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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 No. 97 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Prior to becoming a commissioner, gressman JOE COURTNEY to expand called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Al was a member of the city of Brad- milk options for students and reverse pore (Mr. VEASEY). ford professional firefighters and re- the decline of milk consumption in our f tired as a captain in 1988. He then schools. Our bill reaffirms recent regu- served as Bradford Township supervisor lation from the U.S. Department of Ag- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO for 14 years, 11 of those years as chair- riculture by providing schools with the TEMPORE man. option to serve low-fat milk with fla- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Al was a proud Vietnam veteran. He vor and requires that the milk offered fore the House the following commu- enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and is consistent with the most recent Die- nication from the Speaker: was honorably discharged as a corporal tary Guidelines for Americans. WASHINGTON, DC, in September 1970. In November 2017, the U.S. Depart- June 11, 2019. Mr. Speaker, Al Pingee has served his ment of Agriculture announced regu- I hereby appoint the Honorable MARC A. Nation and his community. latory changes for the National School VEASEY to act as Speaker pro tempore on Above all else, he was a family man, Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, this day. a loving husband of 36 years to his wife, including a provision that provides NANCY PELOSI, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Deborah, and father to his four chil- schools with the option to serve low-fat dren, Andy, Scott, Jeff, and Jodie. He 1 percent flavored milk. f was a grandfather, a brother, and a The School Milk Nutrition Act for MORNING-HOUR DEBATE friend to many. 2019 will codify this milk provision and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- We remember Al Pingee for his ex- will maintain the option for schools to ant to the order of the House of Janu- ceptional service to others. offer low-fat 1 percent flavored milk if ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- May he rest in peace. it is consistent with the most recent nize Members from lists submitted by RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH Dietary Guidelines for Americans. the majority and minority leaders for Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I urge my colleagues to sign on to morning-hour debate. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize these bills during National Dairy The Chair will alternate recognition June as National Dairy Month. Month and allow our students the op- between the parties. All time shall be Dairy products like milk contain tion of consuming the type of milk equally allocated between the parties, nine essential nutrients that may help that they love and to receive the nutri- and in no event shall debate continue reduce the risk for high blood pressure, tion that they need. beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to being, than the majority and minority leaders Whether it is a protein to help build a week from today, in our State capital and the minority whip, shall be limited and repair the muscle tissue of active of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at 11 a.m. to 5 minutes. bodies or Vitamin A to help maintain for a rally with all the advocates for f healthy skin, dairy products are a nat- nutrition for children and certainly for ural nutrient powerhouse. dairy farming, as we rally for whole HONORING ALLEN PINGEE National Dairy Month started out as milk for healthy kids. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The National Milk Month in 1937 to sta- f Chair recognizes the gentleman from bilize the dairy demand when the pro- HONORING AVANT P. COLEMAN Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 duction was at a surplus. Now, it has minutes. developed into an annual tradition that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. celebrates the contributions the dairy Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the industry has made to the world. North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) for 5 life and service of Allen ‘‘Al’’ Pingee of Proudly, the Commonwealth of Penn- minutes. Lewis Run. Al passed away on Tuesday, sylvania is one of the largest milk-pro- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I April 23, at his home, surrounded by his ducing States in the Nation. I have a rise today to recognize the achieve- family. bill called the Whole Milk for Healthy ments of a great public servant, a fa- Al was a McKean County commis- Kids Act, which would allow for whole ther, a dedicated man of faith, a friend sioner at the time of his death, and I milk, both flavored and nonflavored, to to many, and the longest-serving elect- flew a flag over the United States Cap- be offered in school cafeterias. ed official in Wilson, North Carolina, itol to be presented to Al’s family and Just last week, I introduced the city government, the Honorable Avant his colleagues. School Milk Nutrition Act with Con- Patrick Coleman.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.000 H11JNPT1 H4394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Avant Coleman, Mr. Speaker, better Smart Choices for Youth and as a Out of 81 women who entered the known as A.P., is a native of chairman of the Wilson Preparatory academy in 1976, Ms. Mines was the Edgecombe County, but he has resided Academy charter school. first and only Black woman to grad- in Wilson County for many decades. He Mr. Speaker, Mr. Coleman has been a uate from her class and the first ever received his formal education, earning very engaged individual for decades. Black woman to graduate from the his bachelor of science degree in agri- Throughout his years of public service, United States Naval Academy as a culture and biology from historic A.P. Coleman has been active with his whole. North Carolina A&T State University. local church, civic affairs, and other After her departure from the acad- He went on to earn a master of science charitable organizations. He is a mem- emy with the rank of ensign and a degree in adult education with a minor ber of Calvary Presbyterian Church, bachelor of science in engineering, Ms. in sociology from North Carolina State U.S.A., where he serves as an elder. He Mines was trained as a supply officer University and a graduate of the Ex- is a past member of the board of direc- and became a supervisor at the former tension Executive Development Insti- tors for United Way, president of the Naval Training Center in Orlando, tute. Wilson County chapter of the North Florida. She proceeded to serve in the Professionally, A.P. used the full po- Carolina A&T State University Alumni former Naval Annex at the Pentagon, tential of his education and passion in Association, vice president of Crime aboard the USS Emory S. Land, and as his career, which began with teaching Stoppers, past member of the Eastern a senior adviser to the Secretary of the vocational agriculture in Lenoir and North Carolina School for the Deaf’s Navy. In fact, she has continued her Greene Counties. His desire to pour human rights committee, member of work in the Armed Forces on the De- into our youth a conviction for com- the Presbytery of the New Hope dis- fense Advisory Committee on Women. munity engagement led him to join the aster committee, and recipient of pres- Her exceptional accomplishments in- North Carolina Cooperative Extension tigious accomplishments and awards. clude being granted the position of Service, where he worked for 31 long Coleman is also a proud member of torchbearer for the 2002 Olympic years, retiring in March 1994. In this Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and a life Games, starting a foundation that role, Mr. Speaker, he was responsible member of the NAACP. tends to the needs of for countywide 4–H programs, a na- The most important thing to Avant socioeconomically disadvantaged boys, tional initiative that embraces young Coleman has always been his family. and being honored by the United States people of all beliefs and all back- He was married to the late Willa Mon- Navy with a business achievement grounds and empowers them with lead- roe Coleman and is the proud father of award in 2010. ership skills training for the better- three, Elliotte, Wanda, and Jacqueline, In 2018, Ms. Mines wrote and pub- ment of their lives and their commu- and a proud grandfather of one grand- lished the book ‘‘No Coincidences: Re- nities. son, Juan. flections of the First Black Female A.P. Coleman has earned numerous Avant is a family man, dear friend, Graduate of the United States Naval distinctions, honors, and achievements. and colleague to so many others. Mr. Academy.’’ In it, she shows us the true Elected in 1975, A.P. Coleman has Speaker, he is also my neighbor, my meaning of faith, patriotism, and per- served for 38 long years as a member of next-door neighbor for the past 25 sistence. We can all learn from her the Wilson City Council. He served as years. A man of principle and convic- story and her deep love of this country. mayor pro tempore from 1989 to 1995. tion to the importance of brotherly I will end with a quote from her His campaign slogan embodied his kindness, A.P.’s motto in life is the book: ‘‘God has a plan for us all. If we mantra of service to the community to golden rule: ‘‘Do unto others as you submit to His will, we need not fear. improve the lives of its people. He would have them do unto you.’’ We are prepared and protected.’’ would say, ‘‘A new way for a new day.’’ Finally, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Coleman We thank Ms. Mines for her contin- His early platform for service included has lived an incredible life that, by the ued service to this great country. economic and business development, grace of God, has impacted the lives of HONORING SOUTHSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT balanced growth, housing, crime and so many. His selfless and lifelong dedi- Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I violence, and most importantly, con- cation to public service and commu- rise in honor of the 50th anniversary of tact with citizens. nity are beyond remarkable, and he is the Southside Fire Department on His retirement from elected office truly a role model. His love for his fam- March 19. was effective a few days ago on 31 May ily, friends, church, and community The fully volunteer fire department 2019. know no bounds. has protected the people and property A.P. Coleman has served on several I am honored today to pay tribute to of Union County since 1974 when the council-appointed boards and commit- such a dedicated and honorable public first call rang. The station has grown tees throughout the State and the city, servant. I am proud to have A.P. Cole- from as little as five calls a year to 98 such as president of the North Carolina man as a constituent and friend. I calls in 2018 alone. League of Municipalities, 1991 to 1992; thank him for his dedication, service, The foundation of Southside Fire De- chairman of Region L Council of Gov- and continued role as an inspiration to partment was a community effort. The ernments, 1990 to 1992, 2006 to 2007; a all of us. God continue to bless A.P. seed was planted in 1969 when a meet- member of the Small Cities Council Coleman and his family. ing was held at Roper Chevrolet to and National League of Cities, 1988 to f hear the public’s opinion on the organi- 1995. zation of a fire district for the local He has served on the board of direc- HONORING JANIE L. MINES area in Union County. tors for Carolina Family Health Cen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The However, it was not until 1972 that ters, Incorporated. That is our FQHC in Chair recognizes the gentleman from Southside received its first truck and the city. He served as director since South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN) for 5 could finally open its station. Sup- 1999 and even served as chairman. minutes. ported by the local community’s gen- Mr. Coleman previously served as a Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I erosity, the fire department estab- board member for the local and re- would like to recognize one of the most lished itself and eventually joined gional Nations Bank and was the re- accomplished constituents in the Fifth South Carolina’s Firefighters Associa- cipient of many leadership awards, in- District of South Carolina. tion. cluding the Extension Service Superior Janie L. Mines, who lives in Fort For almost 50 years now, Southside Leadership Award. He received a cer- Mill, encompasses what it means to Volunteer Fire Department has fought tificate of appreciation after com- serve and honor one’s country. In 1975, fires to protect the great folks in the pleting a 4–H caravan 6-week study after the United States Congress au- district. The station currently has an tour of the United Kingdom, honoring thorized the entrance of women into ISO Class 3/9 rating and serves over his leadership roles in the States of our first-rate military service acad- 3,500 residents. Maryland and North Carolina. emies, Janie soon applied to enter the As a Nation, we ask much of our citi- He has served, Mr. Speaker, as fi- United States Naval Academy in An- zens. Yet, even on top of the burdens nance committee chair for Carolina napolis, Maryland. and the toil of everyday life, some

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.003 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4395 choose to volunteer to save the lives Coach Washington was a devout summer of 1974, when we saw John and property of their neighbors. With Catholic and a devoted member of the Dean and his cohorts on our television nothing to gain and everything to lose, Immaculate Conception Catholic screens for days at a time. In an era they head straight toward danger. Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His with only three television stations— I congratulate the fire chief, Michael devotion to his faith began as a young that is right, Mr. Speaker, we only had Lancaster, and the rest of the crew at boy in Selma, Alabama, where he was a three stations growing up—Mr. Dean Southside Fire Department on this in- member of the Don Bosco Catholic was on all three of them for hours at a credible milestone. We thank them for Boys Club, founded by Father Nelson time, for days on end. their tireless, continued service to our Ziter in 1947. Bringing another convicted felon, community and our great Nation. He was also a devout husband to his and a biased one at that, a person who f wife of 52 years, Linda Patterson Wash- has tweeted 970 times anti-Trump prop- ington of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, HONORING OTIS WASHINGTON aganda, to bring this criminal to these whom he met while coaching at St. Au- Chambers was yet another embarrass- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gustine. He is also survived by his sib- ment to the majority party. All of Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from lings, Carol, Olivia, Charlene, America realizes the Democratic lead- Alabama (Ms. SEWELL) for 5 minutes. Theopolis, Sharon, and Irma; and many ership has dug a deep, deep hole for Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- godchildren, special grandchildren, as itself and, for all practical purposes, er, I rise today to honor the extraor- well as nieces, nephews, relatives, and has started this impeachment process dinary life and legacy of the late Coach friends. They will all miss him dearly. and hearings. Nevertheless, in con- Otis Washington. On a personal note, I knew this amaz- tradiction to public wishes, it appears A native of Selma, Alabama, Coach ing man as my ‘‘Uncle Otis.’’ He was the Judiciary chairman will continue Washington was a legendary Louisiana one of my father’s childhood best to dig a deeper hole by calling such a Football Hall of Famer who instilled in friends growing up in Selma, Alabama. slanderous, offensive witness and move his players his winning spirit, strong Uncle Otis, my dad, Charles Williams, forward with impeachment. character, and quest for excellence. and Ted Washington referred to them- After doing over 38 townhalls across selves as the ‘‘Four Amigos’’ in gram- b 1015 the State of Kansas since January, ev- mar school, a name that stuck with erywhere I go, folks tell me the same Sadly, Coach Washington passed them throughout their lives. These thing: It is time to move on. away on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the men never forgot the lessons that they age of 80. learned from Father Ziter at the Don Mr. Speaker, we have real problems Coach Washington was born on Feb- Bosco Boys Club in Selma. Their love that need to be addressed. My folks ruary 12, 1939, in Selma, Alabama, to for their hometown of Selma and their back home are dealing with floods and Sadie and Otis Washington, Sr. He commitment to service through sports tornadoes. The farmers can’t get their graduated from R.B. Hudson High will always be remembered. crops in the field, and China and the School in 1957, where he was class Uncle Otis and Auntie Linda were a European Union are blocking us from president and a star athlete. He then constant presence in the lives of my exporting our commodities. All these graduated from Xavier University in twin brothers and myself. I could al- things are things we cannot control. New Orleans, where he was captain of ways count on them for words of en- We have enough problems without the the football team and an all-conference couragement and boasts of pride on my Washington swamp adding to our mis- guard and linebacker. many accomplishments. I know that I ery. Coach Washington’s resume speaks stand today as Alabama’s first Black Folks back home want our border se- for itself. As the head football coach, congresswoman because of the love, cured. They want a fair, streamlined he led St. Augustine High School in support, nurturing, and prayers of the immigration system, which helps fill New Orleans, Louisiana, to three State mentors, family, and friends like Uncle the 70,000 open jobs we have across the championships and, in his 11 seasons Otis and Auntie Linda. State. From agriculture, to the air- there, he guided the Purple Knights to Like my dad, Uncle Otis will be craft industry, to high-tech jobs, Mr. 11 consecutive winning seasons and missed but never forgotten. The legacy Speaker, we need more people who are seven district titles. that Uncle Otis leaves behind will live able and willing to work. And we all In 1979, Coach Washington became on in the many lives that he impacted. know this immigration reform is ex- the first African American football May we find comfort in knowing that actly what the Judiciary Committee coach at LSU when he joined the staff his legend lives in us, and we are should be taking up as we speak. In- as offensive line coach. Later, Coach stronger and better because Uncle Otis’ stead of fixing real problems, the Dem- Washington was hired as the head foot- light shines bright within us. ocrat-controlled House just keeps ball coach at Southern University, On behalf of Alabama’s Seventh Con- digging deeper down this false im- where he led the Jaguars for six sea- gressional District, I ask my colleagues peachment hole they have initiated. sons. to join me in honoring the extraor- Mr. Speaker, I want to stop and ap- Because of his many outstanding dinary life and legacy of Selma’s own plaud the President for his most recent football achievements, Coach Wash- Coach Otis Washington, a football efforts to secure our borders. As we all ington was inducted into the Louisiana coaching legend and Louisiana hall-of- know, over the course of less than 2 Sports Hall of Fame in 2015 and the St. famer. May we celebrate the totality of weeks—record time for diplomacy in Augustine Hall of Fame in 2017, among his life today and honor always his this age—the President was able to le- many, many other honors. great accomplishments in sports and verage potential tariffs into real action His success on the football field was contributions in shaping the hearts, by the Mexican government. That is matched by his many efforts in the minds, and character of many men. right, real action with real results. community to promote fairness, eq- f uity, and justice. Coach Washington Thanks to these efforts, Mexico is was a key figure in integrating the IT IS TIME TO MOVE ON going to place 6,000 new troops to con- Louisiana High School Athletic Asso- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The trol their southern border. Addition- ciation. Chair recognizes the gentleman from ally, Mexico has agreed to shelter, feed, While Coach Washington was often Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. and help those who apply for asylum in quick to downplay his role in inte- Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, while this country. This all matters to Kan- grating the league, he did so as a hum- the Judiciary Committee should be fo- sans, and we thank the President for ble man who knew his place, but, more cused on securing the borders and over- his efforts. importantly, knew that his place was hauling a very broken immigration This is huge. How huge is it? Well, I rising above the stars and making sure system, they, instead, bring a clown have been to the border, almost a year that his players knew that they were and circus show to town. ago now, and I know a crisis when I see just as good, if not better, than any When I looked up yesterday and saw it. It was a crisis then and, by all meas- other player on the field. John Dean, it took me back to the hot ures, this crisis has literally doubled.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.004 H11JNPT1 H4396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Every day, on average, we are now ‘‘This past week, Special Counsel his Twitter account, rather than deal- apprehending almost 5,000 people cross- Robert Mueller gave a verbal synopsis ing with the real issues in our country ing the border illegally. We are hous- of his 2-year investigative report. He is and around the world, and, to put icing ing, feeding, and providing healthcare quoted as saying: ‘If we had confidence on this cake, he is a proven liar. to over 40,000 people daily. We literally that the President clearly did not com- ‘‘I believe the crooked ascension of have run out of bed space. We now have mit a crime, we would have said so.’ He Trump to the Oval Office is a gauge over 900,000 people waiting for asylum also said: ‘The Constitution requires a that measures the declining patriotic hearings, of which only 10 percent have process other than the criminal justice and moral values of many of the citi- a legitimate claim. system to formally accuse a sitting zens of America, as well as being the Even in the words of the most liberal President of wrongdoing.’ revelation of the hidden bigotry, of newspapers, the New York Times ‘‘This process would be impeachment. judgmental attitudes that yet exist in agrees this is a crisis: ‘‘While law- The question is, why hasn’t the United many of those who call themselves makers wring their hands and drag States Congress started a formal im- evangelicals. their feet, tens of thousands of migrant peachment investigation? ‘‘This President has surrounded him- children are suffering. ‘‘In our Nation’s Pledge of Alle- self with yes-men and -women who ap- ‘‘Congress needs to get serious about giance, we state that the United States parently refuse to challenge his mad- dealing with that suffering.’’ of America is ‘one nation, under God, ness for fear of his wrath. I believe I Mr. Speaker, it is a shame that Con- indivisible, with liberty and justice for can safely assume that the United gress won’t do its job, that we won’t se- all.’ Many of us have been taught to re- States is no longer a democracy. A cure the border, and that we won’t cite this pledge since elementary democratic government is one that is overhaul a broken immigration sys- school. Today’s society compels one to governed by the people or their elected tem. Instead, the Democrats drive the ask the question: Are we truly one na- representatives. In 2 years, this man agenda that started, for all practical tion under God? has turned the tide and the Nation is spiraling downhill quickly. purposes, an agenda that brings in the ‘‘NANCY PELOSI is a woman who I re- ‘‘My growing concern is that the ghost of Christmas past, a convicted spect. However, I do believe her hesi- Congress and Senate of these United liar and felon, as their star witness for tancy to impeach this President is her States have more of a personal interest impeachment hearings. opinion, based upon polls and her belief for themselves rather than a patriotic Mr. Speaker, I continue to learn les- that it would further polarize the coun- sons about leadership. Leaders must at duty to the people they represent. The try. However, the country is already times endure criticism and attacks and Republicans appear to have become a divided and polarized, which can be stay the course. Leaders keep their Trump cult, and the Democrats refuse greatly contributed to the madness of word, they demand results, and they to move against this man in a collec- the present executive administration hold people accountable. Leaders keep tive, decisive way. of the country. the ship moving into high headwinds. ‘‘I remember the time that we were ‘‘As a pastor, a father, a grandfather, Leaders think outside the box. They guided by principle and not by party. and a friend of many, my answer to use the tools given them. They don’t Congress, Senators, you were not elect- this question is, no, we are not. ed to collect a paycheck, you were make excuses. They never, never give ‘‘I recently engaged in a conversation up. Somehow, they always bring the elected to be women and men of prin- with a pastor’s wife who resided in the ciple and maintain the health of a light back to the objective, the goal at small community that I attended grad- hand. When others won’t lift, they lift Democratic nation. uate school. I knew the town was small ‘‘It does not take a genius to discern the entire weight. They show the path, and malignant with bigotry, ignorance, they shine the light, and they go first that this man wants to be a dictator in and racism. As we conversed, I discov- the truest sense of the word. He ap- when others are afraid. Leaders don’t ered that she, too, was a bigot. She repeat the mistakes of those who went pears to be drawn to the evil of tyran- stated that the present administration nical dictators and is alienating our before them over and over again. was the ‘smartest and most intelligent Mr. Speaker, great leaders all have country from our closest and most to ever reside in the White House.’ their own unique style. One of my he- trusted allies. This President praises ‘‘I asked her if she was out of her the leaders of Russia and North Korea, roes was President General Dwight mind. ‘What about Roosevelt and Ken- David Eisenhower, who was a vision- while at the same time has been conde- nedy?’ she asked. I responded by asking scending to the leaders of Canada, the ary, able to move pieces around for the her what was she talking about. She D-day invasion, but also had the vision United Kingdom, and Germany, just to responded by saying, ‘They exploited name a few. Something is wrong with to see the need for an interstate high- women, and it was Obama that divided way system, a space program, and civil this. and polarized the Nation.’ ‘‘Despite all of this, there are still rights. ‘‘I knew at that point that she was Another hero of mine is John many, including evangelicals and peo- steeped in her ignorant opinion. I re- Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn, the myth- ple of color, who are resolute in their sponded by telling her that I was not ical marshal from the movie ‘‘True support of this administration. alive during the Roosevelt years and ‘‘Thomas Paine wrote:’’ Grit,’’ who often, when he couldn’t get during the administration of John F. people to follow, well, I guess I would Men must conquer their own spirits. Even Kennedy we did not have internet and in the shadows of the guillotine, we must say, he just ran over them. preserve and endure in spite of the threat. Mr. Speaker, I thank our President the means of communication that we The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for showing us what true leadership have today. Regardless, at least they Chair will remind Members that re- looks like, and what true grit looks both were sophisticated statesmen who marks in debate may not engage in like in real time, in real life. publicly presented themselves as lead- Mr. Speaker, we need the President ers. Secondly, the rightwing went after personalities toward the President, in- to keep leading. Clinton for his indiscretions and cluding by repeating remarks made Obama was scandal free. elsewhere that would be improper if f ‘‘It is glaringly apparent that many spoken in the Member’s own words. LETTER FROM A CONSTITUENT who support the present administra- f tion are either racist, steeped in reli- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1030 Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from gious beliefs, ignorant, or, as my moth- Ohio (Ms. FUDGE) for 5 minutes. er used to say, ‘just plain dumb.’ They IN HONOR OF SERGEANT CARL Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise have chosen to support a president who MANN today to read a letter from my con- has a proven record of being sexually The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stituent, Pastor Dr. Ronald S. Wil- condescending to women, will not op- Chair recognizes the gentleman from liams. pose the resurgence of the Ku Klux Indiana (Mr. BUCSHON) for 5 minutes. Mr. Williams writes: ‘‘A mobster, con Klan and other hate organizations, is Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise man, gangster in the White House? I indecisive, condescending to anyone today to honor the incredible life and think so. who challenges him, and hides behind heroic service of Sergeant Carl Mann.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:02 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.006 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4397 This past week, on the 75th anniver- tively living out their faith and mak- American Theater, European Theater sary of D-day, I visited Normandy, ing our community a better place. Combat Medal and was also a Purple France, where Sergeant Mann and Earlier this year, members of the Heart recipient. In January, Pete was more than 150,000 American troops Newtown Quaker Meeting helped raise awarded the French Legion of Honor stormed the beaches to gain a foothold $1,665 for the Mercer Street Friends’ Medal, the highest French military dis- in mainland Europe. Community Schools through a lasagna tinction, for his service. Pete served in For his heroic service, Sergeant dinner held at the Newtown Friends several campaigns during the war, in- Mann, a native of Mount Vernon, Indi- Meetinghouse. The youth collected vol- cluding the invasion of Sicily, Salerno, ana, received three Purple Hearts and untary donations, served the meal, and Angelo, and Normandy. seven Bronze Stars while serving in the cleaned up after dinner. A graduate of Temple University, 5th Infantry Division of General This exemplary act of community Pete earned a degree in business ad- George S. Patton’s 3rd Army. service is the norm, not the exception, ministration from Temple University, In fitting fashion of a true hero, Ser- for young members of Newtown Quaker and he later worked as an employee geant Mann was laid to rest in Arling- Meeting. benefit consultant. ton National Cemetery on June 6, this Previously held lasagna dinners have Mr. Speaker, I send my deepest con- year, the 75th anniversary of D-day. raised funds for Penndel Food Pantry, dolences to Pete’s children—Donna, Today, I take a moment to honor the Heifer International, Haiti Relief, and Sandra, Carla, Joseph, and Mary selflessness that he and the Greatest Save Darfur, among other organiza- Ellen—along with the entire Rossetti Generation made so that we and future tions. By serving simple meals twice a family. May they take comfort that he generations of Americans may enjoy year, they have now raised over $28,000 is now reunited with Annette and en- boundless freedoms. for charity over a 10-year period. joying his eternal reward. My prayers are with his children and Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work of f these children, their parents, and grandchildren that carry on his legacy. OUR ECONOMY IS SICK His memory will forever be a reminder congregants of the Newtown Quaker of a day of great tragedy, but also of Meeting. I would like to particularly The SPEAKER pro tempore. The triumph. thank members of the Children’s Reli- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Rest in peace and God bless. gious Education Committee of New- Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) for 5 minutes. f town Meeting, including Sarah Buxton, Eileen Grant, and Kelly Lake for all of Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, this ad- TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING their work. ministration continues to tell us that PROGRAMS IN MEMORY OF MALCOLM CROOKS our economic recovery is chugging The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I along, that it has even been CASE). The Chair recognizes the gen- rise today to honor the life and mem- hypercharged under President Trump. They say there is well over 7.5 mil- tleman from New Mexico (Mr. LUJA´ N) ory of a resident of Bucks County, lion unfilled jobs and 6 million people for 5 minutes. Pennsylvania, who passed away last looking for work, that wages are begin- Mr. LUJA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I am here month at the age of 96. to speak on the importance of Title X Malcolm Crooks, a lifelong resident ning to pick up. The stock market has Family Planning programs and to con- of Solebury Township, was a noted en- reached record highs and the unem- demn the Trump administration’s mis- vironmental and conservation leader. ployment rate, record lows. So why aren’t our constituents cele- guided efforts to prevent patients from He was the founding member of the brating, saving, and spending at equal- making fully informed health deci- Honey Hollow and Aquetong Watershed ly historic rates? sions. Associations and was a member of the Mr. Speaker, everyone in this Cham- This week, the House will begin to first Solebury Township Planning Com- ber knows what I am talking about. reverse years of deep funding cuts to mission. He also served on numerous They can feel it. Why does it all seem this vital program, a slash-and-burn boards that promoted environmental so fragile, like this country is walking approach that has had drastic impacts protection, including those of the on economic eggshells? on the health of women and families. Bucks County Audubon Society and Because that is how it feels to Amer- Consider this: 7 years of Republican the Bucks County Planning Commis- ican families every single day. Because cuts left 1.2 million without access to sion. in today’s America, you can work a 12- proper care. A man of devout faith, Malcolm was hour shift, 7 days a week, year after This is shameful. a member of Solebury Friends Meeting, year—get in one car accident on your I am proud to have led, with the sup- and in the 1960s, he moved to Algeria way home from work and end up bank- port of more than 190 of my colleagues, and led a team of Quakers to assist rupt. the effort to urge the Appropriations local residents. Throughout his life, Because the cost of a college edu- Committee to include $400 million for Malcolm and his wife, Elaine, contin- cation is leaving a generation of grad- the Title X Family Planning program ued to travel the globe and immerse uates with a high-interest mortgage in fiscal year 2020. themselves in world cultures. without the house. Nearly 4 million people struggling to Mr. Speaker, Malcolm made our com- Because the cost of childcare is be- make ends meet, including people of munity a better place. Generations will coming even more unaffordable than color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, and continue to experience the beauty of that college degree. people in underserved rural commu- our home because of his selfless work. Because the cost of a two-bedroom nities, receive care at Title X centers. I send my prayers and condolences to apartment swallows up the income of a We must support the health of mil- Malcolm’s wife and his children—Syl- full-time minimum wage worker in lions of Americans by supporting Title via, Malcolm, and Catherine—along every single neighborhood in our coun- X and preventing States from discrimi- with his entire family. try. nating against potential Title X pro- IN MEMORY OF PETE ROSSETTI Because nearly 40 percent of Ameri- viders. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, it cans can’t afford an unexpected $400 f is with a heavy heart that I rise today medical bill, and skyrocketing pharma- to honor the life and memory of an ceutical costs are forcing families to THE NEWTOWN QUAKER MEETING American patriot from Bucks County, open GoFundMe pages to keep their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Pennsylvania, who passed away on kids alive. Chair recognizes the gentleman from June 5 at the age of 96. Pete Rossetti, Just over a decade after hitting rock Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 a resident of Southampton, lived a life bottom, our economy is still sick for a minutes. in service to our country and our com- very simple reason: We haven’t cor- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I munity. rectly diagnosed the cause of that ill- rise today to recognize an outstanding Born in Philadelphia, Pete served ness. group of young citizens from Bucks honorably in the United States Navy We are comforted by the improve- County, Pennsylvania, who are ac- during World War II. He earned the ment of external symptoms, like stock

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.008 H11JNPT1 H4398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 prices and unemployment rates; mean- I rise on behalf of fathers with deep May we remember them. May we while, our economy’s heart is in dire wounds and invisible scars, a lifetime speak up for them. May we fight to en- straits. Small businesses are shuttered, of guilt because they couldn’t keep sure that there is no one else like factories are fleeing, family farms are their child out of harm’s way. them. closing, and once-prosperous American b 1045 Long gone are the days of thoughts towns are barely scraping by. and prayers. Now is the time for out- To blame for this chronic illness is a Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of young rage, equitable outrage, policy, and system that has whittled away protec- boys and girls, children traumatized change. This is a public health crisis, tion, opportunity, justice, and dignity and sad because they have attended an epidemic. for the American worker. more funerals than graduation parties. Bullets do not discriminate. They Our workers rise like their parents I rise on behalf of survivors, commu- don’t care if we are a Member of Con- before them—early. They work hard to nity organizations, and advocates who gress, a World Series champion, a sen- provide for their family for well into selflessly trigger their own trauma to ior citizen, or a child. the night; they skip lunch breaks; they stand on the front lines of justice and It is up to Congress to demonstrate defer vacation; they trade with co- movement building. courage, to do what is right for our workers to take an overtime shift—all I rise on behalf of districts like mine, children, for our communities, for all to care for the ones they love. And yet the Massachusetts Seventh, that are survivors impacted by gun violence. the jobs that they hold won’t even weighed down by systemic inequities, Enough is enough. These survivors allow for that. generational poverty, and cycles of vio- deserve our respect. They deserve our The whole point of a job is to earn a lence. resources. They deserve healing. They living and make a life, to contribute to Today, in partnership with orga- deserve justice. something purposeful, to be able to nizers, advocates, and survivors, I am In districts like the Massachusetts provide for your loved ones in return. calling for a National Survivors of Seventh, community-based organiza- If American jobs can’t meet the Homicide Victims Awareness Month to tions are doing their job every day: Vi- needs of Americans, then what is the amplify the voices of families and com- olence in Boston, Operation LIPSTICK, point? How will the greatest economy munities severely and disproportion- We Are Better Together, the Louis D. in the world possibly endure if its peo- ately impacted by gun violence; to cen- Brown Peace Institute, the Justice Re- ple can’t keep up. ter their struggles, their stories, their source Institute, the Women Survivors Mr. Speaker, I read a story a few truths; to foster peace; and to seek jus- of Homicide Movement, and the Bobby weeks ago about a few local Home tice. Mendes Peace Legacy project. Depot employees who built a walker Already this year, 16 families across Our Suffolk County D.A., Rachael for a little boy whose parents were not the Massachusetts Seventh have been Rollins, is fighting every day to im- certain that insurance would cover a robbed of their loved ones. I rise in re- prove our clearance rates to get these proper one. And just yesterday, news membrance of them and in recognition surviving family members the justice sites blasted a story of a 9-year-old lit- of those they left behind: they deserve. tle boy in California who used his own Emmanuel Molin, 32, survived by his It is time for Congress to do our job. allowance to pay off the lunch debts of two sons, mother, father, and five sib- Enough is enough. his classmates. lings; The goodness of those workers, of Godfrey Jenkins Hall, 28, survived by f those children is incredible, and thank his son, brother, and aunt; COMMEMORATING 75TH God we have people like them among Carl Reynolds, 28, survived by his ANNIVERSARY OF MIGHTY MO us. But a moral, a just, a fair, an ac- mother, father, siblings, and daughter; The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. countable, and a decent economy Gary Brown, 34, survived by his son KENNEDY). The Chair recognizes the wouldn’t call those stories heart- and sister; gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. CASE) for warming but heartbreaking, a damning Jeudy Romero, 29, survived by five 5 minutes. indictment of a system that bars children, fiance, father, and siblings; Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- countless Americans of basic necessity, Juan Morales, 32, survived by his ognize the 75th birthday of one of the particularly in their moments of deep- three children; most iconic ships ever to sail the seven est need. Kasim Kahrim, 36, survived by his A moral capitalism would put quality sisters, aunts, and uncles; seas, the U.S. Navy’s USS Missouri. on the same page as quantity. It Kendric Price, 32, survived by his Mighty Mo, our last battleship, was wouldn’t just ask for integrity and de- mother, grandmother, brothers, and commissioned June 11, 1944, after being cency from the public and private sec- godchildren; laid down and launched at the Brook- tors running our economic show, it Haki Sanders, 33, survived by his lyn Navy Yard. She went on to one of would demand it, with laws that work mother; the longest and most distinguished ca- in tandem to guarantee that when our Eleanor Maloney, 74, survived by reers of any Navy ship ever, earning 11 kids get sick, we can take care of three daughters, a son, six grand- battle stars in three wars: World War them; when our roof falls, we can re- children, seven great-grandchildren, II, the Korean war, and Operation pair it; when our stomachs ache, we and four siblings; Desert Shield/Desert Storm. can fill them; and when we tire, we can Michael Dukes, 53, survived by his But she is best known for her role not rest. mother, father, five children, one in war but in peace. For of course it Mr. Speaker, that shouldn’t be too grandson, sister, and dear friends; was on her decks at anchor in Tokyo much for anyone to ask. Kevin Boyd, 53, survived by his wife, Bay on September 2, 1945, V-J Day, that General Douglas MacArthur ac- f two sons, grandchildren, and brother; Kevin Brewington, 33, survived by his cepted the surrender of Japan, ending GUN VIOLENCE mother, father, son, brothers, and sis- World War II. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ters; Mighty Mo was finally struck from Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Donell Davis, 24, survived by his the register in 1995. For the last two Massachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY) for 5 mother, brothers, and sister; decades, she has been moored in a place minutes. Carl Brown, 43, survived by his child; of honor at Pearl Harbor, alongside her Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise and fallen sisters—most notably, the USS on behalf of the mothers, fathers, Luckinson Oruma, 60, survived by his Arizona—as a living museum under the brothers, and daughters, the class- wife and five children. loving stewardship of the USS Missouri mates and coworkers, the surviving Tomorrow will mark the anniversary Memorial Association in partnership family and community members, all of of 49 souls lost, lives we were robbed of with the U.S. Navy. whom have been robbed of loved ones 3 years ago at the Pulse nightclub in On her decks next year, on Sep- due to senseless acts of gun violence. Orlando, and the fear and trauma of tember 2, we will recognize the 75th an- I rise on behalf of mothers with bro- those who survived and the families niversary of the end of the Second ken spirits and broken hearts. and loved ones that they left behind. World War. But for today, let us simply

