the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. the gentleman from texas. mr. brady: pleased to yield one minute to the gentleman from new jersey, the head of the pro-life caucus, mr. smith. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized mr. smith: as of today in my state alone, 6,800 people have been tested positive with 81 deaths and in one family alone four members of the family have died. containing the pandemic, developing and deploying reliable therapeutics and a safe, effective vaccine must be our highest priority no matter the cost. those on the frontlines in health care, first responders, are heroically meeting the challenge often at great personal cost. the $2.2 trillion cares act is comprehensive and absolutely needed. it provides unprecedented support to taxpayers, small businesses, grants to hospitals, help state and local government, boost unemployment and security. special thanks to all of those on the house and senate side, the leadership for their cooperation in this bill and to president trump, the vice president, doctor birx, dr. fauci a

the speaker pro tempore: for one minute. the representative from michigan is recognized for one minute. ms. stevens: thank you, madam speaker. i rise before you today in this chamber during this critical time in the united states of america. where our country faces a battle with the pandemic. the biggest battle we have faced as a nation together in generation amidst uncertainty we work to keep americans alive by stopping the spread of covid-19. in these times heroes will be made and not selected. we are in a clobal pandemic. many americans may perish unexpectedly and suddenly. in unfair circumstances. these are not pleasant words to hear. treatments and cures are needed. they will take time. economic security must be guaranteed. the outbreak of covid-19 has spread throughout our land. listen to the scientists and doctors who have spent a lifetime in this space. listen to dr. fauci, this is not a moment to provide the false comforts of times past. we are so proud of americans who are sacrificing so much right now. our student

the speaker pro tempore: for one minute. the representative from michigan is recognized for one minute. ms. stevens: thank you, madam speaker. i rise before you today in this chamber during this critical time in the united states of america. where our country faces a battle with the pandemic. the biggest battle we have faced as a nation together in generation amidst uncertainty we work to keep americans alive by stopping the spread of covid-19. in these times heroes will be made and not selected. we are in a clobal pandemic. many americans may perish unexpectedly and suddenly. in unfair circumstances. these are not pleasant words to hear. treatments and cures are needed. they will take time. economic security must be guaranteed. the outbreak of covid-19 has spread throughout our land. listen to the scientists and doctors who have spent a lifetime in this space. listen to dr. fauci, this is not a moment to provide the false comforts of times past. we are so proud of americans who are sacrificing so much right now. our student

the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mrs. lowey: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. mrs. lowey: the families first coronavirus response act builds on the $8.3 billion supplemental enacted last week to meet the needs of the american people. by guaranteeing free coronavirus testing, providing paid leave, strengthening food security initiatives through additional investments in w.i.c., food banks and senior nutrition. the bill also makes sure that children who depend on free and reduced price meals have access to food during school and child care closures. mr. speaker, we must help ensure the physical safety and financial security of our nation's working families during this time crisis. i urge my colleagues to join me in support of this legislation and i reserve the balance of my ime. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves, the gentlewoman from texas is recognized. >> i rise in support of h.r. 6201, the second coronavirus relief bill, f

the speaker pro tempore: the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah is recognized. mr. curtis: mr. speaker, i rise today to support my bill, the taipei act, which does three important things. first, it endorses the u.s.-tie juan free trade -- taiwan free trade agreement. and this bill helps taiwan maintainal jice and partners around the world. when i was living there in 1979 i could hardly imagine the day would come when i would stand here and help return the favor of their friendship and kindness to me as a young man. my time in the region gave me unique understanding for the history and culture. the taipei agget strengthens our relationship with our partner taiwan and does it without ending a single u.s. the dollar. i thank senator gardner and bipartisan group of 47 representatives who co-sponsored this legislation. i urge all of my colleagues to support this bill. and i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah reserves. the gentleman from rhode island is recognized. mr. cicilline: i i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balan

the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. scanlon: i rise in support of h.r. 2877, a bill to add ireland to the e-3 nonimmigrant program. in 2005, soon after the united states and australia finalized the australia-u.s. free trade agreement, congress created the e-3 visa program. that program provides up to 10,500 temporary visas for australian nationals who are pre-approved by u.s. citizenship and immigration services to work in a specialty occupation for a sponsoring united states employer. a specialty occupation is one that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in fields such as science, engineering and research and development in emerging technologies. since the program's inception, australia has only ever used a fraction of the 10,500 e-3 visas that are available each year. for example, in fiscal year 2019, only 5 had, 800 e-3 visas were issued to australian nationals. h.r. 2877 does not increase the number of visas that may be issued, but instead allows irish nationa

