The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. As the members of the peoples house begin the day, grant them an abundance of your grace. May they be filled with the spirit of wisdom, patience, and good will toward one another and the issues to be addressed this day. Bless them, o god, and be with them and with us all this day and every day to come. An may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker thank you. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to he house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from illinois, ms. Kelly. Ms. Kelly 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 the chair will entertain up to five minutes requests 15 oneminute requests on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise i rise today for former representative katie hill and the people of californias 25th district. 261 days ago republicans and democrats came together in this chamber to pass meaningful legislation to address our nations gun violence epidemic. 261 days ago members representing cities, suburbs, and Rural America can their job and voted to pass commonsense reforms that 89 of americans support. 261 days ago Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell could have done his job and brought those bills to the floor of the United States senate but he did not. And now once again we watch shooting after shooting occur across our country. Yesterdayal high school in Santa Clarita, california, was added to the lengthy list of sites of senseless tragedy. We fought for the will of the people. 89 of americans. We crafted legislation that will save lives. We passed the bill. We did our jobs. Its time for Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell to do his. Enough is enough, children are dying. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. Carter i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Carter mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize the 75th Ranger Regiment for their role in the historic elimination of the isis leader, albaghdadi. On saturday, october 26, the 75th Ranger Regiment along with other Army Special Forces flawlessly exkited an operation that led to the removal of one of the worlds most dangerous terrorists. This operation is a moment of pride for all americans because of the atrocities he and his group have committed against innocent men, women, and children. Its an especially prideful moment for georgia antifirst Congressional District that i have the honor and privilege of representing because of the reported role of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Mr. Speaker, while the 75th Ranger Regiment is headquartered at fort benning, im proud to represent one part of it through the first ranger battalion stationed at savannahs hunter army airfield. Thank you to all of those in the 75th Ranger Regiment for your service to our nation and for your bravery. While details will be restricted, im proud of the residents continued role in our Nations Defense and those who serve in the First Battalion and call our air why home. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlelady from illinois seek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Ms. Kelly mr. Speaker, i rise to remember the late u. S. Army captain Antoine Lewis of illinois in the second Congressional District. I was shocked and saddened to learn that captain lewis was among the 157 People Killed in the tragic plane crash in ethiopia on march 10. His funeral was november 9 because the family just received his remains. This incredible young man had so much more to give the world and constantly gave of himself to others. He poe possessed an irrepressable curiosity and desire to make the world a better place. Captain lewis was a man of passionate commitment to his family, the community, and to our country and faith. He was the one man Recruitment Team when it came to getting so many in his own family to enlist. An honorable man he represented the very best of america whenever he served in uniform or wherever he traveled in the world. Captain lewis was a patriot who proudly served this country. He has been stationed in afghanistan, south korea, and canada. He had an adventuresome free spirit and filled with wonder and curiousity about other people and cultures. While he was raised in madison he belonged to the word. He like many others went to africa to offer hope and opportunity to others through mission work. He hut his faith into actions and deeds that have lifted others and worked to build a better world. As we grieve with his family and friends, we are comforted by the knowledge that he did fulfill his desire to make the world a better place. By the love he gave to every person and mission that he intercountered. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house. And revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to thank jeremiah and theresa of minnesota for their dedication to our nations veterans. Last week in freezing cold temperatures they led a small group of minnesotans in playing wreaths decorated with american flags on top of 130 veteran graves in the cemetery. They laid all the wreaths out before Veterans Day Weekend hoping to bring happiness to alt families who would be visiting the grave of a loved one. For jeremiah and theresa, the care of our veterans is an issue close to their hearts. Jeremiah served in the army in the 101st airborne. Theresas husband is also a veteran. Mr. Speaker, american heroes deserve to be treated in death with the same amount of respect and admiration that they earned in life. I am grateful to jeremiah and theresa for taking action to honor americas departed heroes and their families this veterans day. We must never forget those who have bravely served so that we can continue to live in the land of the free. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, 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. Kildee thank you, mr. Speaker. Yesterday was world diabetes dade day. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of americans, including my own daughter, katie, who was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic when she was 8. Almost 20 years ago. We have to do more to make sure that hardworking families have access to affordable Prescription Drugs. Often lifesaving drugs. Sadly under the Trump Administration the president has rolled back access to alth care and undermined the Affordable Care act, and eliminating protections for those with preexisting conditions. Thats the aim of this administration. One in five americans are skipping doses, cutting pills in half, and skipping their insulin because they just dont have the money it takes to keep themselves healthy. Costs about 5. 60 to produce a vial of insulin. Americans sometimes have to pay hundreds of dollars just to have that drug that was brought into this country, invented in the 1920s, and hasnt changed substantially. We have to make sure to pass h. R. 3 which will make sure that americans have access to Prescription Drugs at an affordable price. Its the right thing to do, congress has to act. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson mr. Speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today in support of the counseling for career choice act. A bill i cosponsored with my fellow career and Technical Education caucus cochair, congressman jim langevin. The counting for career and choice act aims to empower students by providing effective counseling resources to learners of all ages. Unfortunately, many students go to College Without being fully aware of their education and Career Opportunities and options. According to the coalition of career development, about 1 3 of High School Graduates do not go to college right away and often struggle to find meaningful work. Additionally, a business round table survey found that more than 90 of c. E. O. s agree the skills gap is a significant threat to their organizations. There are approximately seven million unfilled jobs in the United States but eequipping students with the necessary tools to succeed will help us close this gap. With increased counseling opportunities, students can take control of their professional futures with confidence. Whether students choose a Traditional College route or apprenticeships and trade schools, proper counseling can make a positive impact in the lives of students of all ages. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent 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. Mr. Speaker, the earned income tax credit and the Child Tax Credit are some of the most effective bipartisan antipoverty programs to come out of congress. Ms. Garcia yet many hardworking individuals had unable to access well earned eitc or ctc refund. In some cases the u. S. Treasury has seized an individuals tax credits if they owed Student Loan Debt. These tax credit seizures in many cases have pushed families into homelessness. Some have lost their homes. Some have lost their cars. Others cant even put food on the table for their loved ones. Im filing a bill this morning that seeks to protect the most Vulnerable People from eitc and c. T. C. Seizures. It would prohibit the secretary of treasury from automatically seizing an individuals eitc or c. T. C. Refund for the purpose of paying back Student Loan Debt. This is the right thing to do. No one should have to decide between paying off their Student Loan Debt and providing for the family. Mr. Speaker, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from south dakota seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i request unanimous consent to adepress the pod body for one min and revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Johnson thank you, mr. Speaker. Its National Apprenticeship week. Many of unfilled jobs are in the skills trade. Close that gap and apprenticeship works. There is a company in sioux falls that understand that and created their own inhouse apprenticeship classes. Get classes while they work 40 hours a week in their field. Learn. Rn while they unlike many College Students, they finish their program with a skill, with a job, and without college debt. As we look forward to how do we grow this economy and how a better job, we have to understand, yes, fouryear but es are not important, they are not the only ways to close that gap. Those apprenticeships this one is an important way forward. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for the purpose does gentlewoman from oregon seek recognition . Ms. Bonamici to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is minute. Ed for one ms. Bonamici thank you. Its National Apprenticeship week. Around the d country, registered apprenticeships are helping access goodpaying job, improving economic security, and opportunities for women, people of color and dislocated workers. I met with 30 pprenticeships and Union Leaders in oregon. Their stories are inspiring. Like d from apprentices ade with steam fitters local 290 and saying, i like what i do. Ackie, who was once incarcerated, is now helping others overcome barriers and enter the workforce. She said, ibew gave me a chance. Constructing the hope preapprenticeship training, a single mom said without it, i would never be here my iding a better life for kids and myself. During National Apprenticeship week, i ask my colleagues, join me. Work together to protect and expand registered apprenticeship programs, to workers with quality training, credentials, high services, and a pathway to a permanent job. These programs do more than workforce. They training lives for the better. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore 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 the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, this week the merican people saw the first public impeachment hearings in a generation. These hearings are happening process ks of a sham where witnesses auditioned, questions were rehearsed, and leakedny was selectively by democrats as they tried to craft their narrative. Unfortunately, despite the start of public hearings, democrats are continuing to audition more ses, holding two secret depositions in the skiff this week. The sham impeachment of continuing ump is despite four undeniable facts that democrats have ignored day one. One, the transcript of the phone all shows there was no conditionality. Two, both President Trump and president zelensky said there pressure. Three, ukraine didnt know the withheld. Id was being four, the aid was released and ukraine didnt have to do anything. To move on and work on things that will benefit the American People like passing the truly bipartisan Prescription Drug reform, fully taking our military, and care of our veterans. Lets move past this partisan work on stuff that will benefit every american. The speaker pro tempore to House Resolution 695 and rule 18, the chair declares house in the committee of the whole house for further 4863. Eration of h. R. Will the gentleman from illinois, mr. Davis, kindly take the chair. Is in the the House Committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the the er consideration of ill h. R. 4863 which the clerk will report by title. The clerk a bill to promote he competitiveness of the United States to reform and reauthorize the United States and for nance agency, other purposes. The chair when the committee of on thursday, november 14, 2019, amendment printed in house report offered by the gentleman from california, mr. Ruiz, had been disposed of. Now in order to consider amendment number 10 printed in house report 116289. Does the urpose gentlewoman from new york seek recognition . Ms. Meng mr. Chair, i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. Amendment number 10 printed in house report 116289 meng of new york. The chair pursuant to house 695, the gentlewoman from new york, ms. Meng, and a each will sed, control five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from new york. Ms. Meng thank you, mr. Chair. Y amendment would ensure that the United States export finance diversify forts to its workforce include outreach to Asian American and native merican, Pacific Islanderserving institutions. Other minority serving institutions can provide pathways for underserved to earn a degree and secure a job in the economy. He underlying bill includes outreach to historically black colleges and universities, institutions ng and tribal colleges and universities. Whenever there are discussions communities, its essential that we remember to include Asian Americans and pacific islanders. To those who are the first go to college, these can fulfill their dreams. If we are to have a workforce reflects our diversity, we must ensure that our government is reaching into all underserved communities. The a. P. I. Community is the