Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
Floor to discuss next week legislative agenda. This is half hour. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rise . Ouisiana mr. Scalise madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to speak of order to inquire for the schedule for the coming week. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Scalise i yield to the gentleman from maryland to ask that inquiry. Friend, i thank my the republican whip, for yielding. And i will say that on monday meet at 9 00 a. M. For morning hour debate and 10 00 a. M. For legislative to ness with votes expected occur, madam speaker, approximately 12 00 p. M. The house will not be in session as we pay respect to congressman john lewis while state. In on wednesday, the house will meet at 9 00 p. M. For morning and 10 00 a. M. For legislative. On thursday, the house will meet hour 0 a. M. For morning debate and 10 00 a. M. For legislative business. Members are advised that votes thursday will be postponed p. M. 6 30
Chairs this subcommittee. The committee will come to order. Welcome to the fiscal year 2021 labor hhs subcommittee markup. Joined by my dear friend tom cole. I want to welcome mrs. Lowey, Ranking Member granger and the subcommittee members here in person and those by a secure video teleconference. Just to mention we have in person chairwoman lowey, Congress Woman lee, Congress Woman clark, Ranking Member cole, Ranking Member granger, Congress Woman butler, congressman graves. Those participating remotely are Congress Woman frankle and bonnie coleman. Before i give an opening statement, im required to offer a brief explanation how the markup will woman. Todays room has been configured for the six foot distancing between the staff and members and the press corps. And some have used security video teleconferencing to participate remotely. Video teleconferencing, once you start speaking there will be a slight delay. Speaking into the microphone activates the camera. Displaying the main spe
Right here. I think were all pretty familiar with this new virtual setting. But because this is our First Virtual hearing of this subcommittee, i want to take a moment to provide members with a few reminders before we begin. We will proceed in the same fashion as this committee always has. We will begin with Opening Statements by the chair and Ranking Member. Followed by testimony from our witnesses and an opportunity for every member to inquire for five minutes. We will dispense with our practice of observing the gibbons rule and instead go in in order of seniority for questioning, alternating between minority and majority members. Members are advised that the clerk may mute those who are not speaking in order to limit background noise and feedback. All members are responsible for unmuting themselves. When they are recognized for their five minutes or when they otherwise seek recognition. I want to thank you all for your patience as we navigate this new technology. In order to continu
On which the yeas and nays are ordered. He clerk will report the title of the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 765, use Resolution Resolution providing for consideration of the senate 1158,ent to the bill h. R. To authorize cyber incident departmentams at the of Homeland Security and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the senate bill h. R. 1865, to require the secretary of the treasury to mint a coin in of the opening of the National Law Enforcement museum in the district of for other nd purposes, and providing for the adoption of the resolution house permitting 61, individuals to be admitted to the hall of the house in order to obtain footage of the house session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitor at the capitol center. The speaker pro tempore the question is on ordering the previous question. Members will record their votes by electronic device. Members, this is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning