And the house about to gavel in noon eastern time. Theyll debate the rule for three bills restricting oil and in the u. S. , and a number of housing and banking measures. Live now to the floor here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer bib delivered by the est chaplain, pastor kevin yriarte, journey of faith church, covina, california. The chaplain please bow your heads. Father, thank you for our leaders you have chosen. Lord, search their hearts and give them wisdom and discern meant to lead our nation, courage to stand for what is right, bring peace to this house, your presence to these halls. May our leaders never lose their individual uniqueness, but may also never lose their unity as one. Prevent differenceses from distracting from purpose, unite where others try to divide. Restore what is broken. Thank you that we live in a country where we are free to live, free to believe, free to express. May we remember that we are not a country divided by different views or beliefs, we are a country of People United by your love as one body, one nation. Your word created this country. May your word sustain this country. God, continue to cover, protect and bless america. In jesus name we pray. Amen. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, thejournal stands approved. Pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from North Carolina. 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 without objection, the gentlewoman from california, ms. Rs. Napolitano ms. Napolitano is recognized. Mrs. Napolitano im pleased to welcome pastor yriarte, pastor of journey of faith church in west covina. Thank you for coming with your family and for the wonderful prayer. He has been married to his life l. A. County supervisor and they have two sons. Jordan is in his third u. S. Coast Guard Academy. After years of working in the business world, pastor was called by the lord into ministry fulltime. He heals the wounded and restore the broken. He is chap line of the Police Department and provides counseling and support to the Police Department and to the victims and families of crime as needed. In april, 2019, pastor kevin became a parent at missions partner at the u. S. Coast Guard Academy and performed sbuse with potential candidates and represents the academy at various functions. He has been helpful in many important events. He is enintegral part at our annual Prayer Breakfast and is known for uplifting prayers. Pastor, thank you for your blessing and the work you do. May god to continue to bless your mission. The house of representatives writing. In the speaker the chair will receive a message. Speaker, a. madam message from the president of the United States. The secretary madam speaker, i m directed by the president to delivered to the house of representatives a message in writing. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life and legacy of bauer. Mr. Quigley a lifelong champion for the causes of always at equality, the forefront the battle the lgtq community has faced. He has Business Leaders and organizations to elevate the visibility of the community and safeguard its rights. Inspired by his own mothers story as a 103yard line of the holocaust, michael understood that the humanity, of the lgbtq was dependent on protecting oppression. Gs he took the directive, never again, literally, and devoted that end. O michaels top priority was always his family and the love provided were y most important in his life. The love of his life, roger simon, whom he met in 1982 in toronto in 2003. I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering my friend, tireless or his service and dedication. Missed. Be the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemanion, is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Eljin today to recognize and jo ann darling of willis, michigan, for being inducted in Michigan Farmers hall of fame. Mr. Walberg they have been 61 years and for updates they have been respected farmers and Community Leaders in county. From dawn till tophic, year dusk, year after year, their de crops that fed fellow citizens. Michigan corn growers, a host of organizations, elg{suffix}in and Jo Ann Jo Ann have been part of the community. Has legacy of stewardship now been passed down to their son, doug. N total, six generations of darlings have worked on the family farm, which dates back to excuse me 1833. Michigan farmers are among the hardest iotic and working individuals i have the and very to represent few have not demonstrated more ethic than work elgin and jo ann. Elgin to congratulate and jo ann darling on a live time of farming excellence. You certainly belong in the hall of fame. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman florida seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask permission to address the house for one revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from florida is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Over 100 million tourists last year. In came from every state the union and from around the world. Worldclass our beaches. Floridas beaches are a National Treasure, beyond just our district, but across our nation. Major air force exercises throughout the gulf of mexico. Reason, theres a federal moratorium on oil gulf. Ng in the but in 2022, that moratorium is expire. Its time to end this looming moratoriumd make the permanent. Thats why weve come together n a bipartisan fashion to do just that. This week well have a chance to rotect floridas wildlife and sea life, to protect our military operations and the ness and protect National Treasure of floridas beaches for all members of constituents and for world. I urge all my colleagues to upport this critical legislation. Mr. Soto and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . I ask son mr. Speaker, permission to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. R. Wilson thank you, mr. Speaker. With last weeks threat of Hurricane Dorian to South Carolina, i am grateful to the officials who worked to prepare the people of South Carolina. Mcmaster, e governor mccarty, secretary of transportation christy hall, as ell as the director of the Emergency Management division. As the hurricane approached, i ent by to thank all of the state and federal personnel in the South CarolinaEmergency Division at pine ridge. The work this division achieves s vital to the safety of thousands of south carolinians, and i commend them on their aroundtheclock attention. General mcmaster people up y kept the to date on the everchanging hurricane. I want to thank President Trump or helping South Carolina to prepare in this time of uncertainty. In conclusion, god bless our roops and we will never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from arizona seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, the president projects worth construct 175 miles of wall on our southern bored bother. Kirkpatrick it affects every branch of the military, abroad. My district will lose 30 funding, designated for the reconstruction of an transportation equipment building. Our localtal asset to economy and our entire National Security. Action defy this congresss role in appropriating believe its disrespectful to our armed orces and the american taxpayers. The president has made it very clear, hes more willing to