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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 No. 118 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was those atrocities. I pray that they and Listen to this. Leon Panetta, the called to order by the President pro their families find peace, as well as jus- former Secretary of Defense to Presi- tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). tice. Ethnic and religious hatred must dent Obama, has worked with Judge f never be tolerated, and we must not Phipps in the past and has great things forget the victims of this crime. to say about his ‘‘legal acumen, dedica- PRAYER I yield the floor. tion, attention to detail, and integ- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f rity.’’ He says: ‘‘I believe that Peter fered the following prayer: RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY will serve with honor and highly rec- Let us pray. LEADER ommend his confirmation.’’ That is Father of all, give us the wisdom to President Obama’s Secretary of De- cultivate reverential awe for You. In- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- fense. spired by this wisdom, empower our jority leader is recognized. Given all this, it is hardly surprising Senators to strive to please You. May f that when Judge Phipps was first nom- our lawmakers remember that You are BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE inated to serve as district judge for the an ever-present help during turbulent Western District of Pennsylvania, the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the times, eager to deliver those who call Senate is getting started on another Senate confirmed him on a voice vote. on Your Holy Name. busy week in which we will complete This body saw what everybody else had Lord, sustain our Senators with Your more important business for the Amer- seen—an impressively qualified, intel- might. Continue to bless and keep us ican people. We will confirm a number lectually excellent individual who all. Make Your face to shine upon us of well-qualified nominees, as well as a firmly understands what the job of a and be gracious to us. Lift the light of number of treaties that pertain to judge does and does not entail in our Your countenance upon us and give us international commerce and keeping constitutional system. Your peace. our economy strong. So I am sorry that this nominee who We pray in Your sacred name. Amen. First, the nominations. Later this earned a voice vote to his current posi- f afternoon, we will build on 21⁄2 years of tion will now require a cloture vote this afternoon, but, nevertheless, I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE confirming talented, capable jurists to our Federal courts and vote to advance look forward to voting to advance his The President pro tempore led the the nomination of Judge Peter Phipps nomination today and voting to con- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. firm him later in the week. I urge our I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Judge Phipps is a graduate of the colleagues to join me. United States of America, and to the Repub- University of Dayton and Stanford Law Following that nomination, the Sen- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, School. His impressive professional ate will tend to another of this body’s indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. record includes time in private prac- unique responsibilities—the ratifica- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tice, a clerkship on the Sixth Circuit tion of treaties. For the better part of HAWLEY). The Senator from Iowa. Court of Appeals, and 15 years of deco- the last century, the United States has Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask rated service with the Department of engaged in bilateral tax treaties with unanimous consent to speak for 30 sec- Justice. foreign trading partners. These meas- onds as in morning business, please. At DOJ, while handling sensitive and ures cultivate robust trading relation- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without high-profile cases in the Federal Pro- ships and put in place important clari- objection, it is so ordered. grams Branch, Judge Phipps left a last- fications to ensure that American busi- f ing impression on colleagues and op- nesses can avoid double tax burdens. posing counsel alike. Litigators who Today, America is engaged in about SREBRENICA GENOCIDE worked both with him and against him 60 such treaties with major allies and Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, 24 have written to the Senate to praise developing partners alike. Together, years ago radical Serb forces com- his ‘‘piercing intellect, deep knowledge they account for literally trillions of mitted the worst genocide on European of the law . . . and personable relations dollars in foreign investment across soil since the Holocaust. In and around with everyone in the courtroom.’’ our country. the hallowed grounds at Srebrenica, A number of his former DOJ col- This week, there are several more over 8,000 Bosnians were murdered out leagues attest that his ‘‘ability to mas- awaiting consideration. The Senate of ethnic and religious hatred. ter complex issues quickly made him needs to act on treaties with Spain, the Iowa, my State, is now home to the sort of lawyer other lawyers would Swiss Federation, Japan, and Luxem- many Bosnians who bore witnesses to turn to with questions or for counsel.’’ bourg. I have heard from job creators

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.000 S15JYPT1 S4814 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 15, 2019 in my State of Kentucky about the im- Whatever the reason, whatever the mend the first responders for their ad- portance of creating more certainty by motivation, the President’s comments vocacy and support of this legislation. getting these treaties approved, and I demand condemnation from all corners The first responders are the heroes of expect my colleagues have heard simi- of the political spectrum—all corners. this story. They are the Washingtons lar things from employers in their It has become frightfully common for and the Madisons and the Monroes of States as well. So these measures many of my Republican colleagues to the 21st century, the great Ameri- should be taken up and ratified with- let these moments sail by without say- cans—each in their own modest way. out delay. ing even a word. Not only did they rush to the towers on On behalf of American workers and Republican leadership especially that fateful day, risking their lives to entrepreneurs, I hope each of our col- rarely criticizes the President directly, save others, but then, when the ill- leagues will join me in voting yes this even in a situation like this that so nesses started coming upon them, even week. clearly merits it. I am left to wonder if though many of them were sick, they I suggest the absence of a quorum. the silence of many Republicans in the came to Washington and fought tire- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The wake of President Trump’s xenophobic lessly for their brothers and sisters clerk will call the roll. tweets is out of embarrassment or who might get sick in the future. The legislative clerk proceeded to agreement—embarrassment or agree- Zadroga and Feal, Pfeiffer and Alva- call the roll. ment. Both are inexcusable. