E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 No. 97 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 3 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021

The House met at 9:30 a.m. and was In the certainty of Your abiding love tion 188, the House stands adjourned called to order by the Speaker pro tem- we pray. until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. pore (Mr. RASKIN). Amen. Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 32 min- f f utes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, June 8, DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER THE JOURNAL 2021, at 10 a.m. PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ant to section 11(a) of House Resolu- f fore the House the following commu- tion 188, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings is approved. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, nication from the Speaker: ETC. WASHINGTON, DC, f Under clause 2 of rule XIV, June 4, 2021. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I hereby appoint the Honorable JAMIE EC–1320. A letter from the President, RASKIN to act as Speaker pro tempore on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the transmitting an Executive Order taking ad- this day. gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HARRIS) ditional steps to address the national emer- NANCY PELOSI, come forward and lead the House in the gency declared in Executive Order 13959 of Speaker of the House of Representatives. Pledge of Allegiance. November 12, 2020, Addressing the Threat f Mr. HARRIS led the Pledge of Alle- From Securities Investment That Finance giance as follows: Communist Chinese Military Companies, PRAYER I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(b); Public Law 95- The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret United States of America, and to the Repub- 223, Sec. 204(b); (91 Stat. 1627) (H. Doc. No. Grun Kibben, offered the following lic for which it stands, one nation under God, 117–40), was taken from the Speaker’s table, prayer: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. Lord, our God, how can we keep our f thoughts, our words, our lives pure? f ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Speak Your word to us in ways that we can hear and understand, that we Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON would choose to think, speak, and live House, reported and found truly en- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS accordingly. rolled a bill of the House of the fol- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of May we seek You with our whole lowing title, which was thereupon committees were delivered to the Clerk being and not allow our fear, our frus- signed by the Speaker: for printing and reference to the proper trations, or our lack of faith to hold us H.R. 2523. An act to amend the American calendar, as follows: Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to improve the back from following You. Mr. DEFAZIO: Committee on Transpor- May we not go astray from Your per- COVID–19 Veteran Rapid Retraining Assist- ance program, to make cerain technical cor- tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 610. A bill to fect will and find ourselves lost and rections to the Johnny Isakson and David P. amend the Federal Water Pollution Control helpless, ensnared in our own selfish Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Act to establish a grant program to support volition and far from Your divine pro- Improvement Act of 2020, and for other pur- the restoration of San Francisco Bay; with tection. poses. an amendment (Rept. 117–51, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the With our lips may we praise You. f With our lives may we rejoice in You. state of the Union. With our hearts may we delight in ADJOURNMENT DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE You, live in Your ways, and remain in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Your presence each hour of this day. ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- Committee on the budget discharged

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.000 H04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2021 from further consideration. H.R. 610 re- By Ms. BROWNLEY (for herself and riod to be subsequently determined by the ferred to the Committee of the Whole Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS): Speaker, in each case for consideration of House on the state of the Union. H.R. 3693. A bill to amend title 38, United such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- States Code, to improve the reimbursement tion of the committee concerned. f of continuing professional education ex- By Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Mr. MCKIN- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS penses for health care professionals of the LEY, and Mr. DELGADO): Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Com- H.R. 3703. A bill to facilitate the installa- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. tion of broadband infrastructure, and for bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 3694. A bill to direct the Secretary of portation and Infrastructure. ferred, as follows: Health and Human Services, in consultation By Mr. GOOD of Virginia (for himself, with the United States Trade Representative Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Ms. NOR- and other heads of Federal agencies, to sub- WEBER of Texas, Mrs. MILLER of Illi- TON, and Mr. PAYNE): mit to Congress a report the impact of a H.R. 3684. A bill to authorize funds for Fed- nois, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. CAWTHORN, waiver of certain obligations of member na- eral-aid highways, highway safety programs, Mr. OWENS, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. BUDD, tions under the Agreement on Trade-Related and transit programs, and for other purposes; and Mr. MOORE of Alabama): Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights on H.R. 3704. A bill to have education funds to the Committee on Transportation and In- global COVID-19 vaccine access, and for follow the student; to the Committee on frastructure. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. GOTTHEIMER (for himself and and Means. mittee on Education and Labor, for a period Mr. MAST): By Mr. CASTRO of Texas (for himself to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 3685. A bill to impose sanctions with and Mr. MEIJER): er, in each case for consideration of such pro- respect to foreign support for terrorist orga- H.R. 3695. A bill to establish the China Cen- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the nizations, including Hamas and the Pales- sorship Monitor and Action Group, and for committee concerned. tinian Islamic Jihad; to the Committee on other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign By Mr. GRIFFITH: Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- Affairs. H.R. 3705. A bill to amend the Federal mittee on Financial Services, for a period to By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include a be subsequently determined by the Speaker, H.R. 3696. A bill to highlight the Indian safe harbor for communication of informa- in each case for consideration of such provi- Ocean’s role in the Indo-Pacific, strengthen tion with respect to a vaccine authorized for sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the engagement with countries in the Indian emergency use under such Act that is pro- committee concerned. Ocean region, promote economic and secu- vided or distributed to a health care pro- By Ms. KUSTER (for herself, Mr. CUR- rity cooperation with the governments in vider, and for other purposes; to the Com- TIS, Mr. NEGUSE, and Mr. LAMALFA): the Indian Ocean region, and for other pur- mittee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3686. A bill to amend the Omnibus poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. GUEST (for himself, Mr. NOR- Parks and Public Lands Management Act of By Mr. COHEN: MAN, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. MAST, 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski H.R. 3697. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Mr. GARCIA of California, Mr. Area Fee Retention Account, and for other Reporting Act to prohibit the use of con- DESJARLAIS, Mrs. BOEBERT, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, sumer credit checks against prospective and JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. STEUBE, Mrs. and in addition to the Committee on Natural current employees for the purposes of mak- WAGNER, Mr. POSEY, Mr. PERRY, Mr. Resources, for a period to be subsequently ing adverse employment decisions; to the ROY, Mr. MANN, Mr. BUDD, Mr. WIL- determined by the Speaker, in each case for Committee on Financial Services. LIAMS of Texas, Mr. EMMER, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. COOPER (for himself and Mrs. BUCHANAN, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. MCCLIN- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- NAPOLITANO): TOCK, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. GOOD of Vir- cerned. H.R. 3698. A bill to amend title 49, United ginia, and Mr. CLYDE): By Ms. TLAIB: States Code, to limit railroad carriers from H.R. 3706. A bill to provide that funding for H.R. 3687. A bill to require the Secretary of blocking railway-highway crossings, and for Gaza shall be made available instead for the the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- Iron Dome short-range rocket defense sys- to complete an interagency report on the ef- portation and Infrastructure. tem; to the Committee on Appropriations. fects of special recreation permits on envi- By Ms. DELAURO: By Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER (for her- ronmental justice communities, and for H.R. 3699. A bill to direct the Secretary of self, Mr. CORREA, Ms. SCANLON, and other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Health and Human Services, acting through Mrs. SPARTZ): Resources, and in addition to the Committee the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to up- H.R. 3707. A bill to prohibit Federal agen- on Agriculture, for a period to be subse- date and clarify its rule on substances gen- cies from obtaining geolocation information quently determined by the Speaker, in each erally recognized as safe, and for other pur- without a warrant, and for other purposes; to case for consideration of such provisions as poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- the Committee on the Judiciary. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee merce. By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio: concerned. By Mr. DELGADO (for himself and Mr. H.R. 3708. A bill to require the Secretary of By Ms. ADAMS: VAN DREW): Commerce to conduct a study on tech H.R. 3688. A bill to address maternal mor- H.R. 3700. A bill to amend the Federal startups, and for other purposes; to the Com- tality and morbidity; to the Committee on Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- Energy and Commerce. grants for technical assistance to rural, dition to the Committees on Small Business, By Mrs. AXNE (for herself, Ms. SCHA- small, and tribal municipalities, and for and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- KOWSKY, and Mr. MCKINLEY): other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 3689. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- portation and Infrastructure. case for consideration of such provisions as enue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax By Mr. DELGADO (for himself, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee credit for eldercare expenses; to the Com- CARTWRIGHT, Ms. NORTON, Ms. SE- concerned. mittee on Ways and Means. WELL, and Mr. COHEN): By Mr. KATKO (for himself and Mr. By Ms. BOURDEAUX: H.R. 3701. A bill to establish water infra- DELGADO): H.R. 3690. A bill to accommodate certain structure grant programs; to the Committee H.R. 3709. A bill to direct the Adminis- facilities within the right-of-way on any on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in trator of the Federal Emergency Manage- Federal-aid highway; to the Committee on addition to the Committee on Energy and ment Agency to submit to Congress a report Transportation and Infrastructure. Commerce, for a period to be subsequently on preliminary damage assessments and By Ms. BOURDEAUX (for herself and determined by the Speaker, in each case for make necessary improvements to processes Mr. HUFFMAN): consideration of such provisions as fall with- in the Federal Emergency Management H.R. 3691. A bill to amend the Federal in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Agency, and for other purposes; to the Com- Water Pollution Control Act to establish a cerned. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- smart wastewater infrastructure technology By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mr. ture. grant program, and for other purposes; to the GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. By Mr. KELLER: Committee on Transportation and Infra- WESTERMAN, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. WITT- H.R. 3710. A bill to direct the Archivist of structure. MAN, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, and the United States to address certain record By Ms. BROWNLEY: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia): request backlogs, and for other purposes; to H.R. 3692. A bill to amend the Marine H.R. 3702. A bill to amend the Dingell- the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act with re- By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. Secretary of Commerce to establish a cli- spect to sport fish restoration and rec- BUCSHON, Mr. UPTON, Mr. PENCE, Mr. mate impact management plan for the con- reational boating safety, and for other pur- CARTER of Georgia, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. servation of certain marine mammal species, poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. LONG, and for other purposes; to the Committee on sources, and in addition to the Committee on Mr. MULLIN, and Mr. JOHNSON of Natural Resources. Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- Ohio):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04JN7.003 H04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE June 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2691 H.R. 3711. A bill to amend title 49, United By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Northern Mariana Islands and American States Code, regarding the authority of the New York: Samoa to have greater choices among insti- National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- H.R. 3721. A bill to direct the Inspector tutions of higher education, and for other tration over highly automated vehicles, to General of the Department of Transportation purposes; to the Committee on Education provide safety measures for such vehicles, to submit to Congress a report relating to and Labor. and for other purposes; to the Committee on any structural defects in the Governor Mario By Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Ms. Energy and Commerce, and in addition to M. Cuomo Bridge, and for other purposes; to BROWNLEY, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Mrs. the Committees on Education and Labor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- RADEWAGEN, Ms. PLASKETT, Miss and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a structure. GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, Mr. KAHELE, and period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Mr. GRIJALVA): Speaker, in each case for consideration of New York: H.R. 3730. A bill to amend title 38, United such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 3722. A bill to establish the 21st Cen- States Code, to establish in the Department tion of the committee concerned. tury American Infrastructure Bank, and for of Veterans Affairs an Advisory Committee By Mr. LIEU: other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- on United States Outlying Areas and Freely H.R. 3712. A bill to direct the Secretary of portation and Infrastructure, and in addition Associated States, and for other purposes; to Defense to establish a pilot program to de- to the Committee on Financial Services, for the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. termine the effectiveness of using working a period to be subsequently determined by By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Ms. dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, the Speaker, in each case for consideration KAPTUR, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- HUFFMAN, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mr. Armed Services. tion of the committee concerned. KIND, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. WELCH): By Mr. LIEU (for himself and Mr. CAL- By Mr. MCNERNEY (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3731. A bill to assist communities af- VERT): BURGESS, Mr. SOTO, Mr. GUTHRIE, and fected by stranded nuclear waste, and for Mr. DAVIDSON): other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- H.R. 3713. