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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 No. 151 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was ed to political office at the State level. prices have been soft, and those pro- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- I had the great privilege of working ducers aren’t sure that the market is pore (Mr. CUELLAR). with Jan during my time in the North accurately applying margin to our f Carolina General Assembly over those feeders and to our ranchers. 21 years. I had the great privilege of Following the Holcomb fire, the mar- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO working with Jan during my time ket experienced extreme volatility. TEMPORE throughout Congress, as well. The producers that I know, smart and The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- There is no way to qualify the impact savvy professionals, are telling me that fore the House the following commu- that Jan had on the State of North what happened in that aftermath did nication from the Speaker: Carolina, but I know that, because of real damage to the viability of their WASHINGTON, DC, Jan, more women have held office in businesses and to their way of life. September 19, 2019. the State and more women are con- That is why I was grateful to see I hereby appoint the Honorable HENRY tinuing to run. USDA, under the Packers and Stock- CUELLAR to act as Speaker pro tempore on Thanks to Jan, laws have been passed yards Act, open up an investigation this day. to improve the lives of women, fami- into the cattle market. An investiga- NANCY PELOSI, Speaker of the House of Representatives. lies, and children, and North Carolina tion like that does not happen every is a better place to live for everyone. day, and it has folks in South Dakota f My thoughts and prayers will con- anxiously awaiting the results. I know MORNING-HOUR DEBATE tinue to be with Jan’s family, her that I am. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- friends, and my entire North Carolina What I have seen so far, what I have ant to the order of the House of Janu- community. I thank Jan Allen for her heard so far from USDA, gives me a ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- work, and may the Lord continue to good feeling that they are conducting nize Members from lists submitted by bless her and her family. this investigation for real, that they the majority and minority leaders for f are working hard to gather and analyze the pertinent data. They want to get to morning-hour debate. CATTLE COUNTRY NEEDS USDA’S The Chair will alternate recognition the bottom of this. They want to deter- MARKET INVESTIGATION between the parties. All time shall be mine to what extent, if any, there were equally allocated between the parties, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The unfair trade practices or market ma- and in no event shall debate continue Chair recognizes the gentleman from nipulation. beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) for 5 min- That kind of a determination, Mr. than the majority and minority leaders utes. Speaker, won’t be easy. It will require and the minority whip, shall be limited Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. real effort, real persistence, a real will- to 5 minutes. Speaker, this is a town where inves- ingness to dig deep. tigations can last for years, and some- f As I said at the beginning, there are times, they cost millions. There are two types of investigations in this HONORING JAN ALLEN other investigations that are insignifi- town, those that are for show and those The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cant, little things. They are just meant that are for real. It looks like USDA is Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from to check a box so we can move onto the conducting this investigation for real, North Carolina (Ms. ADAMS) for 5 min- next task. and thank goodness for that, because utes. Yes, I think we all know that, in our cow-calf folks deserve that, our Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise D.C., there are two types of investiga- feeders deserve that, and, Mr. Speaker, today to honor the life of the late Jan tions, investigations that are for show our country deserves that. Allen, an extraordinary North Caro- and investigations that are for real. f linian and a personal friend. Well, in cattle country, we need an in- Jan was a trailblazer who worked vestigation for real. ELIMINATE FORCED ARBITRATION tirelessly to level the playing field for Times have been tough, really tough The SPEAKER pro tempore. The women in politics in North Carolina, for cattle producers, especially the last Chair recognizes the gentleman from and she did a tremendous job at her couple of years. The producers that I South Carolina (Mr. CUNNINGHAM) for 5 work. know, they don’t ask for guarantees or minutes. Twenty-two years ago, she founded handouts. All that they want is a fair Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I Lillian’s List to get more women elect- chance to earn a living. Unfortunately, rise today in support of H.R. 1423, the

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:07 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.000 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H7778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2019 FAIR Act, which would eliminate Some of this hits home so much, and its own conscience in a flow of collec- forced arbitration clauses in employ- it has so much to do with America, tive indignation, and by joining it, you ment, consumer, and civil rights cases, that I thought it was important I ad- make yourself safe,’’ which is one of restoring the rights of consumers, dress this here this morning. the reasons we see an epidemic of vir- workers, and small businesses to go to He says: ‘‘In every period of history, tue signaling here in this Congress, Mr. court. therefore, there have been opinions and Speaker. This is about respecting the Seventh customs that are dangerous to question ‘‘The spirit of the mob has entered Amendment, the constitutional right . . . but our situation in Western de- not only the language of public debate to a trial by jury, the right of every mocracies today is a novel one. . . . but also the sources of information and single American to get their day in The old customs have been torn asun- the institutions of decisionmaking. court. der by a culture of repudiation, which Censorship begins in the media them- This is also about public account- encourages people to shape their lives selves.’’ ability. This is about ending the ability according to an ‘identity’ of their Cyberspace is censored and is con- of bad corporate actors to shield their own.’’ trolled by about four major companies. wrongdoing and patterns of violation Socialization no longer means what George Orwell predicted this, but I from public scrutiny. it used to mean. It means now becom- think it has eclipsed even his magnifi- Let me be perfectly clear: Forced ar- ing who you are without regard to the cent imagination and the reality that bitration clauses, which are often bur- framework that existed in the civiliza- we are dealing with today. ied in the fine print in confusing legal tion and the culture prior. ‘‘The pun- ‘‘Murray gives riveting examples of jargon, put the interests of powerful ishments for saying, thinking, or im- the way in which’’—I will use this ex- corporations over American workers plying the wrong thing . . . are real, ample—‘‘whiteness has become a moral and consumers. serious, and largely impossible to de- fault in the eyes of identity warriors This impacts every single one of us. flect.’’ on the American campus.’’ They now Every person in this room at some That means that ‘‘the archive of your openly ‘‘condemn people for the color point has unknowingly ceded their crimes is stored in cyberspace, and of their skin,’’ provided that it is rights away when entering into a con- however much you may have confessed white. The art of taking offense, tract to buy a new car, to start a new to them and sworn to change, they will ‘‘whole sections of the university cur- job, or sign up for a new credit card. pursue you for the rest of your life, riculum are devoted to explaining to This is hurting real Americans, from just as long as someone has an interest students that words, arguments, com- the elderly people who are mistreated in drawing attention to them. And parisons, even questions,’’ rhetorical or in nursing homes, or employees work- when the mob turns on you, it is with not, ‘‘are ‘offensive,’ regardless of the ing overtime but not getting paid, to a pitiless intensity that bears no rela- servicemembers who are fired or not intention with which they are used,’’ tion to the objective seriousness of rehired after returning from Active or, actually, the language, the precise your fault. A word out of place, a hasty Duty. Very few of them are actually definition of the language. judgment, a slip of the tongue, what- getting justice. ‘‘Invariably, the offense is given by In the last 5 years, the number of ever the fault might be, it is sufficient, the old majority culture and is taken consumers who have won a monetary once picked upon, to put you beyond on behalf of some privileged minority.’’ award from forced arbitration averages the pale of human sympathy.’’ Mr. Speaker, this is a shorthand to 382 people a year. Let me put this This is reflected in the book ‘‘The version of what is going on in this into perspective: On average, more Madness of Crowds.’’ country, what is going on in this Con- Americans get struck by lightning ‘‘The emerging world of censorship is gress, what is going on in the media. every year than win a monetary award a world without forgiveness . . . in And I submit this, that we don’t any from an arbitration. which the real virtues and vices that longer have an objective news media. When corporations know that they govern our conduct are ignored alto- That center that used to be the truth can get away with such bad behavior gether’’ or are decided to be irrelevant. has been completely, almost com- and shield that bad behavior from com- ‘‘The crimes for which we are judged pletely, vacated. Much of it has gone to ing to light, there is absolutely noth- are existential crimes. Through speak- the left. Some has gone to the right. ing incentivizing them to follow the ing in the wrong way, you display one And that peace of being able to pick up law and treat consumers well. of the phobias or isms,’’ or they pre- a newspaper and read it and believe It should go without saying, but this sume that is the case, ‘‘that show you that it is true today is no longer true legislation is overwhelmingly popular. to be beyond acceptable humanity. You today. And the American civilization Research shows that 84 percent of are a homophobe, an Islamophobe, a must come to grips with this and go to Americans oppose forced arbitration. white supremacist, or a racist, and no original sources, come to our own con- I urge every single one of my col- argument can refute these accusations clusions, adjust our civilization and leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ for the FAIR Act once they have been made.’’ our culture. If we fail to do so, we will and restore vital rights to American Even ‘‘your accusers are not inter- be pitted against each other for a long consumers, workers, and small busi- ested in your deeds; they are interested time to come. nesses. in you,’’ and what they are interested f in is ‘‘whether or not you are ‘one of f us,’ ’’ meaning actually one of them. STOP GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS ‘‘Your faults cannot be overcome by NATION COUNTRY voluntary action, since they adhere to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the kind of thing that you are, and you Chair recognizes the gentleman from Chair recognizes the gentleman from reveal what you are in the words that Illinois (Mr. RUSH) for 5 minutes. Iowa (Mr. KING) for 5 minutes. define you,’’ as defined by your critics. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, let me begin Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I ap- ‘‘These words may be taken out of by saying I certainly and clearly dis- preciate the privilege of being recog- context, even doctored to mean the op- associate myself from the remarks of nized here to speak on the floor of the posite of what you said’’—that is true the previous speaker. I absolutely, United States House of Representa- with the author and certainly true wholeheartedly disagree with him and tives. I come to the floor this morning, with me—‘‘but this will not affect the do not concur with him. Mr. Speaker, to address a topic, and verdict, since there is no objective Mr. Speaker, in 1999, my son Huey be- most of the words that I say will be trial, no ‘case for the defense,’ no due came a victim of gun violence when he from an article written by Roger process. You are accused by the mob, was murdered in an aborted robbery at- Scruton, who is an author from Great examined by the mob, and condemned tempt as he was bringing groceries into Britain. He is commenting on a new by the mob, and if you have brought his apartment on the South Side of book by Douglas Murray, titled ‘‘The this on yourself, then,’’ they say, ‘‘you Chicago. Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and have only yourself to blame. For the Tragically, Mr. Speaker, my son’s Identity.’’ mob is by nature innocent. It washes death was not unique because literally

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:07 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.003 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7779 hundreds of men, women, boys, and home, men like Willie ‘‘Bill’’ More- of activities to meet our economic, en- girls are dying every day in our Nation house, who served their Nation with vironmental, and recreational needs. due to gun violence. courage and honor. My neighbors and I understand how According to the Centers for Disease The buffalo soldiers’ place in south- much we depend on the lagoon. We Control and Prevention, almost 40,000 west Washington history began in strive to protect the sea turtles and Americans have died as a result of gun- April of 1899. That date marks the as- the habitat of the manatees. When related injuries in the year 2017, which signment of buffalo soldiers from Com- they are thriving, we know that fisher- is the most recent year for which com- pany B of the 24th Infantry to the bar- men, boaters, businesses, and, most im- plete data is available. racks at Fort Vancouver. This was also portantly, our families will thrive. For years, I have worked for the b 1015 the first time in history that a unit from one of the Army’s four African health of the Indian River Lagoon and Almost 40,000 Americans have died as American regiments was included in tried to help other communities keep a result of gun-related injuries in the Fort Vancouver’s regular garrison of their estuaries healthy. The challenges year 2017. In the city I love, the city I troops. of the Indian River Lagoon are the live in, the city of Chicago, over 279 The buffalo soldiers’ contributions to same challenges faced by all the other citizens of our Nation have been mur- our Nation continued throughout sub- estuaries. dered within the last year due to gun- sequent conflicts. Last Congress, I joined with Con- fire. Two years ago, we lost a pillar within gresswoman SUZANNE BONAMICI to Mr. Speaker, these statistics should the greater Vancouver community, a found the Congressional Estuary Cau- be a clarion call to action by this Con- member and president of the Moses cus to support the National Estuary gress, by this Nation, by this adminis- Williams Pacific Northwest Chapter of Program, foster research in estuary tration. That is why, Mr. Speaker, the the buffalo soldiers, ‘‘Bill’’ Morehouse. restoration and protection, and bring committee that I am proud to serve on, Bill was a member of the United other resources to bear on sustaining the Committee on Energy and Com- States Army and the National Guard our estuaries. merce, and the Energy and Commerce early in his life, with his military serv- National Estuaries Week is a special Subcommittee on Health will finally ice spanning World War II and the Fort time for a national celebration of our meet in my district on October 3 to Vancouver barracks as a POW guard. estuary efforts and for local estuary convene a hearing to examine gun vio- His contributions to our community programs within the national program lence as a national public health issue. went beyond his military service. Bill to bring the importance of estuaries to This is a hearing that I have been con- led toy and food drives for underprivi- their communities and involve other sistently calling for ever since 2017. leged kids, and he provided honor citizens in their work. This hearing will convene commu- guard at military ceremonies and pa- An important part of these goals is nity members, national experts, vic- rades. to communicate the value and impor- tims, academia, and law enforcement. In just a few days, on September 21, tance of our estuaries and our coasts to All these individuals will gather in my a ceremony will take place to dedicate key decisionmakers at the local, State, district in the city of Chicago for one a permanent memorial at Fort Van- and Federal levels. That is what we are purpose and one purpose only: to dis- couver to Bill and to the buffalo sol- doing right now. cuss how we can better protect our Na- diers so he will be honorably remem- Our friends at Restore America’s Es- tion, our people, our boys and girls, our bered. This memorial will help mark tuaries tell us that last year’s celebra- schoolchildren, our church-going citi- their unwavering commitment to our tion was a tremendous success, as orga- zens, our mosque-going citizens, our country, a commitment they made in nizations and volunteers from across citizens who worship in synagogs all the face of racism, unfair treatment, the country gathered at their local across this Nation, our movie theater- and adversity, policies of the past. bays or riverfronts and classrooms to going citizens, our citizens who are in I am proud that their legacy will live celebrate and learn about the impor- malls across this Nation enjoying on in Vancouver, that their fight will tance of our estuaries and how they themselves and shopping. live on, and I pledge to do whatever I benefit our daily lives. More than 30,000 We need to have protection for all of can to ensure that the buffalo soldiers’ volunteers across 21 States, Canada, our citizens driving along the high- stories of service and sacrifice are not and Guam participated in over 105 dif- ways. All of our citizens need to be pro- forgotten. ferent estuary events. tected, and this hearing will have the f Many of this year’s events are posted purpose of discussing how we can bet- online, and they give us a stunning pic- ter protect our citizens and our com- OUR ESTUARIES: NATIONAL RE- ture of how each estuary, while being a munities from this epidemic, this wide- SOURCES AND COMMUNITY national asset, is also a unique treas- spread epidemic of gunfire, gun vio- TREASURES ure to its communities. For example, lence. As with any epidemic that this The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in Palm Bay in my district, the Marine Nation faces, we will have experts Chair recognizes the gentleman from Resources Council, the Indian River come and speak to us. Florida (Mr. POSEY) for 5 minutes. Lagoon National Estuary Program, Mr. Speaker, we must stop the vio- Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, today I The Nature Conservancy of Florida, lence. Save the children. Save the fam- join millions of my fellow Americans Act 2 Technologies, and the Tampa Bay ilies. in recognizing National Estuaries Estuary Program held a rain barrel f Week, which extends from September workshop and auction, heard from a 14 to September 21. distinguished panel of water quality MEMORIAL TO THE BUFFALO We know that estuaries are those experts, and dined on a fine barbecue SOLDIERS AT FORT VANCOUVER places where freshwaters or rivers meet meal. A speakers panel open forum fo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the seas. Estuaries are also places cused on audience participation, facili- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from where biodiversity is often at its ze- tating questions and concerns, as well Washington (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER) nith. They are the ecologies of our as the opportunity to present ideas and for 5 minutes. coastal communities. Wherever a wa- potential problems and solutions for Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. tershed empties into the sea, we find our waterways. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an an estuary. We also celebrate National Estuaries important chapter in my region’s his- My home in Florida is part of an es- Week as a time to recommit our effort tory that must be remembered, and it tuary called the Indian River Lagoon, in the caucus to achieve full funding is significant to our whole Nation: the where the fresh and salt waters mix be- for the National Estuary Program and service of African American regiments hind barrier islands to form what ex- to bring those resources to the commu- known as buffalo soldiers. perts recognize as the most biodiverse nities that live on the estuaries’ edge. Their service stations included Fort estuary in the United States of Amer- We can and we must work to assure Vancouver; and afterward, some of ica. My community and district depend that our estuaries and our environment them made our region their permanent on the lagoon to support a broad array are sustained.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:07 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.004 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H7780 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2019 RECESS PAPPAS) come forward and lead the Engineers estimates that, by 2025, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. cost of addressing America’s infra- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. PAPPAS led the Pledge of Alle- structure needs will reach $4.6 trillion. declares the House in recess until noon giance as follows: With Federal transportation funded at today. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the $305 billion this year, we aren’t even Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 25 United States of America, and to the Repub- coming close. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, With each day that passes, the need cess. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. grows. Safety is threatened; oppor- tunity is lost; and the cost of getting f f the job done only increases. b 1200 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT According to the Federal highway AFTER RECESS A message in writing from the Presi- data, in the Buffalo Niagara region dent of the United States was commu- alone, 1 out of every 13 bridges is struc- The recess having expired, the House turally deficient. Our roads are crum- was called to order by the Speaker pro nicated to the House by Miss Kaitlyn Roberts, one of his secretaries. bling; our water infrastructure is tempore (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) at noon. breaking; and our transit systems are f f inadequate and outdated. The situation PRAYER WELCOMING DR. BRYANT R. ALI couldn’t be more urgent, and the op- portunity couldn’t be more obvious. Dr. Bryant R. Ali, New Psalmist Wor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Numerous economic reports indicate ship Center, Newark, New Jersey, of- objection, the gentleman from New investment in infrastructure delivers fered the following prayer: Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) is recognized for 1 real jobs and real growth in the Amer- Our Father which art in heaven, hal- minute. ican economy. It is time to deliver on lowed be thy name. Thy kingdom There was no objection. the substantial investment in infra- come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would structure. There is a great deal of work so in Earth. Give us day by day our like to introduce and praise today as to be done, and there are Americans daily bread. And forgive us our sins; as guest chaplain Pastor Bryant Ali. prepared to do that work. we also forgive everyone that has Pastor Ali has been my friend for al- sinned against us. And lead us not into f most 50 years. He has been the ‘‘pastor temptation; but deliver us from evil. HONORING SUCCESS OF SORINEX Lord, as these elected officials handle in the hood,’’ as we call him, for 26 years at the New Psalmist Worship (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina the agenda before them today, may the asked and was given permission to ad- words of their mouth and the medita- Center in Newark, New Jersey, a center he founded to bring the power of the dress the House for 1 minute and to re- tion of their heart be acceptable in vise and extend his remarks.) Your sight. Lord to those who have lost their way. He is a renowned author, community Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Lord, Your word declares that those Speaker, every August, I participate in who acknowledge You, paths will also activist, counselor, teacher, and preacher in my district. His story is a bus tour of South Carolina’s Second be directed by You. I pray that we District with my wife, Roxanne, and truly become one nation under God, one that should inspire us all. Pastor Ali received his spiritual calling as a dedicated staff from the Washington united with liberty and justice for all. and district offices, visiting schools, Lord, touch each Representative homeless man struggling with chem- job-creating businesses, and chambers today. Bless their family and the com- ical addiction. He conquered those de- of commerce. munity they have the privilege of serv- mons through the power of the Lord. An amazing stop this year was at ing. In the name of the Father, Son, He started preaching and pursued his Sorinex in Lexington. Sorinex is a fam- and Holy Spirit I pray. calling. ily-owned business that makes unique Amen. Today, he has a doctoral degree in exercise equipment for professional f holistic theology. He serves as the teams, national Olympic teams, col- THE JOURNAL president of the Baptist Ministers Con- leges, high schools, and the military. It ference of Newark and Vicinity, and he The SPEAKER pro tempore. The is a classic example of a garage-origi- is a spiritual counselor for the Newark nated business that now produces Chair has examined the Journal of the Anti-Violence Coalition and serves on last day’s proceedings and announces equipment worldwide. the board of the Newark Community The founder of Sorinex, Richard to the House his approval thereof. Health Centers. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ‘‘Pops’’ Sorin, took us around the im- He is an outstanding clergyman, an nal stands approved. pressive facility. The beginning of the Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. incredible leader in my community, visit was a tour with a historic collec- Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I and a true inspiration. I am very proud tion of over 100 years of weightlifting demand a vote on agreeing to the to have him say a prayer for us today. equipment. Not only does Sorinex cre- Speaker’s approval of the Journal. My fellow Members, I would like to ate its custom equipment, but it also The SPEAKER pro tempore. The present the senior pastor of New produces all of its own branded apparel. question is on the Speaker’s approval Psalmist Worship Center, the Honor- I am grateful Lexington is the home of of the Journal. able Dr. Bryant Ali, who did an incred- their success. The question was taken; and the ible job for us today. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the Speaker pro tempore announced that f the ayes appeared to have it. 11th in the global war on terrorism. Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Our sympathy to the family of Emily Speaker, I object to the vote on the PRO TEMPORE Clyburn and our prayers for Congress- ground that a quorum is not present The SPEAKER pro tempore. The man JIM CLYBURN and daughters and make the point of order that a Chair will entertain up to 15 further re- Mignon, Jennifer, and Angela. quorum is not present. quests for 1-minute speeches on each f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- side of the aisle. HONORING GLADYS BARKER ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- ceedings on this question will be post- f GRAUER (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given poned. ADDRESSING AMERICA’S permission to address the House for 1 The point of no quorum is considered INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS withdrawn. minute and to revise and extend his re- f (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and marks.) was given permission to address the Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE House for 1 minute.) like to honor my dear friend, Ms. Glad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. ys Barker Grauer, the ‘‘Mother of New- gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Speaker, the American Society of Civil ark Arts’’ for more than 70 years, after

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:07 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.006 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7781 her passing recently at the age of 96. working around the clock to do all we and families are not interrupted. We She was one of Newark’s most dedi- can, and I will head home. must guarantee that the system has cated artists and art supporters who f the same amount of resources nec- leaves a legacy of great contributions essary to achieve safety and perma- HONORING CHRISTA MCAULIFFE behind. nency for all of these children. (Mr. PAPPAS asked and was given Fifty years ago, she opened the first f art gallery in Newark, the Aard Studio permission to address the House for 1 Gallery. It was a place dedicated to art minute.) b 1215 Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise and encouraging artists of color to RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT ALS learn and express their unique talents. today on behalf of all New Hampshire (Mr. DELGADO asked and was given Through this gallery, Gladys helped in- residents and Americans in support of permission to address the House for 1 spire and launch the careers of African the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative minute.) American artists across the city. Coin Act. Thanks to Gladys’ efforts, the New- Christa McAuliffe was a dedicated Mr. DELGADO. Mr. Speaker, I rise ark Museum held the first exhibit of high school social studies teacher who today to shine a light on one of my local artists, called Emerging and Es- understood how history is defined by constituents, Mr. Dan Shultes. ordinary people doing extraordinary tablished, in 1983. Dan, who lives in Schoharie County, Gladys is one of the founding mem- things. is a wonderful family man with a wife, Christa dared to touch the future as bers of the Newark Arts Council, today two young children, and a community a teacher and as an astronaut. Selected known as Newark Arts. She even re- that loves him dearly. At 42 years of from more than 11,000 applicants for ceived the 2019 Lifetime Achievement age, he has, in just a matter of months, NASA’s Teacher in Space Program, she Award from the Women’s Caucus for gone from being completely healthy to inspired the world and furthered our being diagnosed with ALS. Arts. Nation’s commitment to exploration Her art has been displayed locally, This devastating disease has stolen inside and outside the classroom. I re- nationally, and even internationally. his ability to complete basic tasks such member watching the shuttle launch as as brushing his teeth, feeding himself, When in Newark, visitors can see one a kindergarten student on January 28, of Gladys’ five murals, called Music or signing his name. When I saw him 1986, feeling the pride that a New last month at a barbecue, he was con- Unites Us All, on the PSE&G Fair- Hampshire teacher from just up the mount Heights Art Wall. fined to a wheelchair, surrounded by road in Concord was making history. loved ones. Gladys has been a blessing to our cul- Although Christa McAuliffe and six tural scene and to me personally as a Stories like Dan’s should remind us other souls were tragically lost in the how important it is to continue to great and valued friend and friend of Challenger explosion, her legacy en- all of her children. Gladys’ life reminds raise awareness about ALS and moti- dures. The creation of the commemora- vate Congress to take every action pos- us of the value of art in society, and tive coin is one way we can honor her she will be sorely missed. sible to help the 30,000 Americans and all of our educators for opening struggling with ALS. Congress must f doors of opportunity and challenging provide robust funding for disease re- PRAYING FOR RESIDENTS OF students to succeed. The proceeds from search and create expedient pathways SOUTHWEST TEXAS these coins will support FIRST Robot- to market for new treatments and ics, a program that is building the next (Mr. BABIN asked and was given per- medications that could save or dras- generation of creators, leaders, and mission to address the House for 1 tically improve the quality of life for dreamers. I urge my colleagues to pass minute.) those living with this disease. We Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today this bipartisan legislation today. should work tirelessly to provide guid- in the wake of a terrible storm that is f ance or therapeutic solutions as soon devastating my district in southeast HONORING FLORIDA SHERIFFS as possible. Texas as we speak today, Tropical YOUTH RANCHES Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my good friend and colleague, PAUL Storm Imelda, which appeared out of (Mr. DUNN asked and was given per- TONKO, a true ally in this fight, as we nowhere. Highways and roads are flood- mission to address the House for 1 are working closely with the Shultes ing, and local authorities are advising minute and to revise and extend his re- family. folks to seek shelter. Relatives of mine marks.) have complained that they are now un- Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today May God bless Dan Shultes and his derwater, as well, and flooding. in support of the Florida Sheriffs family. Again, we seem to see these storms Youth Ranches and similar community f come out of nowhere. This one hit us care centers for at-risk children across RECOGNIZING GARY MABREY by surprise. It wasn’t even a named our Nation. storm, and once they named it, it Founded in 1957, the Florida Sheriffs (Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee seemed like, within just a few hours, it Youth Ranches have been improving asked and was given permission to ad- made landfall. the lives of at-risk children throughout dress the House for 1 minute.) Our office is working with the Gov- our State with its comprehensive pro- Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. ernor’s administration in Texas, Gov- grams in six Florida locations, includ- Speaker, I rise today to recognize my ernor Abbott, and with the Trump ad- ing one in my district, Live Oak, Flor- friend, Gary Mabrey, for his retirement ministration to quickly get declara- ida. after 30 years of service as the CEO and tions of a Federal emergency to ensure The Sheriffs Youth Ranches are cred- president of the chamber of commerce that the resources and help necessary ited with helping more than 152,000 serving Johnson City—my hometown— will be provided to our constituents children and families in Florida alone. Jonesborough, and Washington County, there. I have visited them, and I admire their Tennessee. Right after votes today, I will be work. It goes well beyond basic care After joining the Air Force during heading home as quickly as possible and provides a sense of security, guid- the Vietnam war, Gary returned to and will be doing all that I can to help ance, and belonging to these children northeast Tennessee to continue serv- the people of southeast Texas. We are a who are coming from incredibly dif- ing his community. After earning a tough and resilient people in southeast ficult circumstances. master’s degree in city management Texas, and we live by the rule that we Without action by this House, on from East Tennessee State University, need to help our neighbors. We saw September 30, the title IV-E child wel- he spent 10 years training government that in technicolor just 2 years ago fare waiver will expire, adversely af- officials before joining the chamber of with Hurricane Harvey and that devas- fecting the support provided to chil- commerce. tation. dren’s homes across the country. As CEO and president of the cham- My prayers are with everyone in this It is our responsibility to ensure that ber, Gary worked tirelessly to storm right now, and my office will be vital services to vulnerable children strengthen the economy of northeast

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I thank Gary and the wildfires in Paradise, Cali- for their support and their work in ad- for his service to our community dur- fornia, late last year. dressing this important issue. ing his tenure with the chamber, and I Mr. Speaker, I ask that my col- f wish Gary and his beautiful wife, Jack- leagues join me in recognizing these ie, all the best in their new retired life. Virginians for their service to our com- HONORING DEVIN MCQUEEN Mr. Speaker, I wish to offer my con- munities and the work they have done (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and dolences to the Clyburn family. for those in need. was given permission to address the f God bless God’s Pit Crew. House for 1 minute.) WE MUST SHUT DOWN DETENTION f Mr. ROSE of New York. Mr. Speaker, CENTERS ON OUR SOUTHERN MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION I rise today to honor the life of Devin BORDER ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE McQueen, who loved baseball and his friends, but loved his family more than (Ms. CLARKE of New York asked and (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given anything. was given permission to address the permission to address the House for 1 I am here to honor his mom, Colleen House for 1 minute and to revise and minute and to revise and extend his re- McQueen; his dad, Derrick McQueen; extend her remarks.) marks.) his uncle, Michael McLaughlin; and all Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, every of his family. Speaker, I hold in my hand several let- student deserves the opportunity to Devin was only 15 when he passed ters received from my constituents in pursue higher education and achieve away after battling multiple rare dis- Brooklyn, New York, New York teens their goals, but for too many Ameri- eases and chronic illnesses. who, like me, are disgusted by the on- cans, especially low-income students or I am so glad that our community going injustice and inhumane treat- families in poverty, unexpected finan- came together and honored his life and ment of Brown and Black children who cial emergencies like sudden medical spirit when we recently unveiled a are being held in detention centers at costs, transportation issues, or loss of beautiful sculpture in his memory. The the southern border of our Nation. employment can prevent them from sculpture in his honor is called ‘‘The I will read one letter from Charlee, completing coursework or even cause Strength of a Giant.’’ It is a sculpture who is 16 years old, living in New York them to drop out of school altogether. by artist Scott LoBaido of a boy push- City: A broken-down car or a brief hos- ing a large boulder towards a blue sky. ‘‘To my fellow teens, pitalization should not derail a life- Ever upward and ever forward, with ‘‘After hearing about your situation, time of hard work for any student. the strength of a giant: that is what I am sorry our country doesn’t wel- That is why I am proud to have Devin’s life was all about. come you with open arms. partnered with Congresswoman KATIE Mr. Speaker, I want to say to Devin: ‘‘Trust that not everywhere is like HILL to introduce the CAMPUS Act, We won’t forget you. this . . . America can be accepting and which provides emergency grants to supportive. students in need so they can continue f ‘‘I hope you’ll be released and al- their coursework and stay on track COMMUNICATION FROM THE lowed to become part of a family. academically. This legislation provides CLERK OF THE HOUSE ‘‘I hope you’ll get to see the better a critical safety net for low-income The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- places of this country. students and brings us one step closer fore the House the following commu- ‘‘You deserve to live freely and safe- to making higher education accessible nication from the Clerk of the House of ly. I wish you luck. and affordable for all young people. Representatives: ‘‘Believe that your future will be bet- f ter and someday these detention cen- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ters will be shut down.’’ Washington, DC, September 19, 2019. (Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio asked and She is right. We must shut down Hon. NANCY PELOSI, these inhumane detention centers. We was given permission to address the The Speaker, House of Representatives, must put an end to the irreparable House for 1 minute and to revise and Washington, DC. mental and physical damage being extend his remarks.) DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the done to our most vulnerable in the Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II United States. We must reunite these I rise today to recognize the important of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- families, and we must stand on the work being done at the VA to help pre- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on right side of history. vent suicides. An estimated 45,000 Americans die September 19, 2019, at 9:09 a.m.: f That the Senate disagrees to the House each year from suicide. Roughly 6,000 RECOGNIZING GOD’S PIT CREW amendment, agrees to Conference and ap- are veterans. That is over 16 per day, points conferees S. 1790. (Mr. RIGGLEMAN asked and was over 115 per week. With best wishes, I am, given permission to address the House Suicide is a national public health Sincerely, for 1 minute and to revise and extend issue, and it is important that we edu- CHERYL L. JOHNSON. his remarks.) cate ourselves on how to recognize the f Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise warning signs. today to recognize the work of God’s In the spirit of Suicide Prevention CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL Pit Crew, a Virginia crisis response Month, the VA has launched efforts to EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO team of Fifth District constituents help deliver assistance to veterans, PERSONS WHO COMMIT, THREAT- who have done incredible work pro- funding for additional research, strate- EN TO COMMIT, OR SUPPORT viding aid and support in response to gies to educate communities about sui- TERRORISM—MESSAGE FROM over 130 natural disasters across the cide prevention, and collaboration with THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED country and around the globe. public and private partnerships to im- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116–64) Their work began in 1999 when Randy plement tools to help curb suicides The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and Terri Johnson drove three truck- among our Nation’s veterans. fore the House the following message loads of supplies to Oklahoma City As a fellow veteran, I have seen first- from the President of the United after a devastating tornado. Twenty hand some of the difficulties veterans States; which was read and, together

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This continuing for the automatic termination of a na- amendment thereto to final passage without resolution will keep the government tional emergency unless, within 90 intervening motion except: (1) one hour of funded through November 21. It is bi- days before the anniversary date of its debate equally divided and controlled by the partisan and it is drafted as cleanly as declaration, the President publishes in chair and ranking minority member of the possible to encourage the Republicans the Federal Register and transmits to Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one in the Senate and the White House to the Congress a notice stating that the motion to recommit. finally negotiate on a long-term deal. emergency is to continue in effect be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I know my Republican colleagues on yond the anniversary date. In accord- tleman from Massachusetts is recog- the other side of the Capitol are afraid ance with this provision, I have sent to nized for 1 hour. to stand up to the President. They have the Federal Register for publication the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, for stood by as President Trump ransacked enclosed notice stating that the na- the purpose of debate only, I yield the funding for military construction tional emergency with respect to per- customary 30 minutes to the gen- projects in their States and diverted it, sons who commit, threaten to commit, tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), instead, to pay for his ineffective bor- or support terrorism declared in Execu- pending which I yield myself such time der wall, a border wall that I am now tive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as I may consume. During consider- being told you can fry an egg on. is to continue in effect beyond Sep- ation of this resolution, all time yield- The President is hurting our brave tember 23, 2019. ed is for the purpose of debate only. servicemen and -women, their families, The crisis constituted by the grave GENERAL LEAVE and their communities, but still Senate acts of terrorism and threats of ter- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Republicans do nothing. They won’t be rorism committed by foreign terror- unanimous consent that all Members able to shirk their responsibilities here ists, including the terrorist attacks on be given 5 legislative days to revise and because any compromise will require September 11, 2001, in New York and extend their remarks. bicameral support and the President’s Pennsylvania and against the Pen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there signature. tagon, and the continuing and imme- objection to the request of the gen- Someone over there is going to have diate threat of further attacks on tleman from Massachusetts? to deliver some bad news to Donald United States nationals or the United There was no objection. Trump: that he is going to have to log States that led to the declaration of a Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today off Twitter and actually govern. It may national emergency on September 23, the Rules Committee met and reported not make for good television but keep- 2001, has not been resolved. This crisis a rule, House Resolution 564, providing ing the government open for business is continues to pose an unusual and ex- for the consideration of H.R. 4378 under the most basic responsibility that we traordinary threat to the national se- a closed rule. One hour of general de- have. curity, foreign policy, and economy of bate has been provided, controlled by Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, when the United States. For this reason, I the chair and ranking minority mem- we finally do go to conference, this ma- have determined that it is necessary to ber of the Committee on Appropria- jority is going to defend our values. continue the national emergency de- tions. That means fully funding a fair and ac- clared in Executive Order 13224 with re- Mr. Speaker, before I begin my for- curate census, securing our elections spect to persons who commit, threaten mal remarks, let me just take this mo- from foreign interference, and sup- to commit, or support terrorism. ment also to recognize the leadership porting Federal research into our Na- DONALD J. TRUMP. of the ranking member on the Rules tion’s gun violence epidemic, all while THE WHITE HOUSE, September 19, 2019. Committee, Mr. COLE. He is not only a working to fund education, healthcare, f friend, but he is a fair and evenhanded and infrastructure. appropriator that can work with both This is what responsible governing REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- sides. I know if the gentleman could looks like. I know that may be a rad- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF control this entire process, we would ical concept for some of my friends on H.R. 4378, CONTINUING APPRO- not be having continuing resolutions; the other side, who enabled this Presi- PRIATIONS ACT, 2020, AND we would be actually voting for fund- dent to launch the longest shutdown in HEALTH EXTENDERS ACT OF 2019 ing for the entire year. American history, but we don’t believe Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Com- As my colleagues know, funding for in shutting down the government. The mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- the Federal Government runs out on last Trump shutdown cost us $3 billion leged report (Rept. No. 116–212) on the September 30, and that is less than 2 in economic activity that can never be resolution (H. Res. 564) providing for weeks from now. I had hoped that we recovered. That is according to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4378) would have finished all of our work by nonpartisan Congressional Budget Of- making continuing appropriations for now. Certainly, the House has done its fice. fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes, lion’s share of work, but instead of We cannot afford a repeat at a time which was referred to the House Cal- prioritizing that, President Trump has when Moody’s has found the Presi- endar and ordered to be printed. been obsessed with drawing on weather dent’s disastrous trade war is already f maps and Twitter fights and cozying up resulting in 300,000 fewer jobs created. to dictators. That is a figure that could increase to PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION 450,000 fewer jobs by the end of the year OF H.R. 4378, CONTINUING APPRO- b 1230 if he continues these policies. PRIATIONS ACT, 2020, AND And the Republican Senate is com- It is tough to know what will happen HEALTH EXTENDERS ACT OF 2019 pletely dysfunctional. It seems like we because it seems like the President Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, by di- have a better chance of getting struck can’t make up his own mind. You rection of the Committee on Rules, I by lightning than seeing them pass a would have better luck at a casino call up House Resolution 564 and ask bill. than betting what President Trump for its immediate consideration. The House has passed bills that fund will do next. That is not master nego- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- 96 percent of the government. Again, 96 tiation, that is madness. lows: percent of the government is funded by Our farmers are hurting. I am glad H. RES. 564 the actions in this House. But the Re- that this bill lessens the impacts they Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- publican Senate has passed zero. Noth- are facing as a result of the President’s lution it shall be in order to consider in the ing. What are they doing over there, trade war. These families need our House the bill (H.R. 4378) making continuing Mr. Speaker? help, and I stand with them.

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Mr. Speaker, in closing, Enough with the shutdowns and The bill before us today is not a per- while I certainly oppose the rule, I enough with the President’s inaction. fect bill, but that is the nature of a want to urge support for the under- Let’s pass this short-term CR and fi- compromise. When the two parties lying measure. H.R. 4378 is a bipartisan nally make bipartisan, bicameral nego- agree to work together, both sides have continuing resolution that will fund tiations on a long-term deal a reality. to give up some things for the greater the government and keep it open for Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of good. That is the nature of compromise the American people while we complete my time. and the nature of what we can do when our work on appropriations for fiscal Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- we agree to set aside partisanship for year 2020. It will also provide exten- self such time as I may consume. the good of all those we are privileged sions for critical programs impacting Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, to represent. constituents in every district in the the gentleman from Massachusetts, the Mr. Speaker, while I cannot support Nation. chairman of the Rules Committee, for the rule, I do support the underlying I want to associate myself with my yielding me the customary 30 minutes. measure. I think it represents a real bi- friend’s remarks. While I haven’t voted Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend for partisan achievement that every Mem- for very many of the appropriations his kind words, and I mean that with ber of the Chamber, Republican and bills—I don’t think I voted for any of all sincerity. We, obviously, have dif- Democrat alike, can and should sup- them that this Chamber has passed be- ferent opinions, we represent different port. cause I have some strong disagree- parties, but we do work together well. Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the ments—the House has largely done its I appreciate the manner in which my rule, but urge support for the under- work. We have largely completed the friend runs his committee and dis- lying legislation, and I reserve the bal- appropriations process here. charges his responsibility on that com- ance of my time. I am glad our friends in the Senate— mittee and to this entire House. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I don’t and they had a reason to do this—they We are here today, Mr. Speaker, on a have any other speakers on this side of waited until we had a bipartisan deal bill that represents one of the most the aisle, and I am prepared to close. with the administration in both cham- fundamental roles of the United States Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of bers on the top-line spending level. But Congress. That is to fund the govern- my time. I agree with my friend that it is time ment to keep it open. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- to get to work. It is time for these bills Today’s bill is a bipartisan con- self such time as I may consume. in the Senate to start moving and get tinuing resolution ensuring that crit- Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- passed. Then we can sit down, have the ical government funding will remain in vious question, I will offer an amend- appropriate negotiation between the place through November 21. The exten- ment to the rule to immediately bring two chambers, hopefully arrive at a bi- sion of funding is necessary to ensure up H.R. 4261, a bill to prohibit taxpayer partisan agreement, and present the that the House and the Senate have the funding in support of campaigns for the legislation to the administration that, time to reach a deal for full year appro- offices of Senators or Representatives. hopefully, the President will be willing priations for fiscal year 2020. Earlier this Congress, my Democratic to sign. Mr. Speaker, I call this bill a con- friends passed H.R. 1, which included a Again, I think buying the time we tinuing resolution, but I think the public funding scheme for congres- need here, without inconveniencing the other word I used is much more impor- sional elections that would transfer American people, is a wise thing to do. tant. That word is bipartisan. That is hundreds of millions of taxpayer dol- I urge all my colleagues on both sides what this bill truly is: a bipartisan lars to congressional candidates, most of the aisle to support that and vote no compromise between the two parties. It particularly to incumbents. That bill on the previous question, no on the is amazing what we can get done when included an astonishing 6–1 match for rule, but yes on the underlying legisla- we agree to work together and move campaign contributions under $200. For tion. towards a common goal. In putting for- every dollar a congressional candidate Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ward this bill, that is exactly what we raised, taxpayers would kick in an ad- of my time. have done. ditional $6 if that contribution was less Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield H.R. 4378 is a bipartisan compromise than $200. If the goal is to fix the cam- myself such time as I may consume. that ensures that we will keep the gov- paign finance system and level the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ernment open and operating through playing field, throwing even more vote yes on the previous question and, November 21. The American people de- money into the system—especially tax- obviously, yes on the rule. serve no less. payer dollars—makes zero sense. Let me just say that we need to do H.R. 4378 not only funds the govern- As an appropriator, I find it hard to something about campaign finance. I ment and keeps it open, but it also pro- think of a worse use of taxpayer dollars think our current system is corrupt. I vides critical authorization extensions than creating a government-funding think people wonder why this institu- for some important government pro- campaign ATM. At a time when we tion has enacted tax bills that favor grams. Without passing this bill, cru- could be funding the National Insti- billionaires and millionaires at the ex- cial programs impacting millions of tutes of Health to help find a cure for pense of the middle class. Well, I think Americans in every district of the cancer, or fund needed infrastructure you can tie that to the money. When country would expire. These include projects across the country, or bring people want to know why we can’t get programs like community health cen- broadband internet to rural areas, the United States Senate to take up ters, the Commodity Credit Corpora- Democrats in the House of Representa- sensible gun control legislation, like tion, the National Flood Insurance tives have, instead, made clear that universal background checks, I tell Program, the Special Diabetes Pro- they want to spend taxpayer dollars on them to follow the money. I think we gram, and the Special Diabetes Pro- themselves. Congress should take im- need to even the playing field so that gram for Native Americans. mediate steps to ensure that taxpayer middle class families, and those strug- Every one of these programs is one of dollars are never spent on congres- gling to get into the middle class, are great importance to my district, but sional campaigns, and H.R. 4261 would heard on this Hill as much as corpora- the same could be said of every other accomplish that goal. tions and special interests have been Member of the House. All of us have Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- over the past several years. constituents who use these and other sent to insert the text of my amend- H.R. 1, which we passed in this important programs every day. All of ment in the RECORD, along with extra- House, I think is a step in the direction

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When the committee rises and re- ation of the bill (H.R. 4378) making and the well-connected, so I disagree ports the bill back to the House with a rec- continuing appropriations for fiscal with the gentleman’s amendment. ommendation that the bill do pass, the pre- year 2020, and for other purposes, on But let me say this in conclusion. As vious question shall be considered as ordered which the yeas and nays were ordered. my good friend, Mr. COLE, pointed out, on the bill and amendments thereto to final The Clerk read the title of the resolu- this is a bipartisan compromise con- passage without intervening motion except tion. tinuing resolution. I thank Chair- one motion to recommit with or without in- structions. If the Committee of the Whole The SPEAKER pro tempore. The woman LOWEY and Ranking Member rises and reports that it has come to no reso- question is on ordering the previous GRANGER, as well as my colleague from lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- question. Oklahoma (Mr. COLE) who I know tive day the House shall, immediately after The vote was taken by electronic de- worked so hard on the Appropriations the third daily order of business under clause vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Committee, for getting us to this 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of 197, not voting 9, as follows: point. the Whole for further consideration of the I wish we did not have to do con- bill. [Roll No. 536] SEC. 3. Clause l(c) of rule XIX shall not tinuing resolutions. In the future that apply to the consideration of H.R. 4261. YEAS—228 would depend on whether our col- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Adams Golden Neguse leagues in the United States Senate back the balance of my time, and I Aguilar Gomez Norcross want to get their act together and de- Allred Gonzalez (TX) O’Halleran move the previous question on the res- Axne Gottheimer Ocasio-Cortez liberate and legislate in a timely fash- olution. Barraga´ n Green, Al (TX) Omar ion. We need to pass this because our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bass Grijalva Pallone farmers are hurting. Our retailers, our question is on ordering the previous Beatty Haaland Panetta small businesses, and our local manu- Bera Harder (CA) Pappas question. Beyer Hastings Pascrell facturers are hurting. The question was taken; and the Bishop (GA) Hayes Payne Virtually, anyone who sets foot into Speaker pro tempore announced that Blumenauer Heck Perlmutter a store is forced to pay more for prod- the ayes appeared to have it. Blunt Rochester Higgins (NY) Peters ucts today than before he took office Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Bonamici Hill (CA) Peterson Boyle, Brendan Himes Phillips because President Trump’s tariffs are mand the yeas and nays. F. Horn, Kendra S. Pingree causing the typical U.S. household The yeas and nays were ordered. Brindisi Horsford Pocan $1,000 a year. That is $1,000, Mr. Speak- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brown (MD) Houlahan Porter ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Brownley (CA) Hoyer Pressley er. Bustos Huffman ceedings on this question will be post- Price (NC) None of us can control the Presi- Butterfield Jackson Lee Quigley dent’s haphazard so-called negotiation poned. Carbajal Jayapal Raskin with China, but we can control whether Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Rice (NY) f Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Congress acts to lift the threat of an- Richmond RECESS Cartwright Johnson (TX) Rose (NY) other shutdown. The Senate may be in Case Kaptur Rouda disarray and the President may be fo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Casten (IL) Keating Roybal-Allard cused on his latest Twitter feud or ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Ruiz declares the House in recess subject to Castro (TX) Kennedy Ruppersberger talking about how many mountain Chu, Judy Khanna the call of the Chair. Rush climbers couldn’t climb over his new Cicilline Kildee Ryan Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 45 Cisneros Kilmer wall, or whether you can fry an egg on Sa´ nchez Clark (MA) Kim minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- Sarbanes it, but this majority is focused on the Clarke (NY) Kind cess. Scanlon Clay Kirkpatrick American people. We are doing our job Schakowsky f Cleaver Krishnamoorthi to prevent a shutdown to provide nec- Schiff Cohen Kuster (NH) Schneider essary funding that benefits all people b 1330 Connolly Lamb Schrader in this country and buying some time Cooper Langevin AFTER RECESS Schrier Correa Larsen (WA) so that we can work out a long-term Scott (VA) The recess having expired, the House Costa Larson (CT) deal. Scott, David Courtney Lawrence was called to order by the Speaker pro Serrano So I urge all my colleagues to join Cox (CA) Lawson (FL) with us today. Let’s encourage the tempore (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) at 1 o’clock Craig Lee (CA) Sewell (AL) and 30 minutes p.m. Crist Lee (NV) Shalala Senate Republicans and the President Sherman f Crow Levin (CA) to finally do the jobs they were elected Cuellar Levin (MI) Sherrill to do and keep this government funded. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davids (KS) Lewis Sires We are doing our job, and in here, Davis (CA) Lieu, Ted Slotkin PRO TEMPORE Smith (WA) today, we will bring a bipartisan prod- Davis, Danny K. Lipinski The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pro- Dean Loebsack Soto uct to this floor—this bipartisan con- ceedings will resume on questions pre- DeFazio Lofgren Spanberger tinuing resolution—that deserves a DeGette Lowenthal Speier viously postponed. DeLauro Lowey Stanton strong vote on both sides of the aisle. Votes will be taken in the following Stevens The text of the material previously DelBene Luja´ n order: Delgado Luria Suozzi referred to by Mr. COLE is as follows: Ordering the previous question on Demings Lynch Swalwell (CA) Takano AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 564 House Resolution 564; and DeSaulnier Malinowski Deutch Maloney, Thompson (CA) At the end of the resolution, add the Adoption of House Resolution 564, if Dingell Carolyn B. Titus following: ordered. Doggett Maloney, Sean Tlaib Tonko SEC. 2. That immediately upon adoption of The first electronic vote will be con- Doyle, Michael Matsui Torres (CA) this resolution, the House shall resolve into ducted as a 15-minute vote. Pursuant F. McAdams Engel McBath Torres Small the Committee of the Whole House on the to clause 9 of rule XX, remaining elec- Escobar McCollum (NM) state of the Union for consideration of the tronic votes will be conducted as 5- Eshoo McGovern Trahan bill (H.R. 4261) to prohibit the use of federal minute votes. Espaillat McNerney Trone funds for payments in support of campaigns Evans Meeks Underwood for election for the offices of Senator or Rep- f Finkenauer Meng Van Drew resentative of Congress. The first reading of PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Fletcher Moore Vargas the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of Foster Morelle Veasey OF H.R. 4378, CONTINUING APPRO- Frankel Moulton Vela order against consideration of the bill are PRIATIONS ACT, 2020, AND Fudge Mucarsel-Powell Vela´ zquez waived. General debate shall be confined to HEALTH EXTENDERS ACT OF 2019 Gabbard Murphy (FL) Visclosky the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- Gallego Nadler Wasserman ly divided and controlled by the chair and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Garcı´a (IL) Napolitano Schultz ranking minority member of the Committee ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Garcia (TX) Neal Waters

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.017 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H7786 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2019 Watson Coleman Wexton Wilson (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Calvert Hollingsworth Riggleman Welch Wild Yarmuth 5-minute vote. Carter (GA) Hudson Roby Carter (TX) Huizenga Rodgers (WA) NAYS—197 The vote was taken by electronic de- Chabot Hunter Roe, David P. Aderholt Gosar Nunes vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Cheney Hurd (TX) Rogers (AL) Allen Granger Olson 196, not voting 11, as follows: Cline Johnson (LA) Rogers (KY) Amash Graves (GA) Palazzo Cloud Johnson (OH) Rooney (FL) Amodei Graves (LA) Palmer [Roll No. 537] Cole Johnson (SD) Rose, John W. Armstrong Graves (MO) Pence Collins (GA) Jordan YEAS—227 Rouzer Arrington Green (TN) Perry Collins (NY) Joyce (OH) Roy Comer Joyce (PA) Babin Griffith Posey Adams Gonzalez (TX) Omar Rutherford Conaway Katko Bacon Grothman Ratcliffe Aguilar Gottheimer Pallone Scalise Cook Keller Baird Guest Reschenthaler Allred Green, Al (TX) Panetta Schweikert Crenshaw Kelly (MS) Balderson Guthrie Rice (SC) Axne Grijalva Pappas Curtis Kelly (PA) Scott, Austin Banks Hagedorn Riggleman Barraga´ n Haaland Pascrell Davidson (OH) King (IA) Sensenbrenner Barr Harris Roby Bass Harder (CA) Payne Davis, Rodney King (NY) Shimkus Bergman Hartzler Rodgers (WA) Bera Hastings Perlmutter DesJarlais Simpson Biggs Hern, Kevin Roe, David P. Beyer Hayes Kinzinger Peters Diaz-Balart Kustoff (TN) Smith (MO) Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Rogers (AL) Bishop (GA) Heck Phillips Duffy LaHood Smith (NE) Bishop (NC) Hice (GA) Rogers (KY) Blumenauer Higgins (NY) Pingree Duncan LaMalfa Smith (NJ) Bishop (UT) Higgins (LA) Rooney (FL) Blunt Rochester Hill (CA) Pocan Dunn Lamborn Smucker Bost Hill (AR) Rose, John W. Bonamici Himes Porter Emmer Latta Spano Brady Holding Rouzer Boyle, Brendan Horn, Kendra S. Pressley Estes Lesko Stauber Brooks (AL) Hollingsworth Roy F. Horsford Price (NC) Ferguson Long Stefanik Brooks (IN) Hudson Rutherford Brindisi Houlahan Quigley Fitzpatrick Loudermilk Steil Buchanan Huizenga Scalise Brown (MD) Hoyer Raskin Fleischmann Lucas Steube Buck Hunter Schweikert Brownley (CA) Huffman Bucshon Rice (NY) Flores Luetkemeyer Stewart Hurd (TX) Scott, Austin Bustos Jackson Lee Budd Johnson (LA) Richmond Fortenberry Marchant Sensenbrenner Butterfield Jayapal Stivers Burchett Johnson (OH) Rose (NY) Foxx (NC) Marshall Shimkus Carbajal Jeffries Taylor Burgess Johnson (SD) Rouda Fulcher Massie Simpson Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Thompson (PA) Byrne Jordan Roybal-Allard Gaetz Mast Smith (MO) Carson (IN) Johnson (TX) Thornberry Calvert Joyce (OH) Ruiz Gallagher McCarthy Smith (NE) Cartwright Kaptur Timmons Carter (GA) Joyce (PA) Ruppersberger Gianforte McCaul Smith (NJ) Case Keating Tipton Carter (TX) Katko Rush Gibbs McClintock Smucker Casten (IL) Kelly (IL) Turner Chabot Keller Ryan Gohmert McHenry Spano Castor (FL) Kennedy Upton Cheney Kelly (MS) Sa´ nchez Gonzalez (OH) McKinley Stauber Castro (TX) Khanna Wagner Cline Kelly (PA) Sarbanes Gooden Meadows Stefanik Chu, Judy Kildee Walberg Cloud King (IA) Scanlon Gosar Meuser Steil Cicilline Kilmer Walden Cole King (NY) Schakowsky Granger Miller Steube Cisneros Kim Walker Collins (GA) Kinzinger Schiff Graves (GA) Mitchell Stewart Clark (MA) Kind Walorski Collins (NY) Kustoff (TN) Schneider Graves (LA) Moolenaar Stivers Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Waltz Comer LaHood Clay Schrader Graves (MO) Mooney (WV) Taylor Krishnamoorthi Watkins Conaway LaMalfa Cleaver Schrier Green (TN) Mullin Thompson (PA) Kuster (NH) Weber (TX) Cook Lamborn Cohen Lamb Scott (VA) Griffith Murphy (NC) Thornberry Webster (FL) Crenshaw Latta Connolly Langevin Scott, David Grothman Newhouse Timmons Wenstrup Curtis Lesko Cooper Larsen (WA) Serrano Guest Norman Tipton Westerman Davidson (OH) Long Correa Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Guthrie Nunes Turner Hagedorn Williams Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Costa Lawrence Shalala Olson Upton Harris Palazzo Wilson (SC) DesJarlais Lucas Courtney Lawson (FL) Sherman Wagner Hartzler Palmer Wittman Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Cox (CA) Lee (CA) Sherrill Walberg Hern, Kevin Pence Womack Duffy Marchant Craig Lee (NV) Sires Walden Herrera Beutler Perry Woodall Duncan Marshall Crist Levin (CA) Slotkin Dunn Walker Hice (GA) Posey Wright Massie Crow Levin (MI) Smith (WA) Emmer Mast Walorski Higgins (LA) Ratcliffe Yoho Cuellar Lewis Soto Estes McCarthy Waltz Hill (AR) Reschenthaler Young Davids (KS) Lieu, Ted Spanberger Ferguson McCaul Watkins Holding Rice (SC) Zeldin Davis (CA) Lipinski Speier Fitzpatrick McClintock Weber (TX) Davis, Danny K. Loebsack Stanton NOT VOTING—11 Fleischmann McHenry Webster (FL) Dean Lofgren Stevens Flores McKinley Wenstrup Abraham Crawford Peterson DeFazio Lowenthal Suozzi Fortenberry Meadows Westerman DeGette Armstrong Cummings Reed Lowey Swalwell (CA) Foxx (NC) Meuser Williams DeLauro Luja´ n Beatty Cunningham Thompson (MS) Takano Fulcher Miller Wilson (SC) DelBene Luria Clyburn McEachin Thompson (CA) Gaetz Mitchell Wittman Delgado Lynch Titus Gallagher Moolenaar Womack Demings Malinowski Tlaib b 1411 Gianforte Mooney (WV) Woodall DeSaulnier Maloney, Tonko Gibbs Mullin Wright Deutch Carolyn B. So the resolution was agreed to. Torres (CA) Gohmert Murphy (NC) Yoho Dingell Maloney, Sean The result of the vote was announced Gonzalez (OH) Newhouse Young Doggett Matsui Torres Small Gooden Norman Zeldin Doyle, Michael McAdams (NM) as above recorded. Trahan A motion to reconsider was laid on NOT VOTING—9 F. McBath Engel McCollum Trone the table. Abraham Cummings McEachin Escobar McGovern Underwood Clyburn Cunningham Reed Van Drew Eshoo McNerney f Crawford Garamendi Thompson (MS) Espaillat Meeks Vargas Evans Meng Veasey b 1402 Finkenauer Moore Vela CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS Fletcher Morelle Vela´ zquez ACT, 2020, AND HEALTH EXTEND- Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. RODNEY Foster Moulton Visclosky DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. JOHNSON Frankel Mucarsel-Powell Wasserman ERS ACT OF 2019 of Ohio changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ Fudge Murphy (FL) Schultz Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Gabbard Nadler Waters to ‘‘nay.’’ Gallego Napolitano Watson Coleman to House Resolution 564, I call up the Ms. SPEIER changed her vote from Garamendi Neal Welch bill (H.R. 4378) making continuing ap- ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Garcı´a (IL) Neguse Wexton propriations for fiscal year 2020, and for So the previous question was ordered. Garcia (TX) Norcross Wild other purposes, and ask for its imme- Golden O’Halleran Wilson (FL) The result of the vote was announced Gomez Ocasio-Cortez Yarmuth diate consideration. as above recorded. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NAYS—196 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- question is on the resolution. Aderholt Banks Brooks (AL) ant to House Resolution 564, the bill is Allen Barr Brooks (IN) The question was taken; and the Amash Bergman Buchanan considered read. Speaker pro tempore announced that Amodei Biggs Buck The text of the bill is as follows: the ayes appeared to have it. Arrington Bilirakis Bucshon H.R. 4378 Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Babin Bishop (NC) Budd Bacon Bishop (UT) Burchett Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mand the yeas and nays. Baird Bost Burgess resentatives of the United States of America in The yeas and nays were ordered. Balderson Brady Byrne Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 19:54 Oct 09, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\H19SE9.REC H19SE9 September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7787 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (division B but nothing in this Act may be construed to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Continuing of Public Law 115–245). waive any other provision of law governing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extend- (9) The Legislative Branch Appropriations the apportionment of funds. ers Act of 2019’’. Act, 2019 (division B of Public Law 115–244). SEC. 109. Notwithstanding any other provi- SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. (10) The Military Construction, Veterans sion of this Act, except section 106, for those The table of contents of this Act is as fol- Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations programs that would otherwise have high lows: Act, 2019 (division C of Public Law 115–244). initial rates of operation or complete dis- tribution of appropriations at the beginning Sec. 1. Short title. (11) The Department of State, Foreign Op- erations, and Related Programs Appropria- of fiscal year 2020 because of distributions of Sec. 2. Table of Contents. funding to States, foreign countries, grant- Sec. 3. References. tions Act, 2019 (division F of Public Law 116– 6), except section 7058(d). ees, or others, such high initial rates of oper- DIVISION A—CONTINUING (12) The Transportation, Housing and ation or complete distribution shall not be APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 Urban Development, and Related Agencies made, and no grants shall be awarded for DIVISION B—HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV- Appropriations Act, 2019 (division G of Pub- such programs funded by this Act that would ICES EXTENDERS AND OTHER MAT- lic Law 116–6). impinge on final funding prerogatives. TERS SEC. 102. (a) No appropriation or funds SEC. 110. This Act shall be implemented so TITLE I—PUBLIC HEALTH EXTENDERS made available or authority granted pursu- that only the most limited funding action of that permitted in the Act shall be taken in TITLE II—OTHER HEALTH EXTENDERS ant to section 101 for the Department of De- fense shall be used for: order to provide for continuation of projects TITLE III—MEDICAID EXTENDERS (1) the new production of items not funded and activities. TITLE IV—MEDICARE EXTENDERS for production in fiscal year 2019 or prior SEC. 111. (a) For entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget author- TITLE V—HUMAN SERVICES EXTENDERS years; ity was provided in appropriations Acts for (2) the increase in production rates above TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES fiscal year 2019, and for activities under the those sustained with fiscal year 2019 funds; TITLE VII—BUDGETARY EFFECTS Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, activities or shall be continued at the rate to maintain SEC. 3. REFERENCES. (3) the initiation, resumption, or continu- program levels under current law, under the Except as expressly provided otherwise, ation of any project, activity, operation, or authority and conditions provided in the ap- any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in any organization (defined as any project, sub- plicable appropriations Act for fiscal year division of this Act shall be treated as refer- project, activity, budget activity, program 2019, to be continued through the date speci- ring only to the provisions of that division. element, and subprogram within a program fied in section 106(3). DIVISION A—CONTINUING element, and for any investment items de- (b) Notwithstanding section 106, obliga- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 fined as a P–1 line item in a budget activity tions for mandatory payments due on or The following sums are hereby appro- within an appropriation account and an R–1 about the first day of any month that begins priated, out of any money in the Treasury line item that includes a program element after October 2019 but not later than 30 days not otherwise appropriated, and out of appli- and subprogram element within an appro- after the date specified in section 106(3) may cable corporate or other revenues, receipts, priation account) for which appropriations, continue to be made, and funds shall be and funds, for the several departments, agen- funds, or other authority were not available available for such payments. cies, corporations, and other organizational during fiscal year 2019. SEC. 112. Amounts made available under (b) No appropriation or funds made avail- units of Government for fiscal year 2020, and section 101 for civilian personnel compensa- able or authority granted pursuant to sec- for other purposes, namely: tion and benefits in each department and tion 101 for the Department of Defense shall SEC. 101. Such amounts as may be nec- agency may be apportioned up to the rate for be used to initiate multi-year procurements essary, at a rate for operations as provided operations necessary to avoid furloughs utilizing advance procurement funding for in the applicable appropriations Acts for fis- within such department or agency, con- economic order quantity procurement unless cal year 2019 and under the authority and sistent with the applicable appropriations specifically appropriated later. conditions provided in such Acts, for con- Act for fiscal year 2019, except that such au- SEC. 103. Appropriations made by section tinuing projects or activities (including the thority provided under this section shall not 101 shall be available to the extent and in the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees) be used until after the department or agency manner that would be provided by the perti- that are not otherwise specifically provided has taken all necessary actions to reduce or nent appropriations Act. defer non-personnel-related administrative for in this Act, that were conducted in fiscal SEC. 104. Except as otherwise provided in year 2019, and for which appropriations, expenses. section 102, no appropriation or funds made SEC. 113. Funds appropriated by this Act funds, or other authority were made avail- available or authority granted pursuant to able in the following appropriations Acts: may be obligated and expended notwith- section 101 shall be used to initiate or re- standing section 10 of Public Law 91–672 (22 (1) The Agriculture, Rural Development, sume any project or activity for which ap- U.S.C. 2412), section 15 of the State Depart- Food and Drug Administration, and Related propriations, funds, or other authority were ment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (division B not available during fiscal year 2019. 2680), section 313 of the Foreign Relations of Public Law 116–6), except that the lan- SEC. 105. Appropriations made and author- Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 guage under the heading ‘‘Rural Utilities ity granted pursuant to this Act shall cover (22 U.S.C. 6212), and section 504(a)(1) of the Service—Rural Water and Waste Disposal all obligations or expenditures incurred for National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. Program Account’’ in title III shall be ap- any project or activity during the period for 3094(a)(1)). plied by inserting ‘‘the cost of direct loans,’’ which funds or authority for such project or SEC. 114. (a) Each amount incorporated by before ‘‘loan guarantees’’ at the beginning of activity are available under this Act. reference in this Act that was previously the second sentence in the matter preceding SEC. 106. Unless otherwise provided for in designated by the Congress for Overseas Con- the first proviso. this Act or in the applicable appropriations tingency Operations/Global War on Ter- (2) The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Act for fiscal year 2020, appropriations and rorism or as an emergency requirement pur- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 funds made available and authority granted suant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced (division C of Public Law 116–6), except sec- pursuant to this Act shall be available until Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act tion 523(b)(6). whichever of the following first occurs: of 1985 or as being for disaster relief pursuant (3) The Department of Defense Appropria- (1) The enactment into law of an appro- to section 251(b)(2)(D) of such Act is des- tions Act, 2019 (division A of Public Law 115– priation for any project or activity provided ignated by the Congress for Overseas Contin- 245). for in this Act. gency Operations/Global War on Terrorism (4) The Energy and Water Development and (2) The enactment into law of the applica- or as an emergency requirement pursuant to Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 ble appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020 section 251(b)(2)(A) of such Act or as being (division A of Public Law 115–244), except without any provision for such project or ac- for disaster relief pursuant to section section 505. tivity. 251(b)(2)(D) of such Act, respectively. (5) The Financial Services and General (3) November 21, 2019. (b) Section 5 of Public Law 116–6 shall Government Appropriations Act, 2019 (divi- SEC. 107. Expenditures made pursuant to apply to amounts designated in subsection sion D of Public Law 116–6). this Act shall be charged to the applicable (a) and section 124 of this Act for Overseas (6) The Department of Homeland Security appropriation, fund, or authorization when- Contingency Operations/Global War on Ter- Appropriations Act, 2019 (division A of Pub- ever a bill in which such applicable appro- rorism. lic Law 116–6) as amended, and title I of divi- priation, fund, or authorization is contained (c) This section shall become effective im- sion H of Public Law 116–6. is enacted into law. mediately upon enactment of this Act, and (7) The Department of the Interior, Envi- SEC. 108. Appropriations made and funds shall remain in effect through the date in ronment, and Related Agencies Appropria- made available by or authority granted pur- section 106(3). tions Act, 2019 (division E of Public Law 116– suant to this Act may be used without re- SEC. 115. (a) Rescissions or cancellations of 6). gard to the time limitations for submission discretionary budget authority that con- (8) The Departments of Labor, Health and and approval of apportionments set forth in tinue pursuant to section 101 in Treasury Ap- Human Services, and Education, and Related section 1513 of title 31, United States Code, propriations Fund Symbols (TAFS)—

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(1) to which other appropriations are not tions and Agriculture of both Houses of Con- SEC. 125. (a) No funds shall be transferred provided by this Act, but for which there is gress, including estimates for all Market Fa- directly from ‘‘Department of Energy— a current applicable TAFS that does receive cilitation Program payments, in calendar Power Marketing Administration—Colorado an appropriation in this Act; or year 2018 and 2019 and projected payments in River Basins Power Marketing Fund, West- (2) which are no-year TAFS and receive calendar year 2020 resulting from the cal- ern Area Power Administration’’ to the gen- other appropriations in this Act, endar year 2019 program that include State- eral fund of the Treasury in fiscal year 2019. may be continued instead by reducing the by-State, commodity-by-commodity, includ- (b) This section shall become effective im- rate for operations otherwise provided by ing specialty crops, analysis of the trade mediately upon enactment of this Act. section 101 for such current applicable TAFS, damage caused by retaliatory tariffs and sep- SEC. 126. During the period covered by this as long as doing so does not impinge on the arately by non-tariff trade barriers, includ- Act, title I of Public Law 108–361, as amended final funding prerogatives of the Congress. ing dumping, on U.S. agricultural producers, (the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act) (b) Rescissions or cancellations described and an accounting of any commodity pur- (118 Stat. 1681), shall be applied by sub- in subsection (a) shall continue in an amount chases made from substantially foreign- stituting ‘‘2020’’ for ‘‘2019’’ each place it ap- equal to the lesser of— owned companies or their subsidiaries. pears. SEC. 120. In addition to amounts provided (1) the amount specified for rescission or SEC. 127. Notwithstanding section 101, title by section 101, amounts are provided for ‘‘De- cancellation in the applicable appropriations I of division D of Public Law 116–6 shall be partment of Agriculture—Agricultural Mar- Act referenced in section 101 of this Act; or applied by adding the following new heading keting Service—Marketing Services’’ at a and appropriation language under the head- (2) the amount of balances available, as of rate for operations of $16,496,000 to continue October 1, 2019, from the funds specified for ing ‘‘Department of the Treasury—Depart- the implementation of the Hemp Production mental Offices’’: rescission or cancellation in the applicable Program (section 10113 of Public Law 115– ‘‘COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT appropriations Act referenced in section 101 334). IN THE UNITED STATES FUND of this Act. SEC. 121. Amounts made available by sec- (c) No later than November 11, 2019, the Di- tion 101 for ‘‘International Trade Commis- ‘‘For necessary expenses of the Committee rector of the Office of Management and sion—Salaries and Expenses’’ may be appor- on Foreign Investment in the United States, Budget shall provide to the Committees on tioned up to the rate for operations nec- $15,000,000, to remain available until ex- Appropriations of the House of Representa- essary to carry out responsibilities under the pended: Provided, That the chairperson of the tives and the Senate a comprehensive list of American Manufacturing Competitiveness Committee may transfer such amounts to the rescissions or cancellations that will Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–159). any department or agency represented on continue pursuant to section 101: Provided, SEC. 122. Amounts made available by sec- the Committee (including the Department of That the information in such comprehensive tion 101 to the Department of Commerce for the Treasury) subject to advance notifica- list shall be periodically updated to reflect ‘‘Bureau of the Census—Periodic Censuses tion to the Committees on Appropriations of any subsequent changes in the amount of and Programs’’ may be apportioned up to the the House of Representatives and the Senate: balances available, as of October 1, 2019, from rate for operations necessary to maintain Provided further, That amounts so trans- the funds specified for rescission or cancella- the schedule and deliver the required data ferred shall remain available until expended tion in the applicable appropriations Act ref- according to the statutory deadlines in the for expenses of implementing section 721 of erenced in section 101, and such updates shall 2020 Decennial Census Program. the Defense Production Act of 1950, as be transmitted to the Committees on Appro- SEC. 123. Notwithstanding section 2208(l)(3) amended (50 U.S.C. 4565), and shall be avail- priations of the House of Representatives of title 10, United States Code, during the pe- able in addition to any other funds available and the Senate upon request. riod covered by this Act, any advanced bill- to any department or agency: Provided fur- SEC. 116. Title I of the Additional Supple- ing for background investigation services ther, That fees authorized by section 721(p) of mental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and related services purchased from activi- such Act shall be credited to this appropria- Act, 2019 (Public Law 116–20) is amended in ties financed using Defense Working Capital tion as offsetting collections: Provided fur- the matter under the heading ‘‘Department Funds shall be excluded from the calculation ther, That the total amount appropriated of Agriculture—Office of the Secretary’’ by of cumulative advance billings under section pursuant to this section from the general inserting ‘‘to cooperative processors for re- 2208(l)(3) of such title. In the preceding sen- fund shall be reduced as such offsetting col- duced quantity and quality sugar beets,’’ tence, the term ‘‘advance billing’’ has the lections are received during this fiscal year, after ‘‘planting in 2019,’’: Provided, That meaning given the term in section 2208(l)(4) so as to result in a total appropriation from amounts repurposed pursuant to this section of such title. the general fund estimated at not more than that were previously designated by the Con- SEC. 124. (a) The remaining unobligated $5,000,000.’’. gress as an emergency requirement pursuant balances of funds as of September 30, 2019, SEC. 128. Notwithstanding any other provi- to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- from amounts provided by section 9013 of di- sion of this Act, except section 106, the Dis- icit Control Act of 1985 are designated by the vision A of Public Law 115–245 are hereby re- trict of Columbia may expend local funds Congress as an emergency requirement pur- scinded: Provided, That such amounts that made available under the heading ‘‘District suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- were previously designated by the Congress of Columbia—District of Columbia Funds’’ anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control as being for Overseas Contingency Oper- for such programs and activities under the ations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to Act of 1985 and shall be available only if the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budg- President subsequently so designates all 2019 (title IV of division D of Public Law 116– et and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 such amounts and transmits such designa- 6) at the rate set forth in the Fiscal Year 2020 are designated by the Congress as being for tions to the Congress. Local Budget Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23–78), as Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War SEC. 117. The Secretary of Agriculture may modified as of the date of enactment of this on Terrorism pursuant to that section of waive the matching funds requirement under Act. that Act. Section 412(g) of the Agricultural Research, (b) In addition to the amount otherwise SEC. 129. In addition to amounts provided Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 provided by section 101 for the ‘‘Ukraine Se- by section 101, amounts are provided to the (7 U.S.C. 7632(g)). curity Assistance Initiative’’, there is appro- Office of Personnel Management for ‘‘Sala- SEC. 118. Amounts made available by sec- priated on September 30, 2019, for an addi- ries and Expenses’’ at a rate for operations of tion 101 for ‘‘Department of Agriculture— tional amount for fiscal year 2019, an amount $48,000,000, for an additional amount for ad- Food and Nutrition Service—Child Nutrition equal to the unobligated balances rescinded ministrative expenses: Provided, That of such Programs’’ to carry out section 749(g) of the pursuant to subsection (a) of this section: amounts, $29,760,000 shall be transferred from Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Provided, That amounts made available pur- the appropriate trust funds of the Office Drug Administration, and Related Agencies suant to this subsection shall remain avail- without regard to any other provision of law: Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111–80) able until September 30, 2020, and shall be Provided further, That such amounts may be may be apportioned up to the rate for oper- available for the same purposes and under apportioned up to the rate for operations ations necessary to ensure that the program the same authorities for which they were necessary to maintain agency operations. can be fully operational by May 2020. originally provided in Public Law 115–245: SEC. 130. Notwithstanding section 101, the SEC. 119. Amounts provided by section 111 Provided further, That such amount is des- matter preceding the first proviso under the to the Department of Agriculture for ‘‘Cor- ignated by the Congress as being for Over- heading ‘‘Small Business Administration— porations—Commodity Credit Corporation seas Contingency Operations/Global War on Business Loans Program Account’’ in title V Fund—Reimbursement for Net Realized Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of division D of Public Law 116–6 shall be ap- Losses’’ may be used, prior to the completion of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- plied as if the following were inserted before of the report described in section 2 of the Act icit Control Act of 1985. the colon: ‘‘, and for the cost of guaranteed of August 17, 1961 (15 U.S.C. 713a–11), to reim- (c) This section shall become effective im- loans as authorized by section 7(a) of the burse the Commodity Credit Corporation for mediately upon enactment of this Act. Small Business Act (Public Law 83–163), net realized losses sustained, but not pre- (d) If this Act is enacted after September $99,000,000, to remain available until ex- viously reimbursed, as of September 17, 2019: 30, 2019, or if the designation in subsection pended’’: Provided, That amounts made avail- Provided, That the Secretary of Agriculture 114(b) occurs after September 30, 2019, this able under such heading by this Act may be shall submit a report, no later than October section shall be applied as if it were in effect apportioned up to the rate for operations 31, 2019, to the Committees on Appropria- on September 30, 2019. necessary to accommodate increased demand