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.009 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4399 wish Mighty Mo a heartfelt hau’oli la The point of no quorum is considered Men from the 320th were in the first hanau, happy birthday, and many more withdrawn. waves to land on Omaha Beach that to come. Mahalo. f day. They had the vital task of pre- f venting enemy aircraft from attacking PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the beaches where men in equipment RECESS The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman were pouring ashore. Their balloons The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from South Carolina (Mr. WILSON) prevented enemy planes from making ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair come forward and lead the House in the effective attacks, but the balloons also declares the House in recess until noon Pledge of Allegiance. made excellent targets for enemy fire. today. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led Back then, the Army, like most of Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 50 the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: American society, was segregated. Nev- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ertheless, these African Americans cess. United States of America, and to the Repub- risked their lives to serve their coun- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, try, even as Blacks faced Jim Crow f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. laws and racist violence back home. b 1200 f Needless to say, the German bombs and bullets didn’t discriminate. Two AFTER RECESS WELCOMING REVEREND JACOB thousand Americans died on Omaha The recess having expired, the House ISAAC PACK Beach that day, including men from was called to order by the Speaker at The SPEAKER. Without objection, the 320th. Many more were wounded. noon. the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. I want to recognize Henry Parham f MOONEY) is recognized for 1 minute. from the 320th Barrage Balloon Bat- There was no objection. talion for his heroic service to our PRAYER Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. country. I am very proud to represent Reverend Jacob Isaac Pack, Beckley Madam Speaker, I rise today to wel- Mr. Parham in Congress. United Pentecostal Church, Beckley, come Reverend Jacob Isaac Pack from f West Virginia, offered the following Putnam County in my district as the 102 YEARS OF HONOR AT FORT prayer: guest chaplain today. Reverend Pack is JACKSON Lord God, today we want to say an ordained minister with the United thank You. Thank You, Lord, for al- Pentecostal Church International and (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina lowing us to be a part of something currently serves as the pastor of Beck- asked and was given permission to ad- bigger than ourselves. Thank You, God, ley United Pentecostal Church. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- for trusting us with this awesome re- Over the 20 years that he has been in- vise and extend his remarks.) sponsibility of continuing the proud volved in ministry, Reverend Pack has Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. traditions of this great Nation. We served local congregations as well as in Speaker, last week was the 102nd anni- thank You, Lord, for the heritage of State and national offices of the United versary and Victory Week at Fort sacrifice that has been passed down by Pentecostal Church. Reverend Pack Jackson in South Carolina. Under the leadership of Brigadier those who have come before us. serves as the West Virginia-Western General Milford Beagle, Jr., and Com- Father, as we endeavor to continue Maryland District Sunday school direc- mand Sergeant Major Jeremiah Gan, in that noble heritage, we ask You for tor and on the National Sunday School Fort Jackson is the bedrock for build- Your wisdom and Your guidance. We Committee. ing readiness for all components of the ask You to grant unity to Your people Reverend Pack is actively involved and oneness of purpose. We ask that Army. in the public service sector with his po- This week, the Greater Columbia Re- Your presence reside among all of the sition as the executive director of the gion is being honored as a Great Amer- men and women here today who rise to Kanawha Public Service District, also ican Defense Communities Award re- the tasks of both leadership and serv- in my congressional district. He serves cipient. The Columbia Chamber of ice. We reverently ask that the results in his local community as the vice Commerce, led by President Carl of our work bring peace, prosperity, president of the Putnam County Plan- Blackstone and Chairman David and safety to all who are entrusted in ning Commission. Lockwood, provided the nomination, our care. Reverend Pack and his fabulous wife, citing Fort Jackson, the South Caro- In the name of Jesus, we pray. Tiffany, have three wonderful children, lina National Guard, and McEntire Amen. Hayden, Jamison, and Juliette. Joint Air Base. f f Fort Jackson is the Nation’s largest THE JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER basic training base, conducting over PRO TEMPORE half of the Army’s basic combat train- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ing, with over 60,000 soldiers per year ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and with about 10,000 soldiers in basic ceedings and announces to the House BROWN of Maryland). The Chair will en- combat training at any given time. her approval thereof. tertain up to 15 further requests for Fort Jackson also trains more than 60 Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- 1-minute speeches on each side of the percent of all women entering the nal stands approved. aisle. Army each year. Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. f In conclusion, God bless our troops, Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, HONORING HENRY PARHAM and we will never forget September the rule I, I demand a vote on agreeing to 11th in the global war on terrorism. the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. (Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- f The SPEAKER. The question is on sylvania asked and was given permis- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. sion to address the House for 1 minute CLIMATE HEALTH PROGRAM The question was taken; and the and to revise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was Speaker announced that the ayes ap- Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- given permission to address the House peared to have it. vania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. tribute to one of my constituents, Mr. his remarks.) Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on Henry Parham, who is believed to be Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, in Il- the ground that a quorum is not the last surviving African American linois, the spring rains have meant present and make the point of order combat veteran from D-day. Mr. that less than one-half of the normal that a quorum is not present. Parham served in the 320th Barrage amount of corn had been planted this The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, Balloon Battalion, the only African year. We are seeing catastrophic floods, rule XX, further proceedings on this American combat unit to land in Nor- record-setting tornadoes, and longer question will be postponed. mandy on June 6, 1944. and more devastating fire seasons.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.012 H11JNPT1 H4400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Climate change is not a future dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ADDRESSING HUMANITARIAN threat; it is a threat now, and we need vise and extend his remarks.) CHALLENGES FACED AT SOUTH- to take urgent action. The decisions we Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ERN BORDER make today will determine the future Mr. Speaker, June is National Home- (Ms. ESCOBAR asked and was given we leave to our children. ownership Month, and it is the time permission to address the House for 1 We also need to prepare for the con- when we celebrate and recognize the minute.) sequences of climate change, which are many benefits of owning a home. Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, on May already affecting our environment, our For generations of Americans, own- 31, the Department of Homeland Secu- infrastructure, our economy, and, yes, ing a home has been an essential ele- rity’s Office of Inspector General pub- even our health. ment in achieving the American lished an alarming report that con- More frequent and intense heat Dream. But since the Great Recession, firms the terrible consequences of the waves are leading to higher rates of we have seen homeownership rates dip Trump administration’s failure to heat stroke. Warmer temperatures are to historic lows. truly address the humanitarian chal- also directly affecting vector-, food-, Young families often find themselves lenges we face at our southern border. and waterborne diseases and causing Instead of working with Congress and longer allergy seasons. unable to save for a down payment or gain access to adequate credit, and leaders in our hemisphere on address- We need to understand and prepare ing root causes and policy that rep- for these changes. That is why I led a that is especially true for those living in rural areas. resents America’s values of compas- letter to the House Appropriations sion, the administration, instead, The U.S. Department of Agriculture Committee urging support for the Cen- chooses cruelty. ters for Disease Control and Prevention places emphasis on helping rural Amer- As a result, agents and officers are Climate and Health Program to help icans buy homes. USDA provides mort- overworked, exhausted, and frustrated. our city and State health departments gage loan guarantees through partner- Communities like mine are stretched address and prepare for the effects of ships with private-sector lenders to beyond capacity, and migrants are in climate change. help low- to moderate-income rural inhumane conditions. I am pleased that funding for their home buyers. USDA has helped more The photos and description of the important work has increased to $15 than 4.4 million rural residents buy conditions at the Paso Del Norte Proc- million in this year’s bill. I urge my homes since the National Housing Act essing Center in my district are beyond colleagues to support this provision to was passed 70 years ago. disturbing: help vulnerable communities adapt to Mr. Speaker, homeownership has Migrants standing on toilets to make the health threats of climate change. widespread benefits: It fortifies com- room and gain breathing space; f munities, creates jobs, and strengthens A cell with a maximum capacity of 35 CONDITIONS OF MIGRANT DETEN- the local businesses that support our holding 155 migrants; TION FACILITIES ARE INHUMANE towns. Detainees wearing soiled clothing for I thank USDA for its commitment to days or weeks; (Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois asked and providing affordable housing for rural The list goes on. was given permission to address the Americans. By helping hardworking I visited the PDN Processing Center House for 1 minute.) when I was home this weekend, and one ´ Americans achieve this dream, it pro- Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, thing is clear: Congress must establish, I am joined today by my colleagues to vides a strong foundation for more prosperous rural communities. and DHS must abide by, humanitarian show our country the inhumane condi- standards. Not doing so is immoral and tions of migrant detention facilities. un-American. As a grandfather and an immigrant, f my heart breaks every time another f child dies in U.S. custody. AMERICA IS BETTER THAN THIS b 1215 Migrants are escaping some of the (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was ICE SOLITARY CONFINEMENT harshest political and economic tur- given permission to address the House moil in Central America, only to have (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was for 1 minute.) their children die once they arrive given permission to address the House here. Like 1-year-old Mariee Juarez Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I have for 1 minute.) Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I and her mother who fled domestic seen with my very own eyes the way rise today to condemn the inhumane abuse in Guatemala, then she died in a migrants at the southern border, par- treatment of immigrants at detention U.S. hospital after receiving inad- ticularly children, are treated under centers around the country. equate care. U.S. custody. It is so appalling, we We don’t allow prisoners to die. How would not ever accept one of our own Recently exposed documents paint a are we allowing children to die in Fed- children being treated in such condi- gruesome picture of ICE custodians eral custody? tions in any country across the world. abusing the practice of solitary con- Last week, the inspector general of Young toddlers go days without proper finement on immigration detainees. DHS confirmed what we already knew: hygiene, nutrition, or medical treat- Often these detainees have not violated Conditions are dangerous and unsani- ment. rules or shown dangerous behavior, tary. These awful conditions have led to but, in some instances, are being held This is cruel and un-American. This the deaths of minors at the hands of in isolation because they are disabled cannot be the new normal. What the our government, like Felipe Gomez or because they identify as gay. President is doing is anything but nor- Alonzo, who was just 8 years old. Even under ICE’s own guidelines, sol- itary confinement is a serious step that mal. If this administration’s plan is to When Attorney General Sessions ini- requires careful consideration of all al- mistreat refugees to prevent them from ternatives. Yet, ICE is using this prac- tiated this, it was a bad way to move coming here, it clearly is not working. forward. tice as a tool of first resort, not last re- Just think, if they would rather risk sort. One detainee noted that the Is this the message that President this treatment than remain in their Trump wants to send the world, that strain of the isolation made him lose home countries, how bad must it be his mind. the U.S. is where children come to die? there? How many children must die before These reported cases reveal what we this administration acts? America is better than this. We must already feared: that this administra- treat immigrants better than this. We f tion is committed to widespread abuse must treat refugees better than this. of human beings simply because of who CELEBRATING NATIONAL We must treat children better than they are and where they come from. HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH this. Mr. Speaker, I learned at an early (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Mr. Speaker, the whole world is age that we are all God’s children. This asked and was given permission to ad- watching. is not the way to treat God’s children.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.014 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4401 GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS Felipe Gomez Alonzo, 8 years old. Juan FUTURE OF AMERICA’S FARMERS MONTH de Leon Gutierrez, 16 years old. Carlos (Mrs. CRAIG asked and was given (Mr. MALINOWSKI asked and was Hernandez Vasquez, 16 years old. All of permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House these children died under our custody minute and to revise and extend her re- for 1 minute.) in the United States of America. marks.) Mr. MALINOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, In the last 8 months, six children Mrs. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise June is Gun Violence Awareness have died in the United States of today in support of family farmers Month, and I am so tired of watching America under the custody of the De- throughout the Midwest and in my innocent children being lowered into partment of Homeland Security. It home State of Minnesota. We are fac- the ground. pains me to say this because I am not ing a year of unseasonably wet condi- A week ago, there was another mass talking about some war-torn country tions, leaving many producers weigh- shooting in Virginia Beach. The shoot- halfway around the world. This is hap- ing their options for the future of their er had a sound suppressor and a large pening right here in the United States farms. capacity magazine. And it struck me: of America. I am proud to join my colleague, Rep- Over the past 2 years, under this these things which gave him an advan- resentative DUSTY JOHNSON of South tage are banned in my home State of President, President Donald Trump, 24 Dakota, in introducing the FEEDD New Jersey. We have one of the lowest men, women, and children who came Act, a bipartisan bill to give farmers rates of gun violence of any State in looking for a better life in the United flexibility to graze and harvest cover America. States of America died. crops on prevent plant acres. Why is that? We have poverty, we This administration’s treatment is Congress has a responsibility to do have crime, we have mental illness just inhumane. What President Trump and right by our Nation’s farmers who feed, like other States, but we also have sen- this administration are doing is shame- clothe, and fuel our communities by sible gun laws. ful. providing them the flexibility they Mr. Speaker, let’s be very clear: the It has been just over 100 days since need to do their jobs successfully. This crisis at the border is a humanitarian the House passed a sensible gun bill bill will help alleviate concerns of a crisis that is the product of the Presi- that the vast majority of Americans forage shortage and improve soil dent’s deadly policies. We need ac- support. Universal background checks health through the use of cover crops. countability and this President will will save lives. The Senate could pass This is a bipartisan, commonsense need to answer for his role in the loss this bill today, but the Senate major- solution, and we need a whole lot more of life, on our soil, at the United States ity leader refuses to hold a vote. of that in this House. I encourage my border. Mr. Speaker, this is what the voters colleagues on both sides of the aisle to who sent us here are most tired of: spe- f come together and support this bill and cial interests blocking action on what GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS stand up for our farmers throughout most of us agree must be done. MONTH the country. It is time for the Senate to give the (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given f American people the safety and com- permission to address the House for 1 HONORING THERESA BURROUGHS mon sense that they voted for and, at minute and to revise and extend his re- long last, pass universal background marks.) (Ms. SEWELL of Alabama asked and checks. Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, this is was given permission to address the f Gun Violence Awareness Month. I rise House for 1 minute.) to commemorate the life of Ms. Briuna Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS Harps, a young woman with a bright er, I rise today to honor the extraor- (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and future in Fort Worth, who lost her life dinary life and legacy of Theresa Bur- was given permission to address the in a senseless act of gun violence last roughs, a champion for voting rights House for 1 minute.) month. and a foot soldier of the civil rights Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Nineteen-year-old Briuna had just movement. er, everyone knows that Americans pay finished her first year of pre-med class- Sadly, Mrs. Burroughs passed away too much for their prescription drugs, es when she was visiting her sister at on May 22, 2019, at the age of 89. and something must be done. an apartment complex in Fort Worth Mrs. Burroughs dedicated her life to That is why I am pleased House and was struck by a bullet in the cross- advancing equality and justice and Democrats are addressing the rising fire between two gangs, two idiotic making sure that future generations costs of these medications. We have gangs, in an idiotic gang war. Sadly, would learn about the sacrifices and passed legislation like H.R. 987 and Briuna’s death and deaths like it are the bravery of foot soldiers who H.R. 1503, both of which can lower the too commonplace in America. Each marched, bled, and died for the right to cost of prescription drugs by helping to day, nearly 100 people in our Nation are vote and for civil rights in this coun- bring a greater number of generic killed by someone using a gun. try. drugs to market, but we can’t stop Recently, the city of Fort Worth She is best known for her steward- there. launched a local initiative to protect ship in founding the Safe House Black We must act boldly and in a bipar- our neighborhoods and curb gun vio- History Museum in Greensboro, Ala- tisan manner, Mr. Speaker, to confront lence. The Senate can help us in this bama. The museum is located in the the obstacles that stand between hard- area by taking action to pass common- same house in Hale County where Dr. working Americans and affordable pre- sense gun safety legislation that the Martin Luther King hid out from the scriptions necessary for their well- House passed over 100 days ago. Taking KKK on a visit to west Alabama in being. In the wealthiest nation in the action is the best way that we can 1968. The museum houses materials to world, Mr. Speaker, no one should have honor the life of Briuna and the other educate future generations of the local to face these barriers to affordable, lives just like hers who were lost to struggle that happened in the Black quality healthcare. gun violence. Belt of Alabama on behalf of all of us. f Mr. Speaker, I thank the community I am deeply honored to have known and give special thanks to Pastor Mil- Mrs. Burroughs, and, in fact, I had the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND ton Pace, Tiffany Pace Whitaker, and opportunity to present Mrs. Burroughs SECURITY DETENTION FACILITIES Montreal Dukes for hosting a recent with a Congressional Gold Medal for (Mr. CA´ RDENAS asked and was dialogue on curbing violence in our her participation in the 1965 march given permission to address the House Fort Worth community. from Selma to Montgomery. I am deep- for 1 minute and to revise and extend But we need the Senate to do their ly honored because I know I stand on his remarks.) part. We need them to act. Pass the the shoulders of Mrs. Burroughs. So Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, legislation that we passed in the House many of us do. Her bright light will al- Jakelin Caal Maquin, 7-year-old girl. now. ways glow through the many lives that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.017 H11JNPT1 H4402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 she impacted. May my colleagues join poses. The first reading of the bill shall be (b) This section shall not apply to an me in celebrating the exemplary life of dispensed with. All points of order against amendment between the Houses. Mrs. Burroughs today and honor her consideration of the bill are waived. General SEC. 7. Upon adoption of this resolution it debate shall be confined to the bill and shall shall be in order without intervention of any great contributions to this Nation, the not exceed one hour equally divided and con- point of order to consider in the House the State of Alabama, and to the civil trolled by the chair and ranking minority resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing the Com- rights and voting rights movements. member of the Committee on Appropria- mittee on the Judiciary to initiate or inter- f tions. After general debate the bill shall be vene in judicial proceedings to enforce cer- considered for amendment under the five- tain subpoenas and for other purposes. The REMEMBERING JAKELIN CAAL minute rule. An amendment in the nature of amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- MAQUIN a substitute consisting of the text of Rules ommended by the Committee on Rules now Committee Print 116-17, modified by the printed in the resolution shall be considered (Mr. RUIZ asked and was given per- amendment printed in part A of the report of as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall mission to address the House for 1 the Committee on Rules accompanying this be considered as read. The previous question minute and to revise and extend his re- resolution, shall be considered as adopted in shall be considered as ordered on the resolu- marks.) the House and in the Committee of the tion, as amended, to adoption without inter- Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be consid- vening motion or demand for division of the in memory of Jakelin Caal Maquin, a 7- ered as the original bill for the purpose of question except one hour of debate equally year-old Guatemalan girl, who died in further amendment under the five-minute divided and controlled by the chair and rank- ing minority member of the Committee on December while in the custody of our rule and shall be considered as read. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as Rules. Federal Government. amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Seven months ago, Jakelin joined her of rule XXI are waived. tleman from Maryland is recognized father in fleeing the extreme danger SEC. 2. (a) No further amendment to the for 1 hour. and poverty of her village in Guate- bill, as amended, shall be in order except Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, for the mala. They fled from violence. How- those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this res- purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- ever, Jakelin’s life was cut short in De- tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman cember when she died of sepsis while olution, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution, and pro forma from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), pending under the responsibility of our Federal amendments described in section 4 of this which I yield myself such time as I Government. resolution. may consume. During consideration of As a physician, I know that the inhu- (b) Each further amendment printed in this resolution, all time yielded is for mane conditions at our Border Patrol part B of the report of the Committee on the purpose of debate only. facilities risk the lives of children Rules shall be considered only in the order when under CBP custody. That is why, printed in the report, may be offered only by b 1230 a Member designated in the report, shall be this week, I am introducing the Hu- GENERAL LEAVE considered as read, shall be debatable for the manitarian Standards for Individuals time specified in the report equally divided Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask in CBP Act, legislation requiring CBP and controlled by the proponent and an op- unanimous consent that all Members to meet the humanitarian needs of ponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent be given 5 legislative days within children and families in their custody. at any time before action thereon, shall not which to revise and extend their re- My bill will require health screenings be subject to amendment except as provided marks. and improved access to lifesaving by section 4 of this resolution, and shall not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there equipment and medications, and it will be subject to a demand for division of the objection to the request of the gen- set minimum standards to ensure ac- question in the House or in the Committee of tleman from Maryland? the Whole. cess to food, water, and shelter. There was no objection. (c) All points of order against further Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, on Mon- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to amendments printed in part B of the report support this commonsense bill to help of the Committee on Rules or against day, the Rules Committee met and re- prevent future deaths of children at the amendments en bloc described in section 3 of ported a rule, H.R. 431, providing for border and restore humanity to our this resolution are waived. consideration of H.R. 2740, making ap- treatment of asylum seekers and fami- SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time for propriations for the Departments of lies. the chair of the Committee on Appropria- Labor, Health and Human Services, tions or her designee to offer amendments en and Education, and related agencies for f bloc consisting of further amendments print- the fiscal year ending September 30, ed in part B of the report of the Committee PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION on Rules accompanying this resolution not 2020, and for other purposes, and H. OF H.R. 2740, DEPARTMENTS OF earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc of- Res. 430, authorizing the Committee on LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN fered pursuant to this section shall be con- the Judiciary to initiate or intervene SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND sidered as read, shall be debatable for 20 min- in judicial proceedings to enforce cer- RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- utes equally divided and controlled by the tain subpoenas and, also, for other pur- TIONS ACT, 2020, AND PROVIDING chair and ranking minority member of the poses. FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. Committee on Appropriations or their re- The rule provides for consideration of spective designees, shall not be subject to H.R. 2740 under a structured rule, self- 430, AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE amendment except as provided by section 4 executes Chairwoman LOWEY’s man- ON THE JUDICIARY TO INITIATE of this resolution, and shall not be subject to OR INTERVENE IN JUDICIAL a demand for division of the question in the ager’s amendment, and makes in order PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE CER- House or in the Committee of the Whole. 106 different amendments. TAIN SUBPOENAS SEC. 4. During consideration of the bill for The rule provides 1 hour of general amendment, the chair and ranking minority debate, equally and divided and con- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, by direc- member of the Committee on Appropriations trolled by the chair and ranking mem- tion of the Committee on Rules, I call or their respective designees may offer up to ber of the Appropriations Committee, up House Resolution 431 and ask for its 15 pro forma amendments each at any point and provides that they may offer up to immediate consideration. for the purpose of debate. 15 pro forma amendments, each for the SEC. 5. At the conclusion of consideration The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- purposes of debate. lows: of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution, the Committee of the Whole shall The chair of the Appropriations Com- H. RES. 431 rise without motion. No further consider- mittee may also offer amendments en Resolved, That at any time after adoption ation of the bill shall be in order except pur- bloc consisting of amendments made in of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant suant to a subsequent order of the House. order by the rule and not earlier dis- to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the SEC. 6. (a) During consideration of H.R. posed of. House resolved into the Committee of the 2740, it shall not be in order to consider an Additionally, the rule provides for Whole House on the state of the Union for amendment proposing both a decrease in an consideration of H. Res. 430 under a consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriation designated pursuant to section appropriations for the Departments of Labor, 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and closed rule, with 1 hour of debate Health and Human Services, and Education, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and an equally and divided and controlled by and related agencies for the fiscal year end- increase in an appropriation not so des- the chair and ranking member of the ing September 30, 2020, and for other pur- ignated, or vice versa. Rules Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.019 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4403 Mr. Speaker, this rule pairs two bills funds to withdraw from the Paris cli- Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is which demonstrate the commitment of mate agreement. defying a subpoena from the House the House majority both to making Now, on the other legislation, which Ways and Means Committee directing strong progress for the American peo- deals with contempt, Mr. Speaker, we him to produce the President’s tax re- ple in the areas of health, labor, and know from Special Counsel Mueller’s turns under a statute that makes it education, at the same time that we report that there was a sweeping and crystal clear that Congress has a right defend the Constitution of the United systematic assault on America’s elec- to obtain the tax returns of the Presi- States and the rule of law against the tions in 2016. There was a conscious ef- dent or any other citizen of the United obstructionism and the lawlessness of fort and plan by Vladimir Putin and States. the executive branch of government. the GRU to undermine and destabilize Commerce Secretary Ross and Attor- Let’s start with H.R. 2740, which is the American elections by interfering ney General William Barr are refusing designed to make government work for and hacking into the Democratic Na- to comply with duly authorized bipar- our people. It provides $189.9 billion in tional Committee, the Democratic tisan subpoenas from the House Over- discretionary funding for the Depart- Congressional Campaign Committee, sight and Reform Committee, which is ment of Labor, the Department of Edu- Hillary Clinton’s offices to inject poi- investigating the administration’s cation, and the Department of Health sonous ideological propaganda into the shadowy and illicit efforts to add an il- and Human Services. body politic of America through legitimate citizenship question to the It increases investment in the Na- Facebook, through Twitter, through 2020 Census completely outside of the tional Institutes of Health, our coun- YouTube and other social media enti- Administrative Procedures Act proc- try’s preeminent medical research ties and then to directly hack into the ess. Several District Courts have agency, a national treasure, which is State boards of election. struck that down. But, in any event, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, The Department of Justice launched the administration is refusing to turn in my district, to support research for a special counsel inquiry. It was a Re- over evidence, relevant evidence, to Alzheimer’s disease, HIV/Aids, breast publican Attorney General who named Congress about this effort to impose cancer, colon cancer, cystic fibrosis, a Republican special counsel, Mr. the citizenship question on the census. multiple sclerosis, childhood cancer, Mueller, to do it. The administration is refusing to The President of the United States, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental turn over documents, witnesses, and according to Special Counsel Mueller’s health, suicide prevention, and the testimony relating to the corruption of report, engaged in at least 10 different Cancer Moonshot initiative. the security clearance process in the episodes of efforts to interfere with The people of NIH and their network White House personnel office. of allied entities and agencies and sup- that investigation, to obstruct justice. There were 25 different individuals We received that report a couple of ported universities and research labs who were denied a security clearance months ago from the special counsel. across the country are making pro- by the professional staff in the White In the aftermath of it, President House personnel office, who were then found progress in the struggle to uplift Trump said, ‘‘We are fighting all sub- overruled by President Trump or polit- the health of the people against all of poenas,’’ and declared that there would ical appointees. We are trying to get the killer diseases of our time. be no cooperation from the executive And for the first time in more than 20 information as to what was the basis branch with legislative branch sub- years, this bill contains funding to sup- poenas, with our demands for docu- for the original denial. It was, likely, port gun violence and firearm injury ments, with our demands for witnesses, conflict with foreign governments or prevention research, and we are proud with our demands for testimony from financial conflicts of interest. It might of that. the executive branch. He said: ‘‘I don’t also have been drug or alcohol prob- This legislation increases funding for want people testifying,’’ and, ‘‘There is lems. But we want to get the details of Department of Education programs to no reason to go any further.’’ And since each one, and then we want to know if help America’s children succeed, pro- then, they have drawn a curtain down there is any written documentation of viding critical resources for elemen- over the executive branch of govern- why the President and his subordinates tary and secondary schools, special ed ment and defied the lawful orders of overturned those. programs, and Federal student aid. Im- the Congress of the United States. In all of these cases, Mr. Speaker, the portantly, the bill increases the max- The Trump administration is executive branch of government has imum Pell grant to help America’s col- stonewalling, from pillar to post, con- followed President Trump’s orders to lege and graduate students keep pace gressional investigations, defying val- say, simply: We are not going to turn with inflation and the high cost of liv- idly issued congressional subpoenas. anything over to Congress. ing. So, for example, Attorney General Barr Now, understand, the Supreme Court H.R. 2740 also provides $56.4 billion in is refusing to produce the full of the United States has held that it is funding for the State Department, unredacted Mueller report and the re- an essential and integral aspect of leg- USAID, and the U.S. Institute of lated underlying evidence to the House islative power to engage in investiga- Peace. We are making major strategic Committee on the Judiciary. tion and factfinding. That is how the investments in diplomacy, global Every other independent special people’s Representatives are able to health, and international basic edu- counsel had simply turned their report legislate: We are able to get informa- cation, the crucial ingredients for over to Congress and Congress did the tion. But if you shut down our ability maintaining peace and security around redactions, but Attorney General Barr to get information, we cannot engage the world. engaged in a series of games with the in lawmaking. For that reason, we This legislation provides essential Congress of the United States and con- have begun to win in all of these Fed- humanitarian assistance and critical fused the American public, as Special eral District Court cases where we are funding to improve maternal and child Counsel Mueller complained in a letter going out to try to get this informa- health, to fight diseases like malaria, that he sent to the Attorney General. tion. and to support women’s reproductive He is also defying a House Intel- But, Mr. Speaker, we cannot tie up health and literacy across the globe. ligence Committee subpoena directing the floor of the House of Representa- We know that the key to improving so- him to turn over documents and mate- tives every time the executive branch cial and economic development around rials related to Special Counsel decides to follow the order of the Presi- the world is the education of women Mueller’s investigation, including all dent and simply deny us the informa- and the investment in family planning counterintelligence and foreign intel- tion that we seek. programs and literacy about ligence materials produced during the My friends across the aisle know procreation. investigation. from the Fast and Furious investiga- This legislation renews our Nation’s Don McGahn, the former White tion, the Hillary Clinton email inves- commitment to addressing the climate House counsel, has defied a subpoena tigation, the Benghazi investigation it crisis by investing in directives on issued by the House Committee on the is Congress’ right to investigate and to adaption and renewable energy. It also Judiciary without any substantial obtain the documents that it wants. prohibits the use of any government legal basis at all. They obtained millions of documents

