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Vol. 167 , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 No. 21 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was America’s emissions enough to meet sense legislation to create green jobs called to order by the Speaker. our 2015 promise to the world or to and seize low-carbon opportunities, ex- f stem the climate crisis. For that, we actly the type of legislation we will must act urgently. We must reject the need to meet our Paris Agreement MORNING-HOUR DEBATE bad-faith talking points about a false commitments. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the dichotomy between environmental Mr. Speaker, preliminary data indi- order of the House of January 4, 2021, stewardship and economic growth and cates that 2020 will tie 2016 and go down the Chair will now recognize Members openly embrace the idea that a sustain- in history as the hottest year on from lists submitted by the majority able economy is dependent upon a sus- record. This means that the 7 hottest and minority leaders for morning-hour tainable environment. years have now occurred in the 7 last debate. Far from climate action costing us years. The Chair will alternate recognition jobs, the truth is that our entire econ- The call for action from those whose between the parties, with time equally omy is at stake if we do act on climate. homes have been destroyed by natural allocated between the parties and each By contrast, climate action means disasters and from those suffering Member other than the majority and clean air and better public health. It through record heat waves and minority leaders and the minority means more miles between fill-ups and droughts is loud and clear. And we hear whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no more money in Americans’ pockets. It that same call from our constituents event shall debate continue beyond means reliable, robust harvests and in- who see through the pandering mis- 11:50 a.m. novative and productive ways to make direction of outdated thinking, under- f money farming sustainably. stand the imperative to act, and in- It means passing America’s beautiful creasingly vote only for those willing MEETING OUR PARIS AGREEMENT natural heritage on to future genera- to take action. COMMITMENTS tions and protecting the places and President Biden corrected an egre- The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes creatures that make our country the gious mistake when he moved to reen- the gentleman from (Mr. envy of the world. It means safe, liv- ter the U.S. into the Paris Agreement. QUIGLEY) for 5 minutes. able coastlines that don’t wash away We must move with him and usher in Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, by our roads and our homes. And it means the low-carbon economy of the future rejoining the Paris Agreement, Presi- high-paying jobs that can’t be now. dent Biden has promised the world that outsourced—up to 24 million globally, f America will retake its position as a according to the United Nations. global leader in the fight against cli- We have a lot of work to do: building LOCKDOWNS ARE KILLING US mate change and be true to its word to out electric vehicle infrastructure and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. meet our commitments to reduce a modern electric grid; cleaning up our CUELLAR). The Chair recognizes the greenhouse gases. It now falls to us—it rivers and lakes; deploying clean, re- gentleman from (Mr. falls to Congress—to prove the Presi- newable power generation; and invent- MCCLINTOCK) for 5 minutes. dent right. ing the next leap in battery storage Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, we Despite all the confused, disingen- technology. are now nearly 1 year into the most uous, and flatly false rhetoric around No one is better suited than Amer- self-destructive social experiment in the Paris Agreement, in reality, it is ican workers. Low-carbon, long-term, the recorded history of human civiliza- simply a framework for catalyzing, and resilient economic growth and eco- tion. measuring, and improving action to re- logical stability are within our grasp, On this day 1 year ago, we enjoyed duce greenhouse gas emissions and but only if we have the courage to go the greatest economic expansion in our adapting to climate impacts. after them. lifetimes. The poverty rate was at its The agreement, signed by 195 coun- This Congress must send legislation lowest in 60 years. The unemployment tries in Paris and not simply for the to the President’s desk meeting this rate was the lowest in 50 years. Wage benefit of that city, is made up of com- challenge and seizing this opportunity. growth was the strongest in 40 years. mitments from each nation, deter- Executive action cannot do it alone. The wage gap was narrowing, with mined by that nation, and which they I am proud to serve as vice chair of blue-collar wages rising the fastest. are each responsible for meeting. the House Sustainable Energy and En- Unemployment rates for minority President Biden’s commitment, nec- vironment Coalition. This group has groups and women were at the lowest essary as it was, will not itself reduce worked for years to advance common- ever recorded.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04FE7.000 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 Then, over the course of just a few According to The Wall Street Jour- frustrated to see yet again that the catastrophic weeks, our government nal, the CDC reported 475,000 excess community he fought to uplift con- took a wrecking ball to it all. In the deaths in the United States at a time tinues to be left behind. Too many second quarter, GDP plunged by one- when it was reporting 281,000 COVID- Dine mothers, grandfathers, neighbors, third, the worst decline in productivity related fatalities. Now, that difference and friends have fallen to this deadly ever recorded. Unemployment sky- is 192,000 additional deaths unexplained disease. rocketed to its highest levels since the by normal mortality and COVID com- Since coming to Congress in 2017, I Great Depression. Tens of millions of bined. have strived to bring the voices of all Americans lost their jobs. Trillions of Could it be this is the butcher’s bill 12 sovereign Tribal nations in our dis- dollars of the Nation’s wealth were from a folly that has produced sky- trict to the discussion table in Wash- squandered. rocketing suicides, drug and alcohol ington. Today, I recommit myself to In the months since, our children deaths, domestic homicides, isolation- fighting for their needs and honoring have been robbed of a year of their edu- related deaths, delayed health their unique stories, as Albert Hale did cation. Millions of Americans have screenings, delayed health treatments, during his time with us. been forbidden from earning a living by and poverty-related deaths? My thoughts are with the Hale fam- their own government. Shopkeepers Unlike COVID, which is a curse ily and the entire Navajo Nation as we have seen their life’s work destroyed, brought us by nature, lockdown deaths mourn Albert’s passing. His work, his and when in desperation they try to are the fault of specific individuals in light, and his mission will not be for- hold on, they are led away in hand- positions of public trust who imposed gotten. cuffs. draconian restrictions out of panic, And I can’t stand here today and not Our most cherished rights to worship fear, ignorance, or egotism. They say that one of my last conversations freely; to peaceably assemble; and not preened and virtue-signaled and boast- with Albert was about COVID. to be deprived of our lives, liberty, or ed how much they cared for the lives of I am so sad that he and many other property without due process of law others while they have pursued a folly people who have died from this dreaded have all been destroyed. that is needlessly taking an appalling disease have not been able to be with Now, COVID did not cause this dam- toll of lives and livelihoods. their loved ones as they have passed age. Public officials did. They promised Some of those responsible hold power away, or their friends. I am saddened us it was for our own good and that it by virtue of appointments by elected that I didn’t know at that time that would save lives. But mounting evi- officials while others are elected offi- dence in multiple scientific studies is Albert would have been stricken with cials themselves, and I fear this night- putting the lie to these sophistries. It this terrible virus. But we do know Al- mare will not end until the officials is becoming increasingly, tragically, bert would say to us, Please continue who are responsible for it are removed and bitterly clear that the lockdowns to fight the fight for the American peo- from the offices they hold. have not only failed to save lives, but ple. f they are costing lives. f Last month, the University of Den- HONORING ALBERT HALE mark released the results of a study 1015 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b comparing Danish municipalities that Chair recognizes the gentleman from locked down with those that did not. CONGRATULATING DR. KARLA (Mr. O’HALLERAN) for 5 min- Their conclusion: The lockdowns had SAPP utes. ‘‘statistically insignificant effects.’’ Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Their conclusion mirrored a similar Chair recognizes the gentleman from study out of Stanford University that rise today in honor of former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale, who lost (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. compared eight lockdown nations and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- two non-lockdown nations. They con- his battle with COVID this week. Years ago, Albert and I served to- er, I rise to congratulate a devoted ad- cluded: ‘‘We fail to find an additional vocate in my district, Dr. Karla Sapp, benefit of stay-at-home orders and gether in the Arizona House of Rep- resentatives, working on water issues who was named the 2020 Mental Health business closures.’’ Advocate of the Year by the Black Now, these are studies based not on and fighting to uphold Tribal sov- ereignty. As the second elected presi- Mental Health Symposium. assumptions and models but on actual, Dr. Sapp has worked tirelessly to de- real-life, hardcore data. That is what dent of the Navajo Nation, Albert Hale taught me so much about the Dine peo- crease the stigma of mental illness, in- the science is telling us, and it is tell- crease access to care, and improve the ing us the same thing for multiple ple, their culture, and their long-over- looked struggles. wellness of the individuals in her com- studies: The lockdowns have not saved munity. lives, certainly not to any statistically In this body, we are no strangers to the suffering the Navajo Nation has en- A native of Midway, Georgia, Dr. significant level. Sapp previously served with the Geor- But it gets worse, much worse. We dured throughout the course of this gia Department of Juvenile Justice. are now seeing mounting evidence that pandemic—and still is. Forced to wait For the past 11 years, she has worked the lockdowns are costing lives on a months for CARES Act funding to ar- as a drug abuse program coordinator staggering scale. Last month, the Na- rive, Navajo families were often at the with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. I tional Bureau of Economic Research epicenter of this global pandemic, sev- warned that increases in poverty eral times experiencing the highest per have had the honor of working with Dr. caused by the lockdowns will cost more capita infection rates in the world. Sapp during her tenure at the Federal than 800,000 American lives over the As a Congress, we must, once and for Correctional Institution of Jesup. next 15 years due to higher poverty lev- all, commit ourselves to discontinuing Karla is a mother, sister, advocate, els, with the deaths disproportionately the shelving of Native American issues counselor, teacher, resource, affecting African Americans and and concerns. I know that is what Al- motivator, and public servant. We are women. That comports with a U.N. bert Hale would have said. blessed to have Dr. Sapp working to warning that tens of millions of people We must wholeheartedly devote our better the lives of those suffering from worldwide are being pushed to the efforts to serving all Americans equi- mental illnesses, and I am thankful for brink of starvation. tably and come together reinvigorated her commitment to improving count- Suicide rates have jumped dramati- to pass legislation to meet our obliga- less lives. cally over the past year. Dementia tions. I congratulate her on this amazing deaths between March and September Today, I think of Albert’s passing accomplishment, and I look forward to jumped 13,000 as patients were left with with a heavy heart for many reasons. I her continued journey of service and little means of social interaction. San am saddened to lose his friendship and success. Francisco reported that additional guidance, his smile, his sense of humor, RECOGNIZING KEN GRINER deaths from drug overdoses exceeded and his sense of caring for his fellow Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- the total COVID deaths in 2020. Navajo and American people. And I am er, I rise today to recognize and honor

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.002 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H329 Ken Griner of Georgia’s First Congres- He was a 2006 graduate of Benedictine meth crisis that was ravaging our com- sional District for his 33 years of serv- Military School and would go on to at- munities. His leadership in crisis, born ice in television and his many con- tend the University of Georgia, where of the lava flows and fields of tributions to Savannah, Georgia. he was a member of the Lambda Chi Kalapana, eventually translated to Over the duration of his successful Alpha fraternity. During this time, he leadership at the island level, when he career, Ken began as a studio camera made many lifelong friends. He grad- was elected as County mayor in operator, then worked his way to cov- uated from the University of Georgia 2008. ering late nights as WTOC’s sports di- in 2010, with a degree in risk manage- Nobody could deny Billy’s charm, rector, and eventually became the hall- ment and insurance, before he returned keen political drive, and charismatic mark coanchor at The News at Day- to his hometown of Savannah and leadership. And for all his high-level break in historic Savannah, Georgia. worked as a commercial fisherman in leadership and larger-than-life person- Ken’s energetic, warm, and bubbly his family’s crabbing business. ality, he left his mark in the individual personality made him an invaluable Stephen was known as someone who interactions he had with people, always and universally loved person within the saw the good in everyone and every- kind and authentic. Some of us had the television community, and I have per- thing and had a heart of gold. He also fortune of getting to know him as a sonally enjoyed listening to his re- had a way of making anyone he met friend. For me, he was also a mentor. marks. laugh. He was a courageous fighter who I will always remember Martin Lu- Ken has always been known as a fan battled addiction, and I know his story ther King Day 2016, because it was the favorite; warm and friendly; a helpful will continue to touch many lives. day my father had a heart attack and coworker; and, above all, a loving per- Stephen leaves behind a wonderful, passed away a week later. In the cha- son of all people. He is a pillar in Sa- loving family who raised Stephen to be otic hours after he passed, there were vannah, and I am thankful for his the amazing person he was, and I am too many calls and texts of support to many years of dedicated work in media thankful for the life he lived. My count and certainly too many to an- and for his whole-hearted investment thoughts and prayers are with his fam- swer. Despite all of this, one person’s in his community. I hold Ken in the ily, friends, and all who knew him dur- grief persisted and pierced through the highest regard and I wish him the best ing this most difficult time. profound grief: Billy Kenoi. of luck in his future endeavors. f Billy called, asked where I was, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MACK MATTINGLY told me to come to the State Capitol. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- REMEMBERING HAWAII COUNTY He said, ‘‘It was time.’’ I didn’t know er, I rise today to recognize Senator MAYOR WILLIAM ‘‘BILLY’’ P. what he meant by that. My father had Mack Mattingly, who celebrated his KENOI just passed, but when Billy spoke, I lis- 90th birthday on January 7. Mack car- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tened. When a man who was once a boy ries a long list of accomplishments and Chair recognizes the gentleman from from Kalapana calls you in the middle prestigious titles and awards, but his Hawaii (Mr. KAHELE) for 5 minutes. of a family crisis, you know that he heart for public service stands out the Mr. KAHELE. Mr. Speaker, my summons with it the resilience and most. ohana is from the last native Hawaiian strength of an island community that In the early 1950s, Mack served our fishing village in Hawaii, Milolii. You persisted through lava flow after lava country for 4 years in the United have likely never heard of Milolii, and flow. States Air Force and was stationed at if you haven’t heard of the small fish- I went to the State Capitol, to the Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, ing village of Milolii, then you prob- desk of my father in the State Senate, Georgia. He first became active in poli- ably haven’t heard of Kalapana. surrounded by his colleagues, and my tics in 1964, when he served as chair- Kalapana, like Milolii, is an ocean life was forever changed. Five years to man of U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater’s community, but Kalapana sits in the the day after he passed, Billy Kenoi campaign for President in Georgia’s shadow of the volcano Kilauea. For went into po himself, and he crossed First Congressional District. decades, this area has been shaped by into the afterlife. He left behind a In 1980, Mack defeated longtime the various destructive lava flows that beautiful wife, Takako, and three chil- Democratic Senator Herman Talmadge have flowed through; but no matter dren, Justin, Liam, and Mahina. He and served in the Senate from January how many times this happened, the was only 52. And like my father, he was 1981 until January 1987. Mack was the people of Kalapana remained resilient too important a leader to lose too soon. first Republican to serve in the United and proud of their community. Billy was the personification of States Senate from Georgia since Re- Mr. Speaker, I can think of no one Kalapana. No matter what change life construction. who embodied the pride and resilience threw at him, he embraced it with In his post-Senatorial campaign, of being Kalapana born and raised than pride, resilience, and a sense of humor. President Reagan appointed Mack to William Punapaia’alaikahala Kenoi, As Hawaii is now altered by the pass- serve as assistant secretary-general for known to most as Hawaii Island Mayor ing of this leader, we will conjure his defense support for NATO in Brussels, Billy Kenoi. Billy Kenoi would proudly spirit and the spirit of Kalapana. We Belgium. He was later appointed as am- talk about the papaya fields of will remember the boy from Kalapana bassador to Seychelles by President Kalapana and the mentors who helped who became the incomparable leader George Bush. Mack has contributed him see the world outside of them. Billy Kenoi. greatly to Georgia and to the United Their inspiration took him from the Colleagues, I leave you with words States as a whole through all the posi- slopes of Kilauea to the University of from his final speech—and he was fa- tions he held. at Amherst. mous for speeches—to remember him I am thankful for his amazing life, From there, the boy from Kalapana and take us to a more resilient and and I wish him and his family the best walked with reverence through these prouder future: If impossible is noth- in years to come. very Halls, which he regarded as a ing, then everything is possible. HONORING STEPHEN TOOTLE heiau, or spiritual center of democracy, f Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- as a congressional intern with the leg- er, I rise today to remember and honor endary Senator Daniel K. Inouye. He JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS IN Stephen Tootle of Savannah, Georgia, then went on to attend the William S. SANCTUARY CITIES who recently passed away at the age of Richardson School of Law at the Uni- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 32 on December 20. versity of Hawaii at Manoa. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Stephen was a man of remarkable As he moved through his career, he (Mr. BUDD) for 5 min- character and a giving heart, who knew remained that same resilient and proud utes. no stranger. He and his family were kid from Kalapana. He worked for jus- Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I am here to engrained in the local Savannah com- tice as a public defender with indigent talk for just a moment about law and munity, and everyone who knew him clients. He moved home to Hawaii Is- order. I am here to talk about how we recognized his light-hearted person- land as a public servant, dedicated to as a body can prevent more needless ality and passion for the outdoors. helping his island weather the crystal tragedies in our country. I am here to

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Wade was de- torn from their families. They were ex- named Rosalio Ramos-Romas was de- cided 48 years ago last month. Since traordinary public servants trying to ported four times before authorities ar- abortion was made legal, more than 60 make our community a safer place to rested him in October of 2017. Once no- million unborn children have had their raise our families. tified of his arrest, ICE issued a de- lives prematurely ended. This is a mat- To their loved ones and colleagues, I tainer request asking local authorities ter of conscience for me, and I believe struggle to find words that can offer to imprison him for an additional 48 that life begins at conception. solace and comfort in their time of dis- hours. But, instead, local authorities In recent years, advances in science tress. The great poet William Words- ignored the detainer request and al- and medicine have given us an increas- worth once said: ‘‘Not without hope we lowed Rosalio back into the commu- ingly vivid picture of what life in the suffer and we mourn.’’ nity, where he eventually murdered his womb is like. A child has a heartbeat Perhaps he meant that we find hope cousin and hid the body in a dumpster. at just 6 weeks. A child feels pain at 20 in the belief that our thoughts and In my State of North Carolina, the weeks. prayers will, in time, heal their fami- Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Science makes clear that life exists lies and their colleagues, and in the refused to notify ICE and comply with in the womb and, therefore, an unborn hope and the belief that the children of lawful detainer requests when it re- child is entitled to the most funda- these fallen heroes will grow up know- leased dangerous illegal immigrants mental of human rights, and that, Mr. ing that their parents made the sac- from the county jail. One was charged Speaker, is the right to live. rifice to make their world and our with multiple domestic violence of- This issue transcends what it means world a better place. fenses for strangling a woman and to be an American and goes to the core Agents Alfin and Schwartzenberger threatening to kill her. of what makes us human. I hope that put their lives on the line every day to These are not isolated incidents of vi- one day soon, the Supreme Court cor- help us be safer. We lost them to a olence, but, rather, the norm in sanc- rects their constitutional error so that senseless act of violence by someone tuary cities across America. The truth the American people can reassert their with a total disregard for the lives of is that sanctuary city policies are un- voice in determining the moral ques- others. We lost them to evil. necessary and they only threaten the tion of our time. We grieve their loss, not only to the safety of our families and our neigh- community they served, but to the bors. This lawlessness leads to trage- f families and loved ones that they leave dies that are simply not acceptable and b 1030 behind. They made the ultimate sac- should not be allowed by our leaders. HONORING THE LIVES AND SERV- rifice and, for that, Americans will be That is why I introduced the Justice forever in their debt and forever grate- for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act ICE OF FBI SPECIAL AGENTS DANIEL ALFIN AND LAURA ful. with Senator THOM TILLIS. Our bill SCHWARTZENBERGER May their memories be a blessing. would allow anyone harmed by an ille- f gal immigrant in a sanctuary city to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sue the sanctuary city or State for the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from HONORING THE LIFE OF BILL damages that it caused. It also with- (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ) for 5 REYNOLDS holds certain grant funding from juris- minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dictions that refuse to comply with Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Federal law. This move will put lawless Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that California (Mr. GARCIA) for 5 minutes. cities on notice and will, hopefully, I rise to honor the lives of two fallen Mr. GARCIA of California. Mr. persuade them to reverse course, en- FBI agents, Daniel Alfin and Laura Speaker, I rise today to honor a fallen force our laws, and keep our streets Schwartzenberger. hero who graced our glorious Nation safe. On Tuesday morning, while executing for 47 years. Mr. Bill Reynolds, one of At a time when the current adminis- a Federal warrant in a child exploi- my best friends and a loyal wingman, tration refuses to crack down on sanc- tation investigation, Special Agent crossed into heaven to be alongside the tuary cities, Congress has the responsi- Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura Lord on January 11. bility to act. It is long past time that Schwartzenberger were shot and killed As a young man, Bill also crossed cities who refuse to enforce our immi- in the line of duty in Sunrise, Florida. oceans to fight for this Nation in the gration face legal consequences. This They died protecting our most vulner- jungles of Vietnam in 1967. In fact, he has to stop. able citizens and the community they was one of the few surviving members UNEVEN ALLOCATION OF THE COVID–19 VACCINE loved. of the well-known ‘‘The Boys of ‘67,’’ Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, last month, This was, sadly, the FBI’s deadliest the Army’s Charlie Company, 9th Divi- over 10,000 patients in and around my day since the tragic events on 9/11. It sion, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regi- district had their COVID–19 vaccina- has also been more than 30 years since ment. tion appointments forcibly canceled, two agents were gunned down together He was wounded in combat on the throwing seniors and frontline workers in the line of duty. Mekong Delta on June 19, 1967, in one into uncertainty. This mistake was the A 16-year veteran of the FBI, Special of the fiercest days of the Vietnam war result of an uneven allocation process Agent Laura Schwartzenberger’s spe- during the Battle of My Lai. Despite and bureaucratic confusion. It is unac- cialty was pursuing crimes against being wounded, Bill continued to fight ceptable and something has to be done. children. Her work with the FBI Miami alongside his fellow Americans as they I sent a letter to the Department of field office’s Innocent Images national took on heavy fire. His brave service Health and Human Services demanding initiative led to the arrest of those in- earned him the Bronze Star as well as immediate answers for my constitu- volved in the exploitation of children the Purple Heart. ents. I understand that an expedited and ‘‘sextortion.’’ She leaves behind a From an early age, Bill was a scrap- national vaccine rollout is complex. It husband and two children. per. He was a real patriot. He loved his is a tough undertaking. But the faster Special Agent Daniel Alfin was a 12- friends, he loved his family, but his vaccine doses are allocated to States year veteran of the FBI. He was a vet- deepest love was for the United States like mine in North Carolina, the sooner eran agent who led the investigation of America and those who served to we will be able to defeat this virus once into a dark website called Playpen, one protect her. The blood he shed and the and for all. of the country’s largest child pornog- sacrifices that he made overseas during

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In the halls of heartbreaking that there are those NAACP in the early sixties, while her a local veterans’ support center, there across this country and in Congress husband served in Vietnam. She par- are several dozen biographies of our who reject that truth and view abor- ticipated in the voting registration city’s local heroes, our veterans; and tion as nothing more than a medical process, protesting for the right for all of these biographies were written by procedure. Black women to vote and registering Bill after he personally sat down, inter- Sadly, a professed Catholic who Black men. viewed, and discussed their experiences knows better has already taken steps Mrs. Willis thanks God for Dr. Mar- with them each, individually. to increase the killing of babies across tin Luther King, Jr., and praises his be- Bill loved our veterans because he the world and make innocent taxpayers lief in justice, hope, love, and non- understood what it meant to truly foot the bill. violence, saying, ‘‘This is what we serve, and he understood what it meant He has revoked the Mexico City pol- must learn together as brothers and to truly sacrifice. In his own words he icy, which means American taxpayers sisters of God. Have love and faith in said: ‘‘America was founded on the will now be sending dollars overseas to your heart.’’ courage to fight for freedom, and that support the killing of unborn babies in Another Legacy Leader is Teela A. is what the veteran community does. foreign countries. And he is actively Mickles, the founder and CEO of Com- They take pride in that. There is no working to eliminate the Hyde amend- passion in Action, a faith-based, non- better family than the veteran commu- ment, which is a longstanding, bipar- profit organization that serves individ- nity,’’ he said. tisan doctrine that prevents taxpayer uals confined in the State correctional Bill was a steward of those who pro- funds from paying for the killing of ba- facilities and families affected by in- tected our Nation. A warrior with a big bies in the United States. carceration. heart and a sheepdog with a big bark Let’s be clear, abortion is murder, Mrs. Mickles became a single parent and an even bigger fight, and he knew not healthcare. to five young children after an unfortu- what that flag, Mr. Speaker, stood for, Abortion is not the answer to a nate turn in life and later attended col- and he would do anything to protect it. child’s mental or physical challenges. I lege, earning her associate degree in And underneath all the passion and am reminded today of the words of Chemical Dependency Counseling. At fight was a kind and gentle man, one of Frank Stephens, a Special Olympian. the same time, she developed Compas- the most soft-spoken and caring men I Many of you heard him speak here at sion in Action’s Pre-Release Education/ have ever known, a husband to Meg, a Congress. He is now living with Down Reentry Preparation Program, with role model to his sons, and a friend to syndrome. He said this: ‘‘About abor- her motto of ‘‘Embracing the person, thousands. tion, I don’t want to make it illegal, I rebuilding the family, and breaking the Bill knew better than anyone that want to make it unthinkable. Politi- cycle.’’ our Nation is a precious one and that cians change laws. I want to change She has been recognized for her dedi- its survival is not pre-ordained. people’s hearts.’’ cation and accomplishments through He knew that our Nation is some- Mr. Speaker, I agree with Frank Ste- the years: The UNO Woman of Color times vulnerable. It is an experiment of phens, but I believe we can do both. We Award, Heartland Family Services’ government still in its infancy, a de- can change lives and we can change Family Advocacy Award, and the City veloping Nation that is underpinned by people’s hearts. of Omaha Excellence Award, and many, goodwill and dependent on the labors of many more. good Americans willing to serve her f Mrs. Mickles is also an ordained min- and to fight for her for the right rea- BLACK HISTORY MONTH ister on staff at Mission Church and sons. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The credits the success of her organization We are indeed a Nation that some- Chair recognizes the gentleman from times wobbles and, in doing so, we re- to her strong faith in God and belief (Mr. BACON) for 5 minutes. quire the steady hands of patriots and that every person is viable. As she Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise says: ‘‘If you’re not dead, God’s not leaders. We are a Nation that is kept today to recognize three ‘‘Legacy Lead- stable by the exertions of great Ameri- done.’’ ers’’ from my district in Nebraska for Our third Legacy Leader is Bettie cans. People like Bill Reynolds. Black History Month. McDonald, cofounder of Native Omaha Bill was an American who cared until Every February, we celebrate the the very end and will continue to look Days, a week-long homecoming event achievements of African Americans that celebrates the community’s his- over us and our precious Nation like and recognize their pivotal roles in the the loyal wingman that he has always torical and cultural legacies. history of our great country. This year, Born and raised in Omaha, Bettie be- been. I recognize Ella Willis, Teela Mickles, May God bless Bill Reynolds and his longs to the Bryant-Fisher family, and Bettie McDonald, who have worked family. And may God bless this great hailed as one of the most prodigious diligently to leave a meaningful and Nation that he gave so much and Black families in Nebraska. After grad- fought so hard for. lasting impact on the Omaha commu- uating from the Allhouse School of nity. Beauty and Culture, she became owner f Originally from North Carolina, our of her own beauty shop of over 50 years, LIFE IS SACRED first Legacy Leader, Ella Willis, came The Economy Beauty Salon. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to Omaha in 1967, right after the race The vision for a reunion of native Chair recognizes the gentleman from riots. After seeing the damage and de- Omahans was first arranged in 1976 and Florida (Mr. RUTHERFORD) for 5 min- struction from the riots not being re- less than a year later the original utes. paired, she joined the Neighborhood founding planning members, Vera Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I Action and Fact Association, founded Johnson and Bettie McDonald, started rise today in memory and to honor the by Andy ‘‘Handy’’ Wright. a tradition of the week-long celebra- millions of babies killed since the Roe Around 2004, Mrs. Willis became the tion. It is now known as Native Omaha v. Wade decision almost 50 years ago. president of the association. She Days and, every 2 years, has brought There is nothing more precious than worked to secure grant funding for the people to Omaha from across the coun- the gift of life, given to us by God, who beautification of 24th Street and the try. knew us before He formed us in our neighborhood garden and marketplace Approaching its 22nd biennial, Native mother’s womb. building. The association assisted with Omaha Days has reached a peak, influ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the painting of murals along the 24th encing cultural programming along tleman will suspend. The gentleman Street corridor, including The Union 24th Street and adjacent North Omaha will put on the mask, please. for Contemporary Art. neighborhoods.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.007 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 Bettie is an active member of St. the next public health crisis, and en- Outside of school, Ethan has been Paul Baptist Church. This year she will sure a strong economic recovery. heavily involved in the Boy Scouts of celebrate 70 years of marriage, 70 Finally, as we continue to confront a America, having served as historian, years, to her husband, Jesse McDonald. once-in-a-century health crisis, it is assistant senior patrol leader, and I personally thank these three absolutely unacceptable that millions eventually senior patrol leader of his women for making a difference and of Americans continue to lack access troop. Ethan became an Eagle Scout in leaving a legacy of future Black lead- to affordable healthcare. March 2020. ers in Omaha. We owe them much grat- That is why I introduced H.R. 369, the I would like to thank Ethan for his itude and recognition. Health Care Affordability Act, which commitment to service and wish him f would increase the dollar amount of the very best as he embarks on this ex- premium tax credits across all income citing new phase of life in Annapolis. b 1045 levels. RECOGNIZING PETE RICKARD THE CURRENT STATE OF THE It would eliminate premiums for Mr. THOMPSON of . COVID–19 PANDEMIC lower-income households; reduce pre- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize mium costs by hundreds or thousands and congratulate Pete Rickard of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of dollars for middle-class families, in- Strattanville, Pennsylvania, for ac- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from cluding those who currently make too cepting a fully qualified appointment Illinois (Ms. UNDERWOOD) for 5 minutes. much money to qualify for the tax to the United States Air Force Acad- Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I credit; and ensure that everyone would emy in . rise today as my home State of Illinois be able to buy a plan for no more than Pete is a student at Clarion-Lime- approaches the grave milestone of 8.5 percent of their income. For fami- stone High School. During his time at 20,000 COVID–19 deaths. lies in northern Illinois who currently Clarion-Limestone, Pete has been a I am thinking of the families of each pay 15, 18, or 20 percent of their income member of the Academic Decathlon of our neighbors we have lost, and I am for healthcare, this is real savings that team, lettered in basketball, and active also thinking of everyone in our com- matters. in FFA, or Future Farmers of America. munity who is currently suffering from This was included in the President’s He is now a senior member of the the physical, psychological, and finan- American Rescue Plan, and I urge my Civil Air Patrol Clarion Composite cial consequences of the pandemic. colleagues to support its inclusion in Squadron 504 and is active in the The past year has been so hard for so the next relief package. Greater Pennsylvania American Red many of us, and it is not over. We still At this challenging moment in his- Cross. have a long way to go until our fami- tory, the decisions we make will be felt Pete credits his success to the love lies’ health and economic well-being is for generations. If our ideas are too and support he has received from fam- secure. small, the consequences not only mean ily and friends, including Rod and Now, thanks to the work of incred- a protracted pandemic but a stunted Debbie Frampton, as well as his four ible scientists, we have authorized vac- economic recovery. sisters, Lucy, Ann, Katie, and Bonnie. cines that are safe and effective, offer- But if we pursue solutions that meet Undoubtedly, Pete’s academic suc- ing a level of protection that can save this moment, we can not only get to cess and experience with the Civil Air lives and crush this virus. the other side of the pandemic, we can Patrol will serve him well as he starts But until we actually get shots in emerge from it stronger than before, this exciting new chapter at the Air arms, the virus will continue to spread. with evidence-based public health in- Force Academy. This process has been difficult, and the vestments that prevent future crises; Best wishes to Pete, and I look for- bottom line is that our current vaccine with career pathways that usher in a ward to seeing all that he achieves. process is not sustainable. But we can new era of economic growth; and with RECOGNIZING LISA WINGER change that. We must change that. a healthcare system built on a founda- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. The good news is that we can. We tion of equity, where access to quality Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize have a new administration laser-fo- care is not the privilege of a few but Lisa Winger of Oil City. Lisa was re- cused on ramping up distribution, and the right of all. cently recognized by the Venango Area there are investments to be made in I believe that this future is possible, Chamber of Commerce as the 2020 Cit- order to help. and I know that the decisions we make izen of the Year. Local health departments are over- today will shape it. I hope my col- According to the chamber, nominees whelmed with phone calls from people leagues on both sides of the aisle are are those who, ‘‘in the face of danger, wondering where to go for a vaccine. ready to do the work we were sent here combat adversity through feats of inge- Web-based appointment signups are to do. nuity, courage, or strength, and those filling faster than people can register. f who perform great deeds or selfless Immunization providers lack the re- acts for the common good.’’ CONGRATULATING ETHAN KNARR sources to carry out vaccination cam- Susan Williams, executive director of paigns at this unprecedented scale. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the chamber, noted nominations for To address these challenges and Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lisa mentioned her impeccable char- carry out an efficient COVID–19 vac- Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 acter and that she was highly re- cination campaign that prioritizes the minutes. spected, a leader, and selfless. people who need them most, Congress Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Lisa works at the AseraCare Hospice, needs to act swiftly and boldly. The Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize where she counsels residents and their next relief bill must include significant and congratulate Ethan Knarr of families by providing compassion, com- funding to accelerate vaccine adminis- DuBois, Pennsylvania. Ethan recently fort, and advice. tration with a particular focus on pro- accepted a fully qualified appointment She truly lives a life of service. Out- viding vaccine doses and outreach to to the United States Naval Academy in side of her work with AseraCare, Lisa ensure that nobody is left behind. Annapolis, . has also established an Alzheimer’s We also need to fund the workforce Ethan is the son of Christopher and support group at the Oil City YMCA, that will carry out vaccination efforts, Danielle Knarr and the grandson of and she leads the county’s Toys for as well as testing, contact tracing, and Daniel and Linda Schaffer of DuBois, Tots program. other critical initiatives to stop the Leona Knarr of Troutville, and Doug A friend of Lisa’s said in her nomina- spread of the virus. Grube and the late Elizabeth Ann tion that Lisa ‘‘works tirelessly for I have introduced two bills, the Com- Grube of DuBois. Venango County and dedicates herself munity Immunity During COVID–19 As a student at DuBois Area High to everything she does.’’ Act and the Health Force, Resilience School, Ethan has been an active mem- I would like to congratulate Lisa on Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID–19 ber of the National Honor Society and this much-deserved recognition and Act, to make the investments that will the cross-country team, and he served thank her for her commitment to serv- be needed to end the pandemic, prevent as captain of the tennis team. ing her community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.009 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H333 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MAXY your many friends on the heavenly I worked with a number of my col- HUGH HAMMOND beaches of the Carolinas. leagues here to issue a letter to Presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f dent Biden, asking that he exempt es- sential workers, like those in agri- Chair recognizes the gentleman from MIDDLE OF IT ALL (Mr. NORMAN) for 5 culture, from his travel ban. Soon The SPEAKER pro tempore. The minutes. after, we were told the President would Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Chair recognizes the gentleman from grant the exemption. But to me, an ex- today to celebrate the accomplish- (Mr. MANN) for 5 minutes. emption to an overreaching executive ments and life of a true family man Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I am hum- order is not enough. and public servant, Maxy Hugh Ham- bled to deliver my first speech on the After watching President Biden issue mond. Maxy was born in Lancaster, House floor today and discuss the fu- 25 executive orders in his first 10 days South Carolina, on October 19, 1956. ture of our great Nation. as President, more than the last seven Maxy was from a family that was I grew up on a farm south of Quinter, Presidents combined during their first heavily involved in every facet of serv- Kansas, that my parents and brother 10 days, I decided I could no longer sit ice. His father, Maxy Sr., was very ac- still operate. The house my parents idle and watch executive orders dictate tive in serving in the Lancaster com- live in, and the house I grew up in, is the direction of this country with no munity, having served on the Lan- the same house my great-great-grand- input from Congress. The executive caster School Board and Lancaster father ordered from a Montgomery branch was not created to legislate— City Council for years and ‘‘whetted Ward catalog in the early 1900s. Congress was. the appetite’’ for his son to serve the Growing up there meant I spent We are now up to 42 executive orders public, which he did for many years, in- thousands of hours on a tractor work- from the Biden White House. That is cluding serving on the Lancaster Coun- ing in the fields and on horseback doc- why, earlier this week, I introduced the ty Council, United Way, Chamber of toring cattle in the family feed yard. More Accountability is Necessary Now Commerce, Rotary Club, Economic De- Those hours turned into love of coun- acts, six pieces of legislation pro- velopment Board, Boy Scout Council, try and lessons about the value of hard moting accountability and trans- school improvement councils, and work. parency to the administration’s future My Kansas roots run deep, and my many more boards and commissions. executive orders. Maxy began his work career 45 years desire to serve our country is wider The MANN acts require that the ex- ago, including 7 years with the Ca- than a country mile. I ran for Congress ecutive branch notify the American tawba nuclear plant; Springs Industries to advocate for agriculture and our public and Congress of its intent to for 12 years, where he worked in the en- conservative Kansas values. Kansans issue any new executive orders per- gineering department; Kanawha Insur- are good people who carry a pioneering taining to agriculture, energy, the en- ance in sales for 15 years; and vice spirit with them, in the same way vironment, pro-life provisions, the Sec- president of Founders Federal Credit those who settled my State did over 160 ond Amendment, and immigration. Union for 10 years, retiring on Decem- years ago. The short-term impact of legislation The people of Kansas 1, the Big First, ber 31, 2020. like this would be to hold our elected Maxy has been married for 42 years know each other, look out for each leaders more accountable. But for the to Jennifer Starnes Hammond and has other, and sacrifice for each other. The long term, we must never forget that two children, his son, Garrett, and his district is home to more than 60,000 America is the greatest and most noble wife, Elizabeth; and his daughter, farms and is made up of farmers, experiment that has ever been endeav- Holly, who is married to Matthew ranchers, feedlot managers, nutrition- ored. Whitley. ists, ethanol producers, ag lenders, and When our Founding Fathers used the The joys of Maxy and Jennifer’s life agribusiness owners who feed, fuel, and three words ‘‘by their Creator’’ 245 are their two granddaughters, Avery clothe the world. years ago, they unleashed freedom on Oak, who will be 2 years old in June, As Congress becomes increasingly humanity, because for the first time in and Maryn Reese, who will be 1 year more urban, the distance from farm to history, people stood up and declared old in April. fork has never been greater, and the that freedoms do not flow from a king I had the privilege of viewing and lis- Big First depends on strong voices for or government; they flow from God. tening to a series of testimonials post- agriculture in Congress. That is why I The power of that truth can never be ed on Facebook about Maxy and what am honored to serve on the House Agri- stomped out because it rings loudly in he and his family have meant to the culture Committee. the hearts and minds of Americans greater Lancaster community, which At the very top center of the Big from coast to coast and certainly in included heartfelt comments by his First sits Lebanon, Kansas, a seem- the Big First, which in many ways is 1 family, his friends, and his coworkers ingly ordinary small town. About 2 ⁄2 the pilot light of America. In my dis- from all walks of life. miles northwest of Lebanon is the trict, the basic values of faith, family, Those who knew him the best had exact middle of the contiguous 48 and freedom are alive and well. It is this to say: States. A few months ago, a group of us our responsibility to never let that ‘‘Our office is like a six-pack, and met in Lebanon and prayed for our Na- light go out. Maxy is the plastic ring that holds our tion and that God’s will would be done b 1100 office together.’’ and that our future would be bright. ‘‘He never puts himself first. It is There is something about being in I believe that when we get into the about everyone else.’’ the middle of the country where farm- middle of issues, roll up our sleeves, ‘‘If this building was burning down, ers pray for rain, parents drive 30 miles get to work, and do the heavy lifting, he would circle the building two to one way to take their kids to school, we gain better perspectives and better three times before worrying about him- and communities shrink and grow with results. Being in the middle of it all in- self.’’ oil and gas prices that gives you a stead of being stapled to our desks in ‘‘Maxy doesn’t care about titles, ac- great perspective. To really be in the Washington, D.C., makes us all better colades, or recognition. It is all about middle of it all, though, we must de- and is good for America. others.’’ mand results. Get in the middle of it. Stand face to ‘‘If Maxy can make everyone else I have received many calls from fam- face and engage. Spend time to think, happy, that is all he wants.’’ ily farmers in the Big First gravely pray, and reflect, like I did that day in Maxy Hammond is a true public serv- concerned with President Biden’s exec- the exact center of the country. I ant who has lived his life for his God, utive order restricting travel from promise you will gain a better under- his family, and his country. countries like South Africa, where standing of where we need to go as a On behalf of the Members of the 117th many of our legal farmworkers come nation. , I wish you from during harvest. I will tell you, if I did not run for Congress to be a Godspeed in your retirement years as an issue matters to a Kansan, it mat- caretaker in the slow demise of Amer- you spend time with your family and ters to me. ica. I ran so I could fight and work to

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The f Burleson; Derek Miles of League City; Chair recognizes the gentleman from and Staff Sergeant Josh Moseley, who Texas (Mr. ) for 5 min- HONORING DEBBIE MOSELEY ON is stationed as a United States Marine utes. HER RETIREMENT Corps recruiter in Arlington, Texas. Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Debbie and Tom are the proud grand- Speaker, I rise today to address the Chair recognizes the gentleman from parents of eight grandchildren. Chamber for the first time in my serv- Texas (Mr. BABIN) for 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank ice to the 23rd District of Texas. Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Debbie Moseley for her lifetime of dedi- My path to Congress has been to honor the services of Ms. Deborah cated service to the survivors of domes- marked by many obstacles. At age 18, I ‘‘Debbie’’ Moseley, the executive direc- tic and sexual violence, and I wish her left high school to join the Navy and tor of The Bridge Over Troubled Waters the very absolute best during her well- provide a path to success for my fam- in Pasadena, Texas. Commonly referred deserved retirement. ily. As I embarked on a 20-year career to as ‘‘The Bridge,’’ this organization f as a cryptologist, I deployed to Iraq has assisted men, women, and children MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, and Afghanistan and gained a deep un- affected by domestic and sexual vio- BICENTENNIAL derstanding of the security issues that lence or homelessness in southeastern currently affect our Nation. Harris County, Texas. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Today, many of those issues are visi- For 34 years, Debbie has served the Chair recognizes the gentleman from ble along our Southern border, espe- organization as an advocate in the field Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) for 5 min- cially within my district, which spans of domestic and sexual violence. Debbie utes. over 800 miles between the U.S. and began working as a volunteer at The Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Mexico border. The challenges facing Bridge in 1986, alongside her mother the bicentennial celebration of the our district are compounded by the and grandmother. A year later, she founding of Montgomery County, Illi- minute, and it is imperative that Con- started working with The Bridge’s chil- nois. gress take action. dren’s programs on Tuesday and Thurs- Montgomery County was formed Feb- Mr. Speaker, as I have made my way day evenings. In 1988, Debbie began to ruary 12, 1821, and named in honor of around the district, I have seen first- work full time at The Bridge as a resi- Revolutionary War General Richard hand the men and women who are dent advocate. Montgomery. Montgomery County has doing the work. People like Sheriff Over the years, she has held many a rich history, including being a friend Martinez in Val Verde County, like leadership positions in each of the dif- to Illinois’ favorite son, Abraham Lin- Sheriff Coe in Kinney County. We have ferent programs that The Bridge offers, coln, and providing a stretch of his- other sheriffs throughout. We have including shelter coordinator, resale toric Route 66. Chief Guajardo in Eagle Pass and Chief shop coordinator, nonresident director, Montgomery County continues to be Rodriguez in Uvalde. We have Sheriff and advocacy director. In 2003, Debbie a vibrant community that supports Dodson. These are the men and women was named the executive director and family, sports, fine arts, churches, and on the ground every day doing the has served in that role ever since. numerous organizations for more than work. Under Debbie’s leadership, The 30,000 residents that make up 20 mu- That is why I am proud to introduce Bridge connected with community nicipalities. I am proud to represent the Security First Act, to ensure our leaders and the community at large; Montgomery County and the many borders are safe, resilient, and adaptive built a new location; and started Des- people who make it a wonderful place to 21st century challenges. One of the tiny Village, a long-term housing pro- to live. primary objectives to my bill is to au- gram for survivors of violence with dis- Congratulations to everyone in the thorize an increase in grant funding for abilities and children. In addition, she county on celebrating their bicenten- Operation Stonegarden. has significantly increased The nial. As a key pillar of our border security Bridge’s share of funding granted by THANK YOU TO DAVID A. NORTHERN, SR. framework, Operation Stonegarden the Victims of Crime Act to provide Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. provides resources to local law enforce- critical support services to victims of Speaker, I rise today to recognize ment agencies involved in Customs and domestic violence. David A. Northern, Sr., for his leader- Border Protection operations. By ena- Debbie is a licensed social worker ship and service to the people of Cham- bling our sheriffs and police depart- and has dedicated her life to commu- paign County, Illinois. ments to collaborate with CBP and nity and volunteer service. She serves I have had the privilege to work with United States Border Patrol, Operation on the boards of numerous community David through his role as the chief ex- Stonegarden helps create a layered ap- organizations, such as the Harris Coun- ecutive officer of the Housing Author- proach to border security and encour- ty Coordinating Council, the Texas ity of Champaign County, an organiza- ages a joint collaboration across all Council on Family Violence, the Harris tion which provides housing and re- levels of Government. Operation County Adult Fatality Review Team, lated services to the most vulnerable Stonegarden funds can be used to pur- the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, populations in our community. He chase field equipment to enhance oper- the Pasadena Police Academy, and the oversaw various programs that pro- ational efficiencies. Bridges to Life prison ministry. She is vided housing opportunities and assist- The United States has long been a also active in the New Hope Church of ance to over 13,000 citizens. leader in technology. So equipping our Pearland, the Pasadena Kiwanis, the Under David’s leadership, the agency boots on the ground with sophisticated Bay Area Kiwanis, the Pasadena Ro- launched numerous projects to develop tools to do their job is exactly what is tary, the Salvation Army, and the affordable housing, update existing needed. After speaking to countless law Texas Invitational. properties, and bolster support pro- enforcement agents in my district, it is For her community and civic in- grams. David believes that the Housing clear that more funding for this pro- volvement, Debbie has received numer- Authority’s mission is just as much gram is needed. A surge at our South- ous recognitions, including the Gov- about transforming futures and putting ern border is occurring. ernor’s Victim Services Division Path- families on a path to economic self-suf- The Security First Act proposes a 4- finder Award in 2007; Debbie Moseley ficiency as it is to just providing year increase to current Stonegarden Day in Pasadena, Texas; the Rotary homes. That vision and drive has funding levels and requires that all Club’s Paul Harris Fellow Award in served him well.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.013 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H335 David’s distinguished career and ex- Rose’s guidance, without Rose’s friend- THE JOURNAL perience in Federal housing assistance ship, without Rose’s support, I would The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- has been a blessing to Champaign not be blessed to serve as a Member of ant to section 5(a)(1)(A) of House Reso- County. While we will certainly miss Congress. lution 8, the Journal of the last day’s him in Illinois, we wish him the very One thing about Rose, she was not proceedings is approved. best as he begins a new journey as the shy, at all, of letting me know her con- f president and CEO of the Housing Au- cerns about what we may or may not thority of Birmingham District in Ala- be doing right for her in this institu- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE bama, the largest in the State. tion. I cannot believe that Rose is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Mr. Speaker, I, again, wish to thank gone. I cannot believe that the world is gentleman from California (Mr. COSTA) my friend David Northern for his serv- going to be a better place without her. come forward and lead the House in the ice to Champaign County and con- But I know one place that will be bet- Pledge of Allegiance. gratulate him and wish him the best in ter with her, and that is Heaven. Mr. COSTA led the Pledge of Alle- his new home in . Good luck, my friend. May you rest giance as follows: REMEMBERING DAVID PICKETT in peace, and may God continue to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. bless you and your family at this very United States of America, and to the Repub- Speaker, I rise today in honor of David sorrowful time. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Pickett, my friend from Taylorville, Il- f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. linois, who sadly passed away right be- f fore Christmas. RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER David graduated from Taylorville The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- PRO TEMPORE High School in 1977, and then grad- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair uated from Western Illinois University declares the House in recess until noon The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in 1981, with degrees in accounting and today. Chair will entertain up to 15 requests computer science. Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 12 for 1-minute speeches on each side of He will be remembered in our com- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- the aisle. munity for his entrepreneurial spirit, cess. f his photography skills, and for his love f MEDICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL of sharing with others in the commu- DISTRICTS nity. His most memorable feat in b 1200 (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- Taylorville will be taking the hobby of AFTER RECESS photography and turning it into a busi- mission to address the House for 1 ness called Fun Photo. It was his own The recess having expired, the House minute and to revise and extend his re- sports photography business. I saw was called to order by the Speaker pro marks.) David at sports events, and I still have tempore (Mrs. DEMINGS) at noon. Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise pictures of my young kids in youth f today to talk about the urgent need to address doctor shortages in rural and football and youth baseball that line PRAYER my household because David was there. medically underserved communities He was part of our community and he The Chaplain, Reverend Margaret throughout our country. The current was part of our kids. Grun Kibben, offered the following pandemic and problems with vaccine David was an avid fisherman, a die- prayer: distribution have highlighted the dan- hard Cardinals fan. He had a talent for O Holy God, we humble ourselves be- gers behind a lack of access to the cooking and loved to entertain his fore You, coming to You in prayer as quality of healthcare in these areas. I friends and family. His vibrant person- thousands across the globe and hun- am working to change that right now. ality and remarkable smile will be dreds within this Congress have done Unlike producing personal protective missed. on this day of the National Prayer equipment, it takes years to train a I really wish the best for his family Breakfast. We pause to lay before You physician. This week, I will introduce right now. It is a sorrowful loss for ourselves, our hopes, our dreams, our legislation to invest in medical edu- them, but also everybody in our home- frustrations, and our anger, keenly cation and to create new medical town of Taylorville. Shannon and my aware of Your sovereignty over our schools throughout this country and in kids send our thoughts and prayers to lives, and our failures in living them. underserved communities like mine in his wife, Debbie; his children, Mark and Even as we kneel before You, anoint the San Joaquin Valley. J.D.; his grandchildren, Libbey, Ben- us with Your mercy and lift up our This bill will help curb the shortfall net, Jamison, Charlotte, and Connor; eyes to Your grace. Shine Your re- of physicians in rural areas by enabling his parents, James and Mary; and his demptive light on us that we reflect medical students to stay close to home. siblings, Linda and Tom. the love that You have shown to us Studies increasingly show that stu- David, may you rest in peace, my that our attitudes toward each other dents who can study close to home are friend. and to the tasks You set before us more likely to stay there and practice REMEMBERING ROSEMARIE LONG would be changed to demonstrate the there upon graduation. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. benevolent plan You desire to share If we want to keep the promise that Speaker, it is a sad day today. Last with each one and with this country. every American who wants a vaccine night, not just my good friend, but a As Your people, holy and dearly will get one, then we need to have more great friend to our community and loved, we commit to clothe ourselves doctors, nurses, and medical providers Sangamon County, Illinois, passed with compassion, kindness, humility, throughout our country. This legisla- away. gentleness and patience. Forgiven by tion would do just that. Rosemarie Long was somebody who I Your mercy, we devote ourselves to Helping my constituents and keeping came to know as the head of our local bear with one another and to forgive them safe is my number one priority. I Republican Party in Springfield, Illi- the grievances we have against an- will continue to do whatever it takes nois. I can tell you that Rose Long other. to make that happen. This is impor- gave such good advice and great So transformed, may we live lives of tant legislation, and I ask my col- mentorship to many people like me and reconciliation, not as a political posi- leagues to support this legislation in a others who have walked this institu- tion but in a posture of compassion. bipartisan basis. tion. Rose Long was somebody who And with these virtues we will choose f cared about her community and cared this day to love, that we would be about making her country better. bound together in perfect unity by the REAL COVID RELIEF My heart goes out to her family at strength of Your most holy name in (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given this trying time, and I certainly want which we pray. permission to address the House for 1 them to know that I know without Amen. minute.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.014 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, in Born on a dairy farm in La Crosse, well as an additional 21,000 auxiliary the midst of these hard times, we are , Orion got his start in radio members, consisting of veterans’ fam- especially grateful for the healthcare in Appleton and Green Bay. In 1960, he ily members. and frontline workers who have brave- came to Chicago and joined WGN Radio The VFW Century of Serv- ly answered the call. Thankfully, we as their farm director. In the six dec- ice has helped strengthen the common see glimmers of hope with the dis- ades since, Orion has become the best bonds of our military heroes by im- covery and distribution of multiple known voice in agriculture radio. From proving the quality of life for veterans vaccines. presenting his signature farm reports and their families. The VFW provides a Yet, sadly, here in Congress, Demo- to anchoring ‘‘The Noon Show’’ and wide array of services to its members, crats are using the pretense of COVID hosting his ‘‘U.S. Farm Report,’’ which including youth development and relief to ignore bipartisan consensus still airs today, Orion is a legend in scholarships, national security advo- and push a $2 trillion liberal wish list broadcasting and agriculture. In 1963, cacy, legislative affairs, citizenship of unrelated provisions. Let’s not for- Orion was the first to read the on-air education, veterans’ fellowship re- get the most recent targeted COVID re- bulletin that President Kennedy had treats, and financial assistance for dis- lief bill was signed into law only 1 been assassinated in Dallas. abled veterans. month ago, and together with pre- His booming and distinctive voice is I am incredibly grateful to those at viously enacted stimulus laws, over $1 known well throughout Illinois and in the Minnesota VFW who work tire- trillion remain unspent. our agriculture community. We will lessly on behalf of our States’ veterans. Back home in , Governor miss hearing his voice on air, seeing Here is to another 100 more years. I ask Whitmer continues to go it alone, im- him at the Illinois State Fair in Members to cosponsor my resolution. posing punitive and arbitrary restric- Springfield, and hearing his reports f tions that have harmed too many small that helped guide our farmers to suc- ECONOMIC CRISIS businesses and hardworking families. cess over the years. (Ms. HOULAHAN asked and was It is time to work together to end I want to thank Orion for his years of this pandemic and help our constitu- given permission to address the House work and service, and I hope he enjoys for 1 minute and to revise and extend ents get back on their feet. Let’s get a well-earned retirement. students back in the classroom, vac- her remarks.) cines distributed, and workers back on f Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, a lot the job. THE BIG LIE of people in this body are talking about jobs these days, and rightfully so. Our f (Mrs. DEMINGS asked and was given economy is in crisis. But what I want HONORING DAVID SNIDER permission to address the House for 1 to do is urge everyone that when we minute and to revise and extend her re- (Mr. O’HALLERAN asked and was talk about rebuilding this economy, we marks.) given permission to address the House are talking about all of the issues that Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I have for 1 minute and to revise and extend make for a successful economy, and attended more police officers’ funerals his remarks.) that includes childcare and attention Mr. O’HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, than I care to admit. Some I have eulo- to our children. I rise today in honor of David Snider, a gized. The services are beautiful, but Like many industries during this constituent, a colleague, and a friend the loss is tremendous. pandemic, childcare is struggling. Officer Sicknick’s murder hit us who passed away late last month. In Many facilities can’t pay their bills hard. It hit me hard for a lot of rea- every role, he dedicated himself self- due to reduced demand in services and sons. But this death should be personal lessly and tirelessly to his community. increased costs to keep safe facilities I was honored to spend years working to every Member of Congress because I for both children and staff. Many of us together on our State’s water con- believe this body failed our Capitol Po- on both sides of the aisle have right- servation and management issues. lice officers. We tell everybody else fully celebrated the heroes of this pan- Water is the lifeblood of the South- that, if you see something, say some- demic: healthcare workers, frontline west, and David helped ensure that thing. Yet, while Brian was being mur- workers, and essential workers. And families across our great State had ac- dered and other officers were suffering these are the very people who are using cess to clean drinking water. great bodily harm, a significant num- childcare right now and they are the David wore many hats, but the one ber of Members in this body said noth- ones who cannot work from home and, that jumps out is his two terms as ing and continued to uphold the big lie. therefore, need enriching and safe Pinal County Supervisor. His efforts They followed the unlawful, inhumane, places for their children to go while helped to keep Arizona on track during and criminal orders of their Com- they literally save lives and provide for the drought that still exists, and his mander in Chief. the American people. plans and expertise have helped us But Brian remembered his oath. And So I ask every Member who has spo- form important multi-State water if we want to honor his life, then all of ken so passionately about our heroes agreements. us should follow his example. Many and about returning to normal life to I know David’s legacy will live on. have given much, but Officer Brian move beyond those words and to take My heart is with the Snider family and Sicknick gave all. He paid the ultimate meaningful votes on legislation that the entire Casa Grande community as sacrifice, and we are forever grateful will ensure access to equitable, high- we mourn his passing. for a life well lived. quality childcare for infants, toddlers, f f preschoolers, and afterschool care chil- dren alike all across this country. CONGRATULATIONS TO ORION MINNESOTA’S VETERANS OF SAMUELSON ON HIS RETIREMENT FOREIGN WARS f (Mr. LAHOOD asked and was given (Mr. HAGEDORN asked and was EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMPROMISE permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House OUR SECURITY minute and to revise and extend his re- for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. ARRINGTON asked and was marks.) his remarks.) given permission to address the House Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. HAGEDORN. Mr. Speaker, today, for 1 minute.) today to congratulate Orion Samuelson I introduce a resolution commemo- Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, on his retirement and to thank him for rating the 100th anniversary of the De- the first and most important job of the his 60 years of work at WGN Radio and partment of Minnesota Veterans of Federal Government is protecting its Nexstar Media. Foreign Wars. citizens. From day one, President Orion’s Hall of Fame career leaves The Minnesota VFW was founded on Biden, who campaigned as the unifier behind a legacy known throughout the January 17, 1921, and, today, has over in chief, has made record unilateral de- country, especially in our agriculture 200 posts across the State and serves cisions to compromise the security of community in central and west central more than 32,000 veterans who fought our country and undermine the rights Illinois. for America honorably overseas, as of the American people.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.017 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H337 In his flood of executive orders, And as was catalogued on ‘‘60 Min- went above and beyond and made every President Biden has already stopped utes’’ last week, the Chinese are now constituent and guest feel welcome. He deportation, lifted travel restrictions targeting family research databases instituted a small-town sense of com- from terrorist countries, halted border that Americans innocently use to re- munity to Capitol Hill. wall construction, empowered sanc- search their family trees. Congratulations to his parents, Jo- tuary cities, weakened asylum poli- Make no mistake, our healthcare in- seph and Diannia Grant, as well as his cies—I am running out of breath, formation can be and will be used siblings, Tahnee Johnson, Tiffany Gist, Madam Speaker. against us. The Chinese have already Lisa Grant, and Jason Grant, for rais- I welcome all freedom-loving and demonstrated the lengths to which ing a kind, smart, and inspired young law-abiding citizens who want to make they are willing to go to use genetics man, a favorite of my wife, Roxanne. a better life for themselves in this against their own people as they exper- In conclusion, God bless our troops, country, but we must respect the sov- iment on the Uighurs in the Xinjiang and we will never forget September the ereignty of this country, we must re- province. This threat cannot be ig- 11th in the global war on terrorism. spect the rule of law, and we must al- nored. After last night, Republicans are ways respect the American people’s China has already received person- united to stop socialism which destroys safety first. ally identifying information on most jobs. f Americans. As citizens, we must take f better control of our information, and ON KEYSTONE YOUTH MENTORING MONTH Congress must act to keep this problem PIPELINE (Ms. SCANLON asked and was given from getting worse. (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given per- permission to address the House for 1 f mission to address the House for 1 minute.) RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF minute and to revise and extend his re- Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, I THE GREENSBORO FOUR marks.) rise today in recognition of Youth Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, I rise Mentoring Month, which we celebrate (Ms. MANNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 today in opposition to President in January. Biden’s executive order to revoke the Established in 2002, Youth Mentoring minute and to revise and extend her re- marks.) permit for the . Month celebrates the powerful impact This decision was political, provides Ms. MANNING. Madam Speaker, on of mentoring relationships and raises no benefit to the environment, and it February 1, 1960, four young Black men awareness about the need for more car- came at a cost of approximately 11,000 sat down at a Whites only Woolworth’s ing adults to become mentors in their good-paying American jobs. lunch counter in Greensboro, North communities. President Biden cited concerns re- Carolina, and asked to be served. These In 2006, I created a career develop- garding for his reason students from North Carolina A&T ment and mentorship program at Con- on stopping the pipeline. But under State University had trained for weeks stitution High School in Philadelphia President Obama and Vice President to be able to withstand the hostility and, throughout the years, I have , the State Department con- and abuse that would be thrust upon served as a mentor many times over. ducted a review and found the pipeline them. We often talk about mentoring in to have minimal impact on the envi- The next day, the ‘‘Greensboro Four’’ terms of the benefits to young people, ronment. but what surprises so many people were joined by women from Bennett Now, instead of having the pipeline, about mentoring is the emotional sat- College and Greensboro Woman’s Col- the oil from Canada will now be trans- isfaction and benefits to the mentor. lege. The courage demonstrated by ported in less safe ways like trucks and Whether it be through a classroom, an these students sparked a national sit- railways. arts program, or a local youth sports in movement that spread to 55 cities in Axing the Keystone pipeline de- team, mentors provide young people 13 States. The sit-ins lasted for 6 stroyed thousands of jobs, won’t reduce with the guidance and encouragement months until, finally, the Woolworth’s the greenhouse gas emissions, and only they need to find success and reach lunch counter was integrated. will deepen the divide on the issue of their full potential. As the Representative from Greens- climate change. boro, I join my colleagues, Representa- As co-chair of the bipartisan Con- f gressional Youth Mentoring Caucus tives ADAMS and BUTTERFIELD, in in- CONDEMNING ABORTION with Representative JAIME HERRERA troducing a resolution to recognize the BEUTLER, I look forward to celebrating legacy of the Greensboro Four, and fol- (Mr. GROTHMAN asked and was and promoting mentoring programs low their lead in fighting for a future given permission to address the House across our country. that will bring equal rights to all peo- for 1 minute and to revise and extend ple. his remarks.) f f Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, b 1215 our wonderful country, America, has RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF been given material wealth beyond be- CHINA CONTINUES TO SEEK JOSHUA GRANT GENETIC TECHNOLOGY lief, plus natural beauty that I think is (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina greater than anything around the (Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina asked and was given permission to ad- world. asked and was given permission to ad- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- In 1973, how did this country respond dress the House for 1 minute.) vise and extend his remarks.) to those gifts? The United States Su- Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. preme Court, in Roe v. Wade, legalized Madam Speaker, today I would like to Madam Speaker, I am grateful for the abortion, something that even in days bring attention to a troubling assess- service of the Correspondence Director before the ultrasound, almost was uni- ment that was issued by the National of the Second Congressional District, versally condemned around the world. Counterintelligence and Security Cen- Joshua Grant. This week he is joining Since that time, 62 million unborn ba- ter on Monday. the office of my fellow Charlestonian, bies have had their lives cut short in China continues to aggressively seek Senator TIM SCOTT, as a Legislative America. to acquire Americans’ genetic informa- Correspondent for Finance. The United States is one of only tion. They have targeted American ho- Josh hails from the beautiful commu- seven countries in the world where tels. They have targeted government nity of Walterboro, South Carolina, late-term abortions are legal, joining agencies, as well as our universities, and joined the office of the Second Dis- countries like China, North Korea, through hacks and ill-intentioned part- trict shortly after graduating from Vietnam, and then Singapore, Canada, nerships. They recently even tried to Benedict College, an historically Black and Holland. buy fertility clinics in the United college in Columbia, in 2016. During his Now, we, under the current adminis- States to gather American DNA. time in the office, Josh continually tration, look to push for still more

