The coronavirus has changed so many norms and patterns of gathering as family, community, and here in congress. Send out your spirit that those who find themselves at odds with their colleagues might continue the Productive Work that must be done and which does not draw contentious attention, and addresses well the issues which are pressing upon our nation. Lord, have mercy. Continue to bless the men and women who attend to those who are sick, the number continuing to grow throughout our country. Keep our Health Care Professionals safe and inspire those who labor to find treatments and cures for this dangerous virus. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore 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 gentleman from california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for whi
The presiding officer the senator from virginia. Mr. Warner mr. President , are we in a quorum call . The presiding officer we are. Mr. Warner i ask that the proceedings under the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Warner mr. President , i rise today to celebrate the passage of the Great American outdoors act. The passage of this historic legislation marks a once in a generation step by this body to restore and conserve our National Parks as well as our countrys national heritage. It builds on an american tradition of conserving our natural wonders and shared public spaces. It reaffirms our commitment to preserve if for future generations. Its also important to note that this is a jobs bill. According to a recent study, the Great American outdoors act will help create or support 100,000 jobs all over the country, including 10,000 in my home state of virginia at a time when millions of americans are out of work. Currently the National Park servic
While creating new public spaces that reflect continuing stories that is our great country. In my view, when the Senate Debates this kind of legislation, the debate also has to include discussion about a particularly important topic and that is jobs. Now a major component of this bill is of course the land and Water Conservation. That puts funding into natural wonders all over the country, in cities and rural areas. And so today i want to speak for a moment, specifically about those rural areas and rural economies. The Economic Impact of the covid19 pandemic has hit so many of our Rural Communities like a wrecking ball. These are communities that have been struggling, going back a long time and Building Back up after covid19. This is going to be enormously challenging. The senate ought to be looking at every good idea the gig help get these rural economies moving again that land and waterou Conservation Fund is not just about opening up the countries treasured areas for everyone to enj
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, may your name be praised. Lord, use our senators today to permit justice to rule in our land. Remind them that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is an equal opportunity destroyer. As our lawmakers strive to do your will, reward their faithfulness,. Illuminate their hearts with your wisdom and love. Help them to remember that the entire ethical requirement is fulfilled by loving your neighbor as you love yourself. May this love for those in need hasten the day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. Continue to be our strength and fortress, sustaining us with your amazing grace. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for w
Tonight at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on the communicators on cspan2. Lets bring in an actual expert on this topic so we will turn to brian who is the chief executive officer of the property and Environment Research center. He will walk us through what happens with the Great American outdoors act and he will tell us all the details that we need to know great brian, good morning. Good morning. Can you hear me . Host i can hear you just fine but thank you for being with us. First of all, no, go ahead. Guest greetings from those in montana which is the gateway to Yellowstone National park. Host let me ask you this question because this is what people are wondering. The bills that the senatet was working on in the midst of everything going on in the country, the bill the senate was working on was the land and Water Conservation fund and the bill called the Great American outdoor act c but what does this bill do and why was it important for the senate to be working on it right now . Guest well, thi