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.008 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7789 for commitments for general business loans ment of Health and Human Services—Indian cluding making amendments to contracts for authorized under section 7(a) of the Small Health Service—Indian Health Facilities’’ at such assistance and renewing expiring con- Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)). a rate for operations of $631,000, for an addi- tracts for such assistance for up to a 1-year SEC. 131. Notwithstanding section 101, tional amount for costs of staffing and oper- term. amounts are provided for ‘‘Small Business ating facilities that were opened, renovated, This division may be cited as the ‘‘Con- Administration—Disaster Loans Program or expanded in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, and tinuing Appropriations Act, 2020’’. Account’’ at a rate for operations of such amounts may be apportioned up to the DIVISION B—HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV- $177,136,000: Provided, That amounts made rate for operations necessary to staff and op- ICES EXTENDERS AND OTHER MATTERS available under such heading by this Act erate such facilities. TITLE I—PUBLIC HEALTH EXTENDERS may be apportioned up to the rate for oper- SEC. 137. Amounts made available by sec- SEC. 1101. EXTENSION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH ations necessary to accommodate increased tion 101 to the Department of Health and CENTERS, THE NATIONAL HEALTH demand for commitments for disaster admin- Human Services for ‘‘Centers for Disease SERVICE CORPS, AND TEACHING istrative expenses authorized under section Control and Prevention—Public Health Pre- HEALTH CENTERS THAT OPERATE 20(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. paredness and Response’’ and ‘‘Office of the GME PROGRAMS. 631): Provided further, That the language Secretary—Public Health and Social Serv- (a) COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.—Section under such heading in title V of division D of ices Emergency Fund’’ may be obligated in 10503(b)(1)(F) of the Patient Protection and Public Law 116–6 shall be applied by— the account and budget structure, and under Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b)(1)(F)) (1) substituting ‘‘$1,600,000’’ for ‘‘$1,000,000’’; the authorities and conditions, set forth in is amended by striking ‘‘2018 and (2) substituting ‘‘$8,400,000’’ for ‘‘$9,000,000’’; H.R. 2740, as passed by the U.S. House of Rep- $4,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2019.’’ and insert- and resentatives on June 19, 2019. ing ‘‘2018, $4,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2019, (3) inserting the following before the pe- SEC. 138. During the period covered by this and $569,863,014 for the period beginning on riod: ‘‘; and of which $167,136,000 is for direct Act, up to $20,000,000 of the unobligated October 1, 2019, and ending on November 21, administrative expenses of loan making and amounts in the Infectious Diseases Rapid Re- 2019; and’’. servicing to carry out the direct loan pro- sponse Reserve Fund established by section (b) NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS.—Sec- gram, which may be transferred to and 231 of division B of Public Law 115–245 may tion 10503(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and merged with the appropriations for Salaries be transferred to ‘‘Department of Health and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b)(2)) is and Expenses: Provided, That, of the funds Human Services—Centers for Disease Con- amended— provided under this heading, $150,888,000 shall trol and Prevention—CDC–Wide Activities (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘; and’’ be for major disasters declared pursuant to and Program Support’’ and shall be available and inserting a semicolon; the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and until expended for Ebola preparedness and (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the pe- Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(2)): response activities without regard to the riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Provided further, That the amount for major limitations in the third proviso in such sec- (3) by adding at the end the following: disasters under this heading is designated by tion 231: Provided, That the Director of the ‘‘(G) $44,164,384 for the period beginning on Congress as being for disaster relief pursuant Centers for Disease Control and Prevention October 1, 2019, and ending on November 21, to section 251(b)(2)(D) of the Balanced Budg- may transfer such amounts to any of the ap- 2019.’’. et and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 propriations accounts under the heading (c) TEACHING HEALTH CENTERS THAT OPER- (Public Law 99–177)’’. ‘‘Centers for Disease Control and Preven- ATE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PRO- SEC. 132. Amounts made available by sec- tion’’ for Ebola response activities: Provided GRAMS.—Section 340H(g)(1) of the Public tion 101 to the Department of Homeland Se- further, That such transfer authority shall be Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256h(g)(1)) is curity for ‘‘United States Secret Service— in addition to any other transfer authority amended— Operations and Support’’ may be apportioned provided to the Department of Health and (1) by striking ‘‘and $126,500,000’’ and in- up to the rate for operations necessary to Human Services. serting ‘‘$126,500,000’’; and support hiring and operations required for SEC. 139. Section 114(f) of the Higher Edu- (2) by inserting ‘‘and $18,021,918 for the pe- protective activities associated with the 2020 cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) shall be riod beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending presidential election campaign. applied by substituting the date specified in on November 21, 2019,’’ before ‘‘to remain SEC. 133. Amounts made available by sec- section 106(3) of this Act for ‘‘September 30, available’’. tion 101 to the Department of Homeland Se- 2019’’. (d) APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS.—Amounts curity for ‘‘Federal Emergency Management SEC. 140. Amounts made available by sec- appropriated pursuant to this section for the Agency—Disaster Relief Fund’’ may be ap- tion 101 for ‘‘Department of Veterans Af- period beginning on October 1, 2019, and end- portioned up to the rate for operations nec- fairs—Veterans Benefits Administration— ing on November 21, 2019, shall be subject to essary to carry out response and recovery ac- General Operating Expenses, Veterans Bene- the requirements contained in Public Law tivities under the Robert T. Stafford Dis- fits Administration’’ and ‘‘Department of 115–245 for funds for programs authorized under sections 330 through 340 of the Public aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act Veterans Affairs—Departmental Administra- Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254 through (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). tion—Information Technology Systems’’ 256). SEC. 134. (a) Sections 1309(a) and 1319 of the may be apportioned up to the rate for oper- (e) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 ations necessary to support projects and ac- (4) of section 3014(h) of title 18, United States U.S.C. 4016(a) and 4026) shall be applied by tivities created by the Blue Water Navy Code, as amended by section 50901 of Public substituting the date specified in section Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Public Law Law 115–123, is amended by striking ‘‘and 106(3) of this Act for ‘‘September 30, 2019’’. 116–23). section 50901(e) of the Advancing Chronic (b) If this Act is enacted after September SEC. 141. Section 7 of the Export-Import Care, Extenders, and Social Services Act’’ 30, 2019, this section shall be applied as if it Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635f) shall be ap- and inserting ‘‘, section 50901(e) of the Ad- were in effect on September 30, 2019. plied by substituting the date specified in vancing Chronic Care, Extenders, and Social SEC. 135. Amounts made available by sec- section 106(3) of this Act for ‘‘September 30, Services Act, and section 1101(d) of division tion 101 to the Department of Homeland Se- 2019’’. B of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, curity for ‘‘Office of the Secretary and Exec- SEC. 142. Section 209 of the International utive Management—Operations and Sup- Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) and Health Extenders Act of 2019’’. port’’, ‘‘Management Directorate—Oper- shall be applied by substituting the date SEC. 1102. DIABETES PROGRAMS. ations and Support’’, and ‘‘Intelligence, specified in section 106(3) of this Act for (a) TYPE I.—Section 330B(b)(2)(D) of the Analysis, and Operations Coordination—Op- ‘‘September 30, 2019’’. Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c– erations and Support’’ may be apportioned SEC. 143. Title I of division L of Public Law 2(b)(2)(D)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and up to the rate for operations necessary to 115–141 and title I of division G of Public Law $21,369,863 for the period beginning on Octo- carry out activities previously funded by the 116–6 shall be amended in the first provisos ber 1, 2019, and ending on November 21, 2019,’’ Working Capital Fund of the Department of in each Act under the headings ‘‘Department before ‘‘to remain available’’. Homeland Security, consistent with the fis- of Transportation—Federal Transit Adminis- (b) INDIANS.—Section 330C(c)(2)(D) of the cal year 2020 President’s Budget. tration—Capital Investment Grants’’ by Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c– SEC. 136. (a) In addition to amounts pro- striking ‘‘obligated’’ and inserting ‘‘allo- 3(c)(2)(D)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and vided by section 101, amounts are provided to cated’’. $21,369,863 for the period beginning on Octo- the ‘‘Department of Health and Human Serv- SEC. 144. Section 9503(e)(4) of the Internal ber 1, 2019, and ending on November 21, 2019,’’ ices—Indian Health Service—Indian Health Revenue Code of 1986 shall not apply during before ‘‘to remain available’’. Services’’ at a rate for operations of the period covered by this Act. TITLE II—OTHER HEALTH EXTENDERS $18,397,500, for an additional amount for costs SEC. 145. Amounts made available by sec- SEC. 1201. EXTENSION OF SEXUAL RISK AVOID- of staffing and operating facilities that were tion 101 to the Department of Housing and ANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM. opened, renovated, or expanded in fiscal Urban Development for ‘‘Housing Pro- Section 510 of the Social Security Act (42 years 2019 and 2020, and such amounts may grams—Housing for the Elderly’’ may be ap- U.S.C. 710) is amended— be apportioned up to the rate for operations portioned up to the rate for operations nec- (1) in subsection (a)— necessary to staff and operate such facilities. essary to maintain project rental assistance (A) in paragraph (1)— (b) In addition to amounts provided by sec- for the elderly under section 202(c)(2) of the (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph tion 101, amounts are provided for ‘‘Depart- Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q(c)(2)), in- (A)—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.008 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H7790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2019 (I) by inserting after ‘‘for each of fiscal (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘From the CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Public years 2018 and 2019’’ the following: ‘‘and for amount’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject to para- Law 114–10), and section 50207 of division E of the period beginning October 1, 2019, and end- graph (3), from the amount’’; and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public ing November 21, 2019’’; and (C) by adding at the end the following new Law 115–123), is amended— (II) by inserting after ‘‘for the fiscal year’’ paragraph: (1) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the the following: ‘‘(or, with respect to such pe- ‘‘(3) EXCEPTION.—Paragraphs (1) and (2) end; riod, for fiscal year 2020)’’; and shall not apply with respect to any amount (2) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘for appropriated under subsection (f) for the pe- end; the fiscal year’’ each place it appears and in- riod described in subsection (a)(1)(A).’’; and (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at serting ‘‘for the fiscal year or period’’ in (3) in subsection (f), by inserting after ‘‘for the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and each such place; and each of fiscal years 2010 through 2019’’ the (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the fol- (B) in paragraph (2)— following: ‘‘and $10,684,931 for the period be- lowing new clause: (i) in subparagraph (A)— ginning October 1, 2019, and ending Novem- ‘‘(x) for the period beginning on October 1, (I) by inserting after ‘‘for each of fiscal ber 21, 2019’’. 2019, and ending on November 21, 2019, of years 2018 and 2019’’ the following: ‘‘and for TITLE III—MEDICAID EXTENDERS $1,852,000.’’. the period beginning October 1, 2019, and end- (b) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AREA AGEN- SEC. 1301. EXTENSION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL CIES ON AGING.—Subsection (b)(1)(B) of such ing November 21, 2019’’; and HEALTH SERVICES DEMONSTRA- (II) by inserting after ‘‘for the fiscal year’’ TION PROGRAM. section 119, as so amended, is amended— the following: ‘‘(or, with respect to such pe- Section 223(d)(3) of the Protecting Access (1) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the riod, for fiscal year 2020)’’; and to Medicare Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 1396a note) end; (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting is amended by striking ‘‘September 13, 2019’’ (2) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the after ‘‘for the fiscal year’’ the following: and inserting ‘‘November 21, 2019’’. end; (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at ‘‘(or, with respect to such period, for fiscal SEC. 1302. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FEDERAL year 2020)’’; and MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (2) in subsection (f)— FOR TERRITORIES UNDER MED- (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the fol- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting after ‘‘for ICAID PROGRAM. lowing new clause: each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019’’ the fol- Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 ‘‘(x) for the period beginning on October 1, lowing: ‘‘and $10,684,931 for the period begin- U.S.C. 1396d) is amended— 2019, and ending on November 21, 2019, of ning October 1, 2019, and ending November 21, (1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘and (aa)’’ $1,069,000.’’. 2019’’; and and inserting ‘‘(aa), and (ff)’’; and (c) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AGING AND (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting after ‘‘for (2) by adding at the end the following new DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS.—Subsection each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019’’ the fol- subsection: (c)(1)(B) of such section 119, as so amended, is lowing: ‘‘and for the period described in para- ‘‘(ff) TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR amended— graph (1)’’. TERRITORIES.—Notwithstanding subsection (1) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; SEC. 1202. EXTENSION OF PERSONAL RESPONSI- (b) or (z)(2), the Federal medical assistance BILITY EDUCATION PROGRAM. percentage for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Is- (2) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; Section 513 of the Social Security Act (42 lands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at U.S.C. 713) is amended— and American Samoa shall be equal to 100 the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (1) in subsection (a)— percent for the period beginning October 1, (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the fol- (A) in paragraph (1)— 2019, and ending November 21, 2019.’’. lowing new clause: (i) in subparagraph (A)— SEC. 1303. DELAY OF REDUCTIONS IN MEDICAID ‘‘(x) for the period beginning on October 1, (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by in- DSH ALLOTMENTS. 2019, and ending on November 21, 2019, of serting after ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2010 Section 1923(f)(7)(A) of the Social Security $712,000.’’. through 2019’’ the following: ‘‘and for the pe- Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(f)(7)(A)) is amended— (d) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CONTRACT riod beginning October 1, 2019, and ending (1) in clause (i), in the matter preceding WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR BENEFITS November 21, 2019’’; and subclause (I), by striking ‘‘For each of fiscal AND OUTREACH ENROLLMENT.—Subsection (II) in clause (i), by inserting after ‘‘for the years 2020 through 2025’’ and inserting ‘‘For (d)(2) of such section 119, as so amended, is fiscal year’’ the following: ‘‘or period’’; the period beginning November 22, 2019, and amended— (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by adding at the ending September 30, 2020, and for each of fis- (1) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘The pre- cal years 2021 through 2025’’; and end; vious sentence shall not apply with respect (2) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ‘‘for fiscal (2) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the to State allotments under this paragraph for year 2020’’ and inserting ‘‘for the period be- end; the period beginning October 1, 2019, and end- ginning November 22, 2019, and ending Sep- (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at ing November 21, 2019.’’; and tember 30, 2020’’. the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (iii) in subparagraph (C)(i)— TITLE IV—MEDICARE EXTENDERS (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the fol- (I) by inserting after ‘‘for a fiscal year’’ the SEC. 1401. EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR QUALITY lowing new clause: following: ‘‘or the period described in sub- MEASURE ENDORSEMENT, INPUT, ‘‘(x) for the period beginning on October 1, paragraph (A)’’; and AND SELECTION. 2019, and ending on November 21, 2019, of (II) by inserting after ‘‘for the fiscal year’’ Section 1890(d)(2) of the Social Security $1,710,000.’’. the following: ‘‘or period’’; Act (42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(d)(2)) is amended— SEC. 1403. EXTENSION OF TERMINATION DATE OF (B) in paragraph (3)— (1) in the first sentence— PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RE- (i) by inserting after ‘‘for a fiscal year’’ the (A) by striking ‘‘and $7,500,000’’ and insert- SEARCH TRUST FUND. following: ‘‘or the period described in para- ing ‘‘$7,500,000’’; and Section 9511(f) of the Internal Revenue graph (1)(A)’’; and (B) by inserting before the period at the Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘Sep- (ii) by striking ‘‘the end of the second suc- end the following: ‘‘, and $1,069,000 for the pe- tember 30’’ and inserting ‘‘November 21’’. ceeding fiscal year’’ and inserting ‘‘the end riod beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending TITLE V—HUMAN SERVICES EXTENDERS of the second fiscal year following such fiscal on November 21, 2019’’; and year or period’’; and SEC. 1501. EXTENSION OF DEMONSTRATION (2) in the third sentence, by inserting ‘‘and PROJECTS TO ADDRESS HEALTH (C) in paragraph (4)— for the period beginning on October 1, 2019, PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE NEEDS. (i) in subparagraph (A)— and ending on November 21, 2019,’’ after Activities authorized by section 2008 of the (I) by inserting after ‘‘for each of fiscal ‘‘2019’’. Social Security Act shall continue through years 2010 through 2019’’ the following: ‘‘and SEC. 1402. EXTENSION OF FUNDING OUTREACH November 21, 2019, in the manner authorized for the period described in paragraph (1)(A)’’; AND ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME for fiscal year 2019, and out of any money in (II) by inserting after ‘‘for each of fiscal PROGRAMS. the Treasury of the United States not other- years 2012 through 2019’’ the following: ‘‘and (a) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR STATE HEALTH wise appropriated, there are hereby appro- for the period so described’’; and INSURANCE PROGRAMS.—Subsection (a)(1)(B) priated such sums as may be necessary for (III) by inserting after ‘‘for a fiscal year’’ of section 119 of the Medicare Improvements such purpose. Grants and payments may be the following: ‘‘or the period so described’’; for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (42 made pursuant to this authority through the and U.S.C. 1395b–3 note), as amended by section date so specified at the pro rata portion of (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking 3306 of the Patient Protection and Affordable the total amount authorized for such activi- ‘‘continue through fiscal year 2019’’ and in- Care Act (Public Law 111–148), section 610 of ties in fiscal year 2019. serting ‘‘continue through the period de- the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 SEC. 1502. EXTENSION OF THE TEMPORARY AS- scribed in paragraph (1)(A)’’; (Public Law 112–240), section 1110 of the SISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (2) in subsection (c)— Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013 (Public PROGRAM AND RELATED PRO- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘From the Law 113–67), section 110 of the Protecting Ac- GRAMS. amount’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject to para- cess to Medicare Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– Activities authorized by part A of title IV graph (3), from the amount’’; 93), section 208 of the Medicare Access and and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.008 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7791 shall continue through November 21, 2019, in (c) CLASSIFICATION OF BUDGETARY EF- In addition to these provisions, ex- the manner authorized for fiscal year 2019, FECTS.—Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budg- tenders that have been negotiated by and out of any money in the Treasury of the et Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the my colleagues on the Energy and Com- United States not otherwise appropriated, joint explanatory statement of the com- merce and Ways and Means Commit- there are hereby appropriated such sums as mittee of conference accompanying Con- may be necessary for such purpose. ference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of tees will keep health programs that are critical to American families up and TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of running. SEC. 1601. ALASKA NATIVE REGIONAL HEALTH ENTITIES. this division shall not be estimated— By extending these programs and Section 424(a) of the Consolidated Appro- (1) for purposes of section 251 of such Act; government funding through November priations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113–76), as and 21, this CR will allow additional time amended by section 428 of the Consolidated (2) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of sec- to negotiate our differences and enact Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115– tion 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act responsible long-term funding for pri- 141), shall be applied by substituting ‘‘No- of 2010 as being included in an appropriation Act. orities that help make our country vember 21, 2019’’ for ‘‘October 1, 2019’’. safer and stronger. SEC. 1602. INCREASING NUMERICAL LIMITA- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. As we negotiate, families, businesses, TIONS OF THE WORLD TRADE CEN- PAYNE). The bill shall be debatable for TER HEALTH PROGRAM. and communities across the country 1 hour, equally divided and controlled will have much-needed budget cer- (a) WORLD TRADE CENTER RESPONDERS.— by the chair and ranking minority Section 3311(a)(4)(A) of the Public Health tainty with no disruption to vital serv- Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300mm–21(a)(4)(A)) is member of the Committee on Appro- ices or to the pay of Federal employ- amended by striking ‘‘25,000’’ and inserting priations. ees. ‘‘75,000’’. The gentlewoman from New York After we pass this CR and the Senate (b) WORLD TRADE CENTER SURVIVORS.—Sec- (Mrs. LOWEY) and the gentlewoman moves forward with their process, tion 3321(a)(3)(A) of the Public Health Serv- from Texas (Ms. GRANGER) each will Democrats will negotiate responsible ice Act (42 U.S.C. 300mm–31(a)(3)(A)) is control 30 minutes. amended by striking ‘‘25,000’’ and inserting appropriations bills that uphold our The Chair recognizes the gentle- values and give working families a bet- ‘‘75,000’’. woman from New York. (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING AN- ter chance at a better life. NUAL FUNDING LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in this b 1415 Keeping government open and pro- section, or the amendments made by this viding certainty for our communities section, shall alter the annual limitations on GENERAL LEAVE must be a top priority. Our continuing amounts appropriated to the World Trade Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask resolution is a necessary step to that Center Health Program Fund under section unanimous consent that all Members end. 3351(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- U.S.C. 300mm–61(a)(2)). Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tend their remarks and include extra- join me in support of this legislation, SEC. 1603. EXCLUDING AUTHORIZED GENERIC neous material on the measure under DRUGS FROM CALCULATION OF AV- and I reserve the balance of my time. ERAGE MANUFACTURER PRICE FOR consideration. Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield PURPOSES OF THE MEDICAID DRUG The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there myself such time as I may consume. REBATE PROGRAM; EXCLUDING objection to the request of the gentle- MANUFACTURERS FROM DEFINI- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support TION OF WHOLESALER. woman from New York? of H.R. 4378, a continuing resolution (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (C) of sec- There was no objection. that will fund the government through tion 1927(k)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield November 21. U.S.C. 1396r–8(k)(1)) is amended— myself such time as I may consume. It is unfortunate that we are here in (1) in the subparagraph heading, by strik- Mr. Speaker, while the House did its this situation and have to pass this CR ing ‘‘INCLUSION’’ and inserting ‘‘EXCLU- work and passed 12 appropriations bills to keep the government open, but we SION’’; through committee and 10 off the floor, can’t afford an unnecessary and costly (2) by striking ‘‘a new drug application’’ the Senate appropriations process is and inserting ‘‘the manufacturer’s new drug shutdown. application’’; and far behind. Because of this delay, we Because the budget agreement did (3) by striking ‘‘inclusive’’ and inserting must pass a continuing resolution to not get enacted until August, the Sen- ‘‘exclusive’’. avoid another government shutdown ate began working on the fiscal year (b) EXCLUDING MANUFACTURERS FROM DEFI- like the one that started late last year 2020 appropriations bills only last NITION OF WHOLESALER.—Section 1927(k)(11) which caused real harm to our econ- week. As a result, there is simply not of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r– omy and to hardworking Americans. enough time to complete the appro- 8(k)(11)) is amended— With less than 2 weeks until the end priations process by the September 30 (1) by striking ‘‘manufacturers,’’; and of the fiscal year, a clean continuing (2) by striking ‘‘manufacturer’s and’’. deadline. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments resolution that keeps government open Passing a short-term CR will allow made by this section shall take effect on the and funds key priorities is so impor- us the time to complete the fiscal year first day of the first fiscal quarter that be- tant. This legislation avoids controver- 2020 appropriations bills, while ensur- gins after the date of enactment of this Act. sial policy provisions that have slowed ing that our military and law enforce- SEC. 1604. MEDICAID IMPROVEMENT FUND. down the appropriations process and ment personnel get paid. Section 1941(b) of the Social Security Act that, if included, would jeopardize pas- In addition to preventing another (42 U.S.C. 1396w–1(b)), as amended by section sage. For example, it does not include shutdown, H.R. 4378 promotes economic 2 of Public Law 116–29, is amended— an anomaly requested by the Trump growth, strengthens national security, (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘$1,000,000’’ administration to allow wall building and inserting ‘‘$0’’; and protects life and religious liberty, al- (2) in paragraph (3)— outside the Rio Grande Valley. lows us to respond to disasters, and (A) by striking ‘‘2023’’ each place it appears At the same time, the CR contains supports public health programs. and inserting ‘‘2025’’; and provisions that reflect shared prior- It ensures farmers and ranchers will (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘$0’’ ities, including allowing the Census continue to receive temporary relief and inserting ‘‘$2,387,000,000’’. Bureau to ramp up preparations for the from retaliatory tariffs at a critical TITLE VII—BUDGETARY EFFECTS 2020 decennial Census, extending fund- time of the year for our Nation’s agri- SEC. 1701. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. ing for the Ukraine Security Assist- cultural industry. (a) STATUTORY PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The ance Initiative for another year, ensur- It extends programs that are essen- budgetary effects of this division shall not be ing that FEMA disaster relief can be tial to countering China’s influence entered on either PAYGO scorecard main- spent as quickly as needed to effec- over our economic and national secu- tained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statu- tively respond to disasters, ensuring rity. tory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. the Department of Agriculture can op- It continues all existing pro-life pro- (b) SENATE PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The budgetary effects of this division shall not be erate rural water and waste loan pro- tections from fiscal year 2019 appro- entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained grams, and extending the National priations measures. for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 Flood Insurance Program and author- It provides a short-term extension of (115th Congress). ization for the Export-Import Bank. the National Flood Insurance Program

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We can get the job done. the President can sign into law. vent a shutdown. This CR, this con- Again, let me reiterate in closing, we Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tinuing resolution, authorizes the oper- can complete this job prior to Novem- join me in voting in favor of this con- ations of government through Novem- ber 21, and that is exactly what we tinuing resolution so that we can get ber 21. There was some discussion ought to do. to work. about going into the middle of Decem- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ber. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Idaho my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to say to my col- (Mr. SIMPSON). Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 leagues and I want to say to my com- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank minute to the distinguished gentleman mittee, there is no reason on God’s the gentlewoman for yielding time. from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), the major- green Earth we cannot complete our Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support ity leader. business on the appropriation process of the continuing resolution before us Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, first of all, by November 21, not a single reason, today. I want to start by congratulating except procrastination and an unwill- I think we can all agree that con- Chairwoman LOWEY and Ranking Mem- ingness to compromise. tinuing resolutions aren’t the ideal so- ber GRANGER on working together. I Americans have sent people with dif- lution to funding our government. In want to congratulate the members of ferent views to this Congress, but not- fact, most of the people on the Appro- the Appropriations Committee. withstanding those differences in priations Committee hate continuing I know there wasn’t always agree- views, they expect us to be able to resolutions. ment. I am hopeful, as we go forward, work. b 1430 we can reach agreement on the indi- One of the great pleasures that I have vidual bills or the minibuses or omni- had in this Congress is serving on the Ideally, all of our 12 appropriations bus that we will ultimately pass to Appropriations Committee, particu- bills would be enacted by October 1. fund government in a timely fashion. larly when I went there. It, frankly, Last year, we were able to complete Mr. Speaker, I know that Mrs. LOWEY has become more partisan than it was several bills on time, including the en- and Ms. GRANGER worked together to- when I first went on in January of 1983. ergy and water bill. wards that objective. I want to con- I came to Congress in 1981. Sil Conte But sometimes we need more time to gratulate all the members. was the ranking member from Massa- complete our negotiations. Considering Mr. Speaker, I am also proud of the chusetts on the Appropriations sub- that a budget deal was not enacted be- fact that we funded 96 percent of the committee on which I served and of the fore last month, there simply isn’t government through this House prior committee, and we were able to work enough time to complete work on these to June 30 of this year. That has not together, resolve our differences. Mr. bills before the new fiscal year. been done in over a decade, and it was Speaker, I am proud of the fact that So while continuing resolutions the hard work of the chair and the Mrs. LOWEY and Ms. GRANGER have aren’t ideal, supporting a short-term ranking member and the members of that same psychology. CR to keep our government func- the committee. Even though there was This bill will extend the authoriza- tioning is the only responsible vote not agreement on the substance at the tions that would otherwise expire at today—I will say that again. It is the end, without that cooperation, that the end of this month, including the only responsible vote today, for our na- could not have happened, so I thank Export-Import Bank, the National tional security, for our economy, and the committee and its leadership. Flood Insurance Program, the Higher for the general welfare of the American As majority leader and as a member Education Act, and a number of impor- people. of the Appropriations Committee, al- tant health programs. For instance, this bill will ensure the beit on leave, I am focused, and we are Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. PALLONE, Department of Energy can maintain focused as a majority, on doing our job chairman of the committee, for work- our nuclear weapons stockpile and the and providing certainty for the mili- ing to make sure that we could do that Corps of Engineers can dredge our tary, for Federal agencies, for workers, in a timely fashion as well. ports and waterways so goods and ma- for businesses, and for the American Mr. Speaker, I hope we can pass this terials can move freely. people that the Congress can, in fact, on a bipartisan basis, as I said, and I also appreciate that this bill recog- do its work in a responsible way. move forward in good faith to do the nizes our farmers. Agriculture faces I regret that the Senate has not done job the American people sent us here to uncertain times and the temporary re- its work. They have not passed a single do: assure the operations of their gov- lief provisions, while not a solution, do appropriations bill, not one. By the ernment in an efficient and effective help. time we came back in September, they way on their behalf, a government that I would also like to applaud the in- had not passed a single bill out of com- expands justice, opportunity, economic clusion of a provision related to the mittee. security, and strengthens our national specialty crop initiative. This program So this CR is necessary, as the Sen- defense. is vital to the success of potato farmers ate failed to introduce even a single ap- We came to a bipartisan budget in Idaho. propriations bill before August for the agreement on lifting spending caps in We must avoid disruptions to these first time in more than three decades, July, and that was a good first step. vital activities by passing this con- let alone mark up or bring it to the Next, we must come to a bipartisan tinuing resolution before us today and floor, as I said. agreement on how to divvy up the al- then working towards completing our That is why we need to make sure lotment to each of the 12 appropria- work on the final appropriations bills, the government doesn’t shut down. We tions bills, what we euphemistically as the majority leader said, by Novem- don’t have to have drama. We don’t refer to as 302(b) allocations. We need ber 21. have to have panic. We don’t have to to make progress and compromise on Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to have people saying: ‘‘Why can’t the that issue. vote yes on this continuing resolution. Congress do its work?’’ Mr. Speaker, I urge my friends in the Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am very We are bringing this bill to the floor, Senate to not squander the extra time pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- and we are going to pass it today with, this CR provides, approximately 7 tlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR), the I hope, a large bipartisan vote and send working weeks, and come to agreement distinguished chairwoman of the Sub- it to the Senate. It is my under- among themselves first and then with committee on Energy and Water Devel- standing that they intend to pass this us. opment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.027 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7793 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is Chairwoman LOWEY for her great lead- thank the ranking member for yield- good to see my colleague from New ership. ing. Jersey in the chair. And I thank Chair- It is with, actually, great reluctance Mr. Speaker, I rise this afternoon in woman LOWEY for yielding. She is my that I rise in support of today’s short- support of this continuing resolution. classmate. There aren’t too many of us term continuing resolution, and I urge Having to pass a continuing resolu- left, but it is good to see her there. my colleagues to do so as well. While tion is never an ideal situation, as I Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. this continuing resolution will keep think most Members of this body 4378, the Continuing Appropriations the lights on for the government of the know. However, I support this CR be- Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of United States, surely, this isn’t the cause it will ensure that Congress can 2019. I am particularly pleased that most responsible course of action we provide the basic services which so H.R. 4378 includes a provision that will could follow. many of our constituents depend on. increase enrollment numbers for the 9/ This extension of current funding I also support this bill because it pro- 11 World Trade Center Health Program, means Federal agencies are effectively vides us with the necessary time to ne- which provides healthcare and treat- forced to operate on autopilot. They gotiate those FY 2020 appropriations ment for responders and survivors. can’t begin any new programs or re- bills, bills that have already been re- Since being notified 2 weeks ago that spond to shifting priorities. To force ferred to this afternoon, bills that I this program is approaching enroll- our Nation’s government to once again hope are both fiscally responsible and ment capacity, I have been working operate on a continuing resolution has will avoid poisonous, partisan riders, with my colleagues in the House and been railed against by our Republican unlike the bills that were passed over the Senate, as well as the administra- friends as particularly problematic for the summer in the House, which Re- tion, to come to an agreement to raise the Pentagon. And they are right. But publicans, frankly, cannot support. the enrollment cap in order to guar- This continuing resolution continues it is the lack of action from our Senate antee that new enrollees will continue Federal funding at last year’s levels Republican colleagues who deep-sixed to have access to treatment. We were with limited exceptions to ensure our their fiscal responsibility and their able to quickly come together on an government has the resources it needs leadership that brought us here today. agreement so that new enrollees will to aid our constituents and help them I commend Chairwoman LOWEY’s real access this program for many years to where they need Federal assistance. leadership, and Speaker PELOSI, and come. Serving as ranking member of the The bill, H.R. 4378, also includes tem- Majority Leader HOYER for their Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- prioritization and passage in the House porary funding extensions for several lated Agencies Subcommittee, I sup- Medicare extenders and public health of 10 of the 12 annual appropriation port the inclusion of language that en- spending bills. But what has the Senate programs, including funding for com- sures the Census Bureau will stay on munity health centers, Medicaid fund- achieved? Very little. track to deliver a full and accurate ac- Despite Democratic warnings for ing for Puerto Rico and the U.S. terri- count of all Americans in the 2020 cen- tories, and the demonstration program months about the need for a bipartisan sus that will be beginning in a few budget agreement, it took until July to for certified community behavioral months, as well as the language that health clinics. This temporary patch settle on top-line numbers. Only this enables the International Trade Com- will protect Americans’ access to these very month were our Senate colleagues mission to meet its statutory man- vital programs while Congress works willing to advance their first bills. dates under the bipartisan American Why you might ask? Because they toward a long-term agreement. Manufacturing Competitiveness Act. While I am relieved that this bill will are beholden to the White House. But I am also pleased that this legisla- prevent any interruption of healthcare this White House has consistently dem- tion continues to provide for all exist- services, I want to stress that our work onstrated its lack of regard for the ing pro-life protections that will allow is far from done. We have to continue Federal budget process itself, for Con- the USDA to provide temporary relief to work toward a bipartisan, long-term gress’ constitutional power of the from unjust tariffs in retaliation to extension that provides funding capac- purse, and for the constitutional sepa- American farmers and ranchers during ity to these programs for the millions ration of powers when it comes to Fed- the period of the continuing resolution. of Americans who depend on it. eral funding decisions. Unfortunately, this bill does fall The Energy and Commerce Com- So I suppose there is a bit of time to short of providing the resources needed mittee has already voted in support of right this ship of state. But it will take by the United States Marshals Service bipartisan, long-term extensions of real courage from congressional Repub- for the detention and care of its pris- these programs, and I am hopeful that licans to separate themselves from the oners. Stepped up efforts under the we can reach a bipartisan, bicameral irresponsible campaign promises of the Trump administration to prosecute agreement to get these extensions President. It will take serious commit- firearms, drug, and immigration viola- signed into law before the short-term ment in the Senate to produce bills tions directly impact the United States patch expires in November. that can be conferenced with our House Marshals Service’s needs. Again, I thank Chairwoman LOWEY. I versions that are just waiting for con- The safe, secure, and humane con- know she, JERRY NADLER, CAROLYN ference. finement of prisoners depends on ap- MALONEY, the New York representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The propriate funding for this account. We tives, are very concerned about time of the gentlewoman has expired. cannot, as a Congress, call for a crack- healthcare in the aftermath of 9/11, so Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield an down on gun crime and simultaneously I particularly appreciate your support additional 30 seconds to the gentle- fail to adequately provide for the de- on that. woman from Ohio. tention of arrestees. This need must be Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Ms. KAPTUR. And by November 21, it addressed in the FY 2020 legislation. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas will take bipartisan responsibility to Therefore, in conclusion, Mr. Speak- (Mr. CARTER). support this body’s highest priority to er, I look forward to working with my Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, fund the entire Federal Government for colleagues on both sides of the aisle on I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. the remaining fiscal year 2020. the Appropriations Committee as we Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to complete the consideration of FY 2020 4378, the continuing resolution. I wish support this short-term resolution and appropriations bills under the budget we were here to pass FY20 appropria- demand our Republican colleagues get deal that was reached last month. tions bills, but the fact of the matter is serious about reasonable expectations Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to we are delayed. in a divided government. Let us com- pass this bill. We need to pass this bill to ensure promise and let us govern as the people Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am very the government continues to operate. of the United States expect. pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- This is especially important for the Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAL- critical functions of our government, 4 minutes to the gentleman from Ala- LONE), the chairman of the Committee such as national defense, homeland se- bama (Mr. ADERHOLT). on Energy and Commerce. curity, and serving our veterans. It will

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Mr. Speaker, I It supports our farmers and ranchers son to support this bill. also rise in support of this continuing through the Market Facilitation Pro- Passage of this bill will give us time resolution. gram. to finalize our FY20 appropriations As an appropriator, and you have It extends funding for local commu- process. heard it from all of us, this is not the nity mental and substance use disorder I look forward to working with my best choice—it is not our first choice— treatment, which is so important to friend from Florida, the chairwoman of to do continuing resolutions. But this our communities. the Military Construction, Veterans short-term CR is necessary to give the It allows the Census Bureau to con- Affairs, and Related Agencies Sub- Senate time to move its appropriations tinue with the 2020 Census preparation, committee, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, bills through the process. which is so important for all parts of to finish our bill. I am ready to go to In the meantime, Mr. Speaker, this the country. work. legislation is absolutely critical for our It supports small businesses by en- Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- men and women in uniform, for our suring the continuing operation and leagues to support this continuing res- first responders, for our air traffic con- funding of SBA loan programs. olution. trollers, and so many other public serv- It maintains critical disaster and Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am very ants who keep us safe each and every emergency funding. pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- day. It supports rural communities by tlewoman from Florida (Ms. maintaining funding for water and b 1445 WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), the distin- waste loan programs. guished chairwoman of the Military This legislation also has a limited It also supports public health initia- Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Re- number of provisions that are, frankly, tives by extending funding for commu- lated Agencies Subcommittee. important to Members on both sides of nity health centers and graduate med- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. the aisle. Let me just give you a couple ical education. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for of examples. Disaster response tools We need to continue working to- yielding, and I thank my colleague are in this CR and extension of flood gether as Democrats and Republicans, from Texas, the ranking member of the insurance and relief for the men and and working with our Senate folks, to Military Construction, Veterans Af- women who help put the food on our make sure that we get this done. fairs, and Related Agencies Sub- table, the American farmers. Mr. Speaker, I ask Members to sup- committee, for being such an incred- Most importantly, Mr. Speaker, this port the continuing resolution and con- ible partner in our work together, and legislation gives us the opportunity to tinue bipartisanship, and for that, I I look forward to bringing our one- complete our full-year appropriations thank them. twelfth of this bill in for a landing bills by November 21. Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield when we complete the appropriations I am absolutely confident that we 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ne- process for this fiscal year. can finish our bills by this date because But, for now, Mr. Speaker, I rise in braska (Mr. FORTENBERRY). we have a bipartisan budget deal that support of this continuing resolution Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I was signed by the President. I am par- which, yet again, puts us in a position thank Ranking Member GRANGER for ticularly looking forward to working of having to avoid another shutdown. the time but also for her important with Chairman PRICE to finalize a T- The House has done its part, passing leadership on this important bill. ten appropriations bills, but the Repub- HUD bill to address the infrastructure, I thank Chairwoman LOWEY for her lican Senate has been delinquent in safety, and housing needs of our great continuous work and leadership in their responsibilities. country. seeking common ground on this con- This resolution, thankfully, buys us I also know that because of Chair- tinuing resolution. time, time that avoids any budgetary woman LOWEY and Ranking Member Mr. Speaker, as Ranking Member anxiety that our families, businesses, GRANGER, they will lead us through GRANGER noted, we find ourselves in a and communities simply don’t need this process in a transparent, clear difficult position today, so we are de- right now. way, as they always have. liberating a continuing resolution in- If Wall Street and Main Street agree Mr. Speaker, again, we need to pass stead of passing full-year appropria- on one thing, it is that government this bill. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. tions. It is important, though, that we shutdowns help no one. What we all Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am follow our constitutional duty to main- want is what this continuing resolu- pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- tain government operations. tion provides: a measure of stability. tleman from Texas (Mr. CUELLAR), an This bill will keep the government And, Lord knows, we need that right outstanding member of the Appropria- open. It will support essential public now, given current events. tions Committee. policies, and it will minimize the It avoids divisive policy fights and Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I thank drama in the budgetary process. embraces shared priorities, such as bol- Chairwoman LOWEY for her leadership One of our constraints is that the stering the 2020 Census Bureau prepara- and her expertise on the Appropria- Senate did just start marking up its tions, which is a vital constitutional tions Committee. I also thank my fel- bills, as has been noted, last week. responsibility, and ensuring our crit- low Texan, Ms. GRANGER, for her work Mr. Speaker, I will focus my com- ical health programs don’t expire. And and her leadership on this. And I thank ments on the agricultural portion of namely, it does not fund the Presi- both of them for working in a bipar- the bill. On a positive note, in that re- dent’s border wall, yet does provide tisan way because, again, in support of gard, the Senate Appropriations Com- much-needed Medicaid funding to this continuing resolution, we are here mittee’s Agriculture, Rural Develop- Americans still recovering in Puerto to build consensus, find common ment, Food and Drug Administration, Rico. ground, and keep government working and Related Agencies Subcommittee I am extremely proud of our leader- for our people. passed its bill out of the full com- ship, particularly our chairwoman, for We need to set aside partisanship and mittee just this morning. providing this budgetary certainty bias, and think about and vote for what Until the majority leader decides to that our economy needs right now, and is best for our country. This measure bring the Agriculture appropriations for ensuring that the priorities of allows us to continue the conversation bill to the floor, and it passes, we have working families are protected. while we keep government open and no option other than to wait for the Again, I urge my colleagues to sup- functioning. bill to move through the process. Until port this resolution, and I look forward This bill will extend several pro- that time, Chairman BISHOP and I will to working with my fellow appropri- grams that are expected to expire at be ready to start conferencing the Ag- ators to bring the FY20 final bill in for the end of the month. For example, it riculture appropriations bills with our a landing. permits USDA to access the full $30 bil- Senate colleagues.

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A more Senate needs more time, and this will the critical needs of the agricultural equitable matching rate is needed on a give the Senate the time and the House and rural communities, as well as food permanent basis. time to do their work. and medical product safety, when ar- I know that the Energy and Com- The CR expires November 21. There is riving at the final number for alloca- merce Committee has done so in its more than enough time to sit down tions. legislation. We are hopeful that when with our colleagues in the Senate to As ranking member of the Appropria- we work on a final budget, that will work out our differences. In fact, I tions Committee’s Agriculture, Rural take place. would hope we can still move quickly Development, Food and Drug Adminis- I have sponsored legislation, H.R. and, if able, pass conference bills before tration, and Related Agencies Sub- 1354, to remove these caps perma- the end of the CR—most importantly, committee, I was surprised to learn nently. I thank everyone for advancing for our U.S. servicemembers. that in the initial draft of this bill, it this cause and this CR. Our military has moved quickly to would have halted desperately needed Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield restore readiness and modernize. Sec- payments to our farmers and ranchers 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio retary Esper has demonstrated his in rural communities. (Mr. JOYCE). commitment to a modern, more agile The White House had requested an Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Department that can quickly respond anomaly, consistent with prior years, rise in support of this bill, despite my to threats, and he needs our support to that the continuing resolution carry a disappointment that a continuing reso- continue his efforts. noncontroversial provision to reestab- lution is necessary at this point in I am confident that once the chair- lish the funding mechanism for farm time. man and I have had a chance to sit bill programs that support conserva- The alternative is a government down with our Senate colleagues, we tion, risk mitigation, as well as tem- shutdown, which would only serve to can quickly work out our differences porary trade payments to farmers and hurt the American people by depriving and write a bill that keeps the military ranchers so hurt by unjustified retalia- them of critical services, not to men- on the path toward meeting the chal- tory tariffs. The majority did recognize tion wasting their money. lenges posed by our adversaries, which the harm of not including this provi- For example, this bill continues the there is no lack of. sion, and for that, I am very grateful. environmental reviews in permitting Recent events demonstrate that the I would like to make a plea to keep that are necessary for economic and world needs our leadership and pres- farmers and ranchers out of any polit- energy development. This bill also ence. I urge my colleagues to vote for ical disputes. America’s farmers are guarantees that our beloved national this CR and avoid the devastating im- hurting, and now is the time for fur- parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and pacts of a government shutdown. Let’s ther bipartisan solidarity. other public lands stay open for busi- Second, Mr. Speaker, this bill cor- get to work on the fiscal year 2020 bills ness, especially for those who depend rects an oversight in the disaster to ensure the continuity of vital efforts on tourism and those who have already spending bill to help sugar beet farmers at the Department of Defense. I urge a booked visits for the upcoming holi- in the Midwest. These hardworking ‘‘yes’’ vote. days. farmers have been devastated by 2 Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I reserve This bill continues the flow of fund- years of flooding, and they do deserve the balance of my time. ing critical to all the communities equal assistance to others who have Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield working to upgrade their infrastruc- faced unprecedented damage to their back the balance of my time. ture so that citizens can continue to crops and their livelihoods due to ex- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield treme weather events. have access to clean and safe water. myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I support this con- This bill ensures that our Nation will Without action, the government will tinuing resolution. Let’s keep working continue to meet its moral and legal shut down in the next 2 weeks, causing hard to finish the rest of the job. obligations to sovereign American In- undue harm for our economy and hard- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am very dian and Alaska Native Tribes, whose working families. This is unacceptable. pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- ancestors paid in advance with their Our continuing resolution will pro- guished gentlewoman from the Virgin lives and their lands for peace and the vide budget certainty for families, Islands (Ms. PLASKETT). promise of basic services like edu- businesses, and communities while we Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, I cation, public safety, and access to negotiate long-term funding for our thank Chairwoman LOWEY, and I thank healthcare. priorities and fight to give every per- the leadership for bringing this CR and For these reasons and more, I support son a better chance at a better life. health extenders legislation to the this bill, and I urge my colleagues on I urge support, and I yield back the floor. both sides of the aisle to do the same. balance of my time. The bill contains critical Medicaid There is so much more upon which we The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time relief for my district, the Virgin Is- agree than disagree. for debate has expired. lands. It extends the disaster-related Let us act on what we agree upon so Pursuant to House Resolution 564, 100 percent Federal funding to sustain that our constituents can continue the previous question is ordered on the Medicaid on our islands through No- their daily lives without interruption. bill. vember 21. This bill continues the operation of The question is on the engrossment While the territories are part of programs upon which we already and third reading of the bill. America, and we are American citizens, agreed only 7 months ago. Vote ‘‘yes.’’ The bill was ordered to be engrossed Federal law unfairly places Medicaid I thank the ranking member for and read a third time, and was read the funding caps on the islands—unlike the yielding me this time. third time. States, where funding is open-ended— Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I reserve The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and it requires them to pay a much the balance of my time. question is on the passage of the bill. greater percentage of Medicaid than Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I yield The question was taken; and the the States. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- Speaker pro tempore announced that Supplemental funding has only been fornia (Mr. CALVERT). the ayes appeared to have it. provided on a temporary basis. Without Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, on that the fix in this bill, the rate of Federal the ranking member and chairwoman I demand the yeas and nays. funding would plummet nearly 50 per- for their good work. The yeas and nays were ordered. centage points to the permanent, I rise today in support of the con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- capped level of 55 percent. tinuing resolution. Like many of my ant to clause 9 of rule 20, this 15-

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Speier Torres Small Schultz ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Stanton (NM) Waters The vote was taken by electronic de- Stefanik Trahan Watson Coleman will postpone further proceedings vice, and there were—yeas 301, nays Steil Trone Welch today on motions to suspend the rules 123, not voting 10, as follows: Stevens Turner Wexton on which a recorded vote or the yeas Stivers Underwood Wild [Roll No. 538] Suozzi Upton Wilson (FL) and nays are ordered, or votes objected YEAS—301 Swalwell (CA) Van Drew Womack to under clause 6 of rule XX. Takano Veasey Woodall The House will resume proceedings Adams Finkenauer Malinowski Thompson (CA) Vela´ zquez Yarmuth on postponed questions at a later time. Aderholt Fitzpatrick Maloney, Thompson (PA) Visclosky Young Aguilar Fleischmann Carolyn B. f Allred Fletcher Maloney, Sean NAYS—123 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE COMMEMO- Amodei Flores Matsui Allen Graves (LA) Olson Axne Fortenberry McAdams Amash Graves (MO) Palmer RATIVE COIN ACT OF 2019 Bacon Foster McBath Armstrong Green (TN) Perry ´ Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I move to Barragan Frankel McCarthy Arrington Griffith Posey Bass Fudge McCaul Babin Guthrie Ratcliffe suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. Bera Gabbard McCollum Baird Hagedorn Rice (SC) 239) to require the Secretary of the Beyer Gallego McGovern Balderson Harris Riggleman Treasury to mint coins in recognition Bilirakis Garamendi McHenry Banks Hern, Kevin Rodgers (WA) ´ Bishop (GA) Garcıa (IL) McKinley Barr Hice (GA) Rooney (FL) of Christa McAuliffe. Bishop (UT) Garcia (TX) McNerney Bergman Higgins (LA) Rouzer The Clerk read the title of the bill. Blumenauer Gianforte Meeks Biggs Holding Roy The text of the bill is as follows: Blunt Rochester Golden Meng Bishop (NC) Hollingsworth Schweikert S. 239 Bonamici Gomez Meuser Brooks (AL) Hudson Scott, Austin Bost Gonzalez (OH) Miller Buck Huizenga Sensenbrenner Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Boyle, Brendan Gottheimer Moolenaar Bucshon Hunter Smith (MO) resentatives of the United States of America in F. Granger Moore Budd Johnson (LA) Smith (NE) Congress assembled, Brady Graves (GA) Morelle Burchett Johnson (SD) Smucker SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Brindisi Green, Al (TX) Moulton Burgess Jordan Spano Brooks (IN) Grijalva Mucarsel-Powell This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Christa Byrne Joyce (PA) Stauber McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019’’. Brown (MD) Grothman Murphy (FL) Chabot Keller Steube Brownley (CA) Guest Nadler Cheney Kelly (MS) Stewart SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Buchanan Haaland Napolitano Cline Kelly (PA) Taylor Congress finds the following: Bustos Harder (CA) Neal Cloud King (IA) Thornberry (1) Christa McAuliffe was a social studies Butterfield Hartzler Neguse Comer Kinzinger Timmons Calvert Hastings Newhouse teacher at Concord High School in Concord, Crenshaw LaHood Tipton New Hampshire. Carbajal Hayes Norcross Curtis LaMalfa Vargas ´ (2) In 1985, Christa McAuliffe was selected Cardenas Heck Nunes Davidson (OH) Lamborn Vela Carson (IN) Herrera Beutler O’Halleran DesJarlais Latta Walberg to be the first participant in the Teacher in Carter (GA) Higgins (NY) Ocasio-Cortez Duffy Lesko Walker Space program of the National Aeronautics Carter (TX) Hill (AR) Omar Duncan Loudermilk Waltz and Space Administration. Cartwright Hill (CA) Palazzo Emmer Marchant Watkins (3) On January 28, 1986, Christa McAuliffe Case Himes Pallone Estes Marshall Weber (TX) and 6 other astronauts were tragically killed Casten (IL) Horn, Kendra S. Panetta Foxx (NC) Massie Webster (FL) Castor (FL) Horsford Pappas during the Space Shuttle Challenger dis- Fulcher Mast Wenstrup aster. Castro (TX) Houlahan Pascrell Gaetz McClintock Westerman Chu, Judy Hoyer Payne Gallagher Meadows Williams (4) In 1989, For Inspiration and Recognition Cicilline Huffman Pence Gibbs Mitchell Wilson (SC) of Science and Technology (in this Act re- Cisneros Hurd (TX) Perlmutter Gohmert Mooney (WV) Wittman ferred to as ‘‘FIRST’’) was founded to inspire Clark (MA) Jackson Lee Peters Gonzalez (TX) Mullin Wright young people’s interest and participation in Clarke (NY) Jayapal Peterson Gooden Murphy (NC) Yoho science and technology. Clay Jeffries Phillips Gosar Norman Zeldin Cleaver Johnson (GA) Pingree (5) The mission of FIRST ‘‘is to inspire Cohen Johnson (OH) Pocan NOT VOTING—10 young people to be science and technology Cole Johnson (TX) Porter leaders, by engaging them in exciting men- Abraham Cummings Shimkus Collins (GA) Joyce (OH) Pressley Beatty Cunningham tor-based programs that build science, engi- Collins (NY) Kaptur Price (NC) Thompson (MS) Clyburn McEachin neering, and technology skills, that inspire Conaway Katko Quigley Crawford Reed innovation, and that foster well-rounded life Connolly Keating Raskin capabilities including self-confidence, com- Cook Kelly (IL) Reschenthaler b 1528 Cooper Kennedy Rice (NY) munication, and leadership’’. Correa Khanna Richmond Messrs. CHABOT, WESTERMAN, (6) 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the Costa Kildee Roby MITCHELL, and GRAVES of Louisiana founding of FIRST. Courtney Kilmer Roe, David P. (7) Each year, more than 1,000,000 children Cox (CA) Kim Rogers (AL) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ from the United States and more than 86 Craig Kind Rogers (KY) countries participate in a FIRST program. Crist King (NY) Rose (NY) Mrs. ROBY, Messrs. DAVID P. ROE (8) Studies have shown that alumni of Crow Kirkpatrick Rose, John W. of Tennessee, PALAZZO, and MEUSER Cuellar Krishnamoorthi Rouda FIRST programs are more likely to become Davids (KS) Kuster (NH) Roybal-Allard changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to scientists and engineers and to volunteer in Davis (CA) Kustoff (TN) Ruiz ‘‘yea.’’ their communities. Davis, Danny K. Lamb Ruppersberger So the bill was passed. (9) FIRST is dedicated to carrying on the Davis, Rodney Langevin Rush The result of the vote was announced mission of Christa McAuliffe of inspiring Dean Larsen (WA) Rutherford students and creating a new generation of DeFazio Larson (CT) Ryan as above recorded. DeGette Lawrence Sa´ nchez A motion to reconsider was laid on dreamers and innovators. (10) 2016 marked the 30th anniversary of DeLauro Lawson (FL) Sarbanes the table. DelBene Lee (CA) Scalise the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. Delgado Lee (NV) Scanlon f SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. Demings Levin (CA) Schakowsky THE JOURNAL (a) DENOMINATIONS.—In commemoration of DeSaulnier Levin (MI) Schiff Christa McAuliffe, the Secretary of the Deutch Lewis Schneider The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Diaz-Balart Lieu, Ted Schrader Treasury (hereafter referred to in this Act as Dingell Lipinski Schrier ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall mint and issue not Doggett Loebsack Scott (VA) ished business is the question on agree- more than 350,000 $1 coins, each of which Doyle, Michael Lofgren Scott, David ing to the Speaker’s approval of the shall— F. Long Serrano (1) weigh 26.73 grams; Dunn Lowenthal Sewell (AL) Journal, which the Chair will put de novo. (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and Engel Lowey Shalala (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. Escobar Lucas Sherman The question is on the Speaker’s ap- (b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted Eshoo Luetkemeyer Sherrill proval of the Journal. Espaillat Luja´ n Simpson under this Act shall be legal tender, as pro- Evans Luria Sires Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- vided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Ferguson Lynch Slotkin nal stands approved. Code.

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DESIGN OF COINS. ers by engaging them in exciting, men- (a) DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.— ernment; and tor-based programs that build science, (1) IN GENERAL.—The design of the coins (2) no funds, including applicable sur- minted under this Act shall bear— charges, are disbursed to any recipient des- engineering, and technology skills that (A) an image of and the name of Christa ignated in section 7(b) until the total cost of inspire innovation and that foster well- McAuliffe on the obverse side; and designing and issuing all of the coins author- rounded life capabilities, including (B) a design on the reverse side that de- ized by this Act, including labor, materials, self-confidence, communication, and picts the legacy of Christa McAuliffe as a dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, leadership. teacher. marketing, and shipping, is recovered by the Each year, more than 1 million chil- United States Treasury, consistent with sec- (2) DESIGNATION AND INSCRIPTIONS.—On dren in the U.S. and 100 countries par- each coin minted under this Act, there shall tions 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United be— States Code. ticipate in FIRST. It has a presence in every State and nearly every congres- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sional district. (B) an inscription of the year ‘‘2021’’; and ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from (C) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to California (Ms. WATERS) and the gen- ‘‘In God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of Amer- support this bill and vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I tleman from North Carolina (Mr. ica’’, and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. reserve the balance of my time. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- (b) SELECTION.—The design for the coins Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield minted under this Act shall be— utes. myself such time as I may consume. (1) selected by the Secretary, after con- The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I would like to first sultation with the family of Christa woman from California. start by taking just a few minutes to McAuliffe, FIRST, and the Commission of GENERAL LEAVE Fine Arts; and recognize a dear friend of mine, a mem- (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advi- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask ber of the Financial Services Com- sory Committee. unanimous consent that all Members mittee, Congressman SEAN DUFFY of SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. may have 5 legislative days in which to Wisconsin. (a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under revise and extend their remarks on this SEAN has been a good friend of mine this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and legislation and to insert extraneous since the very beginning of when he proof qualities. material thereon. started running for Congress, and I (b) MINT FACILITY.—Only 1 facility of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there have had the pleasure of serving with United States Mint may be used to strike objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. DUFFY since he came to Congress any particular quality of the coins minted woman from California? under this Act. in 2011. (c) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary There was no objection. As we say on the committee, known may issue coins under this Act only during Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield for his punctuality, it is kind of amaz- the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and myself such time as I may consume. ing that he is here now. This might be ending on December 31, 2021. Mr. Speaker, in 1985, Christa the first time he has been on time in SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. McAuliffe was selected out of over all his 9 years of service in the House. (a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under 10,000 applicants to be the first partici- SEAN has been a huge asset for the this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a pant in NASA’s Teacher in Space pro- Financial Services Committee and his price equal to the sum of— gram, becoming the first private cit- constituents in the Seventh District of (1) the face value of the coins; izen to be on a space mission. (2) the surcharge provided under section Wisconsin. He has worked on national 7(a) with respect to the coins; and Before her selection, Ms. McAuliffe issues of importance, like flood insur- (3) the cost of designing and issuing the was a social studies teacher at Concord ance; large issues, like international coins, including— High School in New Hampshire and ex- regulation of insurance agreements; as (A) labor; tremely popular with her students. well as important, smaller issues that (B) materials; McAuliffe was to be part of the space are very important to people’s lives, (C) dies; shuttle Challenger’s crew and the mis- like mold and lead-based paint remedi- (D) use of machinery; sion plan, including having her conduct ation and providing better options for (E) overhead expenses; not only some basic science experi- (F) marketing; and residents of public and assisted living (G) shipping. ments, but also teach two 15-minute or assisted housing. He has been a (b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall classes from space that would be broad- great advocate for his constituents, make bulk sales of the coins issued under cast to millions of students. and I have been honored to work with this Act at a reasonable discount. On January 20, 1986, Christa him as a colleague. (c) PREPAID ORDERS.— McAuliffe tragically lost her life, He has led three separate subcommit- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ac- alongside her six crewmates, in the tees on the Financial Services Com- cept prepaid orders for the coins minted space shuttle Challenger disaster. mittee. He has had a meaningful im- under this Act before the issuance of the coins. Ms. McAuliffe was posthumously pact on public policy. He has developed (2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to awarded the Congressional Space meaningful relationships on both sides prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be Medal of Honor in 2004 and has had of the aisle in this institution and has at a reasonable discount. scholarships and schools named in her been willing to have some of the bigger SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. honor. debates on policy that, perhaps, were (a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins issued This year, a pair of teachers turned divided in the party. He has always under this Act shall include a surcharge of astronauts, Ricky Arnold and Joe done so with a joyful heart and a fan- $10 per coin. Acaba, honored Ms. McAuliffe by film- tastic capacity for communicating. (b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section ing the lessons she would have taught, At some points, to the dismay of my 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, and section 8(2), all surcharges received by the had she lived to complete her mission, colleagues on the other side of the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under while they were aboard the Inter- aisle, including the chairwoman of the this Act shall be promptly paid by the Sec- national Space Station. committee, the debate can sometimes retary to the FIRST robotics program for This film is accessible to students get rough-and-tumble, but he always the purpose of engaging and inspiring young around the world, courtesy of a part- does it with a smile on his face; and people, through mentor-based programs, to nership between NASA and the Chal- you can have a conversation with him become leaders in the fields of science, tech- lenger Center for Space Science Edu- afterwards, no matter how difficult or nology, engineering, and mathematics. cation. The first lesson was released in challenging the conversation or debate. (c) AUDITS.—The FIRST robotics program shall be subject to the audit requirements of August 2018, and more lessons continue While SEAN has been a colleague, I section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States to be released. have counted him as an adviser and a Code, with respect to the amounts received Proceeds from the sale of the com- friend and somebody I knew I could under subsection (b). memorative coin will benefit FIRST, talk to even in the toughest of times.

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He has got a Christa with the wind in her hair, Hampshire, worked as my law clerk for two beautiful family, some of whom are beautiful outside but, more impor- years. here behind me today. tantly, beautiful inside, full of life, full I got to know Christa then, and before the So we wish SEAN and Rachel Duffy of excitement, full of vision for what couple moved to New England, Christa taught the best, and we will keep them, cer- she, as a teacher, could do for her chil- in Prince George’s County schools in my dis- tainly, in our thoughts, but forever in dren. trict. our prayers and in our hearts. Some of you may recall that As a graduate of Bowie State University and I thank SEAN so much for his leader- Christa’s motto as the Teacher in then as a teacher for eight years in Prince ship. Space was: ‘‘I touch the future. I George’s County, she inspired so many young Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. teach.’’ And she was looking forward people in Maryland to dream big and aim for 239, the Christa McAuliffe Commemo- with such excitement, not only to the stars. rative Coin Act of 2019. leave the bounds of Earth, but to re- Kind, intelligent, and compassionate— I would like to thank the gentleman turn to Earth and engage with her stu- Christa was a perfect choice for the ‘‘Teacher from Michigan (Mr. UPTON), the dean of dents; to share her experience; to share in Space’’ program, to which she was selected the Michigan delegation, who has the the excitement and adventure of going out of more than 11,000 applicants. bill here in the House, H.R. 500, and into a new frontier that we call space. Christa was the ideal candidate. who has gathered more than 309 co- It is so appropriate that we pass this She could connect with anyone; her person- sponsors on this bill to see it across the coin bill in her name. Christa was my ality was magnetic. line. friend. She was the best of us, as were She had a way of inspiring every student to We know the story of Christa her fellow astronauts on that fated day give his or her best, and she radiated a joy McAuliffe. In fact, one of my first at the beginning of 1986, that, for a few and love of teaching every time she entered a memories of understanding what NASA seconds, burned so brightly with so classroom or stood up to speak. With trademark poise and determination, did was to see the tragedy of the loss of much hope, and whose lives were Christa approached the challenge of space the shuttle and the human tragedy of snuffed out in an instant as the CHAL- travel like she did all others: with boundless somebody who is such a dedicated pub- LENGER blew up. Christa, during the course of the passion. lic servant, dedicated to her classroom, competition to be the teacher in space, I remember when she spoke to over 12,000 to teaching, but, also, her willingness would visit my office that was in the people from Prince George’s County School to put herself on the line to be a great- Longworth Building, in the back of the System after her selection for the ‘‘Teacher in er advocate for teaching and for edu- building on the fifth floor. Space’’ program. cation. Mr. Speaker, every time she would Everyone in the audience—from the young- Christa McAuliffe had a meaningful come to Washington, she would come est students to the oldest teachers, parents impact on people’s lives, and this is a to my office, and we would visit as she and guests—we all felt like we were about to representation of that. It is a fantastic was participating in the competition, go on the journey alongside her. undertaking that we have had here and I saw her excitement and her an- Christa spoke about her goals for the today. Due to the great work of Con- ticipation. Obviously, NASA saw it as spaceflight, how she wanted to get students gressman UPTON, we have wide, bipar- well because, out of those 10,000, they and teachers around the country excited about tisan support for this important and chose her to be the representative of science and space. meaningful act before us. the most important profession in our She spoke of how the ‘new frontier’ of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of country, the teaching profession, with- space belongs to all of us as the children of my time. out whom our society cannot succeed. earth. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 It is so appropriate that this coin And she told us that she would be returning minute to the gentleman from Mary- bill, as the chairwoman has said, will to teaching after her journey to space, be- land (Mr. HOYER), the majority leader. benefit a program called FIRST, that cause that was what she loved, and nothing b 1545 Dean Kamen, one of the great engi- could stop her from doing what she loved. neers and inventors in our country and, Of course, tragically, we know that she Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank indeed, the world, established; and now never had that chance. the gentlewoman for yielding. I want we have literally thousands and thou- Today, we have an opportunity to help to thank Mr. MCHENRY for his leader- sands and thousands of young people make sure that Christa can continue to inspire ship as ranking member of the com- all over this world participating in and instill lessons about science and space. mittee, and for his bringing this to the STEM activities and, particularly, ro- Even more than three decades after she floor. botics, who will be enabled to pursue and the six astronauts perished in the Chal- I want to thank my very good friend, this program more fully. lenger disaster, we can carry on her legacy by not my Republican friend, my very Surely, no one is going to vote promoting S.T.E.M. learning with this new good friend, FRED UPTON, for his work against this bill, but we can all be very commemorative coin program named in her and his leadership on this piece of leg- proud of the fact that we not only me- memory. islation, and my dear friend, ANNIE morialize an extraordinary fellow cit- The proceeds will benefit the F.I.R.S.T. Ro- KUSTER, for her leadership. izen, fellow human being, who, as Ken- botics Program, which engages and inspires This is personal for me. I am so nedy said, brought her energy and her future generations to become leaders in happy to rise in support of this legisla- faith and her devotion to making her S.T.E.M. fields. tion. country, her community, and our chil- I hope my colleagues will join me in cele- I went to Georgetown Law School, dren better. brating Christa’s life and building on her leg- and I set up practice just about 5 or 7 Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairwoman acy by supporting this legislation with strong, miles from here in the late sixties. And for bringing this bill to the floor. I bipartisan approval. in the seventies, late seventies, I had a thank Mr. MCHENRY for his support. I Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, if I may law clerk; he also went to Georgetown thank Mr. UPTON, and I thank Ms. inquire how much time I have remain- Law School. He was a young, bright, KUSTER. ing. extraordinarily able individual. His This is a thing that is good to do. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- name was Steve. America is better for Christa tleman from North Carolina has 151⁄2 Steve is now a Federal District Court McAuliffe’s life. minutes remaining. Judge in New Hampshire. He had an ex- Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer my strong sup- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield traordinary wife, and her name was port for this bill. the balance of my time to the gen- Christa. Steve and Christa became very Christa McAuliffe was more than just a tleman from Michigan (Mr. UPTON), the dear friends of Judy’s and mine. teacher and an American hero who lost her dean of the Michigan delegation.

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In fact, I talked State in the Nation, but all around the story, when President Bush announced to a colleague earlier today who has world now, in terms of competition. Christa’s appointment, he whispered got another coin bill, and I told him I And they have provided financial as- into Steve’s ear: ‘‘You will be making don’t know if I can ever do another one sistance, I think more than $50 million your dinner a lot more on your own.’’ of these again. It takes a lot of work. in scholarship loans, to students look- Tragically, on January 28, 1986, This has been bipartisan from the ing to move on to higher education, Christa, along with six other members very start, and I want to thank my particularly in engineering. of the Challenger Space Shuttle crew, friend, MIKE CRAPO, who used to be on So this coin is going to be a sellout. perished when the shuttle exploded. the House Energy and Commerce Com- I am looking forward to 2021 to getting I can’t tell you the number of col- mittee, who now chairs the Senate Fi- my coin for sure and helping the cause. leagues when I was asking for their sig- nance Committee. I would note that our State, in natures to join us in this bipartisan But particularly, I want to thank my Michigan, under Governor Snyder, and bill said, I remember exactly where I three colleagues that I see on the other now Governor Whitmer, a Republican was when that happened. side here, DEBBIE DINGELL, ANNIE and a Democrat, they have authorized But we remember Christa because KUSTER, and CHRIS PAPPAS, for their in their budget at least $10 million a she wanted her students to seek out help to make sure that we could, in year to help offset the costs that are the best in themselves, and always to fact, get more than 290 cosponsors, associated with the students as they reach a little higher. Inspired by which is the magic number to try and participate in this program that often Christa’s leadership, her students did get this thing done. starts in January and concludes, as we just that by going on to become teach- It is, as Mr. HOYER, the majority leader, said, an important piece of leg- saw in the worldwide competition in ers and to pursue careers in science and islation; it really is. It is, in essence, Detroit earlier this year, just a few education and public policy. the Senate companion. Our bill, H.R. months later. Christa’s legacy can be seen all over 500, is the companion to the Senate So it is a great program. All of us the State of New Hampshire; from the bill, S. 239, which passed at the end, need to support it. Christa McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery just before the August break in the Having more than 300 cosponsors was Center, which is a planetarium in our Senate. pretty awesome to do in just a short town, to Christa McAuliffe Middle But we only do two coin bills a year. amount of time. And I congratulate my School in Concord. And I am proud And as one that helped buttonhole colleagues from New Hampshire, par- that this coin will help cement Members about this, there is no cost to ticularly the ones that are on the floor Christa’s place in American history for the Treasury. That is important. All of today for their work with our Senate generations to come. the costs are firstborn; the sale of the colleagues to get this thing across the So it is fitting that the proceeds from coins all goes to reimburse the Treas- finish line. Knowing that you can only the coin will support FIRST Robotics, ury for the costs that are associated, do two is pretty amazing. a nationwide leader in STEM edu- and then the profits from the coins go I reserve the balance of my time, just cation, founded, as Mr. UPTON said, by to the particular cause; in this case, it in case somebody needs it. I urge all New Hampshire inventor, Dean Kamen, is FIRST. my colleagues to support this bill. to help fulfill Christa’s legacy by help- Many of us on both sides, all across The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ing students discover the wonders of the country, have seen FIRST competi- tleman from Michigan cannot reserve. the world through education and tions in high schools, with high The gentleman from North Carolina science. schools, tens of thousands of high controls the time. I was so proud to work with my col- school students over the last 10, 15- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I re- leagues and friends, FRED UPTON, some years. serve the balance of my time. DEBBIE DINGELL, and my new colleague More than 3,500 individual corporate Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 from New Hampshire, CHRIS PAPPAS, to sponsors help to enlist people to be en- minutes to the gentlewoman from New help secure the cosponsors needed to couraged to go into the math and Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER). pass this bill. I appreciate Leader science fields, to compete, to develop Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. HOYER’s and Chairwoman MAXINE robots, to compete against each other, Speaker, I thank the chairwoman for WATERS’ willingness to move this bill to work with each other, build team yielding, and I thank our colleagues on and to honor Christa McAuliffe. partnerships, and it really makes a dif- the other side of the aisle. I urge my colleagues to vote for this ference. I am so thrilled today to rise in favor bill. In fact, there is a story that the cur- of the Christa McAuliffe Commemora- b 1600 rent Air Force Academy Super- tive Coin Act. intendent apparently said earlier this Christa McAuliffe was a teacher at Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 year that one of the first things that my alma mater, Concord High School, minutes to the gentlewoman from they look at for students for admission and she was my hero. Christa was Michigan (Mrs. DINGELL). to the Air Force Academy is: Did they smart; she was charming; she was the Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in participate in FIRST. Because they kind teacher who left her mark on support of S. 239, the Christa McAuliffe know that if they did, that is an out- countless students through her willing- Commemorative Coin Act of 2019. standing outside-school activity and ness to do whatever it took to help We all remember where we were on they know that they are on the right them succeed. January 28, 1986, the day we lost the path. The Concord and broader New Hamp- space shuttle Challenger and its crew, What this coin is going to do, with shire community was thrilled when she and Americans all across the country Christa McAuliffe’s picture, but the was chosen out of over 10,000 applicants mourned. Among the brave crew mem- other six astronauts that were with her as NASA’s first teacher in space. Her bers was New Hampshire’s own Christa on that fateful January day, the sale of mission was to inspire a generation of McAuliffe, who had been chosen as the that coin is going to help FIRST, American students to look toward the first teacher in space. which was set up by Dean Kamen, who, sky and pursue careers in science. And Through her spirit and enthusiasm in my book, is a rock star. But he, in her motto, as Mr. HOYER noted: ‘‘I for pioneering the unknown, she en- essence, is the Thomas Edison of today. touch the future. I teach.’’ couraged a generation to reach for the Yep, he did the Segway. He also did She cared about America, and every stars. Her quest for knowledge and her the kidney dialysis machine. He has year she invited my mother, former commitment to inspiring young people

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I thank my colleagues across the Accounting Oversight Board, and for Michigan and New Hampshire, have aisle for this process and for the out- other purposes, as amended. worked together for this, and I thank come that we have here today. The Clerk read the title of the bill. them for their leadership. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- The text of the bill is as follows: The bill will mint a commemorative ance of my time. H.R. 3625 coin, with the proceeds going to sup- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- port the New Hampshire-based non- yield myself the balance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in profit FIRST, or For Inspiration and Madam Speaker, 2021 marks the 35th Congress assembled, Recognition of Science and Tech- anniversary of the space shuttle Chal- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. nology. lenger tragedy. This bill will help com- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘PCAOB Each year, they host the first robot- memorate and further Christa Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019’’. McAuliffe’s inspirational life and help SEC. 2. WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVES AND PRO- ics competition, and we see young peo- TECTION. ple building these robots, encouraging develop a new generation of dreamers and innovators by providing FIRST The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is amend- and inspiring them to invest in science ed— and math. I try to go to them every with additional funding to launch (1) in section 105 (15 U.S.C. 7215) by adding time I can. I was just at an all-women’s young people into critically needed, at the end the following: well-paying STEM jobs. HISTLEBLOWER NCENTIVES AND RO one last Saturday. They strive to in- ‘‘(f) W I P - I thank the sponsor of the House TECTION.— spire young people to be leaders in the companion to S. 239, the gentleman ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection the science, technology, engineering, and from Michigan (Mr. UPTON), and I urge following definitions shall apply: mathematics fields. my colleagues to join me in supporting ‘‘(A) COVERED PROCEEDING.—The term ‘cov- There is no better way to honor the this important piece of legislation. ered proceeding’ means any disciplinary pro- memory and life of Christa McAuliffe I yield back the balance of my time. ceeding by the Board initiated after the date of the enactment of this subsection that re- than to continue to inspire and encour- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, age young people to be at the forefront sults in monetary sanctions exceeding on the morning of January 28, 1986, the $250,000. of innovation and technology. Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart just I urge my colleagues to join me in ‘‘(B) ORIGINAL INFORMATION.—The term over a minute after launch. We will always re- ‘original information’ means information supporting this. member the brave Challenger crew, and the that— Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield sacrifice they made to help advance the explo- ‘‘(i) is derived from the independent knowl- myself the balance of my time. ration of space. Among those lost in the Chal- edge or analysis of a whistleblower; It is amazing how a teacher can lenger tragedy was one teacher, Christa ‘‘(ii) is not known to the Board from any touch lives. Christa McAuliffe touched McAuliffe, who was to be the very first teacher other source, unless the whistleblower is the original source of the information; and lives, not just for the students in her to go to space with NASA’s new Teacher in classroom, not just in her community, ‘‘(iii) is not exclusively derived from an al- Space project. The Teacher in Space project legation made in a disciplinary proceeding, but by what she means to the Amer- was created to spark students’ interest in ican people and how her contribution is in a judicial or administrative hearing, in a science, exploration, and discovery. governmental report, hearing, audit, or in- marked in the American psyche of Teachers are leaders and inspirers. Teach- vestigation, or from the news media, unless what teachers are and what they rep- ers encourage their students to reach for the the whistleblower is a source of the informa- resent in such a significant way. stars; devoting their careers to uncovering the tion. The Challenger tragedy was a mas- endless opportunities that are out there for ‘‘(C) MONETARY SANCTIONS.—The term sive loss for us as Americans in terms their pupils. That is just what Christa McAuliffe ‘monetary sanctions’ means any civil money of human life, certainly. But it is penalties imposed by the Board under sub- was seeking to do when she joined the Teach- section (c)(4) as modified by the Commission marked in American history, and it is er in Space project. Ms. McAuliffe was once marked in American history in a very under section 107(c)(3). asked to describe her philosophy of living, to ‘‘(D) WHISTLEBLOWER.— special way and has a quite different which she answered, ‘‘to get as much out of ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘whistleblower’ feel because of Christa McAuliffe. life as possible.’’ means any individual who provides, or 2 or The work put in to bring a coin bill The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin more individuals acting jointly who provide, to the floor is extraordinary, and I Act of 2019 is an excellent way to recognize information relating to a violation of this have to say this: The challenge to get and remember Ms. McAuliffe for her contribu- Act, the rules of the Board, the provisions of a coin bill to the House floor is enor- tions to education and to celebrate women in the securities laws relating to the prepara- tion and issuance of audit reports and the mous under our rules. Under a bipar- STEM. We must continue to uphold Ms. tisan understanding, we have a massive obligations and liabilities of accountants McAuliffe’s mission to boost the next genera- with respect thereto, including the rules of hurdle in order to get here. It is not a tion’s interest in the sciences. Christa the Board issued pursuant to this Act, or normal process to bring a bill to the McAuliffe decided to embark on this adventure professional standards. floor. It is an onerous and difficult one. with her students in mind, knowing she would ‘‘(ii) SPECIAL RULE.—Solely for the pur- That is why we have so few bills to have incredible lessons to teach them when poses of paragraph (7), the term ‘whistle- strike new coins that come across the she returned from space. Although she never blower’ shall also include any individual who House floor and get enacted into law. It returned, the story of her life will continue to takes an action described in paragraph 7(A), or 2 or more individuals acting jointly who is a proper thing to make it onerous inspire successive generations of students to and difficult because, when it happens, take an action described in paragraph 7(A). explore, to remain curious, and to keep a love ‘‘(2) AWARDS.— it shows what we are trying to rep- of learning alive. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In any covered discipli- resent with that coin, whether it is a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. nary proceeding, the Board shall pay an person, a community, an action, that TITUS). The question is on the motion award or awards to 1 or more whistleblowers what they did was so pure, so perfectly offered by the gentlewoman from Cali- who voluntarily provided original informa- American, and that what they did, that fornia (Ms. WATERS) that the House tion to the Board that resulted in the board person, that group, what they did suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. imposing monetary sanctions, in an aggre- should be noted in American history 239. gate amount determined in the discretion of and should be noted in a meaningful The question was taken; and (two- the Board but equal to— ‘‘(i) not less than 10 percent, in total, of way, a meaningful enough way that it thirds being in the affirmative) the what has been collected of the monetary was how the Romans marked who their rules were suspended and the bill was sanctions imposed; and emperors were. passed. ‘‘(ii) not more than 30 percent, in total, of This is our way of saying in a very A motion to reconsider was laid on what has been collected of the monetary special way that Christa McAuliffe was the table. sanctions.