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That is what and Vietnamese is as follows:) children were killed, a hoax. the United States will become known ‘‘Happy new year.’’ She followed and harassed a survivor for around the world. Korean: ‘‘saehae bok mani of the Parkland shooting, David Hogg. How is this to respond to the natural badeuseyo’’ She promoted a video featuring a wealth and beauty we have been given. Mandarin: ‘‘Xı¯nnia´ n kua` ile`’’ Holocaust denier which contained dis- gusting anti-Semitic language. f Cantonese: ‘‘Gong hei fat choy’’ Vietnamese: ‘‘Chu´ c M ng Na˘ m M i’’ She has even claimed that 9/11 was a RECOGNIZING COUNTY, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. hoax; that a plane didn’t really hit the PENNSYLVANIA’S MEALS ON DEMINGS). The gentlewoman from Cali- Pentagon. WHEELS 50-YEAR MILESTONE fornia will provide the Clerk a trans- And what did our distinguished mi- nority leader, KEVIN MCCARTHY do, (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania lation of her remarks. Madam Speaker? asked and was given permission to ad- f Did he take action to push this dis- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION gusting rhetoric out of the Republican vise and extend his remarks.) OF H. RES. 72, REMOVING A CER- conference? Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. TAIN MEMBER FROM CERTAIN No, he rewarded Congresswoman Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE GREENE with seats on the Education nize the Meals on Wheels Program in HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Labor and Budget Committees. Indiana County, Pennsylvania, who re- Now, I don’t get surprised by much Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, by cently celebrated a 50-year milestone around here these days, but I was direction of the Committee on Rules, I of helping neighbors in need. shocked by this. Marty Yachisko is the lifeblood of call up House Resolution 91 and ask for Our teachers and our students are this operation. Marty has been running its immediate consideration. watching, Madam Speaker. Two of the Meals on Wheels Program in Indi- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- them are my sisters, who are public ana County out of the local American lows: school teachers in Massachusetts. I Legion kitchen since 1981. Five days a H. RES. 91 can’t imagine how they feel knowing week, Marty and his volunteers gather Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- that someone who says the deadliest at the Legion to prepare meals for lution it shall be in order without interven- high in our Nation’s local senior citizens. Currently, Meals tion of any point of order to consider in the history was a false flag operation; how on Wheels of Indiana County is serving House the resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a they will feel if that person sits behind certain Member from certain standing com- 35 seniors but, in the past, volunteers mittees of the House of Representatives. The the dais of the Education and Labor have served up to 70 individuals daily. resolution shall be considered as read. The Committee, or behind the dais of any Before COVID–19, almost 10 million previous question shall be considered as or- committee. seniors were facing hunger threats. dered on the resolution and preamble to Madam Speaker, serving on a com- Meals on Wheels provides an incredibly adoption without intervening motion or de- mittee is not a right, it is a privilege, valuable service. It is not just hot mand for division of the question except one and when someone encourages violence meals. For many seniors, their only so- hour of debate equally divided and controlled against a Member, they should lose cial interaction of the day may be their by the chair and ranking minority member that privilege. visit from a Meals on Wheels volunteer. of the Committee on Ethics. Now, this is not a radical idea. When That connection is invaluable. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- something like this happened in the Meals on Wheels Indiana is always tleman from Massachusetts is recog- past, party leadership on both sides looking for more volunteers looking to nized for 1 hour. stepped up and took action. help seniors in their community. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, for That is what happened with Demo- Thank you to Marty and the team at the purpose of debate only, I yield the crat Bill Jefferson and Republican Meals on Wheels Indiana County for customary 30 minutes to the gen- Steve King. We are here today because their dedication. tleman from (Mr. COLE), Minority Leader MCCARTHY does not pending which I yield myself such time have the courage to do what is right. f as I may consume. During consider- Now, I remember a time when Repub- CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR ation of this resolution, all time yield- lican leaders had the courage to do (Mrs. KIM of California asked and ed is for the purpose of debate only. what was right. Dealing with the likes was given permission to address the GENERAL LEAVE of Steve King was not an isolated inci- House for 1 minute and to revise and Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I dent. In 1991, when the Republican extend her remarks.) ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Party contended with David Duke, a Mrs. KIM of California. Madam bers be given 5 legislative days to re- Holocaust-denying neo-Nazi and former Speaker, I rise today to join my com- vise and extend their remarks. KKK grand wizard, former President munity in recognizing and celebrating The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there George H.W. Bush said: ‘‘He should be the Lunar New Year. objection to the request of the gen- rejected for what he is and what he 2021 is the Year of the Ox, which rep- tleman from Massachusetts? stands for.’’ David Duke was pushed out of the resents strength, determination, and There was no objection. party and stripped of any credibility perseverance. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, and recognition. We have seen this spirit in the Amer- yesterday, the Rules Committee met ican people during the COVID–19 pan- and reported a rule, House Resolution b 1230 demic. And while we have faced un- 91, to provide for the consideration of Even as recently as 2016, when Duke precedented challenges, we have also H. Res. 72, removing a certain Member announced a run for the U.S. Senate, shown that the American people are re- from certain standing committees of the then-Republican National Com- silient. And I hope this year, this new the House of Representatives under a mittee chairman said: ‘‘David Duke year is filled with many blessings, joy, closed rule. The rule provides 1 hour of and his hateful bigotry have no place and renewal. I pray that this year debate equally divided and controlled in the Republican Party.’’ brings success and happiness to all. by the Chair and ranking member of Madam Speaker, that seems like for- I hope to be a voice for our commu- the Committee on Ethics. ever ago. What happened? The party of nity to ensure that the American Madam Speaker, this is one of those Lincoln is becoming the party of vio- Dream that I was able to achieve is moments where this institution must lent conspiracy theories. And appar- available for everyone and for our next decide where the line is drawn. ently, the leaders of the Republican

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Under this majority’s new approach, publican Party.’’ We should have the courage to pass could a Member be punished for state- I would take it a step further. I think this rule and the underlying resolution ments they made 5 years ago? Ten giving Congresswoman GREENE a mega- on a bipartisan basis, to stand up for years ago? Twenty years ago? phone on a standing committee would what is right, to demand better from I would remind the majority that be a cancer on this entire Congress. those who serve in this institution, and several of their own Members have en- None of us get to decide who the vot- to demand more for the people that we gaged in activities or made comments ers send to Congress. But as Members represent. that Republican Members find offen- of this body, it is our job to set the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sive and inappropriate. If the majority standard for the conduct of those who ance of my time. changes hands in the future, as it sure- serve here, especially when they cross Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I thank the line into violence. ly will at some point, how would the the distinguished gentleman from Mas- current majority feel if these Members The Republican talking point now sachusetts, my good friend, Chairman seems to be: ‘‘I condemn Congress- are stripped of their committee assign- MCGOVERN, for yielding me the cus- ments with no due process? My friends woman GREENE’s words, but . . . ‘’ tomary 30 minutes, and I yield myself Madam Speaker, her words are inde- run the risk of setting off a tit-for-tat such time as I may consume. fensible, period. And we must act, not exchange of escalating partisan punish- Madam Speaker, today is a sad one ment and score-settling that could because it helps us or hurts them, but for us, for me personally, for the Rules because it is the right thing to do for cripple the operation of the House now Committee, and for the entire House of and well into the future. this institution and for America. Representatives. Today, we are meet- Is nothing beyond the pale? Is there But what has also never been done ing on an unprecedented resolution by nothing so depraved and so disgusting before in the history of the institution the majority, removing a Member of that my colleagues would not condemn is this: The majority has never taken the minority party from her committee it, not just with words but with action? steps to exercise a veto over the mi- assignments. Will they not draw the line at calling nority’s committee assignments. It has Now, before I continue, Madam for the assassination of another Mem- never been done, Madam Speaker. Speaker, I want to be very clear that I ber of this body? I know my friend, Chairman MCGOV- find the comments made by the Rep- It is my understanding that Con- ERN, attempted to point out some cases resentative in question before she was gresswoman GREENE got a standing in yesterday’s Rules Committee hear- elected to Congress to be deeply offen- ovation from many Members during ing to the contrary. But each of those sive. Members of Congress are and their Conference meeting last night. cases he cited actually involved the should be held to a high standard. And Come on. party sanctioning their own Members. if she spoke any of what has been re- Who applauded the person who advo- The majority exercising a veto over the ported while a Member of this body, cated putting a bullet in the head of minority’s assignments has never hap- her words would certainly not meet the Speaker of House? Who applauded pened before. that standard. the person who said school shootings I would also like to point out that are a false flag operation? Who ap- But at last night’s Republican Con- ference, Representative GREENE ex- this is the same majority which raised plauded the person who suggested that no objections a week ago when this 9/11 was a hoax? pressed regret for her past statements, which speaks to a problem with today’s House unanimously approved resolu- I would like to know. I would like to tions on committee assignments. know exactly who on the other side be- resolution. Representative GREENE is not being given the courtesy of a refer- In the past, the majority and minor- lieves that these sick ideas deserve a ity have respected each other’s rights standing ovation. Could we see a show ral to the Ethics Committee, the body empowered to investigate the conduct to place Members on committees with- of hands, please? out interference. It has ultimately When the history books are written, of Members. She is not being given the been the responsibility of each side to they will remember this moment. But same due process that is given to other also hold their Members accountable more than that, we all have to live Members before facing punishment by for unacceptable behavior, including with ourselves. I could never live with the House. making decisions to remove Members myself if I did nothing here. This is not Why is it so hard for the majority to from their committee assignments the time for any of us to just look the give a Republican Member due process when warranted. other way. before stripping her of her committees? Now, I am actually hopeful that That is all I asked the Rules Com- Indeed, Madam Speaker, Republicans there are some Republican Members mittee last night, which the majority have removed Members from commit- who are willing to stand up, join with rejected. tees in the past. I know. I have person- us, and vote for this resolution because Today’s resolution raises serious ally been part of those proceedings. it is the right thing to do, partisanship questions for this institution. Indeed, We can and will do so again, if nec- be damned. these questions have nothing to do essary, but it will be done with due I challenge any one of my colleagues with this particular Member at all. In- process and with the Members in ques- to take a moment and read what she stead, they are about the future of the tion, whoever they may be, allowed to has said and what she has posted and institution. The action the majority is make their case. That is a simple come down here and try to defend it. proposing to take today is not only standard of fair play and decency that You can’t. It is indefensible. premature but, in fact, unprecedented the majority has decided not to extend Congresswoman GREENE says this in the history of the House. to a Member of the minority in this resolution could set a precedent for the Madam Speaker, what the majority case. future. I hope it does. Because if this is really proposing to do today is estab- I truly believe that the majority isn’t the bottom, then I don’t know lish a new standard for punishing Mem- claiming a new right to be able to exer- what the hell is. bers for conduct before they ever be- cise a veto over the minority’s com- I hope we are setting a clear standard came a Member. The majority is pro- mittee assignments will ultimately be for what we will not tolerate. Anyone posing to hold Members of Congress ac- dangerous for this institution. A who suggests putting a bullet in the countable for statements made before change in norms away from an institu- head of a Member shouldn’t serve on they were even a candidate for Con- tion built on mutual consent and to- any committee, period. gress. ward an institution where the majority

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But, again, my bipartisan Ethics Committee exists to (Ms. SCANLON), a member of the Rules friend would have had no way of know- adjudicate matters related to the Code Committee. ing that. of Official Conduct. I believe it would Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, I, Madam Speaker, I yield 10 minutes to be appropriate for the Ethics Com- too, have to agree with the ranking the gentlewoman from Georgia (Mrs. mittee to determine if a new standard member of the Rules Committee that GREENE). relating to the actions taken by a this does raise serious questions for our Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam institution and assure him that this is Member of Congress before they are Speaker, to my Democrat colleagues, not a move taken lightly, but our col- elected should be covered by the Code to my Republican colleagues, to my leagues have left us no choice. district back home in Georgia 14, to of Official Conduct and make the ap- Historically, the parties have policed propriate recommendations for the in- the American people, to my mom and themselves. Even as recently as 2 years dad, and to my husband and my chil- stitution to guide us going forward. ago, our Republican colleagues re- I fear that doing anything other than dren: moved a Member from committees I have been here for 1 month and 1 this would send the institution down a after he made a series of false and des- day, and I have gotten to know part of precarious path. The Ethics Committee picable statements, which were less se- my conference—my Republican col- is the appropriate venue for consid- rious than the conduct we consider leagues—but not even all of them yet. ering claims of misconduct. That is here. I haven’t gotten to know any of my traditionally what this institution has But, apparently, that was the old Democrat colleagues, and I haven’t had done when considering the conduct of GOP. In the words of Republican Sen- any conversations with any of you to an individual Member. I believe today ator JOHN THUNE from , tell you who I am and what I am about. it is appropriate to adhere to that the party of ‘‘limited government and You only know me by how Media Mat- norm. fiscal responsibility, free markets, ters, CNN, MSNBC, and the rest of the Madam Speaker, the matter we are peace through strength’’ has become mainstream media is portraying me. faced with is bigger than any one indi- the ‘‘party of conspiracy theories and What you don’t know about me is vidual Member. It is about how we, as QAnon.’’ that I am a very proud wife of almost an institution, will continue to func- No matter how much our colleagues 25 years and that I am a mother of tion in the future. I fear that if we here today say that they disapprove of three children. I consider being a moth- open this particular Pandora’s box, we the conduct of the Representative from er the greatest blessing of my life and will not like what happens next. I Georgia, they must realize that she is the greatest thing that I will ever would strongly urge this House to con- now the face of their party. achieve. I am proudly the first person sider an alternative course before it is If today’s House Republican caucus to graduate college in my family, mak- too late. wants to embrace this behavior, the ing my parents very happy and proud. Madam Speaker, I urge opposition to majority does not. The Member in I am also a very successful the rule, and I reserve the balance of question has advocated for insurrection businessowner. We have grown our my time. and violence against elected officials company from one State to 11 States. I Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I and children, has challenged the safety am a very hard worker. I have always yield myself such time as I may con- of Members and our Capitol Police, and paid my taxes. I have never been ar- sume. has promoted fringe conspiracy theo- rested. I have never done drugs. But I Madam Speaker, I will respond to a ries that damage our work. have gotten a few speeding tickets in Such behavior would not be tolerated couple of things my good friend, Mr. my day. COLE, just said. in any other workplace, and it cannot What you need to know about me is As he pointed out, in the past, Mem- be tolerated in the people’s House. I am a very regular American, just like My colleagues on the other side of bers were removed from committees as the people I represent in my district the aisle know this. While they have a result of the wishes of their party and most people across the country. I been careful to distance themselves leaders. It did not go through the Eth- never, ever considered to run for Con- from their Member’s remarks and ac- ics Committee. gress or even get involved in politics. tions, they have not shown the courage The reason we are here is because, in As a matter of fact, I wasn’t a political to hold a Member of their own party this case, which seems very obvious to person until I found a candidate that I accountable when they don’t have the us, the Republican leadership chose not really liked, and his name is Donald J. to act. In fact, they met last night, and shield of a secret vote. They force us to take this action to Trump, when he ran for President. they voted on whether to remove Con- To me, he was someone I could relate stop the spread of conspiracy theories, gresswoman CHENEY from her position to, someone that I enjoyed his plain because she had the courage of her con- lies, and hate in the Halls of Congress. This isn’t canceling the Representa- talk; not the offensive things, but just victions and came down and voted her tive from Georgia’s voice. It is about the way he talked normally. And I conscience. They didn’t vote on this. accountability. There is no right to thought, finally, maybe this is some- Again, let me also point out, with re- committee assignments, but if a Mem- one who will do something about the gard to the Ethics Committee, there is ber conducts himself or herself in so things that deeply bother me, like the no Ethics Committee that exists quite disgraceful a way that she brings dis- fact that we are so deeply in debt, that yet because Republicans haven’t ap- credit upon Congress, and her own our country has murdered over 62 mil- pointed all of their Members to the party cannot address the problem, then lion people in the womb, that our bor- Ethics Committee, so it doesn’t even the House, as a whole, has to deal with ders are open and some of my friends function at this particular point. it. have had their children murdered by il- I would just also say that, listening I urge my colleagues to recognize legal aliens. Or perhaps that maybe we to my good friend, he talks about all of what the public has recognized in a bi- can stop sending our sons and daugh- this as if it is somehow ancient his- partisan manner, that the indecent be- ters to fight in foreign wars and be tory. Well, the gentlewoman from havior of this Member is a threat to used as the world’s police basically. Or Georgia, as we speak, continues to Congress and our government. maybe that our Government would fundraise off these disturbing remarks. stand up for our American businesses I am not sure what she said to the b 1245 and our American jobs and make the Republican Conference last night, but Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield American people and the American just last night, she tweeted about rais- myself such time as I may consume taxpayers their focus. These are the ing $175,000 off of this and said: ‘‘We just for informational purposes. things that I care about deeply.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.026 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H341 So when we elected President Trump, fear that these kids have. And I say how do we murder God’s creation in and then I started seeing things in the this sincerely with all my heart be- the womb? news that didn’t make sense to me— cause I love our kids, every single one Another thing I will say to this body like Russian collusion, which are con- of your children, all of our children: is I want to work with all of you for spiracy theories also and have been This is why I truly believe that chil- our people. It should be America first proven so—these things bothered me dren at school should never be left un- always. Always. There is nothing deeply. I realized that just watching protected. I believe they should be just wrong with that. CNN or FOX News, I may not find the as protected as we were with 30,000 Na- If this Congress is to tolerate Mem- truth. tional Guardsmen. Our children are our bers that condone riots that have hurt So what I did was I started looking future and they are our most precious American people, attacked police offi- up things on the internet, asking ques- resource. cers, occupied Federal property, burned tions, like most people do every day, I also want to tell you that 9/11 abso- businesses and cities, yet wants to con- use Google. I stumbled across some- lutely happened. I remember that day, demn me and crucify me in the public thing—and this was at the end of 2017— crying all day long, watching it on the square for words that I said—and I re- called QAnon. Well, these posts were news. And it is a tragedy for anyone to gret—a few years ago, then I think we mainly about this Russian collusion in- say it didn’t happen. So I definitely are in a real big problem, a very big formation. A lot of it was some of what want to tell you that I do not believe problem. I would see on the news at night, and I that it is fake. What shall we do as Americans? got very interested in it. So I posted I also want to tell you that we have Shall we stay divided like this? Will we about it on Facebook, I read about it, to do better. You see, big media compa- allow the media, that is just as guilty I talked about it, I asked questions nies can take teeny tiny pieces of as QAnon of presenting truth and lies, about it. And then more information words that I have said, that you have to divide us? Will we allow ourselves to came from it. said, any of us have said, and can por- be addicted to hate and hating one an- But, you see, here’s the problem: tray us into someone that we are not, other? Throughout 2018, I was upset about and that is wrong. I hope not, because that is not the fu- things and didn’t trust the Government Cancel culture is a real thing. It is ture I want for my children and it is really because the people here weren’t very real. And with big tech companies not the future I want for any of your doing the things that I thought they like , you can scroll through children. should be doing for us, the things that and see where someone may have Mr. MCGOVERN. First of all, Madam I just told you I cared about. And I retweeted porn. This is a problem. This Speaker, to equate the media to QAnon want you to know that a lot of Ameri- is a terrible, terrible thing. Yet when I is beyond the pale. cans don’t trust our Government, and say that I absolutely believe with all Secondly, the gentlewoman said that that is sad. The problem with that is, my heart that God’s creation is he cre- she now believes that 9/11 really hap- though, I was allowed to believe things ated the male and female and that pened. But let me just read a quote. At that weren’t true, and I would ask should not be denied, when I am the conservative American Priority questions about them and talk about censored for saying those type of Conference, she said: ‘‘It’s odd there’s them. things, that is wrong. never any evidence shown for a plane And that is absolutely what I regret You see, here’s the real situation: I in the Pentagon, but anyways, I because, if it weren’t for the Facebook decided to run for Congress because I won’t—I won’t—I’m not going to dive posts and comments that I liked in wanted to help our country. I want into the 9/11 conspiracy.’’ 2018, I wouldn’t be standing here today Americans to have our American Now, granted, that was in 2018, and and you couldn’t point a finger and ac- Dream. I want to protect our freedoms. the gentlewoman just told us that, in cuse me of anything wrong, because I This is what I ran for Congress on. 2018, she had an epiphany and decided have lived a very good life that I am I never once said QAnon during my not to follow these conspiracy theories proud of, my family is proud of, my entire campaign. I never once said dur- anymore. husband is proud of, my children are ing my campaign any of the things But then, in 2019, she claims that proud of. And that is what my district that I am being accused of today. I Speaker PELOSI is guilty of treason, elected me for. never said any of these things since I and then she said: ‘‘It’s a crime punish- So later in 2018, when I started find- have been elected for Congress. These able by death is what treason is. NANCY ing misinformation, lies, things that were words of the past. These things do PELOSI is guilty of treason.’’ were not true in these QAnon posts, I not represent me. They do not rep- That is 2019. Also in 2019, she liked a stopped believing it. And I want to tell resent my district. They do not rep- comment on social media that advo- you—and I say this to everyone—any resent my values. cated a bullet to the head of Speaker source of information that is a mix of Here’s what I can tell you: I am be- PELOSI. truth and a mix of lies is dangerous, no yond grateful for this opportunity. And Also in 2019, in an interview, she matter what it is saying, what party it I will tell you why. I believe in God called a student survivor of the Park- is helping, anything, or any country it with all my heart. I am so grateful to land massacre, ‘‘Very trained. He is is about. It is dangerous. And these are be humbled, to be reminded that I am like a dog.’’ And then she said that he the things that happen on the left and a sinner and that Jesus died on the was an idiot who only talked when he the right. And it is a true problem in cross to forgive me for my sins. This is is scripted. our country. something that I absolutely rejoice in Also in 2019, you know, on the So I walked away from those things today to tell you all. I think it is im- Grounds of the Capitol complex, Rep- and I decided that I am going to do portant for all of us to remember that resentative GREENE followed a survivor what I have done all my life: I am none of us are perfect. None of us are. of the Parkland massacre, calling him going to work hard and try to solve the None of us can even come close to earn- a coward; and then when he ignored her problems that I am upset about. So I ing our way into Heaven just by our shouted questions, she said: He can’t started getting involved in politics. acts and our works, but it is only say a word because he can’t defend his You see, school shootings are abso- through the grace of God. stance. lutely real. Every child that is lost, This is why I will tell you as a Mem- I mean, that is 2019. those families mourn it. I understand ber of this Congress—the 117th Con- Now, we could be here all week going how terrible it is because when I was 16 gress: I am a passionate person. I am a over comments and posts in 2019 and in years old, in 11th grade, my school was competitor. I am a fighter. I will work 2020. So, you know, I just have to say a gun-free school zone, and one of my with you for good things for the people that I did not hear a disavowment or schoolmates brought guns to school of this country. an apology for those things. I did not and took our entire school hostage, and But the things I will not stand for is hear an apology or denouncement for that happened right down the hall from abortion. I think it is the worst thing the claim, the insinuation that polit- my classroom. I know the fear that this country has ever committed. And ical opponents should be violently David Hogg had that day. I know the if we are to say, ‘‘In God we trust,’’ dealt with. I didn’t hear anybody

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The majority is tak- point that out for the RECORD. gentlewoman from the 14th Congres- ing away a committee assignment of Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sional District, Mrs. MARJORIE TAYLOR the minority. That has not happened in ance of my time. GREENE? We know better. We know bet- this House before. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield ter. The truth of the matter is you Also remember, we are applying, or 11⁄2 minutes to the distinguished gen- have got a math problem in passing you were choosing to apply the code of tleman from Georgia (Mr. AUSTIN your agenda. official conduct to a Member before SCOTT), my very good friend. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- they were ever a Member. That has bers are reminded to address their re- not, to my knowledge, ever been done b 1300 marks to the Chair. before either. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I We haven’t said: Let’s do nothing. We Madam Speaker, this morning, as yield myself such time as I may con- have said: These are pretty serious many of you, I was watching the Na- sume. questions. Let’s go to the Ethics Com- tional Day of Prayer. While watching, I Let me just tell my colleague from mittee, adjudicate them, have a discus- was reading an opinion piece in Baptist Georgia—I can’t resist because he men- sion, and have a recommendation come News and this message stuck out to me tioned proxy voting. I hate to tell him, back out. as relevant to today’s debate: Whoever but a lot of Republicans are voting by So to say we don’t want to do some- has the power, makes the rules; who- proxy, too. So the same ones who con- thing is just simply inaccurate. I think ever makes the rules, makes them in demned it are the ones who are now you are, frankly, overlooking the un- their favor. utilizing it. precedented nature of the acts that you Madam Speaker, I want you to know And, again, I would remind the gen- have decided upon, and where that may that I read that before I saw your pray- tleman that this is not a criminal trial. lead us when the majority changes. So with that, I yield 2 minutes to the er, which I thought was a wonderful And that when the Republicans re- distinguished gentleman from Cali- closing prayer. moved Steve King from his commit- I would point out, some others who fornia (Mr. ISSA). tees, there was no Ethics Committee Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I find my- don’t share our faith may not. I deliberation on that. The decision was self sort of the oldest freshman in my thought it was wonderful and that is made to remove Steve King because fi- class returning after just a 2-year hia- the First Amendment that we get to nally, at long last, there was a realiza- tus and finding a House that I am hav- enjoy in this country, and I thank you tion that embracing white supremacy ing a hard time understanding how it for that prayer. was unacceptable. got so bad in such a short period of I rise today in opposition to H. Res. When Bill Jefferson, a Democrat, was time. 72 and efforts by the majority to re- removed by Democrats, again, removed As my colleague on the other side of move a member of the minority party from his committees, there wasn’t an the aisle aptly said, we have had to re- from their committee assignments. Ethics Committee deliberation. It was move people for cause in this body. This resolution—and I think this is a decision that our leadership made When I was a freshman some 20 years important—was introduced 3 days ago and there was bipartisan support for ago, we removed Jim Traficant because to the Ethics Committee, but it was that as well. he had been tried and convicted and brought to the floor without so much Now, we can sit here all we want and still wouldn’t resign. as a hearing before the Ethics Com- try to make excuses for not taking ac- We have stripped people of their com- mittee. tion. I mean, I think the standard here mittees when they have been indicted Now I want to stress, the past re- is, Republicans are coming to the floor and ensured that they left this body marks or emojis that you bring up of and saying: We don’t want to associate when they were convicted. our colleague do not represent the val- ourselves with these remarks. We con- But we have not and should not, in ues of our Conference nor of my home demn these remarks, but we don’t ap- fact, hold people responsible for ac- State of Georgia. I expressed that in preciate any references to violence, tions before the people of their home her primary and I continue to express and we don’t appreciate any references State elected them and their Secretary that today. to anti-Semitism, but . . . of State certified them, and they came But if this was about the remarks our I mean, but, but, but, but. And here here. In so doing, we could pick a colleague made, you would put a reso- we are. plethora of people not to seat or not to lution on the floor condemning those And so the issue here is that the Re- give committees to. remarks. But no matter what those re- publican Conference last night met to On the other side of the aisle, there is marks are or how bad they are, she and really deliberate on the fate of Con- a gentleman who I respect whom I have every other Member in this body gresswoman CHENEY. They didn’t take served with for my entire time in Con- should be entitled to due process just a vote on this. And, basically, by doing gress who was impeached and removed as every other American is entitled to nothing, what does that message send? from office by this very body and, yet, due process. And in this case, it would How refreshing it would be, how wel- has served honorably here for more be before the Ethics Committee before come it would be if there was a strong, than two decades and sits at a high po- it came to the floor of the House. bipartisan vote on this resolution. sition on many committees. But let’s be honest about what this Imagine what that would mean to the After the Civil War, in time, there is. American people to know that we were were people who had been Confederate The SPEAKER pro tempore. The all unified on the issue of when a Mem- soldiers who came here as Congress- time of the gentleman has expired. ber, when a person who serves in this men. In fact, the famous Senator Byrd Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield House has advocated the use of vio- was a grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan the gentleman from Georgia an addi- lence, called for assassinations, that we before he was a member of these bod- tional 30 seconds. all agree that that is so unacceptable ies. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. that, at a minimum, they ought not to We cannot and should not judge peo- Madam Speaker, you have a 10-vote have the privilege of being on a com- ple by what they have done before they margin in this body. This body has 20 mittee. arrive, and we should not tell the mi- standing committees. You created a And I am not sure we are going to get nority who they can seat. You may proxy voting system that allows your that kind of unity here today, but I shame us, you may disparage us if we Members to stay at home while the Re- hope we do. I reserve the balance of my give somebody a committee assign- publican Members show up for work time. ment, but that is part of free speech.

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Madam Speaker, I yield lar to the one that we just heard on the kind of stuff, that somehow we are the gentleman from California an addi- floor a few minutes ago, Madam Speak- going to look the other way or we are tional 15 seconds. er, where we heard Mrs. GREENE herself going to move on and let’s not even Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, when a come and give a full account of things talk about it? member of this body was incarcerated she has done in her past. And I will remind the gentleman that for something that John Adams felt In fact, at the end, she said: Jesus this is not ancient history. She con- was injurious to him under the Sedi- died on the cross to forgive me of my tinues to fundraise off this stuff. Read tion Act, it was retroactive. He had sins. She has actually held herself to her social media. I am sure you do. So, written it before the act was passed account as many of us have as well. come on. and the act was, in fact, not in keeping I wonder if that same new standard And then I am a little confused be- with our free speech. that is being talked about today is an- cause the gentleman was saying we Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I ticipated to be applied equally by the shouldn’t be doing this today, we yield myself such time as I may con- majority’s side to people who have should have done it last week when sume. done things egregious and haven’t there was a unanimous consent request Let me, again, just respond by re- given account and, in fact, on those to basically move forward a whole minding the gentleman that this isn’t things, as sitting Members of Congress, bunch of committee assignments— an issue because of political differences not what happened in 2018, 2019, that Democrats and Republicans forward. on policy. It just isn’t. we all decry. I mean, the deal is, if we had taken I mean, I remind him, Representative But, Madam Speaker, if the things that down, then a whole bunch of peo- GREENE, in January 2019 on her social that happened in 2018 and 2019 were so ple would be without committee as- media, liked a comment that advo- egregious that they warrant the un- signments, as we speak. We have a lot cated a bullet to the head of the Speak- precedented step of removing a Mem- of work to do to get this economy on er of the House. That doesn’t bother ber of Congress from all committees by the right track and crush this virus, es- you? That doesn’t give you pause? Be- the majority party against someone in pecially in the aftermath of the 4 years cause there is a whole bunch of those the minority party, if that was so egre- we have been through. kinds of posts on her social media. gious, why then did not a single Demo- Madam Speaker, we all want to move Is there anything that is so awful crat object to that last week when that forward. We all want to move on. But that will give you pause? issue came before this Congress on this you can’t move forward unless there is I mean, we heard Mrs. GREENE. She floor and she was added to those com- some accounting here, unless there is came down here and we heard 10 min- mittees? some reckoning with what all of this utes of and conspiracy, This is the resolution that added her means. And I would think that for the you know, and comparing American to the committees. Not a single Demo- sake of this institution, if we want to journalists to violent QAnon extrem- crat last week—not in 2018 or 2019—last uphold the standard of decency in this ists. She was basically saying it is not week, not a single Democrat objected. institution, that we will all come to- her fault—it is everybody else’s fault— But now this new standard seems to be gether on this. not taking personal responsibility, and applied. Madam Speaker, what we just heard really not apologizing for any of these This morning, we continued a great from Mrs. GREENE was not an apology. really offensive things. tradition in this Congress, the National And if that was the speech that was And so this is one of these moments Prayer Breakfast, where Republicans given last night in the Republican Con- of truth as to, you know, what do we and Democrats come together and lead- ference, I guess my question would be: think about this institution? I mean, I ers from the entire world come to- And that got a standing ovation? really do think this is a vote about the gether to pray. Today, things like for- I didn’t hear an apology for the in- integrity of this institution, and about giveness were freely discussed. credibly dangerous and hurtful re- upholding a standard of decency. And, I want to read John 8:7. marks that she has made. I didn’t hear quite frankly, we were all hoping you So when they continued asking Him, He an explanation for why she is still would do it. You do the right thing. lifted up Himself, and said unto them, He fundraising off of these terrible things But, apparently, I think a political that is without sin among you, let him first here. decision was made that it is advan- cast a stone at her. Madam Speaker, I don’t know what tageous not to alienate certain types of Madam Speaker, we need to stop my colleagues found so convincing, but voters in this country even if they casting stones at each other and rise to I stand here today still deeply, deeply think the way and advocate for the the level where we are going to start troubled and offended by the things policies and ideas that Mrs. GREENE spending every day on this House floor, that she has posted and the things that has put forward. That is what this is not fighting battles of the past but she has said and still not taken respon- about. fighting for the hardworking families sibility for and still not apologized for. And I know I talked to many of my of this country who are counting on us And the idea of coming to the floor colleagues on the other side. I know to come together. and basically saying: Well, it is the me- many are very uncomfortable and very I ask that the leadership withdraw dia’s fault, it is this person’s fault or offended by what she has said and what this resolution and let’s get back to that person’s fault—and that the Amer- she has posted, but apparently not of- work for the American people. ican media is equivalent to the violent fended or uncomfortable enough to ac- QAnon extremists, well, I got to tell tually take action. And I think that b 1315 you, just when you think you have that is unfortunate. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I heard everything, then you hear that. I reserve the balance of my time. yield myself such time as I may con- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 sume. ance of my time. minutes to the gentleman from Lou- Madam Speaker, let me say to the Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield isiana (Mr. SCALISE), the distinguished gentleman who just spoke that I do be- myself such time as I may consume. Republican whip of the Congress and lieve that the standard that we are up- Madam Speaker, just quickly for the my good friend. holding today should be viewed equally RECORD, so my friend knows, the reso- Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I for everybody. If any Member of this lution that the Republican whip, Mr. thank the gentleman from Oklahoma Chamber has advocated for the execu- SCALISE, was referring to just a few for yielding. tion of another Member, whether it is a minutes ago only concerned Repub- Madam Speaker, I have been clear for Democrat or a Republican, I will join licans. So if you wanted to object to a long time that the comments made with everybody here in advocating that Republicans, that is what you could

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.031 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 have done. It didn’t involve Democrats this institution has the majority at- cares deeply about this institution, and at all. tempted to exercise a veto over the mi- he knows that I admire him greatly. Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- nority’s right to make committee as- The gentleman from (Mr. vious question, I will offer an amend- signments, yet, today, the majority is SCALISE) was on the floor, and he ment to the rule to amend House rules choosing to do just that. This leads the quoted the Bible. And I have read the to state that any resolution proposing institution down a dangerous path, the Bible, too, I want to inform the gen- to remove a Member from a committee end of which we cannot see. tleman. And I believe in the Jesuit tra- assignment shall not be in order unless Madam Speaker, there are alter- dition. offered by, or with the concurrence of, native paths open that I believe the Apology is not just words, it is ac- the leader of the party of the Member House should consider. We owe it to tion. And I didn’t hear Mrs. GREENE do that is the subject of the resolution. ourselves and to the institution to do that today. I heard a lot about Madam Speaker, this speaks to a so. Before we strip a Member of their whataboutisms, but I didn’t hear her norm of basic fairness that today’s res- committees for remarks that person take responsibility, nor did I hear her olution does not comply with. In the made before they were subject to the apologize for some of the most egre- past, the majority has never attempted official rules of conduct of the House, gious things that she has posted and to exercise a veto over the minority’s maybe we ought to have a discussion said. committee assignments, nor has the about that, if we are going to extend I also point out for the record—be- minority ever attempted to do the that in a way we never have before in cause I think this is important—I am same to the majority. the institution. I am not necessarily not convinced her memory is 100 per- This has been, in the past, an unwrit- against that, by the way. I think that cent accurate here on some things. ten rule, a norm the House has adhered is a worthy topic. Here, just now—and she spoke to the to in order to protect the operations of I also think that if we are going to whole Chamber—she said she didn’t the institution. But the majority’s ac- strip a Member before they ever served discuss QAnon during her campaign. Madam Speaker, but last July, she tions today threaten that norm and on a committee, they ought to have an said in her local interview: ‘‘I’ve only threaten to set off a new round of esca- opportunity to tell their side of the ever seen patriotic sentiment coming lating partisan punishment anytime story in a judicious proceeding. Our out of that source.’’ And she wouldn’t the majority changes hands. Enshrin- Committee on Ethics has resolved a lot answer if she was still a follower. ing historical practice as a new rule is of naughty issues in a very bipartisan So I am a little confused that she is an important step to protect the insti- way, and not with Members escaping now trying to denounce QAnon, yet she tution as a whole. punishment. So to say we have asked Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous said recently that they are patriots. for nothing be done, it is quite the op- consent to insert the text of my She said: Never seen anything other posite. than patriotic sentiment coming out of amendment in the RECORD, along with We have said: Let’s go to the Com- extraneous material, immediately that source. mittee on Ethics. QAnon is a dangerous, sick cult. Pe- prior to the vote on the previous ques- Let’s hash through these tough issues riod. And nobody—certainly nobody in tion. of changing the scope of the official The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there this Chamber—should ever, in any way, conduct provisions of the House that objection to the request of the gen- shape, or form, try to associate them- applies to Members. selves with them. They are not patri- tleman from Oklahoma? Let’s talk about whether or not it is There was no objection. otic individuals. They are pushing sick, appropriate for the majority to actu- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I urge a dangerous, violent conspiracy theories. ally try to dictate the people that the ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous question, Many of the people who attacked this minority puts on committees. and I reserve the balance of my time. Chamber on January 6 had their QAnon And, finally, let’s give a Member that Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I flags and insignias. So give me a break. yield myself such time as I may con- we accuse of something an opportunity Madam Speaker, I don’t know what sume. to make his or her case. it is going to take for some here to act. That is what we have asked for, and Madam Speaker, I respond by saying And I will just repeat what I said ear- that is what the majority has chosen to the gentleman: We have been wait- lier. I don’t know what the hell hap- not to do. ing. We have been Members now for pened to the Republican Party. The Madam Speaker, I think it is a dan- over a month in this new Congress, and party of Lincoln, the party of Eisen- gerous mistake. It is a mistake that, we have been waiting for action. I hower, the party of Reagan is becoming frankly, when the majority changes, guess we got the answer last night: A the party of the temptation will be overwhelming standing ovation for somebody who has and the party of violent conspiracy for a Member to say: ‘‘Oh, well, there is said and posted what Mrs. GREENE has theories. said and posted. I mean, that is the re- a Member I didn’t like or said some- If anyone has any question about the sponse. We have waited, and now we thing or did something I didn’t like. As things that she has said or done—any- are going to move forward with this ac- a Member, I think I am just going to body who is watching—just spend a tion. take that committee assignment moment and look at her social media Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- away.’’ posts. Don’t take my word for it. Go re- ance of my time. I can give you a list of people that search it for yourself. Google it. It is Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield have done things that I think are inap- all there. They go well beyond any- myself such time as I may consume. propriate, on both sides of the aisle, thing that we have seen from any Madam Speaker, just in response to quite frankly. But we have never done Member in this body. my good friend: I was actually there. that here, and I don’t think we should Encouraging violence against an- So, number one, she didn’t get a stand- start doing that here. All we have other Member; ing ovation for things that she said. asked for is a process, a Committee on Posting and saying that 9/11 was a She got a standing ovation for regret- Ethics discussion. We think that is the hoax; ting things that she had said, and say- appropriate way to proceed. That school shootings were planned ing she has been wrong, and denounc- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- by gun safety advocates; ing QAnon and denouncing school leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous Spreading anti-Semitic and anti- shootings. That is what she got the question, ‘‘no’’ on the rule, and I yield Muslim conspiracies and hate speech. standing ovation for. My friend didn’t back the balance of my time. It is all there. We are not just saying have the opportunity to hear that. I Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I this. It is there. wanted to take the opportunity to in- yield myself such time as I may con- Madam Speaker, now, I am a big be- form him. sume. liever of the Committee on Ethic’s Madam Speaker, I would advise my Madam Speaker, this is a very seri- process, but I don’t need an investiga- friend that I am prepared to close. ous matter, and I appreciate my rank- tion to tell me what I can read with my Madam Speaker, in closing, I oppose ing member, Mr. COLE, for the way he own eyes. The only question is this: the rule. Never before in the history of conducts himself because I know he What are we going to do about it?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.032 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H345 Just as there was bipartisan agree- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Welch Wild Wilson (FL) Wexton Williams (GA) Yarmuth ment that Congressman KING had no yield back the balance of my time, and business on a committee, there should I move the previous question on the NAYS—209 be bipartisan agreement that Congress- resolution. Aderholt Gonzales, Tony Moolenaar woman GREENE doesn’t either. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Allen Gonzalez (OH) Mooney The only reason this is taking a reso- Amodei Good (VA) Moore (AL) question is on ordering the previous Armstrong Gooden (TX) Moore (UT) lution on the floor today is that Leader question. Arrington Gosar Mullin MCCARTHY is unwilling to apply that The question was taken; and the Babin Granger Murphy (NC) same standard here. A stern conversa- Speaker pro tempore announced that Bacon Graves (LA) Nehls tion is not enough. We aren’t talking Baird Graves (MO) Newhouse the ayes appeared to have it. Balderson Green (TN) Norman about expulsion here today. Though, Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I Banks Greene (GA) Nunes some think that that is warranted, but demand the yeas and nays. Barr Griffith Obernolte Bentz Grothman Owens that is not what we are talking about. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- We are deciding whether someone who Bergman Guest Palazzo ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Bice (OK) Guthrie Palmer has encouraged violence against Mem- 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Biggs Hagedorn Pence bers should be given a platform on a The vote was taken by electronic de- Bilirakis Harris Perry standing committee. That is what the Bishop (NC) Harshbarger Pfluger vice, and there were—yeas 218, nays Boebert Hartzler Posey topic is here today. 209, not voting 4, as follows: Bost Hern Reed And I have to say, I didn’t even know Brady Herrell Reschenthaler that was a question. I assume the an- [Roll No. 22] Brooks Herrera Beutler Rice (SC) swer was obvious, but apparently it is YEAS—218 Buchanan Hice (GA) Rodgers (WA) Buck Higgins (LA) Rogers (AL) Adams Golden Neguse not to some here. Bucshon Hill Rogers (KY) Aguilar Gomez Madam Speaker, inaction is com- Newman Budd Hinson Rose Allred Gonzalez, Norcross Burchett Hollingsworth Rosendale plicity. We must set a standard of con- Auchincloss Vicente O’Halleran Burgess Hudson Rouzer duct in this institution and ensure that Axne Gottheimer Ocasio-Cortez Calvert Huizenga Roy Barraga´ n Green, Al (TX) the violence, conspiracy theories, and Omar Cammack Issa Rutherford Bass Grijalva the lies that we see on the darkest cor- Pallone Carl Jackson Salazar Beatty Harder (CA) Panetta Carter (GA) Jacobs (NY) Scalise ners of the internet don’t get a plat- Bera Hastings Pappas Carter (TX) Johnson (LA) Schweikert Beyer Hayes form on a standing committee here in Pascrell Cawthorn Johnson (OH) Scott, Austin Bishop (GA) Higgins (NY) the House of Representatives. Payne Chabot Johnson (SD) Sessions Blumenauer Himes Madam Speaker, I hope my col- Perlmutter Cheney Jordan Simpson Blunt Rochester Horsford Peters Cline Joyce (OH) Smith (MO) leagues will vote their conscience. I Bonamici Houlahan Phillips Cloud Joyce (PA) Smith (NE) Bourdeaux Hoyer hope my colleagues will do what is Pingree Clyde Katko Smith (NJ) Bowman Huffman right for the institution. This is about Pocan Cole Keller Smucker Boyle, Brendan Jackson Lee Porter Comer Kelly (MS) Spartz the institution, about who we are. F. Jacobs (CA) Pressley Crawford Kelly (PA) Stauber Again, for the life of me, I don’t under- Brown Jayapal Price (NC) Crenshaw Kim (CA) Steel Brownley Jeffries stand what is complicated here, what is Curtis Kinzinger Stefanik Bush Johnson (GA) Quigley giving people hesitation. Davidson Kustoff Steil Bustos Johnson (TX) Raskin DesJarlais LaHood Steube We know the results of these violent Butterfield Jones Rice (NY) Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Stewart conspiracy theorists. We saw that on Carbajal Kahele Ross Donalds Lamborn Stivers Ca´ rdenas Kaptur Roybal-Allard January 6. We know what it leads to. I Duncan Latta Taylor Carson Keating Ruiz don’t ever want to see that again. And Dunn LaTurner Thompson (PA) Cartwright Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger Emmer Lesko Tiffany we all should make clear where we Case Khanna Rush Estes Long Timmons Casten Kildee Ryan stand on this. So Congresswoman Fallon Loudermilk Turner Castor (FL) Kilmer Sa´ nchez GREENE coming here and speaking for Feenstra Lucas Upton Castro (TX) Kim (NJ) Sarbanes Ferguson Luetkemeyer Valadao 10 minutes and not taking responsi- Chu Kind Scanlon Fischbach Mace Van Drew bility for any of this stuff, trying to Cicilline Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Fitzgerald Malliotakis Van Duyne Clark (MA) Krishnamoorthi Schiff make us believe that she doesn’t be- Fitzpatrick Mann Wagner Clarke (NY) Kuster Schneider lieve in QAnon anymore—I just pointed Fleischmann Massie Walberg Cleaver Lamb Schrader Fortenberry Mast Walorski to an interview that was fairly recent— Clyburn Langevin Schrier Foxx McCarthy Waltz Cohen Larsen (WA) not apologizing for the most egregious Scott (VA) Franklin, C. McCaul Weber (TX) Connolly Larson (CT) comments that she has posted. Scott, David Scott McClain Webster (FL) Cooper Lawrence Sewell Fulcher McClintock Wenstrup Madam Speaker, we have to be better Correa Lawson (FL) Sherman Gaetz McHenry Westerman than this. This can’t be the future. And Costa Lee (CA) Sherrill Gallagher McKinley Williams (TX) Courtney Lee (NV) I am hoping that we will get a bipar- Sires Garbarino Meijer Wilson (SC) Craig Leger Fernandez tisan vote here because I do think, as I Slotkin Garcia (CA) Meuser Wittman Crist Levin (CA) Smith (WA) Gibbs Miller (IL) Womack said before, a strong bipartisan vote on Crow Levin (MI) Soto Gimenez Miller (WV) Young this, what a refreshing signal that Cuellar Lieu Spanberger Gohmert Miller-Meeks Zeldin would be to the American people that Davids (KS) Lofgren Speier all of us together are standing up Davis, Danny K. Lowenthal Stanton NOT VOTING—4 Dean Luria Stevens against hate, against violence, against DeFazio Lynch Davis, Rodney Haaland Strickland DeGette Malinowski Fudge Wright conspiracy theories; that we are to- Suozzi DeLauro Maloney, gether on this. This shouldn’t be hard. Swalwell DelBene Carolyn B. Takano The material previously referred to Delgado Maloney, Sean b 1423 Thompson (CA) by Mr. COLE is as follows: Demings Manning Mr. FEENSTRA changed his vote DeSaulnier Matsui Thompson (MS) AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 91 Titus from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Strike all after the resolved clause and in- Deutch McBath Dingell McCollum Tlaib So the previous question was ordered. sert the following: Doggett McEachin Tonko The result of the vote was announced ‘‘That clause 5(a)(1) of rule X is amended Torres (CA) Doyle, Michael McGovern as above recorded. by designating the existing text as subdivi- F. McNerney Torres (NY) sion (A) and adding the following new sub- Escobar Meeks Trahan Stated against: divisions: Eshoo Meng Trone Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- ‘‘(B) A resolution proposing to remove a Espaillat Mfume Underwood er, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Evans Moore (WI) Vargas Member from a committee shall not be in present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall order unless offered by, or with the concur- Fletcher Morelle Veasey Vela rence of, the Leader of the party of the Mem- Foster Moulton No. 22. Frankel, Lois Mrvan Vela´ zquez MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE ber that is the subject of the resolution.’’. Gallego Murphy (FL) Wasserman ‘‘(C) The Committee on Rules may not re- Garamendi Nadler Schultz RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS port a rule or order that waives the applica- Garcı´a (IL) Napolitano Waters Axne (Stevens) Bowman (Clark Boyle, Brendan tion of subdivision (B).’’. Garcia (TX) Neal Watson Coleman Barraga´ n (Beyer) (MA)) F. (Jeffries)

