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U. S. House here on cspan. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2020] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] the speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray, lord, father of us all, we give you thanks for giving us another day. At a time when so many are worried about business survival, rent payment and unemployment benefits, impell those in our government that are charged with the general welfare to come together to negotiate solutions benefiting all americans in need. Put forth your spirit of wisdom, patience and goodwill upon all the members of congress during these troubling days for so many of our nations citizens. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from california, ms. Eshoo. Ms. Eshoo 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 chair will entertain up to 15 speechesfor oneminute on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Ms. Eshoo mr. Speaker, i rise tribute ing to pay to the speaker pro tempore does gentlewoman request without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Eshoo thank you, mr. Speaker. Come to the floor this morning, mr. Speaker, on behalf californias of 18th Congressional District to justice te to the late ruth bader ginsburg. The front of the building of the Supreme Court equal justice what the law, and thats Justice Ginsburg did. Equality relative to voting rights, to gender equity, civil rights. That was her work. Seriously. Using her extraordinary faith, her , her belief in a more perfect union. To her in a e unique way. Very few , there are individuals that are known by initials. D. R. , l. B. J. , j. F. K. , and now r. B. G. As the poet wrote, and so she all the trumpets sounded on the other side. Ginsburg. Justice peace. Rest in the speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman rise . Address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Rise today to i say thank you and pay tribute to ur friend and this chambers parliamentarian, tom wickham. Creationthy since the of the position in 1927, tom is just the sixth parliamentarian body. History of this while representatives come and go, and majorities change from session, one constant is the parliamentarians office uphold r commitment to the rules and traditions of this very chamber. Parliamentarian advises not only the speaker but serves with an open door to all members, minority. Nd so our voices and our constituents voices can be this legislative process. I speak for all republicans when commend tom for his professionalism, sound judgment, nd steady demeanor in carrying out his duties. You see, mr. Speaker, america was founded on an idea. Founders determined that a deliberate body governed of, by, for the people would best erve the interests of this nation. Our congress, a little coming together of people and ideas, from every corner of the nation tasked with debating the issues of the day. Ts up to tom and his staff to make sure that we do so in a way thats consistent with the procedures of and this institution. Looking out for the institution glamorous job. A most of the parliamentarians the scenes behind and without public recognition. Ut it is essential to our democracy and embodies the very best of civil service. This body and this country for 25 years. Staffers refer to tom s double door, from harry potter. He knows all the answers. You just have to write you have to ask the right questions. I know members will continue to eek out tom for advice, and i encourage all of them to extend the same courtesy to his jason smith. Now, lets not be confused, its not representative jason smith missouri. Its a different jason smith. I want to especially thank toms his children, and brady and eliz bit, for elizabeth, for sharing tom for all those years and all those late nights. Through too many late night sessions and lastminute negotiations to count. Well. Ou have served we wish you the best in watch lotsand get to of iowa football now that the big ten has resumed play. Very gratefulof a nation, i want to say thank you. Heated. Imes get i know people are passionate about their ideas. Cannot be made based upon whos in the majority or whos in the minority. You make some of the most difficult decisions, right y are always the one. This country can only be imagine a ng a parliamentarian when decision is being made whether a peaker has broken the rules or not. It would be easy to fold to the pressure of the majority. To say tom always held nation. People of this thats what we look for in a parliamentarian. Hats what we ask for, and thats exactly what you gave us. Thank you for your service, and you have ate all that done for this nation. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the back. Man yields for what purpose does the entleman from West Virginia rise . Sorry, the gentlewoman from West Virginia. Miller i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. To honor ouri rise nations brave Law Enforcement fficials who protect our communities from violent crime. Just weeks ago in West Virginia, Fayette County deputy, levi garrettson, was attacked during a traffic stop. Firefighterolunteer was there to help fight off the attacker. Ecause of mr. Endicotts actions, deputy garrettson was able to go home that night. Is not the case for country. Cers in our this growing hatred is appalling. Of my bly, some colleagues across the aisle call police. D the our country was founded on andls that promote civility security for all americans. Unify around a shared goal of law and order to stop rioters and anarchist who threaten oures and Law Enforcement. I will always stand with our uniform. And sisters in i yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. Does the urpose rise . Man from texas mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise joy. With sadness and sadness because our leader at county, dr. Ty retireannounced she will as our president on august 31 of year. Joyful because of the seven ouring years she gave us as president. She arrived as our sixth 2014. Ent in may of she came aboard with a great school. He leaves an even greater school. Able to get students, faculty, donors who sometimes with the herd mentality. Years rough five fiveyear strategic plan. All those goals will be finished leaves. Her trademark is listening. What do you ts, want to do with your life . What do you ustry, need from your employees . Met every challenge headon. One final ose with challenge. Lvins mascot is a dolphin named blue. Ur challenge on behalf of the students, crystal wear this before niform on campus you leave. Thank you. God bless you. Back. D the speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. R. Rose i rise today to honor the life and service of mr. Antonelli, an amazing father, grandfather, and someone who served his community and his church with love and with compassion. Loved to serve and he took pride in his work as a member of york city f. O. P. And in his service on the board of the civic association. And although he was no stranger his agedy, with a loss of beloved son, he never lost his for others. Assion he loved to entertain guests and hen theyd come and visit, youd never find him without a smile. Piece of candy or some kind words to share. He will be missed but he will heart e forgotten and my goes out to angela, his adoring two of over 60 years, his daughters and his five grandchildren. Antonelli, we will never forget your memory. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back his time. For what purpose does the entleman from florida seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Rise to highlight and legacy of dr. Devoted husband and loving father who kept his promise to god to serve his atients until the day he died, a promise fulfilled when covid19 took his life in august. Sclero graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963, degree from aduate u. F. S. In 1967. In years, is he served many roles, including part of the chamber of commerce, as a founding spital member. Mr. Spano his mark on our community will not be forgotten. Extended his passion for medicine by mentoring generations of medical students. Years,beloved wife of 53 jany, and his two daughters, stephanie and jennifer, our therict and Community Mourn loss of sam. Reminder crifice be a of our community. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I seek 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. Lamalfa thank you, mr. Speaker. Deep regret that i rise to recognize the lops life Service Forest official Charles Morton who died dorado fire last thursday in southern california. Charlie began his career as a man with the california conservation corps in miguel, my area, wherein the campfire was known to have 2018. Through there in no doubt, some of the work he did at the eagues portion and the Forest Management they did. During the 2006 fire season he firestorm Fire Suppression in chico, california. Service ar forest culminated as a big bear county hot shot squad boss in San Bernardino national forest. Untimely passing is a risk thats unfortunately part of what our valiant firefighters workers deal vice with on the front lines every day. I pray that his family will find peace. I also pray for the firefighters across the west right now save our all to public lands, property, and from es and wildlife wildfire season. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the time. Eman yields back his for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek ecognition . Mr. Thompson i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore the speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Thompson i rise to express support of the restoring essential service to small introduced. , a bill this would bring them back into the air tial access to transportation system. The states will benefit include my hometown as well as kansas, new york, south dakota, maryland and wyoming. Many Rural Communities in these states were struggling prior to covid19 and access to affordable commercial flights need to continue. Without this lifeline, commercial service will crease to exist presenting new set of challenges when it comes to longterm growth and sustainability of these communities. As a result of the reinstatement of these airports, a long overdue boost to local economies will occur. With that, thank you, mr. Speaker. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk pursuant to the permission granted in 2h of rules 2 of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on september 24, 2020 at 10 39 a. M. , that the senate agreed to Senate Concurrent Resolution 46. Th best wishes, i am, signed reeves, robert f. Deputy clerk. The speaker pro tempore further consideration of h. R. 447 will now resume. The clerk Union Calendar number 404, h. R. 4447, a bill to establish Technical Assistance program. The speaker pro tempore each further amendment printed in part b of house report 116528 not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 1129 shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered by a member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable in the report equally divided controlled by a proponent and opponent and may be withdrawn, shall not be subject to amendment and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. It shall be in order for the chair of the committee on energy and commerce or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments n part b of house 116528. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided by the chair and Ranking Member of the Committee Energy and commerce, shall not be subject to amendment and shall not be subject to demand for ivision of the question. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Speaker as designee of chairman pallone, i offer amendments en bloc. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. The clerk 1, 14, 15, 18, 23, 4, 26, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 4, 64, 69, 72, printed in d 98 part b of house report 116528 the speaker pro tempore the speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Stevens and the gentleman from 10 homa each will control minutes. Ms. Stevens i urge my colleagues to support my amendment to increase Vehicle Technology r d as we consider this significant investment in a Clean Energy Future for battery technology, for cybersecurity, for the connected car, our Sustainable Future and countless jobs. Michigan has been a Global Leader in Vehicle Technology since we created the industry over a century ago. Our auto workers are the best in the world. Our manufacturers are the in the world. But we need to make sure that we continue to have a level Playing Field to compete. The u. S. Must continue to lead by making the investments just as other nations are doing. Our s not the time to cede leap. Advances in connectivity will make vehicles more safer and more efficient and affordable for consumers and their families. We owe it to our American Workers to make sure that this next generation of vehicles is made right here in the United States of america. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And i reserve my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman reserves. The gentleman from oklahoma is recognized. Mr. Lucas i yield myself such time as i may consume. I rise in opposition to this block of amendments and express my profound disappointment with this process. As i said yesterday, Climate Change is a generational challenge. Nowhere our work today will have an impact for decades to come. I believe our work on something of this importance deserves thoughtful consideration, careful analysis and substantial debate. After all, what is at stake here is no small matter. The policy decisions we make on this issue will not only impact our Greenhouse Gas emissions, but will have a direct effect on what americans pay to cool and heat their homes. It will determine whether we hamstring our Energy Sectors or give them a global advantage. Congress has an established process to make smart policy decisions on important issues like this. We consider issues in hearings, debate, vote in committees and then bring legislation to the house floor. Thats not what happened here. Instead of following regular order on individual policy proposals, we were given one week to review 900 pages of legislation. In an effort to have a voice in this process, members offered 176 amendments to this bill. Only 99 were made in order. And now, mr. Speaker, we dont even have the chance to debate and vote on those amendments individually. Instead, we are expected to vote to pass or reject 26 amendments en bloc right now. And with only one exception, this is how wells vote on all 99 amendments made in order. Thats a problem, because it forces either to vote in favor of policies we dont support or vote against the ones we do. And thats where i find myself right now. Not surprisingly, i strongly support my own amendment in this block. It expresses the accepts of congress that in order to reduce emissions, the secretary of energy must prioritize funding for fundamental Research Infrastructure and research and Development Activities carried out through the office of science. Office of science programs have long served as the cornerstone of u. S. Energy innovation. Our Clean Energy Future will be built on next generation like grid scale storage and integrated Carbon Management strategies. And these technologies are dependent on federal support for basic Research Programs and infrastructure. The office of science at d. O. E. Is behind some of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries and Copyright National<\/a> cable satellite corp. 2020] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] the speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray, lord, father of us all, we give you thanks for giving us another day. At a time when so many are worried about business survival, rent payment and unemployment benefits, impell those in our government that are charged with the general welfare to come together to negotiate solutions benefiting all americans in need. Put forth your spirit of wisdom, patience and goodwill upon all the members of congress during these troubling days for so many of our nations citizens. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution<\/a> 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from california, ms. Eshoo. Ms. Eshoo i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States<\/a> 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 chair will entertain up to 15 speechesfor oneminute on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Ms. Eshoo mr. Speaker, i rise tribute ing to pay to the speaker pro tempore does gentlewoman request without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Eshoo thank you, mr. Speaker. Come to the floor this morning, mr. Speaker, on behalf californias of 18th Congressional District<\/a> to justice te to the late ruth bader ginsburg. The front of the building of the Supreme Court<\/a> equal justice what the law, and thats Justice Ginsburg<\/a> did. Equality relative to voting rights, to gender equity, civil rights. That was her work. Seriously. Using her extraordinary faith, her , her belief in a more perfect union. To her in a e unique way. Very few , there are individuals that are known by initials. D. R. , l. B. J. , j. F. K. , and now r. B. G. As the poet wrote, and so she all the trumpets sounded on the other side. Ginsburg. Justice peace. Rest in the speaker pro tempore the gentlewomans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman rise . Address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Rise today to i say thank you and pay tribute to ur friend and this chambers parliamentarian, tom wickham. Creationthy since the of the position in 1927, tom is just the sixth parliamentarian body. History of this while representatives come and go, and majorities change from session, one constant is the parliamentarians office uphold r commitment to the rules and traditions of this very chamber. Parliamentarian advises not only the speaker but serves with an open door to all members, minority. Nd so our voices and our constituents voices can be this legislative process. I speak for all republicans when commend tom for his professionalism, sound judgment, nd steady demeanor in carrying out his duties. You see, mr. Speaker, america was founded on an idea. Founders determined that a deliberate body governed of, by, for the people would best erve the interests of this nation. Our congress, a little coming together of people and ideas, from every corner of the nation tasked with debating the issues of the day. Ts up to tom and his staff to make sure that we do so in a way thats consistent with the procedures of and this institution. Looking out for the institution glamorous job. A most of the parliamentarians the scenes behind and without public recognition. Ut it is essential to our democracy and embodies the very best of civil service. This body and this country for 25 years. Staffers refer to tom s double door, from harry potter. He knows all the answers. You just have to write you have to ask the right questions. I know members will continue to eek out tom for advice, and i encourage all of them to extend the same courtesy to his jason smith. Now, lets not be confused, its not representative jason smith missouri. Its a different jason smith. I want to especially thank toms his children, and brady and eliz bit, for elizabeth, for sharing tom for all those years and all those late nights. Through too many late night sessions and lastminute negotiations to count. Well. Ou have served we wish you the best in watch lotsand get to of iowa football now that the big ten has resumed play. Very gratefulof a nation, i want to say thank you. Heated. Imes get i know people are passionate about their ideas. Cannot be made based upon whos in the majority or whos in the minority. You make some of the most difficult decisions, right y are always the one. This country can only be imagine a ng a parliamentarian when decision is being made whether a peaker has broken the rules or not. It would be easy to fold to the pressure of the majority. To say tom always held nation. People of this thats what we look for in a parliamentarian. Hats what we ask for, and thats exactly what you gave us. Thank you for your service, and you have ate all that done for this nation. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the back. Man yields for what purpose does the entleman from West Virginia<\/a> rise . Sorry, the gentlewoman from West Virginia<\/a>. Miller i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized. To honor ouri rise nations brave Law Enforcement<\/a> fficials who protect our communities from violent crime. Just weeks ago in West Virginia<\/a>, Fayette County<\/a> deputy, levi garrettson, was attacked during a traffic stop. Firefighterolunteer was there to help fight off the attacker. Ecause of mr. Endicotts actions, deputy garrettson was able to go home that night. Is not the case for country. Cers in our this growing hatred is appalling. Of my bly, some colleagues across the aisle call police. D the our country was founded on andls that promote civility security for all americans. Unify around a shared goal of law and order to stop rioters and anarchist who threaten oures and Law Enforcement<\/a>. I will always stand with our uniform. And sisters in i yield back my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. Does the urpose rise . Man from texas mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise joy. With sadness and sadness because our leader at county, dr. Ty retireannounced she will as our president on august 31 of year. Joyful because of the seven ouring years she gave us as president. She arrived as our sixth 2014. Ent in may of she came aboard with a great school. He leaves an even greater school. Able to get students, faculty, donors who sometimes with the herd mentality. Years rough five fiveyear strategic plan. All those goals will be finished leaves. Her trademark is listening. What do you ts, want to do with your life . What do you ustry, need from your employees . Met every challenge headon. One final ose with challenge. Lvins mascot is a dolphin named blue. Ur challenge on behalf of the students, crystal wear this before niform on campus you leave. Thank you. God bless you. Back. D the speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. R. Rose i rise today to honor the life and service of mr. Antonelli, an amazing father, grandfather, and someone who served his community and his church with love and with compassion. Loved to serve and he took pride in his work as a member of york city f. O. P. And in his service on the board of the civic association. And although he was no stranger his agedy, with a loss of beloved son, he never lost his for others. Assion he loved to entertain guests and hen theyd come and visit, youd never find him without a smile. Piece of candy or some kind words to share. He will be missed but he will heart e forgotten and my goes out to angela, his adoring two of over 60 years, his daughters and his five grandchildren. Antonelli, we will never forget your memory. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back his time. For what purpose does the entleman from florida seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Rise to highlight and legacy of dr. Devoted husband and loving father who kept his promise to god to serve his atients until the day he died, a promise fulfilled when covid19 took his life in august. Sclero graduated from Jefferson High School<\/a> in 1963, degree from aduate u. F. S. In 1967. In years, is he served many roles, including part of the chamber of commerce, as a founding spital member. Mr. Spano his mark on our community will not be forgotten. Extended his passion for medicine by mentoring generations of medical students. Years,beloved wife of 53 jany, and his two daughters, stephanie and jennifer, our therict and Community Mourn<\/a> loss of sam. Reminder crifice be a of our community. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I seek 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. Lamalfa thank you, mr. Speaker. Deep regret that i rise to recognize the lops life Service Forest<\/a> official Charles Morton<\/a> who died dorado fire last thursday in southern california. Charlie began his career as a man with the california conservation corps in miguel, my area, wherein the campfire was known to have 2018. Through there in no doubt, some of the work he did at the eagues portion and the Forest Management<\/a> they did. During the 2006 fire season he firestorm Fire Suppression<\/a> in chico, california. Service ar forest culminated as a big bear county hot shot squad boss in San Bernardino<\/a> national forest. Untimely passing is a risk thats unfortunately part of what our valiant firefighters workers deal vice with on the front lines every day. I pray that his family will find peace. I also pray for the firefighters across the west right now save our all to public lands, property, and from es and wildlife wildfire season. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the time. Eman yields back his for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek ecognition . Mr. Thompson i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore the speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Thompson i rise to express support of the restoring essential service to small introduced. , a bill this would bring them back into the air tial access to transportation system. The states will benefit include my hometown as well as kansas, new york, south dakota, maryland and wyoming. Many Rural Communities<\/a> in these states were struggling prior to covid19 and access to affordable commercial flights need to continue. Without this lifeline, commercial service will crease to exist presenting new set of challenges when it comes to longterm growth and sustainability of these communities. As a result of the reinstatement of these airports, a long overdue boost to local economies will occur. With that, thank you, mr. Speaker. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk pursuant to the permission granted in 2h of rules 2 of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on september 24, 2020 at 10 39 a. M. , that the senate agreed to Senate Concurrent Resolution<\/a> 46. Th best wishes, i am, signed reeves, robert f. Deputy clerk. The speaker pro tempore further consideration of h. R. 447 will now resume. The clerk Union Calendar<\/a> number 404, h. R. 4447, a bill to establish Technical Assistance<\/a> program. The speaker pro tempore each further amendment printed in part b of house report 116528 not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution<\/a> 1129 shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered by a member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable in the report equally divided controlled by a proponent and opponent and may be withdrawn, shall not be subject to amendment and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. It shall be in order for the chair of the committee on energy and commerce or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments n part b of house 116528. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided by the chair and Ranking Member<\/a> of the Committee Energy<\/a> and commerce, shall not be subject to amendment and shall not be subject to demand for ivision of the question. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Speaker as designee of chairman pallone, i offer amendments en bloc. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. The clerk 1, 14, 15, 18, 23, 4, 26, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 4, 64, 69, 72, printed in d 98 part b of house report 116528 the speaker pro tempore the speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Stevens and the gentleman from 10 homa each will control minutes. Ms. Stevens i urge my colleagues to support my amendment to increase Vehicle Technology<\/a> r d as we consider this significant investment in a Clean Energy Future<\/a> for battery technology, for cybersecurity, for the connected car, our Sustainable Future<\/a> and countless jobs. Michigan has been a Global Leader<\/a> in Vehicle Technology<\/a> since we created the industry over a century ago. Our auto workers are the best in the world. Our manufacturers are the in the world. But we need to make sure that we continue to have a level Playing Field<\/a> to compete. The u. S. Must continue to lead by making the investments just as other nations are doing. Our s not the time to cede leap. Advances in connectivity will make vehicles more safer and more efficient and affordable for consumers and their families. We owe it to our American Workers<\/a> to make sure that this next generation of vehicles is made right here in the United States<\/a> of america. Thank you, mr. Speaker. And i reserve my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman reserves. The gentleman from oklahoma is recognized. Mr. Lucas i yield myself such time as i may consume. I rise in opposition to this block of amendments and express my profound disappointment with this process. As i said yesterday, Climate Change<\/a> is a generational challenge. Nowhere our work today will have an impact for decades to come. I believe our work on something of this importance deserves thoughtful consideration, careful analysis and substantial debate. After all, what is at stake here is no small matter. The policy decisions we make on this issue will not only impact our Greenhouse Gas<\/a> emissions, but will have a direct effect on what americans pay to cool and heat their homes. It will determine whether we hamstring our Energy Sectors<\/a> or give them a global advantage. Congress has an established process to make smart policy decisions on important issues like this. We consider issues in hearings, debate, vote in committees and then bring legislation to the house floor. Thats not what happened here. Instead of following regular order on individual policy proposals, we were given one week to review 900 pages of legislation. In an effort to have a voice in this process, members offered 176 amendments to this bill. Only 99 were made in order. And now, mr. Speaker, we dont even have the chance to debate and vote on those amendments individually. Instead, we are expected to vote to pass or reject 26 amendments en bloc right now. And with only one exception, this is how wells vote on all 99 amendments made in order. Thats a problem, because it forces either to vote in favor of policies we dont support or vote against the ones we do. And thats where i find myself right now. Not surprisingly, i strongly support my own amendment in this block. It expresses the accepts of congress that in order to reduce emissions, the secretary of energy must prioritize funding for fundamental Research Infrastructure<\/a> and research and Development Activities<\/a> carried out through the office of science. Office of science programs have long served as the cornerstone of u. S. Energy innovation. Our Clean Energy Future<\/a> will be built on next generation like grid scale storage and integrated Carbon Management<\/a> strategies. And these technologies are dependent on federal support for basic Research Programs<\/a> and infrastructure. The office of science at d. O. E. Is behind some of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries and Technology Developments<\/a> in recent history. Without the innovation that have come from d. O. E. Basic research, we wouldnt have successfully emissions through clean affordable natural gas. A clean legislation that fails to include office of science provisions is not a serious proposal. Even if it is 900 pages long. I urge my colleagues to remember that americans need affordable and reliable energy. And that has to be a central goal in our policy to address Climate Change<\/a>. We can reduce emissions, Keep Energy Prices Competitive<\/a> and ensure that the u. S. Remains a world leader in science and Energy Technology<\/a> by committing to prioritize basic research and Critical Infrastructure<\/a> supported by the office of science. I believe my amendment would improve h. R. 4447 by establishing that congress is committed to research and development of break through clean energy technologies. Unfortunately, i cant support my amendment because it has been lumped in with so many others that worsen the legislation by increasing support of well funded applied Research Programs<\/a> that are duplicating the work that private industry can and should be doing on its own. But thats what happens when you force through a message partisan bill instead of allowing for individual policy considerations. It shows lack of good faith from House Democrats<\/a> and no way to pass legislation for the public good. I urge my colleagues to oppose this block and i reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentlewoman from michigan is recognized. Ms. Stevens surely when we pass this legislation we will be sending a host of new directives over to the secretary of energy to continue in and advance our future. I yield to the gentleman from pennsylvania for two minutes. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized for two minutes. If i were to come before this house in 2005 and said to my colleagues, ive got a policy proposal, it will create hundreds of thousands of jobs in parts of the country that lost them and free us from wars in the middle east, it will save middle class families hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year on their energy bills and best part it will reduce Carbon Emissions<\/a> for the first time in the hit of the United States<\/a>. That would sound like a democratic policy, more jobs, less war, less carbon. That was the shale revolution and it was a partnership between Government Research<\/a> and entrepreneurs in pennsylvania and texas and other places who figured out new techniques to get natural gas out of the ground. Some have opposed the continueation of Natural Gas Drilling<\/a> simply because its a fossil fuel. I asked them who gets credit . Natural gas has made a bigger difference, but we still have a duty to continue to improve that process and a lot of people dont realize that the national Energy Technology<\/a> laboratory has never given up on trying to clean up these processes. They have made great gains in the area of produced water and taking the water that is used to get the gas out of the ground and removing the contaminant so the water can be recycled over and over and over again. We have seen it in the short life of shale drilling in central pennsylvania. They have improved recycling of water. My amendment would give money to the department of energy and establish a demonstration project for the First Time Ever<\/a> to better recycle and dispose of this water right on site. Eliminating the noisy trucks that drive through peoples neighborhoods. This has been a tremendous technology and we continue to make it better and better. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. The gentlewoman from michigan reserves. The gentleman from oklahoma. Mr. Lucas i yield three minutes to the gentleman from louisiana, mr. Graves. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from louisiana is recognized for three minutes. Mr. Graves thank you, mr. Speaker and i thank the gentleman from oklahoma for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, lets look at this process. Here we have a bill that was a bipartisan bill, h. R. 4447 that passed out of the committee on a bipartisan vote and it was eight pages, eight pages. Today this bill is nearly 900 pages. It came from committee to the floor exploded and became 900 pages of text. This bill is scored to cost the american taxpayers 135 billion. Look, this is an issue that we agree that we need to be discussing and discussing americas Energy Future<\/a> and the fact that saudi arabia, russia, china and other countries are trying to decimate the American Energy<\/a> and force our dependence on them. While there are some good components of this bill, much of it plays into the hands of those very countries by pushing the use of tech following by manipulating markets and distorting costs that forces us to play into the hands of those countries and become dependent upon them for different resources. Mr. Speaker, the United States<\/a> as i have heard people talk about emissions, we are the leader in terms of reducing emissions. The United States<\/a> has reduced emissions more than every other country. You talk about emissions reduction under president obama that was a clean power plan. We have hit the target established by president obama but did it 10 years early. We havent done it by forcing use of new technologies but letting the market do what it does and letting innovators innovate like they do. To my friends on the other side of the aisle, we would love to engage with you on americas Energy Future<\/a> and how we ensure the use of clean Energy Technology<\/a> moving forward but building upon the success of the United States<\/a> and how we are the Global Leader<\/a> in reducing emissions. This bill, we dont have to have a democrat bill. En amendments were together bloc. This distorts the process and it makes us unable to represent our constituents at home. I want to urge, lets sit down and gaming in this bill in a bipartisan way and take a bill it was eight pages and add to 900 pages. Lets vote on amendments that ensures americas Energy Future<\/a>, not those of russia and china as this bill does. This is a fatally flawed process and not in the interest of america and our children and grandchildrens future and ignores the fact that america is the leading reducer in emissions. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from michigan is recognized. S. Stevens thank you, mr. Speaker. Remain somewhat baffled about the remarks of my colleague, particularly just in the last spent nearly has 60 billion to create a striving electric vehicle industry and hats in part what we are committing to do here today. And with that, mr. Speaker, i will yield to the gentleman from new mexico for two minutes. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from new mexico is recognized for two minutes. Would like to submit the c. B. O. Score on this legislation into the record. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Want to share this to my friend from louisiana. Zero. B. O. Score is ill hand this over for him to take a look. Mr. Speaker, at home in new were very proud of our national labs. Hree, two at the department of energy. And new mexico has seen the value that United States<\/a> department of energy brings to against covid19. Through our national labs, the department has provided support o the National Institutes<\/a> of health and other Government Agencies<\/a> leveraged its resources, but did a lot of work to improve the more. Iological model much the department of energy has another Important Role<\/a> to play y helping to restart americas innovation economy, creating jobs and moving us toward economic recovery. Amendment with representatives wilson, torres based on the and impact for energy act, would help the department achieve establishing an affiliated Nonprofit Foundation<\/a> to raise private sector funds expertise to supports the research, development, and commercial application of technologies that our Nations Energy<\/a> challenges and combat Climate Change<\/a>. This model works. Institutes of health, c. D. C. , and usda oundations have already demonstrated that they can raise billions of private sector ollars to support research and innovation and innovation in turn drives economic growth. To enhance these efforts as part of the Clean Energy Economy<\/a>, we have the clean economy jobs and act. Vation well also be advancing my egislation to improve innovators access to National Laboratories<\/a> and to develop the next generation of tech leaders through partnership between labs and institutions of higher education. I urge my colleagues to support en bloc amendment and the underlying bill, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentlewoman from michigan reserves. The gentleman from oklahoma is recognized. Mr. Lucas i reserve, mr. Speaker. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oklahoma reserves. The gentlewoman from michigan. Speaker, i mr. Yield to the gentleman from exas, mr. Doggett, for one minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. You. Oggett thank even during these challenging times, most americans recognize they get home they find a habitable place and the on with the flip of a switch. But preserving future american and energy endence efficiency is a greater challenge. He Climate Crisis<\/a> that we confront today is not just about ndangered polar bears and ant arctic ice sheets that are melting. Our are here and now with erratic weather, with our soaring temperatures, and with across most ofes the country. Energyefficient technology the alternative. It should be the regular standard. Home state of texas is a National Leader<\/a> in pollution and in denies, its deny it is a growing sort of wind power and solar power. Investments in clean energy taxpayer investments and promote Public Health<\/a> and safety. Investments ensure america is leading on the road to clean nergy, not being run over by it. Can i have an additional minute . Ms. Stevens i yield the minute. N an additional the speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Doggett as Congress Research<\/a> and development, lets direct our efforts where we can achieve the reatest savings and the greatest efficiency. While Carbon Capture<\/a> and torage, the process of capturing Carbon Dioxide<\/a> formed in Power Generation<\/a> and some has trial processes, potential, many substantial uestions remain about its costeffectiveness compared to other lowemission technologies. Articularly since current tax subsidies are directed often improperly to those promoting fuels. According to the amendment i have offered, that is included en bloc amendment, gets the facts for taxpayers by of ng the National Academy<\/a> sciences to evaluate the of Carbon Capture<\/a> technology and evaluate ndustries regarding its potential. Enough of the fossilized thinking about fossil fuels. Lets explore all available and technologies while ensuring that taxpayer dollars maximum zed to achieve savings. Because Energy Savings<\/a> could ean the difference between the earths saving and its destruction. I urge adoption of the amendment and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. The gentlewoman from michigan reserves. The gentleman from oklahoma is recognized. Id note to my colleague i have no additional peakers and im prepared to close whenever shes concluded her speakers. Ms. Stevens i have no speakers. Prepared to close. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oklahoma is recognized. Mr. Lucas mr. Speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. As the chamber of commerce noted in a letter to ongress, the research, development, and commercialization of new technologies is an important determine how l uickly and at what cost Greenhouse Gas<\/a> emissions will be reduced. Nd the chamber has recently taken issue with this package because of the inclusion of a that of provisions diverge from its core focus area and threaten to undermine the favorable bill. Again. Ry to say it this billrovisions of and this has undermined areas where we could have found consensus. The same is true of the en bloc amendments. Therefore, must urge my colleagues to oppose this bloc and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back his time. The gentlewoman from michigan is recognized. Mr. Speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consu consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized. You, mr. Ns thank speaker. I recognize the bipartisan of the original bill that passed through the house, technology ce, and committee through the great of our chairman, Eddie Bernice<\/a> johnson, and our Ranking Member<\/a>, mr. Lucas. I also recognize today that we are taking a vote for our future. A vote for our innovation agenda. About the ing research and Development Efforts<\/a> of this nation. Clean talking about a economy. Debate, we engage in we got a glimpse of where this vote might come down. Let it be reminded to all this House Majority<\/a> is the majority that is working for the and their future and the jobs for a clean economy. We are taking the necessary steps to get it done. My colleagues on both ides of the aisle to remember and to be reminded about where with l come down today this vote. I urge them to vote yes. Vote for our future. I urge them to vote for our for the n capabilities United States<\/a> of america. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and i yield back. The peaker pro tempore gentlewoman yields back the balance of her time. Pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 129, the previous question is ordered on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentlewoman from michigan. The question is on the amendments en bloc. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The mr. Speaker, i ask for the yeas and nays. Tempore r pro pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, section 3, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from colorado seek recognition . Degette mr. Speaker, i have an amendment at the desk. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will designate the amendment the amendments en bloc. The clerk numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16 hshgs 17 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 36, 37, 38, 43, 44, 45, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 66, 67, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 87, 88, 89, 90, 95, 96, and 97 printed in house report 116528 offered by ms. Degette of colorado. The speaker pro tempore House Resolution<\/a> 1129, the gentlewoman from colorado, ms. Degette, and the entleman from oregon, mr. Walden, each will control 10 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from colorado. Ms. Degette thank you very much, mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Degette mr. Speaker, this n bloc amendment contains a number of important amendments from within the jurisdiction of the energy and commerce that will improve the underlying bill. Nd i know some of the sponsors will be here to talk about their amendments, in particular. Support rise today in of my amendments to h. R. 4447. Of speaker, as members congress, we have a responsibility to ensure that woman, and child in this country has access to clean breathe and safe water to drink. We also have a responsibility to help lead this nation in doing its part to stave off the worst crisis. Of the climate far too long, though, we have as body have failed at those responsibilities and as a result millions of americans are living fromeas that are suffering large amounts of pollution and the threat we face from climate growing day by day. Ight in my district, i have communities like globeville where residents have been for years from large amounts of pollution that are plants, and earby these communities, atrisk Environmental Justice<\/a> communities are baring failures. Of our so the amendments im introducing today seek to injustice. S the First Amendment<\/a> would to identify. P. A. 100 communities across this country, most affected by nearby sources of pollution, and work to clean them up. The Second Amendment<\/a> that ive the bill would limit the amendment of methane gas that oil drillers are allowed to release into our atmosphere from public lands. To we as a nation fail enact measures like these, its often the poorest among us who the most. And so, therefore, i urge my colleagues to do the right help address these crises by supporting my amendments and all the rest of amendments included in this en bloc amendment. And with that, i reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden i rise in opposition to the amendment and reserve the balance of my time. Many of these amendments reflect the costly Green New Deal<\/a> policies of the progressive left. They are dramatic and unrealistic changes to our Transportation Systems<\/a> for no consideration for the reliability of energy for americans or our growing dependence on china for minerals. And we must find Common Ground<\/a>s. It ignores blue collar workers. Provisions that we thought we had reached Common Ground<\/a> on in the energy and Commerce Committee<\/a> were stripped out. These will provide additional grants and assistance to cities and urban areas but at the expense of rural america. We should be united in assisting our people regardless of where they live. The amendments expand Rebate Program<\/a>s, create a patch worg of new Energy Efficiency<\/a> standards raising costs for consumers. One thing i hear most, people are concerned about costs going up. They provide even more green giveaways like on appliances and vehicles. Clearly, democrats want to spend the taxpayer dollars on their Green New Deal<\/a> wish list like california who have its own problems. None of these amendments have gotten a hearing, one of them dealing with the dams around my district which would short circuit the public licensing process at the federal Energy Regulatory<\/a> commission. It is a blatant attempt to legislate the removal of these dams. Wherever your for or against moving the dams, this sets a dangerous precedent by rolling become the long standing protections and due process to the licensing process. Both sides should be concerned about that amendment. Republicans offered amendments to lower the cost of energy. We offered amendments to develop Innovative New<\/a> technologies and reduce permitting delays. Democrats refused to let those amendments be debated or voted on this house floor. The democratic amendments we are debating will not result in reforms to the permitting and licensing process so we can recover from the covid pandemic. I urge my colleagues in oppose these amendments and the underlying bill. And i reserve the speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentlewoman from colorado is recognizeded. The egette i yield to gentlelady from pennsylvania. Ms. Wild i have an amendment at he desk. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized to for two minutes. Ms. Wild i support h. R. 4447, which in Broad Strokes<\/a> would reform u. S. Energy policy by making investments in energy that will reduce our carbon footprint. I offer this amendment not as a critique of the underlying bill but to fulfill a promise made to constituents in my community that we can at the same time invees invest in cleaner energy and our work force. My amendment creates opportunities for workers being displaced so they can begin or continue a career in construction. For those in coal or other related industries, this amendment offers costshared grants to pay for preapprenticeship training in cleaner Energy Career<\/a> paths. My amendment prioritizes grants to entities that have a successful history of placing preapprentice graduates into programs or into gainful employment and supports local businesses by creating a sliding scale of federal cost sharing devoting a greater percentage of resources to small local businesses rather than to larger businesses that already have the financial wherewithal to transition workers. I urge a yes vote and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman yields back. The gentlewoman from colorado reserves. Ms. Degette reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon is ecognized. Does the gentleman from oregon reserve . Mr. Walden mr. Speaker, i believe we have one more speaker who wanted to speak, but he is not here. So i will reserve at this point. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentlewoman from colorado is recognized. Ms. Degette we have no other speakers. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon prepared to close . Mr. Walden i apparently have the right to close. So if you want to go if the gentlelady would like to go ahead while we wait for our member. Ms. Degette i would just say, mr. Speaker. The debate has been brief, but the substance of this en bloc amendment is large. Many amendments designed in totality to deal with Climate Change<\/a>, to help our environment and help make sure that we support disadvantaged communities in this country and communities affected by Environmental Justice<\/a> issues. So i would just urge a yes vote on this en bloc amendment. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore gentlewoman yields back. Mr. Walden i yield myself such time as i may consume in closing and i think i outlined pretty clearly some of our concerns with this measure. There is a lot we could have found common grouped in the Energy Picture<\/a> for working americans and especially those with the pandemic. Rising costs and increasing delays is not what we can support. I urge opposition and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 11 29 the previous question is rdered on the amendments order en bloc by the gentlewoman from colorado. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The en bloc amendments are agreed to. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Pallone i have an amendment at the desk. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Pallone i would like to offer an amendment en bloc to h. R. 4447. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will designate the amendments. The clerk en bloc number 3, amendments 12, 13, 28, 30, 51 and 91, printed in part b of house report 116528 offered by mr. Pallone of new jersey. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 1129, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. Pallone, and the gentleman from oregon, mr. Walden, will each control 10 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from new jersey. Mr. Pallone i would reserve the balance of my time because i intend to speak in opposition to the amendment. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden i would yield myself such time as i may consume. I rise in support of these amendments which are focused on ways to improve options and reduce the cost of energy for american consumers. Our amendments put consumers first. These amendments will address important issues such as grid reliability. When you flip the light switch, the lights come on. Streamlining research at the department of energy to pro knee minnesota innovation and Technological Development<\/a> and Nuclear Research<\/a> for advanced nuclear power. There are much needed efforts to reduce our reliance on Critical Minerals<\/a>, especially from china. Republicans have been sounding the alarm about our growing relines on Critical Minerals<\/a> and use in all sorts of energy technologies. This is how we make batteries, windmills and solar panels. We are very concerned that the underlying bill which is based on the Green New Deal<\/a> will trade away our Energy Dependence<\/a> and make us on countries like china. So i would urge my colleagues to join me in voting for these commonsense amendments and reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentleman from new jersey is recognized. Mr. Pallone i yield myself such time as i may consume. And i will be speaking in opposition to this block of amendments. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle have argued that this legislation picks winners and losers and that amendments might help level the Playing Field<\/a>, but i dont think thats the case. The clean economy jobs and innovation act authorizes investments in a broad range of programs to unleash American Energy<\/a> innovation and reform outdated policies that govern how we produce, distribute and consume energy. Rather than picking winners and losers, this bill takes the portfolio approach to a Clean Energy Economy<\/a> a transition that is already under way but not at a pace needed. For years rapidly declining costs for solar wind storage and other technologies have made em cost competitivetive than Convention Tech<\/a> followings. It doubles down on these market treppeds providing the tools, investments and policy reforms needed for the United States<\/a> to lead the world in transitioning to a cleaner future. At the same time, the legislation invests in research and development. It invests in Carbon Capture<\/a>, utilization and storage to reduce emissions from existing facilities that are particularly challenging to decarbonize especially in the industrial sector. The clean economy jobs and innovation act has tools to modernize our Energy System<\/a>. Taken together these tools will make our Energy System<\/a> more cleaner, fort worth, resilient and more reliable. Thats why many pieces of this legislation have enjoyed strong bipartisan support because they are commonaccepts that will create jobs and redues pollution. These proposed amendments are not goodfaith efforts to build on this bipartisan foundation. They are attempts to water down this legislation and slow the transition to a clean economy. The ubs is falling behind. The real question is whether we want to gain our depeff edge in Global Leader<\/a>ship in technology and innovation or will we cede to the competition. I urge my colleagues to not be distracted by talking points about picking winners or losers. The focus on who actually win when is we invest in innovation. Consumesers win, workers win, and our environment wins. For these reasons i would oppose the en bloc amendments. I reserve the balance of my time. 7 the speaker pro tempore gentleman from new jersey reserves. The gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden thank you, madam speaker. Im now honored to recognize the gentleman from oklahoma, the Top Republican<\/a> on the Science Committee<\/a> and former chairman of the ag committee, mr. Lucas, for three minutes. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oklahoma is recognized for three minutes. Mr. Lucas thank you, madam speaker. My amendment contained within this en bloc emphasizes a critical priority for house republicans. It expresses the sense of congress that the United States<\/a> must prioritize investment in Domestic Energy<\/a> sources and supply chains, as well as in research and development of exportable next Generation Energy<\/a> technologies. This is absolutely necessary if we are going to maintain u. S. Competitiveness in science and technology while reducing emissions. These priorities should play key role in any realistic and exons clean Energy Strategy<\/a>. With current Public Health<\/a> crisis, the need for sustainable Domestic Energy<\/a> chains has never been more important. Whether its medical supplies or energy sources, we need to be able to depend on our own resources if foreign supply is voluntarily or involuntarily cut off. That requires us to invest in basic research, which drives breakthrough technologies. For example, due in part to federal investment in r d that has led to new horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology, the american shale revolution has led the u. S. To be a net exporter of natural gas since 2018. This is how basic Research Results<\/a> in Energy Independence<\/a> and acheefment our nation must prioritize for longterm success. Basic research is also instrumental in the fight against Climate Change<\/a>. For Emissions Reductions<\/a> technologies like Carbon Capture<\/a>, sthrorge, and utilization to be effective, they must be used demrobally. Over the past 20 years asia has accounted for 90 of all coal fired capacity built worldwide, these plants have potentially long operational lifetimes ahead of them. We cant force them to change their Energy Profile<\/a> and amount of emission, but we can make cleaner Energy Technology<\/a> afeeling appealing by making it commercially marketable. The fundamental Energy Research<\/a> is conducted here in the United States<\/a> and developed in deployable technology, we can export the resulting Technology Tools<\/a> and energy itself as i mentioned, with natural gas. By investing in this way, we can grow u. S. Industry, reduce our reliance on Foreign Countries<\/a> for innovation, and most importantly, make a Significant Impact<\/a> on mitigating the effects of global Climate Change<\/a>. If we want to innovate and we want to export our technology, we have to focus on breakthrough science. Not on propping up mature energy i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon reserves. Gentleman from new jersey is recognized. Mr. Pallone madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Pallone madam speaker, i just wanted to ask unanimous consent to enter into the record letters that we received in support of the legislation from u. S. Perg and the league of conservation voters. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Pallone i wanted to reference some parts of this. With regard to the league of conservation voters, they specifically say with regard to h. R. 447, they urge support for he legislation in general, and specifically ask that we reject weakening our antienvironmental amendments as listed below, and that includes this amendment en bloc number 3. They say the we should vote no because the amendment would require the department of energy to evaluate potential cites in the d. O. E. Footprint for advanced Nuclear Research<\/a> and demonstration programs. In addition to that, in the letter from u. S. Perg, it says on behalf of the u. S. Public Interest Research<\/a> group, environmental american, and our members, we urge you to support the clean economy jobs and innovation act. It talks about how the west is on fire and the hurricanes, Climate Crisis<\/a> is here. And if you want to have any chance of avoiding its worst impacts, its imperative we take swift action. The clean demi economy jobs and innovation acts marks significant progress in transition to a Clean Energy Future<\/a> and reduction of Greenhouse Gas<\/a> emissions. It talks about the various provisions and how they are helpful during the Climate Crisis<\/a> and also specifically asks and urges a no vote on this en bloc amendment number 3 because they do not consider that a useful in terms of addressing the Climate Crisis<\/a> or and is actually counter to environmental concerns. And i would also reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from new jersey reserves. The gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden thank you, madam speaker. I yield myself such time as i may consume. And i just want to say in response to my friend and the words that he read, the groups he has identified, the notion that they would have these statements about wildfires in the west when for 20 years i have battled them to try and get more active Forest Management<\/a> in our western forests and they oppose nearly everything we have tried to do to get our forests back into balance with nature is absurd today as somebody who has seen the devastation. Then seen their politics and the fundraising they do off of this and the scare tactics that they level. And then the destruction that occurs to habitats and wildlife and forests and forested communities and they stand in the way of it all. You can have them. I now recognize the gentleman from ohio, mr. Johnson, for two minutes. The speaker pro tempore how much time . The gentleman from ohio is recognized for two minutes. Mr. Johnson thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to speak about a missed opportunity. A missed opportunity to deliver for the American People<\/a> an Energy Strategy<\/a> that advances americas exceptionalism. Instead, while this Energy Package<\/a> isnt quite the radical lefts Green New Deal<\/a>, its inspired by it. You heard about the dozens of other amendments republicans offered to show our vision for americas Energy Future<\/a>, including two of mine that would break down regulatory barriers to export more american l and g and advance Americas Nuclear<\/a> power technology. But those were ruled out of order by the majority. What we are left with is unserious legislation that picks winners and losers, throws billions of taxpayer dollars at green pet projects, and lacks the needed regulatory reforms to bring americas economy into the 21st century. Energy dominance is the key for america to remain at the head of Global Leader<\/a>ship table. Unfortunately, today was a missed opportunity to strengthen americas position. An exercise in few tillity since the senate will not consider this bill, nor should it. While i support this republican en bloc of amendments, i urge my colleagues to oppose the underlying bill. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon reserves. The gentleman from new jersey is recognized. Mr. Pallone may i ask how much mr. Walden may i ask how much time each side has . The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from new jersey has six minutes. The gentleman from oregon has 4 1 2 minutes remaining. The gentleman from new jersey is recognized. Mr. Pallone thank you. I yield myself such time as i may consume. Thank you, madam speaker. First of all i wanted to rebut what was just said by my colleague on our committee from the other side. The reality is that this bill is designed with the hope that we can come to a consensus on an Energy Package<\/a> with the senate on a bipartisan basis. In fact, the senator, lisa murkowski, and senator joe manchin are putting together an Energy Package<\/a>, which is not exactly the same as this, but the idea would be that we would have some kind of informal conference and actually adopt a bill that we have a consensus on before the end of this session. And i will point out that we actually worked very hard to try to do that two years ago and came very close to accomplishing it. I dont want anyone here to think that this is a message vehicle. This is a vehicle that is exactly designed to try to reach an agreement on an Energy Package<\/a>. Not a big one. That we could actually get signed into law by the end of the year. I also want to rebut identity de the idea somehow there is always the suggestion when you do anything on our side of the aisle that its not helping create more jobs. The reality is this bill is designed to do exactly that. To create more jobs. The bill supports the Energy Industry<\/a> by providing resources for projects, jobs, and technology which are looking forward and necessary for the energy transition. Clean energy, renewables, and Energy Efficiency<\/a> sectors employ millions of americans. As demant for these technologies increases and prices decrease, these sectors will continue to grow. However, covid19 has harmed energy jobs across the board. Delayed or canceled projects, as well as social distancing have particularly affected Clean Energy Jobs<\/a> and Energy Efficiency<\/a> jobs. This bill supports the necessary sectors by investing in technologies and jobs that are future looking and can meet the challenge of Climate Change<\/a>. My colleagues on the other side keep thinking of the Energy Sector<\/a> as something thats totally oriented towards fossil fuels. Thats not the reality is that other countries and us, we have to move towards a Clean Energy Economy<\/a>. That creates jobs. This bill includes work force provisions to help provide training and Transition Resources<\/a> for the Energy Sector<\/a>. The bill includes chairman rushs blue collar to Green Collar Jobs Development<\/a> act, that establishes a nationwide program at the department of energy to improve education and training for jobs in Energy Related<\/a> industries. It trains underserved groups including women, minorities, veterans, and unemployed Energy Workers<\/a> for Energy Career<\/a>s. It supports the industries and jobs we need to navigate the energy transition. Again, i am not someone who says that we are only going to have certain Energy Sectors<\/a>. We are going to need everything. But the bottom line is we do have to think that in the future there will be more in the clean Energy Sector<\/a> in solar and wind. If we dont start investing and promoting the technologies, we are going to be left behind and we are going to lose jobs. This helps us gain those jobs. I reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from new jersey reserves. The gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden thank you, madam speaker. I yield myself such time as i may consume. I appreciate the comments of my friend from new jersey, the chairman of our committee. Its unfortunate, however, facts of the matter are on the blue collar to green collar jobs program, the Work Force Training<\/a> program that open the door for grants to help americans get the education and resource they need to be able to work in these areas, we agreed that both those who work in coal jobs and those that work in nuclear jobs would be eligible for those grants as well. Unfortunately we may need somebody that works in telecommunications as well to have training. That aside, the underlying bill provided for underlying proposal that came out of our committee provided for Work Force Training<\/a> for those men and women who work in coal related jobs as well as nuclear. That got stripped out. So they are no longer, if you are working in the nuclear Energy Industry<\/a> or somehow connected with the coal industry, you have just been taken out of the mix to get additional grants. I now yield to my friend, mr. Graves, two minutes. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. Mr. Graves thank you, madam speaker. I want to thank my friend from oregon for yielding. Madam speaker, first of all i want to respond to comments earlier from my friend from new mexico, mr. Lujan, who noted that the Congressional Budget Office<\/a> score on this bill was zero. Madam speaker, as we all know this bill authorizes 135 billion in new programs. So if my friend from new mexico was suggesting that this whole thing is a charade and that my friends across the aisle do not anticipate actually seeking appropriations for this legislation, then it would be very interesting to hear those comments. I think that to suggest that the bill does not implication appropriations is simply misleading. I would urge that we have more transparency in this process. We have a few amendments in this, two amendments in this en bloc and what they do it focuses on the Rare Earth Minerals<\/a> that are important components of Renewable Energy<\/a>. Its what is used in solar pams and the Energy Storage<\/a> technology. You cant say we are going to use renewables and not address this component. If the United States<\/a> has become Energy Independent<\/a> and we have done that because of the policies that have been enacted over the last few year, what this bill does not addressing e energy minerals, we become dependent upon china and other nations where china control the resources. We have an amendment in this en bloc to address that because we have these minerals right in the United States<\/a>. Why would we go to another country to where you have a net vad adverse impact on the environment. This is trying to nationalize california policy. The eighth worst emissions in the United States<\/a> in california, twice the electricity costs of my home state of louisiana. Why do we want to do that to americans. We have this process where this amendment goes down and miss the opportunity to ensure that we truly an America First<\/a> independent energy policy. I urge opposition to this and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon reserves. The gentleman from new jersey is recognized. Mr. Pallone i yield myself such time as i may consume. Look, what i get from the other side of the aisle that somehow they think we are going to live in isolation here, i mean that might have been nice in the 19th september try or 18th century, but thats not the reality today. We are in constant competition around the world. While other countries move towards a clean economy, europe, japan, whatever it is, they are then investing, not just them, china, india, they are investing in these new technologies and if i could use solar energy as an example. If we had taken the initiative o actually invest in solar panels and Wind Turbines<\/a> and the technologies that were coming about, we would have been a lot to sell a lot more of those around the world and also use them for our own clean economy. Instead we didnt. And now most of the solar panels are built in china, exported to the United States<\/a>. You cannot fall behind. If you fall behind in these technologies, then you are not going to be competitive and you are going to lose out on this race and then have fewer jobs. You just cant put your head in in the sand and say that the rest of the world, we dont care, it doesnt matter. It does matter. All were saying in this bill and this is not the type of overall major climate bill that we would have to do eventually, this is a downpayment. And the idea is to look at certain things we can do now to invest in technology and look at innovation so we dont fall behind and we create the clean jobs in the future. In addition to that, the bill deals with Energy Efficiency<\/a> which my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have opposed. These are things that are important to deal with the Climate Change<\/a>s, to deal with the wildfires and hurricanes so our grid is more resilient and deal with the impact of the Climate Crisis<\/a>. Again, i know im not going to be able to convince most republic caps to support this. Im hoping that some will and im hoping when we get this passed and have conversations with the senate that we can do a downpayment in terms of creating the clean jobs of the future and in the next session of congress, well do a Larger Initiative<\/a> dealing with Climate Change<\/a>. So with that, madam speaker, i reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden may i inquire how much time is remaining . The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon has 1 1 2 minutes remaining. The gentleman from new jersey has 30 seconds remaining. Mr. Walden im prepared to close but i think i have the right to close. So ill reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from new jersey has he right to close. Mr. Pallone i offered the amendment. Mr. Walden then im prepared to close. The chairman and i have had a wonderful working relationship during our time on the energy and Commerce Committee<\/a> and i understand where he is headed with this and i wish some of the things had been agreed to in a bipartisan way and the committee would have held firm as we move forward with energy legislation. Everybody has to do it their own way. If i could come out of the house with 300 vote margin and big bipartisan push we would have more leverage with our friends in the senate regardless who controlled the senate. Part of what we are concerned about with on the republican side is this supply chain vulnerability. We have witnessed what happens when we have a supply chain vull nerblet during this pandemic. The very face masks we are wearing or this one my wife made, we couldnt get because china locked it down. We have seen that play out, you couldnt get toilet paper and paper towels. Supply chains matter. Reliability matters. And we have as a country locked up access to many of our areas on mining where you would get Critical Minerals<\/a> and we have relied on other countries and now china for our critical mineral smy chain and you have to have that for our mobile phones, you have to have it for the batteries and a lot of the things we agree on where the future of technology requires. China has gone around and locked up these resources in africa and elsewhere and as a result, they are really dominant in this space and i dont want us to be reliant on any other country if we can avoid it. We are global and there are things we have here ta we dont need elsewhere. We have offered up these amendments and look forward to further debate. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon yields. The gentleman from new jersey is recognized. Mr. Pallone im certainly sympathetic to the side that we have to do more manufacturing here and not rely on overseas but i believe thats what this bill is all about, it accomplishes the goal of moving forward and bringing more manufacturing here and i believe the en bloc amendment will not help in that regard and in fact makes this bill less prone to accomplish the goal of clean energy and job creation. With that, i would urge opposition to the en bloc amendment. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from new jersey yields. Pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 1129, previous question is ordered on the amendments offered en bloc offered by the gentleman from new jersey, mr. Pallone. The question is on the amendments en bloc. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. The en bloc amendments are not agreed to. Without objection, the motion to econsider is laid upon the table. It is now in order to consider amendment number 32 printed in 116528. House report for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new mexico seek recognition . I have an amendment at the desk. The speaker pro tempore the clearing will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 32 printed in part b of house port 1165128 offered by ms. Haaland of new mexico. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from new mexico and a member opposed each will control five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from new mexico. Ms. Haaland i rise to offer this with my colleagues in order to speed up along the path to renewable Energy Future<\/a>. Our amendment increases the levels for the solar, wind, geothermal and waterbased research and Development Programs<\/a> by 50 over the levels currently in the bill for each of the five years the bill covers. The amendment adds research, development, deployment and commercial application activities within d. O. E. s office of Energy Efficiency<\/a> and Renewable Energy<\/a>. Those authorize levels are 110 of the funding levels for the Carbon Pollution<\/a> reduction r d activities in the bill. Technological innovation has long been seen as an important part of our efforts to take on Climate Change<\/a>, increase access to energy and reduce air pollution. Increasing the efficiency of solar cells of Wind Turbines<\/a>, developing new marine hydro Kinetic Technologies<\/a> and lighter electric motors and improving the Storage Capacity<\/a> and lifetime batteries will help us get to 100 clean Energy System<\/a>s. But according to the International Energy<\/a> agencys Global Status<\/a> of clean Energy Report<\/a> of 2020, research and Development Spending<\/a> on clean energy by member countries has been relatively flat since 2012. After a doubling spurt between 2000 and 2012, despite that doubling, i. E. A. Member countries, public spending on r d remains below the levels it was in the 1980s. It has fluctuated with economic cycles and some growth years in crisis and led to r d and share of global Stage Capital<\/a> investment going into clean energy have haved since 2012. And now the covid19 pandemic has had a negative impact on private sector funding which is likely to cause setbacks in the time line for developing and improving clean Energy Technology<\/a>. It will hurt early adoption of tech followings that provide essential opportunities for us to learn by doing and figure out ow to overcome practical obstacles. The timing is extremely unfortunate because of the report makes clear, we need to be accelerating clean Energy Innovation<\/a> to give the world the best chance to achieve our climate goals, our chances of success are dwippedling. Thats why our amendment is so important. With Climate Change<\/a> accelerating, we cant afford to wait. We need to develop and deploy Renewable Energy<\/a> widely soon and the federal government needs to invest in r d and deployment and mat you areation needed to enable adoption of renewables and integration into our Energy System<\/a>. This Clean Energy Investment<\/a> will be good for our planet and good for taxpayers. Public Renewable Energy<\/a> r d in the United States<\/a> has delivered 27 on investment since 1975 with the benefits to cost ratio of 331. By making these investments, we are sending the message that Renewable Energy<\/a> is our future and we are committed to making that a reality. Join us and vote for our amendment. And i resevere the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from new mexico reserves. For what purpose does the gentleman from oregon rise . Mr. Walden i claim time in opposition to the amendment and i would yield now to distinguished member of the Science Committee<\/a>, my friend from texas, mr. Weber, such time as he may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Weber i rise in opposition to this amendment. The Previous Administration<\/a> was good at unmask people, where are they when you need them. We have heard the same sensible logic from our side of the aisle countless times over the past 24 hours as we have debated this bill and this amendment. The package is overfunded, incorrectly prioritized and partisan process nightmare. In a way i guess its fitting that this is the only stand alone amendment well consider today. Its one that is seeking even more funding for one of this bills most misguided priorities. The u. S. Chamber of commerce pened that this bill needed to avoid, quote, contentious and extraneous issues, end quote, for this bill to be supported. Et me tell you, the democrats unwielding focus on massive increases to applied energy and to the d. O. E. Well funded office is the most contentious issue here. By now, im sure you can say it along with me, but i cannot stress it enough, it is basic research. Its basic research not applied energy that will put us to develop the longterm Energy Solutions<\/a> to address our changing climate. And yes, lay the foundation for our clean and affordable Energy Future<\/a> for generations to come. The office has grown considerably, considerably starting with what was supposed to be a temporary recovery in the american recovery reinvestment act of 2009. Remember that . Temporary. What was it president reagan said . There is nothing more permanent on earth than a temporary government program. Here is a great example. Today it is funded at 2. 