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the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. smith: thank you, mr. speaker. the tax relief for american families and workers act is pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-american. the legislation locks in $600 billion in pro-growth tax policies by restoring three key provisions from president trump's successful 2017 tax reform that have a proven record of creating millions of jobs, raising workers' wages, and sparking more investment and economic growth right here at home. this bill restores full r&d expensing, interest deductibility and 100% expensing. each of these policies will help american businesses grow, create jobs and sharpen their competitive advantage against china. this will create over $70 billion in new r&d investment and over 900,000 new jobs, increase small business investment by $400 billion, and generate $58 billion in additional take-home pay for american workers. today america's small businesses are be
the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. smith: thank you, mr. speaker. the tax relief for american families and workers act is pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-american. the legislation locks in $600 billion in pro-growth tax policies by restoring three key provisions from president trump's successful 2017 tax reform that have a proven record of creating millions of jobs,...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill h.r. 1727 as amended. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 being in the affirmative -- mr. westerman: i object -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from arkansas. mr. westerman: i object to the vote on the grounds that a war rum is not present and make a point of order that the quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on the motion will be postpone. for what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas seek recognition? mr. westerman: i move to suspend the rules and pass the bill h.r. 299, the con say act, as amend. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: union calendar number 3030, h.r. 2997, a bill to direct the secretary of the interior to convey to mesa county, colorado, certain federal land in colorado and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill h.r. 1727 as amended. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 being in the affirmative -- mr. westerman: i object -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from arkansas. mr. westerman: i object to the vote on the grounds that a war rum is not present and make a point of order that the quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to...
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the speaker pro tempore: house will be in forward. we'll postponed motion to suspend the rules on which the yeas and nays are ordered or votes objected to under clause 6 of rule 20, the house will resume proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? >> i move the house suspend the rules and report the bill as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 6544, a bill to advance the benefits of nuclear energy by efficient, timely predictable licensing, regulation and deployment of nuclear energy technologies and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: pursuan t to the rule, the gentleman from south carolina, mr. duncan, and the gentleman from new jersey, mr. pallone, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from south carolina. mr. duncan: i ask unanimous consent all members have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous materials into
the speaker pro tempore: house will be in forward. we'll postponed motion to suspend the rules on which the yeas and nays are ordered or votes objected to under clause 6 of rule 20, the house will resume proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? >> i move the house suspend the rules and report the bill as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: h.r. 6544, a...
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the speaker pro tempore: reserved. the speaker pro tempore: members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities. the gentlelady from texas is recognized. ms. granger: i yield to the gentlelady from texas, ms. jackson lee, for two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas vehicles for two minutes. ms. jackson lee: 331 million americans. thank you, chairwoman granger and ranking member delauro. those americans are depending on us to save their lives. if we do not vote today, we will cause the loss of life. if we don't vote on the supplemental that was sent over a year ago to deal with the southern border and lives have been lost. but as a texan, i won't accept your challenge i want people to die, absolutely not. and the constitutional right of the power of the purse is one that i have used recklessly. they've used it responsibly and the budget numbers, whether it's nancy pelosi and the negotiators are responsible for helping the 331 million americans. in my state, your state, you will not pay
the speaker pro tempore: reserved. the speaker pro tempore: members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities. the gentlelady from texas is recognized. ms. granger: i yield to the gentlelady from texas, ms. jackson lee, for two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas vehicles for two minutes. ms. jackson lee: 331 million americans. thank you, chairwoman granger and ranking member delauro. those americans are depending on us to save their lives. if we do not vote...
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the speaker pro tempore: so ordered. for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i hereby remove my name as co-sponsor of h.r. 7298. the speaker pro tempore: so ordered. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that i may here after be considered as the first sponsor of h.r. 1634, a bill originally introduced by representative johnson of ohio. mr. guthrie: for the purposes of adding co-sponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, you're recognized for one minute. mr. burchett: i recognize mr. staley, born in knoxville, tennessee, and moved to blunt county in sixth grade and his f
the speaker pro tempore: so ordered. for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i hereby remove my name as co-sponsor of h.r. 7298. the speaker pro tempore: so ordered. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that i may here after be considered as the first sponsor of h.r. 1634, a bill originally introduced by representative johnson of ohio. mr. guthrie: for the purposes...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. green: madam speaker, i rise today to present two articles of impeachment against department of homeland security secretarial han droa mayorkas -- alejandro mayorkas. article 1 charges him with willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law. article 2 charges him with the breach of public trust. since secretary mayorkas took office, we've all watched the unprecedented crisis a at our -- at our borders unfold. we've seen the chaos. under secretary mayorkas' watch, c.b.p. has reported more than 8.5 million encounters at our borders, including more than seven million apprehensions at the southwest border. even more terrifying is the president 1.8 million known gotaways that border patrol agents detect but are unable to apprehend. millions of those inadmissible aliens are eventually released into our communities. this has never happened before in the history of the country. and it doesn't happen by accident. for nearly a year, the house committee on homeland security conducted a thor
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. green: madam speaker, i rise today to present two articles of impeachment against department of homeland security secretarial han droa mayorkas -- alejandro mayorkas. article 1 charges him with willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law. article 2 charges him with the breach of public trust. since secretary mayorkas took office, we've all watched the unprecedented crisis a at our -- at our borders unfold. we've seen the chaos....