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 3723. A bill to direct the Consumer portation and Infrastructure, and in addition Homeland Security to issue guidance with Product Safety Commission to establish a to the Committees on Financial Services, respect to space systems, services, and tech- pilot program to explore the use of artificial and Ways and Means, for a period to be sub- nology as critical infrastructure, and for intelligence in support of the mission of the sequently determined by the Speaker, in other purposes; to the Committee on Commission and direct the Secretary of each case for consideration of such provi- Science, Space, and Technology. Commerce and the Federal Trade Commis- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. MALLIOTAKIS: sion to study and report on the use of committee concerned. H.R. 3714. A bill to require recipients of blockchain technology and digital tokens, By Ms. STRICKLAND (for herself, Ms. coronavirus relief funding to publicly dis- respectively; to the Committee on Energy NORTON, Mr. COOPER, Mr. CICILLINE, close how such funds were spent, and for and Commerce. Ms. JACOBS of California, Mrs. HAYES, other purposes; to the Committee on Over- By Ms. MENG: Mr. JONES, Mr. CROW, Mr. TORRES of sight and Reform. H.R. 3724. A bill to require greater notifica- New York, Mr. CARSON, and Mrs. By Ms. MALLIOTAKIS: tion to the public regarding product recalls, CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York): H.R. 3715. A bill to amend title 23, United and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 3732. A bill to reform pattern or prac- States Code, to include the credit of certain Energy and Commerce. tice investigations conducted by the Depart- tolls as an eligible use of revenue, and for By Ms. NEWMAN: ment of Justice, and for other purposes; to other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- H.R. 3725. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Committee on the Judiciary. portation and Infrastructure. enue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified By Ms. TENNEY (for herself, Mr. LAR- By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of business income deduction for taxpayers SON of Connecticut, Ms. STEFANIK, New York (for herself, Ms. PRESSLEY, whose taxable income does not exceed Mr. RUTHERFORD, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. Ms. NORTON, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. COOPER, $100,000, and for other purposes; to the Com- CAWTHORN, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. and Mr. KHANNA): mittee on Ways and Means. BUDD, Mr. VAN DREW, and Mr. H.R. 3716. A bill to require agencies to ana- By Ms. NEWMAN: COHEN): lyze how certain rules impact children, and H.R. 3726. A bill to amend title 49, United H.R. 3733. A bill to amend titles XVIII and for other purposes; to the Committee on the States Code, to establish a Center of Excel- XIX of the Social Security Act to require Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee lence to advance rail research and develop- skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be ment; to the Committee on Science, Space, intermediate care facilities for the intellec- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in and Technology, and in addition to the Com- tually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation each case for consideration of such provi- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- facilities to permit essential caregivers ac- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ture, for a period to be subsequently deter- cess during any public health emergency committee concerned. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- under the Medicare and Medicaid programs; By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of sideration of such provisions as fall within to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, New York: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. and in addition to the Committee on Ways H.R. 3717. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. NORMAN: and Means, for a period to be subsequently Energy to establish a program to provide H.R. 3727. A bill to amend the Congres- determined by the Speaker, in each case for grants to improve power lines; to the Com- sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act consideration of such provisions as fall with- mittee on Energy and Commerce. of 1974 to provide for fair-value credit esti- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of mates, and for other purposes; to the Com- cerned. mittee on the Budget, and in addition to the New York (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of By Ms. TITUS: Committee on Rules, for a period to be sub- Louisiana, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. H.R. 3734. A bill to amend title 23, United sequently determined by the Speaker, in LAHOOD): States Code, to increase the Federal share each case for consideration of such provi- payable for certain projects in environ- H.R. 3718. A bill to amend title 23, United sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the States Code, to direct States to obligate cer- mental justice communities, and for other committee concerned. purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- tain funding to repair, improve, rehabilitate, By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. or replace bridges to improve the safety, effi- tation and Infrastructure. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BOST, Mr. ciency, and reliability of the movement of By Mr. VELA: GARAMENDI, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. H.R. 3735. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- people and freight over bridge crossings, and HUFFMAN, Mr. CARBAJAL, and Ms. enue Code of 1986 to provide electronic filing for other purposes; to the Committee on SHERRILL): receipts to taxpayers who file tax returns via Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3728. A bill to provide grants for fire electronic filing process, and for other pur- By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of station construction through the Adminis- poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. New York: trator of the Federal Emergency Manage- By Mr. VELA: H.R. 3719. A bill to amend the Continuing ment Agency, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 3736. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Exten- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- enue Code of 1986 to waive the fee for install- sions Act to limit financial assistance pro- nology, and in addition to the Committee on ment agreements paid by electronic payment vided to State-owned enterprises, and for Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- through a debit instrument; to the Com- other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- riod to be subsequently determined by the mittee on Ways and Means. portation and Infrastructure. Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mr. VELA: By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 3737. A bill to establish minimum New York: tion of the committee concerned. competency standards for tax return pre- H.R. 3720. A bill to authorize appropria- By Mr. SABLAN (for himself and Mrs. parers, and for other purposes; to the Com- tions for the national scenic byways pro- RADEWAGEN): mittee on Ways and Means. gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 3729. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- By Mr. VELA: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- cation Act of 1965 to establish a program H.R. 3738. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ture. that enables college-bound residents of the enue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L04JN7.100 H04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 4, 2021 and enhance taxpayer protections, and for Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice Mr. SOTO introduced a bill (H.R. 3741) other purposes; to the Committee on Ways community and further recognizing that cli- to authorize the President to award and Means. mate change most severely impacts vulner- the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., By Mr. VELA (for himself and Mr. able and disadvantaged communities in the for injuries incurred during World BACON): United States and around the world, and War II and the Korean War while a H.R. 3739. A bill to amend the Combat-In- member of the Marine Corps; which that it is the responsibility of the United jured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to was referred to the Committee on apply to members of the Coast Guard when States Government to work with its global Armed Services. the Coast Guard is not operating as a service partners to promote environmental justice f in the Department of the Navy; to the Com- and climate; to the Committee on Foreign mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Affairs. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY ture, and in addition to the Committee on By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, STATEMENT Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- ´ ´ Miss GONZALEZ-COLON, Ms. NORTON, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of quently determined by the Speaker, in each Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. RUSH, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as the Rules of the House of Representa- VARGAS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee CLEAVER, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, tives, the following statements are sub- concerned. Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for her- DEUTCH, Ms. TITUS, Mr. COHEN, Ms. granted to Congress in the Constitu- self, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SIRES, Mr. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. CARSON, Mr. POCAN, tion to enact the accompanying bill or ESPAILLAT, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, joint resolution. sissippi, Ms. NORTON, Ms. ADAMS, and Mr. BERA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. STRICK- Mr. CARSON): By Mr. DEFAZIO: H.R. 3740. A bill to provide for the manda- LAND, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. CON- H.R. 3684. tory licensing and registration of handguns, NOLLY, Mr. TONKO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Congress has the power to enact this legis- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ms. BASS, Mr. LARSON of Con- lation pursuant to the following: the Judiciary. necticut, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and By Mr. KEATING (for himself and Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. SCHIFF): Clause 18 of the Constitution. FITZPATRICK): H. Res. 461. A resolution commemorating By Mr. GOTTHEIMER: H. Res. 455. A resolution expressing support H.R. 3685. the 40th anniversary of the HIV/AIDS epi- for the people of Russia, condemning the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Kremlin’s assault on human rights and the demic; to the Committee on Energy and lation pursuant to the following: freedom of expression, and calling for Vladi- Commerce, and in addition to the Committee Article I, Section 8 of the United States mir Putin to immediately release Alexey on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- Constitution. Navalny; to the Committee on Foreign Af- quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. KUSTER: fairs. case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 3686. By Mr. BERA (for himself, Mr. CHABOT, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. LEVIN of Michi- concerned. Article I, Section VIII gan, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. COHEN, Ms. By Mr. NEWHOUSE: TITUS, Ms. CHENEY, Mr. GREEN of By Ms. TLAIB: Tennessee, Ms. NORTON, Mr. KIM of H. Res. 462. A resolution expressing the H.R. 3687. New Jersey, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. EVANS, sense of the House of Representatives regard- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mr. MEEKS): ing the need to conduct a comprehensive in- lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 456. A resolution remembering the vestigation to determine the origins of Article I, Section 8 By Ms. ADAMS: victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square mas- COVID-19, and for other purposes; to the sacre and condemning the continued and in- H.R. 3688. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tensifying crackdown on human rights and By Mr. RUTHERFORD (for himself and basic freedoms within the People’s Republic lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LAWSON of Florida): of China, including the Hong Kong Special Article 1, Section 8 Administrative Region, by the Chinese Com- H. Res. 463. A resolution expressing support By Mrs. AXNE: munist Party, and for other purposes; to the for the designation of the week of June 6 H.R. 3689. Committee on Foreign Affairs. through June 12, 2021, as ‘‘National Child Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. BUSH (for herself, Mr. BOWMAN, Abuse Prevention Week’’ and support for Article I Section 8 of the United States Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. children facing psychological or physical NEWMAN, Mr. JONES, Ms. PRESSLEY, Constitution abuse; to the Committee on Education and Ms. OMAR, and Mr. GRIJALVA): By Ms. BOURDEAUX: H. Res. 457. A resolution expressing that Labor. H.R. 3690. the United States must establish electricity By Ms. SPANBERGER (for herself, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- as a basic human right and public good, and JACKSON LEE, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: eradicate the reliance on monopolized, prof- RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): This bill is enacted pursuant to Clause 1 of it-driven utility corporations and providers H. Res. 464. A resolution expressing support Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution of the United States, which reads as follows: and the flawed regulatory regime that has for the designation of July 16 as ‘‘National The Congress shall have Power To lay and failed to regulate these utilities in the public Atomic Veterans Day’’; to the Committee on interest; to the Committee on Energy and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Veterans’ Affairs. Commerce. to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Mr. CARSON (for himself, Mr. CASE, Defense and general Welfare of the United Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. KATKO, Mr. f States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises PFLUGER, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. THOMP- shall be uniform throughout the United SON of Mississippi, Mr. VAN DREW, MEMORIALS States. and Mr. WEBER of Texas): By Ms. BOURDEAUX: H. Res. 458. A resolution commemorating Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 3691. the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Federal Protective Service, and recog- ML-32. The SPEAKER presented a memo- lation pursuant to the following: nizing their service to our Nation; to the rial of the Legislature of the State of Ari- This bill is enacted pursuant to Clause 1 of Committee on Transportation and Infra- zona, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolu- Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution of the United States, which reads as follows: structure. tion 1009, supporting the enactment of the By Mr. COSTA (for himself, Mr. The Congress shall have Power To lay and Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection VALADAO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Act and the Ensuring Accurate and Complete KEATING, Mr. VARGAS, Mrs. TRAHAN, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2019; which Defense and general Welfare of the United MCNERNEY, Mr. KAHELE, and Mr. was referred jointly to the Committees on States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises NUNES): the Judiciary and Energy and Commerce. shall be uniform throughout the United H. Res. 459. A resolution expressing support States. for the designation of June as Portuguese f By Ms. BROWNLEY: National Heritage Month; to the Committee H.R. 3692. on Oversight and Reform. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ESPAILLAT (for himself and PRIVATE BILLS AND lation pursuant to the following: Ms. CLARKE of New York): RESOLUTIONS Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution H. Res. 460. A resolution recognizing the By Ms. BROWNLEY: significant impact and legacy of Cecil Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 3693.

