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He served on | these forced labor networks can be so |\n| pore (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska) . | the town planning commission, the | extensive that the World Bank’s Inter- |\n| f | town council, and even as vice mayor. | national Finance Corporation has fi- |\n| DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE\u003Cbr>The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following commu- | He helped shape projects that will serve generations, from parks and memorials to safer streets and shared-use paths.\u003Cbr>Others, including myself, knew him | nanced companies who have inadvertently employed forced laborers in the region.\u003Cbr>This bill addresses that risk. It allows the Treasury Secretary to in- |\n| nication from the Speaker: | also for his work in public safety. As a | struct the U. S. director at each inter- |\n| WASHINGTON , DC, | firefighter, EMT instructor, and leader, | national financial institution to oppose |\n| February 9, 2026.\u003Cbr>I hereby appoint the Honorable ADRIAN SMITH to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.\u003Cbr>MIKE JOHNSON ,\u003Cbr>Speaker of the House of Representatives. f\u003Cbr>MORNING-HOUR DEBATE\u003Cbr>The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of January 6, 2026, the Chair will now recognize Members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning-hour debate.\u003Cbr>The Chair will alternate recognition between the parties, with time equally | Mike trained, mentored, and stood shoulder to shoulder with so many first responders—volunteer and career. He showed up, he covered shifts, he taught classes, and he made sure that when help was needed, it could arrive safely and effectively.\u003Cbr>While I did not do my firefighting training under Mike Senate, his wife, Tracey was my EMT instructor. Mr. Speaker, you didn’t have to take one of his classes to know the incredible impact Mike had. He raised the bar for instructors and trainees alike in our county, and his legacy lives on in all the people he helped and who help oth- | provisions of any loan that would risk using forced labor. I thank all our cosponsors, and I encourage my colleagues to join us in supporting and advancing this bipartisan bill.\u003Cbr>TAX SEASON CONCERNS\u003Cbr>Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, as we approach tax season across the country, I am becoming increasingly concerned with the IRS’s capabilities to accurately and responsibly carry out the duty they have to American taxpayers.\u003Cbr>Americans will be relying on an agency to verify their returns and issue accurate returns that has lost over |\n| allocated between the parties and each Member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m . | ers.\u003Cbr>On behalf of our community, we thank him for a lifetime of service, and we extend our deepest condolences to Tracey and the entire family and to all who were proud to serve alongside him. | one-quarter of its staffing in the last year, with that number only growing. Every day, my office has a new constituent who reaches out wondering where their tax refund is from this past tax season, and that is only going to |\n| f | PREVENTING FORCED LABOR IN CHINA | get worse as this new tax season be- |\n| HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL THOMAS SENATE | Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Mr. Speaker, Iam proud to introduce the No Funds for Forced Labor Act, a bipartisan, bi- | gins.\u003Cbr>One of the services available to taxpayers is the Taxpayer Advocate Serv- |\n| (Mr. SUBRAMANYAM of Virginia was | cameral bill to protect human rights | ices which works closely with my office |\n| recognized to address the House for 5 | and prevent forced labor of Uyghurs | to return what taxpayers are rightly |\n| minutes.) | and ot","cbCaiuMCglwSHDAI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuMCglwSHDAI","pdf",1511036,"English","# House Proceedings\n## Designation of Speaker Pro Tempore\n## Morning-Hour Debate\n## Tax Season Concerns\n## Preventing Forced Labor in China\n## Honoring the Life of Michael Thomas Senate\n## Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program","[{\"question\":\"What formal action is recorded for the Speaker pro tempore on February 9, 2026?\",\"answer\":\"The Speaker pro tempore is designated by the Speaker, appointing Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore on that day.\"},{\"question\":\"What concerns are raised regarding the IRS during tax season?\",\"answer\":\"Members express concern that reduced IRS staffing and capability may lead to delays, errors, and difficulties in issuing accurate returns and refunds.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the record say about preventing forced labor?\",\"answer\":\"It discusses risks that companies may employ forced laborers and includes support for legislation allowing the Treasury Secretary to instruct financial institutions to oppose provisions that would risk using forced labor.\"}]","Congressional Record - House February 9, 2026 | PDF",227]