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the speaker pro tempore:. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields. the gentleman is recognized. mr. lawler: i'd like to thank the gentleman from the foreign affairs committee. when assad's war against the syrian's people began, the american people saw daily images of the regime's cruel abuses. as often happens, the news cycles change and the stories slip from the front page and are rarely covered at all. but it does not mean the regime has changed or reformed or ceased. the same butchers who gassed and tortured children are still running syria, and they are continuing their brutality. it is vital the united states maintain its policy of no normalization or we will be giving a green light to dictators around the world that they can wait out accountability for their crimes. attention will shift and they can stay in power. that would be a death knell for human rights and international norms and standards. i urge all members to join me in voting for h.r. 3202 and i yield the back of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the question is will the house suspend
the speaker pro tempore:. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields. the gentleman is recognized. mr. lawler: i'd like to thank the gentleman from the foreign affairs committee. when assad's war against the syrian's people began, the american people saw daily images of the regime's cruel abuses. as often happens, the news cycles change and the stories slip from the front page and are rarely covered at all. but it does not mean the regime has changed or reformed or ceased. the same...
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the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from tennessee is recognized. mr. green: mr. speaker, i recognize the gentleman from california for two minutes, mr. issa. the speaker pro tempore: the distinguished gentleman from california is recognized for two minutes. mr. issa: thank you, mr. speaker. this is so frustrating because today we are in fact impeaching a pawn. we're impeaching a pawn for the president. the secretary is being impeached for what he did wrong. he is in fact guilty as alleged. but in fact, he is just part of the high crimes and misdemeanors of the president of the united states. it was the president's decision to undo policies that were working and make a systematic change that in my district with over 55 miles of mexican border, my border agents of reduced to being uber drivers for everyone coming over the border. i'm perfectly willing to listen to people say well, this is a policy difference, but it is not. to faithfully exe
the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from tennessee is recognized. mr. green: mr. speaker, i recognize the gentleman from california for two minutes, mr. issa. the speaker pro tempore: the distinguished gentleman from california is recognized for two minutes. mr. issa: thank you, mr. speaker. this is so frustrating because today we are in fact impeaching a pawn. we're impeaching a pawn for the president....
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from tennessee is recognized. mr. green: madam speaker, i yield three minutes to the gentlelady from georgia, ms. greene. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized for three minutes. ms. greene: i thank the chairman. madam speaker, i rise in strong support of h.res. 863, impeaching secretary alejandro mayorkas. he's guilty of aiding and abetting the complete invasion of our country by buy criminals, gang members, terrorists, murderers, rapists, and over 10 million people from over 160 countries into american communities all across the united states. his willful refusal to secure the border has bankrupted communities, closed down u.s. schools that our children attend, drown drown hospitals and incapacitate law enforcement while empowering criminal cartels and illegal aliens. my democrat colleagues argue that one cannot be impeached over policy differences. while i argue that breaking our laws is more than just policy differences. 300 dead americans every day
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from tennessee is recognized. mr. green: madam speaker, i yield three minutes to the gentlelady from georgia, ms. greene. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized for three minutes. ms. greene: i thank the chairman. madam speaker, i rise in strong support of h.res. 863, impeaching secretary alejandro mayorkas. he's guilty of aiding and abetting the complete invasion of our country by buy criminals, gang members,...
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition? >> ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, you're recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, eastern north carolina's resilience has drawn attention. recently, secretary haaland visited the wildlife refuge. we are grateful for her presence and the announcement of $1. million for the river boardwalk ren nation. mr. davis: this reflect ours collective efforts toward a vibrant future for eastern north carolina. let's continue working together to ensure the voices and needs of the area and the east are heard and addressed nationally. thank you, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. under the speaker's announced policy on gaff -- of january 9, 2023, the gentlewoman from florida, mrs. cherfilus-mccormick is recognized for 60 minutes as the thesessic knee of the minority leader. mrs. cherfilus-mccormick: i ask that
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition? >> ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, you're recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, eastern north carolina's resilience has drawn attention. recently, secretary haaland visited the wildlife refuge. we are grateful for her presence...
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the speaker pro tempore: the question is on ordering the the speaker pro tempore: the question is on ordering the previous question on the resolution. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a 15-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] tempore: on ts vote the yeas are 215, the nays -- the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 215, the nays are 207. the previous question is ordered. the question is on the adoption of the resolution. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. mr. mcgovern: madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition? mr. mcgovern: i ask for a recorded vote. the speaker pro tempore: a recorded vote has been requested. those in support of the request for a rec
the speaker pro tempore: the question is on ordering the the speaker pro tempore: the question is on ordering the previous question on the resolution. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a 15-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the...