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‘‘(B) PAYMENT OF AWARDS.—Any amount more than 30 days after the determination is ‘‘(D) CONFIDENTIALITY.— paid under this subparagraph shall be paid issued by the Board. The Commission shall ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in from any funds generated from the collec- review the determination made by the Board clause (ii), the Board and any officer or em- tion of monetary sanctions. in accordance with section 107(c). ployee of the Board may not disclose any in- ‘‘(3) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF AWARD; ‘‘(7) PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS.— formation, including information provided DENIAL OF AWARD.— ‘‘(A) PROHIBITION AGAINST RETALIATION.— by a whistleblower to the Board, which could ‘‘(A) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF No employer may discharge, demote, sus- reasonably be expected to reveal the identity AWARD.— pend, threaten, harass, directly or indirectly, of a whistleblower unless and until required ‘‘(i) DISCRETION.—The determination of the or in any other manner discriminate against, to be disclosed to a defendant or respondent amount of an award made under paragraph a whistleblower in the terms and conditions in connection with a public proceeding insti- (2) shall be in the discretion of the Board. of employment because of any lawful act tuted by the Commission or any entity de- ‘‘(ii) CRITERIA.— In determining the done by the whistleblower— scribed in clause (iii). amount of an award made under subpara- ‘‘(i) in providing information to the Board ‘‘(ii) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in graph (A), the Board shall take into consid- in accordance with this subsection; this section is intended to limit, or shall be eration— ‘‘(ii) in initiating, testifying in, or assist- construed to limit, the ability of the Attor- ‘‘(I) the significance of the information ing in any investigation or judicial or admin- ney General to present such evidence to a provided by the whistleblower to the success istrative action of the Board based upon or grand jury or to share such evidence with po- of the disciplinary proceeding; related to such information; or tential witnesses or defendants in the course ‘‘(II) the degree of assistance provided by ‘‘(iii) in making disclosures that are re- of an ongoing criminal investigation. the whistleblower and any legal representa- quired or protected under the Sarbanes- ‘‘(iii) AVAILABILITY TO GOVERNMENT AGEN- tive of the whistleblower in a disciplinary Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.), the CIES.— proceeding; and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Without the loss of its ‘‘(III) the programmatic interest of the et seq.), including section 10A(m) of such Act status as confidential in the hands of the Board in deterring violations by making (15 U.S.C. 78f(m)), section 1513(e) of title 18, Board, all information referred to in clause awards to whistleblowers who provide infor- United States Code, and any other law, rule, (i) may, in the discretion of the Board, when mation that lead to successful enforcement. or regulation subject to the jurisdiction of determined by the Board to be necessary to ‘‘(B) DENIAL OF AWARD.—No award under the Securities Exchange Commission. accomplish the purposes of this Act and to subparagraph (A) shall be made— ‘‘(iv) in providing information regarding protect investors, be made available to— ‘‘(i) to any whistleblower who is, or was at any conduct that the whistleblower reason- ‘‘(aa) the Attorney General of the United the time the whistleblower acquired the ably believes constitutes a potential viola- States; original information submitted to the Board, tion of any law, rule, or regulation subject to ‘‘(bb) an appropriate regulatory authority; a member, officer, or employee of— the jurisdiction of the Board or the Commis- ‘‘(cc) a self-regulatory organization; ‘‘(I) an appropriate regulatory agency (as sion (including disclosures that are required ‘‘(dd) a State attorney general in connec- such term is defined in section 3 of the Secu- or protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of tion with any criminal investigation; rities Exchange Act of 1934); 2002 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) ‘‘(ee) any appropriate State regulatory au- ‘‘(II) the Department of Justice; to— thority; ‘‘(III) a self-regulatory organization (as ‘‘(I) a person with supervisory authority ‘‘(ff) the Commission; such term is defined in section 34 of the Se- over the whistleblower at the whistle- ‘‘(gg) a foreign securities authority; and curities Exchange Act of 1934); blower’s employer, where such employer is ‘‘(hh) a foreign law enforcement authority. ‘‘(IV) the Public Company Accounting an entity registered with or required to be ‘‘(II) CONFIDENTIALITY.— Oversight Board; or registered with the Board, the Commission, a ‘‘(aa) IN GENERAL.—Each of the entities de- ‘‘(V) a law enforcement organization; self-regulatory organization, or a State secu- scribed in items (aa) through (ff) of sub- ‘‘(ii) to any whistleblower who is convicted rities commission or office performing like clause (I) shall maintain such information as of a criminal violation related to the Board functions; or confidential in accordance with the require- finding for which the whistleblower other- ‘‘(II) such other person working for the em- ments established under clause (i). wise could receive an award under this sec- ployer described under subclause (I) who has tion; the authority to investigate, discover, or ter- ‘‘(bb) FOREIGN AUTHORITIES.— Each of the ‘‘(iii) to any whistleblower who gains the minate misconduct. entities described in subclauses (gg) and (hh) of subclause (I) shall maintain such informa- information through the performance of an ‘‘(B) ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION AGAINST tion in accordance with such assurances of audit of financial statements required under RETALIATION.— confidentiality as the Board determines ap- the securities laws and for whom such sub- ‘‘(i) CAUSE OF ACTION.—An individual who mission would be contrary to the require- alleges discharge or other discrimination in propriate. ments of section 10A of the Securities Ex- violation of subparagraph (A) may bring an ‘‘(E) RIGHTS RETAINED.—Nothing in this change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j–1); and action under this paragraph in the appro- subsection shall be deemed to diminish the ‘‘(iv) to any whistleblower who fails to sub- priate district court of the United States for rights, privileges, or remedies of any whistle- mit information to the Board in such form as the relief provided in subparagraph (C). blower under any Federal or State law, or the Board may, by rule, require. ‘‘(ii) SUBPOENAS.—A subpoena requiring under any collective bargaining agreement. ‘‘(4) REPRESENTATION.— the attendance of a witness at a trial or ‘‘(8) PROVISION OF FALSE INFORMATION.—A ‘‘(A) PERMITTED REPRESENTATION.—Any hearing conducted under this subsection may whistleblower shall not be entitled to an whistleblower who makes a claim for an be served at any place in the United States. award under this section if the whistle- award under paragraph (2) may be rep- ‘‘(iii) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.— blower— resented by counsel. ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—An action under this ‘‘(A) knowingly and willfully makes any ‘‘(B) REQUIRED REPRESENTATION.— paragraph may not be brought— false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Any whistleblower who ‘‘(aa) more than 6 years after the date on representation; or anonymously makes a claim for an award which the violation of subparagraph (A) oc- ‘‘(B) uses any false writing or document under paragraph (2) shall be represented by curred; or knowing the writing or document contains counsel if the whistleblower anonymously ‘‘(bb) more than 3 years after the date any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement submits the information upon which the when facts material to the right of action or entry. claim is based. are known or reasonably should have been ‘‘(9) RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.—The Board ‘‘(ii) DISCLOSURE OF IDENTITY.—Prior to the known by the employee alleging a violation shall have the authority to issue such rules payment of an award, a whistleblower shall of subparagraph (A). and standards as may be necessary or appro- disclose the identity of the whistleblower ‘‘(II) REQUIRED ACTION WITHIN 10 YEARS.— priate to implement the provisions of this and provide such other information as the Notwithstanding subclause (I), an action section consistent with the purposes of this Board may require, directly or through coun- under this paragraph may not in any cir- section. sel, for the whistleblower. cumstance be brought more than 10 years ‘‘(10) COORDINATION.—To the maximum ex- ‘‘(5) NO CONTRACT NECESSARY.—No contract after the date on which the violation occurs. tent practicable, the Board shall coordinate with the Board is necessary for any whistle- ‘‘(C) RELIEF.—Relief for an individual pre- with the Office of the Whistleblower of the blower to receive an award under paragraph vailing in an action brought under this para- Securities Exchange Commission in carrying (2), unless otherwise required by the Board graph shall include— out this subsection.’’; and by rule. ‘‘(i) reinstatement with the same seniority (2) in section 109(c)(2) (15 U.S.C. 7219(c)(2), ‘‘(6) APPEALS.—Any determination made status that the individual would have had, by striking ‘‘all funds collected’’ and insert- under this subsection, including whether, to but for the discrimination; ing ‘‘at least 50 percent of funds collected’’. whom, or in what amount to make awards, ‘‘(ii) 2 times the amount of back pay other- SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- shall be in the discretion of the Board. Any wise owed to the individual, with interest; FECTS. such determination, except the determina- and The budgetary effects of this Act, for the tion of the amount of an award if the award ‘‘(iii) compensation for litigation costs, ex- purpose of complying with the Statutory was made in accordance with this paragraph, pert witness fees, and reasonable attorneys’ Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- may be appealed to the Commission not fees. mined by reference to the latest statement

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We know all of these after the implosion of Enron and its ac- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from things. counting firm Arthur Andersen, some- California (Ms. WATERS) and the gen- However, sometimes, businesses need thing that was very painful to many in tleman from North Carolina (Mr. someone to call out bad behavior or il- my district in Houston. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- legal activity. Whistleblowers play an In the Dodd-Frank Act Congress utes. important role in rooting out bad be- passed, it expanded the whistleblower The Chair recognizes the gentle- havior that harms the markets, that program at the SEC to both provide in- woman from California. harms Mr. and Mrs. 401(k), average, ev- dividual protections for retaliation if GENERAL LEAVE eryday investors, which most of us are. they came forward to the Commission Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ask Moreover, it is important to appro- and made them eligible for monetary unanimous consent that all Members priately incentivize whistleblowers to awards if their information led to en- may have 5 legislative days within either report potentially unlawful ac- forcement action. Likewise, under my which to revise and extend their re- tivity internally or to appropriate gov- bill, individuals would be eligible for a marks on this legislation and to insert ernment authorities. That is why we reward program upon the successful extraneous material thereon. have whistleblower statutes. That is completion of disciplinary action. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there why this is a good piece of legislation. Whistleblowers would be incentivized objection to the request of the gentle- To that end, I am glad to see that to come forward when they suspect vio- woman from California? this bill, which will establish rewards lations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; the There was no objection. for certain whistleblowers whose tips rules of the PCAOB and the SEC; and Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I lead to PCAOB—or Peekaboo, as we other rules, laws, and professional yield myself such time as I may con- call it on the Financial Services Com- standards governing audits of public sume. mittee—monetary sanctions. companies. Importantly, these whistle- I thank Representative GARCIA for This builds on the structure of the blowers would also be protected this important piece of legislation that SEC’s whistleblower program in a re- against retaliation from their employ- establishes a whistleblower program at cent bill that we passed out of the ers. the Public Company Accounting Over- House in the month of July that pro- In July, this House overwhelmingly sight Board. This program is similar to tects internal whistleblowers as well. passed the Whistleblower Protection the program that was created by the Additionally, I want to note that the Reform Act by a vote of 410–12. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and provision in this bill that states that, Consumer Protection Act for the Secu- to the maximum extent possible, the b 1615 rities and Exchange Commission. PCAOB shall coordinate with the Office This bill uses the very same whistle- At the SEC, this program has proven of the Whistleblower at the SEC in car- blower protections that the House to be extremely successful and has rying out the law under this bill. passed in that piece of legislation. been instrumental in incentivizing The SEC whistleblower has been This legislation would implement a whistleblowers to report suspected mis- around for quite a while. They have the key recommendation that the Project conduct while protecting them from re- good regard of both parties, I think, in on Government Oversight board made taliation by their employers. Accord- terms of how they respond. We want to in a recent report. ing to the SEC, the SEC’s whistle- make sure that experience is well co- Madam Speaker, as one can see from blower program has awarded approxi- ordinated with this new whistleblower that report, it is likely more could be mately $381 million to 62 individual authority at PCAOB. done to strengthen this oversight board whistleblowers since the program I hope that, where possible, the SEC’s and its enforcement abilities, but I am began. Office of the Whistleblower can provide confident that this bill is a good first Given the PCAOB’s critical mission significant assistance to the PCAOB, if step. to protect investors and further the not handle all these whistleblower One of the reasons that investors public interest by ensuring inform- claims itself. They have that type of from around the world invest in Amer- ative, accurate, and independent audit experience. I think it would be proper ica is the stability and transparency of reports of public companies and SEC- for that agency to do that and to en- our public markets. Congress, the pri- registered brokers and dealers, it is sure that it is done in the most cost-ef- vate sector, and regulators have all vital that PCAOB whistleblowers are fective manner for the taxpayer and for worked hard to make transparency a incentivized to come forward and are the investors as well. selling point around the world. This protected from employer retaliation. This legislation is good, in that it bill is just one small tool in the tool- Due to the success of this program provides flexibility for that best deliv- box of making sure that transparency and its proven track record at the SEC, ery system as the SEC and Peekaboo and the investor faith it generates in I urge my colleagues to support this go about this. this country continue. commonsense bill. Madam Speaker, I Again, I thank my colleague from Supporters of this bill include the reserve the balance of my time. Texas for her hard work on this bill National Whistleblower Center, The In- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I and for bringing an important piece of stitute of Internal Auditors, and Public yield myself such time as I may con- legislation that is good for taxpayers, Citizen. This bill passed by voice vote sume. good for investors, and really good for out of committee. I rise to speak on H.R. 3625, the the stability of the markets and the be- Madam Speaker, I want to thank PCAOB Whistleblower Protection Act. lief in the stability of the markets. I Chairwoman WATERS and the ranking I thank the Congresswoman from urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote, and I reserve the member, Mr. MCHENRY, and their staffs Texas for her leadership on this bill balance of my time. for working with us to incorporate and for her work on the committee. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I some of the bipartisan suggestions that Madam Speaker, businesses have a yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman I believe make this bill stronger by en- self-interest in detecting and elimi- from Texas (Ms. GARCIA). suring that the SEC and the PCAOB nating illegal activity as swiftly as Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speak- coordinate in their whistleblower ef- possible within their organizations. As er, this legislation is very simple. It forts. Those changes make this bill such, businesses, including audit firms would establish a whistleblower pro- stronger, and I thank them for their bi- and clients of audit firms, generally gram at the Public Company Account- partisan support. strive to comply with the law because, ing Oversight Board based on the pro- Madam Speaker, I will close by sim- ultimately, violating the law hurts in- gram Congress established at the Secu- ply saying that PCAOB works. Let’s

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This is a com- tation, that there could be that like yield myself such time as I may con- pletely redundant function that is kind of coordination between PCAOB sume. being attempted here. and the SEC in order to implement this Madam Speaker, I would like to com- Additionally, what are the costs as- bill. mend my colleague from Texas— sociated with setting up a new whistle- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- though new to this legislative body, blower program, and will these costs leagues to support this bill, and I yield she has shown experience in how she force the PCAOB to divert resources back the balance of my time. has legislated here—and the willing- from other projects in order to get this Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ness of the Democrat majority staff on duplicative program off the ground? yield myself such time as I may con- the committee to work with my staff So, in light of these concerns, I be- sume. to ensure that we have a bill that is lieve that this is a redundant and ill- First, Madam Speaker, I congratu- functional and right and can get wide conceived bill that likely has one pur- late the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. support, as it should. So I thank the pose: to provide another avenue for GARCIA). I am so very proud of the gentlewoman for this, which it may be plaintiffs’ bar to enrich itself. That is a work that she is doing on the Financial her first legislative undertaking massive concern that I and so many Services Committee. We are here today through the committee, and I want to others involved in this have. on this particular legislation, but this commend her for the work that she has It is incumbent upon those who sup- particular legislator, who serves on the done. port this bill to explain why they be- Financial Services Committee, has un- I address the Chair in saying that, lieve that auditors, who play such a dertaken to produce legislation that is but I think it is important that this critical gatekeeping function in our so meaningful, not only for her district body understands that there is good capital markets, should be potentially and for her State, but for this country. legislating that happens on our com- offered the prospect of monetary boun- I am very pleased about this bill today, mittee, and bipartisan legislating. ties at the expense of disrupting the ef- and I join her in saying it is certainly Madam Speaker, I yield such time as fective functioning of the audit process not redundant. he may consume to the gentleman as it is today, especially in light of the Madam Speaker, I think the gen- from Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA), the SEC’s well-established whistleblower tleman on the opposite side of the aisle ranking member of the Investor Pro- program that would cover all of these from Michigan almost forgot why he tection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital particular circumstances. came here, because he used the word Markets Subcommittee, and my friend Madam Speaker, I do appreciate the ‘‘redundant’’ at least six or seven and colleague. ranking member yielding time to me. times, and he repeated it and repeated Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I it because I think it was difficult for thank the ranking member for yield- thank my colleague for his comments. him to find other words to try and ex- ing. Certainly, there is a diversity of plain why he was on the floor today op- I do need to point out, while this bill thought among our colleagues on this posing this bill. had passed by a voice vote, it does not bill. The SEC has demonstrated the value mean that it did not have opposition, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- of whistleblowers. And, yes, the whis- and I rise today to express my concern ance of my time. tleblowers are compensated, but they with this bill which would establish Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I save our government money. They save this whistleblower incentive program yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman the SEC money. They save harm from at the PCAOB. from Texas (Ms. GARCIA), who is the being done to those investors that we Now, my opposition to this should author of this legislation, and she will should be protecting. not be interpreted as opposition to a sufficiently describe why this bill is Madam Speaker, again, I can’t say whistleblower—in fact, it is the oppo- not redundant. enough about Congresswoman GARCIA site of that—or a whistleblower pro- Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speak- and this bill and the work that she is gram, but there are a number of rea- er, I will be brief, just two points: doing, and I yield back the balance of sons why I believe, and I think are Number one, it is not redundant. If it my time. clear, that this is a redundant program were so, the National Whistleblower The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that is already covered in other ways. Center and The Institute of Internal question is on the motion offered by First, the bill is at odds with estab- Auditors wouldn’t see a need for it, and the gentlewoman from California (Ms. lished principles of confidentiality that neither would the report that we have WATERS) that the House suspend the exist within the auditing profession. now placed in the RECORD. It is needed, rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3625, as State laws and professional standards and certainly we need to support it. amended. require accounting professionals to Secondly, in terms of costs, the cost The question was taken; and (two- maintain the confidentiality of client for implementing this bill will be offset thirds being in the affirmative) the information received in the course of by the increase in fees that the board rules were suspended and the bill, as performing an audit. This bill purports will collect from the accounting boards amended, was passed. to exclude from whistleblower status for which they have oversight. So there A motion to reconsider was laid on any person who gains the information will be no additional costs. It will be the table. while performing audit work. offset. f However, the exclusion is muddled by Madam Speaker, it is needed, and I an unclear and potentially broad excep- urge adoption of this bill. APPRAISAL FEE TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019 tion. As a result, it is very possible Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I that personnel performing audits may am prepared to close. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I try to garner bounties by blowing the Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the whistle on their audit clients, contrary have no additional speakers. I reserve bill (H.R. 3619) to amend the Financial to their professional obligations. the right to close. Institutions Reform, Recovery, and En- By providing monetary incentives for Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I forcement Act of 1989 to provide the audit personnel to go to the PCAOB, yield myself such time as I may con- Appraisal Subcommittee with the au- the bill inevitably will have harmful sume. thority to modify annual registry fees effects on the auditor-audit client rela- Whistleblowers provide an important for appraisal management companies, tionship, the audit process, and the function. We want to make sure that to maintain a registry of trainees and public’s confidence in the financial re- there are legal constraints on this, ob- charge a lower trainee registry fee, and porting process. viously. The Securities and Exchange to allow grants to States to assist ap- This bill also raises other significant Commission have shown themselves praiser and potential appraiser compli- questions. For example, why is a pro- good actors in terms of implementing ance with the Real Property Appraiser

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Congress assembled, mined by reference to the latest statement Madam Speaker, I rise in support of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- H.R. 3619, the Appraisal Fee Trans- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Appraisal tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in parency Act of 2019. Fee Transparency Act of 2019’’. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of SEC. 2. ANNUAL REGISTRY FEES FOR APPRAISAL In June, the Financial Services Com- the House Budget Committee, provided that mittee held a hearing on a variety of MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. such statement has been submitted prior to Subparagraph (B) of section 1109(a)(4) of the vote on passage. issues relating to the appraisal process. the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, The issue of appraisal industry reform The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. might not be an exciting headline, but ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 3338(a)(4)(B)) is amended— honest, educated, and, importantly, (1) in clause (ii), by striking the period at California (Ms. WATERS) and the gen- independent appraisals help ensure the the end and inserting a semicolon; and tleman from North Carolina (Mr. safety and soundness of mortgage lend- (2) by inserting after and below clause (ii) MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- ing. the following: utes. ‘‘except that if the Appraisal Subcommittee The Chair recognizes the gentle- We know how the last financial crisis determines that the fees established under woman from California. happened, and it started with mort- clause (i) or (ii) result in adverse con- gages, so it is really important that ap- sequences or are otherwise not appropriately GENERAL LEAVE Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ask praisals are accurate and true. tailored to meet the goals of this paragraph, As neutral parties, appraisers help the Appraisal Subcommittee may establish a unanimous consent that all Members determine the fair market value of as- new formula for fees, which new formula may have 5 legislative days within sets for both lenders and purchasers. may not take effect until the Appraisal Sub- which to revise and extend their re- committee submits a report to the Congress marks on this legislation and to insert b 1630 justifying its decision to establish such a extraneous material thereon. Yet, much of the current appraisal new formula, setting forth the new formula, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and explaining how the new formula will af- framework remains an antiquated, con- fect such fees.’’. objection to the request of the gentle- fusing maze of overlapping and con- SEC. 3. TRAINEE APPRAISERS. woman from California? flicting State and Federal rules. These (a) MAINTENANCE ON NATIONAL REGISTRY.— There was no objection. inefficiencies harm appraisal quality, Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I Paragraph (3) of section 1103(a) of the Finan- lower competition, and inhibit market yield myself such time as I may con- cial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and En- innovation. Building a 21st century forcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3332(a)(3)) is sume. amended by striking ‘‘and licensed’’ and in- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of housing finance system requires us to serting ‘‘, licensed, and trainee’’. H.R. 3619, the Appraisal Fee Trans- do better. (b) ANNUAL REGISTRY FEES.—Subparagraph parency Act, and I want to thank the The bill we are considering today is a (A) of section 1109(a)(4) of the Financial In- good first step in that reform process. stitutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforce- gentleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY) for bringing this bill to the House. It makes the necessary improvements ment Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3338(a)(4)(A)) is to the fee structure and to the ap- amended— This bill would provide the Appraisal (1) by inserting ‘‘including trainee apprais- Subcommittee with greater flexibility praiser registry. These reforms will ers,’’ after ‘‘transactions,’’; to adjust the structure and amount of help increase transparency and clarity (2) by inserting ‘‘except that the Appraisal the fees they charge to appraisal man- for consumers in an already complex Subcommittee may, in its discretion, charge agement companies to alleviate con- regulatory scheme. a fee for trainee appraisers not exceeding cerns that the current statutory re- The bill also allows the Federal Ap- $20’’ after ‘‘$40,’’; and praisal Subcommittee to set up a less (3) by inserting before the semicolon the quirements governing these fees are too rigid and would have put pressure arbitrary fee schedule for appraisal following: ‘‘; except that nothing in this sub- management companies. These man- paragraph may be construed to require a on appraisal management companies to State to establish or operate an program for pass on the burden of unnecessarily agement companies are intermediaries trainee appraisers’’. high fees to appraisers and reduce the lenders sometimes use to provide cer- (c) DEFINITION.—Section 1121 of the Finan- number of appraisers that they work tain appraisal-related services. This cial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and En- new schedule will help increase com- forcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3350) is with. At a time when some areas of the petition and employment within the amended by adding at the end the following industry. Its proceeds will be used to new paragraph: country are experiencing an appraiser improve appraiser complaint investiga- ‘‘(12) TRAINEE APPRAISER.—The term ‘train- shortage, we cannot afford to make it ee appraiser’ means an individual who meets harder for appraisers to obtain work. tions and enforcement activities. the minimum criteria established by the Ap- This bill would also create a national The bill would also, for the first praiser Qualification Board for a trainee ap- registry of appraiser trainees, much time, allow trainees to be listed on the praiser license and is credentialed by a State like there is already a national reg- subcommittee’s national registry for appraiser certifying and licensing agency.’’. istry of licensed appraisers. This is one appraisers. This will help meet ap- SEC. 4. GRANTS TO NONPROFITS AND INSTITU- praisal needs, as well as help those TIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR small step that will help facilitate the COMPLIANCE EFFORTS. entry of new appraisers into the indus- trainees receive the valuable on-the- Paragraph (5) of section 1109(b) of the Fi- try. job experience they need to gain fur- nancial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Finally, this bill would provide con- ther accreditation. That is just the na- Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3338(b)(5)) sumers with a separate disclosure of ture of the apprenticeship process that is amended by inserting ‘‘nonprofit organiza- fees paid to the appraiser and fees paid the appraisal industry has in order to tions, and institutions of higher education’’ to the appraisal management company get licensure in most States. after ‘‘licensing agencies,’’. The bill also provides for greater SEC. 5. REQUIREMENT TO DISCLOSE APPRAISAL in order to enhance their under- FEES. standing of the costs associated with transparency under the Real Estate Section 4(c) of the Real Estate Settlement their mortgage. Settlement Procedures Act, or what we Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2603(c)) is These are reforms that are broadly commonly call RESPA. If you have amended by striking ‘‘may’’ and inserting supported by the appraisal industry ever had a mortgage, you understand ‘‘shall’’. and will make meaningful changes to what RESPA is. You may not under- SEC. 6. INCLUSION OF DESIGNEE OF SECRETARY this industry which makes up a critical stand RESPA, but you know what it is, OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON AP- PRAISAL SUBCOMMITTEE. part of the home buying process. is probably the more accurate way to The first sentence of section 1011 of the Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- say it. This is an important trans- Federal Financial Institutions Examination tleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY) for parency measure for the disclosure of

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If you are listen- representative of the Department of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT ing at home, don’t worry about the de- Veterans Affairs to the Appraisal Sub- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I tails of it. It is basically every Federal committee, create a national registry move to suspend the rules and pass the regulator in Washington has a seat at of appraisers in training, and provide bill (H.R. 2290) to require the Federal the board. We are now putting the VA consumers with greater transparency financial regulators to issue guidance on there because the VA Administra- in the disclosure of fees paid by ap- encouraging financial institutions to tion does mortgages as well for vet- praisals. work with consumers and businesses erans. So let’s get them all at the table Madam Speaker, as you are well affected by a Federal Government and let’s have them all communicate. aware, a significant part of the housing shutdown, and for other purposes, as That covers the national mortgage market is comprised of veterans, as amended. market that we currently have. This is was mentioned, but currently the Ap- The Clerk read the title of the bill. good legislating. That is basically what praisal Subcommittee does not have The text of the bill is as follows: I am saying. representation from the Department of H.R. 2290 I think it is a welcome thing to add Veterans Affairs. This bill would add a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- veterans to the mix on the sub- designee from the VA, which further resentatives of the United States of America in committee. They currently make up acknowledges the unique critical role Congress assembled, roughly 10 percent of mortgages annu- of our veterans. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ally, so it is really important they Though this bill does not address this This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Shutdown have a seat at the board and a seat at directly, one of the takeaways from the Guidance for Financial Institutions Act’’. the table, especially, around this im- hearing that we held back in June was SEC. 2. SHUTDOWN GUIDANCE FOR FINANCIAL portant issue. the lack of diversity in the appraisal INSTITUTIONS. Their input will help the sub- industry, which currently does not (a) GUIDANCE.—Not later than the end of committee promote greater uniformity have many women or minorities. That the 180-day period beginning on the date of in its supervisory role. Taken together, is one of the reasons this bill adds a na- enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall, jointly, in consultation these reforms will help sort out some tional registry of appraiser trainees, with State banking regulators and other ap- of the antiquated, confusing, and over- which would help bring new people into propriate Federal and State agencies, issue lapping appraisal rules. this unique and very important indus- shutdown guidance to the financial institu- This bill was reported out of the Fi- try. tions they regulate encouraging the finan- nancial Services Committee unani- Lastly, the bill makes it Federal law cial institutions to— mously. I commend its sponsor and co- to disclose to consumers the fee that (1) work with consumers and businesses af- sponsor. Chairman CLAY of the Hous- they pay for their appraisals. This con- fected by a shutdown; ing, Community Development and In- sumer-friendly addition to the bill pro- (2) recognize that consumers and busi- nesses affected by a shutdown may lose ac- surance Subcommittee has done great motes transparency and ensures that cess to credit and face temporary hardship in work. He will work with Republicans the opaque world of appraisals is be- making payments on debts such as mort- where he can, but he tries to beat us on coming more understandable to the av- gages, student loans, car loans, business most days. But on this one, he worked erage home buyer. loans, or credit cards; with Ranking Member DUFFY in order I will add that one of the most com- (3) consider prudent efforts to modify to have this bipartisan bill before us pelling parts of the appraisal hearing terms on existing loans or extend new credit today. was the testimony of scholar Andre to help consumers and businesses affected by Representative CLAY is a tough Dem- Perry of the Brookings Institution a shutdown, consistent with safe-and-sound ocrat, who represents his State well, lending practices; and where he discussed in-depth the re- (4) take steps to prevent adverse informa- and is a tough negotiator. What we search of his colleagues which dem- tion being reported in a manner that harms have before us is a really good bill be- onstrated that the appraisal industry consumers affected by a shutdown, including cause of the quality of legislating—not has contributed to the growing racial by preventing modified credit arrangements easy legislating, but tough legis- wealth gap. intended to help consumers fulfill their fi- lating—that Representative CLAY is Madam Speaker, I look forward to nancial obligations from being reported to, about on the Financial Services Com- the support of the House of this impor- and coded by, consumer reporting agencies mittee and here in Congress. tant legislation. on a consumer’s credit report in a manner that hurts the creditworthiness of the con- Madam Speaker, I urge adoption of Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I sumer. this meaningful reform, and I reserve yield back the balance of my time. (b) NOTICE OF GUIDANCE DURING A SHUT- the balance of my time. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I DOWN.—Not later than the end of the 24-hour Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. period beginning at the start of a shutdown, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Madam Speaker, I, again, thank the the Federal financial regulators shall, joint- Missouri (Mr. CLAY), the chair of the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY) ly, issue a press release to alert financial in- Subcommittee on Housing, Community for bringing this bill to the floor. This stitutions, consumers, and businesses to the Development and Insurance. bill will remove another impediment to existence, and content, of the guidance Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I rise in obtaining homes for everyday Ameri- issued pursuant to subsection (a). support of H.R. 3619, the Appraisal Fee cans by making more appraisers avail- (c) POST-SHUTDOWN REPORT TO CONGRESS AND UPDATED GUIDANCE.— Transparency Act of 2019. I thank able to home buyers. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than the end of Chairwoman WATERS for yielding the Madam Speaker, I urge my col- the 90-day period beginning on the date a time, as well as the support that she leagues to join me in supporting this shutdown ends, the Federal financial regu- has given. important piece of legislation, and I lators shall, jointly, issue a report to Con- Let me also thank Ranking Member yield back the balance of my time. gress containing an analysis of the effective- MCHENRY for his support of this legis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ness of the guidance issued pursuant to sub- lation, as well as the ranking member question is on the motion offered by section (a). (2) UPDATED GUIDANCE.—Not later than the of the subcommittee, Mr. DUFFY, who I the gentlewoman from California (Ms. end of the 180-day period beginning on the WATERS) that the House suspend the hope will be replaced with someone date a report is issued under paragraph (1), just as competent as Mr. DUFFY has rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3619, as the Federal financial regulators shall update been. amended. the guidance required under subsection (a) if This bill would provide the Appraisal The question was taken; and (two- any shortcomings are identified in such re- Subcommittee with greater flexibility thirds being in the affirmative) the port.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.049 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H7806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2019 (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: missed paychecks for countless govern- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- (1) CONSUMERS AFFECTED BY A SHUTDOWN.— ment employees and contractors. ance of my time. The term ‘‘consumers affected by a shut- About 800,000 Federal employees were Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I down’’ means an individual who is an em- furloughed and another 4 million or so yield myself such time as I may con- ployee of— (A) the Federal Government, and who is Federal contractors were negatively af- sume. furloughed or excepted from a furlough dur- fected. Madam Speaker, I rise today in rec- ing the shutdown; The resulting damage was signifi- ognition of Federal employees im- (B) the District of Columbia, and who is cant. Many of our constituents, who pacted by the government shutdown not receiving pay because of the shutdown; did nothing wrong at all, found it hard and express my support for Federal or to make essential payments—such as regulators and financial institutions (C) a Federal contractor (as defined under payments on mortgages, rent, student supporting consumers in need of assist- section 7101 of title 41, United States Code) loans, car loans, business loans, or ance in the event there is a lapse in or other business, and who has experienced a substantial reduction in pay due to the shut- credit cards—when their income was Federal funding. down. temporarily limited. (2) CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES AFFECTED Furthermore, the Congressional b 1645 BY A SHUTDOWN.—The term ‘‘consumers and Budget Office estimated the shutdown businesses affected by a shutdown’’ means— cost the American economy $11 billion We just passed a continuing resolu- (A) a consumer affected by a shutdown; and it delayed approximately $18 bil- tion to keep the government open ear- and lion in Federal discretionary spending lier today. So the good news is, this (B) a Federal contractor (as defined under for compensation and purchases of fall does not look like storm season for section 7101 of title 41, United States Code) goods and services. Federal employees, and, hopefully, the or other business that has experienced a sub- contents of this act won’t have to be stantial reduction in income due to the shut- Should there be another government shutdown in the future, this bill will used. I think that is a good thing. I down. think we can all agree that is a good (3) FEDERAL FINANCIAL REGULATORS.—The help ensure that, at a minimum, there term ‘‘Federal financial regulators’’ means is timely guidance provided by finan- thing. On a bipartisan basis, we should the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- cial regulators to encourage financial agree that it is a good thing. serve System, the Bureau of Consumer Fi- firms to work with and help affected Whether it is a missed credit card nancial Protection, the Comptroller of the consumers. Consistent with prudent payment or an unexpected medical ex- Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance lending practices, firms would be en- pense, government shutdowns can Corporation, and the National Credit Union leave Federal employees, contractors, Administration. couraged to modify payment terms or extend credit, when appropriate, and and other individuals facing economic (4) SHUTDOWN.—The term ‘‘shutdown’’ hardship through no fault of their own. means any period in which there is more prevent adverse information from than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations as a being reported that might hurt a con- Madam Speaker, if you look at the result of a failure to enact a regular appro- sumer’s credit score. government shutdowns under the Car- priations bill or continuing resolution. During the October 2013 shutdown, ter administration, the Reagan admin- SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- regulators issued guidance to financial istration, and the Clinton administra- FECTS. institutions on day nine of the shut- tion, the lapse in funding impacted The budgetary effects of this Act, for the down, urging financial firms to do what people’s lives, and we don’t want Fed- purpose of complying with the Statutory they could to help affected consumers. eral employees to be held hostage due Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- to the inability of Congress and the ex- mined by reference to the latest statement On January 11, 2019, financial regu- titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- lators issued a joint statement to pro- ecutive branch to come to terms on tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in vide guidance to financial institutions, Federal funding. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of again encouraging them to help con- H.R. 2290 requires Federal financial the House Budget Committee, provided that sumers affected by the shutdown. How- regulators to issue guidance encour- such statement has been submitted prior to ever, the guidance did not come until aging institutions to work with indi- the vote on passage. the 20th day of the shutdown and only viduals impacted by a government The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- came after I wrote regulators the day shutdown. It also requires the regu- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from before prodding them to issue such lators to provide Congress with a re- California (Ms. WATERS) and the gen- critical guidance. port analyzing the effectiveness of that tleman from North Carolina (Mr. This delay is unacceptable, whether guidance. It is proper. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- it is 9 days or 20 days, and there is no I remind my colleagues that guidance utes. reason why regulators should not pre- does not constitute a formal rule- The Chair recognizes the gentle- pare the appropriate guidance now and making. Unlike a rule, guidance is non- woman from California. issue a press release within the first 24 binding. This bill sets out best prac- GENERAL LEAVE hours of any future shutdown to re- tices for both regulators and financial Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ask mind financial institutions to help af- institutions, and they should take that unanimous consent that all Members fected consumers, as H.R. 2290 would guidance seriously. may have 5 legislative days in which to require. I also want to reiterate that this leg- revise and extend their remarks on this Furthermore, H.R. 2290 builds on H. islation conveys no new authority on legislation and to insert extraneous Res. 77 that I sponsored and was passed Federal financial regulators. Let’s material thereon. by the House on a voice vote in Janu- make that clear. I know that many fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ary 2019, expressing the sense of Con- nancial institutions and financial regu- objection to the request of the gentle- gress that financial institutions and lators are already implementing the woman from California? other entities should proactively work best practices contemplated by this There was no objection. to help consumers affected by any fu- legislation. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ture government shutdown. Six months or 7 months after the yield myself such time as I may con- Passing the Shutdown Guidance for Federal Government shutdown, I think sume. Financial Institutions Act will help en- we have already seen that the regu- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- sure guidance is provided to financial lators have taken action. Institutions port of H.R. 2290, Shutdown Guidance firms in a timely manner and that have historically been cognizant of the for Financial Institutions Act, a bill there is no ambiguity that struggling needs of consumers who find them- introduced by one of our colleagues and consumers affected by a shutdown, selves in these types of unforeseen situ- a new member of the Financial Serv- through no fault of their own, get the ations. In fact, last fall, more than 100 ices Committee, Representative JEN- assistance that they need. banks took it upon themselves to offer NIFER WEXTON of Virginia. I commend the work of Representa- loan modifications, payment deadline Last December, President Trump tive WEXTON on this very important extensions, payroll advances, or low- or shut the government down for an un- legislation. I support the bill, and I zero-interest rate loans, among other precedented 35 days, resulting in urge my colleagues to do the same. accommodations, to those impacted by

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In January of ties can damage their credit scores and Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- this year, the FDIC, the OCC, the Na- put their security clearances and, ance of my time. tional Credit Union Administration, therefore, their livelihoods at risk. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I the Federal Reserve, the CFPB, and the While it is positive to see so many think this legislation puts to rest the Conference of State Bank Supervisors lenders taking proactive steps to miti- need for the Financial Services Com- partnered to encourage institutions to gate harm, there were still issues and mittee to legislate around the govern- work with consumers who were nega- confusion at some financial institu- ment shutdown. I am glad we were able tively impacted. They took it upon tions, and regulator guidance from the to put that to rest, and I yield back the themselves to do that, and they had Federal Government was slow to come. balance of my time. the authority to do so. It was not until the 20th day of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In a related financial institution let- shutdown that financial regulators pro- question is on the motion offered by ter, the FDIC encouraged all supervised vided guidance, encouraging banks to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. institutions to consider prudent ar- work with borrowers and account hold- WATERS) that the House suspend the rangements that would increase the po- ers affected by the shutdown, and let- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2290, as tential for creditworthy borrowers to ting banks know that such efforts amended. meet their obligations. would not be subject to examiner criti- The question was taken; and (two- While I agree with my colleagues cism. thirds being in the affirmative) the across the aisle that we should encour- During the shutdown in 2013, it rules were suspended and the bill, as age banks to work proactively with wasn’t until the ninth day that similar amended, was passed. consumers affected by a shutdown, we guidance was released. Let me give you A motion to reconsider was laid on must also encourage financial regu- an example of why this matters. I want the table. lators to provide some type of clarity to read part of a letter that I received f as well. This bill ensures exactly that. from a desperate constituent in the I think this bill is sufficient. It deals MERCHANT MARINERS OF WORLD middle of the last shutdown. with the four walls of governance and WAR II CONGRESSIONAL GOLD She wrote: ‘‘My husband and I re- the data held within government, and I MEDAL ACT OF 2019 cently sold our home and put an offer think it is a good piece of legislation on another home in the area. . . . The Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I that codifies existing practices. mortgage financing for our new home move to suspend the rules and pass the I encourage my colleagues to support was all set before the government shut- bill (H.R. 550) to award a Congressional this bill, and I reserve the balance of down. Our closing date is set for Janu- Gold Medal, collectively, to the United my time. ary 28, 2019, on the new house. Today, States Merchant Mariners of World Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I War II, in recognition of their dedi- yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman we learned that the mortgage company is denying our mortgage application cated and vital service during World from Virginia (Ms. WEXTON), a new War II, as amended. member of the Financial Services Com- because I am furloughed. They consider me unemployed and too much of a risk The Clerk read the title of the bill. mittee. The text of the bill is as follows: Ms. WEXTON. Madam Speaker, I to finance.’’ Thankfully, my constituent and her H.R. 550 thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- lender were able to work through this problem. The mortgage was eventually resentatives of the United States of America in port of my bill, H.R. 2290, the Shut- Congress assembled, approved, but this never should have down Guidance for Financial Institu- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tions Act. happened in the first place. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Merchant This legislation would help protect My legislation would essentially Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Federal employees, government con- automate the process of issuing guid- Medal Act of 2019’’. tractors, and small business owners ance by requiring Federal financial SEC. 2. FINDINGS. from some of the financial hardships regulators to release guidance within Congress finds the following: that arise from a government shut- 24 hours of the start of a shutdown. It (1) 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the down. also includes reporting requirements Allied victory in World War II and the res- The shutdown that lasted from late on the effectiveness of the guidance toration of peacetime across the European and requires regulators to fix any and Pacific theaters. December 2018 through January of this (2) The United States Merchant Marine (in year, the longest in our Nation’s his- shortcomings that are identified. this section referred to as the ‘‘Merchant tory, stretched 35 days and cost the Madam Speaker, despite the uncer- Marine’’) was integral in providing the link economy billions of dollars. tainty and the hardship of the last few between domestic production and the fight- For more than a month, paychecks years, Federal workers have shown a ing forces overseas, providing combat equip- were put on hold for 800,000 Federal em- steadfast commitment to service. They ment, fuel, food, commodities, and raw ma- ployees and work-stop orders went on serve in every congressional district in terials to troops stationed abroad. to Federal contractors, resulting in every State, carrying out countless (3) Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King acknowl- tens of thousands of layoffs. Unlike vital responsibilities on behalf of the edged the indispensability of the Merchant American people. They deserve way Marine to the victory in a 1945 letter stating Federal workers, contractors did not that, without the support of the Merchant receive backpay. better than the way they have been Marine, ‘‘the Navy could not have accom- Thousands of families saw their lives treated. plished its mission’’. upended. Missing one paycheck is a I thank Chairwoman WATERS and (4) President, and former Supreme Com- hardship for many, but missing two Ranking Member MCHENRY for ush- mander of the Allied Forces, Dwight D. Ei- can be devastating. Not only were peo- ering this bill to the floor, and I urge senhower acknowledged that ‘‘through the ple struggling to make their rent or my colleagues to support it. prompt delivery of supplies and equipment mortgage payments, some had to rely Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I re- to our armed forces overseas, and of cargoes on food pantries to feed their families serve the balance of my time. representing economic and military aid to Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I friendly nations, the American Merchant or ration their insulin because they Marine has effectively helped to strengthen could not afford the copay. This was yield myself the balance of my time. the forces of freedom throughout the world’’. through no fault of their own. We should all work to make sure that (5) Military missions and war planning During this time, a lot of companies there is never again a government were contingent upon the availability of re- stepped up with offers of assistance for shutdown. However, if one occurs, this sources and the Merchant Marine played a

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DUPLICATE MEDALS. German U-boat assaults. These brave were not without sacrifices as the Merchant Under such regulations as the Secretary mariners paid a heavy price in service Marine bore a higher per-capita casualty may prescribe, the Secretary may strike and rate than any other branch of the military to their country, suffering the highest sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal casualty rate of any branch of the U.S. during the war. struck under section 3, at a price sufficient (8) The Merchant Marine proved to be an to cover the costs of the medals, including Armed Forces during World War II. instrumental asset on an untold number of labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and An estimated 9,300 mariners lost occasions, participating in every landing op- overhead expenses. their lives and another 12,000 were eration by the United States Marine Corps, SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. wounded to make sure our uniformed from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. (a) NATIONAL MEDALS.—Medals struck servicemembers could keep fighting. (9) The Merchant Marine provided the bulk under this Act are national medals for pur- Unfortunately, their sacrifices are tonnage of material necessary for the inva- poses of chapter 51 of title 31, United States commonly underappreciated and often sion of Normandy, an invasion which, ac- Code. cording to a 1944 New York Times article, overlooked. (b) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of They were not even considered vet- ‘‘would not have been possible without the section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, Merchant Marine’’. all medals struck under this Act shall be erans until Congress remedied that dis- (10) In assessing the performance of the considered to be numismatic items. service in 1988. Many of our histories of Merchant Marine, General Eisenhower stat- SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- World War II gave them a passing men- ed, ‘‘every man in this Allied command is FECTS. tion or do not recognize their vital role quick to express his admiration for the loy- The budgetary effects of this Act, for the in ensuring the success of the Allied alty, courage, and fortitude of the officers purpose of complying with the Statutory forces. It is time that we give these and men of the Merchant Marine. We count Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- upon their efficiency and their utter devo- brave mariners the recognition they so mined by reference to the latest statement richly deserve. tion to duty as we do our own; they have titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- never failed us’’. tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in I thank Mr. GARAMENDI for intro- (11) During a September 1944 speech, Presi- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of ducing this bill to Congress, and I urge dent Franklin D. Roosevelt stated that the the House Budget Committee, provided that Members to vote ‘‘yes.’’ I reserve the Merchant Marine had ‘‘delivered the goods such statement has been submitted prior to balance of my time. when and where needed in every theater of the vote on passage. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I operations and across every ocean in the big- yield myself such time as I may con- gest, the most difficult, and dangerous trans- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- portation job ever undertaken. As time goes ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from sume. on, there will be greater public under- California (Ms. WATERS) and the gen- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of standing of our merchant fleet’s record dur- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. the bill, H.R. 550, the Merchant Mari- ing this war.’’. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- ners of World War II Congressional (12) The feats and accomplishments of the utes. Gold Medal Act of 2019. Merchant Marine are deserving of broader The Chair recognizes the gentle- For the last two Congresses, Con- public recognition. woman from California. gresswoman SUSAN BROOKS from Indi- (13) The United States will be forever GENERAL LEAVE ana has taken this measure on. We grateful and indebted to these merchant passed it out of the House last Con- mariners for their effective, reliable, and Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ask courageous transport of goods and resources unanimous consent that all Members gress. It didn’t make its way through in enemy territory throughout theaters of have 5 legislative days in which to re- the Senate. every variety in World War II. vise and extend their remarks on this Madam Speaker, I commend the hard (14) The goods and resources transported legislation and to insert extraneous work that my colleague Mrs. BROOKS by the Merchant Marine saved thousands of material thereon. put into legislating around this really lives and enabled the Allied Powers to claim The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there important recognition of those who victory in World War II. objection to the request of the gentle- served and fought valiantly in their (15) The Congressional Gold Medal would own way during World War II. So many be an appropriate way to shed further light woman from California? on the service of the merchant mariners in There was no objection. lives were sacrificed by merchant mari- World War II and the instrumental role they Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ners during World War II. played in winning that war. yield myself such time as I may con- I thank my colleague Mrs. BROOKS SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. sume. for her work to make this day possible, (a) AWARD AUTHORIZED.—The Speaker of Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- and I thank my colleague Mr. the House of Representatives and the Presi- port of H.R. 550, the Merchant Mariners GARAMENDI for his work this Congress dent pro tempore of the Senate shall make of World War II Congressional Gold to take this across the line for a really appropriate arrangements for the award, on nice, bipartisan piece of legislation rec- behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of Medal Act of 2019. appropriate design to the United States Mer- I thank the gentleman from Cali- ognizing the unsung heroes of World chant Mariners of World War II, in recogni- fornia, Representative GARAMENDI, for War II. tion of their dedicated and vital service dur- his work on this bill, which honors the In World War II, merchant mariners ing World War II. courage and sacrifice of the civilian sailed across the Atlantic. They trav- (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the pur- mariners of the Merchant Marine. eled abroad, delivering precious cargo poses of the award described in subsection In the early days of America’s in- to support the war. In the moment of (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall volvement in World War II, German U- most severe crisis for the United King- strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, boats sank numerous vessels during dom, it was our merchant mariners devices, and inscriptions, to be determined the Battle of the Atlantic. While many who fed the island nation of Great Brit- by the Secretary. think of convoys being attacked as ain. It was our merchant mariners and (c) AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE MU- close to Europe, the German Navy also our foodstuffs that fed Europe post- SEUM.— took the war to the U.S. eastern sea- World War II, as well. (1) IN GENERAL.—Following the award of It was our merchant mariners who the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold board. medal shall be given to the American Mer- In March 1942 alone, 27 ships from six risked their lives in treacherous seas, chant Marine Museum, where it will be Allied Nations were sunk off U.S. before the concept of a convoy was in- available for display as appropriate and shores. All told, 733 American cargo vented in World War II, to protect the available for research. ships were lost during World War II. lives at stake, cargo at stake, the ships

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Many Members of Congress have been b 1700 I am proud to have worked on this bi- involved in this, including one of our partisan legislation with my original former colleagues, Representative Jan- They were treacherous times, and the cosponsors, Representative DON YOUNG ice Hahn, whom I worked with closely stakes of our actually providing sup- of Alaska and Representative SUSAN several Congresses ago, and we have port for the Soviet Union in the worst BROOKS, who I see is joining us here on continued to try to bring this effort be- point of the ravages that they were suf- the floor, finally getting this bill to the fore the American people and before fering under Germany in their fight floor this session. this House. with Germany were substantial as well. This is not the first session. Five Merchant mariners, today, are Fed- The icy seas of the north to bring cargo years of work have brought us to this eral Government employees who pur- in to save lives for our Soviet Allies point, three Congresses. Mrs. BROOKS, sue a civil service career in the Navy during World War II were substantial, last year, carried this, and we got it while assigned aboard U.S. Govern- and there are massive numbers of sto- out of this House and then to the Sen- ment-owned ships that support the ries of the lives put at risk in order to ate. My hope is that the Senate will fi- Navy’s warfighters and warfighting bring important food to save lives. nally send this bill to the President’s platforms around the world. But, It is merchant mariners who were— desk so it can be signed into law. Madam Speaker, as you have already we use the word ‘‘bravery,’’ but when Our bill would award the Congres- we think about somebody doing their heard, often forgotten, merchant mari- sional Gold Medal to our American job of hard labor to make a ship go ners are an integral part of our armed merchant mariners who served during that is carrying cargo, we don’t think services today and in our Nation’s his- World War II, including those who of that as bravery. It is fortitude, the tory, especially during World War II. will to keep doing something that is made the ultimate sacrifice. They took part in every invasion dur- Following the award of this medal, really important, even against tough ing World War II, from Normandy to given to the American merchant mari- odds. It shows who merchant mariners Okinawa. They provided the greatest ners who served during World War II, it are. At sea today, the risks that they sealift in history, and they became the take in order to make our global econ- will be on display at the American difference between victory and defeat. omy work is real. But during World Merchant Marine Museum at the U.S. With an estimated 9,300 casualties, War II, it was on a knife’s edge, and the Merchant Marine Academy in Long Is- they bore a higher per capita casualty number of lives that were lost was ex- land, New York. It will be there dis- rate than any other branch of the mili- traordinary. played in honor of our Nation’s mer- tary during World War II. Even so, By one statistic, 1 out of every 26 chant mariners. they were not recognized as veterans merchant mariners was killed during In 1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt until 1988, and they never received the that time period of World War II. Their said that the Merchant Marines had benefits that other World War II vet- ships sailed from port to port, and ‘‘delivered the goods when and where erans received under the GI Bill. many never reached their final destina- needed in every theater of operations While I was at home many years ago tion. Especially the German Operation and across every ocean in the biggest, in Indianapolis, I met with a group of Drumbeat targeted these ships in the most difficult and dangerous trans- family members of merchant mariners transport in a massive way, knowing portation job ever undertaken.’’ and some who served actually during that they were traveling mostly un- Indeed, the Merchant Marines suf- World War II. So it was because of that armed and unescorted. fered the highest per capita casualty meeting that I learned so much about Just off the North Carolina coast, rate of any other branch of the U.S. their service and decided to take up the there are 80 cargo ships that were tar- Armed Forces during World War II. As mantle in trying to work with Rep- geted and 1,600 lives that were lost. said earlier, 1 out of every 26 American resentative Hahn at that time to get That is just off one portion of our East casualties in World War II was a mer- the recognition that they deserved. Coast. chant mariner. An estimated 8,300 These loyal, brave men put their There are stories of heroic acts by American mariners lost their lives. An- lives on the line for the cause of free- these folks who were just, in peaceful other 12,000 American mariners were dom and selflessly answered their Na- times, doing a normal trade—an ex- wounded during their wartime service. tion’s call to duty. So now is the time, traordinary trade, but a normal trade— Regrettably, the merchant mariners working in a bipartisan way, to get it but at war were the number one target were not granted veteran’s status until across the finish line, to formally pay in that early stage to break the will of 1988, when Congress finally came our respect to all of these deserving the British and our support of them around to recognizing the need for this. men and recognize the countless sac- and then again trying to snuff off the Awarding the Congressional Gold rifices and contributions of merchant Soviet Union from supplies, food, and Medal, as our bill does, would finally mariners in our history. weaponry. give merchant mariners from our Na- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I So this is a fantastic recognition of tion’s Greatest Generation the honor yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from the important work that merchant and respect that they are owed. New York (Mr. SUOZZI), who is a mem- mariners provided, the vital work that Lastly, I want to thank the more ber of the Ways and Means Committee. they provided during World War II, and than 300 Members of this House who co- Mr. SUOZZI. Madam Speaker, I a recognition of a trade, a craft, a skill, sponsored the bill, allowing it to come thank Chairwoman WATERS for yield- and the hard work of those folks who to the floor for passage, and I also want ing to me today. did make the cargo go. to thank Mrs. BROOKS and Mr. YOUNG, Madam Speaker, I rise today in Madam Speaker, I urge my col- who carried on in the previous Con- strong support of H.R. 550, the bipar- leagues to support this measure, and I gresses. tisan Merchant Mariners of World War reserve the balance of my time. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I II Congressional Gold Medal Act. Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to I want to express my deep gratitude yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. to Representative JOHN GARAMENDI, California (Mr. GARAMENDI), who is BROOKS). Representative DON YOUNG, and Rep- chair of the Subcommittee on Readi- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam resentative SUSAN BROOKS for carrying ness on the Armed Services Committee Speaker, I rise today in strong support this message forward. and a highly valued Member of this of H.R. 550, the Merchant Mariners of This act will award this body’s high- House. World War II Congressional Gold Medal est honor, the Congressional Gold Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I Act of 2019. Medal, to midshipmen who fought on thank Chairwoman WATERS so very I want to thank the chairwoman and behalf of our country during World War much for the opportunity to speak on the ranking member for bringing this II. This is particularly important to me this bill. bill to the floor, but I very much want because I represent the district that is

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I am a proud member didn’t return at all. tives GARAMENDI, BROOKS, and YOUNG of the Board of Visitors at the United I stand here today because I am so in bringing this bill to the floor of the States Merchant Marine Academy in proud of the work that these Members House of Representatives and working Kings Point. of Congress have done to celebrate and for its passage. Kings Point, I want everyone to appreciate the lives of the merchant I would just say a word about the know, is the only service academy mariners. Yes, it is true that they did gentleman from California (Mr. whose students engage in combat dur- not become actual veterans until 1988. GARAMENDI), whom I have known for ing times of war. In fact, during World Yes, it is true that they didn’t receive many, many years. We served in the War II, over 7,000 of these students an- all of the GI Bill benefits that some California legislature together, and, of swered our Nation’s call to duty, and others received. But it is also true course, I am not surprised that he took 142 students gave the supreme sac- that, though it may be late, they will time out to recognize those who have rifice. be properly recognized. not been given credit for their work Today, only 600 of these veterans are I am so honored to announce that and what they have done in support of still alive. Ralph Crump is one of those Congressman GARAMENDI, Congress- our country. This is typical of Mr. veterans. woman BROOKS, and Congressman GARAMENDI and the way that he has In 1941, Mr. Crump went on his first YOUNG have done a good thing, a just conducted himself throughout his en- cruise as a freshman cadet at the thing, and a righteous thing. tire career. United States Merchant Marine Acad- I would add one additional thing. I also thank those Members who have emy. He was quickly promoted to third There is a bill that is currently pend- come to the floor today to join in this very special recognition. This is a bi- assistant engineer. ing, H.R. 154. This bill would accord After his first cruise, Ralph was pre- $25,000 to each of these mariners who partisan bill that honors those who an- pared to return to Kings Point to finish are alive. It is the right thing and the swered our Nation’s call to duty, re- gardless of the danger and without ex- his schooling when his captain told just thing, and we ought to do it as pectation of accolades. Now it is time him there was no replacement engineer well. But today, let’s celebrate what has that we give these courageous mariners and he needed to sail cargo for Russia. been accomplished. Let’s have this the recognition they have more than Over the next 8 months, Ralph and his Congressional Gold Medal presented, earned. convoy suffered heavy casualties in the and let’s make sure that if we see a Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Mediterranean, China, Burma, and merchant mariner, we give them the leagues to join me in supporting this India. love that they richly deserve as well. important piece of legislation, and I Crump later sailed ships taking ex- yield back the balance of my time. iled U.S. diplomats back to Asia, re- They are truly persons who have made us the land of the free because they are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The turning with prisoners of war liberated question is on the motion offered by from a Japanese camp near Shanghai. members of the home of the brave. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Ralph finally graduated from the yield myself such time as I may con- WATERS) that the House suspend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy a year sume to close. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 550, as later, in 1946. Today, there is a Ralph Madam Speaker, on a personal note, amended. Crump wing in the National World War on my team on the House Financial The question was taken; and (two- II Museum in New Orleans named in Services Committee and when I was thirds being in the affirmative) the his honor. chief deputy whip of the House, I had rules were suspended and the bill, as This is just one example of so many somebody work with me on my team amended, was passed. merchant mariners who did so much named Phil Poe of Maryland. A motion to reconsider was laid on during this time, but I especially want Phil, out of college, was inspired by the table. to point out the students who served the stories of World War II merchant f during wartime from the Merchant Ma- mariners and inspired by a family rine Academy. ADVANCING INNOVATION TO member, as well, to get licensed as a ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT Brave men and women like Ralph at merchant mariner. He spent a little Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, the Merchant Marine Academy in time as a merchant mariner and then I move to suspend the rules and pass Kings Point, as well as the mariners paid his way through graduate school the bill (H.R. 2613) to require the Direc- who served across the country, deserve as a merchant mariner. this highest recognition. It is not too So I want to commend his willing- tor of the Financial Crimes Enforce- late. It is time we recognize their sac- ness to serve, but I also want to note ment Network to carry out a study on the use of emerging technologies with- rifice and award them the much-de- that, for the RECORD, these stories of served Congressional Gold Medal. World War II merchant mariners are in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Madam Speaker, I applaud my col- having an impact generations later. Network, and for other purposes. leagues again for their leadership, and That inspirational story of the risks The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: I ask the whole House to support our that they were willing to take, plus the H.R. 2613 brave merchant mariners. family connection and inspiration he Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I re- heard from those stories, have made a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- serve the balance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in major difference for him. That work Congress assembled, Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I ethic that he developed and learned on yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that ship really steeled him to do bet- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Advancing Texas (Mr. GREEN), who chairs the Fi- ter in graduate school, and by the time Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act’’. nancial Services Subcommittee on he came to the Hill, it was all easy SEC. 2. FINCEN STUDY ON USE OF EMERGING Oversight and Investigations. compared to what he had been through. TECHNOLOGIES. Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speak- (a) STUDY.— er, I thank the chairwoman, and I b 1715 (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Finan- thank the ranking member as well. So these stories we hear from long cial Crimes Enforcement Network Madam Speaker, we are truly the ago of merchant mariners and their (‘‘FinCEN’’) shall carry out a study on— land of the free because we are the sacrifice still have an impact today, (A) the status of implementation and in- ternal use of emerging technologies, includ- home of the brave. Unfortunately, not and I am glad we have a Congressional ing artificial intelligence (‘‘AI’’), digital all of the brave have been treated the Gold Medal and legislative recognition identity technologies, blockchain tech- same when they have returned home around the sacrifices that merchant nologies, and other innovative technologies from war. Such is the case with the mariners made during World War II. within FinCEN;

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This bill ensures (C) how FinCEN could better utilize AI, This bill turns the lens onto the Fi- digital identity technologies, blockchain nancial Crime Enforcement Network, that FinCen is innovating alongside in- technologies, and other innovative tech- FinCen, to look at its use of artificial dustry and alongside other Federal nologies to more actively analyze and dis- intelligence, digital identity tech- agencies and law enforcement agencies. seminate the information it collects and nologies, blockchain, and other innova- And it drives them to utilize the most stores to provide investigative leads to Fed- tive technologies. advanced computing and advanced eral, State, Tribal, and local law enforce- The study required by H.R. 2613 will technology available anywhere in the ment, and other Federal agencies (collective, examine how this essential regulatory world in the best practices when it ‘‘Agencies’’), and better support its ongoing and data-driven agency could itself comes to data analysis and use. investigations when referring a case to the better utilize these technologies to The use of new technologies will al- Agencies. ways help streamline government oper- (2) INCLUSION OF GTO DATA.—The study re- more actively analyze and disseminate quired under this subsection shall include the information FinCen collects and ations, allowing FinCen to move data collected through the Geographic Tar- stores to provide investigative leads to quicker in the face of emerging geting Orders (‘‘GTO’’) program. its law enforcement partners. threats. (b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the The result of this study will help the Madam Speaker, I urge my col- 6-month period beginning on the date of the agency and us in Congress to identify leagues to support this bill. I want to enactment of this Act, the Director shall gaps that need to be filled with the commend the gentleman from Ohio issue a report to the Committee on Banking, (Mr. GONZALEZ), my colleague, for his Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and same advanced tools that are being adapted by the industry. hard work on this bipartisan bill, and I the Committee on Financial Services of the reserve the balance of my time. House of Representatives containing— I applaud the gentleman from Ohio Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, (1) all findings and determinations made in (Mr. GONZALEZ) for his work on this carrying out the study required under sub- bill and recommend its passage. we have no additional speakers on this section (a); Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- legislation. I reserve the balance of my (2) with respect to each of subparagraphs ance of my time. time. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (a)(1), any best Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I practices or significant concerns identified yield the balance of my time to the yield myself such time as I may con- by the Director, and their applicability to gentleman from Ohio (Mr. GONZALEZ), AI, digital identity technologies, blockchain sume. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my colleague and author of the bill. technologies, and other innovative tech- Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Madam H.R. 2613, the Advancing Innovation to nologies with respect to U.S. efforts to com- Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, Assist Law Enforcement Act. I com- bat money laundering and other forms of il- and I thank the gentlewoman from licit finance; and mend the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. California (Ms. WATERS), chairwoman (3) any policy recommendations that could GONZALEZ), my colleague, for his work facilitate and improve communication and of the Committee on Financial Serv- on this important bipartisan legisla- ices, and the gentleman from North coordination between the private sector, tion. FinCEN, and Agencies through the imple- Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY), my friend and This—if I am not mistaken—is the mentation of innovative approaches, in order ranking member, for his kind words to meet their Bank Secrecy Act (as defined gentleman’s first piece of legislation and all his work to bring this legisla- under section 5312 of title 31, United States coming out of the Committee on Fi- tion to the floor today. Code) and anti-money laundering compliance nancial Services here on the House The Advancing Innovation to Assist obligations. floor, and it is quite a good thing. His Law Enforcement Act is a bipartisan (c) BANK SECRECY ACT DEFINED.—For pur- constituents should know, Madam poses of this section, the term ‘‘Bank Se- bill that I introduced along with the Speaker, about the type of legislating gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. crecy Act’’ means— that he is trying to achieve. (1) subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, EMMER), my friend, and it is supported United States Code; The Financial Crimes Enforcement by the gentleman from Utah (Mr. (2) section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insur- Network, what we commonly call MCADAMS), my friend from across the ance Act; and FinCen, is tasked with receiving and aisle. (3) chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91–508. maintaining financial transaction This bill takes a stand to block a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- data. This includes analyzing and dis- major tool used by cartels, terrorist or- ant to the rule, the gentleman from seminating data for law enforcement ganizations, traffickers and the like, to Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- purposes to safeguard the financial sys- finance their illegal activities and put tleman from North Carolina (Mr. tem from illicit use, to combat money our Nation and the people living in it MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- laundering, and promote national secu- at risk. utes. rity. If you think terrorism financing, Money laundering enables the ship- The Chair recognizes the gentleman if you think about laundering drug ment of deadly drugs like opioids and from Guam. money, this is the agency that does it. fentanyl into communities like mine in GENERAL LEAVE In short, FinCen is in the data busi- Ohio that has been disseminated by the Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, ness. opioid crisis. Money laundering fi- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- This bill directs FinCen to carry out nances cartels who wreak havoc on our bers may have 5 legislative days within a study on the implementation of arti- southern border and the communities which to revise and extend their re- ficial intelligence and digital identity that surround it, as I saw on my recent marks on this legislation and to insert technology to ensure that FinCen is bipartisan trip to the border. And extraneous material thereon. equipped with all the tools it needs to money laundering proliferates the hor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thwart bad actors and protect the fi- rors of human trafficking, which con- objection to the request of the gen- nancial system. tinues to exist across our country, de- tleman from Guam? And so this takes, in many respects, spite government and private industry There was no objection. Congressman GONZALEZ’ broad back- attempts to better identify victims and Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, ground and brings that experience here cut off trafficking routes. I yield myself such time as I may con- to the legislative body and to this im- My bill makes sure that we are using sume. portant law enforcement agency. This the best technology we have available Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- legislation takes the first step to revo- to find and stop the money laundering port of H.R. 2613, the Advancing Inno- lutionize the way law enforcement that makes all these crimes not only vation to Assist Law Enforcement Act, works to locate and stop criminal ac- possible, but financially profitable for and I urge all Members to support it. tivity in the financial services indus- cartels, traffickers, and terrorists. The financial services industry try, including potential terrorist My bill requires the Financial Crimes spends quite a bit of time considering threats using artificial intelligence, Enforcement Network, or FinCen, to

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(B) wrote more than 50 articles on aero- the study of how FinCen could better The Clerk read the title of the bill. nautics design; and utilize these technologies to more The text of the bill is as follows: (C) became the first African American to be promoted to a position in the Senior Ex- quickly disseminate the information it H.R. 1396 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ecutive Service at Langley. collects to Federal, State, Tribal, and (13) Dorothy Vaughan was born on Sep- local law enforcement. resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, tember 20, 1910, in Kansas City, Missouri. It is my firm belief that we must le- (14) Dorothy Vaughan began working for SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. NACA in 1943. Dorothy Vaughan— verage the use of emerging tech- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Hidden Fig- (A) started at NACA as a member of the nologies in order to make our govern- ures Congressional Gold Medal Act’’. ment operations more efficient and up- West Area Computing unit; SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (B) was promoted to be the head of the Congress finds the following: grade the toolkit that enables our law West Area Computing unit, becoming (1) In 1935, the National Advisory Com- enforcement to effectively go after bad NACA’s first African-American supervisor, a mittee for Aeronautics (referred to in this actors. position that she held for 9 years; and section as ‘‘NACA’’) hired 5 women to serve Finally, H.R. 2613 would require that (C) became an expert programmer in as the first ‘‘computer pool’’ at the Langley the Director of the Financial Crimes FORTRAN as a member of NASA’s Analysis Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory where Enforcement Service Network report and Computation Division. those women took on work making calcula- (15) Dorothy Vaughan retired from NASA to the House Committee on Financial tions that male engineers had made pre- Services and the Senate Banking Com- in 1971 and died on November 10, 2008. viously. (16) Mary Jackson was born on April 9, mittee on policy recommendations. (2) During the 1940s, NACA began recruit- 1921, in Hampton, Virginia. The recommendations would allow the ing African-American women to work as (17) Mary Jackson started her career at private sector, FinCen, and other Fed- computers and initially separated those NACA in 1951, working as a computer as a eral agencies to improve coordination women from their White counterparts in a member of the West Area Computing unit. and communication through advance group known as the ‘‘West Area Computers’’ (18) After petitioning the City of Hampton where the women were restricted to seg- to allow her to take graduate-level courses technologies. This will help Congress regated dining and bathroom facilities. ensure that we are providing the nec- in math and physics at night at the all- (3) Katherine Johnson was born on August White Hampton High School, Mary Jackson essary support for our law enforcement 26, 1918, in White Sulphur Springs, West Vir- was able to complete the required training to community to effectively fight illicit ginia. become an engineer, making her NASA’s activity based on these recommenda- (4) In 1953, Katherine Johnson began her first female African-American engineer. tions. career in aeronautics as a computer in the (19) Mary Jackson— Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- segregated West Area Computing unit de- (A) while at NACA and NASA— leagues to support this legislation, and scribed in paragraph (2). (i) worked in the Theoretical Aero- (5) As a member of the Flight Research Di- I thank those who have helped push it dynamics Branch of the Subsonic-Transonic vision, Katherine Johnson analyzed data Aerodynamics Division at Langley where she forward. from flight tests. After NACA was reformu- analyzed wind tunnel and aircraft flight Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I lated into the National Aeronautics and data; and am prepared to close if the majority Space Administration (referred to in this (ii) published a dozen technical papers that has no more speakers, and I yield back section as ‘‘NASA’’), Katherine Johnson— focused on the boundary layer of air around the balance of my time. (A) calculated the trajectory for Alan airplanes; and Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, Shepard’s Freedom 7 mission in 1961, which (B) after 21 years working as an engineer we are prepared to close. I yield myself was the first human spaceflight by an indi- at NASA, transitioned to a new job as vidual from the United States; the balance of my time. Langley’s Federal Women’s Program Man- (B) coauthored a report that provided the ager where she worked to improve the pros- Madam Speaker, I once again thank equations for describing orbital spaceflight pects of NASA’s female mathematicians, en- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. GON- with a specified landing point, which made gineers, and scientists. ZALEZ) for bringing this bill before the her the first woman to be recognized as an (20) Mary Jackson retired from NASA in House. author of a report from the Flight Research 1985 and died in 2005. Improving the use of technologies Division; (21) These 4 women, along with the other can only improve our response to the (C) was asked to verify the calculations African-American women in NASA’s West wide range of crimes that FinCen com- when electronic computers at NASA were Area Computing unit, were integral to the bats. I urge my colleagues to join me in used to calculate the orbit for John Glenn’s success of the early space program. The sto- Friendship 7 mission; and ries of these 4 women exemplify the experi- supporting this important piece of leg- (D) provided calculations for NASA ences of hundreds of women who worked as islation, and I yield back the balance of throughout her career, including for the computers, mathematicians, and engineers my time. Apollo missions. at NACA beginning in the 1930s and their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (6) Katherine Johnson retired from NASA handmade calculations played an integral question is on the motion offered by in 1986. role in— the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN (7) Dr. Christine Darden was born on Sep- (A) aircraft testing during World War II; NICOLAS) that the House suspend the tember 10, 1942, in Monroe, North Carolina. (B) supersonic flight research; rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2613. (8) In 1962, Dr. Christine Darden graduated (C) sending the Voyager probes to explore from Hampton Institute with a B.S. in Math- The question was taken; and (two- the solar system; and ematics and a teaching credential. (D) the United States landing the first man thirds being in the affirmative) the (9) Dr. Christine Darden attended Virginia on the lunar surface. rules were suspended and the bill was State University where she studied aerosol SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. passed. physics and earned an M.S. in Applied Math- (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The A motion to reconsider was laid on ematics. Speaker of the House of Representatives and the table. (10) Dr. Christine Darden began her career the President pro tempore of the Senate in aeronautics in 1967 as a data analyst at f shall make appropriate arrangements for the NASA’s Langley Research Center (referred presentation, on behalf of Congress, of 5 gold HIDDEN FIGURES CONGRESSIONAL to in this section as ‘‘Langley’’) before being medals of appropriate design as follows: GOLD MEDAL ACT promoted to aerospace engineer in 1973. Her (1) One gold medal to Katherine Johnson in work in this position resulted in the produc- recognition of her service to the United Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, tion of low-boom sonic effects, which revolu- States as a mathematician. I move to suspend the rules and pass tionized aerodynamics design. (2) One gold medal to Dr. Christine Darden the bill (H.R. 1396) to award Congres- (11) Dr. Christine Darden completed her for her service to the United States as an sional Gold Medals to Katherine John- education by earning a Ph.D. in Mechanical aeronautical engineer.

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Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, (4) One gold medal in recognition of all tleman from North Carolina (Mr. and one medal to honor the contribu- women who served as computers, mathe- MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- tions of the hundreds of women com- maticians, and engineers at the National Ad- utes. puters, mathematicians, and engineers visory Committee for Aeronautics and the The Chair recognizes the gentleman whose names have largely been lost to National Aeronautics and Space Administra- from Guam. history. tion between the 1930s and the 1970s (referred GENERAL LEAVE Madam Speaker, I thank the gentle- to in this section as ‘‘recognized women’’). Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, woman from Texas (Ms. JOHNSON) for (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the purpose of the awards under subsection (a), the Sec- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- introducing this bill this Congress, and retary of the Treasury (referred to in this bers may have 5 legislative days within I urge members to vote ‘‘yes’’. Act as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall strike each which to revise and extend their re- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- gold medal described in that subsection with marks on this legislation and to insert ance of my time. suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, extraneous material thereon. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I to be determined by the Secretary. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there yield myself such time as I may con- (c) TRANSFER OF CERTAIN MEDALS AFTER objection to the request of the gen- sume. PRESENTATION.— tleman from Guam? Madam Speaker, I rise in support of (1) SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.— There was no objection. (A) IN GENERAL.—After the award of the H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congres- gold medal commemorating the life of Doro- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, sional Gold Medal Act. I thank the gen- thy Vaughan under subsection (a)(3)(A) and I yield myself such time as I may con- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JOHNSON) the award of the gold medal in recognition of sume. for her work on this important bipar- recognized women under subsection (a)(4), Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- tisan legislation. those medals shall be given to the Smithso- port of H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures This bill awards a Congressional Gold nian Institution where the medals shall be— Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019. Medal to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Chris- (i) available for display, as appropriate; I thank the gentlewoman from Texas tine Darden, and posthumously, to and (Ms. JOHNSON) for her work on this bill, (ii) made available for research. Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, which honors the women mathemati- (B) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of to honor all the women who contrib- Congress that the Smithsonian Institution cians and engineers who helped win the uted to NASA’s successful race to should make the gold medals received under Space Race. This year marks the 50th space. subparagraph (A) available for— anniversary of the Apollo Moon space 1730 (i) display, particularly at the National landing, a shining beacon of bold Amer- b Museum of African American History and ican innovation and ingenuity, made These women worked tirelessly to Culture; or possible by tireless and often send a man to space, despite being seg- (ii) loan, as appropriate, so that the medals unacknowledged and under-appreciated regated in workrooms, bathrooms, and may be displayed elsewhere. contributions of the women working as cafeterias in the workspace of NASA. (2) TRANSFER TO FAMILY.—After the award of the gold medal in honor of Mary Jackson computers, mathematicians, and engi- They provided invaluable work, as under subsection (a)(3)(B), the medal shall be neers at the National Aeronautics and has been outlined in a very popular, given to her granddaughter, Wanda Jackson. Space Administration. well-received, highly regarded movie. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. These women faced challenges that Without their effort, it is possible we Under regulations that the Secretary may exemplified the period of segregation may not have been able to witness promulgate, the Secretary may strike and in which they lived and the male-domi- John Glenn orbit the Earth, Apollo 11’s sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals nated culture at NASA and its precur- flight to the Moon, or watch the astro- struck under this Act, at a price sufficient to sors, despite the contributions they nauts of Apollo 13 return safely to cover the cost of the medals, including labor, made to space exploration. They faced Earth and land in the South Pacific materials, dies, use of machinery, and over- Ocean. head expenses. lower pay, were not allowed to submit In fact, Madam Speaker, when Apollo SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. their work under their own names and 13’s James Lovell and John Swigert— (a) NATIONAL MEDALS.—The medals struck did not receive the promotions that under this Act are national medals for pur- their male colleagues did. They also who is actually here in the National poses of chapter 51 of title 31, United States faced segregated dining facilities, Statuary Hall collection, a statue from Code. water fountains, and bathrooms. his home State—when they famously (b) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of It was only right that the experi- announced, ‘‘Houston, we’ve got a sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United ences of these women were brought to problem,’’ when that message reached States Code, all medals struck under this light by a popular book by Dr. Chris- mission control, it was Katherine Act shall be considered to be numismatic tine Darden published in 2016, which Johnson who crunched the numbers to items. also became a successful movie. This get our folks home. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. book described her and the struggles of This was at a time when everything (a) AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS.— Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and was going wrong, and she had a cool There is authorized to be charged against the Dorothy Vaughan in this difficult envi- head and an incredibly brilliant mind United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund ronment. to put this complex data together. This such amounts as may be necessary to pay for The women computers, mathemati- is not hoping the computer spits out the costs of the medals struck under this cians, and engineers of NACA and the right information. This is the long Act. NASA overcame these challenges. They work that we all dreaded as kids when (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals au- made critical contributions not only to it was simple math, and this was of the thorized under section 4 shall be deposited the Space Race, as depicted in the film longest, most complex nature, the type into the United States Mint Public Enter- based on Dr. Darden’s book, but also to of math that they had to do very prise Fund. World War II aircraft development and quickly. SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- research into faster-than-sound flight. These women deserve the Congres- FECTS. The Congressional Gold Medal is the sional Gold Medal. They deserve this The budgetary effects of this Act, for the highest civilian award bestowed by the recognition. purpose of complying with the Statutory Congress. It is awarded to persons who Madam Speaker, I support this bill, Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- have performed an achievement that and I urge my colleagues to pass this mined by reference to the latest statement titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- has an impact on American history and piece of legislation. I reserve the bal- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in culture that is likely to be recognized ance of my time. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of as a major achievement in the recipi- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, the House Budget Committee, provided that ent’s field long after the achievement. I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman

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(12) In 1987, while recovering from a broken leagues to join me in supporting this wrist and collarbone, Greg was tragically 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional important piece of legislation, and I shot during a turkey hunting accident, leav- Gold Medal Act. yield back the balance of my time. ing him in intensive care, requiring the re- I thank the ranking member of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The moval of over 40 shotgun pellets from his ab- committee, Mr. LUCAS, for joining me question is on the motion offered by domen, was deemed unlikely to ever ride a in introducing this bill and for his ef- the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN bicycle again, and likely survived only due forts to help secure the necessary sup- NICOLAS) that the House suspend the to the abnormal strength of his cardio- port to bring the bill to the floor. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1396, as vascular system. I also thank Senator COONS for his amended. (13) Greg mounted the greatest comeback leadership in championing an identical in the history of American sports, taking The question was taken; and (two- home an astonishing victory at the 1989 Tour companion bill in the Senate, which thirds being in the affirmative) the de France, following multiple surgeries, life- passed out of the Senate by unanimous rules were suspended and the bill, as threatening gunshot wounds, tendon repair, consent in March. amended, was passed. and an appendectomy, winning by eight sec- I also wish to thank the 309 bipar- A motion to reconsider was laid on onds in the closest finish in the history of tisan cosponsors in the House. the table. the Tour de France. The ‘‘Hidden Figures’’ of NASA in- (14) Greg would win a third Tour de France f clude the now-well-known women victory in 1990. mathematicians and engineers Kath- GREG LEMOND CONGRESSIONAL (15) Greg is the only American to win the erine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, GOLD MEDAL ACT Tour de France. (16) Greg has vocally spoken out to cham- Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, Their stories, portrayed in the 2016 pion healthy sport amongst athletes of all I move to suspend the rules and pass ages and competition levels. ‘‘Hidden Figures’’ book and film, rep- the bill (H.R. 3589) to award a Congres- (17) Greg and his wife, Kathy, are active in resent the stories of hundreds of sional Gold Medal to Greg LeMond, in numerous nonprofit causes, including women computers, mathematicians, recognition of his service to the Nation healthy sport, assisting victims of sexual and engineers working at NASA and its as an athlete, activist, role model, and abuse and various childhood illnesses. precursor organization, the National community leader, as amended. (18) Cycling offers young people a healthy, Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, The Clerk read the title of the bill. active, outdoor hobby. NACA, from the 1930s to the 1970s. The text of the bill is as follows: (19) Greg completed his professional career In the early days of the space pro- having won two World Championships, three H.R. 3589 Tour de France championships, and twenty- gram, women and their talents were Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- two titles overall. critically important but often over- resentatives of the United States of America in (20) More than any other cyclist, Greg per- looked. Women were typically not per- Congress assembled, sonified the ‘‘breakaway’’ culture of Amer- mitted to serve in any visible position SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ican cycling in the 1970s and 80s, viewed uni- or recognized publicly for their con- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Greg versally as the epitome of a young person on tributions. LeMond Congressional Gold Medal Act’’. a bicycle, attempting to accomplish feats no Women of color faced the additional SEC. 2. FINDINGS. other American had achieved. daily indignity of racial discrimina- The Congress finds the following: (21) Greg has not only reached the pinnacle tion. (1) Gregory James ‘‘Greg’’ LeMond was of international sport, but has devoted his In spite of these challenges, these born in Lakewood, California, on June 26, time and resources to assisting his fellow 1961. athletes. women chose to apply their consider- (22) Greg has demonstrated the commit- able talents to help achieve what was, (2) Greg began cycling at the age of 14, win- ning an astonishing 11 straight races to ment to excellence, generosity, community, arguably, one of the Nation’s crowning begin his career. and tenacity that makes him an example for technological achievements: landing (3) Greg took home a full suite of medals at all to follow. the first humans on the Moon. the 1979 Junior World Championships, in- SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. The success of the NASA space pro- cluding gold, silver, and bronze, emerging (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The gram was due, in large part, to their victorious in the road race and placing in Speaker of the House of Representatives and brilliance, hard work, and perseverance both team and track pursuit events. the President pro tempore of the Senate in the face of adversity. (4) At age 18, Greg became the youngest cy- shall make appropriate arrangements for the What better example can we hope to clist in the history of the sport to be selected presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a give our sons and daughters? for the United States Men’s Olympic team. gold medal of appropriate design to Greg LeMond, in recognition of his contributions This bill will bestow Congress’ high- (5) Greg emerged victorious in the 1980 Cir- cuit de la Sarthe, becoming the first Amer- to the Nation as an athlete, activist, role est civilian honor in recognition of the ican in history and the youngest rider ever model, and community leader. achievements of Katherine Johnson, to win a major pro-am cycling event on the (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For purposes of Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy European continent. the presentation referred to in subsection Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and all the (6) At age 19, Greg signed his first profes- (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred other women computers, mathemati- sional contract. to in this Act as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall cians, and engineers at NACA and (7) In 1982, Greg made the first of several strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, NASA during this important time in remarkable recoveries, returning from a bro- devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. our history. ken collarbone to win the silver medal at the Madam Speaker, I urge my col- world championships in Great Britain. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (8) The Tour de France, the world’s pre- The Secretary may strike and sell dupli- leagues to support the bill. eminent cycling competition, was first held cates in bronze of the gold medal struck pur- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I over a century ago, in 1903. suant to section 3 under such regulations as yield back the balance of my time. (9) The Tour de France takes place over 23 the Secretary may prescribe, at a price suffi- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, days, covering an extraordinary 2,200 miles, cient to cover the cost thereof, including I yield myself such time as I may con- winding through multiple mountain ranges, labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and sume. spanning multiple nations, and is viewed as overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold Madam Speaker, I am pleased that comparable to running a marathon every day medal. this bill has wide bipartisan support, for three consecutive weeks. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. and I thank the entire House Com- (10) Greg first competed in the Tour de (a) NATIONAL MEDALS.—The medals struck mittee on Science, Space, and Tech- France in 1984, finishing third, and finishing pursuant to this Act are national medals for second the following year, in both years dep- nology for its efforts in ensuring that purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United utizing himself to his teammates, sacrificing States Code. this incredible story is not lost in the a chance to win himself to boost his team- (b) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of annals of history. mates toward victory. section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, Given the place the Moon landing (11) Greg emerged victorious in the 1986 all medals struck under this Act shall be holds in our Nation’s collective con- Tour de France, ascending the fabled Alpe considered to be numismatic items.

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LeMond and his wife, Kathy, have authors that Greg LeMond has tremen- The budgetary effects of this Act, for the dous respect in this Chamber. purpose of complying with the Statutory worked through various charitable ini- Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- tiatives to support victims of childhood It was pointed out that he was born mined by reference to the latest statement abuse and various childhood illnesses. in California, Madam Speaker, but he titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. THOMP- is your favorite son as well, having tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in SON for joining me in introducing this grown up in Nevada. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of bill this Congress and urge Members to Madam Speaker, Greg LeMond stands the House Budget Committee, provided that vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I reserve the balance of atop the list of the greatest American such statement has been submitted prior to my time. cyclists in our history. His accomplish- the vote on passage. Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I ments speak for themselves: the only The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- yield myself such time as I may con- American in history to officially win ant to the rule, the gentleman from sume. the Tour de France, a three-time Tour Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of de France champion, the youngest tleman from North Carolina (Mr. the Greg LeMond Congressional Gold American ever selected for the U.S. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- Medal Act. Olympic team, the first American in utes. First, I thank my colleague from history to win a major cycling tour- The Chair recognizes the gentleman nament in Europe, and the winner of 22 California (Mr. THOMPSON) for his work from Guam. on this important, bipartisan legisla- races overall. GENERAL LEAVE These achievements alone would tion. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, place Greg firmly among the greatest I support the Greg LeMond Congres- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- of American athletes, but they don’t sional Gold Medal Act. I support it be- bers may have 5 legislative days in tell the full story. cause Greg LeMond is a legend, one of which to revise and extend their re- Greg’s career has embodied many of the cycling world’s best, and the only marks on this legislation and to insert our most cherished and fundamental American ever to officially win the extraneous material thereon. values: sportsmanship, sacrifice, and Tour de France. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there being a good teammate. When fans of cycling think of objection to the request of the gen- Greg won the Tour de France three LeMond, they think of firsts. In 1983, tleman from Guam? times, but he could have won even There was no objection. LeMond was the first American to win more. In 1984 and 1985, Greg LeMond Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, an elite world road championship. In was in a position to win the tour, in po- I yield myself such time as I may con- 1984, LeMond was the first cyclist to sition to win another title for himself, sume. sign a million-dollar contract. In 1986, but instead, both times, Greg LeMond Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- he was the first American to win the chose to deputize himself to his team- port of H.R. 3589, the Greg LeMond Tour de France. mates, sacrificing a chance at the title Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019. Finally, in 1989, he was the first cy- himself to ensure that one of his team- I thank the gentleman from Cali- clist to appear on the cover of Sports mates would emerge victorious. fornia, Representative THOMPSON, for Illustrated as Sportsman of the Year. Greg would continue to demonstrate his work on this bill, which honors a Madam Speaker, Greg ‘‘LeMonster’’ that selflessness for the rest of his life. man who, in addition to being one of LeMond recovered from a near-fatal In addition, Greg personified the ideals our Nation’s greatest athletes and the hunting accident in 1987 to go on to win of perseverance and commitment, greatest American cyclist in history, two more Tours de France. He won never more so than during the 1989 exemplifies the virtues of sportsman- those two with buckshot that was Tour de France, because, in 1987, as you ship, selflessness, and perseverance. lodged in the lining of his heart. heard, while recovering from a broken Born in Lakewood, California, Greg What an incredible athlete. What an wrist and collarbone, Greg LeMond was LeMond is the only American cyclist incredible physical specimen, what a shot during a hunting accident. to win the Tour de France officially, tenacious spirit, and what an icon that Doctors removed over 40 shotgun pel- which he won three times. He is also is a fantastic representation for our lets from his abdomen. He was told the first American to win a major Eu- children to understand that you can be that he would never ride a bike again. ropean cycling tournament and the an elite athlete and do so abiding by Eighteen months later, Greg LeMond youngest cyclist in history to be se- the normal human constraints by mounted one of the greatest comebacks lected for the U.S. men’s Olympic which we are all bound. in American sports history, winning team. Doing it with intensity, with train- the 1989 Tour de France by 8 seconds, LeMond is at the pinnacle of Amer- ing, with focus, with practice, and with the closest margin of victory in the ican cycling history and ranks firmly such a great deal of success over his history of that event. among the most accomplished inter- amazing career, Greg LeMond is an That victory, on the heels of his gun- shot wounds, an appendectomy, a bro- national athletes in U.S. history. icon in the sports world and is deserv- In 1987, he suffered a horrific gunshot ing of the Congressional Gold Medal. ken wrist, and a fractured collarbone, injury during a hunting accident, He represents some of the finest quali- was the last time an American won the which left him with over 40 pellets in ties that we have as Americans. Tour de France. In the years since, Greg LeMond has his abdomen. He was told he would Madam Speaker, I urge my col- devoted himself to helping others. He never ride a bicycle again. leagues to support this bill, and I re- Remarkably, in what remains one of serve the balance of my time. and his wife, Kathy, are active in nu- merous community causes: helping vic- the most astonishing recoveries in Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, tims of sexual abuse and supporting re- sports history, LeMond won the 1989 I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman search into various childhood illnesses. from California (Mr. THOMPSON), chair- Tour de France on its final day, to win Greg LeMond has worked to promote man of the House Ways and Means Sub- his third yellow jersey in 4 years. clean and healthy sporting habits and That victory—on the heels of gun- committee on Select Revenue Meas- to encourage young people to live shot wounds, an appendectomy, a bro- ures. healthy, active, engaged lifestyles. ken wrist, and a fractured collarbone— Mr. THOMPSON of California. More than any other cyclist in our is a testament to Mr. LeMond’s tenac- Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- history, Greg LeMond was the epitome ity and training. It still stands as the tleman for yielding. of the ‘‘Breaking Away’’ culture: a last time an American officially won Madam Speaker, I rise in support of young kid on a bike, trying to do the Tour de France. H.R. 3589, my legislation to award things no American had ever done. Above and beyond his considerable American cyclist Greg LeMond with a athletic accomplishments, LeMond has Congressional Gold Medal. I thank Mr. b 1745 demonstrated a repeated willingness to GRAVES from Georgia, the coauthor Madam Speaker, Greg LeMond is one sacrifice his own individual victories and lead Republican on this bill. This of our Nation’s greatest athletes, a tre- for the sake of his teammates. is a bipartisan measure. mendous role model, and a force for

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I yield myself the balance of my time. (A) to commemorate the extraordinary (a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under I am pleased to support this bipar- sacrifice of America’s servicemen and serv- this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a tisan bill, and I want to thank Mr. icewomen who were killed or wounded by price equal to the sum of— THOMPSON and all the bill’s many co- enemy action; and (1) the face value of the coins; sponsors. (B) to collect and preserve the stories of (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) For decades, Greg LeMond has exem- Purple Heart recipients from all branches of with respect to such coins; and service and across generations to ensure that plified the breakaway culture of Amer- (3) the cost of designing and issuing the all recipients are represented. ican cycling and is the embodiment of coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of (2) The National Purple Heart Hall of talent, tenacity, and selflessness that machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, Honor first opened its doors on November 10, is unparalleled in American sports. and shipping). 2006, in New Windsor, NY. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- (b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall leagues to join me in supporting this (3) The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is co-located with the New Windsor make bulk sales of the coins issued under important piece of legislation, and I Cantonment State Historic Site. this Act at a reasonable discount. yield back the balance of my time. (4) The National Purple Heart Hall of (c) PREPAID ORDERS.— Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Honor is the first to recognize the estimated (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ac- I rise today in support of H.R. 3589, the Greg 1.8 million U.S. servicemembers wounded or cept prepaid orders for the coins minted LeMond Congressional Gold Medal, which I’ve killed in action representing recipients from under this Act before the issuance of such had the honor of working with Mr. THOMPSON the Civil War to the present day, serving as coins. of California on—a great partner and advocate a living memorial to their sacrifice by shar- (2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to ing their stories through interviews, exhibits prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be in recognizing Greg LeMond’s achievements. at a reasonable discount. Mr. LeMond blazed a trail in American cy- and the Roll of Honor, an interactive com- cling, down which thousands of American cy- puter database of each recipient enrolled. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. clists have followed. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins issued Over a thirteen-year professional career, he (a) DENOMINATIONS.—The Secretary of the under this Act shall include a surcharge of— raced to three wins at the Tour de France, Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall mint and issue the (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and one of the most arduous events in endurance following coins: (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. sports, and became the first non-European to (1) $5 GOLD COINS.—Not more than 50,000 $5 (b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section be crowned its champion. Even today, facili- coins, which shall— 5134(f)(1) of title 31, United States Code, all ties like the Silver Comet Trail in my district (A) weigh 8.359 grams; surcharges received by the Secretary from owe their existence in part to Greg’s legacy (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and the sale of coins issued under this Act shall and excitement created by his achievements. (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Na- Since his retirement, Greg and his wife alloy. tional Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc., to Kathy have devoted thousands of hours to ad- (2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 400,000 support the mission of the National Purple vocating against doping in sports, promoting $1 coins, which shall— Heart Hall of Honor, Inc., including capital athletic integrity, and serving others. As the (A) weigh 26.73 grams; improvements to the National Purple Heart lead Republican on the Financial Services and (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and Hall of Honor facilities. (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (c) AUDITS.—The National Purple Heart General Government Appropriations Sub- (3) HALF-DOLLAR CLAD COINS.—Not more committee, which includes anti-doping funding, Hall of Honor, Inc., shall be subject to the than 750,000 half-dollar coins which shall— audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of I am only too familiar with the scourge of (A) weigh 11.34 grams; title 31, United States Code, with regard to doping in sports. Greg has earned 750 acco- (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and the amounts received under subsection (b). lades over his career, and while a Congres- (C) be minted to the specifications for half- (d) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding sub- sional Gold Medal may not rival a yellow jer- dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of section (a), no surcharge may be included sey, I hope we are able to provide him this title 31, United States Code. with respect to the issuance under this Act recognition. (b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted of any coin during a calendar year if, as of under this Act shall be legal tender, as pro- the time of such issuance, the issuance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vided in section 5103 of title 31, United States question is on the motion offered by such coin would result in the number of com- Code. memorative coin programs issued during the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN (c) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of such year to exceed the annual 2 commemo- section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, NICOLAS) that the House suspend the rative coin program issuance limitation all coins minted under this Act shall be con- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3589, as under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United sidered to be numismatic items. amended. States Code (as in effect on the date of the The question was taken; and (two- SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the thirds being in the affirmative) the (a) DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.— Treasury may issue guidance to carry out rules were suspended and the bill, as (1) IN GENERAL.—The design of the coins this subsection. amended, was passed. minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. SEC. 8. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- A motion to reconsider was laid on FECTS. (2) DESIGNATION AND INSCRIPTIONS.—On the table. each coin minted under this Act there shall The budgetary effects of this Act, for the f be— purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ‘‘2021’’; and mined by reference to the latest statement OF HONOR COMMEMORATIVE (C) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- COIN ACT ‘‘In God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of Amer- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, ica’’, and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of (b) SELECTION.—The design for the coins the House Budget Committee, provided that I move to suspend the rules and pass such statement has been submitted prior to the bill (H.R. 1830) to require the Sec- minted under this Act shall be— (1) selected by the Secretary after con- the vote on passage. retary of the Treasury to mint coins in sultation with the Commission of Fine Arts The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- commemoration of the National Purple and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, ant to the rule, the gentleman from Heart Hall of Honor, as amended. Inc.; and The Clerk read the title of the bill. Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advi- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. The text of the bill is as follows: sory Committee. MCHENRY) each will control 20 min- H.R. 1830 SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under utes. resentatives of the United States of America in this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and The Chair recognizes the gentleman Congress assembled, proof qualities. from Guam.