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask rez—these are the names of American Some of my Republican colleagues heroes. They represent the greatness of unanimous consent that the order for are hoping that the President realizes the quorum call be rescinded. America. We should honor them now the error of his ways and disavows or by passing the House bill to reauthor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without deletes his tweets from yesterday. But objection, it is so ordered. ize the Victim Compensation Fund as the President just walked out of the soon as possible—no more delays, no f White House a few hours ago and dou- strings attached, no waiting for some RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY bled down on his racist comments. other must-pass vehicle to attach it to. My Republican friends, he is not LEADER The bill passed the House with such backing off. Where are you when some- overwhelmingly bipartisan support The PRESIDING OFFICER. The thing this serious, this bigoted, this that it deserves a clean vote in the Democratic leader is recognized. un-American, happens? If you are say- Senate. f ing to yourselves ‘‘Well, he got us our I say to my friend, Republican Lead- TRUMP ADMINISTRATION big tax cut; well, he’s taking regula- er MCCONNELL: If it is good enough for Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, over tions off big corporations; well, he pulled out of the Paris Accords, so we Leader MCCARTHY and Whip SCALISE, the weekend, President Trump who voted for it, surely it is good launched a series of insults at Demo- have to go along with this racism,’’ you are making a deal with the devil. enough for the Republican leader in the cratic congresswomen, suggesting they Senate. ‘‘go back’’ to the countries they came It is so wrong, so wrong. The President of the United States is Only 12 voted against it. So many from, despite the fact that three of the supposed to bring this country to- very conservative Republicans—many four were born in the United States gether. It is clear this President will tea party Republicans—voted for the and that citizenship in America, by not, doesn’t want to, and revels in di- bill in the House. That bill is the bill birth or naturalization, is inherently viding us. No American President has that should be brought to the floor, equal and has been for centuries. done this. No American President has brought here quickly. It will pass over- These lawmakers are women of color. whelmingly and could be on the Presi- Telling them to ‘‘go back’’ to their resorted to open and bold-faced bigotry so often. His goal—President Trump’s dent’s desk, certainly in the next week. countries is one of the oldest and crud- If Leader MCCONNELL would put this est tropes to malign nonwhite Ameri- goal—sadly is not to unite but to di- vide. That is how he has climbed the bill on the floor this week, it would cans. The President’s comments drip ladder politically, and it is just awful. pass this week. It would go to the with racism. It is incumbent on all of us, Demo- President’s desk this week. It would be We don’t know why the President crat and Republican, to call him out signed into law this week, and we could woke up on Saturday and made these when he does this and remind the put this issue to rest this week, once comments—perhaps to distract from President and the country what Amer- and for all. his administration’s barbaric immigra- ica truly stands for. Anything short of We can’t put the illnesses to rest. tion policy, which rips children away that is insufficient and is un-American. Those first responders, many of whom from their parents, even little children; It could be argued that Republicans have gotten ill, too many of whom perhaps to distract from the humani- who fail to do so because of shame, be- have passed away, and many more of tarian crisis he has exacerbated at our cause they are afraid of offending the whom have these illnesses in their bod- border and perhaps to detract from his President’s supporters, because they ies but they don’t even know it yet— planned but not really executed depor- are afraid of the President, or worse, they could then do their job of helping tation raids, which many in his own because they agree with the Presi- heal their fellow first responders and bureaucracy do not want to carry out dent—those who fail to condemn the helping heal themselves and looking and feel are difficult to carry out in a President are fellow travelers on the after their families. They wouldn’t fair way because they can’t be done President’s racist road, whatever their have to keep coming here. fairly. Perhaps it is even to distract motivation. We need to move this bill quickly. I from his administration’s attempt to Speaker PELOSI has said that the urge Leader MCCONNELL, once again, to dismantle our healthcare system House will introduce a resolution de- put the bill on the floor, honor those through the courts. Maybe the Presi- nouncing the President’s comments. brave first responders who are no dif- dent just feels comfortable stoking ra- Our intention is to do the same in the ferent from our soldiers and our Armed cial divisions in this country. Maybe Senate. We will see how many Repub- Forces who rushed to danger and that is his milieu. After all, this is part licans will sign on. risked their lives for us and our free- of a pattern of behavior that began f dom. Put it on the floor, and we can with the birther treatment of Presi- get this done. We can get it done this dent Obama and his characterization of 9/11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND week. Mexicans in his announcement speech, Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on an- I yield the floor. continued with his attack on an Amer- other matter, last Friday, in an over- ican-born judge of Mexican descent, his whelmingly bipartisan vote, I am f proposed Muslim ban, his response to happy to say that the House reauthor- Charlottesville, and includes comments ized the 9/11 Victim Compensation RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME about Caribbean and African nations Fund and made it virtually permanent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under that cannot be repeated here on the I want to thank all of my colleagues the previous order, the leadership time floor of the Senate. in the House. Above all, I want to com- is reserved.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JY6.001 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4815 CONCLUSION OF MORNING According to the Associated Press, vate the facts. My colleagues, particu- BUSINESS Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, larly my colleague from Minnesota, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Arizona, and Senator KLOBUCHAR, and my colleague business is closed. North Carolina, among others, are all from Rhode Island, Senator REED, are at risk. Even the State of Georgia, doing the same. f which just passed legislation to buy VR Systems, the company Mr. EXECUTIVE SESSION new voting machines, is on track to Mueller was referring to, sold e- buy equipment that suffers from this pollbooks to a county in North Caro- significant cyber security weakness. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR lina. I am talking now about the sys- Worse, two of the three largest voting tems that workers used to check voters The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under machine companies, ES&S and Hart, in at a precinct. It happened that sev- the previous order, the Senate will pro- don’t make election systems that are eral of the VR Systems e-pollbooks ceed to executive session to resume free from this vulnerability. Many used by Durham County in North Caro- consideration of the following nomina- election officials will be buying elec- lina malfunctioned on election day in tion, which the clerk will report. tion systems that will be out of date 2016. The problem was so bad that one The legislative clerk read the nomi- the moment they start using it. precinct had to shut down completely nation of Peter Joseph Phipps, of Penn- I am reading this story, and I am for several hours. sylvania, to be United States Circuit thinking to myself: Maybe—just Last month, I asked the FBI what Judge for the Third Circuit. maybe—this Trump administration happened; is anybody investigating? It Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I sug- hasn’t solved the election security sure looks like no Federal Agency has gest the absence of a quorum. issue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Now, colleagues, I am being a little been out there looking at these mal- clerk will call the roll. bit disingenuous here. I have actually functioning e-pollbooks. It wasn’t until The legislative clerk proceeded to known about this problem for some last month that the Department of call the roll. time. In fact, I wrote to the Election Homeland Security announced it would Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask Assistance Commission about it be- finally perform a forensic examination unanimous consent that the order for cause, of course, our elections weren’t of the Durham County machines. That the quorum call be rescinded. secure last week, and they sure as heck is not good enough. It is critical to se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without aren’t secure this week. Anybody who cure our political parties, our cam- objection, it is so ordered. says otherwise is either selling you a paigns, and the votes of Americans. ELECTION SECURITY voting machine or simply has a mali- In 2015 and 2016, Russia hacked two Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I stand cious intent toward our elections. Democratic campaign committees. here this afternoon in a state of dis- Russia attacked our democracy on Russian hackers also stole emails from belief. Last Wednesday, my colleagues every front in 2016, including voter reg- John Podesta, Secretary Clinton’s and I in the Congress were briefed on istration databases and election soft- campaign manager. The Russian Gov- the state of election security in Amer- ware vendors. I am a member of the ernment then leaked Democratic ica. Senate Intelligence Committee, and I emails to influence the Presidential I am prohibited from talking about can’t talk about classified matters, but and, reportedly, House races in six the details of that classified briefing, it is public record that there were at- States. but the message from my Republican tacks on our election infrastructure in As I have emphasized at every part of colleagues after that elections security 2018. my investigation, every part of my ef- meeting was very clear: Nothing to see Our colleague Senator RUBIO of Flor- forts, this is not a problem reserved for here. One Senator said it is clear the ida even said that hackers were ‘‘in a one political party. The National Re- Federal Government is doing ‘‘every- position’’ to alter voter rolls in 2016. In publican Party committees have also thing you can do.’’ The top Republican April, the FBI Director said that 2018 all been hacked in the past, as well as on the House Homeland Security Com- was, ‘‘just kind of a dress rehearsal for the campaigns of Senator GRAHAM and mittee said: ‘‘I wouldn’t say we’ve got the big show in 2020.’’ our late colleague John McCain. a need for more election security legis- I will say, as I have been saying at Political campaigns don’t have the lation.’’ A Member of the House Repub- home at townhall meetings across my expertise or resources to protect them- lican leadership said: ‘‘The agencies home State, that in 2020 I believe the selves from foreign government hack- have the tools they need, and I am con- hostile foreign actors are going to ers. They ought to be in a position to fident they are addressing the make 2016 look like small potatoes, and get assistance, and if Congress doesn’t threats.’’ I am not just talking about the Rus- act, they are going to get hacked again It is case closed for those Repub- sians here. in 2020. licans—mission accomplished. My Re- What the Associated Press revealed publican colleagues were just so satis- this weekend should be chilling for That is why I introduced legislation fied that the foundation of our democ- anybody fighting to protect our elec- earlier this year, the Federal Campaign racy is in good hands. Election security tions from foreign interference, but it Cybersecurity Assistance Act, to se- is not a problem for those colleagues I is certainly not the first indication cure campaigns and State parties. This just quoted. Americans have gotten that our elec- would apply to both Democrats and Re- It was to my enormous shock this tions are vulnerable. publicans. The bill turns the party weekend when I picked up my phone, Last year, the journalist, Kim Zetter, committees, like the Democratic Na- and I read the following headline: ‘‘Old and the New York Times reported that tional Committee and the Republican Software makes new electoral systems ES&S had installed remote access soft- National Committee, into an ‘‘IT de- ripe for hacking.’’ ware and wireless modems in election partment’’ for their campaigns, State Over the weekend, I said: Gosh, that equipment for years. I believe that is parties, and candidates. The parties just can’t possibly be right. After all, about the worst thing you can do in will be able to give campaigns profes- my Republican colleagues said after terms of election security in America, sionally managed, secured laptops, cell the classified briefing that election se- short of putting American ballot boxes phones, and emails, which are much curity issues were in good shape. I just on a Moscow street. harder to hack. I think it is in the in- kept reading, and as it turns out, ac- Special Counsel Robert Mueller re- terest of our country, voters, Demo- cording to an exhaustive analysis by vealed in his report that an election crats, and Republicans to pass that the Associated Press, the vast majority software vendor was actually hacked bill. of 10,000 election jurisdictions nation- by Russia in the summer of 2016. The I am going to close my remarks wide use election management systems public still doesn’t know enough about where I began, this extraordinary in- that run on old software that is soon what happened there or what the gov- formation that was compiled by the going to be out of date and ripe for ex- ernment did to investigate. This is an- Associated Press that demonstrates ploitation by hackers. other area where I am seeking to exca- that out-of-date software is going to be

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JY6.002 S15JYPT1 S4816 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 15, 2019 used by election officials all over the my view, anything less is waiving a the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. country unless something is done white flag to foreign hackers. BOOKER), the Senator from New York about it. As a result, I have asked the By blocking any and all election se- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), and the Senator Election Assistance Commission what curity legislation, I believe Donald from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) are they are going to do to stop the pro- Trump and the majority here in the necessarily absent. liferation of out-of-date, insecure soft- Senate are in effect rolling out the red The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ware. carpet for all of the hostile foreign ac- any other Senators in the Chamber de- A lot of people tell me, don’t stay up tors I have mentioned here and saying: siring to vote? waiting for much. Look, there are holes in our cyber se- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 53, Earlier this year, I asked the Depart- curity. Come on in, and interfere in our nays 40, as follows: ment of Homeland Security how many democracy. [Rollcall Vote No. 204 Ex.] States used voting machines with old, We are better than that. I am going YEAS—53 insecure software on Election Day in to be working with Democrats and Re- Alexander Fischer Perdue November of 2018. They said they didn’t publicans to ensure that—especially in Barrasso Gardner Portman know. I will say it again. The Agency light of the developments that were re- Blackburn Graham Risch in charge of protecting our election in- ported on just in the last 72 hours Blunt Grassley Roberts Boozman Hawley frastructure against cyber threats has about the out-of-date software that we Romney Braun Hoeven Rounds no idea how many vulnerable voting are seeing in our voting machines all Burr Hyde-Smith Rubio machines are out there right now. That across the country—I am going to work Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Cassidy Isakson Scott (SC) is a big problem. with Democrats and Republicans to put Collins Johnson Shelby An even bigger problem is the inad- the security and the integrity of our Cornyn Jones Sinema equate laws. Right now, there are no Cotton Kennedy votes—a process that is sacred in our Sullivan mandatory Federal cyber security country—first. Cramer Lankford Crapo Lee Thune standards for elections. There is no law I suggest the absence of a quorum. Cruz Manchin Tillis or regulation that says States can’t use The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Daines McConnell Toomey insecure machines. It is perfectly legal clerk will call the roll. Enzi McSally Wicker for the biggest voting machine com- The legislative clerk proceeded to Ernst Murkowski Young pany in America—and these voting ma- call the roll. NAYS—40 chine companies basically think they (Ms. ERNST assumed the Chair.) Baldwin Heinrich Schatz are above the law; they wouldn’t even Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I Blumenthal Hirono Schumer answer basic questions when I asked ask unanimous consent that the order Brown Kaine Shaheen Cantwell King Smith them—to sell a small county equip- for the quorum call be rescinded. Cardin Leahy Stabenow ment that every cyber security expert The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Carper Markey Tester in America knows is insecure. It is per- BOOZMAN). Without objection, it is so Casey Menendez Udall Coons Merkley Van Hollen fectly legal for a county clerk to put ordered. Cortez Masto Murphy Warner the outcome of a Presidential election CLOTURE MOTION Duckworth Murray Warren Durbin Peters at risk by buying insecure machines. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Whitehouse I will just say to my colleagues, I Feinstein Reed to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Harris Rosen Wyden don’t think this has anything to do Senate the pending cloture motion, Hassan Sanders with Democrats or Republicans. I be- which the clerk will state. NOT VOTING—7 lieve it is an out-and-out scandal—an The legislative clerk read as follows: Bennet Klobuchar Sasse out-and-out scandal that does a dis- CLOTURE MOTION Booker Moran service to our country and particularly We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Gillibrand Paul the sacred right to make sure that all ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Americans can vote and have their Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 40. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- vote counted. The motion is agreed to. Congress has poured hundreds of mil- nation of Peter Joseph Phipps, of Pennsyl- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- lions of dollars into election tech- vania, to be United States Circuit Judge for jority leader. nology since 2016, but without required the Third Circuit. Mitch McConnell, Roger F. Wicker, John f cyber security standards, a huge por- Barrasso, David Perdue, James E. tion of that money is going to go to- Risch, Mike Crapo, Roy Blunt, Johnny LEGISLATIVE SESSION wards voting machines and election Isakson, Shelley Moore Capito, Pat systems that are not much better than Roberts, John Cornyn, John Hoeven, the insecure systems they are replac- Steve Daines, John Boozman, Thom MORNING BUSINESS ing. Tillis, Kevin Cramer, Richard Burr. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The Congress must do better. Vol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- untary standards or just saying to the imous consent, the mandatory quorum ate proceed to legislative session and local governments ‘‘We are just going call has been waived. be in a period of morning business, to let you do your own thing’’ will not The question is, Is it the sense of the with Senators permitted to speak cut it on cyber security. It is up to the Senate that debate on the nomination therein for up to 10 minutes each. Congress to get serious, finally, about of Peter Joseph Phipps, of Pennsyl- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without providing for the security of our elec- vania, to be United States Circuit objection, it is so ordered. tions. Judge for the Third Circuit, shall be f I have been pushing hard for hand- brought to a close? marked paper ballots and risk-limiting The yeas and nays are mandatory BICENTENNIAL OF HART COUNTY audits as key defenses against the under the rule. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, ear- hackers. The hackers are, in effect, The clerk will call the roll. lier this year, Hart County in my home burglars out there knocking on win- The legislative clerk called the roll. State began a yearlong celebration of dows just looking for an opportunity to Mr. THUNE. The following Senators its bicentennial anniversary. This exploit. We need a stronger defense are necessarily absent: the Senator southcentral county is the proud home against these hackers, and it is crit- from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator to an abundance of Kentucky history ical. from Kentucky (Mr. PAUL), and the and culture. As they mark this impres- In addition to the hand-marked paper Senator from Nebraska (Mr. SASSE). sive milestone, the people of Hart ballots and the risk-limiting audits, it Further, if present and voting, the County, KY, are also ready to lead our is critical for Congress to pass legisla- Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) Commonwealth toward its bright fu- tion giving the Federal Government would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ ture. the authority to require basic cyber se- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the The county was established in 1819 curity for election infrastructure. In Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), and named for a brave Kentuckian,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JY6.004 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4817 Captain Nathaniel Gray Smith Hart. A in the Battle of the River Raisin during requires that Congress receive prior no- brother-in-law of Henry Clay and a the War of 1812, Captain John Simpson. tification of certain proposed arms Lexington lawyer, Hart bravely served A prominent Kentucky lawyer and sales as defined by that statute. Upon the young Nation in the War of 1812, state legislator, Simpson served as the such notification, the Congress has 30 when he was captured and killed at the speaker of Kentucky’s House of Rep- calendar days during which the sale Battle of the River Raisin in the Michi- resentatives in 1810 and 1811. The fol- may be reviewed. The provision stipu- gan Territory. lowing year, Simpson was elected to lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- Its local history is deeply inter- the U.S. House of Representatives, but tion of proposed sales shall be sent to twined with the geography. Early set- postponed taking his seat to join the the chairman of the Senate Foreign tlers planted roots near present-day Army, where he was killed serving our Relations Committee. Horse Cave because of the fertile soil. young Nation. In keeping with the committee inten- Like many Kentucky communities, the The county’s rich history and fertile tion to see that relevant information is economic success of burley tobacco land has helped grow a strong agricul- available to the full Senate, I ask drove the local economy, putting food tural tradition, with tobacco, corn, and unanimous consent to have printed in on family tables and shoes on chil- hay planted in the soil. Interestingly, the RECORD the notifications which dren’s feet. The Green River opened ac- Simpson County was also known as a have been received. If the cover letter cess routes for commerce throughout popular dueling ground in its earliest references a classified annex, then such the country, and the establishment of days. The county’s proximity to the annex is available to all Senators in the Mammoth Cave National Park, the state line apparently drew a number of the office of the Foreign Relations world’s longest known cave system, prominent individuals for these so- Committee, room SD–423. has made Hart County a destination called affairs of honor. Even Sam Hous- There being no objection, the mate- for tourism. ton, the future President of the Repub- rial was ordered to be printed in the The strategic construction of Louis- lic of Texas and U.S. Senator, is said to RECORD, as follows: ville & Nashville Railroad through have fought and won a duel there in DEFENSE SECURITY both Horse Cave and the county seat of 1826. COOPERATION AGENCY, Munfordville in 1859 brought new waves As with many communities through- Arlington, VA. of economic growth. However, at the out Kentucky, Simpson County resi- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, outbreak of the American Civil War, dents were sharply divided during the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, American Civil War. Residents served U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. the railroad’s location also made it a DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- target. Segments of the track were at- on both sides of the conflict, and troops skirmished in the area following at- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) of tacked by both Union and Confederate the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, troops, and the county was the site of tacks on two trains on the Louisville & we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. three battles. It is also the home of two Nashville Railroad lines in 1863. The 19–42 concerning the Army’s proposed Let- Civil War generals, Thomas J. Wood war left a long-lasting impact on Simp- ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- fighting for the Union and future Ken- son County’s economy and post-war re- ment of Germany for defense articles and services estimated to cost $401 million. After tucky Governor Simon Bolivar covery. For many years, residents thrived this letter is delivered to your office, we plan Buckner for the Confederacy. Each from a primarily agricultural econ- to issue a news release to notify the public of September, the community remembers omy. In fact, Simpson County was this proposed sale. its place in this chapter of American known as