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the speaker pro tempore: the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from wisconsin is recognized.isconsin is recognized. mr. grothman: i would like to yield three minutes to congressman louder -- loudermilk. mr. loudermilk: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to honor the service of someone who i believe is one of the best staff members in this institution, mr. timmona han. i met him a few years ago with his tenure on house administration and as with me, tim has left a lasting impression here on congress. anyone who has met tim probably remembers the gettysburg neighbor as some as a grizzly with a filly charm. he is the kind of person who can handle anything whether it be feelings, awkward moments and outlandish member requests. he first started on the hill at the office of the c.a.o. during speaker boehner's years where he learned the nuts and bolts of our institution and serving on the legislative branch of the appropriations committee. he ensured his work was for the greater benefit of the house and joined congressman davis where his natural leadership skills quickly stood out
the speaker pro tempore: the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from wisconsin is recognized.isconsin is recognized. mr. grothman: i would like to yield three minutes to congressman louder -- loudermilk. mr. loudermilk: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to honor the service of someone who i believe is one of the best staff members in this institution, mr. timmona han. i met him a few years ago with his tenure on house administration and as with me, tim has left a lasting impression here on...
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the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 392, the nays are -- the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 392, the nays are 28. 2/3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion of of the gentleman from texas, mr. self, to suspend the ruse and pass h.r. 5375, as amended, on which the yeas and nays are ordered. the clerk will report the title. the clerk: h.r. 5375, a bill to require a strategy for bolstering engagement and cooperation between the united states, us a traily, india and -- australia, india and japan, and to seek to establish a quad interparliamentary working group to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. the speaker pro tempore: the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a five-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national cap
the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 392, the nays are -- the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 392, the nays are 28. 2/3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion of of the gentleman from texas, mr. self, to suspend the ruse and pass h.r. 5375, as amended, on...
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the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. tlaib: they have raised alarms for years but congress never cared. we all have responsibility to denounce sexual violence in all forms regardless of who is responsible. this resolution falls well short of that responsibility, mr. speaker. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back. the gentlelady from north carolina reserves. the gentleman from texas. mr. self: i reserve. ms. manning: i yield three minutes to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. gottheimer. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. gottheimer: i thank representative manning for yielding me time for her leadership and representative frankel for her phenomenal leadership on this issue. i rise to urge my colleagues to join me in supporting a bipartisan resolution which forcefully hamas' rape and sexual violence as weapons of war on and since october 7. on october 7, hamas invaded israel and committed at of violence, murder and rape and genital mutilation on babies, children, women, men and
the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. tlaib: they have raised alarms for years but congress never cared. we all have responsibility to denounce sexual violence in all forms regardless of who is responsible. this resolution falls well short of that responsibility, mr. speaker. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back. the gentlelady from north carolina reserves. the gentleman from texas. mr. self: i reserve. ms. manning: i yield three minutes to the gentleman from...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> a -- for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to share the story of omar of bingham ton university student. he's 22. his friends and family describe him as a true american kid whose fund loving personality shines the brightest when he's cheering on his favorite team, the nics. he was one of 240 men, women, and children brutally kidnapped by hamas terrorists. mr. molinaro: he's still held captive today. i join my colleagues in demanding that hamas release him immediately, along with the remaining hostages. those who have been released have shared horror stories of sexual abuse, children being forced to take drugs and inhumane and barbaric conditions. i continue to stand
the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> a -- for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to share the story of omar of bingham ton university...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition? the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, in the early morning of february 2, 2024, florida highway patrolman zachary fink, i.d. number 1550, gave his life in the line of duty, serving our home of st. lucie county, where he was raised and in which he dedicated everything he had to protecting. mr. mast: he will be remembered by all who knew him and remembered as a man you could count on, a natural comedian who could de-escalate, an outdoorsman, and a man deeply proud of his law enforcement brothers and sisters, who he himself considered an honor to be among their ranks. trooper fink, it is we who have all been honored by your selfless and total commitment to others. i thank god, and i thank your parents forgiving us you. mr. speaker, i ask for silence in recognition of the sacrifice of trooper zachary fink. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from guam seek recognition? >> mr.
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition? the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, in the early morning of february 2, 2024, florida highway patrolman zachary fink, i.d. number 1550, gave his life in the line of duty, serving our home of st. lucie county, where he was raised and in which he dedicated everything he had to protecting. mr. mast: he will be remembered by all who knew him and remembered...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields. under the speaker's announced policy of january 9, 2023, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. keen is recognized as the designee of the majority leader. mr. kean: i ask that all members may have five legislative days -- the speaker pro tempore: without objection mr. kean: i yield five minutes to my distinguished colleague to my colleague from the great state of new york. >> i appreciate this opportunity to highlight to my colleagues what exactly is happening in new york city as a result of joe biden's manufactured open borders' policy and the crisis that it has created. this morning, new yorkers woke up to the news that two of our nypd officers were attacked by a mob of migrants. individuals who came to this country and claim to be innocent asylum seekers that attack our police officers. sadly not the only time we have seen crimes taken place. the individuals that are coming from the southern border are paying thousands of dollars. my mayor is further incentivizing this by offering hous
the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields. under the speaker's announced policy of january 9, 2023, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. keen is recognized as the designee of the majority leader. mr. kean: i ask that all members may have five legislative days -- the speaker pro tempore: without objection mr. kean: i yield five minutes to my distinguished colleague to my colleague from the great state of new york. >> i appreciate this opportunity to highlight to my colleagues what...
