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Today, many children are prevented from reaching their full potential because they are suffering from the significant, long-term effects of trauma.

So as a Nation, we really must do better.

We can all agree that every child in the United States from the Marianas to Maine deserve quality instructions from quality teachers.

When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act our country took an historic step forward on the path toward healthcare justice by protecting millions more from discrimination in healthcare settings.

I am inspired by the strength and resilience of our students.

Because we do know that it is a question of when, not if, the next storm will hit.

Would it not be smarter and more administratively efficient to just put the Marianas into SNAP?

The Board encourages the Committee and the Congress to support the recommendation of the Congressional Task Force to treat Puerto Rico in a more equitable and sustainable manner under the Medicaid program

Loss of that funding puts healthcare delivery at risk--not just for Medicaid recipients in our islands, but for the population at large.

We cannot suffer cuts like that and continue to deliver services.

The Mariana Islands, which I represent, and the four other U.S. insular areas all face a Medicaid cliff at the end of this year.

I appreciate that the United States has provided leadership that countries in the Pacific look to for economic, political, and defense guidance.

EPA reports that funds will be needed to upgrade the Agingan and Sadog Tasi wastewater treatment plants ``as a result of damage inflicted by Typhoon Yutu,'' and for lift stations and backup generators that were ``damaged by flooding and…

Let me be very simple, Madam Secretary. Can I have today your commitment to improve ESSA oversight and hold States accountable for implementing the letter and intent of the law? Your commitment, yes or no?

While there is flexibility, the law is not a blank check. Compliance with the law's requirement is not optional.

Every student in our country... deserves a healthy school climate where they can learn and grow.

Every student in our country... deserve a healthy school climate where they can learn and grow.

I have no further speakers. I ask for support for H.R. 840, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan). The amendment…