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Lawson (FL) (MA)) Price (NC) Rice (NY) Smith (WA) Vela (Evans) MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE DeSaulnier (Butterfield) Ross Soto Vela´ zquez Lieu (Beyer) RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS (Matsui) Roybal-Allard Roybal-Allard Spanberger Wasserman Lofgren (Jeffries) Axne (Stevens) Hastings McHenry (Banks) Fallon (Nehls) (Correa) Ruiz Speier Schultz Long (Wagner) Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Wasserman Meng (Clark Frankel, Lois Ruiz (Aguilar) Ruppersberger Stanton Waters Lowenthal Rush Stevens Bowman (Clark Schultz) (MA)) (Clark (MA)) Rush Watson Coleman (Beyer) Ryan Strickland (MA)) Jayapal (Clark Mfume (Brown) Gallego (Gomez) (Underwood) Welch Lynch (Clark Sa´ nchez Suozzi Boyle, Brendan (MA)) Moulton (Beyer) Gonzalez, Speier (Scanlon) Wexton (MA)) Sarbanes Swalwell F. (Jeffries) Kirkpatrick Napolitano Vincente Maloney, Titus (Connolly) Wild Scanlon Takano Buchanan (Stanton) (Correa) (Gomez) Carolyn B. Trahan Williams (GA) Schakowsky Thompson (CA) (Arrington) Langevin Payne Gosar (Wagner) (Jeffries) (McGovern) Wilson (FL) (Courtney) (Wasserman Schiff Thompson (MS) Ca´ rdenas Hastings McEachin Vela (Gomez) Yarmuth Larson Schultz) Schneider Titus (Gomez) (Wasserman (Wexton) Watson Coleman (CT)(Courtney) Porter (Wexton) Schrader Tlaib Carson Schultz) McHenry (Banks) (Pallone) Lawrence Price (NC) Jayapal (Clark Meng (Clark Wilson (FL) (Butterfield) NAYS—210 (Kildee) (Butterfield) (MA)) (MA)) (Adams) Cohen (Beyer) Lawson Roybal-Allard Aderholt Gonzales, Tony Mooney Cooper (Clark (FL)(Evans) (Correa) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Allen Gonzalez (OH) Moore (AL) (MA)) Lieu (Beyer) Ruiz (Aguilar) CUELLAR). The question is on the reso- Amodei Good (VA) Moore (UT) DeSaulnier Lofgren (Jeffries) Rush lution. Armstrong Gooden (TX) Mullin (Matsui) Long (Wagner) (Underwood) The question was taken; and the Arrington Gosar Murphy (NC) Fallon (Nehls) Lowenthal Speier (Scanlon) Babin Granger Nehls Frankel, Lois (Beyer) Titus (Connolly) Speaker pro tempore announced that Bacon Graves (LA) Newhouse (Clark (MA)) Lynch (Clark Trahan the ayes appeared to have it. Baird Graves (MO) Norman Gallego (Gomez) (MA)) (McGovern) Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Balderson Green (TN) Nunes Gonzalez, Maloney, Vela (Gomez) mand the yeas and nays. Banks Greene (GA) Obernolte Vincente Carolyn B. Watson Coleman Barr Griffith Owens (Gomez) (Jeffries) (Pallone) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bentz Grothman Palazzo Gosar (Wagner) McEachin Wilson (FL) ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Bergman Guest Palmer (Wexton) (Adams) Bice (OK) Guthrie 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pence Biggs Hagedorn f Perry The vote was taken by electronic de- Bilirakis Harris Pfluger Bishop (NC) Harshbarger vice, and there were—yeas 218, nays Posey MOTION TO ADJOURN Boebert Hartzler 210, not voting 3, as follows: Reed Bost Hern Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I move that [Roll No. 23] Brady Herrell Reschenthaler the House do now adjourn. Rice (SC) YEAS—218 Brooks Herrera Beutler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Buchanan Hice (GA) Rodgers (WA) Adams DelBene Krishnamoorthi Buck Higgins (LA) Rogers (AL) question is on the motion to adjourn Aguilar Delgado Kuster Bucshon Hill Rogers (KY) offered by the gentleman from Texas Allred Demings Lamb Rose Budd Hinson (Mr. ROY). Auchincloss DeSaulnier Langevin Rosendale Burchett Hollingsworth The question was taken; and the Axne Deutch Larsen (WA) Burgess Hudson Rouzer ´ Barragan Dingell Larson (CT) Calvert Huizenga Roy Speaker pro tempore announced that Bass Doggett Lawrence Cammack Issa Rutherford the noes appeared to have it. Beatty Doyle, Michael Lawson (FL) Carl Jackson Salazar Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Bera F. Lee (CA) Carter (GA) Jacobs (NY) Scalise Beyer Escobar Lee (NV) Carter (TX) Johnson (LA) Schweikert mand the yeas and nays. Bishop (GA) Eshoo Leger Fernandez Cawthorn Johnson (OH) Scott, Austin The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Blumenauer Espaillat Levin (CA) Chabot Johnson (SD) Sessions Blunt Rochester Evans Levin (MI) ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Cheney Jordan Simpson 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Bonamici Fletcher Lieu Cline Joyce (OH) Smith (MO) Bourdeaux Foster Lofgren Cloud Joyce (PA) Smith (NE) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bowman Frankel, Lois Lowenthal Clyde Katko Smith (NJ) vice, and there were—yeas 205, nays Boyle, Brendan Gallego Luria Cole Keller Smucker F. Garamendi Lynch 218, not voting 8, as follows: Comer Kelly (MS) Spartz Brown Garcı´a (IL) Malinowski Crawford Kelly (PA) Stauber [Roll No. 24] Brownley Garcia (TX) Maloney, Crenshaw Kim (CA) Steel Bush Golden Carolyn B. YEAS—205 Curtis Kinzinger Stefanik Bustos Gomez Maloney, Sean Davidson Kustoff Aderholt Cawthorn Gaetz Butterfield Gonzalez, Manning Steil Allen Chabot Gallagher Davis, Rodney LaHood Steube Carbajal Vicente Matsui DesJarlais LaMalfa Amodei Cheney Garbarino Ca´ rdenas Gottheimer McBath Stewart Armstrong Cline Garcia (CA) Diaz-Balart Lamborn Stivers Carson Green, Al (TX) McCollum Donalds Latta Arrington Cloud Gibbs Cartwright Grijalva McEachin Taylor Babin Clyde Gimenez Duncan LaTurner Thompson (PA) Case Harder (CA) McGovern Dunn Lesko Bacon Cole Gohmert Tiffany Casten Hastings McNerney Emmer Long Baird Comer Gonzales, Tony Timmons Castor (FL) Hayes Meeks Estes Loudermilk Balderson Crawford Gonzalez (OH) Turner Castro (TX) Higgins (NY) Meng Fallon Lucas Banks Crenshaw Good (VA) Upton Chu Himes Mfume Feenstra Luetkemeyer Barr Curtis Gooden (TX) Valadao Cicilline Horsford Moore (WI) Ferguson Mace Bentz Davidson Gosar Clark (MA) Houlahan Morelle Fischbach Malliotakis Van Drew Bergman Davis, Rodney Granger Clarke (NY) Hoyer Moulton Fitzgerald Mann Van Duyne Bice (OK) DesJarlais Graves (LA) Cleaver Huffman Mrvan Fitzpatrick Massie Wagner Biggs Diaz-Balart Graves (MO) Clyburn Jackson Lee Murphy (FL) Fleischmann Mast Walberg Bilirakis Donalds Green (TN) Cohen Jacobs (CA) Nadler Fortenberry McCarthy Walorski Bishop (NC) Duncan Greene (GA) Connolly Jayapal Napolitano Foxx McCaul Waltz Boebert Dunn Griffith Cooper Jeffries Neal Franklin, C. McClain Weber (TX) Bost Emmer Grothman Correa Johnson (GA) Neguse Scott McClintock Webster (FL) Brady Estes Guest Costa Johnson (TX) Newman Fulcher McHenry Wenstrup Brooks Fallon Guthrie Courtney Jones Norcross Gaetz McKinley Westerman Buchanan Feenstra Hagedorn Craig Kahele O’Halleran Gallagher Meijer Williams (TX) Buck Ferguson Harris Crist Kaptur Ocasio-Cortez Garbarino Meuser Wilson (SC) Bucshon Fischbach Harshbarger Crow Keating Omar Garcia (CA) Miller (IL) Wittman Budd Fitzgerald Hartzler Cuellar Kelly (IL) Pallone Gibbs Miller (WV) Womack Burchett Fitzpatrick Hern Davids (KS) Khanna Panetta Gimenez Miller-Meeks Young Burgess Fleischmann Herrell Davis, Danny K. Kildee Pappas Gohmert Moolenaar Zeldin Calvert Fortenberry Herrera Beutler Dean Kilmer Pascrell Cammack Foxx Hice (GA) DeFazio Kim (NJ) Payne NOT VOTING—3 Carl Franklin, C. Higgins (LA) DeGette Kind Perlmutter Carter (GA) Scott Hill DeLauro Kirkpatrick Peters Fudge Haaland Wright Carter (TX) Fulcher Hinson

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Hollingsworth Meijer Sessions Schneider Strickland Veasey H. RES. 72 Hudson Meuser Schrader Suozzi Simpson Vela Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules Huizenga Miller (IL) Smith (MO) Schrier Swalwell Vela´ zquez of the House of Representatives provides, ‘‘A Issa Miller (WV) Smith (NE) Scott (VA) Takano Wasserman Jackson Miller-Meeks Smith (NJ) Scott, David Thompson (CA) Schultz Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, Jacobs (NY) Moolenaar Smucker Sewell Thompson (MS) Waters officer, or employee of the House shall be- Johnson (LA) Mooney Spartz Sherman Titus Watson Coleman have at all times in a manner that shall re- Johnson (OH) Moore (AL) Stauber Sherrill Tlaib Welch flect creditably on the House.’’; and Sires Tonko Johnson (SD) Moore (UT) Steel Wexton Whereas Representative Marjorie Taylor Jordan Mullin Slotkin Torres (CA) Stefanik Wild Greene should be removed from her com- Joyce (OH) Murphy (NC) Soto Torres (NY) Steil Williams (GA) mittee assignments in light of conduct she Joyce (PA) Nehls Steube Spanberger Trahan Katko Newhouse Speier Trone Wilson (FL) has exhibited: Now, therefore, be it Stewart Yarmuth Resolved, That the following named Mem- Keller Norman Taylor Stanton Underwood Stevens Vargas Kelly (MS) Nunes Thompson (PA) ber be, and is hereby, removed from the fol- Kelly (PA) Obernolte Tiffany lowing standing committees of the House of Kim (CA) Owens NOT VOTING—8 Timmons Representatives: Kustoff Palazzo Turner Fudge Mast Stivers COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mrs. Greene of LaHood Palmer Kinzinger Reschenthaler Upton Wright Georgia. Lamborn Pence LaMalfa Smith (WA) Valadao Latta Perry COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR: Mrs. Van Drew LaTurner Pfluger b 1619 Greene of Georgia. Lesko Posey Van Duyne Wagner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- Long Reed Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Messrs. olution shall be debatable for one hour, Loudermilk Rice (SC) Walberg RUPPERSBERGER, RYAN, SCHNEI- Walorski equally divided and controlled by the Lucas Rodgers (WA) DER, SCHRADER, HORSFORD, Luetkemeyer Rogers (AL) Waltz chair and the ranking minority mem- Mace Rogers (KY) Weber (TX) MRVAN, SOTO, Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms. Webster (FL) ber of the Committee on Ethics. Malliotakis Rose MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. GRIJALVA, The gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mann Rosendale Wenstrup Mrs. DEMINGS, Messrs. YARMUTH, Massie Rouzer Westerman DEUTCH) and the gentlewoman from In- McCarthy Roy Williams (TX) O’HALLERAN, and Ms. WASSERMAN diana (Mrs. WALORSKI) each will con- McCaul Rutherford Wilson (SC) SCHULTZ changed their vote from trol 30 minutes. McClain Salazar Wittman ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ McClintock Scalise Womack The Chair recognizes the gentleman McHenry Schweikert Young Mr. ARRINGTON, Mrs. WAGNER, from Florida. McKinley Scott, Austin Zeldin and Mr. CAWTHORN changed their Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ myself such time as I may consume. NAYS—218 So the motion to adjourn was re- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Adams Doyle, Michael Lieu jected. of H. Res. 72. Aguilar F. Lofgren The result of the vote was announced Allred Escobar Lowenthal In 2019, the FBI warned that Auchincloss Eshoo Luria as above recorded. ‘‘antigovernment, identity-based, and Axne Espaillat Lynch MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE fringe political conspiracy theories Barraga´ n Evans Malinowski RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS very likely to motivate some domestic Bass Fletcher Maloney, Beatty Foster Carolyn B. Amodei (Kelly Hastings McHenry (Banks) extremists to commit criminal, some- Bera Frankel, Lois Maloney, Sean (PA)) (Wasserman Meng (Clark times violent activity.’’ Beyer Gallego Manning Axne (Stevens) Schultz) (MA)) In October last year, this House Barraga´ n (Beyer) Jayapal (Clark Mfume (Brown) Bishop (GA) Garamendi Matsui voted nearly unanimously to condemn Blumenauer Garcı´a (IL) McBath Bowman (Clark (MA)) Moulton (Beyer) Blunt Rochester Garcia (TX) McCollum (MA)) Kirkpatrick Napolitano QAnon conspiracy theories because Bonamici Golden McEachin Buchanan (Stanton) (Correa) they encourage the rejection of objec- Bourdeaux Gomez McGovern (Arrington) Langevin Payne (Courtney) (Wasserman tive reality, deepen political polariza- Bowman Gonzalez, McNerney Ca´ rdenas Larson (CT) Schultz) tion, and undermine trust in our demo- Boyle, Brendan Vicente Meeks (Gomez) (Courtney) Porter (Wexton) F. Gottheimer Meng Carson cratic institutions; but also because Brown Green, Al (TX) Mfume Lawrence Price (NC) (Butterfield) (Kildee) (Butterfield) they have inspired real-world violence, Brownley Grijalva Moore (WI) Cohen (Beyer) . bomb threats, vandalism, kidnapping, Bush Haaland Morelle Lawson (FL) Roybal-Allard Cooper (Clark (Evans) (Correa) terrorism, murder, and insurrection. Bustos Harder (CA) Moulton (MA)) Butterfield Hastings Mrvan Lieu (Beyer) Ruiz (Aguilar) Congresswoman GREENE of Georgia DeSaulnier Carbajal Hayes Murphy (FL) Lofgren (Jeffries) Rush (Matsui) has a long history of amplifying dan- Ca´ rdenas Higgins (NY) Nadler Long (Wagner) (Underwood) Carson Himes Napolitano Fallon (Nehls) Lowenthal Speier (Scanlon) gerous conspiracy theories online and Cartwright Horsford Neal Frankel, Lois (Beyer) Titus (Connolly) threatening violent, racist, Case Houlahan Neguse (Clark (MA)) Lynch (Clark Trahan Islamophobic, and anti-Semitic con- (MA)) (McGovern) Casten Hoyer Newman Gallego (Gomez) duct. H. Res. 72 will ensure that Mrs. Castor (FL) Huffman Norcross Gonzalez, Maloney, Vela (Gomez) Castro (TX) Jackson Lee O’Halleran Vincente Carolyn B. Watson Coleman GREENE’s conduct is not rewarded with Chu Jacobs (CA) Ocasio-Cortez (Gomez) (Jeffries) (Pallone) seats on two important committees. Cicilline Jayapal Omar Gosar (Wagner) McEachin Wilson (FL) (Wexton) (Adams) The Congresswoman has said that Clark (MA) Jeffries Pallone American citizens who practice Islam Clarke (NY) Johnson (GA) Panetta Cleaver Johnson (TX) Pappas f ‘‘do not belong in our government,’’ Clyburn Jones Pascrell and ‘‘they should stay in their coun- REMOVING A CERTAIN MEMBER Cohen Kahele Payne try.’’ Connolly Kaptur Perlmutter FROM CERTAIN STANDING COM- Mr. Speaker, this is their country, Cooper Keating Peters MITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF and it is their government as much as Correa Kelly (IL) Phillips REPRESENTATIVES Costa Khanna Pingree any American’s. Courtney Kildee Pocan Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Mrs. GREENE has trafficked in dan- Craig Kilmer Porter Crist Kim (NJ) Pressley to House Resolution 91, I call up the gerous anti-Semitic lies about the Crow Kind Price (NC) resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a cer- Rothschild family, George Soros, Zion- Cuellar Kirkpatrick Quigley tain Member from certain standing ist supremacists, and secret Jewish Davids (KS) Krishnamoorthi Raskin committees of the House of Represent- Davis, Danny K. Kuster Rice (NY) plots. Dean Lamb Ross atives, and ask for its immediate con- Over millennia, because of baseless, DeFazio Langevin Roybal-Allard sideration. ugly lies, millions of Jews have been DeGette Larsen (WA) Ruiz The Clerk read the title of the resolu- hated, targeted, expelled from their DeLauro Larson (CT) Ruppersberger DelBene Lawrence Rush tion. countries, violently attacked, killed, Delgado Lawson (FL) Ryan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and exterminated because words lead Demings Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez ant to House Resolution 91, the resolu- to action and death. DeSaulnier Lee (NV) Sarbanes tion is considered read. Mrs. GREENE claimed the mass shoot- Deutch Leger Fernandez Scanlon Dingell Levin (CA) Schakowsky The text of the resolution is as fol- ing at Sandy Hook Elementary School Doggett Levin (MI) Schiff lows: in Newtown, , that killed

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I do not, resolution to the Ethics Committee to was a false flag event and called the in any way, condone these reprehen- then immediately and completely by- survivors crisis actors. sible views. I am not here today to de- pass the Ethics Committee and its Mr. Speaker, the 17 people who never fend any comments made by Rep- functions by bringing this resolution came home from school in Parkland on resentative GREENE, whether as a pri- directly to the floor. February 14, 2018, were my constitu- vate citizen, candidate, or Member of Involving the committee, then to ents. Their families’ pain is real, and it Congress. only bypass the committee, violates is felt every single day. I am here today to defend the prece- the collegial and bipartisan manner by Yesterday, parents of children slain dent set by years of the majority and which the Ethics Committee should op- at Sandy Hook, Mark Barden, Daniel’s minority parties coexisting in this erate. dad; and Nicole Hockley, Dylan’s mom, body; and I am here today to defend This is my second term serving on wrote a letter to Leader MCCARTHY to the House Ethics Committee, on which the Ethics Committee and I was look- share how these conspiracy theories I serve as the ranking member. ing forward to working with Chairman impact their families: ‘‘These vicious DEUTCH in a collegial and bipartisan b 1630 lies deny the deaths of our murdered manner. You see, the Committee on children and bring death threats and H. Res. 72 is nothing more than a par- Ethics is unique. It is the only stand- constant harassment to our doors and tisan power grab at a critical time ing House committee with equal num- our surviving children.’’ when the majority party itself repeat- bers of Democrat and Republican Mem- In 2019, Mrs. GREENE created a White edly calls for unity as our path for- bers: five Democrats and five Repub- House petition to impeach Speaker ward. Bringing a majority resolution licans. PELOSI for treason, emphasizing that it to the floor to remove a minority Mem- There is a reason that neither party is punishable by death, and she liked a ber from her committee assignments is holds a majority on this committee Facebook comment stating that: ‘‘A wrong and unprecedented. and that reason is to avoid one party or bullet to the head would be a quicker Referring such a resolution to the the other weaponizing the committee’s way to remove Speaker .’’ House Ethics Committee is unprece- purpose for use in a political and par- In a video statement from December dented. Referring such a resolution to tisan fashion. 31, 2018, Mrs. GREENE called on her fol- the House Ethics Committee and then The committee has publicly warned lowers to storm Washington, D.C., in completely bypassing the committee’s of this risk before. In 2012, following a what sounds today like a prescient role is unprecedented. On this floor particularly contentious investigation, forecast of last month’s deadly insur- today we are witnessing one more ef- the committee publicly expressed the rection: Flood the Capitol. Flood all fort to consolidate power with a major- necessity of bipartisan cooperation the government buildings. Go inside. ity party and diminish the rights of the within the committee leadership. We can end it. We can do it peacefully. minority. The committee stated: ‘‘Unlike any We can. I hope we don’t have to do it This is not the first power grab effort other committee, this committee the other way, but we should feel like by this majority in Congress. Earlier avoids partisan legislative concerns we will if we have to. this year, the Democrats destroyed and policies, and must have bipartisan Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what over 100 years of representation in Con- cooperation for the committee to ful- happened. gress and effectively eliminated the fill its constitutional mandate to po- Conspiracy theories and hate are ma- only tool that safeguarded the minori- lice the Members, officers and employ- lignant. They do not fade away. We ty’s voice: the motion to recommit. ees of the House. That mission calls must stand up to them and say, And they are doing it again today with upon Members to step out of their par- Enough. H. Res. 72. tisan framework and approach the Mrs. GREENE has promised that she In the last 20 years, several Members work of the committee without regard will never apologize. have been removed from their com- to their party. It is our recommenda- Well, we are here today because Re- mittee duties. Members on both sides tion, for any Member that serves on publican leadership has decided to em- of the aisle have been removed and for this committee, that he or she con- brace and elevate Mrs. GREENE. They various reasons. But those reasons and stantly evaluate their actions on the rewarded her with a seat on the com- that decision was always made by the committee to ensure that they are liv- mittee of this House that has responsi- Member’s party leadership, or party’s ing up to the highest standards of this bility for teaching our children the membership. Even if the decision to re- committee.’’ truth and giving them a safe place to move a Member was followed with a Today, we do not see the Ethics Com- learn it. voice vote on the House floor, the deci- mittee’s leadership upholding the high- Two years ago, the Republican leader sion itself was made by that Member’s est standards of bipartisan coopera- spoke on this floor, very strongly say- caucus following weeks of public and tion. We don’t see today the chair and ing, ‘‘I will pledge to you this, from private infighting. ranking member presenting a resolu- this side of the aisle, and I hope you Last night, the Republican Con- tion on the House floor together. understand this clearly, any hatred, we ference met to discuss statements At the end of each Congress, the com- take action.’’ made by Representative GREENE prior mittee issues a report detailing the ac- Mr. MCCARTHY did take action, but it to her serving the Congress. We lis- tivities of the committee during the wasn’t condemnation. It was elevation, tened to Representative GREENE. She Congress. For each Congress Chairman appointing her to committee seats. made similar statements as she did on DEUTCH has served on Ethics, the com- That is why it is necessary to put the floor today. She assured the Con- mittee has worked in a collegial and this resolution to a vote for every ference that her prior statements did bipartisan manner, to be able to state Member of this body because this not reflect her views today as a mem- that—for the 113th, 114th, 115th, and House must take action. I urge my col- ber of this body. 116th Congress—all votes taken in the leagues to support this resolution and The Democratic majority claims the investigative subcommittees were remove Representative GREENE of Republican Conference hasn’t acted, unanimous. Georgia from her positions on the Com- but that simply isn’t true. The Con- This stack of public reports rep- mittee on Education and Labor and the ference just hasn’t done what the resents all the hard work the com- Committee on Budget. Democrats want it to do. mittee has completed in the last four Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Regardless, the majority has brought Congresses. All of this work of the my time. this unprecedented resolution before committee—completed by its sitting

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Mr. Speaker, I ask against Members and peddles dan- recognized in the committee report for unanimous consent that all Members gerous lies and conspiracy theories, the 116th Congress that: ‘‘All of the have 5 legislative days in which to re- then refuses to renounce them and our committee’s work . . . is made possible vise and extend their remarks and to caucus refuses to police it, then pun- by the committee’s talented, profes- include extraneous material on H. Res. ishment would be in order. sional, nonpartisan staff. The members 72. That is the reality of what we are of the committee wish to acknowledge The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dealing with today with Congress- their hard work and dedication to the objection to the request of the gen- woman GREENE. We are dealing with committee and the House. In addition, tleman from Florida? conduct that brings shame on this the committee wishes to thank its de- There was no objection. House and a pointed refusal to de- parting Members . . . for their service Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield nounce or internally police it by Re- and for the thoughtfulness and myself such time as I may consume, publicans. collegiality they showed during their and I also note Republican colleagues Congresswoman GREENE’s past sup- time on the committee.’’ purport not to defend any of Represent- port and present reaffirmation for vio- As you can see, the work on the Eth- ative GREENE’s hateful statements or lence, intimidation, lies, and racism is ics Committee is extensive. In the reprehensible conduct, instead, rely on dangerous. It is exactly the kind of 116th Congress alone, the committee process. The appeals to process should conduct that helps fuel domestic ter- commenced or continued investigative be recognized for what they are, an ef- rorism. fact-finding gatherings for 50 separate fort to shield her from her account- Mr. Speaker, I don’t take this threat investigative matters, impaneled six ability for her egregious language and of violence lightly. Two years ago, a investigative committees, and filed actions. pipe bomb, one of 16 sent around the five reports with the House, totaling Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the country in my name, sat in my district over 3,300 pages regarding various in- gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. office for more than 24 hours with my vestigative matters. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), my friend and staff handling and moving around it be- These tasks were agreed to by the colleague from south Florida who has fore anyone knew or told them it pos- chair and the ranking member of the come to know the families from Mar- sibly contained an explosive device. committee. In fact, the phrase itself, jory Stoneman Douglas, as well as I, None of my staff signed up for that ‘‘chair and ranking minority member’’ and the sponsor of this legislation. kind of threat. No one should be terror- appears 38 times, 38 times in the com- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. ized at work. mittee rules. The Ethics Committee Speaker, I thank the gentleman for But what delivered that bomb to my operates effectively because it is con- yielding. office was not just one disturbed man. I rise to support H. Res. 72, legisla- sensus driven with decisions made It was the culmination of endless lies, tion I never hoped to author. jointly by the chair and the ranking conspiracy theories, and hate that My resolution would remove Con- member. drove someone to violently attack his But that is not what is happening gresswoman MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE political rivals. today on this floor. The current chair from her committee assignments. We We all saw that unfold again with and ranking member have not received have already heard today a lot about deadly consequences here in the Cap- a complaint and determined whether precedents, so let me explain the prece- itol on January 6. We can’t afford to the information meets the require- dents which brought us here. have these kinds of violent threats con- ments of the committee rules. Congresswoman GREENE advocated The current chair and ranking mem- for the execution of a leader of this tinue and certainly not from someone ber have not jointly gathered informa- House. She advocated for the execution in this very House. This is not about tion concerning this alleged conduct. of former President Obama. She en- whether we find MARJORIE TAYLOR Until yesterday’s Rules hearing, the couraged violence against law enforce- GREENE’s speech offensive. chair and the ranking member had not ment and has a long record of racist, The point here is that she has pro- had a single conversation regarding anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic com- moted and advocated violence. Denying Representative GREENE. ments. her a seat at committee tables where As I stated earlier, involving the She spread cruel conspiracy theories, fact-based policies will be debated and committee then to only bypass its even claiming the horrific mass school crafted is an appropriate punishment function, violates the spirit of how this shootings in Sandy Hook and Parkland and restraint of her influence. unique committee operates. Once a ma- were staged, and even stalked a young Congresswoman GREENE chose a dan- jority determined that the Ethics Com- survivor of one of those tragedies, call- gerous and harmful path into this mittee was the place for the resolution, ing him a ‘‘coward.’’ House, one filled with deliberate lies it should have allowed the committee These are unprecedented comments that fomented violence. Once elected to consider the issues properly. and actions by a Member. No one else and seated here as a sitting Member, I know our colleagues want to see the on this floor has called for violence she then also chose not only to stand Ethics Committee function effectively against other Members and law en- by, but affirm those words and actions. and not to be used as a partisan polit- forcement. Only one Member has done A deathbed, mild walk back of a cou- ical weapon on a manipulated plat- that and refused to back down, and ple of wild conspiracy theories just mo- form. If the Ethics Committee is to that is the real precedent we are deal- ments ago is not enough to prevent her consider reviewing statements made by ing with today. future harm. Importantly, there was no Members of Congress before they were We have also heard about regrettable apology for the hurt and harm caused, sworn in, then the matter should come conduct before taking office, a so- and she did not express regret for the before the Ethics Committee in a way called statute of limitations on bad be- stalking of a teenage mass-shooting that complies with committee rules, havior. Prior to her floor remarks this victim; nor for life-threatening state- preserves the bipartisanship intended, afternoon, Congresswoman GREENE ments she made or promoted against and allows the committee to make spent this entire week doubling down the leader of this House, and so much legal conclusions and factual deter- on her promotion of violence, bigotry, more. minations in a collegial environment. and conspiracy theories. Now that she has made her choices, All I ask is that we let the com- Her response to her critics just yes- the House must limit the future harm mittee work, as it is supposed to, to ef- terday was: ‘‘I won’t back down. I’ll and violence that she can invite on this fectively serve this body. To do so, the never apologize.’’ body. The deceptive and inflammatory

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I offered to remove Representa- I have heard Democrats quote the LOR GREENE from her committee as- tive GREENE from the Committee on Senate minority leader to defend this signments. Education and Labor, but it was re- resolution. I would remind them what While it is an action we do not take jected. It was rejected. Leader MCCONNELL said when Demo- lightly, it is the necessary course of ac- Now, privately, I have had calls from crats voted to nuke the judicial fili- tion in the face of her extraordinary many Democrats, acknowledging what buster: ‘‘You will regret this, and you behavior that is unbecoming of a Mem- they are doing is wrong. They under- may regret this a lot sooner than you ber of Congress. stand that this partisan power grab is think.’’ Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I not only cynical, it is hypocritical. If If that is the new standard, if people yield 1 minute to the gentleman from this is the new standard, I look forward are held to what they have said prior California (Mr. MCCARTHY), the Repub- to continuing out the standard because to even being in this House, if the ma- lican leader. if you look for a side that has a leader- jority party gets to decide who sits on Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise ship that has done something when whatever committees, I hope you keep in opposition to H. Res. 72. This resolu- their Members do something as a Mem- that standard because we have a long tion sets a dangerous new standard ber, not prior, look to me, because I did list you can work within your own. that will only deepen divisions within just that. Mr. Speaker, in the end, this resolu- this House. But when a Democrat freshman said, tion is merely a distraction from the For all of their talk about norms and ‘‘ has hypnotized the world,’’ that real issues. In the last 2 weeks, Demo- institutions, it is the Democrats who supporting Israel is ‘‘all about the Ben- crats have taken just two votes: the one today and the one last month on a have acted to undermine the people’s jamins,’’ and that 9/11 was ‘‘some peo- waiver for a Cabinet member. House at every turn. ple did something,’’ did Speaker PELOSI This is the least productive Congress Let’s check the RECORD. Afraid for kick her off the Committee on Foreign since last year. I thought that would be Affairs, or did she keep her on the com- their political careers, they have hard to beat. moved to shut down debate and silence mittee and even pose with her on the There is nothing for workers who dissent in committee and on this floor. cover of a magazine? have lost their jobs, including thou- They went so far as to eliminate the Will the standard change? sands of blue-collar jobs that were When another Democrat was com- motion to recommit—the minority par- eliminated just by a stroke of a pen of ty’s only chance to offer an amend- promised by a Chinese spy, and it was President Biden, even laying off the ment—which stood for over a century so serious that the FBI had to brief union workers who endorsed him. It is until this year. congressional leaders, did Speaker a shame. They need that job. It is a They have rushed impeachment PELOSI remove him from the House good-paying job. Nobody sat and talked through without a shred of due process, Committee on Intelligence or the Com- to them before or asked them. They just like today, reducing this tool from mittee on Homeland Security after the just laid them off. the highest constitutional remedy to briefing? Nothing for students who have been just another opportunity to fundraise I am the only other person that had stuck learning from behind screens for and go on TV. that same briefing just recently. I was nearly a year, even though the admin- And now, they are declaring the ma- in the room with the Speaker. I heard istration’s CDC Director says in-person jority has veto power over the minori- what was said. I will be very clear: I learning is safe. ty’s member selections for committee. would never have that Member on ei- Nothing to increase the pace of vac- ther of those committees. b 1645 cine distributions so we can get them Or did she reward him by making to people who want them and get one We have reviewed this with the histo- him the head of the subcommittee step closer to fully reopening this econ- rians. Never before in the history of overseeing the CIA? omy. this House has the majority abused its I guess there are different standards. At a time when households are al- power in this way. Never in the entire Mr. Speaker, when the chairman of ready struggling, Congress should use history of this House have you ever the Committee on Rules objected to its window of opportunity to get Amer- abused the power in this way. certifying the 2016 election, citing Rus- icans back to work, kids back to But it is clear Speaker PELOSI’s Cau- sian interference, did Speaker PELOSI school, and vaccines for any American cus thinks differently. They are blind- censure him? who wants it. ed by partisanship and politics, and it How about when the chairwoman of These are the immediate priorities is the American people who will suffer the Committee on Financial Services that deserve our energy and our atten- the most because of it. told supporters at a rally in 2017—she tion. This is what we would work on if Mr. Speaker, as for the Member in was a Member then, unlike the person we had the opportunity to be in the question, let me be very clear: Rep- we are talking about today—‘‘If you majority or even had the same oppor- resentative GREENE’s past comments see anybody from that Cabinet in a res- tunity that those in the minority had and posts as a private citizen do not taurant, in a department store, at a for last 100 years: to offer a motion to represent the values of my party. As a gasoline station, you get out and you recommit. Republican, as a conservative, as an create a crowd. And you push back on Mr. Speaker, as I said before, a House American, I condemn those views un- them, and you tell them they are not distracted cannot govern, and we are equivocally. I condemned them when welcome anymore, anywhere.’’ proving it one more time today. Let’s they first surfaced, and I condemn After she called for violence against stop trying to invent dangerous and di- them today. public servants, did Speaker PELOSI visive ways to abuse the power of a ma- Mr. Speaker, this House overwhelm- condemn it, or did she look the other jority and start working on what really ingly voted to condemn the dangerous way and make her chairwoman again? matters. lies of QAnon last Congress and con- I don’t know if you want to amend No one supports what was said before tinues to do so. I made this clear when this one and add others so you can a person ever became a Member. When I met with Representative GREENE. keep your standard. The answer is ob- a Member said something that was in- I also made clear that we, as Mem- vious. While Democrats attack Con- appropriate on this side of the aisle, we bers, have a responsibility to hold our- gresswoman GREENE, they not only ig- removed them from committee because selves to a higher standard. She ac- nore the infractions within their own they said it when they were a Member. knowledged this during our conversa- party, they reward these Members with As we list the long list of the stand- tion and apologized for her past com- prestige and influence. ards on the other side, no, no one ever

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If the concern was really what the about parents across America who now Last week, Senator DIANNE FEIN- majority leader said to me about being celebrate their child’s birthday just STEIN Elementary School is no longer on the Committee on Education and like me. named after Senator FEINSTEIN. That is Labor, I am the first one to switch it. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I how bad this is. I actually offered it. That would be ap- yield 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman I hope this stops, and I hope it stops propriate. from (Mr. JORDAN), ranking mem- soon. But not for this majority. They be- ber of the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 lieve something different, and that is Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, who is minutes to the gentleman from New wrong, just as the words that were said next? Who is next? Jersey (Mr. MALINOWSKI). were wrong. Everyone has said things they wish Mr. MALINOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, That Member came to this floor to they didn’t say. Everyone has done when we talk about unity, let’s remem- answer those questions. She did it as a things they wish they didn’t do. ber we were united last October when Member of Congress, not as a private So who is next? Who will the cancel the House came together almost unani- citizen, when they were said. culture attack next? mously to condemn QAnon in a resolu- Mr. Speaker, I listened to President Former Times editor Bari tion that I had introduced. We said Biden as I watched him sworn in. I Weiss—not a conservative—had to re- that QAnon was fanning the flames of heard the word ‘‘unity.’’ That is why I sign because of the environment at anti-Semitism, that the looney lies it reached out, as well. If there is concern that paper. She had to resign—she was spreading online would lead to peo- about education, we can fix that. If coined this term—the ‘‘digital ple being killed in the real world. there is concern on the other side thunderdome.’’ But then yesterday, Mr. MCCARTHY, about working with people or getting You engage in wrong-think? You en- the minority leader, said something laid off with every stroke of every ex- gage in wrong-speak? You are going in that mystified me. He cited that reso- ecutive order, I will work to fix that. If the thunderdome. lution as a reason not to remove Rep- there is concern about getting kids Today, it is Mrs. GREENE. Who is it resentative GREENE from her com- back in school, we will work on that. If going to be tomorrow? mittee. We had already condemned there is concern about getting a vac- I have heard several times on the QAnon, he suggested, so why would we cine to any American who wants it, we floor today from the Democrats, ‘‘con- need to do anything else? will work on that. spiracy theory.’’ The Democrats ped- It is like saying: We condemned bank But unfortunately, the majority gets dled the biggest conspiracy theory of robbery last year. We don’t need to ac- to decide what comes to the floor. And all time, the Russia hoax. tually stop any bank robbers this year. once again, this Congress will get list- For the last 4 years, they peddled How could almost 400 of us say that ed as the least productive Congress in this theory. Two of those years, they QAnon is a threat and then when we history. spent $40 million, 19 lawyers, 40 FBI see someone who has spent years But the one thing it will have a agents, 500 witnesses, 2,500 subpoenas, spreading the same conspiracy theo- record of is changing the rules to be but came up with zero collusion. ries, the same anti-Semitism, the same one-sided, a long history that I believe The former Director of National In- calls for violence, someone who 3 days this body will be embarrassed by. telligence, James Clapper, he was ago called her critics pedophiles—not 2 Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 going on television all the time, talk- years ago; 3 days ago—then say that minutes to the distinguished gentle- ing about the coordination and the col- person should be given all the privi- woman from Georgia (Mrs. MCBATH). lusion that was going on. But what did leges of a Member of the House? Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I thank he say behind closed doors when he was Mr. Speaker, if you condemn QAnon, my colleague and friend from Florida. under oath in the Intelligence Com- that means you have to fight it. If you Mr. Speaker, in 2 weeks, I celebrate mittee? He said this: I never saw any believe that these conspiracy theories the birthday of my son, Jordan. Every evidence that the Trump campaign was are dangerous, you have to separate year since he was murdered, his birth- conspiring with the Russians to meddle yourself from the people who are day brings joyful memories but pro- with the election. spreading them. found sadness. No evidence, but they peddled this If even a substantial number of us Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago, my pain on theory for 4 years. stand with Representative GREENE his birthday turned to horror and grief And think about this: The guy who today, violent extremists will see it as as I watched students in Parkland, started the debate off today for the another sign that they have a legiti- children the same age as my son, run Democrats, the Democrat chair of the mate place in our national debate, that terrified out of their high school. Committee on Rules, 4 years ago, guess respectable leaders in our society ei- I watched parents read texts from who was the first person to object to ther embrace them or fear them too their kids that said: Mom, if I don’t the 2016 Presidential election? The guy much to stand in their way. make it back, thank you for every- who kicked off the debate for the I ask you, do not send this message. thing that you have done for me. Democrats today going after Mrs. Let’s unite against extremism, not I watched as 17 families realized that GREENE, the gentleman from Massa- with it. their lives are never going to be the chusetts. Guess what his reason was: Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I same. the Russian hoax conspiracy theory. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, throughout history, And guess which State he objected Texas (Mr. ROY). words have shown and have had the to. Alabama. Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, about a power to unite this Nation with unity month ago, 3 weeks ago, I suspended and hope, or the power to divide with b 1700 my social media accounts, my personal bigotry and hate. Words have an im- That is right, January 6, 2017, the social media accounts. I did so because pact on everything that we do here in guy who kicked off the debate from the social media is pretty much consuming this Chamber, on this Hill, in this Democrats objected to Alabama, a the way we govern. body. Every action that we take makes State that President Trump won by 30 And I will just say, why are we gov- life better for the American people. points. The first person to kick off the erning by sound bite? Why are we gov- This today is about a Member’s debate today 4 years ago objected to erning by looking back at what some- words and actions that are beneath Alabama based on this Russian hoax body said on Twitter or Facebook? this body, beneath the American people conspiracy theory. And now, they are This is a body that is called under that we have sworn to protect. coming after Mrs. GREENE. the Constitution to meet on the floor This is about a Member stalking the I stood right here 3 weeks ago, and I of the United States House of Rep- children of tragedy, attacking sur- said this cancel culture will not just resentatives—not by proxy, by the

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Labor Committee, which not only has looked at a Ku Klux Klan recruiter as And then to have a Member on the oversight of the education of our chil- a mentor and friend, and you punished other side of the aisle attack my dren, but also has the responsibility to him by inaugurating him as President. former boss and friend, Senator TED ensure students have safe environ- Look, please, I know there are so CRUZ, and basically accuse him of ments to learn. many good, decent Democrats. We dis- being an attempted murderer? I asked I watched in horror at the footage of agree on a lot of things, but as a mat- that that statement be stricken and Representative GREENE berating a ter of conscience—you talk about con- there be an apology for it. I didn’t ask Parkland shooting survivor, a teenager science. You have to know if you do that somebody be stripped from their who came to Capitol Hill seeking help this, just like Democrats objecting to committeeships. I didn’t ask that they from lawmakers to put an end to mass electors and then coming around later be censured. I tried to engage with that shootings and prevent other high and saying, oh, you are colleague—have and will. And then this school students from having to witness disenfranchising voters. Look, if you last weekend, I had a statement di- the senseless murder of their class- do this, you know the day will come rected at me, accusing me of the worst mates and teachers. when Republicans will not like some- kind of horrific act. This is personal for me. As a mom of thing you said and start removing you Where is this body going to go, ladies my Carter, who just started kinder- from committees. This is not a road to and gentlemen? Now, we are here in garten, and as a survivor of a school go down. the first few weeks of this Congress at- shooting my senior year of high school I beg you, please, don’t start this tacking a freshman Member, who is ad- that claimed the life of a classmate, I precedent. It won’t end well for either dressing the concerns of statements still live with that trauma today. party. But we will follow your lead if My colleagues on the other side of that I take issue with, that a number you lead. the aisle say they disapprove of Rep- of my colleagues on this side of the I am imploring you, do the right resentative GREENE’s actions. However, aisle take issue with, and you are going thing. Vote ‘‘no’’ on this resolution. disapproval without action means to unilaterally strip her of a com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- nothing. mittee assignment. bers are reminded to address their re- This is not the people’s House any- This is about doing what is right. As Dr. King stated, it is never the wrong marks to the Chair. more. I made this statement yesterday Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 time to do the right thing. on the budget reconciliation. minute to the gentlewoman from I had a great conversation with the Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Michigan (Ms. TLAIB). distinguished majority leader today yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, after dec- about our need to restore regular Texas (Mr. GOHMERT). ades of living through discrimination order. And I would just ask my col- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, this is from our government, my older Black leagues that we remove this. personal to me. I have dedicated so I made a motion to adjourn because much of my adult life to the Constitu- neighbors in my district finally began we shouldn’t be wasting the time of tion of the United States. having a sense of hope that a new gen- this body attacking a Member of this If you go back to 1884—it has been eration of elected leaders is here. Recently, however, those same neigh- body. This will not end well. cited for about 80 or 100 years even— Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Select Committee back in 1884 was bors have told me they began to feel myself such time as I may consume. taking up the issue of a Member of that fear again because of what is hap- Mr. Speaker, I just want to make Congress being expelled. The com- pening here in this Chamber. In today’s clear that this is not an action by one mittee said that because the conduct Republican Party, MARJORIE TAYLOR party. This is a House resolution. was committed during an earlier Con- GREENE’s world views are violent, anti- Today, all of us will be voting. gress: It must be said that with prac- Black, racist, Islamophobic, and anti- And the Constitution couldn’t be tical uniformity the precedents in such Semitic, and they are condoned. clearer. Article I, Section 5 vests the cases are to the effect that the House Every single day that goes by with- House with the authority, independent will not expel a Member for reprehen- out outright condemnation from every of the Ethics Committee, to discipline sible action prior to the election of a single one of her Republican col- a Member. As a sanction for such be- Member, not even for conviction of an leagues, without consequences for her havior, the House may limit any right, offense. That has been so frequently de- extremist views, is an outright en- power, privilege, or immunity of that cided in the House that it is no longer dorsement of white supremacy. We owe Member. I am sure my colleagues on a matter of dispute. it to our residents who have been vic- the other side of the aisle are aware of And, yes, that was expelling from the tim of these very hateful views to take that. House, but you are wanting to expel a action. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to Member from being a full Member, as When Members like MARJORIE TAY- the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. she was elected to do. LOR GREENE proudly claim that Mus- WILLIAMS). Now, James Madison—hopefully, that lims shouldn’t be allowed in this Con- Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. Mr. name rings a bell—said if the legisla- gress, or that 9/11 attacks were fake, or Speaker, I rise today in support of the ture could regulate those—talking that the Speaker of the House should resolution to remove Congresswoman about qualifications—which in this be executed, there must be con- MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE from her case would mean you have to meet our sequences. committee assignments. qualifications for what you say before Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Her words and actions tout dangerous you are a Member of Congress or you yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from and deadly QAnon conspiracy theories, don’t come in. He said if you could reg- Arizona (Mr. BIGGS). threaten our national security, and put ulate those qualifications, ‘‘it can by Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, it is good to the lives of every person at risk. degrees subvert the Constitution. A Re- be here today, but what I feel and what On January 6, we witnessed what can public may be converted into an aris- I believe as I am listening and I am happen when our leaders spread base- tocracy or oligarchy as well by lim- hearing the debate is this is not really less conspiracy theories and spew vio- iting the number capable of being about words said by Mrs. GREENE be- lent rhetoric that echoes the same call elected.’’ Qualifications founded on ar- fore she was ever elected overwhelm- to violence that resulted in a domestic tificial distinctions may be devised by ingly in her district. terrorist attack on the United States the stronger party in order to keep out If it was about language and that we Capitol. partisans of a weaker party. were disciplining because of language,

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May Allah awaken the peo- vivor of the Marjory Stoneman Doug- Congress should be more grateful than ple and help them see the evildoings of las High School shooting, calling him a the Democrat majority that eliminated Israel.’’ ‘‘It is all about the Benjamins, coward and proclaiming the massacre our motion to recommit last month baby.’’ was staged as a plot to pass more gun and the Democrat members who have That would invoke some discipline, I laws. made these inflammatory remarks would have thought. Yet her Republican colleagues be- over the years, because I have no doubt How about this one comparing Jew- lieve she has the proper credentials and that a motion by Republicans to oust ish Israeli settlers to termites. That principles to serve on the Education those Representatives would have suc- guy didn’t get disciplined. He is still on and Labor Committee. Some will play ceeded with very strong bipartisan sup- the committees I sit on. He said: There both sides, but that is a false equiva- port. By shattering this precedent has been a steady stream, almost like lence. today, perhaps this majority has set in termites can get into a residence and I think it is clear that we need to motion a future majority’s obligation eat. And before you know that, you draw the line at Jewish space lasers to do so. have been eaten up, and you fall in on and calling for political assassinations, If my Democrat colleagues are at- yourself. not policy differences. At least with tempting to take the speck out of our one xenophobic racist, both sides were b 1715 eye, I encourage them to also take the able to put country over party. The log out of their own eyes. It goes on and it goes on. The Speak- party of Honest Abe can no longer be 1 Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ⁄2 er of this House has said that Repub- honest with itself. minutes to the gentlewoman from Min- licans are enemies of the state. All of MARJORIE GREENE and her fellow con- nesota (Ms. OMAR). these incite violence. All of these de- spiracy theorists have saturated our Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, this is not mean. All of these dehumanize. All of Nation with lies. It is time to turn the these are statements that just should about one Member. This is about who tables and start talking about truth for we are as a body and what we are as a not be accepted, but they were accept- a change. ed. There was no condemnation. And as democracy. This is about whether it is Gandhi liked to say: ‘‘Even if you are acceptable to cheer on and encourage the last speaker just said, no con- a minority of one, the truth is the demnation is an endorsement. So I an insurrection against our basic truth.’’ democratic processes. This is about guess there is endorsement from all of Mr. Speaker, I urge everyone to join whether it is okay to demand Members them on those statements. in defending truth. Stand up for truth swear in on a Bible of a religion they So here today you are doing some- even if you are alone. do not practice. This is about whether thing that is unprecedented. You are Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I it is okay to hold an assault rifle next taking somebody for things she said be- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from to Members’ heads in a campaign ad fore she got into this body, and you are Texas (Mr. BABIN). and incite death threats against them. saying that we are going to control the Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, at the di- This is about whether it is okay to en- minority choice of committee assign- rection of the narrow Democrat major- courage the murder of the Speaker of ments. This has never happened before, ity, we are here today standing in judg- the House. but here it goes. I am afraid it is going ment over a newly elected colleague of to cascade, because that is not the way ours for things said as a private citizen As a survivor of civil conflict and we should do this. You can’t take away that have since been retracted. civil war, I know political violence and the rights of the minority leader and Meanwhile, some colleagues have en- political rhetoric does not go away on the minority conference. That is the gaged in anti-American, anti-Semitic its own. This is about whether or not problem that we have here. tropes and commentary before and we will continue to be a peaceful and No one endorses what Mrs. GREENE after their elections to Congress. Other functioning democracy. said, but we endorse her election and colleagues have incited and called for Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I the right of the leader to make her violence across the country the day yield 1 minute to the gentleman from committee assignments and not to became President, and (Mr. GOOD). have those be taken away by the ma- still encourage violence against him Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I jority. and those who support the Republican am proud to have taken my oath on Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 Party, not to mention other dangerous that Bible, which I do follow and try to minutes to the gentlewoman from Illi- words that have been harmful to the live my life after. nois (Ms. KELLY). security of our Nation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to object to Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I But, Mr. Speaker, none of those are the left’s pattern of teaming up with rise in support of H. Res. 72, to remove in question. Those Members never saw the mainstream media to try to stifle MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE from her any condemnation and, in this Demo- the voices of conservatives. committee post. crat majority, they never will. First, it was 4 years of trying to re- Congresswoman GREENE is part of the I went to the Rules Committee yes- move President Trump. Today, it is cult conspiracy mindset that has in- terday, strongly opposing to this trying to strip my friend, MARJORIE fected segments of our American soci- course of action, with a suggestion to TAYLOR GREENE, of her committee as- ety and is ripping our Nation apart. correct this blatant double standard, signments. It is only a matter of time The wild conspiracy theories that should it move forward. I was told by until they start coming after everyday QAnoners invent are, in essence, out- the chairman that, ‘‘We don’t share the Americans. rageous lies. Even more alarming, they same values,’’ because I was demanding We travel down a dangerous road are lies backed by the threat of vio- that we prioritize accountability for today when the majority party is lence. members of his party and their com- threatening to make committee as- Yes, Representative GREENE and her ments and dangerous rhetoric carried signments for the minority. Mr. Speak- QAnon adherents are ready to defend out while in office before we address er, my friends across the aisle, as we their deranged lies with violence. They Representative GREENE’s commentary have seen and as we have just heard have expressed a desire to assassinate made before she was elected. from one, certainly have no shortage of Speaker PELOSI and to publicly execute Perhaps the chairman is right. My members who have expressed very of- those who disagree with their malig- values are that anyone who blatantly fensive opinions after they were elect- nant lies. They have even expressed a calls for violence against Conserv- ed to this body. passionate desire to overthrow our con- atives; praises deadly antifa riots; en- Democrats are not looking to lower stitutional democracy. dangers Americans; encourages the de- the temperature or deliver results for Congresswoman GREENE indicated be- struction of our ally Israel; and, per- the American people. Their goal is to fore last year’s election that, if Donald haps worst of all, dismisses the signifi- cause chaos and divide our country so

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But their the House Foreign Affairs Committee focusing today and yesterday on by- agenda is clear: they don’t want to gov- has repeatedly made blatant anti-Se- passing the legislative process and ern. They want to rule and clamp down mitic statements. She still holds her issuing executive orders defunding our on any dissent to their radical agenda. position. police departments, destroying our en- Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 The Democratic chairwoman of the ergy independence by shutting off our minutes to the gentlewoman from Mis- House Financial Services Committee production of oil and gas, allowing men souri (Ms. BUSH). encouraged supporters to aggressively to identify as women and going to any Ms. BUSH. Mr. Speaker, St. Louis assault anyone who supported Presi- bathroom of choice. and I rise in defense of our Nation’s dent Trump. She still holds her posi- And what is the majority, who are schoolchildren. I cannot sit idly by and tion. spending the hard-earned tax dollars, allow white supremacy and hatred to The Speaker of the House has called doing today? have decisionmaking power over our Republicans enemies of the state. She Attempting to throw a member of students’ futures. still has her position. our party, who was duly elected, be- To my Republican colleagues: let his- While we watch cities in flames, busi- cause of something purportedly to have tory remember what you did in this nesses being destroyed, officers killed, been said before she got into Congress. Here is what I ask: Throw us all off moment. A prerequisite for appoint- and civilians attacked, a member of the committees. Throw all of us off. ment to these committees and for all the majority party called for further God, I hope the American people see that we do must be that you love and unrest in the streets. She still has her what you are doing and that this is represent all people. position. nothing more than an abuse of power We owe it to our children and we owe I have got four pages of similar com- by a party drunk with power. it to their parents to have a House ments, and this is by no means exhaus- Education and Labor Committee that tive. Inflammatory rhetoric around b 1730 is committed to fighting for a country here has become commonplace, unfor- Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I am where all children have an equitable tunately, and Members of this House pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- education in an intentionally anti-rac- have absolutely crossed the line by tlewoman from Connecticut (Mrs. ist society. Let me say that again: an calling for violence and making other HAYES). intentionally anti-racist society. similar remarks. The majority refuses Mrs. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise From the Ferguson-Florissant school to hold its own members accountable. today in support of this resolution on district in St. Louis to the Normandy, This is the zenith of hypocrisy and in- behalf of my constituents in Connecti- Hazelwood, Riverview Gardens, Jen- justice. cut’s Fifth District. nings, and University City school dis- Mr. Speaker, I call on and urge our The statements made by the Rep- tricts, to St. Louis Public Schools, all Members to oppose this resolution. resentative from Georgia have ampli- of our school districts deserve better. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 fied horrific and deeply dishonest rhet- Harris-Stowe State University, Univer- minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio oric and empowered and mainstreamed fringe conspiracy theories about school sity of -St. Louis, our tech and (Mrs. BEATTY). trade schools, St. Louis University, Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, it is a shootings. Giving any Member the platform to spread dangerous rhetoric and Washington University deserve shame that we must use precious time only rewards and normalizes this be- better. on the floor of the people’s House to Our teachers, our custodial workers, address the inflammatory remarks of havior, places already vulnerable groups in danger, and further and our cafeteria workers deserve bet- Member MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE. traumatizes survivors. ter. But just as we are in the midst of three There is no place in this House for a Our students who don’t have a roof to crises of the coronavirus, the economic Member that trivializes these events or sleep under at night, our students who distress, and social injustice, we must refuses to publicly disavow her own don’t have running water at home, our also act against a crisis of extremism words or apologize to those affected. students who don’t have enough to eat and unhinged conspiracy theories. Mr. Speaker, there are men and deserve better. Disturbing and dangerous words and women on both sides of the aisle whom Those living with student debt and actions like those we have heard and I strongly disagree with, colleagues those who desire to go to college de- seen from this individual in this House who have made statements that have serve better. are below the dignity of a Member of deeply offended me. Yet, I have never Our parents deserve better. Congress. And if they did not stop when believed we should remove them from We cannot build an equitable, anti- we were all sworn in, then, if anything, committees on this body. racist education system if a seated these backward views gained a national But today is different. We are forced House Education and Labor Committee platform. to make this motion, not because of a member incites violence through the Well, I stand here to tell you, Mr. disagreement in values or opinions, but perpetuation of racist lies in an at- Speaker, I will stand up to bullies who because the Republican Conference has tempt to overturn an election. We can- threaten students and threaten and refused to take any actions addressing not build an equitable, anti-racist soci- celebrate violence towards our Speaker dangerous comments made by a Mem- ety if a Member of Congress endorses and our colleagues. Today, as the con- ber, comments which have no place in white supremacy. We need to strip science of the Congress, it is important common discourse and cannot be given them of their committee assignments. that we take this step to affirm that a platform to be amplified. And then we must pass our resolution, conspiracy theories and outrageous lies While I remain respectful of the vot- H. Res. 25, to investigate and expel have no place in the Congress and no ers in Georgia, we have a responsibility them. place in the people’s House. No place. as a body to hold our own Members ac- Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I No place. countable, and I would vote in the yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I same way if a member of my own cau- Georgia (Mr. HICE). yield 1 minute to the gentleman from cus had committed the same infrac- Mr. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN). tions. the hypocrisy here is an outrage. My Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, here we No Member of Congress should pro- fellow Georgian, Congresswoman sit on this fourth day of February and, mote conspiracy theories or sow doubt GREENE, stood right here in this House here we go, we have a pandemic that is about the validity of tragic mass cas- and took full responsibility for her shutting down businesses all across ualty events like Sandy Hook, Park- statements. That is more than we can this country. We have schools shut land, and others. No parent should ever

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Today, I vote as an act of as her end; sorry that she suggested premacist and anti-Semitic things she conscience in defense of my district. I that President Obama should have his said and posted online. Some have con- vote for the babies who left for school life snuffed out. demned the falsehoods she shared 8 years ago and never returned home, But none of that happened, and that about 9/11 and the horrific school and the teachers who died trying to is why she has forfeited the right to shootings. protect them. serve on committees in this House of But I have heard little from Repub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Representatives. licans about the horrific statements time of the gentlewoman has expired. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I made by their colleague making Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield an yield 1 minute to the gentleman from threats of violence against Democratic additional 15 seconds to the gentle- Georgia (Mr. CLYDE). elected officials and her threatening woman from Connecticut. Mr. CLYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise conduct toward Representative BUSH Mrs. HAYES. Today, I will vote for today to oppose this unprecedented and others. millions of educators who stand brave- power grab orchestrated by the Demo- Indeed, Mr. Speaker, there seems to ly before students while they lead crats. be much silence when it comes to her lockdown drills and whisper quietly to Much has been said about what my incitement of political violence. them while sheltering in place that colleague from Georgia has spoken of In The Washington Post yesterday, school is still safe. in her past, but the past is past. I do columnist Greg Sargent wrote: I will vote ‘‘yes’’ on this resolution not believe Congress has jurisdiction to Whatever happens to Representative for the parents and the communities re-litigate what a Member of this body GREENE, the truth is unavoidable: Repub- who want real debate that produces said before they took their solemn oath licans have yet to offer a clear and unambig- real solutions for keeping schools and of office. That is an issue to be adju- uous declaration that political violence is communities safe. dicated by her constituents at the bal- unacceptable and has no place in their ranks. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I lot box in the 14th District of Georgia, And I have heard too much about yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman not here in Congress. process and not enough about account- from Indiana (Mrs. SPARTZ), my new Without question, this body is put- ability. colleague. ting itself on an extremely dangerous No Member ought to be permitted to Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. Speaker, as some- path, a path that opens the door to al- engage in the kind of behavior that one who grew up in a communist coun- lowing the majority party to strip the Representative GREENE has and face try where people were punished for ex- minority party members of their com- zero consequences. This vote can be a pressing their opinions, I have an enor- mittees, based on statements made or first step in correcting the error of mous appreciation for our First beliefs held before holding office. those who, so far, have chosen to do Amendment rights. This is a core prin- It is clear the resolution before us is nothing. ciple our Nation was founded on. not about my colleague; it is about A short while ago, Representative I might not like many things that Democrats seizing upon an opportunity GREENE came to this floor to defend my colleagues from both parties have to further suppress the rights of the her indefensible conduct. I heard no to say. Sometimes I think they are minority party, to silence a bold mem- apology. crazy things, but I will still vigorously ber of the opposition, and to thereby She claimed that we are here today defend their First Amendment rights further their socialist agenda. only because of some things she wrote and rights of free speech, especially Members of Congress have a duty to online before she ever ran for Congress, what they have said as private individ- hold themselves to the highest stand- as if one’s moral slate is wiped clean uals before. The voters will decide if ards, and I know Marjorie is doing just when one becomes a candidate for of- they are the right representative for that. I expect no less from my Demo- fice. them. cratic colleagues, which is why this Regardless, the conduct we are judg- It is a slippery slope to start policing resolution must not pass. ing today continued to occur even after people’s opinions, and our Congress Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I am Representative GREENE became a can- will start resembling a communist po- pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- didate, and even after she was elected. litburo if we are not careful. I would tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to really like my colleagues to think be- the distinguished majority leader of look at this image. fore they make this vote. the House of Representatives. I heard about motherhood today. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, this is a Two of those women between them minute to the gentlewoman from Flor- sad day and a difficult day for the have six children. They are mothers. ida (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), my House of Representatives and for our One of them does not have children, friend and neighbor. country. I have had the great honor of and she has come to this body asking Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. serving this body for 40 years and in for more housing for people, for more Speaker, we have heard a lot here that time, I have never encountered a healthcare for people, for more income today so, in closing, let me remind my situation like the one before us now, for people. How awful. colleagues that we were sent here, not where a Member has made such vile And they are not the Squad. They are only to uphold the Constitution, but to and hurtful statements, engaged in the Ilhan, they are Alexandria, and they uphold the standard of conduct. harassment of colleagues, and ex- are Rashida. They are people. They are Let me share with you what should pressed support for political violence. our colleagues. have happened. What should have hap- None of us should take any pleasure in And yes, you may have disagree- pened is some remorse for the pain that what we must do today. ments, but I don’t know anybody, in- the gentlewoman from Georgia has But to do nothing would be an abdi- cluding STEVE KING, who you precluded caused and to acknowledge that pain, cation of our moral responsibility to from going on committees for much the damage that she has caused, the vi- our colleagues, to the House, to our less—and this is an AR–15 in the hands olence she has advocated. values, to the truth, and to our coun- of Mrs. GREENE. This was on Facebook I would have hoped that she would try. just a few months ago. have realized, like so many of us have, A great forebear of legislators, Ed- Is that a message of peace and rec- the awe and gravity of serving in this mund Burke, famously declared: ‘‘The onciliation and peaceful democratic institution and that, despite all the only thing necessary for the triumph of dialogue—The Squad’s worst enemy, harm that the words and actions she evil is for good men to do nothing.’’ AR–15 in hand.