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Is there The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and pay tribute to the memory objection to the request of the gen- Honor is a New York State facility and sacrifices of all our servicemen and tleman from Guam? that is dedicated to collecting, pre- -women who were wounded or killed in There was no objection. serving, and sharing the stories of all combat. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, Purple Heart recipients from all Too often, the voices of our veterans I yield myself such time as I may con- branches of service and across all con- are not heard, and, as our veterans get sume. flicts. older, particularly our World War II Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- Enrollments at the National Purple veterans, their memories and experi- port of H.R. 1830, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor are voluntary and ences are in danger of being lost. These Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative are made by Purple Heart recipients, stories are the most powerful record we Coin Act. their families or friends. Currently, have to document the sacrifice of our I want to thank the gentleman from there are 1,095 Purple Heart recipients soldiers and their families, stories like New York (Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- enrolled from the great State of North that of Corporal Richard Lay, a New NEY) as well as Representatives TAKANO Carolina, representing World War I, Yorker who served in the Marines dur- and GALLAGHER for their work on this World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Soma- ing Vietnam. Corporal Lay was born in bill which would honor the Purple lia, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Manhattan to a father who, himself, Heart Hall of Honor. Operation Iraqi Freedom. had served during World War II. The Purple Heart was established by In 1968, during his service in Viet- These courageous men and women General and future President George nam, Corporal Lay’s unit was am- are recognized by the National Purple Washington in 1782 and is one of the bushed by Vietcong soldiers in what he Heart Hall of Honor because, surpris- oldest and most recognized American describes as ‘‘a day of hell.’’ During the ingly, there is no comprehensive list of military medals awarded to service- mission, he was injured by shrapnel recipients maintained by the Federal members who were killed or wounded from a nearby enemy blast. The Ma- Government. That is a separate issue by enemy action. rines wanted to send Corporal Lay The National Purple Heart Hall of we can deal with at a separate time. back to the United States because of But I think it is important, the work Honor is located in New Windsor, New his injuries, but he insisted on remain- that Congressman MALONEY has taken York, just 2 miles from the town of ing on the front lines with his fellow upon himself and the enormous labor it Newburgh, where General Washington marines to finish his tour of duty. signed the order creating the Purple takes to get a bill like this to the After his tour ended, Corporal Lay Heart. Its mission is to collect and pre- House floor. went home to serve as a New York City In fact, the only award for which serve the stories of Purple Heart recipi- Police Officer for 13 years. there is no list is the Medal of Honor. ents from all branches of the Armed I am reminded of the story of Rich- Madam Speaker, the National Purple Forces from the time of its creation. ard Drago, a sergeant in 1970 stationed The Hall of Honor is a memorial to Heart Hall of Honor is an organization near the Cambodian border in Vietnam. the brave men and women who have that deserves the recognition and the Rich, whom I know, and his company been wounded or died during combat, commemorative coin that this bill will were attacked while providing artillery and work ensures that their sacrifices strike. I urge my colleagues to support support for forward operations. While are not forgotten. Currently, there are this bill. It is another good piece of bi- operating a machine gun, Drago was over 200,000 names installed at the Hall partisan legislation. badly wounded but remained unwaver- Again, I want to commend the author of Honor. ing at his post. Without his grit and This bill would provide tangible sup- of the legislation, Mr. MALONEY, for his perseverance, the enemy would have port to the Hall of Honor by directing hard work and advocacy on behalf of surely pushed forward through the the West Point Mint to produce com- those who have received the Purple United States’ position. memorative coins in recognition of the Heart. We can’t forget about the dedication work of the Hall of Honor. Proceeds Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- of our military nurses who have risked from the sale of this coin would fund ance of my time. their lives time and again in support of improvements to the museum itself to Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, freedom, nurses like Beatrice Mary help expand the understanding and re- I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman MacDonald, assigned to a British spect for those who have served and from New York (Mr. SEAN PATRICK Clearing Hospital as chief nurse during sacrificed. MALONEY), chairman of the Coast World War I, in 1917. Chief Nurse Mac- Additionally, proceeds would go to- Guard and Maritime Transportation Donald and her unit served 4 miles be- ward special projects like the Purple Subcommittee. hind enemy lines in Belgium, yet Ger- Heart Patriot Project, which provides Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of man aircraft still bombed the hospital resources for Purple Heart recipients New York. Madam Speaker, I rise where she served, wounding her with and their families from all across the today in support of my bill, the Na- shell fragments. Due to those injuries, Nation to visit the National Purple tional Purple Heart Hall of Honor Com- she lost sight in her right eye. Chief Heart Hall of Honor Museum. memorative Coin Act, and urge my col- Nurse MacDonald remained in the I thank Mr. MALONEY, Mr. TAKANO, leagues to support its passage. Army throughout the war. She is a and Mr. GALLAGHER for joining me in The National Purple Heart Hall of hero, and the first known woman to introducing this bill this Congress, and Honor, located in my district in New have earned the Purple Heart. I urge Members to vote ‘‘yes.’’ Windsor, New York, has a mission to In 2013, I had the honor of presenting Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- collect and preserve the stories of Pur- a long-overdue Purple Heart to the ance of my time. ple Heart recipients from all service family of a World War I veteran, Cor- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I branches and across generations so we poral William B. Tiebout. Corporal yield myself such time as I may con- can ensure that all recipients are re- Tiebout served in the National Guard, sume. membered. The hall also serves as a enlisted in the Army, and was, in May Madam Speaker, I rise in support of living memorial to our veterans’ sac- of 1918, wounded in action while serv- H.R. 1830, the National Purple Heart rifice. ing in Belgium. He sustained shrapnel Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin My bill would honor the National wounds to his legs and was wounded Act. Purple Heart Hall of Honor and all our again when his military hospital was I would like to thank the gentleman Purple Heart recipients with a com- strafed by German aircraft. He was dis- from New York (Mr. SEAN PATRICK memorative coin produced at the charged from the Army in 1919 but

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An act to amend the Public and being wounded, Corporal Tiebout Health Service Act to enhance activities of sacrifice he leaves behind. Dornell was never awarded the medals he had the National Institutes of Health with re- Cousette will not be forgotten. earned. Presenting the Purple Heart to spect to research on autism spectrum dis- his family was something I will never order and enhance programs relating to au- f forget. It was 95 years overdue, but tism, and for other purposes. time could not diminish the debt we f FORCED ARBITRATION IS UNJUST owed to Corporal Tiebout for his serv- REAUTHORIZE THE OLDER (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was ice to our Nation and his sacrifice in AMERICANS ACT given permission to address the House defense of our freedom. for 1 minute and to revise and extend These are the stories that remind us (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 her remarks.) of what it is that is the very best in the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, American spirit. Nothing exemplifies minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) I rise today to support and endorse the the love of country more than the her- FAIR Act, of which there will be a vig- oism of our Purple Heart veterans, the Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, every day, Americans volunteer within their orous debate on the floor of the House veterans I just highlighted and so tomorrow. many more whose names will never be communities to help family, friends, As a member of the Judiciary Com- read out in this sacred Hall but whose and neighbors, including our Nation’s mittee, I was very pleased to be a co- heroism is precious, nonetheless. elderly. Personally, I have had the op- sponsor of that legislation and to ex- The Purple Heart Hall of Honor portunity to deliver Meals on Wheels on many occasions, and I have seen the plain to Americans what forced dispute houses hundreds of thousands of stories arbitration is. It is arbitration almost of patriotism and resilience. We have impact it has had on our seniors. As a society, we must work together without your knowledge. been working for years to get this bill This bill will provide the opportunity passed, and I am so proud and grateful to take care of older Americans who are sometimes exploited, abused, or ne- for individuals who are forced into ar- for the support of our military service bitration to be able to waive that par- organizations that supported this legis- glected. That is why, in 1965, the Older Americans Act was enacted to support ticular provision. lation, especially the Military Order of In fact, one of the saddest cases is the Purple Heart. a wide range of services and programs for individuals over the age of 60. This that of someone who utilized Massage For volunteers like Stephanie critical legislation supports many pro- Envy, a company where this person Keegan, who lost a son who served with grams important for Georgia’s seniors, was trying to relieve their pain and, honor and came home with invisible like nutrition programs at churches unfortunately, was assaulted on the wounds, their efforts will guarantee and family caregiver support. massage table. All they wanted to do that we will finally produce this coin I am proud to serve on the House was to get out of their contract, but to honor Purple Heart veterans, bolster Education and Labor Committee when they checked the little box to get the important work of the hall and the where, this week, with unanimous bi- out of their contract, they checked the National Purple Heart Honor mission partisan support, we voted to move for- box to say that you must go into forced and support the mission of the West ward legislation to reauthorize the arbitration. You must wait weeks and Point Mint. Older Americans Act. As Congress has months and days and years. Congratulations to all, and let’s pass done many times before, I urge my col- I want to take note of the fact that this measure in honor of all of our leagues to reauthorize the Older Amer- this is not about trial lawyers. It is wounded heroes and their families. icans Act to protect our Nation’s elder- about justice. I am glad that the Na- Mr. MCHENRY. Madam Speaker, I ly. tion has lawyers who can stand before yield back the balance of my time. the bar and in the courts to defend f Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, those who cannot defend themselves. I yield myself the balance of my time. b 1800 Forced arbitration is an injustice. I want to again thank Mr. MALONEY HONORING DORNELL COUSETTE This repeals that injustice. for introducing this legislation, and all I am a strong supporter of the FAIR (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given the cosponsors. We must work to guar- Act, and the fact is that it gives justice permission to address the House for 1 antee the stories of our Purple Heart to those who have no other remedy. minute and to revise and extend his re- recipients are not forgotten. This Let’s pass the FAIR Act. marks.) shows our commitment to this impor- Mr. BYRNE. Madam Speaker, I rise tant mission and to helping future gen- f today to remember the life of Tusca- erations understand the recipients’ sac- loosa Police Department Investigator rifices. Dornell Cousette. RECOGNIZING SUICIDE Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Officer Cousette was tragically killed PREVENTION MONTH leagues to join me in supporting this in the line of duty Monday night. He (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania important piece of legislation, and I was only 40 years old. He leaves behind asked and was given permission to ad- yield back the balance of my time. two young children and his fiance. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The As a 13-year veteran of the Tusca- vise and extend his remarks.) question is on the motion offered by loosa Police Department and a veteran Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN of the United States Army, Officer Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- NICOLAS) that the House suspend the Cousette was loved and respected in nize September as National Suicide rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1830, as the Tuscaloosa community. Prevention Month. amended. This awful event reminds us that the Depression and suicide ideation af- The question was taken; and (two- men and women of law enforcement do fect all ages, genders, and backgrounds, thirds being in the affirmative) the not get the appreciation they deserve. and thousands of Americans die each rules were suspended and the bill, as Not only are they public servants in year. Suicide is the 10th leading cause amended, was passed. the truest sense, but they have wives of death in the United States. There A motion to reconsider was laid on and husbands. They have children that are an estimated 1.7 million attempts the table. they care for. They are active members each year. In 2017, suicide rates in

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In my own commu- to a network of professional resources. tries all over the world, concluded nity, we are experiencing lengthening If you think a loved one is struggling there is a more than 95 percent prob- fire seasons and longer droughts. with depression or ideation, just ask. ability that human activities over the As the climate crisis grows, those of People in need can often feel relieved past 50 years have warmed our planet. us who have refused money from Big when someone asks about their well- As a result, the last 5 years were the Oil and who will be the ones who have being in a caring way. Acknowledging hottest ever recorded, according to the to live with the effects of climate and discussing their thoughts may be Trump administration’s own weather change have to take it upon ourselves the first step in reducing risk. and space agencies. Over the past cen- to fight for our generation and the gen- I encourage anyone who is struggling tury, average global temperatures have erations to come. with thoughts of suicide to call the Na- increased steadily. Sixteen of the last Tomorrow, young people across the tional Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1– 17 years have been the warmest ever re- world will begin a week of climate ac- 800–273–8255. corded by human observations. tion with the Global Climate Strike. Madam Speaker, let’s keep the con- In my home State of California, the We may not have made this mess, but versation going year-round. We can all indicators of our rapidly changing cli- we will fight to clean it up. play an important role in prevention. mate are unmistakable. Our summers That is why I sent a letter to Donald f are hotter, our droughts are more se- Trump, along with 110 of my fellow vere, and our land is drier, creating Members of Congress, to call for a re- RECOGNIZING POW/MIA SOLDIERS fuel for year-round wildfires that have negotiated NAFTA deal that meaning- (Mr. GUEST asked and was given per- wiped out entire communities. fully addresses the climate crisis. mission to address the House for 1 According to the Trump administra- From moderates to progressives, we minute and to revise and extend his re- tion’s own report on climate change are coming together to call for binding marks.) compiled by more than 300 experts climate standards and a recommitment Mr. GUEST. Since World War II, across 13 Federal agencies, the impacts to the Paris climate agreement in the 138,103 American soldiers have been of climate change are already being updated NAFTA. listed as prisoners of war, and 83,114 felt in communities across the country So far, that is not what Trump has in American soldiers have been listed as and will become increasingly dev- mind. The current NAFTA 2.0 deal that missing in action. National POW/MIA astating over a short period of time. Trump negotiated with Mexico and Recognition Day was created to honor The President would be well served Canada fails to mention climate the sacrifice of the men and women to read the report of his own agencies. change. who were imprisoned during wartime We are having more frequent and ex- We cannot afford to pass another and to remember those brave soldiers treme weather, like hurricanes and trade deal that is on the wrong side of who never returned to American soil. floods. We are experiencing sea-level our historic fight to tackle climate Today, we thank our heavenly Fa- rise and coastal erosion. Our national change. ther for returning home those Amer- security agencies have warned us that With 76 percent of Americans now ican soldiers who found themselves unless we take aggressive action to saying that climate change is a crisis confined on foreign soil, and we bow combat climate change, we will see a or a major problem, it is common sense our heads in prayer and remembrance deterioration in global stability caused that our trade deals should support, of those still missing. by food and water insecurity, wors- not undermine, climate action. In fact, I ask the Members of this body and ening public health, economic distress, this is a longstanding demand, one that American citizens everywhere to in- and damage to military infrastructure leading environmental organizations, clude these soldiers, their families, and as a result of sea-level rise and more labor-environment coalitions, climate their communities in your prayers and extreme storms. economists, and Members of Congress to join me in thanks for the freedoms Climate change is a defining issue of have been elevating over the last 2 and liberties we enjoy every day be- our time. If we don’t take bold action years of NAFTA talks. cause of their sacrifice. to address this crisis now, our children The fact of the matter is that the cli- f and grandchildren will suffer the worst mate crisis threatens our communities consequences. and our future every single day. While COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE WITH Unfortunately, this President and we are fighting to tackle the crisis, we AGGRESSIVE ACTION AND GLOB- many in the Trump administration are are seeing corporate polluters pad the AL LEADERSHIP content with inaction or worse. In fact, pockets of too many of our colleagues The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. some refuse to admit climate change is on the other side of the aisle to protect TLAIB). Under the Speaker’s announced real, instead pushing policies that their bottom lines. I see colleagues in policy of January 3, 2019, the gen- would exacerbate the problem, catering both Chambers of Congress who won’t tleman from California (Mr. LEVIN) is to the fossil fuel industry and cor- have to deal with the repercussions of recognized for 60 minutes as the des- porate polluters at the expense of our their actions bargaining with my fu- ignee of the majority leader. air, land, and water. ture and the future of generations to Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam While we should be taking aggressive come. Speaker, I would like to begin by say- action to combat climate change and This cycle must end now. It is past ing that the issue of climate change is pushing countries around the world to time for rhetoric and empty promises. very personal to me. I have a 5- and a do the same, the White House gladly We need new policies that offer real so- 7-year-old at home, and like any par- surrenders our standing as a global lutions to the climate crisis. That ent, there is a lot that I worry about leader. doesn’t include just H.R. 9, which, to be for their future. One of the things I My colleagues and I are here to say honest, has very little chance of being worry most about is the planet that we that we will lead. We will continue to taken up in the Senate. It also has to are going to leave behind for them and fight for action. My colleagues that include our trade policies. for their future children. you will hear from, they are leading The reality is that this moment is The path we are on right now leads to right now. too important to throw away. This is a grim future for our planet. We have Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- an unprecedented opportunity to put burned fossil fuels like coal and oil at tlewoman from California (Ms. HILL), our money where our mouth is on cli- unsustainable rates, releasing extraor- my friend from California’s 25th Dis- mate. We should ensure that any re- dinary amounts of greenhouse gas trict. negotiated NAFTA prioritizes climate

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Madam b 1815 mate, another study found that, as Speaker, I thank Representative HILL, urban areas heat up, so-called urban and I very much appreciate her leader- Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I heat islands, low-income and high-mi- ship. thank the gentleman from California nority communities will boast higher Over the next several days, the eyes (Mr. LEVIN) so much for yielding. heat indexes during extreme heat of the world will turn to the climate Madam Speaker, 12 years, we are told events, thereby compounding the al- crisis with the Youth Global Strike for that we have 12 years to limit the ef- ready dire and deadly impacts that Climate set to take place in over 150 fects of climate change on our planet heat waves have on urban populations. countries just before the United Na- and ensure a better world for our chil- Or, just to put it bluntly, the urban tions holds a Climate Action Summit dren, our grandchildren, and future poor in dozens of large U.S. cities will in New York City. generations to come—12 years. actually experience more heat than the While millions of people across the I mean, it really seems like a long wealthy simply by virtue of where they globe call for action on climate change time, but now scientists are saying live. and world leaders come together to that the actions we take in the next 18 With climate change, extreme heat is show how they will honor their com- months will determine our ability to expected to become more common and mitment to the Paris Agreement, it is meet our climate goals by 2030. more severe for the poor and already safe to say that the White House won’t In 18 months, we will experience two vulnerable communities. This will like- step up to lead, let alone take any more winters and another summer, ly result in increases in heat-related meaningful action. Instead, the Trump each bringing with them more extreme illnesses, including cardiovascular and administration is pulling us out of the weather and more catastrophic natural respiratory complications, kidney dis- Paris Agreement, which nearly 200 disasters. The stakes are so high. ease, and can be especially harmful to countries from Afghanistan to Less predictable climates produce outdoor workers, children, our elderly, Zimbabwe and all in between have lower crop yields, drive up the costs of and low-income households. signed. healthy food; meanwhile, extreme It is also worth mentioning that Where President Obama created a weather events and heat waves result- these communities, which already suf- leading role for the United States on ing from a changing climate may wors- fer resource deficits, cannot simply re- the world stage, the Trump administra- en a growing array of public health locate out of flood zones. They also tion has retreated. problems like waterborne diseases, face challenges adopting new clean en- The U.N. Secretary General has asthma, mental illness, heart disease, ergy technologies. called on all leaders to come to the Cli- stroke, and more. Now, while this administration con- mate Action Summit with concrete, re- In Wisconsin, from where I hail, we tinues to fiddle when it comes to tak- alistic plans to enhance their nation- still remember the deathly chill of the ing the threat of climate change seri- ally determined contributions by 2020, polar vortex this past winter, matched ously and exercising leadership, while in line with reducing greenhouse gas only in intensity by the summer’s they ignore the admonition of science emissions by 45 percent over the next record-setting heat, heavy downpours, that if we don’t do something within decade and to net zero emissions by and flooding. Our storm in July pro- the next 18 months we may not be able 2050. duced severe enough damage that sev- to reverse these impacts within 12 The United States has an important eral counties across Wisconsin received years, I will tell you something. In opportunity to show leadership and to Federal disaster relief funding. June, my city of Milwaukee announced push other countries to follow us, and But do you know what, Madam a comprehensive action-based plan to that is how we should evaluate all of Speaker? Disaster funding can help re- meet the U.S.’ commitment under the these measures, on the basis of build communities, but it cannot pre- Paris climate accord, despite what this followership. That requires that we vent them from being torn apart by cli- administration is doing. We are moving lead. mate change. forth to create green infrastructure That is critically important, the As we debate which urgent actions and to create jobs. work that we do. The amount of collec- must be taken within the next 18 In August, our Wisconsin Governor, tive action that will be needed must months to prevent further decay of our Tony Evers, signed an executive order start with leadership from the United climate, we must work not only to sup- aimed at eliminating the use of carbon- States. That is the only way we are port a swift transition away from fossil based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050. We also going to combat the climate crisis. fuels to renewable energy sources, but created a diverse task force comprised I was very proud to help introduce, also to fortify our communities. of city and county officials that will among other bills, the Climate Action The fact is climate change has a dis- chart a path to reducing greenhouse Now Act, the first major climate parate impact on low-income and mi- gas emissions by 45 percent of 2015 lev- change legislation that we had in the nority communities. Indeed, these els by 2030 and eliminate them alto- 116th Congress, in fact, that we have communities are already dispropor- gether by 2050, a goal which I whole- had for a number of years in the U.S. tionately impacted by other environ- heartedly support. House of Representatives. The bill mental hazards, and we are just piling But let’s just keep this real, Madam would prohibit the administration from on. Speaker. While actions by State and withdrawing the United States from Air pollution from both stationary local officials are welcome and nec- the Paris Agreement and would also and mobile sources are a primary essary, we know they can’t do it alone. call on the President to develop and source of environmental health risks, On such a vital issue, the Federal Gov- make public a plan for how the Nation particularly in urban areas. Low-in- ernment should not lead from behind. will meet the pollution reduction goals come, high-minority population com- The Federal Government cannot be in the Paris Agreement. munities, which unfortunately are missing in action and absent from the The bill isn’t just about staying in highly segregated, tend to be closer to table, and it will be absolutely critical Paris. It is about creating good-paying, industrial sources of pollution, includ- for them to ensure that we protect and green jobs right here in America. It is ing chemical plants, steel mills, oil re- help the most vulnerable populations about public health. It is about pro- fineries, peak load power plants, and so that they have access to adequate tecting our air. It is about protecting hazardous waste incinerators. healthcare, clean drinking water, our water. It is about defending our na- One study found that Blacks, the healthy food, quality air, and afford- tional security from the threats that poor, and people with low educational able housing.

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I am the Obama era Clean Power Plan and fornia the authority to set its own super grateful that four of those that other efforts to address greenhouse gas emission standards, and this authority Chairman GRIJALVA and I met with for emissions. has been repeatedly confirmed by the a couple of hours were from Sonoma We must not only make sure that we courts, the Congress, and previous ad- County in my district. So I want to recognize the disparate impacts of cli- ministrations, Republicans and Demo- thank Olivia, Kate, Christian, and mate change as we act, but we must crats alike. Jonah. They were from the National also bring our most at-risk citizens to Again, this is not a partisan issue. Children’s Campaign and also Schools the table and educate them and discuss Even the auto companies want to see for Climate Action. They came all the the actions that we will take together this happen. way to Washington, D.C., to make sure to address climate change. So why are we still here? Why are we that the country heard their story. We need to do right by our fellow fighting over this ridiculous assump- That story, of course, involves the human beings and by our beloved tion by the President that he can roll terrible firestorm of October 2017 that shared planet and protect ourselves back five decades of progress for clean- the folks in the North Bay had to live and our planet against the threats we er air in California? through. These young people had their We are not going to let it stand. I face today and in the future. Even if lives uprooted and impacted in pro- will do everything in my power as a this administration wants to turn its found ways, and it helped sharpen their Member of Congress, as I know my col- back, this House must not. We must climate activism. They brought that leagues will, and California will pre- continue to pass legislation that will story to a very important, urgent con- vail. help us meaningfully address climate Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- versation that Chairman GRIJALVA and change. tleman from California (Mr. HUFFMAN), I were part of yesterday. Twelve years from now? Eighteen my friend and the Representative from More and more people like them are months from now? How about right California’s Second District. living the very real impacts that cli- now? Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, mate change is having right now. This Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam from the Representative of the north- is not some abstract thing in the fu- Speaker, I thank Representative ernmost district on the coast of Cali- ture. It is happening now, and it is MOORE for those powerful words. fornia, I really do want to thank my going to get worse as we go forward, es- Madam Speaker, I also want to ad- friend from southern California for pecially if we don’t act. dress something that has been in the yielding to me. San Diego and Orange So this message of urgency, clearly news, and that is the President’s an- Counties are so well-served by his in- the public understands it. Congressman nouncement yesterday that he will re- telligent, principled leadership, and es- LEVIN and I were just in the Cloak- voke California’s waiver under the Fed- pecially on this issue, this existential room, and MSNBC showed a brand-new eral Clean Air Act to set its own auto crisis that we are trying to confront of poll that shows that 65 percent, I be- emissions standards. This is some- global climate change. The gentle- lieve, of the American people under- thing, as a native southern Californian, man’s leadership on this issue has cer- stand this is a crisis. that is near and dear to my heart. tainly been noted. It is not just an important issue. It is So many southern Californians have Madam Speaker, our leader, Speaker a crisis. had to endure poor air quality over the NANCY PELOSI, did a very unusual thing b 1830 years, and this, honestly, is something in reaching out and choosing a fresh- that has never been partisan. Since the man Member of Congress, and it is be- The public gets it. The rest of the late 1960s, California has been able to cause of Mr. LEVIN’s background and world gets it. In fact, on Monday, the set its own air quality standards, be- clarity on these issues that she put nations of the world will gather in New cause the standards that we set when him on the House Select Committee on York to map out the next steps on cli- Ronald Reagan was Governor of Cali- the Climate Crisis, where I am proud to mate action. They will be building on fornia in the late 1960s exactly pre- serve with him. So I thank the gen- the Paris climate agreement. They will ceded those standards set by the Fed- tleman so much for that leadership. be working together to figure out how eral Government. And, Madam Speaker, he is doing we can reduce greenhouse gas emis- Clean air is not a partisan issue. This more than that. He is putting great sions by 45 percent over the next dec- is absolutely ridiculous that the ad- bills into the hopper. He is leading this ade. ministration would want to go after debate this evening. So we are well But if the American people get it and California once again in this manner. served with Mr. LEVIN’s leadership in all of these young people all over the So another thing to refute are the southern California. world get it, it is fair to ask: Where is claims made by the President about ve- Now, one of the previous speakers American leadership right now? Where hicle safety and cost—completely base- mentioned that we are gathered here is this administration right now? Un- less. Fuel-efficient cars meet the same on the eve of this global climate strike fortunately, Mr. LEVIN alluded to the exact safety standards as any other tomorrow. Tens of thousands of stu- worst of it: this fight over California’s passenger vehicle and have proven to dents all over the United States, 800 clean car authority. They are trying to be more cost-effective. The auto manu- different sites, are working in harmony take us backward in the wrong direc- facturers want to accelerate the transi- with 156 other countries where young tion. We just don’t have time for that tion to more electric vehicles, more people are doing the same thing world- if we are serious about this crisis. sustainable vehicles. wide. This is a week of action. Mr. LEVIN talked about the fact that Everybody wants California to be These are high school kids, and even our authority under the Clean Air Act able to have its own standards, with younger in some cases. They under- goes back to 1967. I think it was a Gov- two exceptions: President Trump and stand what is at stake here. The part of ernor named Ronald Reagan, actually, Big Oil. Those are the only two excep- their message that I think we really who got us started on this critical au- tions. So it is pretty clear to see whose need to hear is that we don’t have thority. It has been so successful. Cali- direction the President is taking when time. fornia has used it to protect clean air it comes to this decision. There is an extreme urgency to con- over 50 times. We also need to acknowledge that his front this crisis, and they understand Madam Speaker, I would ask Con- decision here flies in the face of estab- that the longer we wait, the harder it gressman LEVIN if he knows how many lished climate science. Transportation is going to be to preserve a livable fu- of those times, the 50 times that we is the largest source of greenhouse gas ture for their generation. Of course, if have used that Clean Air Act author- emissions in our country. The science we wait too long, it is game over. ity, how many of those were revoked?

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I am proud to have come from the causes smog and soot would translate We have been able to do all this in a clean tech sector. I am proud to have to 195,000 fewer lost work days, 96,000 way that helped stimulate the auto in- started a trade association in Orange fewer asthma attacks, and 2,200 fewer dustry, to innovate, and to bring new County, California, which historically premature deaths. and very desirable models of vehicles has been seen as one of the most con- And I have introduced legislation, as to market that wouldn’t be there if it servative places in the United States. well, to expand electric vehicle charg- weren’t for California’s leadership on We created a booming clean tech indus- ing on public lands across the United clean car standards, and, of course, try that is growing stronger than ever States and convert National Park more than a dozen other States that before. The same is true in San Diego Service and United States Forest Serv- have followed suit and joined us as County, where we have some of the ice fleets to zero-emission vehicles. clean car States. leading clean energy companies in the This commitment will also help the What President Trump is trying to United States. We can protect the envi- United States lead the world in devel- do is absolutely unprecedented in ronment and we can grow the clean oping and manufacturing innovative American history and it is legally dubi- tech economy at the same time. zero-emission vehicle technology. ous. He is wrong on the law and he is In California, it has never been a par- Since California first instituted a wrong on the policy. It is the most se- tisan issue. When we passed AB 32 in zero-emission vehicle requirement in rious assault on State authority and on 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the 1990, the overall economy has flour- public health that you could imagine. Governor, Republican Governor. Then ished, cutting-edge companies like And yet, with this administration, hey, when we passed cap and trade, we had Tesla have generated billions of dollars it is just another day in the Trump nine Republican legislators who helped in economic activity for our State, and White House, unfortunately. get that passed in the California legis- leading automotive companies across This House, of course, the people’s lature. the country and the world have done House, gets it. We have already started Governor Schwarzenegger and those everything they can to invest in the to take action. We are working to Republican legislators at the time un- cleaner technology of the future zero- block the Trump administration’s derstood that if we made climate emission vehicles. change a primary focus, if we reduced worst climate rollbacks. Alternatively, if we fail to act, if Just last week, a bipartisan majority greenhouse gas emissions, that not American car companies don’t lead, of this House voted to approve my bill only was it the right thing to do for and if we don’t have a supportive Fed- to protect the Arctic refuge from this our State and for the planet, but it was eral Government helping them to lead the right thing to do for our economy. crazy ‘‘drill everywhere’’ mandate that the way in these zero-emission vehicles That is exactly what has happened. they put into the Republican tax scam of the future, we will allow other coun- My friend, Marshall Burke, is a re- tries to take the lead. China, India, and in 2017. We also passed bills to protect searcher at Stanford University, my nations in Europe will reap the eco- the Pacific, Atlantic, and Florida Gulf alma mater. He has studied the costs of nomic rewards that should be staying Coasts from these plans to do more off- action on climate change, but, more right here in the United States of shore drilling. These are important importantly, the costs of inaction. steps in the fight to confront the cli- There is an inherent cost to doing America. We will find ourselves pur- mate crisis. nothing. My friends across the aisle al- chasing foreign vehicles that should And, of course, there was H.R. 9, the ways like to tell you about the cost of have been made right here in the USA. Many of my colleagues are doing Climate Action Now Act, which would doing something. They will say bold block President Trump’s attempt to and aggressive measures will cost too great work. They have introduced or take us out of the Paris climate agree- much. Well, Mr. Speaker, the costs of passed legislation that addresses the ment. inaction are even greater. climate crisis in many different ways Let’s keep working together in the My friend, Marshall Burke, has said and promotes the clean energy jobs of people’s House. Let’s keep working that if we don’t take substantial action the future. You just heard from a few with this energized, motivated, incred- to mitigate the climate crisis, it will of them. ibly passionate new generation of lead- cost the U.S. economy $25 trillion to Mr. Speaker, I want to wrap up here ers that we are seeing all over the $35 trillion over the coming decades. by pointing out one more key fact. The country and all over the world. That is with a T: $25 trillion to $35 American people overwhelmingly sup- Madam Speaker, I thank Congress- trillion. port aggressive action to combat cli- man LEVIN for his leadership. The good news is that we can take mate change. Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam the steps we need to in order to act. We Public opinion polling shows that the Speaker, I thank Congressman can combat the climate crisis, and we majority of Americans say that it must HUFFMAN for his friendship, for his can create those clean energy jobs. be addressed, and it has got to be ad- mentorship, and for all the work that I have introduced bipartisan legisla- dressed now. The majority of Ameri- he does. He is a true environmental tion to reduce our dependence on fossil cans overwhelmingly believe this is a champion. I am really, really grateful fuels by promoting development of re- crisis, and they are right to believe to call him a friend. We have got a lot newable energy on public lands. that. of work to do. We can expand those technologies Unfortunately, our President right I think it is really important that, as that grow our economy and protect the now calls climate change a hoax. He we think about this issue, we begin to environment by extending important says that it was brought on by China to address some of the myths and the mis- tax credits like the solar investment undermine American economic com- conceptions that are out there. One of tax credit, which drives job creation, petitiveness. He is not willing to listen the biggest that I hear from my friends reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and to the science. He should listen to the across the aisle is that we cannot com- helps level the playing field for clean scientists from his own agencies. He bat climate change without destroying energy. And we need it for things like should just take the half hour nec- our economy, when exactly the oppo- battery storage, as well. essary to even read the executive sum- site is true. I have introduced legislation that mary from his own scientists’ report. If we invest in the clean energy jobs presents an ambitious plan for That is all I would ask. of the future, we will see incredible transitioning the United States to 100 He should think about climate economic growth and we will protect percent zero-emission vehicles, which change when he makes appointments. the environment at the same time. No- will also have an enormous health ben- Unfortunately, he has been appointing where has that been more true in the efit to the United States of America. climate science deniers like William

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Her next of the demonstrations, the many dem- science. treatment, Mr. Speaker, is on October onstrations that are going to be taking And it is not that the administration 1. Her father is on strike right now and place across the country on climate is too close to the oil and coal indus- worried about whether or not he has where young people are telling us: We try, it is that they are the oil and coal healthcare coverage anymore. can’t wait. This is our century. This is industry. It is literally a revolving Mr. Speaker, the General Motors our time. We are going to take the door between 1600 Pennsylvania Ave- CEO makes $22 million, 281 times the lead. nue, those coal companies, and those median income of their workers. Yet, I think it is our job now to follow oil companies. The American people workers are being asked to pay more them. There is a court suit right now demand better than that. for healthcare. where 21 young people have sued the This complete rejection of estab- General Motors workers gave up so Government of the United States of lished science is dangerous, and it is ir- much to keep the company afloat. America for violating their constitu- responsible. They didn’t abandon GM during their tional rights by ignoring this issue of It is dangerous and irresponsible for toughest time, but now they are asking climate and the crisis that we are cre- the White House to pressure the Na- for fair wages and coverage for their ating. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- healthcare. Our species is in danger. Every spe- ministration, or NOAA, into sup- Mr. Speaker, I am urging my col- cies living on Earth today is in danger. porting the President’s false claims leagues and the country to join me in This is truly a matter of life and death. about Hurricane Dorian. You don’t see solidarity with them today. We already are seeing climate refu- any Sharpies on this chart. gees, people who can’t live in places be- It is dangerous and it is irresponsible b 1845 cause they can’t grow crops anymore. that the White House refuses to accept Mr. LEVIN of California. Mr. Speak- We are seeing the spreading of the Sa- climate science and act on it. It is dan- er, I yield to the gentlewoman from Il- hara desert. We are seeing the Amazon gerous. It is irresponsible. We must em- linois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY), my friend. rainforest burning. Every fifth breath brace science. We must embrace facts. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I that every person takes on Earth is be- As I said in the beginning of this, thank the gentleman for leading this cause of the oxygen that comes out of this is about our children and our discussion about climate. What I really the rainforest in the Amazon. grandchildren. I am thinking today love about so many of our freshman What are we doing? We are still de- about my own two children: my daugh- Members, like Congressman LEVIN, is bating this. We are still talking. We ter, Elizabeth, who is 5, and my son, that they say how urgent the need is are having conversations about it and Jonathan, who is 7. Maybe my wonder- right now to act, a sense of urgency. way too little action. ful wife, Chrissy, will cue up C–SPAN I am on the Subcommittee on Envi- I am really happy that, last week, we and play this for them. ronment and Climate Change, and we passed a bill, at least in the House, to My son, who is 7, just started second had a hearing yesterday. We had nice stop offshore drilling in the Atlantic grade. We have 12 years. By the time people testifying, but we still heard, Ocean, in the Pacific Ocean, and in the my son is ready to graduate high particularly from our Republican col- Gulf. I am really happy that we are school, according to the best science, leagues, that it is a decision between trying to reverse the drilling in ANWR we better have gotten this crisis fig- jobs and a clean environment. Are you up in Alaska. ured out or we are going to have irrep- kidding me? But we have to do big things. We arable damage as a result. It is on us. We have known about this crisis, have to take action together with When I am done with my service in which it is, for decades. We knew about countries around the world. the House of Representatives, which I it even in the Johnson administration, We have to listen to the children. hope comes many years from now, I long ago. They are begging us. They are acting, want to be able to look back, as I know We have had this debate about jobs and they are speaking out. All we real- so many of my colleagues do, and know and environment as if you have to pick ly need to do is follow. Again, I thank Representative LEVIN that we gave it everything we had to one or the other. As Representative and so many of the freshmen who have try to address what we believe is the LEVIN went over and over, about how come here to the Congress and said: most pressing issue facing the United good for the economy, how good for This is urgent. We can’t wait anymore. States of America and the world. workers, how good the jobs are, we are We can’t dawdle anymore. We must Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- now wasting time in addressing this woman from Michigan (Ms. TLAIB). act. problem. It was really frustrating to I really appreciate the opportunity to TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL PREADMORE me that we continue to go over this. come down here today. Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today In the meantime, the forests are Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam in tribute to the city of Melvindale and burning in California. The fields are Speaker, I thank Representative SCHA- the city of Dearborn Fire Department flooding in Illinois, where I am from. KOWSKY for coming. Captain Michael Preadmore, who, The hurricanes are destroying islands, It is a great honor to sit on the new today, retires after 23 years of service. Florida, and all up and down the Select Committee on the Climate Cri- He knows safety doesn’t take a day off, coast—except for Alabama, not really. sis under the chair, KATHY CASTOR so he maintained a perfect attendance It is really so important that we are from Florida. I serve with many other record since becoming a firefighter in listening to the children. Yesterday, we great Members, and we have an honest 1996. He has also received such awards had this amazing young woman, Greta dialogue about the action that we are as the Fire Chief Life Saving Award Thunberg, who is from Sweden. She is going to need to take to combat this and the department Medal of Valor 16 years old, but she is also a veteran crisis. Award for his bravery in the line of fighting worldwide, an international Of course, I thank our great Speaker duty. figure calling for us to act. NANCY PELOSI for creating that select Please join me in saluting Captain This is one of the things that she said committee as part of the 116th Con- Preadmore in wishing him a happy re- yesterday when she was here in Wash- gress. tirement. ington. This is Greta, now 16 years old, Governor Jay Inslee said: ‘‘We’re the HONORING GENERAL MOTORS WORKERS who said: ‘‘Please, save your praise. We first generation to feel the sting of cli- Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today, I don’t want it. Don’t invite us here to mate change, and we’re the last who stand with the United Automobile just tell us how inspiring we are with- can do something about it.’’ Workers by honoring General Motors out actually doing anything about it, I couldn’t agree more with Rep- workers on day 4 of their strike. because it doesn’t lead to anything.’’ resentative SCHAKOWSKY. We have to

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Through international relationships, crisis is the immigration crisis we In these walls, right here, they are many of those who have fallen have have. counting on the 435 people who are so been returned back to our country and We hear a lot about the climate cri- honored to serve as United States Rep- to their families, and we will continue sis. Crises are the things that are hap- resentatives to get this right for future to do the search and return our MIA pening right now that we must respond generations. soldiers. It is our responsibility as a to. But so many of the things that we I am honored to be one of those Mem- nation to never forget or quit search- face in Congress are issues that may be bers trying to fight the good fight. We ing for the men and women who paid a crisis for some along the border, or have so much work to do. that ultimate price. We must continue some who are being advanced by people Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- to honor them in the years to come. coming into the country illegally, but ance of my time. HONORING FIRST RESPONDER JOHN LANKENAU if Congress were to act, these crises f Mr. YOHO. Madam Speaker, I would would go away. There is time to deal with climate ACT NOW ON IMMIGRATION CRISIS like to take this time to honor one of my constituents, John Lankenau. change, and there is time to deal with The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. As the anniversary of 9/11 just passed, the crisis on the border, but we must TLAIB). Under the Speaker’s announced we must always remember those who act. policy of January 3, 2019, the gen- we have lost and honor the heroes who I have a photo here from June 2014, tleman from Florida (Mr. YOHO) is rec- sacrificed their lives for others. when my colleagues on the other side ognized for 60 minutes as the designee On September 11, 2001, Mr. Lankenau said there was a crisis, and it was of the minority leader. was assigned as a hazardous material under President Barack Obama. This is HONORING WINTON W. CARTER ON HIS 100TH specialist in Albany, New York. On still going on at the border. I look at BIRTHDAY that tragic day, as the second plane these people, and they look like people Mr. YOHO. Madam Speaker, on Sep- flew into the towers, Mr. Lankenau who want opportunity. They are com- tember 30, 2019, northeast Florida will was requested to respond to New York ing to this country. help Winton Carter celebrate his 100th City to assist first responders at I have this other photo, and there are birthday. Ground Zero. families, women, children, husbands. The year Mr. Carter was born, World Upon arrival, Mr. Lankenau was re- They look like people who are wanting War I formally ended with the Treaty quested by name to conduct the first to come into this country for oppor- of Versailles, alcohol was officially il- hazard surveys of Ground Zero. He tunity. legal with the formal start of Prohibi- worked until early morning, taking air Congress has failed, and it has not tion, and Boston’s Babe Ruth was trad- and soil samples on the wreckage site. just failed this Nation, but it failed ed to the New York Yankees at the end Mr. Lankenau remembered how dan- these people in the policies that we of the season. gerous it was, maneuvering through don’t have because of political divide. Even more amazing is the life Mr. the wreckage and fearing that there We talk about how we want to fix the Carter has led serving our country. was a possibility that one of the adja- crisis on climate change, but we don’t Mr. Carter received a Purple Heart cent buildings could collapse, causing come together on that. We want to after being wounded by shrapnel in his more fatalities. talk about the immigration crisis, but thigh while under continuous fire, He spent the next couple of weeks we don’t come together on it because it fighting the Japanese on the island of going back and forth from home, con- becomes a wedge and a tool that people Saipan in World War II. He was there tinuing to assess the hazards and the use in politics for the next election. for the famous raising of the American conditions at Ground Zero. They say, well, they are against that, flag on the Japanese island of Iwo It is my greatest pleasure to rep- and that is why you have to vote me Jima. Mr. Carter also later fought in resent men like Mr. John Lankenau in back in. the Korean war. the United States Congress. I commend That happens on immigration. That After 22 years in the military, he re- him and the rest of the first responders is why immigration doesn’t get fixed. I tired as a Marine master sergeant and on 9/11 for their character, their cour- am convinced of that. served a total of 40 years in govern- age, and their commitment to serving b 1900 ment service, which included recruit- others. I thank them, these true he- ing future Marine heroes. roes, for their service. So we have proposed a guest worker Mr. Carter is a widower, having cele- CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ON program that will solve probably about brated 60 years of marriage to his wife, ITS RANKING 90 percent, what our estimates are, of Norma Jean. He is the father of two, Mr. YOHO. Madam Speaker, I would the people who are coming across our and he loves to talk about the Lord. like to highlight my alma mater, the southwest border. Therefore, it is on this day, Sep- University of Florida, which I rep- I think we are all in agreement that tember 19, that I proudly acknowledge resent in Florida’s District Three. the people coming across our south- Mr. Winton W. Carter on the House The University of Florida, under the west border are not the rocket sci- floor, and I ask you to join me in wish- guidance of its president, Dr. Kent entists; they are not the engineers; ing him an early happy birthday. Fuchs, has again risen in the U.S. News they are not the health professionals. OBSERVING NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION and World Report rankings to number They are the people who are working in DAY seven among all public universities in the lower skills—agriculture, hospi- Mr. YOHO. Madam Speaker, I would the United States. This is the third tality, and construction—but yet they like to take this time to honor those year in the row the University of Flor- are so needed in this country because, who were prisoners of war and those ida has advanced in that ranking. without them, this country won’t who remain missing in action, as well The University of Florida incor- work. We can’t grow the fruits and as their families, in observance of Na- porates all health disciplines, is one of vegetables, and we can’t build the tional POW/MIA Recognition Day. the largest engineering schools in the buildings. We are forever indebted to those who country, and has a top-rated veteri- So what we have proposed is a guest sacrificed everything so that we may narian school, which I graduated from worker program. If you would picture a enjoy the freedoms granted to us by in 1983. banner, Madam Speaker, ‘‘Guest Work- the Constitution. It is just one of the few schools in the er Program.’’ ‘‘You are not forgotten.’’ This is a Nation to have won major sports team And understand, it is not immigra- central phrase of National POW/MIA national championships and titles in tion reform, because ‘‘immigration,’’ if Recognition Day. It is our job as a na- football, basketball, and baseball. we use that word up here, they part.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:59 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.084 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7825 This side blames the Republicans of We will have a country-to-country that 5-year period of time. But they wanting to deport everybody. On my agreement between, say, the country of must work a minimum 75 percent of side, we will say this side wants to give Honduras and the United States. It is a the year in the United States in agri- everybody amnesty. Neither is true. So state-to-State Department agreement. culture. they walk away and nothing gets done. So, if a person from Honduras or any- If they choose to leave agriculture We have seen this year after year for 36 where in Central America wants to and work in construction and they get years. come to the United States, they apply. picked up or found out and they get So the banner bill will say, ‘‘Guest They must be a minimum of 18 years of hired illegally by a contractor, what Worker Program.’’ It will have three age. They have to apply individually. If happens is they have broken the terms silos: One will be agriculture, which is they are married and the spouse wants of their agreement, and they will be de- the one I am heading; one will have to come in, that spouse applies, but ported for that. hospitality; and one will have con- they have to be a minimum of 18, no That identification number will be a struction. children. 15-digit identification number with the I will talk about the agriculture pro- They apply. That information from initials ‘‘AG’’ at the end of it for agri- gram. the country they come from goes to culture. So that person, when they are The way this works is it does three our State Department, and it would be put into the E-Verify system, if they things: It creates a prescreened pool basically passport information: their are hired by an ag employer, those before people come into the country, name, their address, age, and things have to jibe. If that person tries to go which is number one. Number two is it like that. Our DHS will take that in- to construction, then his number won’t addresses the people who are already formation. They will do a background work in a construction entity. here illegally. Number three, it re- check. Once they clear the background If an employer tries to hire somebody forms the H–2A program, which is a check, that person who applied as an illegally who is permitted to work in temporary seasonal program of 10 applicant, they are permitted to come agriculture and they want to hire them months, and it makes it stronger so it into the country, but only after a job is in construction, then they are subject to a $2,500 fine per person per incident. serves our producers better, but it also available. This is something that we hear over protects the migrant worker. When a person applies, they can and over again from our producers and This is something that should not be apply to a sector. Maybe it is dairy; our contractors in the hospitality in- a partisan issue. This is something maybe it is fruits and vegetables; or dustry. They need a guest worker pro- that I have shared personally in this maybe it is a citrus program. Once gram, and our goal for this was to cre- Chamber with over 50 Members of the they get accepted into the country and ate a reliable, a predictable, and a cer- House of Representatives in a bipar- a job is available, they get issued what tisan way; I have shared it on the Sen- tain workforce for the labor of this we call a GWIC card, which is short for country. ate side in a bipartisan way; and we ‘‘guest worker identification card,’’ The second part of the 5-year pro- have shared it with outside industries and it will look like any other kind of gram is this: For the people who are in around the country. In fact, I am get- identification. It will have smart card the country illegally, they can apply to ting calls from people from Wisconsin, or smart chip technology. It will have this program. What we have done is we from Indiana, from Pennsylvania, and the individual’s picture on it. have moved ag labor from the Depart- from California who want this bill Once a person gets this card, they are ment of Labor to the USDA. passed. permitted to be in the country for a 5- So for that group of people who are Basically, what this does, briefly, is, year period of time. For 5 years they in this country illegally, they can on the H–2A program, which is a tem- can stay in this country, and they can apply to this program. The program porary worker visa program—for 10 renew 41⁄2 years into the program. After will be run by the United States De- months, it is supposed to be. The way that, they can continually do that, pro- partment of Agriculture, and they will the program works now is somebody vided they stay a person of good stand- run a program that says: For this time will come in on an H–2A program for ing in the Nation. period, if you are here illegally and you temporary work. They will get a waiv- They can get a driver’s license num- want to apply to this program, then er, and that waiver will be for 1 year. ber. It will be a guest worker driver’s you can apply with the understanding Then they can get another waiver up to license number that has to be renewed that we are not looking to deport you. 3 years. every 5 years. It will start off in the We are looking to get you to a legal What we have seen is people just kind State they get approved in and when status in this country for 5 years at a of fade off the grid, and they wind up they pass the test. But that will allow time. being in America illegally. They may them to drive in the country legally. While that person is applying, he is have come in legally, but then they It gives them a chance to come into what we call the applicant. During that transfer and become a person here ille- the country legally, whether they want process, they are protected from being gally. Then they live in the shadows, to be a temporary worker or a 5-year, deported. Background checks will be and they are afraid to come out for fear year-round worker. run. of deportation. We have a restriction in there that We realize that some people are The other thing is they come in on they have to commit to work 75 per- going to have fender benders. They an H–2A visa currently, and they may cent of the year in the agriculture sec- may not have shown up for a court date leave the agriculture permit that they tor, on the guest worker program for or didn’t return a library book. We un- came in on and work construction and agriculture. That person has taken on derstand that, and they will be given get hired by construction. Or they may the responsibility and commitment due time to get right with the law and go into another field, and so the permit that they will work in ag, and ag only. clear up their past. that allowed them to come in, they On both programs with the H–2A or When they get accepted into the pro- don’t honor. the 5-year guest worker program, that gram, they become a participant. Dur- So with our program, we tighten up individual is automatically entered ing that time period as a participant, the restrictions on H–2A. People come into the E-Verify system. So when our they are here for 5 years at a time and in on a guest worker H–2A visa that employers take somebody out of the can renew 41⁄2 years into it. They get dedicates them to the sector of agri- pool, they are automatically using E- the GWIC card, and they get the 15- culture, and they are dedicated to be in Verify. digit identification number that dedi- that sector because that is what they That person, again, is free to travel cates them to work in the ag center. have agreed to come in on. They can the country. If they come in, say they They are not dedicated to a certain em- stay up to 11 months is what we are want to do citrus in Florida, that sea- ployer, and they can renew 41⁄2 years proposing, then they go back home, son is over usually by mid-June. They into it. and then they can come back. can go to North Carolina and work If they came in illegally with a fam- The other thing we do is the with another crop, or maybe the State ily, their family is also protected dur- prescreening portion of this bill works of Washington or New York, and they ing that period of time when a back- this way: can stay indefinitely in the country for ground check is being done. Once that

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I is: The miracles of technology are then they apply for citizenship just look at these workers—I have worked about to do amazing things in environ- like anybody else who wants to become with so many of these people over the mental protection. a citizen of our great Nation. course of the years, over the last 30 So to our brothers and sisters on the In this program, again, what we are years, and they are great people. My left who were sharing their heartfelt looking for is to create a reliable and heart goes out to them because I know concerns over global warming and predictable workforce for our agri- they want a better future. I know they greenhouse gases, well, what is so dis- culture sector, and it gives the flexi- want to live an American Dream— appointing is the lack of optimism in bility of the individual to move around maybe not in this country, but maybe the incredible technology break- the country to fulfill the needs that the Honduran dream. If a person can throughs that have happened. migrant worker has. work 5 months here and have the Think of this: Outside Houston, they We did a roundtable throughout the equivalent of 5 years’ pay in their are burning coal, they are burning nat- State of Florida over the August re- home country, it can change lives, and ural gas. And there is no smokestack. cess. We stopped at 10 different areas in it will develop an economy down there. They are capturing every bit of this my State. Florida is a large agriculture So what I ask our Members of Con- ACO2. State. People think of it as beaches gress to do is get this information. There is just a litany of these types and palm trees, but we are also the They can go to our website, of technologies that—sort of the old number one producer of sweet corn in yoho.house.gov. They can go to the leg- Malthusian view of the way you save the country, number one in water- islation tab and click on that. That the planet is we live much poorer. melons, number one in citrus in the Well, that has been wrong now for will have a drop-down screen, and there Nation, and we have over 300 specialty centuries. will be the ag guest worker program. crops. So we are very heavily depend- And once again, we are going to We have two short videos on that that ent on migrant labor. prove that the 1968 book, The Popu- As we traveled around our State, we explain this program. We have a 10- lation Bomb, which predicted that the got a tremendous amount of feedback page white paper that explains this world was going to starve by the late from all the different sectors. We sat program. We have a bill that is already 1970s has been wrong over and over and down with the migrant help workforce. written—it is right at 110 pages—that over. I am a veterinarian by trade, and I we look to introduce. We, as policymakers, have an obliga- worked with horses and cattle. I have This is not a solution to immigra- tion to make sure we are moving those been around agriculture since I was 15. tion. It is a solution to the workforce technologies forward, just like the I have talked to the migrant. I have challenges we have in this Nation in Ways and Means Committee last year talked to the people. I found out by agriculture, hospitality, and construc- actually updated the tax credit for car- asking them: Did you come here le- tion. bon sequestration. And if you follow gally or illegally? By doing this and coming to agree- the literature, there are amazing They would tell you because we had a ment on border security and enforcing things that have happened just in that great relationship. They would say: I the laws already on the books and by 1 year with that technology and now came here illegally. giving people a legal portal to come efficient, good things are happening. You can ask them: Do you want to into this country legally—they are But that is not my reason for being become a citizen? prescreened before they come in—and behind this microphone tonight. We are Some do, some don’t. Most of them by allowing people who are in this going to continue the theme and I will just want the opportunity to come here country illegally to become legal, we fulfill my obligation from last week and work. have solved a big crisis that this body when I said I would bring in the new When we were in south Florida going has been unable to fulfill, and we honor revenue numbers for the first 11 through talking to some of the pro- the American people. It causes more months of the year on what is actually ducers, they were saying people from division in this Nation, more division happening in the economy; what is the Honduras can come here and work a in this House, and it just grinds the greatest threat to our future. season, maybe 5 months. The amount wheels of progress for this Nation to an Let’s start with the threat and then of money they make in 5 months is end. let’s talk a little bit about the good equivalent to 5 years in that nation. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- things and the solutions. I saw this as a way that we can fulfill ance of my time. Almost every Member at some point the needs of our producers and fulfill f has walked behind these microphones the needs of food security for this Na- and shown this slide. But this is so im- tion but also fulfill the needs of that b 1915 portant to understand what the actual worker who wants to come here for a OUR GREATEST ECONOMIC conversation is that drives almost better life, and they have the oppor- THREAT every policy on this floor. It is called tunity to become a citizen if they go demographics. It is the reality of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under through the normal channels. math. The other thing this does, and I the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- You see this red? That is 1965. I ac- didn’t mention this, is there is a $2,500 uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the cept that is—what?—55 years ago. But fee for that 5-year permit, which gentleman from Arizona (Mr. 34 percent of the government spending breaks down to $500 a year. SCHWEIKERT) for 30 minutes. was what we called mandatory, earned For the person who came in illegally, Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Madam Speaker, and unearned benefits. Social Security, the first time they apply and get ac- don’t you love that, when we take a you earn it. Medicare—this is prior to cepted into this program and become a few minutes getting organized because Medicare—but you earn those things. participant, there will be the $2,500 fee sometimes we walk around with so Today, it is no longer 34 percent of for the permit, but there will also be a many moving parts? our spending. Today, it has actually $2,500 fine because they have agreed This is sort of the continuing con- crossed over 70 percent of our spending that they have broken the law coming versation that we have been doing on a we don’t even vote for on this floor. in. That puts that argument to rest of, theme for well over a year now, in the It is a formula: well, they broke our law. These people last Congress and now into this one. It You turn a certain age, you get a realize that. They acknowledge it. is a combination of a couple things: benefit. They paid the fine, and we can move One, our office works very hard on You fall under a certain income, you forward. actually looking at solutions, but first get a benefit. I thought it was interesting, when we you have got to understand some of the You are part of a certain group, you went down and did our tour around the problems. And I want to say this very get a benefit.

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And that number is done, the modelers all said, Well, we years ago when we were doing tax re- going to continue to shrink because we are fearful that capital stock and labor form: Revenues are going to collapse. have 74 million of our brothers and sis- will be the headwinds that keep us The economy is going to be thrown ters who are baby boomers who are from being able to grow. into a recession; all of this sort of moving into retirement. Well, it turns out, that thing they darkness. And it was wrong. Madam Speaker, 10,300 Americans call capital stock has worked in our So think about this: The chart be- every single day turn 65. It is not Re- favor. It is working great. The amount hind me is the yellow—I think that is publican or Democrat. It is math. of resources coming back in—we call yellow—is the, what we call receipts But as I have joked many times— repatriation, that was part of the Tax for the first 11 months of this fiscal even though it is a little bit of a dark Code—have exceeded the models. year. humor—welcome to a math-free zone. Americans saving have exceeded the Remember, your Federal Govern- So let’s actually continue to talk models, and now that we are, in many ment’s fiscal year begins October 1. about what is the greatest threat to ways, still the healthiest economy in The blue is 18; the green is 17. Receipts our society and also the fact that we the world, the amount of resources for the first 11 months of 2019 in hard have some amazing opportunities to that are flowing into our economy dollars, in inflation-adjusted dollars, actually deal with it. from around the world have exceeded are the largest revenue receipts in U.S. Here is the math. Take a look at the what any one modeled. Capital stock is history. And I was doing the math off chart behind me. in great shape. Look at our interest the top of my head. I need to grab it If I could sit in front of you and say rates. and sit in front of a calculator, but off the next 30 years—we are going to re- It turns out labor is our fragility. the top of my head, I believe that is a move Social Security, we are going to But think about this: If I had come to 4 percent growth rate in revenues. Yet, remove Medicare from the conversa- people in this room, Republicans, the argument around here is the tax tion—your government, your Federal Democrats, and said, Hey, 3 years ago— cuts are these horrible—and they are Government has, $23 trillion in the we are having this conversation 3 years going to crack—they are wrong. And bank. But if we roll Social Security ago—you are going to live in a country the math is here. and Medicare back into the math, we in 2019 with substantially more jobs Do you think we are going to get an are $103 trillion upside down—$103 tril- than available workers, that in the apology? That number is also—if I in- flation-adjust it so I do constant dol- lion negative—so we are a couple 100 last—like we saw in the August data, lars over the last few decades, it is the percent of GDP. And that is the 30-year in the last 3 months for—we will call it window. second-highest revenue in U.S. history. our brothers and sisters—and I hate And think about what is happening Because remember the math, every 5 this term, but there is not a better way in our economy. How many of our years, just the growth in Social Secu- to talk about it—who are in some of brothers and sisters are working? How rity, Medicare, and healthcare entitle- the lower income quartiles, they will many of our brothers and sisters are ments, just the growth, equal the De- be having wages growing faster than 4 seeing the value of their homes, the fense Department—every 5 years. So percent. You would have thought I was value of their paychecks—the best they every 10 years it is as if we added two out of my mind. Yet, it is happening. have been in decades. Defense Departments, just the growth You would think there would be just I don’t know how we come here to of Social Security and Medicare. joy from our friends on the left and a the floor, we claim we care about work- Is that Republican or Democrat? It is little more talking about how wonder- ing men and women in the country, demographics. Somehow, this place ful that economic growth being moral, and then don’t take joy in the fact that completely forgot there was a baby because it helps so many of our broth- the math is actually stunningly posi- boom 50 years ago-plus—60 years ago ers and sisters who have had some real- tive, and how we don’t engage in a de- over an 18-year period of time, and we ly rough decades. bate and discussion on how we keep it have 74 million of us who are baby The math is still early, and it is going. boomers moving into our earned retire- going to be hard to do, but there are a But politics, as you know, in D.C., ment and we have not set aside a frac- couple modelers out there that I had have become absolutely perverse, tion of the resources necessary. these conversations with that are say- where the weaponization of every- So this is the great fragility for my ing this may be the year, that because thing—the rage is now a business plan little soon to be 4-year-old little girl. of income growth in those—our broth- of certain media outlets to, God forbid, This is a threat to her economic life, ers and sisters who didn’t finish high you say something positive about the her economic future. But I will argue school, who had those types of equiva- economy, because you will lose the future of our country, and actually lent of moderate-to-lower-skilled jobs, viewership. But the math is the math. the economic vitality of the entire but their wages are growing so fast, So let’s even take it a bit farther: Be- world, because when the United States this may be the first year where in- cause we live in a society that is so runs into crushing headwinds, the rest come inequality actually shrinks a bit. honest about what is actually hap- of the world also suffers. And our friends on the left say that is pening in the economy, you all saw in- And once again, look at the chart. one of the biggest moral imperatives in dustrial production numbers a couple The reality of it is—Social Security is their vision. Guess what? Something days ago. I know I am geeking out a huge—but it is an easier fix. It is Medi- we are doing is working in the econ- bit, but, remember, wasn’t it on this care. Medicare is what our great fra- omy. very floor just a couple months ago we gility is. Look at our brothers and sisters, the were all talking—well, one side was So let’s actually talk about some of Hispanic population, African American talking about we are going into reces- the positives because—and it is my population, handicap population—all sion, things are crashing, you know, very last slide that we typically start these different subcategories we do to the sugar high is over. Except for the with. do our U6 math—either at or bypassing fact that industrial production last We come here and talk about, hey, some of the best employment numbers month had a .6, which is a nice, big there is sort of five pillars, economic in modern history. spike and revision of previous months. expansion, Tax Code, trade, regulatory You would think there would almost It is working. The United States is that you do those policies to maximize be joy. And you would think actually working. Our economy is working, and economic growth, incentives to join the debates around here would be, how compare it to the rest of the world. the labor force. do we keep it going? Instead of who we Where is the joy? Where is the excite- As you know, we still have a math intend to punish next. ment? problem. Millennial men into the labor So part of the amusement I have had If you say you care about people, force—even though the August num- so far this year, particularly—and it is these are people not only working, but

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But we have the first pillar that we help them understand the technology When productivity goes up, people are living in right now, and that is a disruptions that are going to make the get paid more. And the purchasing proof that policy—policy—can work, environment and healthcare and so power is more. Industrial production is whether it be the tax policy we did a many other things just amazing—and, linked to productivity. It means this is couple of years ago or whether it be then, if we could legalize many of the part of the reason our brothers and sis- some of the regulatory changes we technologies that, oddly enough, are il- ters out there, who are out there work- have embraced. legal under our reimbursements and ing their hearts out, are getting paid Madam Speaker, could you imagine under our rules today, there are some more, and their purchasing power is if we could actually get that extra half really amazing things. better. a point of GDP growth by finishing the These next few decades could be just I know this is geeky. I know I come NAFTA replacement, the USMCA? amazing, particularly for my little 4- year-old girl. But these amazing things behind this microphone and sometimes How many of our brothers and sisters don’t happen when everything is polit- sound like an accountant on steroids, in this place will drop their politics or ical and everything is weaponized and, but these things are important because their terror of giving this White House a victory and actually do what is good if it is not a melodrama, we don’t do it. it is real. It is not some emotional So we typically start with this, but I for the workers in this country—actu- blaring of, you know, we hate this per- am going to close with it this time. son, we like this person. ally, the workers for all of North We have been trying to help our We made the math work. And we are America, because, as supply chains are brothers and sisters in here under- seeing the results of good things for moving away from China, wouldn’t we stand, the old discussions of, well, we hardworking Americans. Growth is like to have them here in our hemi- can do this little bit of entitlement re- moral. sphere? Or do politics blind people to form or raise taxes over here or do this And where I want to take that is my the point that basic economics in math and that fixes the fragility that is the experience in Phoenix of visiting the and opportunity don’t count? future of, particularly, Medicare, but homeless campus, and St. Joseph the So, back to one of the other things, those days are over. We lost that math- Worker there having jobs because we and I put up this slide. Partially, it is ematical opportunity a decade and a are so desperate for workers in our one of my Democrat friends here who half ago. market that employers are trying to brought this to my attention, because But there is a way to survive the debt recruit workers from the homeless we have been working on this concept bomb that is coming at us if we do the campus. that there is a disruptive revolution things that are necessary for economic coming in healthcare. b 1930 expansion, do the things that are nec- We have done the presentations here essary to encourage our brothers and And we actually brought someone on the floor many times of the thing sisters to be in the labor force, actually last year to testify in front of the Ways you can blow into and it instantly tells embrace the disruptive technologies in- and Means Committee. We are so des- you you have the flu, and the algo- stead of being fearful of them and being perate for carpenters and plumbers and rithm, if we could just legalize it, could fearful of sort of telling many of our electricians, they brought a young man actually order your antivirals, except incumbent business models that they to come testify in front of the Ways for the fact that that technology is il- are going to have to adopt. and Means Committee who wasn’t like legal under current law. And we are going to have to tell the our typical witness. He wasn’t wearing But, also, the concept of, in just a truth that, within the benefits, we need a suit. He had a number of facial tat- few months, there is going to be a drug incentives for you to think about, if toos. As a matter of fact, he had a that cures hemophilia. It is going to be you are healthy and can do it, staying number of facial piercings. really expensive, but, for our brothers in the labor force. He opened up his testimony to the and sisters who have one of the most And the other thing is we are going Ways and Means Committee saying: I expensive diseases in our society, they to have to actually talk about, just as am a three-time convicted felon. I am are cured. Mr. YOHO before me, things we do in an addict. So what would happen to those num- immigration and population stability, But because of a private group that bers I was showing you on Medicare if of an immigration system that maxi- was so desperate for workers, they I came to you and said: Hey, there is mizes economic vitality, sort of the took a chance. They were doing train- one disease group that is 30 percent of talent-based system the President ing—in his case, electrical training—in Medicare spending in the model for the talks about. But, even in a country where our the prison before he got probation, and next three decades? It turns out it is birthrates have collapsed, how we en- they guaranteed him a job when he got diabetes. courage family formation, if you mix out. It didn’t mean they were going to It is one of the reasons this body has all these things together and with a keep him. been investing in things like the Cures couple good lucks, like with the tech- He had Republicans and Democrats Act and other miracles that are now nology we are talking about that cures and everyone in the room, as well as happening in what we call synthetic bi- diabetes, we can make the math work the staff, crying because he told the ology, in the new types of biological that the $103 trillion of debt that we story: I am a three-time convicted drugs—you have all seen the stories, expect over the next 30 years, substan- felon. and it is still a bit of optimism—that tially because of our demographics, He was an addict, and he was saying we may be able to start growing pan- does not have to destroy this country, he had not touched drugs or alcohol for creatic cells again. because we can cut that in half. If we a year. He gets to see his family again. Could you imagine if we cured just do that, we have some amazing decades He gets to see his child again. And he diabetes? It is not only the noble thing ahead of us. is now up to $22 an hour, and he is so of curing a disease that is part of our Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- busy working that he hasn’t had the chronic population; we often don’t ance of my time. chance to relapse. think about what is the economic cas- f It is stories like that that need to be cade that it has to, actually, retire- part of our lexicon. It is part of the joy ment security. CURRENT STATE OF IMMIGRATION that economic growth is moral because It turns out, if 30 percent of Medicare LAW it helps and solves so many problems, future costs are just somehow related The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under and particularly in our earlier slides to first-degree or second-degree or the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- where I had this absolute fixation on third-degree effects of diabetes, it is uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the

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But I will just tell you am proud of that. immigration law, I would like to yield this, that people get along a lot better Though everybody may not agree some time to my good friend and col- across the aisle than might meet the that it has been those policies that league, Congressman DUFFY, who I eye on some of the major news net- have created it—some of those are on think is going to address some impor- works. the left—when they dig deep in their tant issues of Congress tonight. Though it might not be on tax reform heart, they can’t deny that what we I hope everybody pays attention be- or immigration reform, there is a lot of have done has made their lives better. cause I think, other than perhaps lec- legislation that we work on together, And so often we have, in my district, turing us on logging and fishing and on which we try to find bipartisan com- it has been the forgotten men and hunting, this will be his last official promise that can not just pass our women, men and women who feel like speech as a Congressman for a few committees, but can pass the House people come to this Chamber, to this years. and can get our dysfunctional friends town, and they engage in debates that are irrelevant; debates that don’t make Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- in the Senate to actually pick up and their lives better; debates that don’t tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY), pass so we can get it to the President’s improve their economy. Maybe it is a my colleague. desk. It happens a lot. debate that might improve the coasts FINAL ADDRESS TO CONGRESS The Chamber, I think, though it is or global corporations, but it is a de- Mr. DUFFY. Madam Speaker, I going through some difficult times, we bate that doesn’t help their rural, thank my good friend from Wisconsin are actually working, and I am proud for yielding tonight. small-town community. of that. They have seen, over the last few Madam Speaker, I have got to tell I am proud to serve with my ranking you, it is a pretty unique and cool feel- years, that their voices have been member, PATRICK MCHENRY, who has ing to stand in this well and hold onto heard; their pain has been heard, and it been so kind and generous to me. I this podium for the last time. What an has been addressed. And for that, they have actually enjoyed serving with honor it is to serve in this House and are incredibly grateful. MAXINE WATERS. stand in this Chamber. When you shop at Walmart and you Some of the subcommittee chairs and I want to take a moment, as I give have a hard time figuring out where my last address to the House, to thank ranking members like AL GREEN and you are going to get the dollars to pay my constituents who have put so much LACY CLAY and EMANUEL CLEAVER have your mortgage, or how you are going to faith in me that they would give me become good friends of mine, and I send your kids to school, and if you the opportunity—a guy from small honor their friendship and am grateful lose your job, then it all collapses; and town Wisconsin, from Hayward, Wis- for it. But sometimes, oftentimes, we in today’s market, they look and go, consin, who had a big family and grew work better than we are given credit This is really great. This has improved up doing lumberjack sports—to come for. so much. We couldn’t be more grateful here and represent them. And they I want to take a second, because I for the economy and the system that have done that five times, five times think this is such an important part of has offered this prosperity that we now over. the debate that we are having today, feel. I would just note that they have been and talk about American capitalism. I I am troubled that, even though we so kind to me, whether they agreed mean, American capitalism is the have had the success of a free enter- with me or not. Whether I was at a American model. It has been our Amer- prise system, an American capitalist townhall or a Lincoln Day dinner or a ican way that has brought us more op- system, we now have a debate in this dairy breakfast or a parade or affair, portunity, more prosperity, more up- Chamber where people want to go a dif- the kindness that has come from my ward mobility, more innovation, more ferent model, right? We have a debate saying we want to constituents as I have done my best to creativity, more generosity than any go to socialism. Socialism should be serve their interests could not fill my other country that has existed on the the model of America’s future; and heart with greater pride and joy to rep- face of the Earth. that the promise of socialism, where resent the good people of Wisconsin’s Part of that American capitalist sys- tem is an idea not that we have no gov- we can all be equal, and we can all get Seventh Congressional District, which free stuff, if we can just tax the rich a is the central, northern, and western ernment, but that we have limited gov- ernment, and not that we have no little bit more and give a little bit part of our great State. more to you, it is going to be a beau- But, as many of us will tell you, I taxes, but we have limited taxes. What you saw over 2 years of a Republican- tiful economy. don’t think our Founders ever envi- Those promises have been made led majority in the House and the Sen- sioned that to come to this Chamber throughout human history, and those should be a lifetime sentence. We are ate with a Republican President is we promises always fail. Whether you supposed to come, be citizen legisla- did those things. And the net end re- want to go to the old Soviet Union, tors, serve our time, and then step sult was what we thought it would be: whether you want to go to Venezuela, aside and let someone else step forward We put people back to work. or Cuba, it never works. and do the good work. When I ran the first time 9 years ago, This country actually fought social- And, in news reports, as I have an- we had people who couldn’t find jobs, ism in Europe. We fought socialism in nounced that I was going to step aside, families who were suffering. I heard, all our universities. Now we are fighting people will say, ‘‘SEAN DUFFY’s seat.’’ the time, families say: I wish we had a socialism in the halls of Congress? Well, I think we should correct that. It better economy, because I want my We can’t lose this fight, because if we is not my seat. It was not my prede- kids to be able to stay in our home- lose this fight, we lose our future. And cessor’s seat. It is the people’s seat, town and get a job in our hometown if you lose the future, you don’t leave and they get to choose every 2 years— and raise their family in our hometown enough to your kids. well, now, this is going to be 8 months so we can have an extended family, but So I hope that this Chamber will re- in—a new Congressman to represent they have to leave. They have to go to calibrate and think through what the them. It is the people’s seat. It is not Milwaukee or Minneapolis or Chicago best economic model is to continue mine. It is theirs. So, I thank the Sev- or Wausau or somewhere else to get a with that prosperity, continue with enth District. job, but they can’t stay here. that opportunity for our kids and for I want to say thanks to my fellow our next generation. colleagues and Members of Congress on b 1945 But as we talk about maybe equality both sides of the aisle. We get a bad rap But today, after we have imple- and opportunity, I do think there is a in this Chamber where people will tell mented these reforms, it is profound really important point: As the socialist us: You guys are so dysfunctional. You what is happening. People are going talks about the equality of the out- guys can’t get along. You guys can’t back to work. In Wisconsin, our wages come, I think our model has been the get anything done. are up, and unemployment is down. We equality of opportunity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:36 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.094 H19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H7830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2019 When I look at communities in the course of the last 40-plus years. think you can. I think you can rep- America, and communities in Wis- And I hope this Chamber one day can resent these people, your people well. consin, and you can look at a zip code see that life does begin at conception; And we did it together. of that community, and you will be that we shouldn’t be having a debate When I am here, as every spouse who able to recognize the opportunity and about late-term, partial-birth abortion. has someone who comes here, she was the poverty of the kids that are being We shouldn’t be having a debate about the one who held up our house. She was raised in those communities, by their how we allowed children to die more a single mom, and we have 8 kids. She zip code, because of the school system comfortably after they are born; that was a single mom with 8 kids. And you they have in place in those commu- that is outrageous. It is, frankly dis- have to be incredibly dedicated and de- nities in those zip codes. gusting. We should get that right. voted and passionate about what we do That is a travesty. That is not equal As I close my final remarks from this in this Chamber if you are going to be opportunity. That has given a group of well, I want to thank my team. a single mom with 8 kids and let your kids the short end of the stick. Any Member of Congress, anyone husband go off and fight the great fight So, as I have been in this Chamber, I who serves in this institution can’t do of the day. have fought for school choice. Because it without great people with them, So I want to tell her how much I love if you are a parent and you have a great people surrounding them, fight- her and how grateful I am that she has child and you have a failing school, you ing—not with them personally, but supported my dream to come here and should have the opportunity to get out fighting on the issues with them. It fight the good fight. of your failing school and go to a doesn’t work without them. When I won on my first night, on school that is going to give you the Over the course of the last 81⁄2 years, election night, I said that the battle skill sets and the tools to take advan- I have had the most remarkable team for America’s future is a fight against tage of the American economy. You to serve with me and work with me. socialism. It is a battle to return our should have that right. You should And though they have worked for me, Nation to the principles that made have that option. And that is school they are some of my best friends who America different, that made America choice. have stood with me, and I couldn’t be better, that made America great. I I would love it if we could make the more grateful that they have come into think that couldn’t be more true schools better in these communities, my life and come into my district and today. and we should fight to do that. But our community; and not just fought so And with me and Rachel, and my these kids can’t wait. So I hope the hard with me, but fought so hard for team, and my kids, I couldn’t be more fight for school choice continues. the people that I represent to make grateful that they have stood with me I have fought in this Chamber for sure their issues are covered, to make to help engage in that fight. free trade, but I have also fought with sure that their voices were heard. So for the final time, as I step out of our President for fair trade. And when They helped me amplify my constitu- this well with a grateful, and it might we have people who take advantage of ents’ voices, and I want to thank Pete not be obvious, but a happy heart, I this economy, of my constituents, and and the D.C. team, specifically, and want to thank my colleagues for their say it is free trade, well, free trade Jesse and the district team for their friendship. isn’t free trade if it is not fair trade. endless efforts. My constituents were I want to thank the great State of And I couldn’t support the President well served by them, so thank you. Wisconsin for their trust. more in his fight against China to Finally, I want to thank my family. I want to thank my whole family for make sure that we have a fair system When I started, I didn’t have as many their support. I want to thank God for with their growing economy. And it is kids. Actually, I had Patrick and Mar- his blessings, and for this opportunity not easy. garita and Mari V and Paloma, who and for the wisdom to know when my I look in this Chamber. Oftentimes didn’t know their father at any point time is up. there is not a lot of political courage, other than as a Congressman. But some Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, but you have a President who, one of of my older kids were well aware of Congress, last week, got back from the greatest things he has going for what we did before. their time in district in August, and him is the great economy; and he is My oldest daughter, Evita, we did our quite a bit happened on the immigra- willing to jeopardize this great econ- first parade together, and I was terri- tion front since then; some good news, omy, to risk the great economy and en- fied. I was terrified to do a parade, and some bad news, but it is important to gage in a trade conflict with China, not this little 9-year old girl came out with address what Congress has yet to do. to help him in the next election, but to me with the most courage. I do want to point out the good news. help American kids in the next 10, 15, All of them have stood with me and So far this year, we have built or 20 years. worked with me and campaigned with rehabbed 66 miles of the wall on the That is what real leaders do. That is me. It has been a family endeavor. southern border, and we are on track to what courage is in a leader, and that is Anyone who runs, they know the sac- do another 390 miles by the end of 2020. what our President has done on this rifice that their families go through. When that is done, we will have built trade fight; risking the economy for My family has been great, going to pa- 700 miles along the 2,000-mile border. the kids and our future, to make sure rades, and going—in Wisconsin we do Some more will probably have to be we are still the number one economy dairy breakfasts—going to dairy break- done at that time, but we are, at last, and the number one military. fasts. And they have been there sup- doing this. One of the great issues I am proud to porting me and working with me, and I The other good news is that it is a have fought on is the issue of life. I couldn’t be more grateful for them. tremendous wall. That wall is going to don’t think that there is anyone who is As their dad comes out to Congress 4 be 30 feet high and 6 feet under the more vulnerable, more voiceless than days a week, I am not there as much, ground. I have been down there looking the unborn; and to have been in this and they have supported me through at parts of that wall. There are things Chamber, and to have been able to lend this whole effort, this whole adventure. that we have done on top of the wall my voice to those who don’t have one A dad can’t do that unless he has kids that will make it still more difficult to has been an amazing honor. who support him. So, to all of them, get over. I think that this will be a scourge at from Lucia, to Evita, to Patrick, and I am told that, so far, four people this time period in American history, John Paul, and Margarita, and Mari V, have tried to get across the wall and and we have had these time periods in and Paloma, and Jack, I want to thank all have failed. our past, that we haven’t stood up and you all for the support you have given For those people who thought a wall fought what science tells us, as you me. does not work, I suggest that they look look at a 4D ultrasound, what that Finally, I want to thank my wife, I at that wall that is currently being baby is in the womb. would not be here without her. When I built. I am on the right side of history to ran, everyone said I could never make I will point out; the USA will not be have fought for the millions of little it to this Chamber. I could never win. the first country to have success with a babies who have lost their lives over And she was the one who said, No, I wall. Israel along the Egyptian border

