TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE     September 27, 2019 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)  In accordance with section 116 of division A of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 4378; the "Act"), I hereby designate as emergency requirements all funding so designated by the Congress in the Act pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, for the account referenced in section 116. The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed memorandum from the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget.                               Sincerely,                               DONALD J. TRUMP

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019   TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE September 27, 2019 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 114(b) of division A of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and the Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 4378; the "Act"), I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding (including the rescission of funds) so designated by the Congress in the Act pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as outlined in the enclosed list of accounts. The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed memorandum from the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget.                               Sincerely,                               DONALD J. TRUMP

Presidential Proclamation on National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2019

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2019 - - - - - - - By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation        Domestic violence poisons relationships, destroys lives, and shatters the bedrock of our society -- the family.  Homes should be places of comfort and stability where love and mutual respect thrive.  Domestic violence erodes this environment, leaving many Americans in potentially life-threatening situations.  As a Nation, we must resolve to have zero tolerance for acts of domestic violence.  During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to empowering survivors and ending this deeply destructive abuse.      Domestic violence affects Americans regardless of income, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.  Still, women make up a disproportionately higher number of victims of domestic violence, with nearly half of female homicide victims killed by a current or former male partner.  Each of us has a duty to speak out against these crimes and to make every effort to prevent such tragedies from occurring.  Together, we can ensure those who have suffered at the hands of abusers receive needed care and support, and we can protect potential victims from future abuse.      My Administration has made it a priority to provide victims of domestic violence with needed assistance.  The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) funds critical services and training across the country to prevent domestic violence and to support law enforcement efforts to hold domestic violence offenders accountable for their crimes.  To support law enforcement in Alaska Native villages and address the complex, unique, and dire public safety challenges those communities are facing, OVW is funding specialized training and technical assistance on enforcement of Tribal protection orders.  In fiscal years 2018 and 2019, approximately $8 billion -- a historic amount -- has been made available for victim services through the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime, funding more than 3,000 domestic violence local service providers and national domestic violence hotlines.  These services assist more than 2 million domestic violence victims annually, helping individuals and families heal from physical and psychological wounds.      The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides resources to help survivors of domestic violence rebuild safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives.  HHS supports initiatives to train healthcare providers to assist those who have suffered from domestic violence.  Through Project Catalyst, clinics are educating all patients about domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking, and they are connecting people in need to local service providers.  In fiscal year 2019, HHS provided 143 grants to Tribes and Tribal organizations to assist in efforts to increase public awareness about domestic violence and to provide immediate shelter and supportive services for victims and their children.      This month, we strengthen our resolve to ensure homes are places of refuge, comfort, and protection -- and not places of fear and abuse.  We renew our commitment to support and protect victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and prevent violence before it starts.  We strive to eliminate domestic violence in all its horrific forms in order to sustain the hope of a better life for victims and to foster safer homes and relationships for all Americans.      NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2019 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  I call upon all Americans to stand firm in condemning domestic violence and supporting survivors of these crimes in finding the safety and recovery they need.  I also call upon all Americans to support, recognize, and trust in the efforts of law enforcement and public health and social services providers to hold offenders accountable, protect victims of crime and their communities, and prevent future violence.      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.                                 DONALD J. TRUMP

Bill Announcement

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019

On Friday, September 27, 2019, the President signed into law: H.R. 4378, the "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019," which provides FY 2020 appropriations to Federal agencies through November 21, 2019, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government. Also extends authority for a broad range Medicare, Medicaid, public health, and human services activities.  ###

Presidential Proclamation on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2019

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2019 - - - - - - - By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation        Every life lost in service to our country is precious and irreplaceable.  Our deepest sympathy, utmost respect, unwavering support, and profound gratitude go to the families who must endure the ongoing pain of such loss.  On Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we solemnly honor these families and pray for their continued strength and courage.      Since the founding of our Republic, our liberty has been defended by our men and women in uniform.  Their love of country and devotion to duty represent the very best of America.  Our Nation's military families share in the demands and pressures of this noble calling.  The cost is exceedingly high -- with multiple deployments, relocations, and separations -- but the sobering price of their sacrifice is most clearly seen in the families who have faced the life-altering loss of a father, mother, son, daughter, sister, or brother who died fighting for our freedom.      Because of tragedies that forever change the course of their lives, these families receive the designation of the Gold Star.  Each story is unique; each death is profoundly personal.  The fallen leave behind families who must learn to carve out a new future while coping with their loved one's absence on holidays, at celebrations, and during everyday activities.  Their pain permeates every facet of life, never fully fading.      Yet, in spite of their challenges and heartbreak, Gold Star families exemplify amazing grace and resilience.  From the depths of grief, they emerge to find hope, purpose, and joy, serving as an example and a source of inspiration for others.  These patriots know the true cost of freedom, and it is the responsibility of all Americans to stand alongside them and share in shouldering this profound burden.      The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day."      NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 29, 2019, as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day.  I call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this special day.  I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our Nation's gratitude and respect for our Gold Star Mothers and Families.      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.                                 DONALD J. TRUMP     ###

