21st Century Public Health threats. The nations preparedness and response capabilities. We will hear from the assistant secretary preparedness and response at the department of human health and services. Chapter at the centers for Disease Control and prevention. And doctor Scott Gottlieb commissioner for the fda. This is the first of two hearings we plan to have on this topic. The second will be noticed for tuesday, january 23rd. Senator murray and i each have an opening statement. Then i will turn to senator alexander and casey for opening remarks they might have. After that will introduce the panel of witnesses and we will hear their testimonies and then each member will have up to five minutes for any remarks and questions. First i would like to welcome the chairman and thank him for giving me the opportunity to hold the devil today. This hearing discusses a topic that is critical to the National Security and has seen many years of bipartisan work in this committee and in this congr
21st Century Public Health threats. The nations preparedness and response capabilities. We will hear from the assistant secretary preparedness and response at the department of human health and services. Chapter at the centers for Disease Control and prevention. And doctor Scott Gottlieb commissioner for the fda. This is the first of two hearings we plan to have on this topic. The second will be noticed for tuesday, january 23rd. Senator murray and i each have an opening statement. Then i will turn to senator alexander and casey for opening remarks they might have. After that will introduce the panel of witnesses and we will hear their testimonies and then each member will have up to five minutes for any remarks and questions. First i would like to welcome the chairman and thank him for giving me the opportunity to hold the devil today. This hearing discusses a topic that is critical to the National Security and has seen many years of bipartisan work in this committee and in this congr
Response capabilities. We will hear from dr. Robert kadlick, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the department of health and human services. Dr. Steven redd, director of the office of Public Health preparedness and response at the centers for Disease Control and prevention, and dr. Scott g gottlieb, commissioner of the food and Drug Administration. This is the first of two hearings we plan to have on this topic. The second will be noticed for tuesday, january 23rd. Senator murray and i each have an opening statement, then im going to turn to senator alexander and senator casey for any opening remarks they might have. After that, we will introduce our panel of witnesses and hear their testimonies, and then each member will have up to five minutes for any remarks and questions. Finishes first i would like to welcome the chairman and thank him for giving me the opportunity to hold the gavel today. This hearing discusses a topic thats critical to our National Security and
Fda commissioner along with the assistant secretary of health and Human Services for preparedness and response, along with an official with the centers for Disease Control. Id like to call this hearing to order, the Senate Health education labor and pensions committee. This morning were holding a hearing titled facing the 21st Century Public Health threats, our nations preparedness and response capabilities. Well hear from the assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the department of health and Human Services, the director of the office of Public Health preparedness and response at the centers for Disease Control and prevention, and the commissioner of the food and Drug Administration. This is the first of two hearings we plan to have on this topic. The second will be noticed for tuesday, january 23rd. Senator murray and i each have an opening statement. Then im going to turn to senator alexander and senator casey for any opening remarks they might have. After that well in
May all members with your grace rise to the importance of this great challenge with integrity and professional excellence. May all their efforts in the days and weeks to come be for the benefit of all americans and inspire all to proclaim your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker the question is on greeg to the speakers approval of the journal. Is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. Mr. Hultgren mr. Speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is