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.021 H11JNPT1 H4404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 in those investigations. We had a right We are going to get it, and we are In a sense, what the majority is seek- to get them then, and we have a right going to get it by empowering Congress ing to do here today is completely un- to get all of these documents now. to go to court to enforce our sub- precedented, both in its intent and in Mr. Speaker, this legislation will poenas. its execution. Consider the only other give the power, first of all, to the Com- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of times the House has filed a lawsuit to mittee on the Judiciary to follow my time. seek to enforce a subpoena for docu- through on the subpoenas that it has The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- ments. It has happened twice before, issued. It will also empower and au- bers are reminded to refrain from en- Mr. Speaker, once in 2007, to seek docu- thorize each chair of the House of Rep- gaging in personalities toward the ments from former White House Coun- resentatives to enforce their lawful President. sel Harriet Miers, and again in 2012, to subpoenas that are being dishonored Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank my seek documents from then-Attorney and violated by the executive branch of good friend, the gentleman from Mary- General Eric Holder as a result of the government. land (Mr. RASKIN), for yielding me the congressional investigation into the So we are very proud to bring for- customary 30 minutes, and I yield my- Fast and Furious scandal. ward these two pieces of legislation, self such time as I may consume. In both of these cases, the House had one which makes good on our commit- Mr. Speaker, I hadn’t had this in the already voted to hold both Miers and ment to the American people to con- opening, but I want to disagree with Holder in contempt of Congress before tinue to make progress in the fields of my friend right off the top. The Presi- filing suit, which has not yet happened education, healthcare, labor, and sci- dent of the United States does not in this case. In the Miers case, 138 days entific and medical research while, at work for the Congress of the United elapsed from the first document re- the same time, we defend the Constitu- States. He works for the American peo- quest to the Judiciary Committee vot- tion, the rule of law, the prerogatives ple, and he heads up a branch of gov- ing to hold her in contempt. In the and powers of Congress against the ernment that is a coequal branch of Holder case, it was significantly lawlessness and the obstructionism of government. So, on that, we will have longer, in that 464 days elapsed from this administration. a long discussion. the first document request to the com- We are the preeminent and primary Mr. Speaker, it has been a very mittee voting to hold him in contempt. branch of government. The very first eventful week in the Rules Committee, That was well over a year. sentence of the Constitution, Mr. and it is only Tuesday. Last night, the Here, the majority is forcing us to Speaker: ‘‘We the people of the United committee met and reported out a rule rush forward at a much faster pace. States, in order to form a more perfect that covers two drastically different Just 44 days elapsed from the date of Union, establish justice, insure domes- measures. H.R. 2740 is an appropria- the first document request to the At- tic tranquility, provide for the common tions package that covered first 5 and torney General until the Judiciary defense, promote the general welfare, then 4 of the 12 appropriations bills for Committee voted to hold him in con- and secure the blessings of liberty to fiscal year 2020. We also considered H. tempt. James Holzhauer has been ourselves and our posterity, do ordain Res. 430, a resolution that gives author- champion of ‘‘Jeopardy!’’ for longer and establish this Constitution for the ity to the Office of the General Counsel than that. United States of America.’’ of the House of Representatives to seek I don’t understand the majority’s The second sentence that follows is to enforce certain subpoenas for docu- haste here. Without exhausting all all legislative power is vested in the ments through litigation. other options—continuing negotiation, Congress of the United States. Shortly after we finish here, the com- discussion, compromise, and turning to mittee will again convene to consider a vote on contempt as the last resort— b 1245 the remainder of the appropriations the majority is, instead, pushing this The sovereign power of the people package, which will be on the floor as forward into litigation with the execu- comes right through the preamble into part of a separate rule tomorrow. tive branch. In doing so, they may well Article I, establishing us as the rep- Meanwhile, our Members will at- be placing the House in a position that resentatives of the people. Then you tempt the miracle of being in two causes significant long-term damage to get dozens of paragraphs setting forth places at once as we continue to debate the institution. all the powers of Congress: to declare H. Res. 430, which falls into our origi- When this matter goes before the war, to raise revenues, to write budg- nal jurisdiction here on the floor. courts, it will do so as a case of first ets, to impeach the President or other Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 430 comes from impression and under an untested legal executive branch officials who commit a dispute over documents relating to theory. In both the Miers and Holder high crimes and misdemeanors and to the special counsel’s investigation into cases, the House previously voted to remove them in the Senate, to set up a Russian interference in the 2016 Presi- hold those two individuals in contempt post office, to govern the seat of gov- dential election. The dispute also of Congress. Nothing like that has been ernment, and to establish a capital stems from the inherent oversight au- done here. Using untested tactics like city. Those are the prerogatives and thority of Congress and our ability to this could set a dangerous precedent powers of Congress. perform oversight functions over the that harms us all, Republicans and Then you get to Article II, and Arti- executive branch. It falls into the fuzzy Democrats, in the long run. cle II fixes the powers of the President. boundaries between the branches of Finally, I would also note that it is What are the President’s core respon- governments as to when and how we not clear what this resolution will ulti- sibilities? To take care that the laws may compel the executive branch to mately accomplish. Since the House are faithfully executed. That is the turn over documents to the legislative has not yet exercised all the tools in President’s job: to take care that the branch. its tool kit, and since it is not clear laws are faithfully executed. I lay out that framework because that the negotiations with the Justice It is even in Article II that the Presi- there is an important point here that is Department and the White House over dent can be impeached, in Section 4. being lost. The Democratic majority the documents at issue are at an end, Just to make it clear, the President clearly wants to make this dispute en- this whole thing may be nothing more works for the Congress; the Congress tirely about this President, this Attor- than sound and fury. Indeed, given how doesn’t work for the President. And we, ney General, this White House counsel, quickly the majority is rushing into the Congress, work for the people. this investigation, this subpoena of things, it seems unlikely that the only That is what it means to have a rep- documents. The Democrats want to course of action left in the House is to resentative democracy. We work for focus attention there because they file a lawsuit. the people. think it helps them politically to do so. I strongly urge the majority to con- Now, we have a President who is in But this dispute really shouldn’t be tinue working with the Justice Depart- an unprecedented, wholesale, categor- about just that. It should, rather, be ment and the White House to find a ical defiance of the powers of Congress about the difficult and thorny ques- resolution to these issues without re- by denying us the information that we tions that emerge in a system like ours sorting to knee-jerk lawsuits that may seek to obtain, which is our right and with three branches of government ultimately damage the House as an in- which is our need. with checks and balances. stitution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.022 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4405 Today, we are also beginning consid- As the former chair and current Committee and the other committees eration of H.R. 2740, an appropriations ranking member of the Labor, Health in Congress to enforce our right to ob- package covering 5 of 12 appropriations and Human Services, Education, and tain information that we seek, I think bills: Labor, Health and Human Serv- Related Agencies Subcommittee, I am that this should be an overriding, bi- ices, and Education; Legislative familiar with the need for compromise partisan commitment within the Arti- Branch; Defense; State and Foreign Op- on that particular piece of legislation. cle I branch, within the Congress of the erations; and Energy and Water Devel- But by pushing forward with blatantly United States. opment. These five bills cover over 70 partisan riders like these, the majority We simply cannot tolerate a posture percent of our total discretionary is guaranteeing the outcome of these from the President of the United spending for fiscal year 2020. bills: dead on arrival in a Republican- States—and it is hard for me to think To be precise, Mr. Speaker, we were led Senate and no chance of getting a of any other Congress that would tol- to do five bills. At the last moment, Republican President’s signature. erate it from any other President—of the majority pulled the Legislative In the coming months, I hope we noncooperation and absolute, com- Branch appropriations bill. I will let work through these problems, as we did prehensive, and wholesale defiance of them explain why at their leisure. last year, frankly. If the majority in- the will of Congress in trying to seek As a longtime member of the Appro- tends to move forward with unrealistic information. priations Committee, I am pleased that spending levels and insists on main- My good friend from Oklahoma says we are beginning to move the appro- taining partisan riders, then we are that the President does not work to en- priations bills to the floor. Unfortu- simply guaranteeing a failed appropria- force the laws of Congress; he works for nately, the bills before us have numer- tions process. the people. Well, we all work for the ous flaws, most notably that they are Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, our people. That was my point. His job is marked to allocation levels that aren’t failure has consequences. A best-case to take care that the laws passed by realistic. scenario is a yearlong continuing reso- Congress are faithfully executed. We As we move forward through the ap- lution that funds the government at work directly for the people. propriations process, I think we need the exact same level as the current At least until we get a national pop- to be clear about the challenges we year. That is the best scenario if we ular vote for President, the President face this year. fail. The worst-case scenario is another is not elected by the people, as we At the end of September, fiscal year government shutdown or sequestration know from the 2016 election itself 2019 expires, and sequestration cuts that automatically cuts all govern- where the popular vote winner, who contained in the Budget Control Act of ment funding levels. Neither of these is gained several million more votes than 2011 will automatically take effect for a good outcome for the House as an in- Donald Trump did, lost the election be- fiscal year 2020. In order to prevent stitution, for the Federal Government, cause of the workings of the electoral that, we need to come to a bipartisan, or more importantly, for the American college. bicameral budget deal that the House, people. b 1300 the Senate, and the President can all Mr. Speaker, although I cannot sup- agree on. If we don’t, then it doesn’t port either bill before us today, I am The Presidency was set up as an indi- really matter what fake number the hopeful that, eventually, we will reach rect mechanism, and that is something House marks to. Sequestration will hit, a bipartisan, bicameral compromise on that I think that we should be replac- and our defense budget will automati- spending that the vast majority of ing. But I think it is not appropriate to cally be slashed by 11 percent and our Members in this House can support. claim a popular mandate for the Presi- nondefense budget by 9 percent below That requires realistic funding levels dent when the President emerges from the allocations of 2019. and elimination of partisan riders from the electoral college. The spending levels in these appro- this package. The spending package be- In any event, the President’s job is to priations bills are not just ambitious; fore us today may be a worthy starting take care that the laws are faithfully they are unrealistic. Not only are the point, but it will take hard work and executed and also to be the Commander funding levels for many of these bills compromise to move the final bill that in Chief in times of actual conflict, but too high, so high that the Senate and can become law. it is up to Congress to legislate. That is the President will never agree to them, Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the what we do. That is why it is so prob- but the allocations the Appropriations rule, and I reserve the balance of my lematic when the President of the Committee used reflect the misguided time. United States says: notion that any increase in defense Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield I will not accept a bipartisan congressional spending must be matched by an in- myself such time as I may consume. rejection of billions of dollars in funding for crease in nondefense spending that is Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to hear my border wall; I am going to declare a na- more than twice as high. from my friend from Oklahoma about tional emergency and then reprogram money That is simply not a realistic assess- both of these bills. We were here to- from other lawfully appropriated purposes. ment of our national priorities or the gether last night until around mid- That is a violation of the spending fiscal limitations imposed on us by our night, working on the rules for these power of the Congress of the United rising national debt. The defense provi- bills. States. It is just like the President re- sion of this bill, for example, comes in On H.R. 2740, the appropriations jecting a bipartisan repudiation of his at $8 billion less than the President package that we have together, we involvement with the Saudi Govern- told us was needed to adequately fund have authorized more than 100—I think ment in the Yemeni civil war. We have the military, maintain readiness, and the number is 112—bipartisan amend- not declared war with Saudi Arabia be prepared to confront international ments. In fact, I think the first amend- against Iran or anybody else in the threats. ment is one that is from the gentleman Yemeni conflict, and so we don’t want After years of severe underfunding of from Oklahoma. We have made that to be involved in it. We don’t want our our Armed Forces and at a time when first. money going to that bloody humani- threats are emerging everywhere I won’t be voting for it. I won’t be tarian catastrophe, and yet the Presi- around the globe, spending less than supporting it, but he has the oppor- dent simply rejects the majority will of the administration asks for on defense tunity to make his case on the floor of both Houses of Congress. That is a de- in order to push more money into do- the House of Representatives and to cisive rejection in defiance of Congress’ mestic programs is not a wise course of present it to colleagues. power to declare war. action. We are proud of the fact that there Now what we are getting is this com- I am disappointed that the majority are more than 100 amendments. In fact, plete defiance of our ability to get the chose to strip out pro-life provisions I think we are meeting again this information that we need. The Presi- that have been carried in appropria- afternoon, and we might adopt dozens dent said it very clearly. He basically tions bills for years. Instead, they more amendments, for the consider- said: No subpoenas, no witnesses— added controversial pro-abortion riders ation of the full House. enough—and no do-overs. that virtually guarantee no Republican But on the question of H. Res. 430, So he is not going to allow us to in- support whatsoever for this package. which is to empower the Judiciary vestigate the compromised security

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The revolutionaries and the matters that were covered by Special would have us go down that road in rebels who gave us America and who Counsel Mueller; the organized, sys- pursuit of some greater good. I can as- wrote the Constitution were trying to tematic comprehensive, sweeping at- sure you that forcing the American institute a new form of government tack on our elections by the GRU and people to work against their convic- representing We the People. That is Russian agents or the more than 100 tions and beliefs will lead us to nothing why we are so proud to be able to serve contacts they had with the Trump but destruction, and I guarantee that in the people’s House here along with campaign or the 10 different episodes of this bill will never be signed into law if our friends in the Senate. Presidential obstruction of justice that this language remains. But the President’s core job is to were set forth by Special Counsel This amendment must be made in take care that our laws are faithfully Mueller in his report. order so that we can debate it and re- executed. We have no kings here; we We can’t accept that. So this legisla- move the poison pill from the final bill. have no monarchs here. That is why we tion in H.R. 430 will give us the oppor- Otherwise, the time my colleagues have the Emoluments Clause in the tunity to go to court right away to en- have spent on the Labor HHS bill is a Constitution which says that none of force our subpoenas against this un- giant waste of time because it will us who serves in Washington can ac- precedented defiance of congressional never make it to the President’s desk. cept any present—any emoluments, power by the President of the United Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield which just means a payment—any of- States. myself such time as I may consume. fice or title from a prince, a king, or a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, all of us, of course, em- foreign government without the con- my time. brace and uphold the First Amendment sent of Congress. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and the rights of religious freedom, the That is a cardinal principle in the minutes to the gentleman from the right to not have government establish Constitution. It is our original anti- corruption principle because the Fram- great State of Oklahoma (Mr. KEVIN a religion and to participate in the free ers did not want the President or Mem- HERN). exercise of religion and to worship or Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Mr. to not worship exactly as you please. bers of Congress selling out the coun- Speaker, I thank my friend and col- There is nothing in any of our legisla- try. They wanted complete, undivided league from Oklahoma, and I thank my tion that would interfere with any- loyalty by those of us who come to friend from Maryland who reminds us body’s right to exercise precisely their Washington, who aspire and obtain the that our President was constitu- religious preference to worship exactly public office to have complete, undi- vided loyalty to the American people tionally elected and that our President as they please and to belong to what- and not to lobbyists for foreign govern- was elected by the way our Constitu- ever religious faith or denomination ments, agents, and saboteurs. tion describes and outlines, and we they want. So that is another real problem that I am not quite sure exactly what the thank our President for the work he is this President seems not to recognize. gentleman was referring to. We know doing. That provision obligates him whenever Mr. Speaker, I cosponsored an that the idea of a religious freedom to he receives any money from a foreign amendment with Congressman COLE to discriminate has been asserted ever government through his hotel or his of- remove a dangerous poison pill in the since the 1960s with the Civil Rights fice towers or any of his going busi- appropriations bill that would block Act of 1964 where the hotel and motel, nesses that he has kept going in the the free exercise of rights for the lunch counter and department store course of his tenure, whenever he re- American people. Congress has long owners said that they had a religious ceives any of that money, he has got to supported robust protections for rights right to only serve the customers that come to Congress to ask for our per- of conscience. The right to follow your they wanted and that it violated their mission and for our consent. conscience on deeply held religious and religious faith to have interracial par- Mr. Speaker, we can show you moral beliefs is a foundational value of ties seated in restaurants or at the records from lots of prior Presidents our country. In a free society like ours, lunch counter. Our Supreme Court re- who came to Congress to ask for a con- adherence to one’s convictions should jected that, and this Congress has re- sent because they received a Persian not be just tolerated but encouraged. jected that. rug, or a shawl, or cufflinks. Yet—at Our forefathers fought like hell to lib- There have been similar efforts to least according to court reports and erate our country from a monarchy say we have a constitutional right not media reports—this President has been that mandated what to believe and how to serve gay and lesbian customers. receiving hundreds of thousands of dol- to behave. That has been rejected, and I hope that lars or millions of dollars from foreign How soon we have forgotten. It hap- this Congress will also reject it. governments. In fact, the President I pens in small increments, with small, We passed the Equality Act very think made a voluntary deposit he said minor changes here and there, but they proudly to add protection for LGBT of the profits from foreign government grow larger and more invasive. Some- people to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, receipts of $350,000 to the U.S. Treasury day you will find yourself back under and I hope that the Senate will go without any accounting to us, without the yoke, with an oppressive govern- along with it. any receipts, and without asking for ment telling you what to believe and In any event, there is nothing in any our consent. how to behave. of the legislation before us and none So even if the Constitution says that This conscience rule is absolutely has been cited which violates any of you can’t accept the profits from for- necessary to preserve the freedom of the free exercise rights of the people. eign payments, which it doesn’t, it expression that we hold dear in our So with that, unless I hear anything says you can’t accept foreign pay- country. The rider in the Labor HHS further, I am not moved by how any- ments. That would be insufficient be- bill eliminating this rule is a poison body is affected by this appropriation cause Congress has got to offer its con- pill and does not belong in an appro- negatively. sent. priations package. My other good friend from Oklahoma Look, we need to lay down the law The Trump administration has vigor- referenced the phrase checks and bal- about all of these matters. When we ously supported the right for our peo- ances, and that does appear in the Fed- ask for a document, we want the docu- ple to act on their religious and moral eralist Papers. I think it is in Fed- ment. When we issue a subpoena from convictions. President Trump’s leader- eralist 51. It actually refers to the rela- the United States Congress, you com- ship on this issue has encouraged mil- tionship between the House and the ply with the subpoena. When we ask for

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the argument that we just heard here poor 15-year-old, 13-year-old, and 14- minutes to the distinguished gen- is to support legislation like what was year-old that my good friend from tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH). just passed in the State of Alabama. In Maryland talked about, but, all over My good friend is the most eloquent Alabama today—please read an article the country, denying poor women ac- advocate for life in this Chamber. in the Washington Post this morning, cess to health services that should Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Mr. Speaker—in Alabama today if this really be based upon their faith, their Speaker, I rise in opposition to the legislation is signed into law, a 15-year- God, their family, and their medical rule. old girl who is raped by her step-uncle provider. Earlier this year, Mr. Speaker, Presi- not only would not be able to obtain an In some of the bills in Missouri and dent Trump made it clear in a letter abortion, because there is no exception in some of the bills that are being pro- that he will veto any piece of legisla- for rape or incest in the ban that the posed in Georgia, Alabama, and in my tion that undermines or nullifies any legislature just passed, but she would own State of Texas, it is litigation that pro-life policy, regulation, or rule. be compelled to have him involved in would get you healthcare. It is no re- The bill facilitated by this rule re- the raising of the child because Ala- spect of the individual human being, verses several life-affirming pro-life bama protects the paternity rights of the person, who may have to go back policies, including conscience protec- the rapist. So it is one of only two to the antics of yesteryear, dealing tion, Title X reform, the protecting life States in the country where a rapist with the tactics of coat hangers of in global health assistance, and more. continues to have parenthood rights in which many of us are aware. No one, Mr. Speaker—including doc- the child. Let me also say that underlying in tors, nurses, and LPNs—and no entity So get this straight. If what we are this rule is the opportunity for the like a hospital or a health insurance hearing is actually enacted into law— force of the authority of the Article I plan should ever be compelled against and I understand my colleagues to be Congress to enforce individuals to their will into performing, facilitating, encouraging legislation like this come before congressional committees, or subsidizing abortion. around the country, like the law in such as the Committee on the Judici- First, the approps bill overturns the Alabama—we will have a situation ary, which we will debate later. conscience protection final rule, leav- where girls who are 15 or 14 or 13 or 16 It is invested in this Constitution, ing many at risk of pressure, harass- years old who are raped by their step- because of Article I authority and the ment and coercion. fathers or step-uncles must carry a collegial response that the Founding Second, in late February, HHS pro- child to term, have the baby, and in mulgated the Protect Life Rule to re- Fathers wanted us to have, that there some States be forced to raise the baby are no unequal branches—there is a assert portions of President Ronald with the rapist. Reagan’s Title X rule, including ending number one branch—and one branch So I don’t think that is where we are should not ignore and disrespect the co-location of abortion clinics with today in America under Planned Par- family planning clinics subsidized by other branch. enthood v. Casey and Roe v. Wade, and Therefore, if Article I branch, which Title X. certainly the majority is going to Third, H.R. 2740, the underlying bill, we are in, asks for witnesses and then stand very strong for healthcare for is blocked by another branch that has repeals and bans future promulgation women and reproductive freedom for by any President of protecting life in no greater status—read the Constitu- women and men to make their own de- tion. global health assistance, a significant cisions. reiteration and expansion of President In this rule, we have tried to correct Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the the imbalance and inappropriateness Reagan’s Mexico City policy, a policy gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON designed to ensure that U.S. taxpayers that is occurring in this body and in LEE). this process, and so I ask my col- are not funding foreign NGOs that per- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I leagues to support the rule and the un- form or promote abortion as a method thank the gentleman from Maryland derlying legislation to restore the Con- of family planning. for his courtesy. Mr. Speaker, why is this so impor- Mr. Speaker, there is a document stitution. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tant? Because women and children, that I hold in my hand that covers the minute to the distinguished gentleman both home and abroad, deserve better epidemic apparently that is taking from Ohio (Mr. GONZALEZ). than the violence of abortion. siege over America. It contains the Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speak- The humanity of the unborn child is Declaration of Independence and the er, I thank the gentleman from Okla- beyond doubt, yet the pro-abortion Constitution of the United States. movement, like some kind of modern- The Declaration of Independence homa for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- day flat Earth society, continues to paraphrases we are all created equal tion to the rule that would provide for cling to outdated, indefensible argu- with certain inalienable rights of life, consideration of H.R. 2740. This pack- ments cloaked in euphemism. Even the liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. seemingly benign word ‘‘choice’’ with- age provides funding for several items b 1315 ers under scrutiny. that would benefit my district in Choice to do what? I am honored to serve in this body northeast Ohio, but it falls short in Dismember a baby? and, with honor, walk through the several key regards, including funding Take pills to starve a child to death halls and look at the historical depic- for key programs that would help keep and then forcibly expel her or him from tions of the early years. our children safe. the womb? Just coming back from D-Day in Nor- In particular, Mr. Speaker, this pack- Inject chemical poisons that kill the mandy, I am reminded of the brave age fails to provide adequate funding baby? men and, certainly, women who served for the School Safety National Activi- At the end of this process, Mr. Speak- in the United States military, sup- ties program, which gives grants to er, important policies embedded in the porters in World War II, but, in par- schools to support safe learning envi- approps bill will be signed into law, but ticular, the men who stormed the Nor- ronments, including programs to com- reversal of pro-life policies will be ve- mandy beach. bat substance abuse and cultivate aca- toed. This legislation will be vetoed I am reminded, I am sure, of the demic success. and the veto will be sustained by this words of General Dwight D. Eisen- This bill provides $80 million less in Congress. hower, who said: The world is watch- funding than what the administration Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ing, and they will join you in marching requested. I offered an amendment to myself such time as I may consume. to victory. raise that number by $10 million, but

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I hope my colleagues on both Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- the political dysfunction in their own sides of the aisle will work with me to sent to insert the text of my amend- Caucus, they stubbornly refuse to put assure that programs to protect our ment in the RECORD, along with extra- forward any solutions. It has gotten to children, like the School Safety Na- neous material, immediately prior to the point where editorial boards in tional Activities program, remain a the vote on the previous question. some of the Nation’s most liberal cities congressional priority. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there are now calling Democrats out for Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve objection to the request of the gen- their inaction. the balance of my time. tleman from Oklahoma? Democrats need to stop denying the Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 There was no objection. facts and blaming the President for minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 this crisis. The time has come to face sylvania (Mr. SMUCKER). minutes to the distinguished gen- reality and work with the President Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank tleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS). and Republicans in Congress to imme- my friend from Oklahoma for yielding. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- diately resolve this humanitarian cri- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly er, I rise in strong opposition to this sis. oppose the rule and spending package rule. The rule demonstrates once again Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to being debated before us. Not only does that the Democrat majority refuses to defeat the previous question on this this massive spending package blow acknowledge, accept, or address the rule. If we do that, we can finally bring our budget caps by nearly $200 billion, very real crisis at our southern border. this critically needed supplemental but this flawed legislation severely un- New numbers recently came out il- funding to the House for a vote. dermines critical protections for the lustrating the magnitude of the crisis. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve lives of the unborn. CBP detained more than 144,000 mi- the balance of my time to close. I am very proud of the work that the Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- grants in the month of May. This was Trump administration has been doing self such time as I may consume. the third consecutive month when we to finally make Title X about family Mr. Speaker, my friend made ref- had in excess of 100,000 migrants de- planning and not a way of using tax- erence a little bit earlier to amend- payer money to fund abortions. The ad- tained at the border: 101,000 in March, ments. He talked about the total num- ministration’s new Title X provisions 109,000 in April, and 144,000 in May. We ber of amendments, but he left out the draw a bright line between abortion are on track to apprehend over 1 mil- distribution of amendments. So, as the and family planning, while ensuring lion migrants this fiscal year, approxi- House considers this rule, I think we taxpayer dollars are put towards com- mately the population of Austin, ought to take a look at how the Rules prehensive, preventive, and primary Texas. Committee has handled making Smugglers and cartels continue to care for women. amendments in order so far this Con- preach that now is the time to come to These new regulations will also make gress. it easier for faith-based clinics to pro- the United States. They call children The rule on the floor today is making vide care through the Title X program, ‘‘permisos,’’ or permits, and exploit 106 amendments in order, out of 540 which will expand access to care for them to get scores of adults unrelated submitted, with hopefully more to families. Yet, under this partisan piece to the children across the border. come with tomorrow’s rule. of legislation, these protections are These criminal organizations run an Today’s rule includes 22 amendments stripped and taxpayer funding for abor- international smuggling operation sponsored solely by Republicans. tion clinics is increased. This is unac- filled with misery and abuse. Migrants Sadly, this is considered an improve- ceptable. who survive the smugglers often arrive ment over the majority’s previous ef- The fight to give a voice to the un- in poor health, physically exhausted, forts. born will not be swayed by partisan and in need of urgent medical care. With today’s rule, in total, this Con- poison pills. I urge my colleagues to The men and women of CBP are gress, 73 percent of all amendments oppose this rule and the underlying doing the best they can to respond to made in order have been sponsored bill. this humanitarian crisis, but they have solely by Democrats—73 percent. Just Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- run out of space to safely house and 16 percent are sponsored by Repub- self such time as I may consume. process the unprecedented numbers of licans, with 11 percent bipartisan. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- family units seeking entry into the How does this compare with the last vious question, I will offer an amend- United States. In the next couple of Congress? When Republicans were the ment to the rule immediately to bring weeks, Health and Human Services will majority party, 45 percent of all up H.R. 3056 for consideration under an run out of funds to feed and shelter the amendments made in order were spon- open rule. vulnerable unaccompanied children. sored solely by Democrats. Only 38 per- The bill provides $4.5 billion of fund- Four weeks ago, the President and cent were sponsored solely by Repub- ing to address the immediate humani- Congress sent an urgent request for licans, with another 17 percent being tarian crisis on the southern border. supplemental appropriations to address bipartisan. This is a crisis of significant propor- this crisis. Ranking Member GRANGER At the beginning of this Congress, tions, Mr. Speaker. and I filed an amendment to the mini- the Democratic majority repeatedly Our facilities for holding new arriv- bus which would have provided the $4.5 promised a new, robust, and open proc- als, particularly children and the vul- billion requested by the President. ess at the Rules Committee. They nerable unaccompanied minors, are al- It would have replenished critical pledged that good ideas would be wel- ready at the breaking point. Simply funds needed to feed and shelter mi- comed, no matter where they came put, we need more resources, and we grant families and unaccompanied chil- from, and that thoughtful amendments need them today. dren. It would have provided urgent would not be blocked. This is not the first time we have medical care and transportation serv- Unfortunately, they have a long way needed to provide supplemental appro- ices, and it would pay the growing cost to go to keep that promise. I think the priations for this purpose. Back in 2014, of overtime for the men and women of numbers speak volumes. then-President Barack Obama asked us DHS working on the front lines of this We are 5 months into the 116th Con- for $3.7 billion in supplemental re- crisis. gress. Should we expect this trend of sources for precisely the same purpose. Unfortunately, for the third time in shutting out minority party ideas to He got it. At the time, we had 60,000 the last month, the majority refused to continue? Should we expect the same unaccompanied minors who arrived in make our amendment in order. Demo- course of action in our rule tomorrow 2014. We face a similar and, frankly, crats haven’t approved a dime for this and in our rule on the second appro- larger humanitarian crisis today. crisis. priations package next week and in