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Is that what it was intended to do, that plane is not living in reality.’’ And you can shake your head as each one of these ladies would have a That is not me talking. That is not a much as you want. This is not about nightmare about somebody with a gun, Democrat talking. That is Senator party. It is about whether or not you an AR–15 that can carry a clip of up to MCCONNELL. will vote for decency and truth, not the 60 bullets? ‘‘This has nothing to do with the Members’ worst nightmare. I urge my colleagues to look at that challenges facing American families or I hope we can do it together, all of image and tell me what message you the robust debates on substance that us, embracing our humanity and our think it sends. can strengthen our party.’’ basic adherence to the Constitution. Here she is, armed with a deadly as- My colleagues across the aisle have Edmund Burke, who I quoted earlier, sault rifle, pointing it toward three an opportunity today to reclaim their said: The only thing necessary for evil Democratic Members. Now, the pic- party from the dangerous cancer of to triumph is for good men to do noth- tures were put together, you under- QAnon and violent conspiracy theories ing. stand. They were not present; I under- that promote and have demonstrably Let us not do nothing. stand that. And she captioned it resulted in sedition and insurrection. I often share another passage shared ‘‘Squad’s Worst Nightmare.’’ Senator ROMNEY—you remember so long ago by Edmund Burke when a Yes, some people are having night- Senator ROMNEY. He was a candidate new Member arrives to serve in the mares and fear. And some people who for President of the United States on House. It concerns a duty a representa- wanted to give other people nightmares the Republican ticket, nominated in tive has to his or her constituents. His committed sedition and broke into the the Republican convention. He said of conclusion on that matter is that we House of Representatives and tried to his party this week: ‘‘I think we should owe them our unbiased opinion, mature stop us from electing a President of the have nothing to do with MARJORIE TAY- judgment, and enlightened sense of United States. LOR GREENE and think we should repu- conscience. What does your conscience tell you These three faces are real people. diate the things she said and move to do in light of this kind of assertion? They are three reasons we are here. away from her.’’ ‘‘Our big tent is not Nothing? But there are many other reasons we large enough to both accommodate Burke told his own constituents that are here today. conservatives and kooks.’’ these virtues of a representative ‘‘does In 2019, during the same election Not my words, his words, a Repub- not derive from your pleasure,’’ ‘‘nor cycle in which she ran, she showed sup- lican Member of the United States Sen- from the law and the Constitution. port for comments online that the ate. Now, he is not a big buddy of They are a trust from providence, for quickest way to remove Speaker Trump’s, so apparently he didn’t have the abuse of which’’ you are ‘‘deeply PELOSI from power would be ‘‘a bullet to do what Trump suggested he do. answerable. Your representative owes to the head.’’ Did any of you hear And Senator ERNST, a conservative you, not his industry only, but his Steve King say anything like that? woman from : ‘‘She doesn’t rep- judgment, and he betrays, instead of You removed him from all of his com- resent the party. I don’t want her to be serving you, if he sacrifices it to your mittees. the face of our party. I think this is a opinion.’’ But as I said, you did nothing. As a great time for us to really talk about matter of fact, you gave a standing This is not about polling. This is not what we want to see in the upcoming about your base. This is about your ovation, as I understand. I wasn’t years and continue to build. We don’t there. What message does that send? conscience and your moral judgment. need people that are promoting vio- In other words, each of us ought to What message does it send to have a lence or anything like that.’’ That is a look inside our hearts to the answer standing ovation to give these three Republican conservative Senator. that we know is right and is best for women nightmares? Republican Senator and former Gov- the House and for our country. Indisputably, these are clear threats ernor of Florida RICK SCOTT said—a If the Republican Party for less toxic to commit or incite political violence, conservative Republican Senator— language took committee assignments not from years ago but just months ‘‘That is not what the Republican away from Steve King, should they do ago. Imagine the pain that these Mem- Party stands for.’’ less in this instance? bers’ families must be experiencing Let me suggest to you, if it is not, There is no doubt that if somebody when they see pictures like this one. vote with us. Vote with the House, not came to the Congress and had said, be- Imagine what their children think Democrats. Vote with the House of fore they came to the Congress, ‘‘I am when they know their loved ones are Representatives. Vote with good order for violent revolution against the Gov- walking the Halls of Congress and may and peace. ernment of the United States of Amer- encounter harassment, as it happened Furthermore, Senator YOUNG from ica,’’ your party would say that is not to Representative BUSH? Indiana said: ‘‘There ought to be no somebody we want to be associated So I ask my colleagues on the other place’’ in the Republican Party for the with. side of the aisle, when they take this kind of views espoused by Representa- That is not what she said; I do not as- vote, imagine your faces on this poster. tive GREENE. sert that. But should we do less than Imagine it is a Democrat with an AR– That is what McCarthy said when you did for Steve King for far less toxic 15. Imagine what your response would you kicked King off of all his commit- language? be. Would you think that that person tees. This is not something you haven’t Let us not do nothing. Mr. Speaker, ought to be held accountable? done. However, sadly, you left it to us let us do the right thing. But when acquiescence to the sugges- to do your job. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I tion of violence of any kind is allowed Representative COLE called her state- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from to go unchecked, it is a cancer that ments ‘‘extraordinarily disturbing.’’ He North Carolina (Mr. BUDD). metastasizes on the body politic of our said that yesterday; it is an old quote. Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, today is Nation, as we saw just a few days ago And Senator THUNE asked his fellow really about one party single-handedly on January 6. Republicans in the House: ‘‘Do they canceling a Member of the other party Cancer, that is how Senate Repub- want to be the party of limited govern- because of something said before that lican Leader MCCONNELL described it. ment’’—I think the answer to that is Member was even elected. He said: ‘‘Loony lies and conspiracy yes—‘‘or do they want to be the party This isn’t about agreeing or dis- theories are cancer for the Republican of conspiracy theories and QAnon?’’ agreeing with the comments. This is

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They have made divisions in our country by not giving resolution. anti-American comments repeatedly. a platform to the kinds of conspiracy The question was taken; and the And they have made comments threat- theories that helped to inflame them. Speaker pro tempore announced that ening violence repeatedly. We heard that this is cynical and the ayes appeared to have it. Cancel culture should not take over hypocritical. Mr. Speaker, is there any- Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, on our country. Cancel culture should not thing more cynical and hypocritical that I demand the yeas and nays. take over our tech platforms. And can- than to be told on the floor of this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cel culture certainly should not take House that the minority leader was ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution over the House of Representatives. prepared to take Mrs. GREENE off the 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. We need to let the gentlewoman from committee, not because it was the The vote was taken by electronic de- Georgia serve and to allow her con- right thing to do, but because it was a vice, and there were—yeas 230, nays stituents to judge her performance at political decision he was willing to 199, not voting 2, as follows: the ballot box. consider? Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I am pre- Finally, we heard that Representa- [Roll No. 25] pared to close, and I reserve the bal- tive GREENE has apologized for this. YEAS—230 ance of my time. She came to the floor today. She ac- Adams Garcı´a (IL) Mfume Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I knowledged that 9/11 happened; she ac- Aguilar Garcia (TX) Moore (WI) Allred Gimenez Morelle yield myself the balance of my time. knowledged that school shootings are Auchincloss Golden Moulton Mr. Speaker, I absolutely reject rac- real; and she acknowledged that she Axne Gomez Mrvan ism, anti-Semitism, and bigotry, as I learned some things about QAnon that Barraga´ n Gonzalez, Murphy (FL) said earlier. I condemn conspiracy she didn’t know before. Bass Vicente Nadler theories and calls for violence. I do not Beatty Gottheimer Napolitano b 1800 Bera Green, Al (TX) Neal in any way condone these reprehensible Beyer Grijalva Neguse views. There was no apology. There was Bishop (GA) Haaland Newman Sadly, though, here we are today to nothing to address any of the pain and Blumenauer Harder (CA) Norcross hurt that she has done to my constitu- Blunt Rochester Hastings O’Halleran effectuate another partisan power grab. Bonamici Hayes Ocasio-Cortez The Democratic majority has taken ents and survivors in Bourdeaux Higgins (NY) Omar unprecedented steps to marginalize Re- every part of this country and the fam- Bowman Himes Pallone publicans just because we have not ilies who lost loved ones. Boyle, Brendan Horsford Panetta Mr. Speaker, we need to be here F. Houlahan Pappas done what they want us to do, and that Brown Hoyer Pascrell is wrong. today. This hateful rhetoric is in the Brownley Huffman Payne There is a reason that neither party real world as well, outside the Halls of Bush Jackson Lee Perlmutter holds a majority on the Ethics Com- Congress, not just here. Memories of Bustos Jacobs (CA) Peters Butterfield Jacobs (NY) Phillips mittee, and the reason is to avoid one the lives we have lost to gun violence Carbajal Jayapal Pingree party or the other weaponizing the are being forsaken by those who Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Pocan committee’s purpose for use in polit- baselessly claim those tragedies were Carson Johnson (GA) Porter false flag events. Online rants about Cartwright Johnson (TX) Pressley ical and partisan fashion. Case Jones Price (NC) The majority should withdraw this anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, Casten Kahele Quigley resolution and, if it chooses, pursue and conspiracy theories have mani- Castor (FL) Kaptur Raskin this matter properly through the Eth- fested in real and violent acts. It is not Castro (TX) Katko Rice (NY) Chu Keating Ross ics Committee. a debating society that we are partici- Cicilline Kelly (IL) Roybal-Allard If the resolution is not withdrawn, pating in. This has real impact, in the Clark (MA) Khanna Ruiz then I will vote ‘‘no’’ and hope at some real world. Clarke (NY) Kildee Ruppersberger point the Ethics Committee will again Finally, I close with this, Mr. Speak- Cleaver Kilmer Rush Clyburn Kim (CA) Ryan be used to serve this body as intended. er: We are worried about precedent? Cohen Kim (NJ) Salazar Our colleagues deserve better, and So am I. So we should all be. And the Connolly Kind Sa´ nchez the House, as an institution, deserves precedent of rewarding a Member of Cooper Kinzinger Sarbanes better. I ask my colleagues to vote the House by giving her a platform of a Correa Kirkpatrick Scanlon Costa Krishnamoorthi Schakowsky ‘‘no.’’ congressional committee to amplify Courtney Kuster Schiff Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance dangerous conspiracy theories is one Craig Lamb Schneider of my time. we should never set. Crist Langevin Schrader Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Leader MCCARTHY said so himself. I Crow Larsen (WA) Schrier Cuellar Larson (CT) Scott (VA) myself the balance of my time. would remind my colleagues again, 2 Davids (KS) Lawrence Scott, David Mr. Speaker, let me just address years ago he said: Any hatred, any ha- Davis, Danny K. Lawson (FL) Sewell some of what we have heard today. tred we take action. Dean Lee (CA) Sherman First, we have heard the argument Unfortunately, the only action taken DeFazio Lee (NV) Sherrill DeGette Leger Fernandez Sires made by our colleagues that this is by Republican leadership has been to DeLauro Levin (CA) Slotkin something that should go to the Ethics appoint Representative GREENE to two DelBene Levin (MI) Smith (NJ) Committee, despite the fact that we powerful committees. Delgado Lieu Smith (WA) have the authority to be here today to This resolution condemns the prac- Demings Lofgren Soto DeSaulnier Lowenthal Spanberger tackle something that our friends tice of promoting extreme ideologies, Deutch Luria Speier should have tackled. conspiracy theories, and Diaz-Balart Lynch Stanton But then they turn around and say antigovernment rhetoric. The resolu- Dingell Malinowski Stevens that the Ethics Committee doesn’t Doggett Malliotakis Strickland tion proclaims that there is no place Doyle, Michael Maloney, Suozzi have jurisdiction for anything that has for such conduct in this Congress or in F. Carolyn B. Swalwell been said before a Member is elected, society. When Mrs. GREENE came to the Escobar Maloney, Sean Takano thereby creating a loop that will result floor today and compared the media to Eshoo Manning Thompson (CA) Espaillat Matsui Thompson (MS) in no accountability, zero account- QAnon, it is a reminder of just how im- Evans McBath Titus ability, for any of the horrific sayings, portant this action is that we are about Fitzpatrick McCollum Tlaib any of the horrific actions that have to take. This is why we must adopt H. Fletcher McEachin Tonko been promoted by Representative Foster McGovern Torres (CA) Res. 72. Frankel, Lois McNerney Torres (NY) GREENE on social media and in her Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Gallego Meeks Trahan words. of my time. Garamendi Meng Trone

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She leaves behind a hus- Maloney, Allen Gonzales, Tony Moore (AL) Schultz) Rush band and two children. Carolyn B. Amodei Gonzalez (OH) Moore (UT) Jayapal (Clark (Underwood) Daniel Alfin was a veteran agent who Armstrong Good (VA) (Jeffries) Mullin (MA)) Speier (Scanlon) Arrington Gooden (TX) McEachin led the investigation into a dark Murphy (NC) Kirkpatrick Titus (Connolly) Babin Gosar (Wexton) website called Playpen, one of the Nehls (Stanton) Trahan Bacon Granger Newhouse McHenry (Banks) Langevin (McGovern) country’s largest child pornography op- Baird Graves (LA) Norman Meng (Clark (Courtney) Vela (Gomez) erations. He leaves behind a wife and Balderson Graves (MO) Nunes (MA)) Larson (CT) Watson Coleman Banks Green (TN) Obernolte Mfume (Brown) one child. (Courtney) (Pallone) Barr Greene (GA) Owens Moulton (Beyer) These were two heroes taken from us Bentz Griffith Palazzo Lawrence Napolitano Wilson (FL) way too soon while trying to make our (Kildee) (Correa) (Adams) Bergman Grothman Palmer community a safer place to raise our Bice (OK) Guest Pence f Biggs Guthrie Perry families. We grieve their loss not only Bilirakis Hagedorn Pfluger ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN to the community they served but to Bishop (NC) Harris Posey STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE the families and loved ones they leave Boebert Harshbarger Reed HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES behind. They made the ultimate sac- Bost Hartzler Reschenthaler Brady Hern Rice (SC) Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, by di- rifice, and we will be forever grateful. Brooks Herrell Rodgers (WA) rection of the Republican Conference, I Madam Speaker, I ask the House to Buchanan Herrera Beutler Rogers (AL) Buck Hice (GA) send to the desk a privileged resolution please pause for a moment of silence in Rogers (KY) memory and honor of these heroes who Bucshon Higgins (LA) Rose and ask for its immediate consider- Budd Hill Rosendale ation. gave their lives protecting our chil- Burchett Hinson Rouzer dren. Burgess Hollingsworth The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Roy Calvert Hudson lows: f Rutherford Cammack Huizenga Scalise H. RES. 95 Carl Issa RECOGNIZING DREAM LIKE DREW Schweikert Resolved, That the following named Mem- Carter (GA) Jackson WEEK Scott, Austin Carter (TX) Johnson (LA) bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- Sessions Cawthorn Johnson (OH) lowing committees of the House of Rep- (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given Simpson Chabot Johnson (SD) resentatives: permission to address the House for 1 Smith (MO) Cheney Jordan Smith (NE) COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mr. Grothman minute and to revise and extend his re- Cline Joyce (OH) (to rank immediately after Mr. McClintock), Cloud Joyce (PA) Smucker marks.) Clyde Keller Spartz Mr. Smucker (to rank immediately after Mr. Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I Cole Kelly (MS) Stauber Grothman), Mr. Carter of Georgia (to rank am here to speak about a wonderful Steel Comer Kelly (PA) immediately after Mr. Burgess). cause, Dream Like Drew, that pro- Crawford Kustoff Stefanik COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Crenshaw LaHood Steil Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Armstrong. motes awareness of a rare genetic dis- Curtis LaMalfa Steube order, cri du chat. Ms. CHENEY (during the reading). Davidson Lamborn Stewart Dream Like Drew is a weeklong Stivers Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- Davis, Rodney Latta event starting on May 3 where students DesJarlais LaTurner Taylor sent that the resolution be considered Donalds Lesko Thompson (PA) can show their support by wearing Tiffany as read. Duncan Long The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. unique socks, one high and one low. Dunn Loudermilk Timmons Cri du chat is caused by the deletion Emmer Lucas Turner HAYES). Is there objection to the re- Estes Luetkemeyer Valadao quest of the gentlewoman from Wyo- of genetic material on the fifth chro- Van Drew Fallon Mace ming? mosome that can cause delays in motor Feenstra Mann Van Duyne functions. Dream Like Drew was start- Wagner There was no objection. Ferguson Massie ed by Kasey Eykyn, a teacher in south Fischbach Mast Walberg The resolution was agreed to. Fitzgerald McCarthy Walorski A motion to reconsider was laid on Jersey, in honor of her son, Drew Fleischmann McCaul Waltz the table. Eykyn. Drew is an 8-year-old little boy Fortenberry McClain Weber (TX) who was diagnosed with cri du chat Foxx McClintock Webster (FL) f Franklin, C. McHenry Wenstrup shortly after he was born. Scott McKinley Westerman MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING He lives life with a positive outlook Fulcher Meijer Williams (TX) FBI AGENTS DANIEL ALFIN AND and mindset that will allow him to Gaetz Meuser Wilson (SC) LAURA SCHWARTZENBERGER achieve his dreams always. Drew is an Gallagher Miller (IL) Wittman Garbarino Miller (WV) Womack (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked inspiration to all, and Dream Like Garcia (CA) Miller-Meeks Young and was given permission to address Drew is an amazing cause that encour- Gibbs Moolenaar Zeldin the House for 1 minute and to revise ages a discussion on how important ac- NOT VOTING—2 and extend her remarks.) ceptance and inclusion is for those Fudge Wright Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. with disabilities. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy God bless him forever. b 1848 heart that I rise to honor the lives of f Mr. NEWHOUSE changed his vote two fallen FBI agents, Daniel Alfin and HONORING UNITED STATES from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Laura Schwartzenberger. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS So the resolution was agreed to. On Tuesday morning, while executing The result of the vote was announced a Federal warrant in a child exploi- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was as above recorded. tation investigation, Special Agents given permission to address the House A motion to reconsider was laid on Daniel Alfin and Laura for 1 minute and to revise and extend the table. Schwartzenberger were shot and killed her remarks.) MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE in the line of duty in Sunrise, Florida. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS This was, sadly, the FBI’s deadliest I rise with a somber spirit and a heavy Amodei (Kelly Buchanan Cooper (Clark day since the tragic events on 9/11. It heart to be able to celebrate the law of- (PA)) (Arrington) (MA)) has also been more than 30 years since ficers, the police officers, who stood Axne (Stevens) Ca´ rdenas DeSaulnier two agents were gunned down together their ground on behalf of this citadel of Barraga´ n (Beyer) (Gomez) (Matsui) in the line of duty. They died pro- democracy on January 6. Carson Fallon (Nehls) Bowman (Clark tecting our most vulnerable citizens Police officers were beaten, sprayed (MA)) (Butterfield) Frankel, Lois Cohen (Beyer) (Clark (MA)) and the community they loved. with mace, hit with stun guns, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04FE7.012 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H359 beaten with the United States flag and is one of the hardest-hit for leading this bill symbols of Nazism. You could see their States by this pandemic. Currently, we with me, and also for Chairwoman valiant efforts, the Washington, D.C., have one of the highest unemployment for encouraging our ef- Metropolitan Police with our own Cap- rates in the country at 9.2 percent, but forts. itol Police. They stood their ground, we have an opportunity to put this In addition to COVID–19, Americans being beat continuously by insurrec- pandemic behind us and to begin to re- in rural and urban areas are still suf- tionists and, of course, domestic ter- build our economy. That answer lies in fering from the effects of the 2008 Great rorists. vaccine distribution. We are doing ev- Recession, decades of job washout, and Madam Speaker, I offer today my erything we can to get vaccines to redlining. Wall Street’s malfeasance deepest appreciation for them and sym- those who are eligible, but with limited resulted in African Americans alone pathy for their brothers who were lost resources, we are not able to get them losing nearly half of their accumulated in the fight to preserve democracy. out quickly enough. wealth since the founding of the Re- Yes, it was a fight because it was an at- This week, we were able to work with public. tack on the United States Capitol. We Clark County Commissioner Michael Nothing is more important for owe them a great deal of gratitude and, Naft to establish a temporary vaccine wealth creation than owning a home. as well, admiration. site for the residents of Laughlin, a This bill will provide a lifeline for fam- Madam Speaker, I intend to intro- rural community on the border of Ari- ilies to restore financial security duce a resolution that will honor all zona, California, and Nevada. Before through homeownership. those who stood their ground and pro- this site was established, these Nevad- The bill is a critical job-creation pro- tected this place, Members of Congress, ans had no vaccination options within gram. By investing in neighborhood in- and others, and were in the midst of a an hour’s drive of their community. frastructure, we are investing in skills battle where so many were hurt. I ex- This pandemic needs to be treated training and creating good paying jobs. press my sympathy and concern for like the crisis it is. We need to act Congress must act now to provide those still hospitalized. swiftly and get States more funding for stimulus for neighborhoods to recover And I do say that it is important for distribution. I am urging my col- so they emerge more resilient. I look us to say the simple words thank you. leagues: we must act quickly. We can- forward to working to include this bill Thank you to the men and women of not let partisan games get in the way. in a larger COVID relief and recovery the United States Capitol Police, the f package. I urge my colleagues to sup- Metropolitan Police Department, and, RECOGNIZING LAKELAND FIRE port this important housing recovery of course, our National Guard, and oth- CHIEF DOUG RILEY legislation. ers. (Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida f f asked and was given permission to ad- HONORING TOMMY LEE EXLEY, b 1900 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- SR. IN HONOR OF USCP BRIAN D. vise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and SICKNICK Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. was given permission to address the Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- House for 1 minute and to revise and (Mr. GUTHRIE asked and was given nize Lakeland Fire Chief Doug Riley permission to address the House for 1 extend his remarks.) for being named the 2020 Florida Fire Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam minute and to revise and extend his re- Chief of the Year by the Florida Fire marks.) Speaker, I rise today to remember and Chiefs’ Association. honor the life of Tommy Lee Exley, Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, this Riley was appointed as fire chief in week, we had a hero lie in honor in the Sr., who passed away on January 16. December 2017. He has served more Tommy was a man of integrity who dome of the United States Capitol. than 30 years with the Lakeland Fire United States Capitol Police Officer dedicated his life to serving others. In Department, holding just about every addition to serving his country in the Brian Sicknick gave his life to protect position there during his tenure. the U.S. Capitol, one of our greatest National Guard, he was very active in I was privileged to serve alongside community service. Tommy served on symbols of democracy. I had the oppor- Chief Riley as a Lakeland city commis- tunity to pay my respects to Officer the Effingham Industrial Development sioner and as a fellow rotarian. I have Board and the Effingham Hospital Sicknick in the Capitol rotunda, which seen firsthand his effort to build better is safe and secure because of his sac- Board for a number of years. relationships with employees, staff, He was also an active member of the rifice and also the bravery of his fellow and the community. Doug Riley con- Capitol Police officers and other law Lions Club, The American Legion, Sun- tinues to go above and beyond to rise Rotary Club. He was even presi- enforcement. strengthen the fire department and its I am devastated by the loss of Officer dent of the Springfield Jaycees, which employees. is an organization that identifies com- Sicknick, and I want to provide my On behalf of the 15th District of Flor- munity needs and provides solutions by deepest condolences to Officer ida, congratulations to Chief Doug planning and facilitating service Sicknick’s family and fellow officers. Riley for earning this distinguished I want each and every Capitol Police projects and funding. honor. The Lakeland community Tommy graduated from the Univer- officer to know that I am grateful and thanks the chief for his efforts to pro- appreciative of their work here that sity of Georgia and was an avid Geor- tect and serve us every day. gia Bulldogs fan. they do each and every day to protect Well done, Chief. My thoughts and prayers are with his democracy and all who work here, and f they protect all of our constituents wonderful family, including the love of who visit. COVID–19 RELIEF his life, Bebe, as well as his friends, during this most difficult time. f (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 f VACCINE DISTRIBUTION minute.) INSURRECTION IN THE CAPITOL (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise given permission to address the House to introduce the bipartisan Restoring The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. WIL- for 1 minute and to revise and extend Communities Left Behind Act. LIAMS of Georgia). Under the Speaker’s her remarks.) This legislation establishes a $5 bil- announced policy of January 4, 2021, Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speak- lion neighborhood infrastructure stim- the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. er, I rise today on behalf of the people ulus program at the Department of OCASIO-CORTEZ) is recognized for 60 of Nevada’s Third District. Housing and Urban Development to minutes as the designee of the major- The pandemic has ravaged our econ- help communities face down the dire ity leader. omy, especially in Nevada, where the COVID–19 economic crisis. GENERAL LEAVE travel and tourism industry is the bed- I am grateful for the cooperation and Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam rock of our economy. leadership of Michigan Congresswoman Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that

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There was no objection. to be here in the House until about 1 How small I felt at that moment that Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam p.m. So I did something that is a privi- because of someone who was doing Speaker, 29 days ago, on January 6, lege and just a joy for those of us who their duty to protect me—I am no more 2021, insurrectionists attacked our Cap- serve here in the Capitol. I took a walk worthy than any other person who itol seeking to overturn the results of from the Supreme Court to the Capitol, works in this building—but that is our Nation’s election. down to the Washington Monument, to their job. They were threatened. Twenty-nine days ago, the glass in the Lincoln Memorial, and back. Then, of course, we heard the shot and around this very Chamber was Of course, the Trump protesters at when the mob was getting in to the shattered by gunshots, clubs, and by that point were there, as it was their door of the Speaker’s Lobby. Then to individuals seeking to restrain and right to be. But on the way back, I be- get us out, they had to bring us all the murder Members of Congress duly came somewhat alarmed because when way across this Chamber to the far elected to carry out the duties of their I got to the White House, it was really door. We got stopped right over here office. much more like a mob with many folks where these two doors were being Twenty-nine days ago, Officer with bullhorns talking about hanging breached, and we heard the sound and Sicknick, who just laid in honor yes- and using horrible epithets saw the poles that were being pushed terday in our Nation’s Capitol, was I can’t mention here directed towards through. You know the rest. We are going to murdered on the steps just outside this NANCY PELOSI. hallowed floor. Two Capitol Police offi- As they came back toward 4th hear more stories. cers have lost their lives since, in addi- Street, I came in sight of—and was But I want to say that, in listening tion to the four other people who died standing by—two groups of people who to my colleagues and experiencing it during the events of January 6. were about 70 strong and were prac- myself, where I had some fear, but then we were okay, there are two things Twenty-nine days ago, food service ticing marching in military formation, that just stay with me. The first thing workers, staffers, and children ran or and as they marched, they were chant- is that the tradition we have had in hid for their lives from violence delib- ing, again, a word I can’t use here, F this country that is so commonplace, erately incited by the former President those people, talking about the people we do it every 4 years, the peaceful of the United States. in this building. transfer of power, and how extraor- Sadly, less than 29 days later, with As Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ said, people in dinary it is that we do that every 4 little to no accountability for the this building were workers. They were years, was shattered. The second thing bloodshed and trauma of the 6th, some Capitol Police who were in this build- is that we saw something that allowed are already demanding that we move ing because they had to do an hour- Jim Crow to thrive for over 100 years on, or, worse, are attempting to mini- and-a-half commute to do this job to after the Civil War, and that was the mize, discredit or belittle the accounts protect this building that belongs to use of violence as a political tactic. of survivors. In doing so, they not only the people of this country so they further harm those who were there could then pay the bills for their fam- b 1915 that day and provide cover for those re- ily and make that hour-and-a-half com- We now have a Capitol ringed by sponsible, but they also send a tremen- mute back. It was the cafeteria work- these 7-foot fences with concertina dously damaging message to survivors ers. It was everyday, hardworking, wire. So the trauma that we are feel- of trauma all across this country that wonderful Americans. ing, working in the sense of isolation, the way to deal with trauma, violence, Now, at that point I still didn’t think is the trauma to our democracy. Our and targeting is to paper it over, mini- anything about it because it never oc- goal, our responsibility is to restore mize it, and move on. curred to me, with all the anger and that and not be defeated. Sadly, this is all too often what we hostility I saw with those groups of Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam hear from survivors of trauma as the people who were marching in a forma- Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from reason why they don’t get care; that tion, that when I was later sitting up New York (Mr. ESPAILLAT). what they experienced wasn’t bad in that gallery with many of my col- Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, I enough or too bad to talk about; or leagues as the proceedings were taking would like to thank my colleague, Con- that they are afraid of being invali- place, that this building would be in- gresswoman ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-COR- dated, accused of exaggeration or mak- vaded. I took it for granted that that TEZ, for organizing this Special Order ing a mountain out of a mole hill. As a just couldn’t happen. Hour this evening. result, thousands, if not millions, deny Of course, it did. The first sign we The events of January 6 are still themselves the care that they need and had of something amiss is when we saw burning in the memories of all of us, as deserve to live better lives. the security people for our leadership— well as millions and millions of Ameri- Twenty-nine days ago, our Nation’s the Speaker, the minority leader, and cans across the Nation; although some Capitol was attacked. That is the big our majority leader—rush them off the people would like to deny that it never story, and in that big story resides floor. We on the floor and in the gal- happened, or sweep it under the rug, it thousands of individual accounts just lery still had no idea what was going continues to burn in everybody. The as valid and important as the other. on. images are so aggressive that they still Tonight, for this Special Order, we Now, in retrospect, we find out the burn in the memories of millions upon will begin to hear and commit to the west side of the building was being millions of Americans. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD just some of breached, and one of the police officers I started that day as I start every those many stories. I thank my col- said it was like a castle storming. day. I came to my office at 8:30 in the leagues who have bravely come forward Mr. MCGOVERN took the chair and morning. I couldn’t get through Inde- today to share their accounts. began to continue the process of cer- pendence Avenue because it was shut Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- tification of the election until one of down, so I came through the back of tleman from (Mr. WELCH). the Capitol Police officers told us that my office building, and I noticed that I Mr. WELCH. Madam Speaker, it was teargas had been fired, that people had was walking on the sidewalk with some an extraordinary day that started out breached the building, get out the gas of the protesters, unimpeded. I felt as quite beautiful for me. I live across the mask, and lie on the floor. though security was very lax. No one street, right next to the Supreme Then I saw Capitol Police officers stopped them. They were walking right Court; and every day, almost without with guns from their holsters. I looked next to me. They were around here as fail, there are demonstrators out on at these men and women and I tried at early as 8:30 in the morning.

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Madam Speaker, are here in this place. trying to escort us out and trying to let me thank the gentlewoman from As we fled, we could hear the attack take me to a site, a room in another of- New York, first of all, for her courage coming from the Senate side, and then fice building where other Members and for convening us together. And I we could hear the shooting that oc- were, to protect us. I decided to stay in might say to the gentlewoman that we curred right outside in the cloakroom my office with my team, and we locked are not doing this for ourselves. We area. And we crouched there, and some ourselves in there. have taken an oath of office. of my good colleagues and I began to I could see from my window some of I have said this many times today as pray. the protesters. You see, this assault we debated a question of the status of I started out by saying this is not against the Capitol was not just con- a Member. We took an oath to defend about us, but it is about truth. And as centrated on the Capitol steps. It was this Nation against all enemies, foreign I mourned and honored Officer everywhere, really. and domestic. And we realize that that Sicknick, as he was honored by being And of course, at about 8:00 at night, oath is really above our own personal in a state of honor in this House, I was a little bit before that, I came here to safety; that if we were called upon by reminded of the many officers, Capitol conclude the proceedings. I felt it was this Nation to defend her, to defend our Hill and Metro Police, that are in hos- very important that we completed our constituents, I would venture to say pitals; that are still hurting; and that are still suffering. And I said earlier work for the night and not be intimi- that most Members would stand by this evening that I offered to them my dated by that mob. Democracy could their constituents and this Nation. deepest concern and sympathy and re- never be intimidated. This should not be taken as Members spect, and I will be introducing a reso- And so I came here very early. I fleeing out of fear. But it should be lution to honor them. walked around as agents went around taken as an explanation and an expose’ But I think the importance of this re- the Capitol and this floor securing evi- of what happened in this place; how it living what we went through is, as I dence. And the scene was pretty horri- was desecrated, undermined, dimin- have heard from my colleagues, we fying; furniture stuck up against the ished; how the American people must get to the bottom of this. We can- walls and bloodstains right outside, watched this precious place. not let white supremacy, which is now where someone was shot, was being For those of us who have been here, I the number one terrorist activity or mopped. fled this place on 9/11. We were in a terrorist group in America, more so So this is a traumatic experience for meeting, and all you could hear is a lot than foreign terrorists, dominate the all of us on both sides of the aisle and of noise. Members continuing to meet, goodness of what this democracy and for our Nation. It cannot be swept not wanting to be disturbed, did not this Constitution stands for. under the rug. We must get to the bot- move until an officer or screaming We can’t let the idea of free speech be tom of this. We must find out if there came, and we heard the noise saying, the source of the fueling of hatred and were Members of this body who aided we don’t know what’s going on, but get anger that turns to violence. We can’t and abetted that angry mob, who in- out. let individuals storm this building and structed them of the whereabouts of In that instant, we fled, and all we call for the killing of the Vice Presi- Speaker PELOSI. could hear was, run as fast as you can dent, or the killing of the Speaker of You see, that mob came here saying and hit the ground way on the other the House, or the putting on of plastic they wanted to assassinate her and side near First Street and the Supreme cuffs on Members of Congress. they wanted to hang the Vice Presi- Court. I could see the billowing smoke We can’t frighten Members of Con- dent. So if anybody in this body as- and the plane that had hit the Pen- gress in their offices. We cannot allow sisted someone that clearly had an in- tagon. And so, that fleeing, of course, this kind of attack on voices like the tent to attempt to murder someone, was because we were told to do so. gentlewoman from New York who sim- they are an accessory to that crime, But Members began to look for their ply wants to tell truth. She has free- and we must look at that evidence. staff and wanted to know what they dom. Ultimately, we need to have the could do. It was different from having a So I am here on the floor to say that truth; and if we want unity in this pandemic. It was different from the we shall not be denied. We are never body, we need the truth. If we want setting here, except for the fact that going to give up our love for democracy unity in America, we need the truth. Members cared about what was going nor its vitality; nor are we going to let That is what will unite us. We must on with their constituency and their this country be dominated by the in- have a deep dive, a deep investigation staff. surrectionists who came to this place into what occurred. Here, we were in the same way. Mem- to do nothing but act in a bloodthirsty Did any of our colleagues text, email, bers were protecting their staff in their manner. We are not afraid of you. or tweet the whereabouts of Speaker offices. So I want this not to be about And yes, on behalf of all of those offi- cers that the video showed us that were PELOSI? Did anybody tweet or share in- us, but the story needs to be told. formation about the labyrinth of tun- As you have already heard, there beaten by American flags, beaten with signs of Nazism, we are going to get to nels and hallways in this Capitol build- were those of us participating in this the bottom of this for you. We are ing? They seemed to know their way debate, some on the floor, some in the going to find out what happened. gallery. around. We are going to find out why the in- So the truth is important for the And I will tell you that the first formation came from the FBI to the unity of our Nation. This is a beautiful thing I saw, Madam Speaker, because City of Washington, D.C., and their po- we did not know of the huge crowds building and a temple of democracy, lice, and it was evident that it was but Congress is not this building. It is down near the White House. We didn’t given to the brass here, but that there each and every one of us and, by exten- know that there were people dancing to was no response in terms of the kind of sion, the people that we represent. So music inside the White House, watch- equipment or the numbers of officers an attack against us was an attack ing activities of attack here. But we that were there, or why wasn’t permis- against our constituents. We are their did know about the major speech that sion given to the mayor of the City of voices here, and we must take a good was provoking a crowd of insurrection- Washington to call up the National look at what occurred. ists that had planned to come here and Guard. We must not sweep this under the kill people. rug. We must continue to ascertain and But the first thing I saw was good b 1930 get all the facts and evidence to deter- friends here rising up out of seats and Why did this President deny access mine who played a pivotal role in per- moving out quickly. And only after to the National Guard to protect, not petrating that crime. Only then will we they began to move did we hear the us, but this place of democracy?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.066 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 I am grateful for this opportunity. We know what it feels like, searching experiences, not the views of our em- We have work to do. But I think the for something, anything, with which to ployers. But on January 6, 2021, our greatest statement that we can make defend ourselves, and realizing a pencil workplace was attacked by a violent tonight, that we are in the light of day is about all we had. We know what it mob trying to stop the electoral col- on this floor, as I said before, not for feels like thinking that it is a real pos- lege vote count. That mob was incited us, but to be able to stand in the shoes sibility that we would not see our fami- by former President Donald J. Trump of all those heroes who fought in dif- lies and loved ones again. and his political allies, some of whom ferent ways, whether it was in the We won’t forget. We won’t forget. we pass every day in the hallways at peace movement, whether it was in the But I am not here this evening to work. civil rights movement, Black power seek sympathy or just to tell my ‘‘Many of us attended school in the movement, whether it was Cesar Cha- story—rather, to make a public apol- post-Columbine era and were trained to vez fighting for farmworkers—people ogy. respond to active shooter situations in who fought to make a difference for Recognizing that we were sitting our classrooms. As the mob smashed goodness. ducks in this room, as the Chamber through Capitol Police barricades, For all of those patriots, all of those was about to be breached, I screamed broke doors and windows, and charged fallen leaders, some assassinated like to my colleagues to follow me across into the Capitol with body armor and Dr. Martin Luther King, we cannot the aisle to the Republican side of the weapons, many of us hid behind chairs stand and allow the voices of those who Chamber so that we could blend in—so and under desks or barricaded our- provided horror to this place to suggest that we could blend in—for I felt that selves in offices. Others watched on TV to the world that they have overcome the insurrectionists who were trying to and frantically tried to reach our us. break down the doors right here would bosses and colleagues as they fled for I close by simply saying to the world spare us if they simply mistook us for their lives. that we had a day, January 6, an at- Republicans. But within moments, I ‘‘On January 6, the former President tack on this place, insurrectionists and recognized that blending in was not an broke America’s 230-year legacy of the domestic terrorists penetrated the option available to my colleagues of peaceful transition of power when he United States Capitol, but they never color. incited a mob to disrupt the counting penetrated the strength of the Con- So, I am here tonight to say to my of electoral college votes. Six people stitution and our values and our com- brothers and sisters in Congress, and died. A Capitol Police officer—one of mitment to protect democracy, but all around our country: I am sorry. I our coworkers who guards and greets also to give respect and comfort to am sorry, for I had never understood, us every day—was beaten to death. The those who lost their lives on that day really understood, what privilege real- attack on our workplace was inspired or thereafter, in terms of our law en- ly means. by lies told by the former President forcement officers, and sadness for It took a violent mob of insurrection- and others about the results of the those unfortunately who lost their life ists and a lightning bolt moment in election in a baseless, monthslong ef- by being misguided, but also to be able this very room, but now I know. Be- fort to reject votes lawfully cast by the to say that this is a place that we will lieve me, I really know. American people. hold sacred. I want to close with an invitation, a ‘‘Our Constitution only works when We will be victorious. White suprem- hopeful invitation at that, to every- we believe in it and defend it. It is a acy, insurrectionists, and also domes- body watching or listening. Whether shared commitment to equal justice, tic terrorism will not prevail over us. you experienced January 6 right here the rule of law, and the peaceful resolu- We will win, and we will win for the in this room; whether you were barri- tion of our differences. Any person who many Americans who believe in the caded in an office across the street; or doesn’t share these beliefs has no place goodness of this country. whether, like most Americans, you ex- representing the American people, now I thank the gentlewoman for yielding perienced it through a television or in the future. The use of violence to me, and I thank her so very much screen, please do not allow that day to and lies to overturn an election is not for her courage. change you for the worse. Rather, worthy of debate. Either you stand Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam please find something in it to improve with the Republic or against it. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from yourself, to improve our country, and ‘‘As congressional employees, we Minnesota (Mr. PHILLIPS). to improve our world. don’t have a vote on whether to con- Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I I surely did, and I hope you will join vict Donald J. Trump for his role in in- thank my friend, the gentlewoman me. citing the violent attack at the Cap- from New York, for organizing tonight Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam itol, but our Senators do. And for our and for inspiring rising generations of Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman sake, and the sake of the country, we Americans, including my own daugh- from Pennsylvania (Ms. SCANLON). ask that they vote to convict the ters, to dream bigger and to do better. Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, I former President and bar him from I want to start my remarks by ad- thank the gentlewoman from New ever holding office again.’’ dressing those who have belittled, dis- York for arranging this really impor- It is signed by nearly 400 congres- missed, minimized, or criticized any- tant Special Order hour. sional staff. one who has experienced trauma of any Every day, we are so grateful for the Madam Speaker, I include in the type, at any time, in any form. To you, hard work and support of our congres- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD their letter and I say I take pity on you, and I say sional staff. Many of them are young their signatures. shame on you. enough to be my children, but they AN OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERS OF THE U.S. I was in this very room on January 6 serve Congress and our country with SENATE: We are staff who work for members when the insurrection began. I was 1 of brilliance and honor every single day. of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Rep- 20 colleagues up in the gallery, just This evening, I want to read a letter resentatives, where it is our honor and privi- over my shoulder, who had to take signed by nearly 400 congressional lege to serve our country and our fellow Americans. We write this letter to share our cover behind our seats, on the floor, staffers to their Senators because they own views and experiences, not the views of and struggle to activate our gas masks, don’t often have a voice on this floor, our employers. But on January 6, 2021, our the whizzing sounds, the collective but their words are so raw and so workplace was attacked by a violent mob whizzing sounds in this room, which heart-wrenching. trying to stop the electoral college vote none of us will ever forget. Here is their letter, titled ‘‘An Open count. That mob was incited by former presi- We know the sound of the breaking Letter to Members of the U.S. Senate.’’ dent Donald J. Trump and his political al- glass, of the screams, and of the fur- ‘‘We are staff who work for Members lies, some of whom we pass every day in the niture being moved in front of the of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House hallways at work. Many of us attended school in the post-Col- doors. We know the feeling of being of Representatives, where it is our umbine era and were trained to respond to trapped in this room and believing that honor and privilege to serve our coun- active shooter situations in our classrooms. being taken hostage may be the best- try and our fellow Americans. We write As the mob smashed through Capitol Police case scenario. this letter to share our own views and barricades, broke doors and windows, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.068 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H363 charged into the Capitol with body armor Emily Loya, Emily Morrison, Emma Nor- Sharon Eliza Nichols, Shawn M. Meredith, and weapons, many of us hid behind chairs man, Emma Zafran, Erin Melody, Eva Naomi Sonia C. Norton, Sool Abdirahman, and under desks or barricaded ourselves in Gutierrez, Evan Brooks, Evan P. Dale, Stephany Ospino, Stuart Styron, Sullivan offices. Others watched on TV and fran- Fabiola Paga´ n Mele´ndez, Fabiola Rodriguez- Gassmann, T. Scott Harris, Talia Marcus, tically tried to reach bosses and colleagues Ciampol, Frederick Castro, Gabby Richards, Tamara P. Zapata. as they fled for their lives. Gail Chaney Kalinich, George ‘‘Stephen’’ Tara Jordan, Tara Rountree, Tendrina On January 6, the former President broke Williams, Jr., George Flynn, Grace Rubinger, Alexandre, Thelma Teresa Carrera, Theodore America’s 230-year legacy of the peaceful Greg Claus, Griffin M. Anderson, Hannah Steinberg, Thomas J. Story, Todd Stein, transition of power when he incited a mob to Ceja. Tommy Brown, Toni Dunbar, Udit Thakur, disrupt the counting of electoral college Hannah Melissa Borja, Hannah Weinerman, Victoria Bonney, Victoria Graham, Victoria votes. Six people died. A Capitol Police offi- Harsh Deshmukh, Heather Boyd, Hector Oms, Wendy Ginsberg, Whitley O’Neal, Will cer—one of our co-workers who guards and Colo´ n, Helen Beaudreau, Humberto Ramos, Barrett, William (Billy) Hennessy, Xiao greets us every day—was beaten to death. Hussain Altamimi, Jack Gebbia, Jack Shan Susan Liu, Yael Velvel, Yazmin Mehdi, The attack on our workplace was inspired by Stelzner, Jacqueline A. Sanchez, Jae’Von Yonathan Teclu, Zac Mitchiner, Zach lies told by the former president and others McClain, Jaime Cobham, Jaimee Gilmartin, Cafritz, Zach Fisch, Zoe Bluffstone. about the results of the election in a base- Jamari Torrence, James E. McFeely, Jamie Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam less, months-long effort to reject votes law- Smith, Jason Nerad, Jason Tufele Carl John- Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from fully cast by the American people. son, Jed Ober. California (Mr. TAKANO). Our Constitution only works when we be- Jen Fox, Jenna Jaffe, Jennifer Chandler, Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I lieve in it and defend it. It’s a shared com- Jeren Totten, Jermaine Simmons, Jesse mitment to equal justice, the rule of law, Malowitz, Jessica Andino, Jessica Her- thank Congresswoman OCASIO-CORTEZ and the peaceful resolution of our dif- nandez, Jessica Mulligan, Jessica Pedroza, for leading this Special Order hour, and ferences. Any person who doesn’t share these Jessica Valdez, Jessie Durrett, Jill Hirsch, I thank her for the bravery she exhib- beliefs has no place representing the Amer- Johana Mata, John Chapa Gorczynski, John ited by sharing her story. ican people, now or in the future. The use of Swords, Johnathan Garza, Joicelynne Jack- January 6 was unlike any other day I violence and lies to overturn an election is son, Jona Koka, Jonathan Nwaru. lived through during my time in Con- not worthy of debate. Either you stand with Jordan Dashow, Joseph Valente, Joy A. gress. I awoke with Georgia on my the republic or against it. Hamer, Juan Romero-Casillas, Julia Kravitz, mind, with hope in my heart, after the As Congressional employees, we don’t have Julian Gerson, Julie Jochem, Justin a vote on whether to convict Donald J. McCartney, K’Yetta McKinney, Kaozouapa runoff victories delivered us a Senate Trump for his role in inciting the violent at- E. Lee, Kat Cosgrove, Kate Brescia, Kate Democratic majority. That morning, it tack at the Capitol, but our Senators do. And Stotesbery, Katharine Nasielski, Katie felt like we were turning the page on a for our sake, and the sake of the country, we Worley, Katrina Martell, Kelli Scott, Kelsey dark chapter and entering a chapter of ask that they vote to convict the former Smith, Kendra Wood, Kenneth Russell reckoning, progress, and, ultimately, president and bar him from ever holding of- DeGraff. unity. fice again. Kevin Figueroa, Kevin ONeil, Kevin To fully turn that page, Congress Signed, Vargas, Kiara Tringali, Kichelle Webster, needed to count the electoral college Aaron Fritschner, Abigail Hewins, Adam Kimberly Stanton, Kimiko Hirota, Kira Comis, Adam Veale, Alex Guajardo, Alex Floersheim, Koray Rosati, Kory Haywood, votes and certify the historic election Karabatsos, Alex Marston, Alex Molina, Kristi Black, Kristin Kopshever, Kristina of President Biden and Vice President Alexa Marquez, Alexa Sledge, Alexander Broadie Jeter, Kurtis Miller, Kyle Harris. That was supposed to be a per- Gristina, Alexandra Schnelle, Alexandra McKenney, Lana Abbasi, Lana Westfall functory, procedural action. But it be- Yiannoutsos, Alexis C. MacDonald, Alisa La, Marro, Lanette Garcı´a, Larissa Richardson, came, instead, the target of an angry Allan Rodriguez, Allison Blankenship, Alli- Laura Brantley. mob incited by the President, who en- son Lukas, Aly DeWills-Marcano, Alyssa Laura Ellen Schock, Laura Forero, Lauren couraged that very mob to interfere Mendez. Pauley, Lauren Covington, Lauren Geiser, Amanda J. Quesada, Amand Yanchury, and stop the counting of the ballots. Lauren Linsmayer, Lauren Meininger, Too many Republican colleagues em- Amy Fischer, Amy Kuhn, Amy Soenksen, LaVontae Brooks, Leslie Merrill, Leslie Andi McIver, Andre Earls, Andrea N. Gold- Zwicker, Liam McCaffery, Libby Wiet, Lil- powered the lies that Trump told in- stein, Andrew Goddeeris, Andrew Myslik, lian Adelstein, Lily Fitzpatrick, Lisa Pahel, stead of standing up for the truth and Andrew Noh, Aneeb Sheikh, Angele Russell, Lisa Tencer, Lucia Rodriguez, Luis Zegarra, for our democracy. Angelica Duque, Angie Wells, Anissa Z. Maggie Harden, Malcolm Yates. Earlier that day, I had followed press Caldwell, Anne Feldman, Anne Wick, Mara Kelly, Maria Camila Gomez Osorio, reports about a rally being organized Annetta Joyce, Annmarie Goyzueta. Maria Di Leone, Maria Martirosyan, Maria by Trump supporters in Washington, Anthony Barnes, Anthony Lemma, Anuj Robayo, Mariam Jalloul, Marilyn Dillihay, and my staff warned me to be careful Gupta, Aria Kovalovich, Artin Haghshenas, Mark A. Hinson, Marlon Dubuisson, Maru as I carried out business in and around Asha Samuel, Ashlee Wilkins, Avery Vazquez, Matt Corridoni, Matt DeFreitas, Bonifati, Barbara Hamlett, Beatrix M. Dal- Matt Jansen, Matt Sonneborn, Matthew A. the Capitol. I got to the Capitol early ton, Ben Kamens, Ben Rutan, Ben Turner, Ceja, Matthew Bonaccorsi, Matthew E. because I did not want to run into too Benito Torres Jr., Benjamin Bernier, Brad Fried, Matthew Holcombe. many crowds, but I never imagined Korten, Brandon Garay, Brandon Mendoza, Matthew Morgan, Matthew Steil, Maureen what was coming after Trump encour- Brendan Greenlee, Bridget Hogan. Acero, Max Frankel, Maytham Alshadood, aged his supporters at a rally to storm Brigid Campbell, Brittan Robinson, Bryce Meaghan Johnson, Melanee Farrah, Mia Rob- the Capitol and disrupt the electoral Causey, Caleigh Lynch, Carianne Lee, Carlos ertson, Michael Harris, Michael Lawson, college count. Murillo Villasenor, Carmen Palumbo, Caro- ´ Michele Lockman, Michelle Sanchez, Mike About midday, shortly before 1 line Ramos, Carolyn Olortegui, Cassie Win- Lucier, Mike Shanahan, Moh Sharma, Molly ters, Caty Payette, Cesar Solis, Chandler Cole, Mustafa Alemi, Natalie C. Adams, o’clock, I was returning back to my Mason, Chelsea Alatriste Martinez, Chelsea Nawaid Ladak, Nick Burroughs. Cannon House Office Building when the Rivas, Chloe Kessock, Chris Gibson, Chris Nicola´ s Ballo´ n, Noah Simon, Numa St. Capitol Police told me: Sir, we are McCarthy, Christian Seasholtz, Christopher Louis, Olga Avant-Mier, Oliver Edelson, closing down Cannon. We are evacu- Nguyen. Olivia Byrd, Pam Trinward, Patrick Carroll, ating Cannon. You need to go to either Cindy M. Buhl, Cindy Matos Beltre, Patrick Koetzle, Paula Mckinney-Rainey, the Longworth House Office Building Clarissa Rojas, Cole A. Baker, Colin Pio, Philip Bennett, Pierre Whatley, Pilar Lugo, or Rayburn and take cover. Collin Davenport, Connor McNutt, Connor Priyanka Hooghan, Quinton Johnson, Rachel So, I followed the instructions. I Vargo, Cori Duggins, Corinne Paul, Courtney Dembo, Rachel Montoya, Raman Khanna, Callejas, Courtney Hruska, Courtney Rogers, Randy Love, Rebecca Eichmann. made my way back to Longworth, Cyre´ Velez, Dan Riffle, Dana Hanson, Daniel Rebecca R. Kelly, Rebekah Eskandani, where I took refuge in a colleague’s of- Gleick, Daniel Holt, Daniel Maher, Daniela Reecha Patel, Remmington F. Belford, Rex fice. Eventually, I made it to a secure Contreras. Dyer, Ricardo Martinez, Rita L. Waters, location in the Veterans’ Affairs Com- Daniela Valles, Danielle Fulfs, David Robert M. Gottheim, Robert Montgomery, mittee offices in the Longworth base- Lucas, David Sanchez, David Todisco, Rona Sayed, Rosario Duran, Ryan A. Wash- ment. Dayanara Ramirez, Denzel McCampbell, Dr. ington, Ryan Early, Ryan Morgan, Rylee It was there my phone started to Heather O’Beirne Kelly, Drew Hammill, Stirn, Saira Bhatti, Sammi Goldsmith, Sam- blow up with anxious constituents who Eddie Meyer, Eduardo N. Lerma, Jr., Edwin uel R. Spencer IV, Sara Barber. Sevilla, Eleanor Trenary, Elena Radding, Sara Guerrero, Sara Palasits, Sarah Dean, asked me if I was okay, and they made Elizabeth Austin-Mackenzie, Elizabeth Sarah Mulero, Scott Balough, Scott me aware of what was going on outside. Kulig, Eloise Melcher, Elyse Schupak, Emily Heppard, Scott R. Nelson, Ph.D., Serena Li, I turned on the television, and I could Amador, Emily Lande-Rose. Shadawn Reddick-Smith, Shalini Gagliardi, not believe what I was seeing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04FE7.018 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 What I saw were Capitol Police being sources to Capitol Police, the National here, existing as a Muslim woman is so overwhelmed and the violent mob of Guard deployed at the Capitol, congres- hard. But imagine my team, which I Trump supporters breaking into the sional staff, journalists, and anyone love and just adore. They are diverse. I Capitol and bringing the electoral col- who needs it. have LGBTQ staff. I have a beautiful lege vote count to a halt. I visited one of the vet centers this Muslim who wears her hijab proudly in As the violence unfolded, I have to morning, and they told me, vaguely, the halls. I have Black women who are say I was in a secure location, as safe ‘‘Congressman, the numbers are there. so proud to be here, to serve their as I could be for that moment. I was The numbers, out of confidentiality, we country. I worry every day for their fine but shaken, concerned about what won’t tell you how many, but people lives because of this rhetoric. I never this meant for our democracy. are using these centers, and they are thought that they would feel unsafe I worried about the safety of my col- asking for help.’’ here. leagues. I worried about the safety of The Mobile Vet Centers can accept So I ask my colleagues to please try the staff. I wondered when the National walk-in appointments every day, in- not to dehumanize what is happening. Guard would arrive, when reinforce- cluding weekends, from 7 a.m. to 11 This is real. And you know many of our ments would arrive, because it was ex- p.m. If someone would like to schedule residents, from the shootings in Char- traordinarily distressing to see our a next-day appointment, they may call lottesville to the massacre at the syna- Capitol Police so greatly outnumbered the Washington, D.C. Vet Center at gogue, all of it—all of it is led by hate by the crowd. 202–726–5212. rhetoric like this. So I urge my col- I was safe. I turned out to be fine. I I just want to emphasize, if you work leagues to please, please take what still am fine. But that is not the case at the Capitol, as part of the Capitol happened on January 6 seriously. It for everyone. Unlike my colleagues and workforce, whether you work as a will lead to more deaths. We can do me who are here, most of the people maintenance worker, whether you better. We must do better. who lived through the horrors of that work as a staffer, this is available to Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam day can’t share their experiences on you. Speaker, I think that what Representa- the floor of the House today. I thank my colleagues and the staff tive TLAIB speaks to is so powerful and I am here to give voice to and ac- who keep our democracy running. The so important because when we attack knowledge the experience of hundreds only way to make this right and to not just Members of Congress and focus of congressional staffers, Capitol sup- help heal our Nation is for the Senate on them because of their gender, their port staff, maintenance workers, and to do the right thing and hold Donald faith, their race, their creed, we make Capitol Police officers who also lived Trump accountable for the insurrec- everyone on this complex feel unsafe through that deadly insurrection. They tion he incited. and feel less than safe. Our seats do not experienced and lived the trauma, and Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam belong to us. They belong to the people it is just as valid and real as the stories Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman of the United States. We, as Members that are being shared here today. from Michigan (Ms. TLAIB). who come in and leave this Chamber, Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I thank b 1945 are not permanent fixtures. There are my colleague for her incredible cour- so many others in this country who see Staff barricaded themselves in of- age. I asked her to go last because this themselves in the 435 Members of this fices. They heard banging on the doors is so personal. This is so hard because, body. And to see individual Members from insurrectionists who could harm as many of my colleagues and my clos- targeted, demeaned, singled out by vir- them. Staff also evacuated the House est colleagues know, on my very first tue of how they were born is to single Chamber in gas masks. They were day of orientation, I got my first death out and demean so many people in this alone, gathering any items they could threat. country who see themselves on this use as weapons in case the insurrec- It was a serious one. They took me floor. tionists broke into the very room they aside. The FBI had to go to the gentle- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- were sheltering in. They were in danger man’s home. I didn’t even get sworn in tlewoman from Missouri (Ms. BUSH), a as well. This is their workplace, hun- yet and someone wanted me dead for powerful woman and leader that so dreds of people who answer the phones just existing. many in our country see themselves in. and keep our buildings running and More came later; uglier, more vio- keep us safe every day. lent. One celebrating in writing the Ms. BUSH. Madam Speaker, I thank When you run for office, you are con- New Zealand massacre and hoping that the gentlewoman from New York for fronted with the reality that you may more would come. Another mentioned being such a leader at this time. be putting yourself in harm’s way. my dear son, Adam, mentioning him by Madam Speaker, St. Louis and I rise Staff didn’t ask for this, they didn’t name. Each one paralyzed me each to reflect on how our office experienced sign up for this, to be put in harm’s time. the white supremacist attack on our way. They shouldn’t have had to have So what happened on January 6, all I Nation’s Capitol on January 6. dealt with an attack like this. They can do is thank Allah that I wasn’t Everybody’s experiences are dif- were just doing their jobs. here. I felt overwhelming relief. I feel ferent, and everybody’s experiences Those who lived through that dan- bad for ALEXANDRIA and so many of my must be validated. Everybody’s experi- gerous day or watched as the Capitol colleagues who were here; but as I saw ences. was attacked from home are also expe- it, I thought to myself, Thank God I I remember sitting up in the gallery riencing pain and trauma. To them, I am not there. I saw the images that listening to floor speeches, knowing say: What you are feeling is valid, and they didn’t get to see until later. that there was supposed to be a protest we are here to support you, and don’t My team and I decided at that point happening outside, seeing people out- let anybody gaslight or diminish or be- we would keep the death threats away. side and thinking that this was just little what happened on January 6th. It We tried to report them, document part of the day. Until something hap- was a serious event. them, to keep them away from me be- pened, and I just felt the need to stand Over the past few weeks, I learned cause it just paralyzed me. All I want- up and walk out. that following the insurrection, the Of- ed to do was come here and serve the I walked out and walked over to the fice of Employee Assistance has been people who raised me; the people who steps, and I went down a flight. I went overwhelmed with requests for coun- told my mother, who only had an 8th to the steps and I went to look to see seling and support from our staff. After grade education, that she deserves what was happening outside. I saw the my staff on the House Committee on human dignity; people who believed in tip-top of flags, and then I saw more of Veterans’ Affairs and I were made me. the flags, and I could read words. aware of this overwhelming of requests So it is hard. It is hard when my And then after I could read words, I at the Office of Employee Assistance, seven brothers and six sisters beg me could see people. Then I realized that we worked with the VA to bring Mobile to get protection, many urging me to people were approaching. So I hopped Vet Centers to the Capitol complex to get a gun for the first time. And I have on the nearest elevator and left and provide mental health services and re- to tell you, the trauma from just being made it back to my office safely.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.070 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H365 When we came back into our office, about 700,000 people. Meaning, you have that you have. We know and felt how we walked in, and we started to see on to represent those who love you, those many staffers were willing to put our televisions people breaching doors. who despise you, those who voted for themselves on the line in order to pro- I remember thinking, Is this actually you, those who swear they will never tect the Members that they serve what is happening? cast a vote for you, people who talk alongside, and that is a weight that no The more I watched, people were call- like you or people who don’t look like one should have to carry. ing this a protest. Let me say this: you. And so we say thank you to our That was not a protest. I have been to Building better communities, build- House clerks. We say thank you to hundreds of protests in my life. I have ing better lives, building a better soci- every single staff member of the United co-organized, co-led, led and organized ety is not a Democratic or Republican States Congress. We say thank you to protests not only in Ferguson, Mis- issue. We can’t build a better society if our food service workers. We say thank souri, alongside the amazing Ferguson Members are too scared to stand up you to our custodial workers, sweeping front line that most people don’t even and act to reject the white supremacist up the glass on the floor shattered by acknowledge—they don’t even know attack that happened right before our white supremacists, cleaning up after their names. They don’t even know eyes. their mess. who died. They don’t even acknowledge How can we trust that you will ad- There are not enough ways to say the amazing people who put their lives dress the suffering that white suprem- thank you. We say thank you to our and livelihoods on the line for our safe- acy causes on a day-to-day basis in the Capitol Police who were willing to de- ty, believing that Black Lives Matter. shadows if you can’t even address the fend us. And, again, to our staffers we Because they actually do. And we white supremacy that happens right in say thank you. shouldn’t have to say it. It should just front of you in your House? I would be remiss if I did not specifi- be true. But it is not evident in our so- Does your silence speak to your cally thank my staffer right here to ciety when we have to continue to say, agreement, is the question. my left, Gerardo Bonilla Chavez, who ‘‘My life matters.’’ In St. Louis, the COVID–19 pandemic was with me on the day of the attack, And then they hit us with things like is disproportionately hospitalizing and and who did everything he could to this. So I remember sitting in the of- killing Black and Brown people. I have protect me. fice with my team and just thinking to lived that. We have people dying from I want his community to know that myself, I feel like I am back. At this gun violence, a crisis that stems from he is a hero. I want his parents and his very minute, I feel like I am back. I decades of economic disinvestment and family to know that he is a hero. Our feel like this was one of the days out disruption from an overreliance on po- staff already know that he is a hero, there on the streets when the white su- licing that this very Chamber has con- and I believe he is a hero, too. premacists would show up and start tinually voted to endorse. And I know it is not just him. He will shooting at us. This is one of the days b 2000 be the first one to say that. But to when the police would ambush us from I have cried those tears. You don’t every one of our House clerks, we say behind, from behind trees and from be- know what that is like. So I ask you thank you; to our Capitol Police we hind buildings, and all of a sudden now today, take a moment to think about say thank you; to our food service we are on the ground being brutalized. what it is like to live what we live workers, our custodial workers, every It felt like one of those days. through. If you cannot do what is right person here that was standing to fight And I just remember taking a second in the face of a blatant, heinous, foul, for our democracy, we thank you. thinking, if they touch these doors, if white supremacist attack like the one Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- they hit these doors the way they hit we just saw, how will you do right by ance of my time. that door, if they hit these doors and the Black and Brown people you rep- f come anywhere near my staff—and I resent who just want to know that our BIDEN’S UNILATERAL EXECUTIVE am just going to be real honest about children will have safety, that our chil- ORDERS ARE HARMFUL it—my thought process was, we bang- dren will have life, and that they will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ing to the end. I am not letting them have shelter, because you represent us, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- take out my people, and you are not too. taking me out. We have come too far. So on January 3, we stood together uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Wash- So, Madam Speaker, St. Louis and I to swear our oath of office to the Con- ington (Mr. NEWHOUSE) is recognized rise with a message for our Republican stitution. We swore to defend it against for 60 minutes as the designee of the colleagues. On January 6, I thought all enemies foreign and domestic. Well, minority leader. about January 3, and I thought about it was attacked by a domestic enemy GENERAL LEAVE how we all raised our right hands up called white supremacy and we must Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I and took an oath, each and every one stand together now, today, to uphold ask unanimous consent that all Mem- of us, on this very floor. We swore that that oath and hold every single person bers have 5 legislative days in which to we would support and defend the Con- who helped incite it accountable. revise and extend their remarks and to stitution of the United States against Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam include any extraneous material on the all enemies, foreign and domestic. Speaker, I thank Representative BUSH topic of my Special Order. Even though that Constitution for her comments today and for how The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there wasn’t written for people who look like she carries herself in this Chamber objection to the request of the gen- me, even though that Constitution every day, which is just a powerful tleman from Washington? wasn’t written by people who look like demonstration of why so many people There was no objection. me, and even though that Constitution are inspired by her example. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, in cemented an unjust nation for people Madam Speaker, how much time is the first days of his administration, like me, my team and I got to working. remaining? President Biden has taken a record- We unveiled legislation to investigate The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- breaking number of executive actions and expel those who were responsible tlewoman from New York has 41⁄2 min- and he has signed more executive or- for inciting this attack so that we utes remaining. ders than any President in recent his- could defend it because we have a duty Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam tory. to fight for a more perfect Union. Speaker, lastly, I would like to close, I am very proud this evening to be Because if you cannot stand up to speaking to some of the individuals joined by some of my colleagues from white supremacy in this moment as who have already been mentioned, and the Congressional Western Caucus. As Representatives, then why did you run some of the folks who have already a group, we represent constituents for office in the first place? been mentioned in prior remarks: our across the country who have been neg- No matter what district you rep- staff, our Capitol Police, our House atively impacted by these actions of resent, no matter where you live, no clerks, we thank you. President Biden. matter Democrat or Republican, you We know how many of you were put On his very first day in office, the represent a district that is, on average, in the line of danger because of the job President signed an executive order to