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By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3695. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LATTA: United States Constitution Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 3711. By Ms. NEWMAN: tion. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3726. By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3696. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: Congress lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall have the power . . . ‘‘to regulate Com- Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: merce with foreign Nations, and among the By Mr. NORMAN: Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- several States, and with the Indian tribes.’’ H.R. 3727. tion. By Mr. LIEU: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. COHEN: H.R. 3712. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3697. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PASCRELL: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 3728. Article I, Section 8 By Mr. LIEU: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. COOPER: H.R. 3713. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3698. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 8. By Mr. SABLAN: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of By Ms. MALLIOTAKIS: H.R. 3729. the United States. H.R. 3714. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. DELAURO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3699. lation pursuant to the following: Under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 tion. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MALLIOTAKIS: By Mr. SABLAN: Article 1 Section 8, U.S. Constitution H.R. 3715. H.R. 3730. By Mr. DELGADO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3700. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 Under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of tion. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- New York: By Mr. SCHNEIDER: tion H.R. 3716. H.R. 3731. By Mr. DELGADO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3701. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of By Ms. STRICKLAND: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. New York: H.R. 3732. Constitution H.R. 3717. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. DINGELL: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3702. lation pursuant to the following: Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Sec. 8 tion, Congress has the power ‘‘to make all lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Laws which shall be necessary and proper for The Constitutional authority of Congress New York: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 3718. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution in the Government of the United stitution. lation pursuant to the following: States, or any Department or Officer there- By Ms. ESHOO: Article I, Sec. 8 of’’. H.R. 3703. By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- New York: By Ms. TENNEY: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3719. H.R. 3733. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GOOD of Virginia: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3704. Article I, Sec. 8 Article 1, Section 1 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Constitution, providing—‘‘All legislative lation pursuant to the following: New York: Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 3720. Congress of the United States, which shall By Mr. GRIFFITH: Congress has the power to enact this legis- consist of a Senate and House of Representa- H.R. 3705. lation pursuant to the following: tives.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Sec. 8 By Ms. TITUS: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 3734. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power New York: Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 3721. lation pursuant to the following: 8 of the United States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. GUEST: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating H.R. 3706. Article I, Sec. 8 to providing for the common defense and Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of general welfare of the United States) and lation pursuant to the following: New York: Section 5 of Amendment XIV to the Con- Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 3722. stitution. By Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. VELA: H.R. 3707. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3735. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Sec. 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MCNERNEY: lation pursuant to the following: Article l Section 8, 4th and 14th amend- H.R. 3723. Article 1, Section 8 ment of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. VELA: By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3736. H.R. 3708. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States grants Congress the au- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: thority to enact this bill. Article l, Section 8

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By Mr. VELA: H.R. 950: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New H.R. 1957: Ms. HOULAHAN. H.R. 3737. York and Mr. SIRES. H.R. 1978: Mr. RUSH and Mr. CARTER of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 957: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: York. H.R. 1984: Mr. GIMENEZ and Ms. NORTON. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 959: Ms. KELLY of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 2012: Ms. PINGREE. By Mr. VELA: CLEAVER. H.R. 2029: Ms. BROWNLEY. H.R. 3738. H.R. 962: Mr. TRONE and Mr. KATKO. H.R. 2050: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 997: Mr. MOONEY. BROWNLEY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1021: Mrs. MCCLAIN. H.R. 2079: Mrs. BUSTOS, Mrs. MCBATH, Ms. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 1057: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and DEAN, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. TORRES of New By Mr. VELA: Ms. WILSON of Florida. York. H.R. 3739. H.R. 1133: Mr. VELA, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. ROY- H.R. 2096: Ms. SPANBERGER, Mrs. LAW- Congress has the power to enact this legis- BAL-ALLARD, Mr. GARCIA of California, Mr. RENCE, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mr. MFUME, lation pursuant to the following: VALADAO, and Mr. GOODEN of Texas. and Mr. QUIGLEY. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 1145: Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 2111: Ms. KUSTER, Ms. SLOTKIN, Ms. By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: of Ohio, Ms. CHENEY, and Mr. EMMER. HOULAHAN, Ms. ESCOBAR, and Mr. CROW. H.R. 3740. H.R. 1165: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2141: Mr. BANKS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1179: Ms. WEXTON and Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 2144: Ms. KUSTER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1201: Ms. SLOTKIN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 2184: Mr. ESPAILLAT and Mr. GARCI´A of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Ms. DELBENE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. DEUTCH, Illinois. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Mr. PETERS, Mr. KILMER, Mr. COOPER, Ms. H.R. 2188: Mr. GARBARINO and Mr. LONG. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- KELLY of Illinois, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 2213: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Mr. TAKANO, Mr. POCAN, Mr. MICHAEL F. and Mr. TIMMONS. stitution in the Government of the United DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. H.R. 2214: Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Flor- States, or in any Department or Officer TORRES of New York, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. PIN- ida. thereof. GREE, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 2225: Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. MCGOVERN, and By Mr. SOTO: NADLER, Mr. CASE, and Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. COOPER. H.R. 3741. H.R. 1210: Mr. KATKO and Mr. GARBARINO. H.R. 2244: Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1221: Mr. CROW. H.R. 2283: Mr. CASE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1235: Mr. STAUBER and Ms. BUSH. H.R. 2294: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 1282: Mr. WALTZ, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. tion. WITTMAN. MCGOVERN, and Mr. HILL. H.R. 1305: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Ms. H.R. 2316: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. GOOD f SHERRILL. of Virginia, and Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 1306: Ms. WILD. H.R. 2328: Mr. CASE, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1321: Mr. LONG. DEFAZIO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. KEATING, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1339: Mr. MANN. CA´ RDENAS, and Mr. GOMEZ. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1348: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. TONKO, H.R. 2339: Ms. WILD, Mr. MEUSER, Mr. KIL- tions, as follows: and Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. MER, and Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 1368: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 2381: Mrs. HINSON. H.R. 18: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. sylvania. H.R. 2384: Mr. GOOD of Virginia. CALVERT, Mr. LONG, Mr. WITTMAN, Ms. HER- H.R. 1396: Mr. FITZGERALD. H.R. 2400: Ms. SLOTKIN. RERA BEUTLER, and Mr. GOHMERT. H.R. 1456: Mrs. LURIA and Mr. VICENTE H.R. 2447: Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. MCKINLEY, H.R. 82: Mr. CRIST and Mr. POCAN. GONZALEZ of Texas. and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 85: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. H.R. 1474: Mrs. LURIA, Mr. MORELLE, Mrs. H.R. 2465: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. MAST, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. LAWRENCE, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. LEE of Cali- H.R. 2466: Miss RICE of New York. BROOKS, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. JOYCE of Penn- fornia, Mr. KEATING, Mr. RASKIN, and Mr. H.R. 2493: Ms. SLOTKIN. sylvania, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. RUTHERFORD, MEEKS. H.R. 2517: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. WILD, and Mr. ROY, Mr. PERRY, and Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 1483: Mr. FITZPATRICK and Ms. NOR- Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 228: Mr. KHANNA, Ms. WATERS, Mr. TON. H.R. 2573: Mr. KATKO, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, H.R. 1484: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. MCNER- BUDD, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. LAMALFA, and Mrs. KIM of California. NEY. Mrs. KIM of California, Mr. PHILLIPS, Mrs. H.R. 259: Mr. ALLRED. H.R. 1561: Mr. LAMB. AXNE, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. SWALWELL, Ms. H.R. 263: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 1576: Mr. NEGUSE. BROWNLEY, Mr. LEVIN of California, Mrs. H.R. 304: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 1577: Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. PRICE of MILLER of West Virginia, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. H.R. 404: Ms. LOFGREN. North Carolina, Mr. TRONE, Mr. KINZINGER, MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 421: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. Mr. BROOKS, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. CON- CRAIG, and Ms. PRESSLEY. BLUMENAUER, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. THOMPSON NOLLY, and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 2586: Ms. KUSTER, Mr. REED, Mr. of Mississippi, and Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 1623: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. HIMES, and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 475: Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. TURNER, Mr. KIL- H.R. 1624: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 2590: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. MER, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, and H.R. 1641: Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. DAVIDSON, H.R. 2591: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BOST, and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2601: Mr. CASTRO of Texas. H.R. 481: Mr. MEUSER. H.R. 1647: Mrs. SPARTZ. H.R. 2603: Mr. LIEU. H.R. 564: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mrs. LAW- H.R. 1656: Mr. SMUCKER. H.R. 2608: Mr. HILL and Mr. LYNCH. RENCE. H.R. 1667: Ms. DEAN, Mr. Garcı´a of Illinois, H.R. 2646: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 571: Mr. KEATING. Mr. MANN, Mr. LAMB, and Mr. LEVIN of Cali- H.R. 2654: Mr. KIND. H.R. 623: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. MOORE of fornia. H.R. 2682: Mr. COSTA and Ms. NORTON. Utah. H.R. 1670: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 2691: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. H.R. 708: Mr. FEENSTRA and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 1696: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2709: Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 725: Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. H.R. 1749: Ms. CHENEY. H.R. 2724: Ms. STRICKLAND and Mr. MRVAN. H.R. 744: Mr. MRVAN. H.R. 1755: Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 2764: Ms. NORTON, Ms. STRICKLAND, H.R. 750: Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 1756: Mr. POCAN and Mr. SMITH of Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. H.R. 821: Mr. BACON, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Washington. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. BROWNLEY, and Mr. BLU- Ms. TITUS. H.R. 1771: Mr. GOOD of Virginia. MENAUER. H.R. 825: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 1814: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2773: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CRIST, Mr. H.R. 841: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1845: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. QUIGLEY, Mr. EVANS, Mr. UPTON, and Mr. H.R. 851: Mr. WELCH, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. H.R. 1863: Mr. LYNCH. JOHNSON of Georgia. SUOZZI, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. TRONE. H.R. 1864: Ms. WILD. H.R. 2795: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 869: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Ms. H.R. 1884: Mr. LIEU, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, and Ms. H.R. 2821: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. JOYCE of SCHAKOWSKY. SCHAKOWSKY. Ohio. H.R. 885: Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mrs. H.R. 1915: Mr. COOPER, Mr. LAMB, Mrs. H.R. 2826: Mr. JONES, Ms. SCANLON, and Mr. TORRES of California, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. VELA, TRAHAN, Mr. NADLER, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. MORELLE. and Mr. CLEAVER. MATSUI, Mr. BEYER, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. H.R. 2837: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 911: Mr. BERGMAN and Mr. GARAMENDI. TAKANO, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. Virginia. H.R. 914: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and BLUMENAUER, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. H.R. 2850: Ms. TLAIB. Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. NORCROSS, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 2851: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 937: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New RASKIN, and Ms. SLOTKIN. Mississippi, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- York. H.R. 1937: Mr. RUTHERFORD. nois, Mr. JONES, and Mr. SIRES.

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H.R. 2859: Ms. TLAIB, Ms. MOORE of Wis- necticut, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Ms. STRICK- H.R. 3666: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. consin, Mr. COOPER, Mr. MFUME, Mr. BLU- LAND, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. DANNY K. BUDD, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. MENAUER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. SCHA- POSEY, Mr. DONALDS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, and Mr. POCAN. KOWSKY, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. NADLER, and Mr. and Mr. MANN. H.R. 2898: Mr. WITTMAN. BROWN. H.R. 3672: Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. DEAN, Mr. H.R. 2922: Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. MCKINLEY, H.R. 3296: Mr. GRIJALVA. KAHELE, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, and Mr. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, H.R. 3317: Mr. FITZPATRICK. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Mr. SAN NICOLAS, and Mr. BUCHANAN. H.R. 3342: Mr. VAN DREW. H. Con. Res. 31: Mr. PERLMUTTER and Mr. H.R. 2928: Mr. MCKINLEY. H.R. 3345: Ms. NORTON. MCEACHIN. H.R. 2974: Mr. CAWTHORN and Mr. HARDER H.R. 3407: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. OMAR, Ms. H. Con. Res. 32: Mr. CHABOT. of California. BUSH, Mr. CROW, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. H. Res. 109: Ms. STRICKLAND, Ms. H.R. 2975: Mrs. HARSHBARGER. YARMUTH, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. PRICE VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. REED. H.R. 3007: Ms. OMAR. of North Carolina, and Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. H. Res. 114: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. H.R. 3036: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 3424: Ms. NORTON. H. Res. 118: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, RESCHENTHALER, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. H.R. 3435: Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. KELLER, and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, and CRAWFORD, and Mr. PAPPAS. Ms. STEFANIK. Mrs. CAMMACK. H.R. 3054: Ms. GARCIA of Texas. H.R. 3455: Mr. DEUTCH. H. Res. 119: Ms. WATERS, Mr. LAMB, Mr. H.R. 3060: Mr. CLOUD and Mr. MEUSER. H.R. 3474: Mr. MRVAN. COHEN, Mr. KATKO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. H.R. 3072: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. HOULAHAN, H.R. 3482: Mr. ALLRED, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. VAN DREW, and Mr. POCAN. Ms. BONAMICI, and Mr. LAMB. GUEST, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. JOHNSON of H. Res. 136: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 3076: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. Georgia, Mr. KELLER, Mr. PAPPAS, and Mr. H. Res. 159: Mr. DESAULNIER. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. KAHELE, Ms. STEFANIK, SCHRADER. H. Res. 160: Mr. DESJARLAIS and Mr. TIF- Mr. LARSEN of Washington, and Mr. H.R. 3489: Mr. BUCHANAN. FANY. GARBARINO. H.R. 3508: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H. Res. 214: Ms. CHENEY. H.R. 3088: Mr. SOTO and Ms. BASS. New York. H. Res. 215: Mr. BEYER and Mr. VICENTE ´ ´ H.R. 3089: Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. H.R. 3513: Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 3515: Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. BACON, and FITZPATRICK, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. COHEN, H. Res. 283: Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. SCALISE. and Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. H. Res. 296: Ms. CHU. H.R. 3093: Mrs. HAYES, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. H.R. 3529: Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. H. Res. 317: Mr. TIFFANY. DEUTCH, and Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 3537: Mr. WOMACK, Ms. ROSS, Ms. LOIS H. Res. 368: Ms. CHENEY and Ms. BUSH. H.R. 3095: Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. EMMER, Mr. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. KELLER, Mr. STEW- H. Res. 382: Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. KELLY of KIM of New Jersey, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. KILMER, ART, and Mr. BROOKS. Pennsylvania, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. SMITH of Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCKINLEY, H.R. 3548: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. JONES, Mr. Nebraska, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. LAHOOD, and Ms. Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. TRONE, and Mr. DELBENE. RESCHENTHALER, Miss RICE of New York, Ms. COHEN. H. Res. 402: Mrs. AXNE. BARRAGA´ N, and Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 3553: Mr. PFLUGER, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. H. Res. 404: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina H.R. 3108: Ms. DEAN, Ms. PINGREE, and Ms. RUTHERFORD, and Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. and Mr. SUOZZI. ROSS. H.R. 3554: Mr. COOPER. H. Res. 417: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. H.R. 3109: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. H.R. 3555: Ms. WATERS. H. Res. 437: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Ms. H.R. 3583: Mr. GOTTHEIMER and Mr. VAN CROW, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mrs. BARRAGA´ N, and Ms. MACE. DREW. WATSON COLEMAN, and Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 3121: Mr. COOPER, Mr. BROWN, Ms. LOIS H.R. 3584: Mr. VAN DREW and Ms. HERRERA H. Res. 439: Mr. SOTO. FRANKEL of Florida, and Mrs. LURIA. BEUTLER. H.R. 3122: Mr. COOPER, Mr. BROWN, Ms. LOIS H.R. 3587: Ms. NORTON and Mr. LEVIN of FRANKEL of Florida, and Mr. WELCH. California. f H.R. 3145: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. H.R. 3614: Mr. KAHELE and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3165: Ms. CHU and Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 3630: Ms. OMAR, Mr. JONES, Mr. PETITIONS, ETC. Mississippi. MALINOWSKI, Ms. CHU, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. H.R. 3179: Mr. TAYLOR. FORTENBERRY, Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma, Mrs. Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 3191: Ms. TENNEY and Mr. PFLUGER. DINGELL, and Mrs. HARSHBARGER. PT-35. The SPEAKER presented a petition H.R. 3223: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio and Ms. H.R. 3642: Ms. WILSON of Florida. of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Aus- SPANBERGER. H.R. 3648: Mr. EMMER, Mr. MORELLE, and tin, TX, relative to requesting enactment of H.R. 3224: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. STANTON, Ms. Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Federal legislation that would withhold WEXTON, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. H.R. 3650: Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BROWNLEY, funding authorized under the American Res- BOWMAN, and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. TONKO, Mr. NADLER, Mr. MICHAEL F. cue Plan Act from any State or unit of local H.R. 3256: Mrs. MCCLAIN. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. government that provides relief funds or H.R. 3268: Mr. MANN and Mr. LATTA. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. WELCH, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. monetary payments through a program ex- H.R. 3287: Mr. VAN DREW. RASKIN, and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. clusively targeting illegal immigrants; H.R. 3289: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. WILLIAMS of H.R. 3660: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. GOODEN of which was referred to the Committee on Georgia, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. LARSON of Con- Texas, and Mr. MASSIE. Oversight and Reform.