one of the largest mule mar- Sincerely, history during the Hart County Civil kets in the world. Midway through the GREGORY M. KAUSNER (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant War Days. 20th century, local leaders sought to Through the years, Hart County has General, USA, Director). expand the county’s economy with the continued to prosper. The building of I– Enclosures. help of the completion of I–65, which 65 through the county has bolstered the TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–42 runs through Franklin, the county seat Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of area’s growth and opened new opportu- and its largest city. That growth con- nities for tourism and economic activ- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the tinues to this day. Arms Export Control Act, as amended ity. Local leaders are especially proud Residents have planned a year full of (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of of the recent expansion of Sister festive events for Simpson County’s bi- Germany Schubert’s famous bakery and the centennial year. In remembering their (ii) Total Estimated Value: opening of the Green River College and proud history, they will also celebrate Major Defense Equipment* $229 million. Other $172 million. Career Academy. The county’s best the community’s great potential days are still ahead. Total $401 million. ahead. With the leadership of Judge (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- With a rich heritage and a promising Executive Mason Barnes and other tities of Articles or Services under Consider- future, Hart County certainly has a lot dedicated Kentuckians, this vibrant ation for Purchase: to celebrate. Along with the families community will continue to succeed in Major Defense Equipment (MDE): and leaders of the county like Judge our Commonwealth. I ask my Senate Fifty (50) Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC–3) Missiles Segment Enhanced (MSE). Executive Joe Choate, it is my privi- colleagues to join me in marking 200 lege to mark this great occasion. I ask Non-MOE: Also included are PAC–3 MSE years of Simpson County heritage and launcher conversion kits; Missile Round my Senate colleagues to join me in wishing them well for many more pros- Trainers (MRTs); Empty Round Trainers celebrating 200 years of historic perous years to come. (ERTs); Launcher Stations (LS) heater con- achievement in Hart County. f trollers; PAC–3 ground support equipment; f concurrent spare parts; documentation and IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS publications; PAC–3 MSE shorting plugs; BICENTENNIAL OF SIMPSON Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Quality Assurance Team; missile canister COUNTY Iowans from the organization Iowa consumables; missile skid kits; PAC–3 MSE Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Safe Schools asked me to note that repair and return; missile Field Surveillance Program (FSP) for PAC–3 MSE; U.S. Govern- today I would like to join my fellow July 15 is the kickoff of their annual Kentuckians in Simpson County as ment transportation; MSE launcher spare Pride Camp. They tell me that it is an parts; PAC–3/MSE GMT kits; MSE DC motor they celebrate their bicentennial anni- opportunity to learn valuable life kits; targets; Telemetry; U.S. Government versary. Along our Commonwealth’s skills and network with other LGBTQ range support; MSE flight test support; U.S. southern border with Tennessee, Simp- youth in a supportive and nurturing Government and contractor engineering; son County is home to two centuries of environment and that it is a week full technical and logistics support services; and rich history and cultural heritage. of fun and learning for its attendees. other related elements of logistical and pro- gram support. Today, I would like to mark this im- f pressive milestone. (iv) Military Department: Army (GY–B– ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION XAV). The county was named in tribute to a (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A. brave Kentuckian who made the ulti- Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section (vi) Sales Commission. Fee, etc. Paid, Of- mate sacrifice in service to our Nation 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None.

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(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Air-Breathing Threats (ABT), cruise mis- TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–39 in the Defense Article or Defense Services siles, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. 2. The PAC–3 MSE sensitive/critical tech- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: nology is primarily in the area of design and Arms Export Control Act, as amended July 12, 2019. production know-how and primarily inherent (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms in the design, development and/or manufac- Greece. Export Control Act. turing data related to certain components. (ii) Total Estimated Value: POLICY JUSTIFICATION The list of components is classified CON- Major Defense Equipment* $300 million. Government of Germany—Patriot Advanced FIDENTIAL. Other $300 million. Capability 3 (PAC–3) Missiles Segment En- 3. Information on system performance ca- Total $300 million. hanced pabilities, effectiveness, survivability, mis- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- sile seeker capabilities, select software/soft- The Government of Germany has requested tities of Articles or Services under Consider- ware documentation and test data are classi- to buy fifty (50) Patriot Advanced Capability ation for Purchase: fied up to and including SECRET. 3 (PAC–3) Missiles Segment Enhanced (MSE). Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 4. If a technologically advanced adversary Also included are PAC–3 MSE launcher con- Seven (7) MH–60R Multi-Mission Heli- were to obtain knowledge of the hardware version kits; Missile Round Trainers (MRTs); copters, equipped with the following: and software elements, the information Empty Round Trainers (ERTs); Launcher Ten (10) APS–1 53(V) Multi-Mode Radars (7 could be used to develop countermeasures or Stations (LS) heater controllers; PAC–3 installed, 3 spares). equivalent systems, which might reduce sys- Eighteen (18) 1700 GE–401 C Engines (14 in- ground support equipment; concurrent spare tem effectiveness or be used in the develop- stalled, 4 spares). parts; documentation and publications; PAC– ment of a system with similar or advanced Seven (7) Airborne Low Frequency System 3 MSE shorting plugs; Quality Assurance capabilities. (ALFS) (7 installed). Team; missile canister consumables; missile 5. A determination has been made that the Ten (10) AN/AAS–44C(V) Multi-Spectral skid kits; PAC–3 MSE repair and return; mis- recipient country can provide substantially Targeting Systems (7 installed, 3 spares). sile Field Surveillance Program (FSP) for the same degree of protection for the sen- Eighteen (18) Embedded Global Positioning PAC–3 MSE; U.S. Government transpor- sitive technology being released as the U.S. System/Inertial Navigation Systems with tation; MSE launcher spare parts; PAC–3/ Government. This sale is necessary in fur- Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module MSE GMT kits; MSE DC motor kits; targets; therance of the U.S. foreign policy and na- (SAASM) (14 installed, 4 spares). Telemetry; U.S. Government range support; tional security objectives outlined in the One-thousand (1,000) AN/SSQ–36/53/62 MSE flight test support; U.S. Government Policy Justification. Sonobuoys. and contractor engineering; technical and lo- 6. All defense articles and services listed in Two (2) AGM–114 M36–E9 Captive Air gistics support services; and other related this transmittal are authorized for release Training Missiles (CATM). elements of logistical and program support. and export to the Government of Germany. Four (4) AGM–1 14Q Hellfire Training Mis- The total estimated value is $401 million. siles. This proposed sale will support to the for- f One Hundred (100) Advanced Precision Kill eign policy and national security of the Weapons System (APKWS) Rockets Thirty United States by helping to improve the se- ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION (30) MK 54 Torpedoes. curity of a NATO ally, which is an important Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section Twelve (12) M–240D Crew Served Guns. force for political and economic stability in Twelve (12) GAU–21 Crew Served Guns. Europe. It is vital to U.S. national interests 