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the speaker pro tempore: the chair announces the speaker's appointment. pursuant to section 1-a, 2-a of house resolution 7 -- excuse me, resolution 12, 118th congress, the second is order of the house of february 1, 2023 and the order of the house of january 9,2023 of the following members to the select subcommittee on weaponnization of the federal government. the clerk: mr. davidson of ohio. mr. freeh of south carolina. mr. fry of south carolina. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir, pursuant to section 1238-b-3 of the floyd d. spence national defense authorization act of fiscal year 2021, 22 united states code 7002 as amended, i am pleased to appoint the following individual to the united states china economic and security review commission, mr. jonathan nicholas tubers -- nicholas cypher, signed hakeem jeffries, democratic leader. the speaker pro tempore: the the the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker,
the speaker pro tempore: the chair announces the speaker's appointment. pursuant to section 1-a, 2-a of house resolution 7 -- excuse me, resolution 12, 118th congress, the second is order of the house of february 1, 2023 and the order of the house of january 9,2023 of the following members to the select subcommittee on weaponnization of the federal government. the clerk: mr. davidson of ohio. mr. freeh of south carolina. mr. fry of south carolina. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before...
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the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. leger fernandez: republicans called us into an emergency, an emergency meeting to consider today's rules several weeks ago. several weeks ago it was an emergency. actually, america does have some emergencies that need to be addressed. our national security is at risk. putin, the dictator, may win his war against our ally if we don't serve aid to ukraine. putin wants world war iii and putin protecting republicans -- putin-protecting republicans don't want to address that emergency. remember, putin's war caused our energy prices to rise. i call on responsible republicans to address our national security emergency. i call on them to address the bipartisan, overwhelmingly bipartisan bill that passed the senate. america has another eme. in five lem slative day, count them, a single hand, five ledge dative days, our government won't have money to pay its workers, pay its contract, do our jobs. today should be a day to govern. a day to address america's emergencies. instead, we are taking up
the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. leger fernandez: republicans called us into an emergency, an emergency meeting to consider today's rules several weeks ago. several weeks ago it was an emergency. actually, america does have some emergencies that need to be addressed. our national security is at risk. putin, the dictator, may win his war against our ally if we don't serve aid to ukraine. putin wants world war iii and putin protecting republicans -- putin-protecting republicans...
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the speaker pro tempore: thank you. for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina seek recognition? >> address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> madam speaker, listening to constituents is the most important thing we can do. mr. davis: they're telling me back home about the burden of high cost. one constituent shared, i have to continue working even after retirement. my husband cannot afford to retire due to rising costs. i also have to assist my mom with her bills which puts further strain on our finances. too many find it challenging to make ends meet while caring for an elderly parent. another constituent shared, my income doesn't cover common loo life. i can't afford decent housing, meats at the grocery store or basic life necessities. it's harder now. madam speaker, congress must take every possible measure to ensure that residents of eastern north carolina, rural america, and those across a
the speaker pro tempore: thank you. for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina seek recognition? >> address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> madam speaker, listening to constituents is the most important thing we can do. mr. davis: they're telling me back home about the burden of high cost. one constituent shared, i have to continue working even after...
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the speaker pro tempore: the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? mr. rose: seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. rose: mr. speaker, tomorrow is leap day, which means the folks i represent in tennessee will be subject to an extra day of the disastrous economic policies of the biden administration that have resulted in record high inflation and an unaffordable cost of living. look no further, mr. speaker, than a recent report that said, december was the least affordable month on record to own a home as home prices hit an all time high. december marked the 11th straight month of higher home prices and a 5% increase in prices over the entire year. coupled with higher interest rates, thanks to the biden administration's reckless deficit spending, the american dream of owning a home is quickly evaporating. however, mr. speaker, i am committed to
the speaker pro tempore: the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? mr. rose: seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. rose: mr. speaker, tomorrow is leap day, which means the folks i represent in tennessee will be subject to an extra day of the disastrous economic...
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the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. february 7, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable daniel meuser to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chap chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. hear us, o lord, and answer us. hear the prayers of the hostages in israel, the deported children of ukraine, answer the cries of parents separated from their little ones, of families grieve the loss of their loved ones. hear our prayers, lord, i willsen to our cries for mercy -- listen to our cries for mercy for the countless people who call to you in distress. answer them. for you, lord, are a compassionth and gracious god. slow to anger and abounding in love and fai faithfulness. turn to your people throughout the world whose relentless foes attack them from all sides. condemn the ruthle
the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. february 7, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable daniel meuser to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chap chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. hear us, o lord, and answer us. hear the...
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from michigan is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, today i honor the centennial legacy of power embodied -- embodied by the chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, celebrating 100 years of unwavering commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action. mr. thanedar: chartered in the heart of the 13th congressional district on january 24, 1924, tau chapter stands proudly at wayne state university in detroit, michigan, the inaugural black greek letter organization on the campus. founded 111 years ago at howard university by 22 women, delta sigma theta set the standard for service and jay vo kacy, boldly standing for women's rights in the women's suffrage march shortly after its inception. delta sigma theta continues to inspire positive change. mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. th
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from michigan is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, today i honor the centennial legacy of power embodied -- embodied by the chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, celebrating 100 years of unwavering...