West Wing Reads Adam Schiff and Democrats are Twisting Words to Smear Trump

Adam Schiff and Democrats are Twisting Words to Smear Trump “We were promised a Hollywood-style, smoking gun quid pro quo. But after the transcript was released, the whistleblower complaint came out, and the House Intelligence Committee grilled acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire, leaving most people with glazed-over expressions, wondering what the big deal is,” Jenna Ellis Rives writes in the Washington Examiner. Yesterday, “Chairman Adam Schiff attempted to play word games with Maguire in an effort to manipulate the situation and paint the intelligence community and the White House as covering up something really, really bad that President Trump must have done.” “So why the manipulation? Because the Democrats know their case is weak. Their only hope lies in trying to twist legal terminology for their political advantage.” Click here to read more. “The formal complaint from an anti-Trump ‘whistleblower’ alleging various crimes by President Donald Trump is riddled with third-hand gossip and outright falsehoods,” Sean Davis writes in The Federalist. “Rather than provide direct evidence that was witnessed or obtained firsthand by the complainant, the document instead combines gossip from various anonymous individuals, public media reports, and blatant misstatements of fact and law in service of a narrative that is directly contradicted by underlying facts. A footnote in the document even boasts about its use of ‘ample open-source information.’” “House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) performed an entirely made-up conversation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his opening statement at a committee hearing Thursday morning,” Kristina Wong reports for Breitbart News. “The White House released a transcript of a phone call between Trump and Zelensky on Wednesday, but Schiff made up and fabricated his own transcript that he read at the hearing, which sought to create the quid pro quo that Democrats have accused the president of making.” Rather than getting entangled in an impeachment battle, Congress should move to approve a new trade pact with Mexico and Canada, the USMCA, The Detroit Newseditorial board writes. “The window appears to be narrowing for getting anything productive done in Washington, but this is one piece of business that is essential to maintaining America's decade-long prosperity streak. It should get top priority.” “Palestinians are among the largest recipients of donor assistance per capita in the world today. Yet despite decades of work, billions of dollars, euros, shekels, and dinars donated, life continues to get worse,” U.S. Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt writes in Fox News. “Hamas has driven Gaza to a state of utter desperation. With unemployment at nearly 50 percent (the highest in the world), Hamas’ decade-long experiment in governance is an utter failure.” Greenblatt adds that “donor countries must ask themselves why they should keep struggling to raise money when everyone can plainly see the Hamas regime and the Palestinian Authority are squandering the opportunities that donor money provides for a better future for all Palestinians.”

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Personnel to Key Administration Posts

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2019

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Personnel to Key Administration Posts   Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Leora Rosenberg Levy of Connecticut, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Chile. Leora Levy serves as the Republican National Committeewoman for the State of Connecticut and previously was Finance Chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party. Ms. Levy was one of the first female commodity traders to work as a Sugar Trader and Assistant Vice President at Ambrit Sugars and as an International Sugar, Steel and Copper Concentrates Trader and Traffic Executive for Phibro-Salomon, Inc. She currently serves on the Boards of both SoldierStrong and CT Rising Stars, and she was Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Bruce Museum of Art and Science and Chairman of the Shelter our Strays Campaign in Greenwich. Ms. Levy was recognized by Combined/Joint Task Force 101, Operation Enduring Freedom I, for leading a voluntary effort to furnish and support the traumatic brain injury clinic at Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan. Ms. Levy earned an A.B. from Brown University. She is fluent in Spanish and French. Peter Gaynor of Rhode Island, to be the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Deputy Administrator Peter Gaynor has served as the Acting Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since March 9, 2019. Deputy Administrator Gaynor was confirmed unanimously as the FEMA Deputy Administrator by the Senate in October 2018. Deputy Administrator Gaynor has more than 12 years of experience in emergency management at the local, State and Federal level. Mr. Gaynor served as the Director of the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) & Office of Homeland Security from March 2008 to December 2014, where he was the only Certified Emergency Manager assigned as a municipal emergency manager within the State of Rhode Island. He was appointed as the Emergency Manager for the State of Rhode Island in January of 2015, where he served until 2018. During his tenure, at both the State of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency City of Providence, he oversaw multiple response and recovery operations as well as managing numerous federally declared disasters.  Mr. Gaynor served in the United States Marines from 1977 to 1981 and from 1986 to 2008.   --- Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to appoint the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Andrea Wynn of Nevada, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the remainder of a six-year term, expiring September 1, 2025.   ###