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior no- Non-MDE: Also included are eighteen (18) to assist our German ally in developing and AN/ARC–210 APX–1990A(C) Radios with maintaining a strong and ready self-defense tification of certain proposed arms COMSEC (14 installed and 4 spares); twenty- capability. sales as defined by that statute. Upon four (24) AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Devices; ten The proposed sale will enhance Germany’s such notification, the Congress has 30 (10) AN/APX–123 Identification Friend or Foe capability to maintain the largest air de- calendar days during which the sale (IFF) transponders (8 installed, 2 spares); fense capacity in Europe. The purchase of may be reviewed. The provision stipu- spare engine containers; facilities study, de- these additional missiles will allow Germany lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- sign, and construction; spare and repair to build a more robust air defense capability parts; support and test equipment; commu- and increase its air lethality against air de- tion of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign nication equipment; ferry support; publica- fense threats. This purchase also assist Ger- tions and technical documentation; per- many with its NATO commitments. Ger- Relations Committee. sonnel training and training equipment; U.S. many will have no difficulty absorbing these In keeping with the committee’s in- Government and contractor engineering, additional missiles into its armed forces. tention to see that relevant informa- technical and logistics support services; and The proposed sale of this equipment and tion is available to the full Senate, I other related elements of logistical and pro- support will not alter the basic military bal- ask unanimous consent to have printed gram support. ance in the region. (iv) Military Department: Navy (GR–P– The prime contractor will be Lockheed in the RECORD the notifications which have been received. If the cover letter SCK). Martin, Dallas, TX. There are no known off- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. set agreements proposed in connection with references a classified annex, then such (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid. Of- this potential sale. annex is available to all Senators in fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. Implementation of this proposed sale will the office of the Foreign Relations (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained require additional contractor representa- Committee, room SD–423. in the Defense Article or Defense Services tives to travel to Germany. It is not ex- There being no objection, the mate- Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. pected additional U.S. Government per- rial was ordered to be printed in the (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: sonnel will be required in country for an ex- RECORD, as follows: July 12, 2019. tended period of time. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- DEFENSE SECURITY Export Control Act. fense readiness as a result of this proposed COOPERATION AGENCY, POLICY JUSTIFICATION sale. Arlington, VA. Greece—MH–60R Multi-Mission Helicopters TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–42 Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, The Government of Greece has requested Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. to buy up to seven (7) MH–60R Multi-Mission Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- Helicopters equipped with ten (10) APS–1 Arms Export Control Act porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of 53(V) Multi-Mode Radars (7 installed, 3 Annex Item No. vii the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, spares); eighteen (18) 1700 GE–401 C Engines (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. (14 installed, 4 spares); seven (7) Airborne 1. The PATRIOT Air Defense System con- 19–39 concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- Low Frequency System (ALFS) (7 installed); tains classified CONFIDENTIAL hardware ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- ten (10) AN/ AAS–44C(V) Multi-Spectral Tar- components, SECRET tactical software and ment of the Greece for defense articles and geting Systems (7 installed, 3 spares); eight- critical/sensitive technology. The Patriot services estimated to cost $600 million. After een (18) Embedded Global Positioning Sys- Advanced Capability 3 (PAC–3) Missile Seg- this letter is delivered to your office, we plan tem/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selec- ment Enhancement (MSE) hardware is clas- to issue a news release to notify the public of tive Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module sified CONFIDENTIAL and the associated this proposed sale. (SAASM) (14 installed, 4 spares); one-thou- launcher hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The Sincerely, sand (1,000) AN/SSQ–36/53/62 Sonobuoys; two PAC–3 MSE is a high velocity, hit-to-kill, GREGORY M. KAUSNER (2) AGM–114 M36–E9 Captive Air Training surface-to-air missile that provides critical (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant Missiles (CA TM); four (4) AGM–114Q Hellfire air and missile defense by intercepting and General, USA, Director). Training Missiles; one Hundred (100) Ad- destroying Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM), Enclosures. vanced Precision Kill Weapons System

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.005 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4819 (APKWS) Rockets; thirty (30) MK 54 Tor- cept when electrical power is applied to electrical power is applied and mission data pedoes; twelve (12) M–2400 Crew Served Guns; hardware containing volatile data storage. loaded, the AN/ALQ–210 system is classified and twelve (12) GAU–21 Crew Served Guns. Technical data and documentation for MH– up to SECRET. Also included are eighteen (18) AN/ARC–210 60R weapons systems (to include sub-systems j. The AN/AAS–44C(V) Multi-spectral Tar- APX–1990A(C) Radios with COMSEC (14 in- and weapons listed below) are classified up to geting System (MTS) operates in day/night stalled and 4 spares); twenty-four (24) AN/ SECRET. The sensitive technologies include: and adverse weather conditions. Imagery is AVS–9 Night Vision Devices; ten (10) AN/ a. The AGM–114 HELLFIRE missile is an provided by a Forward-Looking Infrared APX–123 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) air-to-surface missile with a multi-mission, (FLIR) sensor, a color/monochrome day tele- transponders (8 installed, 2 spares); spare en- multi-target, precision strike capability. vision (DTV) camera, and a Low-Light TV gine containers; facilities study, design, and The HELLLFIRE can be launched from mul- (LLTV). The AN/AAS–44C(V) hardware is UN- construction; spare and repair parts; support tiple air platforms and is the primary preci- CLASSIFIED. When electrical power is ap- and test equipment; communication equip- sion weapon for the United States Army. The plied, the AN/AAS–44C(V) is classified up to ment; ferry support; publications and tech- highest level for release of the AGM–114 SECRET. nical documentation; personnel training and HELLFIRE is SECRET, based upon the soft- training equipment; U.S. Government and ware. The highest level of classified informa- k. Ultra High Frequency/Very High Fre- contractor engineering, technical and logis- tion that could be disclosed by a proposed quency (UHFNHF) Radios (ARC 210) contain tics support services; and other related ele- sale or by testing of the end item is SE- embedded sensitive encryption algorithms ments of logistical and program support. The CRET; the highest level that must be dis- and keying material. The purchasing coun- estimated total case value is $600 million. closed for production, maintenance, or train- try will utilize COMSEC devices in accord- This proposed sale will support U.S. for- ing is CONFIDENTIAL. Reverse engineering ance with set procedures. The ARC–210 hard- eign policy and national security objectives could reveal CONFIDENTIAL information. ware is UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical by helping to improve the security of a Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulner- power is applied and mission data loaded, the NATO ally, which is an important partner ability/susceptibility analyses, and threat ARC–210 is classified up to SECRET. for political stability and economic progress definitions are classified SECRET or CON- l. Advanced Data Transfer System (ADTS) in Europe. The MH–60R helicopters will bol- FIDENTIAL. with Type 1 encryption for data at rest. ster the Hellenic Navy’s ability to support b. Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System NATO and remain interoperable with the (APKWS) laser guided rocket to counter the m. Satellite Communications Demand As- U.S. and the NATO alliance. fast attack craft and fast inshore attack signed Multiple Access (SATCOM DAMA), The proposed sale will improve Greece’s craft threat. APKWS hardware is UNCLAS- which provides increased, interoperable com- capability to meet current and future SIFIED. munications capabilities with US forces. threats. The MH–60R Multi-Mission Heli- c. The lightweight air launched torpedo SATCOM DAMA hardware is UNCLASSI- copter will provide the capability to perform (Mk54) is used for surface and subsurface tar- FIED. When electrical power is applied and anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare gets. The acquisition of Mk54 will include mission data loaded these systems are classi- missions along with the ability to perform ancillary equipment and publications. fied up to SECRET. secondary missions including vertical re- d. Communications security (COMSEC) de- 2. All the mission data, including sensitive plenishment, search and rescue, and commu- vices contain sensitive encryption algo- parameters, is loaded from an off board sta- nications relay. Greece will have no dif- rithms and keying material. The purchasing tion before each flight and does not stay ficulty absorbing these helicopters into its country has previously been released and with the aircraft after electrical power has armed forces. utilizes COMSEC devices in accordance with The proposed sale of this equipment will set procedures and without issue. COMSEC been removed. Sensitive technologies are not alter the basic military balance in the devices will be classified up to SECRET protected as defined in the program protec- region. when keys are loaded. tion and anti-tamper plans. The mission data The principal contractor will be Lockheed e. Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) (KIV– and off board station are classified up to SE- Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in 78) contains embedded security devices con- CRET. Owego, New York. There are no known offset taining sensitive encryption algorithms and 3. If a technologically advanced adversary agreements in connection with this potential keying material. The purchasing country were to obtain knowledge of the specific sale. will utilize COMSEC devices in accordance hardware and software elements, the infor- Implementation of this proposed sale will with set procedures. The AN/APX–123 is clas- mation could be used to develop counter- require the assignment of five (5) additional sified up to SECRET. measures or equivalent systems, which U.S. Government personnel and five (5) con- f. GPS/PPS/SAASM—Global Positioning might reduce weapon system effectiveness or tractor representatives to Greece. System (OPS) provides a space-based Global be used in the development of a system with There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that similar or advanced capabilities. fense readiness as a result of this proposed has reliable location and time information in sale. all weather and at all times and anywhere on 4. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–39 or near the earth when and where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more objectives outlined in the enclosed Policy Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of OPS satellites. Selective Availability/Anti- Justification. A determination has been Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Spoofing Module (SAASM) (AN/PSN–11) is made that Greece can provide the same de- Arms Export Control Act used by military OPS receivers to allow gree of protection for the sensitive tech- Annex Item No. vii decryption of precision OPS coordinates. In nology being released as the U.S. Govern- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: addition, the OPS Antenna System (GAS–I) ment. 1. The MH–60R Multi-Mission Helicopter is provides protection from enemy manipula- 5. All defense articles and services listed in employed primarily for anti-submarine and tion of the OPS system. The OPS hardware is this transmittal have been authorized for re- antisurface warfare missions. The MH–60R UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical power is lease and export to Greece. carries several sensors and data links to en- applied, the system is classified up to SE- hance its ability to work in a network-cen- CRET. CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO § 620C(d) OF THE tric battle group and as an extension of its g. Acoustics algorithms are used to process FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961, AS home ship/main operating base. The mission dipping sonar and sonobuoy data for target AMENDED systems consists of the following sensors and tracking and for the Acoustics Mission Plan- Pursuant to Section 620C(d) of the foreign subsystems: an acoustics system consisting ner (AMP), which is a tactical aid employed Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (the Act), of a dipping sonar, sonobuoys, and acoustics to optimize the deployment of sonobuoys and Executive Order 12163 and State Department processor; MultiMode Radar (MMR) with in- the dipping sonar. Acoustics hardware is UN- Delegation of Authority No. 245–2, I hereby tegrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) CLASSIFIED. The acoustics system is classi- certify that the furnishing to Greece of seven interrogator; Radios with COMSEC; Elec- fied up to SECRET when environmental and MH–60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and re- tronic Support Measures (ESM); Integrated threat databases are loaded and/or the sys- lated equipment is consistent with the prin- Self-Defense (ISD); and Multi-Spectral Tar- tem is processing acoustic data. ciples contained in Section 620C(b) of the geting System (MTS). Also, Night Vision De- h. The AN/APS–153 multi-mode radar with Act. vices (AN/AVS–9) are included for CONOPS an integrated IFF and Inverse Synthetic Ap- and interoperability with USN. It can carry erture (ISAR) provides target surveillance/ This certification will be made part of the AGM–1 14NB/K/N Hellfire missiles and Mk 46/ detection capability. The AN/APS–153 hard- notification to Congress under Section 36(b) 54 lightweight torpedoes to engage surface ware is UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and sub-surface targets. The Hellenic Navy power is applied and mission data loaded, the regarding the proposed sale of the above- MH–60R platform will include provisions for AN/APS–153 is classified up to SECRET. named articles and services and is bused on the Mk 54 lightweight torpedo. The MH–60R i. The AN/ALQ–210 (ESM) system identifies the justification accompanying such notifi- weapons system is classified up to SECRET. the location of an emitter. The ability of the cation, of which such justification con- Unless otherwise noted below, MH–60R hard- system to identify specific emitters depends stitutes a full explanation. ware and support equipment, test equipment on the data provided by Hellenic Navy. The ANDREA THOMPSON, and maintenance spares are unclassified ex- AN/ALQ–210 hardware is Unclassified. When Undersecretary of State.