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All those other walls are effective. I from the Border Patrol that at the While I talk about families at the am glad the United States is finally time Donald Trump was first elected, border, I want to make some other ob- getting going on the wall. they were almost bored at the border. servations that the Border Patrol gave The next thing I will count as good There was nobody trying to come in me. First of all, it frustrates them that news on the immigration front is that here. Why was that? Because Donald people coming here get such better I was able to attend a ceremony in Trump ran on immigration reform and healthcare than people who are already which legal immigrants were being immigration stability, and they felt here in America. The vast majority of sworn in, in Milwaukee. Every month they wouldn’t have a chance to come us have some sort of large deductible. in a city as small as Milwaukee, about to the United States. They have copays. People coming from 400 new citizens are being sworn in. The reason we had 64,000 people other countries when they come to the Neither Donald Trump nor virtually checked in at the border, plus who border are given whatever they want any Republican who I am aware of knows how many sneaking across, in for anything wrong. I can understand wants to stop those 400 new citizens August is the word is still out in other that we don’t want anything bad to coming here each month. countries that the United States is not happen to people, but it is an induce- It is very exhilarating to talk to enforcing its laws. ment for more people to sneak in here them. So many of them have already The question is, what can we do to as long as we give away free medical founded their own businesses. Obvi- stop the floodgates of 60,000 people still care. ously, the rest already have jobs and coming here? The next thing that we need is the have spent a considerable amount of First of all, we need more personnel. ability to return children to their par- time working in this country and are As we have had a flood of more people ents. Under current law, we can return very proud to renounce the citizenship coming on the border, the Border Pa- unaccompanied children to their par- of their native land and become Amer- trol has to spend their time on paper- ents in Canada and Mexico. We cannot ican citizens. work, and the Border Patrol has to do that to Central American countries. Overall, we swear in 700,000 new citi- spend its time babysitting children, The Central American countries are zens a year and have 4 million people not guarding the border. These new frustrated that we are taking their on work visas. But there is other news employees are less costly than the Bor- youth and bringing them to the United that probably can be considered not der Patrol. States. quite as good. We had 64,000 people I respect the Border Patrol so much These bills are available to be cross the border in August. That is after being down there three times. brought to the floor. It is time that down from 144,000 in May, but it is still Can you imagine, in the middle of the Congress act and say we are not going 20,000 more than it was last year. night, maybe finding 50 people and hav- to tear apart families. If we catch a 15- When we talk about 64,000 people ing to, in essence, arrest them yourself year-old coming into this country from being processed into this country or and escort them back to the border? Honduras, we should be able to return processed at the border, we don’t in- We could use some personnel to do— them to their parents in Honduras. We clude other people who haven’t even I don’t know what I can refer to it as— shouldn’t, as under current law, be re- been caught, and those are the most the babysitting part of the job, the pa- quired to keep them in this country. It dangerous people of all. perwork part of the job, to free up the is kind of the ugly America at its worst Many of the people being processed Border Patrol so they can enforce the that we tear apart families and take on the border feel that they will be border. young children who have fled their par- able to come to this country through Secondly, this Congress that is so ents. an asylum process legally. When people quick to spend money on anything can The next thing that we have to do is are not checking themselves in at the give us more technology at the points we have to raise the standard of cred- border, it means they feel they have to of entry, and I would also add more ible fear. We cannot continue to have sneak through the border and probably dogs at the point of entry, which do people come into this country some- have something to hide. such a great job of identifying people times without the strongest evidence While the Border Patrol doesn’t trying to sneak across. that they are genuinely in fear of what know exactly how many people they Another thing that Congress should is going on in their country, particu- are not processing, they are guessing it do is get rid of birthright citizenship. larly because, right now, immigration is over 10,000 people a month. That is When I was at the El Paso sector and attorneys assist people in allowing certainly something that has to be ad- saw people waiting to come in, it was them to come into our country. dressed. obvious there were a disproportionate We need more money for ICE to re- The next thing to talk about, as far number of pregnant women coming move illegal immigrants, particularly as people coming across the border, is into this country, which is what we illegal immigrants who are criminals. why it is higher than it was a year ago, have heard. People 6, 7 months preg- Donald Trump must be allowed to con- and why is that still higher than it was nant, whether they fly in from Asia or tinue on his plan of not letting people 20 or 30 years ago? cross the southern border, they come in this country if they are probably Some people think the reason so here because the United States is one going to wind up on public assistance many people try to come across our of only two of the, I believe, the 40th or welfare. That would be a disaster for border is that things are worse in other wealthiest countries in the world to their country. countries. That is not so. There were have birthright citizenship. If we do these things, I think we can times in the relatively recent past in Donald Trump had promised to get finally secure our border. which we had outright civil wars in rid of that when he first ran for elec- Again, Donald Trump has done a lot Central America. People did not come tion, and I hope that is something he on his own. He has reassigned money to the United States even though there follows up on. that was originally going to the De- were civil wars in their home country Another problem we have is that, partment of Defense. He has tried to because they felt they couldn’t. They right now, families are still allowed in change the way we deal with asylum. felt the United States would enforce its the United States under the Flores set- Congress has to step up with President current immigration laws. tlement after they are here for maybe Trump and do something: hire more The reason we had so many more 20 days. If they were here for 60 days, personnel at the border; get more tech- people try to get in here in the past they wouldn’t be able to sneak in this nology at the border; get rid of the

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Office of Managing Director, Federal Com- Affairs (H. Rept. 96-70), and the July 31, 1981, 2186. A letter from the Acting Principal Di- munications Commission, transmitting the Seventh Report by the Committee on Gov- rector, Defense Pricing and Contracting, De- Commission’s final rule — Assessment and ernment Operations (H. Rept. 97-214); to the fense Acquisition Regulations System, De- Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Committee on Foreign Affairs. 2204. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Year 2019 [MD Docket No.: 19-105] received Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. State, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC quisition Regulation Supplement: Modifica- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 19-008, pursuant to the reporting require- tion of DFARS Clause ‘‘Readjustment of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and ments of Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Payments’’ (DFARS Case 2019-D017) [Docket Commerce. 2194. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign DARS-2019-0046] (RIN: 0750-AK54) received ment of Commerce, transmitting a report Affairs. September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. certifying that the export of the listed item 2205. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 to the People’s Republic of China is not det- Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Serv- rimental to the U.S. space launch industry, State, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC ices. pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2778 note; Public Law 19-030, pursuant to the reporting require- 2187. A letter from the Acting Principal Di- 105-261, Sec. 1512 (as amended by Public Law ments of Section 36(c) of the Arms Export rector, Defense Pricing and Contracting, De- 105-277, Sec. 146); (112 Stat. 2174); to the Com- Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign fense Acquisition Regulations System, De- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Affairs. partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 2195. A letter from the Department of Com- 2206. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- merce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of quisition Regulation Supplement: Modifica- transmitting a report on the plan to assist State, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC tion of DFARS Clause ‘‘Orders for Facilities medium-sized United States businesses with 19-011, pursuant to the reporting require- and Services’’ (DFARS Case 2018-D045) export licensing and other processes, as com- ments of Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms [Docket DARS-2019-0017] (RIN: 0750-AK10) re- piled by the Bureau of Industry and Security Export Control Act; to the Committee on ceived September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 (BIS), pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 4816; Public Law Foreign Affairs. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 115-232, Sec. 1757(c)(1); (132 Stat. 2218); to the 2207. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of Armed Services. 2196. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- State, transmitting a memorandum of jus- 2188. A letter from the Acting Principal visor, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of tification for the determination under Sec. Deputy, Defense Pricing and Contracting, State, transmitting reports concerning 451 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to Defense Acquisition Regulations System, De- international agreements other than treaties support Burundi and Mauritania; to the partment of Defense, transmitting the De- entered into by the United States to be Committee on Foreign Affairs. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- transmitted to the Congress within the 2208. A letter from the General Counsel, quisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of sixty-day period specified in the Case-Za- Federal Retirement Thrift Investment DFARS Provision ‘‘Award to Single Offeror’’ blocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); Pub- Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — (DFARS Case 2019-D024) [Docket DARS-2019- lic Law 92-403, Sec. 1(a) (as amended by Pub- Additional Withdrawal Options received Sep- 0054] (RIN: 0750-AK61) received September 10, lic Law 108-458, Sec. 7121(b)); (118 Stat. 3807); tember 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 2197. A letter from the Director, Defense Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight Committee on Armed Services. Security Cooperation Agency, Department of and Reform. 2189. A letter from the Acting Principal Di- Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. 19-0H, 2209. A letter from the Senior Procurement rector, Defense Pricing and Contracting, De- pursuant to the reporting requirements of Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- fense Acquisition Regulations System, De- Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Con- eral Services Administration, transmitting partment of Defense, transmitting the De- trol Act, as amended; to the Committee on the Administration’s summary presentation partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Foreign Affairs. of final rules — Federal Acquisition Regula- quisition Regulation Supplement: Modifica- 2198. A letter from the Director, Defense tion; Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06; In- tion of DFARS Clause ‘‘Cancellation or Ter- Security Cooperation Agency, Department of troduction [Docket No.: FAR-2019-0001, Se- mination of Orders’’ (DFARS Case 2018-D035) Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. 19-39, quence No. 5] received September 10, 2019, [Docket DARS-2019-0018] (RIN: 0750-AJ97) re- pursuant to the reporting requirements of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ceived September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Act, as amended; to the Committee on For- mittee on Oversight and Reform. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on eign Affairs. 2210. A letter from the Chief, Publications Armed Services. 2199. A letter from the Director, Defense and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 2190. A letter from the Acting Principal Di- Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only rector, Defense Pricing and Contracting, De- Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. 19-30, rule — Examination of returns and claims fense Acquisition Regulations Policy, De- pursuant to the reporting requirements of for refund, credit, or abatement; Determina- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control tion of tax liability (Revenue Procedure 2019- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Act, as amended; to the Committee on For- 36) received September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 quisition Regulation Supplement: Update to eign Affairs. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Performance Information System References 2200. A letter from the Director, Defense 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on (DFARS Case 2019-D033) [Docket DARS-2019- Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Ways and Means. 0035] (RIN: 0750-AK70) received September 10, Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. 19-29, 2211. A letter from the Chief, Publications 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public pursuant to the reporting requirements of and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Committee on Armed Services. Act, as amended; to the Committee on For- rule — Revenue Procedure Providing Guid- 2191. A letter from the Acting Principal Di- eign Affairs. ance for Making Late Elections or Revoking rector, Defense Pricing and Contraction, De- 2201. A letter from the Director, Defense and Election under Certain Provisions of fense Acquisition Regulations System, De- Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. 19-0L, (Revenue Procedure 2019-33) received Sep- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- pursuant to the reporting requirements of tember 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. quisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Con- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110

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Proc. tion of the committee concerned. velopment centers program, and for other 2019-37) received September 10, 2019, pursuant By Mr. CICILLINE: purposes; to the Committee on Small Busi- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, H.R. 4398. A bill to amend the Federal ness. Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Trade Commission Act to prohibit anti- By Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma (for Ways and Means. competitive behaviors by drug product man- himself and Ms. CRAIG): f ufacturers, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 4407. A bill to amend the Small Busi- Committee on the Judiciary. ness Act to reauthorize the SCORE program, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mrs. WAG- and for other purposes; to the Committee on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS NER, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. OLSON, Mr. Small Business. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of LAMBORN, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. ALLEN, By Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself, Ms. Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- CLARKE of New York, Ms. BASS, Ms. committees were delivered to the Clerk sey, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. WAT- LEE of California, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. for printing and reference to the proper KINS, Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. CHABOT, DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. calendar, as follows: Mr. BABIN, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN: Committee on Rules. LOUDERMILK, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. House Resolution 564. Resolution providing LAMALFA, Mr. FLORES, Mr. KEVIN SERRANO, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4378) mak- HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. ABRAHAM, RUSH, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. ing continuing appropriations for fiscal year Mr. HARRIS, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. MOORE, Mr. EVANS, 2020, and for other purposes (Rept. 116–212). ESTES, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Ms. OMAR, Referred to the House Calendar. WITTMAN, Ms. FOXX of North Caro- Ms. SCANLON, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Committee lina, Mr. WALBERG, and Mr. HIGGINS GARCIA of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of on Homeland Security. H.R. 3106. A bill to re- of Louisiana): Georgia, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. COHEN, quire a joint Domestic Terrorism, authorize H.R. 4399. A bill to amend the Federal Mr. CICILLINE, and Ms. PRESSLEY): research in domestic terrorism report, estab- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit H.R. 4408. A bill to amend section 242 of lish within the Department of Homeland Se- the approval of new abortion drugs, to pro- title 18, United States Code, to forbid the use curity a National Center for the Study of Do- hibit investigational use exemptions for of chokeholds by persons subject to that pro- mestic Terrorism, authorize research within abortion drugs, and to impose additional reg- vision’s prohibitions, and for other purposes; the Department of Homeland Security on ulatory requirements with respect to pre- to the Committee on the Judiciary. current trends in domestic terrorism, and for viously approved abortion drugs, and for By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: other purposes; with amendments (Rept. 116– other purposes; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 4409. A bill to require approval 213, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the and Commerce. through referendum for any increases to any Whole House on the state of the Union. By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself and Mr. locally enacted and administered taxes or DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE ENGEL): issuances of any municipal bond in an Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the H.R. 4400. A bill to amend the Public amount greater than $25,000,000, and for Health Service Act to provide for an internet other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Committee on the Judiciary discharged website to provide educational materials for Resources. from further consideration. H.R. 3106 health care providers, patients, and care- By Mr. TIPTON (for himself, Mr. referred to the Committee of the Whole givers, regarding the meaning of the terms, GOSAR, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. House on the state of the Union. and the standards for review and licensing STEWART, Mr. MCKINLEY, and Mr. f of, biological products, and for other pur- YOHO): poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 4410. A bill to provide for the estab- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS merce, and in addition to the Committee on lishment of the Thorium-Bearing Rare Earth Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- Refinery Cooperative, and for other pur- bills and resolutions of the following quently determined by the Speaker, in each poses; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy titles were introduced and severally re- case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee and Commerce, for a period to be subse- ferred, as follows: concerned. quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. By Ms. GABBARD: case for consideration of such provisions as NEAL, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia): H.R. 4401. A bill to amend the Communica- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 3. A bill to establish a fair price nego- tions Act of 1934 to reinstate the obligation concerned. tiation program, protect the Medicare pro- of broadcast licensees to afford reasonable By Mr. BUDD: gram from excessive price increases, and es- opportunity for the discussion of conflicting H.R. 4411. A bill to amend the Foreign As- tablish out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare views on issues of public importance (com- sistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to the part D enrollees, and for other purposes; to monly known as the ‘‘Fairness Doctrine’’); Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Lib- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. eration Organization, and for other purposes; and in addition to the Committees on Ways By Mrs. LESKO (for herself, Ms. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. and Means, and Education and Labor, for a SLOTKIN, Mr. CORREA, and Mr. CREN- By Mr. BUTTERFIELD: period to be subsequently determined by the SHAW): H.R. 4412. A bill to prohibit the Bureau of Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 4402. A bill to require the Secretary of the Census from including citizenship data in such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Homeland Security to conduct an inland the legislative redistricting data prepared by tion of the committee concerned. waters threat analysis, and for other pur- the Bureau; to the Committee on Oversight By Ms. STEVENS (for herself and Ms. poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- and Reform. MUCARSEL-POWELL): rity. By Mr. CRIST: H.R. 4395. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- By Mr. CLEAVER (for himself and Mr. H.R. 4413. A bill to authorize the Secretary cation Act of 1965 to require the removal of HILL of Arkansas): of the department in which the Coast Guard the record of default from credit history H.R. 4403. A bill to amend the Fair Debt is operating to establish a Coast Guard Jun- upon obtaining a Federal Direct Consolida- Collection Practices Act to restrict the debt ior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program tion Loan that discharges the defaulted loan; collection practices of certain debt collec- in cooperation with Pinellas Park High to the Committee on Education and Labor. tors; to the Committee on Financial Serv- School, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL (for her- ices. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- self and Ms. STEVENS): By Mr. RUSH: ture. H.R. 4396. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- H.R. 4404. A bill to amend the Federal By Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mr. cation Act of 1965 to remove the record of de- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require HARDER of California, and Mrs. fault on a loan made, insured or guaranteed that the label of drugs with an increased risk BROOKS of Indiana): under title IV from a borrower’s credit his- of suicide or depression present such in- H.R. 4414. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- tory upon repayment of the full amount due creased risk prominently, and for other pur- cation Act of 1965 to lower the cost of college on such loan; to the Committee on Edu- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- education by establishing pilot programs to cation and Labor. merce. expand student access to digital course ma- By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself By Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas (for herself terials; to the Committee on Education and and Mrs. LEE of Nevada): and Mr. HAGEDORN): Labor. H.R. 4397. A bill to award grants for the re- H.R. 4405. A bill to amend the Small Busi- By Mr. DIAZ-BALART (for himself, cruitment, retention, and advancement of di- ness Act to improve the women’s business Ms. SHALALA, and Mr. SPANO):

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H.R. 4415. A bill to provide a temporary in- NETTA, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 65. Concurrent resolution sup- crease in the limitation on deductible con- CICILLINE): porting the clean vehicle emissions stand- tributions made for relief efforts related to H.R. 4425. A bill to increase the taxes on ards of the United States and defending the Hurricane Dorian; to the Committee on certain tobacco products, to prohibit the fla- authority of States under the Clean Air Act Ways and Means. voring of certain tobacco products, and for to protect the people of those States from By Mr. GOLDEN (for himself, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy harmful air pollution; to the Committee on QUIGLEY, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. ROYBAL- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- Energy and Commerce. ALLARD, Mr. ENGEL, and Ms. PIN- mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be By Mr. CURTIS (for himself and Mr. GREE): subsequently determined by the Speaker, in LOWENTHAL): H.R. 4416. A bill to authorize the Secretary each case for consideration of such provi- H. Res. 565. A resolution supporting the of Housing and Urban Development to award sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the designation of the week of September 23 grants to eligible entities to evaluate and re- committee concerned. through September 27, 2019, as ‘‘National duce lead-based paint hazards, lead in drink- By Mr. TAKANO (for himself and Mr. Clean Energy Week’’; to the Committee on ing water hazards, and lead in soil hazards in FOSTER): Energy and Commerce. pre-1978 residential real properties; to the H.R. 4426. A bill to rename the Office of By Ms. NORTON: Committee on Financial Services, and in ad- Technology Assessment as the Congressional H. Res. 566. A resolution expressing support dition to the Committees on Energy and Office of Technology, to revise the functions for dance as a form of valuable exercise and Commerce, and Veterans’ Affairs, for a pe- and duties of the Office, and for other pur- of artistic expression, and for the designa- riod to be subsequently determined by the poses; to the Committee on House Adminis- tion of September 21, 2019, as National Dance Speaker, in each case for consideration of tration. Day; to the Committee on Energy and Com- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. TIPTON (for himself and Ms. merce. tion of the committee concerned. DEGETTE): By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. H.R. 4427. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. HORSFORD (for himself, Ms. BACON, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. KUSTER of Energy to identify and convey to the State SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. MOORE, and New Hampshire, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. of Colorado land for use as a storage site for Mr. EVANS): BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BIGGS, Ms. residual radioactive material, and for other H.R. 4417. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- STEVENS, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. LAR- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and enue Code of 1986 to exclude certain depend- SON of Connecticut, Mr. LOEBSACK, Commerce. ent income when calculating modified ad- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, and By Ms. WILD (for herself, Mr. TRONE, justed gross income for the purposes of eligi- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ): bility for premium tax credits; to the Com- and Mr. MOULTON): H.R. 4428. A bill to establish a special en- H. Res. 567. A resolution supporting the mittee on Ways and Means. rollment period for family members of an in- designation of September 20, 2019, as ‘‘Na- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. dividual who has died by suicide, to establish tional Concussion Awareness Day’’; to the CASTEN of Illinois): a competitive grant program to provide serv- Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4418. A bill to prohibit a court from By Mr. YARMUTH (for himself and Mr. awarding damages based on race, ethnicity, ices and support to friends and family mem- bers impacted by an individual’s suicide, and DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee): gender, religion, or actual or perceived sex- H. Res. 568. A resolution expressing support ual orientation, and for other purposes; to for other purposes; to the Committee on En- ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the for designation of the week of September 22 the Committee on the Judiciary. through 28, 2019, as National Adult Edu- By Mr. KENNEDY: Committees on Ways and Means, and Over- sight and Reform, for a period to be subse- cation and Family Literacy Week; to the H.R. 4419. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Committee on Education and Labor. enue Code of 1986 to ensure that workers and quently determined by the Speaker, in each communities that are responsible for record case for consideration of such provisions as f corporate profits benefit from the wealth fall within the jurisdiction of the committee MEMORIALS that those workers and communities help to concerned. create, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials mittee on Ways and Means. H.J. Res. 75. A joint resolution relating to were presented and referred as follows: a national emergency declared by the Presi- By Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself, Ms. 135. The SPEAKER presented a memorial dent on February 15, 2019; to the Committee BASS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, of the General Assembly of the State of Ar- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. WILSON of kansas, relative to Senate Joint Resolution By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Mr. Florida, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. NORTON, No. 3, requesting the Congress of the United LOWENTHAL, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. Mr. SOTO, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. States call a convention of the states to pro- BARRAGA´ N, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. pose amendments to the Constitution of the BLUMENAUER, Ms. MOORE, Mrs. DAVIS MITCHELL, and Ms. MENG): United States; which was referred to the of California, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. H.R. 4420. A bill to amend subpart 1 of part Committee on the Judiciary. CARTWRIGHT, Mrs. TORRES of Cali- B of title IV of the Social Security Act to en- 136. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of fornia, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. RUSH, Ms. sure that mental health screenings and as- the State of Mississippi, relative to Senate GABBARD, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. QUIGLEY, sessments are provided to children and youth Concurrent Resolution No. 596, requesting Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. POCAN, Ms. MENG, upon entry into foster care; to the Com- the Congress of the United States call a con- Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. HIGGINS of New mittee on Ways and Means. vention of the states to propose amendments York, Mr. RYAN, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. By Ms. LOFGREN (for herself, Mr. SEN- to the Constitution of the United States; SIRES, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. HILL of Cali- SENBRENNER, Mr. CRIST, and Mr. which was referred to the Committee on the fornia, Mr. NADLER, Ms. ROYBAL- STEUBE): Judiciary. H.R. 4421. A bill to amend title 28, United ALLARD, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. TED LIEU States Code, to modify venue requirements of California, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. f relating to bankruptcy proceedings; to the MEEKS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PERL- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Committee on the Judiciary. MUTTER, Mr. ROUDA, Mr. WELCH, Ms. STATEMENT By Mr. NORCROSS (for himself, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. MATSUI, ESCOBAR, and Mr. STANTON): Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. CASE, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 4422. A bill to require the Secretary of Mr. LEVIN of California, Ms. JAYAPAL, the Rules of the House of Representa- Education to award grants for graduate fel- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. COSTA, Ms. ESHOO, tives, the following statements are sub- lowship awards; to the Committee on Edu- Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers cation and Labor. LIPINSKI, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. CLARKE granted to Congress in the Constitu- of New York, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- By Mr. ROUDA (for himself, Mrs. DAVIS tion to enact the accompanying bill or of California, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. TRONE, fornia, Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. BASS, Ms. joint resolution. and Mr. SCHNEIDER): PORTER, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. CASTEN of H.R. 4423. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Illinois, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. BERA, By Mr. PALLONE: cation Act of 1965 to enhance teacher and Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. H.R. 3. school leader quality partnership grants; to KHANNA, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. SMITH of Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Committee on Education and Labor. Washington, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. KEN- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SABLAN: NEDY, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. LARSON of Con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 4424. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- necticut, Mr. COX of California, Mr. States Constitution. cation Act of 1965 so that every student has CA´ RDENAS, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. By Ms. STEVENS: a path to a quality, debt-free degree or cre- CARBAJAL, Mr. HIMES, Mr. PETERS, H.R. 4395. dential that leads to a rewarding career, and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. DANNY K. Congress has the power to enact this legis- for other purposes; to the Committee on DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Education and Labor. CORREA, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. SWALWELL of Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. By Mr. SUOZZI (for himself, Mr. KING California, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. EVANS, By Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL: of New York, Mr. COHEN, Mr. PA- and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia): H.R. 4396.

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Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the Con- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 4397. stitution, Congress’s authority to make all By Mr. ROUDA: Congress has the power to enact this legis- rules and regulations respecting the Terri- H.R. 4423. lation pursuant to the following: tories and possessions Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. TIPTON: lation pursuant to the following: the United States. H.R. 4410. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. CICILLINE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 4398. lation pursuant to the following: 8 of the United States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- section 8 of article I of the Constitution By Mr. SABLAN: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BUDD: H.R. 4424. Article 1 Section 8 H.R. 4411. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LATTA: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4399. lation pursuant to the following: Under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, section 8 of the United States tion. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution By Mr. SUOZZI: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: By Mr. BUTTERFIELD: H.R. 4425. The Congress shall have Power to make all H.R. 4412. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the the United States. stitution in the Government of the United Constitution, Congress has the power to col- By Mr. TAKANO: States, or in any Department or Officer lect taxes and expend funds to provide for H.R. 4426. thereof. the general welfare of the United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BUCSHON: Congress may also make laws that are nec- H.R. 4400. essary and proper for carrying into execution lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- their powers enumerated under Article I. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. CRIST: the United States Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 4413. By Mr. TIPTON: States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4427. By Ms. GABBARD: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4401. The constitutional authority of Congress lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 lation pursuant to the following: cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- By Ms. WILD: The U.S. Constitution including Article 1, stitution. H.R. 4428. Section 8. By Ms. DELBENE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. LESKO: H.R. 4414. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4402. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18—To make all Constitution. H.J. Res. 75. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. DIAZ-BALART: Congress has the power to enact this legis- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 4415. lation pursuant to the following: ers vested by this Constitution in the Gov- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitutional Authority—Necessary and ernment of the United States or in any De- lation pursuant to the following: Proper Clause (Art. I, Sec. 8, Clause 18) partment or Officer thereof. Article I, Section 8 of the United States THE U.S. CONSTITUTION By Mr. CLEAVER: Constitution ARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF H.R. 4403. By Mr. GOLDEN: CONGRESS Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4416. The Congress shall have power . . . To lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- make all laws which shall be necessary and Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: proper for carrying into execution the fore- Constitution. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- going powers, and all other powers vested by By Mr. RUSH: tion this Constitution in the government of the H.R. 4404. By Mr. HORSFORD: United States, or in any department or offi- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4417. cer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: f Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- By Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 4405. stitution of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. KENNEDY: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4418. were added to public bills and resolu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, as follows: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to . . . lation pursuant to the following: provide for the . . . general Welfare of the Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 24: Mr. WRIGHT. United States; . . .’’ By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 132: Mr. SHERMAN. By Mr. GOLDEN: H.R. 4419. H.R. 141: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. H.R. 4406. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 307: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 451: Mr. PASCRELL. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 510: Mr. ROUDA and Mr. DESAULNIER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 By Mrs. LAWRENCE: H.R. 550: Mr. CLINE. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to . . . H.R. 4420. H.R. 553: Mr. MEEKS. provide for the . . . general Welfare of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 576: Mr. DOGGETT. United States; . . .’’ lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 587: Mr. CALVERT. By Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all H.R. 649: Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. YOHO, and Ms. H.R. 4407. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for DEGETTE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 712: Mr. EVANS. lation pursuant to the following: ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 737: Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. TIMMONS, Commerce Clause stitution in the Government of the United Mr. PETERS, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, By Mr. JEFFRIES: States, or in any Department or Officer Ms. PINGREE, and Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 4408. thereof. H.R. 791: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. LOFGREN: H.R. 855: Mrs. AXNE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4421. H.R. 906: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 to make all Congress has the power to enact this legis- GRAVES of Missouri, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and laws which shall be necessary and proper for lation pursuant to the following: Mr. WALTZ. carrying into the execution the foregoing clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- H.R. 912: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. powers. stitution. H.R. 929: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois.

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H.R. 934: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mrs. KIRK- H.R. 2184: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 3451: Mr. SMITH of Washington. PATRICK, and Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 2208: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 3456: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 935: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 2214: Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. H.R. 3461: Mr. KATKO. O’HALLERAN, and Mrs. AXNE. RYAN, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. KELLY H.R. 3463: Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. H.R. 948: Mrs. MILLER and Mr. STEUBE. of Illinois, Ms. WATERS, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. H.R. 3483: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. H.R. 1034: Mrs. AXNE. KEATING, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. KIND. H.R. 1043: Mr. GOTTHEIMER and Mr. BAIRD. HORSFORD, Ms. TITUS, and Ms. WILSON of H.R. 3495: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, H.R. 1049: Mrs. AXNE. Florida. Mr. KEATING, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. STAUBER, Mr. H.R. 1137: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. H.R. 2249: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. GALLAGHER, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. HARRIS, KILDEE, and Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 2283: Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. ROUZER, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. DAVIDSON of H.R. 1154: Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 2296: Mr. POCAN and Mr. CARTER of Ohio, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. H.R. 1166: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- Georgia. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. BUDD, Mr. ico, Ms. SLOTKIN, and Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 2315: Mr. LUJA´ N and Miss RICE of New MITCHELL, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. CUELLAR, H.R. 1171: Mr. ZELDIN. York. Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 1175: Ms. STEVENS, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. H.R. 2350: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 3511: Ms. NORTON and Mr. CLEAVER. PETERSON, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. BROWN H.R. 2354: Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 3571: Mr. MEEKS. of Maryland. H.R. 2381: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. H.R. 3584: Mr. LONG, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. H.R. 1195: Mr. BROWN of Maryland and Mrs. H.R. 2382: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. KEATING. WALKER, and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. BEATTY. H.R. 2415: Mr. HOYER. H.R. 3589: Mr. ZELDIN, Ms. FINKENAUER, and H.R. 1225: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 2420: Mr. BURGESS, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. Mr. MCHENRY. H.R. 1228: Mr. CICILLINE and Ms. STEVENS. CONAWAY, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. FLORES, Mrs. H.R. 3593: Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 1236: Ms. FINKENAUER and Mr. LAMB. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. PRICE H.R. 3598: Mr. BALDERSON and Mr. HARDER H.R. 1254: Mr. VAN DREW. of North Carolina, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, of California. H.R. 1255: Mrs. AXNE. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, and H.R. 3657: Mr. MCADAMS. H.R. 1256: Mr. BACON. Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. H.R. 3662: Mrs. HAYES. ALLERAN H.R. 1289: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 2423: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. STEWART, Mr. H.R. 3742: Mr. O’H . H.R. 3757: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 1329: Mr. COOPER. HURD of Texas, Mr. RATCLIFFE, and Mr. LONG, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. H.R. 1374: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. PERRY, Mr. CRAWFORD. SMITH of Missouri. RICHMOND, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. HICE H.R. 2435: Mr. TIPTON, Ms. CRAIG, and Mr. H.R. 3775: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. of Georgia, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. HUIZENGA, GIBBS. H.R. 3798: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 2441: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H.R. 3799: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 1375: Mr. GIANFORTE. Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 3808: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. H.R. 1379: Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. DEUTCH, and H.R. 2466: Mr. NEGUSE. H.R. 3819: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. Mr. BANKS. H.R. 2474: Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. KUSTER of New BUTTERFIELD, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. H.R. 1488: Mrs. AXNE. Hampshire, Mr. SWALWELL of California, and GREEN of Texas, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 1530: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. Mr. HIMES. nois, Ms. PLASKETT, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. KELLY of Mississippi, and Mr. CUELLAR. H.R. 2496: Mr. COOK. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. MOORE, H.R. 1570: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 2526: Mr. RUSH. Ms. LEE of California, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 1579: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, H.R. 2562: Mr. COOPER. York, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mrs. BEATTY, Mrs. and Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. H.R. 2571: Mr. CRENSHAW. LAWRENCE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1610: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois. H.R. 2579: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. VEASEY, Mr. CLEAVER, and Mr. LAWSON of H.R. 1629: Mr. TURNER. H.R. 2592: Ms. SPANBERGER and Mr. POSEY. Florida. H.R. 1646: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 2599: Mr. SCHRADER and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3849: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1695: Mr. VELA and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2662: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 3851: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. TIPTON, Ms. H.R. 1705: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. CLAY, and H.R. 2674: Ms. SCANLON. CRAIG, and Mr. KATKO. Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 2681: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 3870: Mr. TONKO and Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 1717: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 2730: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 3884: Ms. TITUS. H.R. 1730: Mr. KATKO and Ms. BLUNT ROCH- H.R. 2775: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 3924: Mr. WELCH. ESTER. H.R. 2796: Mr. BERA. H.R. 3937: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. H.R. 1766: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 2808: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 3956: Mr. BYRNE. Mr. BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. KIM. H.R. 2818: Mr. COX of California, Mr. SMITH H.R. 3964: Mr. DESJARLAIS and Mr. DUNCAN. H.R. 1767: Mr. KEATING and Mr. SMITH of of Washington, and Mr. SARBANES. H.R. 3975: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Missouri. H.R. 2829: Mr. EVANS. H.R. 4022: Mr. EVANS, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. H.R. 1801: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. H.R. 2846: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. VARGAS, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. CLAY, and Ms. H.R. 1811: Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 2847: Mr. CHABOT. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 1830: Mr. CLINE. H.R. 2848: Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 4029: Mr. SHERMAN. ERRY H.R. 1865: Mr. P . H.R. 2895: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI and Mr. H.R. 4031: Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 1903: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. LYNCH. SHIMKUS. H.R. 4044: Mr. VAN DREW. ´ H.R. 1948: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. GARCIA of Illi- H.R. 2929: Mr. COMER. H.R. 4073: Ms. SCANLON. nois, Mr. STEIL, and Mr. MCEACHIN. H.R. 2930: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 4098: Mr. TAYLOR and Mr. HARRIS. H.R. 1953: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 2985: Mr. LAHOOD and Mr. KIND. H.R. 4107: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 1964: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. H.R. 2995: Mr. KIM. H.R. 4193: Mr. KIND, Mr. STANTON, and Mrs. H.R. 1978: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. TORRES of H.R. 3063: Mr. CLINE. BROOKS of Indiana. California, and Ms. BASS. H.R. 3077: Mr. KATKO, Mrs. RODGERS of H.R. 4213: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 2010: Mr. WITTMAN. Washington, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. H.R. 4219: Mr. STEUBE, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- H.R. 2073: Mr. NEGUSE. HARDER of California, and Ms. BONAMICI. bama, Mr. WRIGHT, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. H.R. 2089: Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 3103: Mr. CUNNINGHAM. CLINE. H.R. 2103: Mr. BACON. H.R. 3106: Mr. LAMB. H.R. 4220: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2147: Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Mr. COX of H.R. 3107: Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, H.R. 4249: Ms. CRAIG and Mr. SERRANO. California, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. CON- Mr. ROSE of New York, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 4269: Mr. LOWENTHAL. AWAY, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 3138: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 4272: Mr. SERRANO. HARDER of California, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. H.R. 3162: Mr. TRONE and Mr. H.R. 4296: Mr. ROUDA. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. BACON, Mr. MCHENRY, RESCHENTHALER. H.R. 4301: Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 3165: Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. ARMSTRONG, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 3192: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- H.R. 4308: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio, Mr. homa and Ms. MENG. DESAULNIER. CRAWFORD, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, H.R. 3199: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 4319: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. Mr. KATKO, Mr. COLE, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. H.R. 3208: Mrs. LURIA. KENNEDY. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. JOYCE of H.R. 3215: Mr. KIM. H.R. 4327: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Ohio, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. WILSON of Florida, H.R. 3219: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. CLEAVER, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. MARCHANT, and Mr. H.R. 3220: Mr. KIM. H.R. 4355: Ms. SHERRILL. HOLDING. H.R. 3222: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 4363: Ms. TITUS. H.R. 2148: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 3289: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 4391: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. SMITH of H.R. 2150: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 3303: Mr. CONNOLLY. Washington. H.R. 2164: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 3317: Mr. CRAWFORD. H.J. Res. 38: Mr. BERA. H.R. 2168: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington and H.R. 3373: Mr. MEEKS. H.J. Res. 48: Mr. BEYER. Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3446: Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. H. Con. Res. 20: Mr. SPANO and Ms. TORRES H.R. 2178: Mr. NADLER. ROUDA, and Ms. JACKSON LEE. SMALL of New Mexico.

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H. Res. 72: Mr. BYRNE. H. Res. 543: Mr. MEEKS and Ms. KUSTER of marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H. Res. 114: Mr. BURCHETT, Mrs. TRAHAN, New Hampshire. benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. and Ms. MATSUI. H. Res. 546: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. YARMUTH, H. Res. 241: Mr. BYRNE. Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. f H. Res. 326: Mr. COOPER, Ms. CRAIG, and Ms. CUELLAR, and Mr. LANGEVIN. DEAN. H. Res. 552: Ms. TLAIB. H. Res. 387: Mr. ENGEL. PETITIONS, ETC. H. Res. 556: Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, H. Res. 461: Mr. ZELDIN. Under clause 3 of rule XII, H. Res. 540: Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. SCHA- Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, and Ms. ADAMS. 43. The SPEAKER presented a petition of KOWSKY, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. PIN- H. Res. 561: Mrs. LEE of Nevada and Mrs. GREE, Mr. KILMER, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. VAN AXNE. Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact leg- DREW, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. MENG, Mr. NADLER, f Mr. PAYNE, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. CLARK of Mas- islation which would automatically suspend sachusetts, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BLU- disbursement of previously-appropriated CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- Federal funds to States, and to local units of MENAUER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. ESPAILLAT, ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. government, that refuse to honor detainer BROWNLEY of California, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS requests of the Immigration and Customs COX of California, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. DELAURO, Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or Enforcement division of the United States Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- statements on congressional earmarks, Department of Homeland Security relative to persons who are in the United States in gia, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. DAVIDS of limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Kansas, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. RASKIN, violation of the laws of the Unites States; Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. benefits were submitted as follows: with resumption of disbursements only when TITUS, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CASTRO of The amendment to be offered by Rep- such cooperation is established or restored; Texas, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. resentative JORDAN, or a designee, to H.R. which was referred jointly to the Commit- SPANBERGER, and Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal tees on the Judiciary and Oversight and Re- fornia. Act does not contain any congressional ear- form.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 No. 151 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was The Senate isn’t obliged to consider gotiated framework to keep our appro- called to order by the President pro every partisan bill from the House, and priations process on track. In fact, the tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). the House doesn’t have to consider Speaker of the House and the Demo- f every bill that is passed by the Senate. cratic leader in the Senate publicly But if there is any House bill that the agreed to the exact dollar figure for the PRAYER Senate has the responsibility to take Defense bill they just voted down yes- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- up, to debate, and to amend, it is the terday. They publicly agreed to the fered the following prayer: annual spending bills to keep govern- number in the Defense bill they just Let us pray. ment operating. We have to fund the voted down yesterday. Savior of humanity, Your unfailing government, and that is what we are We all agreed in the caps agreement love sustains us. Stagger freedom’s en- doing. that poison pills, new policy riders, or emies and bring them to their knees. So I hope we don’t hear any of this any changes to Presidential transfer Use our lawmakers so effectively that bellyaching anymore when we have a authorities were off the table—off the our citizens may rejoice because of House bill that the Senate doesn’t table—unless both sides were on board. Your mercy. somehow take up. So the appropriations process, in- cluding at the committee level with Lord, be for our Nation a towering I yield the floor. rock of safety, a shelter in the time of Chairman SHELBY and Ranking Mem- storm. We wait quietly before You. So f ber LEAHY, appeared to be going pretty use Your strong arms to bring us Your RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY smoothly, but, as we have seen a num- peace. LEADER ber of other times in the recent past, the Democratic leadership seemed to We pray in Your great Name. Amen. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- f have a change of heart. jority leader is recognized. Perhaps it sunk in that actually PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, meeting President Trump and Repub- I want to thank the senior Senator The President pro tempore led the licans halfway, as divided government from Iowa for his observations this Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: obviously requires, might have earned morning. That is exactly where we find some criticism from the far left. But I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ourselves with what happened on the United States of America, and to the Repub- whatever the reason, our Democratic lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Senate floor yesterday afternoon. friends turned on a dime, reneged on indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f the bipartisan agreement, and began The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. APPROPRIATIONS demanding exactly the kinds of poison HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Iowa. pills and partisan policy changes that Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, we all promised not to do. consent to address the Senate for 1 Senate Democrats blocked this year’s That is how we get to a spectacle like minute. funding for our national defense. They what happened yesterday. That is how The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without voted it down. We can’t move the legis- we get to a place where 42 Senate objection, it is so ordered. lation forward. Democrats vote to filibuster defense Democrats blocked the funding our f funding and obstruct a pay raise for commanders need to keep pace with our servicemembers, for all the world APPROPRIATIONS Russia and China. Democrats blocked to see, because Democratic leadership Mr. GRASSLEY. The latest political money for the tools and training that decided they saw more of a political ploy by the Democrats is to paint the our men and women in uniform badly upside in picking new fights with the Senate majority leader as an obstruc- need while our adversaries continually President than in keeping their word tionist because he hasn’t moved to con- pour money into new weapons and and investing in our men and women in sider certain bills passed by the other technology. The Democrats even voted uniform. body. against a pay raise—a pay raise—for In fact, I understand that just yester- Well, let’s think about that for just a our servicemembers. All but two Demo- day, our Democratic leaders were of- minute. They can hardly use that talk- crats voted to filibuster all of this and fered even more money for the Labor- ing point anymore. kept the Senate from even considering HHS bill, but they declined it. So it is Yesterday, the Senate majority lead- the legislation. not about the money. It is not about er moved to take up the House-passed Never mind that before we adjourned compromising and getting to yes. It is appropriations package, and the Senate in August the Democrats in the House about not wanting to take yes for an Democrats blocked that motion. and Senate all agreed to a carefully ne- answer.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:27 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.000 S19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S5584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2019 I have great respect for our Demo- CONCLUSION OF MORNING went on to vote to confirm. In other cratic friends, but I think this episode BUSINESS words, it was not that President Trump has to go down as a new high-water The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning nominated scores of extreme nominees mark for the policy consequences of business is closed. whom the Democrats felt they couldn’t what some people call ‘‘Trump de- support. Again and again, the Demo- f rangement syndrome.’’ crats have delayed a nominee, then We are at a point where 42 Senate EXECUTIVE SESSION turned around and voted in favor of Democrats would decline to fund the him or her. U.S. Armed Forces essentially just to In one particularly memorable exam- spite the occupant of the White House. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ple, in January of 2018, the Democrats If you ask me, that is one heck of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under forced the Senate to spend more than a price to pay to put on a show for ‘‘the the previous order, the Senate will pro- week considering four district court resistance.’’ ceed to executive session to resume judges even though not one single But yesterday’s vote is now a matter consideration of the following nomina- Democrat voted against their con- of record. It is in the past. I really am tion, which the clerk will report. firmations—not one single Democrat. hopeful that we can get back on track The senior assistant legislative clerk These judges could have been con- with the kind of appropriations process read the nomination of Brian McGuire, firmed in a matter of minutes by voice my Democratic colleagues have al- of New York, to be a Deputy Under votes. Instead, the Democrats forced ready pledged they would support. Secretary of the Treasury. the Senate to spend more than a week They had already pledged to support it. Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- on their considerations—time that When the good work that takes place sence of a quorum. could have been spent on genuinely in committees is allowed to proceed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The controversial nominees or on some of without this top-down partisan maneu- clerk will call the roll. the many important issues that face vering, it tends to yield pretty good re- The senior assistant legislative clerk our country. sults. I think we were all pleased with proceeded to call the roll. So far this September, the Senate the bipartisan funding bill that Chair- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask has confirmed six district court judges. man SHELBY and Senator LEAHY pro- unanimous consent that the order for The Democrats forced cloture votes on duced together last year. I understand the quorum call be rescinded. four of them despite the fact that all this morning’s appropriations markup The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. four were eventually confirmed by is expected to be bipartisan as well. FISCHER). Without objection, it is so huge bipartisan margins. In fact, one For example, I am proud the Finan- ordered. was confirmed by a unanimous vote of cial Services and General Government THE JUDICIARY 94 to 0. bill would include a bipartisan amend- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, last If the Democrats had had a serious ment providing another $250 million for week, the Senate confirmed President reason for their obstruction of the the administration and security of Trump’s 150th judge. That is a signifi- President’s judicial nominees, they elections, to help States improve their cant milestone and one that has been would not have been repeatedly turn- defenses and shore up their voting sys- harder to achieve than it normally ing around and voting for them. Their tems. would be thanks to the Democrats’ de- obstruction isn’t based on principle; it I am proud to have helped develop termination to delay judicial confirma- is based on partisanship. They don’t this amendment and to cosponsor it in tions. Again and again, the Democrats like this President, so they are ob- committee. That would bring our total have used the time-consuming cloture structing his nominees even when they allocation for election security to more vote process to delay the confirmations agree they are well qualified for their than $600 million since fiscal 2008. of President Trump’s nominees—even positions. As a result, we are forced to It is a crucial issue. The Trump ad- of nominees they ultimately chose to spend hours upon hours of Senate floor ministration has made enormous vote for. time on uncontroversial nominations— strides to help States secure their elec- By this point in President Obama’s time we could be using for other prior- tions without giving Washington new first term, the Republicans had re- ities. power to push the States around. That quired cloture votes on just three of Democratic delays are also not help- is how we continue the progress we saw President Obama’s judicial nominees— ing the judicial vacancy rate, which is in 2018, and that is exactly what we are three. Compare that to today. As of still high despite the Republicans’ ef- doing. September 12, the Democrats had re- forts to get judges confirmed. High This is exactly the kind of positive quired cloture votes on a staggering numbers of vacancies result in there outcome that is possible when we stop 71.7 percent of President Trump’s picks being long waits to get cases heard, posturing for the press and let Chair- for the bench—71 percent. Basically, which serves nobody. man SHELBY and Senator LEAHY con- for more than two out of every three While Democratic obstruction is bad duct a bipartisan committee process. judges, the Democrats have required enough, unfortunately, we have a lot As time grows shorter before the end cloture votes. That simply means they more to worry about. In recent of September, I hope the critical de- have filibustered that particular nomi- months, the Democrats have moved be- fense funding that Democrats blocked nee. The way you end the filibuster is yond obstruction and into directly yesterday will soon earn the same kind by invoking cloture. threatening the independence of the ju- of productive treatment, because I When the Republicans were in the diciary. Court-packing—an idea that don’t think the American people will minority when President Obama was in pretty much everybody thought had have much patience with the notion the White House, at this point in Presi- been consigned to the dustbin of his- that Democrats’ first responsibility is dent Obama’s first term, the Demo- tory almost a century ago—is enjoying irritating the White House and funding cratic majority had invoked cloture a revival among members of the Demo- the Department of Defense coming sec- just three times for three judges whom cratic Party. ond. the Republicans had tried to block. As For anyone who needs a refresher on I hope we can reboot this process and I said, right now, at the same point in this concept, the theory of court-pack- move forward for the sake of our Sen- President Trump’s first term, we are ing is quite simple. If the Supreme ate process, for the sake of stable fund- talking about almost 72 percent of all Court is not deciding cases to your lik- ing for our government, and for the of the nominations combined having ing, add more judges to the Court until sake of our Nation’s security. been filibustered. If you think about you start getting the decisions you f that and if you add it up totally, cumu- want. It is not hard to see why this is latively, it is about 100 now compared a terrible idea, but that hasn’t stopped RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME to 3 during President Obama’s first it from gaining traction in the Demo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under term at the same time in office. cratic Party. In fact, five prominent the previous order, the leadership time As I have said, many of these were Democrats—including a Democratic is reserved. nominees the Democrats ultimately Presidential candidate and the second-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:27 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.002 S19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5585 ranking Democrat in the Senate—re- thority? The only way to ensure the While Trump may have never read cently filed an amicus brief with the protection of individuals’ rights is to the Constitution, I have, so let me di- Supreme Court that threatened the ensure the rule of law, and that means rect his attention to article I, which Court if it failed to rule according to having judges who will make decisions makes it clear that the President does the Democrats’ preference. according to the law, not according to not have the authority to declare war. They wrote: their personal preferences or the prin- Only Congress has that power. We are The Supreme Court is not well, and the ciples of a particular political party’s. the ones tasked with deciding when people know it. Perhaps the Court can heal In the wake of the Democrats’ threat and how Americans are sent into com- itself before the public demands it be re- to the Supreme Court, all 53 Repub- bat. We are the ones charged with that structured in order to reduce the influence of lican Senators sent a letter to the Jus- most solemn duty, not Donald Trump politics. tices that underscored our commit- and certainly not Muhammad bin Translation: If you don’t rule the ment to protecting the independence of Salman. Yet Trump is acting as if arti- way we want you to, you will not like the judiciary. We noted in the letter: cle I simply doesn’t exist, as if he could the consequences. There is no greater example of the genius just usurp this power from the legisla- Threatening members of the judici- of our Constitution than its creation of an tive branch and trade it to whomever ary is within the domain of dictators independent judiciary. . . . Time and again, he pleases, as if obeying the Constitu- our independent federal courts have pro- and despots, not Members of the U.S. tion is optional even while he tweets Congress, and it is deeply disturbing tected the constitutional rights of Ameri- cans from government overreach even when that he is willing to obey a foreign that prominent Democrats apparently that overreach was politically popular. prince. now see nothing wrong with trying to If we want our courts to continue This should not be a partisan issue. intimidate the Supreme Court. protecting Americans’ constitutional No matter if you are struggling to pay Unfortunately, it is becoming appar- rights, then we need to ensure they re- rent or if your name is plastered in ent that there are few lengths to which main independent. gold on the front of a building on Fifth the Democrats will not go in their in- The Democrats’ interest in having Avenue, no one can overrule the Con- creasingly desperate partisanship. Just judges who will rule according to their stitution. Trump doesn’t get to mire us this week, we saw the Democrats leap preferred outcomes is not new, but in in yet another Middle East conflict on the opportunity to drag Justice the past, their interest has not led just because he has a bizarre tendency Kavanaugh’s name through the mud them to attempt to bully judges into to bow down and kiss up to the world’s again based on yet another vague and voting their way. I hope the Democrats cruelest tyrants. unsubstantiated rumor. will think better of their repressive Whether you ask constitutional More than one Democratic Presi- tactics before our independent judici- scholars or high school students taking dential candidate instantly cried that ary becomes the victim of their polit- U.S. history classes, they will tell you he should be impeached. What was the ical agenda. the same thing—that on matters of basis for such a drastic suggestion? It I yield the floor. military force, whether they are our al- was a New York Times article that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lies or our adversaries, American Presi- was, as the leader pointed out, so short ator from Illinois. dents do not get to choose to take or- on reporting that it ran on the opinion AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE ders from foreign leaders. They take page of the New York Times instead of Ms. DUCKWORTH. Madam President, direction from Congress—full stop. in the news section, not to mention I could stay here all day, listening to I am here to say that we have not au- that after running this piece, the the names of the brave men and women thorized him to ensnare us in another Times had to quickly issue a correction whom I was lucky enough to serve with endless, senseless war. and note a glaring omission in the in the military. I could stay here all We haven’t debated and passed a new original story. What was the omission? night, telling stories about their her- authorization for the use of military It was the fact that the supposed vic- oism and courage. I could stay here all force in more than 15 years, and there tim of Justice Kavanaugh’s supposed week, all month, talking about the is just no way that the AUMF passed to behavior declined to be interviewed troops who are serving overseas right go after the perpetrators of 9/11 can and that her friends said she had no now and about those who are on their justify military action against Iran memory of the alleged incident. eighth or ninth tours of duty or about nearly two decades later, sending It is not hard to see what is behind those teenagers who weren’t even alive troops overseas who may not have even the Democrats’ relentless campaign to when the Twin Towers fell, yet who are been alive when that AUMF was voted smear Justice Kavanaugh’s name. They ready to ship off to Afghanistan at this on. are furious that it was a Republican very moment if that is what is asked of Listen, it is not just me who believes and not a Democratic President who them. I could go on and on all year if this. It is not just my fellow Democrats had the opportunity to choose a Jus- I wanted, and I still wouldn’t be able to in the Senate either. During the con- tice to replace a perceived swing vote convey the sacrifices they are making firmation hearing for now-Secretary of on the Supreme Court, and they are because they love this country and Defense Mark Esper, I asked Trump’s afraid that Justice Kavanaugh will not would do anything to defend her. own nominee point-blank whether the issue the rulings they want. I will not stand idly by and let a sin- existing AUMF gives this administra- Here we get to the heart of the prob- gle one of them shed blood in an avoid- tion the right to conduct a war with lem with the Democrats’ increasingly able conflict because Donald Trump Iran. His answer? His answer was: No. unhinged leftism and attacks on the ju- has abdicated matters of war and peace No, they do not. diciary. The Democrats aren’t looking to a despot who regularly flouts basic Even in decades past, when prior for judges or a judiciary that will rule human rights and openly murders jour- Presidents have gotten us entangled in according to the law; they are looking nalists. Yet, after tensions spiked be- bad wars based on bad intelligence, at for a judiciary that will rule in accord- tween Saudi Arabia and Iran this past the very least they made sure to loop ance with the Democrats’ preferred weekend, that is exactly what he in the United Nations, but Trump is policies whether they have anything to seemed to be willing to do. He tweeted acting as if he wouldn’t even do that. do with the law or not, and that is a that the U.S. was ‘‘locked and loaded’’ He is too busy thumping his chest and very dangerous goal. and just waiting for the Crown Prince catering to the whims of autocrats. He Sure, it might seem nice when an ac- to tell him how to proceed. We can’t let is too infatuated with maximum pres- tivist judge who shares your political that slip by. sure to consider even minimum diplo- opinions reaches outside the meaning The President—the Commander in macy, too distracted beating the drums of the statute and rules for your pre- Chief of the greatest military of the of war to even think about how many ferred outcome. Yet what happens greatest democracy on the face of the troops he would be sending into harm’s when that same judge reaches beyond Earth—just suggested that he was out- way. the law to your detriment? What pro- sourcing the powers of war to a foreign For what? To protect the Saudi oil tection do you have if the judge and monarch—powers that aren’t even his industry or the Crown Prince’s per- not the law becomes the highest au- to hand over—and he did it in a tweet. sonal profits?

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It is terrifying that President would not care more about jected that idea. we have a Commander in Chief who keeping tyrants happy than safe- The Republican leader is saying we comes to military decisions by virtue guarding our most precious resource: are hurting the military? Give me a of temper tantrum and then announces the brave men and women willing to break. We are defending the military. them via tweet, a President who lay down their lives to defend our Na- How much bull does the majority lead- doesn’t seem to care that if he keeps on tion. Yet, day after day, Donald Trump er think the American public will swal- the path of fire and fury he has been wraps himself in the flag in the morn- low? They are taking money out of the treading, our own homeland will be in ing and then abandons our servicemem- military to put it in the wall, and he greater danger, more wounded warriors bers and our democratic norms by the says that we are hurting the military? will be sent to Walter Reed, and more afternoon. Oh, no. Leader MCCONNELL is hurting fallen heroes will be laid to rest in the While he may have already shirked the military, and we defended them. hallowed grounds of Arlington. his duty as an elected official, I refuse We defended them because we want the Donald Trump may never have to abandon mine. So as many times as money to go to the military, not to the deigned to put on our Nation’s uni- is necessary, I am going to keep com- wall. form, so he probably doesn’t know that ing back to this Chamber, keep raising By the way, in that regard, Leader the commander’s greatest responsi- my voice under this great Capitol MCCONNELL did not stick with the bility is to safeguard the troops so they dome, and keep demanding what is ac- agreement. The agreement was not are able to carry out the mission. That tually in our Nation’s best interest be- only on the 302(a)s but there would be means we do not send them into harm’s cause, you see, I don’t take my orders bipartisan agreement on where the way recklessly and without full sup- from war criminals or dictators or money on the defense side and the non- port both logistically and legally. princes or monarchs. I don’t serve for- defense side would be distributed. As a former unit commander, I ran eign regimes. I serve the American peo- Instead of consulting Democrats, for Congress so that when the drums of ple. Trump would do well to try that they tried to jam something down our war sounded, I would be in a position sometime. throats, taking money out of defense, to make sure our elected officials fully I yield the floor. out of Head Start and other programs consider the true costs of war, not just I suggest the absence of a quorum. in the health and human services budg- in dollars and cents but in the sac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The et and put it into the wall. Well, that rifices of our troops and their families. clerk will call the roll. wasn’t going to stand, it isn’t going to That was the vow I made to my buddies The senior assistant legislative clerk stand, and it will not stand. that I deployed with and all those who proceeded to call the roll. I hope Leader MCCONNELL has have served since I hung up my uni- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I learned his lesson. Shutting down the form. ask unanimous consent that the order government or trying to eyeball for the Now, as the drums of war are pound- for the quorum call be rescinded. wall isn’t going to work. Let’s roll up ing once again, I am here today to keep The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without our sleeves and work together. my promise to do our troops justice objection, it is so ordered. My friend the Republican leader and and to make sure Donald Trump does RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER Chairman SHELBY have now shown the not outsource overseas yet another The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President that they tried again to fund American job—Congress’s job to de- Democratic leader is recognized. his wall. They have seen, once again, clare war. If the Trump administration APPROPRIATIONS that the votes are not there. They have wants to go to war, they must bring Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, seen, once again, that when the Senate their case to Congress and give the yesterday, the Senate failed to advance Republicans do the President’s bidding American people a say through their a motion to proceed to a package of ap- and refuse to engage the Democrats, elected representatives. They must re- propriations bills, demonstrating the only thing they accomplish is wast- spect our servicemembers enough to something that Leader MCCONNELL al- ed time. prove why war with Iran is worth turn- ready knew: There are not enough The pattern repeats itself far too fre- ing more moms and dads into Gold votes in the Senate for the President’s quently. The same impulse to do the Star parents. They must testify about wall. President’s bidding—they are so afraid what the end state in Iran actually The Senate refuses to fund the border of this President—and that is what led looks like. wall that the President promised Mex- to the 35-day Trump shutdown earlier Then, when their case has been made, ico would pay for, especially not at the this year. Let’s not repeat that, Repub- when Congress’s debate is done, we expense of our troops and their families licans. Let’s learn our lessons. should vote. It is our duty. It is the and important public health programs The same impulse led Republicans to least we owe to the troops we would be like childcare and Head Start. Just deny for months disaster aid to Puerto sending into harm’s way. If the vote to yesterday, the Pentagon warned of dire Rico. In each case, whether it be tak- authorize military force passes, then I outcomes if the money to fund the ing money out of needed places like the will be the first person to volunteer to military is not provided. military and putting it into the wall or deploy. I am ready to pack my Read today’s Washington Post. Our not being fair to Puerto Rico when it rucksack, to dust off my uniform. I am military people are upset with this. came to aid, they had to relent and ready to fly helicopters, take on the Now, their chain of command is not work with Democrats. I am glad they grunt work, do whatever else it takes going to publicly say it, but we know did for the good of the country. to uphold that oath that all service- it. Over 120 military projects stand to So enough time has been wasted this members and veterans have sworn: to lose funding, and we aren’t talking work period. Leader MCCONNELL, protect and defend this Nation we love, about fixing parking lots. We are talk- Chairman SHELBY, let’s sit down. It is no matter what. ing about military readiness. We are time for you to sit down and negotiate It would be nice if we had a President talking about medical facilities for with Democrats on the way forward. willing to do the same instead of one troops in North Carolina. We are talk- (Mr. SCOTT of Florida assumed the who thinks he looks tough by pushing ing about schools for military families chair.) us to the brink of a needless conflict. in Kentucky. We are talking about ex- CONTINUING RESOLUTION Listen, Trump may think he comes plosives stored in unsafe conditions. Mr. President, let’s talk about the off as strong by using phrases like We are talking about a very important short-term CR, which was released last ‘‘locked and loaded’’ and by spewing engineering lab at West Point to train night. The continuing resolution is an threats 280 characters at a time, but he our future soldiers. Even hurricane re- important measure to keep the govern- has never seemed weaker to me. A real covery projects in Florida are at risk. ment open until late November and

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If you want to do something real on all farmers suffering from certain ex- It is not all the money we requested gun legislation and save lives, you have igencies of the market, like price de- and doesn’t include a single solitary re- to reject the NRA’s ministrations. The clines and natural disasters. form that virtually everyone knows we NRA is wildly out of step with the Unfortunately, over the past year, need, but it is a start. Leader MCCON- views of the American public. Its poli- the President turned this important NELL kept saying that we don’t need cies are reactionary; its leadership, re- agricultural relief program that we all the money. I made umpteen speeches calcitrant and divided. support into a giant slush fund. The re- here, in this chair, and the Republican Look no further than the universal lief payments have gotten political. leader denied the need. But now, thank background check bill. Ninety-three Crops in red States have received out- God, he has seen the light. We need percent of Americans, the great major- sized subsidies, while crops in blue more money for election security; ask ity of gun owners, and 80 percent of Re- States were shortchanged. Cotton, for election officials, Democrat or Repub- publicans support the idea. But not the example, has gotten a huge subsidy, lican, throughout the country. I hope NRA. As for yesterday’s plan floated by compared to dairy and specialty crops, today’s vote means Senate Republicans the Republican Attorney General, a fruits and vegetables. The payments are beginning to see the light on elec- plan that would only modestly expand were not matched to the damage tion security. background checks, representatives of caused to each crop. Even soybeans, While this funding is important, it is the NRA called it a nonstarter. the supposed reason for this at the be- not the only thing we need to do to se- The views of the NRA and the views ginning, were greatly shortchanged for cure our elections from Russian, Chi- of the American public are fundamen- cotton, and even now cotton is being nese, Iranian, or any other foreign tally incompatible. President Trump, treated better. country’s interference. There are mul- Leader MCCONNELL, Senate Repub- In addition—and just as bad, if not tiple bipartisan pieces of legislation licans, which side are you on? Are you worse—there have been huge amounts awaiting action on the floor that would with the NRA or are you with the of waste and abuse in the program. counter foreign influence operations American people? Large agribusinesses, including some against our democracy, safeguard our I yield the floor. foreign agribusinesses, like a Brazilian elections, and deter foreign adversaries I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The beef corporation, are receiving funding from even attempting to interfere. through this program while American We have been warned time and again clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk dairy farmers are passed over. by our national security leaders—near- There are limits on the CCC program. proceeded to call the roll. ly all of them Republicans appointed If you make over $900,000, you Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask by President Trump—that China and, shouldn’t get any money. The most unanimous consent that the order for of course, Russia are potential threats any farm can get is $250,000 if there are the quorum call be rescinded. in 2020. We cannot sit on our hands two farmers in the family, a husband The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without while our adversaries try to replicate and a wife. Those don’t seem to abate objection, it is so ordered. and outdo what Putin accomplished in either. PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS We are very pleased that Republicans 2016. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, today Leader MCCONNELL should bring the acceded to our wish. Democrats were Speaker PELOSI unveiled the House’s bipartisan bills. We are getting the able to inject some transparency into plan to try to lower out-of-pocket costs money in approps, but we need more the agricultural relief program. for prescription drugs. This, of course, legislation to refine where the dollars In this short-term CR, we require re- has been a priority for many of us in are. porting on whether the funding is Washington, including the Presiding going to foreign sources and justifica- Leader MCCONNELL, now that you have seen the light on the money, go Officer. tion for why money went where it did. We have been working on it really one step further: Bring the bipartisan We are going to look at this report be- hard here in the Senate. Actually, bills—the Defending American Secu- fore we move to the full appropriations three standing committees of the Sen- rity from Kremlin Aggression Act, the bill in a month or two to make sure the ate have now reported out legislation Secure Elections Act, and the DETER money is going to our American farm- dealing with this issue: the Judiciary Act—to the floor for a debate and a ers who need it—not foreigners, not Committee, the Finance Committee, vote. Otherwise, the job will remain in- wealthy agribusiness, not all slanted to and the HELP Committee, or the complete and our democracy vulner- one product like cotton when there are Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- able. so many other needs. sions Committee. All are working to- This is a good victory for Democrats BACKGROUND CHECKS gether to try to come with up bipar- in a day of some victories for Demo- Mr. President, finally on guns, yes- tisan packages to lower prescription crats. terday, according to reports, Attorney drug costs. ELECTION SECURITY General Barr came to Capitol Hill to These bills, of course, include ideas Mr. President, there is another discuss a one-page proposal on gun leg- from Republicans and Democrats. bright spot, election security. This islation that he had put together. It be- Mr. President, apparently, we have morning, after months and months of came clear soon after that the White some technical difficulties here. Republican resistance and months of House, seemingly out of fear of reprisal The PRESIDING OFFICER. I can insistent Democratic pressure, Senate by the NRA, was unwilling to embrace hear you better now. Republicans have finally agreed to sup- its own Attorney General’s proposal. Mr. CORNYN. It sounds like we have port our Democratic request for addi- Once again, the White House refused to fixed that. Thank you. tional election security funding in ad- take a stand on what they propose to As I was saying, while these bills in- vance of the 2020 elections. do on the question of gun violence. clude ideas from both Republicans and This is similar to an amendment President Trump and Senate Repub- Democrats, it shouldn’t surprise people Democrats offered during last year’s licans are trying to find a way to have that in an area as complex as this, appropriations process to help States their cake and eat it too—searching for there are going to be some disagree- harden their election infrastructure to a plan that the public will accept and ments along the way. But that is what protect against Russian or Chinese or won’t offend the NRA. It is a fool’s er- we do here: We work through those dis- Iranian interference. rand. agreements and try to build consensus. A year ago, our Republican friends, Leader MCCONNELL, President While I know that it is only a bipar- unfortunately and shortsightedly, re- Trump, you can’t please the NRA and tisan bill that has any chance at all to

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They want to allow the gov- priations process with poison pill pol- The Debbie Smith Act is one of those ernment to set prices and put bureau- icy riders, and we got it done with rare cases where there has always been crats at the center of our healthcare plenty of time to spare. bipartisan and bicameral support. More system, instead of patients. Now it appears that our Democratic than $1 billion has been provided to fo- The Speaker’s plan is just the latest friends are backing down from their rensic labs because of this law, ena- example of a partisan messaging docu- commitments, which is a serious mis- bling them to get untested evidence off ment masquerading as legislation, and take on their part. If we can’t work to- the shelf so we can provide victims it has absolutely no chance—zero, zip, gether in good faith and trust that our with answers and we can take these as- nada—of passing the Senate or becom- colleagues will actually stick to their sailants, which, characteristically, ing law. word and keep their commitments, don’t just do it one time—they do it In contrast, the ideas we have been then, that is going to do nothing but multiple times until they are ulti- working on would lower out-of-pocket further erode our ability to function on mately caught—off the street. costs by increasing competition and behalf of the American people. As I said, while the primary goal of transparency, while stopping the bad Imagine my surprise when, yester- the legislation was to reduce the rape actors who try to game the system. Un- day, the Senate voted to begin debate kit backlog, under the Debbie Smith like the House, we have been consid- on the first batch of funding bills and Act, this has provided an abundance of ering bills that have broad bipartisan Democrats blocked it. They stopped it DNA evidence that has been used to support, as I said, which means they dead in its tracks. Even though they solve other numerous crimes. That is have the potential to actually become had agreed to the spending caps and a because once the evidence is tested, it law, to get something done. process to go forward, they blocked it. is uploaded in the FBI’s DNA database, Speaker PELOSI should take note They voted to deny our troops the larg- called CODIS. Similar to the finger- that we in the Senate have done the est pay raise in a decade. They voted to print databases, this DNA database can hard work of finding consensus with withhold vital funding from our mili- help to identify and convict people who our colleagues on both sides of the tary at a time when we face growing commit any type of crime that is under aisle. I encourage our friends in the threats around the world. They voted investigation. House of Representatives to stop wast- to derail the very process they had For example, if a criminal commits a ing time and, instead, start working in agreed to before August. In so doing, burglary in one State, DNA from that a bipartisan fashion and work on legis- they once again put partisan politics burglary case can later be used to con- lation that can actually become law. above our responsibilities to the Amer- nect this criminal to an unsolved rape Only then will the American people see ican people. case in other States. It is that power- the benefit of a reduction in out-of- What is the reason for this? A dis- ful. pocket costs for their prescription agreement over funding allocations of According to the National Institute drugs. 0.003 percent of the total budget—0.003 of Justice, 42 percent of the hits in the APPROPRIATIONS percent of the total budget. That is FBI’s DNA database system are the di- Mr. President, on another matter, like robbing a bank in order to steal rect result of Debbie Smith Act fund- with the end of the fiscal year just a the change from the gumball machine. ing—42 percent. week and a half way, we know the I am really disappointed. We are better Last month, I visited a living com- clock is running out for us to pass than that, and I hope our colleagues munity in Grapevine, TX, called The funding bills. After the longest govern- will reconsider. Gatehouse. This is a place where ment shutdown in history earlier this Our national security is on the line. women and children who have been vic- year, I thought there was bipartisan If there is one thing we ought to do timized by domestic violence find the support to get the regular appropria- above all else, it is to provide for the care and resources they need to restart tions process back on track. Both par- defense and to make sure that the their lives. I spoke with survivors of ties knew there was a funding crisis at American people are safe and that sexual assault, advocates, and law en- stake this fall if we couldn’t come to- those who put themselves in harm’s forcement about the impact of the gether and reach a compromise. way and who volunteer to wear the uni- Debbie Smith Act and the need to reau- So that is exactly what we did before form of the U.S. military are treated thorize this critical program before it the August break. Our colleagues on with respect and fairness. It is inappro- expires at the end of the month. the Appropriations Committee, led by priate and it is just wrong to play Here is the thing that completely the chairman, Senator SHELBY, worked games with national security or with confounds me. The Debbie Smith Act is day and night to reach an agreement our military, as our Democratic col- not partisan. It is not even controver- that was acceptable to both parties in leagues appear to be doing. sial. It is not divisive. The last time we both Chambers, as well as earning the DEBBIE SMITH ACT voted on it, not a single Senator voted support of the President. That is not Finally, Mr. President, 4 months ago, no. So there is no reason for the House easy to do. That was the 2-year budget the Senate passed a bipartisan bill that to stall on this critical legislation. If caps agreement. But they got it done. I introduced with the Senator from the House doesn’t act by the end of the That is until the August recess oc- California, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, to reau- month, it will expire. curred, and, apparently, memories thorize what has arguably been the sin- Once again, I urge Speaker PELOSI to faded about what exactly had been gle greatest driver behind our progress allow this bill to go to the floor of the agreed to, or people reconsidered their to reduce the rape kit backlog. House without further delay. It would previous agreement and decided to The Debbie Smith Act was first be simply shameful to allow this pro- withdraw their consent. passed in 2004 to provide State and gram to expire, especially when she has We knew this caps deal, as imperfect local crime labs with the resources a bipartisan bill in her hand and all she as it was, would lay the foundation for they need to end the backlog of un- has to do is allow it to go to the floor the appropriations process this fall and solved crimes. At one point, we learned of the House for a vote. get us out of this reoccurring movie there were perhaps as many as 400,000 I yield the floor. called the looming shutdown. forensic kits, or rape kits, sitting ei- I suggest the absence of a quorum. At the end of July, we passed a 2-year ther in evidence lockers or in labs that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The budget agreement. It was a fair com- had been untested—400,000. In each one clerk will call the roll. promise, considering everybody’s inter- of those kits is the evidence needed to The legislative clerk proceeded to ests. While there are still details to be identify the assailant in a sexual as- call the roll.

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Madam President, in violent crime, if you have mental because you can shoot off multiple February of this year, the House of issues, you are not entitled to have a rounds without reloading. Again, as we Representatives passed what is known handgun. The Brady presale check de- have seen in mass shooting cir- as the universal background check in termines whether you fall into those cumstances, it has added to the num- regard to gun sales. Since that time, categories, and they will deny you the ber of deaths. It is not inconveniencing the Senate has had no action whatso- right to buy a handgun if you do. the public to restrict that type of ca- ever on gun safety issues. Leader Since its inception in 1993, 3 million pacity from being out there, which is MCCONNELL could bring this bill to the sales have been stopped. It works. It is known to cause harm by those who floor, and I am confident we have the compliant with the Supreme Court, want to create a situation of mass cas- support to pass it. and it doesn’t interfere with legitimate ualties. Again, there has been no ac- I do hear from many of my colleagues Second Amendment rights. It was tion on the floor of the Senate by the on the other side of the aisle that we passed in 1993. It is now 2019. Sellers of Republican leader. are waiting for the President, and un- handguns have figured out a way to get We have bipartisan legislation that less the President signs off on a bill, around the 1993 law with private sales, would identify those individuals who they are not interested in bringing it gun shows, and internet sales. We pose extreme risks so that there is a up. The last time I checked the Con- didn’t have internet gun sales in 1993. red flag placed on those individuals stitution of the United States, the first We need to close those loopholes. that prevents them from being able to article of the Constitution provides for Here is the situation. Some States purchase handguns—bipartisan legisla- the legislative branch of government, have done this. In the States that have tion. Our States are acting, but there and that is us. We make the laws, not done it, we see that the results are fa- has been no action on the floor of the the President of the United States. It vorable. There is less gun violence in U.S. Senate. The Republican leader is up to us to deliver and consider leg- those States that have passed universal will not even bring that up. We could go over a whole host of islation and pass legislation. Yet there background checks. However, let me other issues, such as mental health and is no action from the floor of the Sen- just tell you about the State of Mary- earlier identification—those types of ate. Leader MCCONNELL will not bring land. Of the guns that are recovered services. There are a lot of things we up gun safety legislation. from crime scenes in Maryland, 53 per- can do. I would hope that the one op- Every day we wait—every single cent are guns that were acquired in a tion that would be off the table would day—100 people in America die from State outside of Maryland. We need be that of doing nothing, but that gun violence. That is why many of us universal background checks in order seems to be the Republican leader’s are frequently speaking on the floor of to provide the types of results that can preferred option—to let this issue rest the Senate about the need to consider keep our communities safer by keeping without there being any action taken gun safety legislation. guns out of the hands of people who are by the Senate. It has been over 200 days It has been over 200 days since the not entitled to have guns. since the House of Representatives House took bipartisan action on the How do the American people feel acted, but there has been no action universal background checks. Since about this? There are 90-plus percent here on the floor of the Senate. that time, we have seen many mass who believe that we should have uni- I urge all of my colleagues to impress shootings, including on August 3 in El versal background checks. Yet there upon the Republican leader that it is Paso, August 4 in Dayton, and August has been no action on the floor of the well past time for us to consider gun 31 in Odessa. There is no action on the U.S. Senate. The Republican leader safety legislation. Let us bring these floor of the Senate. Every day, there will not bring the bill to the floor. This bills to the floor. Let us not wait for are people dying in our communities is a bill that should have been passed a the President of the United States. We and in our homes from gun violence. long time ago. Every day that we are the legislative branch of govern- Yet there is no action on the floor of delay, there are another 100 deaths ment. Let us act and do the right thing the Senate. from gun violence. to keep our communities and our The United States is an outlier We shouldn’t stop there. We should homes safer. among the developed nations in the deal with assault-style military weap- I suggest the absence of a quorum. world. We have 10 times, 20 times, 30 ons. When someone has one of these as- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The times more instances of gun violence sault weapons, within a matter of sec- clerk will call the roll. than in developed countries in the onds, he can shoot off multiple rounds The senior assistant legislative clerk world. We have more guns in private and kill multiple numbers of people. proceeded to call the roll. ownership than the people of developed Even if you have those who come to Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask worlds, more suicides, more mass the rescue—if law enforcement is on unanimous consent that the order for shootings, more gun violence. Yet the scene or people are able to deal the quorum call be rescinded. there is no action on the floor of the with the circumstances—in a matter of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senate. seconds, you can already have multiple objection, it is so ordered. The issue is kind of simple. Inaction casualties. We need to get rid of these Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, let is not an answer to gun violence in military-style weapons in private own- me join the Senator from Maryland in America. Americans are expecting us— ership. expressing my frustration. Many of us the Members of the Senate—to con- When you talk to law enforcement worked long and hard to be elected to sider gun safety legislation. We want officers and ask them what they fear the U.S. Senate, not just to represent the majority leader to bring that bill the most when they go into a situation our States but to respond to the chal- to the floor today before another 100 in which someone is armed, it is the as- lenges that face us in the United people die. Let us take action. sault weapons they fear. It is not fair States. The challenge of gun safety I mentioned several times the bill to our law enforcement officers, who faces everyone. Thank you to the Sen- that passed the House of Representa- put their lives on the line for us and ator from Maryland for making that tives over 200 days ago, the universal who rush into harm’s way, to allow for point on the floor of the Senate. background checks. Let me just talk a these types of weapons to be available Many people come to the Senate Gal- moment about why that bill needs to to the general public. leries, sit in the chairs, and wait for be considered and passed as soon as We can do something about it. Let us the Senate to act. It is a long waiting possible. In 1993, we passed the Brady take up legislation that restricts the game because, unfortunately, the Sen- Handgun Violence Prevention Act. It private ownership of assault-style ate does little or nothing under the

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I am told that perhaps, later across the United States, and they are choice between the public interest of today, the junior Senator from Utah— very concerned. gun safety and the special interest of at this point, I think he is the senior In the recent trip home over the re- the National Rifle Association, the Na- Senator from Utah—will come forward cess, I visited some of the areas around tional Rifle Association prevailed. with a unanimous consent request to Chicago and in the city, and there were This President refuses to come for- consider fixing one part of the immi- many conversations about the gun vio- ward with any proposal, and Senator gration problem. I want to fix that lence that we see across America. That MCCONNELL believes his hands are tied problem and many more. gun violence has been punctuated by and cannot bring this issue to the floor THE DREAM ACT the horrible events in El Paso and of the Senate. He cannot run the risk Madam President, I want to make Odessa, TX, and in other communities that his Members would have to be on sure that when we come to the floor to that have been affected by these mass the record as having taken a vote, as discuss immigration, as we should, killings. We have become numb, I am they were elected to do, on an issue of that we take up the issue of the afraid, to the reality of gun violence in this importance. DREAM Act. America. We have decided, I am afraid, S. 386 The DREAM Act was a bill that I in- that the Second Amendment to the Madam President, this is not the troduced in the Senate 18 years ago. It Constitution is somehow holding us only issue that we are ignoring—the states, if you were brought to the back—binding us and restraining us— only issue that is, frankly, not even United States as a child and are un- from even doing the most basic things. being considered on the floor of the documented in this country but you Overwhelmingly, the people of Amer- Senate. There is another one that is have gone through school and have had ica, by a factor of over 90 percent— equally important to me and to most no criminal record of any serious con- Democrats and Republicans—believe people across this country, and that is sequence, you deserve a chance to be that we should have background dealing with the challenge of immigra- able to earn your way to legal status checks. We believe that the people who tion. have been convicted of violent felonies A few years ago, a bipartisan group and citizenship. I introduced this bill 18 shouldn’t own guns—period. We be- of Senators—eight of us—I, Senator years ago. It passed in the Senate in 1 year and passed in the House in an- lieve, as well, that when it comes to McCain, Senator SCHUMER, and oth- those who have serious mental insta- ers—sat down and wrote a comprehen- other, but it has never come up with bility, they should also be precluded sive immigration reform bill. It was the 60 votes—the supermajority re- from gun ownership. The laws do not months of Republicans and Democrats quirement—in the Senate. allow us to adequately ask the ques- sitting down, face-to-face, night after President Obama was a cosponsor tion or to test whether the buyer has night, going through every section of when he was in the Senate, and when been convicted of a felony or has such our immigration code to come up with he had the White House under his con- a background. a comprehensive bill to deal with the trol, I asked him to consider an Execu- In the city of Chicago, hardly a week- obvious shortcomings, but we did it. tive order to achieve the same goal, end goes by without there being dozens We brought it to the floor of the Sen- and he did. He created a program called shot and 9 or 10 or more losing their ate and it received 68 votes. There were DACA. There were 790,000 young people lives. Most of them are young people, across America who paid the filing fee, but not exclusively. Older people, as 14 Republicans who joined the Demo- crats to pass this comprehensive immi- who went through the criminal back- well, are caught in the crossfire. ground checks, and who then received People say: Well, I thought Chicago gration reform. We sent it to the Re- publican House of Representatives, and the protection to stay in this country had these tough gun laws. What is and work legally. going on there? Why do you have so Speaker Boehner refused to even con- sider it. So all of our effort and all of Of course, in September of 2017, many gun deaths? President Trump abolished this pro- The answer is obvious for those of us our work was really for nothing. gram. It took away the protection who spend time in that great city. We We continue to face the challenge of these young people had. He was chal- are about 20 minutes away from north- immigration. We know what it is like lenged in court, and the court said we western Indiana and from the gun at the border. Under this President, we are going to continue this program shows that are held there, where people have seen the worst border situation in until it is resolved at the highest levels don’t ask questions when they sell fire- modern times. His refusal to acknowl- of our Federal judiciary as to whether arms. All you need to do is to have the edge the three Central American coun- President Trump has this authority. money and the open trunk of your car tries that are sending all of these im- to fill it up with guns and drive them migrants to the United States has led On November 12, across the street, back to the city of Chicago. That is to some horrible circumstances. the U.S. Supreme Court will consider why no State can solve this problem. Recently, the inspector general of that case—790,000 lives and more, for We need Federal legislation. Health and Human Services came for- that matter, hang in the balance of As I talk to people across this coun- ward with a report on the Trump ad- how the Justices will make this deci- try, they tell me the heartbreaking ministration’s response to this border sion on their future. stories of sitting down with their chil- crisis. It was a report on the policy of This should be debated on the floor of dren who have gone through some drill zero tolerance. I am sure you will re- the Senate. It is why we are here. It is or program at school to forewarn them member it. It was under Attorney Gen- why we were elected. I think we can of what would happen if an active eral Sessions, and he somehow found a find bipartisan answers to many of shooter were to come onto the prem- quotation in the Bible to justify forc- these questions, but we need the Sen- ises. As we know, that reality is not be- ibly removing children from their par- ate majority leader, the Republican yond reach. In Connecticut, we saw a ents. We removed 2,880 children from leader, to really accept the reality of beautiful first grade class that was at- their parents at the border under this the Senate actually going to work. In- tacked by a killer with a weapon who zero tolerance policy before there was stead of speeches by individual Sen- took the lives of those children. If that an uprising in the United States ators on the floor, as impressive as scandalous massacre of children in a against it and before the President they may be, we might actually pass a first grade classroom didn’t move this backed off of it. law. Think of that—a bill coming to Congress and this President to act, I commend the inspector general’s re- the floor, subject to amendment, and what will? port on what happened to those chil- actual debate in the Senate Chamber. The President said to me in a con- dren—to every American. I saw it first- We would fill the Galleries. It is such a versation several weeks ago that we hand. I witnessed these children as novelty. It doesn’t happen anymore.