his own Political Campaign over protecting and our military. Ultimately, this type of us all at ing puts risk. Fund our ent, military, not your wall. Back. D the speaker pro tempore members are reminded to direct chair. Emarks to the for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemanion, from North Carolina is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. In june, illegal immigration immigration and i. C. E. , nforcement, released a list of criminal illegal aliens that were allowed back in their sanctuary by local s communities. An honor duringian citizen who was deported four in s before he was arrested Washington State in october, 2014. Nce notified of his arrest, i. C. E. Asked local authorities o imprison him for an additional 48 hours. Mr. Budd they allowed him back n the community where he eventually murdered his cousin and hid the body in a dumpster. These are not isolated incidents of violence but they occur all too frequently in sanctuary cities across america. That sanctuary city policies threaten the safety of our neighbors. Havefed up these tragedies gone unchecked far too long in our country. Hats why i produced the introduced the justice for victims of sanctuary cities act, with congressman bradley byrne, allow anyone harmed by an illegal immigrant to sue sanctuary city or state. Mr. Speaker, its time for the house to give victims of of tuary sanctuary city policies a legal pathway to justice. This cannot happen again. Yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman from california is recognized for one minute. You, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, its hard to believe that some have already we learnedhe lessons from the b. P. Oil spill disaster. Years ago we few saw millions of gallons of oil being spilled into the gulf of sadly, many areas are still recovering. Mrs. Davis in california, we the disastrous effects that offshore drilling can have on our oceans and lives that on it. We had our own disaster in santa ago. Ra exactly 50 years night after night we saw images sea otters drenched dead sea pictures of lions and dolphins. Thats why we say never again. Offshore drilling is not the our countrys energy challenges. Invest in we must clean, renewable energy. Everybody knows, has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, and we way. To keep it that so i urge my colleagues, vote to rejectr oceans clean and more offshore drilling. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Ek mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objectio without objection, the gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise in opposition to all three of the antiamerican dominance bills on the floor this week. Im most concerned by h. R. 205 gulf says in parts of the of mexico. I dont rise as circular oil and gas texan. I have unique insights because unlike most of the bills supporters i started my naval career at the cradle in the pensacola, florida, the home port of the blue angels. I have flown over every ocean on earth. I patrolled the Russian Nuclear missile submarines to protect our nation from nuclear war. A blanching et ban on this entire region hurts our National Security. This bill is a hatchet and we need a precise sca pmp e mp l. Vote against all three bills especially h. R. 205. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman from illinois is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, as we return this week, we must confront our nations sickening gun violence. My commitment to act is Even Stronger after my own terrifying experience. Mr. Lipinski my wife and judy were at the gilroy garlic fest when a shooter opened fire. We heard the pops and then screams and turned and ran for our lives. Three people were killed, but it could have been much worse if not for law enforcements quick action. It seems like a bad dream but it was real just as the threat of gun violence is all too real. This violence has social and spiritual roots but there are commonsense laws to stem gun violence. People have begged me including proud gun owners who understand we can pass gun safety laws while upholding the second amendment. This week, the senate should start by passing comprehensive back grouped check bill that we passed in the house earlier this year. Doing nothing is not an option. Congress must act. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman from illinois is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, following a summer of horrific gun violence we can no longer accept congressional failure to take concrete action. Mass shootings in gilroy, el paso, dayton and odessa and gun violence daily in our country including close to my home in chicago dwiped the summer of 2019. Mr. Schneider i hope the fall of 2019 will be remembered the time when our leaders finally begin to address our nations gun violence epidemic. The simple fact this house already passed bipartisan bills on universal back grouped checks and closing the charleston loophole. This is commonsense legislation that more than 90 of americans support. It would have closed the loophole that the Texas Shooter weapon. Cquire his Mitch Mcconnell refuses to allow a simple upordown vote on this bill. We need to tell the n. R. A. And mr. Mcconnell that enough is enough. People are needlessly dying. The victims and their loved ones deserve more than mere thoughts and prayers. Congress must act now. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable, the speaker, house of representatives, madam, pursuant to the prges granted in 2h of rule 2 of the u. S. House, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on september 10, 2019 at 11 29 a. M. , that the Senate Passed senate 349, that the Senate Passed senate 1689, that the Senate Passed without acres, h. R. 831, that the senate agreed to without amendment house concurrent resolution 57. M. M, signed sincerely cheryl johnson. By direction of the committee on rules, i call up House Resolution 548 and i ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 40, House Resolution 548, resolved, that at any time after adoption of this resolution the speaker may, pursuant to clause 2b of rule 18, declare the house resolved into the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for consideration of the bill, h. R. 205, to amend the gulf of Mexico Energy security act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the gulf of mexico. The First Reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and amendments specified in this section and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the fiveminute rule. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of rules Committee Print 11629, modified by the amendment printed in part a of the report of the committee on rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted in the house and in the committee of the whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the fiveminute rule and shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in part b of the report of the committee on rules. Each such further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the house or in the committee of the whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee Shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the house with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion ex