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strong to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024 the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority leader and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties and the time equally allocated between the parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and majority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from north carolina, ms. foxx, for five minutes. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, as our nation faces a myriad of catastrophes, one of which is an open southern border and the mass migration of illegal aliens, washington's fiscal house sits in utter disrepair. that's the reality we face if we don't grasp the reins soon and stamp out our nation's spending our nation will suffer serious consequence that is wil
strong to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024 the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority leader and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties and the time equally allocated between the parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and...
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the speaker pro tempore: the chair the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. tlaib, for five minutes. ms. tlaib: i'd like to take a moment to recognize captain jeremy watkins for his 22 years of extraordinary service with the dearborn fire department in michigan's 12th district strong. he started as a firefighter with the dearborn fire department in 2002. he steadily rose through the ranks serving as engineer, lieutenant, and promoted to captain this coming here. in 2024. over the years he has been recognized for his commitment and outstanding public service. achieving five company awards, as well as fire chief's unit award and fire chief lifesaving award. and the john dingell medal of freedom memorial award. he has also been recognized multiple times, madam speaker, for his safe driving record and his work at the vaccination center. he has devoted countless hours and energy in serving the people and the families of the city of dearborn. please join me in recognizes his 22 years of commitment to protecting our community cross michigan's 12th dist
the speaker pro tempore: the chair the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. tlaib, for five minutes. ms. tlaib: i'd like to take a moment to recognize captain jeremy watkins for his 22 years of extraordinary service with the dearborn fire department in michigan's 12th district strong. he started as a firefighter with the dearborn fire department in 2002. he steadily rose through the ranks serving as engineer, lieutenant, and promoted to captain this...
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carl to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the minority and majority leaders from the morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allotted between parties and each member, other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip, limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. the chair recognize thes the gentleman from pennsylvania -- recognize thes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. joyce -- recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. joyce, for five minutes. mr. joyce: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, last night the senate released a text of legislation that would do irreparable harm to our border security. by announcing a plan that permits thousands of illegal immigrants to enter the united states and creates new eaves f
carl to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the minority and majority leaders from the morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allotted between parties and each member, other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority...
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the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. mr. joyce: madam speaker, last week president biden announced a plan to cancel $1.2 billion in federal student loans for 150,000 borrowers. as americans we have always followed a -- followed a simple rule, if you take out a loan, you pay back the loan. it's time to call a spade a spade. this student loan scam isn't forgiveness, it's an election year handout to president biden's far left voters. to transfer debt to the american taxpayer. this gimmick transfers the burden of the loans from the students who took the loans on to every american taxpayer. repaying these loans certainly has no personal benefit to 87% of taxpayers who don't have student loans and to the 100 million americans who never attended college. this program takes advantage of americans who are already struggling to support their families under the weight of president biden's inflation. it is time to send a message to president biden and his administration that we cannot allow hardworking americans who have kept their word
the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. mr. joyce: madam speaker, last week president biden announced a plan to cancel $1.2 billion in federal student loans for 150,000 borrowers. as americans we have always followed a -- followed a simple rule, if you take out a loan, you pay back the loan. it's time to call a spade a spade. this student loan scam isn't forgiveness, it's an election year handout to president biden's far left voters. to transfer debt to the american taxpayer. this gimmick...
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the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms. washington, d.c. february 14, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable marjorie taylor greene to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allocated between the parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes. but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. the chair recognizes the gentleman from new york, mr. espaillat, for five minutes. mr. espaillat: thank you, madam speaker. i rise today, madam speaker, to address a matter of great concern to all americans. yesterday house republicans
the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms. washington, d.c. february 14, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable marjorie taylor greene to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the...
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the speaker pro tempore: thank you. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from georgia, ms. greene, for five minutes. ms. greene: thank you, madam speaker. i'd like to urge the house and the senate together to consider what terrible days we are in for the american taxpayer. america has been enslaved in $34 trillion in debt, and yet over the weekend the senate went into overtime throughout the super bowl and beyond into the early morning hours to pass a $95 billion package to fund foreign wars. $95 billion. not a penny of that goes to anything for any american. our border is completely being invited -- being invaded every single day by millions of people all over the world, 160 countries. over two million got aways are in america today a got away is a person from a country we do not know where they are from. we do not know where they are inside our country. what state they are in. what city they are in. we do not know what they are going to do here on our homeland. but we have lost them. over 10 million people have crosse
the speaker pro tempore: thank you. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from georgia, ms. greene, for five minutes. ms. greene: thank you, madam speaker. i'd like to urge the house and the senate together to consider what terrible days we are in for the american taxpayer. america has been enslaved in $34 trillion in debt, and yet over the weekend the senate went into overtime throughout the super bowl and beyond into the early morning hours to pass a $95 billion package to fund foreign wars....