8 billion, with a b, dollars, which is more than d. O. E. s research in fossil energy, nuclear energy, electricity, and Cyber Security<\/a> combined. Let me just say, let me just say there is no Clean Energy Future<\/a> without nuclear energy. H. R. 4447, just the base text, would spend more than 3. 7 illion on the eere programs. Really . This amendment which seeks to increase authorizations by an can only be50 , 50 labeled as irresponsible. This is a contentious and extraneous issue. The country doesnt have unlimited federal research funds. It just doesnt. Sorry to disappoint you all. It doesnt. Its difficult. But we must set priorities and invest strategically, thats our job, folks. Thats our job. This amendment does exactly the opposite. As Energy Subcommittee<\/a> Ranking Member<\/a> of the house Science Committee<\/a>, i support an all oftheabove Energy Strategy<\/a>, and yes, that includes Renewable Energy<\/a>. Texas is number one in wind energy. Texas is number one in wind energy. But supporting an all offabove Energy Strategy<\/a> does not mean alloff above Energy Strategy<\/a> r d not mean increasing for program in perpetuity. I would like to ask my friends on the other side of the aisle do do we when, when we lect the mature technologies of wind, wind stand up on the their own on the market without continued funding to, quote, reduce market barriers. Market barriers . The only barrier is the commonsense thinking we dont need to increase that funding. Thats the barrier we are struggling against here. When do we acknowledge that the Solar Industry<\/a> has an average annual growth rate of, check this out, 49 . 49 . And wind power has tripled, tripled over the past decade. Texas being the leader. These industries dont need our support for deployment. They are already in the market and growing, for petes sakes. This kind of duplicative and shortsighted strategy while it may result in politically expedient talking points, i give youall that, i get that the speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. Mr. Weber madam speaker, i thought he gave me as much time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore he did. The gentlemans time has expired. Miss weber i hope youll help us, madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yield. The gentlewoman from new mexico is recognized. Ms. Haaland in closing, i would just like to say it again, technological innovation has long been seen as an important part of our efforts to take on Climate Change<\/a> and increase amendment ll strengtn our investment in innovation. I urge myport th amendment a i yld back balance my me. E spear pro temp man fromew micnt to hoe resolut 1129question is on amendment. So many are in favosay aye. Amo reconsider ilaid upon the ta. Haaland i would likto ask for thye and ns,or pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution<\/a> 965, the yeasnd na are ordered. Pursuant to ause 8 of r20, further pceedings on this uestion a postped. The speaker pro tempor the for at ppose does the mr walden i thought we had. 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It directshe e. P. A. Tcollect data and coordinate research on pollution exposure from ldfires. It is10 think is well spent. Tarcclblishejust a few days ago, ptember9,n the os angeles times, is titled, we eany, we dont really know. His research, this funding. Good friend of mine from stanford university, my alma mater, an economist, hes done great rk Climate Change<\/a>s and the cost of inaction. He has estimated that between 1,000 and 3,000 excess deaths, think of that number, 1,000 and 3,000 excess deaths will be caused by the smoke, by the smoke from these wildfires. 5,000 extra visits to the emergency room in california. Will be caused by these wildfires. And we know from other research at Harvard University<\/a> and elsewhere that shortterm changes in particulate matter 2. 5, and other criteria air pollutants, dramatically increase mortality. Its very clear, wildfire smoke is a dominant source of air pollution in the United States<\/a> in some years. Health costs associated with wildfire exposure are greater than we thought previously. The more we learn about this, the more we recognize just what a significant toll this is taking on our health, on our ability to deal with the Economic Impacts<\/a> that this causes, and we have seen in california some of the studies on things like preterm birth. This has had an impact even on preterm birth. As is so often the case when we talk about environmental issues, Environmental Justice<\/a> is key here. We know that poor and more communities of color have been impacted the most by this as well. In my district, we have got the university of california at san diego, the scripts institution of oceanography, and im very proud of all the work they are doing. One of the researchers there recently made the link between air pollution and increased risk of covid19. Specifically the severity of symptoms that one would get if they were to have covid19 and if they were to be impacted by wildfire smoke it could exacerbate the degree to which conditions. Ses more serious and as that researcher said, and i quote, i really hope im wrong, but what we may expect to see in the next few weeks is an increase in the fatality rate from covid19. Smoke ow that wildfire is here. This is not theoretical. Oftentimes when we talk about Climate Change<\/a> we think of something in the future. We think of something theoretical. One of the things i so appreciate about this legislation and specifically about this amendment and the series of amendments from mr. Schrader and my friends from california, josh harter, mr. Bera, jimmy panetta, all these amendments are things that impact us in the here and the now. Wildfire smoke is not some far off theoretical thing that may or may not happen in the future. We hope its happening and happening right now. So as i mentioned in addition to our amendment, which establishes a program to improve wildfire smoke emissions modeling and develop smoke forecasts and directs e. P. A. To collect data and coordinate research on the impacts of acute air pollution exposure from wildfires, mr. Schrader of oregon has an amendment that would establish the home wildfire Risk Reduction<\/a> Rebate Program<\/a> to provide rebates to homeowners to defray the costs of retrofitting an existing home to be wildfire resistant. We are thinking of all of our friends throughout the pacific northwest. We have had family in oregon and washington that have been so dramatically impacted by all of this. My friends, as i mentioned, josh rter,er mr. Bera, and others are from california they have born the brunt of the wildfires throughout california, they offered amendments that among other things create a geospatial map that depicts wildfire risk around utilityities to allow for better planning, vegetation management, and emergency access points, and more. Their amendments also establish an electricity reliability standard regarding extreme weather events, and directs the department of energy to help states and local utilities on ways to improve the resiliency of their electrical grids. So important. So important that we study these wildfires and understand the impact on our electricity grid. My friend, representative panetta, offers several amendments, one that expands weatherization assistance for lowincome families. And enhancement and innovation that cover the use of materials that are resistant to high heat and fire in dwellings occupied by lowincome persons in areas at risk from drought and wildfires. I think its important to mention we are not talking about wildfires in a vacuum. We have seen record drought and record temperatures. And those conditions create the environment that we now have seen that create these wildfire risks. Finally, my friend representative bera, he has an amendment that directs the secretary of energy to support r d on tools and technologies for improving the electric grid and the Energy Sector<\/a> for safety and resilience during concurrent or colocated Severe Weather<\/a> events. Improud of the support we were able to achieve for these amendments and for the package h. R. 4447. It is a comprehensive bill that we really do need to move forward on. It has been a dozen years, a dozen years since we have been able to update the structure and the authorizations of critical clean Energy Research<\/a> and demonstration programs at the department of energy. And we have learned so much about our environment, about Climate Change<\/a>. I graduated from law school in 2005 and i became an environmental attorney and Clean Energy Advocate<\/a> working in a variety of clean energy organizations, businesses and now as a legislator, and i can tell you between the time i graduated from law school and today, we know significantly more and much different information about Climate Change<\/a> than we did back then. And yet we have not updated the research and development now for 12 years, simply unacceptable. Our amendment and the other amendments that i discussed will go a long way and i hope we can achieve bipartisan consensus in this and in the months and years ead as we tackle these problems. I reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden i appreciate my gentlemans comments about the smoke. Im a native oregonian and we have been choking on smoke for a long time, decades and decades as the forest fires have burned unnaturally. We did a great job as americans with smokey bear. Problem is the last 50 years there have been court decisions, lots of litigation, lawsuits to stop active Forest Management<\/a>. We lost tens of thousands of jobs that used to take place in our harvest and replant. If there was a fire, they helped put it out. All of that went away through the litigation lawsuits. I worked with president bush to get an urban sb face and thin out these unnatural stappeds and get them back in balance with nature. Forest Service Tells Us<\/a> today 63 million acres of our national forests, americas peoples forests are at high risk of fire. We have seven million of those acres in my home state of oregon. We treat Something Like<\/a> two million a year. Under President Trump<\/a> and his administration, they have taken this seriously and have increased the amount of thinning that is going out there to reduce the fuel load. Timber harvest is up, too. You cant catch up. Forests are dynamic. They continue to grow. I have four scientists who will tell me in some parts of my state there are 1,000 trees on an acre where in historic times there might have been 10 or 12. Fire naturally would come through and thin out and then humans said well, we are going stop fire. Long time we managed it and thinned the forests. Tragically now the u. S. Forest service budget, more than half of it goes to fight fire. We set up enormous funds to fight fire. Didnt used to be that way. Our citizens suffer from the smoke. In my home state of oregon, the 10 worst air quality cities in the world were in oregon. Oregon. The smoke was so bad when i drove from Southern Oregon<\/a> where one of these fires, not a forest fire, but grass and brushfire that got away with a strong wind and most likely started by arson, that fire destroyed more units. 00 housing most of these were mobile homes, mobile home parks and lowincome housing. The poor got hit the hardest. This was not forest. This was between a freeway and a highway. In the west, we dry out in the summer not like here. This wasnt even lightning caused. In the canyons off the great Cascade Mountains<\/a>, fire started up there. We dont know how and this high wind may have triggered it with power lines or something of that nature. People lost their homes, habitat destroyed, communities been there forever, wiped out, lives lost. Indeed we have this situation where the Climate Change<\/a>, drought, disease and bug infestation and neglected forests, conditions are ripe for destruction, they are ripe for fires like this. But if you care about and i think we all do about the planet, climate and reducing emissions, then it is a failure of this congress under democrat rule to not move forward with he legislation our colleague representative westerman has put forward to go in and treat these forests and get them back in balance with fate and where 70 of the Carbon Emissions<\/a> that occur after the dead and dekaying material are left behind, we should do what state and local governments do, they go in and removed the burned debris and then replant a new healthy forest because we could all agree, new green trees are better than dead, dying ones. Science is on our side, but the politics have not been on our side in the west. So we have not been able to make progress on changing federal law that would make our forests and communities healthier and safer and dynamic and reduce emissions and smoke. I have choked on that smoke and we send it to europe and around the globe. Hopefully we can put old battles behind us and treat our forests to get them back in balance and go in and remove debris, create jobs in our most impoverished communities and plant new green healthy forests for the next generation. That is your obligation and duty and we should do more. I reserve. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon reserves. The gentleman from california is recognized. Mr. Levin its my honor to yield one minute to the distinguished speaker of the house of representatives from the great state of california, speaker nancy pelosi. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from california is recognized. The speaker i thank the gentleman for his leadership on this important issue that he has brought his experience in the private sector and Nonprofit Sector<\/a> to the congress to effectively address the Climate Crisis<\/a> that we are facing. I join the Ranking Member<\/a> of the committee in supporting this en bloc and remine him in 2018 we did have the fire budget that readjusted and enabled us to spend money for Fire Prevention<\/a> and that was bipartisan. I welcome your support for the en blocs and the description you make the fire impacts on the communities is a very, very serious one and we see it in california and seen it a few years ago and before. Unless you have seen it, you cannot realize how destructive it is and obliterates the area and the smoke from those fires, the smoke from the fires is not stronger than the love we have for each other than to come back from all of this. This legislation would be helpful. And i think the gentleman for his strong leadership on this. Because the threat of wildfires in our communities and the ability to create Clean Energy Economy<\/a> jobs and innovation is an opportunity that we have here today. Across the county, extreme weather and climate events are being unleashed on our communities leaving devastation and tragedy in their wake. From wildfires in the west which the distinguished Ranking Member<\/a> described is op lip particular, which have killed 35 people and blanketted the entire country in hayes and burned 3. 7 million acres, more than 20 times the amount last year. Horrific hurricanes in the gulf coast, the most severe to hit the Southern States<\/a> i spoke to the governor of louisiana and he told me the hurricane that hit louisiana was the most severe in the history of louisiana. I said even more so than katrina . He said yes. Katrina sprang from a hurricane but also the levees collapsing, but this is about the severity of the hurricane. And frequency, more hurricanes since then. They are running out of names and might have to go to the greek alphabet. Heat waves being the hottest summer recorded in the Northern Hemisphere<\/a> and the second hottest around the planet. 2020, a year filled with climate disasters will be among the two hottest years ever recorded. Mother nature is sending us a message, a clear sign that the Climate Crisis<\/a> is real, it is deadly and it is accelerating. The American People<\/a> elected a democratic House Majority<\/a> that would honor the science and honor our obligation to be a more resilient green and sustainable economy not om for future generations tomorrow but for our children today. Im proud of the work that democrats have taken since day one to combat the Climate Crisis<\/a> in a way that creates jobs and advances Environmental Justice<\/a>. This has been an allcaucus effort reflecting the energy of our freshmen and expertise of our chairs and will of the American People<\/a>. The moving forward act making a strong down payment in a Clean Energy Future<\/a>. Great american outdoors act, most significant conservation bill in a generation. Strongly bipartisan. Solving the Climate Crisis<\/a>, our congressional action plan led by our chair representative castor, most detailed sweeping climate plan in American History<\/a> which endorses a National Goal<\/a> of net zero pollution as soon as possible to 2050 at the latest. This grows the economy and advances our preeminence in green technologies. Now today, we are taking the next step with the Clean Energy Jobs<\/a> and innovation act. Madam speaker, i say, the next step. This is not exhaustive of our solutions. And we have a lot of ideas in our caucus to debate and to prioritize. But this is an important next step. I salute all the committees of risdiction for strategic sciencebased leadership. Energy and Commerce Committee<\/a> chair, science, space and Technology Representative<\/a> sconson and representative include a transform mative justice. Kathy castor, congresswoman the direct dy connection of wildfires smoke on Public Health<\/a>. And also members from the west offer amendments including the ones under consideration now to improve Wildfire Research<\/a> and protect homes, communities and Public Health<\/a>. I salute mike levin for his leadership on this very important area. His election to Congress Took<\/a> us way down the path in this fight. Hank you, mr. Levin. It takes action that scientists, researchers and experts tell us this is needed. By launching the research and development to launch a Clean Energy Revolution<\/a> and reduce pollution in our communities. Making bold down payment for future Climate Action<\/a> by modernizing Americas Energy<\/a> innovation infrastructure. Superpollutants which experts believe that the world can take to reduce global warming. Putting our country on a path no later than 2050 and protecting local communities by requiring the next federal agencies to better understand the impact of new projects on Public Health<\/a> and the environment and provide eaningful for indigenous communities. This is important to have our Indian Country<\/a> involved in these decisions. This bill includes many great provisions to develop and distributed energy resources, improve the efficiency of our homes, schools, and businesses, electrify our transportation sector, modernize a grade, and inheans its resilience, prioritize the need of Environmental Justice<\/a> in communities, reduce climate pollution from industrial and traditional sources. And from am bient air. Ambient air. Though we not support increased funding for projects that could extend the life of fossil fuel power plants or aging infrastructure or prop up undemonstrated new nuclear projects, many of the amendments would improve those areas and build upon the significant positive aspects of the bill. It is very important. Build upon the significant positive environmental aspects of the bill. Urge support for the amendments that will take the bill Even Stronger<\/a> by protecting our communities and environment while investing in clean Energy Research<\/a> and development deployment. This important legislation is an important step, i keep saying, its not everything. It is a step to advance Climate Action<\/a>, but much more is needed. Unfortunately, many of our government continue to deny the science and refuse to act. As seen earlier this month when i hosted the g7 speakers meeting on addressing the Climate Crisis<\/a> with economic and Environmental Justice<\/a> for all, no other country in that mix of the g7 and the president of the european union, who was also participating, no other country is in denial about the Climate Crisis<\/a> and the impact that human activity has on it. Sadly, only in america is there contempt for science, Public Health<\/a>, and the role of government. Madam speaker, when i first became speaker in 2007, when the first bill we put on the floor was a bill to establish a select committee on climate and energy. We passed with president bush the biggest bill in the history of our country. The equivalent of taking mfls cars off the road. Millions of cars off the road. We came to terms in an agreement and had he was delighted to have a signing ceremony for this. Since then there has been denial about the Climate Crisis<\/a>, and again becoming speaker again in this congress, establish again a climate select meet, kathy cassor castor chairs it. This has been a very high priority. Its a high priority for Public Health<\/a>, clean air, clean water, diminishing the pollutants. Secondly, its a jobs issue. Jobs, jobs, jobs. Clean energy jobs. Making us preeminent in the world. It is a National Security<\/a> issue. Our Security Experts<\/a> tell us that drought and famine and so much that is caused by the Climate Crisis<\/a> increase competition for habitat, for resources, and the rest, cause mass migrations. Its a National Security<\/a> issue. And it is a moral issue if you believe as i do that this planet is gods creation, we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of it. Even the evangelical community. But even if you dont hear it from a religious standpoint, from a moral standpoint we have a responsibility to pass the planet on to future generations as best we can. The American People<\/a>, including young people, scientists, faith leaders, grassroots Environmental Justice<\/a> advocates are demanding Climate Action<\/a> now to promote protect their lives and their livelihoods. I urge members, including the republicans whose bills are included in this package, to listen to the public, pass this commonsense and sciencebased legislation, redouble our efforts to combat the Climate Crisis<\/a>. Heed the message that mother earth is sending us. Lives are at stake. We have no time to waste. I urge an aye vote on these en bloc and on final passage of the legislation. Yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from californias has ex expired. The gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden could i inquire how much time each side has . The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from californias time has exexpired. The gentleman from oregon has 4 1 2 minutes. Mr. Walden i yield two minutes to my friend and colleague, real leader on Natural Resource<\/a> issues, mr. Lamalfa. Two minutes. The speaker pro tempore mr. Lamalfa i thank the gentleman from oregon for your leadership. I appreciate the work on this current block on forestry as obviously oregon and california and so much of the west is experiencing yet another year of such devastating fire. I want to harken back to a previous blach here, while i have the opportunity. Blach block here. It has to do with the klamath dams. There is the need to continue that those dams, the ability, to operate. Unfortunately my california colleague on the other side of the aisle is insisting on an amendment that would make it impossible to continue that operation even during a time of unsrnt as to uncertainty as to the he if acy of dam removal or efficacy of dam removal or whatever the disposal is. Its up in the air. The science is not clear. The amendment is being proposed, might be the worst attempt at a veiled threat i have seen in a long time. On threatening a company in the operation of current dams. Rather than work with pacific corps, the hopes seems to be the house of representatives can be used in this en bloc for personal vendetta defying the will of the people in the area. The owner of these dams have signed on agreements that contemplate a removal under the right conditions. Congress didnt bring agreement up for consideration. Local voters overwhelmingly rejected dam removal. The corporation that my colleague was is representing is attempting to attack has been supportive for nearly 15 years. Under the guise of what my colleague would call more stringent reporting requirements, this amendment would directly increase power costs on then tens ever thousands of americans across the west. Require six new studies at the cost of pacific corps. Regular families will see their power cost goes up at a time when our power grid in california, especially, is in big trouble. This is wrongheaded. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon is recognized. Mr. Walden thank you, madam madam speaker. I thank my colleague from california for his remarks. I want to go back to the issue underlying this which is wildfires and smoke. When i chaired the energy and Commerce Committee<\/a> i held hearings each year which have been continued under chairman pallone, looking at the Health Impacts<\/a> of wildfire smoke on our citizens and america as it relates to the clean air act. I remember we had a gentleman from Southern Oregon<\/a> that sent me a photo of his cpap, his air breathing filter that had turned dark within a day or two. We had county commissioners tell me that when they opened their windows at night, the smoke alarm went off in their house. It was that bad. And we continue to have that. Its been going on for a very long time. Its sad we had to get to this point for many to recognize who dont have to live with that as we all have to. So there is so much more we can and should do. And i appreciate speaker pelosis comments about fixing the fire borrowing problem. We did that jointly. And in a bipartisan, bicameral way. It was long overdufmente im just overdue. Im just going to close by saying you still have 67 million acres of lands out there we have responsibility for. They are public lands. That are completely out of balance. Nature tells us that. Scientists reinforce that. We need to do something about that. So hopefully i believe in the congress at the end of thisdirnl leaving the congress at the end of this year, but future congresses will figure out a way through this thicket. If you dont act we wont have forests left. And a whole generation will never know what we have had the joy to see, big healthy tree stands and habitat and fresh water and fish and all of that thats the northwest. Its going away. In large measure every summer. And it will be a generation before you can drive over the Cascade Mountains<\/a> on these routes and see what we got to see for our generation as it burns up and goes away. We need to take out the burned dead material. We need to plant green new trees. Fully understand the impacts of smoke and do everything in our power to minimize these fires and their devastating tragic and deadly effects. With that, madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from oregon yields. Pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 1129, the previous question is ordered on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from california. The question is on the amendments en bloc. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The en bloc amendments are we request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution<\/a> 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this uestion are postponed. The chair understands that amendment number 57 will not be offered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business<\/a> is the question on amendments en bloc. Number one, printed in part d of house report 116528, offered by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Stevens, on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The clerk will report the the clerk will redesignate the amendments en bloc. The clerk en bloc number one considering f consisting of amounts nument 1, 14, 15, 18, 3, 24, 26, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 7, 49, 50, 54, 64, 69, 72, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 94 ucks and 91 printed in part b of house report number 116528. Offered by ms. Stevens of michigan. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendments ebb block en bloc offered by the gentlewoman from michigan. Members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States<\/a> house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Takano as the member designated by mr. Huffman, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Huffman will vote yes on the amendments en bloc one. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina<\/a> seek recognition . As thems madam speaker, member designated by ms. Wilson florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Wilson will vote yes on en bloc 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition . Mr. Cooper madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Lipinski will vote yes on en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Thank you, madam speaker. As the member designated by mr. Grijalva, pursuant to h. Res. I inform the house that mr. Grijalva will yea on amendments en bloc 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Beyer as the member designated by ms. Moore, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform will use that ms. Moore vote yes on amendments en bloc number 1. S the member designated by mr. Lowenthal, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Owenthal will vote yes on amendments en bloc 1. As the member designated by mr. Lieu, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i mr. Lieu house that will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentlewoman from ohio seek recognition . Ms. Fudge as the member richmond of mr. Louisiana, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the ouse that mr. Richmond will vote yes for amendments en bloc number 1. S the member designated by mr. Bishop of georgia, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Bishop will amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Correa madam speaker, as the member designated by Congress Member<\/a> napolitano, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> i inform the house that Congress Member<\/a> napolitano will yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentlewoman from kansas seek recognition . Davids as the member designated by mr. Kim, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Kim aye on amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from connecticut seek recognition . Thank you, madam speaker. As the member designated by miss johanna. I inform the house that mrs. Hayes will vote yes on amendment en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek ms. Matsui madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Desaulnier, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Desaulnier will vote yes on amendments en bloc umber 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Ms. Scanlon as the member designated by ms. Speier, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Speier will vote yes on amendments en bloc 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Payne of new jersey, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the vote hat mr. Payne will yea on h. R. 4447. As the member designated by mr. Hastings of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Hastings will also vote yea on h. R. 447. Madam speaker, as the member designated by by miss mccarsle powell of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that miss mccarrle powell will vote aye on h. R. 447. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by representative lowey, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that representative lowey will vote aye on the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Gay yageo as the member designated by representative kirkpatrick, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that representative kirkpatrick will vote yes on the mendments en bloc 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from virginia seek recognition . Ms. Wexton thank you, madam speaker. As the member designated by ms. Porter, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Porter will vote yes on the amendments en bloc umber 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Miss wulingts take two, as the member designated by. As the member designated by ms. Mucarselpowell, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mucarselpowell will vote yea on the amendments en bloc number 1. And, madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Lavings of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the House Hastings<\/a> of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Hastings will vote yea on amendments en bloc number 1. As the member designated by mr. Payne of new jersey, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Payne will also vote yea on the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Pallone madam speaker, as the member designated by mrs. Bonnie watson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mrs. Watson coleman will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. As the member designated by ms. Roybalallard pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Roybalallard is voting yes on the amendment en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Evans madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the lawson will vote es on the en bloc amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Takano madam speaker, as the member designated by by ms. Chu of california, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform will votethat ms. Chu yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for the gentleman es from massachusetts seek recogni recognition . Mr. Lynch good afternoon, madam speaker. As the member designated by the mr. James langevin of rhode island, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the mr. Langevin will vote yes on agreeing to en bloc 1. Ndment number offered by representative stevens. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Jeffries as the member designated by chairwoman zoe lofgren, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the chairwoman lofgren will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. As the member designated by congressman jose serrano, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform that congressman serrano will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from massachusetts seek recognition . As therk madam speaker, member designated by ms. Frankel, pursuant to h. Res. 965, ms. Orm the house that frankel will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. As the member designated by ms. Pingree, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Pingree will vote yes on the number 1. S en bloc apple as the member designated by ms. Pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Meng will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . As the member designated by michigan, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Tlaib amendments e on the en bloc 1. Mrs. Dingell as the member kaptur of by ms. Ohio, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Kaptur aye on the amendments en bloc 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognitio . Ecognize ms. Underwood as the member mr. Rush, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Rush vote yes to the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . Mr. Raskin as the member designated by ms. Jayapal of washington, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Jayapal will vote aye on the amendments en bloc 1. As the member designated by mr. Pocan of wisconsin, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Pocan will vote aye on the amendments en bloc 1. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern as the member designated by mr. Welch of vermont, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Welch will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 1. The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 235, the nays are 172. The amendments en bloc are adopted. A motion to reconsider is laid pon the table. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business<\/a> is the question on amendment 32 printed in part b of house report 1628 on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 32 printed in part b of house report 116528 offered by ms. Haaland of new mexico. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from new mexico. Members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States<\/a> house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Huffman, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Huffman will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Ms. Matsui mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Desaulnier, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Desaulnier will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Welch of vermont, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Welch will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Hastings of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Hastings will vote yea on the haaland amendment. And, mr. Speaker, as the member designated by ms. Mucarselpowell of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Mucarselpowell will also vote yea on the haaland amendment. And, mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Payne of new jersey, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Payne will also vote yea on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Speier, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that, ms. Speier will that ms. Speier will vote aye on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognition . Ms. Underwood as the member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Rush will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Evans mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Lawson will vote yes. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Jeffries as the member designated by chairwoman zoe lofgren, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that chairwoman lofgren will vote yea on the haaland amendment. As the member designated by congressman jose serrano, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that congressman serrano will vote ea on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Lynch good afternoon, mr. Speaker. As the member designated by mr. Langevin of rhode island, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Langevin will vote yes on agreeing to the amendment, number 32, offered by representative haaland, printed in the house report 116528. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from michigan seek recognition . Mrs. Dingell as the member designated by ms. Tlaib of michigan, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the ms. Tlaib will vote aye on the haaland amendment. As the member designated by ms. Ohio, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform kaptur will t ms. Vote aye on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina<\/a> seek recognition . As the member ms. Wilson, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> that ms. Form the house wilson will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the entlewoman from ohio seek recognition . Ms. Fudge mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Louisiana, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Richmond will ote yes on the haaland amendment. And as the member designated by bishop of georgia, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Bishop will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the entlewoman from massachusetts seek recognition . Ms. Clark as the member meng, pursuants. To h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Meng will vote amendment. Haaland as the member designated by ms. Pingree, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Pingree will vote yes on the amendment. And as the member designated by ms. Frankel, pursuant to h. Res. That ms. Form the house frankel will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from kansas seek recognition . Ms. Davids as the member kim, pursuant r. To h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Kim will vote aye on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom california seek recognition . Thank you, as the member designated by ms. Roybalallard, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the ms. Roybalallard will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom california seek recognition . Mr. Correa mr. Speaker, as the member designated by congress napolitano, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that Congress Member<\/a> vote yes on the haaland amendment. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition . As the er mr. Speaker, member designated by mr. Lipinski, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Ipinski will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Tonko mr. Speaker, as the member designated by representative lowey, pursuant 965, i resolution inform the house that representative lowey will vote aye on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for the gentleman es from connecticut seek recognition . Mr. Courtney thank you, mr. Speaker. As the member designated by ms. Ahana hayes mrs. Jahana hayes, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Haste will vote yes mrs. Hayes will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Pallone mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mrs. Bonnie watson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mrs. Watson coleman will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Grijalva, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Grijalva will vote yea on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . Mr. Raskin mr. Speaker, as the member designated by ms. Jayapal of washington, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the vote that ms. Jayapal will aye on the haaland amendment. As the member designated by mr. Pocan, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Pocan will vote aye on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from virginia seek recognition . Ms. Wexton as the member designated by ms. Porter, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Porter will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Takano mr. Speaker, as the member designated by ms. Chu of california, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Chu will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Ms. Matsui mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Desaulnier, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Desaulnier will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Gallego as the member designated by representative kirkpatrick, pharmaceutical were pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that representative kirk pat lick will vote yes on the haaland amendment kirkpatrick will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Beyer mr. Speaker, as the member designated by ms. Moore, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that ms. Moore will vote yes on the haaland amendment. As the member designated by mr. Lieu, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Lieu will vote yes on the haaland amendment. As the member designated by mr. Lowenthal, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Lowenthal will vote yes on the haaland amendment. The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 235. The nays are 173. The amendment is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. 20,uant to clause 8 of rule the Unfinished Business<\/a> is the question on the amendments en b of printed in part house report 116528 offered by the gentleman from california, which further proceedings were post owned the yeas and on which and nays were ordered. The clerk will redesignate the amendments en bloc. He clerk en bloc number 4 consisting of amendments 62, 63, 33, 34, 46, 53, 91 printed in part b of house report 116528 offered by mr. Levin of california. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendment amendment en bloc offered by the gentleman from california. Members will record their votes by electronic device. Members. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States<\/a> house of representatives. Coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of epresentatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom california seek recognition . Thank you, mr. Speaker. As the member designated by mr. Pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Huffman will vote amendmentsen bloc en bloc number 4. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Desauliner, pursuant to House Resolution<\/a> 965, i inform the house that mr. Desauliner will yes on the amendmenting en bloc number 4. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the illinois seek m recogniti recognition . Ms. Underwood as the member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant i House Resolution<\/a> 965, inform the house that mr. Rush will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 4. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Evans as the member designated by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Lawson will vote yes. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as the member designated by mrs. Bonnie coleman, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house hat mrs. Watson coleman will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number 4. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Seek mr. Beyer mr. Speaker, as the member designated by ms. Moore, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform ms. Moore will ote yes on amendments en bloc number 4. As the member designated by mr. Lowenthal, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Vote yes on l amendments en bloc number 4. As the member designated by mr. 965, i rsuant to h. Res. Inform the house that mr. 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