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Points of order against in order two measures: H. Res. 430 and the last speaker, who referred to the provisions in the bill for failure to comply H.R. 2740. ‘‘Democrat majority.’’ Democrat is the with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Clause H. Res. 430 is a premature and inef- noun. Democratic is the adjective for 2(e) of rule XXI shall not apply during con- fective resolution that will push the our party, and I think that would be a sideration of the bill. When the committee House forward into untested and ill- basic gesture of interparty civility if rises and reports the bill back to the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, timed litigation with the executive they would follow that fairly easy the previous question shall be considered as branch over the subpoena of docu- grammatical device. ordered on the bill and amendments thereto ments. While the House has an impor- Mr. Speaker, one of the other Mem- to final passage without intervening motion tant oversight role to play, we must be bers from the other side, I think from except one motion to recommit with or with- careful to exercise that role wisely and Oklahoma, talked about some edu- out instructions. If the Committee of the carefully, lest we cause long-term dam- cation matters, so I want to go to some Whole rises and reports that it has come to age to the institution. statistics that actually mean some- no resolution on the bill, then on the next H.R. 2740 is a package of 5 of the 12 thing to the American people. I think legislative day the House shall, immediately we can refute all of the statistics that after the third daily order of business under outstanding appropriations bills that clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Com- use unrealistic allocation levels and were advanced by my friend from Okla- mittee of the Whole for further consideration eliminate longstanding pro-life protec- homa, as I said. of the bill. tions that must be restored before There are more than 100 amendments SEC 9. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not these bills can garner any Republican that we are going to be bringing up apply to the consideration of H.R. 3056. support. today, and we are going to be adding Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield I actually look forward to working more of them, and we certainly don’t back the balance of my time, and I with my colleagues in the House and want to endure lectures from people move the previous question on the res- the Senate as we move forward in the who belong to the caucus that ran the olution. appropriations process, and I urge the most closed Congress in the history of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The majority to compromise with the Sen- the United States. question is on ordering the previous ate and the White House in order to But here are some figures that actu- question. achieve a final spending deal that ally mean something to the American The question was taken; and the avoids drastic sequestration cuts or, people. Our bill provides a total of $75.9 Speaker pro tempore announced that worse yet, another government shut- billion in appropriations for the Edu- the ayes appeared to have it. down. cation Department, which is $4.5 bil- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- I think that is actually the great les- lion above the 2019-enacted level, and mand the yeas and nays. son of the appropriations process, Mr. $11.9 billion beyond what the President The yeas and nays were ordered. Speaker. We know we can do this. We asked for. So that means dramatic in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- did it last year, and we did it pretty creases in everything from IDEA spe- ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- well together. cial education spending, to education, minute vote on ordering the previous But my friends have to get past the innovation, and research programs, to question will be followed by 5-minute idea that they can impose their will on spending for teacher professional devel- votes on: a Republican Senate and a Republican opment evidence-based models and so Adoption of the resolution, if or- President. They are simply not going on. dered; and to be able to do that. They are going to We are also increasing money for stu- Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of have to bargain to a middle ground and dent financial assistance for Pell the Journal, if ordered. compromise. Grants for higher education, because it The vote was taken by electronic de- In the Appropriations Committee, as has become too difficult for our young vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays a rule, we do that, and we do it pretty people to make their way through col- 190, not voting 15, as follows: lege, and they are graduating, basi- well. I am hopeful that we can continue [Roll No. 245] going forward on that front. cally, with a mortgage of 100 or YEAS—227 I am concerned, however, that the $150,000, but they don’t have a house to go with it. So this majority is com- Adams Cleaver Eshoo vitriol, if you will, that we see in the Aguilar Clyburn Espaillat investigative and oversight efforts of mitted to alleviating the burden on Allred Cohen Evans our friends will spill into that process America’s college students. Barraga´ n Connolly Finkenauer and lead us into a very difficult situa- Mr. Speaker, we are trying to make Bass Cooper Fletcher progress, under very difficult cir- Beatty Correa Foster tion in September. Bera Costa Frankel So, as we move forward on the appro- cumstances with this President, for the Beyer Courtney Fudge priations front, again, I hope all of us American people in the realm of edu- Bishop (GA) Cox (CA) Gabbard relearn the virtues of compromise, un- cation, healthcare, scientific and med- Blumenauer Craig Gallego ical research. We are making that Blunt Rochester Crist Garamendi derstand that we were all sent here by Bonamici Crow Garcı´a (IL) the American people, that we have to progress, and I urge all of my col- Boyle, Brendan Cuellar Garcia (TX) work with one another to accomplish leagues to support this legislation. F. Cummings Golden I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the rule and Brindisi Cunningham Gomez something, and that none of us can im- Brown (MD) Davids (KS) Gonzalez (TX) pose their will on the other. the previous question. Brownley (CA) Davis, Danny K. Green (TX) With that, I look forward to working The material previously referred to Bustos Dean Grijalva by Mr. COLE is as follows: Butterfield DeFazio Haaland with my friend and with his colleagues Carbajal DeGette Harder (CA) AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 431 and, certainly, through the appropria- Ca´ rdenas DeLauro Hayes tions process to making sure that the At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Carson (IN) DelBene Heck government is appropriately funded lowing: Cartwright Delgado Higgins (NY) SEC. 8. That immediately upon adoption of Case Demings Hill (CA) and well governed. this resolution, the House shall resolve into Casten (IL) DeSaulnier Himes Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the Committee of the Whole House on the Castor (FL) Deutch Horn, Kendra S. of my time. state of the Union for consideration of the Castro (TX) Dingell Horsford Chu, Judy Doggett Houlahan bill (H.R. 3056) to provide supplemental ap- b 1330 Cicilline Doyle, Michael Hoyer propriations relating to border security, and Cisneros F. Huffman Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield for other purposes. The first reading of the Clark (MA) Engel Jackson Lee myself the balance of my time. bill shall be dispensed with. All points of Clarke (NY) Escobar Jayapal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.030 H11JNPT1 H4410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Jeffries Meng Scott (VA) Smith (MO) Thornberry Webster (FL) McAdams Pressley Stanton Johnson (GA) Moore Scott, David Smith (NE) Timmons Wenstrup McBath Price (NC) Stevens Johnson (TX) Morelle Serrano Smith (NJ) Tipton Westerman McCollum Quigley Suozzi Kaptur Moulton Sewell (AL) Smucker Turner Williams McEachin Raskin Swalwell (CA) Keating Mucarsel-Powell Shalala Spano Upton Wilson (SC) McGovern Rice (NY) Takano Kelly (IL) Murphy Sherman Stauber Wagner Wittman McNerney Richmond Thompson (CA) Kennedy Nadler Sherrill Stefanik Walberg Womack Meeks Rose (NY) Thompson (MS) Khanna Napolitano Sires Steil Walden Woodall Meng Rouda Titus Steube Walker Kildee Neal Slotkin Yoho Moore Roybal-Allard Tlaib Kilmer Neguse Stewart Walorski Morelle Ruiz Smith (WA) Young Tonko Kim Norcross Stivers Waltz Moulton Ruppersberger Soto Zeldin Torres (CA) Kind O’Halleran Taylor Watkins Mucarsel-Powell Rush Spanberger Kirkpatrick Ocasio-Cortez Thompson (PA) Weber (TX) Murphy Sa´ nchez Torres Small Krishnamoorthi Omar Speier Nadler Sarbanes (NM) Lamb Pallone Stanton NOT VOTING—15 Napolitano Scanlon Trahan Langevin Panetta Stevens Axne Gottheimer King (IA) Neal Schakowsky Trone Larsen (WA) Pappas Suozzi Bost Green (TN) Kuster (NH) Neguse Schiff Underwood Larson (CT) Pascrell Swalwell (CA) Buck Griffith Long Norcross Schneider Van Drew Lawrence Payne Takano Clay Hastings Ryan O’Halleran Schrader Vargas Lawson (FL) Perlmutter Thompson (CA) Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Wright Ocasio-Cortez Schrier Veasey Lee (CA) Peters Thompson (MS) Omar Scott (VA) Vela Lee (NV) Peterson ´ Titus b 1402 Pallone Scott, David Velazquez Levin (CA) Phillips Tlaib Panetta Serrano Visclosky Levin (MI) Pingree Tonko Messrs. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, Pappas Sewell (AL) Wasserman Lewis Pocan Torres (CA) BILIRAKIS, and FORTENBERRY Pascrell Shalala Schultz Lieu, Ted Porter Torres Small Payne Sherman Waters Lipinski Pressley (NM) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Perlmutter Sherrill Watson Coleman Loebsack Price (NC) Peters Trahan ‘‘nay.’’ Sires Welch Lofgren Quigley Peterson Slotkin Trone Mr. LANGEVIN changed his vote Wexton Lowenthal Raskin Phillips Smith (WA) Underwood Wild Lowey Rice (NY) from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Pingree Soto Van Drew Luja´ n Richmond Pocan Spanberger Wilson (FL) Vargas So the previous question was ordered. Luria Rose (NY) Porter Speier Yarmuth Veasey The result of the vote was announced Lynch Rouda Malinowski Roybal-Allard Vela as above recorded. ´ NAYS—190 Maloney, Ruiz Velazquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Carolyn B. Ruppersberger Visclosky question is on the resolution. Abraham Gooden Palmer Wasserman Aderholt Gosar Pence Maloney, Sean Rush The question was taken; and the Matsui Sa´ nchez Schultz Allen Granger Perry McAdams Sarbanes Waters Speaker pro tempore announced that Amash Graves (GA) Posey McBath Scanlon Watson Coleman the ayes appeared to have it. Amodei Graves (LA) Ratcliffe Armstrong Graves (MO) McCollum Schakowsky Welch Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Reed McEachin Schiff Wexton Arrington Grothman Reschenthaler McGovern Schneider Wild mand the yeas and nays. Babin Guest Rice (SC) McNerney Schrader Wilson (FL) The yeas and nays were ordered. Bacon Guthrie Riggleman Meeks Schrier Yarmuth Baird Hagedorn Roby The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Balderson Harris Rodgers (WA) 5-minute vote. Banks Hartzler NAYS—190 Roe, David P. Barr Hern, Kevin The vote was taken by electronic de- Rogers (AL) Abraham Ferguson Latta Bergman Hice (GA) vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Rogers (KY) Aderholt Fitzpatrick Lesko Biggs Higgins (LA) Allen Fleischmann Loudermilk 190, not voting 15, as follows: Bilirakis Hill (AR) Rooney (FL) Amash Flores Lucas [Roll No. 246] Bishop (UT) Holding Rose, John W. Amodei Fortenberry Luetkemeyer Brady Hollingsworth Rouzer Armstrong Foxx (NC) Marchant YEAS—227 Brooks (AL) Hudson Roy Arrington Fulcher Marshall Adams Cummings Horsford Brooks (IN) Huizenga Rutherford Babin Gaetz Massie Aguilar Cunningham Houlahan Buchanan Hunter Scalise Bacon Gallagher Mast Allred Davids (KS) Hoyer Bucshon Hurd (TX) Schweikert Baird Gianforte McCarthy Barraga´ n Davis, Danny K. Huffman Budd Johnson (LA) Scott, Austin Balderson Gibbs McCaul Bass Dean Jackson Lee Burchett Johnson (OH) Sensenbrenner Banks Gohmert McClintock Beatty DeFazio Jayapal Burgess Johnson (SD) Shimkus Barr Gonzalez (OH) McHenry Bera DeGette Jeffries Byrne Jordan Simpson Bergman Gooden McKinley Beyer DeLauro Johnson (GA) Calvert Joyce (OH) Smith (MO) Biggs Gosar Meadows Bishop (GA) DelBene Johnson (TX) Carter (GA) Joyce (PA) Smith (NE) Bilirakis Granger Meuser Blumenauer Delgado Kaptur Carter (TX) Katko Smith (NJ) Bishop (UT) Graves (GA) Miller Blunt Rochester Demings Keating Chabot Keller Smucker Brady Graves (LA) Mitchell Bonamici DeSaulnier Kelly (IL) Cheney Kelly (MS) Spano Brooks (AL) Graves (MO) Moolenaar Boyle, Brendan Deutch Kennedy Cline Kelly (PA) Stauber Brooks (IN) Grothman Mooney (WV) F. Dingell Khanna Cloud King (NY) Stefanik Buchanan Guest Mullin Brindisi Doggett Kildee Cole Kinzinger Steil Bucshon Guthrie Newhouse Brown (MD) Doyle, Michael Kilmer Collins (GA) Kustoff (TN) Steube Budd Hagedorn Norman Brownley (CA) F. Kim Collins (NY) LaHood Stewart Burchett Harris Nunes Bustos Engel Kind Comer LaMalfa Stivers Burgess Hartzler Olson Butterfield Escobar Kirkpatrick Conaway Lamborn Taylor Byrne Hern, Kevin Palazzo Carbajal Eshoo Krishnamoorthi Cook Latta Thompson (PA) ´ Calvert Hice (GA) Palmer Cardenas Espaillat Lamb Crawford Lesko Thornberry Carter (GA) Higgins (LA) Pence Carson (IN) Evans Langevin Crenshaw Loudermilk Timmons Carter (TX) Hill (AR) Perry Cartwright Finkenauer Larsen (WA) Curtis Lucas Tipton Chabot Holding Posey Case Fletcher Larson (CT) Davidson (OH) Luetkemeyer Turner Cheney Hollingsworth Ratcliffe Casten (IL) Foster Lawrence Davis, Rodney Marchant Upton Cline Hudson Reed Castor (FL) Frankel Lawson (FL) DesJarlais Marshall Wagner Cloud Huizenga Reschenthaler Castro (TX) Fudge Lee (CA) Diaz-Balart Massie Walberg Cole Hunter Rice (SC) Chu, Judy Gabbard Lee (NV) Duffy Mast Walden Collins (GA) Hurd (TX) Riggleman Cicilline Gallego Levin (CA) Duncan McCarthy Collins (NY) Johnson (LA) Roby Cisneros Garamendi Levin (MI) Dunn McCaul Walker Comer Johnson (OH) Rodgers (WA) Clark (MA) Garcı´a (IL) Lewis Emmer McClintock Walorski Conaway Johnson (SD) Roe, David P. Clarke (NY) Garcia (TX) Lieu, Ted Estes McHenry Waltz Cook Jordan Rogers (AL) Cleaver Golden Lipinski Ferguson McKinley Watkins Crawford Joyce (OH) Rogers (KY) Clyburn Gomez Loebsack Fitzpatrick Meadows Weber (TX) Crenshaw Joyce (PA) Rooney (FL) Cohen Gonzalez (TX) Lofgren Fleischmann Meuser Webster (FL) Curtis Katko Rose, John W. Connolly Green (TX) Lowenthal Flores Miller Wenstrup Davidson (OH) Keller Rouzer Cooper Grijalva Lowey Fortenberry Mitchell Westerman Davis, Rodney Kelly (MS) Roy Correa Haaland Luja´ n Foxx (NC) Moolenaar Williams DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Rutherford Costa Harder (CA) Luria Fulcher Mooney (WV) Wilson (SC) Diaz-Balart King (NY) Scalise Courtney Hayes Lynch Gaetz Mullin Wittman Duffy Kinzinger Schweikert Cox (CA) Heck Malinowski Gallagher Newhouse Womack Duncan Kustoff (TN) Scott, Austin Craig Higgins (NY) Maloney, Gianforte Norman Woodall Dunn LaHood Sensenbrenner Crist Hill (CA) Carolyn B. Gibbs Nunes Yoho Emmer LaMalfa Shimkus Crow Himes Maloney, Sean Gohmert Olson Young Estes Lamborn Simpson Cuellar Horn, Kendra S. Matsui Gonzalez (OH) Palazzo Zeldin

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.004 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4411 NOT VOTING—15 ized, on behalf of such Committee, to initiate or The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Axne Gottheimer King (IA) intervene in any judicial proceeding before a objection to the request of the gen- Bost Green (TN) Kuster (NH) Federal court— tleman from Massachusetts? Buck Griffith Long (1) to seek declaratory judgments and any and There was no objection. Clay Hastings Ryan all ancillary relief, including injunctive relief, Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Wright Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield affirming the duty of— myself such time as I may consume. b 1412 (A) William P. Barr, Attorney General, to Mr. Speaker, this is a dark time. This comply with the subpoena that is the subject of So the resolution was agreed to. the resolution accompanying House Report 116- Congress is being tested—in this case, The result of the vote was announced 105; and not by a foreign adversary but by our as above recorded. (B) Donald F. McGahn, II, former White own President, a President who is un- A motion to reconsider was laid on House Counsel, to comply with the subpoena dertaking a relentless campaign of ob- the table. issued to him on April 22, 2019; and struction and stonewalling. f (2) to petition for disclosure of information re- We have never seen anything like garding any matters identified in or relating to this. Never before, Mr. Speaker, has a THE JOURNAL the subpoenas referred to in paragraph (1) or President from either party so fla- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. any accompanying report, pursuant to Federal grantly ignored Congress’ constitu- BUTTERFIELD). Pursuant to clause 8 of Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), including Rule tional oversight authority and our Na- rule XX, the unfinished business is the 6(e)(3)(E) (providing that the court may author- tion’s separation of powers. question on agreeing to the Speaker’s ize disclosure of a grand-jury matter ‘‘prelimi- You don’t have to take my word for narily to... a judicial proceeding’’). approval of the Journal, which the Resolved, That the chair of each standing and it. President Trump has declared, ‘‘We Chair will put de novo. permanent select committee, when authorized by are fighting all the subpoenas,’’ and, ‘‘I The question is on the Speaker’s ap- the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, retains don’t want people testifying.’’ These proval of the Journal. the ability to initiate or intervene in any judi- words make Richard Nixon look like an Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- cial proceeding before a Federal court on behalf Eagle Scout. nal stands approved. of such committee, to seek declaratory judg- His Attorney General, William Barr, f ments and any and all ancillary relief, includ- is apparently more than willing to fol- ing injunctive relief, affirming the duty of the low the President’s command. He has REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, recipient of any subpoena duly issued by that refused to release the full, unredacted BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- committee to comply with that subpoena. Con- Mueller report and any underlying evi- VIVORS PROTECTION ACT sistent with the Congressional Record statement on January 3, 2019, by the chair of the Com- dence until a compromise was finally Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- mittee on Rules regarding the civil enforcement reached yesterday. That is after the mous consent that the Committee on of subpoenas pursuant to clause 8(b) of rule II, Judiciary Committee had already the Judiciary be discharged from fur- a vote of the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group voted to hold him in contempt of Con- ther consideration of H.R. 962, the to authorize litigation and to articulate the in- gress. Apparently, the Attorney Gen- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protec- stitutional position of the House in that litiga- eral went from being America’s lawyer tion Act, and ask for its immediate tion is the equivalent of a vote of the full House to being the defense counsel for the consideration in the House. of Representatives. President of the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Resolved, That in connection with any judi- I hope the Justice Department acts guidelines consistently issued by suc- cial proceeding brought under the first or sec- in good faith on this new agreement. ond resolving clauses, the chair of any standing cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- or permanent select committee exercising au- These are documents that Congress tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- thority thereunder has any and all necessary needs to see in response to Special ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- authority under Article I of the Constitution. Counsel Mueller’s findings. But if they tertain the request unless it has been Resolved, That the chair of any standing or do not, and if the Attorney General cleared by the bipartisan floor and permanent select committee exercising authority holds back key information, then all committee leaderships. described in the first or second resolving clause options need to be on the table, includ- Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I urge the shall notify the House of Representatives, with ing enforcing these subpoenas. That is Speaker to immediately schedule this respect to the commencement of any judicial in addition to the fact that some docu- important bill. proceeding thereunder. ments and testimony we deserve to ob- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Resolved, That the Office of General Counsel tain could very well fall outside the of the House of Representatives shall, with the tleman is not recognized for debate. authorization of the Speaker, represent any bounds of this agreement. f standing or permanent select committee in any The Mueller report is just the tip of the iceberg. The President is using AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON judicial proceeding initiated or intervened in pursuant to the authority described in the first every trick in the book, including false THE JUDICIARY TO INITIATE OR or second resolving clause. claims of executive privilege, absolute INTERVENE IN JUDICIAL PRO- Resolved, That the Office of General Counsel immunity, and lack of legitimate legis- CEEDINGS TO ENFORCE CERTAIN of the House of Representatives is authorized to lative purpose, all to obstruct legiti- SUBPOENAS retain private counsel, either for pay or pro mate inquiries into matters that im- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, pursu- bono, to assist in the representation of any pact Americans’ daily lives. This in- ant to House Resolution 431, I call up standing or permanent select committee in any cludes the President’s attack on afford- judicial proceeding initiated or intervened in the resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing pursuant to the authority described in the first able healthcare coverage for millions the Committee on the Judiciary to ini- or second resolving clause. of Americans, including those with pre- tiate or intervene in judicial pro- existing conditions; his family separa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas tion policy that has torn apart vulner- olution, as amended, shall be debatable and for other purposes, and ask for its able immigrant families; his misappro- for 1 hour, equally divided and con- immediate consideration. priation of military funds for his offen- trolled by the chair and ranking minor- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- sive border wall; and his decision to ity member of the Committee on Rules. tion. roll back landmark civil rights protec- The gentleman from Massachusetts The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tions. ant to House Resolution 431, the (Mr. MCGOVERN) and the gentlewoman This is exactly the sort of con- amendment in the nature of a sub- from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO) each will centrated power in the hands of the few stitute recommended by the Com- control 30 minutes. that the Founders intentionally pre- mittee on Rules, printed in the resolu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman vented through the creation of the tion, is adopted, and the resolution, as from Massachusetts. three separate but coequal branches of amended, is considered read. GENERAL LEAVE government, each branch with unique The text of the resolution, as amend- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask powers and responsibilities and each ed, is as follows: unanimous consent that all Members branch expected to act as a check on H. RES. 430 have 5 legislative days in which to re- the power of the others. That the chair of the Committee on the Judici- vise and extend their remarks and in- But the President is trying to take ary of the House of Representatives is author- sert extraneous material on H. Res. 430. this balance of power and centralize it

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.005 H11JNPT1 H4412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 in one place, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave- today, then we risk losing the power to I offered an amendment that would nue. He is acting as though the law ap- stand up to any President in the fu- let the American people know how plies to every American but himself. ture. much money this resolution would cost The President’s strategy here is I strongly urge my colleagues: Let’s taxpayers. Democrats blocked it. Re- clear. Tweet by tweet, quote by quote, make clear that the law still matters, publicans offered amendments to pre- he has laid it bare for all of us to see. even in Donald Trump’s America. We vent taxpayer money from going to The question is whether this Con- can do that by voting ‘‘yes’’ on this lobbyists, to disclose contracts with gress will have the courage to take a resolution and making clear that no lawyers, and to disclose where this tax- stand against it and whether we will one is above the law, not even the payer money was coming from to fund confront it for what it is, an attack on President of the United States. this witch hunt. Democrats blocked the very notion of Congress as a co- Let’s do right by the American peo- each and every one. equal branch of government. I can’t ple. Let’s restore the dignity of this in- One amendment in particular high- speak for my friends on the other side stitution. Let’s pass this resolution. lights the partisan political, media- of the aisle, but this Democratic ma- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of grabbing motives of this resolution. jority will not allow this President to my time. Republicans offered an amendment re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- turn a blind eye to the rule of law. quiring the Judiciary Committee bers are reminded to refrain from en- That is why I introduced this meas- chairman to certify that he made a gaging in personalities toward the ure, H. Res. 430. It is a civil enforce- good faith effort to negotiate with the President. Attorney General, but the Democrats ment resolution that will strengthen Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield our hand in court as Congress tries to blocked that amendment, too. myself such time as I may consume. The Attorney General has been get the documents this administration Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- transparent, and the Department of is currently trying to hide, so we can tion of H. Res. 430. uncover the truth and follow the facts, It is disappointing that we are here Justice has attempted numerous ac- wherever they may lead. again debating a measure that will commodations, including just yester- The first part of this resolution fol- have absolutely no impact on the lives day when the Department of Justice lows past precedent used by Demo- of our constituents. Instead of fixing agreed to let members of the com- cratic and Republican majorities, this pressing issues like the security and mittee view an unredacted report ex- time to allow the Judiciary Committee humanitarian crisis at our southern cluding grand jury material, which, by to go to court to enforce subpoenas border, the Democrats continue their law, cannot be released. issued to the Attorney General and focus on influencing the 2020 election b 1430 former White House General Counsel at taxpayer expense. Americans are But even as the Attorney General has Don McGahn. tired of this witch hunt. attempted to work with the Committee The second part reaffirms key lan- For nearly 2 years, Democrats on the Judiciary, Chairman NADLER claimed that the President colluded guage in House rules, making clear has moved at unprecedented speed, with the Russians to interfere in the that every committee chair retains the moving from a demand for an 2016 Presidential election. After 22 ability to go to Federal court to seek unredacted report to subpoena to this months, 2,800 subpoenas, 500 warrants, civil enforcement of their subpoenas resolution in a matter of mere weeks. 40 FBI agents, and spending $35 mil- when authorized by the Bipartisan From the Democrats’ actions and prior Legal Advisory Group. That includes lion, Special Counsel Mueller con- cluded there was no collusion between statements, it is difficult not to view those already issued, as well as any fu- the purpose of this resolution and this ture subpoenas. President Trump and Russia and did not charge him with obstruction. debate as anything but political. I know some of my colleagues on the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of other side will be quick to claim this Yet, my Democratic colleagues con- tinue to attempt to undermine the my time. resolution is unprecedented. To them, I Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield would ask this: What is the precedent President of the United States because, all I can think of is, they haven’t ac- 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from for an administration refusing to com- California (Ms. WATERS), the distin- ply with any congressional oversight— cepted the fact that he won the elec- tion. It is clear to me that the Demo- guished chairwoman of the Financial no documents, no information, noth- Services Committee. ing? There isn’t one. crats are trying to influence the 2020 Presidential election at taxpayer ex- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank We have never seen anything like the gentleman from Massachusetts this before, so we need an appropriate pense. Americans have real problems that (Mr. MCGOVERN) for yielding. response like this because of this ad- we can and should be tackling instead. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H. ministration’s constant obstruction. In May, the U.S. Border Patrol appre- Res. 430, which authorizes litigation to I am proud that my fellow committee hended a jaw-dropping 133,000 people at compel Attorney General Barr to pro- chairs quickly joined in cosponsoring our southern border. That is only the vide key evidence underlying the this resolution, including Oversight people they caught. Yet, we are here Mueller report and the unredacted re- UM- and Reform Committee Chairman C debating subpoenas targeting the port itself, authorizes a civil suit to MINGS, Foreign Affairs Committee President, probably because it will pro- compel Don McGahn to provide the Chairman ENGEL, Judiciary Committee vide Democrats free airtime. Committee on the Judiciary with docu- Chairman NADLER, Ways and Means This unprecedented resolution should ments and testimony, and, prospec- Committee Chairman NEAL, Intel- not even be on the House floor today. tively, allows committee chairs to ligence Committee Chairman SCHIFF, It has never been done before in the en- bring civil actions on behalf of their and Financial Services Committee tire history of the United States. committees to enforce their subpoenas Chairwoman WATERS. The House has only sued for docu- without a subsequent full House vote I urge all of my colleagues to join us. ments twice before. In both cases, the when authorized by the bipartisan This deserves support from both sides individuals in question were first found legal advisory group. of the aisle. in contempt of Congress at both the H. Res. 430 is key to ensuring that I know the silence from some of my committee level and by the full House. Congress is able to efficiently exercise Republican friends to what this Presi- This has not happened here. its constitutional responsibilities in dent is doing has been deafening, but On top of that, the relevant sub- light of the unprecedented this moment demands you finally poenas seek material that includes stonewalling by the Trump administra- speak up and say enough is enough. grand jury materials that, by law, can- tion and a President who has openly This resolution is not about politics or not be made public. The Democrats are said such things as: ‘‘We’re fighting all partisanship. It is about defending the asking Attorney General Barr to vio- the subpoenas,’’ and, ‘‘I don’t want peo- rule of law and the very notion of sepa- late the law. ple testifying.’’ ration of powers. When my colleagues and I tried to Who does he think he is? A dictator? The challenge here is so great that if improve this resolution, the Democrats The committees have requested in- we don’t stand up to President Trump blocked us at every turn. formation that we are constitutionally

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.039 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4413 entitled to, as a coequal branch of gov- Constitutional scholar Jonathan interference or secure our elections. If ernment, and that we need to fulfill Turley recently wrote, Democrats’ liti- Democrats were interested in these our legislative and oversight respon- gation strategy ‘‘is clearly driven more good government issues, they would sibilities. In the Financial Services by political than legal calculations.’’ have accepted DOJ’s offer to review the Committee, for example, we have sub- This is the problem I have, Mr. nearly unredacted Mueller report. poenaed documents from financial in- Speaker: These tactics weaken the Today, Mr. Speaker, the chairman, stitutions, including Deutsche Bank House, aggrandize the executive even, has not done so. The goal is to and Capital One, as part of our inves- branch, and cede decisionmaking to the clearly haul the administration into tigation into the integrity of the judicial branch. court in an attempt to pacify a base United States financial system, bank This is a problem. The majority can rabid for impeachment. safety and loan practices, and anti- mess up oversight however they want When Congress exercises its over- money laundering policies, including to. The majority can rush to judgment sight powers, it must take advantage as they apply to and involve the ac- whenever they want to. of every offer of information from the counts of President Trump and family My chairman has subpoenaed most other branch. It is disingenuous to de- members. So, ladies and gentlemen, in everything that moves, and it seems cline the free information Democrats another display of stonewalling, Presi- other committees are wanting to as so strongly claim to want. It shows the dent Trump sued to prevent the banks well. But here is the problem: When majority does not want the informa- from complying with the committee’s you are rushing to this and you are tion; they want a fight. valid subpoenas. taking it on grounds that are not le- In addition to the subpoena being I will continue to support efforts to gally sound—and which, by the way, at overly broad and requiring the Attor- ensure that our critical oversight is this same hearing where Mr. Turley ney General to violate the law to com- not impeded. was, all three of the Democrat wit- ply, the chairman failed to establish a Who does he think he is? nesses also agreed that the subpoena of valid legislative purpose for his de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- the Attorney General was not legal in mands. There are other avenues the bers are again reminded to refrain from the sense that it was asking him to do chairman could seek to get the infor- engaging in personalities toward the something illegal. mation he wants. Congress could pass a President. The other issue here is, when you law granting itself an exemption to Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 7 practice proper oversight, we are get- grand jury secrecy rules, but the ma- minutes to the gentleman from Geor- ting documents on election results, we jority has not brought that up. gia (Mr. COLLINS), ranking member of are also getting documents on immi- The most alarming aspect of this ac- the Committee on the Judiciary. tion, however, is the unprecedented Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- gration and others from this adminis- speed—a mere 44 days passed between er, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. tration. Where the rub has come is in the chairman’s first request to the At- 430, a resolution authorizing the Com- overbroad illegal subpoenas from these torney General and the date the com- mittee on the Judiciary to initiate or committees. intervene in judicial proceedings to en- Now, they may want to screw it up mittee held him in contempt. In stark force certain subpoenas, and for other now for their purposes, but I don’t contrast, 464 days passed from the date purposes. want it in the future, going forward, that Chairman Issa requested informa- This resolution is an assault on this where this House’s oversight ability tion from Attorney General Holder on body’s constitutional oversight au- has been tampered by a rush to judg- Fast and Furious and the date the thorities. By proceeding in this unprec- ment. Let’s think about this institu- Committee on Oversight and Reform edented manner, the House is putting tion more than our next headline. held him in contempt, 138 days for Har- the judicial branch in an unfortunate This is a problem because it is uncer- riet Miers and the date the committee position. tain here, Mr. Speaker, the House will held her in contempt. Never before has the House author- even be granted standing in court since The action the majority is author- ized the general counsel to sue without we have declined to exercise all of our izing today against Don McGahn, how- first exhausting all our constitutional constitutional remedies, namely, con- ever, Mr. Speaker, is far more egre- remedies to gain compliance with our tempt, in its many forms. gious for many reasons. Mr. McGahn is oversight demands. Proceeding in this This is not the only impediment fac- not the custodian of the documents the manner risks weakening our ability to ing Democrats. At every turn, as we committee and the chairman demand. carry out our oversight responsibil- have discussed in our minority views to The White House is. Yet we are smear- ities. the committee’s contempt report, the ing a private citizen’s reputation and On May 8, the Committee on the Ju- majority refused to engage with DOJ in dragging him into court—at taxpayer diciary voted 24–16 to hold Attorney the requisite negotiations and accom- expense—in an effort to redo the General Barr in criminal contempt of modation processes. Mueller investigation because the ma- Congress. The committee did not pur- During our markup of the contempt jority and the media didn’t like the sue contempt against Donald McGahn. resolution, the chairman made several outcome. Mr. McGahn’s case is unique, and I will damaging admissions—this is the Democrats again have failed to lay a address it in more detail later. chairman of the Committee on the Ju- foundation for any action against Mr. Contrary to press reports, Mr. Speak- diciary: McGahn. Chairman NADLER has never er, we are not acting today on the con- First, he conceded the Attorney Gen- formally objected to the President’s tempt citation reported by the Com- eral cannot lawfully comply with his protective assertion of executive privi- mittee on the Judiciary. We are au- subpoena demanding grand jury mate- lege or other common law privileges thorizing the House to sue the Attor- rial. asserted by Mr. McGahn. ney General, Mr. McGahn, and any Second, he stated the subpoena was Under Supreme Court precedent, the other official or private citizen any the beginning of a dialogue. I am not chairman must take this important committee chair deems contemptuous sure what first-year law student will procedural step to pursue further ac- in the future. believe that a subpoena is the begin- tions against a witness. The witness This is a novel, untested, and risky ning of a dialogue. should be given a clear-cut choice be- proposition. I will give it to you this Third, he admitted the subpoena was tween compliance and noncompliance, way, Mr. Speaker: The majority is defi- intentionally broad to give the com- between answering the question and nitely audacious in their request. mittee clout in court. risking prosecution for contempt. Here, The media and the Democrats rou- Again, I am not sure which Black’s the witness is being hauled into court tinely rail against the President being Law Dictionary we are looking up without proper notice. quick to sue. Well, Mr. Speaker, that is under ‘‘subpoena,’’ but that is not part Evidence of this glaring error is in exactly what the majority is doing. of it. the RECORD. On May 31, Chairman NAD- Having rushed to contempt, we are now All along, the goal has been to get to LER wrote Mr. McGahn’s counsel and bypassing that remedy altogether and court, not to get information and con- stated he did not agree with the White going straight to court. duct legitimate oversight of Russian House or Mr. McGahn and offered to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.041 H11JNPT1 H4414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 continue negotiating, but the chairman to have a choice today to either vote House has produced nothing. Efforts to also gave Mr. McGahn a deadline of for this resolution and stand up for this transfer nuclear technology to Saudi June 7—this past Friday—to respond. institution and support the rule of law, Arabia, the White House has produced Meanwhile, the Rules Committee no- or you are going to vote in a way that nothing. Hush-money payments, the ticed a markup of this resolution on is going to be complicit with this White House has produced not a thing. June 6, one day before the deadline. President’s obstruction and disrespect Even on issues like spending taxpayer I think we are seeing the pattern for this institution and disrespect for dollars to pay for private jets, the here. This is a revealing error. But er- the rule of law. I urge you to vote with White House has produced absolutely rors occur when you are pushing action us. nothing. through at light speed and ceding your The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Over and over again, it does not mat- power to the judicial branch. A court bers are reminded to refrain from en- ter what the topic is, the tactics are will decide whether the House has gaging in personalities toward the the same. This begs the question: What standing, whether the case is right, and President. are we covering up? whether the Congress is entitled to the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Tomorrow, our committee will vote information outside of an impeach- 4 minutes to the gentleman from Mary- on whether to hold the Attorney Gen- ment inquiry. land (Mr. CUMMINGS), the distinguished eral and the Secretary of Commerce in As also has been said, the propo- chairman of the Committee on Over- contempt of Congress for refusing to sitions are a gamble. Here, Mr. Speak- sight and Reform. produce documents relating to the Cen- er, we are gambling with the power of Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise sus. Again, these subpoenas are bipar- a coequal branch. This approach is un- in strong support of this resolution. tisan, and this issue has nothing to do tested and can do significant harm to Mr. Speaker, the Trump administra- with Russia. Yet, the Trump adminis- Congress’ Article I authority. tion is engaged in one of the most un- tration has delayed, stonewalled, ob- Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I must make precedented coverups since Watergate, structed, and challenged the authority mention, the authorization of the gen- and it is not just about Russia. It is so of the Congress on even those ques- eral counsel to seek pro bono legal much broader than that. This coverup tions. services circumvents the House ethics spans across numerous investigations, I support today’s resolution because rules. and it extends from the White House to it makes clear that in addition to seek- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The multiple Federal agencies of govern- ing criminal contempt on the House time of the gentleman has expired. ment to completely separate outside floor, committees may seek authority Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield an parties. to enforce their subpoenas directly in additional 1 minute to the gentleman. The administration officials now civil court actions. Nobody is above the Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- question the fundamental basis of Con- law. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The er, those rules provide an exception for gress to conduct oversight. They object time of the gentleman has expired. Members to bring civil action chal- to committee rules and precedence Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield lenging the lawfulness of an action of a that have been in place for decades an additional 30 seconds to the gen- Federal agency or an action of a Fed- under both Republican and Democratic eral official taken in an official capac- tleman from Maryland. leaders, and they make baseless legal Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, no- ity provided that the action concerns a arguments to avoid producing docu- body is above the law, not even the matter of public interest rather than a ments and testimony. The Trump ad- President of the United States. matter that is personal in nature. ministration is challenging the very Today’s resolution reaffirms that This resolution contravenes ethics constitutionality of congressional Congress has the independent author- rules by giving the general counsel the oversight, and it is happening in broad ity under the Constitution to inves- authority, in Mr. McGahn’s case, to so- daylight. tigate waste, fraud, abuse, and wrong- licit a gift: pro bono level services. I Several weeks ago, President Trump doing so that we can pass laws that are am not sure that was the majority’s in- vowed, ‘‘We’re fighting all the sub- effective and efficient on behalf of all tent, but the inconsistencies result poenas.’’ Since then, he has refused to of our constituents. when Democrats aim to rush resolu- work on legislative priorities such as Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tions through the House outside of reg- infrastructure until Congress halts support the resolution. ular order. oversight and investigations of his ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Before Mr. Speaker, the majority may wish ministration. He wants us to forgo our proceeding, Members are again re- to change the rules. This majority may responsibility under the Constitution minded to refrain from engaging in wish to get to the finish line quicker. as a condition of passing laws to help personalities toward the President. The majority may wish to circumvent our constituents and his constituents. Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 everything that is present in this The President’s arguments are base- minutes to the gentleman from Ari- House—and we have seen a lot of it less. He suggests that all subpoenas zona (Mr. BIGGS), my friend. over the past 51⁄2 months—but I wish that Congress puts out are partisan and Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the they would take into account that they somehow related to the Russia probe, gentlewoman for yielding. I oppose this may not be the majority forever, hope- but that is simply not correct. In the resolution. fully, and if they mess up oversight of Oversight and Reform Committee, we The subpoena for Attorney General a coequal branch, it is on their hands. have issued eight subpoenas: six of Barr is unenforceable on its face. It de- That is what the vote for ‘‘yes’’ is on them are bipartisan and none of them mands the full and unredacted Mueller this resolution. That is why a Member are about Russia. They involve issues report, including grand jury material of this body should vote ‘‘no’’ for the like the census, immigrant children that the Attorney General cannot law- integrity of this House. being locked in cages and separated fully disclose, and the Democrats know Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, let me from their families, and the President’s this. just assure the gentleman from Geor- finances. In a hearing last month, Chairman gia that there is nothing novel about NADLER admitted that Attorney Gen- this legislation. It is not novel because b 1445 eral Barr could not lawfully release everything in this bill goes to the Bi- This entire year, the White House grand jury material. He therefore ad- partisan Legal Advisory Group, and has not produced one document to the mitted that the Attorney General that has been the case in the past. Oversight and Reform Committee. Let could not lawfully comply with the What is novel, however, is a Presi- me say that again: In all of our inves- subpoena. dent of the United States who says ‘‘ig- tigations, the White House has not pro- Instead, the chairman suggested that nore subpoenas’’ and ‘‘we will not co- duced one single shred of paper in re- the subpoena is a starting point in ne- operate’’ and tells people not to testify. sponse to our requests. gotiations. Rarely have I heard that That is not only novel, it is shocking. The hurricanes in Puerto Rico, the term used with regard to a subpoena. Mr. Speaker, I would just say to my White House has produced nothing. Se- In fact, I never heard it before that friends on the other side: You are going curity clearance abuses, the White time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.042 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4415 In the Judiciary Committee’s hearing Congressman RICHARD NEAL, and Con- ple and that ‘‘the power of the Con- on executive privilege last month, one gressman ELIOT ENGEL, all of whom gress to conduct investigations is in- of the majority’s own witnesses testi- have been fighting the fight and gath- herent in the legislative process.’’ fied that ‘‘one of the categories of in- ering the facts to protect and defend Our oversight responsibility con- formation presently sought by the our Constitution. tinues to be resoundingly affirmed in committee appears so broad as to put The oath of office that we take is the courts again and again. Last the executive branch officials to a why we are on the floor today, to hold month, the U.S. District Court for the nearly impossible task. . . . The com- Attorney General of the United States District of Columbia ruled in the mittee cannot in good faith expect Barr and former White House Counsel Mazars court decision that ‘‘there can compliance; accordingly, the burden is McGahn in civil contempt for their re- be little doubt that Congress’ interest on the committee to substantially nar- fusal to comply with Congress’ sub- in the accuracy of the President’s fi- row this aspect of its request.’’ poenas. We must follow the facts and nancial disclosures falls within the leg- My friends talk about the rule of law, uncover the truth for the American islative sphere.’’ but the Democrats have admitted in a people. That same week, the judge ruled in hearing in the Judiciary Committee At the birth of our democracy, amid the Deutsche Bank case that Congress’ that the subpoena was overly broad war and revolution, Thomas Paine said ‘‘subpoenas are all in service of facially and that objects of the subpoena that the times have found us. We are here legitimate investigative purposes.’’ are prohibited from disclosure, such as today because the times have found us. The administration’s obstruction not 6(e) material, were not subject to the While we do not place ourselves in the only violates long-established prece- subpoena. But they didn’t fix their sub- same category of greatness as our dent, but it also endangers our very de- poena. They didn’t issue a new sub- Founders, we do recognize the urgency mocracy. We need answers on the many poena. They didn’t amend the sub- of the threat to our Nation that we questions left unanswered by the poena. They just attempted to amend face today. Mueller report, which made clear that their contempt citation. This body has a solemn duty, Mr. the Russians waged an all-out attack The defendant’s confusion over what Speaker, to protect and defend our de- on our democracy, and the Mueller re- is subject to a subpoena is adequate mocracy, honoring the oath we take port documented 11 instances of ob- evidence that the subpoena itself is le- and the Constitution that is the foun- struction from the White House itself. gally deficient as being confusing and dation of our freedom. That Constitu- This is a grave threat to our democ- overly broad. A court will not be able tion begins with our beautiful pre- racy, but the President calls it a to read the collective minds of our amble, ‘‘We the People.’’ ‘‘hoax’’ and refuses to protect our de- Democratic colleagues and will not ex- Immediately following those words of mocracy. Why is that? We take an oath pect such clairvoyance from the Attor- the preamble is Article I, establishing to protect our Constitution from all ney General nor from the former White a Congress in which ‘‘all legislative enemies, foreign and domestic. What House Counsel. Powers herein granted are vested.’’ the White House and the administra- The administration is currently ne- The Founders conferred upon the tion are doing is a danger and a threat gotiating in good faith. We see that an first branch responsibilities that are to our democracy. agreement was reached just yesterday. sweeping in scope. We set an agenda. At the same time, the administra- The same Democrat, when discussing We hold the power of the purse. We tion’s campaign of stonewalling ex- the assertion of executive privilege by write the laws that all of us are bound tends far beyond the Mueller report. the administration, stated, ‘‘These de- by, including the President of the The administration is obscuring the velopments do not, however, relieve United States and those who surround truth behind its disastrous policy deci- the committee of its obligation to con- him. sions, from attacking Affordable Care tinue to negotiate.’’ Fundamental to those responsibil- Act coverage for millions of Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ities is oversight of the executive cans, including those with preexisting time of the gentleman has expired. branch and all the areas essential to conditions, taking it to court to over- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield an the well-being of the American people. turn it while saying to the American additional 15 seconds to the gentleman Oversight is our institutional duty, people that it supports preexisting con- from Arizona. to ensure against the abuse of power, ditions coverage; to tearing apart vul- Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, just as the protect the rule of law, and expose the nerable immigrant families at the bor- subpoena is overly broad and, quite truth for the people who are ‘‘the only der; to stealing military funds for an frankly, unprecedented, as well as le- legitimate fountain of power,’’ in the ineffective, wasteful border wall; to gally deficient, this resolution is also words of James Madison. rolling back key civil rights protec- overly broad and unique in the annals To conduct that oversight, the Con- tions for women, LGBTQ Americans, of American history. gress is both constitutionally obligated and people of color. The list goes on When the chairwoman from Cali- and legally entitled to access and re- and on. fornia referred to the President of the view materials from the executive In court, they also tried to defend United States as a dictator, her lan- branch, which it can subpoena. their abuse of power when it comes to guage was rancorous and unparliamen- Yet, the President and the adminis- the Census, which the Constitution is tary, but it seems to have been filled tration have shown an unprecedented very clear about, that every 10 years with projection, as this resolution pro- and unjustifiable refusal to furnish the people of the country will be enu- vides unique authorities. Congress with that information. Presi- merated. They want to put a citizen- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am dent Trump himself has said, ‘‘We’re ship phrase in there to put a chilling proud to yield 1 minute to the gentle- fighting all the subpoenas,’’ and, ‘‘I effect on our getting an accurate woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), don’t want people testifying,’’ and, ‘‘No count. the distinguished Speaker of the do-overs.’’ The well-being of the American peo- House. His administration has employed ple and the integrity of our democracy Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank every tool it can find to obstruct legiti- are imperiled by this brazen behavior. the gentleman for yielding, and I thank mate committee oversight, everything Senator MCCONNELL declares ‘‘case him for giving us this opportunity to from witness intimidation to blanket closed,’’ enabling this campaign of protect and defend the Constitution of stonewalling to spurious claims of ex- blanket, unprecedented obstruction. the United States, which is our oath of ecutive privilege, absolute immunity, We see the obstruction in this House office. and lack of legislative purpose. to trying to uphold our proceedings, Let me salute the chairs of the com- This obstruction violates decades of but we have the votes to proceed. The mittees of jurisdiction who have led us established legal precedent. Through- United States Senate has a responsi- down this path of great respect for law, out our history, the courts have made bility to protect and defend the Con- precedent, and the oath we take: Con- absolutely clear that the House has the stitution, but they are ignoring that. gresswoman MAXINE WATERS, Congress- authority to follow the facts to un- As Members of Congress, we have a re- man CUMMINGS, Congressman NADLER, cover the truth for the American peo- sponsibility to honor our oath of office