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from tennessee yields back. all time for debate has expired. the previous question is ordered on the resolution as amended. further consideration of house resolution today the house failed to impeach alejanyorkas. refusal toy with law and breach of trust. for republicans joined democrats in voting against impeachment. in gop vice chair blake moore, who changed his vote in order to allow for the resolution to be reconsidered. >> we knew this was going to be close going in because the majority is so razor thin. my colleagues that voted no, i think they will hear from their constituents. we have a plan in place, there was a motion to reconnect and that means we can bring the articles of impeachment back to the floor maybe as early as next week. this is not over yet and we still can bring back -- and we look forward to having him come back and being a solid yes on impeaching secretory may orchids. >> [indiscernible] why is this different? >> because democrats have a choice to make. either they are defending the fact that 300 americans are dying eve
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from tennessee yields back. all time for debate has expired. the previous question is ordered on the resolution as amended. further consideration of house resolution today the house failed to impeach alejanyorkas. refusal toy with law and breach of trust. for republicans joined democrats in voting against impeachment. in gop vice chair blake moore, who changed his vote in order to allow for the resolution to be reconsidered. >> we knew this was going...
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but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at the state capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> would that carrying his young son, connor? mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th generation, california that he spoke in front of the entire legislature and high-profile guests, including governor gavin newsom and former governor jerry brown mcguire saying he never imagined he would make it to this day. we didn't come from a family with money as a kid from a broken home and >> rhule. california raised by divorce work tomorrow. >> give everything she had to put. food on our table. >> and a roof overhead and mcguire credits the very state of california for helping him to get to where he is today, a democrat. he served in the legislature since 2014 representing a largely ruled district spending al
but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at the state capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> would that carrying his young son, connor? mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th...
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the speaker pro tempore: under clause 5-d the chair announce is to the house in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from new york >> the u.s. house is back for nel speeches followed by legislative business at noon eastern. members consider it to extend to march 8 and march 22 to avert a rtl shuowthis coming friday at midnight. members will voteo tend faa programs until may 10. on c-span two, the senate is back at 10:00 a.m. eastern i will vote on the confirmationf marjorie rawlinson to be irs chief counsel and assistant counsel at the treasury department. editors will try to override president bin's veto of a joint resolio blocking the federal highway administtion from temporarily wavinhi america requirements for electric vehicle crg. on c-span3 at 10:00 a.m. stern, lloyd austin testifies before t house armed services committee about his failure to alert top officials, including president biden, about his hospitalization in january. you can also watch r ve coverage on the free c-span now video app or online at c-span.org. the u. supreme court has agreed to consider form
the speaker pro tempore: under clause 5-d the chair announce is to the house in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from new york >> the u.s. house is back for nel speeches followed by legislative business at noon eastern. members consider it to extend to march 8 and march 22 to avert a rtl shuowthis coming friday at midnight. members will voteo tend faa programs until may 10. on c-span two, the senate is back at 10:00 a.m. eastern i will vote on the confirmationf...
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but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at theol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> would that carrying his young son, connor? mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th generation, california that he spoke in front of the entire legislature and high-profile guests, including governor gavin newsom and former governor jerry brown mcguire saying he never imagined he would make it to this day. we didn't come from a family with money as a kid from a broken home and rhule. california raised by divorce work tomorrow. >> give everything she had to put. food on our table. >> and a roof overhead and mcguire credits the very state of california for helping him to get to where he is today, a democrat. he served in the legislature since 2014 representing a largely ruled district spending all the way to th
but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at theol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> would that carrying his young son, connor? mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th generation,...
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the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requested. all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted. a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until they believe impeachment would be limited to situations that were extraordinary, solemn and rare. marjorie taylor greene if they care about the founding of the constitution, they would be familiar with the debate from 1787 when the framers debated what would qualify. they rejected that impeachment could be used for malpractice or mall -- mal administration. and extreme for instances bribery, treason and they would know that hamilton warned of impeachment might be driven by animosity and factions and i quote, there will be the greatest decision that the decision to impeach will be by the conservative strength of the party and the real demonstration of
the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requested. all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted. a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until they believe impeachment would be limited to situations that were extraordinary, solemn and rare....
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from from georgia seek recognition?iss green: pursuant to clause 2-a1 o
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from from georgia seek recognition?iss green: pursuant to clause 2-a1 o
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the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. o sovereign lord, two years into this unrelenting c
the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. o sovereign lord, two years into this unrelenting c
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but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at the state capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to here is when we caught up with him late last year just after he announced he would transition into this role a little bit about mcguire. he's served in the legislature since 2014 and represents a largely rural district spending all the way to the california oregon border. but as of this afternoon, he'll become what in essence is the leader of the state senate. he takes over from san diego, democrat toni atkins. she has served as president pro tempore for the last 6 or so years mcgeorge school of law professor chris mckay lee spoke to us about the significance of maguire's new rule. the senate president, pro tim has lots of powers, including. >> naming of committee chairs and all of the committee members and really dear ex the work of the california state senate. so it's a very powerful position. and when i spoke to maguire leading up to this day, he said his priorities include addressing the state's homelessness and housing
but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at the state capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to here is when we caught up with him late last year just after he announced he would transition into this role a little bit about mcguire. he's served in the legislature since 2014 and represents a largely rural district spending all the way to the california oregon border. but as of this afternoon, he'll become what in essence is the...
