President that was not paying attention to his oath of office. And passed an impeachment resolution. That issue is now over in the senate and in their hands. We could spend some time talking about that but then last friday another issue occurred. Ill spend more time talking about that. A little later. But what it came but what i came to the floor tonight for is to talk about what a democratic aucus, our leadership, and the 230plus members of our caucus have been working on diligently over the last year. For the people. A series of legislative initiatives that address the fundamental concerns that america has, that americans talk about as we like to say, at their breakfast table. Or dinner table. The concerns about their familys education. About their job. About their retirement. And as i learned yesterday from my neighbor, a rancher, about the extraordinary cost of health insurance. I come to the floor tonight for that purpose. But im going to delay my discussion of that and ask the ch
That issue is now over in the senate and in their hands. We could spend some time talking about that but then last friday another issue occurred. Ill spend more time talking about that. A little later. But what it came but what i came to the floor tonight for is to talk about what a democratic aucus, our leadership, and the 230plus members of our caucus have been working on diligently over the last year. For the people. A series of legislative initiatives that address the fundamental concerns that america has, that americans talk about as we like to say, at their breakfast table. Or dinner table. The concerns about their familys education. About their job. About their retirement. And as i learned yesterday from my neighbor, a rancher, about the extraordinary cost of health insurance. I come to the floor tonight for that purpose. But im going to delay my discussion of that and ask the chairman of the labor education committee, bobby scott, to talk about the extraordinary work that his c
321 democrats, 191 republicans, one independent, with four vacancies. We take you live to the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. A call of the house is ordered to ascertain the presence of a quorum. Members will record their presence by electronic device. The speaker pro tempore on this roll call, 384 members have recorded their presence. A quorum is present. The chair has examined the journal of the proceed offings january 3, 2020, and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, the journal stands approved. Members, please carry your conversations off the floor. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new jersey, mr. Payne. Mr. Payne i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . Mr. Hoy
It started as niger history week and of course has expanded to black History Month. We would like to thank our sponsors, they include prince georges truth branch, usa today and the law and policy group. We would also like to thank all of those people who make black history happen all year round. The year 2019 especially for many reasons, and we will explore those reasons into parts, part one, will talk about the theme for black History Month this year and that is black immigration, our president also includes a panel of scholars who will like in this occasion with their expertise on the 400 years of African American perseverance and resilience triggered from that arrival in 60 19. First if we have her here, we are looking for the president of the National Press club, Alison Fitzgerald kodiak who will come to give welcome in a few minutes. We are also honored to have the presence of the founding director of the African American museum of history and culture and also a ray of light. Than
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Almighty god, we give you you s for giving us thanks for giving us another day. You have plom missed, o god, you are with us wherever we are and whatever we are doing to heal and to help, to give strength and make us whole. We pray that the members of this assembly, especially, and us all, will be receptive to your promises and receive them with confidence and conviction that armed by your spirit they will be able to forge good legislation which promotes justice, equity, and truth. May we be mindful of all that that all are created in your image. Help us to see your spirit and those who are different from us it in age, color, religion, and all other ways, including in politics. And engage each other with good will and respect. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the compare compare and announces to the ouse her app