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.044 H11JNPT1 H4416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 and strengthen the institution in The reckoning is coming. As Long- that the Speaker of our House—our which we serve for the people. fellow said: Speaker—just came and asked for that We have a responsibility under the The wheels of the gods grind slow, but they we are not empowered to request vision of our Founders and the text of grind exceedingly fine. today. the Constitution to ensure that the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield The difference, Mr. Speaker, is if we truth is known. No one is above the 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ten- pass this resolution, rather than the law. Everyone will be held accountable, nessee (Mr. COHEN). House requesting this information—as including the President of the United Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, this is an has historically been true—we would States. opportunity for Congress to reassert begin to request information one com- The people’s House will continue to itself as an equal branch of govern- mittee chairman at a time. fight to make the truth known for the ment. The fact that it is supposed to be Does that advantage us in Article I, American people and will defend Con- three equal branches of government is going to court one committee chair- gress’ role under Article I. not totally accurate. man at a time, or are we advantaged I urge a strong bipartisan vote for When we came up with the Constitu- when the Speaker speaks on behalf of this resolution to hold Attorney Gen- tion, we decided that we didn’t want to us all? eral Barr and former White House have an autocratic king rule us. That I don’t know the answer, Mr. Speak- Counsel McGahn in civil contempt for is why we had a revolution. When the er. I am not a legal scholar, and in the their refusal to comply with Congress’ men met to write our Constitution, Rules Committee where we had origi- subpoenas and to honor the oath of of- they made Congress Article I. There nal jurisdiction on this, we did not call fice that they take. was a reason they made Congress Arti- any legal scholars to help us answer I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. cle I, because the Congress represents that question. In the Judiciary Com- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the people. It is not a king, it is not an mittee they did not call any legal minutes to the gentleman from Cali- autocrat, and it is not a despot. It is scholars to help to answer this ques- fornia (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). the Representatives of the people who tion. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, make the laws. We are supposed to Mr. Speaker, I tell you there is not a there is a reason for the abusive rhet- really be the embodiment—and we are Member of this institution on either oric from the left. For 21⁄2 years, they the embodiment—of the American peo- side of the aisle who cares more about peddled a monstrous lie that Donald ple. Article I and our exerting the respon- Trump is colluding with a hostile for- This President has thumbed his nose sibilities the Constitution gives to us eign government. They concocted it at the Representatives of the people by and our constituents expect us to do with a phony dossier commissioned by not complying with lawful requests for than I do. Perhaps there is someone in the Clinton campaign and promoted by documentation and lawful requests for here who cares as much, but there is no the highest officials in the FBI, our in- testimony for Congress to do its con- one who cares more. telligence agencies, and the Justice De- stitutionally delegated purpose of over- Are we disadvantaging the institu- partment, first in a failed attempt to sight of the executive branch and laws tion for life by taking what has tradi- interfere with the 2016 Presidential that are necessary for the betterment tionally been the responsibility of our election and then to undermine the of this Nation. Speaker to do on behalf of all of us and constitutionally elected President of This is about time Congress did act. putting it in the hands of committee the United States. I am proud of Congress for bringing chairmen? Now, despite spending $25 million on these bills, and I am shocked at the op- We don’t know, and anyone who tells an outrageously biased team of par- position for not wanting the people’s you that they do isn’t telling you the tisan zealots assembled by Mr. Mueller, House—their House, their legislative truth. We are going to continue to which initially included the now-infa- body—to stand up for future Con- argue about the White House and what mous Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, and gresses as well as this Congress for the they have turned over and what they using some of the most abusive pros- rightful power that it deserves to do didn’t turn over and what they ought ecutorial tactics ever employed in this oversight and perform its functions to turn over, Mr. Speaker. That is not country, they could find no evidence to with the best possible witnesses and what this bill does today. There is not support the lie. testimony and materials that could aid one piece of information that is re- b 1500 it in its efforts. quested that we do not have the au- So what to do? I support the contempt citations. I thority to request today. Let’s not They had to think up another lie and condemn the parties that have move in ways that disadvantage us for think it up quick. So now we hear cries thumbed their noses at us, subpoena generations to come. of obstruction and coverup. Good luck under law, they are supposed to arrive Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield with that. with documentation and appear to tes- 1 minute to the distinguished gen- Coverup of a crime that never hap- tify. If they object, they can object tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), pened? there and then, not just disregard Con- who is the majority leader. Obstruction, by turning over every gresses’ subpoenas that are lawful. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am document Mueller requested and even Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 pleased to follow the gentleman from waiving executive privilege to allow minutes to the gentleman from Geor- Georgia. the White House counsel to testify? gia (Mr. WOODALL). I have a card in my hand. This is a Now, Mr. Speaker, you compare that Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I thank Member’s identification. There is no to Hillary Clinton’s willful destruction my friend on the Rules Committee for designation of party on this card. This of 30,000 emails under subpoena and yielding. card designates 435 of us when we are you get a sense of the double standard Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to at full complement as Members of the involved here. the debate intently. I don’t disagree Congress, the people’s Representatives. This is a desperate scavenger hunt to with much of what my friend from Ten- I urge all my colleagues to use this salvage their false narrative, and their nessee had to say. It is a bad habit that card in a few minutes on behalf of the time and the Nation’s patience is run- both parties have gotten into over the people and on behalf of this institution. ning out. The other shoe is about to decades of my lifetime putting party Mr. Speaker, when Democrats won drop. Broad investigations are now well above Article in terms of judicial over- the majority in this House, we did so underway and will soon reveal how this sight, executive branch oversight, and on a promise to the American people to lie was perpetrated and promoted. Two even our responsibilities here, such as hold the executive department ac- governments interfered in our elec- declaring war. countable. That is our responsibility. tions, the Russians through ham-hand- But what you have not heard here The Constitution gives us that respon- ed propaganda, and the Obama admin- today, Mr. Speaker, and what you will sibility, and we swear an oath to up- istration by turning the most terri- not hear is why the passage of this res- hold the Constitution. That is what the fying powers entrusted to our govern- olution advantages us in any way. committees have been doing, and it is ment against our political process. There is not one piece of information what the whole House is doing today.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.045 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4417 Now, the previous speaker said we Well, the fact is they locked him up, many Obama-administration officials have the right to ask for any informa- and many others who were associated and others connected to Russia’s ef- tion. That is accurate. What he did not who lied about their involvement with forts have they subpoenaed to testify then say is we have asked, and we have the Russian Government and, yes, with before the Judiciary Committee? Zero. been refused. Not only have we been re- other foreign countries. So there is rea- By continuing with this fake im- fused in the particular, we have been son for the Congress to want to get to peachment, the Democrats are doing refused in the general because the the bottom of this serious invasion of the American public a disservice. My President of the United States has di- our election process. Democratic colleagues ought to be em- rected his people not to give us any in- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on barrassed. formation and not to respond to any both sides of the aisle to stand up for Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, let me subpoenas, whatever the rationale may our Constitution and vote for this reso- correct the RECORD in response to the be. lution. I thank the chairman of the gentleman of Ohio. The Russians didn’t Why? Rules Committee, Mr. MCGOVERN. I attempt to interfere in our election; Because he believes the House of Rep- thank Chairman NADLER, Chairman they did interfere in our election. resentatives is not acting properly. SCHIFF, Chairman CUMMINGS, Chairman And, if my friends read the Mueller Mr. Speaker, you imagine anybody NEAL, Chairman ENGEL, and Chair- report, they would realize they inter- who doesn’t want to give us informa- woman WATERS, all who have jurisdic- fered in the election to help Donald tion would say, I am not going to give tion over various facets of the informa- Trump get elected. it to you because you are not asking tion that is needed, and I thank the Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the properly? members of their committees for their gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- Of course, that is what they do; and hard work to conduct necessary over- LER), the distinguished chair of the the House, on behalf of the American sight on behalf of the American people. Committee on the Judiciary. people, would be unable to perform its Mr. Speaker, that is what this vote is Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank constitutional duty. This is not polit- about. I presented that card. It has no the gentleman for yielding. ical. It is constitutional. It is about party designation on it. It just has a Mr. Speaker, when a congressional separation of powers. It is about re- designation of us—each of us—as Rep- committee issues a subpoena, compli- sponsibility. It is about accountability. ance is not optional. We expect wit- The House is exercising its responsi- resentatives of the people. Let us make nesses to testify when summoned. We bility to uncover all the facts and dis- sure that today we vote for the people expect the administration to comply cover the truth on behalf of the Amer- and stand up for our Constitution, for with subpoenas and to provide us with ican people. We represent, each us, this House, and for the rule of law. 1 the materials we require to do our jobs. about 750,000 people. We are not asking Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ⁄2 Of course, there may be differences on our own behalf. We are asking for minutes to the gentleman from Ohio between the Congress and the execu- the people, so that the people have the (Mr. CHABOT), who is my fellow Judici- tive branch as to what information can information they need in a democracy ary Committee member. be produced on a timely basis. When to make the decisions that they are Mr. CHABOT. I thank the gentle- called upon to make in a very solemn woman for yielding, Mr. Speaker, and I those differences arise, we are required exercise we call voting. rise in opposition to this resolution. to seek a reasonable accommodation. Attorney General Barr and former It seems to allow Democrats on the We first requested access to the full White House Counsel McGahn have Judiciary Committee to go to essen- Mueller report and the underlying evi- both refused to respond to subpoenas to tially whatever court they want to get dence on February 22. After refusing testify before the House, and the Attor- a court order to get whatever docu- for almost 4 months, the Department ney General refuses to allow Congress ments they want—even grand jury doc- of Justice, in the last few days, has fi- to see the full and unredacted report by uments and those that relate to our na- nally agreed to permit us to view the the special counsel, Mr. Mueller. You tional security—all because they don’t special counsel’s most important files. can see entire pages blacked out, Mr. want, or are afraid to, really, hold At- We are hopeful this will provide us Speaker. torney General Barr or former White with key evidence regarding allega- The Attorney General’s efforts to House Counsel Don McGahn in con- tions of obstruction of justice and prejudge the conclusions of that report tempt of Congress, just as they are other misconduct. before it is released, as he did, and his afraid to institute impeachment pro- Given this potential breakthrough, public mischaracterization of its con- ceedings against President Trump or we will hold the criminal contempt clusions are, in my opinion, evidence of accept the fact that the Mueller inves- process for Attorney General Barr in the contempt with which he refuses to tigation found that there was no collu- abeyance for now. answer questions and respond to sub- sion and Attorney General Barr found But President Trump has blocked poenas. It seems contemptuous as well no obstruction. other key witnesses from testifying be- of the basic principles of the rule of law They just can’t get it through their fore the Judiciary Committee, includ- and checks and balances. heads that that is the case, and they ing his former White House counsel The American people deserve to don’t want to focus on the real issue Don McGahn, whose account of the know the full extent of Russia’s efforts threatening our democracy which is President’s actions was featured in the to interfere in our elections and sub- that Russia actually attempted to Mueller report. vert our democracy. interfere in our national elections back The President has claimed absolute Mr. Speaker, you didn’t have to lis- in 2016 while Barack Obama—not Don- immunity for critical witnesses to pre- ten too closely to Bob Mueller to un- ald Trump—was President, and the vent them from even showing up. He derstand that he believed that there Obama administration did absolutely has invoked executive privilege to pre- was much more to be found or to miss nothing about that. vent us from seeing documents that the fact that he said to Congress: Do They really don’t seem too concerned stopped being privileged long ago, if your duty and make sure the American that the Russians or another foreign they were ever privileged to begin people know the facts. entity might attempt to do so again in with. The American people deserve to 2020. That is what they ought to be He has done the same in response to know whether the President or anyone using their oversight powers—very Congress’ important work unrelated to in his administration or inner circle of powerful things the power that the ma- the Mueller report, and he has ordered confidants were involved and tried to jority has—they ought to be using it the agencies not to cooperate with cover it up. about that, not this charade. even our most basic oversight requests. Now we have been accused of doing This unprecedented stonewalling by awful things, but I remember watching b 1515 the administration is completely unac- conventions where they said, ‘‘lock her How many documents have the ceptable. The committees have a con- up, lock her up.’’ Flynn—General Democrats requested that relate to stitutional responsibility to conduct Flynn—who was the National Security Russian interference in our elections? oversight, to make recommendations Advisor said: ‘‘Lock her up.’’ None. How many hearings? Zip. How to the House as necessary, and to craft

