Termination yesterday. This are expected later afternoon. And now to live coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2019] national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Haplain conroy let us pray. God, father of us all, thank you for giving us another day. All the world and certainly all americans know that this is a time of rare historic significance here in the capitol. Bless your children, the men an women of the peoples house with grace, patience, good judgment, and honesty in the deliberations of this day and the many to come. Lord, have mercy on us all. May all that is done be for your reater honor an glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal othey have last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. For sunt to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from california, mrs. Napolitano. Mrs. Napolitano place your hand over your heart and repeat. 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. Long may she wave. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speech from each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . To address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mrs. Napolitano good morning. Rise to hon nor the life of Sergeant Gonzalez who died on august 21 in combat operations in afghanistan. He was a green beret who served with distinction in the military for 17 years, deployed seven times during his career as a marine, Army Infantryman and special forces engineering sergeant. He was relent recently assigned to the First Battalion, Second Special forces group, florida. He served with incredible courage and bravery and was atwheard bronze star medal with vasor, purple heart medal, combat action ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, marine corps Good Conduct Medal an many other high hons hon no, sir. Madam speaker, mr. Speaker, i intend to recognize and extend my deepest sympathy to master Sergeant Gonzalezs wife, children, his mother, father, family, friends and fellow soldiers in the First Battalion special forces group, Eglin Air Force base, florida. Please know that the congress of the United States grieves with you. The courage, character an sacrifice he has made tour country will never be forgotten. God bless you, god bless america. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson to address the minute. Or one the speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Wilson thank you, mr. Much. R, thank you very im grateful for clean energy and its advances in South Carolina. President donald trump has been the achievement of Energy Independence for america. South carolina is home to seven Nuclear Power reactors that 95 of the states emissionfree electricity. Facilities employ over 2,800 south carolinians. Uclear energy is a reliable source, providing over half of the states electricity. Reliable gy is also a form of clean energy. Currently, theres enough solar South Carolina to power over 90,000 homes. I have been impressed by cyprus creek enewables, a solar farm in exington county, welcomed by juanell. Fuel in energy via county, unty aiken along with woody at the Savannah River site. Conclusion, god bless our troops. We will never forget september 1 and the global war on terrorism. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. R. Higgins mr. Speaker, this weekend the committee on ways and means released a report highlighting the disparities cost of prescription United States and United States and other developed nations. This report found that on average drug prices in the United States were nearly four times higher than in similar countries. Affects all of our communities and too Many Americans cant afford the medications they need. Program alone last for spent 135 billion prescription drugs. Thats a lot of money. Its also a lot of leverage. That should bege used to negotiate lower drug rices for medicare and for the american people. Negotiated drug pricing should be enacted now. Back. D the speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, i addressimous consent to the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. R. Speaker, i rise today to recognize september as National Literacy month. Reading is a fundamental part of expanding our knowledge of the world around us. Its especially important to in strong Reading Habits childhood that we can carry with lives. Ughout our adult parents, educators, and the local community can all play a role in encouraging young people a book and to exercise their imaginations. Resources great esource schools, museums, Public Libraries can take take age the advantage the library of congress surplus book program. This initiative gives surplus booings to institutions books nationwide. Ons i encourage those to visit the librarys visit for more information. R. Speaker, reading at a young age is important. But a passion for books can format any stage of life. The National Literacy month, lets all pick up a new book and share the reading xperience with the children in our lives. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the back. Man yields for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition . To address the house for one minute and to revise and extend, necessary. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. R. Cohen thank you, mr. Speaker. A whistleblower complaint to the d. N. I. Who sent it to the Inspector General that they found to be a credible person a credible complaint threatening the security of our country. Had taken versation place between our president and of ukraine, suggesting that he should, kraine, go into a criminal investigation that would affect he election of 2020 and condition it not through ords but through actions on military aid to ukraine. This is subverting the threatening our National Security. I commend Speaker Pelosi for calling for an impeachment inquiry. Its the right time. Its the right issue. An egregious subversion of our constitution. Long may the United States as a true live democracy. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the ohio seek rom recognition . To ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker, like more than a americans, vernon judd left his hometown in stark ohio, to serve in the army. He was one of 10 children with behind fond memories. His younger brother remembers Fireworks Show he would put on the community. He was six weeks away when he missing in action in 1950. Being taken to a korean prisoner survived four months before succumbing to the ation, exposure to element, according to a p. O. W. Doctor. It was not until 1954 that he death. Of his he was identified and returned after. Years the homecoming celebration attracted thousands. That lost their life in service to our country. It brings peace and relief and comfort to the judd family and i sk my colleagues to pray for the families and the remaining Service Members missing in action and some peace. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Unanimous ker, i ask consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without bjection, the gentleman is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to highlight month. L recovery the Opioid Crisis is deeply prevalent in upstate new york home to some t is of the highest overdose rates in the state. Overdose deaths have increased by 83 from 2016 duchess. E county, combating this crisis must nclude the prevalence of opioids, Holding Big Pharma accountable, treating addiction it is. E disease that earlier this year, i introduced the bipartisan mainstreaming act. Tion treatment this act does away with seeking special waivers as a requirement provide a medication that destigmatizees and addiction. A disease that requires treatment. Honor those we have lost with action on Bipartisan Legislation to help those this disease. Inaction costs us lives every day. 2482. Pass h. R. Time. D back my the speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . To ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. While our nations farmers continue to bear the brunt of the obstruction stopping passage of the usmca, theres a lot we can do to help our struggling dairy industry. Urrently, i am a proud cosponsor of three bills that will do just that and implement the priorities of not just in pennsylvanias 12th Congressional District but farmers across our nation. Bipartisan dairy pride act would provide truth in labeling nondairy products made from nuts, algae, seeds, using dairy terms. The whole milk of healthy kids by introduced by g. T. Thompson, would allow taste and reap the nutritional benefits of whole milk and is a winwin for both Dairy Producers alike. Another also sponsored by congressman rollback, offer flavor lowfat michiganing in he National School lunch programs. Mr. Speaker, if democrat leaders bring up the usmca, we should find ways to solve these dairy farmers. R these are three bills that are a great start. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without bjection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker, the president continues to talk about how the tariffs are working, how china struggling, the economy is hurting and theyre ready to make a deal. He reality is american businesses are suffering. The trade tariffs have had a negative impact on small my nesses and consumers in district. I repeatly met with the Specialty Equipment market association, an organization that represents nearly 8,000 usinesses across the country, one million workers, and revenue of over 45 billion. Businesses are in californias 39th Congressional District. The ongoing uncertainty and new tariffs create an atmosphere of unpredictability and uncertainty that can inhibit innovation. Mr. Speaker, while businesses want to address unfair trade disagree with the administrations reckless approach to impose tariffs. Increased prices for american consumers, hurt businesses and harmed american countries. Ot foreign china is no closer to making a deal than it was six months ago. Trade nd this reckless war for the sake of our consumers, our businesses, and acrossifornias 39th and the country. Thank you. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the seekeman from pennsylvania recognition . I 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 is recognized. I rise today to honor the life and legacy of from n jason jones pennsylvania. Captain jones graduated at the top of his class, from the academy ates military at west point. After graduating, he served as for the armys First Battalion, third Group Special forces. Overseas, he was tragically killed in action on in afghanistan. Jason is survived by his wife, parents, jay and suzy jones, and sister and brotherinlaw, doctors and alex gamboji. Attended an event that was by hundreds of families and friends. Mr. Muser it meuser it would follow his patriotic pursuit of service. Support those like captain jason jones who made the to safeguard fice our freedoms. Hes so lovingly remembered by his family and community. Behind a great legacy and a proud and Grateful Community and country. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the yields back. For what purpose does the gentlelady from florida seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. I rise to honor ms. Bristow. She became paralyzed from the chest down after a diving accident at the age of 23. She adjusted to life in a wheelchair, she struggled to navigate in an oftenly deeply inaccessible world. Ms. Shalala before long she found what had is now access to living a chicagobased Nonprofit Organization focused on service and advocacy for people with disability. She served as c. E. O. Until shortly before her death. She helped write the americans with disabilities act, landmark legislation which extened the Civil Rights Act to people with disabilities. The bill was signed into law in 1990. Four years later, president clinton appointed her to serve as chair of the national down soinl disabilities where she continued working to increase accessibility and to fight disability discrimination. Her work revolutionized disability rights. She melded an unparalleled sense of legislative strategy with a deep compassion for people with disabilities. Well remember her with pride as we continue to work to expand disability rights. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady yields back. For what purpose does the gentlelady from the Virgin Islands seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized. Ms. Plaskett thank you, mr. Speaker. This week the United Nations is hosting its Climate Action summit, robust funding and sound policies are needed to ensure we effectively climate climate combat cly hat change. Territories like the u. S. Virgin islands stand at the frontline of this quickly escalating climate crisis. Within the past decade, my district has reduced fossil fuel use by 20 and become a regional leader in clean energy. States and territories have also passed regional and statespecific legislation to combat Climate Change but we need a comprehensive forwardlooking National Plan to address this threat to our children and our childrens children. While we dont yet have all the tools to address rapid Climate Change we must create them through increased federal investment in research, and deployment of emerging technology. Across the nation, Climate Change is threatening our economy and our lives. Hurricanes like like irma and maria collectively cost 140 billion, according to noaa, and most importantly they cost thousands of lives. America must lead the charge to preserve our planet. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expire. For what purpose does the gentlelady from texas seek recognition . Without objection, the entlelady is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. This summer we recognize witnessed a Record Number of americans take the opportunity to travel. Unfortunately this also meant a Record Number of travelers were subjected to hidden fees charged by hotels, motels an other places of accommodation. It is projected that in 2019 over 3 billion in revenue alone will be collected from consumers due dew to deceptive hidden fees. Ms. Johnson thats why i, along with my colleague, mr. Fortenberry of nebraska, have introduced h. R. 4489, the Hotel Advertising Transparency act. This bill would require the prices regularly advertised by hotels and Online Travel agencies to include all mandatory fees that will be charged to a consumer, excluding taxes. Mr. Speaker, consumers deserve full transparency when making their travel plans. They should be able to enjoy their vacation without being ripped off and financially b