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CSPAN U.S. House Of Representatives U.S. House Of Representatives July 13, 2024

The speaker the house will be in rder. The prayer will be offered by the prayr chaplain, father conr. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Merciful god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. As we meditate on all the blesings of life, we especially pray for the blessig of peace in our livesand in our world. Coronavirus has already caused pmarkets, International Trade ad travl, and the healthare industry worldwide. We ask your blessings on those men and women whose life work is population and whose efforts to stem the spread of this diseae have endangered their own ellbein. In the days and weeks to come. May your special blessing be the members of this assembly, in the important, sometimes difficult,work they do. Give them wisdom and charity that they might wok together for th common good. May all that is done the peoples house be for your greater honor and tpwhrory, men. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina rise . Madam speaker, pursuant to to se 1, rule 1, i demand the speakers a vote on the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the speakers the speaker the question is on the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson madam speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. The speaker thank you. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Thank you. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from ohio, mr. Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez those in the gallery, please rise and join in. 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 15 requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts eek recognition . Unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kennedy madam speaker, a year ago this house passed the bipartisan h. R. 8, to establish universal background checks, protect our communities from terrifying, paralyzing gun violence. In the 365 days since, Mitch Mcconnell has done exactly what a gun industry has asked him to do. Nothing. Meanwhile, a gunman took five people yesterday in milwaukee and two teenagers were killed five miles from where we stand over the weekend. Meanwhile, it millions live with the physical and emotional scars caused by guns. Meanwhile, the gun industry is wracked a community that shield their profits and puts more guns on our streets. But there is a secret that President Trump and mr. Mcconnell are hiding. That you are subsidizing this industry. Billions m medical costs, covered by your tax dollars. Billions in lost wages, covered by your tax dollars. 87 of the costs incurred after a bullet pierce as persons skin, covered by you. We are propping up an industry that profits off of our pain. Enough. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my remarks. I the speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson thank you, mr. Speaker. Last week i was grateful to participate with the delegation for the commission on security and cooperation in europe, cochaired by congressman hastings and senator roger wicker in vienna, austria. We attended the parliamentary assemblys 19th winter meeting. The delegation engaged with osce officials and parliamentary members from 57 nations. Ambassador jim gillmor and his fe assure our allies and potential adversaries of americas commitment from peace through strength. It was meaningful to me with the courageous ukrainian delegation which appreciate President Trumps providing javelin missiles to stop russian aggression. Bulgaria was well represented with a delegation. Today america celebrates Bulgarian National day with the ambassador at the library of congress across the street in washington. In conclusion, 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 gentlelady from nevada seek recognition . To address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. Ms. Lee thank you, mr. Speaker. Today i am here on behalf of the people of nevadas third congressional district. And i rise to recognize the Miller Middle School eighth grade class with whom i met earlier this week on their trip to washington. The timing couldnt be better since it is Public Schools week. We talked about topics such as Stem Education to encouraging creativity in the classroom. They had some terrific questions, but one really stuck out. One student asked me, is investing in Public Education really worth it . Its a tough question, a fair question, especially coming from a Clark County School district. But the student. But the answer for me is overwhelmingly, undoubtedly yes. I just had to look around that room and see each of those students, whether they came from different backgrounds having access to education. And the answers not just about investing but its about if we invest in Public Education as the National Priority that it should be. In a time when public skiles Public Schools are being called upon to help kids beyond the classroom, investment in education should be our National Priority. Thank you. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleladys time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, permission to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, today i rise to recognize west lake, ohio rest department colonel luford who received the Ohio Distinguished Service medal last week. He became the first africanamerican astronaut to travel into space in 1983. Here in the Ohio Distinguished Service medal, highest noncombat decoration for service awarded by state for his commitment and dedication throughout his historic career in aviation. Mr. Gonzalez before joining nasa, he flufe over 144 combat nations flue over 144 combat nations with United States air force in vietnam. He earned his doctor degree in Aerospace Engineering at the air force institute of technology at Wrightpatterson Air Force base in dayton, ohio. We are proud and grateful for his military service and dedication to space exploration. As nasa looks to expand mankinds horizon in sparkse his life achievements and aviation accomplishments serve as an inspiration to future generations. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey 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. Mr. Speaker, today i introduced a fully Bipartisan Health care bill. The know the price act. It does something very simple im confident we will agree on. Americans should know how much or health care is going to cost before we receive it. Many americans arent aware when we go to a health care provider, there is often a gag clause, a gag clause in the contracts between providers and insurance that block us from seeing the cost and quality of the care we are about to receive. Mr. Malinowski my bill eliminates these gag clauses so we have the power and freedom to make informed decisions about our health care. The bill would also allow employers to access deeidentified claims defmentidentified claims date data so they have the information they need to choose the Health Care Plans that are actually best for their employees. Mr. Speaker, this is commonsense legislation that will offer families and businesses in new jersey and all across our country more joyce in their health care at lower prices. Thank you. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Ask to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to discuss an ongoing issue that has affected nearly every american. The barrage of annoying and deceptive robocalls. These seemingly endless automated phone calls disrupt our daily lives, constitute a serious form of harassment, and expose millions of americans to americans dangerous financial scams. Thats why i introduced a bipartisan bill alongside my colleagues representative lacy clay and dan bishop. Called the foreign robocall elimination act. Mr. Budd our bill takes on robocalls that originate overseas by directing the s. E. C. To convenient an Interagency Task force to develop effective measures to combat robocalls come interesting abroad. No matter which side of the aisle we find ourselves on, we should all be able to agree its time for these Illegal Robocalls to be stopped. Once and for all. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition . Mr. Cies he leaney i ask unanimous consent mr. Cicilline i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Cicilline the American People deserve a coordinated, fully funded response to keep us safe from the coronavirus. Instead of taking the situation seriously, the president has mounted a confusion and chaotic response. He designated mike pence to lead the Public Health response. Mike pence, a man whose Terrible Health policies as governor of indiana allowed the worst h. I. V. Epidemic in States History take route in 2015. The president s budget clashed 30 million from the c. D. C. And left vacant critical positions responsible for managing pandemics. Now hes proposed raiding funds appropriated by congress for other life threatening Public Health emergencies. To be blunt the president s response has been a disaster. The American People deserve better and thats why the house will advance a strong, strategy funding package that fully addresses the scale and seriousness of this Public Health crisis. Lets hope the president follows our lead. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Thompson 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 to recognize National Protein day. Protein is one of the most important elements of a healthy diet. Id also like to recognize wunl of most important sources of protein in the american diet. Talking about milk. We know that the protein in milk helps build reparamusle tissue. Additionally Dairy Products like mil contain nine essential nutrients that help predues the risk of high blood pleasure, os could he teeo perrotcies and some cancers. Despite these quality, milk consumption in the United States has been on the declinement an effort to reverse this trend i introduced the whole milk for healthy kids act last year, a bipartisan bill. To once again allow whole milk in our nations schools. Milk is part of a nutritious and healthy diet packed with protein and flavor. Today id like to remind us all of the nutrients and health ben knits whole milk provide. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, ask 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. It mr. Speaker, in commemoration of black history month, i am honored to be joined by six of philadelphias most distinguished ward leaders. Mr. Boyle and want to ensure their contributions to our city remain enshrined in our historical congressional record for future generations to recognize. Miss ella moore of ward 37. Mr. Arthur green of ward 14. Shirley gregory of ward 49. Peter of ward 61. Renee of ward 20. And Sharon Vaughn of ward 42 all take after the long lineage of philians who violence our democracy towards an increasingly inclusive system. I extend to them my most sincere gratitude for their leadership on behalf of our shared constituencies and look forward to honoring them here at the capitol later this afternoon. Thank you. I yield back. Speaker pro tempore mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Plaskett thank you, mr. Speaker. The Opioid Crisis has had devastating impact on communities throughout our country. In my conversations with members of law enforcement, Public Safety officials, and pub lig health experts, it has become clear that serious reforms are necessary to ensure our criminal Justice System effectively contributes to efforts to combat the Substance Abuse epidemic. The 2018 National Institute on drug abuse data shows that every day 128 people in the United States die from overdose of opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids is a severe National Crisis that affects Public Health as well as social and economic welfare. Next month im going to host a round table discussion on this in my district to ensure best practices and make sure we stem this form. Im going to use the measures that my democratic colleagues instituted to bring that to our community, to make sure that it does not happen in the virgin islands. Thank you, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Davis thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to pay tribute to a friend of mine who passed away a few days ago. His name is dennis hood. Dennis lived in Public Housing and has been a fierce advocate for implementation of the section 3 program. Despite many illnesses that he had, he developed himself a small contracting business, worked it well. Unfortunately passed away. So, dennis, we contribute and salute you for your efforts to advocate for those lowincome residents who lived in Public Housing. And i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does does the distinguished but tardy gentleman seek recognition . I request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to honor my constituent, dr. Mohamed khalid. A man who truly bomedies the American Dream embodies the American Dream. He came here from pakistan and settled on Staten Island in 1975, are we opened his dental practice and worked hard to provide for his children, for his family. Both of whom are now successful attorneys. Dr. Khalid says he considers it his moral and ethical duty to help. Mr. Rose and he shows that every single day, not just in his professional life, but in all of his Extraordinary Community service. Dr. Khalid is a cultural ambassador on Staten Island. Serving as the president of the iron hills civic association, and the Pakistani Civic Association. After the tragic events of 9 11, dr. Khalid and the Pakistani Civic Association worked to bring Staten Islanders together. Now, doing this for 15 years, theyve served meals and shared their culture all for the betterment of our community. Im proud to represent such a diverse and Inclusive Community full of leaders like dr. Khalid. Who exemplify th

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