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Madam President, mately, the American people have the nation of Joseph Cella, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- I move to proceed to executive session last word as to whether this Senate potentiary of the United States of America to consider Calendar No. 292. will act on issues like gun safety and to the Republic of Fiji, and to serve concur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The immigration. The last word is your rently and without additional compensation question is on agreeing to the motion. vote. In the next election, I hope more as Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- The motion was agreed to. and more Americans will vote for a potentiary of the United States of America The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate that responds to the challenges to the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of clerk will report the nomination. Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, and Tuvalu. of our day and doesn’t avoid our re- The senior assistant legislative clerk sponsibility under the Constitution. Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, John Cornyn, John Barrasso, Mike Crapo, read the nomination of David Fabian I yield the floor. John Thune, Tim Scott, John Hoeven, Black, of North Dakota, to be Deputy I suggest the absence of a quorum. Shelley Moore Capito, Kevin Cramer, Commissioner of Social Security for a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Boozman, Steve Daines, Richard term expiring January 19, 2025. (Re- clerk will call the roll. Burr, James E. Risch, Roy Blunt, appointment) The senior assistant legislative clerk Thom Tillis, Martha McSally. CLOTURE MOTION proceeded to call the roll. f Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, LEGISLATIVE SESSION I send a cloture motion to the desk. I ask unanimous consent that the order The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- for the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ture motion having been presented The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I move to proceed to legislative ses- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the objection, it is so ordered. sion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk to read the motion. f question is on agreeing to the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk ORDER OF BUSINESS The motion was agreed to. read as follows: CLOTURE MOTION Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, f for the information of all of our col- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- EXECUTIVE SESSION ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the leagues, the next vote will occur at 5:30 Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby p.m. on Monday, cloture on the move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- McGuire nomination. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR nation of David Fabian Black, of North Da- kota, to be Deputy Commissioner of Social f Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Security for a term expiring January 19, LEGISLATIVE SESSION I move to proceed to executive session 2025. (Reappointment) to consider Calendar No. 367. Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, John Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Cornyn, John Barrasso, Mike Crapo, I move to proceed to legislative ses- question is on agreeing to the motion. John Thune, Tim Scott, John Hoeven, sion. The motion was agreed to. Shelley Moore Capito, Kevin Cramer, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Boozman, Steve Daines, Richard question is on agreeing to the motion. clerk will report the nomination. Burr, James E. Risch, Roy Blunt, The motion was agreed to. The senior assistant legislative clerk Thom Tillis, Martha McSally. f read the nomination of Daniel Habib Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Jorjani, of Kentucky, to be Solicitor of I ask unanimous consent that the man- EXECUTIVE SESSION the Department of the Interior. datory quorum calls be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CLOTURE MOTION objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I send a cloture motion to the desk. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ator from Utah. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- I move to proceed to executive session ture motion having been presented f to consider Calendar No. 176. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— clerk to read the motion. question is on agreeing to the motion. H.R. 1044 The senior assistant legislative clerk The motion was agreed to. read as follows: Mr. LEE. Madam President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent that the Judiciary CLOTURE MOTION clerk will report the nomination. Committee be discharged from further We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The senior assistant legislative clerk consideration of H.R. 1044 and that the read the nomination of Joseph Cella, of ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Senate proceed to its immediate con- Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraor- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- sideration. dinary and Plenipotentiary of the nation of Daniel Habib Jorjani, of Kentucky, I ask unanimous consent that the United States of America to the Repub- to be Solicitor of the Department of the In- Lee amendment, No. 939, be agreed to, lic of Fiji, and to serve concurrently terior. that the bill as amended be considered and without additional compensation Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, John read a third time and passed, and that as Ambassador Extraordinary and Cornyn, John Barrasso, Mike Crapo, the motions to reconsider be consid- John Thune, Tim Scott, John Hoeven, Plenipotentiary of the United States of ered made and laid upon the table. America to the Republic of Kiribati, Shelley Moore Capito, Kevin Cramer, John Boozman, Steve Daines, Richard The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the Republic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Burr, James E. Risch, Roy Blunt, objection? Tonga, and Tuvalu. Thom Tillis, Martha McSally. Mr. PERDUE. Madam President, I CLOTURE MOTION f want to commend my good friend from Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, the great State of Utah, Senator MIKE I send a cloture motion to the desk. LEGISLATIVE SESSION LEE, for his work on putting this bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, together and pulling the people to- ture motion having been presented I move to proceed to legislative ses- gether to support this bill. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the sion. I support this bill. We have some lan- clerk to read the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The guage that needs to be clarified, and I The senior assistant legislative clerk question is on agreeing to the motion. still have some concerns about the im- read as follows: The motion was agreed to. pact this legislation would have on

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I commit to meaning that it should not only give may be processed within a year, and working with him and his team to adequate notice of what is required in the other may languish for decades. make sure we get to a resolution be- order for a person to comply with the This is because, under the per-country cause we want the exact same thing, law, but it also should be something cap system, immigrants from larger, and this is totally consistent with what that is capable of being complied with. more populated countries are only eli- President Trump is trying to do in his Finally, the means employed by any gible to receive the same number of long-term work to fix our broken im- law should be consistent with the ob- green cards annually as immigrants migration system. jectives that law seeks to accomplish. from smaller countries. As a result, the With that, I object. These are not partisan principles. They wait times for immigrants from larger The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- are simple yet incredibly important countries have grown and grown decade tion is heard. guideposts that should direct the ac- after decade, with no end in sight. This The Senator from Utah. tions of anyone entrusted with crafting amounts to a de facto country-of-origin Mr. LEE. Madam President, I want to a legal system, as we certainly are in discrimination, plain and simple, and recognize my appreciation for the Sen- this Chamber. no amount of legalese or wonkish pol- ator from Georgia, who has expressed a Unfortunately, the laws we pass don’t icy arguments can cover up that fact. good-faith, earnest desire to work with always live up to the standards of fair Beyond its incompatibility with the me on this legislation. I want very and effective and consistent law- deep and abiding principles upon which badly to get this passed. It needs to making. One of the starkest examples this country was founded, the per- pass. I want to talk for a few minutes of our failure to abide by these same country cap system violates another about the reasons this legislation needs principles involves the way we allocate one of those commonsense maxims of to pass. employment-based green cards. good lawmaking that I mentioned ear- I believe this legislation, as amended, Few ideas are more central to who we lier: the need for clarity and for con- as I proposed to be enacted today with are as Americans than the notion that sistency in the law. Lee amendment No. 939, is itself ready people should be judged and treated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act pro- to be passed into law. In my opinion, their government based on their own vides that it is unlawful for an em- there is no justifiable cause for delay. merits as individuals—as individuals ployer ‘‘to discriminate against any in- We will continue to work on it. I wish with inherent God-given rights—and dividual with respect to his compensa- we could pass it today. It should be not on the basis of the color of their tion, terms, conditions, or privileges of passed today because it is ready. skin or of the country in which they employment, because of such individ- The bill we are talking about, of were born. ual’s race, color, religion, sex, or na- course, is the Fairness for High-Skilled Our Founders wrote: ‘‘We hold these tional origin.’’ Yet the conditions cre- Immigrants Act. This is an important, truths to be self-evident, that all men ated by the per-country caps virtually bipartisan piece of legislation, one that are created equal.’’ Those words are as guarantee that employers on some I have been proud to sponsor, along much a part of our national creed in level must take into account the na- with Senator HARRIS, who has been my this moment as they were when they tional origin when recruiting certain Democratic partner on this issue. were written some 243 years ago. Our immigrant workers. The Fairness for High-Skilled Immi- laws should reflect this. They should If prospective hires from one country grants Act has been a priority of mine reflect the enduring truth found in will be able to obtain a green card in 12 for many years, nearly the entire time those words, which I believe were in- months, while those from another— I have been in the Senate. During that spired. They are inspirational to this even a person who happens to have su- time, it has been the subject of strong day. I believe they were inspired at the perior training and skills—will be un- debate and a lot of scrutiny on the Hill. time they wrote them, and that is why able to obtain a green card for possibly Like most bills, its path to becoming they are lasting in their importance decades, it is virtually unavoidable law has not always been straight or and their persuasive effect. that the employer will take national clear and certainly not clear of obsta- Despite this ideal, section 1152 of the origin into account. Think about that. cles. But with the passage of the com- Immigration and Nationality Act pro- One section of the U.S. Code forbids panion bill in the House of Representa- vides that ‘‘the total number of [em- employers from taking national origin tives by an overwhelming bipartisan ployment-based] visas made available into account when making employ- vote of 365 to 65, I believe that now is to natives of any single foreign state ment decisions; another section makes the moment we really can finally move . . . in any fiscal year may not exceed it impossible for an employer not to forward with this small but critically 7 percent . . . of the total number of take that into account. The grounds on important fix to our immigration sys- such visas made available.’’ That rath- which that kind of system can be de- tem. We could do that. We would be in er antiseptic language, technical and fended as sound public policy are be- a position to do that today had an ob- clinical on its face, is, on closer inspec- yond me. jection not been raised. tion, deeply out of step with our coun- The pernicious consequences of this Notwithstanding that objection, I am try’s commitment to nondiscrimina- intrinsically flawed system do not stop going to continue to work in the com- tion and to equal treatment under the there, as 95 percent of immigrants ing days to make it a reality because law. stuck in the green card backlog are al- this is a reform whose time has come, In practice, section 1152’s 7 percent ready in the United States on tem- and I would like to take a moment to cap on immigrants from any one coun- porary visas. In many cases, they have explain why it deserves support from try means that, if two immigrants brought their spouses and their chil- my colleagues. apply for an employment-based visa at dren with them to build a life in this Again, we have to take into account precisely the same moment and have country. Yet, because temporary visa that this passed the House of Rep- the exact same skills and education holders can only sponsor their foreign- resentatives with a vote of 365 to 65. It and other factors taken into account born child up until the time the child is not easy to find something that can on their applications, one of them may turns 21, many in the backlog, waiting garner that much bipartisan support. wait 12 months for a green card while decades for a green card, are forced to Wrangling over the nuts and bolts his counterpart languishes in the green choose between separating from their and fine-print details of the policy, as card backlog for decades. That is not child as the child ages out of the tem- extremely as important as that is, can an exaggeration—literally decades. porary visa or abandoning their dream at times allow us to lose sight of more The only factor that accounts for of settling in America in order to re- basic foundational principles that this gross and unfair, difficult to jus- turn to their home country in order to should shape any law or any set of laws tify or defend disparity in treatment is keep their family together. In the most we put on the books. the fact that the second immigrant in heartbreaking among those cases—of

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This is happening United States based purely on their suaded that this bill needs to be passed, not because these individuals broke the merit rather than their country of ori- we can address his concerns, and that law—they haven’t done anything gin. we can resolve them. wrong—and it is not because they don’t This reform would also ensure that I will be working with my distin- satisfy the merit-based eligibility cri- the hardships caused by decades-long guished friend and colleague from teria needed to receive an employment- wait times are eliminated. As I have Georgia throughout this weekend to based green card. I understand that im- said in the past, there is no question try to find a solution, some expla- migration laws do have consequences, that immigration is one of if not the nation, or, if necessary, language that and we have to follow the law, but it most politically fraught issues in Con- can win his support. We are very close doesn’t stem from any violation of the gress right now. It makes it all the on what we believe is appropriate and law or any lack of eligibility stemming more important for us, at least, to acceptable. from any factor other than country of come together to get something done I remain steadfastly convinced that origin. It happens for no reason other in the areas where we can find common this law, as written, as amended, as of- than the country in which they happen ground. The Fairness for High-Skilled fered up by unanimous consent today to have been born. Immigrants Act is an important point could and should be the law of the land. If that made sense, if there were of common ground. I believe it is ready for prime time. It some sound principle and public policy Any immigration bill that has 35 is ready to become law, but when seek- that anyone could point to, then per- Senate cosponsors—20 Republicans and ing unanimity on a measure in order to haps we wouldn’t have occasion to be 15 Democrats, as this bill does—pre- pass it, one must do everything one can talking about changing this law. Per- sents a unique opportunity to secure a do in order to seek actual unanimity, haps we wouldn’t have gotten 365 votes, victory for the American people. The and that is what I intend to do in the Democrats and Republicans joining to- reason this bill commands such wide- coming days. I intend to be back next gether in the House of Representatives spread support from all points along week, making yet another attempt to voting to pass this. The fact is, I have the political spectrum is because, as I pass this bill into law, and I hope and yet to meet anyone in this body or in have explained, the arguments in its expect we will be able to do so. the House of Representatives who can favor are not your typical partisan or The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. defend this flawed policy on its merits ideological arguments. No. They are YOUNG). The Senator for Alabama. because it makes no sense. commonsense arguments about the Mr. JONES. Mr. President, thank Finally, the per-country cap system way any rational legal system should you. I appreciate your comment, ‘‘The is irredeemably flawed because, among work in that it makes clear that the Senator for Alabama.’’ That is exactly its other problems, it is also incompat- per-country caps system must go. how I like to be recognized, so thank ible with the goals that our employ- That is what is needed to make our you very much. ment-based visa system are meant to immigration laws consistent with our UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 2486 advance in the first place. The employ- principles, consistent with other laws Mr. President, I rise today to appeal ment-based visa system is supposed to on the books, and consistent with the to my colleagues to support the re- enable American businesses to bring merits-based objectives this component newal of vital funding for historically the best and the brightest to this coun- of our immigration system is meant to Black colleges and universities and all try. Yet, under the per-country caps, a promote. minority-serving institutions. factor that has nothing to do with a The other reason the Fairness for I have risen in this body on more person’s skills or merit distorts and in High-Skilled Immigrants Act has been than one occasion to talk about the many cases ultimately determines the so successful in attracting support importance of HBCUs and minority- recruitment process. This weakens the from both sides of the aisle is because serving institutions. merit-based portion of our immigra- we have scrupulously avoided the typ- Alabama is home to 14 HBCUs—more tion system. Indeed, it is directly at ical poison pills that so often doom than any other State in the country. war with the supposed purpose of our many good-faith attempts at immigra- They are part of the fabric of our econ- employment-based green card system. tion reform. This bill is not com- omy in Alabama and a part of the fab- Despite its obvious deficiencies, the prehensive in its approach. It is not a ric of our society. They are the pride of per-country caps have been part of our comprehensive immigration reform their communities. They are the pride immigration laws since the 1950s. This package. It is not even close to that. of those folks who went there and had is something that came into our law That is, in fact, why this bill is some- relatives who went there and even during the Elvis Presley era, during thing we can actually get done now. those individuals who are not alums or the Buddy Holly era—not exactly That is why this bill is so close to relatives of alums. something that was intended to remain being passed. It is why this bill really Our HBCUs are a source of enduring on the books very long. Regardless of should pass into law today. pride in our State and across this coun- what they intended at the time as far While it does not fix many of the try. They serve an incredibly impor- as how long it should last, I don’t be- other flaws that plague our broken im- tant function. They educate those from lieve they had good, legitimate reasons migration system, it is a great and a underserved communities more than to put it into law then. Whatever rea- vitally important start to reform. If we any other college or university. It is sons they had then certainly don’t are ever to have a chance at modern- important that we continue funding apply now. They are not even discern- izing and repairing our immigration them because their challenges with ible to anyone I know today. laws, we need to recognize that we can- funding are great. It is long past time that we replace not necessarily solve all of our prob- They do not have the endowments that flawed policy with a more rational lems at once. The fact that this is the that other colleges and universities and equitable approach. Fortunately, case shouldn’t stand in the way of us have. They don’t have the source of the solution to these problems is not starting to work on the issues the funding. It is only through our efforts only straightforward, but it is agreed American people sent us here to solve. in Congress and across the country upon by a broad bipartisan coalition of We cannot allow the perfect to be the that we can continue the great work of Senators and Representatives. We must enemy of the excellent. That is why I these HBCUs. simply eliminate the per-country caps have come to seek unanimous consent Recently, the House passed what is in order to ensure a fair and reasonable to pass this legislation today. known as the FUTURE Act, which is allocation of employment-based green Look, I understand it has drawn an H.R. 2486. My colleague Senator SCOTT cards. That is exactly what the Fair- objection, but it has drawn an objec- and I have a similar bill that has been ness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act tion in a way that drew an objection a introduced in the Senate because, at

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I truly be- straightforward opportunity to prevent what has happened to General Motors. lieve this is such a bipartisan effort a critical part of our higher education The Presiding Officer has autoworkers that we can get this across the finish system—HBCUs, Tribal colleges, and in the State of Indiana, as I do in Ohio. line. I have urged Senator MCCONNELL other minority-serving institutions— Back up 10 years, when General Motors to put this on the floor because it is from having to deal with a lapse in and Chrysler went into bankruptcy. quite urgent. funding. We should take it. This is bi- The taxpayers and workers—through As in legislative session, I ask unani- partisan legislation. It has passed the givebacks—rescued both companies. mous consent that the Senate proceed House. There is no reason at all to For 10 years, GM has gotten more and to the immediate consideration of H.R. delay it a minute longer here in the more profitable. Workers were working 2486, which is at the desk; that the bill Senate. hard, but workers were making signifi- be considered read a third time and I thank the Senator from Alabama cantly less money during those 10 passed; and that the motions to recon- for his leadership on this. I express my years. Then you saw these companies’ sider be considered made and laid upon personal strong support for the FU- profits increase. GM started sending the table with no intervening action or TURE Act, which will give us then more jobs to Mexico to build the Chevy debate. time to work out a permanent fix for Blazer, for instance. The same day, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there funding HBCUs, Tribal colleges, and they announced the layoff of one shift objection? minority-serving institutions through in Lordstown. Then there were the The Senator for Tennessee. a comprehensive HEA reauthorization, Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I stock buybacks from the Trump tax which is what I have made clear is nec- am reserving the right to object. cuts, where 80 percent of the tax bene- The Senator from Alabama is a val- essary. fits went to the richest 1 percent of I appreciate what the Senator from ued member of the Health, Education, people in this country. The stock Labor, and Pensions Committee. En- Tennessee said about moving forward buybacks with the GM executives suring that historically Black colleges with higher education reauthorization. meant tens of millions of dollars more and universities have continued fund- I am hopeful we can continue to work in their pocket. Yet they continue to ing is something we all want to do. on reaching a compromise, as we have squeeze workers. Now workers are sim- However, instead of the short-term done on several other pieces of legisla- ply saying: We want to be, in essence, patch, I favor a long-term solution. tion. As I have said before, I believe paid back for the givebacks we did I am ready to do this, along with a any reauthorization of the Higher Edu- when we, as taxpayers and workers, few other bipartisan higher education cation Act needs to have real answers rescued that company. proposals that also have bipartisan to the challenges students are facing Rather than invest in American support. Such a package could include today on affordability and access and workers, the company shut down its permanent mandatory funding of $255 accountability and campus safety. I most productive plant in North Amer- million for historically Black colleges truly believe we have an opportunity ica and laid off hundreds of workers— and universities and reduction of the to get a comprehensive bill done that 4,500 workers, actually—in Lordstown, number of questions on the FAFSA helps solve these challenges for our OH, while announcing they are going that 20 million families fill out every students. to build a place in Mexico. They could year for their Federal aid, as Senators I hope the Senator from Tennessee retool the Lordstown plant. They could BENNET and JONES have proposed. I and our colleagues on the HELP Com- build the Blazer in Ohio, but instead would like to see the Senate pass again mittee continue to focus on our efforts they throw workers out of a job, and the legislation Senator MURRAY and I there. Meanwhile, I believe we should they pay workers way less to make persuaded the Senate to pass that re- listen to the Senator from Alabama. cars in Mexico. duces the current FAFSA to 22 ques- We should pass the bipartisan FUTURE Now GM workers are saying: Enough. tions. Senators SCHATZ, LEE, and DUR- Act instead of playing politics with I stand with them. They are standing BIN have proposed Pell grants for pris- valuable and underresourced institu- up and fighting for increased invest- oners. There is a proposal by Senators tions. ments in their local communities. We PORTMAN and KAINE and many other bi- I yield the floor. know if that Lordstown plant would re- partisan Senators on short-term Pell I suggest the absence of a quorum. open with the Blazer or with an elec- grants for job training. We could ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tric vehicle—a couple of electric vehi- pand Pell grant eligibility. We could clerk will call the roll. cles or whatever they put there—we increase the maximum Pell grant The legislative clerk proceeded to know what that would mean for those award. call the roll. Lordstown families, those GM families. These are all things we should be Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask We know what it would mean to that able to agree on, including funding for unanimous consent that the order for community. historically Black colleges and univer- the quorum call be rescinded. I spoke yesterday with Dave Green, sities. I have been talking with Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the former President of GM Local 1112. MURRAY now for several years about objection, it is so ordered. He is now working in another GM plant reauthorizing the Higher Education UNITED AUTO WORKERS STRIKE in the Presiding Officer’s home State. Act. I intend to discuss this all with Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, right He is away from his family. He is away her and with our committee members now at this moment, thousands of UAW from home. He didn’t choose that. Doz- next week. workers in Ohio—in places like the ens of workers are in that situation all We have the time to do it because, Chevrolet plant in Parma-Cleveland because GM wanted to move its produc- while the legislation expires at the end area, the transmission plant in Toledo, tion offshore. Those workers are say- of this month, the money doesn’t for the plant in Defiance, OH, and all over ing: Enough. several more months. So, in the mean- the country—are going without their In Lordstown, the workers whose jobs time, I hope we can work together, as paychecks and without their health in- GM took are picketing in solidarity we often do in our committee, to pass surance to demand that General Mo- with other UAW workers at the empty a smaller package of higher education tors respect the work they do to make plant. Reporters asked them why, and proposals, including a long-term pro- their companies successful. they answered: Brotherhood—brother posal for historically Black colleges In a nutshell, workers are fed up. and sister support. Workers who trans- and universities, while we continue to More and more of them are beginning fer to other plants in Michigan, Mis- work on the reauthorization of the to see that unions are the best way to souri, Kentucky, and Indiana are com- Higher Education Act. make their voices heard. For too long, ing back to join them. That is what the

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It is the UAW workers who women, and, yes, kids, children, who what a high-achieving family this is— made that money for the company. call Alaska home. also helped coach his sister and helped What did GM do? They shut down Today, I want to recognize 13-year- take her out to sell cookies. plants. old Alaina Vik, who lives in Eagle Alaina said: ‘‘I’m a really hard work- Now they have thrown striking work- River, AK. That is a beautiful commu- er when it comes to Girl Scout cook- ers off their health insurance. We heard nity, about 15 miles north of Anchor- ies.’’ Obviously, she is—5,000 boxes. from one worker in Local 14 in Toledo age. Selling cookies just wasn’t good who said his 4-year-old daughter, Alaina is a young woman with a big enough for her. She wanted to do more Chesney, had a doctor’s appointment heart. She lives with her mother, Amy, for her Girl Scout project. So she took scheduled next week to check on the who owns her own real estate company, her passion to the next level, using her tubes in her ears that help her hear, and her father, Curtis, who is an Alas- selling skills to help others and focus- but GM canceled that family’s insur- ka State trooper. He is someone I know ing on the men and women in our mili- ance so they had to cancel the appoint- well because he and I served together tary, particularly those who are de- ment. That is what has happened. It is with the very outstanding Marine ployed. despicable. Corps Reserve unit based in Alaska, In Alaska, we proudly boast of hav- GM needs to agree to a contract that Echo Company, 4th Recon Battalion. honors the dignity of work—a contract ing the record of more vets per capita Trooper Vik, semper fi. than any State in the country. So this that recognizes the autoworkers, com- To you and Amy, great job on raising munities, and families who help drive is something that a lot of our commu- such an exceptional daughter. nities can get behind. She and her fel- the success of the auto industry in Why is she so exceptional? Let’s get Ohio and across the country. low Girl Scouts began to send our de- into what Alaina has done for us. But, ployed military members Girl Scout Again, 10 years ago, taxpayers res- first, let me talk a little bit about cued GM out of bankruptcy. Workers cookies. She got the idea when the fa- what is going on in Alaska because I ther of one of the members of her Girl agreed to major givebacks to that com- always like to update what is hap- pany, taking much less money in order Scout troop was deployed. Her troop pening in this speech. wanted to make sure he felt remem- to save the company. GM profits have I was home for the whole month of soared. GM executive compensations bered on his deployment. August—actually, almost 5 weeks. I did All told, in 2017, she was able to do- have exploded upward. GM owes that to a week of my own on Marine Corps Re- our communities, and GM owes that to nate 800 boxes to our troops, some of serve duty. It was great to be home. I whom are deployed in Kuwait and its workers. got to travel all over the State. When I suggest the absence of a quorum. Qatar. I say ‘‘travel all over,’’ we are talking The PRESIDING OFFICER. The She didn’t stop there. As I have often hundreds, if not thousands, of miles, clerk will call the roll. said, we live in one of the most patri- literally, between communities. There The senior assistant legislative clerk otic States in the country. Alaina Vik was a lot going on. proceeded to call the roll. is just one more bit of proof of that. Unfortunately, as it happens in so Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask She wanted to do more for the men and many summers in Alaska, fires were unanimous consent that the order for women in uniform. She said: taking their toll, but the weather was the quorum call be rescinded. They’re fighting for us. They’re protecting The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. amazing, with beautiful blue skies. For the most part, the sun was out. It was us. They deserved to be appreciated [and re- BRAUN). Without objection, it is so or- membered] and honored. perfect for fishing, hiking, and camp- dered. This is a 13-year-old girl. Remember, TRIBUTE TO ALAINA VIK ing—all the things that so many people in Alaska who come to visit and live she is also the daughter of a recon ma- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, it is rine. that time of the week—the end of the here do in the summer. Now we are heading into the fall. With the help of her mother, Amy, week in the Senate—when I come to and her father, Curtis, and her two the floor and recognize someone special Leaves are starting to turn. It is moose hunting season. The snow isn’t far younger brothers, she expanded her ef- in the great State of Alaska, someone fort into what is now called Operation who is doing something important for away for most of the State. In some parts of the State, it is actually al- Sweet Support. You could find that on their community, for the State, for the Facebook. In addition to just cookies, country. It is the highlight of my ready on the ground. Some might say that winter is com- she is also sending snacks, pencils, week, and I know it is for our pages. duct tape, and toys. Who doesn’t need a We have some new pages here. It is ing, but I think it is too soon. Winter toy or duct tape when they are de- commonly recognized as the favorite is coming, but not just yet. I will let ployed? You can use it for everything. speech of the week for the pages be- you know when that happens. When the news got out about this cause they get to hear stories about School has started, and Alaina Vik project, she started to receive dona- real people, particularly people in has entered eighth grade. Her favorite tions from all over the community in Alaska. subject is art. Like so many Alaskans, You will hear a lot of these speeches she has been busy. What has she been Eagle River and all over Alaska. So far as you are here working hard in the busy doing? Why are we honoring this this year, through this project, she has Senate. young Alaskan who is doing a lot for sent out over 98 care packages to Alas- We are glad the new pages are here. our State? kan troops who are deployed overseas, As you know, my State is certainly First, as a Girl Scout in Troop 690, particularly in Kosovo and Kuwait. She one of the most interesting, imagined under the amazing leadership of the is aiming to send out 75 more by the States in the whole country. By the troop leader, Mrs. Melissa Jones, end of the year—one 13-year-old girl in way, people watching in the Gallery— Alaina sold more cookies than any the great State of Alaska. my friend Scott Lee is up there— other Girl Scout in the entire State of She puts a personalized handwritten watching on TV, come up to Alaska. Alaska—more than 5,000 boxes. That is note into each of the boxes thanking You will love it. I guarantee you, it amazing; isn’t it? them. ‘‘This is my way of saying thank will be the trip of a lifetime. No one I love Girl Scout cookies. I think you,’’ one of her notes reads. comes to Alaska and is disappointed. they are the best in the country, but Here is another one: I like to talk about Alaska on the 5,000 boxes in one State is pretty darn You are amazing and appreciated and Senate floor. People see a lot of what is impressive. loved. Thank you for your service.

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Please keep supporting the troops [and the human toll of cancer and makes a sending cookies]. cer patient, much less a pediatric one. I was diagnosed with cancer and underwent pledge that the United States of Amer- Our military members love cookies. chemotherapy. As a result, in May 2018, I had ica will make the prevention and cure They say it makes a big difference. to have my leg amputated. of cancer a public health priority. Someone also sent her an American After two long years, I am proud to say I am proud to introduce this resolu- flag that was flown overseas in appre- that I finally overcame and defeated my can- tion. And, Nick, thank you again. Ali, ciation of the cookies, as well as a unit cer, and I’m currently a senior at George thank you, and thanks to all of those coin, a military coin, sent to Alaina by Washington High School. who are so brave and the families who our appreciative troops. ‘‘It was amaz- I feel very strongly that there needs to be more awareness about childhood cancer in support them and help raise awareness ing,’’ she said, when she got this. for childhood cancer. As someone who has been deployed West Virginia, and I appreciated speaking with you about that during your visit. I urge all of my colleagues—all of my myself, away from family and friends, I That’s why I’m writing today to ask you to colleagues—to join me in supporting know what it means to get such care continue fighting for West Virginians and to this resolution. packages. It means the world. It means do whatever you can to help raise awareness I yield the floor. that people back home are remem- about childhood cancer. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Signed, Nick Spence bering what you are doing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Alaina, thank you for your great Thank you, Nick, for standing up and clerk will call the roll. work supporting our troops, for the ex- reaching out to me. I will never forget The bill clerk proceeded to call the ample you are setting for all the young how you walked across the gym after roll. men and women, not just in Alaska but we were done with the meeting with all Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I America. of the students at your high school, ask unanimous consent that the order Amy and Curtis, thanks for raising and I was impressed by your willing- for the quorum call be rescinded. such a wonderful daughter. ness to stand up and come over and tell Alaina, keep up the great work. Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without me, basically, what you were concerned objection, it is so ordered. gratulations, once again, on being our about and what you want to change. f Alaskan of the Week. In addition, I would also like to rec- I yield the floor. ognize some very special guests who LEGISLATIVE SESSION I suggest the absence of a quorum. have driven here today from West Vir- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ginia, and they are in the Senate clerk will call the roll. MORNING BUSINESS The legislative clerk proceeded to Chamber today. From Charleston, WV, call the roll. we have Kelly Wymer, Ali Wymer, and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Cherie White. I thank them for attend- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ator from West Virginia. ing and being here. They are in town ate proceed to legislative session and Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, I ask representing the West Virginia Kids be in a period of morning business, unanimous consent that the order for Cancer Crusaders at the CureFest here with Senators permitted to speak the quorum call be rescinded. in DC on the National Mall. therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without When Ali was just 61⁄2 years old, she The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. was diagnosed with cancer. She under- objection, it is so ordered. 1 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS went 2 ⁄2 years of treatment, including f MONTH two surgeries and chemotherapy. TRIBUTE TO BERNARD INGOLD Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, I rise We are so proud to have Ali here in today to introduce a resolution that the Chamber with us today. She is cur- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, on be- would recognize September as National rently 21 years old and healthy as can half of myself and Mr. REED, as the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In be. They said ‘‘healthy as a horse.’’ I chair and ranking member of the Sen- the United States, more than 15,000 say ‘‘healthy as can be.’’ She is a stu- ate Armed Services Committee, as well kids are diagnosed with cancer every dent at BridgeValley Community and as the cochairs of the Senate Army single year, and more than 300,000 chil- Technical College, majoring in Caucus, it is our honor to pay tribute dren are diagnosed globally. healthcare—what else? to a great leader, an exceptional offi- On average, more than 75 children in Nick, I know you are at home watch- cer, and a senior executive of the U.S. West Virginia alone are diagnosed with ing this now, and I just want to thank Army, Mr. Bernard P. Ingold. Mr. cancer every year, which has been a you. I really want to thank you for Ingold is the principle deputy chief of steady increase over the last 10 years. sharing your story with me. It really legislative liaison for the Office of the We have made a lot of progress over touched me how brave you are for Secretary of the Army, and as he pre- the last few decades in research for pre- speaking up and advocating for people pares to leave this position for a well- vention and care, but there is more other than yourself. deserved retirement, we commend him work to be done. That is why I am here I am glad we were able to do this in for his outstanding leadership, advice, today to continue the drumbeat and such quick order. Usually things don’t and sound professional judgment on elevate the issue. happen this quickly in Washington, numerous critical issues of enduring I will share a story of a young man I but, truly, when it comes to the chil- importance to the Army, Congress, and met just last week. On Friday, I had dren of our country and our home this Nation. the honor of visiting with students and State, it means so much to us. Bernie Ingold has served our Army teachers at George Washington High I am proud to say that this is a bipar- and our Nation for more than 40 years School in Charleston, WV. One student tisan resolution, and I have teamed up as an Army officer and a Department by the name of Nicholas ‘‘Nick’’ Spence with Senator JOSH HAWLEY from Mis- of the Army civilian. A native of came up to me during my visit and souri to introduce this resolution. This Michigan, Mr. Ingold was commis- shared that at age 15 he was diagnosed resolution is also supported by Senator sioned in 1979 as a judge advocate gen- with cancer. He later sent me a letter JACK REED from Rhode Island and my eral officer upon earning a degree in telling me about his story and asked fellow West Virginia Senator, SHELLEY law from the University of Arkansas. me to help raise awareness of childhood MOORE CAPITO. His service to the Nation included roles cancer, which I assumed we had al- In addition to recognizing September as a deputy staff judge advocate for ready done since we have done it for as National Childhood Cancer Aware- U.S. Army Berlin, as a legislative adult cancer. ness Month, this resolution calls on counsel for the office of the chief of

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From 1999 to 2010, and a white plume with an orange and responsibility of not only managing he served as the deputy chief legisla- white shako. This is the uniform cur- fire safety and prevention in Dillon, tive counsel for the Army’s office of rently still in use today. but overseeing the safety of Montanans the chief of legislative liaison. In 2010, Over the last 150 years, the marching across Fire District No. 2. he entered into the senior executive band has grown dramatically from 13 The district stretches from Glen, to service and began his role as the prin- members to over 350 members. With the south end of the reservoir, to Horse ciple deputy for the office of the chief such a deep and rich history, it is no Prairie to Bannack. Spanning over of legislative liaison. For the past 10 surprise that several families have had 5,500 square miles, the county is rough- years, Mr. Ingold has implemented and multiple generations who have partici- ly the size of the State of Connecticut. enhanced strategic partnerships with pated in the ‘‘Pride.’’ As fire marshal, Later ran the fire Congress. He has assisted seven Army The ‘‘Pride of the Southland’’ march- hall diligently every day. He oversaw chiefs of legislative liaison and helped ing band has been recognized inter- equipment maintenance and managed the Army significantly advance its re- nationally for their unique marching fire investigations and building inspec- lationships with both legislative Cham- style and music, including the innova- tions. He also worked closely with the bers and improved and broadened con- tive ‘‘Circle Drill,’’ which has become a Dillon City Council and developed a re- gressional support for Army priorities. strong tradition each fall, and ‘‘Rocky lationship with the Beaverhead County Mr. Ingold managed complex issues Top,’’ which started as the band’s half- Planning Board and Zoning Commis- through multiple legislative cycles, en- time show in October 1972, during the sion. abling the Army to receive the nec- Vols annual football game versus Ala- Later’s service to his community and essary resources to improve readiness, bama. commitment to volunteering is exem- In 1982, the marching band opened accelerate modernization, and reform plary of the Montana spirit. I commend the World’s Fair in Knoxville and has processes to support combat oper- him for 40 years of service, and I join performed in 15 Presidential inaugura- ations, sustain the all-volunteer force, the folks in Dillon and Beaverhead tion—a record unmatched by any civil- and improve the quality of life for sol- County in gratitude for his insight and ian organization—with the first being leadership over the years.∑ diers, Army civilians, and their fami- President Dwight Eisenhower in 1953 lies. Throughout his career, he has and, most recently, President Donald f been a true professional, dedicated sol- Trump. The band has appeared in over TRIBUTE TO BROOKE MILLS dier, leader, officer, and senior execu- 50 bowl games, including the Rose ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am tive. Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Or- On behalf of the Senate, we thank proud to recognize Brooke Mills of Con- ange Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Peach Bowl, cord as September’s Granite Stater of Bernard P. Ingold, his wife Lolita, and Sun Bowl, Hall of Fame Bowl and the their entire family for their continued the Month for her work advocating for 1998 National Championship Fiesta concussion awareness and prevention commitment, sacrifice, and contribu- Bowl. They have also performed on the tions to this great Nation. We join our in New Hampshire and across the coun- field with stars such as Charlie Daniels try. colleagues in wishing him future suc- Band, Kenny Rogers, Kenny Chesney, cess as he transitions into retirement. In March of 2014, Brooke, then a Lee Greenwood, Roy Acuff, the Osborne freshman in high school, suffered a se- f Brothers, and many others. vere concussion during a mandatory At home in Neyland Stadium, the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS handball game in gym class. The rami- ‘‘Pride of the Southland’’ band has im- fications of this concussion went be- pressed Vol fans with its pre-game yond the physical bruising in her brain show, which is considered one of the 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNI- and affected everything from her social finest ever performed. The band cre- VERSITY OF TENNESSEE ‘‘PRIDE life to her academics. ated the ‘‘V–O–L–S’’ chant, the opening OF THE SOUTHLAND’’ MARCHING Brooke suffered from memory loss BAND of the ‘‘Power T,’’ ‘‘USA,’’ and more. I would like to recognize the ‘‘Pride and had to wear sunglasses indoors be- ∑ Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, of the Southland’’ marching band for cause the lighting in her school was today I wish to recognize the 150th an- its 150 years of rich history and com- too harsh, which led to teasing and bul- niversary of the University of Ten- mend the University of Tennessee and lying from her classmates. She also nessee ‘‘Pride of the Southland’’ all band members, past and present, for had to strictly limit the time she spent marching band and congratulate this the part they have played to make the on her phone, which affected her abil- esteemed band on 150 years of success. program such a storied success. When I ity to hang out with friends and use so- The ‘‘Pride of the Southland’’ march- was 14, I sold programs at Neyland Sta- cial media, a difficult situation for ing band was founded in 1869 by Gusta- dium. There is nothing more exciting someone who just started high school. vus Robert Knabe, from Germany. Dur- than watching a football game in However, instead of letting her con- ing the 150 years of the marching band, Neyland Stadium, and if your seats are cussion get the best of her, Brooke there have been 10 directors, including by the band, that is even better. turned her injury into a platform that the current director, Dr. Donald Ryder, There are no other traditions in the she used to educate people about the who was proceeded by both Dr. Gary University of Tennessee’s history that dangers of concussions, while also pro- Sousa and Dr. W.J. Julian. It was Dr. can surpass the astounding accomplish- viding reassurance for others who were Julian who created the now famous ments and success that the ‘‘Pride of going through similar trauma that ‘‘Circle Drill.’’ the Southland’’ marching band has in they too could overcome the lasting Since the band was formed after the its 150 years of service to a great uni- impacts of a concussion. close of the Civil War, it had a military versity.∑ Brooke started a blog called Finding style with both uniforms and music. f My Way, where she writes about her The marching band maintained a mili- concussion and how it impacts her day- tary look until 1951, when the then- TRIBUTE TO RICK LATER to-day life in the hopes of helping oth- band director, Walter M. Ryba, ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this ers suffering from concussions feel less changed the look of the uniform and week I have the honor of recognizing alone. She also launched an organiza- created a new look on the field. When Fire Marshal Rick Later of Beaverhead tion called Lessen the Impact, dedi- Dr. W.J. Julian became the director in County for his 40 years of service pro- cated to sharing her story and pro- 1961, the marching band was moved tecting the folks of Dillon and Beaver- viding resources to help identify and from the military department and head County. prevent a concussion.

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In 1964, Dr. those who suffer from this invisible in- military pilots and other users of the Lal and Usha moved to Huntsville, jury. growing airport. where they raised their son Amit. That As a result of Brooke’s advocacy, as I am thankful that I have gotten to same year, Dr. Lal began his teaching Governor of New Hampshire, I declared know Dan through his passion for avia- and research career for the National the third Friday in September as Con- tion and his commitment to the men Academy of Sciences as a resident re- cussion Awareness Day in New Hamp- and women who serve in our Nation’s search associate at NASA/Marshall shire. This week, with a bipartisan Armed Forces. I know that I join his Space Flight Center. It was there that group of my colleagues, I introduced a family, the Enid Woodring Regional Dr. Lal conducted groundbreaking resolution in the U.S. Senate to recog- Airport, Vance Air Force Base, and the work on the effects of radiation on nize this day nationally. city of Enid in thanking Dan for his thermal control coatings for Apollo Concussion Awareness Day is also years of service and contributions to and other spacecrafts. Through a spe- recognized by other States, as well as the aviation community. cial recommendation from famed aero- by the National Brain Injury Associa- Congratulations on your retirement.∑ space engineer, Dr. Wernher von Braun, tion. There is also a companion resolu- f Dr. Lal earned a rare extension of his postdoctoral associate position with tion recognizing this day that has been REMEMBERING JOYCE ADAMS introduced in the U.S. House of Rep- NASA. ∑ Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, today I Following his time at Marshall Space resentatives. I want to thank Brooke for all that would like to remember in the record a Flight Center, Dr. Lal worked for 2 longtime member of the U.S. Military years as a senior scientist and assist- she has done and continues to do to Academy West Point’s admissions ant professor at the Indian Institute of turn a challenging experience into an team, Ms. Joyce Adams. Technology in Delhi, India. He re- opportunity to educate and bring For the last 39 years, Joyce Adams turned to the United States in 1970 as a awareness to Granite Staters and has served with distinction as valued senior research associate for the Uni- Americans about the dangers of con- member of the West Point admissions versity of Alabama in Huntsville, leav- cussions. She has truly demonstrated family. From 1980 until 2002, Joyce ing in 1973 to become an associate pro- the grit, resilience, and empathy that Adams served as a candidate techni- fessor of physics at Paine College in ∑ reflects the best of our State. cian first in the mid-Atlantic region Augusta, GA. f and later in the far West region. In this Dr. Lal made his return to Huntsville TRIBUTE TO DAN OHNESORGE capacity, she assisted more than 60,000 in 1975 to begin his long and impressive candidates navigate the West Point ap- career at Alabama A&M University— ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I am plication process. AAMU—rising from associate professor pleased to recognize Mr. Dan ‘‘Ohno’’ In 2002, Joyce was promoted to be of physics to department chair to uni- Ohnesorge on the occasion of his retire- congressional nominations specialist. versity eminent scholar. In 1978, during ment. In his 11 years as the Enid In this position, she assisted all 541 his tenure at AAMU, he was chosen by Woodring airport director, Dan has congressional offices in navigating the NASA as a principal investigator for a been a fixture in the Oklahoma avia- nomination process. During her more space shuttle experiment on the maid- tion community, even serving as presi- than 17 years as the U.S. Military en flight of the Spacelab-3 Mission in dent of the Oklahoma Airport Opera- Academy nominations specialist, Joyce 1985, making Dr. Lal one of the first tors Association for the 2012–13 term. directly impacted more than 100,000 university professors to be selected for In recognition of his passionate service candidate nominations and earned the an experiment on space shuttle and the to the Woodring Airport, Dan was respect and admiration of candidates, first from AAMU. During this project, awarded the Oklahoma Airport Man- parents, admissions officers, and Mem- he worked as one of the pioneers in ager of the Year in 2016, the same year bers of Congress. crystal growth experiments in micro- that Enid Woodring Regional Airport In addition to this work, Joyce also gravity. Dr. Lal later served for 7 years was recognized as the Oklahoma Air- volunteered to serve as the candidate as the principal investigator for a port of the Year by the Oklahoma Air- technician for all recruited athlete project from NASA’s Commercializa- port Operators Association. files. Thanks to her hard work and at- tion of Space program. Dan has been a passionate advocate tention to detail, all of West Point’s Dr. Lal was deeply committed to for aviation since 1975. After grad- varsity athletic teams were positioned bettering the AAMU and Huntsville uating from Florida State University to compete at the highest level. communities during his tenure as an with a BS in meteorology, he earned a I have it on the highest authority educator and beyond. In 1997, Dr. Lal masters of aero science from Embry- from West Point that Joyce’s impact launched the popular Annual Nobel Riddle Aeronautical University. In his on the directorate of admissions, on Laureate Lecture Series, which has time in the U.S. Air Force, he flew F– the U.S. Military Academy West Point, since brought 20 Nobel Prize winners to 16s with the 307th Fighter Squadron, and on the Nation will be felt for years Huntsville. He was instrumental in es- and his dedication to serving the coun- to come. The candidates she assisted tablishing AAMU’s masters and doc- try has continued to the present. have risen to the highest levels of mili- torate programs in physics. AAMU In his time as president of the Okla- tary and civilian leadership, and she celebrated his commitment to his field homa Air Force Association, Dan has will be missed.∑ and students in 2005, naming Dr. Lal an worked tirelessly to ensure the men f AAMU eminent scholar. Recognized as and women training to become pilots one of the first Indian couples in at Vance Air Force Base are able to REMEMBERING DR. RAVINDRA Huntsville, Dr. Lal and his wife Usha augment their training by using the LAL mentored and advised Indian families runway at Woodring Airport. He was ∑ Mr. JONES. Mr. President, I rise new to their city and were actively in- instrumental in the decision to locate today with deep sadness, but also with volved in helping to build a temple, the a memorial honoring the men and reverence to remember Dr. Ravindra Hindu Cultural Center of North Ala- women who gave their lives in service Behari ‘‘Ravi’’ Lal, who died on July bama, for the local Indian community. to their country during the Vietnam 23, 2019. Dr. Lal was an esteemed educa- Dr. Lal also served on the board for war at the Woodring Airport. It is a tor and innovator in the field of phys- AshaKiran, an organization that pro- testament to his vision for this memo- ics. His impact on Alabama A&M Uni- vides assistance to individuals from rial that Oklahomans from across the versity and the Huntsville area is in- multicultural backgrounds that are ex- State regularly visit this memorial. calculable. periencing crises.

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Dr. Lal real people and families. She was a RORISM THAT WAS ESTAB- was selected for the Professional of the tough and relentless advocate for those LISHED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224 ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2001—PM Year award by the Huntsville Associa- less fortunate. And she inspired under- 30 tion of Technical Societies, the Noble standing about the role society and prize in Science by the National Asso- State government played when it came The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- ciation for Equal opportunity in Higher to children, the poor, and the elderly. fore the Senate the following message Education, and the Lifetime Achieve- from the President of the United ment Award from AAMU Research In- Often, Deb would be outright arguing States, together with an accompanying stitute. a position with me, and she would say, report; which was referred to the Com- Dr. Lal will be dearly missed by all ‘‘Oh now come on Governor, that’s mittee on Banking, Housing, and whose lives he touched, both through ‘bullcrap’, have you considered . . . .’’ Urban Affairs: his work as a brilliant educator and Needless to say, Deb won those debates scientist and as a pillar in the Hunts- multiple times, and our State is better To the Congress of the United States: ville community. Both Alabama and off for it. Section 202(d) of the National Emer- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides the United States have benefited im- She understood that her value was measurably from his contributions to for the automatic termination of a na- not mimicking the opinions being ex- tional emergency unless, within 90 the field of physics and space re- pressed around the table. She brought search.∑ days before the anniversary date of its compassion to her advocacy, and I be- declaration, the President publishes in f lieve it made me a better Governor. the Federal Register and transmits to REMEMBERING DEB BOWMAN Her service was not without sacrifice. the Congress a notice stating that the ∑ Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I On top of time away from her family emergency is to continue in effect be- wish to honor the life of Deb Bowman. and the strain upon her health, her em- yond the anniversary date. In accord- There is a difference between public pathy was so deep and pure that she ance with this provision, I have sent to servants and bureaucrats, and we have carried the weight of the vulnerable the Federal Register for publication the known or dealt with both. Our office through long hours and personal an- enclosed notice stating that the na- spends an incredible amount of time guish. Yet despite many times being tional emergency with respect to per- and energy helping constituents bust dismissed as the lone, unpopular voice, sons who commit, threaten to commit, through the Federal bureaucracy, and she would take a drive around the cap- or support terrorism declared in Execu- unfortunately, we often bump heads itol, think over her argument, and tive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, with federal bureaucrats. It is time- show up with a new line of reasoning. is to continue in effect beyond Sep- consuming and aggravating for con- She was persistent. tember 23, 2019. stituents. After experiences like these, When I think of the rare public serv- The crisis constituted by the grave we unfortunately have a tendency to ant like Deb, I am reminded of Mat- acts of terrorism and threats of ter- stereotype all government employees thew 23:11: ‘‘The greatest among you rorism committed by foreign terror- in that manner. must be a servant.’’ Deb was a phe- ists, including the terrorist attacks on Thankfully, that is not always the nomenal public servant, for all the September 11, 2001, in New York and case. There are examples of legitimate right reasons. Pennsylvania and against the Pen- public servants, often behind the tagon, and the continuing and imme- scenes, who truly seek to make the Deb could have been the CEO of any diate threat of further attacks on lives of our citizens better. One of organization and made a bunch more United States nationals or the United those special individuals is Deb Bow- money. She was intelligent, a hard States that led to the declaration of a man. worker, a professional, a leader. She national emergency on September 23, Deb Bowman was the truest, most chose public service, and in doing so, 2001, has not been resolved. This crisis sincere—and brutally honest—public she was a friend, to me and to many. continues to pose an unusual and ex- servant I have had the honor of know- Thank you, Deb, for showing all of us traordinary threat to the national se- ing. what a true public servant looks like.∑ curity, foreign policy, and economy of For those of us who knew Deb, espe- the United States. For this reason, I cially her family—her husband Randy, f have determined that it is necessary to her children Brooke and Jessamine, continue the national emergency de- and her grandkids—our hearts ache. At MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT clared in Executive Order 13224 with re- just 65 years old, Deb passed away on spect to persons who commit, threaten September 17, 2019, after a fairly recent Messages from the President of the to commit, or support terrorism. lung cancer diagnosis. Years earlier, United States were communicated to DONALD J. TRUMP. Deb became a kidney transplant recipi- the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his THE WHITE HOUSE, September 19, 2019. ent, and I believe that experience and secretaries. f the other hardships in her life shaped her view of public service. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE f Deb was a loyal friend who worked At 10:25 a.m., a message from the with me while I served as Governor. House of Representatives, delivered by She was a tremendous asset on my 2002 EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, transition team, as a senior adviser As in executive session the Presiding announced that the House has passed and cabinet secretary. Prior to that, Officer laid before the Senate messages the following bill, in which it requests Deb was an adviser to Governors from the President of the United the concurrence of the Senate: Mickelson and Janklow and she went States submitting sundry nominations H.R. 4285. An act to amend title 38, United on to serve Governor Daugaard before which were referred to the appropriate States Code, to extend and modify certain her retirement in 2014. authorities and requirements relating to the It is not hard to understand how four committees. Department of Veterans Affairs, and for Governors saw the same value and pas- (The messages received today are other purposes. sion in Deb. It is a testament to the printed at the end of the Senate pro- At 3:52 p.m., a message from the legacy she has left. ceedings.) House of Representatives, delivered by

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An act making continuing appro- a semiannual report detailing telecommuni- SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 priations for fiscal year 2020, and for other cations-related payments made to Cuba pur- Whereas, Two Federal Social Security Ad- purposes. suant to Department of the Treasury li- ministration laws, the Windfall Elimination f censes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Provision and the Government Pension Off- tions. set, passed by Congress more than 30 years MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EC–2629. A communication from the Assist- ago without statistical analysis, diminish or The following bills were read the first ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- eliminate the fully earned Social Security ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to time: benefits or large numbers of public service section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, employees in California: and H.R. 2486. An act to reauthorize mandatory the certification of a proposed license Whereas, These provisions affect workers funding programs for historically Black col- amendment for the export of defense arti- who have been employed in a government po- leges and universities and other minority- cles, including technical data and defense sition that is not coordinated with the So- serving institutions. services, to Taiwan to support the 30/40mm cial Security program, such as California H.R. 4378. An act making continuing appro- MK44 Bushmaster Automatic Cannon Sys- public school teachers who have not been priations for fiscal year 2020, and for other tem and associated Ammunition Handling able to receive Social Security credits since purposes. System for the Clouded Leopard Vehicle Pro- 1965; and f gram in the amount of $50,000,000 or more Whereas, Most peace officers, including the (Transmittal No. DDTC 19–010); to the Com- California Highway Patrol, firefighters, and EXECUTIVE AND OTHER mittee on Foreign Relations. many other public servants working for cit- COMMUNICATIONS EC–2630. A communication from the Sec- ies and special districts are not covered by retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to The following communications were Social Security, making them subject to law, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- these provisions; and laid before the Senate, together with tion’s Office of Inspector General’s Semi- Whereas, In California, more than 300,000 accompanying papers, reports, and doc- annual Report to Congress and the Pension retirees have had their Social Security bene- uments, and were referred as indicated: Benefit Guaranty Corporation Management’s fits diminished or completely eliminated by EC–2621. A communication from the Sec- Response for the period from October 1, 2017 these laws; and retary of Defense, transmitting a report on through March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Whereas, Effective government requires the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- highly qualified and motivated personnel, eral Jerry D. Harris, Jr., United States Air fairs. and California government agencies need to Force, and his advancement to the grade of EC–2631. A communication from the Chair- compete to recruit and retain outstanding lieutenant general on the retired list; to the man of the Securities and Exchange Com- employees, including hiring 16,000 new public Committee on Armed Services. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the school teachers each year; and EC–2622. A communication from the Alter- Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In- Whereas, The recruitment and retention of nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office spector General and a Management Report qualified individuals reentering the work- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, for the period from October 1, 2017 through force is impeded by these two provisions, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Home- which reduce or eliminate the Social Secu- a rule entitled ‘‘National Industrial Security land Security and Governmental Affairs. rity retirement benefits either earned by Program (NISP)’’ (RIN0790–AI71) received in EC–2632. A communication from the Acting workers, themselves, or received through de- the Office of the President of the Senate on Director of the Office of Personnel Manage- pendent status; and Whereas, The Government Pension Offset September 12, 2019; to the Committee on ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the an- severely cuts, and usually eliminates, all Armed Services. nual report of the Chief Human Capital Offi- spousal and survivor benefits that were EC–2623. A communication from the Alter- cers Council for 2018; to the Committee on earned from what is deemed by the State of nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Homeland Security and Governmental Af- California to be community property in- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, fairs. come; and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2633. A communication from the Acting Whereas, The Government Pension Offset a rule entitled ‘‘Office of Inspector General Chairman of the Administrative Conference requires that a recipient of benefits report (OIG) Privacy Program’’ (RIN0790–AK58) re- of the United States, transmitting, a report any yearly cost-of-living increase in the re- ceived in the Office of the President of the of four recommendations adopted by the Ad- cipient’s public pension, so that the recipi- Senate on September 18, 2019; to the Com- ministrative Conference of the United States ent’s Social Security benefits may be re- mittee on Armed Services. at its 71st Plenary Session; to the Com- duced by two-thirds of that amount; and EC–2624. A communication from the Alter- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- mental Affairs. Whereas, The Windfall Elimination Provi- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office sion cuts earned Social Security benefits of the Secretary, Department of Defense, EC–2634. A communication from the Dep- uty Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bu- from work that is separate from the work for transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of which the individual earned a pension from a a rule entitled ‘‘Transitional Compensation reau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of governmental entity: and (TC) for Abused Dependents’’ (RIN0790–AI99) Whereas, The Windfall Elimination Provi- a rule entitled ‘‘Promoting Telehealth in received in the Office of the President of the sion subverts the purpose of Social Security Rural America’’ ((RIN3060–AF85) (FCC 19–78)) Senate on September 18, 2019; to the Com- retirement benefits by eliminating the for- received in the Office of the President of the mittee on Armed Services. mula that reimburses low-income workers at Senate on September 17, 2019; to the Com- EC–2625. A communication from the Sec- a higher rate than high-income workers, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- causing severe hardships for those who have tation. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- not had high-paying public service; and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Technical Amend- EC–2635. A communication from the Assist- Whereas, Until 2005, there were no require- ments to Update Cross-References to the ant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, ments that a public employer advise new Commission’s FOIA Regulations’’ (17 CFR Consumer Product Safety Commission, workers that they would be subject to these Parts 200, 201, 229, 230, and 240) received in transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of penalties; Now, therefore, be it the Office of the President of the Senate on a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to Safety Stand- Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of September 18, 2019; to the Committee on ard for Infant Bouncer Seats’’ (16 CFR Part the State of California, jointly, That the Legis- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 1229) received in the Office of the President lature requests that the Congress of the EC–2626. A communication from the Chair- of the Senate on September 17, 2019; to the United States enact legislation to repeal the man of the United States International Committee on Commerce, Science, and Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant Transportation. Elimination Provision from the Social Secu- to law, a report entitled ‘‘Trade Authorities f rity Act, and further requests that President Extension: Economic Impact of Trade Agree- Donald Trump sign that legislation; and be ments Implemented under the Bipartisan PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS it further Trade Act of 2015’’; to the Committee on Fi- The following petitions and memo- Resolved, That the Secretary or the Senate nance. rials were laid before the Senate and transmit copies of this resolution to the EC–2627. A communication from the Acting President and the Vice President of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- were referred or ordered to lie on the United States, to the Speaker of the House ment of Health and Human Services, trans- table as indicated: of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled POM–137. A joint resolution adopted by the the Senate, to each Senator and Representa- ‘‘Report to Congress: The Child Welfare Sys- Legislature of the State of California urging tive from California in the Congress of the

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A joint resolution adopted by the form its ministerial duty of calling an Whereas, it is the solemn duty of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas amendment convention of the states only states to protect the liberty of our people, applying to the United States Congress, upon the receipt of applications for an particularly for the generations to come, by under the provisions of Article V of the amendment convention for the substantially proposing amendments to the United States United States Constitution, for the calling of same purpose as this application from two- Constitution through a convention of the a convention of the states limited to pro- thirds (2⁄3) of the legislatures of the several states under Article V of the United States posing amendments to the United States states; Constitution for the purpose of restraining Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on (3) The United States Congress does not these and related abuses of power: Now, the federal government, limit the power and have the power or authority to determine therefore, be it jurisdiction of the federal government, and any rules for the governing of a convention Resolved, By the Senate of the Ninety-second limit the terms of office for its officials and for proposing amendments called pursuant to General Assembly of the State of Arkansas and for members of the United States Congress; Article V of the United States Constitution. by the House of Representatives, a majority of to the Committee on the Judiciary. The United States Congress does not have all Members elected to each House agreeing SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 the power to set the number of delegates to thereto: That the General Assembly hereby be sent by any state to such a convention, Whereas, the founders of the United States applies to the United States Congress, under nor does it have the power to name delegates Constitution empowered state legislators to the provisions of Article V of the United to such a convention. The power to name be guardians of liberty against excessive use States Constitution, for the calling of a con- delegates remains exclusively within the au- of power by the federal government; and vention of the states limited to proposing thority of the legislatures of the several Whereas, the federal government has cre- amendments to the United States Constitu- states; ated a crushing national debt through im- tion that impose fiscal restraints on the fed- (4) By definition, an amendment conven- proper and imprudent spending; and eral government, limit the power and juris- tion of the states means that states shall Whereas, the federal government has diction of the federal government, and limit vote on the basis of one (1) state, one (1) ceased to operate under a proper interpreta- the terms of office for its officials and for vote; tion of the United States Constitution; and members of the United States Congress; and (5) A convention for proposing amendments Whereas, the federal government has in- be it further convened pursuant to this application shall vaded the legitimate roles of the states Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be limited to consideration of the topics through the manipulative process of federal is hereby directed to transmit copies of this specified herein and no other. This applica- mandates, most of which are unfunded to a application to the President of the United tion is made with the express understanding great extent; and States Senate, the Secretary of the United that an amendment that in any way seeks to Whereas, it is the solemn duty of the States Senate, the Speaker of the United amend, modify, or repeal any provision of states to protect the liberty of our people, States House of Representatives, the Clerk the Bill of Rights of the United States Con- particularly for the generations to come, by of the United States House of Representa- stitution shall not be authorized for consid- proposing amendments to the United States tives, the members of the Arkansas congres- eration at any stage. This application shall Constitution through a convention of the sional delegation, and the presiding officers be void ab initio if ever used at any stage to states under Article V of the United States of each house of the legislatures in the sev- consider any change to any provision of the Constitution for the purpose of restraining eral states, requesting their cooperation; and Bill of Rights of the United States Constitu- these and related abuses of power: Now, be it further tion; Therefore, be it Resolved, That this application constitutes (6) Pursuant to Article V of the United Resolved, By the Senate of the Ninety-second a continuing application in accordance with States Constitution, the United States Con- General Assembly of the State of Arkansas and Article V of the United States Constitution gress may determine whether proposed by the House of Representatives, a majority of until the legislatures of at least two-thirds amendments shall be ratified by the legisla- 2 all Members elected to each House agreeing ( ⁄3) of the several states have made applica- tures of the several states or by special state thereto: That the General Assembly hereby tions on the same subject; and be it further ratification conventions. The General As- applies to the United States Congress, under Resolved, That the General Assembly sembly recommends that the United States the provisions of Article V of the United adopts this application expressly subject to Congress select ratification by the legisla- States Constitution, for the calling of a con- the following reservations, understandings, tures of the several states; vention of the states limited to proposing and declarations: (7) The General Assembly may provide fur- amendments to the United States Constitu- (1) An application to the United States ther instructions to its delegates and may tion that impose fiscal restraints on the fed- Congress to call an amendment convention recall its delegates at any time for a breach eral government, limit the power and juris- of the states pursuant to Article V of the of a duty or a violation of the instructions diction of the federal government, and limit United States Constitution confers no power provided; and the terms of office for its officials and for to the United States Congress other than the (8) Delegates are bound to the instructions members of the United States Congress; and power to call such a convention. The power provided by the General Assembly and a fail- be it further of the United States Congress to exercise ure to follow the instructions provided con- Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate this ministerial duty consists solely of the stitutes a breach of the delegate’s duty and is hereby directed to transmit copies of this authority to name a reasonable time and subjects them to recall and replacement. application to the President of the United place for the initial meeting of a convention; States Senate, the Secretary of the United (2) The United States Congress shall per- POM–139. A joint resolution adopted by the States Senate, the Speaker of the United form its ministerial duty of calling an General Assembly of the State of Arkansas States House of Representatives, the Clerk amendment convention of the states only applying to the United States Congress, of the United States House of Representa- upon the receipt of applications for an under the provisions of Article V of the tives, the members of the Arkansas congres- amendment convention for the substantially United States Constitution, for the calling of sional delegation, and the presiding officers same purpose as this application from two- a convention of the states limited to pro- of each house of the legislatures in the sev- thirds (2⁄3) of the legislatures of the several posing amendments to the United States eral states, requesting their cooperation; and states; Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on be it further (3) The United States Congress does not the federal government, limit the power and Resolved, That this application constitutes have the power or authority to determine jurisdiction of the federal government, and a continuing application in accordance with any rules for the governing of a convention limit the terms of office for its officials and Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing amendments called pursuant to for members of the United States Congress; until the legislatures of at least two-thirds Article V of the United States Constitution. to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2⁄3) of the several states have made applica- The United States Congress does not have tions on the same subject; and be it further SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 the power to set the number of delegates to Resolved, That the General Assembly Whereas, the founders of the United States be sent by any state to such a convention, adopts this application expressly subject to Constitution empowered state legislators to nor does it have the power to name delegates the following reservations, understandings, be guardians of liberty against excessive use to such a convention. The power to name and declarations: of power by the federal government; and delegates remains exclusively within the au- (1) An application to the United States Whereas, the federal government has cre- thority of the legislatures of the several Congress to call an amendment convention ated a crushing national debt through im- states; of the states pursuant to Article V of the proper and imprudent spending; and (4) By definition, an amendment conven- United States Constitution confers no power Whereas, the federal government has tion of the states means that states shall to the United States Congress other than the ceased to operate under a proper interpreta- vote on the basis of one (1) state, one (1) power to call such a convention. The power tion of the United States Constitution; and vote; of the United States Congress to exercise Whereas, the federal government has in- (5) A convention for proposing amendments this ministerial duty consists solely of the vaded the legitimate roles of the states convened pursuant to this application shall

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Baughman, of Pennsylvania, to By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. stitution shall not be authorized for consid- be United States Marshal for the Western BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. eration at any stage. This application shall District of Pennsylvania for the term of four BLUMENTHAL, Mr. REED, Ms. HIRONO, be void ab initio if ever used at any stage to years. Mr. WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mr. consider any change to any provision of the Kerry Lee Pettingill, of Oklahoma, to be MERKLEY): Bill of Rights of the United States Constitu- United States Marshal for the Eastern Dis- S. 2517. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tion; trict of Oklahoma for the term of four years. enue Code of 1986 to provide tax rate parity (6) Pursuant to Article V of the United Fernando L. G. Sablan, of Guam, to be among all tobacco products, and for other States Constitution, the United States Con- United States Marshal for the District of purposes; to the Committee on Finance. gress may determine whether proposed Guam and concurrently United States Mar- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. amendments shall be ratified by the legisla- shal for the District of the Northern Mariana BRAUN): tures of the several states or by special state Islands for the term of four years. S. 2518. A bill to amend title 49, United ratification conventions. The General As- (Nominations without an asterisk States Code, to establish an Assistant Sec- sembly recommends that the United States were reported with the recommenda- retary for Rural Economic Investment and an Office of Rural Economic Investment, to Congress select ratification by the legisla- tion that they be confirmed.) tures of the several states; ensure that rural communities are ade- (7) The General Assembly may provide fur- f quately represented in Federal decision- ther instructions to its delegates and may INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND making for transportation policy, and for recall its delegates at any time for a breach other purposes; to the Committee on Com- of a duty or a violation of the instructions JOINT RESOLUTIONS merce, Science, and Transportation. provided; and The following bills and joint resolu- By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself and Mr. (8) Delegates are bound to the instructions tions were introduced, read the first MERKLEY): provided by the General Assembly and a fail- and second times by unanimous con- S. 2519. A bill to protect the public health ure to follow the instructions provided con- sent, and referred as indicated: by prohibiting non-tobacco e-cigarette fla- stitutes a breach of the delegate’s duty and vors and ensuring electronic nicotine deliv- subjects them to recall and replacement. By Mr. TILLIS (for himself and Ms. ery systems are tamper-proof; to the Com- HIRONO): mittee on Finance. POM–140. A resolution adopted by the S. 2509. A bill to rename the Office of Tech- By Ms. COLLINS: Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hampton, nology Assessment as the Congressional Of- S. 2520. An original bill making appropria- New Hampshire, urging the United States fice of Technology, to revise the functions tions for the Departments of Transportation, Congress to enact the Energy Innovation and and duties of the Office, and for other pur- and Housing and Urban Development, and re- Carbon Dividend Act of 2019; to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- mittee on Finance. ministration. tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes; from By Mr. BOOKER: f the Committee on Appropriations; placed on S. 2510. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the calendar. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES enue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax By Mr. KAINE (for himself and Ms. The following reports of committees credit for certain teachers as a supplement HASSAN): to State effort to provide teachers with a liv- were submitted: S. 2521. A bill to award grants for the re- able wage, and for other purposes; to the cruitment, retention, and advancement of di- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee Committee on Finance. rect care workers; to the Committee on on Energy and Natural Resources, with By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Ms. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. amendments: SINEMA): By Mr. HOEVEN: S. 253. A bill to coordinate the provision of S. 2511. A bill to amend title 40, United S. 2522. An original bill making appropria- energy retrofitting assistance to schools States Code, to provide the Marshal of the tions for Agriculture, Rural Development, (Rept. No. 116–107). Supreme Court of the United States and Su- Food and Drug Administration, and Related By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee preme Court Police with the authority to Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- on Energy and Natural Resources, with an protect the Chief Justice of the United tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes; from amendment in the nature of a substitute: States, any Associate Justice of the Supreme the Committee on Appropriations; placed on H.R. 762. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Court, and other individuals in any location, the calendar. and Conservation Act to provide for the dis- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. semination of information regarding avail- the Judiciary. DUCKWORTH, Mr. BOOKER, and Ms. able Federal programs relating to energy ef- By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mrs. HIRONO): ficiency projects for schools, and for other GILLIBRAND): S. 2523. A bill to amend section 455(m) of purposes (Rept. No. 116–108). S. 2512. A bill to prohibit a court from the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on awarding damages based on race, ethnicity, allow adjunct faculty members to qualify for Appropriations, without amendment: gender, religion, or actual or perceived sex- public service loan forgiveness; to the Com- S. 2520. An original bill making appropria- ual orientation, and for other purposes; to mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and tions for the Departments of Transportation, the Committee on the Judiciary. Pensions. and Housing and Urban Development, and re- By Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Mr. By Mr. KENNEDY: lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- LEE): S. 2524. An original bill making appropria- tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes (Rept. S. 2513. A bill to provide for joint reports tions for financial services and general gov- No. 116–109). by relevant Federal agencies to Congress re- ernment for the fiscal year ending Sep- By Mr. HOEVEN, from the Committee on garding incidents of terrorism, and for other tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes; from Appropriations, without amendment: purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- the Committee on Appropriations; placed on S. 2522. An original bill making appropria- curity and Governmental Affairs. the calendar. tions for Agriculture, Rural Development, By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. Food and Drug Administration, and Related CASEY): GARDNER): Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- S. 2514. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 2525. A bill to require the Director of the tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes (Rept. enue Code of 1986 to ensure that workers and National Institute of Standards and Tech- No. 116–110). communities that are responsible for record nology to conduct a study of personal protec- By Mr. KENNEDY, from the Committee on corporate profits benefit from the wealth tive equipment worn by firefighters to deter- Appropriations, without amendment: that those workers and communities help to S. 2524. An original bill making appropria- mine the prevalence and concentration of create, and for other purposes; to the Com- tions for financial services and general gov- per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for mittee on Finance. ernment for the fiscal year ending Sep- other purposes; to the Committee on Com- By Mr. MERKLEY: tember 30, 2020, and for other purposes (Rept. merce, Science, and Transportation. S. 2515. A bill to require the Food and Drug No. 116–111). By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. Administration to conduct a study on the ef- GARDNER): f fects of radiofrequency radiation in the 5G S. 2526. A bill to require the Secretary of EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF networks on human health; to the Com- Energy to identify and convey to the State COMMITTEE mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and of Colorado land for use as a storage site for Pensions. residual radioactive material, and for other The following executive reports of By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and nominations were submitted: LEE): Natural Resources.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:08 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.044 S19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5603 By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. polyfluoroalkyl substances as haz- (Mr. BARRASSO) and the Senator from MERKLEY, and Mr. WYDEN): ardous substances under the Com- Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were added as S. 2527. A bill to amend the Energy Policy prehensive Environmental Response, cosponsors of S. 1032, a bill to amend and Conservation Act to reinstate the ban on Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to the export of crude oil and natural gas pro- duced in the United States, and for other and for other purposes. modify the definition of income for purposes; to the Committee on Banking, S. 680 purposes of determining the tax-ex- Housing, and Urban Affairs. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the empt status of certain corporations. By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from Wisconsin S. 1148 MERKLEY): (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the S. 2528. A bill to require the Director of Na- sor of S. 680, a bill to amend the Inter- tional Intelligence to submit to Congress a name of the Senator from Oklahoma report on the purpose, scope, and means of nal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat cer- (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor expanded Chinese influence in international tain amounts paid for physical activ- of S. 1148, a bill to amend title 49, organizations, and for other purposes; to the ity, fitness, and exercise as amounts United States Code, to require the Ad- Select Committee on Intelligence. paid for medical care. ministrator of the Federal Aviation f S. 743 Administration to give preferential SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the consideration to individuals who have SENATE RESOLUTIONS names of the Senator from Connecticut successfully completed air traffic con- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from troller training and veterans when hir- The following concurrent resolutions Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator from ing air traffic control specialists. and Senate resolutions were read, and Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) and the Senator S. 1355 referred (or acted upon), as indicated: from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were added At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. as cosponsors of S. 743, a bill to award name of the Senator from Louisiana CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. a Congressional Gold Medal to the sol- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor diers of the 5307th Composite Unit CASEY, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. DUR- of S. 1355, a bill to amend the Internal BIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. (Provisional), commonly known as Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an ex- HEINRICH, Mr. KAINE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ , in recognition clusion from gross income for Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. RUBIO, of their bravery and outstanding serv- AmeriCorps educational awards. Mr. SANDERS, Mr. UDALL, Mr. GARD- ice in the jungles of Burma during S. 1376 NER, and Mr. BRAUN): World War II. S. Res. 319. A resolution designating the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 803 week beginning September 16, 2019, as Na- name of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the tional Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week; (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Kentucky considered and agreed to. of S. 1376, a bill to amend parts B and (Mr. PAUL) and the Senator from Kan- By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. RISCH, E of title IV of the Social Security Act and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): sas (Mr. MORAN) were added as cospon- to eliminate barriers to providing child S. Res. 320. A resolution recognizing and sors of S. 803, a bill to amend the Inter- welfare services for children and youth supporting the goals and ideals of National nal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore in- in need, to provide additional resources Forensic Science Week; considered and centives for investments in qualified agreed to. to implement programmatic changes improvement property. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. necessary to meet the requirements of CRAPO, Mr. COONS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, S. 818 the Family First Prevention Services Mr. BOOKER, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. At the request of Mr. RISCH, the Act, and for other purposes. CARDIN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. MARKEY, name of the Senator from Mississippi S. 1391 and Mr. WYDEN): (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- S. Res. 321. A resolution designating Sep- sponsor of S. 818, a bill to exempt cer- At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the tember 2019 as ‘‘National Prostate Cancer tain 16- and 17-year-old individuals em- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Awareness Month’’; considered and agreed BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. to. ployed in logging operations from child labor laws. 1391, a bill to require reporting regard- f ing certain drug price increases, and S. 875 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS for other purposes. At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the S. 1455 S. 500 names of the Senator from West Vir- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) and the Senator At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. from Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) were name of the Senator from Mississippi HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. added as cosponsors of S. 875, a bill to (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- 500, a bill to amend title 54, United provide for the reporting to State and sponsor of S. 1455, a bill to amend the States Code, to establish, fund, and local law enforcement authorities of Horse Protection Act to provide in- provide for the use of amounts in a Na- cases in which the national instant creased protection for horses partici- tional Park Service Legacy Restora- criminal background check system in- pating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and tion Fund to address the maintenance dicates that a firearm has been sought auctions, and for other purposes. backlog of the National Park Service, to be acquired by a prohibited person, S. 1628 and for other purposes. so that authorities may pursue crimi- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the S. 596 nal charges under State law, and to en- name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the sure that the Department of Justice re- MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Mississippi ports to Congress on prosecutions se- 1628, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- cured against prohibited persons who enue Code of 1986 to extend the em- sponsor of S. 596, a bill to amend title attempt to acquire a firearm. ployer credit for paid family and med- XVIII of the Social Security Act to S. 926 ical leave, and for other purposes. provide for direct payment to physi- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. 1700 cian assistants under the Medicare pro- name of the Senator from Colorado At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the gram for certain services furnished by (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Louisiana such physician assistants. of S. 926, a bill to amend the Internal (Mr. CASSIDY) and the Senator from Il- S. 638 Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that linois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- At the request of Mr. CARPER, the kombucha is exempt from any excise sponsors of S. 1700, a bill to provide a name of the Senator from Washington taxes and regulations imposed on alco- temporary safe harbor for publishers of (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- holic beverages. online content to collectively nego- sor of S. 638, a bill to require the Ad- S. 1032 tiate with dominant online platforms ministrator of the Environmental Pro- At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the regarding the terms on which content tection Agency to designate per- and names of the Senator from Wyoming may be distributed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:08 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.050 S19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S5604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2019 S. 1723 S. 2254 by supporting and providing financial At the request of Mr. BENNET, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the resources for North Atlantic right name of the Senator from New Hamp- name of the Senator from Delaware whale conservation programs and shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor projects of persons with expertise re- sponsor of S. 1723, a bill to amend the of S. 2254, a bill to amend the Internal quired for the conservation of North Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Man- Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pen- Atlantic right whales, and for other agement Act of 1996 to provide for the sion Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to es- purposes. establishment of a Ski Area Fee Reten- tablish a Pension Rehabilitation Ad- S. 2461 tion Account. ministration within the Department of At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the S. 1766 the Treasury to make loans to multi- names of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the employer defined benefit plans, and for (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. other purposes. New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), the Senator PORTMAN) and the Senator from Michi- S. 2293 from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY), the gan (Mr. PETERS) were added as cospon- At the request of Mr. CRAMER, the Senator from California (Mrs. FEIN- sors of S. 1766, a bill to implement poli- names of the Senator from Wisconsin STEIN), the Senator from Minnesota cies to end preventable maternal, new- (Ms. BALDWIN) and the Senator from Il- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from born, and child deaths globally. linois (Ms. DUCKWORTH) were added as New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN), the S. 1840 cosponsors of S. 2293, a bill to extend Senator from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY), At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the the authority of the Export-Import the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- name of the Senator from Michigan Bank of the United States and to mod- ERS), the Senator from Maryland (Mr. (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor ify the quorum requirement of the VAN HOLLEN), the Senator from Rhode of S. 1840, a bill to establish certain re- Bank, and for other purposes. Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) and the Sen- quirements for the small refineries ex- S. 2317 ator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) were emption of the renewable fuels provi- At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the added as cosponsors of S. 2461, a bill to sions under the Clean Air Act, and for names of the Senator from New Hamp- designate a portion of the Arctic Na- other purposes. shire (Ms. HASSAN), the Senator from tional Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. S. 1841 Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) and the Sen- S. 2463 At the request of Mr. COONS, the ator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the name of the Senator from Alabama were added as cosponsors of S. 2317, a name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor bill to amend title II of the Social Se- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 1841, a bill to amend the Internal curity Act to credit individuals serving 2463, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the pub- as caregivers of dependent relatives enue Code of 1986 to provide for regula- licly traded partnership ownership with deemed wages for up to five years tion and taxation of electronic ciga- structure to energy power generation of such service, and to support State rettes and alternative nicotine prod- projects and transportation fuels, and medical training programs for care- ucts. for other purposes. givers. S. 2493 S. 1862 S. 2321 At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the his name was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. names of the Senator from Michigan S. 2493, a bill to establish the Malign WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from Foreign Influence Response Center in 1862, a bill to limit the fees charged and Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) were added as the Office of the Director of National collected from applicants for natu- cosponsors of S. 2321, a bill to require Intelligence, and for other purposes. ralization and related benefits based on the Secretary of the Treasury to mint S. 2496 poverty, and for other purposes. a coin in commemoration of the 100th At the request of Mr. CASEY, the S. 2158 anniversary of the establishment of name of the Senator from New York Negro Leagues baseball. At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. S. 2414 sponsor of S. 2496, a bill to amend title MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the II of the Social Security Act to elimi- S. 2158, a bill to improve certain pro- name of the Senator from Michigan nate the Medicare and disability insur- grams of the Department of Health and (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- ance benefits waiting periods for dis- Human Services with respect to heri- sor of S. 2414, a bill to amend the Inter- abled individuals. table disorders. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the S. CON. RES. 9 S. 2179 Health Coverage Tax Credit. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 2434 name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. name of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. PETERS, the DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. of S. Con. Res. 9, a concurrent resolu- of S. 2179, a bill to amend the Older RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tion expressing the sense of Congress Americans Act of 1965 to provide social 2434, a bill to establish the National that tax-exempt fraternal benefit soci- service agencies with the resources to Criminal Justice Commission. eties have historically provided and provide services to meet the urgent S. 2452 continue to provide critical benefits to needs of Holocaust survivors to age in At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the the people and communities of the place with dignity, comfort, security, name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. United States. and quality of life. DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor S. RES. 205 S. 2203 of S. 2452, a bill to provide incentives At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the for agricultural producers to carry out name of the Senator from Mississippi names of the Senator from Alabama climate stewardship practices, to pro- (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. JONES), the Senator from Massa- vide for increased reforestation across of S. Res. 205, a resolution expressing chusetts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator the United States, to establish the the gratitude of the Senate for the peo- from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) were added Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant ple who operate or support diaper as cosponsors of S. 2203, a bill to extend Program, and for other purposes. banks and diaper distribution programs the transfer of Electronic Travel Au- S. 2453 in their local communities. thorization System fees from the Trav- At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the S. RES. 313 el Promotion Fund to the Corporation name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, for Travel Promotion (Brand USA) ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of the name of the Senator from Nevada through fiscal year 2027, and for other S. 2453, a bill to assist in the conserva- (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor purposes. tion of the North Atlantic right whale of S. Res. 313, a resolution designating