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The priority was costs low, and maintain our energy communities, numerous States, and lowering energy costs for Americans independence which will enhance our even our neighbor to the north, Can- and ending our supply chain depend- national security. ada, investing heavily in its creation. ency, along with supporting high-wage And by working together to support Also, on day one, President Biden di- jobs in the energy industry. energy jobs and reduced dependence on rected his Acting Secretary of the Inte- Sadly, within just 2 weeks, Joe Biden foreign nations, we have the chance to rior to issue a 60-day moratorium on has started destroying much of that create a tomorrow with unimaginable new oil and gas leases on Federal lands. progress and setting our Nation back. potential. President Biden’s executive orders And then if that weren’t enough, to b 2015 complete the one-two punch, a week have ended high-wage pipeline jobs on later, he extended that moratorium in- Keystone XL. He has banned oil and Mr. NEWHOUSE. Thank you, Con- definitely. gas development on Federal lands and gressman STAUBER, in helping to put a Madam Speaker, I am confident my forced America to rejoin the unfair human face onto the issue that we are colleagues will echo this sentiment: It Paris climate agreement which gives a speaking about. The real cost to Amer- is unconscionable that President Biden free pass to polluters like India and ican citizens, the loss of jobs cannot be would, during a global pandemic, elimi- Communist China. understated and the impact to our nate thousands of jobs and prevent the His actions have serious con- communities and to families across creation of thousands more with one sequences for my rural district and dis- this country. So thank you very much. flick of his pen. tricts like mine. Madam Speaker, a lot of States will As you will hear from my colleagues, In my district, gas prices have start- be impacted. The whole country will this action was thoughtless and dev- ed to dramatically increase as Joe be. I am going to turn to someone from astating to the hundreds of commu- Biden keeps punishing American fami- the great State of Texas, but you prob- nities and the millions of Americans lies with executive order after execu- ably know this already: This ban from who rely on the oil and gas industry, tive order. President Biden will eliminate 2 mil- from labor unions, local small busi- In fact, since November 30, the gas lion jobs in the oil and gas industry in nesses, to rural school districts, con- prices have already risen $0.32 and Texas alone—in one State. servationists, people all over the coun- counting. A 60-mile round trip for work Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- try. is not uncommon in northern Min- tleman from Texas (Mr. BABIN), from His long-term goals may very well be nesota. Already, that is a $244 a year the Houston area, representing, I well-intentioned, but, Madam Speaker, increase per driver. Imagine what it think, probably the epicenter of petro- right now, in communities across the will be like for middle class families if leum refining in this country, another country, jobs, revenue, and investment these increases continue. fine Member of our Western Caucus. are lost. They have just disappeared. Furthermore, Joe Biden’s executive Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I thank Madam Speaker, what does President order canceling critical projects like my good friend from Washington Biden propose to do in the meantime? the Keystone XL pipeline sends a State—and a classmate—for having This truly can be described as an at- chilling message to union members na- this. It is good to be here. tack on American energy and Amer- tionwide, including in my district Madam Speaker, I stand here today ican workers. where many are currently working to as a proud representative of Houston, Over the last 4 years during the replace the Line 3 pipeline. Texas, the epicenter of American en- Trump administration, the United Many workers are asking themselves: ergy and the catalyst for this country’s States has made huge strides toward Will Joe Biden cancel their job next? pursuit of energy independence. But, energy independence, becoming the And what about those individuals who unfortunately, our economic bedrock largest net exporter of energy in the were employed with a good-paying, of oil and gas is under attack, severe world. high-quality job working on pipelines attack, by an administration that is President Biden’s actions will unilat- or in oil fields on our Federal lands? eliminating millions of jobs and leav- erally undo this progress. It will Because of Joe Biden’s anti-jobs ing our national security wide open to threaten our energy security and leave agenda, these individuals are not only threats from adversaries. thousands of hardworking American being denied a living wage, but the dig- An oil and gas moratorium on Fed- men and women without a job. Presi- nity of work. Meanwhile, they will still eral lands is projected to cost America dent Biden has acted without any input need to put gas in their vehicles. 1 million jobs. Revoking the Keystone or meaningful debate from the Mem- Prices will keep rising and the gas XL pipeline permit will cost us 11,000 bers of this Congress who represent the they use won’t be produced by hard- jobs in 2021 alone and account for the people who are most affected by his or- working Americans any longer. In- loss of $1.6 billion in gross wages. ders. stead, they will be purchasing gas for Rejoining the Paris climate accord, Madam Speaker, tonight, we are here their trucks from hostile countries like which was originally poorly negotiated to make our voices and their voices Russia, Venezuela, and China, all of by President Obama, is projected to heard. I am proud to be joined, as I which signed the Paris climate agree- cost us 400,000 jobs and is simply a bad said, with many of the outstanding ment, but not one of these countries deal for the American people and very members of the Congressional Western has met their obligation. good deal for the world’s biggest pol- Caucus, and we have a lot of them who Madam Speaker, Joe Biden’s unilat- luter, Communist China. What hap- have a lot of great things to say. eral executive orders are harmful. It pened to this new administration’s My first guest is a new member of may not be understood here in the promise to stand up for all Americans? our executive committee. He comes Beltway, but my constituents know From gas and electric bills, to new from the State of Minnesota, where at that these executive orders mean job highways and bridges, to taxes, to put- least 50,000 jobs are supported by min- loss and higher energy costs for the ting food on the table, what happens to ing in his home State, a tremendous American family. the oil and gas industry affects all amount of economic activity. It has been less than a month and Joe Americans, and killing these jobs will So I am very pleased to yield to the Biden has already made his agenda have a ripple effect that will be felt in gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. very, very clear. American jobs, Amer- every home in the Nation. STAUBER). ican families, and American energy Additionally, if we destroy oil and Mr. STAUBER. Madam Speaker, I independence are no longer first. natural gas production here by can- thank the gentleman for this oppor- At this time of economic uncer- celing these pipelines and forcing ad- tunity. tainty, I urge the Biden administration herence to widely burdensome red tape, I rise with my colleagues today out to change their reckless course. I urge we will then have to import oil and of serious concern for the well-being of the Biden administration to abandon natural gas from overseas and burn

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.074 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H367 much fuel to get it here. And that asking how she would make up the lost Dr. BURGESS, thank you so much for means that we will be paying more for revenue. I have yet to receive a reply. being here this evening and helping us energy that was processed not using After the announcement, I intro- tell the American people the real im- the same, stringent clean environ- duced the POWER Act, along with pact of these decisions. mental regulations that we have here nearly 40 of my Republican colleagues. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- in America. This bill would prevent the President tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). No, if we want to stand here and talk from halting new oil and gas leasing Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I about cleaner energy solutions, we along with coal, hard-rock mineral, thank the chairman, and congratulate have to acknowledge the fact that pipe- and critical mineral leasing on Federal him for the chairmanship of the West- lines are by far the safest and most en- lands without consent of Congress. ern Caucus, and I appreciate being in- vironmentally friendly way to trans- For too long, Congress has ceded au- cluded in this discussion this evening. port energy. In fact, pipelines have a thority over our public lands to the ex- Madam Speaker, on the way over 99.9 percent safety record. When we kill ecutive branch. This will enable Con- here, here is a bit of breaking news: energy jobs here in the United States, gress to take back control and stand up , in their online newsletter, we are in turn killing clean energy jobs for the people we represent. 6:30 tonight, the headline: ‘‘Biden’s globally. Just yesterday, I also introduced the plans for recovery imperiled by swell- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I Protecting New Mexico’s Jobs and Pub- ing ranks of long-term jobless.’’ thank Congressman BABIN. I thank him lic Education System Act, which would First sentence reads: for explaining to us and helping us un- exempt New Mexico from the current Millions of Americans are staring at the derstand the pipeline industry and ban on new oil and gas leasing. reality of long-term unemployment, a pre- what that does for our country, how it My State would be the most nega- carious and worsening situation that threat- tively affected in the Nation by a leas- ens to drag on the economic recovery after improves safety, and, certainly, our ing ban. More than half of the onshore the pandemic ends. care for the environment as well. Madam Speaker, I next turn to one oil produced on Federal lands in the You know what, I remember when U.S. is produced in New Mexico. to our newest Members—new to our Democrats used to be the champion of Madam Speaker, I must also point caucus, but also to the House of Rep- the working class, the champion of the out that the oil and gas industry is not resentatives—a young lady from the working man and woman. just about filling up our cars and heat- Long-term unemployment is so dam- State of New Mexico. ing our homes, petroleum-based prod- aging to people’s families and people’s is doing just a great job in the short ucts are an essential part of our every- lives. Suspending the production on time that she has been here with us. day lives. Petroleum-based products in- Federal lands—granted Texas doesn’t And let me just tell you a little bit clude mini medical devices, articles of about New Mexico. If you want an ex- have the amount of Federal lands that clothing, and even sporting equipment. some of the other Western States do, ample of a State that is reliant on this In response to concerns we raised re- industry, oil and gas, you have to look but still, it affects us. garding the loss in oil and gas jobs, the And Todd Staples, our former agri- no farther than New Mexico. Biden administration said people can culture commissioner in the State of You can correct me if I am wrong, just find work in the renewable energy Texas—now the head of the Texas Oil but at least 134,000 jobs are supported sector. and Gas Association—writes in Janu- by that industry. And I know it is a Madam Speaker, well that just is not ary: ‘‘Banning energy development on huge part of your State’s economy. good enough. In fact, statistics show Federal lands and in offshore waters Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- workers involved in oil and gas extrac- tlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. not only threatens thousands of the tion make an average of $48 an hour. best-paying jobs, but needlessly erases HERRELL). How do I tell my constituents to go much-needed revenue that helps pay Congresswoman HERRELL, thank you earn much less than that in other in- for schools and other essential serv- very much for being with us. dustries? At a time when our economy Ms. HERRELL. Madam Speaker, I ices,’’ so said Todd Staples, the presi- has been weakened by the COVID–19 dent of Texas Oil and Gas Association. thank Chairman NEWHOUSE for yielding pandemic and many of our constituents and for his leadership in holding this Going on: ‘‘American oil and natural are out of work, we should be focused gas is safe, clean and abundant, and Special Order. on protecting good-paying jobs, not Madam Speaker, with the stroke of a misguided policies will only stifle our eliminating them. I look forward to Nation’s energy and environmental pen, President Biden threatened the working with my Western Caucus col- economy and public education systems progress.’’ A million jobs across the leagues over the coming weeks to pro- country—120,000 of those in the State of New Mexico, seven other Western mote this message and to give a voice States, four Gulf States, and . of Texas alone. to our constituents whose lives will be And as we heard from our colleague, To put it simply, the executive ac- harmed by the executive actions of the tions he took on behalf of radical envi- Ms. HERRELL, it does affect tax reve- Biden administration. nues for local activities in our schools, ronmentalists to stop new oil and gas Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman leases on Federal lands is nothing building our highways. NEWHOUSE again for hosting this Spe- Todd Staples went on to say: short of disastrous. cial Order. In New Mexico, over half the oil pro- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I The oil and natural gas industry is pro- ducing energy in cleaner and more efficient duction and two-thirds of the natural thank Congresswoman HERRELL. I ap- ways than 10 to 15 years ago, all while pro- gas production occurs on Federal lands. preciate her helping us understand the ducing more affordable and reliable energy That production employs nearly 120,000 impact on the State of New Mexico, to power our daily lives. Increased use of people Statewide, and estimates show a not just jobs but schools as well—$1 natural gas is the number one reason the ban on new oil and gas leases could billion cost to the school districts of United States power sector cut carbon diox- cost the State over 60,000 jobs by the your State. I just can’t imagine the ide emissions 33 percent. end of 2022. long-term, detrimental impacts that Now, look, everybody talks about Royalty payments and taxes from that will bring. going to electric cars. Where is the the oil and gas industry contribute Speaking of that, I turn to another electricity going to come from? Well, more than over one-third of our State’s gentleman from the State of Texas, some of it is going to come from nat- general fund. The loss in revenue from someone I got to know very well on the ural gas, natural gas-fired power this leasing ban will have the greatest Committee on Rules. MICHAEL BURGESS plants. impact on the children of New Mexico, represents his district in Texas, and But, again, I do remember when the as over $1 billion from the oil and gas similar to what we just heard from Democratic party used to be the party industry goes to New Mexico public New Mexico, I believe Texas school dis- of the working man and woman. I ques- schools every year. tricts also, through property taxes on tion why President Biden has strayed Madam Speaker, before the ban was oil and gas production, on pipelines, on so far from that. A little over 2 weeks announced, I sent a letter to New Mex- gas utilities receive at least $1 billion a ago, he said, on the western steps of ico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, year as well. this Capitol building, that his number

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Madam Speaker, I is merely shifting our current demand ada and a pink slip for countless Amer- think you are starting to get the mes- for energy overseas. icans who rely on the strategic energy sage that it is clear: This is going to Let me make that very clear: Much security project for their livelihoods. impact every citizen of this country. as my Democrat colleagues might pre- But you know what may have hap- These wrongheaded decisions are im- tend otherwise, America’s demand for pened, most importantly? With a pacting our way of life, our cost of liv- oil and natural gas will not go away stroke of a pen, a contract was elimi- ing in so many different ways. overnight. It cannot. Our infrastruc- nated. Can other countries trust Amer- I don’t know what the next speaker is ture depends on it. So by shutting ica anymore? Can Americans trust our going to talk about for sure, but I will down one of our main domestic sup- President and our executive branch make a guess that , plies, our supply will shift overseas, when, at a stroke of a pen, they unilat- who is our new ranking member of the where we have no control over their en- erally say that contract is null and Committee on Natural Resources, hail- vironmental standards. void? Put simply, President Biden’s orders ing from the State of , may Then came the moratorium on Fed- talk about a tree. I am not sure about will hurt our environment in the long run and devastate our economy in the eral oil and gas leases, the prospect of that, but certainly, the natural re- a long-term drilling ban on public source impacts here are going to be meantime. So what is our alternative? lands, and even steps to halt energy real, and I always say people may not projects on private land. understand that. But we passed a huge How about allowing the free market The White House has also pushed the bill last Congress—I am sure you re- to work, like it always has. We have an U.S. back into the U.N.’s Paris climate member the Land and Water Conserva- innovative, pragmatic plan in place, treaty, subjecting American interests tion Fund—which was part of a bigger unlike the Democrats’ haphazard, to the whim of international bureau- piece of legislation. Well, guess where a shooting-from-the-hip approach. It is crats. By the way, the English were lot of that money comes from to make why I have submitted pro-growth solu- smart enough to get out of one of those that happen? It is from oil and gas tions like the Trillion Trees Act. Madam Speaker, we don’t need to agreements. They called it Brexit. leases. And I think the great State of make hollow political points with no These things will kill family-wage Arkansas is set to get a lot of money in substance and no hope for success. We American jobs that can’t be 2021 from that fund. And this is going need an energy plan that looks to the outsourced, raising prices at the pump to have an impact there. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- future while taking care of the needs of and draining trillions of dollars from tleman from Arkansas (Mr. today. the U.S. economy. All of this was done with a stroke of a pen, without ap- WESTERMAN), and thank him not only b 2030 for his partnership and his activity and proval from Congress, and the rami- Democrats want to make us choose fications will be disastrous. work on the Western Caucus, but also between a healthy environment and a on the Committee on Natural Re- Madam Speaker, when it comes to strong economy. I am here to tell you national security, it is no coincidence sources. we can have both. Actually, if we want Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, that we have seen peace break out in a cleaner, safer, healthier environment, the Middle East over the last few I thank the gentleman from Wash- then we must have a strong economy. ington and commend him for the great years. The diplomatic achievements of They go hand-in-hand. the Trump administration in that trou- work that he has done with the West- I hope President Biden reverses this bled region are a result, in part, of poli- ern Caucus and also here in Congress to ban and puts our environment and cies that have made American energy be a voice for rural America and for America’s economy first. these areas, like my district, that de- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I dominance a reality. We gained the upper hand when we began producing pend on Natural Resources. thank Congressman WESTERMAN. I ap- Madam Speaker, our country is at a preciate that very much, and I thank more petroleum and became energy crossroads on the environment. One him for getting in that word ‘‘tree.’’ I independent in America. By turning road leads to a vibrant, all-of-the- appreciate that very much and for real- back the clock on these historic gains, above energy approach, where we com- ly helping us understand the true im- the new administration is putting more bine our state-of-the-art technology pacts not only to our economy but to American lives and treasure at risk. with hardworking American ingenuity our environment of these kinds of deci- Closer to home, the economic costs and work ethic to incentivize smart en- sions. will also be dire. The cancellation of vironmental solutions. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- the Keystone pipeline and new energy The other road leads to a top-down tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. TIFFANY), restrictions have put Wisconsin jobs on regulatory approach in which those in another W State, which we have to the chopping block, including more power ban, tax, and prohibit energy ac- stick together, a strong member of the than 2,000 jobs at Michels and Precision cess resulting in economic ruin and en- Congressional Western Caucus. He Pipeline, two fine American companies vironmental degradation. It is clear comes from a State that also is set to and Wisconsin companies. These com- which path President Biden has chosen. receive a tremendous amount of fund- panies will not be the only victims of With a stroke of a pen, he eliminated ing through the Land and Water Con- the Biden administration’s great leap thousands of American jobs, put many servation Fund, which, again, is fi- backward. more into jeopardy, defunded bipar- nanced through oil and gas leases. Thousands of downstream companies tisan conservation programs, and Madam Speaker, I thank Congress- provide support services to pipeline eliminated some of the safest, most re- man TIFFANY for participating this firms, businesses like parts suppliers, liable forms of energy production and evening, and I appreciate him being steelworkers, fracking sand mine oper- transportation we have. here. ators, and even restaurants, taverns, Let’s not confuse action with Mr. TIFFANY. Madam Speaker, and other Main Street businesses that progress. The data is very clear. Amer- while America and Congress’ attention count energy industry workers among ica leads the world in environmental has been diverted from the real issues, their customers. All of these businesses standards. If our goal is actually a we have seen something over the last are in the crosshairs for another eco- cleaner, safer, and healthier environ- couple of weeks that is going to com- nomic hit, this one inflicted by their ment—and I hope it is—then we should promise American security in three own government in Washington, not a continue modeling these standards for ways. pandemic in Wuhan.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.077 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H369 Even more galling was the adminis- from a State that has tens of thousands sands of Colorado’s jobs, just as the tration’s glib response that these hard- of jobs that rely on this industry. gentleman mentioned, and send my working Americans should simply suck Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- people, the people I was sent to rep- it up and find better jobs. Is that what tlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. resent in my district, to the unemploy- unity looks like, Madam Speaker? BOEBERT). ment line. By taking aim at Americans who Mrs. BOEBERT. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I have met with my work in oil and gas, the Biden adminis- thank the gentleman from Washington, constituents. They don’t understand tration will cripple a key stream of and I thank my chairman of the West- why this administration is targeting revenues for State and local govern- ern Caucus. It is an honor to serve with their livelihoods and telling them that ments, funding that they rely on to pay him, especially in a time like this they can simply find other jobs. for schools, road repairs, first respond- where our energy needs are so dramati- The energy workers in Colorado’s ers, and public health services. In Wis- cally threatened. Third District like their jobs. They are consin alone, the loss of revenue asso- Madam Speaker, I rise today as the good at them. They are the best at ex- ciated with the cancellation of Key- proud Representative of Colorado’s tracting these resources responsibly. stone is estimated to hit $3 billion. Third Congressional District, one of They don’t want to be unemployed dur- I would like to emphasize, while we the most beautiful districts in the en- ing a pandemic and worry about how are here with the chair of the Western tire Nation, where waters like the Col- they are going to put food on the table Caucus and hearing from Members orado, the Arkansas, and the Animas or make ends meet for their families. from the west side of —Wis- Rivers flow, and snow falling along the Just last week, President Biden un- consin is on the east side of the Mis- Rocky Mountains provides outdoor veiled a Green New Deal-like environ- sissippi—it is Eastern States that are recreation in towns like Durango, Tel- mental plan. While the price tag is as- going to be hit with this equally hard, luride, Aspen, and Steamboat Springs. tronomical and its goals unrealistic, including the States of Ohio and Penn- Colorado’s Third District is also the real tragedy associated with this $2 sylvania. home to some of the Nation’s most trillion charade will be the number of While people in our communities are abundant energy resources. We all win men and women in my district who struggling to pay their bills and find when American energy workers develop have to come home and tell a spouse work, this administration is killing our resources responsibly at home. Yet, and their children that they were laid jobs and making their lives more ex- this administration is laser-focused on off and are unable to provide for their pensive. eliminating fossil fuels and the major- family. While those on the other side are ity of jobs in the energy industry. It is not Big Oil that is going to close pushing a $350 billion State bailout, the It is not complicated. We are strong- their doors as a result of Biden’s execu- White House is choking off their reve- er and safer as a country when we re- tive orders. It is the little guys in nues. main energy independent and when dic- small, rural communities that will be While our Nation faces rising threats tators across the world can no longer hit hardest by this administration’s ac- from foreign adversaries, the other side fund their deadly terrorist activities on tions that seek to eliminate all coal, is taking active steps that will make the backs of our energy needs. oil, and natural gas as its electricity America less safe, less secure, and less Madam Speaker, there is no reason sources by 2035. self-reliant. the U.S. should be dependent on vola- Joe Biden’s team learned nothing American workers are tired of being tile foreign sources from countries like from the American energy renaissance lectured about carbon emissions by Russia, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia when we we saw under the Trump administra- people who fly around the world on pri- can safely produce these resources tion: low gas prices, the lowest average vate jets, like President Biden’s cli- right here in America, creating Amer- unemployment rate ever until COVID, mate czar, who admitted that even if ican jobs. and the greatest economy the world U.S. emissions dropped to zero, it American ingenuity and innovation has ever seen. would make no difference because 90 have resulted in the U.S. becoming a Madam Speaker, energy dominance percent of CO2 comes from other coun- global leader in carbon emissions re- and America first policies have been tries. In fact, a third of the total global ductions. Protecting our environment replaced by climate change overkill emissions come from China. while safely producing American en- and people like John Kerry flying The bottom line is that access to af- ergy are not mutually exclusive goals. around the world in their private jets, fordable, abundant, and reliable energy Advancements associated with telling hardworking Americans to is essential to a dynamic economy sup- fracking and horizontal drilling are the make better choices. porting millions of good Made in the main reasons the U.S. has become a We are the land of the free and will USA jobs in American manufacturing. world leader in protecting the Earth. always be. I will never allow my four Madam Speaker, when the White You heard me. Fracking, demonized by boys to live in a socialist nation. For House attacks homegrown energy jobs the left without any merit, has proven all the people in the Third District for purely political gain, China wins to be one of the best energy solutions that I so proudly represent, I will and America loses. for our environment. I think it is be- proudly fight the Green New Deal poli- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I coming very clear that my colleagues cies and Joe Biden’s job-killing execu- thank Congressman TIFFANY. Well-spo- on the left have become fracking liars. tive orders with everything that I ken. The economy, jobs, the environ- But these facts don’t matter to the have; I will support freedom and pros- ment, schools, national security, the Biden administration. All they seem to perity at every opportunity; and I will impacts of these decisions are far and care about is appeasing extremist envi- oppose any effort that seeks to take wide across this country. ronmentalists in order to get more the God-given freedom and rights away One of the great things about a cit- campaign donations. from the American people. izen legislative body is that we are With the stroke of his pen, which Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I made up of individuals from all walks sometimes takes him a while to find, thank Congresswoman BOEBERT. I ap- of life, and I am very proud that we President Joe Biden has unilaterally preciate her strong voice on behalf of have, on the Western Caucus, a new imposed job-killing executive orders not only the people she represents, but member to the caucus and also a new and overreaching energy mandates people all over the country. I thank her member of our executive committee, that are going to crush my district and for those very valuable comments. but also someone whose family is one the people who live within it. Madam Speaker, as you can already of these people who we are talking From rejoining the Paris Agreement tell, we have a very strong class of new about whose jobs will be impacted by without asking the Senate to ratify Members this year. I would like to turn these decisions. this treaty, to unilaterally eliminating to another who comes from the State Madam Speaker, I am anxious to the Keystone XL pipeline, to banning of , a State that I don’t think is hear from our new Member from Colo- all new Federal oil and gas leases, the the highest with Federal land owner- rado, and I thank her very much for Biden administration has already ship, but pretty darn close. Sixty-three being a part of this discussion, coming taken actions that will eliminate thou- percent, I understand, of the land in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.079 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 ’s State is under Federal of energy. I think of Kansas as wheat the plant manager, for the farmer and ownership. and corn, but energy is an important rancher, for the millions of lives de- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- part of the economy. I don’t think a lot pending on agriculture and energy tleman from Utah (Mr. MOORE). I know of Americans understand truly the im- every day, and for the betterment of he has a great perspective on this pact of these decisions in other States. our democracy. issue, and I am very anxious to wel- I thank Congressman MANN for partici- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I come him and give him the floor so pating tonight. appreciate Congressman MANN’s in- that he can share with us his thoughts. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- volvement in the Western Caucus. The voices we have are strong, and b 2045 tleman from Kansas (Mr. MANN). Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I thank we will continue to speak loudly and Mr. MOORE of Utah. Madam Speak- the gentleman for yielding. clearly about the impact of some of er, when the gentleman says perspec- My district in Kansas has a lot of oil these decisions. tive, the part I would like to highlight and gas, and a lot of ethanol produc- Madam Speaker, you probably have is that it is about balance. I am going tion as well, which is very important guessed that the State of Texas has to speak to that in a little bit, but be- for the energy, the backstop for the been impacted tremendously by these fore my comments get drowned out in country. decisions. I am very pleased to have a some of the prepared statements, mak- Madam Speaker, I rise today to dis- gentleman from the State of Texas. ing sure there is balance benefits all, cuss President Biden’s recent executive Congressman is someone and it is something that I am really actions and their impacts on American whom I have come to know and respect passionate about and Utahns are pas- energy. for his clearheaded thinking on so sionate about. Kansas-1, the Big First, is one of the many different issues, and I know he Madam Speaker, I rise today to call most productive agricultural areas of can speak firsthand about the oil and on the Biden administration to reverse the country, and is also home to a gas industry and the impact to our its unilateral orders, including Execu- flourishing energy industry. In a rural economy. tive Order 14008 pausing new oil and district like the Big First, commu- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- gas leases on Federal land; Secretarial nities shrink and grow with oil and gas tleman from Texas (Mr. ROY). Order 3395 suspending mineral leasing prices. My district is the 11th largest Mr. ROY. Madam Speaker, I thank and permits; and Executive Order 13990 district in this country and has more the gentleman for leading this effort. It revoking the Keystone XL pipeline per- than 83,000 miles of roads. We depend is so critically important, obviously, to mit. on energy every day to fuel agricul- my great home State of Texas, but also Utah, as the gentleman mentioned, tural equipment and to transport our to so many States particularly out has the second highest percentage of products across the country and around West and, let’s be honest, to all 50 federally owned land at about 65 per- the world. States of the Union. This is so funda- cent. Approximately 10,000 Utahns rely Crude oil and natural gas are the mental to who we are as Americans. on the oil and gas industry for their foundation that fuels the Big First. Unfortunately, my colleagues on the employment and livelihoods. These or- Whether it be diesel for a tractor, keep- other side of the aisle are attacking ders will result in Utah families losing ing our home and families warm, or the very natural resources and the very their jobs and will reduce crucial fund- filling up a gas tank to drive our kids great strength that the United States ing for conservation programs that 30 miles each way to school, my dis- of America has to set us apart from the protect the natural wonders of my trict needs energy. In addition, the Big rest of the world to be independent. We home State and our great country. First also produced nearly 500 million were blessed by the good Lord with un- They will make our country more re- gallons of ethanol last year. believable resources, resources that we liant on imported energy from other I am gravely concerned with Presi- can use for the betterment of man- countries with lower environmental dent Biden’s mandates on oil and gas. kind—our own people, the people in standards than our own and weaken In my first few weeks in Congress, this country—for jobs, for affordable our national security foothold. Re- President Biden issued 25 executive or- energy, and for prosperity, and to lead stricting extraction has real costs for ders in his first 10 days as President. the world doing that. our schools, our first responders, and That is more than the last 7 Presidents Unfortunately, we are seeing a mas- public services. The Keystone pipe- combined during their first 10 days. sive attack literally in the first few line’s MOU with North America’s For example, President Biden delivered weeks of the new administration: 28 ex- Building Trades Unions will provide $10 mixed messages claiming to support ecutive orders. A huge number of which million in renewable energy job train- fossil fuels and American jobs, and are obviously targeted at oil and nat- ing for union workers and invests a then issued an executive order disman- ural gas, targeted at the lifeblood of total of $1.7 billion in renewable energy tling the Keystone XL pipeline. our energy in this country. infrastructure, proving that a produc- The United States has achieved en- Madam Speaker, look at what we tive balance of development and con- ergy independence over the last several have been able to do with clean-burn- servation can be achieved. years. That said, we cannot sit idle and ing natural gas as a result of fracking. Rushed executive actions do not watch executive orders dictate the di- We have CO2 levels that are down at allow for collaboration with the people rection of our country with no input 1990 levels. We have vastly exceeded who are directly impacted by these de- from Congress. The administration will what my leftist friends on the other cisions. Utahns will feel the negative soon fundamentally impact our energy side of the aisle want to follow, the so- effects of these orders. independence. The executive branch cial welfare state of Europeans down I encourage the administration to re- was not created to legislate. Congress the road of fancy gatherings in Davos, verse these actions and work with a bi- was. and they fly in their expensive jets to partisan group of legislators on solu- Earlier this week, I introduced the go preach to the world about global tions that both protect and develop our More Accountability is Necessary Now warming. cherished lands. I ran on a sincere de- Acts, six pieces of legislation pro- Spare me your preaching as you are sire to work with the administration to moting accountability and trans- riding around in these jets spewing out promote productivity over partisan- parency to the administration’s future CO2 when we, through innovation in ship, and I stand by that commitment executive orders. The MANN Acts re- the great State of Texas and in our today. quire the executive branch to notify country, are creating clean-burning Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I the American public of its intent to natural gas. We are creating jobs appreciate that very much. issue any new executive orders per- powering the world. Continuing a theme of our strong taining to six specific topics that im- And now the Democrat administra- freshman class, I turn to the gen- pact my district, including energy and tion wants to come in and destroy jobs, tleman from Kansas (Mr. MANN). This the environment. destroy our leadership in the world, is kind of news to me. I didn’t realize We must hold our elected leaders ac- turn us over to Russia and Iran, and, that Kansas is such a major producer countable for the pipeline worker and oh, by the way, empower China to roll

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Emanuel is currently the call on President Biden to please re- ingstock what the Democratic Party is senior accountant for financial report- doing, saying they are standing up for voke and reverse these actions. I appreciate your attention, Madam ing for the City of St. Cloud. Gloria is the little guy in this country when responsible for project accounting, they are going to drive up the price of Speaker, and the opportunity to ex- press our views on this very important debt obligations, and monitoring the energy, increase CO2, empower China, compliance of debt covenants. empower Iran, empower Russia, and issue, and I yield back the balance of my time. In her role, Gloria assists the finance harm jobs. They are going to kill hun- director in the refinancing of existing dreds of thousands of jobs in this coun- f debt. She also handles the issuance of try even as we are coming out of the HONORING ELOISE ABRAHAMS new debt and works to ensure the time- negative effect of the pandemic. DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH ly payment of debt services for all We have an expression in Texas: bonds for the City of St. Cloud. Come and take it. It goes back to our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Further, Gloria analyzes and records history, our founding as a republic in the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- transactions for the pension trust Texas and Gonzalez, when Santa Anna uary 4, 2021, the Chair recognizes the funds for both general and police and wanted his cannon back, and we said: gentleman from Florida (Mr. SOTO) for firefighters’ plans. Come and take it. 30 minutes. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor Gloria also holds the responsibility of Well, my message to my Democratic of Black History Month, I would like to preparing several local financial re- colleagues is: We are going to drill and honor Eloise Abrahams. ports, including the State Annual we are going to frack. Texas is going to Eloise Abrahams is an RN, BS, Local Government Financial Report, continue to lead the world. LNHA, and she is the executive direc- AFR, the State Annual Police and And to my Democratic colleagues: tor for Guardian Care Nursing and Re- Firefighters’ Pension Report, and the Come and take it. habilitation Center in Orlando, Flor- Comprehensive Annual Financial Re- We are going to stand up for this ida. port. world being able to flourish. Not just With over 35 years of experience in Gloria has been employed with the America, not just Texas, but the world. healthcare, Mrs. Abrahams knew work- City of St. Cloud for over 32 years, pro- We are exporting liquified natural gas ing with seniors was her passion. gressing from the position of senior ac- around the world, making the world Championed as the first African-Amer- count clerk to her present position of better. ican director of clinical services and senior accountant-financial reporting. If my colleagues on the other side of the first African-American licensed the aisle are so concerned about CO , She has had exposure to almost all 2 nursing home administrator in Volusia phases, including the city’s financial why would they undermine the very County, she strategically led her team energy policies that are giving us the workings of fixed asset accounting and to receive the decade of excellence grant accounting and budgeting. ability to drive the CO2 level down? award from AHCA for exemplary nurs- It makes absolutely no sense. Gloria has also served as the treas- ing and rehabilitation care and serv- urer of a variety of organizations and So I would just say to the gentleman, ices. I greatly appreciate his giving us the campaigns, including the Osceola Certified as a preceptor in Florida, branch of the NAACP and an elected opportunity here to highlight this. But Eloise takes pride in mentoring and this is just the beginning to my friends city commissioner’s campaign. training students, particularly African Gloria received a Bachelor of Arts in on the other side of the aisle. Americans aspiring to become licensed You roll in here with a new adminis- Business Administration-Finance from nursing home administrators. the University of North Florida in tration, roll in here thinking that we Eloise has received numerous acco- are going to just fundamentally alter Jacksonville. She became a certified lades for her stellar leadership, includ- government finance officer in 2012. our entire economy through executive ing State and national awards for ex- order? Currently, Gloria is a member of the emplary care. She was also honored in Government Finance Officers Associa- We are going to say. No. We are going ONYX magazine as Woman on the to say, Come and take it. That is what tion and its local chapters, such as the Move. Abrahams plays an active role in Florida Government Finance Officers we are doing. That is what I am here to her church and is a member of the Zeta say. Association. Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She serves on Gloria has been married for 31 years Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I several boards of directors and is cur- appreciate Mr. ROY’s strong voice and and is the proud parent of two wonder- rently president of the Central Florida ful children and a pet tortoise named leadership on the Republican Con- Black Nurses Association of Orlando, ference. I appreciate very much his Pearl. Inc. For that and more, Ms. Gloria R. being part of this evening’s discussion. Leading her team through one of the Emanuel, we honor you. Words couldn’t be truer. most challenging years in LTC history Madam Speaker, I want to thank you due to COVID–19, with the support HONORING ALLISON KIRBY for your attention and listening to the from the GC Board of Directors and Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor message that we have. Synergy HealthCare Management, she of Black History Month, I would like to Let me ask you a question: Could you continues to possess a deep passion for recognize Allison Kirby. imagine if former President Trump had providing the highest quality of care. Allison Kirby has proudly served as signed an executive order during the Abrahams is deeply passionate about the principal of Jones High School for middle of this pandemic to unilaterally the quality of healthcare directed to- the past 4 years. She is proud of her ex- kill thousands of jobs? wards seniors and those less fortunate, perience as an English teacher, librar- What would you say would happen? and has demonstrated continuous com- ian, and assistant principal, experi- It would be a national outrage. mitment to this cause. ences that she feels have helped her be- Well, President Biden’s reckless exec- In addition to being involved in her come a strong leader for Jones High utive actions are a national outrage. work and her community, she is very School students. As you have heard, Americans in rural family-oriented and understands the Kirby’s dream is to create an envi- communities across the country—in need to balance her life. She spends ronment where all children feel loved fact, in urban areas, too—will suffer be- quality time with her beautiful, blend- and adequately prepared to tackle cause of this ban. ed family and her husband of 29 years. adulthood and higher education. Her The Western Caucus advocates for re- For that and more, Eloise Abrahams, passion for helping young people comes sponsible land and resource manage- we honor you. from her grandmother, who served as a

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However, the high Osceola Planning Commission, the alike. school is now open to all students, and Osceola Charter Review Committee, Dr. Nelson-James is passionate about Kirby is devoted to ensuring that the the Osceola County Education Founda- everyone having access to quality environment only grows to be more in- tion, the local chapter of the NAACP, healthcare and bridging the gap in clusive to students. and the Caribbean American and Flo- health equity. She has committed her- In her efforts to promote educational ridian Association. self to empowering her patients to be opportunities for students, Ms. Kirby Angela currently serves in various active participants in their journey to has led the school in becoming an offi- organizations as a board member in the health. She will always find a way to cial community partnership school, re- Osceola County Education Foundation, say yes to programs that benefit the vamping the Medical Magnet Program Community Vision, the Osceola County community and are dedicated to the to produce licensed practical nurses Chapter of the NAACP, the Caribbean cause. and include a Junior Law Enforcement American and Floridian Association, Dr. Nelson-James is married with Academy. the Osceola County Chapter of the four children and lives in Winter Ask anyone at Jones High and they Democratic Executive Committee, and Haven, Florida. In her spare time, she will tell you they are, ‘‘history in the Organize Florida. enjoys watching basketball, staying making.’’ Angela continues to assist veterans, fit, and reading. Outside of her work, Ms. Kirby hap- advocate for affordable housing and For those reasons and more, Dr. Cara pily lives in downtown Orlando with combat homelessness. And in addition, Nelson-James, we honor you. her husband, Dan, and her daughter, Angela has received various awards for HONORING DR. CAROLYN PASS Ileana. her community service, including the Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor For that and more, Ms. Allison NAACP, the Mercy Foundation, the of Black History Month, I would like to Kirby, we honor you. National Congress of Black Women, recognize Dr. Carolyn Pass. HONORING JOSHUA J. MYERS Dr. Carolyn Pass’ leadership spans City of Kissimmee, the Caribbean and Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor more than 35 years, beginning with Floridian Association, and the Delta of Black History Month, I would like to serving as the president of the Minor- Omicron Omega Chapter. recognize Joshua J. Myers. ity Pre-Professional Association at the Public safety has always been a pri- Joshua J. Myers is a not-for-profit University of Florida, where she earned ority for Angela. She will continue to leader with over 14 years of marketing her B.S. in microbiology. communications, fundraising, and sales bridge the gap between the community As a medical student, she was a stu- management experience. Throughout and law enforcement. Angela believes dent health policy mentee in the late his career, Joshua has been featured as in equality for all; therefore, she will Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s office. a commentator for print, radio and tel- continue to fight for equal rights for Dr. Pass also served as president and evision, and other mediums promoting all. regional council member of the Stu- health education and disease preven- Angela is the 10th of 12 children and dent National Medical Association. tion. the mother of one beautiful daughter. In the final year of her master’s pro- Through his work, Joshua seeks to She has two precious granddaughters, gram, she was awarded the highest promote his passion for connecting Mariah and Brooklyn. honor bestowed at the University of people to health and wellness resources Angela Eady has been in public serv- Miami, being inducted into the Iron that improve their lives, especially ice for most of her adult life and has Arrow Honor Society. those disproportionately affected by spent countless hours volunteering to Dr. Pass’ dedication to the commu- health disparities. build a better community for all resi- nity began in 2001 when she opened her Currently, Joshua serves as the De- dents in the great city of Kissimmee. primary care practice in Lake Wales, velopment and Communications Direc- And for those reasons, Ms. Angela Florida. Before going into solo prac- tor at Hope and Health Center of Cen- Eady, we honor you. tice, she suffered from congestive heart tral Florida, Inc., a medical clinic with HONORING DR. CARA NELSON-JAMES failure and recuperated at home for 18 operations throughout Florida. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor months after giving birth to her third Joshua holds a bachelor’s degree in of Black History Month, I would like to child. theater and communications from the recognize Dr. Cara Nelson-James. Her dedication to providing quality College at Brockport, SUNY, a mas- Dr. Cara Nelson-James joined Central care to her patients continued to flour- ter’s in communications and media Florida as the chief medical officer in ish as she rose through the ranks of technologies from the Rochester Insti- December of 2019. She obtained her leadership at AdventHealth Lake tute of Technology, and a master’s in medical degree at Nova Southeastern Wales. While on staff for the past 20 arts management from the University University College of Osteopathic Med- years, she has served on every com- of Buffalo, SUNY, at which he was the icine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her mittee and has been elected three Arthur A. Schomburg fellow. residency training in family medicine times as chairman of medicine. Cur- He currently resides in Altamonte was at North Broward Hospital’s dis- rently, she is serving as the first Black Springs, Florida, and enjoys reading, trict affiliated Broward General Med- female chief of staff. cooking, fitness, and the beach. ical Center. Dr. Pass’ specialties include internal For that and more, Mr. Joshua J. Along with being a valuable member medicine, wound care, and hyperbaric Myers, we honor you. of the Central Florida Health Care medicine. HONORING ANGELA EADY team for over 14 years, she is also an Her passions are her three lovely Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor associate clinical professor at Nova children, Alexandra, who is a graduate of Black History Month, I would like to Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. student, and Nicholas and Christian, recognize Angela Eady. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. who are in college. Angela Eady is a former city com- Dr. Nelson-James continues to pro- For that and more, Dr. Carolyn Pass, missioner for the City of Kissimmee vide direct patient care at the Dundee we honor you. and a lifelong resident of Osceola Coun- Community Health Center 2 days a HONORING DR. VINCENT MILLER, II ty. She has been a champion for ex- week. She has been instrumental in Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor panding access to affordable working with BayCare on the residency of Black History Month, I would like to healthcare, enhancing education oppor- program in Polk County through Flor- recognize Dr. Vincent Miller. tunities, and bringing higher-paying ida State University. She is an advo- Dr. Vincent M. Miller, II, currently jobs to Kissimmee. cate for clinical education so students serves as a secondary math teacher at

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In De- many other Members have, on the day As an accomplished visionary leader cember of 2005, she donated bone mar- of January 6. I do so in a poetic, artis- in the academic sector with 10 years in row to a 12-year-old girl with sickle tic form, with a poem, ‘‘A Bird’s Eye the Polk County school system, he has cell anemia. View to Insurrection.’’ had many administrative roles, but Jacqueline advocates for unselfish The day started with the humdrum noises of found his love back in the classroom. acts for the betterment of mankind. a mundane process Some of Dr. Miller’s most notable ac- For that and more, Superintendent Mahogany boxes were presented, papers shuf- complishments in education include Jacqueline Byrd, we honor you. fled, and gavels knocked, decreasing academic suspension rates But the process of the day was everything, b 2115 over 50 percent, establishing various The hearing of voices, the counting of votes, the sum of democracy. HONORING JOSEPHINE M. HOWARD innovative academic programs de- I had a bird’s eye view from the gallery signed to energize academic offerings Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor And on that day, we were in the final steps, and enhance career and professional de- of Black History Month, I would like to the technocratic certification, we were velopment outcomes for students. recognize Josephine Howard. electing a President He holds a doctor of education in As part of her life legacy, Josephine Meanwhile, at the Ellipse, at base camp, an- educational leadership from Lynn Uni- M. Howard has been achieving goals, other scene ensued versity, a master of business adminis- setting high standards, teaching, learn- A President spewed hateful lies, violence was tration from Webster University, a ing, positively impacting lives, and incited, and a fuse was lit committing to helping, mentoring, and Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, stop bachelor of science from the University Objections were raised, debates began, and South Florida, and a music minor in inspiring the lives of children, adults, passions heated vocal performance from the University and the elderly. A text reads Capitol Complex breaches of South Florida. Desiring to be a teacher like her I rest assured, I am in the safest place on Dr. Miller is known for his commu- mother, Crizell, she grew up mentoring Earth, for the people’s House has never nity work through his nonprofit, Fill- and tutoring her five siblings and fallen ing the Lane. Filling the Lane’s mis- neighborhood children. In the 1960s, Jo- I call my wife to tell her we are safe sion is to bridge the gaps between edu- sephine graduated from Douglass High No thought of danger permeates, I am con- School with high honors and Florida vinced of my safety, and I listen to cation, sports, arts, and community for more speeches at-risk youth. He is also known for per- College, cum laude, with a bachelor’s A text reads Capitol Dome breached forming locally and internationally in degree in elementary education, and Pence and Pelosi, Hoyer and McCarthy, one- shows such as Porgy and Bess, and the she subsequently began her teaching by-one they were escorted out Broadway production, KaTonga. career. The debate continued, the people’s represent- He is very excited to be who honored Josephine loved teaching but wanted atives continued, and JIM MCGOVERN here today. In the words of Disney: to have a greater impact on more lives presided ‘‘It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.’’ by empowering them with knowledge. Debate yields to a prayer by the chaplain For that and more, Dr. Vincent M. Therefore, she went back to college and I am uneasy, fear is in the air, and the Mem- bers evacuate the House floor Miller, II, we honor you. earned her master’s of education, We dozen or so remain in the gallery strand- HONORING JACQUELINE BYRD magna cum laude, from the University ed Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, in honor of Central Florida and an educational Banging, banging, banging on the doors of Black History Month, I would like to specialist degree, summa cum laude, at The insurrectionists are at the Chamber, gas recognize Jacqueline Byrd. Nova Southeastern University, thus masks are deployed, and we are sur- Jacqueline Byrd is the super- dedicating 38 years of service to edu- rounded intendent of Polk County Public cation, including 20 years as a prin- Welch and Gomez, Crow and DeLauro, Himes Schools, an educator, wife of Jason cipal. and Costa, Thompson, Wild, Johnson, and I Byrd, Sr., and mother of Jason Byrd, Josephine is a servant leader, life- Together we flee, over chairs and under rail- Jr., and Jalyn Byrd. She was the first time member of the NAACP, has served ings to the door African-American superintendent of as a member of the Horizon Housing We are trapped Polk County Public Schools. Through board as treasurer, is the former CEO Bang, bang, bang! Bang, bang, bang! Get her continued focus on improving edu- of Howard’s Apparel, former chaplain down! The orders rang. cation for all students, she has become of the NC100BW, board of trustees of Guns, flash bombs, teargas? a role model for students, and is an ad- Heart of Florida Hospital, Head Start Which sounds these were, I do not know, as vocate for educating all students, cre- Policy Council, and Who’s Who Among Capitol Police stood as sentinels to protect us ating wraparound services to address Professional Women. Get down, get down again, so we did meeting their needs and in removing She continues to serve as the first I lie flat, behind flimsy plastic seat cov- barriers to allow for success. vice president deaconess at the New erings, no match for bullets, contem- Jacqueline can be found visiting Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. She plating my mortality schools, talking to students, attending is actively involved in first Christian I realize finally and truly in this moment I events, and advocating on behalf of her education directress appointed, praise could die students through local community ministry, mass choir, Sunday school Army Rangers rise, we lawyers take cover, leaders. She loves spending time with teaching, and more. and old souls sit relaxed, waiting Her community service and leader- peacefully, perhaps for the inevitable her husband and family, even though I am cerebral and imagining many of these evenings are spent at ship dedication have earned her numer- I do not even hear the gunshot, mortally school events. ous recognitions, honors, and media wounding a terrorist at the very door She is the youngest of six children of coverage. She received the Dr. Martin behind me, and the Chamber finally de- Eugene and Irene Hodges. Her siblings Luther King, Jr., Lifetime Achieve- fended with urgency have always said: ‘‘She should have ment Award, Teacher of the Year, and Meanwhile, the Senate Chamber falls with- been the oldest.’’ Distinguished Volunteer Service out a shot fired Her parents taught her that she Award. Police bang the doors, the doors bang back, would face challenges as an African- Josephine is married to her husband, who lurks on the outside Confusion changes to clarity and now there’s American woman, but her independ- Phillip, of 52 years and has two chil- one, and only one, way out ence, character, and integrity were im- dren, Jonita and Phillip II, and three Up we go and out the door, terrorists lay flat portant. She has passed these life les- grandchildren, Philip and twins Phillip with guns drawn upon them, as they sons to both her children. III and Kennedy. look at us with killers’ eyes

