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Reaction towo, your the Second Democratic debate. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2019] the speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. June 27, 2019. I hereby appoint the honorable Veronica Escobar to act as speaker pro tempore on this at this. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Od, you reated us endowed with freedom. We give you thanks for giving us another day. As Congress Heads into a recess to celebrate the fourth of july, Americas National holiday, may all citizens be mindful of the wonder of our nations inception. Men and women of good will from various backgrounds and sexes of the colonies from sections of the colonies from tiss pratt faith conditions came together in prayer and united by a division of political and economic autonomy courageously placed their lives, their liberty, and their fortunes on the line to found these United States. May all americans be renewed in their commitment to our representative government. May peach american expect of them each american expect of themselves intelligent participation in the political process so that the members of congress they elect might be states men and women who are able to represent the interests of their constituents while also faithfully honoring their oath to tea fend the constitution to defend the constitution in doing what is best for our nation. In all the celebrations of this week to come, may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Aa men. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedingser and announces to the house her approval thereof. Journal. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the the gentlewoman from maine seek recognition . Ms. Pingree madam speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker pro tempore the question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the the gentlewoman from maine seek recognition . Ms. Pingree i request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore the yeas and nays are requested. Those favoring a vote by the yeas and nays will please rise. A a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 , further proceedings on this question are postponed. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from maryland, mr. Brown. Mr. Brown i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore the hair will entertain up to for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern i send to the desk a privileged report from the committee on rules for filing under the rule. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title. The clerk report to accompany House Resolution 466, resolution providing for consideration of the Senate Amendment to the bill h. R. 3401, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending september 30, 2019, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore referred to the house calendar and ordered printed. The chair will entertain up to five requests for one minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . Mr. Brown mad wram chair, to address the house for one minute. Vise and extend madam chair, to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks if needed. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Brown its time to put Harriet Tubman on the 20 bill. Treasury has had the design in the works for years and now its backpedaling. 10 years to complete this work. 10 year period Harriet Tubman made 19 round trips on the underground railroad to lead over 300 slaves to freedom. In less time treasury cant put this American Hero on a piece of paper. How long must it take to reflect our nations rich diversity on our curncy. How long must it take to recognize an icon of freedom and courage. How long must it take to rightfully acknowledge the work of a woman who helped countless enslaved americans of africanamerican descent. How long must it take when the American People overwhelmingly selected her as the face of the new 20 bill. She embodies the american spirit, strength, and hope. Its time to put the woman on the 20. In this year the 100th anniversary of the womes suffrage, we want to guarantee treasury will follow through on this promise and commitment. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson madam speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Thompson i rise today to recognize the hardworking students, teachers, and staff at Dubois Area Middle School. Through the fourth consecutive time they were one of only 465 schools around the country named as schools to watch by the National Farm to accelerate middle grades row form. The school to watch recognition is based on a comprehensive three year review of the school. Only one other middle school in pennsylvania has remained at the top for their continuous designations. The students, teachers, and faculty members have joined together to create a learning community where everyone is supported. Every year the community is challenged to maintain their success by continuing to put their best food forward. This week they were recognized for their 12 years of excellence at the National Forums National Schools to watch conference here in washington, d. C. I look forward to meeting representatives from the Dubois Area Middle School later today. Madam speaker, the entire 15th district of pennsylvania is proud for their continuous success. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . To address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. This is not my america. This is not the values of our america. Ms. Speier look at this picture. Now, some critics think that this should not have been published. But i disagree. Because these people are not rapists or murderers or drug dealers. This murderers or drug dealers. This is Oscar Ramirez and his daughter. They died in the rio grande river. Angie clinging to oscars neck and tucked under his shirt in a desperate attempt to survive. Their story isnt unique. Last saturday a mother and three children were found dead on u. S. Soil. Children have been found freezing. We now know that many of them dont even have simple items of hygiene like soap and toothbrushes. A fwroup of women from my district, 20 of them group of women from my district, 20 of them, created a a nonprofit called bay area border relief. They took 490 boxes of clothes, it was actually reduced in less than two weeks. We need to address this issue now. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks as necessary. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize Lieutenant General Robert Scott Williams as he retires after 32 years of service in the United States air force. On june 20, general williams completed his tour as commander of air forces northern and First Air Force headquarters at Tindal Air Force base, capping a long and distinguished career. His service to the air force included a tour as commander of the 169th operations scoop and fighter wing at mcintyre, south carolina. General williams leadership during and after Hurricane Michael was top tear. He and his team at Tindal Air Force base overcame nume trust obstacles and ex numerous obstacles and exceeded expectations by opening the headquarters way ahead of schedule. This is only two short months after category storm michael testify stated the panhandle. Mr. Dunn i commend him. Madam speaker, please join me in sleuthing Lieutenant General Robert Scott Williams for his Great Service to the air force. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from maine seek recognition . Ms. Pingree to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Pingree thank you so much, madam speaker. I rise in recognition of july as the american grown flowers month. As cochair of the house cut flowers caucus, i know the buy local movement has encouraged customers to buy not only their food but also their flowers from local farmers. People want to support the small family farm down the road whether its lettuce or lilies. The cut flower industry creates jobs, benefits our local economies, and naturally encourages us to embrace our planets natural beauty. For farmers, cut flowers allow us to preserve open spaces, participate in sustainable agriculture, many times support women owned businesses. In my home state of maine where i represent many small farms, more than 250 farms sell cut flowers. This is an Industry Worth upwards of 1 million to our economy, and has seen such rapid growth in recent years we have many flowers for local customers. The new interest in locally sourced flowers has allowed farmers to diversify their crops and boost their income. In maine, naturally recognized as vacationland, cut flowers are essential to our tourism industry. 234r0uers decorated restaurants and Hotels Across our state. When you are celebrating something as a vacation or wedding, shouldnt everything down to the flowers on the table have meaning . I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Sorry, indiana. I seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Pence i rise today to recognize an individual from muncie, indiana, who has made her community and state proud. Lizzie smith, a pair wra olympic athlete who completed competed in the 2016 paralimbic games is now working toward her goal of william swimming in the 2020 Paralympic Games in tokyo. Shes already accomplished so much. She helped muncie central win a sectional in high school. Two world medals at the age of 17. She came away from the 2016 paralimbics with two medals. Just this year lizzie set the pan american record in the s. 10 100 meterer fly. Thank you for inspiring us to dream big and setting a strong example for young hoosiers and all americans. I wish you the best of luck on the road to tokyo. Bring home the gold. Madam speaker, i yield the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to acknowledge the end of dairy month, which is recognized throughout june. I also rise to highlight the usdas new program which is enrolling farmers right now. Mr. Delgado my district is home to hundreds of Dairy Farmers and way too many are struggling to survive with years of plummeting milk prices. Now at the mercy of not just a complex pricing system, but also trade wars, our farmers need real support. I encourage all Dairy Farmers in new york 19 to begin making coverage decisions. The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is retroactive until the beginning of the year with with applicable payments following soon after enrollment. As Dairy Farmers continue to face low prices and increased market consolidation, i hope this program will provide much needed support during this challenging farm economy. As a member of the ag committee, im deeply committed to supporting our Dairy Farmers and ill be closely following the coverage program. I will continue fighting to give our farmers the support and certainty they need. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Miss bilirakis today i rise to cognize trfment juli ginshaft, an outstanding leader and contributions as the sixth president of the United States of south florida have been unmatched, in my opinion. She has completely transformed u. S. F. By helping it aachieve elite status as a preeminent research university. The National Science foundation has ranked u. S. F. Was one of the nations as one of the nations top 25 research universities. Under her leadership, u. S. F. Has nearly quadrupled its Research Portfolio to expand lifesaving research and develop cuttingedge technologies. The schools success has attracted some of the brightest young minds to the tampa bay area of florida, growing enrollment by 40 . And u. S. F. s Graduation Rate has tripled with her at the helm. Summarizing the many accomplishments of president ginshaft in one minute is impossible. Shes a a remarkable a woman who has made the tampa bay region a better place. As she prepares to retire, it is my honor to say confwratlations to her. Go, bulls. Congratulations to her. Go, bulls. Thats come interesting a florida gator, thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for ne minute. Madam speaker, there is a gospel reading i like, matthew 25, for i was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drank, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, imprisoned and you visited me, that spirit of welcoming and compassion is a part of what defines us as americans. In fact, we enshrined it in our legal cold. Yet, right now children are imprisoned in appalling and unconscionable conditions. These children have not been welcomed in the spirit of matthew. Instead, they are in cages, in prison without adequate food, clean clothing, clean diapers, toothbrushes, access to showers, a comfortable place to lay their head. Whatever you did to the least of these, you did onto me. Madam speaker, we will be judged as a nation, as a government, as a people for our failure to look out for the least of these. May this imprisonment end. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, seek recognition . Ms. Lofgren pursuant to House Resolution 460, i call up h. R. 2722 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk Union Calendar number 94, h. R. 2722, a bill to protect elections for Public Office by providing Financial Support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 460, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the committee on House Administration printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of rules Committee Print 11620, modified by the amendment printed in part a of the house report 116126 is adopted, and the bill, as amended, is considered as read. The bill, as amended, shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on House Administration. The gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, and the gentleman from illinois, mr. Davis, each will control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren. Ms. Lofgren thank you, madam speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and to nd their remarks and insert extraneous material on h. R. 2722. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Lofgren i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Lofgren i rise in strong support of h. R. 2722. Madam