Gaveltogavel coverage of the u. S. House. Members will begin work on an bill. R trading live now to coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father con rye. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of wisdom, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Prior to the great compromise, Benjamin Franklin addressed the constitutional convention. Quote, we indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom since we have been running about in search of it. This situation of this assembly, groping, as it were, in the dark, to find political truth and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, have we now forgotten our powerful friend . Lord, you are the powerful friend referred to by franklin and we turn again to you to ask that your wisdom might break through the political discussions of these days. Bless the members of the peoples house and all of congress with the insight and foresight to construct a future of security in our nations politics, economy, and society. May they as you be especially mindful of those who are poor and without power. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore 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 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Keller. 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 entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches aisle. Side of the for what purpose does the entleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to my remarks. Xtend the speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman, mr. Recognized for bun minute for one minute. Trump son president welcomed boris to the white ouse and reaffirmed the Strong Alliance between our two countries. Based on this successful the u. S. And bulgaria announced a new framework to our bilateral relationship which spans over 100 years. Ccording to a joint statement, to face the growing security situation in the black sea, a maritime vided convention for natos initiative. This is so important and will be a welcomed step in the formation of an Intelligence Hub in the egion to counter destructive activity. The two also agreed to work more closely on energy enhance cation to bulgarias energy sector, reduce allow for citizens and for bulgaria to be a true gas hub and source for regional security. These two measures underscore the Important Role that bulgaria play as an ally and a valuable nato member. Im grateful that president prioritizing a relationship with a beloved ally like bulgaria. God bless our troops and we will never forget september 11 and the global war on terrorism. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman seek ew jersey recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for revise and nd to extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is minute. Ed for one van drew today, i would like to express my gratitude for efforts of the naacp south c branch to make jersey a place of inclusion, equality. , and in the past few years, this organization has worked to polls for ess to the marginalized voters, to protect infant health with the infant Mortality Task force, scholarships for the education of our vulnerable youth. Naacp of Atlantic City has also focused on tackling hatred community by organizing and s to call out hateful unacceptable actions. Unacceptable actions against by addressing the nvironmental injustice disproportionately suffered by these groups. Tirelessly has worked to support minority groups in our region is d safer, healthier, more inclusive because of it. City you to the atlantic commitment and south jersey and new jersey appreciates all the work that do. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Keller i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. Withoutker pro tempore objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Eller thank you, speaker. After weeks of secret depositions, selective leaks and democrats ings, the tearing to tear down this country with impeachment shams those ortunately for americans who expect members to ork for their benefits, the members is obsessed for overturning the will of the eople expressed in the 2016 election. That caused substantive legislation to come to a standstill. While some have pointed to the number of bills passed as evidence of success, i would point out that just because people are busy, it does not mean they are working. Bipartisan bills to address issues like lowering Prescription Drug prices, better funding our and National Defense are ready to be oted on, Speaker Pelosi has instead chosen to focus on partisan messaging that she nows has no zero of ever becoming law. Speaker pelosis partisan legislating must come to n an must get back to work come to an end and we ust get back to work in the interest of the American People. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new jersey seek recognition . Ms. i sherrill 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 gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Sherrill thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise on behalf of the taxpayers of new jersey. Here are 12 days left in the legislative calendar, and i urge the house to close 2019 by on the state and local Tax Deduction cap, or salt. Will be here on the floor every day this Holiday Season highlighting the impact of salt and on nstituents americans across the country for the 12 days of salt. First day of salt, my constituents have said to me hat salt is the number one concern they have. I meet teachers, firefighters, Small Business owners who owe thousands more on heir taxes this year as a result of the 10,000 deduction cap. An ing salt deductions is attack on new jersey residents, usiness owners, homeowners and unfairly puts a marriage penalty on those filing jointly. In investments in roads, libraries, schools, First Responders and teachers, so i to pass salt gues legislation immediately and to hardworking axing americans. Thank you and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore 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. You, mr. Son thank speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to iscuss h. R. 5249, the supporting healthy outcomes for mothers and infants act. Cosponsor this bill along with my colleague congressman david thrown. Trone. David the Opioid Epidemic is a Public Health crisis. Not discriminate. Opioid abuse impacts all of our communities and, sadly, expected mothers and children are particularly vulnerable. This bill will help address the in is by properly investing opportunities to promote education and prevention. Equally important, the bill to destigmatize addiction ightfully treated as an illness. Instructs health and Human Services secretary and the developure secretary to evidencebased nutrition w. I. C. Ls for eligible pregnant women and hose impacted by neo natal abstinence syndrome. It will have w. I. C. Outreach impacted by Substance Abuse disorder. Lastly, the bill makes any nutriti Nutrition Education and training materials available to state agencies through an online clearinghouse. Id like to urge my colleagues o cosponsor and support h. R. 5249. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for the gentleman es from virginia seek recognition . To ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. You, mr. Speaker. Right under your nose, a mexican turned this rural area into a hidden cocaine hub reads the headline from over the our newspaper in southern virginia. This article goes on to explain cartel has smuggled superpure meth, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs throughout the southern virginia countryside. Have spoken on this floor about the dangers our rural illicit es face from Drug Trafficking, and now tearing our communities to shred. Helped leman i cosponsor a bill that will cut the heads off these drug cart tells. I pushed for Drug Trafficking designations in my district and worked to Fund Treatment help those battling addiction. We need to fight back against Drug Trafficking and take back communities we call home. I yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore for does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without the honorable gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Carter mr. Speaker, i rise today to recognize mr. Murray poole who is retiring after 54 of covering local sports and the news in towns across georgia. The longtime Sports Editor of the brunswick news, mr. Poole known throughout the golden isle as both fair and supportive local players and the teams. He simply never wrote a bad word about anyone. Interviewed nearly every major sports star who came golden isle including mikell mantle, davis Adam Wainwright and only asked them feelgood questions. Poole e importantly, mr. Gave his undivided attention to local sporting events. He would highlight everyone, High School RegionChampionship Golf Team to the Second String freshman football player. Mr. Pooles journalism in the olden isle is simply irreplaceable. Enjoy your retirement, mr. Poole. Thank you for your service to our community. Speaker, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman arkansas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor dr. Barbara jones on her south Arkansas Community college. Dr. Jones has served as the south Arkansas Community college for more than 10 years and has always been promoting Higher Education. Dr. Jones brought an impressive south arkansas with a background in Health Science and educational leadership. On the American Association of Community Colleges board of directors as ell as several other professional educational organizations. Prior to entering the collegiate sphere, she worked as a Laboratory Scientist in both and medical facilities. Mr. Westerman young people in arkansas are becoming leaders in communities, and and dr. Jones played a huge role in many of their lives. Can ng in Higher Education often be a thankless job, but dr. Jones was a tireless force over a decade. By encouraging students in both stem fields and others, she commitment to learning skills for a lifelong career. Jones will be greatly missed by the students and alumni of south Arkansas Community college. Her family d we wish her and her family all the best as she retires. Pride i honor dr. Jones. Back. Eaker, i yield the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from colorado seek recognition . Good afternoon, mr. Speaker. By the direction of the ommittee on rules, i call up House Resolution 739 and ask for consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 56, House Resolution 739. 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. 2534, to amend the Securities Exchange act of 1934 to prohibit certain Securities Trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information. 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 shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the fiveminute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of rules Committee Print 11639 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 the report of the committee on rules accompanying this resolution. 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 except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Section 2, a, at any time on the legislative day of wednesday, december 11, 2019, it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the house a motion to discharge the committee on Foreign Affairs from further consideration of the concurrent resolution, h. Con. Res. 77, directing the president pursuant to section 5c of the war powers resolution to remove United States armed forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by congress, if offered by representative gabbard of hawaii. The motion shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion except 20 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by representative gabbard of hawaii and an opponent. The question of adoption of the motion may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. B, the provisions of section 7 of the war powers resolution, 50 u. S. C. 1546, shall not apply during the remainder of the one hundred Sixteenth Congress to ouse concurrent resolution 77. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from colorado is recognized for one hour. Thank you, mr. Speaker. For purposes of debate only, i yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend from georgia mr. Woodall, pending which i yield myself such time as i may consume and during consideration of this resolution all time yielded is for the purposes of debate only. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognize. Mr. Perlmutter i ask unanimous consent that all members be given five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Perlmutter mr. Speaker, the rules committee met last night and reported House Resolution 739, providing for consideration of h. R. 2534, the Insider Trading prohibition act. Under a structured rule which makes in order two amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on Financial Services and provides for one motion to recommit. Lastly, the rule makes the motion to discharge house concurrent resolution 77, offered by representative gabard of hawaii, in order on december 11, and that the resolution be debat