And in one u. S. Territory join us at 7 00 tonight on cspan. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2020] the speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. , march 3, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable john a. Yarmuth to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore please be seated. Pursuant to thed orer of the house of january 7, 2020, the chair will now remember recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour detpwhafmente chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allocated between the parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Green, or five minutes. Mr. Green thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, and still i rise, proud to be an american, proud to be a member of the u. S. House f representatives. I rise because i refuse to accept the notion that we should get back to bigotry as usual in the house of representatives. Im one who has fought bigotry most of my life and i will continue to fight it for the rest of my life. Today i want to talk about bigotry not only within the country but i also want to talk about those who aid and abet bigotry in the house of representatives. Right here in this house there are people who aid and abet bigotry. I spoke last on the floor about a news day report, it concerned an investigation that took place in the state of new york and within this investigation it was uncovered that with reference to real estate agents, after having tested them, it was uncovered hat 19 of the time, Asian Americans were treated unequally. Unequally when compared to white americans. 39 of the time hispanic americans were treated unequally. And 49 of the time, africanamericans were treated unequally. We sought to do something about this in the Financial Services committee. We have a piece of legislation that will provide for testing and expand the testing that was started in this country by president ronald reagan. President reagan gave us the paradigm which we seek to enhance, which we seek to expand, because that is the means by which we can eliminate this kind of invidious discrimination. Its not a question of way its whether we have the will to challenge it and take it all. I want to tell you that in my committee there were those who would aid and abet. They came up with specious arguments. Fallacious contentions. The notion that we can do without, without saying we can do without the improvements. I believe this kind of aiding and abetting is the reason we still have this level of invidious discrimination in our country. There are people in this congress who aid and abet beth racism and discrimination. We have to call this out, we cannot continue to pretend that it does not exist right here in the congress of the United States of america. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. Every parents Worst Nightmare to learn their Childrens School is the site of mass violence. School should not be a place our kids have to fear but it should be where they learn and grow and follow the dream. No child should have to be more concerned about safety than they are about a science project, band concert or basketball game. Thats why last year i and many others introduced the secure our schools act in the last congress, passed it on to the president and it was signed into law. Mr. Bost i was proud our bipartisan bill passed the house and senate and was signed into law by the president. It creates a Grant Program for local communities to improve security in their schools. School districts, Law Enforcement can use these critical funds to purchase life Safety Technology, panic alert system, communications equipment, cameras, door locks, or to better train authorities when incidents of violence might occur. Last year 33 million in grants were allocated to 103 School Districts nationwide, making four Million Students safer. The application process is now open for grants. For the 2021 fiscal year. Please urge our local officials, those in your district, to visit more information on how to apply for up to 500,000 in grants through the school violence. Cops. Doj. Gov. The application deadline for this fiscal year is april 18. Please reach out to your community, community leaders, Law Enforcement and School Districts. We have advanced Safety Technology in banks, Office Buildings and retail locations. Theres no reasony we shouldnt are this technology at all our schools to protect all of our children. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from arkansas, ms. Bonamici, for five minutes. Ms. Bonamici thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today in recognition of International Womens day on march 8 to call attention to women around the world who have risked their personal safety and freedom to speak out for the rights of all women and i am particularly inspired by the example of three brave saudi women who have spent nearly two years in imprisoned or under house arrest because of their fearless advocacy. Lujane, neuf men, and alman are outstanding examples of the many tsao dee activists who bravely fought, fought to stop saudi arabias male guardianship, fought to end its prohibition on women drive, fought to open up female participation in elections and public office. Though the government ostensibly granted such freedoms in 2018, thee three women continue to face different injustices. Including torture or threats of murder and Sexual Violence and limited access to family or egal representation. Lujane has been particularly targeted for her courageous leadership. Her selfless commitment has paved the way for crucial social reform bus unfortunately the saudi government has attempted to undermine her cricks with politically motivated criminal charges, a lengthy imprisonment and inhumane abuse. This incredible woman deserves to be honored, not jailed, which is why i recently led several colleagues in nominating her for the Nobel Peace Prize and will continue to advocate for her through the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission defending free doms project. This congress we have adopted a bipartisan resolution in the house to urge for the release of these women and other activists and today we call on saudi arabia once again to prix these women and to lift the threat of their continued persecution. To maintain our International Leadership the United States has a moral obligation to uphold democratic principles. The president , the secretary of state and the entire Trump Administration must increase its diplomatic pressure to demand the release of these women and hold the saudi government accountable for its appalling disregard of human rights. As we recognize this International Womens day, we are reminded to look beyond our borders, to continue to bring attention to the urgent and ongoing Human Rights Violations that the kingdom of saudi arabia is committing. I ask that all women and their allies throughout the United States and the and around the world and all men join me in standing with these amazing saudi feminists and demanding that they be free. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson, for five minutes. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today recognize march as National Nutrition month. Well balanced, nutritious diet is important for all americans, and access to fresh Quality Ingredients shouldnt be a luxury. I had the honor of serving as the chair of the agriculture subcommittee on nutrition. During my time on that subcommittee ive met with many advocates and stake holders who understand the role nutrition plays in the lives of all americans at every stage of life. It plays a particular role in the lives of our nations children. During Critical Development years, children are dependent on foods packed with nutrients. In some cases the meals students receive at school may be the only time they eat during the day. Its important to do what we can to ensure schools have the resources they need to provide students with delicious and nutritious options. In january, we usda announced two proposals to expand nutritious options for our nations schoolchildren. The new these new rules allow schools to offer a greater variety of vegetables options to customize breakfast and the ability to purchase items ala cart. This antiflexibility will not only bolster the consumption of food in our school bus also food waste. At the end of the day, doesnt matter how Nutritious School Lunches are if students arent eating them, theyre not nutritious. Im hopeful that this recent change will encourage more of our nations young people to make increasingly healthy, wellrounded food choices. In addition to a greater variety of fruits and vegetables we can help restore nutritious dairy options in schools. My bill, the whole milk for healthy kids act, would allow flavored and nonflavored milk back into our nations schools calf tieriars. Cafeterias. It would further expand milk options and reverse the decline of milk consumption in schools. While we can all be advocates for healthy diets and nutrition id like to specifically recognize the registered dietitian, nutritions who are one of our most valuable resources in the pursuit of reliable food and nutrition information. Next week, on march 11, we celebrate registered die trigs nutritionist day and thank these individuals for their role in building strong, healthy, families and communities. Thank you and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from new york, ms. Horn for five minutes. Ms. Horn thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to highlight the importance of participation in the upcome 20g20 census and specifically the critical importance of getting a full count of tribal nation citizens. Census results affect our communities every day. As the official count of how many people live in our communities, the census determines everything from plans for highways to funding for special education and support for our firefighters. The results of the 2020 census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. Think of our local schools. Census counts help determine how many how money is allocated for head start, Early Education programs and grants that support College Access and Education Programs for children with disabilities. But thats not all. The census determines federal funding for student care, foster care program, housing assistance, Infrastructure Investment and so much more. We have to make sure that every oklahoman is counted so that our communities receive the support they need. This past week i was proud to introduce Bipartisan Legislation encouraging federal, state, local governments and tribal nations to Work Together as partners to encourage participation in the 2020 census among American Indians and alaska natives. Today, oklahoma is home to 39 tribes. The census ensures we make a strong investment in oklahoma and provide resources to tribal nations. That fulfill the indian trust responsibility. Funding for Housing Initiatives and Education Programs is at stake. For too long tribal nations have been shortchanged in federal funding due to a census that has historically undercounted native american populations. In the 2020 census, the Census Bureau estimates that American Indians an alaska natives were undercounted by approximately 4. 9 , more than double the undercount rate of the next closest population group. The negative consequences for undercount counting cannot be quickly correct thsmed census only occurs once every 10 years and as a result, undercounting tribal nations can significantly reduce federal funding levels for important programs for an entire decade. Over 300 federal programs rely on data derived from the census and tribal nations relie on many of them. They include thative american schools and Education Programs, native American Work force programs, Tribal Health programs, tribal housing programs, water and projects, transit infrastuckture and Economic Development programs. We must ensure native voices are heard and counted. The census is an opportunity, not a threat. Responses to the 2020 census are confidential, protected by law. Personal information is never shared by the Census Bureau with any other Government Agencies or Law Enforcement. And responses cannot be used against individuals by Government Agencies or in court in any way. All households will receive the census and may respond by mail, by phone or online. Its critically important that all oklahomans participate in the census. I want to thank my fellow members of the native american caucus including congressman cole of oklahoma and other who was helped get a full census count among tribal nations. I urge my colleagues and communities to Work Together as partners to encourage participation in the 2020 census and to inform the public that 2020 census is safe, easy and important. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman the speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yield back. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Keller, for five minutes. Mr. Keller thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the most absurd and destructive plans being touted by out of touch socialists is a ban on fracking known as hydraulic fracturing for gas and oil. At home in pennsylvanias 12th Congressional District, a region on any given day produces up to 10 of our nations natural gas. Its easy to see how the Energy Economy has benefited everyone. From highpaying jobs to lower energy costs, natural gas has been an economic win for the American People. Even more, thanks to the natural gas boom, america is now energy independent. That means great things for our National Security as we are no longer beholden to Energy Producing nations that hate us. Unbelievably, these great benefits are under attack by radical socialists who seek to ban fracking. According to the u. S. Chamber of commerce, the plan to ban fracking would cost more than 600,000 jobs and 261 billion in g. D. P. By 2025 and that is just in pennsylvania. This is combr i invited the social why i invited the socialists in this congress and those running for president that want to ban fracking to come to pennsylvanias 12th Congressional District and face the families they wish to leave destitute. To face the families who have finally found success and tell them why they want to take it away. For these folks, a ban on fracking would lead to more government dependence, lower wages, fewer jobs, and kyrocketing energy prices. Enter the words ban and fracking would pave the road for america to become a socialist country. There should be nothing scarier or more sickening than that. Mr. Speaker, i also want to take a little bit of time today to congratulate Bucknell University on achieving a great recognition this week. According to the United States peace corps, Bucknell University located in lewisburg, pennsylvania, produces the fourth most peace corps volunteers of all small colleges and universities nationwide. In their 2020 report, the peace corps noted bucknell produced 13 volunteers for the peace corps, an amazing feat for an institution whose student body is just over 3,600 students. According to its mission statement, bucknell educates students for a lifetime of Critical Thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. By forming students in that mission it is no wonder why so many bucknell students find themselves seeking Greater Service to humanity through the peace