Lawmakers are expected to work on the 2021 policy bill, a vote to advance the measure scheduled for 1 30 p. M. Eastern. Now, live to the senate floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, we sing of your steadfast love and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Make us one nation, truly wise, with righteousness exalting us in due season. Today, inspire our lawmakers to walk in the light of your countenance. Abide with them so that your wisdom will influence each decision they make. Keep them from evil so that they will not be brought to grief, enabling them to avoid the pitfalls that lead to ruin. Empower them to glorify you in all they think, say, and do. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the repu
Meeting between Governor Newsom and the president of china could be a positive indication that xi jinping is coming to San Francisco for the Asia Pacific Economic cooperation summit in less than three weeks time. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. Im dan ashley. And im amy daetz. The meeting between Governor Newsom and president xi is also increasing questions about newsoms future endeavors. It is abc seven News Reporter suzanne fawn talked with several economic and academic experts about the big picture. Here she is in the newsroom with the story suzanne. So, dan, elmo, we still dont know for sure if chinese president xi jinping is coming to San Francisco for apec. If hell be among the two dozen heads of state here. Some say Governor Newsoms surprise visit bodes well. The timing is really important right now. A surprise meeting between governor gavin newsom and china president xi jinping. Its part of a week long visit to china to promote Green Technology and action on climate cha
Higher than normal rainfall, the possibility city prompts a call to action in the bay area. Good evening. Im ama daetz. And im dan ashley. Thanks for joining us. Its flood preparedness week in california. And tonight, local water and Emergency Operations officials are urging everyone to do just that. Get ready now. Abc seven news south bay reporter Dustin Dorsey shows us the steps theyre taking and what we should do before the winter rain arrives in the bay area. We went from hardly seeing any rain in the region to one of our wettest winters on record. But if you thought 2023 was bad and el nino year is approaching and the National Weather service says that means we could see higher than normal rainfall. Last winter wasnt anomaly this winter. It could be not necessarily repeat, but we could be wet again. And that could lead to widespread flooding. California flood preparedness week is the time for the community and agencies to think about their flood plans. But santa clara countys Floo
D. H. S. Accountability enforcement act. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 4038, a bill to amend the Homeland Security act of 2002 to reassert article i authorities over the department of Homeland Security, and for ther purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from texas, mr. Mccaul, and the gentleman from texas, mr. Vela, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. Mr. Mccaul mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and including r remarks, any extraneous materials on the bill under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Mccaul mr. Speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore time yielded. Mr. Mccaul thank you. Mr. Speaker, i rise today in strong support of bipartisan d. H. S. Accountability enhancement act. Mr. Speaker, the current threats confronting our homeland co