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.086 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 Democracy and I may die, but not today A domestic terrorist plot has been foiled One more time last week, I returned Down, down, down the stairs we go, I am alive, the Congress is alive, and thank to our southern border, and already, we cellphones light God Almighty, democracy is alive are seeing the results of, I think, reck- up, and the world sees proof of my life as I America must remember this day, learn from less comments made by our Chief Exec- flee live on PBS it, lest we repeat it utive. This is absurd, fantastical, yet nonetheless Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I very much happening We are getting to the point where we Down into the tunnels we go yield back the balance of my time. have had 300 unaccompanied minors a Flanked by guardians, we keep moving, f day crossing our southwest border. Demings made it out, too, and we re- PROTECTING OUR SOUTHERN That is because we have had a Presi- joice BORDER dent who has made comments that in- Up, up, up the stairs we go dicate that the United States is not We are in a room now, they describe it as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under safe, and we congregate in herds like sincere in protecting our southern bor- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- der. cattle uary 4, 2021, the Chair recognizes the I feel part relieved and uneasy b 2130 Instigators and innocent, masked and gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. maskless, Members and staff, we wait GROTHMAN) for 30 minutes. It does result in more money and together Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, more presence for drug cartels at the A community prayer ensues before we deal with the purpose of this Southern border. So people understand, I call my wife, I have made it, at least I am speech, I would like to make some ob- people do not just walk across the bor- mostly sure servations about changes that have der. Mexicans are charged $3,000 a per- COVID–19 lurks as a silent killer in the room been made in the last few weeks and son; Central Americans, $5,000 a person; Partisan cliques form, realizations begin, and an awkward casualness attempts other rapidly changing aspects of Brazilians, $9,000 a person; and Asians, to take hold American life. $20,000 a person to cross the border. Guilt, blame, excuses, and outrage begin to One of the few positive observations I And when statements are made indi- form have made since I was a Congressman cating that we will no longer be enforc- Because of course we told you so, of course is the freedom people have normally ing the border, those statements are dangerous rhetoric turns to violence, had to see their Congressmen. Eccen- conveyed by the cartels to people who as the seeds of despicable lies finally tric people can stand at the base of the they believe will pay to get across. We grow to insurrection Capitol steps a few yards away and I start to contemplate are, therefore, seeing the increase of I am hungry, I am thirsty, and I am sus- hand out their pamphlets, nice and people at the border, including unac- picious of certain colleagues free. Easy to meet their Congressmen, companied minors who are supposedly Gomez and I leave the safe room for our of- for those of us who like to walk outside people we want to protect. fices on gut feelings alone and not use the tunnel. Last week, on the Sunday, Monday, I am vaccinated, I am eventually vindicated, Now, a chain-link fence stands and Tuesday, just in the Sasabe section as days later some colleagues are sick around the Capitol with razor wire on alone, after I left that area, there were with COVID–19 top. Let’s be honest. After about mid- Our colleagues gave it to them, maskless and 120 unaccompanied juveniles. Some al- without remorse night on January 7, I think most of us ready part of a criminal element, but I return to our Rayburn sanctuary, I am felt pretty safe. given that they have to deal with the greeted with anxious smiles, my staff Now, we are almost a month later, cartels to get across the border, it cer- is safe and we still have National Guard folks tainly is not a good influence on them. We share the events of the great happening, in full combat, ready to protect us. We Also while I was down there, I heard the terrible have the wire on top of the walls, as in the last year, on the Tucson sector We watch the news, we see the mob in all its well as Constitution and Independence alone—and there are seven or eight sec- horror, and the assailing of the Capitol walls Avenues shut down. tors along our Southern border—well We are in disbelief I feel like I am in East Germany in over 100 people were found dehydrated Capitol Police fight hand-to-hand combat, the 1970s. I am not sure exactly what to death. This is the result of the cur- they are outnumbered, and beaten by East Germany was like, but that is how rent system in which we do not secure flags that say MAGA, Trump, and back I kind of visualize it, around maybe our border. the blue their parliament or whatever, fencing, Unfortunately, despite the verbiage There is a vicious irony police, always afraid of the people. which indicates we are going to be less Now hunger reminds us, snacks are procured, we eat creatively in fellowship It is a fitting background for our stringent in enforcing our border, we The hours go by in frightful minutes as our brave new world order in which our are also going to stop building the eyes remain glued to the television high-tech oligarchs are censoring ideas. wall. First of all, you are throwing Brave cooks open the cafeteria, police keep Perhaps that is this background to the away about 5,000 jobs right away, and their posts, and my staff remain safe in new censor regime. It seems almost ap- supposedly we are supposed to be look- the Capitol offices with me propriate. ing for new jobs. We finally have a real meal Our high-tech oligarchs are censoring But more than that, when you end The decision has been made, we will return ideas which are unpopular with the these contracts, you wind up having to to the Chamber, and we will do our duty wealthy and powerful in our country. pay companies for parts of the wall Arizona receives its objection and it goes Eventually, we will need some anti- that have been built but haven’t been down trust enforcement or legislation to put up yet, pay them to undo or fill in Arkansas, California, Colorado go by as open up Twitter and allow American holes which have been placed there in Pence picks up momentum citizens to hear all points of view, in- anticipation of a full wall, pay them to We have a standoff on Pennsylvania cluding points of view that the great undo the damage to roads. And roads Debates ensued, liars are called out and an- and powerful of our country do not are part of the wall system that is gered, a second fight almost happens, want to have heard. going to be built down there. As a re- but no one really wants to take on NFL linebacker I would like to thank the German, sult, we are spending a lot of money Midnight passes us as we wait Mexican, and French Governments for which could be used to put in more I venture forth, I return to the scene of the their support as Americans try to re- wall and is not. crimes, and again I watch the final ma- gain their roots as a country with a I should point out that when you put hogany boxes in motion free flow of ideas. up a wall, it saves money as far as the , Wisconsin, , Pence In the meantime, my plea to the number of Border Patrol agents you concludes his remarks Speaker and majority leader is please need. If you don’t have a wall, it should There is a slight mix of anger, disappoint- tear down the walls around this Capitol take about two or three border agents ment, and resoluteness in his face Pence fulfills his constitutional duty and begin to undo the damage done to a mile to patrol the border. With a Speaker PELOSI smiles slightly, she is grace- our freedoms. wall, it is about one agent for every ful and marks the seriousness of the Now, back to the purpose of the two miles. Another benefit for having a day’s events speech. wall.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.088 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H375 But above all, the idea of paying the money that circles around this chets, some growth in areas we weren’t money to wrap up the project rather building. expecting, some job loss. Michigan’s at than paying money to complete the And when we walk onto this floor of about a 7.5 percent unemployment. We wall is a waste of money and a real the House of Representatives, though, are going to build it back better. We problem. we are all but just Members. We are are going to get people back to work Another thing I found out, with the representatives of our constituents, with good wages and good benefits and wall, you are going to have less inju- carrying a voting card, carrying a a dignity for what they do. You see ries to Border Patrol agents, which is voice, representing the values, the de- that in manufacturing, when people probably one of many reasons why terminations, the wishes and the wants work with their hands, when they when I have gone down at the wall, I of our district, and forced to come to- produce, when they are part of an out- have yet to find a Border Patrol agent gether to make a determination. come and a productivity. And it is real- or a sheriff’s deputy for the counties We ask ourselves: What do we de- ly very exciting to see that Michigan along the Southern border who is not mand of this institution? will continue to be a leader. in favor of the wall. I had the privilege of being here this It must be recognized, our leadership, We are going to wind up losing evening as we have seen a long debate, because when those supply chain dis- money as we pay money to care for a long time of Special Orders ensue, ruptions hit almost a year ago, when people crossing the wall, losing money those who reflected on the events of we saw the PPE shortages in our hos- to our society as we have more drugs January 6, the horrible insurrection pitals, in our healthcare system for the coming across the Southern border. that took place, the desecration of this individual American who was going to And not surprising, as marijuana be- institution, this pride and joy of the the grocery store looking for some comes more legal in the United States, United States of America, both the hand sanitizer or a roll of paper towels, more of the drugs that cross the South- House and the Senate momentarily it was the Michigan manufacturers ern border are fentanyl, are meth, are taken over. And I join my colleagues in who stood up immediately to rework heroin, resulting in more deaths all those reflections. their supply chains, to rework their We saw the other side of the aisle re- around the country. Another reason production channels, to source that flect on energy needs, energy resource why we should be taking our Southern PPE, from the big three—from Ford, needs. We also saw some contributions border seriously. Chrysler, GM—on down the supply made to constituents back at home. chain. And it was absolutely amazing, I, therefore, strongly encourage my Tonight, as you look out to the Cap- colleagues, as we look at future appro- and it was union workers to boot. itol—and we know this—it is not a full And then the great innovation of priation bills, to pay attention to the Chamber right now. These are obvi- border. We cannot go back to the days America, the story that will also be ously also different times, Madam heralded and seen coming out of this of completely anybody can come across Speaker. We don’t have many outside there, because, like I said, you are pandemic was the creation of a proven guests walking through the Congress and tested vaccine that we invested in going to wind up with more people de- due to the pandemic. But everyone is hydrated to death in the desert. You immediately. My colleagues and I will allowed to look at the Capitol and see reflect on that, that the first thing we are going to wind up with more unac- the lantern, see the tholus that sup- companied minors who are going to be did as a body together, all of Congress, ports the Statue of Freedom, that sup- everyone who gets to stand in this body dealt with by the tender arms of the ports Lady Freedom. That lantern is drug cartels, which control all the im- voted to fund the research for the vac- lit right now. cine, the very beginning of March. And migration and illegal immigration And what is that lantern saying? we got that vaccine, and it got pro- across the Southern border. That democracy rings out, that free- duced in a place called Portage, Michi- So, please, I ask my colleagues, do dom rings out, that our future is still what I did. Go down to Arizona. Go gan. As the year began to reach its within our grasp. conclusion, the trucks filled with that down to Texas. See the situation we I am proud and grateful to be here to- vaccine, and it started to get in the have. See whether anybody could pos- night, Madam Speaker. I know that the arms of the people who were counting sibly think going back to the old sys- time is not always a given. We cer- on it. Absolutely miraculous. So tem is humane in any way. It is not hu- tainly recognize that in the midst of unique to the place that I am privi- mane to minors. It is not humane to this pandemic. We reflect just a month leged to call home. the people who are guided by the car- in to this 117th session of Congress. I As we reflected in 2019, on the 50th tels. It is not humane to the people am very excited about this 117th ses- anniversary of the Moon landing, the who cross the border and wind up dehy- sion of Congress because it is new. It is question I would ask my colleagues is: drating across our Southern edge. a new session. What is our moonshot of the next 50 Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- And what do we get with new? years? ance of my time. A month ago, January 4, the day We certainly met one in the year f after the swearing-in of the new Con- 2020, yet we haven’t stopped continuing gress, we passed our rules package, we to innovate. We haven’t stopped con- LET’S KEEP OUR EYES ON THE had procedural votes. I am very proud FUTURE tinuing to keep our eyes on a future to say I introduced my first bill of the that we are inheriting and that our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Congress, the Resilient Manufacturing next generation is inheriting. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Task Force Act, a bipartisan bill, fo- I am optimistic about this next gen- uary 4, 2021, the Chair recognizes the cused on our domestic supply chain eration. I am optimistic about what gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. STE- needs to ensure that we can withstand they represent and about my oppor- VENS) until 10 p.m. future disruptions, that we can con- tunity to engage and to listen to the Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I tinue to test our system, that we can students of America and to advocate thank you so much for your dedication bring together the best and brightest of for them from the Halls of Congress. It to this body and your oversight this America to get in front of challenges is why I proudly sit on the Education evening. I thank all of the very hard- and create jobs and continue to create and Labor Committee. working professionals who help to run jobs. President John Kennedy said: ‘‘To the floor of the House. I am so pleased I come from Michigan, and I am real- govern is to choose.’’ to be back on the floor of the House of ly proud of coming from Michigan and To govern is to choose. And we make Representatives this day, February 4. I am proud of what Michigan’s story is, those choices. See, I don’t get to issue Some on the outside project fair crit- particularly coming out of the year proclamations instead of voting. I take icism, question, demand, want of us. 2020, and what that means with regard a vote. I come down, ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no.’’ Some may look at us even with a frus- to the first bill I introduced in the Which way do we decide to come trated or loathing eye. We all know 117th Congress, our manufacturing down as a nation? how often we hear the statistic about economy, our innovation capabilities. Are we going to agree as a people how popular Congress is. What pours in We have continued to monitor this with one another every step of the here through money, outside influence, economy. We are seeing some rico- way?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.091 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H376 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2021 Absolutely not. (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’), (2) The Chairman of the full Committee or to the extent applicable. a subcommittee may postpone further pro- b 2145 (b) A motion to recess and a motion to dis- ceedings when a record vote is ordered on the No union is perfect in that regard. pense with the first reading (in full) of a bill question of approving any measure or mat- But what makes and builds toward a or resolution, if printed copies are available, ter, or adopting an amendment. The relevant are privileged non-debatable motions in Chairman may resume proceedings on a post- more perfect Union, as our Founders Committee. compelled, and as we compel each poned request at any time. When exercising (c) The Chairman of the Committee on postponement authority, the relevant Chair- other, is the constant dedication to Foreign Affairs shall consult the Ranking man shall take all reasonable steps nec- doing the work, to standing up for peo- Minority Member to the extent possible with essary to notify Members on the resumption ple, to calling out truth and what is respect to the business of the Committee. of proceedings on any postponed record vote. right. Each subcommittee of the Committee is a When proceedings resume on a postponed I certainly am not shy of doing that, part of the Committee and is subject to the question, notwithstanding any intervening authority and direction of the Committee order for the previous question, an under- Madam Speaker, and I know that that and to its rules, to the extent applicable. was important for us at the beginning lying proposition shall remain subject to fur- 2. DATE OF MEETING of the pandemic to listen to the ther debate or amendment to the same ex- The regular meeting date of the Com- tent as when the question was postponed. science, to recognize the threat and to mittee shall be the first Tuesday of every (b) Hearings: take its seriously, and to also be resil- month when the House of Representatives is (1) Each hearing conducted by the Com- ient. And I see that resilience all in session pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XI mittee or a subcommittee shall be open to around my district, Madam Speaker. of the House of Representatives. Additional the public except when the Committee or And I continue to be compelled to the meetings may be called by the Chairman as subcommittee, in open session and with a constituents of the 11th District, to the the Chairman may deem necessary or at the majority present, determines by record vote that all or part of the remainder of that falling COVID rates in Michigan. We request of a majority of the Members of the Committee in accordance with clause 2(c) of hearing on that day should be closed to the continue to pay tribute and to recog- rule XI of the House of Representatives. The public because disclosure of testimony, evi- nize those who are suffering, those who determination of the business to be consid- dence or other matters to be considered are struggling from COVID–19, families ered at each meeting shall be made by the would endanger the national security, would who are separated from one another as Chairman subject to clause 2(c) of rule XI of compromise sensitive law enforcement infor- an individual is getting their treat- the House of Representatives. A regularly mation, or otherwise would violate any law ment. We hold them in our hearts. We scheduled meeting need not be held if, in the or rule of the House of Representatives. Not- think about them and we remain dedi- judgment of the Chairman, there is no busi- withstanding the preceding sentence, a ma- ness to be considered. jority of those present, there being in at- cated to the prevention and the cure 3. QUORUM tendance the requisite number required and the effort to end this pandemic. For purposes of taking testimony and re- under the rules of the Committee to be I am so excited to welcome President ceiving evidence, two Members shall con- present for the purpose of taking testi- Joe Biden to the White House. We were stitute a quorum, and the Chairman of the mony— here for his inauguration. We were here full Committee or a subcommittee shall (A) may vote to close the hearing for the to hear his remarks. His invitation for make every effort to ensure that the rel- sole purpose of discussing whether testimony unity and unity by way of delivering; evant Ranking Minority Member or another or evidence to be received would endanger unity by way of delivering for the Minority Member is present at the time a the national security, would compromise hearing is convened. One-third of the Mem- sensitive law enforcement information, or American people; the Buy American violate paragraph (2) of this subsection; or provisions that will continue to invest bers of the Committee or subcommittee shall constitute a quorum for taking any action, (B) may vote to close the hearing, as pro- in American manufacturers and using except: (1) reporting a measure or rec- vided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Whenever it is asserted by a Member of our Federal dollars to identify new sup- ommendation; (2) closing Committee meet- the Committee that the evidence or testi- ply chain opportunities for us. ings and hearings to the public; (3) author- mony at a hearing may tend to defame, de- I see this all over my district, from izing the issuance of subpoenas; and (4) any grade, or incriminate any person, or it is as- Northville up to Troy and Auburn other action for which an actual majority serted by a witness that the evidence or tes- quorum is required by any rule of the House Hills, what people are working on and timony that the witness would give at a of Representatives or by law. No measure or how we can help them to continue to hearing may tend to defame, degrade, or in- recommendation shall be reported to the do that. criminate the witness— Madam Speaker, I thank you for the House of Representatives unless a majority (A) such testimony or evidence shall be of the Committee is actually present. No presented in executive session, notwith- time tonight and I yield back the bal- measure or recommendation shall be re- ance of my time. standing the provisions of paragraph (1) of ported to the full Committee by a sub- this subsection, if by a majority of those f committee unless half of the subcommittee present, there being in attendance the req- is actually present. A record vote may be de- uisite number required under the rules of the PUBLICATION OF COMMITTEE manded by one-fifth of the Members present RULES Committee to be present for the purpose of or, in the apparent absence of a quorum, by taking testimony, the Committee or sub- RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS any one Member. committee determines that such evidence or FOR THE 117TH CONGRESS 4. MEETINGS AND HEARINGS OPEN TO THE testimony may tend to defame, degrade, or HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PUBLIC incriminate any person; and COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, (a) Meetings: (B) the Committee or subcommittee shall Washington, DC, February 4, 2021. (1) Each meeting for the transaction of proceed to receive such testimony in open Hon. NANCY PELOSI, business, including the markup of legisla- session only if the Committee, a majority Speaker of the House of Representatives, tion, of the Committee or a subcommittee being present, determines that such evidence Washington, DC. shall be open to the public except when the or testimony will not tend to defame, de- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to Rule Committee or subcommittee, in open session grade, or incriminate any person. XI, Clause 2(a) of the Rules of the House of and with a majority present, determines by (3) No Member of the House of Representa- Representatives, I respectfully submit the record vote that all or part of the remainder tives may be excluded from non- rules of the 117th Congress for the Com- of the meeting on that day shall be closed to participatory attendance at any hearing of mittee on Foreign Affairs for publication in the public, because disclosure of matters to the Committee or a subcommittee unless the the Congressional Record. The Committee be considered would endanger national secu- House of Representatives has by majority adopted these rules by a voice vote, with a rity, would compromise sensitive law en- vote authorized the Committee or sub- quorum being present, at our organizational forcement information, or would tend to de- committee, for purposes of a particular se- meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. fame, degrade or incriminate any person or ries of hearings, on a particular article of Sincerely, otherwise violate any labor rule of the House legislation or on a particular subject of in- GREGORY W. MEEKS, of Representatives. No person, other than vestigation, to close its hearings to Members Chariman. Members of the Committee and such con- by the same procedures designated in this gressional staff and departmental represent- subsection for closing hearings to the public. (Adopted February 3, 2021) atives as the Committee or subcommittee (4) A Member of the House of Representa- 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS may authorize, shall be present at any busi- tives who is not a Member of the Committee (a) The Rules of the House of Representa- ness or markup session which has been may not be recognized to participate in a tives, and in particular, the committee rules closed to the public. This subsection does not Committee or Subcommittee hearing except enumerated in clause 2 of rule XI, are the apply to open Committee hearings which are by the unanimous consent of Committee rules of the Committee on Foreign Affairs provided for by subsection (b) of this rule. Members present at such hearing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:05 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04FE7.092 H04FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H377 Participatory recognition of a non-Com- thirds vote of the Committee or sub- photographs, audio-visual matter, posters, or mittee Member shall occur only after all committee, or by the Chairman of the full other supporting materials that the witness Committee Members seeking recognition, Committee with the concurrence of the intends to present or display before the Com- both majority and minority, have had their Ranking Minority Member. The text of any mittee. Such testimony should be provided opportunity to participate and question any measure to be marked up shall be made pub- in electronic form to the extent practicable. witnesses. licly available in electronic form at least 24 The Committee or subcommittee shall notify (5) The Committee or a subcommittee may hours prior to the commencement of the Members at least two business days in ad- by the procedure designated in this sub- markup meeting, or at the time of an an- vance of a hearing of the availability of tes- section vote to close one (1) subsequent day nouncement under subparagraph (b)(2) made timony submitted by witnesses. In addition, of hearing. within 24 hours before such meeting. each witness shall provide sufficient copies, (6) No congressional staff shall be present (c) Publication. Public announcement of as determined by the Chairman of the full at any meeting or hearing of the Committee all hearings and markups shall be published Committee or a subcommittee, of his or her or a subcommittee that has been closed to in the Daily Digest portion of the Congres- proposed written statement to be provided to the public, and at which classified informa- sional Record and made publicly available in Members and staff of the Committee or sub- tion will be involved, unless such person is electronic form. Members shall be notified committee, the news media, and the general authorized access to such classified informa- by the Staff Director of all meetings (includ- public. The text of the written statement tion in accordance with rule XX of the House ing markups and hearings) and briefings of provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be of Representatives. subcommittees and of the full Committee. considered final, and may not be revised by the witness after the Committee meeting at 5. CONVENING HEARINGS AND MARKUPS (d) Member Seating. During Committee and subcommittee hearings and markups, which the witness appears. (a) Hearings: chairs on the dais are for Members. No staff (2) Witness Preclusion and Waiver. The re- (1) Notice. Public announcement shall be quirements of paragraph (1) or any part made of the date, place, and subject matter member other than a Committee or sub- committee staff director, counsel, or profes- thereof may be waived by the Chairman of of any hearing to be conducted by the Com- the full Committee or a subcommittee, or mittee or a subcommittee at the earliest sional staff member may occupy a chair on the dais, unless authorized by the Chairman the presiding Member, or the Ranking Mem- possible date, and in any event at least one ber of the Committee or subcommittee as it (1) week before the commencement of that of the full Committee, after consultation with the Ranking Member of the Full Com- relates to witnesses who are called by the hearing. If the Chairman of the full Com- minority to testify, provided that the wit- mittee or a subcommittee, with the concur- mittee. Only one staff member each from the majority and the minority may occupy ness or the relevant Chairman or Ranking rence of the relevant Ranking Minority Minority Member has submitted, prior to the Member, determines that there is good cause chairs on the dais at any time during a hear- ing or markup. witness’s appearance, a written explanation to begin a hearing sooner, or if the Com- to the reasons testimony has not been made mittee or subcommittee so determines by 6. WITNESSES available to the Committee or sub- majority vote in the presence of the number (a) Interrogation of Witnesses: committee. If a witness who is not an official of members required under the rules of the (1) In so far as practicable, witnesses shall of the U.S. Government has not submitted Committee for the taking of action, the be permitted to present their oral state- testimony as required by paragraph (1) and Chairman of the full Committee, if concur- ments without interruption subject to rea- no such written explanation has been sub- ring, shall make the announcement at the sonable time constraints imposed by the mitted, the witness shall be released from earliest possible date. No change shall be Chairman of the full Committee or a sub- testifying unless a majority of the Com- made to a publicly announced hearing title committee, with questioning by the Com- mittee or subcommittee votes to accept his until after consultation with the relevant mittee Members taking place afterward. or her testimony. Ranking Minority Member and notice to pre- Members should refrain from questions until (3) Remote Witness Participation. The viously announced witnesses. such statements are completed. Chairman of the full Committee or a sub- (2) Member Day Hearing. During the first (2) In recognizing Members, the relevant committee shall promptly, and not later session of each Congress, the full Committee Chairman shall, to the extent practicable, than 48 hours beforehand if possible, notify shall hold a hearing at which it receives tes- give preference to the Members on the basis the relevant Ranking Member of any witness timony from Members, Delegates, and the of their arrival at the hearing, taking into who is likely to present testimony other Resident Commissioner on proposed legisla- consideration the majority and minority than in person, such as by videoconference. tion within its jurisdiction. ratio of the Members actually present. A A witness may not testify via telephone or (b) Markups and Other Meetings to Trans- Member desiring to speak or ask a question other audio-only medium without the con- act Business: shall address the relevant Chairman and not currence of the Chairman and Ranking Mem- (1) Convening. The Chairman of the full the witness. ber of the Committee or subcommittee. The Committee or a subcommittee may call or (3) Subject to paragraph (4), each Member relevant Chairman shall make reasonable ef- convene, as the relevant Chairman considers may interrogate the witness for 5 minutes, forts to verify the identity of any witness necessary, meetings of the Committee or the reply of the witness being included in the participating remotely. subcommittee for the consideration of a bill 5–minute period. After all Members have had (4) ‘Truth In Testimony’ Disclosure. In the or resolution pending before the Committee an opportunity to ask questions, the round case of a witness appearing in a nongovern- or subcommittee, as the case may be, or for shall begin again under the 5–minute rule. mental capacity, a written statement of pro- the conduct of other Committee or sub- (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the rel- posed testimony shall, to the extent prac- committee business. evant Chairman, with the concurrence of the ticable, include: a curriculum vitae; a disclo- (2) Notice. Public announcement shall be Ranking Minority Member, may permit one sure of the amount and source of any Federal made by the Chairman of the full Committee (1) or more majority Members of the Com- grant (or subgrant thereof) or contract (or of the date, place, and subject matter of any mittee designated by the relevant Chairman subcontract thereof), or of any contract, markup or other meeting to conduct busi- to question a witness for a specified period of grant or payment originating with a foreign ness at the earliest possible date, and in any not longer than 30 minutes. On such occa- government, received during the past 36 event at least one (1) week before the com- sions, an equal number of minority Members months by the witness or by an entity rep- mencement of such markup or meeting, un- of the Committee designated by the Ranking resented by the witness and related to the less the relevant Chairman determines, in Minority Member shall be permitted to ques- subject matter of, and the witness’ represen- consultation with the relevant Ranking Mi- tion the same witness for the same period of tational capacity at, the hearing; a disclo- nority Member, that there is good cause to time. Committee staff may be permitted to sure of whether the witness is negotiating or begin such a markup or meeting on an ear- question a witness for equal specified periods awaiting approval to receive a contract with, lier date. If such determination is made, the either with the concurrence of the Chairman a grant or payment from a foreign govern- Chairman of the full Committee, if concur- and Ranking Minority Member of the full ment; and a disclosure of whether the wit- ring in that determination, shall make the Committee or by motion. However, in no ness is fiduciary (including, but not limited announcement at the earliest possible date. case may questioning by Committee staff to, a director, officer, advisor, or resident (3) Agenda and Texts. The relevant Chair- proceed before each Member of the Com- agent) of any organization or entity that has man shall provide to all Committee or sub- mittee who wishes to speak under the 5– an interest in the subject matter of the hear- committee Members an agenda for each minute rule has had one opportunity to do ing or an active registrant under the Foreign Committee and subcommittee markup or so. Agents Registration Act (FARA). Such other meeting to transact business, setting (b) Testimony of Witnesses: statements, with appropriate redactions to out all items of business to be considered, in- (1) Advance Filing Requirement. Each wit- protect the privacy, safety, or security of the cluding whenever possible a copy of any ness who is to appear before the Committee witness, shall be made publicly available in measure scheduled for markup, at least 48 or a subcommittee is required to file testi- electronic form 24 hours before the witness hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and mony with the Committee or subcommittee appears to the extent practicable, but not legal holidays) before the meeting. at least two (2) business days in advance of later than one day after the witness appears. Bills on subjects not listed on such agenda that appearance. For purposes of this sub- (5) Witness Presentation. A witness shall shall be subject to a point of order unless section, testimony includes the written limit his or her oral presentation to a brief their consideration is agreed to by a two- statement of a witness, as well as any video, summary of his or her written statement.

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Unless tion, order, or other proposition, the name of Except in extraordinary circumstances, properly noticed as a separate witness, an in- each Member voting for and against, and the bills and resolutions will not be considered terpreter or translator appearing before the Members present but not voting. by the Committee unless and until the ap- Committee should not present views or (b) Amendments. Not later than 24 hours propriate subcommittee has recommended statements other than those expressed by after the adoption of any amendment, or 48 the bill or resolution for Committee action, the witness. hours after the disposition or withdrawal of and will not be taken to the House of Rep- (c) Oaths. The Chairman of the full Com- any other amendment to a measure or mat- resentatives for action unless and until the mittee or a subcommittee, or any Member of ter considered by the Committee, the text of Committee or a relevant subcommittee has the Committee designated by the relevant each such amendment shall be made publicly ordered reported such bill or resolution, a Chairman, may administer oaths to any wit- available in electronic form. quorum being present. ness appearing before the Committee. (c) Hearing and Markup Attendance. Mem- Except in extraordinary circumstances, a 7. PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ber attendance at each Committee hearing bill or resolution originating in the House of COMMITTEE RECORDS and markup shall be recorded and included Representatives that contains exclusively An accurate stenographic record shall be in the Committee print of the transcript of findings and policy declarations or expres- made of all hearings and markup sessions. that hearing or markup. sions of the sense of the House of Represent- Members of the Committee and any witness 10. PROXIES atives or the sense of the Congress shall not may examine the transcript of his or her own Proxy voting is not permitted in the Com- be considered by the Committee or a sub- remarks and may make any grammatical or mittee or in subcommittees. committee unless such bill or resolution has technical changes that do not substantively at least 25 House co-sponsors, at least 10 of 11. REPORTS alter the record. Any such Member or wit- whom are Members of the Committee. (a) Reports on Bills and Resolutions. To ness shall return the transcript to the Com- For purposes of this rule, extraordinary the extent practicable, not later than 24 mittee offices within seven (7) calendar days circumstances will be determined by the hours before a report is to be filed with the (not including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal Chairman, after consultation with the Rank- Clerk of the House on a measure that has holidays) after receipt of the transcript, or ing Minority Member and such other Mem- been ordered reported by the Committee, the as soon thereafter as is practicable. bers of the Committee as the Chairman Chairman shall make available for inspec- Any information supplied for the record at deems appropriate. tion by all Members of the Committee a copy the request of a Member of the Committee The Committee or a subcommittee shall shall be provided to the Member when re- of the draft Committee report in order to af- not consider a bill or resolution originating ceived by the Committee. ford Members adequate information and the in the House of Representatives that ex- Transcripts of hearings and markup ses- opportunity to draft and file any supple- sions (except for the record of a meeting or mental, minority or additional views which presses appreciation, commends, congratu- hearing which is closed to the public) shall they may deem appropriate. lates, celebrates, recognizes the accomplish- be printed as soon as is practicable after re- With respect to each record vote on a mo- ments of, or celebrates the anniversary of, ceipt of the corrected versions, except that tion to report any measure or matter of a an entity, event, group, individual, institu- the Chairman may order the transcript of a public character, and on any amendment of- tion, team, or government program, or that hearing to be printed without the correc- fered to the measure or matter, the total acknowledges or recognizes a period of time tions of a Member or witness if the Chairman number of votes cast for and against, and the for such purposes, except in circumstances determines that such Member or witness has names of those Members voting for and determined by the Chairman with the con- been afforded a reasonable time to correct against, shall be included in any Committee currence of the Ranking Minority Member. such transcript and such transcript has not report on the measure or matter. The Chairman is directed to offer a motion been returned within such time. (b) Prior Approval of Certain Reports. No under clause 1 of rule XXII of the Rules of The records of the Committee at the Na- Committee, subcommittee, or staff report, the House whenever the Chairman considers tional Archives and Records Administration study, or other document which purports to it appropriate. shall be made available for public use in ac- express publicly the views, findings, conclu- 13. STAFF SERVICES cordance with rule VII of the House of Rep- sions, or recommendations of the Committee resentatives. The Chairman shall notify the or a subcommittee may be released to the (a) The Committee staff shall be selected Ranking Minority Member of any decision, public or filed with the Clerk of the House and organized so that it can provide a com- pursuant to clause 3(b)(3) or clause 4(b) of unless approved by a majority of the Com- prehensive range of professional services in the rule, to withhold a record otherwise mittee or subcommittee, as appropriate. A the field of foreign affairs to the Committee, available, and the matter shall be presented proposed investigative or oversight report the subcommittees, and all its Members. The to the Committee for a determination on the shall be considered as read if it has been staff shall include persons with training and written request of any Member of the Com- available to Members of the Committee for experience in foreign affairs, making avail- mittee. at least 24 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sun- able to the Committee individuals with The Committee shall, to the maximum ex- days, or legal holidays except when the knowledge of major countries, areas, and tent feasible, make its publications available House is in session on such a day). In any U.S. overseas programs and operations. in electronic form, including official prints case in which clause 2(l) of rule XI and clause (b) Subject to clause 9 of rule X of the of hearings and markups sessions. 3(a)(1) of rule XIII of the House of Represent- House of Representatives, the staff of the 8. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS IN COMMITTEE atives does not apply, each Member of the Committee, except as provided in paragraph HEARINGS PRINTS Committee or subcommittee shall be given (c), shall be appointed by the Chairman with No extraneous material shall be printed in an opportunity to have views or a disclaimer the approval of the majority of the Members either the body or appendices of any Com- included as part of the material filed or re- in the majority party of the Committee. mittee or subcommittee hearing, except leased, as the case may be. Their remuneration shall be fixed by the matter which has been accepted for inclusion (c) Foreign Travel Reports. At the same Chairman, and they shall work under the in the record during the hearing or by agree- time that the report required by clause general supervision and direction of the ment of the Chairman of the full Committee 8(b)(3) of rule X of the House of Representa- Chairman. Staff assignments are to be au- or a subcommittee and Ranking Minority tives, regarding foreign travel reports, is thorized by the Chairman or by the Staff Di- Member of the Committee or subcommittee submitted to the Chairman, Members and rector under the direction of the Chairman. within five (5) calendar days of the hearing. employees of the Committee shall provide a (c) Subject to clause 9 of rule X of the Copies of bills and other legislation under report to the Chairman listing all official House of Representatives, the staff of the consideration and responses to written ques- meetings, interviews, inspection tours and Committee assigned to the minority shall be tions submitted by Members shall not be other official functions in which the indi- appointed by the Ranking Minority Member considered extraneous material. vidual participated, by country and date. with the approval of the majority of the mi- Extraneous material in either the body or Under extraordinary circumstances, the nority party Members of the Committee. appendices of any hearing to be printed Chairman may waive the listing in such re- Their remuneration shall be fixed by the which would be in excess of eight (8) printed port of an official meeting, interview, inspec- Ranking Minority Member, and they shall pages (for any one submission) shall be ac- tion tour, or other official function. The re- work under the general supervision and di- companied by a written request to the rel- port shall be maintained in the Committee rection of the Ranking Minority Member. evant Chairman. Such written request shall offices and shall be available for public in- (d) The Chairman shall ensure that suffi- contain an estimate in writing from the Pub- spection during normal business hours. Ex- cient staff is made available to each sub- lic Printer of the probable cost of publishing cept in extraordinary circumstances, no committee to carry out its responsibilities such material. Member or employee of the Committee will under the rules of the Committee. The Chair- 9. INFORMATION ON COMMITTEE ACTION be authorized for additional Committee trav- man shall ensure that the minority party is (a) Record Votes. The result of each record el until the reports described in this sub- fairly treated in the appointment of such vote in any meeting of the Committee out- section have been submitted to the Chair- staff.

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14. NUMBER AND JURISDICTION OF (3) Legislation with respect to region- or tors; and migration and forced displacement. SUBCOMMITTEES country-specific loans or other financial re- With the concurrence of the Chairman of the (a) Full Committee. The full Committee lations outside the Foreign Assistance Act. full Committee, legislative jurisdiction over will be responsible for oversight and legisla- (4) Legislation with respect to disaster as- measures related to export promotion and tion relating to: foreign assistance (includ- sistance outside the Foreign Assistance Act, measures related to the International Devel- ing development assistance, Millennium boundary issues, and international claims. opment Finance Corporation and the Trade Challenge Corporation, the Millennium Chal- (5) Oversight of regional lending institu- and Development Agency. lenge Account, HIV/AIDS in foreign coun- tions. 15. POWERS AND DUTIES OF SUBCOMMITTEES tries, security assistance, and Public Law 480 (6) Oversight of matters related to the re- gional activities of the United Nations, of its (a) In General. Each subcommittee is au- programs abroad); management and oper- thorized to meet, hold hearings, receive evi- ations of the State Department and other affiliated agencies, and of other multilateral institutions. dence, and report to the full Committee on agencies of jurisdiction; national security all matters referred to it. developments affecting foreign policy; pro- (7) Identification and development of op- tions for meeting future challenges relating (b) Scheduling. Subcommittee chairmen motion of diversity and inclusion in the na- shall set meeting dates after consultation tional security workforce; strategic planning to U.S. interests in the region including ter- rorism and cyber issues. with the Chairman, other subcommittee and agreements; war powers, treaties, execu- chairmen, the relevant Ranking Minority tive agreements, and the deployment and use (8) Oversight of base rights and other fa- Member and other appropriate Members, of United States Armed Forces; peace- cilities access agreements and regional secu- with a view toward minimizing scheduling keeping, peace enforcement, and enforce- rity pacts. conflicts. Subcommittee meetings shall not ment of United Nations or other inter- (9) Concurrent oversight jurisdiction with be scheduled to occur simultaneously with national sanctions; arms control and disar- respect to matters assigned to the other sub- meetings of the full Committee. Hearings mament issues; the International Develop- committees insofar as they may affect the shall not be scheduled to occur prior to the ment Finance Corporation, the United region. first vote or subsequent to the last vote of a States Agency for International Develop- (10) Oversight of foreign assistance activi- legislative week, or outside of Washington, ment; activities and policies of the State, ties affecting the region. D.C., without prior consultation with the Commerce, and Defense Departments and (11) Such other matters as the Chairman of other agencies related to the Arms Export the full Committee may determine. relevant Ranking Minority Member. In order Control Act and the Foreign assistance Act, The Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health to ensure orderly administration and fair as- including export and licensing policy for mu- and Global Human Rights: In addition to its signment of hearing and meeting rooms, the nitions items and technology and dual-use regional jurisdiction, oversight of: inter- subject, time, and location of hearings and equipment and technology; international national health issues, including transbound- meetings shall be arranged in advance with law; interparliamentary engagement; pro- ary infectious diseases, maternal health and the Chairman through the Staff Director of motion of democracy; international law en- child survival, and programs related to the the Committee. forcement issues, including narcotics control global ability to address health issues; popu- (c) Vice Chairmen. The Chairman of the programs and activities; international cyber lation issues. In addition, legislation and Full Committee shall designate a Member of issues; Broadcasting Board of Governors; em- oversight pertaining to global human rights. the majority party on each subcommittee as bassy security; international broadcasting; The Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Cen- its vice chairman. public diplomacy, including international tral Asia and Nonproliferation: In addition to (d) Participation. The Chairman of the full communication and information policy, and its regional jurisdiction, oversight of: non- Committee and the Ranking Minority Mem- international education and exchange pro- proliferation matters involving nuclear, ber may attend the meetings and participate grams; the Peace Corps, the American Red chemical, biological and other weapons of in the activities of all subcommittees of Cross; and all other matters not specifically mass destruction. which they are not Members, except that assigned to a subcommittee. The full Com- The Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the En- they may not vote or be counted for a mittee will have jurisdiction over legislation vironment and Cyber: In addition to its re- quorum in such subcommittees. with respect to the administration of the Ex- gional jurisdiction, including European eco- (e) Required Oversight Hearings. During port Administration Act, including the ex- nomic alliances and security interests in each 180-day period following organization of port and licensing of dual-use equipment and former Soviet Union states, oversight of: the Committee, each subcommittee shall technology and other matters related to global energy trends; energy security, re- hold at least one hearing on oversight of U.S. international economic policy and trade not sponses to energy crises and challenges; Government Activities. otherwise assigned to a subcommittee, and international efforts to reduce greenhouse 16. REFERRAL OF BILLS BY CHAIRMAN with respect to the United Nations, its affili- gas emissions; development of renewable en- In accordance with rule 14 of the Com- ated agencies, and other international orga- ergy technologies; promotion of trans- mittee and to the extent practicable, all leg- nizations, including assessed and voluntary parency and good governance in the global islation and other matters referred to the contributions to such organizations. The full energy sector; universal access to uninter- Committee shall be referred by the Chair- Committee may conduct oversight and in- rupted and affordable energy; climate man to a subcommittee of primary jurisdic- vestigations with respect to any matter change; environmental conservation and tion within two (2) weeks. In accordance within the jurisdiction of the Committee as wildlife protection; and international cyber with rule 14 of the Committee, legislation defined in the Rules of the House of Rep- policy. may also be referred to additional sub- The Subcommittee on International Develop- resentatives. committees for consideration. Unless other- ment, International Organizations and Global (b) Subcommittees. There shall be six (6) wise directed by the Chairman, such sub- Corporate Social Impact: Oversight of: inter- standing subcommittees. The names and ju- committees shall act on or be discharged national development policy; the United Na- risdiction of those subcommittees shall be as from consideration of legislation that has tions and its affiliated agencies (excluding follows: been approved by the subcommittee of pri- peacekeeping and enforcement of United Na- ∑ Africa, Global Health, and Global Human mary jurisdiction within two (2) weeks of tions or other international sanctions); and Rights such action. In referring any legislation to a matters relating to corporate social impact ∑ Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Non- subcommittee, the Chairman may specify a and responsibility, including the promotion proliferation date by which the subcommittee shall report of responsible and ethical social, environ- ∑ Europe, Energy, the Environment and thereon to the full Committee. Cyber mental and business practices. Subcommittees with regional jurisdiction The Subcommittee on the Middle East, North ∑ International Development, Inter- shall have joint jurisdiction with the Sub- Africa and Global Counterterrorism: In addi- national Organizations and Global Corporate committee on Africa, Global Health and tion to its regional jurisdiction, oversight of Social Impact Global Human Rights and the Subcommittee multilateral counterterrorism efforts. ∑ Middle East, North Africa and Global on International Development, International The Subcommittee on the Western Hemi- Counterterrorism Organizations and Global Corporate Social sphere, Civilian Security, Migration and Inter- ∑ Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Impact over legislation regarding human national Economic Policy: In addition to its Migration and International Economic Pol- rights practices in particular countries with- regional jurisdiction, oversight of: matters icy in their regions. relating to international economic and trade The subcommittees shall have jurisdiction The Chairman may designate a sub- policy; commerce with foreign countries; over the following within their respective re- committee Chairman or other Member to international investment policy; the Inter- gions: take responsibility as manager of a bill or national Development Finance Corporation (1) Matters affecting the political relations resolution during its consideration in the and Trade and Development Agency; com- between the United States and other coun- House of Representatives. tries and regions, including resolutions or modity agreements; and special oversight of other legislative measures directed to such international financial and monetary insti- 17. PARTY RATIOS ON SUBCOMMITTEES AND relations. tutions; the Export-Import Bank, and cus- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES (2) Legislation and oversight regarding toms; civilian security, including The majority party caucus of the Com- human rights practices in particular coun- transnational organized crime and pre- mittee shall determine an appropriate ratio tries. venting violence by state or non-state ac- of majority to minority party Members for

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Upon the written request of a Com- given notice of any such regulations and pro- affecting such ratios including the size of mittee Member and with the approval of the cedures promptly. They may be modified or subcommittees and conference committees. Chairman in specific instances, a designated waived in any or all particulars by a major- 18. SUBCOMMITTEE FUNDING AND RECORDS person may be permitted access to other ity vote of the full Committee. classified materials. Designation of a staff Each subcommittee shall have adequate 21. BROADCASTING OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS AND person shall be by letter from the Committee funds to discharge its responsibility for leg- MEETINGS Member to the Chairman. islation and oversight. All Committee and subcommittee meet- (c) Location. Classified information will be In order to facilitate Committee compli- ings or hearings which are open to the public stored in secure safes in the Office of the Se- ance with clause 2(e)(1) of rule XI of the may be covered, in whole or in part, by tele- curity Officer and in the Office of the Minor- House of Representatives, each sub- vision broadcast, radio broadcast, and still ity Staff Director. All materials classified committee shall keep a complete record of photography, or by any such methods of cov- Top Secret or higher must be stored in a Se- all subcommittee actions which shall include erage in accordance with the provisions of cure Compartmentalized Information Facil- a record of the votes on any question on clause 3 of House rule XI. ity (SCIF). which a record vote is demanded. The result (d) Handling. Materials classified Confiden- The Chairman of the full Committee or a of each record vote shall be promptly made tial or Secret may be taken from Committee subcommittee shall determine, in his or her available to the full Committee for inspec- offices to other Committee offices and hear- discretion, the number of television and still tion by the public in accordance with rule 9 ing rooms by Members of the Committee and cameras permitted in a hearing or meeting of the Committee. authorized Committee staff in connection room, but shall not limit the number of tele- All subcommittee hearings, records, data, with hearings and briefings of the Com- vision or still cameras to fewer than two (2) charts, and files shall be kept distinct from mittee or its subcommittees for which such representatives from each medium. the congressional office records of the Mem- information is deemed to be essential. Re- Such coverage shall be in accordance with ber serving as Chairman of the sub- moval of such information from the Com- the following requirements contained in sec- committee. Subcommittee records shall be mittee offices shall be only with the permis- tion 116(b) of the Legislative Reorganization coordinated with the records of the full Com- sion of the Chairman under procedures de- Act of 1970, and clause 4 of XI of the Rules of mittee, shall be the property of the House, signed to ensure the safe handling and stor- the House of Representatives: (a) If the television, Internet or radio cov- and all Members of the House shall have ac- age of such information at all times. Except erage of the hearing or meeting is to be pre- cess thereto. as provided in this paragraph, Top Secret sented to the public as live coverage, that 19. MEETINGS OF SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMEN materials may not be taken from approved coverage shall be conducted and presented The Chairman shall call a meeting of the storage areas for any purpose, except that without commercial sponsorship. subcommittee chairmen on a regular basis such materials may be taken to hearings and (b) No witness served with a subpoena by not less frequently than once a month. Such other meetings that are being conducted at the Committee shall be required against his a meeting need not be held if there is no the Top Secret level when necessary. Mate- will to be photographed at any hearing or to business to conduct. It shall be the practice rials classified Top Secret may otherwise be give evidence or testimony while the broad- at such meetings to review the current agen- used under conditions approved by the Chair- casting of that hearing, by radio or tele- da and activities of each of the subcommit- man after consultation with the Ranking Mi- vision is being conducted. At the request of tees. nority Member. any such witness who does not wish to be 20. ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION (e) Notice. Appropriate notice of the re- ceipt of classified documents received by the subjected to radio, television, Internet or (a) Authorized Persons. In accordance with Committee from the Executive Branch will still photography coverage, all lenses shall the stipulations of the Rules of the House of be sent promptly to Committee Members be covered and all microphones used for cov- Representatives, all Members of the House through the Survey of Activities or by other erage turned off. This subparagraph is sup- who have executed the oath required by means. plementary to clause 2(k)(5) of rule XI of the clause 13 of rule XXIII of the House of Rep- (f) Access. Except as provided for above, Rules of the House of Representatives relat- resentatives shall be authorized to have ac- access to materials classified Top Secret or ing to the protection of the rights of wit- cess to classified information within the pos- otherwise restricted held by the Committee nesses. session of the Committee. will be in approved Committee spaces. The (c) The allocation among cameras per- Members of the Committee staff shall be following procedures will be observed: mitted by the Chairman of the full Com- considered authorized to have access to clas- (1) Authorized persons will be permitted mittee or a subcommittee in a hearing room sified information within the possession of access to classified documents after inquir- shall be in accordance with fair and equi- the Committee when they have the proper ing of the Staff Director or an assigned staff table procedures devised by the Executive security clearances, when they have exe- member. Access to the SCIF will be afforded Committee of the Radio and Television Cor- cuted the oath required by clause 13 of rule during regular Committee hours. respondents’ Galleries. XXIII of the House of Representatives, and (2) Authorized persons will be required to (d) Television cameras shall be placed so as when they have a demonstrable need to identify themselves, to identify the docu- not to obstruct in any way the space between know. The decision on whether a given staff ments or information they wish to view, and any witness giving evidence or testimony member has a need to know will be made on to sign the Classified Materials Log, which is and Member of the Committee or its sub- the following basis: kept with the classified information. committees or the visibility of that witness (1) In the case of the full Committee ma- (3) The assigned staff member will be re- and that Member to each other. jority staff, by the Chairman, acting through sponsible for maintaining a log which identi- (e) Television cameras shall operate from the Staff Director; fies: (1) authorized persons seeking access, fixed positions but shall not be placed in po- (2) In the case of the full Committee mi- (2) the classified information requested, and sitions which obstruct unnecessarily the cov- nority staff, by the Ranking Minority Mem- (3) the time of arrival and departure of such erage of the hearing by the other media. ber of the Committee, acting through the persons. The assigned staff member will also (f) Equipment necessary for coverage by Minority Staff Director; assure that the classified materials are re- the television and radio media shall not be (3) In the case of subcommittee majority turned to the proper location. installed in, or removed from, the hearing or staff, by the chairman of the subcommittee; (g) Divulgence. Classified information pro- meeting room while the Committee or sub- (4) In the case of the subcommittee minor- vided to the Committee by the Executive committee is in session. ity staff, by the Ranking Minority Member Branch shall be handled in accordance with (g) Floodlights, spotlights, strobe lights, of the subcommittee. the procedures that apply within the Execu- and flashguns shall not be used in providing No other individuals shall be considered tive Branch for the protection of such infor- any method of coverage of the hearing or authorized persons, unless so designated by mation. Any classified information to which meeting, except that the television media the Chairman of the full Committee. access has been gained through the Com- may install additional lighting in the hear- (b) Designated Persons. Each Committee mittee may not be divulged to any unauthor- ing room, without cost to the Government, Member is permitted to designate one mem- ized person. Classified material shall not be in order to raise the ambient lighting level ber of his or her staff as having the right of photocopied or otherwise reproduced. In no in the hearing room to the lowest level nec- access to information classified Confidential. event shall classified information be dis- essary to provide adequate television cov- Such designated persons must have the prop- cussed in a non-secure environment. Appar- erage of the hearing or meeting at the cur- er security clearance, have executed the oath ent violations of this rule should be reported rent state-of-the art level of television cov- required by clause 13 of rule XXIII of the as promptly as possible to the Chairman for erage. House of Representatives, and have a need to appropriate action. (h) In the allocation of the number of still know as determined by his or her principal. (h) Other Regulations. The Chairman, after photographers permitted by the Chairman of Upon request of a Committee Member in spe- consultation with the Ranking Minority the full Committee or a subcommittee in a

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A letter from the Program Spe- mitted by the Chairman of the full Com- In accordance with the provisions of clause cialist, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of the mittee or a subcommittee for coverage of the 2(n) of rule XI of the House of Representa- Comptroller of the Currency, Department of hearing or meeting by still photography, tives, the Committee or a subcommittee the Treasury, transmitting the Department’s that coverage shall be made on the basis of thereof shall hold at least one hearing during final rule — Regulatory Capital Treatment a fair and equitable pool arrangement de- each 120–day period following its establish- for Investments in Certain Unsecured Debt vised by the Standing Committee of Press ment on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or Instruments of Global Systemically Impor- Photographers. mismanagement in programs within its ju- tant U.S. Bank Holding Companies, Certain (i) Photographers shall not position them- risdiction, as documented in reports received Intermediate Holding Companies, and Global selves, at any time during the course of the from a Federal Office of the Inspector Gen- Systemically Important Foreign Banking hearing or meeting, between the witness eral or the Comptroller General of the Organizations; Total Loss-Absorbing Capac- table and the Members of the Committee or United States that have been provided to the ity Requirements [Docket ID: OCC-2018-0019] its subcommittees. Ranking Minority Member prior to the no- (RIN: 1557-AE38) received January 21, 2021, (j) Photographers shall not place them- tice of the hearing pursuant to Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law selves in positions which obstruct unneces- rule 5. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- mittee on Financial Services. sarily the coverage of the hearing by the 25. OTHER PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS other media. EC-135. A letter from the Section Chief, Di- (k) Personnel providing coverage by the The Chairman, in consultation with the version Control Division, DEA, Department television and radio media shall be currently Ranking Minority Member, may establish of Justice, transmitting the Department’s accredited to the Radio and Television Cor- such other procedures and take such actions final rule — Controls To Enhance the Cul- respondents’ Galleries. as may be necessary to carry out the fore- tivation of Marijuana for Research in the (l) Personnel providing coverage by still going rules or to facilitate the effective oper- United States [Docket No.: DEA-506] (RIN: photography shall be currently accredited to ation of the Committee. Any additional pro- 1117-AB54) received January 13, 2021, pursu- the Press Photographers’ Gallery Committee cedures or regulations may be modified or ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- of Press Photographers. rescinded in any or all particulars by a ma- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee (m) Personnel providing coverage by the jority vote of the full Committee. on Energy and Commerce. EC-136. A letter from the Director, Office television and radio media and by still pho- f of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- tography shall conduct themselves and their latory Commission, transmitting the Com- coverage activities in an orderly and unob- ADJOURNMENT mission’s temporary staff guidance — Draft trusive manner. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Guidelines for Characterizing the Safety Im- 22. SUBPOENA POWERS ant to section 5(a)(1)(B) of House Reso- pact of Issues received January 5, 2021, pur- A subpoena may be authorized and issued lution 8, the House stands adjourned suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- by the Chairman, in accordance with clause until 9 a.m. tomorrow. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 2(m) of rule XI of the House of Representa- Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 47 min- on Energy and Commerce. EC-137. A letter from the Director, Office tives, in the conduct of any investigation or utes p.m.), under its previous order, the activity or series of investigations or activi- of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- ties within the jurisdiction of the Com- House adjourned until tomorrow, Fri- latory Commission, transmitting the Com- mittee, following consultation with the day, February 5, 2021, at 9 a.m. mission’s final rule — Updated Aging Man- Ranking Minority Member not less than f agement Criteria for Reactor Vessel Internal three calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Components for Pressurized-Water Reactors Sundays, and legal holidays, unless the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, [SLR-ISG-2020-01-PWRVI] received January House is in session on such days) prior to the ETC. 5, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the issuance of such subpoena. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive In addition, a subpoena may be authorized Committee on Energy and Commerce. and issued by the Committee or its sub- communications were taken from the EC-138. A letter from the Director, Office committees in accordance with clause 2(m) Speaker’s table and referred as follows: of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- of rule XI of the House of the Representa- EC-130. A letter from the OSD FRLO, Of- latory Commission, transmitting the Com- tives, in the conduct of any investigation or fice of the Secretary, Department of Defense, mission’s NUREG — NUREG-2013, ‘‘Knowl- activity or series of investigations or activi- transmitting the Department’s direct final edge and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power ties, only when authorized by the Committee rule — Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation Plant Operators: Westinghouse AP1000 Pres- or subcommittee, a majority being present. [Docket ID: DOD-2019-OS-0122] (RIN: 0790- surized-Water Reactors’’ received January 5, Authorized subpoenas shall be signed by AK47) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the the Chairman or by any Member designated 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Committee on Energy and Commerce. by the Committee. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on EC-139. A letter from the Director, Office Armed Services. 23. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- EC-131. A letter from the OSD FRLO, Of- CONFEREES latory Commission, transmitting the Com- fice of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Whenever the Speaker is to appoint a con- mission’s Issuance of Regulatory Guide — transmitting the Department’s final rule — ference committee, the Chairman shall rec- Regulatory Guide 1.239 ‘‘Licensee Actions to DoD Policy on Organizations That Seek To ommend to the Speaker as conferees those Address Nonconservative Technical Speci- Represent or Organize Members of the Members of the Committee who are pri- fications’’ received January 11, 2021, pursu- Armed Forces in Negotiations or Collective marily responsible for the legislation (in- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Bargaining [Docket ID: DOD-2020-OS-0049] cluding to the full extent practicable the 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee (RIN: 0790-AK23) received February 2, 2021, principal proponents of the major provisions on Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law of the bill as it passed the House), who have EC-140. A letter from the Director, Office 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- actively participated in the Committee or of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- mittee on Armed Services. subcommittee consideration of the legisla- latory Commission, transmitting the Com- EC-132. A letter from the OSD FRLO, Of- tion, and who agree to attend the meetings mission’s issuance of regulatory guidance — fice of the Secretary, Department of Defense, of the conference. With regard to the ap- Regulatory Guide 1.191, ‘‘Fire Protection transmitting the Department’s final rule — pointment of minority Members, the Chair- Program for Nuclear Power Plants During Assignment of American National Red Cross man shall consult with the Ranking Minor- Decommissioning’’ received January 11, 2021, and United Service Organizations, Inc., Em- ity Member. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ployees to Duty with the Military Services 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 24. GENERAL OVERSIGHT [Docket ID: DOD-2019-OS-0006] (RIN: 0790- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Not later than March 1 of the first session AK50) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to EC-141. A letter from the Director, Office of a Congress, the Chairman shall prepare, in 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- consultation with the Ranking Minority 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on latory Commission, transmitting the Com- Member, an oversight plan for that Congress; Armed Services. mission’s final guidance — NUREG/CR-07002 provide a copy of that plan to each member EC-133. A letter from the Programs Spe- Rev. 1 Criteria for Development of Evacu- of the Committee for at least seven calendar cialist, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of the ation Time Estimate Studies [NRC-2008-0122; days before its submission; and submit the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of #2020-18818] received February 1, 2021, pursu- plan (including any supplemental, minority, the Treasury, transmitting the Department’s ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- additional, or dissenting views submitted by final rule — Licensing Amendments: Tech- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee a member of the Committee) simultaneously nical Correction [Docket No.: OCC-2019-0024] on Energy and Commerce.