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IN RECOGNITION OF SAMUEL cipal founder of the Housing Rent Control autobiography, Personal Memoirs of U.S. WORLEY Movement, he secured better conditions for Grant, just days before his death. After years farmworker housing—improving the quality of of advocacy to the National Park Service, I am HON. JOHN JOYCE life for hundreds of families in our commu- proud to stand in support with the Friends of OF PENNSYLVANIA nities. the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage as this site is Leopoldo was a true trailblazer. In 1988, he designated a National Historic Landmark. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES co-founded the first entirely Spanish-language designation ensures that the site will be eligi- Friday, June 4, 2021 newspaper in the Coachella Valley, El ble for federal funding to preserve and protect Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Informador del Valle. To this day, El this important piece of history. er, I rise today to recognize Samuel Worley as Informador del Valle delivers news to the On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I am he celebrates his 100th birthday on June 13, Latino community in the Coachella and Impe- honored to recognize the work of the Friends 2021. For nearly a century, Sam has dedi- rial Valleys. Leopoldo’s unrelenting pursuit of of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage for their dedi- cated his life to public service. It is my privi- justice led him to establish his second Span- cation and perseverance in promoting this his- lege to recognize his life and achievements ish-language newspaper seven years later. El toric landmark. Their work will ensure that ahead of this milestone. Independiente actively covered social justice generations to come are able to visit the Cot- Born near Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania, Sam work in the Latino community until 2008. With tage and recall the great importance of know- Worley proudly served as a member of the his excellent leadership and vision at both ing our Nation’s history. U.S. Army 8th Air Corps. During World War II, newspapers, Leopoldo successfully uplifted f he worked in intelligence while stationed in Latino voices throughout the region. IN RECOGNITION OF MAPLETON England. Leopoldo faced numerous hardships in his FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon returning home, Sam Worley married life, but he overcame the obstacles that stood his wife, June, and they raised two children, In in his way to create a better future for his fam- Franklin County, Sam continued to serve our ily. His 19 children, 44 grandchildren, and 34 HON. JOHN JOYCE community. During his career in banking, Sam great grandchildren are a testament to his out- OF PENNSYLVANIA also was an active volunteer with the YMCA, standing legacy. Leopoldo’s story is an exam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Masonic fra- ple of the excellence, dedication, and service Friday, June 4, 2021 to our Nation that all should seek to emulate. ternity, and the Chambersburg Borough Coun- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- cil. Sam was elected to serve as Franklin f er, I rise today to recognize and thank the County Commissioner from 1988 to 1996, and Mapleton Fire Department in Huntingdon then continued to serve our community as the COMMEMORATING THE GRANT COTTAGE HISTORIC SITE AS IT County for its 100 years of service to our com- Mayor of Chambersburg for eight years. munity. As he marks this great milestone, I am IS DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK Organized on May 13, 1921, the original fire grateful to Sam Worley for his continued dedi- company was comprised of 36 volunteers. cation to our Nation and to Franklin County. Since then, the Mapleton Volunteer Fire De- On behalf of the 13th District of Pennsylvania, HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK partment and its iconic green fire trucks have it is my privilege to honor Sam for his many OF NEW YORK been a staple in the Huntingdon County com- contributions and wish him continued health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. and happiness. Friday, June 4, 2021 Firefighters’ commitment and service to our f community are invaluable. Volunteer fire- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise fighters often are called on to respond to calls HONORING THE LIFE OF today to commemorate the christening of the ranging from structure fires to medical emer- LEOPOLDO TREVIN˜ O-GUERRA Grant Cottage Historic Site as a National His- gencies. These brave men and women show toric Landmark. This home was the final dwell- their commitment to our community through ing place of the 18th President of the United HON. RAUL RUIZ their diverse and often-difficult work. States, Ulysses S. Grant, and continues to be OF CALIFORNIA For the past century, volunteer firefighters in of great historical significance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mapleton have worked tirelessly to protect life Ulysses S. Grant rose to prominence during and property. As they mark this incredible Friday, June 4, 2021 the American Civil War where he played a piv- achievement, I am grateful to the Mapleton Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to cele- otal role in the defeat of the Confederate firefighters for their steadfast service to our brate the life of Leopoldo Trevin˜o-Guerra, who Army. In 1863, then-President Lincoln pro- community and I wish them continued safety passed away on March 25, 2021. As a cham- moted Grant to Major General and then in and success. pion of farmworkers and the Latino commu- 1864, Lieutenant General, holding command nity, Leopoldo devoted his life to giving voice over all Union Armies. After the Civil War, f to the voiceless and fighting for what is right. Grant was elected as the 18th President of the HONORING COUNTY MANAGER His story is an inspiration to us all, and his im- United States in 1868 and is largely credited PAULA STEWART FOR 25 YEARS pact will undoubtedly be felt for generations to with reunifying the North and South. During OF SERVICE TO HARNETT COUN- come. his tenures, he created the Justice Depart- TY Leopoldo’s advocacy first began when his ment and oversaw the ratification of the 15th family settled in the Coachella Valley in the Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which HON. RICHARD HUDSON 1970s. There, he became a member of the prohibited denying any citizen the right to vote OF NORTH CAROLINA United Farm Workers (UFW) and helped ne- based on race, color, or previous condition of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gotiate the first collective employment contract servitude. with the lemon agribusiness. As the chief rep- The Grant Cottage Historic Site serves as Friday, June 4, 2021 resentative of UFW in this landmark negotia- both an educational experience, recounting Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today tion, Leopoldo was instrumental in securing Grant’s storied place in American History, and to honor County Manager Paula Stewart for workers’ rights, including eight-hour workdays, a time-capsule, displaying artifacts untouched 25 years of service to Harnett County, located rest periods, and higher wages. since the day of his death. This cottage, at the in North Carolina’s Eight Congressional Dis- His tireless will and unmatched strength top of Mount McGregor, served as a refuge for trict. have made the Coachella Valley a better Grant and his family in his final days and is Over the years, Mrs. Stewart has played an place for everyone who lives there. As a prin- where the former President completed his instrumental role in shaping the history of our

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.001 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2021 community. She joined Harnett County in 1996 Our country is safe and our communities Samoa to Hawaii is over 2,500 miles, over as Director of Information Technology and re- are secure thanks to the service of the over $800 one-way. tires after three years as County Manager. Ap- 20 million veterans and active service mem- The bill follows the model of P.L. 106–98, pointed in 2018 by the Harnett County Board bers that protect our nation, including BJ’s the D.C. College Access Act, which allows of Commissioners, Mrs. Stewart is the first service. As I rise today in honor of BJ, I en- students residing in the District of Columbia to woman to serve as County Manager. courage everyone to reach out to veterans apply for grants to help pay the cost of attend- Mrs. Stewart has led a career of distinction and military families in your life, hear their sto- ing colleges outside D.C., but much smaller in and is a strong and effective leader. During ries, and give your thanks. I will continue to scope and cost. It creates a program through her tenure with Harnett County, she improved work across the aisle in Congress, such as my which public four-year schools in the 50 customer service, expanded access to public recently passed Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans’ states, D.C., and other U.S. territories may be services, enhanced public communications, Mental Health Act, to ensure our veterans get reimbursed for offering in-state tuition to un- and managed growth by embracing new op- the care they need and deserve. dergraduate students from the Northern Mar- portunities while preserving the rich history of It is my honor to recognize BJ for his nearly iana Islands and American Samoa. our community. She is credited with revising four decades of outstanding service to our The gentlewoman from American Samoa, Harnett County’s fiscal policy, coordinating re- country. I thank BJ for his service, and I hope Mrs. RADEWAGEN, is an original cosponsor of sponse efforts to emergency events such as he has an enjoyable retirement. the bill. I urge my colleagues to support this Hurricane Florence and the coronavirus pan- f bipartisan legislation and help give students demic, and oversaw construction of the from the Northern Marianas and American Harnett County Resource Center and Library. NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Samoa the means needed to make their edu- Renee and I would like to extend our most AND AMERICAN SAMOA COLLEGE cational dreams a reality. heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Stewart for her ACCESS ACT f years of exemplary service to Harnett County, which is a better place today due to her work. HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT I know I speak for our entire community in COLONEL DENNIS K. WILLIAMS II wishing her and her family continued success SABLAN and happiness as they move on to their next OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN JOYCE great adventure. OF PENNSYLVANIA Madam Speaker, please join me today in Friday, June 4, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honoring County Manager Paula Stewart for Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, today, I in- Friday, June 4, 2021 25 years of service to Harnett County. troduce the Northern Mariana Islands and f American Samoa College Access Act, which Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- HONORING BOUNTHIENG would authorize tuition assistance grants to er, I rise today to thank Lieutenant Colonel EGKHOUNMOUNG AS IOWAN OF cover the difference between in-state and out- Dennis K. Williams II for this extraordinary THE WEEK of-state tuition costs for Northern Marianas command of the Letterkenny Munitions Center and American Samoa community college at Letterkenny Army Depot from June 6, 2019 HON. CYNTHIA AXNE graduates seeking to attend a four-year public to June 10, 2021. university. LTC Dennis K. Williams II is a native of OF IOWA The importance of having an educated citi- Grants Pass, Oregon. He enlisted in the Army IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zenry is a bedrock principle of our nation and in 1991, and received his commission as a Friday, June 4, 2021 has been since our founding. And in today’s Second Lieutenant in 2001. He graduated Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to competitive job market, a postsecondary edu- from the University of Maryland with a Bach- honor Master Sergeant Bounthieng cation is increasingly becoming a critical ne- elor of Arts in history and earned a graduate Egkhounmoung, a recently retired veteran, as cessity for obtaining a decent job with a de- degree in management. Prior to serving as Iowan of the Week. Bounthieng, or BJ as he’s cent wage. commander of Letterkenny Munitions Center, known, retired last week from the 132nd Wing The Northern Mariana Islands has only LTC Dennis K. Williams II was the Director of of the Iowa Air National Guard after over a been part of America for forty years. We un- the Virtual Experimentation Team in the U.S. total of 38 years in service to the country and derstand well that education is key to our con- Army Futures Command Sustainment Battle the state of Iowa. tinued growth, but the reality is that household Lab in Fort Lee Virginia. From the Marine Corps, Air National Guard, incomes in the Northern Marianas are less His previous assignments includes serving and the State of Iowa, BJ served his country than half the national median. The U.S. terri- as the Brigade Combat Team S4 Trainer, Bri- through nearly four decades. He retires as a tory of American Samoa is in similar economic gade Support Battalion Executive Officer and Master Sergeant from the 132nd Wing of the straits. Poverty and unemployment rates there later Support Operations Officer Trainer at the Iowa Air National Guard. The 132nd Wing, are among the highest in the country. National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California; founded in 1941, has deployed in numerous I believe the best way to improve economic Battalion Executive Officer, 10th Sustainment conflicts throughout the world and played a conditions in these territories is to improve the Brigade, Fort Drum, New York; Deputy Divi- critical role in our state’s flood recovery over educational opportunities of our residents. Un- sion 04, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, the last few decades. Their values of Integrity fortunately, however, neither the Northern New York; Deputy CJ–4, CJTF–10, Bagram, First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in Marianas nor American Samoa has a four- Afghanistan; Division Maintenance Officer, 2nd All We Do was exemplified by BJ throughout year institution of higher education. In fact, Infantry Division, Korea; Brigade S3, 171st In- his service. they are the only two congressional districts in fantry Brigade, Fort Jackson, South Carolina; As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month the country without a public four-year college Battalion Executive Officer, 187th Ordnance comes to an end, may we celebrate the diver- or university. Each has an accredited commu- Battalion, Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Com- sity in our country and reflect on the chal- nity college, but academic offerings are sub- pany Commander, B. Co, 187th Ordnance lenges many in the Asian American and Pa- stantially limited. Battalion, Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Bomb cific Islander communities still experience. Students from these U.S. territories wanting Disposal Advisor Military Transition Team, 2nd BJ’s exemplary service to our country and the advantages of a four-year university in an- Iraqi Army, Mosul, Iraq; Depot and Ammuni- lived the military values of duty, honor, and other state or territory face significant financial tion Supply Point Officer-in-Charge, 83rd Ord- country. To quote General MacArthur who was difficulty. Nonresident students spend an aver- nance Battalion, Okinawa, Japan. He was de- reflecting on his own 30 years of military serv- age of $16,380 in out-of state tuition and fees ployed to Somalia and Haiti in 1994. In 2008, ice said ‘‘Those three hallowed words (duty, more per year than their resident peers at LTC Dennis K. Williams II was deployed to honor, country) reverently dictate what you public four-year colleges, according to College Mosul, Iraq; and to Bagram, Afghanistan, in ought to be, what you can be, what you will Board. And many students in the Marianas 2014. be. They are your rallying points: to build cour- and American Samoa wanting to attend a LTC Dennis K. Williams II received a age when courage seems to fail; to regain four-year university not only face the cost-of- Bronze Star (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious faith when there seems to be little cause for nonresident-tuition, but also the significant ex- Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters) Army faith; to create hope when hope becomes for- pense of travel. The Marianas are over 3,700 Commendation Medal (Valor Device), Army lorn.’’ Master Sergeant BJ embodied these miles from the nearest state, Hawaii—a Commendation Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), values in his 38 years of service. $1,100 one-way trip by plane. American National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan