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.048 H11JNPT1 H4418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 legislation that will curb the abuse of bers on the other side of the aisle who the law—that you would vote to hold power on full display in the Trump ad- voted for impeachment before the them in contempt and force your side ministration. Mueller report was ever presented to of the aisle just to vote that way. This is why it is important that the the public. That is not how it has happened in Judiciary Committee be able to act in At its core, H. Res. 430 is just a des- this body before. If the public wants to such matters using all of our Article I perate attempt to relitigate the see a good example of congressional powers, as contemplated in this resolu- Mueller investigation. That is why I oversight, then let’s look at something tion and described in both the Rules urge my colleagues to oppose this reso- that is comparable: the House’s con- Committee report and the House Judi- lution. tempt vote against Attorney General ciary Committee’s contempt report. It does not strengthen Congress’ Holder in 2012. Now, I heard what the gentleman oversight powers, contrary to what you The House Committee on Oversight from Georgia (Mr. WOODALL) said a few may hear from the other side, Mr. and Reform took two important ac- minutes ago, and he is exactly right. Speaker. Fundamentally, it is an im- tions before suing in Federal court. This resolution gives committee chairs peachment effort in everything but First, it negotiated with Attorney Gen- the power, with the approval of the Bi- name. eral Holder in good faith for 15 partisan Legal Advisory Group, to go Mr. Speaker, just look at the unnec- months—not a few days. It never asked to court on behalf of the House to en- essary contempt citation against At- him to break the law either. After narrowing the scope of its force our subpoenas. torney General Barr. Less than a original subpoena, and only after ex- This has not been done before, but month after Barr received the Mueller tensive back-and-forth negotiations neither have we ever seen blanket report, Mr. Speaker, Chairman NADLER failed, did it vote to hold him in con- stonewalling by the administration of issued a subpoena that would have re- all information requests by the House. tempt. quired the Attorney General of the Second, it got the full House to vote We have never faced such blanket United States of America to break the on it and approve—you know what—a stonewalling. law. The President himself said—and they bipartisan contempt. That is not my opinion. Let’s be very Now, I am not sure why the Com- have been as good as their word—they clear whose words those are: Jonathan mittee on the Judiciary, Mr. Speaker, will oppose all of our subpoenas. Turley’s. Mr. Speaker, probably every- would not know this, but I did a little We must go to court to enforce the body in this body not only knows who research because I was here during that subpoenas without a separate floor Jonathan Turley is; he has, probably, time. You know why they didn’t realize vote each time if we are going to en- the utmost respect. He is one of the it was the best way to do it and it was force our subpoenas and reject the ar- most respected legal scholars in this bipartisan? Because, Mr. Speaker, a lot rogant assumption of power by the ad- country. of them stormed outside of the Cham- ministration and denigration of the Now, he told the committee, Mr. ber. power of the House and of the Con- Speaker: Yep. You heard me right. Even gress. You have to tie your request carefully to though 17 Democrats voted in favor of We cannot afford to waste all the your authority to demand information . . . if the criminal contempt resolution floor time every single time the admin- Bill Barr had actually complied with the against Holder and 21 voted to enforce istration rejects one of our subpoenas, subpoena as written, he would have violated civil citation, a number of them which is every time we issue a sub- Federal law. stormed outside and protested, took poena. If he would have complied, he would their ball and ran home. Mr. Speaker, I That is why we must pass this resolu- have violated Federal law. guess, to the public, it looked like they tion. Mr. Speaker, that is why we are here. had just thrown another fit. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Not only, Mr. Speaker, does the chair- Now, that is pretty significant. As support this resolution so that we can man of that committee ask the attor- many of you remember, it was conten- get into court and break the stonewall ney general to break the law or he will tious. I remember, Mr. Speaker, watch- without delay. try to hold him in contempt; he won’t ing then-Minority Leader PELOSI, Mi- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 even go read the report. nority Whip HOYER, and Congressman minute to the gentleman from Cali- On May 8, only a few weeks after the NADLER lead 100 Democrats off the fornia (Mr. MCCARTHY), our Republican first subpoena was issued, House Judi- House floor to protest the vote. leader. ciary Democrats voted to hold A. G. Mr. Speaker, you won’t see that on Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I our side. We believe in the rule of law. thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Barr, the Attorney General of the United States, in contempt. Mr. Speaker, we would have done the Mr. Speaker, Special Counsel Mueller exact same thing the Attorney General officially ended his investigation sev- Why would they vote to hold him in contempt? Because they were so angry did, that Jonathan Turley said, that eral weeks ago. His office is closed. Be- you would have had to break the law to cause of Attorney General Barr, his re- that the Attorney General wouldn’t break the law. They wanted him to try to appease somebody’s own per- port is public. sonal vendetta. break the law; then he won’t be held in And his findings are very clear: No The idea, Mr. Speaker, that someone collusion and no obstruction. This is contempt. would run for a position to say that the bottom line of the Mueller report. In a May 24 letter to the Attorney they would be best to impeach some- But, Mr. Speaker, Democrats refuse General, Chairman NADLER offered, for body and even vote to impeach without to accept it. Mr. Speaker, even the the first time, to negotiate and narrow even having a report and then, when chairman of the committee refuses to the scope of his subpoena request. you get a report and you could go down go read the portion that he is allowed Then, you know what? He changed his and read just those six lines that you to read, only six lines. He refuses to mind. want to complain about, but you read it, but he wants to come here Yesterday, the Department of Justice won’t—the same person, Mr. Speaker, today. reached an agreement with the Judici- that would run outside and say: I got They continue to believe their worst ary Committee to turn over documents elected to Congress, but I am going to conspiracy theories about the Presi- related to the Mueller report. pout and I am going to go outside. dent, despite all the evidence to the Now, if the public is watching, this Mr. Speaker, that may be the same contrary. just looks so disorganized. You wonder, person that would want to bring this to Mr. Speaker, it is even reported in from that committee, Mr. Speaker, the floor today. newspapers that, in the campaign to wouldn’t they know better than to ask But what is so different about today become chairman of the Judiciary the Attorney General to break the law? than all the others? Well, we are doing Committee, one said he campaigned for Mr. Speaker, wouldn’t you know something we have never done before. the position because he would be the that, when you get to this point in a We are doing something that is going best with impeachment. career, you wouldn’t be so upset that to take the power away of every Mem- Mr. Speaker, even on the floor of this someone just doesn’t do exactly what ber in this body and give it to a select House, there were more than 60 Mem- you want—and you ask them to break few.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.049 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4419 Mr. Speaker, if this vote passes The American people deserve a ma- Mr. Speaker, the people leading this today, Members of this body are going jority that is serious about coming up today, they have not. They think they to say: Don’t bring it here and let me with solutions, not subpoenas. There know better. represent my own people and vote are plenty of important challenges that I don’t know if they know better, but about going to court. Let’s just give it, we can be working on to solve. one thing I do know: They are chang- really, to three people. Let’s give it to Just yesterday, Mr. Speaker, I ing the rules of the House simply be- Speaker NANCY PELOSI, Majority Lead- opened The New York Times. It is not cause they cannot win. That is not the er HOYER, and to the majority whip. a paper that I think I always agree American way. Because that is what BLAG is. with, but it had an editorial not for the Those are the reasons why we stand I know the courts are going to sit first time, but for the second time, and up. Those are the things that America there and say that is not what Con- it was talking about the crisis on the unites behind, the rule of law. This will gress is supposed to do. Congress has border. not be a day that is proud. This will never done that before. But, you know As I read this editorial, I found my- not be a day that, when they look back what? If this new majority thinks all self agreeing with it greatly. When I in history, the individuals who vote for they want to do is make an attorney read it, it talked about the border, this will talk about. general break the law, I guess they talked about Washington needing to It is one when they get asked the could break every rule, every history, stop dithering and do something about question later in life, Mr. Speaker, is every point of representation there is it. there something they regret, they will inside this body. I looked and wondered what com- regret that emotion overtook them. Did we wonder if this would happen? mittee would be most responsible for They will regret their own personal Do we wonder why you wouldn’t take this challenge? Lo and behold, it was dislike drove them. the months, as they have shown in the the Judiciary. So I turned it on in I am not sure if they are proud of the time before, and actually come to a bi- hopes that I would see a hearing, day when they storm out of the build- partisan conclusion? maybe I would even see a markup. ing, even though there is a bipartisan I think the plan was already written. No, Mr. Speaker, who did I see? I saw vote here. But I guess that same emo- I don’t know if people can talk about John Dean. John Dean, who pleaded tion, the same, Mr. Speaker, lack of the word ‘‘patient’’ because, Mr. guilty in Watergate. The same indi- ability to actually look at the rule of Speaker, I remember Congressman vidual who has put more than 900 law and work toward something in- HANK JOHNSON of the Rules Com- tweets out against the President, many stead of just changing the rules be- mittee—this is the Speaker’s com- before any Mueller report came forth. cause you can’t have your way, that is mittee, so everybody understands cor- He was the expert witness—the same what today is about. rectly, that is just appointed by the individual who is paid by CNN, the The worst part of it all is removing Speaker on the majority side—said, same individual who said the Presi- the power of individual Members and Mr. Speaker: ‘‘Donald Trump will dency of George Bush was worse than putting in a select three. But then stand for reelection again in a very Watergate. again, Mr. Speaker, when you study short period of time, and we don’t have I guess this new majority will go to history and forms of government, that 400 days to wait. . . .’’ no end. It doesn’t matter if the facts is what socialism is all about. So, don’t care about the rule of law. don’t go where they want; just change Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Don’t care about asking him to break the rules. myself such time as I may consume. the law. Just break every historical I wonder, all these new freshman The distinguished minority leader trend and try to take the power away Democrats, Mr. Speaker, when they began by saying that the Mueller re- from millions of Americans and from swore in to uphold the Constitution, port makes it clear that there was no the Members of Congress who represent does that mean trying to make the At- collusion and no obstruction. Maybe them here. torney General break the law? Does that is what you would conclude if you I didn’t know today would come. Mr. that mean giving their power away to just read Barr’s summary which tried Speaker, I didn’t know if someone a select few? to cover up what the Mueller report would go this far. There is a crisis on the border. The said, but I would urge the distinguished I didn’t know, just because someone, New York Times knows it. The country minority leader to read the report. I Mr. Speaker, despises somebody else, of Mexico knows it. I think almost ev- am happy to lend him my bifocals if he that an election didn’t turn out the erybody in America knows it except, has trouble reading it. way of the desire—Mr. Speaker, I have Mr. Speaker, I guess, this majority. But the report doesn’t say that. It been on losing sides before, but I would The committee of responsibility is doesn’t say no collusion. And on the never think I would break the law just more concerned about bringing some- issue of obstruction of justice, it says: because of losing an election. body in who pleaded guilty in Water- If we were convinced that he, the Presi- I would never think of asking some- gate, who makes their money off, Mr. dent, did not commit a crime, we would body in as high an office as the Attor- Speaker, writing books claiming every have said so. ney General of the United States of Republican President there is is worse That is what the report says. And I America to not give due process, to than Watergate and then asking the would remind my colleagues that ob- come to the floor and strip the power Attorney General to break the law. struction of justice is a crime. of 430 Members and put it in a select That is not a legacy I would be proud Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the few. of. It is not a legacy I would want to be gentleman from California (Mr. TED Mr. Speaker, I have to be honest. I a part of. LIEU). don’t put anything past what this new But, Mr. Speaker, I will say on this Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. desire is about. floor: I will vote against taking the Speaker, the issue today is very sim- power away, even the power away from ple. It is simply about the right of the b 1530 people on the other side of the aisle. I American people and Congress to get Mr. Speaker, Democrats say we are won’t lead a protest, and I won’t go information. That is it. in a constitutional crisis, and they are outside, and I won’t take my ball, and All this resolution does is allow us to right, but not because of Attorney Gen- I won’t run home. I believe in the rule enforce congressional subpoenas. These eral Barr. The constitutional crisis is of law. are documents and witnesses we want, this: When Democrats can’t win, they Mr. Speaker, I had the responsibility and it allows us to go to Federal court change the rules. and the opportunity to go read the re- to enforce it. That is all this resolution I just heard it on the floor, Mr. dacted portions of the Mueller report, does. Speaker, that, yes, from the other side just as some on the other side of the Why are Republicans so scared of this of the aisle, said this has never been aisle could. It is just six lines. Not that resolution? Because they know we are done before, and, yes, this is nothing I think it was just my responsibility, going to win in court. We have won this House has ever desired to do. But but as an elected official I thought it three times against the Trump admin- it is also no way to govern. was a responsibility, so I went. But, istration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.050 H11JNPT1 H4420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 But why do we even have to go to But instead of my friends in Judici- all of us to adhere to those wonderful court to do this? Because the Trump ary coming together with us who have principles. administration is engaging in unprece- been concerned about the abuses of the So, again, there is no targeting here. dented obstruction. And it is not just FISA system so that it doesn’t happen This is not a way to do policy or legis- about the Mueller report; it is about all to other Americans, instead, they come lation. We can fight that battle on the areas. with this resolution to push the matter floor of the House. So, for example, right now, the down the road a little further to the But if you read those volumes and Trump administration is suing to 2020 election. end it in the last pages of Volume 2, eliminate healthcare coverage for peo- It has got to stop. Let’s stop now. you know that Director Mueller asked ple with preexisting conditions. We Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield us to finish the task of looking into want to know more about that. We 2 minutes to the distinguished gentle- elements that he did not or could not can’t get it. We want to know about a woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). and the underlying issues. lot of areas that we cannot get, so we Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I Let me also say, as we do that, we do want to go to Federal court to get this think it is appropriate to correct a it forthrightly because, in 2020, we enforced. number of statements that have been want to make sure that every Amer- What are Republicans doing? They made on the floor. ican has the right to vote and every are making stuff up. They are saying First of all, this is not the end. Direc- American is not undermined by a for- somehow we are asking the Attorney tor Mueller made this the beginning. eign operative interfering and taking General to do things that will make When he concluded the report, he left a the election away from you. him violate the law. That is wrong, very large direction to the United I support the resolution. We must wrong, wrong. States Congress. He recognized that he stand for the rule of law. I am just going to end with this sim- could not follow up because of policies Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. ple example. at the DOJ regarding indictment in the Res. 430, authorizing the Committee on the The Attorney General of the United process of the administration. Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial pro- States gave the Republican ranking So the Congress, in its due diligence, ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for member of the Judiciary Committee took the responsibility not to target other purposes. the right to see their unredacted anyone, but to simply uphold the rule It is an honor to serve in this body. Mueller report. Was that illegal? No. of law. In upholding the rule of law, we We are the successors and heirs to an au- But I can’t see it. had an empty seat by Attorney General gust freedom earned centuries ago, expanded That is wrong. There is no basis for Barr, an empty seat by Mr. McGahn, an for successive groups and defended through that. We are simply going to go to Fed- empty seat by Ms. Hicks, Ms. Donald- the blood, sweat and tears of the nation’s eral court. We are going to litigate it, son, and we hope not an empty seat of fighting forces. and we are going to win. the author of the report. It is this debt that took me to the beaches All this resolution does is it allows So all this resolution does is author- of Normandy to pay my respects on the 75th us to enforce congressional subpoenas ize the committee to seek civil enforce- Anniversary of the D-Day invasion. in Federal court. It is about not allow- ment of its subpoenas against Attorney We are heirs to this legacy, and we are ing the Trump administration to cover General Barr, requiring him to provide heirs to this ingenious system of separation of things up. Congress with the key evidence under- powers. The system they laid down presumes equal- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 lying the Mueller report as well as the ity of power among the branches. minutes to the gentleman from Texas unredacted report itself, and former As custodians of Article I, we have a duty to (Mr. GOHMERT). White House Counsel Donald F. ensure the rigors of the Constitution are Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, this is McGahn, requiring him to provide doc- about harassing the President, and it is upheld. uments and appear for testimony. This includes that when the Second Branch, about delaying the inevitable. He is not covered by executive privi- Article II, flouts the investigative prerogatives I would have hoped that my friends lege. In fact, executive privilege does of the Congress, there must be recourse and across the aisle, especially in the Judi- not cover—his duty is to the White ciary Committee that had concerns in accountability. House Office of the General Counsel, or As a senior member of the House Judiciary 2005 and 2006 about the overreach that the White House counsel’s office, not to Committee, I have to say that it is regrettable was possible through the FISA proce- the individual officeholder, the Presi- that we are here. dures, would have seen that there was dent. He has personal lawyers. This is because a hallmark of our constitu- no collusion, that the Russians did try, And we didn’t break the law. 6(e), tional republic is that no person is above the but nobody with the Trump campaign which is grand jury materials, our law. bought. committee diligently said let’s work Congressional oversight has been the tradi- So we are left with the fact that the with the Department of Justice, go to tion going back to the first years of our repub- real collusion here was between the court, and decide what we can see. lic. Clinton campaign, with Fusion GPS We are simply following this little And the congressional prerogative of over- hiring a foreign agent, Christopher book that many have died for, and that sight has been a tool in the Article I arsenal Steele, who talked to people he now ad- is the Constitution of the United as a way of asserting our power and pro- mits could well have been agents of States, and those words in the Declara- tecting against the worst excesses of an exec- Vladimir Putin, who gave false infor- tion of Independence that said we all utive. mation about Trump, the candidate, are created equal, with certain This comports with the founding of our gov- that was used in a dossier that was unalienable rights of life and liberty ernment, which sought to prevent the con- used to manipulate the FISA court and the pursuit of happiness. centration of power in an autocratic executive, into giving a warrant to start spying The SPEAKER pro tempore. The which was anathema to the Founders. on the Trump campaign. That is what time of the gentlewoman has expired. Which is why the events of the last many this was about. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield months have been so confounding. And what people are calling obstruc- the gentlewoman from Texas an addi- The decision by this executive to flout all tion of justice is exactly what you have tional 1 minute. lawfully authorized subpoenas has been un- when you have somebody falsely ac- Ms. JACKSON LEE. The American precedented. cused of colluding, conspiring with the people would not want a Congress that This dispute between the political branches Russians, and he knows he didn’t do turned its back on, frankly, the rule of should work itself out, but because of this that, and he sees his family being har- law. presidential obstinacy, we are in this predica- assed, and everybody that worked with For those of us who had the special ment, which is why we must pass this H. Res the campaign that can be pushed and privilege of going to Normandy this 430, Authorizing Subpoena Enforcement Liti- shoved and blackmailed, as happened, past week, we got a great sense of gation. and bankrupted, you want to bring it pride, of the courage of Americans, the This Resolution, H. Res. 430, builds on the to an end. You want to see justice bravery of those young men, and all I House Judiciary Committee’s contempt finding done. could think of is how important it is to against Attorney General Barr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.053 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4421 The resolution authorizes the Committee to This resolution follows past precedent used Finally, yesterday we had a hearing seek civil enforcement of its subpoenas by Democratic and Republican Majorities while with people in the seats, but they were against: (i) Attorney General Barr requiring reinforcing an important principle in the House all MSNBC and CNN commentators. him to provide Congress with the key evi- Rules. Mr. Speaker, this is a travesty of jus- dence underlying the Mueller Report as well This Administration’s disregard for the legis- tice. I would urge my colleagues to de- as the unredacted report itself; and (ii) former lative and judicial branches has reached a tip- feat this resolution. White House Counsel Donald F. McGahn, II ping point. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I re- requiring him to provide documents and ap- Despite representing a coequal branch of serve the balance of my time. pear for testimony. government, this Administration is flagrantly Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield The resolution further affirms that all com- disregarding the role Congress and the Judici- myself such time as I may consume. mittee chairs, when authorized by the Bipar- ary must play in our democratic system. Mr. Speaker, the Committee on the tisan Legal Advisory Group, retain the ability Mr. Speaker, the foregoing has been the Judiciary is one of the most venerable to seek civil enforcement of their own sub- basis for this Resolution. in the House of Representatives, and I poenas. It was my hope that this was not needed. am honored to have been selected to The resolution adds that when committees But the President has proven me wrong, join its ranks. proceed to court, they have any and all nec- which is why this Resolution is needed. It has jurisdiction over intellectual essary authority under Article I of the Constitu- I urge passage of the Resolution. property, during a time of exponential tion, ensuring that they have the maximum Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 scientific breakthroughs. It has juris- range of legal authority available to them. minutes to the gentleman from Vir- diction over election interference, dur- For example, on other key issues—such as ginia (Mr. CLINE), a fellow Judiciary ing a time when we are concerned the Department of Justice defying a subpoena Committee member. about Russians interfering with our to produce counter-intelligence documents re- Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the election. It has jurisdiction over immi- lating to Russia’s interference with the 2016 gentlewoman for yielding time, and I gration issues, during a time of an un- election, or the Commerce Department defying want to recognize the gentlewoman precedented security and humanitarian a subpoena to produce documents relating to from Texas for her remarks because, as crisis on our southern border. the addition of a citizenship question to the a fellow member of the Judiciary Com- I am disappointed to see how the 2020 Census—the committees can enforce mittee, we all stand for the rule of law. Democratic majority has chosen to these subpoenas without a floor vote. I, too, carry a Constitution with me. waste this authority. I am disappointed This resolution ensures the House can con- The Constitution explicitly creates a to see that it has chosen to ignore its duct meaningful oversight on issues critical to system that is representative of the responsibilities to the American people Americans’ lives while continuing to deliver on people, where the people are elected by in favor of sound bites and photo ops. pocketbook issues. Instead of legislating, the Demo- The President’s disregard for congressional their constituents to come up here and represent their views in Congress and cratic majority prefers posing with oversight allows the Administration to cover-up buckets of fried chicken for the na- his many disastrous policy decisions such as: vote for them. It is not to come up here and to hand off control, to hand their tional media in crude attempts to un- attacking affordable healthcare coverage for dermine our President and his adminis- millions of Americans including those with pre- vote to the majority leader, to the Speaker, and to the majority whip and tration. existing conditions, tearing apart vulnerable Really? immigrant families, misappropriating military let them vote for them and for the peo- It is time to move on and tackle the funds for his ill-conceived border wall, and roll- ple of their district whether or not to real issues that Americans care about. ing back landmark civil rights protections for go to court. The American people elected us, they minorities. The votes to enforce subpoenas, the elected me, to Congress to get things The information subpoenaed by various votes to hold in contempt should be done. Let us secure the border. Let us congressional committees, including docu- votes of the Representatives of the peo- improve healthcare. Let us improve ments and testimony, is information to which ple. That is why this resolution today education. Congress is constitutionally entitled and that is such a travesty. Let us stop this political theater that past Administrations have routinely provided. b 1545 happens meeting after meeting and President Trump has prevented fact wit- Mr. Speaker, I have only been a hearing after hearing in multiple com- nesses referenced in the Mueller Report from Member of this body for a few months, mittees in what I believe is a blatant testifying or providing documents to Congress. and I was proud to be named a member attempt to influence the 2020 presi- This is despite the fact that the Report de- dential election using taxpayer re- tailed the Russian government’s sustained at- of the Judiciary Committee, but unfor- tunately, the circus that I have wit- sources. tacks on our elections; over 170 contacts be- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of nessed over the last few months is tween President Trump’s campaign and asso- my time. shocking, as the Democratic majority ciates and agents of the Russian government; Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I have as well as numerous efforts by President tries to find some reason, any reason, no further speakers. I reserve the bal- Trump to impede or thwart House investiga- to impeach this President now that the ance of my time. tions scrutinizing his own conduct and that of Mueller investigation has wrapped up Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, may I in- his Administration. with no crimes found. quire how much time I have left and In keeping with the President’s sweeping If they want to go back and repeat how much time the other side has left? public refusal to comply with congressional the last 2 years of the investigation, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- subpoenas, the White House and the Adminis- the millions of dollars, the hundreds of tlewoman has 1 minute remaining. tration are fighting to keep the truth from the subpoenas, they are certainly entitled Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield American people. to do that, but I would argue it would myself such time as I may consume. This resolution ensures we can conduct be a waste of time for the American Mr. Speaker, I am going to use my 1 oversight on issues that are critical to Ameri- taxpayer and the American people. minute to actually refute these blatant cans’ lives while continuing to deliver on pock- Mr. Speaker, we had a hearing earlier allegations and fantasies, I believe, by etbook issues. today on the 9/11 Victim Compensation my fellow Democrats, and that is how The information subpoenaed by various Fund, and the chairman did a master- somehow the President and the Depart- congressional committees, including docu- ful job of arguing in favor of that legis- ment of Justice has been stonewalling ments and testimony, is information Congress lation, of which I am a cosponsor. It is them. is constitutionally entitled to and which past bipartisan legislation. It is going to be Let me go over the timelines really Administrations have routinely provided. marked up tomorrow. That is the way quick. Congress not only is constitutionally entitled that this Judiciary Committee should On March 22, the Attorney General to the underlying evidence in the Special operate. immediately notified the chairmen and Counsel’s Report and key fact witness testi- Instead, we have hearings with the ranking members of the House and mony, it requires this information so that it can empty chairs for the Attorney General, Senate Committees on Judiciary that fulfill its legislative, oversight, and other con- we have a hearing with an empty chair they had received the confidential re- stitutional responsibilities. for the White House counsel. port from the special counsel.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.008 H11JNPT1 H4422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 The next day, the Attorney General coverup, is to be complicit with the ob- Lynch Peterson Smith (WA) Malinowski Phillips Soto informed Congress of the special coun- struction that this White House dem- Maloney, Pingree Spanberger sel’s principal conclusions. onstrates each and every day. Carolyn B. Pocan Speier March 29, he updated the Congress on Mr. Speaker, I remind my colleagues Maloney, Sean Porter Stanton what could be done and what that history will judge how we react to Matsui Pressley Stevens McAdams Price (NC) Suozzi redactions had to be made. this moment. So I urge all of my col- McBath Quigley Swalwell (CA) Then on April 18, less than a month leagues, do not let this moment pass us McCollum Raskin Takano after receiving it, the Attorney Gen- by. Vote ‘‘yes’’ on this resolution, and McEachin Rice (NY) Thompson (CA) eral made the redacted confidential re- McGovern Richmond Thompson (MS) let’s hold the President accountable. McNerney Rose (NY) Titus port available to Congress and the en- Nobody is above the law in the Meeks Rouda Tlaib tire public. United States of America, not even the Meng Roybal-Allard Tonko The same day, the Attorney General President of the United States. Moore Ruiz Torres (CA) Morelle Ruppersberger Torres Small released the confidential report and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- made the minimally-redacted version Moulton Rush (NM) bers are again reminded to refrain from Mucarsel-Powell Ryan Trahan of the confidential report available for engaging in personalities toward the Murphy Sa´ nchez Trone Nadler Sarbanes Underwood review. President. Mr. Speaker, I would urge a ‘‘no’’ Napolitano Scanlon Van Drew Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I urge Neal Schakowsky Vargas vote on this resolution, and I yield a ‘‘yes’’ vote, and I yield back the bal- Neguse Schiff Veasey back the balance of my time. ance of my time. Norcross Schneider Vela Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield O’Halleran Schrader Vela´ zquez myself the remainder of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time Ocasio-Cortez Schrier Visclosky for debate has expired. Omar Scott (VA) Wasserman Mr. Speaker, my friends on the other Pallone Scott, David Schultz side have responded to this legislation Pursuant to House Resolution 431, Panetta Serrano Waters with the same old same old. the previous question is ordered on the Pappas Sewell (AL) Watson Coleman They are circling the wagons around resolution, as amended. Pascrell Shalala Welch The question is on agreeing to the Payne Sherman Wexton this President and his team. They are Pelosi Sherrill Wild deliberately turning a blind eye to the resolution. Perlmutter Sires Wilson (FL) corruption, to the deception, to the il- The question was taken; and the Peters Slotkin Yarmuth legality that has surrounded this White Speaker pro tempore announced that House. the ayes appeared to have it. NAYS—191 But let me remind them all of why Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, on that I Abraham Gohmert Newhouse we are here today. We are here because Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Norman demand the yeas and nays. Allen Gooden Nunes the American people elected each of us The yeas and nays were ordered. Amash Gosar Olson to write laws and to ensure those who The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Amodei Granger Palazzo execute them are accountable. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- Armstrong Graves (GA) Palmer We all took an oath when we were Arrington Graves (LA) Pence minute vote on adoption of the resolu- Babin Graves (MO) Perry sworn in to uphold and defend the Con- tion will be followed by a 5-minute vote Bacon Grothman Posey stitution. That is our job. on the motion to suspend the rules and Baird Guest Ratcliffe Balderson Guthrie None of us were sent here to play de- pass H.R. 2609. Reed fense for the President of the United Banks Hagedorn Reschenthaler The vote was taken by electronic de- Barr Harris States. Rice (SC) vice, and there were—yeas 229, nays Bergman Hartzler Riggleman There are some things that are more Biggs Hern, Kevin 191, not voting 13, as follows: Roby important than politics, and I hope Bilirakis Hice (GA) Rodgers (WA) [Roll No. 247] Bishop (UT) Higgins (LA) Roe, David P. that even in this day and age, there are Brady Hill (AR) still some things that are more sacred YEAS—229 Rogers (AL) Brooks (AL) Holding Rogers (KY) than partisanship, like the rule of law Adams Crow Higgins (NY) Brooks (IN) Hollingsworth Rooney (FL) Aguilar Cuellar Hill (CA) Buchanan Hudson and the separation of powers. Rose, John W. Allred Cummings Himes Bucshon Huizenga Rouzer I mean, each of us took the same Barraga´ n Cunningham Horn, Kendra S. Budd Hunter Roy oath. We now have a choice whether or Bass Davids (KS) Horsford Burchett Hurd (TX) Rutherford Beatty Davis, Danny K. Houlahan Burgess Johnson (LA) not to uphold it. Scalise Bera Dean Hoyer Byrne Johnson (OH) The choice should be a simple one: to Schweikert Beyer DeFazio Huffman Calvert Johnson (SD) Scott, Austin stand up to President Trump and to de- Bishop (GA) DeGette Jackson Lee Carter (GA) Jordan Sensenbrenner fend the Constitution. Blumenauer DeLauro Jayapal Carter (TX) Joyce (OH) Shimkus Blunt Rochester DelBene Jeffries Chabot Joyce (PA) Mr. Speaker, I remember when many Simpson of my Republican friends ran for office Bonamici Delgado Johnson (GA) Cheney Katko Boyle, Brendan Demings Johnson (TX) Cline Keller Smith (MO) claiming to be constitutional conserv- F. DeSaulnier Kaptur Cloud Kelly (MS) Smith (NE) atives. Well, this is their chance to Brindisi Deutch Keating Cole Kelly (PA) Smith (NJ) back up their campaign slogan with Brown (MD) Dingell Kelly (IL) Collins (GA) King (NY) Smucker Brownley (CA) Doggett Kennedy Collins (NY) Kinzinger Spano their vote. Bustos Doyle, Michael Khanna Comer Kustoff (TN) Stauber We have a President that publicly Butterfield F. Kildee Conaway LaHood Stefanik states: ‘‘We’re fighting all the sub- Carbajal Engel Kilmer Cook LaMalfa Steil poenas.’’ Ca´ rdenas Escobar Kim Crawford Lamborn Steube Carson (IN) Eshoo Kind Crenshaw Latta Stewart And I don’t want people to testify. Cartwright Espaillat Kirkpatrick Curtis Lesko Stivers Those are his words. Those are the Case Evans Krishnamoorthi Davidson (OH) Long Taylor words of the President, not some mob Casten (IL) Finkenauer Lamb Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Thompson (PA) Castor (FL) Fletcher Langevin DesJarlais Lucas Thornberry boss. Castro (TX) Foster Larsen (WA) Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Timmons As we heard from the chairman of Chu, Judy Frankel Larson (CT) Duffy Marchant Tipton the Oversight and Reform Committee, Cicilline Fudge Lawrence Duncan Marshall Turner Upton Chairman CUMMINGS, the White House Cisneros Gallego Lawson (FL) Dunn Massie Clark (MA) Garamendi Lee (CA) Emmer Mast Wagner hasn’t turned over a single document, a Clarke (NY) Garcı´a (IL) Lee (NV) Estes McCarthy Walberg single piece of paper that his com- Cleaver Garcia (TX) Levin (CA) Ferguson McCaul Walden mittee has requested to do their over- Clyburn Golden Levin (MI) Fitzpatrick McClintock Walker sight work, not one piece of paper. Cohen Gomez Lewis Fleischmann McHenry Walorski Connolly Gonzalez (TX) Lieu, Ted Flores McKinley Waltz At the core of this resolution is Con- Cooper Gottheimer Lipinski Fortenberry Meadows Watkins gress getting the appropriate docu- Correa Green (TX) Loebsack Foxx (NC) Meuser Weber (TX) ments, so we can do the appropriate Costa Grijalva Lofgren Fulcher Miller Webster (FL) Courtney Haaland Lowenthal Gaetz Mitchell Wenstrup oversight. That is part of the job. Cox (CA) Harder (CA) Lowey Gallagher Moolenaar Westerman How can anybody be against that? To Craig Hayes Luja´ n Gianforte Mooney (WV) Williams be against that is to be part of the Crist Heck Luria Gibbs Mullin Wilson (SC)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.055 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4423 Wittman Woodall Young Fulcher Lofgren Rutherford NOT VOTING—13 Womack Yoho Zeldin Gaetz Long Ryan Axne Gabbard King (IA) Gallagher Loudermilk Sa´ nchez Bost Green (TN) Kuster (NH) NOT VOTING—13 Gallego Lowenthal Sarbanes Buck Griffith Wright Axne Gabbard Garamendi Lowey King (IA) Scalise Clay Hastings Bost Green (TN) Garcı´a (IL) Lucas Kuster (NH) Scanlon Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Buck Griffith Wright Garcia (TX) Luetkemeyer Schakowsky Clay Hastings Gianforte Luja´ n Schiff b 1631 Davis (CA) Herrera Beutler Gibbs Luria Schneider Gohmert Lynch Schrader So (two-thirds being in the affirma- b 1623 Golden Malinowski Schrier tive) the rules were suspended and the Gomez Maloney, Schweikert bill was passed. Mr. ZELDIN and Mr. ADERHOLT Gonzalez (OH) Carolyn B. Scott (VA) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Sean Scott, Austin The result of the vote was announced ‘‘nay.’’ Gooden Marchant Scott, David as above recorded. Gosar Marshall Sensenbrenner A motion to reconsider was laid on So the resolution was agreed to. Gottheimer Massie Serrano the table. The result of the vote was announced Granger Mast Sewell (AL) as above recorded. Graves (GA) Matsui Shalala PERSONAL EXPLANATION A motion to reconsider was laid on Graves (LA) McAdams Sherman Graves (MO) McBath Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I was un- the table. Sherrill able to vote on June 11, 2019 as I had an- Green (TX) McCarthy Shimkus Grijalva McCaul f Simpson other commitment that did not allow me to Grothman McClintock Sires make it back to D.C. in time for votes. Had I Guest McCollum Slotkin DHS ACQUISITION REVIEW BOARD Guthrie McEachin been present, I would have voted as follows: ACT OF 2019 Smith (MO) ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 245; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. Haaland McGovern Smith (NE) McHenry Hagedorn Smith (NJ) 246; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 247; and ‘‘yes’’ on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Harder (CA) McKinley Smith (WA) rollcall No. 248. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Harris McNerney Smucker Hartzler Meadows PERSONAL EXPLANATION ished business is the vote on the mo- Soto Hayes Meeks tion to suspend the rules and pass the Spanberger Mrs. AXNE. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to Heck Meng Spano bill (H.R. 2609) to amend the Homeland Hern, Kevin Meuser vote on June 11, 2019 because I was return- Speier Security Act of 2002 to establish the Hice (GA) Miller ing to Washington, D.C. Had I been present to Stanton Higgins (LA) Mitchell Acquisition Review Board in the De- Stauber vote, I would have voted YEA on H. Res. Higgins (NY) Moolenaar partment of Homeland Security, and Stefanik 430—Authorizing the Committee on the Judici- Hill (AR) Mooney (WV) Steil for other purposes, on which the yeas Hill (CA) Moore ary to initiate or intervene in judicial pro- Steube and nays were ordered. Himes Morelle ceedings to enforce certain subpoenas, and Holding Moulton Stevens The Clerk read the title of the bill. Stewart YEA on H.R. 2609—DHS Acquisition Review Hollingsworth Mucarsel-Powell Board Act of 2019. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Horn, Kendra S. Mullin Stivers question is on the motion offered by Horsford Murphy Suozzi f the gentleman from California (Mr. Houlahan Nadler Swalwell (CA) Takano CORREA) that the House suspend the Hoyer Napolitano REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, Hudson Neal Taylor BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SUR- rules and pass the bill. Thompson (CA) Huffman Neguse VIVORS PROTECTION ACT This is a 5-minute vote. Huizenga Newhouse Thompson (MS) The vote was taken by electronic de- Hunter Norcross Thompson (PA) Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thornberry vice, and there were—yeas 419, nays 0, Hurd (TX) Norman to ask unanimous consent that the Jackson Lee Nunes Timmons not voting 13, as follows: Jayapal O’Halleran Tipton Committee on the Judiciary be dis- [Roll No. 248] Jeffries Ocasio-Cortez Titus charged from further consideration of Johnson (GA) Olson Tlaib H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- YEAS—419 Johnson (LA) Omar Tonko Abraham Butterfield Cummings Johnson (OH) Palazzo Torres (CA) vivors Protection Act, and ask for its Adams Byrne Cunningham Johnson (SD) Pallone Torres Small immediate consideration in the House. Aderholt Calvert Curtis Johnson (TX) Palmer (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Aguilar Carbajal Davids (KS) Jordan Panetta Trahan guidelines consistently issued by suc- Allen Ca´ rdenas Davidson (OH) Joyce (OH) Pappas Trone Allred Carson (IN) Davis, Danny K. Joyce (PA) Pascrell Turner cessive Speakers, as recorded in sec- Amash Carter (GA) Davis, Rodney Kaptur Payne Underwood tion 956 of the House Rules and Man- Amodei Carter (TX) Dean Katko Pence Upton ual, the Chair is constrained not to en- Armstrong Cartwright DeFazio Keating Perlmutter Van Drew tertain the request unless it has been Arrington Case DeGette Keller Perry Vargas Babin Casten (IL) DeLauro Kelly (IL) Peters Veasey cleared by the bipartisan floor and Bacon Castor (FL) DelBene Kelly (MS) Peterson Vela committee leaderships. Baird Castro (TX) Delgado Kelly (PA) Phillips Vela´ zquez Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, if this Balderson Chabot Demings Kennedy Pingree Visclosky unanimous consent request cannot be Banks Cheney DeSaulnier Khanna Pocan Wagner Barr Chu, Judy DesJarlais Kildee Porter Walberg entertained, I urge the Speaker and the Barraga´ n Cicilline Deutch Kilmer Posey Walden majority leader to immediately sched- Bass Cisneros Diaz-Balart Kim Pressley Walker Beatty Clark (MA) Dingell Kind Price (NC) ule the Born-Alive bill because sur- Walorski vivors of abortion deserve protection, Bera Clarke (NY) Doggett King (NY) Quigley Waltz Bergman Cleaver Doyle, Michael Kinzinger Raskin Wasserman and the American people deserve a vote Beyer Cline F. Kirkpatrick Ratcliffe Schultz on this bill. Biggs Cloud Duffy Krishnamoorthi Reed Waters Bilirakis Clyburn Duncan Kustoff (TN) Reschenthaler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Watkins Bishop (GA) Cohen Dunn LaHood Rice (NY) tleman is not recognized for debate at Watson Coleman Bishop (UT) Cole Emmer LaMalfa Rice (SC) Weber (TX) this time. Blumenauer Collins (GA) Engel Lamb Richmond Blunt Rochester Collins (NY) Escobar Lamborn Riggleman Webster (FL) Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker? Bonamici Comer Eshoo Langevin Roby Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. For Boyle, Brendan Conaway Espaillat Larsen (WA) Rodgers (WA) Wenstrup what purpose does the gentleman seek Westerman F. Connolly Estes Larson (CT) Roe, David P. recognition? Brady Cook Evans Latta Rogers (AL) Wexton Brindisi Cooper Ferguson Lawrence Rogers (KY) Wild Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Brooks (AL) Correa Finkenauer Lawson (FL) Rooney (FL) Williams unanimous consent that the Com- Brooks (IN) Costa Fitzpatrick Lee (CA) Rose (NY) Wilson (FL) mittee on the Judiciary be discharged Brown (MD) Courtney Fleischmann Lee (NV) Rose, John W. Wilson (SC) Brownley (CA) Cox (CA) Fletcher Lesko Rouda Wittman from further consideration of H.R. 962. Buchanan Craig Flores Levin (CA) Rouzer Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Bucshon Crawford Fortenberry Levin (MI) Roy Woodall Chair has previously advised, the re- Budd Crenshaw Foster Lewis Roybal-Allard Yarmuth quest cannot be entertained absent ap- Burchett Crist Foxx (NC) Lieu, Ted Ruiz Yoho Burgess Crow Frankel Lipinski Ruppersberger Young propriate clearances. Bustos Cuellar Fudge Loebsack Rush Zeldin Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN7.009 H11JNPT1 H4424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 The SPEAKER pro tempore. For LET’S USE OUR POWER TO STOP minute and to revise and extend his re- what purpose does the gentleman seek GUN VIOLENCE marks.) recognition? (Mr. CRIST asked and was given per- Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I sug- mission to address the House for 1 Harry Yoa is a 101-year-old World War gest to you that Congress is out of minute.) II veteran. He is living in Ocean City, order when we fail to protect the least Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I stand New Jersey. amongst us. before you 2 days before the third anni- He was only 23 years old when he en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- versary of the mass shooting at Pulse listed in the Army in 1942, working as tleman has not been recognized for de- nightclub in Orlando, Florida, to tell a truck driver and newly married to his bate. this body, the people’s House, that we wife, Valerie. f have work to do. In the 321st Bombardment Group in The Pulse shooting shook us all to the 12th Air Force, Harry was stationed LGBT PRIDE MONTH our core, and for so many in the in the south of France, where he com- (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given LGBTQ community, these wounds may pleted 63 missions as an aerial engineer permission to address the House for 1 never fully heal. and as a tail gunner. minute and to revise and extend his re- We honor the memory of those whose He now, unfortunately, suffers from marks.) lives were taken, but for those 49 peo- dementia and doesn’t remember much Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise ple, their families, and, importantly, from the war, but he says he hasn’t for- today to celebrate LGBT Pride Month, their chosen families, thoughts and gotten the intensity of his missions, which occurs every June. prayers will never be enough. where he was tasked with repairing the Pride Month is the time when the ‘‘Orlando Strong’’ and ‘‘Never Again’’ aircraft and defending the craft LGBT community comes together to are only words until we take action. through the weapons in the rear of the We are united by the power our con- celebrate their ability to live freely. plane. For many people across the country, stituents have given to us to make laws. We must use that power to stop After the war, Harry was awarded Pride events held in this month of June multiple medals and three Bronze are the occasion where they can ex- gun violence. What does it say to the victims at Stars for his service. press themselves freely in their com- Pulse, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, In the wake of the 75th anniversary munity. Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Aurora, Vir- of D-day, we remember the sacrifices of This year’s LGBT Pride Month ginia Beach, and too many others to many Americans and the many Ameri- marks an important turning point in list? Do we not care? cans who made them in World War II. LGBT history, the 50th anniversary of Making life safer for our constituents Harry is truly one of the great ones, the Stonewall uprising. While LGBT is not right versus left; it is right and God will bless him. Pride events today center on celebra- versus wrong. tion of good times, they are rooted in Madam Speaker, I urge action on this f the LGBT community’s fight for sur- national epidemic. vival. f LIBERTY SHIPS Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago this month, police raided the Stonewall MEXICO’S COMMITMENT TO HELP- (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Inn, a gay bar in New York City. Raids ING SECURE OUR COMMON BOR- was given permission to address the weren’t uncommon at the time, but DER House for 1 minute and to revise and this time, the gay community rose up (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given extend his remarks.) in protest. They set off a national permission to address the House for 1 Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam movement of LGBT rights, which still minute and to revise and extend his re- Speaker, I rise today to remember the is going on today. marks.) Liberty ships and those who built them Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to cele- Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I during World War II in Savannah, brate these great strides in LGBT rise today to commend President Georgia. rights in this country. I ask that my Trump on the early success in getting Just after the U.S. entered the war, colleagues join me in celebrating Mexico to increase its commitment to the Maritime Commission awarded a LGBT Month and commit to protecting helping secure our common border. contract to the Southeastern Ship- the rights and safety of LGBT people. There has been no shortage of doubt- building Corporation to start building ers, perhaps even some who wished the f cargo ships for military service. President would fail because he has The first completed ship was called CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRL taken an approach that hasn’t been the USS Oglethorpe, named after the SCOUTS OF COLLIN COUNTY tried before. But I thank the President city’s founder. By the end of the war, (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given for his vision and for his commitment 46,000 employees had produced 88 Lib- permission to address the House for 1 to securing our southern border, which erty ships at the Savannah location. minute.) has long been at crisis levels. These were America’s lifeline to the Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, We are not done, by any means—we war in Europe and the workhorses that today, I rise to congratulate 24 young must now ensure that Mexico honors transferred necessary supplies back their commitments—but this is signifi- women from high schools across Plano, and forth across the Atlantic Ocean cant progress that we haven’t seen yet Texas, who were presented with the filled with dangerous obstacles. to this point. Gold Award by the Girls Scouts of If Mexico is true to their word, that Unfortunately, the USS Oglethorpe Northeast Texas for their dedication to means House Democrats are now the was lost, torpedoed by a German U- our community. only ones preventing the U.S.-Mexico- boat in 1943. Today, a model of that The most prestigious accolade to Canada Agreement from becoming a re- ship stands at the Savannah trade cen- earn, the Gold Award requires each ality. This agreement would be ex- ter to thank and remember all those young woman to work tirelessly on a traordinarily beneficial for the Amer- who served in the Savannah shipyards, community project of their choice for ican economy, and it is time to ratify constantly working to help win the up to 80 hours. it here in this House. war, as well as those ship captains who I want to thank each of these Girl I thank President Trump for apply- risked their lives crossing the ocean. Scouts for their exemplary service ing pressure on Mexico and forcing This generation truly deserves the within Collin County and for dem- them to step up their efforts to secure name the Greatest Generation, and onstrating that age should never deter our border and trade. with them rested the fate of the en- one from leading within their commu- f tirety of Western civilization. nity. I am proud of this group in the First It is with pleasure I ask my col- HONORING HARRY YOA Congressional District of Georgia and leagues to congratulate these young la- (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given their contribution to the effort during dies on their success. permission to address the House for 1 World War II.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.061 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4425 b 1645 gaged in false accusations for an ex- do. There is much to be done, in terms SUPPORTING ROHINGYA tended period of time, and figure out of addressing the crisis at the border REFUGEES how in the world such an accusation and continuing in the economic success was able to be funded by the DNC, that we have. Instead, we have many (Ms. OMAR asked and was given per- cooked up in the Obama White House, committees that are holding officials mission to address the House for 1 and then polluted by Russians. in contempt of Congress. minute and to revise and extend her re- We can do a lot better, and we are We have more to do, so I ask the marks.) going to figure out what happened. American people to keep up the great Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise f work. today to speak out against the horri- f fying human rights abuses that our ad- CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY ministration fails to confront. OF ‘‘APOLLO 11’’ DEBATE OUT-OF-CONTROL SPENDING There are more than 1.3 million (Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma Rohingya refugees who have fled the asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- genocide in Burma. About half a mil- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- mission to address the House for 1 lion were driven out by a deliberate, vise and extend her remarks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- coordinated campaign by the Burmese Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. marks.) state to destroy Rohingya villages. Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, at the start of this Congress, the new Demo- According to Human Rights Watch, about an important achievement that cratic majority promised that legisla- refugees who arrived in Bangladesh in changed the world as we know it. tion would be considered under regular 2018 reported continued abuses by Bur- In just over a month, we will cele- order. Six months into Congress, it is mese security forces, including brate the 50th anniversary of the evident that that promise has been killings, arson, enforced disappear- Apollo 11 mission. On July 20th, 1969, abandoned altogether. ances, extortion, severe restrictions on for the first time ever, human beings Instead, the majority has used a pro- movement, and lack of food and walked on the Moon. cedural tactic to set spending levels healthcare. Apollo 11 was indeed a giant leap. It and circumvent the normal budget They also reported sexual violence inspired and continues to inspire gen- process. There is now no sign of a 2020 and abduction of women and girls in erations to explore. The discoveries budget resolution coming before the villages and at checkpoints along the and technology that come out of Amer- House to set spending levels, so the full route to Bangladesh. Returnees to ica’s investment in space not only help House has no opportunity to debate Myanmar faced arrest and torture by us better understand the universe but these levels as a standalone bill. authorities. fundamentally change our modern life. The national debt exceeded $22 tril- There are more than 128,000 Rohingya Apollo 11 is one of America’s greatest lion this year. The American people ex- still in detention camps, where they achievements, and I am proud to work pect us to debate and vote on a budget have been confined since 2012. with my colleagues on both sides of the that will outline the direction of our At its peak, Rohingya refugee reset- aisle, as well as in both the House and Nation. However, without having tlement in the United States was 2,573 the Senate, on resolutions that com- passed the budget, the House will con- refugees in fiscal year 2015. That num- memorate and celebrate this achieve- sider a massive spending bill this week ber has dropped to just 207 in fiscal ment. that combines five appropriations bills. year 2019. Celebrating the Apollo 11 mission en- Altogether, the package includes near- We are supporting Rohingya refugees sures that future generations will not ly $1 trillion in spending. Members will through funding programs in refugee just remember, but also take us further take this vote to spend with no plan or camps, but we must do more and help into space exploration. agreement between the House and Sen- them resettle here in the United As a lifelong Oklahoman, I also want ate on an overall budget. States. to acknowledge the unique contribu- I call on the majority to follow f tions of Oklahoma astronauts. In each through on its promise of regular order week leading up to the Apollo 11 mis- and bring a budget before the House so INVESTIGATE FALSE ACCUSATION sion celebration, I will highlight Okla- that we can debate the out-of-control (Mr. GAETZ asked and was given per- homans who shaped our knowledge and spending and how it can be reined in mission to address the House for 1 discovery within space. and reined in now. minute and to revise and extend his re- f f marks.) CHAOS ON THE SOUTHERN BOR- Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, after THANKING AMERICANS FOR SPEAKING AGAINST CONGRES- DER AND CROWDSOURCING ENVI- the Mueller report, we now know that RONMENTAL DATA President Trump was falsely accused of SIONAL PAY RAISES engaging in a criminal conspiracy with (Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Russia for 22 months. So the question mission to address the House for 1 PORTER). Under the Speaker’s an- is, what to do now that we are aware of minute and to revise and extend his re- nounced policy of January 3, 2019, the that false accusation? marks.) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) is recognized for 60 min- Democrats believe that the right ap- Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise utes as the designee of the minority proach is to tweeze through all the today to thank the American people leader. President’s reactions to being falsely for sending a message to this Congress Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Speaker, accused. Republicans believe that we that they do not want the pay raises just so staff knows, this will probably should figure out what the root was of for Members of Congress to go through. be a bit abbreviated because of all the the false accusations in the first place. However, their work is not done, and chaos we have going on around us. As we endeavor upon that work, we they need to keep it up. There is something I wanted to start see across the rotunda in the Senate They have successfully delayed the with. Typically, we come to the floor that harassment of the First Family Legislative Branch appropriations bill to spend time talking about what is continues. Donald Trump, Jr., will be from being considered as part of this happening in the country economically hauled before a Senate committee to- omnibus bill that is going to be consid- and demographically and what we must morrow because his prior testimony ered tomorrow, but it has only been de- do to keep our promises. I sit on the purportedly conflicts with the testi- layed. It hasn’t been removed just yet, Ways and Means Committee, and I do mony of Mr. Gates and Mr. Cohen, peo- so stay on the phones, stay on the trade and tax policy. ple who are either in prison for lying or emails, and stay on Facebook. Before we put that up, I need to going to prison for lying. Get in contact with Members of Con- touch on something that is incredibly It is past time to stop the harass- gress to let them know that their con- frustrating. Being from Arizona, obvi- ment of the President and the First stituents don’t think that they deserve ously, we have a border issue. We talk Family, acknowledge those who en- a pay raise. They have more work to about it; we do nothing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.064 H11JNPT1 H4426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 How many have seen the news in the cabinets make air quality cleaner in the Taser darts, it lays them down. last couple of days that we have gun our neighborhoods? Do file cabinets Yes, innocent people will get hit with battles going on just south of Douglas, full of paperwork at the local, county, them, but they don’t die. Arizona? We may have 9 or 10 people State, wherever our regulators are, It turns out that there are tech- who have lost their lives. We had a does that make the air quality in our nology solutions that will make us teenager get hit by a stray bullet. We communities better? Of course not. It safer. have had a couple of folks—apparently, just creates a lot of documents so that b 1700 one crawled to the border and is now in we have someone to sue for the trial How do we drag the conversations an Arizona hospital. A couple are in lawyers and those things. around this place to understand there I want to propose the concept of Arizona hospitals. are really great, exciting opportunities Where is the press? Where is the dis- crowdsourcing environmental informa- for all of us out there, whether it be in cussion of what is going on? Appar- tion, particularly for air quality. It smart regulation, whether it be the end ently, we have a war going on in Agua turns out, we are living in a time of killing using technology, whether it Prieta, just south of Douglas, between where there are now sensors we can at- be the fact we are about to get dra- these cartels that not only move drugs, tach to our phones that are highly ac- matically healthier, and that the cures but they also exploit human beings. curate that will do PM10, hydro- that are about to come on the market These are the very cartels that are carbons, and volatile organics. What for diseases that have been with us for taking humans, smuggling them and would happen in our communities if we so long, we are in a time of amazing trafficking them up to the border. were willing to take this tradeoff? disruption? They are using assault weapons and We are not going to make everyone How do we future-proof our policies, killing each other. Of course, we would fill out lots of paperwork. We are going and how do we get this body to stop care about that, wouldn’t we? Except it to promote businesses, let them grow. thinking everything is either Democrat doesn’t get any news here because it But here is the trick: If they screw up, or Republican, but understand there doesn’t fit the narrative. we catch them instantly. are actual solutions, you just have to If you love and care for people, could Also, the clowns painting cars behind be forward-thinking with technology? we at least have an honest discussion everyone’s houses in their backyards, With that, Madam Speaker, I yield of what the President has asked for, we are going to catch them, too. back the balance of my time. with some money for humanitarian aid This thought is very simple. We have f to take care of those who have pre- a YouTube cartoon that is about 1.5 HONORING JOHN RUFFIER DURING sented themselves at the border for ref- minutes that walks through this con- PRIDE MONTH ugee status? Understand the violence cept of crowdsourcing environmental that is spilling over into my State of data. It shows that it is time to use The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Arizona and what is going on. this type of technology. Think of the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- I guess I come to this microphone economic growth tradeoff. uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Flor- just frustrated that this story broke We are not going to fill up file cabi- ida (Mr. SOTO) is recognized for 60 min- yesterday in Arizona. Where is the na- nets full of paperwork. Because we are utes as the designee of the majority tional outcry? Where is the national going to be crowdsourcing environ- leader. understanding of the chaos that is hap- mental data, when there is a bad actor, Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor pening along our southern border and or someone’s scrubbers are out of com- of Pride Month, I would like to honor the lives that are being lost? Do we or pliance, or there are clowns painting John Ruffier. John Daniel Ruffier is an attorney do we not care about people? cars in backyards, we will catch them and leader of the LGBTQ community in There were two things I wanted to instantly. central Florida. John was born in Or- do, and I know we are up against a very Wouldn’t that be a lot more powerful, lando, Florida, and attended Edgewater tight time, so I am just going to do one where environmental regulators of High School where he was part of the of them. communities, States, and counties are State champion men’s crew team. We have this theory that basically now a quick reaction force that goes to He went on to attend Vanderbilt Uni- says, if you look at U.S. demographics, where the bad acts are happening in- versity and then the University of in 8.5 years, it is two workers, one re- stead of basically being paperwork Florida College of Law. Upon gradua- tiree. In 8.5 years, 50 percent of the domiciles? tion from law school, John joined the budget from this body, less interest, That is an example of smart regula- law firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, will be to those 65 and older. tion. It makes communities healthier. Kantor & Reed in Orlando where he Demographics aren’t Republican. It makes air quality better. It still has practices to this day, sitting on the They are not Democratic. They are businesses growing because they are firm’s executive committee and leading math. not buried under consultants and the firm’s senior housing practice We must do a number of things to mounds of paper. That is an example of group. keep the economic vitality of this soci- smart regulation. John has been involved in numerous ety going if we are going to keep our How do we drag this institution into community activities having served on promises. One of those things in our understanding the incredible opportu- the board of directors for both the Cen- five points is the way we deal with reg- nities that technology is bringing in tral Florida Coalition for the Homeless ulations. We have this one area we talk crashing the price of healthcare and and the Hope and Health Center of Cen- about, whether it be tax policy, trade making the environment healthier? In tral Florida. policy, or regulatory policy. Just in a the coming weeks, I am going to come Along with Jennifer Foster, John couple of minutes here, I wanted to ex- back to dive into this much deeper, but founded the central Florida chapter of plain what smart regulation is. let me salt the mine a little bit for a the Human Rights Campaign and later So often when hearing the rhetoric, thought experiment. joined HRC’s national board of gov- we will have: Well, we need to deregu- What would happen if we had tech- ernors. Following his term on HRC’s late. We need to reregulate. nology that could protect houses of board of governors, he was asked to That is wrong. We all walk around worship, schools, this body, and public join the board of directors for the HRC with these supercomputers in our pock- buildings? It turns out that it exists Foundation. John was also elected to ets. It turns out, technology is the ra- today. the Human Rights Campaign’s political tional place where regulation should I want to propose that this body put board where he rose to the role of go. together an XPRIZE for nonlethal pro- board chair in the years 2018 to 2019. Here is my thought experiment. Let’s tection of our buildings and our houses For that, John Ruffier, we honor you. use our own neighborhoods. We are the of worship. We already know there are HONORING DR. GEORGE WALLACE DURING PRIDE businesses in those neighborhoods. We experiments out there with pods that MONTH need to get air quality permits for go on the wall, so if someone comes in Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor manufacturing. Does filling out a and is engaged in a bad act or dis- of Pride Month, I would like to honor bunch of paper and shoving it in file charges a firearm, instantly, just like Dr. George Wallace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.065 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4427 Dr. George Wallace was born in New the first openly LGBT people to serve HONORING DAVID ARTHUR JONES DURING PRIDE Hampshire and moved to central Flor- in an Orange County-wide position. He MONTH ida in 1992. He returned to New England worked as chairman of our Soil and Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor in 1995, and after finishing his under- Water Conservation Board. He con- of Pride Month, I would like to honor graduate degree, he returned to Florida tinues to work now politically to im- David Arthur Jones. in 2002. prove our environment and to stand up David Arthur Jones, son of Mary Lou George spent the first half of his ca- for equality for all, including a ban on Jones and the late Arthur Henderson reer advocating and working with per- conversion therapy. Jones, Jr. was born and raised in a sons with disabilities as a case man- For that, Mr. Eric Rollings, we honor union household in upstate New York. The environment of David’s upbringing ager and later turned his passion for you. arts into a career as a senior leader of provided a foundation of values associ- HONORING RICARDO NEGRON-ALMODOVAR ated with human rights to which he the Orlando Fringe. DURING PRIDE MONTH. During the Pulse tragedy, George has been largely committed to over the Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor was serving on the board of the LGBT+ course of his lifetime. of Pride Month, I would like to honor Center of Orlando. Knowing that he After surviving a raucous adoles- Ricardo Negron-Almodovar. wanted to continue serving his commu- cence, David served with the United nity, he accepted the role as executive Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Ri- States Jaycees and the New York director of The Center in Orlando in cardo obtained a master’s degree in Young Democrats and was awarded the 2017. Dr. Wallace has since grown the education, a juris doctorate, and is a li- prestigious Governorship Award which organization to include a programming censed attorney in Puerto Rico. confers an honorary lifetime member- center at its satellite office in Kis- In 2015 Ricardo moved from Yauco, ship. Among his proudest works was the establishment of a spacious town simmee in our district. Puerto Rico, to Orlando, Florida. Dur- George is a very visible leader within ing his first year in Florida, he taught park in Whitestown, New York. David went on to enroll at the Mo- central Florida and enjoys travel, pho- English to adults and became involved hawk Valley Community College and tography, and cheering on the Boston in civic engagement efforts to register Utica College of Syracuse University Red Sox in his free time. new voters. where he earned his degree in occupa- For that, Dr. George Wallace, we After the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016, of which he is a survivor, Ricardo tional therapy. honor you. Together, John and David moved to worked to empower the LGBTQ Latinx HONORING ERIC ROLLINGS DURING PRIDE MONTH Lake Wales, Florida, in 2004, in Flor- community and has advocated against Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor ida’s Ninth Congressional District. As discrimination and gun violence. Ri- of Pride Month, I would like to honor a committeeman, David incorporated cardo currently serves as a legal serv- Eric Rollings. LGBT issues as part of meetings of the After 30 years of change, of loss, and ice coordinator for LatinoJustice Polk County Democratic Committee. of victories, Eric Rollings continues to where he has had the opportunity to In 2001, David and his life partner, be one of the most active and visible assist those transitioning from Puerto John, officially certified their love for LGBT leaders in Orange County. Rico to Florida after Hurricane Maria each other by virtue of marriage in Eric started volunteering at the Hope devastated my family’s native island. Utica, New York. David and John and Help Center in the early 1990s be- Recently Ricardo obtained a master’s spearheaded the effort to establish the cause he witnessed the injustices and degree in nonprofit management and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, stigma that his friends suffered from launched the community organization and Allies Democratic Caucus of Polk HIV/AIDS as they were dealing with it Del Ambiente, which is an effort led by County. In that same year, David be- every day. In 1993, he was awarded the the LGBTQ Puerto Rican community came a Florida LGBTA Democratic Volunteer of the Year for his dedica- to build up the LGBTQ Puerto Rican Caucus regional director serving six tion. community in Florida’s activism in en- counties, including Polk, Lake, Osce- In the present day, Eric is serving his vironmental work. ola, Orange, Seminole, and Volusia sixth term on the Community Develop- For that, Ricardo Negron-Almodovar, County, of which I am proud to rep- ment Block Grant Board and helps se- we honor you. resent much of that area. cure funding for the LGBT+ Center of HONORING KAREN CASTELLOES DURING PRIDE David is now in his fifth term serving central Florida and helps make rec- MONTH as the area’s regional director. Cur- ommendations for housing and services Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor rently David Jones is focusing on se- for people living with HIV/AIDS and of Pride Month, I would like to honor curing all-inclusive human rights ordi- low- to moderate-income households in Karen Castelloes. nances in municipalities within Polk the Orlando area. In 1971, Karen graduated from the County. Thus far, David has spoken be- In Eric’s early small business career fore the commissions of three Polk he was discriminated against for being University of Cincinnati with a BA in Spanish. After moving to Orlando in County cities and has recruited a num- gay. He saw an opportunity to help ber of supporters to do the same in the educate other business entrepreneurs 1975, she attained her master’s degree in education from Nova University and quest to secure fundamental rights for and worked to provide a safe business all, and our office has helped in that ef- environment. With that, he helped was employed by Orange County Public Schools as an English to Speakers of fort. grow the Metropolitan Business Asso- David is extremely grateful for the Other Languages teacher, an ESOL ciation, the LGBT Chamber of Com- public support that has been given by teacher, for 31 years. merce, serving on the board of direc- Florida House Representative Sam Kil- tors twice. She retired in 2007 and became in- lebrew and our office, Team Soto, to- Eric, with many of his friends and ac- volved in volunteer work. She is the wards securing all-inclusive human tivist allies, was instrumental in pass- cofounder of the Jefferson R. Voss rights ordinances, securing the effort ing ordinances and protections for the Scholarship for Zebra Coalition youth. as being one of bipartisanship. LGBT people of the city of Orlando and She served as a member of the Equality For that, David Arthur Jones, we Orange County. In the early days, Florida Steering Committee for 3 years honor you. and presently holds the position of vice nothing was certain, but because they HONORING ANTHONY H. SANDONATO DURING did not give up on Orlando and Orange chair. PRIDE MONTH County, today our home is one of the She continues to volunteer at Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor most inclusive, welcoming, and eco- IDignity of Orlando and at the food of Pride Month, I would like to honor nomically vibrant areas in the Nation. pantry at Joy MCC. In addition, she Anthony H. Sandonato. After the Pulse tragedy, all of Or- proudly serves on the education fund at Anthony is a proud Orlando resident, lando came together and became Or- the Zebra Coalition organization which human resources executive, LGBTQ lando United. Eric was honored with an serves LGBTQ youth. community advocate, and a member of Orlando United Medal from Mayor Te- For that, Karen Castelloes, we honor the Human Rights Campaign’s national resa Jacobs. Eric was elected as one of you. board of governors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.067 H11JNPT1 H4428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- In addition to her work with the Madam Speaker, for that, we honor vania, Anthony currently resides with onePULSE Foundation, Nikole coleads Dieuseul Berto. his husband, Tracer Foster, in down- the work of the Orlando Trans Aware- HONORING CASMORE SHAW DURING CARIBBEAN town Orlando, Florida. ness Collective, a collaborative group HERITAGE MONTH After completing his bachelor’s de- of transgender and gender noncon- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor gree in education from Edinboro Uni- forming leaders of color who have fo- of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would versity of Pennsylvania, Anthony relo- cused on community building and ad- like to honor Casmore Shaw. cated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in vocacy efforts for the central Florida Casmore Shaw moved to Osceola 1995 to pursue his career. It was there transgender community. County in the mid-eighties from New that he took on his first role in human In 2018, Nikole was honored with the York, where he worked as associate resources with a Miami-based retailer. Humanitarian of the Year Award by dean for the International Students Anthony began volunteering to effect the Miss Glamorous Pageant for her and High School Program and as the change for the LGBT community. He ongoing advocacy and empowerment of director of admissions and student en- took on volunteer leadership roles with the transgender community and work rollment at Technical Career Insti- south Florida’s volunteer committee with the onePULSE Foundation. tutes. Before that, he taught at Mona for the Human Rights Campaign, the She hopes to educate individuals Preparatory School in Kingston, Ja- Nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy from the community on healthy and maica. group and political lobbying organiza- safe ways to undergo transition, pro- Casmore currently serves on the tion in the United States. viding resources so black-market hor- Osceola County Housing and Finance Anthony volunteered through HRC to mones and unsafe lifestyles can be Authority Advisory Board and the re- protect Miami-Dade’s hard-won human avoided. gional board of MetroPlan Citizens rights ordinance and to attempt to For that, Nikole Parker, we honor Transportation Advisory Committee as stop the passage of Florida’s 2008 you. well. amendment which ultimately banned b 1715 He is also the State committee man gay marriage and civil unions in that for the Osceola Democrats and the vice HONORING DIEUSEUL BERTO DURING CARIBBEAN State until 2015. HERITAGE MONTH chair of the Osceola Democratic Execu- At the Federal level, Anthony cham- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor tive Committee. Casmore is the State pioned HRC’s efforts in south Florida of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would secretary for the Florida Democratic to achieve the passage of the Matthew like to honor Dieuseul Berto. Party. He is also a member of the Osce- Shepard Hate Crimes Act, the repeal of Dieuseul Berto is a Haitian American ola Education Foundation and the Car- the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, and immigrant who was a former kick ibbean and Floridian Association. the decade-long effort to pass the Em- boxer and founder of Tiger’s World Casmore is a founding member of the ployment Nondiscrimination Act, oth- Martial Arts and Boxing Fitness, Kissimmee and Kissimmee South Poin- erwise known as ENDA. founded in Winter Haven, Florida, in ciana Rotary Clubs. He served as past Anthony moved to Orlando in 2012. Florida’s Ninth Congressional District. chairman of the Osceola Charter Re- Shortly after relocating, he joined He competed in the UFC. view Commission, past chair of the HRC’s Orlando/central Florida volun- Berto was known as the man who Osceola Land Conservation Advisory teer committee and continued his helped so many people. He was recog- Board, past chairman of the board of LGBTQ advocacy as a political and nized for his conception of a cardio- directors of the Osceola County Li- community engagement leader. His vascular weight loss training program. brary System, past president and vice focus in central Florida has been to Although Berto was injured in a hor- president of the Caribbean and Flo- continue his efforts to influence policy rendous car accident that left him in a ridian Association, past chair of the by coordinating local get-out-the-vote wheelchair for over a year, he did not Osceola County School District’s Af- campaigns and by working with com- let the accident define or confine him. firmative Action Advisory Board, and munity leaders and Members of the Therefore, Dieuseul Berto began cre- the conflict resolution officer and me- House and Senate for repeal of the cur- ating ways to self-train in his wheel- diator of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of rent administration’s transgender mili- chair by including pushups and the use Osceola County. tary ban and the passage of the Equal- of a punching bag, which served as a Casmore holds a graduate degree in ity Act, which I am proud, Madam catalyst for his cardio program. He curriculum instruction, with a minor Speaker, we passed out of this House then incorporated those techniques in reading intervention, from earlier this year. used in the workout. Concordia University, as well as de- For that, Anthony H. Sandonato, we Berto’s fitness program is credited grees in elementary education and honor you. with helping more than 1,200 people business administration, with a con- HONORING NIKOLE PARKER DURING PRIDE gain access to better health by shed- centration in supervision and manage- MONTH ding unwanted and unhealthy pounds, ment, and an advanced certificate in Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor resulting in lowering blood pressure healthcare administration. of Pride Month, I would like to honor and cholesterol concerns over the past He worked at Polk State College in Nikole Parker. 20 years. He is considered a pioneer in the Student Service department and Nikole Parker is a transgender helping people with their health and, was director for My Brother’s Keeper, a woman of Puerto Rican, Italian, and consequently, their self-confidence. program for homeless and vulnerable African American descent. She was He was also a family man who helped students. He was also the co-adviser to born and raised in Orlando, Florida, many kids and tried to keep them out the Pearl of a Nation Haitian Service and at the age of 19 left her job and her of trouble with his kids program. Berto Club. home to begin her transition. After 3 also mentored children and encouraged Casmore is married to Jennifer years of black-market hormones and them to never sell themselves short by Mitchell, and they have four daughters: unsafe lifestyle practices she came reiterating that any dream is possible Toni-Ann, Deirdre, Dionne, and back to Orlando to restart her life. and attainable with hard work and Jennise. Nikole’s passion in advocating for dedication. He is credited with teach- Madam Speaker, for that, we honor the rights and dignity of transgender ing children to set larger-than-life ex- Mr. Casmore Shaw. and gender-nonconforming community pectations for themselves. HONORING WAYNE GOLDING DURING CARIBBEAN is legendary in central Florida. She He interacted, impacted, and inspired HERITAGE MONTH currently works for onePULSE Foun- people from all aspects of life. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor dation as the event and community Berto and his wife are the parents of of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would outreach coordinator. Nikole also sits seven children, including Andre Berto, like to honor Wayne Golding, Sr., Es- on various nonprofit boards within the a two-time former welterweight world quire, who was born in Kingston, Ja- community, including the LGBT+ Cen- champion; Edson and Revelina, who are maica. ter and the Orlando United Assistance also professional mixed martial artists; After his graduation from high Center. and his son Cleveland, who is an actor. school, he immigrated to New York