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EC-142. A letter from the Director, Office [Docket No.: FWS-R4-ES-2018-0057; Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. GALLAGHER, of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- FF09E21000 FXES11110900000 201] (RIN: 1018- Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. ZELDIN, latory Commission, transmitting the Com- BD21) received January 13, 2021, pursuant to Mr. BUDD, Mr. GOODEN of Texas, Mr. mission’s issuance of regulatory guidance — 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. HICE of Georgia, Mr. KUSTOFF, Mr. Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 1.177, ‘‘Plant- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- LAMALFA, Mr. STEIL, Mr. MOONEY, Specific, Risk Informed Decisionmaking: ural Resources. Mr. ROSE, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. Technical Specifications’’ received February EC-149. A letter from the Director, Office EMMER, Mr. HILL, and Mr. LUCAS): 1, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- H.R. 790. A bill to amend the Consumer Fi- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the latory Commission, transmitting the Com- nancial Protection Act of 2010 to bring the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mission’s final rule — Adjustment of Civil Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection EC-143. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2021 into the regular appropriations process, and Office of Legal Policy, DOJ (on behalf of all [NRC-2018-0293] [3150-AK25] received Feb- for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- the participating Agencies), Department of ruary 1, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. nancial Services. Justice et al., transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 By Mr. BERA (for himself, Mr. PETERS, ment’s final rule — Equal Participation of Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judici- Ms. LEE of California, Ms. NORTON, Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal ary. Mr. O’HALLERAN, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Agencies’ Programs and Activities [ED-2019- EC-150. A letter from the Director, Legal Mr. COHEN, Mr. CARSON, Ms. SEWELL, OPE-0080; DHS-2019-0049; USDA-2020-0009; Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- Mr. COOPER, Mr. JONES, and Ms. AID-2020-0001; HUD-2020-0017; DOJ-OAG-2020- ice, transmitting the Service’s IRB only rule SCHRIER): H.R. 791. A bill to improve activities for 0001; A.G. Order No. 4925-2020; DOL-2019-0006; — Examination of returns and claims for re- the gathering of data on, and the tracking VA-2020-VACO-0003; HHS-OS-2020-0001] (RIN: fund, credit or abatement; determination of of, new variants of COVID-19; to the Com- 0412-AA99; 0510-AA00; 0991-AC13; 1105-AB58; correct tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2021-12) re- 1291-AA41; 1601-AA93; 2501-AD91; 2900-AQ75) mittee on Energy and Commerce. ceived February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. BEYER (for himself, Mr. received January 11, 2021, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 KATKO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and FITZPATRICK, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Means. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. CLEAVER, Mrs. AXNE, Oversight and Reform. EC-151. A letter from the Chief, Publica- Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CARSON, Mr. EC-144. A letter from the Wildlife Biolo- tions and Regulations Branch, Internal Rev- TRONE, Mr. LAMB, Mr. COOPER, Mr. gist, Migratory Bird Program, U.S. Fish and enue Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB HARDER of California, Ms. WILD, Ms. Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, only rule — Additional Relief with Respect OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mrs. CAROLYN B. transmitting the Department’s final rule — to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to MALONEY of New York, and Mr. HAS- Migratory Bird Permits; Management of Employers Affected by the Ongoing TINGS): Conflicts Associated With Double-Crested Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease 2019 Pan- Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) H.R. 792. A bill to direct the Secretary of demic [Notice 2021-11] received February 2, Transportation to establish a grant program Throughout the United States [Docket No.: 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public FWS-HQ-MB-2019-0103; FF09M22000-201- to facilitate the installation, on bridges, of Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the evidence-based suicide deterrents, including FXMB1232090000] (RIN: 1018-BE67) received Committee on Ways and Means. January 11, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. suicide prevention nets and barriers, and for EC-152. A letter from the Chief, Publica- other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 tions and Regulations Branch, Internal Rev- portation and Infrastructure. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- enue Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and sources. only rule — COVID-19 Relief Under Section EC-145. A letter from the Biologist, Branch Mr. FITZPATRICK): 42 [Notice 2021-12] received February 2, 2021, H.R. 793. A bill to establish a of Delisting and Foreign Species, U.S. Fish pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law $120,000,000,000 Restaurant Revitalization and Wildlife Service, Department of the Inte- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Fund to provide structured relief to food rior, transmitting the Department’s final mittee on Ways and Means. service or drinking establishments, and for rule — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife EC-153. A letter from the Director, Legal other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- and Plants; Removal of the Interior Least Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- cial Services, and in addition to the Commit- Tern From the Federal List of Endangered ice, transmitting the Service’s IRB only rule tees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for and Threatened Wildlife [Docket No.: FWS- — Rev. Proc. 2021-4 received February 2, 2021, a period to be subsequently determined by R4-ES-2018-0082; FF09E22000 FXES11130900000 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law the Speaker, in each case for consideration 201] (RIN: 1018-BC11) received February 1, 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public mittee on Ways and Means. tion of the committee concerned. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, Committee on Natural Resources. f Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, EC-146. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. MENG, Mr. Domestic Listing, U.S. Fish and Wildlife PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS WELCH, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. NADLER, Service, Department of the Interior, trans- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, mitting the Department’s final rule — En- bills and resolutions of the following Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. dangered and Threatened Wildlife and titles were introduced and severally re- NORTON, Mr. LEVIN of California, Ms. Plants; Threatened Species Status for Coast- MATSUI, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. al Distinct Population Segment of the Pa- ferred, as follows: PRESSLEY, Ms. CLARKE of New York, cific Marten With a Section 4(d) Rule [Dock- By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mr. Mr. JONES, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. et No.: FWS-R8-ES-2018-0076; FF09E21000 KATKO, and Ms. DEGETTE): COHEN, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. FXES11110900000 201] (RIN: 1018-BD19) re- H.R. 786. A bill to allow tax credits to BONAMICI, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. KHANNA, ceived January 13, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. State and local governments for paid sick Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. BOWMAN, and Ms. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 leave and paid family and medical leave; to the Committee on Ways and Means. JAYAPAL): Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 794. A bill to require the President to By Mr. ALLEN (for himself and Mr. sources. declare a national climate emergency under EC-147. A letter from the Chief, Branch of CLINE): the National Emergencies Act, and for other Domestic Listing, U.S. Fish and Wildlife H.R. 787. A bill to amend the Elementary purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- Service, Department of the Interior, trans- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to im- tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to mitting the Department’s final rule — En- prove mental health services for students, the Committees on Financial Services, Edu- dangered and Threatened Wildlife and and for other purposes; to the Committee on cation and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Plants; Determination That Designation of Education and Labor. Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Small Critical Habitat is Not Prudent for the Rusty By Mr. ALLEN: Business, for a period to be subsequently de- Patched Bumble Bee [Docket No.: FWS-R3- H.R. 788. A bill to extend the authorization termined by the Speaker, in each case for ES-2020-0053; FF09E21000 FXES11110900000 201] for Augusta Canal National Heritage Area; consideration of such provisions as fall with- received January 13, 2021, pursuant to 5 to the Committee on Natural Resources. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. By Mr. ALLRED (for himself, Mr. PA- cerned. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Nat- NETTA, and Mr. PAPPAS): By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her- ural Resources. H.R. 789. A bill to direct the Secretary of self and Mr. MCKINLEY): EC-148. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Veterans Affairs to increase the amount of H.R. 795. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Domestic Listing, U.S. Fish and Wildlife certain payments during the emergency pe- enue Code of 1986 to provide supplementary Service, Department of the Interior, trans- riod resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; 2021 recovery rebates to eligible individuals; mitting the Department’s final rule — En- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Ways and Means. dangered and Threatened Wildlife and By Mr. BARR (for himself, Mr. WIL- By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her- Plants; Threatened Species Status for East- LIAMS of Texas, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. self, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mrs. ern Black Rail With a Section 4(d) Rule TIMMONS, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. TAYLOR, TRAHAN):

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H.R. 796. A bill to require group health Florida, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. By Ms. DELAURO (for herself and Mr. plans and health insurance issuers offering CHU, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARK of POCAN): group or individual health insurance cov- Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 805. A bill to provide for an extension erage to provide coverage without imposing York, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. of temporary financing of short-time com- any cost sharing requirements for certain CONNOLLY, Mr. COOPER, Mr. COSTA, pensation programs; to the Committee on items and services furnished during any por- Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. CRIST, Ways and Means. tion of the COVID-19 emergency period, and Mr. CROW, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- By Mrs. DINGELL: for other purposes; to the Committee on En- nois, Ms. DEAN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. H.R. 806. A bill to establish a Clean Energy ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the DEGETTE, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. and Sustainability Accelerator, and for other Committees on Ways and Means, and Edu- DELGADO, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- DESAULNIER, Mr. DEUTCH, Mrs. DIN- Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- quently determined by the Speaker, in each GELL, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. MICHAEL F. tees on Financial Services, Transportation case for consideration of such provisions as DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. ESCOBAR, and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a pe- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. riod to be subsequently determined by the concerned. EVANS, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. LOIS Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mr. CALVERT (for himself, Mr. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. GALLEGO, such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- DESAULNIER, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, tion of the committee concerned. ACK Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. NUNES, Mr. Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of By Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Ms. J - SON EE ORTON LIEU, and Mr. LOWENTHAL): Texas, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRI- L , and Ms. N ): H.R. 807. A bill to establish the Office to H.R. 797. A bill to designate the facility of JALVA, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. HAYES, Enforce and Protect Against Child Sexual the United States Postal Service located at Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. HIMES, Exploitation; to the Committee on the Judi- 24930 Washington Avenue in Murrieta, Cali- Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. HOYER, Mr. ciary, and in addition to the Committee on fornia, as the ‘‘Riverside County Iraq and Af- HUFFMAN, Ms. JACOBS of California, Education and Labor, for a period to be sub- ghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office’’; Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. sequently determined by the Speaker, in to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of ´ each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. CARDENAS (for himself and Georgia, Mr. JONES, Mr. KAHELE, Ms. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): KAPTUR, Mr. KEATING, Mr. KHANNA, committee concerned. H.R. 798. A bill to require the Consumer Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KILMER, Mr. KIM of By Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself, Mr. Product Safety Commission to study the ef- , Mr. KIND, Mrs. KIRK- KEATING, Mr. MCCAUL, and Mrs. fect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries PATRICK, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Ms. and deaths associated with consumer prod- CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York): KUSTER, Mr. LAMB, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 808. A bill to increase the role of the ucts, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LAR- mittee on Energy and Commerce. financial industry in combating human traf- SON of Connecticut, Mrs. LAWRENCE, ficking; to the Committee on Financial Serv- By Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for him- Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Ms. LEE of ices, and in addition to the Committee on self, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. California, Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ, Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- DESJARLAIS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. LEVIN of quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mrs. HINSON, and Mr. BAIRD): California, Mr. LIEU, Ms. LOFGREN, H.R. 799. A bill to require the Commis- case for consideration of such provisions as Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee sioner of Internal Revenue to submit a re- LYNCH, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mrs. CARO- port on the Taxpayer Identification Number concerned. LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. By Mrs. FLETCHER (for herself and Perfection Program; to the Committee on of New York, Ways and Means. Mr. MCCAUL): Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. MCBATH, Ms. H.R. 809. A bill to expand the payment of By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. RYAN, MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. principal, interest, and fees for certain dis- and Mr. SAN NICOLAS): MCGOVERN, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. H.R. 800. A bill to amend title 38, United aster loans under the CARES Act, and for MEEKS, Ms. MENG, Ms. MOORE of Wis- other purposes; to the Committee on Small States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- consin, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. MOULTON, Business. erans Affairs to give preference to local con- Mr. MRVAN, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. By Mr. FORTENBERRY: tractors, and for other purposes; to the Com- NAPOLITANO, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. NEW- H.R. 810. A bill to amend the National mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. MAN, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of By Mr. COSTA: OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Mr. PAL- the Interior to conduct a study on the feasi- H.R. 801. A bill to establish a grant pro- LONE, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. PASCRELL, bility of designating the Chief Standing Bear gram to support schools of medicine and Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. National Historic Trail, and for other pur- schools of osteopathic medicine in under- PETERS, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, Ms. poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- served areas; to the Committee on Energy PRESSLEY, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- sources. and Commerce. lina, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. RASKIN, Miss By Mr. GOHMERT (for himself and Mr. By Mr. COURTNEY (for himself and RICE of New York, Ms. ROSS, Ms. WEBER of Texas): Mr. LARSON of Connecticut): H.R. 811. A bill to require all individuals in H.R. 802. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. RUP- the executive branch to comply with Execu- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary PERSBERGER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. RYAN, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. SAR- tive orders imposing mandates on the people limitation on personal casualty losses, and of the United States; to the Committee on for other purposes; to the Committee on BANES, Ms. SCANLON, Ms. SCHA- KOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Oversight and Reform. Ways and Means. By Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas: By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself, Mr. Ms. SCHRIER, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 812. A bill to authorize certain appro- NEGUSE, Mr. CROW, and Mr. PERL- priations for certain fiscal years for Oper- MUTTER): SEWELL, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH of Washington, ation Stonegarden, and for other purposes; H.R. 803. A bill to designate certain lands to the Committee on Homeland Security, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. in the State of Colorado as components of and in addition to the Committee on the Ju- SPEIER, Mr. STANTON, Ms. STEVENS, the National Wilderness Preservation Sys- diciary, for a period to be subsequently de- Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. tem, and for other purposes; to the Com- termined by the Speaker, in each case for SWALWELL, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. THOMP- mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition consideration of such provisions as fall with- SON of California, Ms. TITUS, Ms. to the Committee on Armed Services, for a in the jurisdiction of the committee con- TLAIB, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. TORRES of period to be subsequently determined by the cerned. California, Mr. TORRES of New York, Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. HAALAND (for herself, Ms. Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. TRONE, Ms. UNDER- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- LEGER FERNANDEZ, and Ms. WOOD, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. HERRELL): VELA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. H.R. 813. A bill to designate the facility of WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mrs. WATSON ADAMS, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. ALLRED, the United States Postal Service located at Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mrs. AXNE, Ms. COLEMAN, Mr. WELCH, Ms. WEXTON, 1050 Sunset Road Southwest in Albuquerque, BARRAGA´ N, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BERA, Ms. WILD, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, New Mexico, as the ‘‘Jose Hernandez Post Of- Mr. BEYER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. CORREA, Mr. fice Building’’; to the Committee on Over- ´ Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- GARCIA of Illinois, Ms. PORTER, Mr. sight and Reform. ESTER, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. BOURDEAUX, THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. By Mr. HERN: Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE HORSFORD, and Ms. WILSON of Flor- H.R. 814. A bill to nullify the effect of Ex- of Pennsylvania, Mr. BROWN, Ms. ida): ecutive Order 14003 relating to the Federal BROWNLEY, Ms. BUSH, Mrs. BUSTOS, H.R. 804. A bill to provide paid family and workforce, and for other purposes; to the Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. medical leave benefits to certain individuals, Committee on Oversight and Reform. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CART- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. WRIGHT, Mr. CASTEN, Ms. CASTOR of Ways and Means. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. BLUMENAUER,

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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. BONAMICI, quirements, promote tax compliance, and re- H.R. 828. A bill to amend title XVIII and Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE duce tip reporting compliance burdens in the title XIX of the Social Security Act to codify of Pennsylvania, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. beauty service industry; to the Committee certain infection control and emergency pre- CARBAJAL, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY on Ways and Means. paredness regulations, to prohibit a reduc- of New York, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. LONG, tion in the frequency of surveys of skilled GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. COHEN, Mr. and Mr. GIBBS): nursing facilities and nursing facilities, to CONNOLLY, Mr. CROW, Ms. DEAN, Mr. H.R. 822. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- prohibit the waiver of certain reporting re- DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. enue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate tax and quirements, and for other purposes; to the DELBENE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. retain stepped-up basis at death; to the Com- Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- GALLEGO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HAS- mittee on Ways and Means. tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- TINGS, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. NOR- merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- KILDEE, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. KIRK- MAN, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. WEBER of mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- PATRICK, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. Texas, Mrs. HINSON, Ms. HERRELL, sideration of such provisions as fall within LOWENTHAL, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. Mr. BERGMAN, and Mr. ROSENDALE): the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 823. A bill to eliminate automatic pay LEVIN of California, Mr. JONES, Mrs. By Mr. PERRY (for himself, Mr. adjustments for Members of Congress, and NAPOLITANO, Ms. OMAR, Mr. PANETTA, DESJARLAIS, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on Ms. PINGREE, Ms. ROSS, Ms. SCHA- BURCHETT, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. CAL- House Administration, and in addition to the KOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. SPEIER, Mrs. VERT, and Mrs. WALORSKI): Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a H.R. 829. A bill to allow certain grants to TRAHAN, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. period to be subsequently determined by the be used for the purpose of assisting victims VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. WASSERMAN Speaker, in each case for consideration of of female genital mutilation, to classify the SCHULTZ, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- offense of female genital mutilation as a WELCH, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. LARSEN of tion of the committee concerned. part II crime for purposes of the Uniform Washington, and Mr. FITZPATRICK): By Mrs. LESKO (for herself, Mr. BIGGS, Crime Reports, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 815. A bill to amend Public Law 115-97 Mr. BROOKS, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. PERRY, Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. TIFFANY, and Mr. to the Committee on Financial Services, for Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife GAETZ): a period to be subsequently determined by Refuge oil and gas program, and to preserve H.R. 824. A bill to prohibit certain mem- the Speaker, in each case for consideration the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic Na- bers of the Chinese Communist Party from of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tional Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness entering the United States until such time tion of the committee concerned. in recognition of its extraordinary natural as the Government of the People’s Republic By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. ecosystems and for the permanent good of of China ceases the theft of the intellectual RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): present and future generations of Americans; property of the United States, and for other H.R. 830. A bill to amend the Fair Labor to the Committee on Natural Resources. purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit States and By Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Ms. ary. municipalities from adopting certain laws TLAIB, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. RUSH, By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of and ordinances, and for other purposes; to Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. COOPER, Mr. New York (for herself, Mr. the Committee on Education and Labor. TAKANO, Mr. CARSON, Ms. NORTON, AUCHINCLOSS, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Ms. Mr. RYAN, Mr. TORRES of New York, BEYER, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. ´ Mr. JONES, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. GARCIA BONAMICI, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. CASE, MCBATH, and Ms. CRAIG): of Illinois, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 831. A bill to amend the Public Health Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- York, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COOPER, Ms. Service Act to encourage the rapid develop- ESTER, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. PERL- DEAN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. DEMINGS, ment of certain public health data standards, MUTTER, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. authorize epidemiological surveillance Ms. BUSH, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Ms. EVANS, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. FOSTER, grants, and authorize a data linkage dem- VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HIMES, Mr. onstration project, and for other purposes; to COHEN, Mr. UPTON, and Mrs. DIN- HORSFORD, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. GELL): Mr. JONES, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. LEE of By Ms. PINGREE (for herself and Ms. H.R. 816. A bill to direct the Secretary of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MAT- HERRERA BEUTLER): Housing and Urban Development to establish SUI, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 832. A bill to amend the Federal Food, a grant program to help revitalize certain lo- Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. NEGUSE, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the per- calities, and for other purposes; to the Com- Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, Ms. ROSS, sonal importation of safe and affordable mittee on Financial Services. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SARBANES, drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada; By Mr. KEATING: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SIRES, Mr. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 817. A bill to extend the authorization SMITH of Washington, Ms. SPEIER, By Ms. PORTER (for herself, Ms. HER- for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. TONKO, RERA BEUTLER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. Commission; to the Committee on Natural Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. VARGAS, Mrs. WAT- COLE, and Ms. NORTON): Resources. SON COLEMAN, and Mr. YARMUTH): H.R. 833. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. KELLER (for himself and Mr. H.R. 825. A bill to authorize the appropria- enue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion THOMPSON of Pennsylvania): tion of funds to the Centers for Disease Con- for employer-provided dependent care assist- H.R. 818. A bill to amend the Child Nutri- trol and Prevention for conducting or sup- ance including the limitation on dependent tion Act of 1966 to allow certain participants porting research on firearms safety or gun care flexible spending arrangements; to the in the special supplemental nutrition pro- violence prevention; to the Committee on Committee on Ways and Means. gram for women, infants, and children to Energy and Commerce. By Mr. POSEY: elect to be issued a variety of types of milk, By Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. TAYLOR, H.R. 834. A bill to establish the National including whole milk, and for other pur- Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic, and poses; to the Committee on Education and CHU, Ms. OMAR, Mr. CASE, Mr. KIM of for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Labor. New Jersey, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. POR- ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the By Mr. KUSTOFF (for himself and Mr. TER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. Committees on Financial Services, and GOTTHEIMER): PRESSLEY, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. CON- Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- H.R. 819. A bill to require a report on NOLLY, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. PETERS, Mr. riod to be subsequently determined by the oligarchs and parastatal entities of Iran, and JONES, Mrs. KIM of California, Mrs. Speaker, in each case for consideration of for other purposes; to the Committee on For- STEEL, Ms. STRICKLAND, and Mr. SAN such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- NICOLAS): tion of the committee concerned. mittee on Financial Services, for a period to H.R. 826. A bill to require consultations on By Ms. PRESSLEY (for herself, Ms. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, reuniting Korean Americans with family NORTON, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. in each case for consideration of such provi- members in North Korea; to the Committee TLAIB, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the on Foreign Affairs. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mrs. committee concerned. By Mr. NORCROSS: BEATTY, Mr. CARSON, Mr. BLU- By Mr. LAHOOD: H.R. 827. A bill to direct the Postmaster MENAUER, Ms. MENG, Ms. JAYAPAL, H.R. 820. A bill to establish the New Phila- General to modify any hard copy change of Mr. MEEKS, Ms. OMAR, Ms. OCASIO- delphia National Historical Park in the address form used by the United States Post- CORTEZ, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mrs. CARO- State of Illinois as a unit of the National al Service to include a reminder to update LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. Park System, and for other purposes; to the voter registration, and for other purposes; to BOWMAN, and Ms. BUSH): Committee on Natural Resources. the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H.R. 835. A bill to establish American op- By Mr. LAHOOD (for himself and Ms. By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Ms. portunity accounts, and for other purposes; DELBENE): SHERRILL, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SIRES, Ms. to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 821. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- CHU, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. PANETTA, and By Mr. SABLAN (for himself and Mrs. enue Code of 1986 to simplify reporting re- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ): RADEWAGEN):

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H.R. 836. A bill to amend the Wagner- LONE, Mr. CARSON, Ms. CLARKE of Corporation; to the Committee on Agri- Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of New York, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. BLU- culture. the Northern Mariana Islands and American MENAUER, Mr. POCAN, Ms. BUSH, Mr. By Ms. SHERRILL (for herself, Mr. Samoa, and for other purposes; to the Com- RYAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. MRVAN, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SIRES, Ms. mittee on Education and Labor. TAKANO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. KILDEE, CHU, Mr. PANETTA, and Mr. KILDEE): By Mr. SCALISE (for himself, Mr. HICE Mr. COHEN, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, H.R. 844. A bill to amend titles XVIII and of Georgia, and Mr. JOHNSON of Lou- Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. CLARK of Massa- XIX of the Social Security Act to increase isiana): chusetts, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. BASS, enforcement under Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 837. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mrs. LAW- for skilled nursing facilities and nursing fa- enue Code of 1986 to allow charitable organi- RENCE, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. cilities during the COVID-19 emergency pe- zations to make statements relating to polit- THOMPSON of California, Mr. MCGOV- riod and other infectious disease outbreak ical campaigns if such statements are made ERN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. periods, and for other purposes; to the Com- in the ordinary course of carrying out its tax BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- exempt purpose; to the Committee on Ways KEATING, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. KAHELE, dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, and Means. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. OCASIO-COR- for a period to be subsequently determined By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Ms. TEZ, Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- JOHNSON of Texas): GALLEGO, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Ms. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 838. A bill to support children with SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BISHOP risdiction of the committee concerned. disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic; of Georgia, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. MAT- By Mr. SMUCKER (for himself, Mrs. to the Committee on Appropriations, and in SUI, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. WALORSKI, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. HIG- addition to the Committee on the Budget, SLOTKIN, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. LAMB, Ms. GINS of Louisiana, Mr. TURNER, Mr. for a period to be subsequently determined SHERRILL, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. HIGGINS of KATKO, and Mr. STAUBER): by the Speaker, in each case for consider- New York, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY H.R. 845. A bill to amend title 38, United ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- States Code, to authorize the Secretary of of New York, Mr. LARSON of Con- risdiction of the committee concerned. Veterans Affairs to waive the requirement of necticut, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. ADAMS, By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Mr. certain veterans to make copayments for Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of MCGOVERN, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. LEE of hospital care and medical services in the Georgia, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. case of an error by the Department of Vet- Texas, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. TITUS, Mr. BUSTOS, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. TAKANO, erans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the RUSH, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. Mr. COHEN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. DEUTCH, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. FOSTER, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. DELGADO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. NORTON, Ms. By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. MOULTON, PORTER, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. HAS- RASKIN, Mr. CARSON, Mr. COHEN, Mr. Mr. O’HALLERAN, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. TINGS, and Mr. MOULTON): DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. CASTEN, Mr. JONES, Ms. MOORE of H.R. 839. A bill to protect journalists and DEMINGS, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. GRI- Wisconsin, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. WIL- other members of the press from gross viola- JALVA, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. HAYES, LIAMS of Georgia, Mr. CASTRO of tions of internationally recognized human Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. Texas, Ms. PORTER, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. rights, and for other purposes; to the Com- JONES, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. LYNCH, HORSFORD, Mr. CRIST, Mr. SEAN PAT- mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period York, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PHILLIPS, CICILLINE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SOTO, Mr. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Miss RICE of New York, Ms. TLAIB, SHERMAN, Ms. OMAR, Mrs. BUSTOS, er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Mrs. BEATTY, and Mr. THOMPSON of Ms. MENG, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. CAS- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mississippi): TOR of Florida, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, committee concerned. H.R. 846. A bill to protect certain whistle- Ms. DEAN, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mr. blowers seeking to ensure accountability and LANGEVIN, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. SCHA- LAHOOD, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. oversight of the Nation’s COVID-19 pandemic KOWSKY, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. NEGUSE, BUCHANAN, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mrs. response, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, WALORSKI, and Mr. BEYER): mittee on Education and Labor. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 840. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Ms. STEVENS (for herself and Mr. VARGAS, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. GOLDEN, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to modify rules related to GONZALEZ of Ohio): rents received by real estate investment RUIZ, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. MALINOWSKI, H.R. 847. A bill to support research on pri- trusts from related parties; to the Com- Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. LAWSON vacy enhancing technologies and promote re- mittee on Ways and Means. of Florida, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, sponsible data use, and for other purposes; to By Mr. SCHRADER (for himself, Mr. Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- GRIFFITH, Mr. POCAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. PRESSLEY, Mr. CROW, Ms. LEGER structure. COMER, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. DEFAZIO, FERNANDEZ, Ms. CHU, Mr. DEUTCH, By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for Ms. PINGREE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Ms. SCHRIER, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. DAVID himself, Mr. NEAL, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. TRONE, SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. BLU- ´ Mr. GROTHMAN, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. NOR- VELAZQUEZ, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. TRONE, MENAUER, Mr. KIND, Mr. PASCRELL, TON, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. KIM of New Jer- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. Mr. KIND, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, and Mr. sey, Mr. HARDER of California, Mr. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, RYAN): TORRES of New York, Mr. STANTON, Ms. SEWELL, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. CHU, H.R. 841. A bill to make hemp, cannabidiol Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. KILDEE, derived from hemp, and any other ingredient PAPPAS, Ms. of Flor- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- derived from hemp lawful for use under the ida, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. MANNING, vania, Mr. BEYER, Mr. EVANS, Mr. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. SCHNEIDER, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. PANETTA, dietary ingredient in a dietary supplement, TORRES of California, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. GOMEZ, and for other purposes; to the Committee on JEFFRIES, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. RUPPERS- Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. Energy and Commerce. BERGER, Mr. NADLER, Mr. LEVIN of MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself, California, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- Ms. MATSUI, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. LEVIN of ington, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. BROWNLEY, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. Michigan, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. BRENDAN HOYER, Mr. KIND, Mr. VELA, Mr. KIL- WELCH, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. CRIST, Mr. F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mrs. MER, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Ms. JACOBS of LEVIN of California, and Mr. COHEN): BEATTY, Mr. TONKO, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. California, Mr. LIEU, Mr. BEYER, Mr. H.R. 848. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- NORCROSS, Ms. NEWMAN, Mrs. COSTA, Ms. ROSS, and Ms. KUSTER): enue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for DEMINGS, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. JACKSON H.R. 842. A bill to amend the National renewable energy and energy efficiency, and LEE, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management for other purposes; to the Committee on BONAMICI, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. SMITH Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Manage- Ways and Means. of Washington, Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. ment Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, By Mr. TONKO (for himself, Ms. JOHN- TRAHAN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on SON of Texas, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Education and Labor. LOWENTHAL, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (for BEYER, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. CASTEN, Mr. KAPTUR, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. THOMPSON himself, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. FITZPATRICK, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. of Mississippi, Mr. COOPER, Mr. CON- PINGREE, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. KELLY of GARAMENDI, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. PAS- NOLLY, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. Mississippi, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. CRELL, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. NOR- ROUZER, and Mr. CARTER of Georgia): Pennsylvania, Mr. KILMER, Ms. SE- TON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. BROWNLEY, H.R. 843. A bill to amend the Commodity WELL, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. COOPER, Mr. WELCH, Ms. LEE of California, Credit Corporation Charter Act to raise the Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. PA- Ms. WILD, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. PAL- borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit NETTA, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr.

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DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. TAKANO, H.R. 851. A bill to amend the Public Health fornia, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. Service Act to authorize grants to support LOWENTHAL, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MORELLE, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. schools of nursing in program enhancement MENG, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. CLARKE of New York, and infrastructure modernization, increasing Ms. NORTON, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. MALINOWSKI, the number of nursing faculty and students, PANETTA, Mr. POCAN, Ms. SCHA- Mr. LIEU, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. and for other purposes; to the Committee on KOWSKY, Mr. SIRES, Mr. THOMPSON of DELBENE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Miss RICE Energy and Commerce. Mississippi, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. of New York, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. By Mr. WALTZ (for himself, Mrs. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, CARBAJAL, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GARCI´A LURIA, Mr. ZELDIN, Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Ms. WILSON of Illinois, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. Mr. CRENSHAW, and Ms. WILD): of Florida, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. DANNY KUSTER, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 852. A bill to direct the Secretary of K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. ROYBAL- of California, Mr. SHERMAN, Mrs. Defense to carry out a grant program to in- ALLARD, Ms. BASS, Mrs. CAROLYN B. BEATTY, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. KIM of New crease cooperation on post-traumatic stress MALONEY of New York, Mr. EVANS, Jersey, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. BERA, Mr. disorder research between the United States Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. PORTER, and Ms. CRIST, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. HASTINGS, and Israel; to the Committee on Armed Serv- SEWELL): Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. ices. H. Res. 100. A resolution calling on the CLEAVER, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. LYNCH, By Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. President of the United States to take execu- Mr. STANTON, Mr. LAMB, Ms. SCAN- MCKINLEY): tive action to broadly cancel Federal student LON, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. NADLER, Ms. H.R. 853. A bill to amend title III of the loan debt; to the Committee on Education JACKSON LEE, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. Public Health Service Act to limit the or- and Labor, and in addition to the Committee MCNERNEY, Mr. CASE, Mr. KAHELE, phan drug exclusion under the drug discount on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- Mr. PALLONE, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. NAPOLI- program under section 340B of such title; to quently determined by the Speaker, in each TANO, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. case for consideration of such provisions as sylvania, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. ESHOO, By Ms. WILSON of Florida: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mr. POCAN, Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. H.R. 854. A bill to amend the Workforce In- concerned. WEXTON, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. novation and Opportunity Act to provide for f ROSS, Mr. SIRES, Mrs. CAROLYN B. the establishment of Youth Corps programs MALONEY of New York, Mr. LAN- and provide for wider dissemination of the CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY GEVIN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- Youth Corps model; to the Committee on STATEMENT Education and Labor. ESTER, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. By Mr. DAVIDSON (for himself, Mr. DEGETTE, Mr. CROW, Ms. WASSERMAN BROOKS, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. BUDD, the Rules of the House of Representa- SCHULTZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mrs. HINSON, tives, the following statements are sub- Ms. SPEIER, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. PRICE of Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. PERRY, Mr. RICE of mitted regarding the specific powers North Carolina, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- South Carolina, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- fornia, Mr. COHEN, Ms. CHU, Mr. NORMAN, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, and tion to enact the accompanying bill or DELGADO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Mr. HARRIS): joint resolution. RASKIN, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. H.J. Res. 24. A joint resolution proposing By Mr. SCHNEIDER: PAPPAS, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. WELCH, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representa- H.R. 786. Ms. MANNING, Mr. HIMES, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- FLETCHER, Mr. JONES, Mrs. WATSON tives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective num- lation pursuant to the following: COLEMAN, Mr. EVANS, Ms. DAVIDS of Article I, Section 8 bers, counting the number of persons in each Kansas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. CASTOR of By Mr. ALLEN: State who are citizens of the United States; Florida, Ms. DEAN, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. H.R. 787. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. BLU- to the Committee on the Judiciary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MENAUER, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mrs. By Ms. CHENEY: lation pursuant to the following: TRAHAN, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. LEGER H. Res. 95. A resolution electing Members clause 18, Section 8, Article 1 of the Con- FERNANDEZ, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. to certain standing committees of the House stitution KELLY of Illinois, Mr. VELA, Mrs. of Representatives; considered and agreed to. By Mr. ALLEN: LAWRENCE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself and Mr. H.R. 788. CICILLINE, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. SCOTT of UPTON): Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 96. A resolution expressing support Virginia, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, lation pursuant to the following: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. for the designation of February 4, 2021, as Article 1, Section 8 DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. GAR- ‘‘National Cancer Prevention Day’’; to the Section 8—Powers of Congress. To make CIA of Texas, Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. Committee on Energy and Commerce. all Laws which shall be necessary and proper TLAIB, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. By Mr. ESPAILLAT: for carrying into Execution the foregoing H. Res. 97. A resolution reaffirming the im- O’HALLERAN, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. ROY- Powers, and all other Powers vested by this portance of the United States relationship BAL-ALLARD, Ms. TITUS, Ms. NEWMAN, Constitution in the Government of the with the Dominican Republic; to the Com- Mr. RYAN, Ms. CLARK of Massachu- United States, or in any Department or Offi- mittee on Foreign Affairs. setts, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. KEATING, Mr. cer thereof. By Mr. HAGEDORN (for himself, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. ESCOBAR, Ms. By Mr. ALLRED: EMMER, Mr. STAUBER, Mrs. PINGREE, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, H.R. 789. FISCHBACH, Mr. PHILLIPS, and Ms. Mr. CORREA, Mr. TRONE, Ms. MENG, Congress has the power to enact this legis- CRAIG): Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, Mrs. lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 98. A resolution recognizing the MCBATH, Mr. CUELLAR, Mrs. AXNE, Article I, Section 8 of the United States 100th anniversary of the Department of Min- Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. PORTER, Ms. Constitution, which gives Congress the nesota Veterans of Foreign Wars; to the KAPTUR, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- power to make ‘‘all Laws which shall be nec- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. sissippi): essary and proper for carrying into Execu- H.R. 849. A bill to amend the America By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself and tion the foregoing Powers and all other Pow- COMPETES Act to establish certain sci- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania): ers vested by this Constitution in the Gov- entific integrity policies for Federal agencies H. Res. 99. A resolution supporting the ernment of the United States, or in any De- that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific re- goals and ideals of Career and Technical partment or Officer thereof.’’ search, and for other purposes; to the Com- Education Month; to the Committee on Edu- By Mr. BARR: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- cation and Labor. H.R. 790. ture. By Ms. PRESSLEY (for herself, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. TRAHAN: OMAR, Ms. WATERS, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 850. A bill to establish name, image, BOWMAN, Mr. TORRES of New York, Article 1, Section 8 of the United States likeness, and athletic reputation rights for Mr. JONES, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. BLU- Constitution. college athletes, and for other purposes; to MENAUER, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of By Mr. BERA: the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Pennsylvania, Ms. BUSH, Mr. CARSON, H.R. 791. and in addition to the Committee on the Ju- Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. COHEN, Congress has the power to enact this legis- diciary, for a period to be subsequently de- Ms. DEAN, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: termined by the Speaker, in each case for ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- consideration of such provisions as fall with- Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of tion in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HASTINGS, By Mr. BEYER: cerned. Mrs. HAYES, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. JOHN- H.R. 792. By Ms. UNDERWOOD (for herself and SON of Georgia, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas): LAWSON of Florida, Ms. LEE of Cali- lation pursuant to the following:

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: The constitutional authority of Congress Constitution in that the legislation exercises Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article I of the to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- legislative powers granted to Congress by Constitution. cle I, section 8 of the United States Constitu- that clause ‘‘to make all Laws which shall be By Mr. BLUMENAUER: tion. necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- H.R. 794. By Ms. ESHOO: cution the foregoing Powers, and all other Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 807. Powers vested by this Constitution in the lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Government of the United States, or in any Section 8 of article I of the Constitution lation pursuant to the following: Department of Office thereof. By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER: Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 By Mr. KUSTOFF: H.R. 795. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: H.R. 819. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 808. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article I. lation pursuant to the following: Under Article I, Section 8, the Necessary Section 8, Clause 18. Article I, section VIII, clause I, and Article and Proper Clause. Congress shall have By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER: I, section VIII, clause III. power to make all laws which shall be nec- H.R. 796. By Mrs. FLETCHER: essary and proper for carrying into Execu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 809. tion the foregoing powers and all Powers lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- vested by this Constitution in the Govern- Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and Clauses lation pursuant to the following: ment of the United States, or in any Depart- 18 Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: ‘‘To lay and ment of Officer thereof. By Mr. CALVERT: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Mr. LAHOOD: H.R. 797. to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 820. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: The constitutional authority of Congress shall be uniform throughout the United ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3, CLAUSE 2 to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- States.’’ The Congress shall have Power to dispose cle 1, section 8 of the United States Constitu- By Mr. FORTENBERRY: of and make all needful Rules and Regula- tion, specifically clause 18 (relating to the H.R. 810. tions respecting the Territory . . . belonging power to make all laws necessary and proper Congress has the power to enact this legis- to the United States... for carrying out the powers vested in Con- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LAHOOD: gress). The constitutional authority for this bill is H.R. 821. By Mr. CA´ RDENAS: pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 798. the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GOHMERT: ARTICLE I, SECTION 8, CLAUSE 1 lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 811. The Congress shall have Power to lay and Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises. By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 799. By Mr. LATTA: Article I, Section 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 822. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution. The constitutional authority on which this lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas: bill rests is the power of Congress to make Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: H.R. 812. rules for the government and regulation of The Congress shall have the Power to lay Congress has the power to enact this legis- the land and naval forces, as enumerated in and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Ex- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United cises, to pay Debts and provide for the com- Article 1, section 8 States Constitution. mon Defense and general Welfare of the By Ms. HAALAND: By Mr. COHEN: United States; but all Duties, Imposts and H.R. 813. H.R. 800. Excises shall be uniform throughout the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LATTA: Article 1, Section 8 Article I, section 8, Clause 7 of the United H.R. 823. By Mr. COSTA: States Constitution, to establish post offices Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 801. and post roads. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HERN: Article 1, Section 6 lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 814. The Senators and Representatives shall re- The constitutional authority on which this Article 1, Section 8, Constitution of United ceive a Compensation for their Services, to bill rests is the power of Congress to make States of America be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the rules for the government and regulation of By Mr. HUFFMAN: Treasury of the United States. the land and naval forces, as enumerated in H.R. 815. By Mrs. LESKO: Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 824. States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all By Mr. COURTNEY: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: The Con- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 802. gress shall have Power to dispose of and carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Congress has the power to enact this legis- make all needful Rules and Regulations re- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- lation pursuant to the following: specting the Territory or other Property be- stitution in the Government of the United Article 1, Section 8 longing to the United States. States or in any Department or Officer By Ms. DEGETTE: By Ms. KAPTUR: thereof. H.R. 803. H.R. 816. By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- New York: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 825. Article I, Section 8 Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: To provide Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. DELAURO: for the general welfare of the United States lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 804. By Mr. KEATING: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 817. Stated Constitution lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MENG: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 826. States Constitution and Article I, Section 8, Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. tion, Congress has the power ‘‘to make all lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. DELAURO: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 805. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- tion

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This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted to Congress under Article I, Section the United States. lation pursuant to the following: 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: Article I Section 2 Clause 3 tion. H.R. 843. Representatives and direct Taxes shall be By Mr. PERRY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- apportioned among the several States which H.R. 829. lation pursuant to the following: may be included within this Union, accord- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States ing to their respective Numbers, which shall lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. be determined by adding to the. whole Num- Article I, Section VIII of the United States By Ms. SHERRILL: ber of free Persons, including those bound to Constitution H.R. 844. Service for a Term of Years, and excluding By Mr. PETERS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other H.R. 830. lation pursuant to the following: Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 18 of Section 8 or Article 1 of the made within three Years after the first Meet- lation pursuant to the following: Constitution of the United States of Amer- ing of the Congress of the United States, and Article I, Section 8. ica. within every subsequent Term of ten Years, By Mr. PETERS: By Mr. SMUCKER: in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. H.R. 831. H.R. 845. The Number of Representatives shall not ex- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: State shall have at Least one Representa- Article I, Section 8 Article II, Section 8. tive; and until such enumeration shall be By Ms. PINGREE: By Ms. SPEIER: made, the State of shall be H.R. 832. H.R. 846. entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Providence Plantations lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: one, Connecticut five, New-York six, New Article I, Section 8 This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, By Ms. PORTER: granted to Congress under Article 1, Section one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Caro- H.R. 833. 8 of the United States Constitution. lina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. STEVENS: three. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 847. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- f Constitution lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. POSEY: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 834. the United States. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. THOMPSON of California: were added to public bills and resolu- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 848. tions, as follows: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, which gives Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress the power to spend for the general lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 38: Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mrs. HINSON, and welfare of the United States; and Article I, Article I Mr. TONY GONZALES of Texas. Section 5, Clause 2, which gives Congress the By Mr. TONKO: H.R. 40: Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. JOHNSON of power to determine the rules of its pro- H.R. 849. Texas, Ms. WEXTON, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ceedings, including the power to create com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- HASTINGS, Mr. CLYBURN, and Ms. DELAURO. missions within the legislative branch. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 55: Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Ms. WEXTON, Mr. By Ms. PRESSLEY: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power STANTON, Mr. GOMEZ, and Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 835. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 82: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. SAN Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 3 e United States Constitution. NICOLAS. lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. TRAHAN: H.R. 97: Ms. JAYAPAL and Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 850. H.R. 113: Ms. WILSON of Florida. States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 140: Mr. BUDD, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of By Mr. SABLAN: lation pursuant to the following: Georgia, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. KELLER, and Mr. H.R. 836. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 WEBER of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- H.R. 151: Mr. PERLMUTTER and Mr. FOSTER. lation pursuant to the following: ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and H.R. 218: Mr. NEHLS and Mr. ESTES. Under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitu- among the several States, and with the In- H.R. 240: Ms. MENG, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. tion. dian Tribes. JAYAPAL, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. SIRES, By Mr. SCALISE: By Ms. UNDERWOOD: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, H.R. 837. H.R. 851. Ms. NORTON, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. LIEU, Mrs. KIRK- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: PATRICK, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, and The First Amendment guarantees both free Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. speech and the free exercise of religion. The tion. H.R. 246: Mrs. LURIA. Free Speech Fairness Act restores these fun- By Mr. WALTZ: H.R. 262: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia and Mr. damental liberties to churches and non- H.R. 852. LEVIN of Michigan. profits. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 295: Ms. VAN DUYNE. By Mr. SCHIFF: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 305: Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. NORMAN, and H.R. 838. Article. I Section 8 Clause 1: The Congress Mr. BERA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, H.R. 308: Ms. BUSH, Mr. LAMB, Mr. SAN lation pursuant to the following: Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the NICOLAS, and Mr. KATKO. This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 315: Mr. FITZPATRICK and Mr. LARSON Section 8 of the United States Constitution. and general Welfare of the United States of Connecticut. By Mr. SCHIFF: By Mr. WELCH: H.R. 340: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 839. H.R. 853. DESAULNIER, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PRICE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- North Carolina, and Mrs. FLETCHER. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 346: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- PAPPAS. By Mr. SCHNEIDER: gress shall have Power To . . . make all H.R. 354: Mrs. HINSON. H.R. 840. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 369: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 381: Mrs. MCCLAIN. lation pursuant to the following: ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 454: Mr. VELA. Article I stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 465: Mr. CASE and Mr. SAN NICOLAS.

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H.R. 466: Mr. COLE. H.R. 571: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 721: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. H.R. 467: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 574: Mr. COSTA and Mr. CASE. GARCI´A of Illinois, and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 471: Mr. ROY. H.R. 575: Mr. SMITH of Missouri and Mrs. H.R. 725: Ms. HERRELL. H.R. 487: Ms. JACKSON LEE. MCCLAIN. H.R. 738: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 489: Mr. JACOBS of New York. H.R. 607: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 751: Mr. ESTES and Mr. LOUDERMILK. H.R. 501: Mr. CLEAVER. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. JOHNSON of South H.R. 754: Ms. HERRELL. H.R. 503: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. JONES, Dakota, and Mr. BABIN. H.R. 755: Mr. HARRIS. Ms. KUSTER, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. TITUS, and H.R. 619: Mrs. MCCLAIN. H.R. 762: Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H.R. 622: Mr. COSTA. YOUNG, Mr. KATKO, Mr. STANTON, Mrs. MIL- H.R. 623: Ms. PORTER, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. H.R. 506: Mr. POSEY. LER of West Virginia, and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 512: Ms. BONAMICI. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. LAMALFA, and Georgia. H.R. 518: Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 778: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H.R. 519: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of H.R. 626: Mr. BAIRD, Mr. ROSE, Mr. SES- H. J. Res. 1: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. SHER- Georgia, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. ROGERS of Ken- SIONS, Mr. KELLER, and Mr. GUEST. MAN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. tucky, and Mrs. MCCLAIN. H.R. 636: Ms. MENG, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. JACK- GARAMENDI, Mr. SIRES, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. H.R. 520: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SON LEE, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. SCANLON, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ROGERS of , and Mrs. MCCLAIN. LANGEVIN. SWALWELL, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H.R. 523: Mr. EVANS, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. H.R. 638: Mr. CARTER of Georgia and Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. DAVIDS of Kan- SCANLON, and Mr. COHEN. BAIRD. sas, and Ms. OMAR. H.R. 529: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MENG, Mr. H.R. 666: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New H. J. Res. 11: Mr. MOONEY and Mrs. BICE of GALLEGO, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and York, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. Oklahoma. Mr. BLUMENAUER. GARCI´A of Illinois. H. J. Res. 13: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 530: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MENG, Mr. H.R. 682: Mr. OWENS, Mr. FEENSTRA, Ms. H. J. Res. 15: Mr. QUIGLEY. GALLEGO, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and HERRELL, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, and Mr. Mr. BLUMENAUER. ARRINGTON. H. J. Res. 16: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 531: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MENG, Mr. H.R. 684: Ms. HERRELL, Mr. FEENSTRA, and H. Con. Res. 9: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. GALLEGO, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mr. KUSTOFF. JOHNSON of Texas, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 685: Mr. CROW and Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H. Res. 27: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 535: Mr. NEGUSE. H.R. 686: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H. Res. 39: Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mrs. MCCLAIN, H.R. 541: Mr. CLINE. H.R. 692: Mr. WOMACK. Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. H.R. 543: Mr. EMMER and Mr. FULCHER. H.R. 695: Ms. DELAURO. CASTEN, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. BOURDEAUX, Mr. H.R. 551: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 707: Mr. HARDER of California, Ms. BERA, and Mr. SAN NICOLAS. of Georgia. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. KIND, Ms. H. Res. 54: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 553: Mr. PAYNE, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. WEXTON, Mr. BALDERSON, and Mr. WILSON of H. Res. 61: Ms. STEFANIK. CONNOLLY. South Carolina. H. Res. 70: Mr. CLYDE. H.R. 554: Mr. CLOUD, Mr. KELLER, Mr. H.R. 712: Mr. KHANNA, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. H. Res. 81: Mr. GUEST. FULCHER, and Mr. PERRY. PETERS, and Mr. SHERMAN. H. Res. 86: Mr. SIRES and Mr. HASTINGS.