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but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at thete capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> with that carrying his young son, connor, mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th generation, california that he spoke in front of the entire legislature and high-profile guests, including governor gavin newsom and former governor jerry brown mcguire sating he never imagined he would make it to this day. we didn't come from a family with money as a kid from a broken home and rhule. california raised by divorce. we're coming >> give everything she had to put. food on our table. >> and a roof overhead and mcguire credits the very state of california for helping him to get to where he is today, a democrat. he served in the legislature since 2014 representing a largely ruled district spending all the way
but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at thete capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> with that carrying his young son, connor, mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th generation,...
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but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at the state capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> with that carrying his young son, connor, mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th generation, california that he spoke in front of the entire legislature and high-profile guests, including governor gavin newsom and former governor jerry brown mcguire saying he never imagined he would make it to this day. we didn't come from a family with money as a kid from a broken home and rhule. california raised by divorce. we're coming >> gave everything she had to put. food on our table. >> and a roof overhead and mcguire credits the very state of california for helping him to get to where he is today, a democrat. he served in the legislature since 2014 representing a largely ruled district spending all the
but keep in mind, the senate president pro tempore is one of the most powerful positions here at the state capitol. and now mike mcguire says he's ready to get to work. >> the duties which i'm about to interview for lake tahoe. >> with that carrying his young son, connor, mike mcguire officially becoming california's 49th senate president pro tempore and influential role. that in essence is the leader of the california state senate. it was an emotional moment for this 4th...
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the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.
the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.
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senate president pro tempore mike mcguire hammered home as he joined the democratic and republican leaders to announce more than a dozen bills on public safety specifically on retail theft. and california's fentanyl crisis. >> senate democrats and senate republicans are setting aside politics >> coming together coming to together to advance data driven policies, solution package. we're calling a safer california plan on the issue of opioids and specifically fentanyl. one of the bill seeks to exploit the creation of more rehab facilities for those experiencing substance use disorders. >> another 6 to increase pencil testing strip statewide. doing the right thing is 100%. what we need to do in this case. and the right thing is to look at the problem of substance abuse is a whole and build support systems for those. >> who are suffering. the new emerging drug xylazine is also mentioned in the package of bills, often called tranq or tranq dope. xylazine is a horse tranquilizer not approved for human use, but it has become more prevalent on the streets. >> and has been known to cause major flas
senate president pro tempore mike mcguire hammered home as he joined the democratic and republican leaders to announce more than a dozen bills on public safety specifically on retail theft. and california's fentanyl crisis. >> senate democrats and senate republicans are setting aside politics >> coming together coming to together to advance data driven policies, solution package. we're calling a safer california plan on the issue of opioids and specifically fentanyl. one of the bill...
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senate president pro tempore mike mcguire hammered home as he joined a democratic and republican leaders to announce more than a dozen bills on public safety. specifically on retail theft. and california's fentanyl crisis. >> senate democrats and senate republicans are setting aside politics >> coming together coming to together to advance data driven policies. solution package. we're calling a safer california plan on the issue of opioids and specifically fentanyl. one of the bill seeks to exploit the creation of more recap facilities for those experiencing substance use disorders. >> another 6 to increase pencil testing strip statewide. doing the right thing is 100%. what we need to do in this case. and the right thing is to look at the problem of substance abuse is a whole and build support systems for those. >> who are suffering. the new emerging drug xylazine is also mentioned in the package of bills often called tranq or tranq dope. xylazine is a horse tranquilizer not approved for human use, but it has become more prevalent on the streets and has been known to cause major flash ea
senate president pro tempore mike mcguire hammered home as he joined a democratic and republican leaders to announce more than a dozen bills on public safety. specifically on retail theft. and california's fentanyl crisis. >> senate democrats and senate republicans are setting aside politics >> coming together coming to together to advance data driven policies. solution package. we're calling a safer california plan on the issue of opioids and specifically fentanyl. one of the bill...
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president pro tempore and members of the 59 legislature, members to have judiciary, statewide elected officials, thank you so much for your service to our great state, tribal leaders, to my cabinet, thank you guys so much for serving the state with sus distinction. such an honor to serve with you. to my wife sarah, the greatest first lady in the country. [applause] .. .. .. to my children who are here with me today and my son-in-law. [laughter] and most importantly, to my fellow oklahomans. first off i went to give thanks to my heavenly father for allowing me to serve in this position for all the blessings he has for our great state. it is my honor and privilege to stand before you today to give my sixth state of the state address. and, i know for some of you are excited that means you only have to listen to me two more times. [laughter] but as we begin this session i am happy to report the state of our state was the strongest it has ever been. [applause] is part of our succession, i want to recognize before we get started lieutenant governor, president pro tem greg, speaker charles m
president pro tempore and members of the 59 legislature, members to have judiciary, statewide elected officials, thank you so much for your service to our great state, tribal leaders, to my cabinet, thank you guys so much for serving the state with sus distinction. such an honor to serve with you. to my wife sarah, the greatest first lady in the country. [applause] .. .. .. to my children who are here with me today and my son-in-law. [laughter] and most importantly, to my fellow oklahomans....
