Well leave this program for live coverage of the u. S. House. Today members are considering legislation to combat antisemitism on College Campuses. Live coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Holy and eternal god, on the occasion of the 235th anniversary of the appointment of the first chaplain to congress, i offer this prayer in thanksgiving to you and to our countrys forbearers who to under it both fit who found it both fit and necessary to open each legislative day since 1789 with prayer. Repeating the sentiments of George Washington in his first address shared with the house of representatives on that same day, we offer our fervent supplications to that almighty being who rules over the universe, who presides in the counsels of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect the. That his ben diction macons crate to the liberties and
50 giga watts of coalpowered plants every year . Thats china. China who we rely on to buy not only the elements and minerals we need to do electrification but china who grows most of the solar panels with slave labor, theyre building a big coal plant every five days. Now, natural gas in the United States has caused us to be able to reduce global Greenhouse Gas emissions more than any other country in the world. Were only around 13 of the global Greenhouse Gas emissions now and china is over twice of that. But when we become more dependent on china, when we become more dependent on russia who are big polluters, then were becoming more responsible for global Greenhouse Gas emissions than if we use our own energy and minerals to build things here, build them more efficient and more effectively than any place in the world. I reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves. The gentleman from california is recognized. Mr. Huffman im glad to hear the gentleman
Mr. Aguilar were concerned, we want everybody to [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2024] well leave this program now for live house coverage. Following order. Passage of h. R. 529. Motions to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 4824, h. R. 4877, h. R. 6093, h. R. 3738, h. R. 4016, h. R. 1767. Dering the previous question on hse resolution 1173. Adoption of House Resolution 1173, if ordered. The first electronic vote ll be conducted as a 15mite vote. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20, remaining electnic votes will be conducted as either fiveminute votes or twminute votes. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the vote on passage of h. R 529,n which the yeas and nays are ordered. H. R. 529. A bill to extend the customs matters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 2 natticles miles from the baselines of the Un
I heby appoint the hono hon mar. Miller to act as spker pro tempore on this day. Signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker o tempo the prayer will be offered the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray wi me. Eternal god, as we grieve the loss of one of our own, we medita on your unfailing name. Ase mourn the death of ngressman donald pne jr. , we give thanks that forever and ever you are our god. Our guide even tthe end. Lead us in these days to give proper accounting to the faithfulness of your servant. Following i his fathers footsteps, the young representative payne forged his owpath. Breaking ground on which you established his path of faithful service. Thank y for raising up this devoted servant fromewark, new jersey, to serve in the nations pital. For equipping the garden state parkway fair collector, to ultimaly serve as a tenured congressman. Boti but with a large andith a nerous spirit. Grant congrsman payne j
Folks that are here this morning. I have come a long way. Several alaskans have flown down from the north slope to be with us. Recognizing that this is their home, i think its important that theyre here with us today, so we welcome them. I would also like to add just a farewell at the same time that we acknowledge the welcome. We dont see angela shes over there, but angela who is been senator cantwell staff director, i understand is moving back to the west coast, and that this is perhaps your last day on the committee, or last week on the committee. I just, i want to acknowledge the work that you have done. I think that certainly the staffs on our site have enjoyed the working relationship that we have had with you through some interesting and challenging issues, and your leadership has been greatly appreciated. So know that were going to miss you, so thank you. [applause] so lets get to work. We are here to mark up legislation to allow responsible Energy Development in a small portion