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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, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 No. 157 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was The point of no quorum is considered her service, and extend to Rhonda E. called to order by the Speaker. withdrawn. Foxx our best wishes, and Godspeed. f f Mr. Speaker, I say, well done, Rhonda. I thank her. PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman CONGRATULATING SWEET CHEEKS J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: from Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP) come for- Eternal Father, thank You for giving ward and lead the House in the Pledge DIAPER BANK us another day. of Allegiance. (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given Though the House is entering a 2- Mr. WENSTRUP led the Pledge of Al- permission to address the House for 1 week recess, and many Members will be legiance as follows: minute.) returning to their districts to meet I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I rise with constituents, we know that work United States of America, and to the Repub- today to congratulate Sweet Cheeks will be getting done behind the overt lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Diaper Bank for opening their newest political scene. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. warehouse location in Lower Price While important and significant f Hill. issues are being addressed, may all Since they opened their doors in 2015, Members be imbued with the wisdom of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER these wonderful people have been a Solomon, the patience of Job, and pro- The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- lifeline for women and children in the ceed like Nathaniel, who was a man tain up to five requests for 1-minute greater Cincinnati and northern Ken- without guile. speeches on each side of the aisle. tucky area. In all, let there be more light than f Over the span of 4 years, they have heat. donated over a million diapers that May all that is done be for Your THANK YOU, RHONDA E. FOXX have, without doubt, changed the qual- greater honor and glory. (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given ity of life for so many infants. Amen. permission to address the House for 1 Last month alone, Sweet Cheeks dis- f minute and to revise and extend her re- tributed over 135,000 diapers through 43 THE JOURNAL marks.) community partners. They also deliv- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, I rise ered health aid kits to women and ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- today to thank and congratulate a tal- schoolgirls who otherwise couldn’t af- ceedings and announces to the House ented young woman who has served as ford them. her approval thereof. my chief of staff for North Carolina’s This tremendous organization gives Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- 12th District for nearly 5 years, Rhonda back so much to our community and, nal stands approved. E. Foxx. most importantly, gives so many Ms. LEE of California. Madam While her career path will be taking women and children in my district a Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I on a new chapter beyond my office, sense of dignity. demand a vote on agreeing to the without question, Rhonda has been an Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Speaker’s approval of the Journal. extraordinary and extremely valued Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank on their The SPEAKER. The question is on member of my leadership team. newest warehouse location in Lower the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. An energetic, innovative, creative Price Hill and sincerely thank them for The question was taken; and the thinker, Rhonda’s bold leadership and all they do for women and children in Speaker announced that the ayes ap- talented initiatives guided Team the greater Cincinnati area. peared to have it. Adams to cultivate new possibilities in f Ms. LEE of California. Madam higher education, diversity, and tech; Speaker, I object to the vote on the as well as signature cooperative-inclu- PFAS TASK FORCE ground that a quorum is not present sive partnerships between students and (Mrs. DINGELL asked and was given and make the point of order that a businesses and corporate and tech sec- permission to address the House for 1 quorum is not present. tors, and historically Black colleges. minute and to revise and extend her re- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, I, along with the entire Adams team, marks.) rule XX, further proceedings on this our stakeholders and our many part- Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I join question will be postponed. ners are grateful for her leadership and my colleagues in the House and on the 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. H8059 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:08 Sep 28, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27SE7.000 H27SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE H8060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 27, 2019 PFAS Task Force who have come to for 1 minute and to revise and extend TREASON the floor this week to call on our con- her remarks.) (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given gressional leadership, House Armed Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I permission to address the House for 1 Services Committee, and all the con- rise today to highlight September as minute.) ferees tasked with conferencing the fis- Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, well, I cal year 2020 National Defense Author- call for more research on the sickle saw an extraordinary clip of President ization Act to include a strong PFAS cell trait. Trump at a fundraising event where he package. Today, I am introducing a resolution Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman is accusing the intelligence agents who calling for more sickle-cell trained re- rightly reported his conduct of com- SMITH for his leadership and tireless search and public education and aware- mitting treason. work crafting this year’s NDAA. It is a ness on the disease. good bill, and it includes many top pri- Let’s see. Russia has invaded Mr. Speaker, sickle cell disease is Ukraine, Ukraine is dependent upon orities that will care for our service- America’s most commonly inherited members and keep the United States the United States for military assist- blood disorder and affects about 100,000 ance to defend itself, Trump is with- well defended, but we are in the midst Americans. More than 3 million Ameri- of a growing nationwide human health holding the aid, at the same time ask- cans, including 1 in 12 African Ameri- ing them for dirt on his political oppo- and environmental crisis. cans and 1 in 100 Latinos carry the PFAS chemicals are harmful man- nent. sickle cell trait, which can lead to made toxic substances wherever they He is jeopardizing the national secu- sickle cell disease. are found. rity interests of the United States. We know that there are up to 297 For example, one is tested at birth to If anybody is committing treason, military installations that have con- determine whether they have the sick- and I believe that is an impeachable of- firmed PFAS contamination. This puts le cell trait, and that is it. Later in fense, it is the President of the United our military families at risk and the life, there are certain tests, such as the States, Donald Trump. communities surrounding them at risk, A1C test, which some are often given to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. determine diabetes. Well, if you have and it puts our national security at CUELLAR). Members are reminded to re- risk if we do not include robust PFAS the sickle cell trait, you could get a frain from engaging in personalities to- provisions. false positive from this test. ward the President. The American people are counting on So it is very important that we fig- us to protect them, and we must in- ure out a way in terms of awareness, f clude this provision. Our military is ar- education, and to dedicate our re- NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE guing that this needs to be cleaned up. sources to making sure that there are MONTH Please keep PFAS in the bill. strategies to provide the information (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was f for adults so that they know that they have the sickle cell trait. Right now, given permission to address the House NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK millions of people have it and they for 1 minute.) (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and don’t know it. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise was given permission to address the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to today to recognize National Hispanic House for 1 minute and to revise and support this bipartisan resolution. Heritage Month and the contributions extend his remarks.) f of Hispanic Americans in my congres- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- sional district in central Washington er, I rise today to recognize National RECOGNIZING MARTY BRENNAMAN State. Clean Energy Week, September 23 (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was Growing up in Sunnyside, Wash- through September 27. given permission to address the House ington, I have witnessed firsthand how Clean energy throughout our world is for 1 minute and to revise and extend Hispanic Americans contribute to our critical in fighting climate change and his remarks.) communities through entrepreneur- making our world greener and more ef- Mr.
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