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(1) IMPOSITION OF TAX.—On tobacco prod- name of the Senator from Massachu- (2) GUIDANCE.—The Secretary of the Treas- ucts manufactured in or imported into the setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- ury, or the Secretary’s delegate, may issue United States which are removed before any sponsor of S. Res. 318, a resolution to guidance regarding the appropriate method tax increase date and held on such date for support the Global Fund to fight AIDS, for determining the weight of large cigars for sale by any person, there is hereby imposed Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the purposes of calculating the applicable tax a tax in an amount equal to the excess of— under section 5701(a)(2) of the Internal Rev- Sixth Replenishment. (A) the tax which would be imposed under enue Code of 1986. section 5701 of the Internal Revenue Code of f (f) TAX PARITY FOR ROLL-YOUR-OWN TO- 1986 on the article if the article had been re- BACCO AND CERTAIN PROCESSED TOBACCO.— STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED moved on such date, over Subsection (o) of section 5702 of the Internal (B) the prior tax (if any) imposed under BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting section 5701 of such Code on such article. ‘‘, and includes processed tobacco that is re- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. (2) CREDIT AGAINST TAX.—Each person shall moved for delivery or delivered to a person BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. be allowed as a credit against the taxes im- other than a person with a permit provided posed by paragraph (1) an amount equal to BLUMENTHAL, Mr. REED, Ms. under section 5713, but does not include re- HIRONO, Mr. WYDEN, Mrs. MUR- movals of processed tobacco for exportation’’ $500. Such credit shall not exceed the RAY, and Mr. MERKLEY): after ‘‘wrappers thereof’’. amount of taxes imposed by paragraph (1) on S. 2517. A bill to amend the Internal (g) CLARIFYING TAX RATE FOR OTHER TO- such date for which such person is liable. Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax BACCO PRODUCTS.— (3) LIABILITY FOR TAX AND METHOD OF PAY- MENT.— rate parity among all tobacco prod- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 5701 of the Inter- (A) LIABILITY FOR TAX.—A person holding ucts, and for other purposes; to the nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add- ing at the end the following new subsection: tobacco products on any tax increase date to Committee on Finance. ‘‘(i) OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.—Any prod- which any tax imposed by paragraph (1) ap- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask uct not otherwise described under this sec- plies shall be liable for such tax. unanimous consent that the text of the tion that has been determined to be a to- (B) METHOD OF PAYMENT.—The tax imposed bill be printed in the RECORD. bacco product by the Food and Drug Admin- by paragraph (1) shall be paid in such man- There being no objection, the text of istration through its authorities under the ner as the Secretary shall prescribe by regu- the bill was ordered to be printed in Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco lations. the RECORD, as follows: Control Act shall be taxed at a level of tax (C) TIME FOR PAYMENT.—The tax imposed equivalent to the tax rate for cigarettes on by paragraph (1) shall be paid on or before S. 2517 an estimated per use basis as determined by the date that is 120 days after the effective Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Secretary.’’. date of the tax rate increase. resentatives of the United States of America in (2) ESTABLISHING PER USE BASIS.—For pur- (4) ARTICLES IN FOREIGN TRADE ZONES.— Congress assembled, poses of section 5701(i) of the Internal Rev- Notwithstanding the Act of June 18, 1934 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. enue Code of 1986, not later than 12 months (commonly known as the Foreign Trade This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tobacco Tax after the later of the date of the enactment Zone Act, 48 Stat. 998, 19 U.S.C. 81a et seq.), Equity Act of 2019’’. of this Act or the date that a product has or any other provision of law, any article SEC. 2. INCREASING EXCISE TAXES ON CIGA- been determined to be a tobacco product by which is located in a foreign trade zone on RETTES AND ESTABLISHING EXCISE the Food and Drug Administration, the Sec- any tax increase date shall be subject to the TAX EQUITY AMONG ALL TOBACCO retary of the Treasury (or the Secretary of tax imposed by paragraph (1) if— PRODUCT TAX RATES. the Treasury’s delegate) shall issue final reg- (A) internal revenue taxes have been deter- (a) TAX PARITY FOR ROLL-YOUR-OWN TO- ulations establishing the level of tax for such mined, or customs duties liquidated, with re- BACCO.—Section 5701(g) of the Internal Rev- product that is equivalent to the tax rate for spect to such article before such date pursu- enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking cigarettes on an estimated per use basis. ant to a request made under the 1st proviso ‘‘$24.78’’ and inserting ‘‘$49.56’’. (h) CLARIFYING DEFINITION OF TOBACCO of section 3(a) of such Act, or (b) TAX PARITY FOR PIPE TOBACCO.—Sec- PRODUCTS.— tion 5701(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of (B) such article is held on such date under (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section the supervision of an officer of the United 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘$2.8311 cents’’ 5702 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is and inserting ‘‘$49.56’’. States Customs and Border Protection of the amended to read as follows: Department of Homeland Security pursuant (c) TAX PARITY FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO.— ‘‘(c) TOBACCO PRODUCTS.—The term ‘to- to the 2d proviso of such section 3(a). (1) Section 5701(e) of the Internal Revenue bacco products’ means— (5) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- Code of 1986 is amended— ‘‘(1) cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, section— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘$1.51’’ pipe tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco, and (A) IN GENERAL.—Any term used in this and inserting ‘‘$26.84’’; ‘‘(2) any other product subject to tax pur- subsection which is also used in section 5702 (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘50.33 suant to section 5701(i).’’. of such Code shall have the same meaning as cents’’ and inserting ‘‘$10.74’’; and (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Subsection such term has in such section. (C) by adding at the end the following: (d) of section 5702 of such Code is amended by (B) TAX INCREASE DATE.—The term ‘‘tax in- ‘‘(3) SMOKELESS TOBACCO SOLD IN DISCRETE striking ‘‘cigars, cigarettes, smokeless to- crease date’’ means the effective date of any SINGLE-USE UNITS.—On discrete single-use bacco, pipe tobacco, or roll-your-own to- increase in any tobacco product excise tax units, $100.66 per thousand.’’. bacco’’ each place it appears and inserting rate pursuant to the amendments made by (2) Section 5702(m) of such Code is amend- ‘‘tobacco products’’. this section (other than subsection (j) there- ed— (i) INCREASING TAX ON CIGARETTES.— of). (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘or chew- (1) SMALL CIGARETTES.—Section 5701(b)(1) ing tobacco’’ and inserting ‘‘, chewing to- of such Code is amended by striking ‘‘$50.33’’ (C) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ bacco, or discrete single-use unit’’; and inserting ‘‘$100.66’’. means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s delegate. (B) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by inserting (2) LARGE CIGARETTES.—Section 5701(b)(2) ‘‘that is not a discrete single-use unit’’ be- of such Code is amended by striking (6) CONTROLLED GROUPS.—Rules similar to fore the period in each such paragraph; and ‘‘$105.69’’ and inserting ‘‘$211.38’’. the rules of section 5061(e)(3) of such Code (C) by adding at the end the following: (j) TAX RATES ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION.— shall apply for purposes of this subsection. ‘‘(4) DISCRETE SINGLE-USE UNIT.—The term Section 5701 of such Code, as amended by (7) OTHER LAWS APPLICABLE.—All provi- ‘discrete single-use unit’ means any product subsection (g), is amended by adding at the sions of law, including penalties, applicable containing tobacco that— end the following new subsection: with respect to the taxes imposed by section ‘‘(A) is not intended to be smoked; and ‘‘(j) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.— 5701 of such Code shall, insofar as applicable ‘‘(B) is in the form of a lozenge, tablet, pill, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any cal- and not inconsistent with the provisions of pouch, dissolvable strip, or other discrete endar year beginning after 2019, the dollar this subsection, apply to the floor stocks single-use or single-dose unit.’’. amounts provided under this chapter shall taxes imposed by paragraph (1), to the same (d) TAX PARITY FOR SMALL CIGARS.—Para- each be increased by an amount equal to— extent as if such taxes were imposed by such graph (1) of section 5701(a) of the Internal ‘‘(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by section 5701. The Secretary may treat any Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘(B) the cost-of-living adjustment deter- person who bore the ultimate burden of the ‘‘$50.33’’ and inserting ‘‘$100.66’’. mined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar tax imposed by paragraph (1) as the person (e) TAX PARITY FOR LARGE CIGARS.— year, determined by substituting ‘calendar to whom a credit or refund under such provi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section year 2018’ for ‘calendar year 2016’ in subpara- sions may be allowed or made. 5701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 graph (A)(ii) thereof. (l) EFFECTIVE DATES.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ment’)’’ after ‘‘Department of Transpor- ‘‘(F) work in coordination with the Depart- paragraphs (2) through (4), the amendments tation’’; ment of Agriculture, the Department of made by this section shall apply to articles (B) in subsection (e)(1)— Health and Human Services, the Department removed (as defined in section 5702(j) of the (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph of Commerce, the Federal Communications Internal Revenue Code of 1986) after the last (A), by striking ‘‘6’’ and inserting ‘‘7’’; Commission, and other Federal agencies, as day of the month which includes the date of (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the enactment of this Act. at the end; in carrying out the responsibilities of the As- (2) DISCRETE SINGLE-USE UNITS AND PROC- (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as sistant Secretary. ESSED TOBACCO.—The amendments made by subparagraph (E); and ‘‘(5) CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.—For the subsections (c)(1)(C), (c)(2), and (f) shall (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the purpose of carrying out the mission and apply to articles removed (as defined in sec- following: goals of the Office under paragraph (3) and tion 5702(j) of the Internal Revenue Code of ‘‘(D) an Assistant Secretary for Rural Eco- the duties of the Assistant Secretary under 1986) after the date that is 6 months after the nomic Investment, who shall be appointed by paragraph (4), the Assistant Secretary may date of the enactment of this Act. the Secretary; and’’; enter into contracts, cooperative agree- (3) LARGE CIGARS.—The amendments made (C) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ‘‘De- ments, and other agreements as necessary, by subsection (e) shall apply to articles re- partment of Transportation’’ each place it including with research centers, institutions moved after December 31, 2019. appears and inserting ‘‘Department’’; of higher education, States, units of local (4) OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.—The amend- (D) by redesignating subsection (h) as sub- ments made by subsection (g)(1) shall apply section (i); and government, nonprofit organizations, or a to products removed after the last day of the (E) by inserting after subsection (g) the combination of any of those entities— month which includes the date that the Sec- following: ‘‘(A) to conduct research on transportation investments that promote rural economic retary of the Treasury (or the Secretary of ‘‘(h) OFFICE OF RURAL ECONOMIC INVEST- development; the Treasury’s delegate) issues final regula- MENT.— ‘‘(B) to solicit information in the develop- tions establishing the level of tax for such ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in product. the Department an Office of Rural Economic ment of policy, programs, and activities of Investment (referred to in this subsection as the Department that can improve infrastruc- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and the ‘Office’). ture investment and economic development Mr. BRAUN): ‘‘(2) LEADERSHIP.—The head of the Office in rural areas; S. 2518. A bill to amend title 49, shall be the Assistant Secretary for Rural ‘‘(C) to develop educational and outreach United States Code, to establish an As- Economic Investment (referred to in this materials, including the conduct of work- sistant Secretary for Rural Economic subsection as the ‘Assistant Secretary’), who shops, courses, and certified training for Investment and an Office of Rural Eco- shall report directly to the Secretary. rural communities and regions that can fur- nomic Investment, to ensure that rural ‘‘(3) MISSION AND GOALS.—The mission and ther the mission and goals of the Office and the Department; and communities are adequately rep- goals of the Office shall be to coordinate with other offices and agencies within the ‘‘(D) to carry out any other activities, as resented in Federal decisionmaking for Department and with other Federal agen- determined by the Secretary to be appro- transportation policy, and for other cies— priate. purposes; to the Committee on Com- ‘‘(A) to ensure that the unique needs and ‘‘(6) EMPLOYEES.—The Secretary shall en- merce, Science, and Transportation. attributes of rural transportation, involving sure that not more than 4 full-time equiva- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask all modes, are fully addressed and prioritized lent employees are assigned to the Office. unanimous consent that the text of the during the development and implementation ‘‘(7) APPLICABILITY.—In carrying out the bill be printed in the RECORD. of transportation policies, programs, and ac- mission and goals of the Office under para- There being no objection, the text of tivities within the Department; graph (3) and the duties of the Assistant Sec- the bill was ordered to be printed in ‘‘(B) to improve coordination of Federal retary under paragraph (4), the Assistant transportation policies, programs, and ac- the RECORD, as follows: Secretary shall consider as rural any area tivities within the Department in a manner considered to be a rural area under a Federal S. 2518 that expands economic development in rural transportation program of the Depart- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- communities and regions, and to provide rec- ment.’’. resentatives of the United States of America in ommendations for improvement, including (2) COUNCIL ON CREDIT AND FINANCE.—Sec- Congress assembled, additional reorganization and realignments; tion 117(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(C) to expand Federal transportation in- is amended by adding at the end the fol- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rural Eco- frastructure investment in rural commu- lowing: nomic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019’’. nities, including by providing recommenda- ‘‘(I) The Assistant Secretary for Rural Eco- tions for changes in formula funds or other SEC. 2. RURAL ECONOMIC INVESTMENT. nomic Investment.’’. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: existing funding distribution patterns; (1) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ ‘‘(D) to use innovation to resolve local and (c) REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL.— means the Department of Transportation. regional transportation challenges faced by (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- (2) RELEVANT CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- rural communities; sultation with the relevant congressional TEES.—The term ‘‘relevant congressional ‘‘(E) to promote and improve planning and committees, shall develop a proposed reorga- committees’’ means— coordination among rural areas to maximize nization of the functions of the Department (A) the Committee on Transportation and the unique competitive advantage in those to ensure improved coordination and Infrastructure of the House of Representa- areas while avoiding duplicative Federal, prioritization of programs and services that tives; State and local investments; and promote rural infrastructure investment, ex- (B) the Committee on Energy and Com- ‘‘(F) to ensure that all rural communities pansion, equity, and economic development. merce of the House of Representatives; lacking resources receive proactive out- (2) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after (C) the Committee on Environment and reach, education, and technical assistance to the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- Public Works of the Senate; improve access to Federal transportation retary shall submit to the relevant congres- (D) the Committee on Commerce, Science, programs. sional committees a report that describes and Transportation of the Senate; ‘‘(4) DUTIES OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The the proposed reorganization plan under para- (E) the Committee on Banking, Housing, Assistant Secretary shall— graph (1). and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ‘‘(A) provide information and outreach to (d) RURAL CONSULTATION.— (F) the Subcommittee on Transportation, rural communities concerning the avail- Housing and Urban Development, and Re- ability and eligibility requirements of par- (1) REQUIREMENT.— lated Agencies of the Committee on Appro- ticipating in programs of the Department; (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year priations of the House of Representatives; ‘‘(B) help rural communities identify com- after the date of enactment of this Act, each and petitive economic advantages and avoid du- office and agency within the Department (G) the Subcommittee on Transportation, plicative transportation investments in shall develop and implement a process to en- Housing and Urban Development, and Re- order to ensure continued economic growth; sure meaningful and timely input from rural lated Agencies of the Committee on Appro- ‘‘(C) serve as a resource for assisting rural stakeholders during the development of any priations of the Senate. communities with respect to Federal trans- regulation, guidance, or policy that would (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ portation programs; have substantial direct effects on 1 or more means the Secretary of Transportation. ‘‘(D) ensure and coordinate a routine rural rural areas. (b) ESTABLISHMENT.— consultation on the development of policies, (B) CONSULTATION.—To the maximum ex- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 102 of title 49, programs, and activities of the Department; tent practicable and in accordance with ap- United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(E) serve as an advocate within the De- plicable Federal law, an office or agency of (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘(re- partment on behalf of rural communities; the Department shall not promulgate a regu- ferred to in this section as the ‘Depart- and lation, issue guidance, or implement a policy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:24 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.055 S19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5607 described in subparagraph (A) unless the of- cans are currently living with a dis- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask fice or agency— ability. By 2024, 5 .2 million direct care unanimous consent that the text of the (i) consults with rural stakeholders before workers will be needed across all care bill be printed in the RECORD. developing the proposed regulation; settings. There being no objection, the text of (ii) publishes in the Federal Register a summary rural impact statement, which Direct care workers, such as home the bill was ordered to be printed in shall consist of— health aides and nursing assistants, are the RECORD, as follows: (I) a description of the consultation with the backbone of the long-term care S. 2523 rural stakeholders on the regulation, guid- workforce, providing daily assistance Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ance, or policy; to millions of older Americans, people resentatives of the United States of America in (II) a summary of any concerns raised by with disabilities, and others with Congress assembled, the rural stakeholders; chronic care needs. Direct care workers SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (III) a description of the extent to which help ensure that older Americans and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Adjunct concerns referred to in subclause (II) have Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2019’’. been alleviated; and people with disabilities receive the (IV) a description of why the regulation, critical care they need while remaining SEC. 2. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR ADJUNCT FAC- guidance, or policy is needed; and active members of their communities. ULTY. (iii) submits to the Director of the Office of However, direct care workers are often Section 455(m)(3)(B)(ii) of the Higher Edu- Management and Budget— paid low wages and may face poor cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B)(ii)) is amended— (I) the summary rural impact statement working conditions and economic inse- described in clause (ii); and (1) by striking ‘‘teaching as’’ and inserting curity. The majority of direct care the following: ‘‘teaching— (II) on request of the Director, any written workers are women and people of color. communications submitted to the office or ‘‘(I) as’’; agency from rural stakeholders. Some direct care workers do not have (2) by striking ‘‘, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community col- (2) DESIGNATION.—Not later than 180 days education beyond high school and lack after the date of enactment of this Act, each access to a career pathway or advanced leges), as determined by the Secretary.’’ and office and agency within the Department training. Twenty-four percent of home inserting ‘‘and foreign language faculty), as shall designate an official within that office care workers live below the Federal determined by the Secretary; or’’; and (3) by adding at the end the following: or agency to serve as the official with prin- poverty level and 52 percent of direct cipal responsibility for the implementation ‘‘(II) as a part-time faculty member or in- care workers rely on some form of pub- structor who— of this subsection. lic assistance to support themselves (e) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— ‘‘(aa) teaches not less than 1 course at an (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- and their families. institution of higher education (as defined in lish a rural transportation advisory council Today, I am pleased to introduce the section 101(a)), a postsecondary vocational (referred to in this subsection as the ‘‘advi- Direct Creation, Advancement, and Re- institution (as defined in section 102(c)), or a sory council’’) to consult with and advise the tention of Employment Opportunity Tribal College or University (as defined in Office of Rural Economic Investment. Act, or Direct CARE Opportunity Act, section 316(b)); and ‘‘(bb) is not employed on a full-time basis (2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Secretary shall ap- with Senator HASSAN. I am proud to by any other employer.’’. point members to the advisory council in a have partnered with my friend and col- manner that ensures that the geographic and league in the Virginia delegation f economic diversity of rural regions of the United States are represented. Chairman Bobby Scott on this bill, who SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS (3) MEETINGS.—The advisory council shall has also introduced the bill today in meet not less than twice per year, as deter- the House of Representatives. The Di- mined by the Secretary. rect CARE Opportunity Act provides SENATE RESOLUTION 319—DESIG- (4) DUTIES.—The advisory council shall— support for strategies to recruit, re- NATING THE WEEK BEGINNING (A) advise the Office of Rural Economic In- tain, and advance the direct care work- SEPTEMBER 16, 2019, AS NA- vestment on issues related to rural needs re- force pipeline. Our legislation would TIONAL HISPANIC-SERVING IN- lating to Federal transportation programs; support the implementation of models STITUTIONS WEEK (B) develop recommendations for any changes to Federal law, regulations, internal and strategies to train more people in Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Department guidance, or other measures the direct care field, while allowing for CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, that would eliminate barriers for rural ac- local and regional innovation to ad- Mr. BOOKER, Mr. CASEY, Ms. CORTEZ cess or improve rural equity in transpor- dress workforce shortages. We encour- MASTO, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, tation investments; age retention and career advancement Ms. HARRIS, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. KAINE, (C) examine methods of maximizing the in a high-demand field where workers Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. number of opportunities for assistance for carry a large emotional burden and ROSEN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. rural areas under Federal transportation face barriers to economic mobility. Our programs, including expanded outreach and UDALL, Mr. GARDNER, and Mr. BRAUN) technical assistance; legislation responds to the needs of our submitted the following resolution; (D) examine methods of encouraging inter- growing aging population, allowing which was considered and agreed to: governmental and local resource cooperation older Americans, people with disabil- S. RES. 319 to mitigate duplicative investments in key ities, and those with chronic illnesses Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are regions and improve the efficiencies in the to remain in their communities while degree-granting institutions that have a full- delivery of Federal transportation programs; receiving critical care and support, time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of (E) evaluate other methods of creating new helping prevent costlier institutional at least 25 percent Hispanic students; opportunities for rural regions; and care. Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions (F) address any other relevant issues as the I urge my colleagues on both sides of play an important role in educating many Secretary determines to be appropriate. the aisle to see the Direct CARE Op- underprivileged students and helping those portunity Act as a chance to invest in students attain their full potential through By Mr. KAINE (for himself and higher education; Ms. HASSAN): the professionals who care for millions Whereas 523 Hispanic-Serving Institutions S. 2521. A bill to award grants for the of vulnerable Americans every day, en- operate in the United States; recruitment, retention, and advance- suring they live with dignity and inde- Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions rep- ment of direct care workers; to the pendence. resent just over 15 percent of all nonprofit Committee on Health, Education, institutions of higher education, yet serve Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. 26.8 percent of all students and 66 percent of Mr. KAINE. Mr. President. As our DUCKWORTH, Mr. BOOKER, and all Hispanic students, enrolling 2,066,468 His- Nation ages, we face a growing need for Ms. HIRONO): panics; direct care professionals to care for S. 2523. A bill to amend section Whereas, in September 2019, the number of older adults and people with disabil- 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of ‘‘emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions’’, 1965 in order to allow adjunct faculty defined as institutions that do not yet meet ities. The U.S. Census Bureau projects the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic full-time the number of people aged 65 and older members to qualify for public service equivalent enrollment but serve a Hispanic to more than double between 2015 and loan forgiveness; to the Committee on student population of between 15 and 24 per- 2060, from nearly 48 million to 98 mil- Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- cent, stands at 328 institutions operating in lion. Approximately 61 million Ameri- sions. 35 States;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:24 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.035 S19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S5608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2019 Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are (iv) contact local media outlets and invite the disease and the highest risk for men with located in 25 States, the District of Colum- those groups to cover events hosted during several affected relatives; bia, and Puerto Rico, and emerging Hispanic- National Forensic Science Week; Whereas screening by a digital rectal ex- Serving Institutions are located in 35 States; (B) local policymakers to— amination and a prostate-specific antigen Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are (i) recognize, through formal commenda- blood test can detect the disease at the ear- actively involved in stabilizing and improv- tion or resolution, the contributions of local lier, more treatable stages, which could in- ing the communities in which the institu- forensic science laboratories to the commu- crease the chances of survival for more than tions are located; nities of those policymakers; 5 years to nearly 100 percent; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are (ii) formally declare the third week of Sep- Whereas only 30 percent of men survive leading efforts to increase Hispanic partici- tember to be ‘‘Forensic Science Week’’ by more than 5 years if diagnosed with prostate pation in science, technology, engineering, proclamation; cancer after the cancer has metastasized; and mathematics (STEM); (iii) visit local forensic science labora- Whereas there are no noticeable symptoms Whereas celebrating the vast contributions tories to gain an understanding of the capa- of prostate cancer in the early stages, mak- of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the bilities and needs of those laboratories; and ing appropriate screening critical; United States strengthens the culture of the (iv) discuss the operational needs of State Whereas, in fiscal year 2019, the Director of United States; and and local forensic science laboratories; the National Institutes of Health supported Whereas the achievements and goals of (C) members of communities in the United approximately $271,000,000 in research Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve na- States, including members of the media, to— projects focused specifically on prostate can- tional recognition: Now, therefore, be it (i) attend community events sponsored by cer; Resolved, That the Senate— local forensic science laboratories; Whereas ongoing research promises further (1) recognizes the achievements and goals (ii) take tours of local forensic science lab- improvements in prostate cancer prevention, of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the oratories; and early detection, and treatment; and United States and in Puerto Rico; (iii) ask local forensic science laboratories Whereas educating people in the United (2) designates the week beginning Sep- about the operational and legislative needs States, including health care providers, tember 16, 2019, as ‘‘National Hispanic-Serv- of those laboratories; about prostate cancer and early detection ing Institutions Week’’; and (D) members of the media to highlight strategies is crucial to saving the lives of (3) calls on the people of the United States local news stories that focus on the work of men and preserving and protecting families: and interested groups to observe the week local forensic science laboratories in the Now, therefore, be it with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and communities that those laboratories serve; Resolved, That the Senate— programs to demonstrate support for His- and (1) designates September 2019 as ‘‘National panic-Serving Institutions. (E) public safety officers, law enforcement Prostate Cancer Awareness Month’’; f officers, and officers of the court to— (2) declares that steps should be taken— (i) attend community events sponsored by (A) to raise awareness about the impor- SENATE RESOLUTION 320—RECOG- local forensic science laboratories; tance of screening methods for, and treat- NIZING AND SUPPORTING THE (ii) take tours of local forensic science lab- ment of, prostate cancer; GOALS AND IDEALS OF NA- oratories; (B) to encourage research— TIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE (iii) discuss the operational needs of State (i) to improve screening and treatment for WEEK and local forensic science laboratories; and prostate cancer; (iv) engage local forensic science labora- (ii) to discover the causes of prostate can- Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. RISCH, tories regarding working together more ef- cer; and and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted the fol- fectively; and (iii) to develop a cure for prostate cancer; lowing resolution; which was consid- (2) the Senate supports the goals and ideals and ered and agreed to: of National Forensic Science Week. (C) to continue to consider ways to im- prove access to, and the quality of, health S. RES. 320 f Whereas the Senate is committed to the care services for detecting and treating pros- use of forensic science in the investigation of SENATE RESOLUTION 321—DESIG- tate cancer; and crimes, the prosecution and conviction of the NATING SEPTEMBER 2019 AS (3) calls on the people of the United States, correct perpetrators of crimes, and the exon- ‘‘NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER interest groups, and affected persons— (A) to promote awareness of prostate can- eration of innocent individuals falsely ac- AWARENESS MONTH’’ cused of crimes in the United States; cer; Whereas forensic science service providers Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. (B) to take an active role in the fight to address critical criminal and civil questions CRAPO, Mr. COONS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, end the devastating effects of prostate can- in the United States, including by providing Mr. BOOKER, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. CARDIN, cer on individuals, families, and the econ- omy; and scientific conclusions relating to forensic Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. (C) to observe National Prostate Cancer evidence; WYDEN) submitted the following reso- Whereas forensic science service providers Awareness Month with appropriate cere- lution; which was considered and monies and activities. partner with— agreed to: (1) Federal agencies to build and maintain f criminal databases relating to latent prints, S. RES. 321 DNA, and other information relevant to Whereas more than 2,900,000 men in the AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO criminal cases; and United States live with prostate cancer; MEET (2) Federal, State, and local agencies to en- Whereas 1 in 9 men in the United States Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sure public safety; will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in have 3 requests for committees to meet Whereas forensic science service providers their lifetimes and 1 in 41 men in the United during today’s session of the Senate. serve a vital role in the criminal justice sys- States will die from prostate cancer; They have the approval of the Majority Whereas prostate cancer is the most com- tem by providing scientific information to and Minority leaders. investigators and officers of the court; and monly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the Whereas the third week in September is second-leading cause of cancer-related Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph recognized as ‘‘National Forensic Science deaths among men in the United States; 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Week’’: Now, therefore, be it Whereas the American Cancer Society esti- ate, the following committees are au- Resolved, That— mates that, in 2019, 174,650 men will be diag- thorized to meet during today’s session (1) it is the sense of the Senate that Na- nosed with, and more than 31,620 men will of the Senate: tional Forensic Science Week provides a spe- die of, prostate cancer; COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, cial opportunity for— Whereas 41.9 percent of newly diagnosed AND PENSIONS (A) forensic service providers to— prostate cancer cases occur in men under the (i) recognize the contributions of forensic age of 65; The Committee on Health, Edu- scientists in the laboratories in which those Whereas the odds of developing prostate cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- individuals work; cancer rise rapidly after age 50; ized to meet during the session of the (ii) organize community events to encour- Whereas African-American men suffer Senate on Thursday, September 19, age a better understanding of forensic from a prostate cancer incidence rate that is 2019, at 9 a.m., to conduct a hearing. science; significantly higher than that of White men COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (iii) provide tours to Federal, State, and and have more than double the prostate can- The Committee on Foreign Relations local policymakers to assist those individ- cer mortality rate than that of White men; uals in gaining better insight into the cur- Whereas having a father or brother with is authorized to meet during the ses- rent capabilities of forensic service providers prostate cancer more than doubles the risk sion of the Senate on Thursday, Sep- and future demands that forensic service of a man developing prostate cancer, with a tember 19, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a providers will face; and higher risk for men who have a brother with hearing on the following nominations:

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Without chael Pack of Maryland, to be Chief There being no objection, the com- objection, it is so ordered. Executive Officer of the Broadcasting mittee was discharged, and the Senate The resolutions were agreed to. Board of Governors. proceeded to consider the resolution. The preambles were agreed to. Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask that COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (The resolutions, with their pre- the resolution be agreed to, the pre- The Committee on the Judiciary is ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD amble be agreed to, and the motions to authorized to meet during the session under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) reconsider be considered made and laid of the Senate on Thursday, September upon the table with no intervening ac- f 19, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a busi- tion or debate. ness meeting and hearing on the fol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MEASURES READ THE FIRST lowing nominations: Halil Suleyman objection, it is so ordered. TIME—H.R. 2486 AND H.R. 4378 Ozerden, of Mississippi, to be United The resolution (S. Res. 205) was Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Cir- agreed to. understand that there are two bills at cuit, David B. Barlow, to be United The preamble was agreed to. the desk, and I ask for their first read- States District Judge for the District (The resolution, with its preamble, is ing en bloc. of Utah, John Fitzgerald Kness, to be printed in the RECORD of May 14, 2019, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The United States District Judge for the under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) clerk will read the bills by title for the Northern District of Illinois, R. Austin f first time en bloc. Huffaker, Jr., to be United States Dis- The senior assistant legislative clerk AUTISM COLLABORATION, AC- trict Judge for the Middle District of read as follows: Alabama, Lee Philip Rudofsky, to be COUNTABILITY, RESEARCH, EDU- United States District Judge for the CATION, AND SUPPORT ACT OF A bill (H.R. 2486) to reauthorize mandatory 2019 funding programs for historically Black col- Eastern District of Arkansas, Justin leges and universities and other minority- Reed Walker, to be United States Dis- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I serving institutions. trict Judge for the Western District of ask unanimous consent that the Sen- A bill (H.R. 4378) making continuing appro- Kentucky, Eleni Maria Roumel, of ate proceed to the immediate consider- priations for fiscal year 2020, and for other Maryland, to be a Judge of the United ation of H.R. 1058, which was received purposes. States Court of Federal Claims, and from the House. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Kenneth Charles Canterbury, Jr., of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The now ask for a second reading, and I ob- South Carolina, to be Director, Bureau clerk will report the bill by title. ject to my own request, all en bloc. of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Ex- The senior assistant legislative clerk The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- plosives, W. Stephen Muldrow, to be read as follows: tion having been heard, the bills will United States Attorney for the District A bill (H.R. 1058) to amend the Public receive their second reading on the of Puerto Rico, Michael D. Baughman, Health Service Act to enhance activities of next legislative day. to be United States Marshal for the the National Institutes of Health with re- Western District of Pennsylvania, spect to research on autism spectrum dis- f Kerry Lee Pettingill, to be United order and enhance programs relating to au- tism, and for other purposes. ORDERS FOR MONDAY, States Marshal for the Eastern District SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 of Oklahoma, and Fernando L. G. There being no objection, the Senate Sablan, to be United States Marshal proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I for the District of Guam and concur- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous ask unanimous consent that when the rently United States Marshal for the consent that the bill be considered read Senate completes its business today, it District of the Northern Mariana Is- a third time. adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, Sep- lands, all of the Department of Justice. The bill was ordered to a third read- tember 23; further, that following the ing and was read the third time. prayer and pledge, the morning hour be f Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ther debate on the bill. ceedings be approved to date, the time The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask for the two leaders be reserved for their further debate? unanimous consent that Ariel Hasse, use later in the day, morning business Hearing none, the bill having been an intern in my office, be granted floor be closed, and the Senate proceed to read the third time, the question is, privileges through September 27, 2019. executive session and resume consider- Shall the bill pass? ation of the McGuire nomination; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill (H.R. 1058) was passed. objection, it is so ordered. that finally, notwithstanding the pro- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous visions of rule XXII, the cloture mo- f consent that the motion to reconsider tions filed during today’s and yester- EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF be considered made and laid upon the day’s sessions of the Senate ripen at THE SENATE FOR THE PEOPLE table. 5:30 p.m., Monday, September 23. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without WHO OPERATE OR SUPPORT DIA- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. PER BANKS AND DIAPER DIS- objection, it is so ordered. f TRIBUTION PROGRAMS IN THEIR f LOCAL COMMUNITIES RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, ask unanimous consent that the Com- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- SEPTEMBER 23, 2019, AT 3 P.M. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, ate now proceed to the en bloc consid- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if and Pensions be discharged from fur- eration of the following Senate resolu- there is no further business to come be- ther consideration of S. Res. 205 and tions which were submitted earlier fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- that the Senate proceed to its imme- today: S. Res. 319, S. Res. 320, and S. sent that it stand adjourned under the diate consideration. Res. 321. previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The There being no objection, the Senate There being no objection, the Senate, clerk will report the resolution by proceeded to consider the resolutions at 4:24 p.m., adjourned until Monday, title. en bloc. September 23, 2019, at 3 p.m.

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BROWN MARY E. ZANDER MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMAN- BETH A. BRUSTUEN ITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE ERICA L. BUCKLEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DOROTHY KOSINSKI, TERM EXPIRED. DANIEL D. BUHLER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RICHARD P. BUI JESSICA A. CARPENTER To be major ROBERT ANTHONY DIXON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- EVAN B. CARSON BIA, TO BE UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE SUPE- JAMES W. CAVINESS BRANDON R. BURDEN RIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE WYATT B. CHERRY IN THE ARMY TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE MICHAEL A. HUGHES, TERM KATHERINE A. COFFMAN EXPIRED. JENNIFER A. COLEMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE JUDICIARY JESSICA Y. COMBS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY LAUREN J. COOPER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DANIELLE J. HUNSAKER, OF OREGON, TO BE UNITED RYAN M. CROSSMAN STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE MICHAEL J. D AMICO To be major MEGAN L. DAVIS DIARMUID F. O’SCANNLAIN, RETIRED. TIMOTHY M. DONELSON WILLIAM JOSEPH NARDINI, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE SHIRLEY DE LA ROSA UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SECOND CIR- JONATHAN J. DOHANICH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CUIT, VICE CHRISTOPHER DRONEY, RETIRED. SIMON R. DOMENECH TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DANIEL MACK TRAYNOR, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE MARY A. M. DUEITT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF BRIAN M. EDICK To be major NORTH DAKOTA, VICE DANIEL L. HOVLAND, RETIRING. RACHEL L. ELDER GRANT C. JAQUITH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A JUDGE OF ASHLEY M. ERTEL CESAR A. PATINO LISA FERNANDEZ THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VET- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ZACHARY J. FETTERMAN ERANS CLAIMS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ALEXIS N. FLETES ROBERT N. DAVIS, RETIRING. ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SCOTT J. LAURER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF THE PAULINE M. FLORES UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS ELIZABETH H. FOLEY To be colonel CLAIMS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE MARY AUBRIE H. FRAZIER J. SCHOELEN, RETIRING. JASON M. FREEMAN JOHN J. VOGEL SARAH E. FRY IN THE ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MARTIN G. GAKURIA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SARAH P. GANZ ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ALLISON H. GARCIA IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED To be colonel WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND KASSIA O. GARFIELD RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: CASEY V. GLEW LANCE A. BROWN KEVIN R. GRAHAM To be lieutenant general MICHELL A. GREENIDGE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIDGETTE D. GRIFFITHS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MAJ. GEN. MARK C. SCHWARTZ JESSE GRONSKY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE AIR FORCE SAMANTHA L. GUY To be colonel NATHAN W. HAMILTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JEFFREY R. HARTZELL GREGORY J. HIRSCHEY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE MARLA R. HARVEY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 716: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LINDSEY J. HATCHER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY To be lieutenant colonel GRIFFIN M. HOLAUCHOCK UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DANIEL J. HUBBARD DAVID B. MARTIN BAKARY M. JALLOW To be lieutenant colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CRAIG B. JENSEN MICHAEL C. HAITH IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE MATTHEW R. JIMENEZ UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 716: LATASHA J. JOHNSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LINDSAY A. JOHNSTON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY To be lieutenant colonel ISAIAH D. JONES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MATTHEW W. STYLES JOSEPH J. JONES To be major FRANCIS M. KATUMBA To be major DANYELE KAVAKCIOGLU ANDERSON CHRISTOPHER O. DORSEY RACHEL R. KEENER LINDSEY P. DAVIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KRISTIN M. KING TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LERON B. KING UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ANNE H. LEE FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SAMMY J. LEOS To be major To be lieutenant colonel EMILY P. LUCAS PHILLIP D. MAILLOUX GALEN CIPPERLY SHAYLA A. CANTY–SMITH MICHAEL D. MARX THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BENJAMIN A. MCCOMB TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR SARA J. MCDOWELL ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BARBARA A. MCLEOD BROCK A. MCNABB To be colonel To be colonel VALENTINA M. MEROLA WAYNE J. HARSHA JEFFREY J. AUTREY DEVIN L. MERRITT JACQUELINE MILLS THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF JOHN D. CATOE THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO TAM T. DINH JENNIFER L. MINARCIK RYAN G. MONTANARI THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY JOEL R. DIXON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: MICHAEL G. HAINES GABRIELLE B. MOORE TIMOTHY A. LOOMIS SYBELLA V. MORERE To be colonel KENDRA J. MARNELL REBECCA A. MORRISDAVIS ERIC L. PHILLIPS TIMOTHY W. NAILL PAULA A. BOICE SOO A. SOHN DREW R. OEN NATHANIEL L. CARPER JENNIFER T. VECCHIONE JAMES T. S. ONEAL II PAUL M. FRANKEN REGINA M. ORTEGA ANTHONY C. HAMILTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMIE R. OWSIANY CHARLES T. HILLS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ALEXIS M. PASCHAL GUNNAR D. KIERSEY FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LAURENCE L. PASS LESLEY E. KIPLING To be lieutenant colonel MARISSA R. PENA WESLEY A. PARMER CAESAR R. PEREIRA ERIC W. SOULTS TRAVIS M. ALLEN JANICE R. PERIDO BENJAMIN J. SPROUSE JASON R. BARKER JEFFERY R. S. PERRY ANDREW B. STONE KARL N. BLANCAFLOR TERESSA M. PETOSKY CHUNAE ZOH ROBERT D. BOHNSACK JAMES R. PHILLIPS IN THE NAVY DANIEL S. CALL MARIA A. PITTS RACHEL E. DAVID MATTHEW P. POLSTER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CRAIG M. FORSYTHE JEREMY T. POWELL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KEVIN M. HUDSON BRYAN L. PRESLER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KEVIN L. HUMPHREY PAUL J. RICHARDSON JASON T. KLODNICKI PEDRO D. RIVERA To be commander DAVID R. LEONARD JESSICA L. ROBBINS MICHAEL J. TAGALOA DAVID S. MERRIFIELD NATHAN R. ROCHA JONATHAN T. RUNNELS THEODORE J. SCHNESKI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID Y. SUH BRITTANY K. SCHOTT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHRISTOPHER D. UNDERWOOD II MIRIAM C. SEVILLE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TYRONE A. SIMON To be captain TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR DEBBIE P. SITHCALICA FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TREY J. SLAUTER PATCHO N. SANTIAGO

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THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR TEMPORARY JENNIFER G. RYKACZEWSKI TRAVIS M. MAUPIN APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE FRANK E. SACCO III MATTHEW S. MCCAULEY UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION PAULMARVIN M. SANTOS MICHAEL S. MCNEAL 605: RICHARD W. SCHMERMUND ISSAC MEDINA ALLISON C. D. SCOTT TERRY E. MENGES, JR. To be lieutenant commander JAMES C. SHAW RANDY S. MENN BRYAN A. BOLDON RYAN R. SHERWOOD CAMERON D. MITCHELL LUCIAN H. SMITH MARK A. MORRIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSHUA H. SNOKE RICHARD NAJAR, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BRADLEY M. STINEHART RONALD L. NEAL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TIMOTHY J. SUMMERS NHAN V. NGUYEN, JR. To be lieutenant commander JOY L. TAPAJCIK KAFAYAT O. OLANIRAN MICHAEL P. TAYLOR JASON Z. ONEAL MICHAEL D. CRIBBS TIMOTHY TRAN PETUNIA ORR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KEITH B. TRAPP, JR. STEPHEN E. PAKOLA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY PHILLIP URIBE, JR. STEVEN C. PALMER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ALICIA A. VISSCHER DANIEL J. POKELWALDT JASON A. WADDELL EDWARD R. POLK To be lieutenant commander NICHOLAS W. WDOWSKI JASON M. PRICE JACQUELINE N. WELLS SEAN P. PUGH BRACKERY L. BATTLE CAMERON J. WOODS JAMES H. RACE THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- COURTNEY K. WRIGHT MOSTAFAMOHAMED I. RASHED MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY ANDREW C. WYMAN JAMES N. REVELL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: KENDRA M. YATES MATTHEW W. ROBERTSON To be lieutenant commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ANTHONY U. ROBINSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY NATHAN J. RODRIGUEZ JOEL D. MYERS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JASON B. ROUSE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MATTHEW E. RUMPKE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY To be lieutenant commander PATRICK M. RZESZUT BRYAN D. SCOTT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MARIO D. ADAME CHANDRAKA SINGH SCOTT K. ARMSTRONG To be lieutenant commander CHARLES R. SMITH KRISTOFER W. BAIR SCOTT C. SPILMAN BRYAN M. ALLRED JASON D. BAKER JOHN J. STEWART JERMAINE ARMSTRONG TRENT A. BARNES ROBERT M. STRICKLAND PERCY M. ATANGCHO WILSON T. BASILIO EDWARD W. SUDERS III GEORGE B. BARBOUR III RANDALL W. BEAL PATRICIA A. TAYLOR ROBERTA S. BECKER JABBAR D. BELIN JEFFERY L. THERRIEN DANIELLE M. BEIER JEAN P. D. BERTRAM EDWIN C. THOMAS III KELLY L. BISCHOFF GILBERT L. BISHOP II BRIDGETTE A. TOREM MEGAN C. BITTNER DAVID P. BLACK JAMES E. TROGDEN III ALEXANDER S. BOGART GLORIA F. BOYKIN CHRISTOPHER W. TUCKER AARON B. BOX MAGUEL L. BROOKS CEDRIC L. TURNER BRIAN G. BULES MATTHEW N. BROPHY JOHNNY B. TURNER, JR. NICHOLAS J. CANNELLA ALEXANDER Q. BROWN JOSEPH E. WALTMAN DENNIS W. CARTER, JR. DANIEL J. BROWN TRACY L. WASHINGTON RACHEL O. CARTER MICHAEL E. BUCK CARLOS A. WATKINS JUSTIN B. CECIL ROBERT BUCKNER MARK C. WILKINSON MICHAELDAVID R. CHERRY EDWARD S. BUTLER COURTNEY D. WILLIAMS STEPHEN D. CONNER JOHN C. BUTLER, JR. JAMES R. WILSON TIMOTHY T. COOK JOHN J. CAICEDO ANTHONY M. YOUNG NATHAN H. COOLEY ROBERT J. CAMPBELLMARTIN SAMSON J. COVERT KELLY L. CARTWRIGHT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TYLER A. DARR MILTON G. CASASOLA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TIYA E. DEGHETTO BRIAN S. CHAPLOW UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: AMANDA C. DENO HOWARD R. CHASE To be lieutenant commander ANTHONY J. DIBLASI COREY B. CHEEK ADAM P. DUTIL LARRY J. CHESTER, JR. WILLIAM H. ABBITT KEVIN S. EDSALL WILLIAM R. CONE NICHOLAS H. ABELEIN GEOFFREY A. ELLIS RICHARD R. CORNFORTH ALANA M. ABERNETHY DAVID A. FELBER DAVID A. COX ERNESTO H. ACOSTA MARY M. FORMANEK JEFFREY S. CRABTREE TIMOTHY L. ADDUCE JASON W. FRANKS DAVID E. CRAIG JOSHUA D. ADKINS EDWARD J. GALLIGAN FALANDA D. CULP BILAL A. AGHA ALEXANDRA M. GLORIA ROBIN G. CUNNINGHAM DANIEL T. AGUILERA SEAN D. GRUBE CEDRIC J. DANIELS HAROLD J. AGURTO STEVEN L. HALL KENNETH M. DAVIS, JR. RAMY Y. AHMED ANDREW B. HANSON VELEKA S. DAVIS LENA A. AKERSON DARNELL T. HARRIS BRENT E. DEERING BRADLEY K. ALBACHTEN LUCAS A. HAUCK AGUSTIN DELAROSATORO JASON T. ALDRIDGE DARRIN L. HAYES, JR. RUSSELL DICKERT GARRETT M. ALFSTAD CLEMENT W. J. HERRON JAMES R. DIGNAN BRIAN E. ALLEN BETHANY J. INDAHL ANTON S. DRAKE KELLY C. ALTSCHUL LESLIE A. JACKSON KENNETH E. A. DULEY MATTHEW T. ALVAREZ ADONICA M. JOHNSON ERIC A. EHLEY DANIEL B. AMENDA JOSHUA R. JOHNSON KENNETH E. EKHART, JR. GREGORY N. ANDERSON RITA M. JOHNSON JACOB M. ENGLANDER JOSHUA M. ANDERSON LAKAYSHA L. JONES ERIC A. ERIKSEN, JR. KIERIN W. A. ANDERSON CHRISTOPHER R. JORDAN IAN D. ERSHEN STUART B. ANDERSON MATTHEW J. KAISERSKI CARLOS F. FLORES MICHAEL P. ANDREWS JOHN B. KEENER ERIC S. FOSTER RYAN N. ANDREWS WAYNE W. KILGORE JASON L. FOUTS ANTHONY S. ARENA BRYAN P. KUHN JOSE J. GALVEZ, JR. DANIEL ARMENTEROS VLADISLAVA D. KUKUY BRIAN J. GARCIA KYLE C. ARNESON KAITLIN M. KWIATKOWSKI ADRIAN W. GRAY BENJAMIN J. ARNETT DAVID N. LEBHAR WHITTAKER GREEN DRAKE E. ARNOLD ALEXANDER LEVY LATASHA D. GRIFFIN STEPHEN L. ARNOLD ANTHONY J. LICHI ERIC B. GUENTHER JUAN M. ARREDONDO, JR. ROGER W. LONG JAMES E. GUTHRIE, JR. PATRICK P. ARRIGO SEAN B. MARGOT JOSHUA T. HAHN OSEI ASANTE JOSEPH A. MARINELLI DOUGLAS M. HAMPTON REUBEN J. ATTAH JAMES E. MARTIN MICHAEL D. HARRIS CAITY M. ATWOOD ERIC W. MCANELLY SAMUEL F. HARROLD MATTHEW J. ATWOOD JOSHUA C. MCCAULEY PAULA R. HARVILLE DONALD S. BABCOCK KENDRA M. MCCLAIN LUQMAN HASKETT DANIEL R. BAKER JOHN R. MCDUFFIE ERIN L. HAYDEN NIKITA N. BAKER MICHAEL G. MCLAUGHLIN MARK D. HODIO TIMOTHY P. BAKER BRENDAN J. MCMONAGLE ERIC M. HOLLENBECK SEAN T. BAKEY BROCK A. MCQUEEN MARTIN G. HOWARD TROY A. BALDING COLLIN A. MEADOR JOE A. HUTTON ROBERT E. BALL III JR MEEHAN ISRAEL V. ISIP IAN L. BALLARD ANDREW P. MELTON DAVID D. JEFFERSON GEORGES E. BANKS, JR. CARL A. MURDOCK GREGORY T. JOHNSON, JR. JASON T. BARNES WILLIAM N. MURRAY QUINTINO L. JOHNSON MATTHEW P. BARRETT DIRK A. B. MYERS JASON M. JONES KAYLA J. BARRON MICHAEL R. NYLAND RYAN W. KELLY TIMOTHY C. BARTH LOUIS J. OCAMPO MICHAEL A. KENNEDY ROBERT H. BATTLE CHRISTOPHER G. OLSEN KENNETH E. KESSINGER ERIC M. BEALL ANDREW F. PAYNTER LASHONDA I. LARA BRANDON W. BEAM AARON A. PENNINGTON ERIC M. LARVIA BRIAN C. BEARD ALESSANDRA R. PETTY BRIAN M. LEWIS BRIAN V. BEASLEY MICHAEL R. PHILLIPS CHARLES V. LYNN, JR. ABRAHAM M. BEATES HUNTER D. POMEROY SHAWN P. MADSEN LINDSEY A. BEATES ADAM H. REIFFEN BRUCE J. MANSFIELD BRIANT W. BECOTE JOSHUA M. ROE ROBERT A. MANZUETA MICHAEL A. BEDWELL CAMERON N. ROSS KEITH P. MARINO BENJAMIN L. BEITLER KELLY A. RYAN ANTONIO R. MARTIN JAMES R. BELL

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KEVIN B. BELL HILLARY E. CHARALAMBOUS FRANK L. ELLIS SARAH A. BELMONT IVAN V. CHERNOV MICHAEL S. ELLWOOD DESIREE N. BENDER TONY L. CHITWOOD, JR. DAVID A. ELSENBECK SAMUEL R. BENDER JUNVICENTE M. CHONG, JR. DANIEL A. EMMA ANTHONY J. BERES SCOTT R. CHUDA ADAM K. ENDRELUNAS JOSHUA M. BERGERON CLAIRE E. CLANCY NICHOLAS J. ENGLE ADAM H. BERGMAN THOMAS K. CLAPP JAY C. ENGLISH JONATHAN B. BERKOWITZ ERIC S. CLARK JACOB W. ERICKSON AMANDA M. BERLINSKY SCOTT B. CLARK JOHN B. ERICKSON NICHOLAS T. BERNARD JEFFREY S. CLAUSER KRISTEN J. ERIKSEN ANDREW C. BERNHARDT TRAVIS D. CLAY DAVID N. ERSTAD ANDREW N. BERRY JESSICA A. CLINE GARRISON L. ERWIN ROBERT C. BERRY TIMOTHY P. CLINE KRISTA R. ESCHELMAN ALEXANDER G. BERTA JOHN J. CLOSE ANGEL ESPINO WILLIAM C. BERTHOLD ALEXANDER O. COBB BRANDON T. EUHUS JARRETT G. BIBB JASON M. COCCA MATTHEW A. EVANS FRANTZ BIENAIME ADAM R. COHEE HUNTER M. FAHEY JOSEPH L. M. BIGCAS PATRICK D. COHEN JUSTIN M. FALK KALIMARI M. BILLINGS PETER H. COHN MARC J. FALKNER KATHARINE C. BINDER ALEX COLE JOHN M. FALZETTA ROBERT A. BLACKWELL JOHN V. COLEMAN RICHARD T. FARIAS JARROD S. BLAIN HILLARY S. COLLANDRA NATHAN C. FARISH LEAH K. BLAINE JOSHUA D. COLLINS BENJAMIN R. FARNHAM DANIEL E. BLAIR LAURA E. COMBS DANIEL P. FARRAR J T. BLAKE RYAN C. CONBOY BENJAMIN D. FASSEEL KELLY E. BLAKE STEVEN M. CONNELL KRISTELL FAUSTINO ROBERT L. BLAKE RUSSELL D. CONWAY CHET M. FEARON ANDREW A. BLANCO NAHUM C. COOK TIMOTHY J. FECHNER PATRICK J. BOENSEL JASON S. COONS CARL J. FEDEROFF MARK A. BOHLS NATALYA E. COOPER PATRICK J. FEDEWA BRITTANY M. BOLTON CHRISTOPHER M. CORNELL CHRISTOPHER M. FELDMANN DEAN H. O. BONG KEVIN D. COTTINGHAM JUSTIN M. FELGAR FRANKIE L. BONNER ERIC E. COTTRELL DEREK H. FENNIG CHRISTOPHER M. BORDINO RICHARD L. COUNTS IV DENNIS F. FERNANDEZ DANIEL M. BORING AMBER L. COWAN MICHAEL H. FICK JUSTIN J. B. BORRES JAMES C. COX, JR. MATTHEW L. FILLMORE CHRISTOPHER W. BOURQUE JAMES R. COX ALEXANDER S. FINNELL MATTHEW D. BOUWENSE PHILIP A. COX BRIAN D. FISCHER LOUIS G. BOVE BRENDAN P. COYLE ADAM J. FISEL KRISTIN M. BOWEN MARCUS CRANFORD KENNETH C. FISHER GREGORY S. BOWLIN, JR. REBEKAH A. CRANOR KYLE B. FITCH ALEX T. BOWMAN BRYAN T. CRIGER ANDREW P. FITZGERALD SAMUEL J. BRADDOCK DONALD M. CRISMAN DAVID W. FITZGERALD JORDAN P. BRADFORD MANTRAKO F. CROCKETT ALEXANDER P. FLETCHER DAKOTAH F. BRECHER VANTRAKO D. CROCKETT WILLIAM J. FLETCHER III RYAN P. BRENNAN JASON A. CROMWELL FELIX FLORES TODD A. BRENNER JARRETT R. CROSSGROVE HENRY N. FLORES JEREMY J. BRICCO BART L. CROWDER ELIZABETH A. FLUKE STEVEN L. BRIGGS II FORREST S. CROWELL THOMAS A. FLYNN WILLIAM L. BRIGHT JASON M. CUELLAR JAMES N. FODOR STEVEN J. BRINKLEY STEVEN CUEVAS DOUGLAS T. FORWARD TYLER B. BRISTOL MICHAEL J. CULLEN BENJAMIN B. FOSTER KIRA P. BROCKWELL JOHN P. CURRAN BENJAMIN E. FOX BRADFORD C. BRODERSEN RICHARD F. CURRY, JR. GABRIELLE M. FRANCISCO JONATHAN L. BROGLIE DOUGLAS B. CUSTER MATTHEW D. FREEZE LUTHER E. BROOKS, JR. RODEL G. CUSTODIO ROBERT W. FRIDINGER JAKE L. BROSNAN ADAM J. DAMBRA MARCELLO J. FRIERSON II BRANDON R. BROWN KEVIN C. DANESE JULIE M. FROSLEE JASON J. BROWN THOMAS E. DANNER KELLY W. FRY JUSTIN L. BROWN BASIL DARATSOS CHARLES D. FUEHRER KENNETH M. BROWN TIMOTHY S. DAVEY MARSHALL J. FUGATE, JR. TRAVIS S. BROWN MATTHEW G. DAVIDSON LANDON M. FUHRIMAN GARETH A. BROWNHEBERT HARRY F. DAVIES MUHAMMAD A. FURQAN RYAN V. BRUCE JAMES E. DAVIS DANIEL P. GALLANT PATRICK W. BRYANT EDWARD E. DAWSON CHRISTOPHER T. GANNON SHAWN M. BUCHAN RICHARD A. DAY JOHN C. GASTER III AMANDA M. BUCK JOHNNIE R. DEBOE III SHAUN M. GEARY MARGUERITE A. BUCKLES JOSEPH H. DEBUCK CASEY C. GELONECK WHITNEY A. BUFFIN BRIAN T. DECKER EDWARD G. GEORGE BRENDAN A. BUHOLZER DERRICK B. DEGRAAF JESSICA C. GERMANO DAVID F. BUITRAGO ANTHONY M. DEKEN AARON T. GETTY WALTER S. BUITRAGO, JR. PAUL A. DELUCA JAMES A. GIBBONS, JR. JOHN B. BURBAGE DANIEL R. DEMATTEO PATRICK B. GIBBONS MATTHEW D. BURCHILL MICHAEL A. DENNISON JARAD J. GILBERTSON ANDREW W. BURDG KATARINA G. DENTON KYLE M. GILLETTE MICHAEL D. BURNELL DAVID M. DEPMAN JOSEPH A. GIUDA JAMES T. BURT ROBERT B. DEPOL CHRISTOPHER E. GLACKEN CHRISTOPHER W. BUSCEMI MATTHEW J. DEPPEN KYLE D. GLEGHORN AUSTIN B. BUTLER DOMINIC E. DESTEFANO JOSHUA J. GLENN MYLES M. BUTLER III NICHOLAS J. DETWEILER BRYAN W. GLOCK DOYE A. BYRD CHRISTINE M. DEURO CHRISTOPHER G. GOKEY DANIEL CABAN JUSTIN A. DEVILLAR COLEMAN GONZALEZ CLINTON R. CABE JOHN P. DIMOTAKIS WILLIAM D. GOODYEAR CHRISTOPHER D. CADY MARTIN K. DINEEN, JR. KARI M. GORSKI KHRISTIANNOE C. CAINDOY STEPHEN J. DITAMORE BRIAN W. GOSS COLIN A. CAINES ERIC B. DITTMAN TJ M. GOSS KATIE A. CALHOUN MATTHEW E. DIVITTORE RYAN J. GOULET KEVIN J. CALLAN AARON D. DIXON ERICK W. GRAF CHRISTOPHER M. CALVANICO NATHANIEL L. DOANE JASON P. GRAMMAR BRETT P. CAMPBELL ROBERT N. DOBBINS JOSEPH J. GRANATA II GREGORY A. CAMPBELL DEAN R. DOBRANSKY NOAH J. GRAY MICHAEL J. CAMPBELL RYAN P. DONOHUE BENJAMIN T. GRAYBOSCH RYAN P. CAMPBELL CHRISTOPHER D. DOOLEY JONATHAN D. GREENBERG ROBERT L. C. CANNELL MATTHEW J. DORI DRO J. GREGORIAN CAMERON Z. CARAWAY JUSTIN L. DOWNS PETER G. GRIBKO CARLOS A. CARBALLO ERIC S. DUBE RYAN P. GRIFFITH WAYLON R. CARLSON DOUGLAS R. DUCKERT JOSEPH A. GRIM BRANDEN T. CARPENTER NICHOLAS J. DUCKWORTH DAVID R. GRZYWACZ SCOTT A. CARPER JOHN A. DUGGER JORGE A. GUILLOTY CHRISTINA M. CARPIO SEAN M. DULANEY ERIK M. GUIREMAND MATTHEW CARRASQUILLO CHAD L. DUNCAN JEFFREY D. GUISE JOSEPH E. CARROLL CHRISTOPHER S. DUNCAN TYLER P. GULLIKSEN DEVON A. CARTWRIGHT BENJAMIN T. DUNN JAROM R. GUNDERSON WILLIAM B. CASE III RICHARD T. DUNN ANTHONY H. GUY PHILIP R. CASKEN NEAL B. DUNNE DENNIS C. GUY RYAN W. CASKIE JESSE M. DUPARC BRYCE S. HADLEY LONEY R. CASON KYLE S. DUTE JONATHAN R. HAGERMAN JONATHON D. CASSEL BRIAN M. EASON DANIEL M. HAINES MARLEY E. CASSELS CHRISTOPHER S. ECKEL SEAN W. HALE ANDREW G. CATOIRE MATTHEW D. EGELAND RICHARD D. HALEY CHRISTOPHER R. CEDROS HEATHER C. EHRLICH ALVIS G. HALL, JR. MARIBEL CHALLBURG TIMOTHY A. EICK ANNAJOY L. HALL PETER A. CHAMIS PAUL D. EKLUND JESSICA L. HALL DAVID M. CHAPELLE DARREN J. ELDER JONATHAN C. HALL ROBERT A. CHAPIN JUSTIN M. ELDER MATTHEW W. HALL BRYAN R. CHAPMAN ZACHARY T. ELKIN RICHARD N. HALL ALEXANDER C. CHARALAMBOUS NICHOLAS S. ELLIOTT ASHLEY S. HALLFORD

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ALLISON M. HAMEL ANDREA R. KALTENBACH MATTHEW S. MAUPIN ANDREW D. HAMILTON ANDREW A. KAMM MICHAEL C. MAXWELL JOHN P. HAMILTON JONATHAN D. KARUNAKARAN JEFFREY A. MAYER ERIC L. HAMLIN DAVID J. KEEGAN MATHEW C. MAYO BRENDAN D. HAMM JOHN P. KEILTY ANDREW L. MAYS ROSS F. HAMMERER JUSTIN A. KELCH CHRISTIE L. MCALLISTER RANDALL E. HANGARTNER ADAM N. KELLER JOSEPH J. MCAULIFFE NICHOLAS R. HANLEY NATHAN E. KELLY KEVIN J. MCCABE KEVIN C. HANSOM ROBERT J. KELLY LINDSAY R. MCCAMMOND NICHOLAS D. HARDEN KYLE O. KENDALL ADAM M. MCCANN CHASE E. HARDING BRAZ M. KENNEDY PATRICK W. MCCARTHY MARK F. HARDZINSKI CHARLES R. KENNEDY WILLIAM R. MCCLELLAN JONATHAN T. HARNED PATRICK T. KENNEDY MUZIK M. MCCLINTON SEAN M. HARNEY JORDAN M. KEOUGH II JOHN W. MCCLISH, JR. CLIFFORD B. HARRELL, JR. DOUGLAS A. KETTLER DANIEL A. MCCRACKEN MICHAEL T. HARRIGAN FELECIA S. KHORRAM RYAN C. MCDONOUGH BRITTANY A. HARRIS KEVIN M. KILLEEN, JR. PATRICK R. MCDOWELL JAKE B. HARRIS HYUNG I. KIM KYLE E. MCFADDEN HUGH L. HARRON MCKINLEY Y. KIM RYAN K. MCFADDEN ALLEN D. HARTLEY AMANDA B. KINGERY ANDREW S. MCFARLAND DAVID R. HARTMANN KENNETH A. KINGHORN WEIXIN M. MCFARLAND JACOB R. HARTSFIELD THOMAS R. KINSEY RYAN T. MCGINNITY DAVID J. R. HARVEY JOHN H. KIPPER CHARLES A. MCIVER CHANDLER C. HASEMEYER MATTHEW D. KIRBY AARON C. MCKEEN CHARLES P. HASLAM, JR. ANDREW P. KIRCHERT ELIZABETH M. MCKENZIE MICHAEL T. HATCH JASON D. KIRKPATRICK JAMES R. MCKINNEY COREY A. HAUSMAN GARY D. KISSELBACK CALEB D. MCKINNON TYLER A. HAWKINS ARIEL M. KLAINERMAN STEPHEN P. MCLAUGHLIN JEFFREY M. HAYDEN SARAH A. KLENKE TIMOTHY MCNERNEY CHRISTOPHER R. HAYES ANDREW J. KLINGENSMITH BRANDON S. MCREYNOLDS RICHARD C. HEALEY STEPHEN J. KLINGSEIS BRIAN J. MCSHEA MICHAEL E. HEATHERLY EDWIN K. KLINKHAMMER STANTON F. MCWHORTER SEAN M. HEENAN ROBERT M. KNAPP DAVID J. MELENDEZ RYAN A. HEILMANN MATTHEW B. KNEPPER ANDREW J. MELNYK PATRICK J. HEITMAN GREGORY J. KNOPIK JUSTIN G. MELQUIST DANIEL J. HEMMER MARK D. KNORR THOMAS O. MENNERICH KEDISH O. HEMMINGS CHARLES K. KOLLAR IAN C. MEREDITH CHAD A. HENDERSON DREW J. KOLLMANN JONATHAN J. MESSER SHAWN M. S. HENRY KELLY F. KOLTERMANBROWN ANDREW J. METCALF MATTHEW G. HERBAUGH STEVEN G. KORBEIN KERRY J. MICHAUD BRANDON K. HERRICK ANTHONY J. KORBELY ANDREW P. MILLER LIAM P. HICKEY MARSHALL M. KRAFT DENISE E. MILLER DAVID E. HICKS JUSTIN L. KRAMER JASON D. MILLER MICHAEL J. HICKS DANIEL M. KRIER JASON L. MILLER ROBERT B. HICKS ADAM T. KULCZYCKY RYAN W. MILLER DANIEL R. HILDENBRAND CHAD L. KULP KYLE J. MILLERD DANIEL G. HILL MICHEAL J. KUMM KEVIN S. MISSEL JON T. HILL JOEL R. KUNZ ERNEST F. MITCHELL ROBIN HIROHAMA THOMPSON E. KUNZ JOSHUA M. MITCHELL RYAN M. HIRSCH DANIEL E. KUTZ KEITH S. MITCHELL MARK A. HLOUSEK ADAM D. LAAKSO WADE D. MOCKEL THOMAS E. HOBBS, JR. ZACHARY J. LADEN JOSEPH R. MOFFIT BRENT T. HODGE MATTHEW D. LAI GORDON L. MOHL, JR. JESSICA L. HODGEMAN TRAVIS A. LAIR CHRISTOPHER T. MOHR ERIC A. HODINA JUSTIN C. LANGAN GUY A. MOLINA JENNIFER K. HOFFEN KELTY R. LANHAM JOHN A. MONTANA MICHAEL R. HOGAN JOHN D. LAPE LILLIAN R. MONTANA STEVEN J. HOLLENDER ERIC W. LARSON BRYAN A. MONTGOMERY ZACHARY S. HOLLIDAY RORY M. LARSON ANDREW S. MOORE KEITH R. HOLLIS JAMES P. LASCARA JEFFERY N. MOORE HUNTER L. HOLLRAH DAVID R. LASHOMB RYAN E. MOORE DUSTIN M. HOLM PAUL R. LAVOIE DANIEL J. MOORMAN JEFFREY A. HOLMES BRIANNE K. LAW BARBARA K. MOREJON CHARLES H. HOLMSTROM JOSHUA F. LAWRENCE ALEXIA L. MORGAN BRYAN E. HOLST CARROLL M. LAWSON IV CHRISTI E. MORRISSEY KRISTIN M. HOPE ANDREA M. LAZZARO STEVEN J. MORZENTI DONG I. HOPKINS DAMIEN LE GREGORY W. MOSLEY II CHRISTOPHER J. HOREL JOSEPH P. LEAHY CHRISTOPHER E. MOZER BRANDON K. HORTON ELIZABETH A. LECKIE ALEJANDRO L. MUELA CHRISTOPHER R. HOWARD ANDREW J. LEE KRISTINA F. MULLINS ADAM C. HOWE JONATHAN I. LEE AUDREY L. A. MUNJI ROXANNE R. HUDAK AMADEO J. LEFEBRE CHARLES T. MUNRO BRIAN L. HUDSON ANDREW M. LEGAYADA JOSEPH L. MURPHY ZACHARY T. HUFF ANDREW J. LEGER NILES A. MURPHY DAVID T. HULSE JEFFREY L. LEGG STUART A. MURPHY NICHOLAS M. HURLEY JOSEPH P. LENNON CHRISTOPHER M. MURRAY ANDREW L. HUTCHISON CHRISTOPHER M. LESTER NICHOLAS P. MURRAY MICHAEL A. IMPERATO, JR. JAMES E. LEWIS II WILLIAM K. MURRAY DAVID M. INDIVERI LEIGHANN M. LEWIS WESLEY F. MUSSELMAN DAVID INGEL JEREMY L. LILLIE KEVIN K. MUTAI JOHN A. ISLIN III SCOTT A. LINDAHL ERIC L. MYERS BRIAN E. JACOBS PETER R. LINDSTROM JASON A. MYERS MARIJKE M. JAHR SHAWN M. LINSE BRANDON J. NADDELL WESLEY I. JAHRAUS KYLE J. LISOWSKI REINHARD M. NANN ROBERT J. JAINDL III THOMAS J. LITCHFIELD PATRICK A. NANSON ROBERT J. JAMESON SERGIO E. LLORET TIMOTHY J. NASTA DEAN S. JAMOUS EVAN S. LONG JONATHAN D. NATE KEIVAN R. JANBAZ MICHAEL V. R. LOPEZ BENJAMIN E. NEBEKER ELIZABETH L. JANCA PATRICK T. LOVE NATHAN Y. NEHER BLAKE K. JARDINE STEVEN R. LOZANO BRITTANY N. NELMS AARON A. JEAN DANIEL L. LUIBIL BRENT C. NELSEN BRADLEY S. JENSEN JACOB D. LUMSDEN LAUREN C. NELSON CHRISTOPHER A. JIBILIAN JAMES T. LYKINS RYAN T. NELSON RICK L. JOBSKI, JR. JAMES M. LYONS PATRICK K. NEPRUD AARON A. JOCHIMSEN SCOTT T. MACDONALD ERIK G. NEUBERGER CHRISTOPHER W. JOHNSON ROLANDO J. MACHADO, JR. JIMMY A. NGUYEN FREDERICK S. JOHNSON CHRISTIAN D. MACK CHRISTOPHER A. NICOLET JOSEPH B. JOHNSON III PATRICK E. MACK ADAM N. NOTTBERG MICHAEL A. JOHNSON THOMAS W. MADSON NICHOLAS A. NOVAK ROBERTO J. JOHNSON MYRON J. K. MAHER III THOMAS A. NOWREY IV SAMANTHA L. JOHNSON OLUSOLA J. MAHONEY BRIAN D. OCAMPO TODD N. JOHNSON MICHAEL D. MALAKOWSKY WARD F. ODENWALD IV JAKE W. JOHNSTONE JENNIFER M. MALHEREK BRIAN N. ODONNELL CAMERON D. JONES JOSEPH M. MANCINI DANIEL C. OKEEFE COREY M. JONES JOSEPH L. MANTZ III DUSTIN E. OLDFIELD JUSTIN P. JONES AARON C. MARCHANT KENNETH A. OLOUGHLIN MATTHEW A. JONES ANDREW J. MARCINKOWSKI SPENSER S. OLSEN STEVIE L. JONES II SCOTT H. MARGOLIS JOHN S. ONDIK JOSHUA L. JORDAN RUSSELL J. MARIHUGH ANTHONY M. ORTMAN ADAM K. JUDY MICHAEL J. MARKER CHRISTOPHER P. OSBORNE JASON D. JUNKER BARTHOLOMEW F. MARSHSLAVIN BRIAN J. OTOOLE NAUSHAD KABIR PHILLIP D. MARTIN IAN J. OVERCASH MICHAEL B. KAEHLER ROBERT J. MARTIN SCOTT R. OWEN CHRISTOPHER R. KAGEHIRO JOSHUA R. MARTINEZ STEVEN H. PACE ERIC A. KAIJANKOSKI ROBERTO F. MARTINEZ JESSE W. PACKARD ERIC R. KALICK MICHAEL J. MASTRANGELO RICHARD A. PACKER BENJAMIN S. KALKWARF LISA M. MATTRELLA ELIZABETH M. PAGE

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JOSHUA M. PAINE DOUGLAS J. SCHMIDT JEREMY C. TOPP TIMOTHY D. PALMER, JR. ALEX D. SCHNEIDER IAN L. TOPPING GRAHAM J. PARKER JAMISON C. SCHROCK JOHANNA T. TORGESEN KAYRON M. PARRISH JOHN V. SCHULTZ THEODORE W. TORGESEN PRATIKSHA PATEL MATTHEW J. SCHWAB TRAVIS R. TORLONE ROBERT S. PATRICK III MICHAEL J. SCHWARTZ EVAN M. TRANT ADAM R. PATTERSON NICHOLAS A. SCHWARTZ TRAVIS T. TRAVIS JOHN J. PEACH III NICHOLAS D. SCHWOB DANIEL R. TRAYLOR BRANDON M. PEARSON IAN K. SCIFORD BRAD J. E. TRIBLEY DANIEL J. PEDROTTY BARRY S. SCOTT MATTHEW D. TRYON BRADLEY J. PENDOCK KAYLEE A. SCOTT WILLIAM L. TSCHUMY, JR. ADAM P. PENNINGTON KENDALL S. SCOTT JAMES A. TUCKER AMERICO C. PEREZ, JR. EMIL W. SCOWN JASON M. TUCKER KENNETH J. PERFIDO ANN M. SCROGGS ALEXANDER W. TYNDALL ALBERT J. PERRY ROBERT D. SEADER TIMOTHY H. UCHIDA STEVEN A. PERRY SCOTT M. SEAGO JASON M. ULBRICH SAVANNAH J. PETERS DAVID C. SEIBEL JOHN D. ULETT ANDREW D. PETERSEN GERALD C. SELLARS JOHN F. UNDERHILL CHRISTOPHER J. PETKAS KRISTIN R. SELLERS IAN C. URBAS ANDREW J. PETTIT MATTHEW J. SEYMOUR ERIC M. VALDEZ JONATHAN E. PFAFF ANNA M. T. SHAFER RICHARD A. VALENTA, JR. MATTHEW B. PHILBIN DAVID G. SHAFFER DOMINIC A. VALENTINI DYLAN J. PHILLIPSLEVINE JACOB A. SHAFFER PATRICK W. VAMOSY PAUL H. PIAVIS LUKAS W. SHANE JEFFREY D. VANCUREN LEROY E. PIMENTAL CURTIS W. SHARP THOMAS E. VANDECASTLE JAMEEL M. H. PIMPLETON KRISTIN L. SHAW CURTIS J. VANHOOSER RICHARD D. PINCE MARTIN J. SHEEHAN AUSTIN R. VANOLST CHRISTOPHER E. PITCHER COREY J. SHEERON MARK J. VANORDEN, JR. JEFFREY J. PITTS CURTIS L. SHELTON III ASHTON J. VAUGHAN ANDREW D. PIWOWAREK GREGORY M. SHINEGO MICHAEL W. VAUGHN FABIAN D. PLEASANT JOEL M. SHOLAR AARON G. VENTURINI TORREY A. PLUM TAYLOR N. SHOPE EDSEL C. V. VIERRA KEVIN E. PLUMER JAMES B. SHOWANES ADAM T. VIEUX CHRISTOPHER A. POLHEMUS JARED A. SHRADER SHAWN S. VILLAR DANIEL POLLINI EVAN M. SIEGRIST ANGELINA R. VIOLANTE MATTHEW L. POOL SCOTT A. SIMPSON DAVID L. VISSER BRANDON A. PORTHOUSE SEAN M. SISK ANDREW F. VOSS KERWIN S. POST, JR. EVAN S. SISUNG JOHN A. WAKE, JR. JOHN E. POWERS DAMON A. D. SITGRAVES GERHARD A. WALD ZACHARY J. PREFONTAINE CASEY A. SMITH BRANDON S. WALKER EDWARD M. PRENDERGAST KYLE W. SMITH DANIEL K. WALKER NICHOLAS E. PRESLEY MATTHEW B. SMITH EMILY T. WALLIS MICHAEL J. PROCELLI ZACHARY T. SMITH JAMES R. WALSH CHRISTOPHER F. PRYBELLA ANTHONY J. SMITS COLEMAN A. WARD ADAM R. QUINTANA STEVEN P. SOARES SETH E. WARNER ERIC S. QUIRK CORY L. SOLIS MICHAEL K. C. WATKIS LAURA G. RADSPINNER DOUGLAS F. SPENCE, JR. AMANDA D. WEAST WILLIAM S. RAJNAY ANDREW SPILSBURY ZACHARY T. WEATHERINGTON JETHRO L. RAMOS TAMMY L. SPITZER JACOB H. WEBB ADAM J. REDDICK BRENT R. SPOHRER ANDREW R. WEBSTER JUSTIN L. REECE ROSEMARIE F. SPUHLER CHARLOTTE S. WEBSTER BENJAMIN P. REED SEAN M. STANDEN KEVIN J. WEEKS TIMOTHY A. REEVES II CALVIN A. STARK JEREMIAH K. WEERHEIM PATRICK K. REGAN MEGAN J. STATELER KELLY A. WEHLE WILLIAM P. REGAN ALEXI K. STATON ANDREW R. WEINER BRANDON G. REICHMANN DANIEL F. STAYTON JON K. WEISSBERG GRACE E. REILLY BRIER P. STEENBERGE JEREMY J. WELLENS MAX J. REITBLATT DELANO A. STEINACKER III PHILLIP C. WESTBROOK EMILY H. E. REITER ROBERT G. STEINER GREGORY R. WESTIN SAMUEL H. RENO TIMOTHY C. STEINER GAYLE D. WHEELER, JR. WILLIAM G. RESAVY MATTHEW J. STEPKO JOSHUA T. WHITE WERNER R. RESCHMEIER NATHAN T. STEPP REBECCA C. WHITE MICHAEL P. REYNDERS JUSTIN B. STEVENS SHUN T. WHITE DAVID R. REYNOLDS AARON L. STEWARD NATHAN A. WHITELAW JASON R. RICARD BRETT G. STEWART JONATHAN D. WHITNEY MARK S. RICE GREGORY S. STEWART TIMOTHY F. WHITNEY SAMUEL D. RICHARDSON KYLE R. STEWART PARKER A. WHITWORTH WILLIAM M. RICHARDSON CORY J. STICKLEY PHILIP M. WICKER TAYLOR L. RICHMOND STEVEN C. STILES VICTORIA L. WIEDMEIER KYLE A. RICKERT DEREK J. STOFFER RYAN W. WIELGUS VANESSA C. RISEDORPH RICHARD T. STOLWORTHY CHADWICK C. WILCOX WILLIAM M. RIVERS, JR. ALEX C. STONE JESSICA L. WILCOX MATHIEU R. ROA SHANE T. STONE MICHAEL R. WILCOX JASON M. ROBERSON BRIAN E. STONG BRANDON A. WILDER KRYSTAL M. ROBERTS LAWRENCE W. STOULIG III JUSTIN B. WILEY SCOTT B. ROBERTSON JAMES W. STRANGES DOUGLAS C. WILKINS JAMES J. ROBILLARD LUCAS A. STRASSER AUSTIN M. WILKINSON DANIEL J. ROCHA JUSTIN C. STRAUSSER ANDREW D. WILL MATHEW R. ROCKWELL CHASE T. STRICKLAND NATHAN J. WILLARD LIAM T. RODDY JASON J. STRINGFIELD ADAM R. WILLIAMS KEVIN P. RODRIGO KRYSTAL B. STRONG CAMERON M. WILLIAMS LUIS M. RODRIGUEZ AARON B. STROUD GREGORY C. WILLIAMS ANDREW D. ROEMHILD MATTHEW D. STRUHS JOSHUA N. WILLIAMS ADAM J. ROGELSTAD JOSEPH S. STURGES LUCAS A. WILLOUGHBY PATRICK C. ROMERO BRIAN E. SULLIVAN, JR. STEPHEN E. WILLOUGHBY CHRISTIAN R. RONCKETTI EVAN SULLIVAN DUSTIN E. WILMOTH SEAN D. ROOKS LOGAN W. SULLIVAN AVERY B. WILSON WILLIAM D. ROUDEBUSH NAOMI C. SULLIVAN DAVID A. WILSON THERESA L. ROUSE MICHAEL J. SWAN JAMES T. WILSON ANGELA M. ROUSH JOSEPH D. SWINDEL STEVEN R. WILSON MARTHA L. ROWE RAFE E. TACKES RACHEL E. WINTERS DANIEL I. RUFFIN RUBEN M. TAPIA PHILIP E. WISE PATRICK A. RUPE MICHAEL A. TARESCAVAGE JESSICA A. WITTNER JUSTIN D. RUSSELL ARNOLD P. TAYLOR TIMOTHY A. WITTNER JAMES T. RUSSO IAN H. R. TAYLOR MONCONJAY T. WOEWIYU, SR. EVAN S. RUTHERFORD LEONARD R. TAYLOR MARK A. WOHLGAMUTH III MARY L. RUTTUM ROBERT A. TAYLOR MICHAEL F. WOLFF SEAN M. RYAN AARON D. TERRELL MICAH L. WOOD ROBERT L. RYERSON SCOTT W. TERRY MICHAEL J. WOODWARD MANTAS RYSEVAS JONATHAN C. THAI KENNETH G. WORTHINGTON SCOTT H. SACKREITER RICHARD G. THIEL TIMOTHY WOYMA BENJAMIN P. SACKSEN ALEXANDER C. THIESS STEVEN W. WRIGHT NICHOLAS C. SADIA GARTH T. THOMAS STEVEN W. WRIGHT FRANCISCO SAMALOTROQUE AUSTIN N. THOMPSON ROBERT D. YAGER GREGORY C. SANDNESS GEORGE T. THOMPSON III HARRISON O. YELVERTON IV JAMES E. SANTELLI III PHILIP A. THOMPSON SHANNON M. YINGLING JORGE A. SANTIAGOFIGUEROA ANTHONY L. THOMSEN AARON T. YOUNG KYLE J. SARACENI WILLIAM B. V. THORNLEY GRAYSON S. YOUNG III JAMES D. SAVER BRIAN C. THORPE BRET A. YOUNT ANTHONY M. SCALETTI AARON C. THURBER NICHOLAS J. ZACHMAN JOHN R. SCHAEFFER II JEREMY S. THURMAN CHELSEA L. ZAKRISKI BENJAMIN A. SCHAFER RICHARD A. TIBERIO TIMOTHY J. ZAKRISKI KARL SCHEIMREIF ALEX J. TIDEI CORY ZEBIAN ANDREW J. SCHERER TROY A. TILLSON JOHN F. ZENDT MICHAEL A. SCHILLACI PRESTON T. TILUS DAVID L. ZICARELLI DOUGLAS C. J. SCHLAEFER BRADLEY J. TOMAN MATTHEW D. ZIOMKOWSKI SCOTT M. SCHMALE JOSEPH E. TOMPKINS MARK P. ZITO, JR.

