Day and what the day means to them personally. War ourresident, having great nations colors in operation freedom, veterans hold a special place in my heart. Some of my favorite moments in iowa are centered on honoring our veterans and their families with the metals and recognition that they have earned. Heroesmes, these humble do not want to step forward and receive the honors they are due. Glenn is a great example of that. Ii anderved in world war phased some very, very dark days. The 11 out of of survived the0 that massacre. In 1941 andptured he came home to iowa in 1945. Early was not until the 1980s that he started speaking about his military experience. War,he returned home from he did not skip a beat in his service. He quickly joined the iowa state countyand then the polk sheriffs office. Glenn lived a very full life of service yet his heroic actions in uniform would go unnoticed for so many years. I am so grateful that his family got in touch with my office and we were able to t
Like many of you i stood alongside my neighbors as we prepared for hurricane dorian. For the most part, florida was spared, but many of you still face this dangerous storm, so stay safe and prepared. I hope those of you who are safe will reach out to those who are not so fortunate, especially those in the bahamas. We are never stronger as americans than when we faced down a crisis like dorian together and help everyone get back on their feet. We must remember the women and men who are the first to respond in dangerous moments. Sincerely, we thank you. Like first responders, no americans are asked to sacrifice more for our safety than those in the armed forces. Thats who i want to talk to you about today. These brave men and women keep us safe and provide a begin of peace, hope, and democracy around the globe. Yet these sons and daughters must endure billions of dollars in unmet military construction needs. Last year the pentagon rated more than 30 of its infrastructure worldwide as wer
20, the Unfinished Business is the vote on ordering the previous question and on the amendment to House Resolution 564. We will strike that from the ecord. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the vote on ordering the previous question on House Resolution 564 and on the resolution on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 42, House Resolution 564. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill, h. R. 4378, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is on ordering the previous question. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly
Rising tensions between the u. S. Eastern. At 2 00 p. M. Forre congress adjourned summer recess, the House Oversight Committee Held a theing on the future of Affordable Care act as certain provisions were being challenged in courts. Witnesses included advocates and a. C. A. Ast of the well as patients who have benefited from the law. Hours. Der four rep. Cummings committee will come to order. Objection, the chair is recesszed to declare a of the committee at any time. Full Committee Hearing is convened regarding the administrations attack on the a. C. A. I now recognize myself for five openingto give an statement. Because on today the trump2019, administration filed a letter with the United States court of appeals for the fifth circuit reversing its own previous position in the texas vs. United states in asserting for the first time would not defend any the Affordable Care act in court. The Trump Administrations the entireevails and a. C. A. Is struck down, there electric catastrophic
Ms. Roybalallard thank you for your patience and willingness to stay until 4 00 given the votes we had. We appreciate it. Today we welcome matthew albens, acting direct tore of i. C. E. As we continue to monitor the challenging situation on the southern border, we look forward. O hearing your perspective these laws need to be naggetted to increase security. Our own constitution, federal law and several International Agreements serve as the foundation for the rise in protections that need to be embodied in our efforts to address the humanitarian crisis we are currently experiencing. Unform, the rhetoric and the policies of this administration have made achieving that balance more difficult and by all indications has exacerbated our challenges at the border. We must be mindful of the limitations we face. We have barely cracked the surface of what the coast guard needs and to protect our interests in the arctic. It is an expensive option reserved for Public Safety and flight risk is a val