The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Send your spirit of peace and calm that all might have confidence in your faithfulness to us. That no matter what lies ahead your grace is abundantly available. Now we approach a week during which all americans will gather to remember who we are. A nation generously blessed not only by you, our god, but by courageous ancestors faithful allies, and the best good wishes of people everywhere who long for freedom, who would glory in the difficult work of participative government and who do not enjoy the bounty we are privileged to possess. Bless the members of this assembly and us all that we would be worthy of the call we have been given as americans. Help us all to be truly thankful and appropriately generous in our response. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Brindisi. Mr. Brindisi 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 requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition . Mr. Cicilline madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Cicilline i rise today to highlight the tremendous progress House Democrats have made to get government working for the people. In less than a year we have passed nearly 400 pieces of legislation, including more than 275 bipartisan bills that are currently sitting on Mitch Mcconnells desk. We passed legislation to protect coverage for preexisting conditions, to build on the progress of the a. C. A. , to drive down the costs of Prescription Drugs. We fought to get hardworking folks goodpaying jobs they need to put food on the table by passing legislation to raise the minimum wage, to ensure equal pay for equal work, and invest more than 70 billion in green job creating infrastructure projects. We fought to clean up corruption in washington by passing the most comprehensive anticorruption bill since watergate. Yet Mitch Mcconnell would rather tout himself as the grim reaper than vote on these bills that would help his constituents and the American People. I have a message for you, senator mcconnell, do your job or your constituents will pick someone who will. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore members are reminded to direct their remarks to the chair. For what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise . Ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Thank you, madam speaker. We are now in week two of the quote, public phase of Speaker Pelosi and chairman schiffs impeachment inquiry. What comes to mind is a song from 1980, r. E. O. Speedwagon. Heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend. Thats the evidence that has been presented in private and in public. No substance. In fact, when you looked at mr. Morrison and mr. Ambassador volcker, both claim to have had firsthand knowledge, testified they witnessed no bribery, no quid pro quos, and no illegal actions by President Trump. Yesterday am was door sondland said, quote, i never heard from President Trump that the aid was conditioned on the announcement of investigations, end quote. Heres what it is. We are talking about innuendos, thoughts, feelings, but no facts. Thats whats happening thats whats happened in the scif whether it was rehearsed, thats what happened in the Public Performance these past couple weeks. What i say to my colleagues on the other side the speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, you madam speaker. I rise today in support of the advanced manufacturing that is happening in new yorks medical device industry. Medical Device Companies across new york employ nearly 20,000 people paying good wages, helping patients live healthier lives, and making products here in the United States. Companies like welch allen and conrad are expanding manufacturing in upstate new york and creating hundreds of new jobs. This growth could be hurt if we see the return of the medical device tax. The current suspension of the device tax expires on december 31. Allowing this tax to return could erode gains in employment in the med tech sector from the last four years. Ultimately hurting innovation and Patient Access to new technology. I hope we can Work Together this year as democrats and republicans to delay this tax and keep supporting american manufacturing. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The gentleman from pennsylvania. 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 thank you, madam speaker. Madam speaker, service plays an Important Role into communities across the nation. From small acts of kindness to grand gestures, we can all do our part to make a difference. Its something im personally passionate about having served as a volunteer firefighter for many years and being involved with scouting my entire life. Nobody embodies this Mission Better than the countless volunteers and Service Organization that is can be found nationwide. Thats why im honored to cochair the congressional Service Organization caucus with my colleague, congressman panetta of california. The Service Organization caucus is a group of members who not only support their local volunteer organizations but share a mutual admiration for Community Service and humanitarian assistance. The spirit of service is something that both republicans and democrats can come together to champion. Thats why congressman panetta and i are asking for the support of our colleagues in joining this caucus and upholding our support for these organizations and the communities they serve. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to speak directly to white house chief of staff economic mulvaney. Recent reports suggest you personally intervened to stop vietnam vets from getting health care. All just to save a buck. It sounds crazy, and it is. Thousands of veterans were affected by exposure to agent orange during the vietnam war and deserve to have health care. The v. A. Secretary tried to add four medical conditions caused by agent orange the list the v. A. Would cover. Economic mulvaney intervened to stop it. This issue is personal for me. My grandfather served in vietnam, was exposed to agent orange, and died from lung cancer. And sadly his story is not uncommon. I refuse to stand by and let other veterans die because they didnt get the health care they need. Thats not who we are. Our veterans fought to keep us safe and many sacrificed life and limb, the last thing they should have to do is come home to fight another battle for the health care they earned. There is still time to turn this around and i beg you to reconsider. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore members are reminded to address their remarks to the chair. The gentleman has yielded back. For what purpose does the gentleman from utah seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Madam speaker, i rise today to share my concerns with patients access to groundbreaking and lifesaving a. L. S. Treatments. This is a very personal issue to me as some of my Close Friends and neighbors have been affected by this difficult disease. I applaud the enactment of the right to try act, allowing some people another option to receive the treatments they need. However, this should not be the end of the conversation. And its important to acknowledge that the passage of this act has not opened all of the doors we expected and many are still denied access to treatments. The f. D. A. s lengthy approval process continues to limit Patient Access. At times forcing my constituents to spend large sums of money traveling overseas for treatment or more commonly, forfeiting treatment all together. The use of stem cells to treat a. L. S. Widely used even deemed safe in other countries has been studied in the u. S. For over 12 years and has yet to be approved despite its fast track status. Delaying approval of this treatment commonly known as neuron is putting lives at rifpblgt i urge the f. D. A. To prioritize its approval and give access to thousands of a. L. S. Patients. Had mr. Curtis with that mad chamaire, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california rise . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, the federal government is the nations largest purchaser of electricity. Yet it buys Renewable Energy at a rate that is far less than the rest of the country. With a Climate Crisis threatening ourmanet and our way of life, this is not acceptable. When we can and must leverage the resources of the federal government to accelerate the Technology Technological innovation needed to transition to a lean and green economy. That is why earlier this week i introduced the green energy for federal buildings act. My legislation would require the federal government to increase the share of electricity it gets from renewable sources. Under current law the federal government is only required to utilize 7. 5 Renewable Energy for its electricity needs. My bill would up the ante raising the requirement to 35 by 2030, 75 by 2040, and 100 by 2050. This crisis is upon us. We must have the strength and we must have the foresight to act decisively. Ms. Brownley and boldly. There is no time to waste. I yield back. Madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina rise . 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. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to celebrate the 78th anniversary of National Bible week. In this very bible the apostle paul tells us in second timothy chapter 4 for the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching but have itching ears, will accumulate for themselves teachtories suit their own passions and turn away from listening to truth and wander off. Even as i look behind me at the words, in god we trust, i wonder if we as a nation are succumbing to what the apostle paul warned about 2000 years ago. There is a solution to this problem and its found in the very same chapter. He writes preach the word, be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, resort with complete patience and teaching. He writes in the prior chapter second timothy, chapter 3 that all scripture is breathed out by god and profitable for teaching for reproof for correction for training in righteousness, that person of god may be complete, equipped for every good work. So we see the people of his creation are intended for purposeful good works and we are guide food that purpose by god through the very scriptures we celebrate this week. Mr. Budd i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from New Hampshire seek recognition . I rise to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Good morning, madam speaker. I rise today on national turel health day to bring attention to the importance of health care in Rural Community across this country and New Hampshire. Ms. Kuster far too often there are substantial Health Disparities for those living in Rural America, our Rural Communities face growing and unique health care challenges. Exacerbated by distance and the time it takes to see a provider. Thats why i am a proud cosponsor of h. R. 4995, the Maternal HealthQuality Improvement act. This legislation would create rural maternal Network Grant programs and ensure Maternal Health providers are eligible for telehealth. This is especially impact futh for Granite State families who face long distances and deal with extreme work force shortages that make it difficult to access much needed care. For them having access to telehealth for maternal care is a real life changer. For most all we must continue to support and lift up innovation, quality, and service of Rural Health Care providers and facilities. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today in recognition of two important events, november pulmonary hypertension awareness month, and National Adoption month. Pulmonary hypertension was first brought to my attention by my dear friend, jack, whose daughter had p. H. Because of her early diagnosis and his terrific leadership, emilys been able to lead a relatively normal life. Recently graduated college and married. However not all patients are as fortunate as she. Thats why can the work of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association is just so important. Their efforts to increase awareness and Research Across federal agencies is making a huge difference in lives across the nation im proud to represent the lone star chapter in the woodland, texas. November is also National Adoption month and its a cause i hold close to my heart because its thanks to miracle adoption i have my incredible family today. During this month we recognize and thank the adoptive parents, dedicated professionals, in the faithbased organizations who work tirelessly to provide our nations children with love and support. Mr. Brady madam speaker, i ask my colleagues to join me in raising awareness and saying thanks to these two great causes. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom connecticut seek recognition . Mr. Courtney madam chair, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and and insert remarks xtraneous material on h. R. 1309, the Workplace Violence prevention for health care and social Service Workers act. Withoutker pro tempore objection. Pursuant to the House Resolution 18, the chair declares the house in the committee of the whole house on for the of the union 1309. Eration of h. R. The chair appoints the gentlewoman from texas, ms. Jackson lee, to preside over the committee of the whole. Is in the the House Committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the consideration of h. R. 1309 which the clerk will report by title. Clerk to direct the secretary of labor to issue an Occupational Safety and Health Standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social Service Industries to develop and implement a comprehensive Workplace Violence prevention plan, and for other purposes. The chair pursuant to the rule, is kred the first time is considered read the first time. Debate shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and member of the y education. N the gentleman from connecticut, mr. Courtney, and the gentlewoman from North Carolina, ms. Foxx, each will control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the from connecticut. Mr. Courtney thank you, madam chair. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The chair the gentleman is