the speaker pro tempore: mr. davis. ms. lofgren: i'm prepared to close if there are no additional speakers. mr. davis: i can't add anything my good friend said, so i'm going to yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentlewoman from california. ms. lofgren: mr. speaker, i want to acknowledge the bipartisan work of the select committee. as a body, we have been focused on the need of internal reforms to improve our work for the american people and the select committee has enabled us to focus on reforms and improvement that are necessary to better serve our constituents. it may be true. some if you read the report, some of it is boring. that is good. to get these things done in a collaborative way so the system works better so we can serve our constituents better, has been a pleasure to work with as a member of the select committee and chair of the house administration committee charged with implementing many of these recommendations. so with that, mr. speaker, i would urge

the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. san nicolas: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. san nicolas: i very much support h.r. 5932, the ensuring chinese debt transparency act which seeks to ensure transparency at the world bank and other banks to press for disclosure of terms for china's bilateral lending abroad. opaque loans from china's many lending stewing, especially hose associated with china's initiative, are not only put manage emerging marks at risk of debt distress but also complicate the i.m.f.'s ability to monitor domestic, regional risks associated with this debt. while the ability to accurately identify the amount and terms of chinese lending in developing countries is essential to better debt risk management, surveillance work and risk price, it's important towns that greater transparency itself is only a starting point. to help low income emerging markets and conflict-affected states meet development goals while maintaining debt sustainability, the unite

the speaker pro tempore: recorded vote is requested. those favoring a recorded vote will rise and remain standing until counted. an insufficient number has risen, a recorded vote is refused. for what purpose does the gentleman reckedsvecked? mr. massie: i object on the basis a quorum is not present and make a point of order a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will count for a quorum. counted for a quorum, a quorum is present. the motion is adopted. without objection, a the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. pursuant to section 7-b of house resolution 891, the house stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on tuesday, march 31, 2020. the house passed the $2 trillion legislation with the -- despite representative massey's attempts to force a recorded voice vote. the congressman spoke to reporters about what he called for the recorded vote. -- can wesman maffei have a moment of your time, sir? we have an, can moment of your time? congressman? did not givethey me a minute to speak in a four-hour debate. there's a b

delbene to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of mercy, thank you for giving us another day. bless the members of the people's house today as they leave for a week of constituent visits in their home districts. protect them and all whom they encounter from the dangers of coronavirus infection and help them to be of comfort and encouragement for people back home. help them to withstand open criticism when they know what is right before you and conscience. often they are characterized by half truths and attributed motives that are far beneath them. uphold them at such times with personal integrity and compassion for those most in need. continue to bless those who suffer with the virus infection and those whose labor is entreating this -- is in treating this illness and finding an effective cure. may all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, m

the speaker pro tempore: recorded vote is requested. those favoring a recorded vote will rise and remain standing until counted. an insufficient number has risen, a recorded vote is refused. for what purpose does the gentleman reckedsvecked? mr. massie: i object on the basis a quorum is not present and make a point of order a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will count for a quorum. counted for a quorum, a quorum is present. the motion is adopted. without objection, a the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. pursuant to section 7-b of house resolution 891, the house stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on tuesday, march 31, 2020. >> why would they give you the time on the floor, sir? both sides of the chamber did not see to dust >> they did not even give me a minute to speak in a four out -- for our debate. >> they are trying to cover up their vote, they still refuse to have a recorded vote, and they told me that they are trying to protect members. they are trying to protect the members who are there from po

ker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by guest chaplain reverend jonathan slavinskas, st. bernard's church of our lady of providence parish worcester, massachusetts. the chaplain: eternal lord we come to you with thanksgiving from the many pleasings you bestow upon us. we thank you for our faith, freedom and nation. we rejoice living in a nation that provides us with the opportunity to freely elect the men and women in this assembly who are guiding our nation. our prayer through the members of this assembly through its unique gifts and talents that you have bestowed upon them and would he haven championing the common good within all our nation. we pray in moments of disagreements and debates, an authentic understanding and mutual respect might be witness to the gift of collaboration, for promotion of the common god. we pray for your blessings to come forth and we pray for all of those who have been affected by illness and disease and comfort in this time of uncertainty. we pray for all of this i