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.068 H11JNPT1 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4429 with his mother and younger brother industry since the age of 13, but, along Shelley Ann Briggs was born in Lon- in 1981. He went on to graduate from the way, he has worked in corporate don, England, on July 5 to the late Queens College, CUNY, with a BA in America: in sales for Brach’s Candy, as Joan Ann Grant. Joan had migrated to economics and worked on Wall Street. a tile and gap filler specialist for the London from Georgetown, Guyana, to In 1988, he moved his young family to U.S. Space Shuttle program at KSC, complete her studies, and, due to hard- Orlando, Florida. Wayne earned his and financial labor auditor with the ships, Shelley was sent to Georgetown, juris doctorate of law from Barry Uni- Lockheed Corporation. Guyana, to live with her grandmother versity School of Law. John now works as an independent when she was a baby. Even as an accomplished attorney insurance counselor in the employees’ Seeking better opportunities and a practicing in the Florida State courts, benefit arena, a relocation specialist, better life for her family, her grand- the United States courts, and immigra- and a LegalShield director. mother migrated to the United States tion court, he has continued his work For the last 4 years, Mr. PERRY has of America when Shelley was 4 years as a community leader and activist. been on WOTS 1220AM in Kissimmee, old, soon settling in Brooklyn, New In 2004, he established the litigation Caribbean Rhythms Radio Saturday, York. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the ‘‘A Little law firm, The Golding Law Group, As a child growing up, Shelley was Bit of Everything’’ commentary show PLC, based in Orlando, Florida. Mr. raised under Guyanese traditions and on the subject of the day. Golding has served as president of the customs, and, even though she lived in Mr. PERRY has been a devoted hus- Caribbean Bar Association’s Central band to Mrs. Cecilia LaVerne Perry for Brooklyn, the neighborhood reflected Florida chapter. the last 43 years. They were blessed the West Indian culture Shelley grew As an immigrant, he made history with two outstanding children, John, to admire. when he was selected to serve as chair- Jr., and Jonnell Evette Perry, and also Shelley attended several private man of the Orange County School their two grandchildren, Makayla schools and graduated from Catherine Board Biracial Committee. Perry and Johntae Perry. McAuley High School. During this Since August 2015, Mr. Golding has Madam Speaker, for that, we honor time, she also became a U.S. citizen been selected to serve as the Jamaica Mr. John Perry. through the help of her mother, who Diaspora Advisory Board member of HONORING LOUIS WITTER DURING CARIBBEAN had joined the family in the U.S. when the southern USA. In this role, he con- HERITAGE MONTH Shelley was 10 years old. fidently advises the minister of foreign Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor After high school, Shelley made the affairs for the Government of Jamaica of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would decision to join the United States on Jamaica diaspora issues. like to honor Louis Witter. Army after attending college for one He has been laser focused on me- Louis Witter has been a longstanding semester. Shelley then relocated to thodically galvanizing the skills and businessman in the hospitality indus- Florida to help take care of her moth- talent of the members of the Caribbean try in the central Florida area since er, who had been diagnosed with can- community and strengthening the 1992. cer. voice of the Caribbean communities in He attended Florida Technical Col- While in Florida, her mother intro- the spaces they reside. lege, where he gained his knowledge in duced her to the Caribbean and Flo- Notably, he continues to be involved business administration and manage- ridian Association, and soon Shelley with the planning and execution of the ment. He is a current member of the became a member. She has served annual celebration of Caribbean Amer- Caribbean and Floridian Association, CAFA in a variety of capacities over ican Heritage Month. Inc.; Restore the Path for Christ the last 20 years, and currently she is Wayne credits his drive and commit- Church; and the Jamaica Diaspora chairperson for the Service and Edu- ment to his community to the lessons group, Southeastern Division. cation Committee. learned from his grandparents; the sup- Louis Witter is an entrepreneur, a She is currently employed as a dean Caribbean restaurant owner, and a pro- port of his wife of 30 years, Lois A. at Gateway High School, located in ducer and host of Caribbean Rhythms Golding; from their two children, Osceola County School District in Radio Network AM1220 WOTS, a local Tassanee Golding and Wayne Golding, Florida’s Ninth Congressional District. Caribbean radio station in the Kis- Jr.; his mother, Minett Gayle-Brown; Shelley’s life passion has always been simmee, Florida, area. as well as a host of mentors and leaders children, and there has been a special on whose shoulders he stands. This radio station provides vital sources of business, social networking, place in her heart for children whose Madam Speaker, for that, we honor parents left their home country and Mr. Wayne Golding. events, and community information, interviews, and has been a voice to the came to the United States in search of HONORING JOHN PERRY DURING CARIBBEAN central Florida Caribbean communities a better life for their family. HERITAGE MONTH Shelley is happily married to Dennis Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor for the past 20 years. He has used the radio platform to Briggs and is the proud mother to of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would provide internships to over 50 individ- Jada; Jourard; Dennis, Jr.; and like to honor John Perry. uals who have successfully completed Deyonce. Mr. John Everton Perry was born in programs at the radio station and have Madam Speaker, for that, we honor Kingston, Jamaica, in August 1955. He moved on to pursue careers in the radio Mrs. Shelley Briggs. migrated to New York in 1967 and at- broadcasting industry. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- tended junior high school at Mount Louis Witter is from the Caribbean ance of my time. Vernon’s Washington Junior High, island of Jamaica. He has lived in the f where he received the certificate for United States for over 30 years. outstanding writing presented by the When he is not involved with busi- RECESS actor-community activist Mr. Ossie ness, he enjoys listening to cultural The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis. reggae music. He believes that reggae ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. PERRY went on to attend Mount music speaks to all nations, with a declares the House in recess subject to Vernon High School, where he lettered strong message in each song. the call of the Chair. in football as a quarterback and also in Louis Witter lives in Davenport, Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 30 min- track. He was a voice on the student Florida, and can be heard online every utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. council as head school marshal. Saturday at www.crrnetwork.com, on After high school, Mr. PERRY enlisted his broadcasts. f in the United States Air Force, where Madam Speaker, for that, we honor b 2105 he served honorably for 5 years. During Mr. Louis Witter. AFTER RECESS this time, Mr. PERRY found time to at- HONORING SHELLEY BRIGGS DURING CARIBBEAN tend The Ohio State University, Park HERITAGE MONTH The recess having expired, the House College, and Rollins College. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor was called to order by the Speaker pro Mr. PERRY’s first passion is as a fish- of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would tempore (Mr. MCGOVERN) at 9 o’clock monger. He has worked in the seafood like to honor Shelley Briggs. and 5 minutes p.m.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jun 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11JN7.070 H11JNPT1 H4430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2019 106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Com- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO mittee on Armed Services. the Committee on Armed Services. CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE 1244. A letter from the Under Secretary, 1253. A letter from the Federal Register Li- COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate REPUBLIC OF CHINA fense, transmitting a letter authorizing General, Department of the Navy, transmit- twelve (12) officers to wear the insignia of ting the Department’s final rule — Contract The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the grade of major general, pursuant to 10 Administration [Docket ID: USN-2018-DARS- Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. 0022] (RIN: 0703-AB14) received June 7, 2019, pointment, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law and the order of the House of January on Armed Services. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 3, 2019, of the following Member on the 1245. A letter from the Federal Register Li- mittee on Armed Services. part of the House to the Congressional- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate 1254. A letter from the Federal Register Li- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Executive Commission on the People’s ting the Department’s final rule — Medical Republic of China: General, Department of the Navy, transmit- and Dental Care for Eligible Persons at Navy ting the Department’s final rule — Con- Mrs. HARTZLER, Missouri Department Facilities [Docket ID: USN-2019- tracting by Negotiation [Docket ID: USN- f HQ-0002] (RIN: 0703-AB09) received June 7, 2018-DARS-0021] (RIN: 0703-AB13) received 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to HOUSE COMMISSION ON CON- Committee on Armed Services. the Committee on Armed Services. GRESSIONAL MAILING STAND- 1246. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 1255. A letter from the Federal Register Li- ARDS aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, transmit- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The General, Department of the Navy, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Missing ting the Department’s final rule — Rules Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- Persons Act [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ-0020] Governing Public Access [Docket ID: USN- pointment, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), (RIN: 0703-AB07) received June 7, 2019, pursu- 2018-HQ-0006] (RIN: 0703-AB00) received June and the order of the House of January ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- 3, 2019, of the following Members to the 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the on Armed Services. Committee on Armed Services. House Commission on Congressional 1247. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 1256. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Mailing Standards: aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Mr. STEIL, Wisconsin General, Department of the Navy, transmit- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- Mr. LATTA, Ohio ting the Department’s final rule — Special ting the Department’s final rule — Disposi- Rules With Respect to Additional Station Mr. WALKER, North Carolina tion of Property [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ- and Signal Lights [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ- f 0002] (RIN: 0703-AB05) received June 7, 2019, 0010] (RIN: 0703-AB04) received June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- VIDING FOR FURTHER CONSID- mittee on Armed Services. ERATION OF H.R. 2740, DEPART- mittee on Armed Services. 1248. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 1257. A letter from the Federal Register Li- MENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDU- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- General, Department of the Navy, transmit- CATION, AND RELATED AGEN- ting the Department’s final rule — Certifi- ting the Department’s final rule — United CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 cations and Exemptions Under the Inter- States Navy Regulations and Official Records [Docket ID: USN-2019-HQ-0005] (RIN: Mrs. TORRES of California, from the national Regulations for Preventing Colli- sions at Sea, 1972 [Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ- 703-AB06) received June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- 0011] (RIN: 0703-AB03) received June 7, 2019, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ileged report (Rept. No. 116–111) on the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on resolution (H. Res. 436) providing for 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Armed Services. further consideration of the bill (H.R. mittee on Armed Services. 1258. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 2740) making appropriations for the De- 1249. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate mitting the Commission’s Major final rule — partments of Labor, Health and Human Form CRS Relationship Summary; Amend- Services, and Education, and related General, Department of the Navy, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Garnish- ments to Form ADV [Release Nos.: 34-86032; agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- ment of Pay of Naval Military and Civilian IA-5247; File No.: S7-08-18] (RIN: 3235-AL27) tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes, Personnel for Collection of Child Support received June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. which was referred to the House Cal- and Alimony [Docket ID: USN-2017-HQ-0007] 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 endar and ordered to be printed. (RIN: 0703-AA97) received June 7, 2019, pursu- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. f ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 1259. A letter from the Acting Secretary, ADJOURNMENT on Armed Services. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- 1250. A letter from the Federal Register Li- mitting the Commission’s interpretation — Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Commission Interpretation Regarding Speaker, I move that the House do now General, Department of the Navy, transmit- Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers adjourn. ting the Department’s final rule — Assist- [Release No.: IA-5248; File No.: S7-07-18] The motion was agreed to; accord- ance to and Support of Dependents; Pater- (RIN: 3235-AM36) received June 7, 2019, pursu- ingly (at 9 o’clock and 6 minutes p.m.), nity Complaints [Docket ID: USN-2017-HQ- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- under its previous order, the House ad- 0006] (RIN: 0703-AA96) received June 7, 2019, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law on Financial Services. journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, 1260. A letter from the Acting Secretary, June 12, 2019, at 10 a.m. for morning- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- mittee on Armed Services. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- hour debate. 1251. A letter from the Federal Register Li- mitting the Commission’s interpretation — f aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate Commission Interpretation Regarding the General, Department of the Navy, transmit- Solely Incidental Prong of the Broker-Dealer EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ting the Department’s final rule — Non Exclusion from the Definition of Investment ETC. Naval Medical and Dental Care [Docket ID: Adviser [Release No.: IA-5249] received June Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive USN-2019-HQ-0003] (RIN: 0703-AB10) received 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the communications were taken from the June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Committee on Financial Services. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: the Committee on Armed Services. 1261. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 1243. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 1252. A letter from the Federal Register Li- ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Department of Defense, transmitting a letter aison Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate ment’s Semiannual Report to Congress, cov- on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General, Department of the Navy, transmit- ering the six-month period ending March 31, General Mark A. Brilakis, United States Ma- ting the Department’s final rule — Payments 2019, pursuant to Sec. 5 of the Inspector Gen- rine Corps, and his advancement to the grade of Amounts Due Mentally Incompetent eral Act, as amended; to the Committee on of lieutenant general on the retired list, pur- Members of the Naval Service [Docket ID: Oversight and Reform. suant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96- USN-2019-HQ-0004] (RIN: 0703-AB16) received 1262. A letter from the Inspector General, 513, Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104- June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:17 Sep 04, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JUNE\H11JN9.REC H11JN9 June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4431 transmitting the Corporation’s Semiannual gram of the Department of Defense to cer- tion Act of 1996 to ensure that Federal finan- Report to the Congress for the period ending tain military spouses, and for other pur- cial regulators perform a comprehensive re- March 31, 2019; to the Committee on Over- poses; to the Committee on Armed Services. view of regulations to identify outdated or sight and Reform. By Mr. CORREA (for himself and Mr. otherwise unnecessary regulatory require- 1263. A letter from the Deputy Assistant STEWART): ments imposed on covered persons, and for Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Of- H.R. 3192. A bill to add suicide prevention other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- fice of Protected Resources, National Oce- resources to school identification cards; to cial Services. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- the Committee on Education and Labor. By Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself, Mr. mitting the Administration’s final rule — By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Ms. MUCARSEL- Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; HUFFMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- POWELL, and Mr. CLINE): Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Test- fornia, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. LEE of H.R. 3199. A bill to amend title 35, United ing and Training Activities Conducted in the California, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. States Code, to prevent double patenting, Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range in the SWALWELL of California, Mr. KHANNA, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Gulf of Mexico [Docket No.: 170831846-8105-02] Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. PA- the Judiciary. (RIN: 0648-BH21) received June 7, 2019, pursu- NETTA, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. HILL of By Mr. MASSIE (for himself, Mr. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- California, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- AMASH, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. DUN- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee fornia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. CAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. on Natural Resources. TORRES of California, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. COMER, and Mr. BABIN): 1264. A letter from the Regulations Devel- CISNEROS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H.R. 3200. A bill to repeal the Gun-Free opment Coordinator, Office of Regulation ROUDA, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BERA, Mr. School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to Policy and Management, Office of the Sec- SHERMAN, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. retary (00REG), Department of Veterans Af- VARGAS): By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself, Mrs. fairs, transmitting the Department’s Major H.R. 3193. A bill to modify the treatment of DEMINGS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. KAPTUR, final rule — Urgent Care (RIN: 2900-AQ47) re- deadlines for emergency relief funds awarded and Mr. RUSH): ceived June 7, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. by the Secretary of Transportation, and for H.R. 3201. A bill to amend the National 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- portation and Infrastructure. State from removing the name of any reg- fairs. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. istrant from the official list of voters eligi- 1265. A letter from the Regulations Devel- MCCAUL): ble to vote in elections for Federal office in opment Coordinator, Office of Regulations H.R. 3194. A bill to provide financial lend- the State unless the State verifies, on the Policy and Management, Office of the Sec- ing mechanisms to assist North Atlantic basis of objective and reliable evidence, that retary, Department of Veterans Affairs, Treaty Organization allies in modernizing the registrant is ineligible to vote in such transmitting the Department’s Major final their military forces, and for other purposes; elections; to the Committee on House Ad- rule — Veterans Community Care Program to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ministration. (RIN: 2900-AQ46) received June 7, 2019, pursu- By Mr. VAN DREW (for himself, Mr. By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- GRIJALVA, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. SABLAN, self and Ms. SPANBERGER): 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. COX H.R. 3202. A bill to require a report on the on Veterans’ Affairs. of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. value of investments in dual use infrastruc- f FITZPATRICK, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. ture projects by the member states of the ZELDIN): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 3195. A bill to amend title 54, United in order to improve military mobility and PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS States Code, to provide permanent, dedi- interoperability across Europe; to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of cated funding for the Land and Water Con- mittee on Foreign Affairs. servation Fund, and for other purposes; to By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself and Ms. committees were delivered to the Clerk the Committee on Natural Resources. BONAMICI): for printing and reference to the proper By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself H.R. 3203. A bill to provide research, devel- calendar, as follows: and Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto opment, and deployment of marine energy, Mr. DEFAZIO: Committee on Transpor- Rico): and for other purposes; to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 367. A bill H.R. 3196. A bill to designate the Large Science, Space, and Technology. making appropriations for Coast Guard pay Synoptic Survey Telescope as the ‘‘Vera By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself and in the event an appropriations Act expires Rubin Survey Telescope’’; to the Committee Mrs. KIRKPATRICK): before the enactment of a new appropria- on Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 3204. A bill to establish responsibility tions Act; with an amendment (Rept. 116–110, By Mr. TAKANO (for himself, Mr. for the International Outfall Interceptor; to Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mrs. TORRES of California: Committee on WILSON of Florida, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. structure. Rules. House Resolution 436. Resolution pro- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. SCHA- By Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. viding for further consideration of the bill KOWSKY, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. RYAN, YOUNG, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. JACKSON (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the De- Ms. WATERS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAS- LEE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. PAPPAS, partments of Labor, Health and Human Serv- CRELL, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. TLAIB, and Mr. ices, and Education, and related agencies for Pennsylvania, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. CISNEROS): the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and SERRANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. H.R. 3205. A bill to amend title 14, United for other purposes (Rept. 116–111). Referred BONAMICI, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. States Code, to authorize the Secretary of to the House Calendar. DESAULNIER, Ms. OMAR, Mr. POCAN, the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in coordination with the Sec- f Ms. NORTON, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. retary of Education, to establish programs PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS HAALAND, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mrs. WATSON for the purpose of improving the mathe- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public COLEMAN, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, matics and scientific knowledge and skills of elementary and secondary school students bills and resolutions of the following Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SIRES, Mr. and faculty members, and for other purposes; titles were introduced and severally re- LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. to the Committee on Transportation and In- ferred, as follows: SMITH of Washington, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. frastructure, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. BEYER, Ms. WILD, Ms. MUCARSEL- mittee on Education and Labor, for a period CHABOT): POWELL, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. NAPOLI- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 3190. A bill to authorize humanitarian TANO, Mr. NADLER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- assistance and impose sanctions with respect PAYNE, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the to human rights abuses in Burma, and for NORCROSS, and Ms. PRESSLEY): committee concerned. other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign H.R. 3197. A bill to amend the Fair Labor By Mr. KINZINGER (for himself, Mr. Affairs, and in addition to the Committees Standards Act of 1938 to establish a min- PENCE, and Mr. HECK): on Armed Services, the Judiciary, Financial imum salary threshold for bona fide execu- H.R. 3206. A bill to impose sanctions with Services, and Ways and Means, for a period tive, administrative, and professional em- respect to the provision of certain vessels for to be subsequently determined by the Speak- ployees exempt from Federal overtime com- the construction of Russian energy export er, in each case for consideration of such pro- pensation requirements, and automatically pipelines, and for other purposes; to the visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the update such threshold every 3 years; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addi- committee concerned. Committee on Education and Labor. tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for By Mr. KIM (for himself, Ms. STEFANIK, By Mr. LOUDERMILK (for himself and a period to be subsequently determined by and Mr. FITZPATRICK): Mr. GOTTHEIMER): the Speaker, in each case for consideration H.R. 3191. A bill to expand eligibility for H.R. 3198. A bill to amend the Economic of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the My Career Advancement Account pro- Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduc- tion of the committee concerned.