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host: maya macguineas president the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or votes object je
host: maya macguineas president the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or votes object je
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the president pro tempore: morning business is closed. under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration of h.r. 815 which the clerk will report. the clerk: calendar number 30, h.r. 815, an act to amend title 38, united states code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans and so forth and for other purposes. mr. durbin: madam president. the president pro tempore: the majority whip is recognized. mr. durbin: madam president, many people who follow the senate may be asking a basic question. what are you doing? why is it that the senate is only voting once every other day or why does it seem like it's every other day? why aren't you at business if you're here this weekend, can't you have something to do of a positive nature for this country? it's a reasonable question. i'd like to describe where we are at this moment and where i hope we will be soon. it started with the president of the united states asking for a defense supplemental bill, a supplemental bill for military spending. there were several
the president pro tempore: morning business is closed. under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration of h.r. 815 which the clerk will report. the clerk: calendar number 30, h.r. 815, an act to amend title 38, united states code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans and so forth and for other purposes. mr. durbin: madam president. the president pro tempore: the majority whip is recognized. mr. durbin: madam president, many people who follow the...
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the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the speaker: in the letter the signer said that america is facing a, quote, new and unfamiliar threat. as my colleagues know you never want to hear our intelligence leaders speak about an unfamiliar threat. but these former f.b.i. officials told us that we are suffering, quote, a soft invasion along our southern border. they are stating what is obvious to all of us. they noted that we are experiencing a surge, listen to this, of military-aged single men who are pouring into our country over the southern border. from adversarial nations, and from terrorist regimes. when we were at eagle pass, the del rio sector, in january, january 3, with 64 house republicans, they told us that between 60% to 70% of the people coming acrossed border right there are single adult males. military aged. these are not huddled masses of families seeking refuge and asylum. they are coming in our country to do only god knows what. we are allowing it of the the biden administration is allowing it. and we have
the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the speaker: in the letter the signer said that america is facing a, quote, new and unfamiliar threat. as my colleagues know you never want to hear our intelligence leaders speak about an unfamiliar threat. but these former f.b.i. officials told us that we are suffering, quote, a soft invasion along our southern border. they are stating what is obvious to all of us. they noted that we are experiencing a surge, listen to this, of military-aged single...
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the presiding officer: the president pro tempore. mrs. murray: mr. president, i have spoken quite a bit about how the votes we cast as united states senators for this funding have tremendous consequences. i've talked about whether or not we deliver this aid, especially to ukraine, is a question of whether or not america will stand by its world, by the world and stand by its allies. how we all decide to vote on this bill could not be more important. it was just last night we heard the presumptive republican nominee for president openly encourage russia to attack our nato allies. all of us in this chamber, all of us understand those words have consequences. our friends and adversaries alike listen to what major political leaders here in america have to say about issues of global concern. but as my colleagues know, our votes matter tremendously as well. action, legislation that actually gets signed into law, $60 billion to support our ukranian allies, that sends a lot more than a message to putin. it sends badly needed ammunition and weapons to ukraine
the presiding officer: the president pro tempore. mrs. murray: mr. president, i have spoken quite a bit about how the votes we cast as united states senators for this funding have tremendous consequences. i've talked about whether or not we deliver this aid, especially to ukraine, is a question of whether or not america will stand by its world, by the world and stand by its allies. how we all decide to vote on this bill could not be more important. it was just last night we heard the...
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tempore speaker of the house the president is not fit to continue with duties as president of the unitedmmediately become president, choice, section four written for a situation exactly like what we're seeing right now. i mean that is exactly what it was written for, so this is -- i honestly didn't think he would make it this far i think this is happening i think that the democrat party is letting this happen right now i think that, should have been a period of time a long time ago joe biden some others that are in the west wing surrounding him had gone to him talked to him about this got him to voluntarily resign that has not happened i think we are in a position everybody including democrats people on the left, are looking at him saying this man cannot continue to serve agency our president. maria: i think what we really need to zero in on is national security threat you are talking about, the 25th amount being used because you see this as a national security threat. >> one hundred percent, it is a growing national security threat look when we got overseas ukraine thing happening, iran
tempore speaker of the house the president is not fit to continue with duties as president of the unitedmmediately become president, choice, section four written for a situation exactly like what we're seeing right now. i mean that is exactly what it was written for, so this is -- i honestly didn't think he would make it this far i think this is happening i think that the democrat party is letting this happen right now i think that, should have been a period of time a long time ago joe biden...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until noon today. >> because of the popularity of these programs the reality is they are dramatically oversubscribed. new era is four times oversubscribed which i believe shows how important this program is to electric cooperatives across the country and how important it is to see this long overdue investment. it's great to see this and highlight the excitement of the rural co-ops across the country. mr. secretary for new era, can you share an update on how we might see application start to move forward in the process? >> we are in the process of completing the evaluation of approximately 70 projects of the number that was submitted. as you indicated it was a very popular program and oversubscribed. in an effort to determine which of these programs are feasible from a technical standpoint and from a financial standpoint. once those evaluations are done, those projects will be ranked. and then we'll basically com
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until noon today. >> because of the popularity of these programs the reality is they are dramatically oversubscribed. new era is four times oversubscribed which i believe shows how important this program is to electric cooperatives across the country and how important it is to see this long overdue investment. it's great to see this and highlight the...