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas reserves. the gentleman from maryland is recognized. mr. hoyer: mr. speaker, i am yield to the former president of the university of wisconsin, president of the miami, and f secretary of department of health, one of our most about geable members issues of families and workers, secretary, ished donna shalala, congresswoman from florida. the speaker pro tempore: for how time? mr. hoyer: one minute. excuse me, 30 seconds. we have a lot of people going here. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from florida is recognized for 30 seconds. ms. shalala: mr. speaker, today, cares act to the president to provide the people in my community with the needed the devastation of this pandemic. i'm here for the first esponders, the health care workers, and all of those who are risking their lives. they are our heroes. we need to support this bill now because we must. with no has left us choice. but my hope is that after we have starved this virus, we will a national commitment to permanently rebuild our publ

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. march 13, 2020. i hereby appoint the honorable susan k. dell ben -- delbene to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. haplain conroy: let us pray. god of mercy, thank you for giving us another day. bless the members of the people's house today. a legislative day in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. as our leaders near an agreement on an economic stimulus package to combat the effects of the pandemic, send your comforting and encouraging spirit to each one. may they, united in their resolve to serve all your people, put aside the divisions that exist to find an effective response that benefits all, but most especially those who are one or two paychecks removed from long lasting negative impacts beyond the prese

the speaker pro tempore: thank you, mr. allen. at this time i'd like to yield some time to my friend and colleague from texas, congressman roger williams, great capitalist and great baseball coach. mr. williams: thank you, appreciate that from the gentleman from north carolina for yielding me this time. the greatest commitment i make to my constituents in texas' 25th district is to keep them safe and their families safe. unfortunately some state and local governments are choosing to put politics over public safety by passing sanctuary immigration laws that prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with immigration officers. sanctuary laws not only release dangerous criminalbacks into our streets but are a slap in the face to the millions of immigrants who went through the legal process to enter the united states and comply with our laws. i believe that individuals who enter our country illegally should never be afforded the same privileges as law-abiding texans. i support president trump's decisive and necessary actions to wi

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. madam, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message there the -- from the secretary of the senate on march 5, 2020 at 2:31 p.m. that the senate passed senate 893. that the senate passed without amendment h.r. 6074. with best wishes i am, signed sincerely, cheryl l. johnson. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 4, rule 1, the following enrolled bills were signed by the speaker on thursday, march 5, 2020. 5671,erk: h.r. 5214, h.r. and h.r. 6074. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam. pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, i have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the white

the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. the gentlewoman from is recognized. ms. scanlon: thank you, mr. speaker. and 1140 is a pro-security pro-federal worker piece of legislation. he t.s.a. is no longer a startup agency requiring maximum flexibility during a period of emergency. and congress and previous administrations have taken actions to reflect that. its creation in 2011, t.s.a. employees were labor union representation. this was a good step forward. owever, the time is now to provide the 60,000 t.s.a. employees the same worker rights afforded to ns other federal workers under the u.s. code. t's a sad and shameful day for the government when anyone is forced to turn for food pantries family, employed or not, but it's unacceptable that federal workers who work to and serve all americans would be without a paycheck for the at a time over holidays, no less. working people all over the nited states are sacrificing more and earning less. this is a systemic problem that not be solved by this bill, but in order to rebuild the so many ass that got inside this body t

eaker pro tempore: without objection. speaker, as adam the coronavirus moves closer to pandemic, it bal is spreading within the united own homencluding in my county, and its death toll grow.ues to while the trump administration has repeatedly demonstrated a to understand public health needs, congress is acting with the seriousness and sense the coronavirus threat demands. of the emergency supplemental is product of thoughtful bipartisan cooperation. provides $8.3 billion in keep ly new funding to americans safe, including more than $3 billion for research and development of vaccines, diagnostics.and $300 million for the government to purchase vaccines at a fair price.sonable $2.2 billion in public health for prevention, preparedness, and response. $950 million of which is to and local health agencies. for medical lion supplies, health care reparedness, community health enters, and medical surge capacity. and $1.2 billion to address the helps irus abroad, which keep americans safe here at home. loans to affected sma small

the speaker pro tempore: does -- mr. pallone: i ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the bill. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the amendment is agreed to. the bill is read a third time, passed, and the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. s -- the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition? mr. payne. the gentleman from new jersey. for what purpose does the -- mr. payne: to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. speaker, i rise mr. speake to honor a great public servant om my district, denise wilkerson. she's the council president for the city of rozelle, new jersey her dedication to our community extends far beyond her council city work. she also is the president of the union county national organization for women. she served as second vice president of the national co