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By Mr. LAMB (for himself, Ms. WILD, By Ms. SHALALA (for herself, Mr. memorializing the United States Congress to Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. NORTON, and Miss take such actions as are necessary to author- RESCHENTHALER, Mr. KELLY of Penn- GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico): ize the garnishment of veterans’ disability sylvania, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 3215. A bill to provide Medicaid assist- benefits to fulfill child support obligations; vania, and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of ance to individuals and families affected by to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Pennsylvania): a disaster or emergency, and for other pur- f H.R. 3207. A bill to designate the facility of poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- the United States Postal Service located at merce, and in addition to the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY 114 Mill Street in Hookstown, Pennslyvania, Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- STATEMENT as the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Dylan Elchin Post Of- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of fice Building’’; to the Committee on Over- case for consideration of such provisions as sight and Reform. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Mr. concerned. tives, the following statements are sub- SMITH of New Jersey, and Ms. By Mrs. TRAHAN (for herself, Mr. TUR- mitted regarding the specific powers SHALALA): NER, and Mr. CISNEROS): granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 3208. A bill to ensure that older adults H.R. 3216. A bill to enhance efforts to pre- tion to enact the accompanying bill or and individuals with disabilities are prepared vent sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and joint resolution. for disasters, and for other purposes; to the for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. ENGEL: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Armed Services. H.R. 3190. structure, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. WALKER: on Education and Labor, for a period to be H.R. 3217. A bill to require Congress to Congress has the power to enact this legis- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in budget in advance for disasters and for other lation pursuant to the following: each case for consideration of such provi- purposes; to the Committee on the Budget, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the and in addition to the Committee on Rules, By Mr. KIM: H.R. 3191. committee concerned. for a period to be subsequently determined Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LEWIS: by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 3209. A bill to amend title 49, United lation pursuant to the following: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- States Code, to codify requirements for Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- risdiction of the committee concerned. changes in airport sponsorship or operations tion under the General Welfare Clause. By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself and with respect to airport operating certifi- By Mr. CORREA: cates, and for other purposes; to the Com- Ms. LEE of California): H. Con. Res. 49. Concurrent resolution rec- H.R. 3192. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ture. ognizing the victims of the Port Chicago ex- plosion of July 17, 1944, the 75th anniversary lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL (for her- (1) The U.S. Constitution including Article of the greatest homeland loss of life of World self and Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana): 1, Section 8. War II, and exonerating the 50 African-Amer- H.R. 3210. A bill to require the Com- By Mr. GARAMENDI: ican sailors unjustly court- martialed by the mandant of the Coast Guard to take certain H.R. 3193. Navy; to the Committee on Armed Services. steps to improve Coast Guard shore infra- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BUDD (for himself, Mr. ROUDA, structure, and for other purposes; to the lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. KHANNA, and Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- MEADOWS): structure. tion By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Ms. HER- H. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous By Mr. ENGEL: RERA BEUTLER, and Mr. KHANNA): H.R. 3194. tribespeople of the Central Highlands of H.R. 3211. A bill to establish the Task Congress has the power to enact this legis- Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces Force on the Impact of the Affordable Hous- lation pursuant to the following: during the Vietnam War, and condemning ing Crisis, and for other purposes; to the Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Committee on Financial Services. the ongoing violation of human rights by the By Mr. VAN DREW: Government of the Socialist Republic of By Ms. PINGREE (for herself, Ms. H.R. 3195. Vietnam; to the Committee on Foreign Af- SPEIER, Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- Congress has the power to enact this legis- fairs, and in addition to the Committee on shire, Ms. OMAR, Ms. MENG, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- FRANKEL): U.S. Const. art. I,sec. 8, cl. 3: To regulate H.R. 3212. A bill to amend the Foreign As- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Commerce with foreign Nations, and among sistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual case for consideration of such provisions as the several States, and with the Indian Country Reports on Human Rights Practices fall within the jurisdiction of the committee tribes. a section on conflict-related sexual and gen- concerned. By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: der-based violence, to amend the Global By Ms. PRESSLEY (for herself and H.R. 3196. Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Mrs. MCBATH): Congress has the power to enact this legis- Act to authorize the President to impose H. Res. 437. A resolution expressing support lation pursuant to the following: economic sanctions and a visa ban on the for the designation of November 20 through Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of leader of an organization that commits sex- December 20 as ‘‘National Survivors of Homi- the United States. ual or gender-based violence; to the Com- cide Victims Awareness Month’’; to the Com- By Mr. TAKANO: mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3197. the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period f to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Congress has the power to enact this legis- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- MEMORIALS lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials committee concerned. the United States. By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee were presented and referred as follows: By Mr. LOUDERMILK: (for himself, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. 70. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of H.R. 3198. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. the House of Representatives of the State of Congress has the power to enact this legis- GREEN of Tennessee, Mr. KUSTOFF of Michigan, relative to House Resolution No. lation pursuant to the following: Tennessee, and Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of 101, urging the U.S. Congress to enact legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Tennessee): lation preventing federal regulators from By Mr. JEFFRIES: H.R. 3213. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sanctioning depository institutions for pro- H.R. 3199. enue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of viding financial services to legitimate mari- Congress has the power to enact this legis- certain retirement plan contributions picked juana-related businesses in states where lation pursuant to the following: up by governmental employers; to the Com- marijuana has been legalized; to the Com- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 mittee on Ways and Means. mittee on Financial Services. By Mr. MASSIE: By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Ms. 71. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 3200. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mr. CROW, Mr. the State of Arizona, relative to House Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- EVANS, Mr. BEYER, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. current Memorial 2001, urging the United lation pursuant to the following: BLUMENAUER, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. SCHA- States Congress to enact legislation to pro- This Act is justified by the lack of a man- KOWSKY, Mr. KHANNA, and Mr. vide medical treatment and other benefits date or assertion of authority in the United SERRANO): for deported veterans of the United States States Constitution for the federal govern- H.R. 3214. A bill to repeal the Protection of Armed Forces; to the Committee on Vet- ment to establish the laws affected by this Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide erans’ Affairs. Act; by Article One of the United States for the discoverability and admissibility of 72. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Constitution that grants legislative powers; gun trace information in civil proceedings; resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- by the Second Amendment to the United to the Committee on the Judiciary. ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 7, States Constitution that recognizes the right

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to bear arms, and by the Ninth and Tenth Amendment XVI: The Congress shall have H.R. 737: Ms. ESCOBAR and Mr. KILMER. Amendments to the United States Constitu- power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, H.R. 748: Mr. PHILLIPS. tion, which recognize that rights and powers from whatever source derived, without ap- H.R. 763: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. are retained and reserved by the people and portionment among the several states, and H.R. 830: Mr. ROUZER. to the States. without regard to any census or enumera- H.R. 838: Mr. SWALWELL of California and By Mrs. BEATTY: tion. Mr. GUEST. H.R. 3201. By Mr. SCHIFF: H.R. 846: Mr. TIPTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3214. H.R. 864: Mr. HIMES. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 921: Mr. YARMUTH and Ms. JUDY CHU Article I of the Constitution of the United lation pursuant to the following: of California. States Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun H.R. 945: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. SCAN- By Mr. BROWN of Maryland: Violence is constitutionally authorized LON, and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 3202. under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, the Com- H.R. 948: Mr. VAN DREW. Congress has the power to enact this legis- merce Clause and Article I, Section 8, Clause H.R. 955: Ms. OMAR. lation pursuant to the following: 18, the Necessary and Proper Clause. Addi- H.R. 961: Ms. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 1002: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, tionally, the Preamble to the Constitution H.R. 1042: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Cl. 18) provides support of the authority to enact H.R. 1043: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and By Mr. DEUTCH: legislation to promote the General Welfare. Mr. FLEISCHMANN. H.R. 3203. By Ms. SHALALA: H.R. 1055: Mr. SWALWELL of California and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3215. Ms. UNDERWOOD. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1080: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: fornia, and Ms. BASS. Constitution and Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I, Section 8, clause 3 Article I of the U.S. Constitution. H.R. 1109: Mr. MAST and Mr. PAPPAS. By Mrs. TRAHAN: H.R. 1128: Mr. KIND, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of By Mr. GRIJALVA: H.R. 3216. Oklahoma, Mr. MOOLENAAR, and Mr. KEN- H.R. 3204. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- NEDY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1149: Mr. HIMES. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 1. H.R. 1154: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- U.S. Const. art. I, §§ 1 and 8. All legislative powers herein granted shall ico and Ms. SLOTKIN. By Ms. KAPTUR: be vested in a Congress of the United States, H.R. 1156: Mr. CLINE. H.R. 3205. which shall consist of a Senate and House of H.R. 1163: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Representatives. H.R. 1166: Mr. KIM. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. WALKER: H.R. 1174: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- Article 1, Section 8, the necessary and H.R. 3217. ico. proper clause Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1175: Mr. GIANFORTE. By Mr. KINZINGER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1185: Mr. LAMB. H.R. 3206. The principal constitutional authority for H.R. 1186: Mr. MEEKS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.R. 1225: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Ms. TORRES lation pursuant to the following: ticle I of the Constitution of the United SMALL of New Mexico, Mr. SPANO, and Mr. Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution States (the appropriation power), which LARSON of Connecticut. By Mr. LAMB: states: H.R. 1236: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 3207. ‘‘No money shall be drawn from the Treas- H.R. 1257: Mr. KENNEDY and Mr. HARDER of Congress has the power to enact this legis- ury, but in Consequence of Appropriations California. lation pursuant to the following: made by Law) . . . .’’ H.R. 1327: Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the In addition, clause 1 of section 8 of article KAPTUR, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. COO- United States Constitution. I of the Constitution (the spending power) PER, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, and Mr. By Mr. LANGEVIN: provides: BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 3208. ‘‘The Congress shall have the Power . . . to H.R. 1368: Mr. LUJA´ N. Congress has the power to enact this legis- pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 1373: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. HIMES, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: LOFGREN. Article I, Section 8 Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 1380: Ms. UNDERWOOD and Mr. LAHOOD. By Mr. LEWIS: States) . . .’’ H.R. 1395: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. H.R. 3209. f H.R. 1396: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BRADY, Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. HURD of Texas, and Mr. MCCAUL. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1400: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. granted to Congress under Article I of the were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1407: Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. United States Constitution and its subse- tions, as follows: GROTHMAN, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- quent amendments, and further clarified and sylvania, Ms. PRESSLEY, and Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 23: Mr. STEUBE. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the H.R. 1418: Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 35: Mr. HARDER of California and Mr. United States. H.R. 1446: Mr. VAN DREW. HUFFMAN. By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: H.R. 1452: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 36: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. LEVIN of H.R. 3210. H.R. 1497: Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. TRONE, and California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. CASTEN of Illinois. H.R. 38: Mr. MEUSER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1530: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 51: Ms. SHERRILL, Mrs. MCBATH, and H.R. 1554: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. States Constitution Mr. HECK. H.R. 1568: Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. TRONE, Ms. By Mr. PETERS: H.R. 144: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. LOFGREN, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. H.R. 3211. H.R. 205: Mr. HIMES. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Ms. LEE of California, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 230: Ms. BASS. Mr. NEAL, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 333: Mr. DEUTCH. FITZPATRICK, and Mr. KENNEDY. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 336: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 1602: Mrs. LESKO. By Ms. PINGREE: H.R. 435: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. HAALAND, H.R. 1605: Mr. CLINE and Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 3212. and Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 1607: Mr. VAN DREW. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 487: Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee. H.R. 1610: Mr. FITZPATRICK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 510: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 1662: Ms. CLARKE of New York. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 541: Mr. CASE. H.R. 1679: Mr. ESTES. By Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 561: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 1692: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. COX of Cali- H.R. 3213. H.R. 586: Mr. PALAZZO and Mrs. MILLER. fornia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 613: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- H.R. 1695: Mr. UPTON and Mr. COX of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: ico. fornia. Section 8 of Article I: The Congress shall H.R. 617: Mr. BAIRD. H.R. 1696: Mr. KILMER, Mr. O’HALLERAN, have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, H.R. 647: Mr. GREEN of Texas. and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. imposts and excises, to pay the debts and H.R. 663: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 1739: Mr. WATKINS. provide for the common defense and general H.R. 712: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 1740: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. welfare of the United States; but all duties, H.R. 724: Ms. ESCOBAR, Ms. UNDERWOOD, H.R. 1748: Mr. PAPPAS. imposts and excises shall be uniform Mr. RUSH, and Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 1753: Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. RICE of South throughout the United States; H.R. 728: Mr. MCGOVERN. Carolina, and Mr. HUIZENGA.

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H.R. 1754: Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. YOHO, and H.R. 2420: Mr. SIRES. H.R. 3153: Mr. WELCH and Mr. BALDERSON. Mr. ROUZER. H.R. 2424: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. GRI- H.R. 3182: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. H.R. 1764: Mr. ROUDA. JALVA, and Mr. CASE. H.R. 3185: Mr. BACON, Ms. STEFANIK, and H.R. 1768: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 2426: Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 1784: Ms. SCANLON and Mr. LAMB. CASE, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. SENSEN- H. Con. Res. 27: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 1789: Ms. ESHOO. BRENNER, and Mr. WALKER. H. Res. 27: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 1837: Mr. FERGUSON and Mr. COSTA. H.R. 2433: Mr. PERRY. H. Res. 60: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 1840: Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 2440: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, H. Res. 152: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 1850: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. RODNEY H. Res. 189: Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. GOODEN, and Mr. ROUZER. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. STAUBER, and Mr. Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. H.R. 1882: Mr. RYAN and Miss RICE of New WEBER of Texas. RYAN, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. ADAMS, and York. H.R. 2442: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1897: Mr. MCGOVERN and Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 2443: Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. MARCHANT, H. Res. 231: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 1903: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. and Mrs. LESKO. H. Res. 246: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. RASKIN, and Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 2445: Mr. HUNTER. MCADAMS, and Mr. ROUZER. Georgia. H.R. 2447: Mr. BURGESS. H. Res. 255: Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. BACON, and H.R. 1923: Mrs. CRAIG. H.R. 2460: Mr. SPANO. Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 1939: Ms. ESCOBAR. H.R. 2498: Mr. KHANNA. H. Res. 364: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 1941: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2528: Mr. SIRES, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. GRI- H. Res. 379: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 1975: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. JALVA, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H. Res. 395: Mr. MAST and Mr. STIVERS. RIGGLEMAN. H.R. 2569: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. H. Res. 398: Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. SMUCKER, H.R. 1984: Mr. HIMES. SHALALA, and Mr. SABLAN. and Mr. HARRIS. H.R. 2013: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2573: Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. WEBSTER of H. Res. 402: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 2048: Mr. PAPPAS. Florida, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mrs. H. Res. 432: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. LEVIN of H.R. 2050: Mr. LOWENTHAL. DINGELL, and Mr. PASCRELL. Michigan, Mr. RUSH, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. CAS- H.R. 2053: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 2647: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. TRO of Texas, and Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 2054: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 2660: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. PHIL- H.R. 2089: Mr. DEFAZIO. LIPS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. f H.R. 2091: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. SPANBERGER, Mr. WELCH, Mrs. BEATTY, and PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 2098: Ms. MOORE and Ms. OMAR. Mr. RUSH. H.R. 2147: Mr. CLOUD, Mr. CASTEN of Illi- H.R. 2680: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions nois, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, H.R. 2698: Mr. COLE. and papers were laid on the clerk’s Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. H.R. 2739: Mr. CUELLAR, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. desk and referred as follows: RICHMOND, and Mr. WATKINS. MITCHELL, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. SEAN PAT- 27. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 2148: Ms. BROWNLEY of California and RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. LAMALFA, the County Council of Prince George’s Coun- Mr. LUJA´ N. and Mr. BYRNE. ty, MD, relative to Resolution No., CR-33- H.R. 2149: Mr. ROSE of New York. H.R. 2746: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. 2019, urging additional oversight for the pur- H.R. 2151: Mr. NADLER and Mr. KATKO. H.R. 2754: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. pose of urging the Board of Public Works to H.R. 2156: Ms. SCANLON and Mr. HIMES. H.R. 2764: Mr. KHANNA. ensure that contracts with a total value that H.R. 2174: Mrs. WAGNER. H.R. 2767: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. exceeds $500 million, meet certain standards H.R. 2200: Ms. PINGREE. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2201: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 2790: Mr. LATTA, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. and benchmarks; to the Committee on En- AGUILAR, and Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. BAIRD, Mr. STEUBE, and Mr. RIGGLEMAN. ergy and Commerce. H.R. 2208: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2791: Mr. CALVERT. 28. Also, a petition of the County Council H.R. 2219: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 2797: Mr. LAHOOD. of Prince George’s County, MD, relative to H.R. 2258: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 2803: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Resolution No. CR-32-2019, declaring opposi- H.R. 2266: Mr. PERRY. H.R. 2805: Mr. HICE of Georgia. tion to any expansion of the Baltimore- H.R. 2313: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 2822: Mrs. DINGELL. Washington Parkway and any proposal to H.R. 2314: Mr. FOSTER and Mr. UPTON. H.R. 2829: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway H.R. 2322: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. H.R. 2831: Mr. HARDER of California. from the National Park Service; to the Com- H.R. 2327: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2847: Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 2328: Ms. KELLY of Illinois and Miss H.R. 2850: Mr. KILMER. 29. Also, a petition of the Board of Super- RICE of New York. H.R. 2853: Mr. CASE. visors of the City and County of San Fran- H.R. 2336: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 2854: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. cisco, CA, relative to Resolution No. 233-19, H.R. 2344: Mr. BACON. H.R. 2859: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. GOLDEN. commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the H.R. 2350: Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. STEVENS, and H.R. 2867: Ms. PRESSLEY and Mr. KIM. completion of the Transcontinental Rail- Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 2869: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. road; honoring the contributions of Chinese H.R. 2354: Mr. FOSTER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H.R. 2897: Mr. KILMER and Mr. HASTINGS. railroad workers for their significant con- Ms. BROWNLEY of California, and Ms. LOF- H.R. 2909: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. QUIGLEY. tributions; and declaring May 10, 2019, and GREN. H.R. 2912: Mr. FITZPATRICK. every May 10 thereafter, as Transcontinental H.R. 2368: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 2913: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Chinese Railroad Workers Day in the City H.R. 2370: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. New York. and County of San Francisco; to the Com- H.R. 2382: Mr. CORREA, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. H.R. 2957: Mr. WRIGHT. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- BROWNLEY of California, Mr. CARTER of Geor- H.R. 3006: Mr. WATKINS. ture. gia, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Ms. MOORE, Mr. WELCH, H.R. 3010: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. 30. Also, a petition of the Senate of Puerto Mr. KILMER, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 3018: Mr. BEYER and Mr. SOTO. Rico, relative to Senate Resolution No. 1084, ADAMS, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. H.R. 3025: Mr. NORMAN. requesting the United States Congress to CUELLAR, Mr. COSTA, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. H.R. 3032: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. pass H.R. 2360 which seeks to establish a Re- ESPAILLAT, and Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 3038: Ms. SPEIER, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- newable Energy Grant Program within the H.R. 2397: Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, fornia, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. United States Department of Agriculture and Mr. SUOZZI. KILMER, and Mr. STIVERS. (USDA) for the purpose of promoting renew- H.R. 2405: Ms. MOORE, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. H.R. 3051: Mr. STEUBE. able energy in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- LARSON of Connecticut, and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 3068: Mr. HUFFMAN. lands for the United States of America; H.R. 2414: Ms. HAALAND. H.R. 3106: Ms. NORTON, Ms. OMAR, and Ms. jointly to the Committees on Agriculture, H.R. 2415: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY. Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, LUJA´ N, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 3125: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mr. LAMB. and Technology.

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