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Madeline Graham, Melissa High School* gressional District, I thank LTC Williams for his Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the leadership at Letterkenny Munitions Center Timothy Johnson, U.S. Military Academy artistic ability of a young high school student Preparatory School and I wish him every continued success in the from my Congressional District, Makenzie Sing chapters to come. Aiden Kim, Independence High School from the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Cade Patton, Allen High School f Arts School. Haden Ray, Plano Senior High School Ms. Sing is the winner of the 2021 18th HONORING THE 2021 UNITED Orion Rolater, Plano East Senior High Congressional District of Pennsylvania’s High STATES SERVICE ACADEMY- School School Art Competition, ‘‘An Artistic Discovery. BOUND STUDENTS U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ‘‘Ms. Sing’s artwork, a mixed media collage with pen and ink entitled ‘‘Portrait of Truths,’’ William Boese, New Mexico Military Insti- was selected from a number of outstanding HON. VAN TAYLOR tute entries to this year’s competition. In fact, 20 OF TEXAS Sheridan Harvey, Lone Star High School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES works from 4 different schools in Pennsylva- Eric Jiang, Plano West Senior High School nia’s 18th Congressional District were sub- Friday, June 4, 2021 Margaret Ripperger, McKinney Boyd High mitted to our panel of respected local artists. Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, it is my School It’s a real tribute to Ms. Sing’s skill and vision great honor to come before my colleagues *Denotes acceptance to one of the academy that their work was chosen as the winner of today to recognize those young men and preparatory schools this year’s competition. women from Texas’ Third Congressional Dis- Ms. Sing’s artwork will represent the 18th trict who have accepted an appointment to f Congressional District of Pennsylvania in the one of our prestigious United States Service national exhibit of high school students’ art- INTRODUCTION OF THE TOTAL Academies. I am honored to have this oppor- work that will be displayed in the United RECALL ACT OF 2021 tunity to congratulate these young patriots and States Capitol over the coming year. I encour- wish them success as they strive to fulfill their age my colleagues, as well as any visitor to maximum potential in defending our nation. HON. GRACE MENG Capitol Hill, to view Ms. Sing’s artwork, along The United States Services Academies with the winning entries from the high school OF NEW YORK have a long-standing tradition of offering its art contests held in other Congressional Dis- students the highest caliber education and offi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tricts, which will be on display in the Capitol cer military training in the world. Each of the Friday, June 4, 2021 tunnel. It is amazing to walk through this cor- individuals recognized today began their jour- ridor and see the interpretation of life through ney of service by applying through their Mem- Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the eyes of these young artists from all across ber of Congress or qualified source via a high- announce the introduction of the Total Recall our country. ly competitive process. However, only a select Act of 2021, which would require businesses Lillian Spencer from the Pittsburgh Creative few are found to meet the necessary stand- to strengthen and streamline notifications for and Performing Arts School was awarded sec- ards set forth by the Academies. product recalls to consumers. ond place for their color pencil composition These outstanding students have proven Every year, the Consumer Product Safety ‘‘Seeing Eye to Eye.’’ Nathan Weaver from they are the gold standard by demonstrating Commission (CPSC) recalls at least 400 prod- CAPA received third place for their acrylic their excellence in academics, athletics, and ucts, but due to poor notification practices by painting entitled ‘‘Miners.’’ Bina Guo from the commitment to their community both inside manufacturers and producers, the average re- Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts and outside of the classroom. I am confident sponse rate of consumers for most recalls is School was awarded fourth place for their wa- these young men and women will achieve only between 4 and 18 percent. Consumers tercolor and pencil composition entitled ‘‘Or- great success while further developing the are purchasing or failing to stop using prod- ganic Ruin,’’ and Margaret Tracht from CAPA qualities of leadership, honor, and self-sac- ucts because they are unaware of recall notifi- received the fifth-place award for their pen on rifice as they prepare to lead our Nation’s cations. paper composition ‘‘Overgrown.’’ For the first time this year, we posted all of Armed Forces. As a mom myself, I know that parents can- the entries online and allowed people to vote As one who has worn the uniform, I thank not be expected to check the CPSC website for their favorite one. Over the course of sev- these young patriots for their courage, convic- every time they purchase a product for their eral weeks, more than 400 people voted for tion, and commitment to our Nation, and it is families. If a company sells a dangerous item, their favorite entry. ‘‘Unclear,’’ a watercolor by my privilege to congratulate these leaders as that company should be expected to market Zoe McCoy from South Fayette High School, they embark on this new mission of service. the recall as aggressively as they marketed was the overwhelming favorite with just under CLASS OF 2025 APPOINTMENTS the sale of the product. 20 percent of the votes cast, and so Zoe was U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY That is why I am introducing the Total Re- Tylan Hines, Plano Senior High School* the winner of our first ‘‘People’s Choice’’ call Act, legislation which will implement much award. Arjun Kersten, Plano West Senior High needed reforms to increase the effectiveness School In addition, Honorable Mention Awards were Rushaan Mahajan, Plano East Senior High of products recalled by the CPSC. This bill will presented to works by Yutaka Tomokio from School increase requirements for companies to post the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts Christopher Park, Spring Creek Academy recall notices on their websites and social School, Zoe McCoy from South Fayette High Dylan Rogers, McKinney North High media, and require or encourage companies School, and Annika Vaughan from the Pitts- School to use parts of the original marketing budgets burgh Creative and Performing Arts School. Chase Spencer, Plano West Senior High of the product in question on notifying con- I would like to recognize all of the partici- School sumers of the recall. Autumn Thill, John Paul II High School pants in this year’s 18th Congressional District The numbers don’t lie; if consumers are not High School Art Competition, ‘‘An Artistic Dis- U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY participating in recalls, then companies need covery:’’ from Allderdice High School, Sean Owen Archer, Liberty High School Matteo Bianchi, McKinney Boyd High to work harder to let their consumers know Folan; from East Allegheny High School, School* about any dangers that they face from contin- Marley Green, Samantha Hallick, Casey Kopa, Charles Flanigen III, Allen High School* ued use of these products. Companies know and Mandy Ruffing; from the Pittsburgh Cre- Jonah Johnson, Lebanon Trail High how to market products, it is time for them to ative and Performing Arts School, Brynn School* apply those same skills to marketing recalls. Campbell, Anya Frazier, Ruby Frazier, Bina

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.008 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2021 Guo, Sofia Montelibano, Polina Novikova, Throughout her years of public service, Western Europe, signaled the death knell of Makenzie Sing, Lillian Spencer, Melaina Connie has dedicated herself to moving Indi- the German Wehrmacht, and paved the way Thompson, Margaret Tracht, Yutaka Tomokio, ana forward. She was elected to the Indiana to unconditional victory by the Allied Forces Annika Vaughan, Colleen Vine, and Nathan State Senate in 1996, and, in 2006, she be- over the evils of Nazism, fascism, and Japa- Weaver; and from South Fayette High School, came the first woman to serve as Senate Ma- nese imperialism. Zoe McCoy. jority Floor Leader. In 2012, she was ap- It is no exaggeration to say that D-Day I would like to thank these impressive young pointed to serve as Indiana’s 61st Secretary of changed the course of human history. artists for allowing us to share and celebrate State. In these roles, she worked tirelessly to The aim of the meticulously planned D-Day their talents, imagination, and creativity. The strengthen our communities and advance op- operation was to open a second front in the efforts of these students in expressing them- portunities for future generations. Connie truly European war theater from which the Allied selves in a powerful and positive manner are made our state a better place for Hoosiers to Forces could attack the German army and no less than spectacular. live, work, and thrive. push east to capture Berlin. I hope that all of these individuals continue I am grateful to have worked with Connie on With the Russian Army advancing from the to utilize their artistic talents, and I wish them behalf of our state’s businesses, workers, fam- east, coupled with the southern front opened all the best of luck in their future endeavors. ilies, and voters. Her strong conservative val- by the Allied invasion of Italy from North Africa f ues and Hoosier common sense have helped in 1942, the opening of a western front would bring Indiana’s businesses into the 21st cen- set in motion the pincer movement that would RECOGNIZING WARD TRANSPORT tury and ensured our elections remained free, catch the German Army in a trap from which & LOGISTICS fair, and secure. Her unmatched leadership, there would be no escape. tenacity, and integrity, both in the Indiana Sen- The formidable German Army expected that HON. JOHN JOYCE ate and as Secretary of State, have helped the Allied Forces would try to launch an inva- OF PENNSYLVANIA secure Indiana’s status as an economic pow- sion from the western beaches of France. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erhouse. With a AAA credit rating, fiscally re- They just did not know when or where. So, in anticipation of an Allied invasion, the Friday, June 4, 2021 sponsible budget, and low unemployment rate, our state is among the best places in the Nazis constructed the infamous Atlantic Wall, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- country to start and grow a business. an extensive system of coastal fortifications er, I rise today to recognize Ward Transport & Governor Eric Holcomb has dubbed Connie built along the western coast of Europe and Logistics for its longstanding dedication to our ‘‘Indiana’s own Iron Lady,’’ and I couldn’t Scandinavia. central Pennsylvania community as it cele- agree more. She is a true patriot with a serv- Under the direction of Field Marshal Rom- brates 90 years of service. For decades, this ant’s heart, and her passion for helping her mel, the Atlantic Wall was reinforced by the nationally recognized trucking company has fellow Hoosiers has always been clear. I have addition of concrete pillboxes built along the been instrumental in supplying and sustaining no doubt her legacy will last far into the future. beaches to house machine guns, antitank our local economy. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join guns and light artillery. Since W. W. Ward founded the company in me in thanking Indiana’s 61st Secretary of Mines and antitank obstacles were planted 1931, Ward Transport & Logistics has grown State Connie Lawson for her lifelong commit- on the beaches themselves and underwater substantially and now operates 20 locations ment to serving our communities. On behalf of obstacles and mines were placed in waters across the northeastern United States. This 2nd District Hoosiers, I wish her the best as just offshore. success is testament to the hard work and she embarks on this next chapter in life. By the time of the D-Day landing, the Nazis dedication of the Ward family. Ninety years f had laid almost six million mines in northern later, Ward Transport & Logistics is now led France. by the fourth generation of the Ward family COMMEMORATING THE 77TH ANNI- And awaiting Allied soldiers who made their and it employs more than 1,400 workers in VERSARY OF D-DAY AND RE- way onto and away from the beaches were Pennsylvania and beyond. MEMBERING THE MEMBERS OF gun emplacements and minefields extended As the company has expanded, its commu- THE GREATEST GENERATION inland. nity outreach also has grown. Ward Hearts & WHO SAVED FREEDOM IN THE ‘‘War is hell,’’ said General William Tecum- Hands is a volunteer program overseen by WORLD seh Sherman during the Civil War. employees with a heart for service. Their work And that is an apt description of what await- to support critical community projects includes HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ed the brave Allied warriors who set sail from setting up charity events, serving meals and OF TEXAS England to the beaches of Normandy in the partnering with local food banks, delivering IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES early morning of June 6, 1944, at the begin- supplies to elderly members of the Blair Coun- ning of what has rightly been called ‘‘The Friday, June 4, 2021 ty community, and fostering a children’s men- Longest Day.’’ toring program to grow the next generation of Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, to- But they were buoyed in their resolve by the talent in our community. morrow, June 6, marks the 77th anniversary of millions of prayers from Americans and others Throughout their work to provide essential D-Day, the Allied Forces’ audacious amphib- back home, of all races, religions, and creeds, services, Ward Transport & Logistics has gone ious landing at Normandy, France, on June 6, invoking the Lord’s blessing, mercy, and above and beyond in support of the Blair 1944. grace. County community. As the Ward family and This joint undertaking to liberate the con- With the outcome in doubt, President Frank- their entire team celebrate 90 years of service, tinent of Europe from the clutches of an evil lin Roosevelt asked the nation to join him in I congratulate Ward Transport & Logistics on aggressor enemy was the first and most em- this solemn prayer: this outstanding legacy and wish them contin- phatic demonstration of the invincible strength ‘‘Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our na- ued success. of democratic nations when acting collectively. tion, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our f For more than 70 years, peace in Europe has been secured and no adversary, not the Republic, our religion, and our civiliza- CONGRATULATING INDIANA SEC- old Soviet Union or the contemporary Russian tion, and to set free a suffering human- ity. RETARY OF STATE CONNIE Federation, has dared to risk war by attacking LAWSON ON HER RETIREMENT ‘‘Lead them straight and true; give strength a European ally of the United States because to their arms, stoutness to their every American president has made clear that hearts, steadfastness in their faith. HON. JACKIE WALORSKI the United States is committed to Article V of ‘‘They will need Thy blessings. OF INDIANA the North Atlantic Treaty which holds that an ‘‘For these men are lately drawn from the ways of peace. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attack on any NATO member is regarded as an attack on all of them. ‘‘They fight not for the lust of conquest. Friday, June 4, 2021 Madam Speaker, Operation Overlord, as D- ‘‘They fight to end conquest. ‘‘They fight to liberate. Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Day was formally known, was the largest sin- ‘‘They fight to let justice arise, and toler- today to congratulate former Indiana Secretary gle amphibious assault in the history of war- ance and goodwill among all Thy peo- of State Connie Lawson on her recent retire- fare. ple. ment and to thank her for many years of dedi- The success of D-Day, which was far from ‘‘They yearn but for the end of battle, for cated service to Hoosiers. certain at the outset, led to the liberation of their return to the haven of home.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.011 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS June 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E605 The prayers were needed because the cost bethtown Community Hospital and the hospital RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT of D-Day was high; U.S. casualties on D-Day in Ticonderoga 5 years ago. Since then, John OF COLONEL GERALD ‘‘JERRY’’ totaled more than 2,499 dead, 3,184 wound- has helped the hospital through renovations, LUKOWSKI JR ed, 1,928 missing, and 26 captured. additions, and restructuring. He has shown Our British and Canadian allies suffered ter- steadfast leadership in the face of great chal- HON. JOE COURTNEY rible losses on D-Day as well: approximately lenges, most notably throughout the OF CONNECTICUT 2,700 for the British and 946 for the Cana- Coronavirus Pandemic. I have had the pleas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dians. ure of working with John in the interest of the Friday, June 4, 2021 German casualties are estimated at 4,000 to people of the 21st Congressional District, en- 9,000. suring that the hospitals received necessary Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise In total, the number of combatants killed, federal funding and supplies. I am grateful for today to commend the esteemed career in wounded or missing in the Battle of Normandy the sacrifice and hard work that John and the public service of Colonel Gerald ‘‘Jerry’’ for both sides exceeded 425,000, not including entire Elizabethtown Community Hospital staff Lukowski, Junior. Colonel Lukowski retires on the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 French civil- put into keeping our community safe and June 5, 2021, from the apex of his service as ians killed. healthy. Chief of Staff to the Joint Staff for the Con- But the operation was a success. As a federally designated critical access necticut Army National Guard. Having dedi- More than 156,000 troops or paratroopers hospital, Elizabethtown Community Hospital cated a 36-year long career toward securing came ashore on D-Day, 73,000 from the U.S., provides vital care to the surrounding areas. the common defense through a distinguished 83,000 from Great Britain and Canada. John has faced unique challenges working in vocation in the military, Jerry will move on and By the end of June 11, D-Day plus 5, the rural healthcare field and yet, he continued continue to benefit the State of Connecticut 326,547 troops, 54,186 vehicles and 104,428 to relentlessly pursue providing access to high with his skill and expertise within the Con- tons of supplies had come ashore. quality care for all who walked through the necticut Department of Transportation. And with them came the seeds for the vic- hospital’s doors. For more than 30 years work- Jerry’s sense of duty catalyzed his service tory in Europe that would come less than a ing in the healthcare field, John has been a to the public through a military-oriented career. year later, on May 8, 1945, with the fall of Ber- caring and compassionate leader, under- This was exemplified from the earliest days of lin and the unconditional surrender of the standing that it truly takes a village. his education, when he was commissioned as Nazis. On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional a Second Lieutenant through the University of On the eve of the Normandy invasion, Gen- District, I would like to congratulate John on Connecticut’s ROTC program in 1989, before eral Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme reaching this important milestone. John has graduating from the University of New Haven Commander of the Allied Forces, addressed left a significant impact on our community and in 1991. Armed with a Bachelors in Civil Engi- the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Allied improved access to healthcare in our rural dis- neering, Second Lieutenant Lukowski set his Expeditionary Forces and said to them that trict. I wish him well in this next chapter of his sights on a path to leadership within the they were about to embark upon a ‘‘Great life. State’s civil defense unit, the Connecticut Crusade,’’ and that the ‘‘eyes of the world’’ f Army National Guard. He put himself forward were upon them. on this path, engaging with various career-re- He told them that their task would not be IN RECOGNITION OF PATRICK G. lated roles whilst simultaneously advancing a easy because the ‘‘enemy is well trained, well HIMES, SR. civilian and military education, obtaining his equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight Master’s in Environmental Engineering from savagely.’’ HON. JOHN JOYCE his alma mater in 1997, completing countless But General Eisenhower said, ‘‘this is the OF PENNSYLVANIA military instruction courses and acquiring nu- year 1944. The tide has turned. The free men IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merous licenses within the State’s engineering of the world are marching together to victory.’’ apparatus as recent as 2019. And march to victory they did, fully justifying Friday, June 4, 2021 Colonel Lukowski applied his affinity for General Eisenhower’s ‘‘confidence in their Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- knowledge throughout the ranks of his distin- courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle.’’ er, I rise today to honor my District Manager guished profession. His education prepared Because of the heroism of these men who Patrick G. Himes, Sr., for his service to Penn- him for 17 years of service at several stations willingly risked their lives to be the tip of the sylvania’s 13th Congressional District. An Al- of duty with the Combat Engineers and most spear of liberty, the war was won, and a world toona native, Pat has worked alongside me prominently catalyzed his ability to excel in the was saved for freedom. since the beginning of my service in Con- latter half of his career as the Construction Madam Speaker, D-Day was, and remains, gress. and Facility Management Officer (CFMO) for a day like no other in the history of man’s so- During his tenure, Pat has been an integral 13 years, and then Chief of Staff to the Joint journ on earth. member of my team as he worked with Penn- Staff since 2016. As Chief of Staff, Colonel We remember Gettysburg. sylvanians on the ground and led our district Lukowski greatly enhanced the operations of There, President Lincoln paid tribute to operations. Under his leadership, our team the Connecticut Army National Guard, pushing those ‘‘who gave their lives so that the nation has delivered substantial results for the people the troops to work with their respective units might live.’’ of Pennsylvania—from leading outreach to on their pre-deployment and redeployment re- It is equally fitting and proper that we never constituents and supporting our local commu- quirements. During his tenure as CFMO, Colo- forget D-Day and that we continue to honor nities to cutting through red tape with federal nel Lukowski’s leadership and expertise in fa- those who risked all and gave all so that the agencies. During the uncertain days of 2020, cilities management, fiscal policy and federal light of freedom would never be extinguished Pat ensured that our district team continued to contracting enabled the state to obtain nearly in the world. safely provide uninterrupted services. $975 million in Military Construction Project f Every day, Pat’s work is marked by his and Sustainment Restoration and Moderniza- HONORING JOHN REMILLARD, commitment and dedication to the people of tion funding, resulting in the planning and im- PRESIDENT OF ELIZABETHTOWN Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. plementation of 17 total projects. His tenacity COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ON HIS Pat has spent a lifetime in service to our as an advocate for boosting Connecticut’s WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT community. Before joining my office, Pat emergency response infrastructure has well served as a law enforcement officer in Blair positioned our state’s readiness capabilities for HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK County for 27 years, including as Blair County generations to come and has truly kept the Parole Officer, Altoona Police Officer, and Al- OF NEW YORK safety of our public at heart. toona School District Police Officer. He at- Madam Speaker, Colonel Lukowski has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tended Bishop Guilfoyle High School and spent his life developing Connecticut’s emer- Friday, June 4, 2021 holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice gency response infrastructure. His example of Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise from the University of Dayton. selfless service now extends throughout his today to honor John Remillard on his retire- It is my privilege to recognize Patrick G. family—his wife Mary Beth and children John, ment from the Elizabethtown Community Hos- Himes, Sr., for his outstanding service to our Sarah, Megan and Emily—the last of whom pital. region, and to thank him for his tireless work. has gone on to attend the US Air Force Acad- John joined the University of Vermont I wish Pat and his family all the best as they emy after receiving a nomination from my of- Health Network as President of both the Eliza- embark on a new chapter. fice. While the Connecticut Army National

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JOHN JOYCE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES line of service to Connecticut has been dis- OF PENNSYLVANIA played by his rapid rate of promotion and fur- Friday, June 4, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther by his list of numerous accolades. To that Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, military vet- Friday, June 4, 2021 end, I ask my colleagues in the House join me erans living in the U.S. Outlying Areas and Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- in honoring and thanking Colonel Jerry Freely Associated States do not have the er, I rise today to recognize Janyce Collier for Lukowski for his extensive history of service same access to services as veterans else- her work as the Director of the Franklin Coun- and wishing him and his family all the best in where in our Nation. They face numerous ob- ty Career and Technology Center Practical this new chapter of their lives. stacles accessing the benefits to which they Nursing Program. are due. They cannot reach all the services For the past 14 years, Janyce has selflessly f that should be available to them. We must fix served the people of Franklin County by en- this inequality. suring quality education for the nurses and COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- As a first step, today I am introducing legis- VERSARY OF THE ESTABLISH- technicians that staff our hospitals and treat lation to create the Veterans Affairs Advisory our patients. Her extensive career experience MENT OF THE FEDERAL PRO- Committee on the U.S. Outlying Areas and TECTIVE SERVICE includes her dedicated work as a medical sur- Freely Associated States. The new advisory gical nurse, time spent treating patients in the committee would be composed of veterans ´ Intensive Care Unit, as well as work with HON. ANDRE CARSON from the U.S. Outlying Areas—the Northern home health care. OF INDIANA Mariana Islands, which I represent, American Before coming to Franklin County, Janyce Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Collier served our nation with the United Puerto Rico—and from the Freely Associated States Army Nurse Corp from 1980 to 1995. Friday, June 4, 2021 States of the Federated States of Micronesia, During her service, she was deployed to Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I am proud the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Nurnberg, Germany, and later served with the to introduce legislation to commemorate the Republic of Palau. The committee, a part of Army Reserves in the 99th Combat Support 50th anniversary of the establishment of the the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will Hospital located in Lancaster County, Pennsyl- Federal Protective Service (FPS) in recogni- be responsible for assessing benefit avail- vania. Previously, Janyce received her pre- tion of their service to our Nation. After pass- ability and service accessibility in these U.S. clinical nursing accreditation at California State ing the Capitol security bill in this chamber Outlying areas and Freely associated States University-Sacramento, and then earned her earlier this week, it is only natural that we and for advising the Secretary on how any BSN in Nursing from the University of Port- highlight the work of our protection agencies deficits can be addressed. land. She furthered her education with a mas- As an example of these inequities, the and their commitment to the Federal work- ter’s degree from the Oklahoma City Univer- Northern Marianas, my district, is the only U.S. force. As a former law enforcement officer, I sity, and a MSN in Nursing Education from jurisdiction without a VA Community-Based understand the pivotal role of security today Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, as well as a Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The nearest full- more than ever. Following the U.S. Capitol at- Vocational II Certificate from Penn State. service VA medical facility is in Hawaii, which tacks on January 6, we witnessed firsthand Janyce Collier’s dedication to teaching the can be over a 15-hour journey by plane. The how important it is to have law enforcement next generation of nurses is truly remarkable. Northern Marianas is also the only U.S. area agencies like FPS to protect our federal facili- I am incredibly grateful for her service to our without a Vet Center. Guam Vet Center staff ties and workforce. Nation and to our community. On behalf of travel to the island of Saipan in the Marianas For half a century, FPS has served and pro- Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, I to provide services, but visits are infrequent tected the American people and government thank her for her years of service and wish and limited to a few hours. Veterans on the is- business with honor, integrity, and commit- her every continued success as she begins a lands of Tinian and Rota must travel to Saipan ment. Since its inception in 1971, FPS has new chapter. or Guam to receive in-person services. The contributed to the protection of people and f Marianas is also the only U.S. jurisdiction with- property in the Federal Government by identi- out a Veteran Benefits office. Guam VA Bene- REMEMBERING BELOVED BASKING fying and mitigating vulnerabilities through risk fits Office staff travel to Saipan to meet with RIDGE, NJ CROSSING GUARD assessments, law enforcement, intelligence Marianas veterans and their families, but analysis, and security measures. Two major again those visits are infrequent and limited to acts of terror against the United States have HON. TOM MALINOWSKI a few hours. shaped FPS to anticipate emerging threats OF NEW JERSEY The advisory committee my legislation sets IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more effectively: the bombing of the Murrah up will detail issues, like these that Marianas Friday, June 4, 2021 Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, veterans face, and concerns raised by vet- and the terror attacks on September 11. erans resident in the other U.S. outlying areas Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, Caro- Today, FPS provides the Department of and freely associated states. And the com- lyn Maaitis was a beloved crossing guard from Homeland Security Secretary with a highly mittee will recommend to the Secretary how Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Carolyn passed trained, nationwide force that can support these issues should be addressed. away on May 17, 2021, after a courageous needs in countering emerging or existing It is also my intention that the committee’s battle with cancer. threats and terrorism, within the boundaries of existence within the Department will encour- Carolyn was a cherished member of her our Nation and territories. It is also responsible age VA leadership and staff to consider island community, who spent the last 28 years en- for protecting over 9,000 facilities and more area veterans from the outset, when devel- suring the safety of Basking Ridge children as than 1.4 million people who work, visit, or con- oping new programs or initiatives, to put an a crossing guard near the Liberty Corner duct business at these facilities each day. end to this pattern of inequity. School. Along with her husband, George, FPS has shown that it is a leader within the Providing equitable support to veterans in Carolyn was a source of love and support to law enforcement and protection community. It the outlying areas and freely associated states the students and families who knew her. is their work and dedication that brings us is an obligation long overdue. These veterans Carolyn prepared goody bags full of snacks closer to the vision of a Federal workforce and have fought in the same conflicts and suffered and stickers on holidays, gave cards and workplace that is safe, secure, and resilient the same physical, mental, and spiritual small gifts on birthdays, and always had treats moving forward. wounds of service as veterans residing every- on hand for the neighborhood dogs. She Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will where else in America. never forgot to ask how a sick family member join me in recognizing one of our nation’s The legislation I am introducing today will was doing and continually kept up to date with most critical federal agencies. give these veterans a voice within the Depart- those around her.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.017 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS June 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E607 I join the Basking Ridge community in These individuals exemplify the principles of ucts is a barrier to managing monthly men- mourning her loss. Carolyn exemplified what it West Texas exceptionalism. For that, I wish to struation in a safe and dignified manner. means to be an upstanding citizen and neigh- thank each member of the Plainview Rotary In the United States, 25 million women live bor. Her presence will be missed by all. Club for their continuous, dedicated commit- at or below the poverty line. A 2019 study f ment to improving the lives of others. It is an found that among low-income women in a honor to represent these members in our Na- major U.S. city, nearly half had to choose be- HONORING THE SERVICE OF FIRE tion’s capital. tween buying food and spending money on CHIEF MIKE FARBER Again, congratulations on 100 outstanding menstrual products. One in five teens have years, and go West Texas. struggled to afford period products, or were HON. PAUL A. GOSAR f not able to purchase them at all. As a result, OF ARIZONA over 80 percent of teens say they missed IN RECOGNITION OF GARY AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school or know someone else who has. A re- MARIE KLINE cent study revealed that 1 in 10 college stu- Friday, June 4, 2021 dents was unable to afford menstrual prod- Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. JOHN JOYCE ucts, and those who experienced period pov- to honor the lifelong career of a great Fire OF PENNSYLVANIA erty on a monthly basis, were more likely to Chief, Mike Farber. In a 40-plus-year career, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES experience moderate to severe depression. Mike has selflessly risked his life as a fire- Madam Speaker, menstruators from all fighter for the people of Arizona. His coura- Friday, June 4, 2021 walks of life, across our country are having to geous leadership and expertise was reflected Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- choose between their period or their dignity. In in his role as a serving member of the Mesa er, I rise today to congratulate Gary and Marie fact, a lawsuit filed against DHS’s monstrous Community College Curriculum Committee Kline as they celebrate their 50th wedding an- treatment of migrant children in its custody and Fire Science Advisory Committee. For niversary on Saturday, June 5, 2021. found that girls with periods were left to bleed three consecutive years, Mike facilitated a Gary is a native and lifelong resident of through their clothes and denied showers for Leadership Academy and brought numerous Chambersburg, and Marie moved to the area days on end. This is unconscionable. We must recognized leaders from the fire service to from Edison, New Jersey. They met during a break the silence, raise awareness, and fight share their wisdom and to help mentor the dis- football game at Chambersburg Area High for menstrual equity for all—each and every trict’s officers and staff. School. Mr. and Mrs. Kline were married on day. Mike was also well known for his extensive June 5, 1971, at Corpus Christi Catholic My Menstrual Equity for All Act, is the first experience and educational background. For Church in Chambersburg by Father of its kind to comprehensively address the more than 20 years, Mike has taught courses Clemmons. Together they raised a beautiful challenges of those experiencing period pov- at Mesa Community College and Central Ari- family, welcoming a son, Gary, and daughter erty. My bill would provide students from ele- zona Community College in Tactics & Strat- in-law, Jessica. mentary school through postsecondary edu- egy, Hydraulics, Supervision, Algebra, and For decades, they have worked together to cation free menstrual products, ensure that in- Communication. His commitment and work serve the Chambersburg community and are carcerated individuals and detainees in fed- ethic to civic duty and his community is a active members of the Corpus Christi Church. eral, state, and local facilities have access to characteristic that all Americans should strive Gary is a Fourth Degree Member of the free menstrual products, allow homeless as- for. I believe that Fire Chief Mike Farber is a Chambersburg Knights of Columbus Council sistance provides to provide these products great example of what being an American is 1426, where he served as Grand Knight from with federal grant funds, require Medicaid to about. His impact and involvement will not be 2000 to 2002. Marie’s community involvement cover the cost of menstrual products, direct forgotten by his local community and state. extends from her volunteer work with the local large employers to provide free menstrual Madam Speaker, I express a sincere form Red Cross organizing blood drives across the products in the workplace, and ensure that all of gratitude to Fire Chief Mike Farber, and I region and to her service to local children at public federal buildings provide free menstrual encourage my colleagues to join me in cele- the Fourth Street Nursery School. products in restrooms. brating a successful career and legacy as a Gary and Marie Kline have shared a won- Madam Speaker, we cannot address edu- valuable protector to the people of Arizona. derful 50 years of marriage. Their enduring cational equity, economic justice, or infrastruc- ture reform without addressing the barriers f commitment to one another has held them to- gether for better and for worse, and their that prevent our social infrastructure from car- CONGRATULATING THE PLAIN- strong and lasting marriage is one of life’s ing for the basic health care rights of our pop- VIEW ROTARY CLUB ON 100 greatest blessings. As Mr. and Mrs. Kline cele- ulation. I urge my colleagues to support this YEARS OF ACTION brate this remarkable achievement, I wish legislation and join me in upholding this them every continued health and happiness in human right. We must work to end period pov- HON. JODEY C. ARRINGTON the years to come. erty once and for all. OF TEXAS f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MENSTRUAL EQUITY FOR ALL ACT RECOGNIZING WWII VETERAN Friday, June 4, 2021 OF 2021 EVERTT ATKINSON ON HIS 99TH BIRTHDAY Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Plainview Rotary HON. GRACE MENG HON. MIKE BOST Club, which is celebrating 100 years of serv- OF NEW YORK ice. OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since May 1, 1921, the Plainview Rotary Club has consistently served not only the Friday, June 4, 2021 Friday, June 4, 2021 Plainview community, but also the entire Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Texas Panhandle region and beyond. While announce that on May 28th, Menstrual Hy- celebrate Evertt Atkinson of Mt. Vernon, Illi- times have undoubtedly changed over the giene Day, I introduced my Menstrual Equity nois, who turns 99 tomorrow. past century, the Plainview Rotary Club’s for All Act of 2021. No one should be inhibited Evertt was born on June 5, 1922, in Jeffer- foundation of ‘‘Service Above Self’’ has not. from participating fully in daily life due to lack son County to Emery Pearl and Hallie With almost 60 members, this clubs impact of access to menstrual products. Safe, afford- Winnifred Morre Atkinson. Upon the death of echoes throughout West Texas. able access to period products is a basic need his mother, Evertt dropped out of school at the Whether it is working with the Salvation for over half the population, moreover, it is a age of 13 to help his father tend to the family Army at Christmas, providing dictionaries to human right. dairy farm and help raise his three younger Hale County third graders, awarding students Madam Speaker, period poverty permeates brothers. Upon hearing of the bombing of with perfect attendance, giving protective and cuts across a swath of issues—from edu- Pearl Harbor, Evertt hitchhiked from Mt. equipment to medical personnel, or promoting cational equity to criminal justice reform; from Vernon to Scott Air Force Base to enlist in the community improvement projects, Plainview economic and housing justice to immigration. military. However, he was only 19 at the time, Rotarians are known for putting service into The tragic reality for too many individuals in and he was forced to return home to get his action. our nation, is that the cost of menstrual prod- father’s written permission to enlist.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:59 Jun 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04JN8.021 E04JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 4, 2021 By November of 1942, he became an Avia- tor of International Studies and was instru- HONORING THE MINISTRY AND tion Cadet. He went on to take additional train- mental in internationalizing the university. He COMMUNITY IMPACT OF MR. ing as an electronic specialist, became a com- also has held national leadership positions as LARRY YONKER AT SPRINGS missioned 2nd Lieutenant and then a Flight In- President of the American Society for the RESCUE MISSION structor in the Army Air Force. He was also Study of Religion and Chair of the American elected to the Honor Committee and grad- Sociological Association History of Sociology HON. DOUG LAMBORN uated in the top 10 percent of his class. While Section. Dr. Tiryakian received his bachelor’s on a 10-day leave, he met and fell in love with OF COLORADO Doris Louise McCauley, whom he married on degree from Princeton University and a Ph.D. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Sociology from Harvard University. He December 3, 1943. Three years later, Evertt Friday, June 4, 2021 was honorably discharged as a First Lieuten- taught at both institutions before joining the ant. faculty at Duke. Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I am Upon returning home to Mt. Vernon with pleased to honor the ministry and community Throughout his career, Dr. Tiryakian has re- impact of Mr. Larry Yonker at Springs Rescue Doris, they raised their three children: Ruth mained steadfast not only in his own pursuit of Ann Clark-Wheeler, Rebecca Louise Hill, and Mission in Colorado Springs, Colorado. knowledge, but in his dedication to supporting Dennis Dale Atkinson. In 1948, Evertt ac- Springs Rescue Mission has become a pillar the next generation of scholars at home and quired his high school diploma and worked on of the Pike’s Peak region, not only by caring his wife’s family’s dairy farm until 1965. He abroad. His generous donation opens the door for the homeless but as a model of local busi- then worked for Sturdi-Built as a salesman for for the university’s students to learn from great ness, government, and faith-based collabora- the next 28 years. scholars in the field of sociology, including Dr. tion, for the good of the community. Those who know Evertt are familiar with his Tiryakian himself. It was only one decade ago that Springs outgoing, positive approach to life and loss. Madam Speaker, it has been a pleasure to Rescue Mission was working to create its first shelter. The focus of its humble campus was He continues to volunteer for numerous chari- know and work alongside Dr. Tiryakian during table causes in his community. Madam Speak- still on feeding the homeless, men’s addiction his extraordinary career. We have had many er, please join me in honoring Evertt Atkinson recovery, and some limited daytime services. conversations about Armenian history and pol- on his 99th birthday. On behalf of Southern Il- Under Mr. Yonker’s leadership, the Mission linois, happy birthday. itics over the years, but I had never visited the has become an expansive homeless resource f country until 2019, when, as chairman of the campus—a Community of Hope for the most House Democracy Partnership, we engaged vulnerable men and women of Colorado RECOGNIZING DR. EDWARD the Armenian parliament in the wake of the Springs. With 450 beds, the Mission is now TIRYAKIAN’S DONATION TO country’s Velvet Revolution. I thought of Ed the largest homeless shelter in the region. The YEREVAN STATE UNIVERSITY Tiryakian often during that visit. It is especially Resource Center offers case management satisfying to see him close the circle person- and other essential services to help those in HON. DAVID E. PRICE ally and professionally with this gift to Yerevan need to regain their health, return to work, and find permanent housing. Every day, hundreds OF NORTH CAROLINA State University, knowing that it will benefit Ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of neighbors in need come to the Mission for menian students and enrich Armenian-Amer- a filling meal, a hot shower, a warm bed, and Friday, June 4, 2021 ican ties for years to come. compassionate care. Just next door, 65 chron- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam ically homeless people have found a home at Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Edward f Greenway Flats. And in the middle of it all, a Tiryakian, Duke University Professor Emeritus new 200-seat Samaritan’s Kitchen, recently of Sociology, for the creation of a library wing IN RECOGNITION OF DEBBY opened their doors to our community. CUNNINGHAM in his honor at Yerevan State University in As a Colorado native and graduate of the Yerevan, Armenia. Dr. Tiryakian donated his University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, professional library to the university and was Larry is motivated by a deep faith in God and recognized in an official dedication ceremony HON. JOHN JOYCE compassionate love for his neighbors. Larry’s on May 24, 2021. OF PENNSYLVANIA drive and focus is derived from Matthew Dr. Tiryakian is a renowned scholar, widely 25:34–40, and has been the inspiration for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES published in sociological theory, sociology of Larry’s tenure at Springs Rescue Mission, religion, and sociology of development. As a Friday, June 4, 2021 ‘‘Then the King will say to those on His leading sociologist for 65 years, Dr. Tiryakian right hand. ‘Come, you blessed of my Father, has amassed a large collection of important Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- inherit the kingdom prepared for you from works in the field, ranging from 19th century er, I rise today to congratulate Debby the foundation of the world; for I was hungry texts written by founding sociologists to mid– Cunningham as she becomes the newest Ex- and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took 20th century works written by prominent soci- ecutive Director of Greencastle-Antrim Cham- ologists he has studied under. Over two years Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was ber of Commerce. As a native of Greencastle, ago, Dr. Tiryakian approached Yerevan State sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and University about donating his professional li- Debby is returning to the community to lead you came to Me.’ Then the righteous will an- swer Him. saying, ‘Lord, when did we see brary to the university. The university enthu- the Chamber of Commerce, support small businesses, and help revitalize our local econ- You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give siastically agreed and constructed a dedicated You drink? When die we see You a stranger wing in their main library to house the collec- omy. and take You in, or naked and clothe You? tion. A graduate of the Hagerstown Business Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, This generous gift included over 300 pub- College, Debby served as the business man- and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, in- lished books, many of which are rarities in the ager at the University of Maryland Extension. field and are no longer in print. Dr. Tiryakian asmuch as you did it to one of the least of In this role, she managed the fiscal and cited his desire to honor his Armenian heritage these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ ’’ as a source of inspiration for the generous do- human relations processes that kept the insti- Over the years, Mr. Yonker has been com- nation. The University held an official com- tution running smoothly across Maryland, mitted to bringing community partners both in memoration this month for the library wing that while also supporting community relations. the private and public sectors together, with a will hold Dr. Tiryakian ’s beloved books. Debby Cunningham’s experience and pas- mission to provide lifesaving and life-building Dr. Tiryakian’s donation is the latest dem- sion for public service will be incredible assets care for those most in need. He has been a onstration of his dedication to students and as she leads the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber champion for those trapped in homelessness, addiction, and poverty and for collaboration study of sociology as well as his leadership in of Commerce. It is my honor to congratulate the field. He joined Duke University as a pro- and partnership across every walk of life to Debby on this new role, and I look forward to fessor in 1965, and he and I became friends ensure people receive the care they need. and colleagues when I joined the faculty a our continued work together to serve the peo- As Larry retires, it is my highest privilege to decade later. At Duke, he has served as the ple of Franklin County. honor and thank him for being a ‘‘faithful serv- Sociology Department Chair as well as Direc- ant’’ to Colorado’s Fifth Congressional District.

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Through it all, Lucia remained a steadfast light in the lives of those around her. SEILHAMER Friday, June 4, 2021 In addition, Lucia is quite the accomplished Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise artist. She was awarded the National Sculp- HON. JOHN JOYCE today to pay tribute to Reba Warren, a phe- ture Award and studied under Lorado Taft, a OF PENNSYLVANIA nomenal woman, and a soror of Alpha Kappa renowned American sculptor. Lucia excelled at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alpha Sorority, Inc., on her retirement after a painting, sculpting, and is even an accredited Friday, June 4, 2021 long and distinguished career as a senior Cor- national flower show judge. In her 106 years Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- porate Counsel for a Fortune 500 company. of life, Lucia’s joy and wisdom have been a er, I rise today to recognize Cori Seilhamer for After graduating from Howard University in constant presence in her community and her her dedication and drive to establish and lead 1981, Reba Warren was admitted to Duke artistic talent has brought much happiness to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in Franklin Law School, from which she graduated in her family and friends. County. Her work to train Law Enforcement 1984. On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional Officers and members of the community to re- As a corporate counsel for Reynolds, Reba District, I would like to wish Lucia a very spond to mental health emergencies has Warren helped pave the way for African-Amer- happy 106th birthday. I wish her continued made our community safer. ican women to follow in a professional sector, health and happiness in this next year of her The Crisis Intervention Team’s success has in which they are woefully underrepresented. life. led to the development and implementation of This daughter of AKA took to heart the guid- f the CoResponder/Community Liaison pro- ance that her fellow Howard alum, Vice-Presi- RETIREMENT OF ESTHER L. BUSH gram, which pairs mental health professionals dent KAMALA HARRIS, received from her moth- with Law Enforcement Officers and their agen- er: ‘‘You may be the first you may be the first cies to respond directly to mental health emer- to do many things, but make sure you’re not HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE gencies. the last.’’ OF PENNSYLVANIA As of April 2021, there have been 1,150 For more than two decades, Reba Warren IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unique individuals who have been referred for exhibited excellence in her professional duties Friday, June 4, 2021 mental health treatment and services as a re- and also mentored and encourage women, es- Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. sult of the team’s lifesaving work. The two co- pecially women of color, as they strove to cre- responders and their law enforcement partners ate career paths in male-dominated environ- Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Esther L. Bush, who will be retiring after 27 have been able to divert numerous arrests ments. and court sanctions during the tenure of the A civic-minded community member, Reba years as President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Urban League—one of the top-rated Urban co-responders. The team has linked numerous Warren has served on several non-profit individuals with community resources and sup- boards, is active in her church, and League affiliates in the country. A Pittsburgh native, Ms. Bush is a member port which have helped to reduce recidivism Reba Warren currently serves as a member and the need for contact with law enforce- of the Second Harvest Food Bank to end food of the class of 1969 from Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh. She went on to earn a ment. insecurity for Forsyth County, which is but the The South-Central Pennsylvania CIT team bachelor’s degree in education from Morgan latest civic engagement in a lifetime of service has trained 225 individuals with experience State University and a master’s degree in to her community, which includes Big Brothers ranging from law enforcement and emergency guidance and counseling from Johns Hopkins Big Sisters, Neighborhood Justice Center medicine to community organizers, mental University before beginning her career as a Board, Salvation Army Girls Club Committee, health professionals, and veterans affairs em- high school teacher and later a college admin- Crosby Scholars Community Partnership ployees. Cori Seilhamer’s extensive experi- istrator and corporate consultant. Board, Novant Health/Forsyth Medical Center ence and guidance has paved the way for Foundation Board, Jack & Jill of America, Win- Ms. Bush spent a total of 41 years working for the Urban League. Beginning in 1980, she other agencies and counties to start their own ston Salem Chapter, Winston Salem Chapter Crisis Intervention Teams as a response to of the Links, Incorporated, Girl Scouts of worked for various Urban League branches in New York City and was President and CEO of her outstanding successes in Franklin County. America, and the North Association of Black Cori’s commitment and selfless service to the Urban League of Greater Hartford before Lawyers. our community has had a phenomenal impact returning to her hometown of Pittsburgh in Madam Speaker, I wish this phenomenal for the residents of Franklin County. On behalf 1994. woman and mother of three sons well in her of the 13th District of Pennsylvania, I thank As a member of the Pennsylvania State retirement, but I know that her ethic to serve her for her service to our community and wish Board of Education, she prided herself on her her community will continue as we will all be her every continued success. contributions to education and once stated better off for it. f f that the formation of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School in 1998 HONORING THE RETURN OF PRI- HONORING LUCIA EMILY DOUD was one of her greatest accomplishments as VATE FIRST CLASS JOHN F. WALLACE OF WILLSBORO, NEW the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s MIDDLESWART YORK ON HER 106TH BIRTHDAY President and CEO. Her excellent work in education resulted in national recognition. In HON. DARRELL ISSA HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK 2013, Ms. Bush was 1 of 10 Americans recog- OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK nized at the White House as a Champion of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Change in the Educational Excellence for Afri- can Americans program. Friday, June 4, 2021 Friday, June 4, 2021 She also hosted the National Urban League Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Conference in 2013. Under her watch, the honor the homecoming of United States Ma- today to honor long-time Willsboro resident, Pittsburgh Urban League Chapter also re- rine Corps Private First Class John Franklin Lucia Emily Doud Wallace, as she celebrates ceived the distinction of receiving a 5-out-of-5 Middleswart, who was previously pronounced her 106th birthday on June 1, 2021. top rating in its assessment from the national deceased and unaccounted for after the attack Lucia Emily Doud was born in Malone, New chapter. on Pearl Harbor. On June 8, 2021, PFC York on June 1, 1915, the youngest of six chil- On behalf of Pennsylvania’s 18th Congres- Middleswart will be laid to rest in eternal dren. She attended the Fine Arts College of sional District, I want to commend Esther peace at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Syracuse University where she met her future Bush for her contributions to Pittsburgh and San Diego, California, witnessed by living rel- husband, Edmund Whiting Wallace. The cou- the African American community. Her actions atives.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, June 7 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 8

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma of the nomination of Julien Xavier Neals, of New Jersey, session at 10 a.m. to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, with a vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E607 Meng, Grace, N.Y., E603, E607 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E601 Price, David E., N.C., E608 Arrington, Jodey C., Tex., E607 Issa, Darrell, Calif., E609 Ruiz, Raul, Calif., E601 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E602 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E604, E609 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Bost, Mike, Ill., E607 Joyce, John, Pa., E601, E601, E602, E604, E605, E606, Islands, E602, E606 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E606 E607, E608, E609 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E601, E605, E609 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E605 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E608 Taylor, Van, Tex., E603 Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E603, E609 Malinowski, Tom, N.J., E606 Walorski, Jackie, Ind., E604

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