the peaker pro tempore: expired.'s time has for whatto the rule -- purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition? mr. hoyer: i rise in opposition motion to recommit. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. i thank the speaker, speaker. i doubt that there is a person disagrees withho the premises that mr. mccaul stated. soleimani was a bad person. i said -- i said during the of debate on the slotkin amendment, which referenced that premise, that no lamented the loss of mr. soleimani. no one. is 's not what this bill about, nor is that what this about.nt is his bill, which is called a partisan bill by mr. mccaul, had of the republicans in the united states senate vote for it. his bill, called a partisan bill, says -- the bill we're on, the bill we're going to pass, says, members of the and d states armed forces intelligence community and all those involved in the planning 2020, strike 2, on qassem soleimani, including trump, t donald j. should be commended for their mission.n a

he speaker pro tempore: mr. chairman. the chair: madam speaker, the committee of the whole house on the state of the union having h.r. der consideration 1140 directs me to report that resolution to no thereon. the speaker pro tempore: the chair of the committee of the whole house on the state of the reports that the committee has had under consideration h.r. and has to come no resolution thereon. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess subject to the call of the chair. minutes. eaker pro tempore: without objection. speaker, as adam the coronavirus moves closer to pandemic, it bal is spreading within

the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mrs. lowey: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. mrs. lowey: the families first coronavirus response act builds on the $8.3 billion supplemental enacted last week to meet the needs of the american people. by guaranteeing free coronavirus testing, providing paid leave, strengthening food security initiatives through additional investments in w.i.c., food banks and senior nutrition. the bill also makes sure that children who depend on free and reduced price meals have access to food during school and child care closures. mr. speaker, we must help ensure the physical safety and financial security of our nation's working families during this time crisis. i urge my colleagues to join me in support of this legislation and i reserve the balance of my ime. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves, the gentlewoman from texas is recognized. >> i rise in support of h.r. 6201, the second coronavirus relief bill, fiscal year 2020

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. the gentlewoman reserves. the gentlewoman from new york is recognized. mrs. lowey: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves. the gentlewoman from texas is recognized. yield to the i gentleman from michigan, mr. upton, for two minutes. the peaker pro tempore: gentleman is recognized. mr. upton: well, thank you, madam speaker. you know, this legislation is this place is supposed to work. real substance, forget the politics. we have a real emergency. we really do. to thank leadership on both sides of the aisle for bringing this bill to the floor so quickly. the bipartisan problem solvers caucus met for an hour at the white house to promise to work together, not only with the with the tion, but republicans and democrats, house and senate. many of us in the last couple have met with the h.h.s. secretary, c.d.c., f.d.a., as well as with our health leaders in our states. is not only going to help our health officials on the front lines, it's going to help virtually every community. but it's also g

the speaker pro tempore: without objection. >> mr. speaker, i ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. >> i rise today to recognize three extraordinary women. nouf abdul aziz, and iman alrafian. for nearly two years these women have been imprisoned, placed in solitary confinement and tortured by the saudi government. ms. wild: all because they used their voices to express the need for the government to recognize the fundamental rights and dignity of women. under saudi arabia's male guardianship system, which requires women to obtain permission of their male guardians on health care, employment and travel decisions, the very notion of women's rights or for that matter human rights is effectively nonexistent. despite the saudi government's recent claims of social reform and unacceptably oppressive status quo continues to dominate virtually every aspect of life for women in saudi arabi

he speaker pro tempore: >> mr. speaker, today i would chocap congratulate the emp e wrestling team who competed as class 3-a champions. congratulations to the wrestlers for the hard work that went into preparing for this perfect season. the dedication you have demonstrated is unparalleled and your success is well deserved. also thank you to the parents and the coaches and the teachers and the meantors who dedicate their time because they are equally committed to your success and future. congat you lations. enjoy this moment. you've earned it. with that, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from seek recognition? >> i request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, i rise to remind my colleagues of what is it at stake in the supreme court in coming weeks. ms. schakowsky: yesterday, the court began to hear argumen

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair haze before the house a communication from the before -- the chair lays the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's room, 11, ngton, d.c., march 2020. i hereby appoint the honorable to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the order of the house of january 7, 2020, 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 parties and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. chair recognizes the gentleman from louisiana, mr. minutes.for five mr. braham: thank you, speaker. rise today to commemorate the efforts of the town of raval, their na, to preserve community's heritage. school part of the sti