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BRANDON M. ZOSS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT EMILY J. T. RACKLEY OLIVER C. ZUFELT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY LAUREN A. REINKE BRENNAN L. ZWAK UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: NATASHA N. RILEY RUBEN B. ZWEIBAN To be lieutenant commander DANIEL L. ROBEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOSHUA B. ROBISHAW TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BENJAMIN T. ANDERSON CASSANDRA L. SCHREIBER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DAVID J. CARTER MICHAEL D. SCHWARTZ PHILLIP A. CHITTY JOSEPH E. STANLEY To be lieutenant commander ADAM M. DEMETER DAVID D. TUMAN MARCO A. TZORIN KELLY W. AGHA CHRISTINA M. GIBSON JOHN C. ALLEN DERRICK M. INGLE JOSEPH D. VANBRUAENE NICHOLAS R. ALLEN CHELSEA K. IRISH ADAM J. WAYMOUTH VERONICA Y. BAKER PATRICIA A. KREUZBERGER STEPHEN J. WORKMAN SOPHIA M. BAY MICHAEL L. LARSON JAMES M. ZWEIFEL JUSTIN M. BERGMAN PETER S. PAGANO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTINE M. CAIROLI CLINTON E. RAMSDEN III TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY SIMON S. DAVIES ROCHELLE A. RIEGER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RYAN S. DECKER CHRISTINA H. SEARS REGINAL A. FISHER LAUREN M. SPAZIANO To be lieutenant commander LUKE D. FREEMAN MATTHEW A. STROUP DANIEL S. GILLER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT GARRETT L. ADAMS ADAM H. GODFREY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KEHINDE A. ADESANYA WILLIAM L. HARBER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: NATALIE A. ALBERTSON HEATHER L. HUTCHISON CHRISTOPHER P. ANDERSON JACQUELINE N. KYZER To be lieutenant commander BRUCE A. ANDREWS CHRISTOPHER L. LAIRD DANIEL M. BALLANCE NICK AVILA STEPHANIE M. MAENZA ADRIA N. BARB MOLLY G. CARRIGAN KATHERINE G. MARTINEZALVAREZ JACOB T. COUTRE JOSEPH A. BERRIOS ASHLEY C. MORRISON TIMOTHY D. CREEN JASON E. BROWN THOMAS J. PAUSCHE SEAN C. CROGHAN EVITA M. BURKS DAVID A. PETERSEN RYAN K. EVANS JENNIFER R. CHAPMAN JAMES R. PHILLIPS LAUREL E. FERNANDES ULRICK C. CODRINGTON, JR. BENJAMIN F. PITZEL RONIEL A. MAGTANONG DANIEL G. DEMELEW THERESA M. RAMSEY RAYMOND J. MCGRATH ANN M. DIXONLEACH CHERIE M. SANGSTER MIGUEL A. MONTALVO KYLE J. FRANCIS JONATHAN U. TIBBETTS JORDAN T. PENLAND LYNNE A. HATTON CHRISTOPHER B. VEENHUIS IDA T. QUIGLEY RASHAUNDA L. HOLLOWAY MARK T. WILSON TYJEBECK H. RUUN MICHAEL K. HUGHES AMY L. YOUNGER NICOLAS SEGOVIA CHRISTOPHER R. JENNINGS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JACOB J. TORBA COLLEEN M. JOHNSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ATHANASIOS R. VARVOUTIS DENISE Y. JONES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRIAN J. KUZARA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RICHARD P. LAFFOON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY To be lieutenant commander MICHAEL J. LAWS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KWADWO S. AGYEPONG IAN A. LEATHERMAN ROBERT L. ALLEN To be lieutenant commander ASHLEY I. LEWIS NICHOLAS B. ARTABAZON LOVMIKA L. LONG MICHAEL ADAMSKI, JR. ROBERT B. CARELLI RAYMOND E. MENDEZ BRANDON T. ANTHONY TIFFANY A. CLARK JOSEPH R. MILLER SCOTT C. BRITTON JOSEPH C. COLLINS EDWARD B. MONTGOMERY VINCENT D. CHAMBERLAIN TODD E. COURSEY LAWRENCE L. MORGAN, JR. STEFANIE M. DRESSEL CHARLIEAN DOMINGUEZ JOSHUA D. PAULAITIS TARA R. ELLIOTT JORDAN W. FOUQUETTE CHRISTOPHER C. H. RUGILE JEFFREY S. GRABON KEVIN M. GARLINGTON PABLO R. SCHWILCH MATTHEW D. HAKES BRANDI L. GILBERT RYAN L. SEEBA JOEL D. C. HARDING MATTHEW T. HAMILTON COEY J. SIPES ANNA M. HOOK CHAZ R. HENDERSON RYAN D. SMITH DENIE R. KIGER LEE T. JOHNSON STEPHEN SOMUAH, JR. MEREDITH A. MCKAIG LAUREN N. KADLEC INNA STUKOVA KIERSTIN L. PASTRANA SEAN M. KENNEDY SHAREF H. TALBERT DAVID M. PRICE MIGUEL K. LEWIS CHRISTOPHER M. TAYLOR ANDREW E. SWEENEY STEVEN M. LOMBARDO LUKE O. TINGLER BENJAMIN B. WELLS JOHN A. LUHN BRANDON C. URICK AUSTIN C. WEST DANIEL F. LUKASZEWSKI DAVID G. VALENCIA RENE J. MARTIN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARK W. VEAZEY LELAND E. MCCARTY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY WILLIAM VUE MARK C. MUELLER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN C. WELLS, JR. MATTHEW G. MURDOCK To be lieutenant commander DESMOND L. WILSON JESSICA J. OLENA IRIS P. WOOD CHRISTINA S. PRYNE JASON C. ABELL ELIZABETH T. RAJCHEL BRIAN ASHLEY IN THE MARINE CORPS STEPHANIE M. ROCKFORD BRANDON M. BECKLER JOSE J. SAYANS HOUSTON E. BENSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JONATHAN P. SCHEUERMANN JAMES A. BERG IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR MARINE PATRICK D. SMITH JOHN R. BURNGASSER, JR. CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MITCHELL C. STEWART TRAVIS L. CARTER CHARLES SUNG BRANNON W. CHAPMAN To be major MIKE A. TANO JOSHUA D. CIOCCO JOSEPH B. TESTA III DAVID R. CONRADY JAMES M. STEPHENS JACOB D. THOMPSON CHRISTOPHER J. CRABTREE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JASON H. VALIANI BRIAN P. CRAWFORD TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- JOSHUA H. VALIANI NICHOLAS J. DAVIS RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SHAUN E. WILLIAMS JOHN P. DEES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARK J. V. DEGUZMAN To be colonel TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BO S. DORAN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DORAN N. DUHART CARLOS T. JACKSON SHENEQUA S. DUNN To be lieutenant commander PRESTON L. EDWARDS f BRADLEY E. CHERRY JONATHAN P. ERWERT KORY L. KEYMER SUZANNE M. GAY MICHAEL W. MARSCHALL DAVID R. GIBBONS ANTHONY R. PETERS CARISSA G. Y. HALL WITHDRAWALS KEVIN W. SNYDER ANDREW M. HARBISON NEIL W. WHITESELL AMBER M. HOLLAND JERMAINE D. JACKSON Executive Message transmitted by THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MATTHEW D. JACKSON the President to the Senate on Sep- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHUNEY C. JOHNSON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JONATHAN D. KASEL tember 19, 2019 withdrawing from fur- To be lieutenant commander BRYAN J. KAUFFMAN BRENT W. KIMMEY ther Senate consideration the fol- HERNAN R. BORJA KRYSTINA I. LANDRY lowing nominations: JONATHAN D. BROWN KEITH J. LASHOMB DWIGHT T. COONS KEVIN M. LEES HEIDI R. KING, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR ERIC W. DELISIO ERIC T. LENSMIRE OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINIS- BRADLEY J. HAMILTON OLGA V. LEVKOVICH TRATION, VICE MARK R. ROSEKIND, WHICH WAS SENT TO RUSSELL J. HUFF, JR. NICHOLAS A. LEYBA THE SENATE ON JANUARY 16, 2019. KENNETH B. MILLER JAMES W. MCCARTY THOMAS MARCELLE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED JOEL R. NELSON ISMAIL M. MCCOWIN STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT ANDREJS R. RITTENHOUSE PAUL S. MOE OF NEW YORK, VICE GARY L. SHARPE, RETIRED, WHICH EDWIN R. RODRIGUEZ PATRICK C. MURRAY WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON JANUARY 23, 2019. JEREMY A. SASKO JUSTIN NOVAK JEFFREY BYARD, OF ALABAMA, TO BE ADMINIS- LUCAS D. SPINAZZOLA GERIE W. PALANCA TRATOR OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT KHALID TRADY ZACHARY D. PARMENTAR AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE JOHN T. WALTERS JASON A. PAWLAK BROCK LONG, RESIGNED, WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SEN- BRIAN E. YEE BRIAN A. PICKLER ATE ON MAY 13, 2019.

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HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVER- national Union Local 32–B in New York City, Madam Speaker, I am referring, of course, SARY OF THE ARAB AMERICAN Susan was able to attend New York University to my wife, Denise Pence. AND CHALDEAN COUNCIL where she received her undergraduate de- On Saturday, September 21, our family will gree. She subsequently obtained her JD and celebrate Denise’s birthday, and I wanted to HON. HALEY M. STEVENS LLM at NYU. take this opportunity to wish my bride, here on OF MICHIGAN Before entering law school, Susan worked the floor of the People’s House, a very Happy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a press aide for Connecticut Governor Ella Birthday. The best decision I ever made was to pur- Thursday, September 19, 2019 Grasso. After graduating law school, she served as a law clerk for two bankruptcy sue Denise Karen Tullio of Chicago, Illinois, Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise judges, initially for one year in the Eastern and our 38 years of marriage have been today to honor the Arab American and District of New York, and then for seven years blessed with love and joy. Chaldean Council (ACC) as they celebrate 40 in the Southern District of New York. There- Happy Birthday to Denise Pence. years of service to Southeast Michigan. The after, she served as Senior Attorney-Advisor f ACC began as a one-person office in August at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of HONORING JACOB BEDNAR 1979 with the vision to help the growing num- the United States Trustee in Newark, New Jer- ber of Arab immigrants in the Metro Detroit re- sey. She later served as the General Counsel gion. In the first year, over 400 clients sought to the National Bankruptcy Review Commis- HON. SAM GRAVES assistance through their organization. sion from 1996 to 1997, working under the di- OF MISSOURI Over the years they have served as a valu- rection of then-Professor and now-Senator IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able resource for the immigrant community. Elizabeth Warren. Susan has authored a trea- Thursday, September 19, 2019 They provide a variety of services including tise on consumer bankruptcy and subsequent Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, counseling, health care, language assistance, editions for the New York State Bar Associa- employment training, and job placement. More I proudly pause to recognize Jacob Bednar. tion and has authored book chapters and nu- Jacob is a very special young man who has than that, they have created a safe place for merous articles on bankruptcy and other mat- immigrants to feel welcomed and supported as exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship ters. She was also elected to the American and leadership by taking an active part in the they acclimate to their new life in America. Law Institute in 2010. The ACC continues to be a beacon in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1180, and earn- In 1998 she was hired by Chairman Hyde to ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. community, serving nearly 70,000 people and serve as a full committee counsel working on providing over 450,000 services in the last Jacob has been very active with his troop, bankruptcy issues. Under Chairman and participating in many scout activities. Over the year. There is no doubt that the ACC will con- Ranking Member Conyers, Susan expanded tinue to make a positive difference in the many years Jacob has been involved with her portfolio, and when I was elected to serve scouting, he has not only earned numerous years to come. as Chair, I also asked Susan to serve as the I encourage everyone to visit Michigan and merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Committee Parliamentarian, in addition to her witness the rich cultural diversity, grit, and de- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, other duties. termination the citizens of our state have to Jacob has contributed to his community Since joining the Judiciary Committee in offer. On its 40th anniversary, the Arab Amer- through his Eagle Scout project. 1998, she has worked on various matters, in- ican and Chaldean Council has much to be Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join cluding bankruptcy legislation, reauthorization proud of. I ask my colleagues to join me in me in commending Jacob Bednar for his ac- of the Administrative Conference of the United celebrating this tremendous milestone. complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- States, federal courts, oversight of the Justice f ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Department, privacy issues, and interstate highest distinction of Eagle Scout. compacts. She has also assisted in the prepa- IN RECOGNITION OF SUSAN JEN- f SEN AND HER SERVICE TO THE ration and review of an array of Committee HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE documents, including Committee reports, hear- REMEMBERING IRA A. LIPMAN ing memoranda, statements, and related ma- HON. JERROLD NADLER terials. HON. STEVE COHEN OF NEW YORK I can say from firsthand experience that OF TENNESSEE Susan is not only one of the most knowledge- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able lawyers on Capitol Hill, but she is also Thursday, September 19, 2019 Thursday, September 19, 2019 one of the most diligent, thoughtful, and fair- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today minded individuals I have ever worked with. I Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank Susan Jensen for her more than 20 am fortunate to have been able to work with in praise of my friend Ira A. Lipman, founder years of service to the House Judiciary Com- her as a staffer and friend. All of those who of the international private security firm mittee. Susan is one of the preeminent ex- have worked with Susan have benefited from Guardsmark, who was also a passionate ad- perts on bankruptcy law, administrative law, her intelligence, good humor, and mentoring. vocate for social justice, a defender of journal- and the federal court system. Although she I wish Susan well in her new endeavor, and istic freedom and a lover of history and the will be leaving the Committee, she will con- I thank her for her years of superb work. arts. Ira died Monday in New York at the age tinue in public service as she transitions to the f of 78. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ira Office of Legislative Affairs at the Administra- was a student at Little Rock Central High tive Office of the U.S. Courts. CELEBRATING DENISE PENCE School and was an important anonymous Susan is highly respected on both sides of source for NBC Newsman John Chancellor the aisle. It is a testament to her knowledge HON. GREG PENCE during the historic but contentious integration and fairness that she worked as Counsel and OF INDIANA of the school in 1957. That led to a lifelong later Senior Counsel for Republican and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friendship and, in 1995, Ira created the John Democratic House Judiciary Committee Chancellor Award of Excellence at Columbia Chairs, including Chairman Henry Hyde, Thursday, September 19, 2019 University School of Journalism, honoring the Chairman Lamar Smith, Chairman and Rank- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to best in the business with a $50,000 annual ing Member John Conyers, Jr. and myself, as say Happy Birthday to my most important con- award. The selection committee for the award Ranking Member and now Chairman. stituent. She is the mother to Nicole, Lauren, is led by the Ira A. Lipman Professor of Jour- Largely as a result of receiving a generous Emily and John. She is a grandmother and a nalism, Jelani Cobb at Columbia. This pres- scholarship from the Service Employees Inter- small business owner. tigious award is presented at a dinner, a

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In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 19, 2019 1983, he received the Distinguished Service Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Award from the National Association for the Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Nina served on the board of the National Council strong supporter of Historically Black Colleges McClelland, a resident of Toledo and a cham- on Crime and Delinquency and on the board and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serv- pion of ensuring safe water starting with her work at the Toledo water treatment plant and of the International Association of Chiefs of ing Institutions (MSIs), and the intent of H.R. being the first woman in Ohio to earn a Class Police. Mr. Lipman held many positions with 2486, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by A operator license for wastewater treatment the United Way of America, including as the Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) over 50 years ago. first chairman of its ethics committee, and Act. These institutions, which serve high popu- lations of traditionally underrepresented stu- On Thursday, September 19, 2019, The headed up its Memphis United Way chapter dents, need stable and reliable funding. We University of Toledo honors Dr. McClelland, with record-setting donations. In Memphis, Ira have seen the positive impacts that mandatory former President and CEO of NSF (National was a model of civic responsibility, a thought- funding has had on improving degree comple- Sanitation Foundation) International, Chair of ful philanthropist and, like ‘‘Mr. Anonymous,’’ tion, achieving future gainful employment, and the Board of Directors of the American Chem- was looked to for his leadership, including fi- propelling upward mobility for these popu- ical Society and Dean Emeritus of The Univer- nancial support for the Memphis and Shelby lations. However, the funding source, currently sity of Toledo, by announcing the creation of County Crime Commission. In 1992, when in the bill, comes at the expense of critical the Dr. Nina McClelland Laboratory for Water Minister Louis Farrakhan was given the keys small nonprofit education institutions like the Chemistry and Environmental Analysis. to the city by then-Mayor W.W. Herenton, Ira one in my district, the Vermont Student Assist- The laboratory is an important initiative for stood up and made it clear the decision was ance Corporation (VSAC). The University of Toledo’s efforts to be a lead- questionable. When he realized his lifelong Unlike some large Guarantee Agencies er in solving existing and emerging environ- dream of moving to New York City, he be- (GAs), VSAC does so much more for Vermont mental problems in the region and for the came one of that city’s leading patrons, serv- students than just acting as a loan guarantor. world. To continue Dr. McClelland’s legacy ing on the board of The New-York Historical They are a public nonprofit agency that advo- and life-long passion for ensuring safe water, Society. As New York City’s quasi-anthem cates for students and families to ensure that this state-of-the-art analytical laboratory will says, if you can make it there, you can make they have the information, the counseling, and focus on the development of innovative sci- it anywhere, and Ira made it there and New the financial aid to achieve their education entific methodology to address concerns re- York was the better for it. He was a longtime goals. Their 161 employees provide need- lated to our water resources, especially issues member of the Council on Foreign Relations based education grants, scholarships, loan important for public health. Together with other and, in 2016, his generous gift created the Ira services, and community outreach. In this past scientists on campus the laboratory will com- A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies year alone, VSAC: plement their activities and strive to create a and National Security at the Council. Recog- Issued $20.1 million in need-based grants to hub for new scientific discoveries and re- nized worldwide for his dedication to Jewry, he 11,766 Vermont students; search breakthroughs to address the most was a member of the board of the Simon Provided 3,195 scholarship awards worth pressing environmental issues. Another mis- Wiesenthal Center for 38 years and last year over $5.4 million; sion of the laboratory is to provide outstanding received its highest honor, the Humanitarian Counseled 6,642 low-income and first-gen- training for our students with state-of-the-art Award. He also served as an officer of the eration college-bound Vermont students; instrumentation and facilities to ensure they American Jewish Historical Society. Ira served Answered 62,000 phone calls from bor- learn in the best environment possible. The on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, rowers who needed assistance with their fi- goal is to provide a new generation of re- Ohio Wesleyan University, which conferred on nancial aid and repayment questions; and searchers to be the new leaders and stewards him its Distinguished Achievement Citation for Trained 355 education professionals to bet- for our environment. significant accomplishments and service to ter serve their students. Dr. McClelland has been active in various The funding source in the bill—eliminating mankind. Mr. Lipman received the Stanley C. governance roles in the American Chemical Account Maintenance Fees paid to GAs for Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific or- Pace Award for Leadership in Ethics from the guaranteeing Federal Family Education ganization, and has served The University of Ethics Resource Center in 2002. That same Loans—operates under the misunderstanding Toledo as Dean and Professor Emerita, Col- year, the Committee for Economic Develop- that the program has been eliminated and lege of Arts and Sciences, and Executive-In- ment honored him with its Corporate Citizen- therefore no services and resources need to Residence, College of Business and Innova- ship Award. In 2004, he received the Dean’s be provided for these loans. In fact, VSAC tion. Dr. McClelland has served as a Consult- Medal of the Wharton School of the University continues to service over $410 million of these ant and Principal with The Bartech Group, of Pennsylvania, where he served as a mem- FFELP loans for 26,500 borrowers, and the T.C. AirTech, LLC, and James Cavnar, Found- ber of the Board of Overseers from 1991 to funding that accompanies the servicing of er and President of Cross International of the 2004 and again from 2005 to 2016. It was Ira these loans helps VSAC achieve its broader International Clean Water Program. Lipman who suggested that I sponsor and mission of borrow advocacy and counseling. Serving on several major committees pass legislation creating the Tennessee’s Hol- This work is particularly important for bor- throughout her career, Dr. McClelland has ocaust Commission in 1984 when I was a rowers in the wake of problems with the new been a member of U.S. Department of Com- State Senator. In 1963, Mr. Lipman founded federal direct loan program and private lend- merce, National Institute of Standards and Guardsmark, a private security and security ers. VSAC and other organizations are facing Technology; U.S. Environmental Protection guard company, in Memphis, and grew it to a the reality of having no way to replace this lost Agency; National Science Foundation; Na- 17,000-employee operation before he sold it in revenue stream to continue to help thousands tional Academy of Sciences/National Research 2015. He wrote How to Protect Yourself From of borrowers navigate the complicated and dif- Council; Centers for Disease Control; State of Crime (1975) and was often consulted by law ficult process of finding a way to pay for high- Michigan, Governor’s Council on Environ- enforcement and private security officials for er education. mental Quality; and American National Stand- his expertise. Mr. Lipman’s philanthropy will This doesn’t have to be an either-or deci- ards Institute. long be remembered. He will be missed by so sion. As we move forward, I urge the Chair- The work that Dr. McClelland has done in many for his wisdom, courage and willingness man to work with me and Senate leaders to her groundbreaking career is inspirational, and to step up. I want to express my condolences try to identify an alternative funding source. her dedication to public health is laudable. We to his wife, Barbara; his sons Gus, Josh and We must ensure that smaller GAs like VSAC congratulate her on all her accomplishments Ben; his extended family and his many are protected and able to continue the vital and wish nothing but the best for the re- friends. His was a life well-lived. work they provide to their communities. searchers that will work in the newly created

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:49 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.001 E19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1179 Dr. Nina McClelland Laboratory for Water Gray should be seated in their stead in their of Congress believed had rectified the inequi- Chemistry and Environmental Analysis at The own respective districts. These three black ties that the MFDP described, and those Con- University of Toledo. Onward to Dr. women were long-time civil rights activists and gressmen did not believe they should act on McClelland, and her legacy to the future. MFPD stalwarts and had attempted to run for behalf of the MFDP in the name of past dis- f Congress in the Fall of 1964. After they were crimination. Nevertheless, the heroic efforts of denied a place on the official Mississippi bal- Hamer, Devine, Gray, and the MFDP proved HONORING BAXTER BRECHT lot, Hamer, Devine, and Gray were elected that African Americans would not sit idly by through the MFDP Freedom Vote. Though it but would demand their rights of American citi- HON. SAM GRAVES had no recognized legal standing, the Free- zenship. These three women fought to throw OF MISSOURI dom Vote was the only true democratic elec- open the doors that eventually saw Shirley IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in Mississippi. Thus, the MFDP argued Chisholm from New York elected as the first that these women were entitled to the state’s Thursday, September 19, 2019 black woman to Congress in 1968, Mike Espy Congressional seats in their districts as the as the first black Mississippian since Recon- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, only democratically elected officials from the struction to serve in Congress in 1987, and I proudly pause to recognize Baxter Brecht. state. the election of the first African American Presi- Baxter is a very special young man who has On January 3, 1965, Hamer, Devine, Gray, dent of the United States, Barack Obama. We exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and more than 600 other black Mississippians honor them for their courage and sacrifice. and leadership by taking an active part in the welcomed members of Congress to the Cap- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1376, and earn- itol in support of the MFDP challenge. When me in recognizing Jacqueline Hamer-Flakes, ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Speaker of the House John McCormack Pastor Cecil Gray, Julie Henderson, Reuben Baxter has been very active with his troop, began the traditional roll call, Congressman Adams, Nettsaanett Gray, Barbara Devine participating in many scout activities. Over the William Fitts Ryan of New York objected to the Reed, Tiffany Wilson, William Ryan, Mary Car- many years Baxter has been involved with seating of Mississippi’s Thomas Abernethy. roll (Mac) Ryan, and Elizabeth Ryan as we re- scouting, he has not only earned numerous More than sixty U.S. Representatives joined flect on the contributions of Fannie Lou merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Ryan in that dissent and forced McCormack to Hamer, Annie Devine, and Victoria Gray to ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Bax- wait to seat the entire Mississippi delegation their families, communities, and their driving ter has served his troop as Assistant Patrol until the rest of Congress had been sworn in. passion to fight for Civil Rights. Leader, earned the rank of Warrior in the Then, House Majority Leader Carl Albert of Tribe of Mic-O–Say, and become an Ordeal Oklahoma moved that the MFDP challenge be f Member of the Order of the Arrow. Baxter has recognized as legitimate and that Mississippi’s HONORING THE LIFE OF U.S. MA- also contributed to his community through his all-white delegation be seated until a full hear- RINE CORPS WORLD WAR II VET- Eagle Scout project. Baxter built storage ing could be conducted. Albert’s Resolution ERAN YSABEL CISNEROS shelving to help preserve and inventory all of passed the House by a vote of 276 to 149. the historical displays at the Clay County His- With two-thirds of U.S. Congressmen sup- torical Society Museum in Liberty, Missouri. porting the right to a challenge, the Committee HON. J. LUIS CORREA Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join on House Administration prepared to hear the OF CALIFORNIA me in commending Baxter Brecht for his ac- MFDP’s arguments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- The state’s segregationist delegation em- Thursday, September 19, 2019 ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ployed an army of white attorneys, recruited at highest distinction of Eagle Scout. the behest of the Mississippi Bar Association, Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today f to mount their defense during the summer of to celebrate the life of U.S. Marine Corps 1965, but the MFDP organized dozens of vol- World War II Veteran Ysabel Cisneros. HONORING FANNIE LOU HAMER, unteer lawyers from across the country to pre- Ysabel Cisneros was a lifelong resident of ANNIE DEVINE, AND VICTORIA pare its case. They issued subpoenas, con- Orange County. He was born on October 6, GRAY ducted depositions, and gathered testimony 1925 in Anaheim, CA and raised in the seg- from black voters about the discrimination they regated La Jolla barrio in the city of Placentia. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON had encountered in the state for decades. Mr. Cisneros joined the United States Ma- OF MISSISSIPPI Backed by hundreds of pages of documents in rine Corps at the age of 18 in 1943 at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of the challenge, the MFDP was pre- height of World War II. When given the choice pared for a hearing to be held in the Fall of of waiting two weeks, or joining immediately, Thursday, September 19, 2019 1965. he chose to enlist immediately and served his Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam When the MFDP challenge was finally heard boot camp at Camp Pendleton. Speaker, I rise today to highlight remarkable on September 13, 1965, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ysabel Cisneros served in the Guam and historical activists, Fannie Lou Hamer, Annie Annie Devine, and Victoria Gray testified in Palau campaigns that freed the South Pacific Devine, and Victoria Gray. front of the House Subcommittee on Elections from Fascist Japanese oppression. Mr. Coming on the heels of its historic challenge that they had been denied access to the ballot Cisneros and his company were then chosen to the seating of the all-white Mississippi dele- because of their race and should be seated to to be a part of the invasion of Iwo Jima, a de- gation at the 1964 Democratic National Con- represent the State of Mississippi in Congress. cisive battle in World War II. vention in Atlantic City, the Mississippi Free- Three days later, their challenge came to the Ysabel Cisneros was among the many dom Democratic Party (MFDP) moved to un- floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for brave Americans to storm Mount Suribachi, in seat Mississippi’s all-white Congressional del- a vote, and Congressman Ryan of New York, one of the deadliest battles in American His- egation the next year. The MFDP revealed who had first stood to object to the seating of tory. During this time, Mr. Cisneros served how continued illegal discrimination led to the the all-white delegation in January, accom- with and befriended the legendary Ira Hayes, election of five white men to represent a state, panied the three women to sit on the House the Native American soldier who helped lift the where the population was nearly half African floor with Congressional Democrats during the American flag on Mount Suribachi. American. Through its Freedom Elections, debate. Their presence made them the first Mr. Cisneros was wounded in battle and open to anyone regardless of race, the MFDP black women on the floor of the U.S. House spent the remainder of the war recuperating proved that black voters would exercise their of Representatives and the first black Mis- from his injuries. Mr. Cisneros was honorably constitutional rights if given the chance and sissippians there since Reconstruction. Un- discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps on that their votes would undermine Jim Crow daunted by the vitriol they had faced, Annie June 26, 1946. politics in America. The MFDP took its chal- Devine, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Victoria Gray Mr. Cisneros settled back in his hometown lenge all the way to the U.S. House of Rep- sat nobly through the deliberations. of Placentia and married his loving wife Amel- resentatives. Although a vote of 228–143 defeated the ia in 1947 and lived the remainder of his life. In December 1964, MFDP attorneys not MFPD challenge, nearly 40 percent of Con- Ysabel Cisneros is survived by four of his only rejected the seating of the men who com- gressmen had gone on record in support of children, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grand- prised the Mississippi delegation ahead of the Hamer, Devine, and Gray. A month before children and seven great-great grandchildren. 1965 Congressional session but asserted that their challenge was heard, the 1965 Voting Let us remember World War II Marine Vet- Fannie Lou Hamer, Annie Devine, and Victoria Rights Act had passed, which many members eran Ysabel Cisneros, a true American hero.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:49 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.003 E19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2019 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF MR. G. uated from Booker T. Washington High School NIVERSARY OF THE TALLADEGA BROWN LOFLIN in 1945, after which he attended West Virginia SUPERSPEEDWAY State College in Institute, West Virginia, where HON. TED BUDD he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathe- matics. There, Mr. Williams met the love of his HON. MIKE ROGERS OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life, Marguerite Reddick. They married in Sa- OF ALABAMA vannah, Georgia, in 1952 and had two chil- Thursday, September 19, 2019 dren, Martha Nell and Susan Kay. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Williams answered his country’s call to Thursday, September 19, 2019 honor the life of Mr. G. Brown Loflin. service, serving as a Lieutenant in the United Brown was born November 23, 1934 in Da- States Army following his college graduation. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, vidson County to Justice Snow Loflin, Sr. and At the conclusion of his military service, Mr. I ask for the House’s attention to recognize Alice Elliott Loflin. He was an active member Williams was hired as one of the first African the 50th anniversary of the Talladega Super- of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, the American lab technicians in the speedway in Talladega, Alabama. Denton Lions Club, and Denton Lodge No. cardiopulmonary lab at Southwestern Medical In the mid-1960s, NASCAR founder Bill 404 AF and AM. School in Dallas, now known as the UT South- France, Sr., envisioned a bigger and faster Over the course of his life, Brown wore western Medical Center. He would later take a track on the NASCAR circuit. After meeting many hats. Some that come to mind are U.S. position with the IBM Corporation in Dallas as with local race car driver and race fan, Bill Army Reserve veteran, Davidson County one of the first African American systems en- Ward of Anniston, Alabama, the location was Commissioner, owner of the Loflin Garage, gineers. Following a brief retirement, Mr. Wil- selected for the track and the groundbreaking and bluegrass enthusiast, just to name a few. liams joined my Dallas district office, where he ceremony for the Alabama International Motor But Brown will probably be most remem- served the constituents of the 30th district of Speedway (today known as Talladega Super- bered as the visionary behind the Denton Texas for seven years. speedway) took place on May 23, 1968. FarmPark, which started back in 1970. It all Mr. Williams generously gave his free time The first race, the Talladega 500 (now the began when Brown and a buddy decided to to our community—working with multiple orga- 1000Bulbs.com 500), was held on September offer airplane rides to raise money for the local nizations such as the Dallas Alumni Chapter 14, 1969, with Richard Brickhouse winning the rescue squad. But the crowds and wait time of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Big Brothers Inc., the race. The race played a major role in for airplane lines grew so much that they Moorland Branch YMCA, and the Dallas Black NASCAR’s history as many of the top stars of needed another attraction. They quickly added Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a the sport walked out the day before the race antique farm machinery and tractors for folks board member on the DART Citizens Advisory due to concerns of tire wear on the nearly 200 to view while waiting in line. Brown would Committee and Senior Source. mph track. Mr. France said the race would go eventually abandon the airplane rides and Mr. Williams was a faithful and active mem- on and recruited drivers from the smaller transition to farm equipment, which was a ber of the New Hope Baptist Church for over NASCAR Touring Series, the Bama 400, the major attraction. He also brought the Handy half a century. During his time with the church, day before. Dandy Railroad to Denton FarmPark, which he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board for 17 years before being named Deacon The Talladega Superspeedway is the most features an old steam train that runs during Emeritus. Mr. Williams was widely regarded as competitive race track on the NASCAR sched- the show and provides rides to visitors of all a mentor for the youth in the church and was ule (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), the ages. a strong supporter of religious education pro- highest-banked (33 degrees) and the longest Today, the Southeast Old Threshers’ Re- grams like vacation bible school. (2.66 miles) as well as the most fun and fan- union is the largest steam, gas, and unique Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his friendly. farm machinery show in the Southeast. The property has 15 restored buildings, including a parents, Bernard Williams, Sr. and Nellie Mae Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- church, grist mill, general store, plantation Mayes. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite nizing the 50th anniversary of the Talladega house, and blacksmith shop. Williams (ne´e Reddick); daughters, Martha Superspeedway. In 2018, Loflin told local reporters that there Bedford (Louis III) and Susan Williams were more than 1,200 tractors at the South- McElroy; granddaughters, Erica Chiles and fa- f east Old Threshers’ Reunion. Even when his ther Don Chiles, Opal McElroy and father health declined a few years ago, Brown re- Daniel McElroy; sister-in-law, Charlesetta HONORING PEYTON COMSTOCK mained the driving force behind what has be- Reddick Lacy; brother-in-law, Thomas Reddick come one of the largest events of its kind in (Margaret); and many loving nieces, nephews, HON. SAM GRAVES the entire country. I’m grateful to have met cousins, and friends. Brown and know that his many contributions Madam Speaker, I would like to extend my OF MISSOURI to Davidson County will live on for years to deepest sympathies to Mr. Williams’ family, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come. friends, and to those he influenced over the Brown is survived by his wife Ruby John- course of his life. The Dallas community will Thursday, September 19, 2019 son, who he had been married to for over 60 dearly miss him. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, years along with his son, Gordon Keith Loflin, f a daughter, Karen Loflin Miller, four grand- I proudly pause to recognize Peyton Com- HONORING DR. THOMAS K. WEBER stock. Peyton is a very special young man children, and a great grandchild. who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- Madam Speaker, please join me today in zenship and leadership by taking an active honoring Brown Loflin for his service to David- HON. NITA M. LOWEY part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop son County. OF NEW YORK 1180, and earning the most prestigious award f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Eagle Scout. TRIBUTE TO BERNARD WILLIAMS Thursday, September 19, 2019 Peyton has been very active with his troop, Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to participating in many scout activities. Over the honor the life, accomplishments and contribu- many years Peyton has been involved with HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON OF TEXAS tions of Dr. Thomas K. Weber of Chappaqua, scouting, he has not only earned numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York. Dr. Weber passed away on Sep- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- tember 15, 2019, after a brief, but fierce battle ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Pey- Thursday, September 19, 2019 with a rare and very aggressive form of Non- ton has contributed to his community through Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Today would have his Eagle Scout project. I rise today to recognize and pay tribute to the been his 65th birthday. Dr. Weber was a sur- Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join life and legacy of a fellow Texan, former staff- geon, researcher and visionary leader in re- me in commending Peyton Comstock for his er, and my friend, Bernard Williams, Jr. lentless pursuit of the goal to save lives from accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Mr. Williams was born on January 28, 1928, colorectal cancer. America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- in Dallas, Texas, as an only child to Bernard Dr. Weber served as the Director of Surgical ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Williams, Sr. and Nellie Mae Mayes. He grad- Oncology of the Northwest Region, Northwell

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Madam Speaker, ELEVATION OF THE EDUCATION complishments in multiple arenas including I proudly pause to recognize Alex Gallagher. PROFESSION ACT clinical surgical leadership, academic appoint- Alex is a very special young man who has ex- ments, mentoring of young investigators, and emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and international recognition for innovation and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO leadership in cancer prevention and collabo- Scouts of America, Troop 1180, and earning SABLAN rative translational cancer research. In addition the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS to his clinical and academic appointments he Alex has been very active with his troop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participating in many scout activities. Over the led at least 10 national and international orga- Thursday, September 19, 2019 nizations, such as the National Colorectal many years Alex has been involved with Cancer Round Table, the Collaborative Group scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, today, I in- of the Americas and the NYC Health Depart- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- troduce the Elevation of the Education Profes- ment sponsored ‘‘Citywide Colorectal Cancer ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Alex sion Act. This legislation sets up within the Control Coalition’’ (C5). has contributed to his community through his U.S. Department of Education an advisory Dr. Weber was an early and passionate ad- Eagle Scout project. committee of teachers and other stakeholders. vocate for addressing the early age onset Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Their job: to make recommendations on how colorectal cancer (EAOCRC) issue. He orga- me in commending Alex Gallagher for his ac- we can improve recruitment and retention of nized and chaired the nation’s first Summit fo- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- teachers and school leaders for the benefit of cused on EAOCRC and was instrumental in ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the America’s children. the American Cancer Society’s 2018 rec- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Every child in the United States deserves ommendation that Americans be screened for f quality instruction from quality teachers. Unfor- tunately for our children, however, far too colorectal cancer at the age of 45 instead of IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH AN- 50. He published extensively on hereditary many of their most qualified teachers are leav- NIVERSARY OF THE DEARBORN ing the profession. As a nation, we need to and early age onset colorectal cancer and was AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE a frequently invited speaker on both subjects understand why. Because these departures at national and international meetings. are having a serious, negative impact on the quality of education, especially on the edu- Dr. Weber was a pillar of the colorectal can- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL cation of children from low-income families cer community and has been recognized for OF MICHIGAN and on children of color. In fact, the Learning his philanthropic leadership and contributions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Policy Institute reports teacher turnover rates He founded New York City’s first colon cancer Thursday, September 19, 2019 are 50 percent higher in Title I schools, which awareness event in 2003, the Colon Cancer Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise serve low-income children, than in non-Title I Challenge, which led to the formation of the today to recognize the 75th anniversary of the schools. Colon Cancer Foundation. With Dr. Weber at Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce. Testimony from teachers at an Education the helm, the Foundation supported research The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and Labor subcommittee hearing I chaired in into the causes, potential cures and most ef- was established in 1944 to serve business July cited various reasons that lead teachers fective treatments for colorectal cancer. The owners throughout the Dearborn and South- to leave their profession. We heard teachers Foundation has increased public awareness of east Michigan communities. Since its inception are not being well prepared, especially when the disease, educated the public about the im- 75 years ago, the Dearborn Area Chamber of it comes to serving students whose back- portance of early detection, and advocated on Commerce has been creating a forum for grounds and experience with trauma and pov- behalf of thousands of colorectal cancer pa- business members to meet and network with erty may differ from the teachers’ own. We tients and their families. other local businesses to create lasting part- learned school systems are not giving teach- He has been recognized for his leadership nerships, generate exposure, and inspire eco- ers the support they need. And, of course, we in public health, cancer control and research nomic growth. The Chamber provides a were told teachers are underpaid. by New York City Health Commissioner Thom- strong, unified voice for the entire business It is important to raise these issues in a con- as Farley, the Health Department of New York community and actively advocates on their be- gressional hearing. More important is that we State, the AliveAndKickn Foundation, the half at all levels of government, striving to as- provide a forum for teachers and other edu- American Cancer Society, the Prevent Cancer sist members in meeting each of their busi- cation stakeholders to come together to take a Foundation, the National Colorectal Cancer ness objectives. Through its five core strate- deep dive in the issues our hearing could only Roundtable and the National Institutes of gies of member development, community pro- glancingly examine. Most important is to find Health. motion, travel and tourism, government affairs/ solutions. Year after year, Dr. Weber would travel to advocacy, and education, the Dearborn Area That is what the Elevation of the Education Washington to meet with lawmakers, including Chamber of Commerce is committed to culti- Profession Act does. The Act brings together members of my staff and myself, to discuss vating a strong local business climate in our teachers and the unions that represent them; the importance of scientific research funding at community. state, territory and local education agencies; the National Institutes of Health (NIH), remov- The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce school administrators; parents; civil rights or- ing barriers to colorectal cancer screening, continues to support the expanding business ganizations; teacher colleges; and others who and other priorities in the health care commu- communities in Dearborn and Southeast can comprehensively assess the concerns nity. Michigan. Today, these communities are more raised in our hearing. How can we increase Dr. Weber leaves behind a remarkable leg- vibrant and diverse than ever, but the Cham- the value of pre-service and in-service training acy of civic and community engagement. Indi- ber works tirelessly to meet the challenges of for teachers? Are certification and viduals suffering from colorectal cancer and an increasingly dynamic and ever-changing credentialing practices setting an adequate their families are better off today because of business world. The Chamber’s dedicated ef- standard? And are these quality controls suffi- his work. He is survived by his loving wife forts have been paramount in ensuring Dear- ciently uniform across our nation? These are Clare, sons Luke and Nick, sister Jeannie and born continues to be a welcoming destination the kinds of questions we want answered. her husband David Aplin, and family. for businesses, families, students, young pro- Having made these assessments, the advi- Madam Speaker, I urge my fellow Members fessionals, and the like, and that businesses sory committee is charged with recommending of Congress to join me in recognizing Dr. We- have the tools necessary to thrive. Thanks to rigorous standards and compiling evidence- ber’s many years of service to the community its tremendous work, the Dearborn Area based best practices for educating and train- and in sending our sincerest condolences to Chamber of Commerce is recognized as one ing profession-ready teachers and school his family, friends and colleagues. of the best Chambers in the State of Michigan. leaders and supporting them once they are at

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:49 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.009 E19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2019 work with our children. The bill also requires HONORING HARRISON HEUTINCK THE MODERN ASSOCIATION OF the U.S. Department of Education to make GRADUATES TAKES SHAPE: AOG these recommended standards and best prac- HISTORY PART III (1946–1995) SEC- tices electronically accessible, so schools, HON. SAM GRAVES TION B teachers, and policymakers around the coun- OF MISSOURI try can put them to use improving our schools. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- OF ILLINOIS tion to help improve the quality of American Thursday, September 19, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educators by bringing stakeholders together to Thursday, September 19, 2019 evaluate what is working, where we are defi- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, cient, and to recommend the actions nec- I proudly pause to recognize Harrison Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to in- essary to elevate the education profession in Heutinck. Harrison is a very special young clude in the RECORD section B of the third in- stallment of an article by Keith J. Hamel hon- the United States to a standard that serves man who has exemplified the finest qualities our children best. oring the 150th Anniversary of the West Point of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- Association of Graduates: tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop f WPAF DISSOLVED 1376, and earning the most prestigious award AOG celebrated its centennial in 1969, al- CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVER- of Eagle Scout. SARY OF THE AMERICAN ASSO- though there is no mention of the Associa- Harrison has been very active with his tion recognizing its 100th year of existence in CIATION OF SERVICE COORDINA- any AOG publication that year (it wasn’t TORS troop, participating in many scout activities. Over the many years Harrison has been in- even brought up at the annual meeting!). In the first year of the Association’s second HON. STEVE STIVERS volved with scouting, he has not only earned century, two events occurred that signifi- numerous merit badges, but also the respect cantly changed the direction of AOG: First, OF OHIO of his family, peers, and community. Most no- Paul Thompson ’29 was elected President; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tably, Harrison has served his troop as Senior second, Major General William Knowlton Thursday, September 19, 2019 Patrol Leader, earned the rank of Firebuilder ’43JAN took over as Superintendent from in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and become an Or- Major General Samuel Koster ’42. Thompson Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today and Knowlton, as it turned out, were made on behalf of the people of Ohio’s 15th Con- deal Member of the Order of the Arrow. Har- for each other, as each was interested in re- gressional District to celebrate the 20th anni- rison has also contributed to his community organizing and reforming the work of AOG. versary of the American Association of Service through his Eagle Scout project. Harrison re- Weeks before his departure, Koster had an- Coordinators. moved and rebuilt a deteriorating staircase in nounced plans to raise $10 million through Service coordinators work in all U.S. states the basement of the Clay County Historical WPAF in order to endow cadet activities, and territories, but Ohio is where they look to Society Museum in Liberty, Missouri. calling the plan the ‘‘$10 Million Cadet Ac- tivities Endowment.’’ Ambitious (since, from for training, advocacy and support thanks to Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join its inception in 1961, the West Point Fund AASC. In 1999, Janice Monks founded the me in commending Harrison Heutinck for his had raised just $1.02 million), Koster’s plan membership organization out of her home in accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of reportedly resulted in a 369-percent increase Central Ohio, which was one of the first re- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- in contributions over FY1969, but Knowlton suspended it in the spring of 1970 fearing gions where service coordinators joined the ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. staff of affordable housing properties with the ‘‘that there may be some duplication of our fund-raising efforts’’ and announcing that ‘‘a help of federal grants. f Over the past two decades, AASC has cre- study is being made to sort out our alumni- related fund-raising efforts.’’ A year later, in ated a documentation system for service coor- HONORING DOWNTOWN FLORIST the 1971 Annual Report of the Super- dinators to more easily track and report resi- FOR FIFTEEN YEARS OF BUSI- intendent, Knowlton declared, ‘‘Pending at dent outcomes and has collaborated with the NESS IN MASSENA, NY present is a reorganization and consolidation U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- of the West Point Alumni Foundation and opment to create a formal guidebook outlining the Association of Graduates.’’ To hasten industry standards and practices. This year, HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK this shakeup, Knowlton had earlier intro- the organization hosted its largest annual Na- duced plans to remove the active duty officer tional Service Coordinator Conference in Den- OF NEW YORK from the Office of Assistant to the Super- intendent (Gifts Program) who had been ver, Colorado and membership exceeded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES working for AOG, and thus limiting the As- 3,300. sociation’s ability to solicit funds for USMA, AASC’s purpose is to serve as a constant Thursday, September 19, 2019 and to establish the Alumni Affairs and Gifts support for service coordinators who empower Program Division, a precursor to today’s Di- their residents to live well. Service coordina- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise rectorate of Academy Advancement. tors serve as a lifeline for hundreds of thou- today to congratulate Downtown Florist on While Knowlton forced the merger between sands of low-income seniors and families who their 15th anniversary serving the Town of AOG and WPAF, it was up to Thompson to Massena. seal the deal. As noted in Lamb’s report, the need connected to vital supports that keep leadership at WPAF feared that funds raised them living independently or help them move Downtown Florist was founded in 2005 by would be directed to AOG ‘‘and that USMA up and out of poverty. In the course of that Patty and Kenny Wells. With their vision, they at most would get crumbs.’’ At a fall 1970 work, service coordinators also play an inte- transformed a long-vacant gas station into a meeting, Thompson convinced George gral role in realizing nationwide policy goals community staple. Small businesses like Olmsted and Cortlandt Schuyler, both Class such as reducing healthcare costs, keeping Downtown Florist are the backbone of the of 1922 and key WPAF Board members, that this would not be the case. Just a few years older adults in their communities and increas- North Country’s economy. They generate the ing self-sufficiency. earlier, Schuyler had served as AOG Presi- majority of employment and job creation, while dent, and his views were valued by Board In honor of AASC’s anniversary, service co- driving investment in our local communities. members of both organizations. Schuyler ordinators across the country are celebrating However, most small businesses do not make agreed to work with Thompson on the de- Service Coordinator Day today. My colleagues it longer than five years. For that reason, the tails of the reorganization, and the following may be hearing from service coordinators who 15th anniversary of a business is an achieve- fall they presented these details to the WPAF Board of Managers, who ultimately are recognizing the anniversary by sharing ment worth celebrating. with Congressional offices the profound impact ‘‘decided that it would be in USMA’s best in- this profession has on our nation’s most vul- On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional terests to transfer its fundraising and pub- nerable. District, I want to congratulate Patty and lishing responsibilities and all its assets to Kenny Wells for reaching this impressive mile- AOG.’’ On February 8, 1972, AOG and WPAF I wish to congratulate President Janice signed two memorandums of agreement (one Monks and the American Association of Serv- stone. They are a great example of the entre- for fundraising and one for publishing) to ice Coordinators on this milestone anniversary preneurial spirit that defines New York’s 21st that effect. To that point in time, WPAF had and convey my most sincere appreciation for district. I look forward to their continued suc- raised $1.8 million for the Academy. It con- their dedication to service. cess. tinued its existence as a backup to AOG from

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TED BUDD event occurred closely after AOG’s centen- bert ’50 as its first Director (aided by James OF NORTH CAROLINA nial, but it’s unclear whether it had a direct ‘‘Skip’’ Wensyel ’52 as Deputy Director of In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impact on Thompson and Knowlton’s vision formation), sought to align the 75 or so ac- Thursday, September 19, 2019 to reorganize the Association. In 1972, AOG tive societies and encouraged them to assist received a $1.5 bequest gift from the estate of AOG in achieving its objectives toward the Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Leah and Clement Trott, Class of 1899. Ac- Academy, rather than their own individual recognize Statesville Brick Company for 115 cording to Lamb’s report, ‘‘The Trott gift objectives. On May 1, 1987, AOG held the first years of business. gave the AOG the financial flexibility and West Point Societies Presidents Conference, Due to the Southeast’s unique rivers that capability to expand program and activity a forerunner of today’s Leaders Conference, produce red clay deposits, North Carolina has support of the Academy, as the Cullum gift during which Denis Mullane ’52, Chairman of long been at the center of the brick making had provided graduates their administrative AOG’s Societies Committee, discussed four center and ‘alumni house’ at West Point.’’ key topics with the 53 society representa- economy. This includes company’s like States- Lamb would certainly know: Even though tives present: admissions support, informa- ville Brick Company which opened its doors in AOG was losing its active duty officer in the tion dissemination, community relations, 1904. As times changed though and the post- Superintendent’s office, who did a tremen- and strengthening support between AOG and World War II building boom began to slow, dous amount of work for the Association, the societies. Around this time, AOG also estab- brick makers began closing shop, and small, Trott gift allowed AOG to now hire and pay lished a new development program to assist local operations transitioned into large, inter- a full-time Executive Vice President, and the West Point classes in their efforts to support state corporations. Statesville Brick Company, person the Association hired was Robert the Academy, latter known as Class Giving, however, bucked that trend, and remains at Lamb. He retired from his position as Alum- complete with support from AOG Financial heart the same family-run operation it was ni Secretary on the Superintendent’s staff on Services to administrate the funds, ensuring August 31, 1972 and the next day reported to over a century ago. that interest on said funds was properly rein- For Statesville Brick Company President AOG in his new role, which he labels in his vested (Williams Harrison Jr. ’52 became report as ‘‘managing director.’’ The Trott AOG’s first Director of Financial Services and General Manager Michael Foster and Ex- gift also allowed AOG to hire Stephen O. and Treasurer). Finally, in 1992, AOG intro- ecutive Vice President Scott Rankin, the brick Fuqua ’33 as Director of Development, Mi- duced the Distinguished Graduate Award business is a generational affair. Scott’s chael Krisman ’39 as Director of Publica- (DGA), its second major annual award (the grandfather E.R. ‘‘Roy’’ Rankin joined the tions, and a handful more staff personnel for first being the Thayer Award). James Van company in 1916 and oversaw the construc- its offices on the lower floors of Cullum Hall. Fleet, Class of 1915; Matthew Ridgeway, The early 1970s were an exciting time for tion of an early iteration of the firm’s plant the Association. Its membership among Class of APR1917; Andrew Goodpaster ’39, while Michael’s father, H.B ‘‘Bob’’ Foster graduates was hovering around 97 percent, it and Thoralf Sundt Jr. ’52 were the first re- joined as a partner in 1969. Today, Statesville completed a record annual appeal in 1970 cipients of the DGA. Brick Company currently employees over 90 ($61,996), and in 1972 AOG’s Endowment Fund CONCLUSION—AOG’S NEW HOME people and their work can be found at some exceeded the $3 million mark, providing of our nation’s most prestigious academic in- more than $100,000 in interest and dividend By the end of the 1980s, AOG was taking in stitutions such as Princeton University, Ohio more than $5 million annually in donations, income to annually fund the Association’s State University, and Davidson College. operating expenses (in recognition of its sur- establishing a financial position that finally plus, AOG presented a gift of $25,000 to the allowed it to realize a decades-long desire to Statesville Brick Company’s 115 years of Academy). ‘‘By the summer of 1973, the basic eliminate membership dues, which it did business are a source of pride for our region, elements of the reorganization of the Acad- starting with the Class of 1994. What’s more, demonstrating how an operation dedicated to emy’s alumni affairs were in place,’’ noted in 1990, Thomas Russell ’59, a Planned Giving high craftmanship with deep local roots can Lamb in his report. Despite these positives, Officer, took a phone call from the son of succeed and thrive in a changing landscape. there were still challenges for the reorga- graduate who was inquiring about how much Madam Speaker, please join me today in nized AOG, none bigger than trying to con- money it would take to have a building at celebrating Statesville Brick Company for 115 vince more and more graduates to support West Point named for his father, James K. years of business. the Academy with a donation. Most of these Herbert, ’30. Russell explained that the f graduates had served in an Army for which names for public buildings at the Academy almost all recreational activities and facili- were made by the Secretary of the Army and HONORING GRANT OWEN ties were paid by appropriated dollars, and not named for donors, but that AOG would they did not comprehend why the Academy be willing to name its long-desired alumni needed private funding. Lieutenant General center after his father. Thus, upon his death HON. SAM GRAVES Sidney Berry ’48, the 50th Superintendent, in 1990, Herbert bequeathed $3 million to OF MISSOURI addressed this matter in his March 1976 AS- AOG, which became the lead gift in a cam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEMBLY letter, stating: ‘‘Public funds sup- paign to build what became known as the Thursday, September 19, 2019 port the necessaries of cadet life, education Herbert Alumni Center. Ground was broken and training. Privately contributed funds for AOG’s new home on April 8, 1993, and its Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, augment programs and activities supported cornerstone was dedicated on October 12, 1993 I proudly pause to recognize Grant Owen. by public funds, provide extracurricular op- during Homecoming ceremonies. When the portunities for cadets, and in general im- Grant is a very special young man who has AOG staff moved into Herbert Alumni Center prove the quality of education and training exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship on March 1, 1995, the Association had just at West Point. In short, they provide the and leadership by taking an active part in the completed two banner years: its Develop- margin of excellence we desire and expect for Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1376, and earn- ment staff raised $11.04 million from 14,454 the Military Academy and the Corps of Ca- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. dets,’’ coining a phrase that is essential to gifts in 1994, with graduate participation in- creasing to 24 percent, an all-time high; and, Grant has been very active with his troop, AOG’s mission today. participating in many scout activities. Over the More changes familiar to today’s AOG a year earlier, it stood up its Office of Alum- came in the 1980s. As the new decade began, ni Support (derived from the West Point So- many years Grant has been involved with AOG had just inaugurated its new travel pro- cieties Program and complete with Society, scouting, he has not only earned numerous gram with a cruise from Texas and added Classes, and Communication divisions). But merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- new trips (three-to-five annually) in the this was just the start of some amazing suc- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Grant coming years, and it had launched the West cesses for AOG. Now that it was working out has served his troop as Senior Patrol Leader, Point Preparatory Scholarship Program, of Herbert Alumni Center, it was about to re- earned the rank of Warrior in the Tribe of Mic- which provided funds to deserving candidates alize a goal it had established for itself at O-Say, and become an Ordeal Member of the who needed additional instruction at a mili- the 1990 Board of Trustees strategic planning Order of the Arrow. Grant has also contributed tary junior college to ensure success at West conference, a goal to raise $100 million for Point. In 1981, AOG President George Dixon USMA in 10 years, a goal that became known to his community through his Eagle Scout Jr. ’40 convened a long-range planning con- as the Bicentennial Campaign for West project. Grant built a shelter and rain barrel ference in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, Point, and it’s the opening subject in the system over an information kiosk at Martha one of the outcomes of which was the estab- next and final installment of AOG’s 150-year Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary in Liberty, lishment of a West Point Societies Program. history. Missouri.

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She was acknowl- terests and the help of over 500 faculty mem- edged by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc as RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- bers, program directors, and academic advi- a Village Keeper for that effort and received SARY OF HABITAT FOR HUMAN- sors, students choose a permanent program other honors, including Mother of the Year ITY NORTHEAST MICHIGAN to continue by the end of their first PIBS year, 1960 and 1963 by the Afro American news- sometimes in a far different research area paper. She participated in the March on HON. JACK BERGMAN than originally anticipated. Washington in 1967 and took much pride in OF MICHIGAN The biomedical sciences are demanding voting for the first Black President in 2008. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disciplines, but PIBS has made the fields of Madam Speaker, I know my fellow members study less daunting for many students who of the U.S. House of Representatives agree Thursday, September 19, 2019 have entered its Ph.D. programs. Throughout that Anna Mae Stewart deserves to be recog- Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my the past two decades, PIBS has been helping nized at the time of her passing for her dedi- honor to recognize the 30th Anniversary of students become more confident in their ca- cation to her church, her family, and her com- Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan. reer paths by allowing them to take the time munity. Through their dedicated service and steadfast to cultivate their interests and explore different f devotion to their community, HFHNEMI has opportunities to discover their research pas- become an indispensable part of Michigan’s sions. Thanks to the program, countless stu- HONORING ADRIAN DELMAR First District. dents have been trained to guide the nation in SWINDLE Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 scientific discovery, truly becoming the leaders with the goal of helping Americans in need ful- and best. HON. SAM GRAVES fill the dream of home ownership while fos- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join OF MISSOURI tering safe and healthy communities. In total, me in honoring the Program in Biomedical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Habitat for Humanity has helped build or re- Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical Thursday, September 19, 2019 pair more than 800,000 homes and served School for its significant work in the bio- more than 4 million people around the world. medical sciences. For twenty years, PIBS has Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, With their first home built in 1990, the volun- played a fundamental role in educating our na- I proudly pause to recognize Adrian Delmar teers and staff of HFHNEMI have served the tion’s sharpest minds. Swindle. Adrian is a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- people of Northern Michigan for three dec- f ades. In 2013, it implemented Habitat for Hu- zenship and leadership by taking an active HONORING ANNIE ‘‘ANNA’’ MAE manity’s ‘‘A Brush With Kindness’’ program, part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 362, STEWART providing critical repair services to low-income and earning the most prestigious award of homeowners who are physically or financially Eagle Scout. Adrian has been very active with his troop, unable to maintain their homes. These HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. participating in many scout activities. Over the projects have included painting, landscaping, OF NEW JERSEY many years Adrian has been involved with roofing, and accessibility improvements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scouting, he has not only earned numerous throughout Northeast Michigan. Since its Thursday, September 19, 2019 merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- founding, HFHNEMI has built, rehabbed, or re- Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I ask my col- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Adri- paired more than 80 homes for low-income leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives an has contributed to his community through families in Alcona, Alpena, and Presque Isle to join me as I rise to pay tribute to Annie his Eagle Scout project. Adrian constructed six counties. Day after day, Habitat for Humanity ‘‘Anna’’ Mae Stewart after her passing on Au- benches for the Stations of the Cross Trail at Northeast Michigan shows what can be gust 3, 2019. Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist in achieved when the people of a community On April 9, 1917, Anna Mae Johnson en- Independence, Missouri. work together for the common good. tered the world as the eldest child born to Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Madam Speaker, it’s my honor to recognize Elder Allen Waters and Elizabeth Johnson in me in commending Adrian Delmar Swindle for Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan for Washington, DC. his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of decades of success and service to Northern She met and married Charles Earl Stewart America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Michigan. Michiganders can take great pride in on Oct 8, 1937 at St Augustine’s Catholic ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. knowing the First District is home to such Church. She chose to follow her husband in f dedicated citizens. On behalf of my constitu- his faith and converted to Catholicism in 1951 ents, I wish them all the best in their future en- at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church HONORING TELESCOPE CASUAL deavors. (OLPH). FURNITURE FOR RECEIVING THE f Anna began working at St Teresa’s convent 2019 MANUFACTURER LEADER- and later worked at the OLPH rectory, a ca- SHIP AWARD FROM THE INTER- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH AN- reer that would last for more than 20 years. NATIONAL CASUAL FURNISHINGS NIVERSARY OF THE PROGRAM There she fostered close relationships with ASSOCIATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES many priests and seminarians, such as George Leary, Jr., a man who would become HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK HON. DEBBIE DINGELL a surrogate son. OF NEW YORK OF MICHIGAN She was actively involved in parent, school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and church organizations, including Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Baptism Thursday, September 19, 2019 Thursday, September 19, 2019 and Confirmation prep, catechist and a pas- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise sionate Catholic Youth Organization advisor. today to honor Telescope Casual Furnishings today to recognize the 20th anniversary of the She was an active member of other organiza- for receiving the 2019 Manufacturer Leader- Program in Biomedical Sciences at the Univer- tions, such as St Joseph’s Ladies’ Auxiliary ship Award from the International Casual Fur- sity of Michigan Medical School. No. 213 KOSJI Sodality, Legion of Mary, nishings Association. In 1999, the Program in Biomedical Catholic Charities, Cursillistas, OLPH Telescope Casual Furniture was started in Sciences (PIBS) at the University of Michigan Hilltoppers, OLPH Women’s’ Ministry, and her 1903 under the name the Telescope Cot Bed Medical School was established to offer stu- two favorites, Eucharistic Ministry and Lector. & Novelty Company. They started in New York dents a unique flexibility in their academic pur- She enjoyed being of service to her church City making cots and campstools with ‘‘tele- suits. As an interdisciplinary gateway, the pro- community in every way possible. scoping’’ legs; which is where they derived gram allows students to access 14 different Anna was also a dedicated community ac- their name. In 1921, they began moving oper- Ph.D. programs through one application. Al- tivist. She joined her local Orange Hat Coali- ations into Granville, New York, in the heart of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:49 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19SE8.009 E19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1185 the North Country. Today, their entire oper- Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, and was the first was recently appointed by then Governor ation is in Granville, housed in a one million woman to place at Ultra4’s King of the Ham- Jerry Brown to the Board of Directors for Cali- square foot manufacturing facility and employ- mers. In 2016 she followed up her earlier King fornia’s Mid State Fair. ing hundreds of workers. Businesses like Tele- of the Hammers success by finishing first in Outside of her work with the Kern County scope Manufacturing are the backbone of the the 2016 Smittybilt Everyman Challenge Modi- Fair, Nancy has served our community North Country economy. They provide good, fied Class. In 2013. Combs successfully set through a variety of organizations, including high skill jobs producing products that are in the women’s land speed record at the Alvord demand across the country and around the Desert in Oregon, holding a record of 398 the Junior League of Bakersfield. She has world. mph with a top speed of 483.227 mph. been a tireless and much-needed voice for On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional Jessi was an incredible person who was children experiencing abuse and neglect as a District, I want to join the International Casual taken from this Earth far too soon. My condo- Court Appointed Special Advocate, and also Furnishings Association in congratulating Tele- lences are with her family, friends. and the en- on the board of the California Living Museum, scope Casual Furnishings for receiving this tire automotive industry as they continued to an animal rehabilitation facility in my district award. They are a great example of the entre- mourn her loss. that specializes in nursing back to health preneurial spirit that defines the North Coun- f many of California’s most vulnerable species. try. I look forward to their continued success. In Kern County, agriculture is the lifeblood f RECOGNIZING NANCY WHEELER- NICHOLS AS THE KERN COUNTY of our community, and the Kern County Fair REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JESSI FAIR PERSON OF THE YEAR has emerged as one of the biggest showcases COMBS of livestock and talent in our agricultural com- HON. KEVIN McCARTHY munity. Although Nancy no longer lives in Ba- kersfield or Kern County, she is one of our HON. PAUL COOK OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES own who consistently makes Kern County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud. Through her time and expertise, Nancy Thursday, September 19, 2019 Thursday, September 19, 2019 has made a tangible impact in our community Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise and has made her a staple of the Kern County recognize the life and accomplishments of today in recognition of Nancy Wheeler-Nich- community. ols, who has been selected as the 2019 Per- Jessi Combs, who passed away on August Kern County Fair Person of the Year is a son of the Year by the Kern County Fair, a 27, 2019 from injuries sustained during a land well-deserved honor for Nancy, who has pro- county that I’m honored to represent in this speed record attempt. vided years of public service to our community Jessi was born in Rockerville, South Dakota Chamber. Nancy, a graduate of Bakersfield’s Garces and has contributed to countless events, suc- on July 27. 1980. After graduating from High cessful animal shows, and old-fashioned fam- School, Combs established a career in metal High School and the University of San Diego, ily fun. A selfless leader, Nancy juggles her fabrication. and graduated from the Collision & first started volunteering with the Kern County Refinishing Core Program at Wyo Tech in Fair in 1989, almost 30 years ago, when she volunteer and board work along with raising 2004. Her unique blend of technical and per- was painting faces, putting together buttons, horses, cattle, and her four children: Kelsey, sonal skills led to her rapid career growth, and and inspiring a new generation of leaders to Jake, Sawyer, and Tommy. On behalf of our she frequently appeared on television shows become involved in Agriculture. Nancy was community, the Kern County Fair Board, and showcasing different aspects of the auto- appointed to the Board of the Kern County the thousands of people who have benefited motive industry. This included serving as host Fair in 2003 and has been a consistent pres- from her guidance, I want to thank Nancy and of Mythbusters and Xtreme 4x4. ence for over 15 years in the fair’s operations. her husband Jimmy for all that they do, and As a competitor, Jessi was fierce and Her agricultural insights have taken her be- congratulate her on being the Kern County unrivaled. She competed in the Baja 1000, the yond the needs of my district, however, as she Fair’s 2019 Person of the Year.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:49 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.019 E19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS Thursday, September 19, 2019 Daily Digest Senate beginning September 16, 2019, as National His- Chamber Action panic-Serving Institutions Week. Page S5609 Routine Proceedings, pages S5583–S5615 National Forensic Science Week: Senate agreed to Measures Introduced: Twenty bills and three reso- S. Res. 320, recognizing and supporting the goals lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2509–2528, and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. and S. Res. 319–321. Pages S5602–03 Page S5609 Measures Reported: National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: S. 253, to coordinate the provision of energy ret- Senate agreed to S. Res. 321, designating September rofitting assistance to schools, with amendments. (S. 2019 as ‘‘National Prostate Cancer Awareness Rept. No. 116–107) Month’’. Page S5609 H.R. 762, to amend the Energy Policy and Con- servation Act to provide for the dissemination of in- Message from the President: Senate received the formation regarding available Federal programs relat- following message from the President of the United ing to energy efficiency projects for schools, with an States: amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the No. 116–108) continuation of the national emergency with respect S. 2520, making appropriations for the Depart- to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or sup- ments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban port terrorism that was established in Executive Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year Order 13224 on September 23, 2001; which was re- ending September 30, 2020. (S. Rept. No. 116–109) ferred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and S. 2522, making appropriations for Agriculture, Urban Affairs. (PM–30) Page S5599 Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, McGuire Nomination—Agreement: Senate contin- and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- ued consideration of the nomination of Brian tember 30, 2020. (S. Rept. No. 116–110) McGuire, of New York, to be a Deputy Under Sec- S. 2524, making appropriations for financial serv- retary of the Treasury. Pages S5584–91 ices and general government for the fiscal year end- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- ing September 30, 2020. (S. Rept. No. 116–111) viding that at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, Page S5602 September, 23, 2019, Senate resume consideration of Measures Passed: the nomination; and that notwithstanding the provi- sions of Rule XXII, the motions to invoke cloture Diaper Banks: Committee on Health, Education, filed during the Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further and Thursday, September 19, 2019, sessions of the consideration of S. Res. 205, expressing the gratitude Senate ripen at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, September of the Senate for the people who operate or support 23, 2019. Page S5609 diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities, and the resolution was then Cella Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consid- agreed to. Page S5609 eration of the nomination of Joseph Cella, of Michi- gan, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Fiji, and Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, to serve concurrently and without additional com- Education, and Support Act: Senate passed H.R. pensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Kiribati, 1058, to amend the Public Health Service Act to en- the Republic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, and hance activities of the National Institutes of Health Tuvalu, Department of State. Page S5591 with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder A motion was entered to close further debate on and enhance programs relating to autism. Page S5609 the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate agreed to S. Res. 319, designating the week Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition D1034

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D19SE9.REC D19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST September 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1035 of the nomination of Brian McGuire, of New York, Court of the District of Columbia for the term of to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury. four years. Page S5591 Danielle J. Hunsaker, of Oregon, to be United Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. ate took the following action: William Joseph Nardini, of Connecticut, to be Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. tive Session. Page S5591 Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- United States District Judge for the District of tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S5591 North Dakota. Jorjani Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Grant C. Jaquith, of New York, to be a Judge of sideration of the nomination of Daniel Habib the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Jorjani, of Kentucky, to be Solicitor of the Depart- Claims for the term of fifteen years. ment of the Interior. Page S5591 Scott J. Laurer, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the A motion was entered to close further debate on United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- for the term of fifteen years. sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine of the nomination of Joseph Cella, of Michigan, to Corps, and Navy. Pages S5610–12 be Ambassador to the Republic of Fiji, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- Ambassador to the Republic of Kiribati, the Repub- tion of withdrawal of the following nominations: lic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, and Tuvalu, Heidi R. King, of California, to be Administrator Department of State. Page S5591 of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- tion, which was sent to the Senate on January 16, ate took the following action: 2019. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Thomas Marcelle, of New York, to be United tive Session. Page S5591 States District Judge for the Northern District of Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- New York, which was sent to the Senate on January tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S5591 23, 2019. Black Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consid- Jeffrey Byard, of Alabama, to be Administrator of eration of the nomination of David Fabian Black, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, De- North Dakota, to be Deputy Commissioner of Social partment of Homeland Security, which was sent to Security. Page S5591 the Senate on May 13, 2019. Page S5615 A motion was entered to close further debate on Messages from the House: Pages S5599–S5600 the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Measures Read the First Time: Pages S5600, S5609 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Executive Communications: Page S5600 of the nomination of Daniel Habib Jorjani, of Ken- Petitions and Memorials: Pages S5600–02 tucky, to be Solicitor of the Department of the Inte- rior. Page S5591 Executive Reports of Committees: Page S5602 Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S5603–05 ate took the following action: Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S5605–07 tive Session. Page S5591 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Additional Statements: Pages S5597–99 tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S5591 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Pages S5608–09 lowing nominations: Privileges of the Floor: Page S5609 Mitchell A. Silk, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Robert Joseph Kruckemeyer, of Texas, to be a journed at 4:24 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, Sep- Member of the National Council on the Humanities tember 23, 2019. (For Senate’s program, see the re- for a term expiring January 26, 2022. marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Robert Anthony Dixon, of the District of Colum- page S5609.) bia, to be United States Marshal for the Superior

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D19SE9.REC D19SEPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with DIGEST D1036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 19, 2019 national Development Finance Corporation, who was Committee Meetings introduced by Senators Cassidy and Whitehouse, and (Committees not listed did not meet) Michael Pack, of Maryland, to be Chief Executive Officer of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, after BUSINESS MEETING the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf. Committee on Appropriations: Committee ordered favor- ably reported the following business items: NOMINATION An original bill (S. 2520) making appropriations Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing Committee concluded a hearing to examine the and Urban Development, and related agencies for the nomination of Eugene Scalia, of Virginia, to be Sec- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; retary of Labor, after the nominee testified and an- An original bill (S. 2522) making appropriations swered questions in his own behalf. for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal BUSINESS MEETING year ending September 30, 2020; and Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- An original bill (S. 2524) making appropriations ably reported the nominations of W. Stephen for financial services and general government for the Muldrow, to be United States Attorney for the Dis- fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. trict of Puerto Rico, Michael D. Baughman, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of NOMINATIONS Pennsylvania, Kerry Lee Pettingill, to be United Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded States Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, a hearing to examine the nominations of Marshall and Fernando L. G. Sablan, to be United States Mar- Billingslea, of Virginia, to be an Under Secretary of shal for the District of Guam and concurrently State (Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human United States Marshal for the District of the North- Rights), Adam Seth Boehler, of Louisiana, to be ern Mariana Islands, all of the Department of Jus- Chief Executive Officer of the United States Inter- tice. h House of Representatives Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Chamber Action appointed Representative Cuellar to act as Speaker Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 35 pub- pro tempore for today. Page H7777 lic bills, H.R. 3, 4395–4428; and 6 resolutions, H.J. Recess: The House recessed at 10:25 a.m. and re- Res. 75; H. Con. Res. 65; and H. Res. 565–568 convened at 12 noon. Page H7780 were introduced. Pages H7834–35 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7836–38 Guest Chaplain, Dr. Bryant R. Ali, New Psalmist Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Worship Center, Newark, New Jersey. Page H7780 H. Res. 564, providing for consideration of the Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval bill (H.R. 4378) making continuing appropriations of the Journal by voice vote. Page H7780 for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 116–212); and Recess: The House recessed at 12:45 p.m. and re- H.R. 3106, to require a joint domestic terrorism convened at 1:30 p.m. Page H7785 report, establish within the Department of Home- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and land Security a National Center for the Study of Do- Health Extenders Act of 2019: The House passed mestic Terrorism, authorize research within the De- H.R. 4378, making continuing appropriations for partment of Homeland Security on current trends in fiscal year 2020, by a yea-and-nay vote of 301 yeas domestic terrorism, and for other purposes, with to 123 nays, Roll No. 538. Pages H7786–96 amendments (H. Rept. 116–213, Part 1). Page H7834 H. Res. 564, the rule providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4378) was agreed to by a yea-and- nay vote of 227 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 537,

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MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS: Committee held a markup on H.R. 3632, the ‘‘Fair A LOOK AT THE WORK OF THE JOINT and Open Skies Act’’; H.R. 1620, the ‘‘Chesapeake SELECT COMMITTEE Bay Program Reauthorization Act’’; H.R. 1132, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress: Full ‘‘San Francisco Bay Restoration Act’’; H.R. 2247, Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Recommenda- the ‘‘Promoting United Government Efforts to Save tions for Improving the Budget and Appropriations Our Sound Act’’; H.R. 4031, the ‘‘Great Lakes Res- Process: A Look at the Work of the Joint Select toration Initiative Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4044, the Committee’’. Testimony was heard from Chairman ‘‘Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act’’; H.R. Lowey and Representative Womack; Megan Lynch, 4275, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process, Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Res- Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress; toration Program, and for other purposes; H.R. and public witnesses. 3779, the ‘‘Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2242, to amend the Robert T. Stafford Joint Meetings Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to in- clude certain services in the definition of critical NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION services, and for other purposes; H.R. 4347, the ACT ‘‘PREPARE Act of 2019’’; and General Services Ad- Conferees met in closed session to resolve the dif- ministration’s Capital Investment and Leasing Pro- ferences between the Senate and House passed gram Resolutions. H.R. 3632, H.R. 1620, H.R. versions of S. 1790, a bill to authorize appropriations 4031, H.R. 4044, and H.R. 4347 were ordered re- for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the De- ported, without amendment. H.R. 1132, H.R. 2242, partment of Defense, for military construction, and H.R. 2247, H.R. 4275, and H.R. 3779 were or- for defense activities of the Department of Energy, dered reported, as amended. General Services Ad- to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fis- ministration’s Capital Investment and Leasing Pro- cal year, but did not complete action thereon, and gram Resolutions were adopted. recessed subject to the call. UPDATE ON VA CONTRACTED EXAMS, f QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS, AND SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, TO RURAL VETERANS SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Dis- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hear- ing entitled ‘‘Update on VA Contracted Exams, Senate Quality Review Process, and Service to Rural Vet- No meetings/hearings scheduled. erans’’. Testimony was heard from Mary Glenn, Dep- uty Director, Mandatory Disability Exams Program, House Veterans Benefit Administration, Department of Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Veterans Affairs; Elizabeth Curda, Director, Edu- ergy, hearing entitled ‘‘Building a 100 Percent Clean cation, Workforce and Income Security Issues, Gov- Economy: Solutions for the U.S. Building Sector’’, 9 a.m., ernment Accountability Office; and public witnesses. 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, con- EXAMINING VA’S OVERPAYMENTS AND tinue a markup on H.R. 123, the ‘‘FHA Additional COLLECTION PROCESSES Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization Act’’; H.R. 132, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Over- the ‘‘North America Development Bank Improvement sight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ex- Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4029, the ‘‘Tribal Eligibility for Homeless Assistance Grants Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4067, amining VA’s Overpayments and Collection Proc- the ‘‘Financial Inclusion in Banking Act of 2019’’; H.R. esses’’. Testimony was heard from Jon Rychalski, As- 4242, the ‘‘Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2019’’; sistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial H.R. 4300, the ‘‘Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs; and public Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4302, the ‘‘Facilitating Access to witnesses. Homeless Assistance Act of 2019’’; H.R. 4328, the ‘‘Pro- HOW THE TAX CODE SUBSIDIZES HATE tecting Innocent Consumers Affected by a Shutdown Act’’; H.R. 4329, the ‘‘ESG Disclosure Simplification Act Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on of 2019’’; H.R. 4344, to amend the Securities and Ex- Oversight held a hearing entitled ‘‘How the Tax change Act of 1934 to allow for the SEC to seek and Code Subsidizes Hate’’. Testimony was heard from Federal courts to grant restitution to investors and public witnesses. disgorgement of unjust enrichment; H.R. 4335, the

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‘‘8–K Trading Gap Act of 2019’’; and H.R. 4320, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Na- ‘‘Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2019’’, tional Security; and the Subcommittee on Civil Rights 8:45 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. and Civil Liberties, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Confronting Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing en- Violent White Supremacy (Part III): Addressing the titled ‘‘Member Day Hearing’’, 9 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Transnational Terrorist Threat’’, 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, September 23 9 a.m., Friday, September 20

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Friday: Consideration of H.R. 1423— of the nomination of Brian McGuire, of New York, to be Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Graves, Sam, Mo., E1177, E1179, E1180, E1181, E1182, Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1180 E1183, E1184 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Bergman, Jack, Mich., E1184 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1180 Islands, E1181 Budd, Ted, N.C., E1180, E1183 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1178 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1182 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E1180 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1182, E1184 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E1177 McCarthy, Kevin, Calif., E1185 Stevens, Haley M., Mich., E1177 Cook, Paul, Calif., E1185 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E1177 Stivers, Steve, Ohio, E1182 Correa, J. Luis, Calif., E1179 Payne, Donald M., Jr., N.J., E1184 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E1179 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E1181, E1184 Pence, Greg, Ind., E1177 Welch, Peter, Vt., E1178

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