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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 No. 87 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was THE JOURNAL for 1 minute and to revise and extend called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his remarks.) pore (Mrs. LURIA). Chair has examined the Journal of the Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, last day’s proceedings and announces the American people sent a clear mes- f to the House her approval thereof. sage that they want action to lower the Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- cost and improve the quality of DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER healthcare. I am pleased that, over the PRO TEMPORE nal stands approved. Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, past month, this House has done ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a actly that. fore the House the following commu- vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- It is a stark contrast to the 8 years nication from the Speaker: proval of the Journal. under the previous majority with one WASHINGTON, DC, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The attempt after another to repeal the Af- May 23, 2019. question is on the Speaker’s approval fordable Care Act and deny coverage to I hereby appoint the Honorable ELAINE G. of the Journal. Americans with preexisting conditions. LURIA to act as Speaker pro tempore on this Last week, we passed legislation to day. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that help address the rising cost of prescrip- NANCY PELOSI, tion drugs by increasing the avail- Speaker of the House of Representatives. the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, ability of generic drugs. This bill also curbs the Trump ad- f on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. ministration’s expansion of junk insur- ance plans and funds programs to help PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- more Americans enroll in coverage. Chaplain Major Thomas E. Fussell, Earlier, we voted to reverse the U.S. Air Force, Cape Canaveral, Flor- ceedings on this question will be post- poned. Trump administration’s dangerous ef- ida, offered the following prayer: fort to allow States to waive lifesaving Good morning, Lord. f protections for people with preexisting In a few days, our hearts will turn to- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE conditions. ward our Armed Forces as we observe I urge the Senate to take up these Memorial Day. Many of America’s sons The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the bills that will have immediate, positive and daughters have fought and died gentlewoman from Georgia (Mrs. effects on our Nation’s healthcare, and valiantly for the freedoms we now MCBATH) come forward and lead the I look forward to working with my col- enjoy. We are grateful for the ultimate House in the Pledge of Allegiance. leagues to make even more, further sacrifice they have made for us. May Mrs. MCBATH led the Pledge of Alle- progress. giance as follows: Your peace rest on their loved ones f who continue to grieve. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Lord, as the many debates of great United States of America, and to the Repub- HONORING EMERGENCY MEDICAL importance echo through this historic lic for which it stands, one nation under God, SERVICE PERSONNEL Chamber, I pray that You would give indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania to these leaders a softness of heart and f asked and was given permission to ad- speech, that they may work to solve ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the problems at hand, together. Grant PRO TEMPORE vise and extend his remarks.) our congressional leaders wisdom and Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. new ideas to solve the complex prob- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor lems before them. Chair will entertain up to five requests of the 45th annual National EMS Week. Bless the House of Representatives, O for 1-minute speeches on each side of During this week, we celebrate emer- Lord. Imbue its leaders with Your the aisle. gency medical services personnel and righteousness. Remind them that to f the important work that they do in our whom much is given, much is required. Nation’s communities. Lord our creator, lover of our souls, ACTION ON HEALTHCARE The EMS professionals provide con- hear my prayer. (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was stant services to people in need. From Amen. given permission to address the House illness to injury, whenever the world b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H4123 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:31 May 24, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23MY7.000 H23MYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H4124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 23, 2019 seems to be ending, society counts on cifically for his passion and commit- would like to congratulate the stu- EMS personnel to be there. They are ment to God, his family, and for edu- dents of Haverford High School for re- expected to work hard and be strong, cating the young people of our commu- ceiving the Governor’s Civic Engage- especially in times of trouble. nity. ment Award. This award is given to Madam Speaker, as a former EMT It should come as no surprise that Pennsylvania high schools that reg- rescue technician and firefighter with Lee was a beloved elementary and mid- ister over 85 percent of their eligible more than three decades of experience dle school teacher and then went on to students to vote. Haverford High was 1 being on the front lines with my fellow be my principal at Central Middle of 4 Philadelphia area schools and 1 of EMS professionals, I can personally at- School in Oroville, California, for 54 23 schools in our Commonwealth to re- test to their dedication to saving lives. years of career. Lee was known to be ceive this noteworthy award. The job of an EMS professional is not kind, with a sense of humor, and this At a time when some States are im- easy. It requires just as much compas- was one principal I was never really in posing restrictions on voting, we sion as it does courage. These men and trouble with. should all follow the lead set by the women are committed to making the Lee was devoted to teaching, but also students at Haverford High. They world better. devoted to his loving wife, Hazel, whom worked to educate their peers and EMS Week brings together local he married in 1948 and remained with bring them into the electoral process. communities and medical personnel to for 72 years until his passing. This Congress should do the same. honor the dedication of those who are Lee was a man of extreme dedication We need to ensure that our schools on the front line providing day-to-day and commitment to his wife, to his give students a thorough civics edu- lifesaving services. country, and to learning for the chil- cation so that they have the knowledge A thank-you to the EMTs, para- dren of his community. Of course, we and tools necessary to fully participate medics, dispatchers, and supervisors can all learn from that, as well. in our democracy. We need to expand across the country. Every American is Madam Speaker, God bless Lee voting rights and access to the ballot, grateful for their service. Jernigan and his family. as we are doing with passage of bills f f like H.R. 1 and H.R. 4. Again, Madam Speaker, I want to SUPPORTING OUR NATION’S HELPING FAMILIES ACHIEVE congratulate the students of Haverford VETERANS LIFETIME FINANCIAL SECURITY (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was High School for their outstanding (Mrs. MCBATH asked and was given given permission to address the House achievement and for being an example permission to address the House for 1 for all of us to follow. minute and to revise and extend her re- for 1 minute and to revise and extend f marks.) his remarks.) Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I Mrs. MCBATH. Madam Speaker, SETTING EVERY COMMUNITY UP rise today to join my colleagues in sup- today I am introducing the Honoring FOR RETIREMENT ENHANCE- port of the SECURE Act, a bill that American Veterans in Extreme Need, MENT ACT OF 2019 gets to the heart of our retirement in- or HAVEN, Act, with my colleague come crisis. Mr. NEAL. Madam Speaker, pursuant GREG STEUBE of Florida. Unfortunately, too many of my con- to House Resolution 389, I call up the Under current law, when a veteran stituents are in danger of not having bill (H.R. 1994) to amend the Internal files for bankruptcy, his or her dis- enough money to put away for retire- Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage re- ability benefits from the VA or DOD ment. In fact, 86 percent of Nevadans tirement savings, and for other pur- count as income that is subject to the do not feel financially prepared for re- poses, and ask for its immediate con- reach of creditors; however, Social Se- tirement, and most older Nevadans sideration in the House.
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