Oppressed for their nationality, their tribe, their religion, their color. A warrior in his lifelong commitment to engaging in good trouble to break down the forces of separation, especially in this nation of ours. To challenge those who would claim incense in their actions, designed to maintain a Caste Society based on race, and address the systems of exclusion from full participation and the freedoms guaranteed by our constitution, especially participation in the vote. A prophet who spoke of your will that we become the beloved community here on earth. A beloved community he has now joined among the community of saints, the cloud of witnesses to your love and your truth. In all this johns work must now be our own. Bless the members of this chamber with the courage and wisdom to address the ongoing challenges that john lewis encountered his entire life. Help them, help us all to bring forth the beloved community in our midst where all men and women might live together in the land of t
Symbols of suppression. White supremacy, racism ngs and other toxic beliefs exist in our ranks impacting how black soldiers advance, their assignments, career fields, and how they are treated and assessed. Africanamericans comprise just a single digit percentage of Fighter Pilots and navigators, only 5 of army green berets, 2 of navy seals, and only 0. 6 of the air forces rescue jumpers are black. Structural racism still exists in our military formations. 43 of Minority Service members report they have seen examples of White Nationalism or racism within the ranks. These issues didnt happen suddenly but festered unchecked by a culture of indifference or intolerance. This culture extends to gender disparities we still see in our armed forces. We have made progress and this year witness historic barrier breaking firsts. Chief Master Sergeant joanne bass was selected as the first woman to serve as the highest ranking noncommissioned officer in a Service Components. Lieutenant junior grade
A senator i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cassidy mr. President , right now we are debating let me turn off this device. Right now were debating the Great American outdoor act which would be great if it only were balanced. My problem with the Great American outdoor act, mr. President , is that it spends billions on places where we vacation but the authors of the bill would not allow a few million to be spent to protect the places where we live and we work and we help create livelihoods for many. And there is an amendment that would do that that is bipartisan and that would not take any money away from the billions that the bill is already allocating for those places where we vacation. And first let me kind of make my point. Mr. President , 42 of americans live on a county or parish adjacent to a coast. 42 . 85 of americans live in a coastal state. But, mr. President , of the billions that go into the Great American outdoors act, of t
Yeas and nays are ordered. He orvotes objected to under the house irule 20. Proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i move hat house suspend the rules and pass that the house suspend the rules and pass h. R. 2227, as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 2227, a bill to amend the Service Members civil relief act to authorize spouses of Service Members to incur a catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service to terminate leases of premises and Motor Vehicles and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, and the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days
The secretary madam speaker. Im directed by the president of the United States to deliver to the house of representatives messages in writing. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postponefurther proceedings to suspend the rules on which the the yeas and nays are ordered or votes objected to. The house will resume proceedings on the postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Takano i move the house suspend the rules and pass h. R. 4625 as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title the clerk a bill to amend title 38, United States code, to require that educational institutions abide by certain principles as a condition of approval for purposes of the Educational Assistance programs of the department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, and the gentleman from tennessee