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized mr. smith: as of today in my state alone, 6,800 people have been tested positive with 81 deaths and in one family alone four members of the family have died. containing the pandemic, developing and deploying reliable therapeutics and a safe, effective vaccine must be our highest priority no matter the cost. those on the frontlines in health care, first responders, are heroically meeting the challenge often at great personal cost. the $2.2 trillion cares act is comprehensive and absolutely needed. it provides unprecedented support to taxpayers, small businesses, grants to hospitals, help state and local government, boost unemployment and security. special thanks to all of those on the house and senate side, the leadership for their cooperation in this bill and to president trump, the vice president, doctor birx, dr. fauci and many others who have brought their expertise to confronting this huge challenge. yield back. mr. hoyer: i yield 30 seconds though gentleman from missouri, mr. clay. t

the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yield back. the chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. keller, for five minutes. mr. keller: thank you, mr. speaker. one of the most absurd and destructive plans being touted by out of touch socialists is a ban on fracking known as hydraulic fracturing for gas and oil. at home in pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, a region on any given day produces up to 10% of our nation's natural gas. it's easy to see how the energy economy has benefited everyone. from high-paying jobs to lower energy costs, natural gas has been an economic win for the american people. even more, thanks to the natural gas boom, america is now energy independent. that means great things for our national security as we are no longer beholden to energy producing nations that hate us. unbelievably, these great benefits are under attack by radical socialists who seek to ban fracking . according to the u.s. chamber of commerce, the plan to ban fracking would cost more than 600,000 jobs and $261 billion in g.d.

the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to 7-b. the house >> that wraps up tonight quick how session as members passed, by unanimous consent, a coronavirus economic aid package. the legislation provides two weeks of paid leave for sick or quarantined workers while also extending state unemployment insurance programs. the measure now makes its way to the senate for consideration and we should see debate on that tomorrow. follow the senate live tuesday at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span two. the house is out of session the rest of this week as members continue working from home districts. follow the house live on c-span when the chamber gavels back in. today'ske you back to white house briefing on the coronavirus with president trump and members of his task force. president trump: the doctor said seehave no symptoms so we no reason, but everybody was going crazy, so late on friday night, i did the test and the doctor may have put out something, i don't know when the letter was put out, but the results came back, i believe the following

butterfield to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 7, 2020, 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 minority whip limited to five minutes. but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. this morning. the chair recognizes the gentleman from indiana, mr. pence, for five minutes. mr. pence: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize four outstanding agriculture students from eastern hancock high school for winning the 4-h livestock judging contest at the western national roundup. connor, hunter, reed, and ashton represented the state of indiana with integrity and skill. this team competed against 27 other teams from across the natio

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. march 2, 2020. i hereby appoint the honorable ed case to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 7, 2020, the chair will now recognize members from lists smithed by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate -- submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate between the parties with time equally alocaled between the parties. no neevent shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from puerto rico, miss gonzalez-colon, for five minutes. miss gonzalez-colon: thank you, mr. speaker. on this day, 1917, puerto ricans became american citizens. 19 years after coming under american flag, the jones shafer act established that the residents of puerto rico a

trone to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. he speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, the reverend welker, lutheran church of reformation, washington, d.c. chaplain: god, our shepherd, you provide all we need -- green pastures, safe waters, and protected paths. the though we move to valley of the shadow of death, we shall fear no evil. us.are with you protect and comfort us. the shepherds among us, especially for health for workers, whose care others puts them at risk. and them wisdom, clarity, rest. when our anxiety about disease fear of our neighbors, forgive us. constricts our hearts up, renew ion drives us. when scarcity clouds our judgment, lead us. protect those most vulnerable, especially those who are sick, isolated, unemployed, or without shelter. house of he representatives. uide the members along right pathways. always alert to the reality of us.threats facing give our leaders calm assurance you.biding trust in amen. the speaker pr

the speaker pro tempore: the recognizes mr. barrow for five minutes. mr. barrow: i rise today as a public health expert, someone who spent his time in congress thinking about global pandemic urity and preparedness. rise today because of novel coronavirus. it's on everyone's mind and we have to talk about it, we have got here, out how we what we know and where we're going. think nna: first, let's about how we got here. if you think about in late 2019 reports the first that -- r. bera: first, let's think about how we got here. if you think about in in late we heard the first reports that it was locking down wuhan portions of their country. we had our first briefings ago., eight weeks i identified, one, you need a structure.trol you have to identify one person political, but is a public health expert and has the bility to work across the interagency policy. and you need a supplemental and get resources out to the the public health experts, etc., to make sure those are on the front lines needed.t they number three, we had to get our scientists and experts, we

