co-founded Pensacola Christian College with her husband. From day one, she led a Christ-centered mission for the spiritual and academic growth of every student. She led with humility and a clear vision for every person to reach their God-given potential. Her passion was to ensure young men and women received an excellent education and were prepared to be leaders in the world. During my years at Pensacola Christian College, I played piano in a traveling ensemble. Beka served as our ensemble's mentor. She always encouraged us to seek excellence and challenged us to the highest of standards. I cherish those memories, and I'm grateful for the lessons Beka instilled in me. To this day, I challenge my own team to seek excellence in everything we do. Beka's legacy for excellence extends far beyond Pensacola Christian College's campus. Through her many ministries like her children's TV program and A Beka Books, she touched many lives and helped countless students of all ages flourish. She lived a full life in the service of God. My prayers for comfort and peace are with all those who are mourning her passing. May she rest in peace, and may we continue to honor her legacy by seeking excellence, putting our trust in God, and serving others.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Washington State's 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base. In countless ways, the 141st Air Refueling Wing has answered the call of service. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, they have also taken action to help families in need. For example, they have helped food banks distribute more than 4.5 million pounds of food. They have partnered with the Washington State Department of Health Incident Management Team on testing sites. At this very moment, airmen and -women are operating five mobile testing facilities in my State. On top of all this, the 141st Air Refueling Wing is also fighting fires. As the summer wildfire season ends, Team Fairchild's RC-26 Metroliner has flown hundreds of hours, detecting 110 new fires and mapping more than 325 fires. With this critical data, the 141st Air Refueling Wing has saved lives, property, and businesses. Mr. Speaker, the 141st Air Refueling Wing and Washington State National Guard serve both at home and around the world. I thank them for their lifesaving efforts and sacrifices.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the bill. While it contains many partisan poison pills and reckless levels of spending, there is a glaring omission: funding for the long-term storage of nuclear waste. Safely storing our Nation's existing and future nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain is of paramount importance. Eastern Washington pioneered some of the most important breakthroughs in nuclear technology of the last century at the Hanford Site near Tri-Cities, Washington. Their efforts are critical to continuing the development and the expansion of nuclear power in the next century. However, this important work came at a cost. Today, more than 2,000 tons of spent nuclear waste and millions of gallons of high-level waste await disposal at the Hanford Site, which is why it is so necessary that we move forward with the Yucca Mountain site and properly dispose of the nuclear waste in eastern Washington and from the sites in 38 other States across the country. The United States has led the world in nuclear energy innovation, and continued advancements in this important technology will be essential to meet our clean energy needs and maintain our global leadership in the 21st century. Failure to move forward with the Yucca Mountain site jeopardizes our ability to continue to innovate in the future and is unfair to the communities that have dealt with the cost of housing nuclear waste for the past 50 years. I would like to end by thanking Congressman Shimkus for his years of tireless leadership on this important issue. Whether shepherding legislation through the Energy and Commerce Committee and through the House, prodding the Appropriations Committee to act, or leading delegations to see Yucca firsthand, no one has been more dedicated to solving the nuclear waste issue for our Nation's communities. Let's help him finish that fight by working on a bipartisan, long- term solution to our country's nuclear waste.

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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, as we heard in the debate today, we all agree keeping children safe and healthy is our top priority. For people to get back to work, parents need childcare; they need safe options and more flexibility for the care of their children. That is why Republicans have introduced sensible legislation that supports all childcare providers so that we can expand access to childcare to pre-COVID levels and beyond. However, unlike our solution, there are problems with the majority's underlying bill that limits parents' ability to find care. The underlying bill won't help businesses start up new childcare options; it won't help smaller childcare providers, often women- and minority-owned businesses, reopen or finally accomplish their dream of starting their own business. As a result, this bill will prevent more providers from opening. That is a serious problem, especially in places where shutdowns and stay- home orders force providers to permanently close. That means parents will have nowhere to turn if new options aren't available, if they want a smaller setting for childcare, or if large childcare centers hit caps on enrollment. To fix this, my motion helps a new childcare business start and increases the number of available childcare slots for children. It would amend the underlying text to ensure that all providers are able to access funding, including those that have recently opened to support working parents. Republicans weren't provided the chance to debate adding these provisions to the bill because the majority seems to be more interested in scoring political points these days than actually working together to solve problems. Another issue they didn't address today is child safety. While we talked about adhering to new recommended sanitation and social distancing requirements--all critical--there was no discussion of keeping children safe from abuse, neglect, and violence. My motion will ensure we are focused on recognizing and addressing child abuse and neglect. Many of us in this Chamber have raised the alarm that the stress, the isolation, the fear caused by COVID-19 has increased the threat of abuse and domestic violence. The numbers are alarming. This amendment to the underlying bill requires anyone receiving funding in this program to provide an assurance that all their employees have completed education on safety protocols and know how to recognize child abuse. Mr. Speaker, I am a mom of three school-aged kids, and this spring was difficult for them and their mom and dad. I am speaking every day with hardworking men and women who want to keep their families healthy, who are eager to get back to work and eager to get their kids back in school and in daycare. There is a lot of fear about children losing an entire year of their education if we don't get back on track. There are concerns about parents, parents in Pend Oreille County in my district, where 14,000 people live and work in industries like mining, timber, tourism, and healthcare. Even before coronavirus hit, there was only one childcare provider in the entire county--just one. While there have been less than 40 cases of coronavirus in Pend Oreille, they have been hit hard by economic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders. This community deserves every chance to come back stronger than before. For counties like Pend Oreille, and for places that have been hit hardest by the virus, we can't afford to be limiting parents' choices. We need to give parents more control and the ability to navigate this new future, a future where we have the confidence to provide for our families and the courage to dream again because our kids are safe, healthy, and learning. For more options in child safety, this amendment should have been part of the underlying bill. I ask the majority to recognize that they missed this critical issue. Now is the time to correct them. I urge bipartisan support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER Pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed.

Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I am in its current form.