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HONORING THE LIVES OF FBI SPE- ROE V. WADE be up to Congress to act so that all Americans CIAL AGENTS DANIEL ALFIN can get the help they need to develop the AND LAURA SPEECH OF skills necessary to enter in-demand jobs and SCHWARTZENBERGER HON. career paths. OF COLORADO With widespread unemployment due to the coronavirus, the annual Wagner-Peyser grant HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would provide timely support to the Marianas OF FLORIDA Wednesday, February 3, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and American Samoan workforce through Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, today I skills assessment, career guidance, and refer- Thursday, February 4, 2021 rise to commemorate the 48th anniversary of rals to training for job seekers. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam the tragic Roe versus Wade Supreme Court Now is the time to make things right and en- Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to Decision. That fateful decision has ended the sure parity for all Americans. This bipartisan honor the lives of two fallen FBI agents, Dan- loss of over 62 million unborn babies’ lives. bill is important to the workers in the Marianas iel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger. Consider that while America is the land of and American Samoa. The Representative While executing a federal warrant in a child opportunity, more than 62 million unborn from American Samoa, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, is exploitation investigation, Special Agent Daniel Americans were given no opportunity to pur- an original co-sponsor. I urge all my col- Alfin and Special Agent Laura sue the incredible opportunities our great na- leagues to support this bipartisan legislation. Schwartzenberger were shot and killed in the tion affords. f line of duty in Sunrise, Florida. At home and abroad, the unborn are under They died protecting our most vulnerable attack. Our colleagues on the other side of the IN RECOGNITION OF LLOYD citizens and the community they loved. aisle disastrously intend to burden the con- ELLEFSON’S 100TH BIRTHDAY This was sadly the FBI’s deadliest day since sciences of millions of Americans by forcing the tragic events on 9/11. It has also been them to use their hard-earned tax dollars to HON. MIKE GALLAGHER more than 30 years since two agents were subsidize abortion. OF WISCONSIN gunned down together in the line of duty. I’m also deeply concerned by the current IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A 16-year veteran of the FBI, Special Agent administration’s decision to rescind the Mexico Thursday, February 4, 2021 Laura Schwartzenberger’s specialty was pur- City Policy and instead force taxpayers to fund suing crimes against children. abortions overseas. Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise Her work with the FBl’s Miami Field Office’s In fact, recent polling shows that three-quar- today to honor World War II veteran Lloyd Innocent Images National Initiative led to the ters of Americans want significant restrictions Ellefson as he celebrates his 100th birthday. arrests of those involved in the exploitation of on abortion. Mr. Ellefson grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin children and ‘‘sextortion.’’ She leaves behind a If we are truly representing the American on his family’s farm. In 1942, his 21st birthday, husband and two children. people, we will work as a Congress to pass Lloyd registered for the draft and joined the Special Agent Daniel Alfin was a 12-year abortion restrictions here in these halls. U.S. Army. Lloyd was stationed at Fort Sill in veteran of the FBI. He was a veteran agent Until that happens, I will continue fighting Oklahoma, where he trained as an auto me- who led the investigation into a dark web site tirelessly to defend the sanctity of unborn chanic with the 93rd Armored Field Artillery. called Playpen, one of the country’s largest lives. Lloyd served under General George Patton child pornography operations. He also leaves f in both France and Italy during WWII. He was behind a wife and one child. first stationed in Naples, Italy where he re- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND While I did not have the good fortune of members being ‘‘boomed’’ by the German Air JOBS PARITY ACT knowing these two Special Agents, I know Force. Lloyd’s service then brought him to the this—these were two brave individuals taken shores of Southern France where he recalls from us and we lost them way too soon. HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO seeing all the ships waiting in the calm waters These were incredible parents, ripped from SABLAN of the Bay before the fighting began. Lloyd their families before their time. They were ex- OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS was the only mechanic sent to the D-Day in- traordinary public servants trying to make our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vasion, and he and his battalion received a community a safer place to raise our families. Bronze Arrowhead for their service and brav- To their families and loved ones, I struggle Thursday, February 4, 2021 ery in the invasion. to find words that can offer solace and comfort Mr. SABLAN Madam Speaker, today, I intro- Beloved husband, father, grandfather and in their time of distress. duce the Employment Services and Jobs Par- soldier, Lloyd is a tribute to the ‘‘Greatest The great poet William Wordsworth once ity Act. This legislation would make long over- Generation’’ and a grateful nation and state said, ‘‘Not without hope we suffer and we due amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act to thank him for his service. mourn.’’ include the Northern Mariana Islands and Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this Perhaps he meant that we find hope in the American Samoa. body to join me in applauding Lloyd Ellefson belief that our thoughts and prayers will in The Wagner-Peyser Act established the for his service in WWII and wishing him a time heal their families, and in the hope and Employment Service which brings together happy and healthy 100th birthday. belief that the children of these fallen heroes employers looking for workers and individuals f will grow up knowing that their parents made looking for work. Despite participating in Work- this sacrifice to make their world and our world force Innovation and Opportunity Act programs HONORING PAM RUDD a better place. and operating an American Job Center, the Agents Alfin and Schwartzenberger put their Marianas and American Samoa are not eligi- HON. lives on the line every day to make us safer. ble for the employment services formula grant OF KENTUCKY We lost them to a senseless act of violence that is currently awarded to all other states IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by someone with a total disregard for the lives and insular areas. of others. In January 2017, the 902 report was sub- Thursday, February 4, 2021 We grieve their loss not only to the commu- mitted to Congress. Both the Special Rep- Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today nity they served, but to the families and loved resentatives of the Marianas and the President to honor Pam Rudd of Hopkinsville, Kentucky ones they leave behind. recommended that the Department of Interior for her six decades of public service and enor- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and we work cooperatively with DOL to extend the mous contributions to the betterment of her will be forever grateful. Wagner-Peyser Act to the Marianas. But, it will community. In 1971, Ms. Rudd started working

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While at the department, she CELEBRATING THE CAREER AND Council on Family Violence, the Harris County had served under nine directors, including a LEGACY OF HAMILTON COUNTY Adult Fatality Review Team, the Pasadena stint of her own as interim director from 2005 JUDGE ETHNA COOPER Chamber of Commerce, the Pasadena Police to 2007. As program coordinator, Ms. Rudd Academy, and the Bridges to Life prison min- has played an integral role in the department’s HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP istry. She is also active in the New Hope transition from a city-county entity to the city- OF OHIO Church of Pearland, the Pasadena Kiwanis, managed Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Bay Area Kiwanis, the Pasadena Rotary, the Salvation Army, and the Texas Invitational. Department. She also played a lead role in the Thursday, February 4, 2021 design and planning of Hopkinsville’s award- For her community and civic involvement, winning Tie-Breaker Baseball Softball complex Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I rise Debbie has received numerous recognitions in 2001, which would go on to serve many today to thank Judge Ethna Cooper for her including: the Governor’s Victim Services Divi- children in the region. Pam’s years of service many years of service to Hamilton County and sion ‘‘Pathfinder’’ Award in 2007, Debbie came to a summit when Ms. Rudd was recog- its residents. Moseley Day in Pasadena Texas, the Rotary nized as a Kentucky Recreation and Parks Judge Cooper was appointed to the Ham- Club’s Paul Harris Fellow Award in 2010, Ro- Society Fellow in 2015. She was also fittingly ilton County Court of Common Pleas by Gov- tary Director of the Year in 2016, and the Stel- selected for the Kentucky Recreation and ernor Taft in 2003. la Trimble Community Service Award in 2017. Parks Society Hall of Fame in 2019. I am hon- In addition to her service on the Court, In 1985, Debbie married the love of her life, ored to share the exceptional history of Ms. Judge Cooper founded and has served as the Tom Moseley. Debbie is the mother to four Rudd’s six-decade career. I want to thank Ms. Presiding Judge of the Hamilton County Fel- children: John Miles of Burleson, Texas; Aaron Rudd for being an extraordinary leader to her ony Veterans’ Treatment Court since 2011. Miles, also of Burleson; Derek Miles of League community and the 1st Congressional District This court was the first Felony Veterans’ City; and Staff Sergeant Josh Moseley, who is of Kentucky. Treatment Court in the United States, ad- stationed as a United States Marine Corps re- cruiter in Arlington, Texas. Debbie and Tom f dressing the issues that led to a veteran’s contact with the criminal justice system. are the proud grandparents of eight grand- IN HONOR OF MARINETTE F. Judge Cooper has served Hamilton County children. ‘‘MARI’’ BARB with diligence and honor. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank I want to thank Judge Cooper again and Debbie Moseley for her lifetime of dedicated HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN wish her the best in the future. service to the survivors of domestic and sex- OF VIRGINIA f ual violence and wish her the very best during her well-deserved retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE SERVICE OF f Thursday, February 4, 2021 DEBORAH MOSELEY CAPTAIN DAVID SAGEL Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness but great respect that I take this HON. time to remember Marinette F. ‘‘Mari’’ Barb of OF TEXAS HON. OF COLORADO Williamsburg, VA. Mari passed away on Janu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ary 20, 2021 after more than a century of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, February 4, 2021 Mari bravely served the United States for Thursday, February 4, 2021 many years, and her life after service was Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise equally memorable and noteworthy. honor the service of Deborah ‘‘Debbie’’ today to recognize Captain David Sagel of the Mari was born on September 16, 1919 in a Moseley, the Executive Director of The Bridge Westminster Fire Department who passed small town in the south of France. Two dec- Over Troubled Waters in Pasadena, Texas. away on January 24, 2021 after courageously ades later, she joined the French Underground Commonly referred to as ‘‘The Bridge,’’ this battling work-related cancer for more than a when her home country was occupied by Nazi organization has assisted men, women, and year and a half. Germany. During this time, Mari worked with children affected by domestic and sexual vio- Captain Sagel served in the Westminster the O.S.S., the predecessor of the CIA. Mari lence or homelessness in southeastern Harris Fire Department for 34 years, in roles as a constantly risked her life, helping Allied sol- County, Texas. For thirty-four years, Debbie firefighter and engineer to lieutenant and cap- diers and airmen who found themselves be- has served the organization as an advocate in tain. Throughout his career, Captain Sagel hind enemy lines. Using forged Algerian identi- the field of domestic and sexual violence. was best known for his passion for community fication papers, Mari saved the lives of count- Debbie began working as a volunteer at The service. In his off-duty time, he instituted and less soldiers by smuggling them back to Allied Bridge in 1986 alongside her mother and led a foster home renovation program where territory. grandmother. A year later, she started working he worked with Adams and Jefferson Counties Immediately after the war, Mari met her hus- with The Bridge’s children’s programs on to identify foster homes in need of repairs and band, James, while he was in France with the Tuesday and Thursday evenings. In 1988, recruited the help of other fire department U.S. Army. She moved to the United States Debbie began to work full-time at The Bridge members and local businesses to assist in with Jim and was made an American citizen as a Resident Advocate. Over the years, she renovating them at no cost to the families. For by an Act of Congress. A career in intelligence has held many leadership positions in each of many years, he served as the organizer for took Mari and Jim to the Pacific Island of the different programs that The Bridge offers, the ‘‘Hot Times KOOL Cars’’ event in conjunc- Saipan, on two tours in Vietnam, and took including Shelter Coordinator, Resale Shop tion with KOOL 105.1 FM, which was an an- Mari to Hong Kong for an extended stay. Mari Coordinator, Non-Resident Director, and Advo- nual car show that raised money for Children’s and Jim made frequent returns to Camp Peary cacy Director. In 2003, Debbie was named the Hospital of Colorado. in Williamsburg between overseas assign- Executive Director and has served in that role Captain Sagel’s passing during Fire Fighter ments. ever since. Cancer Awareness Month is an important re- Once they retired, Mari and Jim moved to Under Debbie’s leadership, The Bridge con- minder to redouble Congress’ efforts to pre- Williamsburg, VA permanently. There they be- nected with community leaders and the com- vent occupational cancers of firefighters and came staples of the community, frequenting munity at-large, built a new location, and start- invest in additional healthcare research and trivia nights and live music venues. In addition ed Destiny Village—a long-term housing pro- development of new safety equipment to pro- to retiring from work, Mari retired from cook- gram for survivors of violence with disabilities tect firefighters as they work to protect our ing, so Mari and Jim could always be found at and children. In addition, she has significantly communities. one of their favorite restaurants. Mari is sur- increased the Bridge’s share of funding grant- Captain Sagel was a beloved and devoted vived by three sisters and many family mem- ed by the Victims of Crime Act to provide crit- husband and a loving father. He was a master bers spread across both France and the ical support services to victims of domestic vi- craftsman who loved woodworking and restor- United States. Madam Speaker, I ask you rise olence. ing cars and tractors. He spent his free time

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For Korean ciate his lifetime of service to our community. sanctity of all human life, especially the most Americans, however, there is no pathway for f vulnerable among us—the unborn. I promised such reunions, as they have not been per- that I would be a fearless pro-life advocate mitted to participate in these inter-Korean fam- 2021 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA throughout my public service, and I will keep ily reunions. Many of these Americans are in my word to those who elected me to serve in their 70s through 90s, and time is of the es- HON. JOE WILSON Congress. After being sworn into office on sence to be reunited with their families. I have OF SOUTH CAROLINA January 3rd, I immediately joined the Con- had the honor to meet some of these divided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional Pro-Life Caucus as my first con- Korean American family members, and it Thursday, February 4, 2021 gressional caucus and cosponsored several breaks my heart that their chance of a reunion key pieces legislation which would defund with their loved ones grows less likely each Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Planned Parenthood, prohibit any abortion day. Speaker, on Monday I had the opportunity to after 20 weeks, and prohibit the use of federal As a member of the State and Foreign Op- announce my 2021 Legislative Agenda by tax dollars for abortion. erations Subcommittee on the House Appro- hosting with my wife Roxane, press con- Despite all of this, we are already beginning priations Committee, I am proud to have se- ferences across the Second District of South to see the drastic consequences of the 2020 cured provisions in the Fiscal Year 2020 and Carolina in West Columbia, Aiken, North Au- presidential election for the pro-life community. 2021 accompanying reports that support the gusta, Barnwell, with presentations in Orange- President Joe Biden is wasting no time to ad- reunification of Korean Americans and their burg and Lexington. My legislative priorities for vance his radical pro-abortion agenda. The families in North Korea. this year begin with defeating the pandemic by Biden administration announced that they in- The unresolved status of the war continues working with the Governor Henry McMaster to tend to revoke the Mexico City Policy, which to impact multiple generations of Korean improve testing and ensure fast access to a bans United States taxpayer funding to foreign Americans, particularly women, in myriad safe vaccine. This year’s agenda also focuses organizations that provide abortions. President ways. All these years later, many survivors of on creating jobs and economic growth by pro- Biden and his Democrat counterparts will the war are still haunted by their trauma. And tecting ‘Right to Work’ laws in South Carolina shamefully send Americans’ hard-earned younger generations who are responsible for and advocating for current and future missions money to other countries with the intention of their caregiving often internalize this unre- at the Savannah River Site. funding abortions—this is deeply wrong and solved grief. This year more than ever before it is impor- sends a horrible message about our values to This is why I am proud to reintroduce the tant to promote conservative, limited govern- the rest of the world. Divided Families Reunification Act with Con- ment solutions. The 2021 agenda includes Unfortunately, it does not end there. Presi- gressman , which requires the supporting a Balanced Budget Amendment to dent Biden also proudly campaigned on end- Secretary of State or a designee to consult the Constitution and supporting our police. I ing the Hyde Amendment, a bipartisan, pro-life with officials in South Korea on potential op- will also continue to promote peace through public policy that has been in place for more portunities to reunite Korean American families strength and ensure the security of our coun- than four decades that restricts federal funding with family members in North Korea. This bill try, strengthen alliances for information and for abortions. If you didn’t know, President will also require the Special Envoy on North medical resource sharing, and support military Biden had previously opposed taxpayer-fund- Korean Human Rights to submit a report on families. ed abortion for nearly 50 years, until he de- the opportunities for video reunions between In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and cided to run for president and abandon his Korean Americans and family members in we will never forget September 11th in the conviction on the issue. I pray that President North Korea. Global War on Terrorism. Biden will appeal to his better angels and re- I encourage all my colleagues to cosponsor f turn to a commonsense support of the Hyde this bipartisan bill, which unanimously passed ROE V. WADE Amendment, especially if he truly wants to the House of Representatives during the 116th unite our country. Forcing American taxpayers Congress. SPEECH OF to subsidize unrestricted, unlimited abortions f will only further our divisions and isolate our HON. JAKE LaTURNER fellow Americans. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KANSAS We must reaffirm our commitment to de- OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fending the most vulnerable lives among us— Wednesday, February 3, 2021 the unborn. Pro-life Americans, especially pro- HON. life Kansans, will not rest until innocent human OF MISSOURI Mr. LATURNER. Madam Speaker, this past life is protected from the abortion industry. Life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22 marked the 48th anniversary of will win. the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. f Thursday, February 4, 2021 Now more than ever, America must continue Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to to unapologetically stand for the sanctity of all DIVIDED FAMILIES include in the RECORD an article honoring REUNIFICATION ACT human life. As the representative of Kansas’ Sheldon Adelson, who was a truly great Amer- Second Congressional District, my constitu- ican. The following article, by Matt Brooks the ents can be assured that I will always protect HON. Executive Director of the Republican Jewish pro-life values at home and in Washington. I OF NEW YORK Coalition, published in Newsweek on January promised that I would be a fearless pro-life ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 15, 2021, honors his incredible life and legacy. vocate throughout my public service, and I will Thursday, February 4, 2021 Horatio Alger wrote rags-to-riches stories keep my word to those who elected me. in the 1800s about poor boys who became In Kansas, I am proud to put my full support Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to wealthy through pluck, luck and good deeds. behind the ‘‘Value Them Both Amendment’’ announce the reintroduction of my Divided Sheldon Adelson did him one better, actually that recently passed the Kansas Legislature. Families Reunification Act, and to raise the living a rags-to-riches story rooted in hard Currently, there is a legal basis for an unre- voices of families who have been separated work, vision, courage—and good deeds. With stricted, unlimited abortion access in Kansas for decades both across the DMZ and across Sheldon’s passing, we have lost not only a due to the Hodes & Nauser v. Schmidt deci- the Pacific Ocean. remarkably successful business leader and an sion handed down by our liberal Kansas Su- Over seventy years ago, millions of Koreans extraordinary philanthropist, but someone I was privileged to call a dear mentor and preme Court. The Value Them Both Amend- were plunged into a harrowing war that friend. ment will allow for commonsense regulation brought misery, death, and destruction to their It is well known that Sheldon came from on the abortion industry that protects babies lives. Since then, the war has been frozen by humble beginnings, as the child of immi- and mothers. Thankfully, both the Kansas an armistice agreement—signed on July 27, grants living in Boston’s Dorchester neigh- House and Senate passed the constitutional 1953—that persists to today. The division of borhood. More than 80 years later, he still

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:16 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04FE8.009 E04FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 4, 2021 viewed the world through the eyes of a poor I have a very vivid memory of the first the Republican Senate Majority Leader’s desk kid from Dorchester. As one of the richest time I met Sheldon. I traveled to while hundreds of thousands of our fellow men in America, he could afford the finest to tell him about the Republican Jewish Coa- Americans succumbed to the virus and mil- wines and any luxury foods he desired. But lition (RJC) and try to get him involved in lions of others lost their livelihoods and busi- those who knew him knew that the best time the organization. We had a wide-ranging con- to meet with Sheldon was on Friday over versation and, at one point, he asked me nesses, and everyone faced an uncertain fu- lunch in his office, because that was his fa- what I thought about something he’d said. I ture. vorite day, when his staff would bring him said I disagreed with him. You could have It would send a powerful signal to the Amer- hot dogs and sliders for lunch and he was heard a pin drop in that room. Sheldon ican people if our colleagues across the aisle sure to be in a good mood. He never lost his cocked his head and asked, ‘‘Why?’’ I an- would join us in this effort because nothing enjoyment for those kinds of simple things. swered him honestly, sure that I had lost all would better show them that their elected rep- More than that, Sheldon never lost touch chance of getting him interested in the RJC, resentatives can set partisanship aside and with people. Most of those who achieve his but he replied, ‘‘Yeah, I think you might be put America first. level of success spend a lot of money on staff right.’’ After that, Sheldon was very in- to serve as buffers between them and other And that bipartisan achievement would por- volved in the RJC and gave generously not tend success for similar initiatives in the area people. Sheldon didn’t do that. At Repub- only his money, but more importantly, his lican Jewish Coalition events, people would of infrastructure, energy, national and home- time and good counsel. Much of the RJC’s in- land security, and criminal justice and immi- be lined up 20- or 30-deep to say hello and novation and impact over the last few years take pictures with him. He obliged them, were made possible by his vision and leader- gration reform, all of which I am ready and even in the middle of eating his dinner. He ship. willing to reach across the aisle to find com- gave out his cell phone number freely and Sheldon was an American patriot, a dedi- mon ground. enjoyed being with people, talking to them cated defender of Israel and a living example So, if our Republican colleagues are ame- and listening to them. of the American dream. His passing truly nable to reaching an agreement on a legisla- Sheldon was a serial entrepreneur who cre- leaves an empty place where a vibrant, cou- ated dozens of companies over the years. He tive response that is commensurate to the was often called a visionary leader, which is rageous and caring man once stood. He will challenge facing Americans, nothing in the true, but he had more than just vision. Hard be sorely missed. legislation before us will preclude that from work and courageous confidence (or out- f happening. rageous confidence, to your detractors) are But have no doubt, if they refuse to be part CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON required to achieve great things. Sheldon of the solution, the unified and bicameral THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR had a vision of Las Vegas as more than just Democratic congressional majority, in coordi- a gambling town. He knew that bringing in 2021 nation with the new Democratic Administra- trade shows and business conventions and of- tion, will take the lead and act boldly to ad- fering grand resorts with the finest amen- SPEECH OF ities and big, beautiful rooms would make dress and overcome the present crisis. Las Vegas a top destination for millions of HON. I would urge my Republican colleagues to people. When he began building The Vene- OF TEXAS heed the words of Republican Governor Jim tian, he was mocked and called a fool. But he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Justice of West Virginia who said colorfully never lost confidence in his vision of what Wednesday, February 3, 2021 just a few days ago, ‘‘At this point in time in Las Vegas could be, and today everyone is this nation, we need to go big. We need to copying his integrated resort model. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- quit counting the egg-sucking legs on the The same was true in Asia, where Sheldon ior member of the Committees on the Judici- cows and count the cows and just move. And saw glittering potential in Macau, then a ary, on Homeland Security, on the Budget, seedy, prostitution-ridden city. He turned it move forward and move right now.’’ into Asia’s own Las Vegas, on land reclaimed and as the Member of Congress for a con- The same sentiment was expressed more from the sea. People called him crazy, but gressional district that has experienced the eloquently by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 when once again he had the courage of his convic- worst of COVID–19 as a public health emer- he memorably wrote: tions and he was proven right. His confidence gency and economic catastrophe, I rise in The dogmas of the quiet past are inad- in his own vision and his willingness to take strong support of H. Con. Res. 11, 447, which equate to the stormy present. The occasion risks to bring that vision to fruition were reorders budgetary priorities to provide $1.9 is piled high with difficulty, and we must the keys to his success. trillion to allow Congress to take immediate rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so That success made it possible for him and and decisive action to crush the virus and vac- we must think anew and act anew. We must his beloved wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, to en- disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save gage in substantial and meaningful philan- cinate our people, build the economy back our country. better, reopen schools, and provide needed thropy—in the Jewish community and be- Mr. Speaker, the bipartisan action we took yond. The Adelsons have been the largest support and assistance to state and local gov- last December was a step in the right direction funders of Taglit-Birthright Israel and sup- ernments that have been asked to do too ported Yad Vashem, United Hatzalah and but only a long-delayed down payment; we much with too little for far too long. cannot afford any more delays, especially Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, among Mr. Speaker, by an overwhelming margin since Republican stalling already caused a other organizations in Israel. They built a (79 percent), the public wants and is demand- $65 million campus in Las Vegas for the Mil- painful lapse in critical unemployment assist- ton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy and ing that we act to provide more economic re- ance last year, and additional unemployment Adelson School, which serves students from lief to address the damage caused by the assistance is set to expire on March 14, 2021. preschool through high school. In addition, coronavirus pandemic. That is why this resolution, which creates a their Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of Repub- failsafe alternative so that the American Res- Medical Research Foundation funds collabo- licans and Republican-leaning independents rative, cutting-edge medical research. Dr. cue Plan can be debated, voted on, and believe an additional relief package is nec- passed, is absolutely crucial and the right Miriam Adelson has contributed enormously essary, while more than nine in ten (92 per- to drug addiction research and therapy, and thing to do and to do right now. the Adelsons built two major drug abuse cent) Democrats and Democratic leaners say The American Rescue Plan proposed by treatment and research centers, in Las more coronavirus aid will be needed. President Biden takes a multiprong approach Vegas and in Israel. Even the most conservative Republicans to tackling the public health and economic cri- The Adelsons have also extended tremen- favor more relief by a 56 percent–44 percent ses stemming from the COVID–19 pandemic. dous kindness to friends and others in need. margin. No one is better prepared or more experi- Sheldon showed the same compassion to his Nearly nine in ten of all adults (88 percent) enced to lead the American rescue that Presi- employees that he showed to everyone else. in lower-income households say an additional When COVID–19 hit, he refused to lay off his dent Biden, who as Vice-President oversaw employees, and he continued to provide them package is necessary, while 81 percent of Re- the implementation of the Recovery Act, which with full pay and benefits throughout the publicans in lower-income households (81 per- saved millions of jobs and rescued our econ- pandemic. cent) say additional aid is needed now. omy from the Great Recession the Obama Ad- Sheldon did what he thought was right, in Let me make clear at the outset Mr. Speak- ministration and the nation inherited from a business and in every other part of his life. If er, that nothing in this resolution precludes the previous Republican administration. you wanted to argue with him, you had bet- reaching of a bipartisan and bicameral agree- And let us not forget that President Obama ter know your stuff. Sheldon never got a col- ment to pass and fund the President’s Amer- lege degree, but he was one of the smartest also placed his confidence in his vice-presi- people I’ve ever known. He hated yes-men ica Rescue Plan, which in nearly all material dent to oversee the rescue of the automotive and respected people who were not intimi- respects mirrors the Heroes Act passed by the industry, which he did so well that the Amer- dated by him or his wealth—people who House Democratic majority on May 15, 2020, ican car industry fully recovered its status as would give him honest and sound counsel. nearly nine months ago, only to languish on the world leader.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:16 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04FE8.013 E04FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E107 Mr. Speaker, to crush the virus and safely In addition, Hispanic and African American I strongly support this legislation and urge reopen schools, the American Rescue Plan populations in Texas are less likely to have all Members to join me in voting for its pas- will mount a national vaccination program that health insurance and to have a regular health sage. includes setting up community vaccination care provider, so less likely to seek or receive [Oct. 14, 2020] sites nationwide and makes the investments early care for symptoms, especially in the first HALF OF TEXAS FACE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP necessary to safely reopen schools. months of the epidemic. BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, SUR- It will also take complementary measures to And African American and Hispanic popu- VEY FINDS combat the virus, including scaling up testing lations are also more likely to have an under- (By Nataly Keomoungkhoun) and tracing, addressing shortages of personal lying health condition that makes them more According to the Episcopal Health Founda- protective equipment and other critical sup- vulnerable to the effects of COVID–19. tion survey, Black and Hispanic people are plies, investing in high-quality treatments, and To respond and mitigate the devastation much more likely to be concerned about an- addressing health care disparities. wrought by COVID–19 on Americans, and es- other wave of COVID–19. The American Rescue Plan delivers imme- pecially marginal and vulnerable communities Half of Texans are experiencing some kind diate relief to working families bearing the of color, I have introduced H.R. 330, the ‘‘De- of financial hardship because of the ongoing brunt of the crisis by providing $1,400 per per- livering COVID–19 Vaccinations to All Regions coronavirus pandemic, a new survey finds. The survey, conducted by the Episcopal son in direct cash assistance to households and Vulnerable Communities Act’’ or ‘‘COVID– Health Foundation, highlights how the pan- across America, bringing the total (including 19 Delivery Act,’’ which I invite all Members to demic affects people across the state with the $600 down payment enacted in Decem- join as sponsors. different household incomes and races, with ber) to $2,000. Under the COVID–19 Delivery Act, FEMA and without health insurance, and other fac- Additionally, the plan will also provide direct will be authorized and directed to lead the ef- tors. Nearly 1,900 Texans were surveyed. housing and nutrition assistance to families fort for vaccine delivery from the receipt from ‘‘From being uninsured to not having struggling to get by, expand access to safe manufacturing facilities to delivery to des- internet access for online school, Texans say and reliable child care and affordable health ignated inoculation sites (hospital, clinic, doc- these nonmedical factors are not only shap- ing how they’re dealing with the pandemic; care, extend and expand unemployment insur- tors’ offices, school, places of worship, com- they also could be seriously affecting their ance so American workers can pay their bills, munity centers, parks, or neighborhood gath- future health in many different ways,’’ said and give families with children as well as ering locations. Elena Marks, CEO of the foundation. childless workers a boost through enhanced The legislation directs FEMA to develop and Roughly 22% of Texas residents are facing tax credits. deploy a fully staffed and resourced 24–7 ad- ‘‘severe hardship,’’ the survey found, and an Mr. Speaker, the American Rescue Plan vanced real-time tracking system that allows additional 28% are facing ‘‘moderate hard- provides much needed support for commu- FEMA to monitor shipments of vaccine units ship.’’ nities struggling with the economic fallout, in- that can provide end-to-end transparency on Those with less than $50,000 in household income were more likely to experience finan- cluding hard-hit small businesses, especially the temperature, real-time location, origin, and cial distress than those making more than those owned by entrepreneurs from racial and destination data, anticipated time of arrival, $50,000, according to the survey. A third of ethnic backgrounds that have experienced and report on changes and update recipients the people surveyed said someone in their systemic discrimination. on the progress of their delivery and report on home had lost a job or business or had work Finally, the plan also provides crucial re- changes that may impact expected delivery or hours reduced. sources to protect the jobs of first responders, the viability of the vaccine while in transit. Those deemed essential workers make up frontline public health workers, teachers, tran- FEMA will provide an advanced communica- about 34% of Texans, the survey found. sit workers, and other essential workers that tion system that allows public health depart- About 43% of essential workers are Hispanic, 38% are white and 10% are Black. According all Americans depend on. ments to communicate their vaccine readi- to the survey, those who hold essential jobs Mr. Speaker, the COVID–19 pandemic, as ness, capability of receiving vaccines, delivery are more likely to receive government as- did the videos of the unjustified killings of locations, details of facility capability of storing, sistance such as food aid and Medicaid, and George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, Ahmed Arbrey, securing, personnel authorized to receive de- they are less likely to have health insurance. and so many others, laid bare for the nation liveries, logistics for delivering vaccines to pa- Medical care has been postponed or to see the stark racial and ethnic inequalities tients, report on vaccine receipts, condition of skipped altogether by 36% of people since the exacerbated by the virus. vaccines, patient reactions, feedback on how start of the pandemic, the survey found. In my home state of Texas, as of the end to improve the process. Most said their mental health was good, but of September 2020, there have been more H.R. 330 authorizes FEMA to secure trans- 46% were worried about the effects of pan- demic-related stress on their health. than 760,000 cases of COVID–19 and 16,000 portation for delivery or use of vaccines, and, Texas continues to have the highest rate of deaths. when requested, security for the vaccine deliv- people in the nation without health insur- According to the Texas Department of State ery sites or inoculation locations to ensure the ance, with 29% saying they lack coverage. Health Care Services, 70 percent of the con- life and safety of personnel and patients who The survey asked whether Texans were firmed fatalities were people of color. seek to provide or receive vaccinations are bracing for a worsening of the COVID–19 out- In Texas, COVID–19 mortality rates are 30 free of interference or threat. break. Overall, less than half said they were percent higher for African Americans and 80 Finally, the COVID–19 Delivery Act directs very concerned about another wave. But percent higher for Hispanics overall. FEMA to conduct public education and patient roughly 73% of Black Texans and 55% of His- The differences become much larger when panic Texans said they were very concerned engagement through the provision of inocula- about another wave, compared with about accounting for age; for example, in the 25 to tions of persons in areas and locations where 33% of white Texans. 44–year-old age group, African American mor- vulnerable populations are under performing in A majority did not think the federal gov- tality rates are more than four times higher getting vaccinations. ernment was very prepared for another wave than White rates, and the Hispanic rates are Mr. Speaker, the 2021 budget resolution be- of COVID–19. more than seven times higher. fore us now is not a comprehensive fiscal ‘‘These stark differences in concerns about One factor in Hispanic and African American blueprint for the next 10 years; it is designed the future show that COVID–19 is hitting populations being more likely to contract solely to provide the option of using reconcili- Black and Hispanic Texans harder than any- COVID–19 is employment in occupations as- ation to deliver critical relief and achieve the one else,’’ Marks said. ‘‘These groups are see- ing more deaths and serious complications sociated with public contact and that cannot goals of the American Rescue Plan. from the virus because they’re more likely be done remotely. As such, the total spending and revenue to already suffer chronic conditions related The sad fact is that most workers in these levels in the resolution simply reflect current- to where they live that make them more sus- occupations are less able to be absent from law projections adjusted for the estimated ceptible.’’ their job or to have paid time off. costs of the American Rescue Plan. Nearly 75% of surveyed Texans said they In Texas, people of color are more than 40 Once the American Rescue Plan becomes received financial assistance from the fed- percent of cashiers, retail salespersons, child law, Congress will begin its work on a forward- eral government in the form of unemploy- care workers, licensed practical nurses, more looking, comprehensive budget resolution for ment benefits, small-business loans and di- rect stimulus payments. One-fourth said than 50 percent of bus drivers and transit 2022 that will provide urgently needed eco- they also received assistance from programs workers, medical and nursing assistants, per- nomic support and address longstanding defi- such as STAR Medicaid and the Supple- sonal care aides, and home health aides, and cits in our communities and underlying inequi- mental Nutrition Assistance Program, or more than 60 percent of building cleaners and ties in our society, which have been so starkly SNAP. Most Texans who receive these bene- housekeepers. revealed and exacerbated by COVID–19. fits are Black or Hispanic, the survey found.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:16 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04FE8.014 E04FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 4, 2021 About 18% of people said they had received been a political football for months. Demo- She, too, holds both parties responsible for help from a nonprofit organization, and 13% crats have proposed a $2.2 trillion dollar failing to pass a plan. said they had received food from a local food package, which would bring back an addi- Washington’s inaction has made res- bank during the pandemic. tional $600 in weekly unemployment pay- taurant owners feel like they don’t matter, ‘‘This kind of information is crucial to let- ments, according to media reports. The Knight said. ting government and other recovery efforts White House has countered with a $1.6 tril- ‘‘It was a lot of theatrics so they could go know what Texans need to recover from the lion dollar plan with $400 in extra weekly un- back to their constituents and demonstrate pandemic,’’ Marks said. ‘‘We hope it helps employment, though it’s unclear congres- that they acted and it was someone else’s make good decisions about how to reach sional Republicans would pass such a bill. fault,’’ she said. those most in need with the help they need Both sides appear to agree on sending out ECONOMIC ISSUES SPAN INDUSTRIES the most.’’ another round of $1,200 stimulus checks, Many of the issues restaurants face extend [From the Texas Tribune, Oct. 8, 2020] which were first sent to people making to industries across the state. $75,000 or less this spring. ‘‘WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE’’: TEXANS SAY FED- Ebele Iloanye, the owner of the retail store Further delay of any federal deal could ERAL LEADERS’ INACTION ON A NEW CORONA MODChic Couture in Sugar Land, has lost also shutter more businesses, lead to evic- VIRUS AID PACKAGE IS ENDANGERING THEIR 70% in revenue over the last few months of tions and cause permanent job losses for mil- LIVELIHOODS the pandemic. Though she’s kept up with her lions, according to various industry leaders. (By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Trinady Joslin) rent for now, largely with the help of her With reduced indoor capacity, economic Texas business owners and unemployed $11,000 PPP loan, she’s cut many of her em- hardships hitting their customers and colder residents feel like federal leaders of both ployees. weather soon threatening outdoor dining, no parties are playing political games with A second stimulus package would ensure additional stimulus deal could be cata- their financial lives in the middle of a dam- she could continue to pay her rent—and strophic for restaurants. aging recession. bring back the workers she’s been unable to Jacque Miles is three weeks away from los- According to Texas Restaurant Associa- tion President and CEO Emily Williams pay for months. That would mean they could ing everything—her home, her utilities and then pay their bills as well. even the cellphone service she relies on to Knight, 15% of Texas’ 50,000 restaurants have already closed their doors permanently. With ‘‘Things are bad all around, everybody can apply for five to six jobs a day. see it and we’re just trying to survive,’’ The 54-year-old Myra resident was let go no stimulus plan, another 10% could close before the year ends, she said. Iloanye said. ‘‘We’re doing our part, and I from her job at a merchandising agency in really hope that they would now do theirs.’’ April and, like millions of Texans, has been She’s received countless calls from res- taurant owners in tears because, after pour- Iloanye did not cast blame on Trump spe- watching Congress to see if it’ll pass another cifically—though his tweets were the most federal relief package to help her make ends ing years into their dream business, they had to shut down everything. recent example of what many consider polit- meet during the pandemic and its parallel ical posturing—but said that all Washington economic recession. ‘‘It felt like a gut punch that the potential relief is officially done,’’ said Knight. ‘‘Eight politicians are to blame for this failure to do But federal lawmakers and President Don- the job they were elected to do. Eddie ald Trump have failed for months during a weeks of help for a seven month problem seems incredibly unreasonable.’’ Aldrete, the national affairs committee heated election year to reach a deal on a bill chair of the Texas Association of Business, that could provide millions of Texans with a ‘‘NO TIME TO BE PLAYING POLITICAL GAMES’’ agreed. second $1,200 stimulus check, additional un- J.R. Gonzales, a top executive at the Texas ‘‘Texas businesses are doing their best to employment benefits and more loans for Association of Mexican American Chambers weather this pandemic and help our state small business owners hanging on by a of Commerce, said the lack of federal sup- and nation recover,’’ he said. ‘‘We can’t do it thread. port has hit Hispanic Texans—who have dis- alone, and we are hopeful that leaders in ‘‘They all get to go home to their nice big proportionately contracted and died from Washington can finally, for once, find com- house and eat their nice big meal,’’ Miles the virus—particularly hard. mon ground to provide a stimulus and relief said of the federal officials and lawmakers ‘‘The back and forth to me is just political package.’’ who have been working on a deal. ‘‘And I’m jockeying and a waste of time,’’ he said, add- Miles said she just wants a reprieve. While eating macaroni and cheese for the 10th time ing that he holds elected officials of both she voted for Trump in 2016, she feels like this week. How can that be happening?’’ parties responsible for this failure, a senti- neither party is willing to bend and offer It’s been a dizzying few days for Texans ment held by most Texans who spoke to The people help. After more than seven months waiting to see if more assistance will come. Texas Tribune about a potential new relief of seeing disaster everywhere she looks, she’s Trump deflated hopes that an agreement package. struggling to stay optimistic. would be reached soon when he tweeted Gonzales said the Hispanic community he Earlier this week, she said if the presi- Tuesday that he’d told his negotiators to represents has a large number of small busi- dential vote was tomorrow, she would choose halt discussions until after the Nov. 3 elec- ness owners, some of whom are struggling to Biden. But on Thursday, after even more diz- tion. Later that evening, he seemingly stay open. Many of their customers are out zying developments, she said if the election walked back that request, calling for stand- of work or risk their lives to fill essential was tomorrow, she’d just stay home. alone bills funding specific programs, which jobs. ‘‘It’s hard to find a happy spot,’’ she said. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled ‘‘This is no time to be playing political ‘‘It gets harder every day.’’ she would not support. games,’’ Gonzales said. ‘‘Hispanic business Then on Thursday, according to media re- [From the Texas Tribune, Feb. 1, 2021] owners and workers need these grants to put ports, Trump said talks had resumed. food on the table.’’ 10 MONTHS INTO PANDEMIC, TEXAS’ UNEM- Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff said she and One such business is Beijing Bistro, which PLOYMENT RATE STAYS NEAR GREAT RECES- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin dis- Janette Martinez, 25, took over from her fa- SION-LEVEL HIGHS cussed the prospects of reaching an agree- ther, Eddie, when he had a stroke in April. (By Anna Novak and Mitchell Ferman) ment on a comprehensive bill. And on Fri- With $250,000 in medical bills—Eddie does not UNEMPLOYMENT RATE day, it appeared that the talks for a large re- have insurance—on top of the challenges of Texas’ unemployment rate was 7.2% in De- lief package were back on. running the restaurant in Buda, Martinez But it is still not known if or when any- cember, up from 3.5% in December 2019. feels like she’s drinking water from a fire thing will pass, leaving struggling Texans to hose. SALES TAX REVENUES continue scraping by with no clear end in She’s never run a business before and In January, Texas collected $3.1 billion in sight. Miles likened the ever-changing develop- paused her plans to return to college and sales tax revenues, down 0.3% from January ments to an ‘‘exhausting’’ tennis match. study business management to schedule 2020. ‘‘I’m just so disappointed with the govern- shifts for cooks, manage the books and keep Business shutdowns and limits on their op- ment in general,’’ she said. ‘‘Not any par- the family business afloat. The $80,000 she re- erations through the coronavirus pandemic ticular party, just the government in gen- ceived from the Paycheck Protection Pro- have battered Texas companies, which are eral. It’s just so sad.’’ gram loans, which are now dwindling, al- now grappling with another devastating As families struggle to keep their water lowed her to pay all her staff. surge in infections as intensive care units at running and business owners pull in heavy Still, Martinez has no idea if she’s break- dozens of hospitals across the state are full. losses, Texans are ‘‘heartbroken’’ and angry ing even or losing money and works every Entire industries—bars and restaurants, with the federal government’s lack of sup- hour the restaurant is open six days a week. tourism and travel, oil and gas—continue to port. On her birthday next week, her biggest wish struggle. Workers and business owners said they feel for a celebration is just to get a day off. And The unemployment rate in Texas decreased like those in charge are playing games with see her dad. to 7.2% in December, more than double the their livelihoods and are out of touch with ‘‘We’re all just trying to survive as best we rate of 3.5% a year earlier. Hungry and the people they represent at the same time can out here,’’ she said. ‘‘The longer they homeless Texans have been confused about that many of them are seeking their votes. take choosing whether or not to pass the the prospect of more federal coronavirus re- The prospects of a deal after the expiration stimulus, the more dire the situation will be- lief while the state’s outdated and under- of the CARES Act at the end of July has come.’’ staffed unemployment insurance office has

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:16 Feb 05, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04FE8.016 E04FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS February 4, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E109 left countless Texans struggling to receive the Green Bay community. His passing will be has served in numerous capacities in the local unemployment benefits as they navigate the mourned by many across Northeast Wis- community. In 1952, he brought Houchens Texas Workforce Commission’s confusing consin. My prayers and condolences go out to Market to Burkesville, where he served as processes. A decline in Texas’ sales tax revenues—the his family and to all the lives he touched. manager for 32 years. After retiring from largest source of funding for the state budg- f Houchens, he has continued work at Norris et—has created a shortfall that lawmakers and New Funeral Home, where he is still will have to fill in the 2021 legislative ses- RECOGNIZING CAREN COWAN showing off the picture of his wife that he took sion. Economists say weakened global de- to war with him seventy-eight years ago. mand for oil, high unemployment and the HON. YVETTE HERRELL Once again, I would like to join everyone in ongoing public health crisis will continue to OF NEW MEXICO Burkesville and throughout the 1st District of weigh down Texas’ economic recovery. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kentucky in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Flow- THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DECREASED IN ers on this extraordinary milestone. DECEMBER Thursday, February 4, 2021 f Texas’ unemployment rate in December Ms. HERRELL. Madam Speaker, today I was 7.2%—a decrease from the 8.1% Novem- HONORING VETERANS DURING ber jobless rate, according to a Texas Work- rise to recognize a New Mexican who has force Commission report released Jan. 22. been a tireless advocate for our farmers, NATIONAL SALUTE WEEK The state’s unemployment rate for December ranchers, and the families who work every day is the latest indicator that the economic re- to provide for America. Caren Cowan is not HON. covery in Texas will be slow and staggered. only a friend of mine, but of the hardworking OF INDIANA f New Mexicans who she stands up for every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day. As the 2020 Cattleman of the Year and IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE for a lifetime of service, Ms. Cowan deserves Thursday, February 4, 2021 AND LEGACY OF WILLIAM ‘‘RED’’ our appreciation. Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to LEWIS After graduating from Arizona University in pay tribute to veterans cared for by the De- 1975 with a degree in Agriculture Communica- partment of Veterans Affairs in northeast Indi- HON. MIKE GALLAGHER tions, Caren worked for the Arizona National ana and across the United States. OF WISCONSIN Livestock Show, the American Red Brangus Each year, the week of February 14 is an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Association in Texas, and the New Mexico opportunity for Americans to express their col- Thursday, February 4, 2021 Wool Growers. She has served as the Execu- lective gratitude for the more than 9 million Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise tive Director for the New Mexico Cattle Grow- veterans of the United States Armed Services today to honor the life of a remarkable man: ers since 1997 where she fights to protect the who are cared for in the VA system. This William ‘‘Red’’ Lewis. A Green Bay native and rights of livestock producers and ensure their year’s National Salute Week is the most im- successful businessman, Red Lewis personi- voices are always heard on every issue. She portant one to date, given the difficult times fied the entrepreneurial spirit generosity North- has taken on battles in the courtroom, tackled our nation has faced over the last 12 months east Wisconsin is known for. the often burdensome statutory and regulatory with many of America’s veterans hardest hit. Born in 1942, Red was the youngest of four requirements head on, and successfully navi- This week also serves as an opportunity for children. He attended Premontre High School gated the bureaucracies’ often confusing rules Hoosiers and Americans everywhere to learn (later to become Notre Dame de la Baie Acad- and regulations, something not easily done. about the role of the VA medical system, to emy) and graduated in 1960. After multiple For 23 years Caren has been at the forefront encourage citizens to visit hospitalized Vet- jobs in the Green Bay area, Red began his of these issues and has worked tirelessly on erans and to become involved as volunteers career at the local PDQ car wash, working his behalf of the organization’s members. Nationwide, over 61,000 volunteers provide way up to manager in 1967. Seeing an ave- As a leader on the issues facing the farmers more than 9.2 million volunteer hours serving nue to improve PDQ’s cleanliness and effi- and ranchers of New Mexico, Ms. Cowan is America’s veterans. Volunteers are a priceless ciency, Red bought the business in 1974. training the next generation of advocates to asset to our veterans, to the VA and to the To enhance PDQ’s customer experience, ensure the New Mexico’s agricultural families country. Red founded PDQ Manufacturing. His leader- always have a voice. We are forever grateful As a veteran myself and member of the ship drove PDQ into becoming the world’s for her work and dedication to the state we House Veterans’ Affairs Committee in Con- largest touchless car wash manufacturer with love. gress, I am honored to have served in uniform clients in over 30 countries. In recognition of f and to serve the people of northeast Indiana his innovation and contribution to the industry, in Congress. One of my top priorities has Red was inducted into the Car Wash Hall of MR. AND MRS. ORESTUS AND been, and always will be, ensuring those who Fame in 2000 by the International Carwash GERALDINE FLOWERS served the United States receive the honor, Association. care, and opportunity they deserve. Beyond his business success, Red was HON. JAMES COMER This is a testament to the honor and sac- well-known in the community for his kind heart OF KENTUCKY rifice of those heroes who have served our and extensive philanthropy. He was deeply IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country, and to those who serve them. dedicated to giving back to a community that Thursday, February 4, 2021 f has supported him. He was particularly fond of supporting the Green Bay Boys & Girls Club, Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING JOE LAROCCO the Lac Baie Girl Scout Council, Catholic to honor Mr. and Mrs. Orestus and Geraldine Charities, Manna for Life Ministries, NEW Zoo Flowers of Burkesville for recently celebrating HON. H. and St. Willebroad Parish. He was also gen- their 75th anniversary. OF VIRGINIA erous to his alma mater, Notre Dame de la Mr. and Mrs. Flowers have displayed com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment in all facets of their life. At twenty-two Baie Academy, and local veterans organiza- Thursday, February 4, 2021 tions. years of age, Mr. Flowers left his then- Red also had a passion for collecting cars, girlfriend, Geraldine, to serve in the Army for Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise to and in 2016 gifted the Green Bay community three-and-a-half-years during World War II. honor Joseph Charles LaRocco of Salem, Vir- with The Automobile Gallery. This nonprofit is Mr. Flowers kept a picture of Geraldine in his ginia, who passed away on January 17, 2021 a beautiful addition to Green Bay’s downtown wallet during the war, and upon returning, at the age of 67. Joe was a longtime coach whose collection of more than 120 auto- married Geraldine on February 1, 1946. Mr. and educator in Roanoke County who encour- mobiles spans 113 years. It boasts a 1912 and Mrs. Flowers displayed an exemplary aged students and athletes toward excellence. Maxwell, 1963 Corvette, and 1982 DeLorean level of commitment to both each other and Joe was born in Schenectady, New York on DMC–12, among many other restored models. our nation through his military service. October 28, 1953. He grew up in Roanoke, Visitors from across the state come to Green Mr. and Mrs. Flowers raised their family in graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Bay to enjoy the gallery which has quickly be- Cumberland County, Kentucky. They and their 1972, and graduated from Roanoke College in come a cherished community treasure. three daughters, four grandchildren, and 1976. As a young man, he attained the rank Madam Speaker, words cannot adequately seven great-grandchildren have been a staple of Eagle Scout and was a standout track and thank Red for his extraordinary commitment to in the community of Burkesville. Mr. Flowers field and cross country athlete, eventually

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In person, Bill also brought a ership, the Peoria Police Department became of many young people in the Roanoke Valley, unique and jovial interview style to every situa- fully accredited by the Commission on Accred- these activities would remain important to him tion, while remaining fair, straight-forward and itation for Law Enforcement Agencies due to for the rest of his life. balanced through-out his career spanning the improvement of community and police re- After coaching at Bassett High School from nearly six decades. lations, policies and procedures, management, 1978 to 1980, he arrived at Cave Spring High Bill was known for his stellar work ethic, operations, and support services. School to teach American history and govern- often putting in 12-hour work days to publish Chief Marion has always been committed to ment and coach boys and girls outdoor track an accurate, reputable newspaper. In recent his work and his community. It is my privilege and field, indoor track, and cross country. He years, our interviews would occasionally linger to congratulate Chief Marion on his service to loved the topic of American history as well as an hour or more as we drifted off topic and the Peoria Police Department. We have all local stories of the past, portraying western reminisced about our mutual friends and men- been blessed to have Chief Marion serving tors who were instrumental to the growth and Virginia founding father Andrew Lewis on a and protecting us. The City of Peoria is a bet- progress in southern Kentucky, from the late number of occasions. ter place because of his service. As a student, Joe set several school cross U.S. Sen. John Sherman Cooper to the late Pulaski Circuit Judge Roscoe Tartar, and oth- country or track and field records, and as a f coach for a combined 31 seasons, he stood ers. He kept a tight grip on the political pulse out as well. In 1980, he helped David Garlow of the Lake Cumberland region, cultivating a HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD win the Virginia High School League (VHSL) trusted network of friends across party lines, S. PEPPER Group AAA boys cross country individual lending to his rich, in-depth reporting. championship. He also coached future Na- May his legacy of balanced and fair jour- nalism live on at the Commonwealth Journal tional Football League players Ronde and Tiki HON. DARIN LaHOOD where he dedicated nearly 60 years with the Barber. His record at Cave Spring earned him OF ILLINOIS utmost integrity. My wife Cynthia and I send six coach of the year honors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our heartfelt condolences to Bill’s family, his Joe retired from teaching in 2013, but he Thursday, February 4, 2021 continued as a USA Track & Field and VHSL coworkers at the newspaper, and his expan- official and participated in the Star City Strid- sive community of friends. In the words of our Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like satirical Humble Reporter, ‘‘I ain’t never seed ers, a local running group. He was also on the to honor and remember the life of Richard nothin’ lak hit’’ and I don’t suspect we ever will Eagle Scout Board of Review. I shared sev- Pepper, who passed away peacefully on Janu- again. eral interests with Joe and join with many in ary 28, 2021, at the age of 90. the Roanoke Valley who will miss this out- f Born in Barrington, Illinois in 1930, Richard, standing educator and coach and good man. HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF at an early age, displayed natural gravitation He is survived by his wife Terry; daughters PEORIA POLICE CHIEF LOREN towards construction and philanthropy. Rich- and sons-in-law Jackie and John Downs and MARION III ard began his career working as an estimator Cathy LaRocco and Jeff Black; granddaughter for Pepper Construction in 1957. Soon after Brigid Downs; and brothers Jim LaRocco and HON. DARIN LaHOOD marrying his beloved wife, Roxy, Richard as- wife Sharon and John LaRocco. I offer them OF ILLINOIS sumed leadership of the company after the my condolences on their loss. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sudden passing of his father, Stanley Pepper. Despite his young age, Richard showed the f Thursday, February 4, 2021 maturity and inclination to grow and foster the TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF BILL Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like company and the ideals that his father had im- MARDIS to honor and congratulate Police Chief Loren plemented. Under Richard’s leadership, Pep- Marion III on his retirement from the Peoria per Construction strived to ensure their build- HON. HAROLD ROGERS Police Department after 26 years. ing decisions impacted the future to create a OF KENTUCKY Loren Marion was hired as a Police Officer better quality of life for all. by the City of Peoria on October 3, 1994. Dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Richard grew Pepper Construction into the ing his career, he worked in Patrol, on the Thursday, February 4, 2021 nationally recognized construction firm known Community Area Target Team, the Street by so many across the Midwest. Richard held Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Crimes Unit, the Vice and Narcotics Unit, and several leadership positions in the construction I rise today to pay tribute to the memory of my the Target Offender Unit. Chief Marion also industry, including serving as president of the beloved friend, Bill Mardis, who was the long- held the collateral duty of Task Force Officer Associated General Contractors of America in time editor of the Commonwealth Journal in with the Drug Enforcement Administration. On 1983. He received the Jack Kinnaman Leader- Somerset, Kentucky. November 14, 2018, he was selected as Po- ship Award from the American Institute of Though small in stature, Bill Mardis was a lice Chief of the Peoria Police Department. journalism giant in Somerset, wielding a Before working for the City, Chief Marion also Constructors in 2015, which honors corpora- mighty pen, a humble approach and a steel- served on active duty with the Army Military tion leaders who have taken a visible leader- trap mind. We first became friends in the Police. ship role in the American Institute of Construc- 1970s, with shared roots in radio broadcasting During his time with the Peoria Police De- tors. and a zeal for history and politics. Our friend- partment, Chief Marion has been recognized Richard’s leadership at Pepper Construction ship never swayed Bill from asking tough with numerous awards and accolades for his has fostered a corporate culture that promotes questions and writing an occasional hard-hit- service and exemplary professional perform- community and industry involvement. During ting piece; still yet we maintained a mutual re- ance. In 2008, Loren was named ‘‘Officer of his time, Richard was well-known for his out- spect for one another at all times. He was a the Year’’ and awarded the American Legion spoken support of community improvement, dearly loved, iconic member of the Lake Cum- Meritorious Service Award. Chief Marion was advocating for bold initiatives, and striving to berland region and his life’s work kept all of us known for his dedication to his fellow officers transform tomorrow. more informed. If a story had heart and soul, and he established an Officer Wellness pro- We mourn the passing of Richard, a friend, it was undoubtedly penned by Mardis. His sig- gram that provides peer to peer support as and mentor to many. He left a lasting impact nature ‘‘Humble Reporter’’ satire series also well as a Police Chaplain that assists officers on those who had the pleasure of knowing provided much-needed comic relief to the seri- who have been exposed to trauma. him. May his memory be eternal.

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By 52 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. 32), Daines By 52 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. 25), three-fifths Amendment No. 678, to establish a deficit-neutral of those Senators duly chosen and sworn not having reserve fund relating to the improvement of relations voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected a motion to between the United States and Canada with regard waive all applicable sections of the Congressional to the Keystone XL Pipeline entering the United Budget Act of 1974, and all applicable budget reso- States in Phillips County, . (See next issue.) lutions for purposes of Ernst Amendment No. 132, Rejected: to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to By 50 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 15), Scott (SC) prioritizing taking into custody aliens charged with Amendment No. 53, to establish a deficit-neutral re- a crime resulting in death or serious bodily injury. serve fund relating to ensuring the accurate report- Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment ing of COVID–19 related deaths of residents or staff was not germane to the underlying resolution was at nursing homes. (See next issue.) sustained, and the amendment thus fell. By 50 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 17), Blunt (See next issue.) Amendment No. 48, to establish a deficit-neutral re- By 49 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 29), three-fifths serve fund relating to prohibiting the provision of of those Senators duly chosen and sworn not having COVID–19 related kindergarten through grade 12 voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected a motion to emergency relief to schools that do not reopen for waive all applicable sections of the Congressional in-person learning after the teachers of such schools Budget Act of 1974, and all applicable budget reso- are vaccinated against COVID–19. (See next issue.) lutions for purposes of Grassley Amendment No. 91, By 50 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 20), Toomey to create a point of order against legislation that Amendment No. 553, to establish a deficit-neutral would allow for six-figure tax cuts for the top 1/ reserve fund relating to ensuring that State and local 10th of 1 percent of taxpayers. Subsequently, a point law enforcement are permitted to cooperate with of order that the amendment was not germane to the Federal officials to enforce Federal law. (See next issue.) underlying resolution was sustained, and the amend- By 29 yeas to 71 nays (Vote No. 31), Paul ment thus fell. (See next issue.) Amendment No. 1, in the nature of a substitute. Printing of Impeachment Documents—Agree- (See next issue.) ment: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached During consideration of this measure today, Senate providing that the Secretary of the Senate be author- also took the following action: ized, in relation to the pending impeachment trial of By 52 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. 23), three-fifths former President Trump, to print as Senate docu- of those Senators duly chosen and sworn not having ments those documents filed by the parties, to be voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected a motion to immediately made available to all parties, and that waive all applicable sections of the Congressional at the conclusion of the trial those documents be Budget Act of 1974, and all applicable budget reso- printed together as a Senate document. lutions for purposes of Sasse Amendment No. 192, (See next issue.) to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving health care to prohibit a health care prac- Nomination Received: Senate received the fol- titioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of lowing nomination: care in the case of a child who survives an abortion Samantha Power, of Massachusetts, to be Admin- or attempted abortion. Subsequently, a point of istrator of the United States Agency for International order that the amendment was not germane to the Development. (See next issue.) underlying resolution was sustained, and the amend- Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- ment thus fell. (See next issue.) tion of withdrawal of the following nominations: By 50 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 24), three-fifths Robert Benedict Bowes, of Virginia, to be a Com- of those Senators duly chosen and sworn not having missioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Com- voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected a motion to mission for a term expiring April 13, 2025, which waive all applicable sections of the Congressional was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Budget Act of 1974, and all applicable budget reso- Brian P. Brooks, of California, to be Comptroller lutions for purposes of Graham Amendment No. of the Currency for a term of five years, which was 687, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relat- sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021.

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Cook, Jr., of Mississippi, to be a District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, Member of the Board of Directors of the which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2025, Vijay Shanker, of the District of Columbia, to be which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Ricky Roden, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years, which Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. for the remainder of the term expiring May 18, Elizabeth J. Shapiro, of the District of Columbia, 2021, which was sent to the Senate on January 3, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of 2021. the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen Mark Van Dyke Holmes, of New York, to be a years, which was sent to the Senate on January 3, Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of 2021. fifteen years, which was sent to the Senate on Janu- John C. Truong, of the District of Columbia, to ary 3, 2021. be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the William A. Douglass, of Florida, to be Ambas- District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, sador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, which which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Terrence M. Andrews, of California, to be a Judge John M. Barger, of California, to be a Member of of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for term of fifteen years, which was sent to the Senate a term expiring October 11, 2022, which was sent on January 3, 2021. to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, of Puerto Rico, to be Christopher Bancroft Burnham, of Connecticut, to United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift In- which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. vestment Board for a term expiring September 25, Joseph L. Barloon, of Maryland, to be a Judge of 2024, which was sent to the Senate on January 3, the United States Court of International Trade, 2021. which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Frank Dunlevy, of California, to be a Member of Melanie J. Bevan, of Florida, to be United States the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for Marshal for the Middle District of Florida for the a term expiring September 25, 2022, which was sent term of four years, which was sent to the Senate on to the Senate on January 3, 2021. January 3, 2021. Rahkel Bouchet, of the District of Columbia, to Maria Teresa Bonifacio Cenzon, of Guam, to be be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the Judge for the District Court of Guam for the term District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, of ten years, which was sent to the Senate on January which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. 3, 2021. Sharon E. Goodie, of the District of Columbia, to Stephen Andrew Kubiatowski, of Kentucky, to be be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, for a term of fifteen years, which was sent to the which was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Senate on January 3, 2021. John P. Howard III, of the District of Columbia, Edmund G. LaCour, Jr., of Alabama, to be United to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia States District Judge for the Middle District of Ala- Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years, which bama, which was sent to the Senate on January 3, was sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. 2021. Dennis Dean Kirk, of Virginia, to be a Member Grace Karaffa Obermann, of Virginia, to be a of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims of seven years expiring March 1, 2023, which was for a term of fifteen years, which was sent to the sent to the Senate on January 3, 2021. Senate on January 3, 2021. Danny Lam Nguyen, of the District of Columbia, Jason Abend, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Department of Defense, which was sent to the Senate the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen on January 6, 2021.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, February 5 9 a.m., Friday, February 5

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate continued into evening ses- Program for Friday: Consideration of H.R. 447—Na- sion. tional Apprenticeship Act of 2021.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E106 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana LaHood, Darin, Ill., E110, E110 Islands, E103 Babin, Brian, Tex., E104 LaTurner, Jake, Kans., E105 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E103 Banks, Jim, Ind., E109 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E103 Wenstrup, Brad R., Ohio, E104 Comer, James, Ky., E103, E109 Long, Billy, Mo., E105 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E105 Gallagher, Mike, Wisc., E103, E109 Meng, Grace, N.Y., E105 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E104 Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E109 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E104 Herell, Yvete, N.M., E109 Rogers, Harold, Ky., E110

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