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman ease time has expired. the gentleman from texas reserve , the gentleman from maryland is recognized. mr. hoyer: mr. speaker, can i get the time remaining for both sides. the speaker pro tempore: yes, the majority leader has 22 minutes and the opposing, the other side has 31 minutes. mr. hoyer: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland reserves. the gentleman from texas is ecognized. mr. brady: thank you, mr. speaker. i'm pleased to yield one minute to the gentleman from michigan, mr. huizenga. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. huizenga: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise on behalf of the people of wes announcer: we are going to take you to the white house now. billion dollars, trillion dollars, $6.2 trillion bill, something like that, and this will deliver urgently needed relief to families, workers, and businesses. that is what this is all about. 96-0, and i don't know what was the number in congress? the house? fantastic. that is amazing. that is th

the speaker pro tempore: the recognizes mr. barrow for five minutes. mr. barrow: i rise today as a public health expert, someone who spent his time in congress thinking about global pandemic urity and preparedness. rise today because of novel coronavirus. it's on everyone's mind and we have to talk about it, we have got here, out how we what we know and where we're going. think nna: first, let's about how we got here. if you think about in late 2019 reports the first that -- r. bera: first, let's think about how we got here. if you think about in in late we heard the first reports that it was locking down wuhan portions of their country. we had our first briefings ago., eight weeks i identified, one, you need a structure.trol you have to identify one person political, but is a public health expert and has the bility to work across the interagency policy. and you need a supplemental and get resources out to the the public health experts, etc., to make sure those are on the front lines needed.t they number three, we had to get our scientists and experts, we

trone to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. he speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, the reverend welker, lutheran church of reformation, washington, d.c. chaplain: god, our shepherd, you provide all we need -- green pastures

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. does the gentleman have a motion? mr. king: mr. speaker, i move the house do now adjourn. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on the motion to adjourn. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. the motion is adopted. accordingly, the house stands adjourned until noon on monday following the meeting, health and human services secretary zar followed by democrat katie orter. >> thank you for being here. we got some of the leaders of the task force that the vice president is leading as well as senior medical and technical experts from the department. we just concluded what are now regular briefings that we are doing that are open to the full senate, open to the full house of representatives trying to make sure that we are being radically transparent what we know when we know it as well as the uncertainties we face. we acknowledge this is a time for concern by many people and trying to educate people about what we know and don't know in these times. we had a lot of

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. god of us all, thank you for this moment that unites us in the fellowship of prayer.

the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. black, will open the senate with prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.

pro tempore hoyer on wednesday, march 18, 2020. clerk: h.r. 6201, a bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending september 30, 2020, and for other purposes. for eaker pro tempore: what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition? mr. raskin: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to take from the speaker's table the bill s. 3503 and ask for its immediate consideration. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill. the clerk: senate 3503, an act to authorize the secretary of veterans affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: is there objection to the consideration of the bill? without objection, the bill is read a third time and passed, the the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recogn

the speaker pro tempore: you said that the ultimate solutions will come from others and i have two questions about that. first is this a coordinated -- part of a coordinated action with other central banks and should we be expecting to see more as part of that? second, what would you like to see from american fiscal policymakers in response to these new threats? chairman powell: first question, we're in active discussion with banks around the world on an ongoing basis as you would guess. i have been in contact with central bank leaders from around the world that will continue. central banks are doing what makes sense in their particular institutional context but we're all talking to each other on an ongoing basis. our action today represents what we think is the right policy for us in our particular individual context under our domestic mandate. you saw this morning's g-7 statement of finance ministers and governors, i think that statement does reflect coordination at a high level in the form of a commitment to use all available tools including health care policy, fiscal poll sained monetary

the members of the general assembly were based upon recommendations of the speaker and the senate pro tempore and i look forward to that steering group to guide as we allocate funding in the future for the emerging needs we have. with that, i will be happy to take any questions. indiscernible] governor: the funds should be available from the feds within the next 30 days but has to be spent between march 1 and ecember 30, calendar year. >> federal funds. >> we anticipate $1.25 million in federal funds. >> the fund can be used to fill budget holes? governor: it will be used for costs relating to the covid-19 crisis and we are looking for further interpretations, but i do not anticipate that can be used for filling the holes in the budget even though the postponement of the tax deadline and filing deadline as a result of the covid-19 crisis. we are looking for clear guidance on that, but i do not anticipate that. >> what kinds of things that -- [indiscernible] governor: going to be used for the acquisition of hospital beds, the ventilators, respirators. the equipment that i have identified and t

the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from