Congressional Record - Proceedings and Debates of the 119th Congress, First Session - Vol. 171 No. 65

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The document is an excerpt from the Congressional Record of the United States, containing House proceedings for April 10, 2025 during the 119th Congress, First Session. It includes opening formalities such as the House being called to order, prayer delivered by guest chaplain Dr. Michael Gossett, approval of the prior day’s Journal, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. McGarvey. It also presents announcements and short speeches, including comments on America’s economy and measures to address gun violence.

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House Proceedings

Prayer and Journal Approval

Pledge of Allegiance

Guest Chaplain Welcome

Announcements by the Speaker Pro Tempore

Strengthening America’s Economy

Stopping Senseless Gun Violence

Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 119 th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION | Vol. 171 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025 No. 65 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | House
The House met at 9 a.m . and was called to order by the Speaker.
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PRAYER
Dr. Michael Gossett, Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas, offered the following prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come to You today and acknowledge that You alone are the King of kings and Lord of lords. You alone are sovereign over the nations and the peoples of the Earth.
As Psalm 24:1 declares: ‘‘The Earth and everything in it; the world and its inhabitants belong to the Lord.’’
You alone, Lord, have ordained each government official to serve, and we ask that You raise up leaders and call each Representative to lead with justice and wisdom and humility.
We ask Your blessings on each Member here and the families and people they represent.
I pray that You would grant each Representative clarity of mind, integrity of heart, and a deep concern for truth and righteousness according to Your Word.
I pray there would be no fear among them except a fear of the Lord. May they seek the good of people and the flourishing for all, especially the most vulnerable. Please remind us today, Lord, that our hope alone is in Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We pray all this in the name of Jesus, our risen Lord and coming King.
Amen.
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THE JOURNAL
The SPEAKER. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and announces to the House the approval thereof.
Pursuant to clause 1 of rule I, the Journal stands approved. | of Representatives | | | | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. MCGARVEY) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. MCGARVEY led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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WELCOMING GUEST CHAPLAIN DR. MICHAEL GOSSETT The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. MORAN)
is recognized for 1 minute. There was no objection.
Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to introduce Dr. Michael Gossett, pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, to the United States House of Representatives to serve as the guest chaplain this week and offer a prayer this morning.
Dr. Gossett and his wife, Katie, lead the largest congregation of believers in east Texas. They also proudly shepherd a flock of four wonderful children at home.
Pastor Michael, as he is known, and Katie are passionate about their call to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are personable and approachable in their style, showing the same love and grace as our risen Lord and Savior.
Having been a firefighter for 5 years before entering full-time ministry, this Liberty University alum is toughminded, disciplined, and steady in his leadership. He is authentic and genuine and always faithful to preach the truth of the inherent Word of God. Because of that, he has been a strong and effective leader for Green Acres since he arrived in 2019.
I am proud to call him my friend and proud that he dedicated his life to being salt and light in this lost and dark world. | To God be the glory for the great things He is doing through the Gossettsand Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. We welcome Pastor Gossett.
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. SESSIONS) . The Chair will entertain up to five further requests for 1-minute speeches on each side of the aisle.
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STRENGTHENING AMERICA’S ECONOMY
(Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, the March jobs report shows that 228,000 jobs were added last month, far exceeding expec

FAQs

Who delivered the prayer at the House proceedings on April 10, 2025?

Dr. Michael Gossett of Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas, offered the prayer.

What ceremony followed the approval of the Journal?

The House held the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Mr. McGarvey from Kentucky.

What topics were addressed in the short speeches included in this excerpt?

The excerpt includes remarks on strengthening America’s economy and stopping senseless gun violence.

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