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.009 S15JYPT1 S4820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 15, 2019 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF gional Airport an invaluable transpor- Republican Women and Northeast Ar- FRENCHVILLE, MAINE tation link between the St. John Val- kansas Veterans Action Clergy organi- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, today I ley and the world. In addition to the zations. Her involvement continues to wish to commemorate the 150th anni- airport’s important role in economic impress as she served as chairman of versary of the Town of Frenchville, development, the volunteer pilots of the Craighead County Republican ME. As one who was born and raised in the Patient Airlift Service provide a Party and 1st congressional District Aroostook County, I am honored to crucial lifeline to people needing ad- secretary. Her dedication has enhanced celebrate the generations of indus- vanced medical treatment. her community immensely and earned trious and caring people who have The celebration of Frenchville’s 150th her many prestigious honors along the made Frenchville such a wonderful anniversary is not merely about the way. place to live, work, and raise families. passing of time. It is about human ac- Her numerous awards include Busi- The story of Frenchville begins long complishment. We celebrate the people ness of Professional Women’s Club before its incorporation in 1869. For who pulled together, cared for one an- Woman of the Year, Million Dollar Pro- thousands of years, the St. John River other, and built a great community. ducer, and the Frank Lady Leadership Valley has been the home of the Thanks to those who came before, Award. It comes as no surprise that she Maliseet Tribe. French explorers, led Frenchville, ME, has a wonderful his- also received the Customer Service by Samuel de Champlain, first visited tory. Thanks to those there today, it Award from American Legion Post 53 the area in 1604 and established friend- has a bright future. located in West Memphis, AR, and ly relationships with the Native Ameri- f American Legion District 5, which in- cans. In the late 1700s, French-speaking cludes the majority of northeast Ar- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Canadians began settling in the area, kansas. and the Maliseets often provided vital Vermalene has spent her career assistance during the first difficult TRIBUTE TO VERMALENE SMITH working to advance the needs of vet- winters. These settlements laid the erans and improve Arkansas. Our State ∑ foundation for the vibrant Acadian cul- Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today is a better place because of her. I wish ture that is so important in Maine, I wish to recognize Vermalene Smith Vermalene well as she begins her well- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and as for her outstanding commitment to deserved retirement.∑ supporting our military, our veterans, far away as Louisiana. f The Acadian settlers created a pros- their families, and her community. perous community. They planted crops, Born in Leachville, AR, Vermalene TRIBUTE TO ADAM MILLER attended various schools in northeast established lumber and grain mills, and ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I Arkansas before furthering her edu- built schools, churches, and thriving recognize Adam Miller, an intern in my cation at Memphis State University general stores. Later in the 19th cen- Rapid City, SD, office, for all of the where she earned her bachelor’s degree tury, the people of Frenchville joined hard work he has done for me, my in accounting and minored in business their neighboring towns in connecting staff, and the State of South Dakota management. She utilized her acquired their remote region to the world with over the past several weeks. skills in a successful accounting ca- their own hands. Town by town, they Adam is a graduate of Canton High reer, as well as a decorated career in built roads and railroads with pick, School in Canton, SD. Currently, he is real estate. The combination of knowl- shovel, and wheelbarrow. These trans- attending Black Hills State University edge and community involvement she portation networks, combined with in Spearfish, SD, where he is double possessed prepared her for the role she rich soil. made the region an agricul- majoring in political science and his- took with former U.S. Senator Tim tural center, and the potato industry tory. He is a hard worker who has been Hutchinson as senior coordinator for remains an essential part of the econ- dedicated to getting the most out of the State of Arkansas. She also went omy. his internship experience. on to serve Lieutenant Governor Win The town was incorporated in 1869 as I extend my sincere thanks and ap- Rockefeller as his financial director Dickeyville, in honor of Major William preciation to Adam for all of the fine and volunteered for the Craighead Dickey, an early civic and political work he has done and wish him contin- County Veterans Service Office before leader in the region. Two years later, ued success in the years to come.∑ the name was changed to Frenchville becoming the county’s full-time vet- to recognize the language and origins erans service officer in 2009. f of its original settlers. Today, 80 per- In this role, Vermalene plans, orga- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT cent of the town’s residents speak nizes, and directs the activities of the County Veterans Service office. From Messages from the President of the French, and they continue to uphold United States were communicated to the Acadian traditions of great food, preparing claims for veterans to per- sonally counseling them and their de- the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his music, and dance, and of close-knit secretaries. families and lasting friendships. pendents, she has maintained her devo- (English translation of the statement tion to fighting for those who fought f made in French is as follows:) for us at home and abroad. She has EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED To my Franco-American friends, it is been instrumental in conducting the a pleasure to congratulate you on this annual military ball, an event that at- As in executive session the Presiding landmark anniversary. Across the gen- tracts hundreds of participants includ- Officer laid before the Senate messages erations, you have worked hard and ing veterans, servicemembers, civic from the President of the United worked together to create a commu- leaders, and local JROTC cadets and States submitting sundry nominations nity that combines your rich heritage their guests and has also played an im- which were referred to the Committee with the values that define our State portant role in the Welcome Home on Armed Services. and our Nation. Vietnam Veterans event. Vermalene (The messages received today are While the people of Frenchville cher- serves as an inspiration and example to printed at the end of the Senate ish their fascinating history, they us all and has had a positive impact on proceedings.) build for the future. Last year, the Dr. countless lives through her diligent ef- f Levesque Elementary School was forts and advocacy. named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon Ex- In addition to all of her work for vet- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE emplary High Performing School, erans, Vermalene has exemplified what RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT marking the second time this out- it means to be a good steward of her ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED standing school received that pres- community. Some of her many roles Under the authority of the order of tigious recognition. For nearly 50 have included Cub Scout leader, Sun- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- years, Frenchville and neighboring day school teacher, and president of retary of the Senate, on July 12, 2019, communities have joined hands to the parent teachers association. She during the adjournment of the Senate, make the Northern Aroostook Re- also founded the Northeast Arkansas received a message from the House of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.011 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4821 Representatives announcing that the 13441 of August 1, 2007; to the Committee on By Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mr. Speaker had signed the following en- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. rolled bills: EC–1921. A communication from the Chief WARREN, and Ms. HARRIS): Counsel, Federal Emergency Management S. 2110. A bill to address food and housing S. 744. An act to amend section 175b of title Agency, Department of Homeland Security, insecurity on college campuses; to the Com- 18, United States Code, to correct a scriv- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and ener’s error. a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community Pensions. S. 998. An act to amend the Omnibus Crime Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Mr. BURR, Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ex- FEMA–2019–0003)) received in the Office of and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): pand support for police officer family serv- the President of the Senate on July 10, 2019; S. 2111. A bill to amend title 18, United ices, stress reduction, and suicide preven- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and States Code, to provide that it is unlawful to tion, and for other purposes. Urban Affairs. knowingly distribute private intimate visual S. 1749. An act to clarify seasoning require- EC–1922. A communication from the Chief depictions with reckless disregard for the in- ments for certain refinanced mortgage loans, of the Publications and Regulations Branch, dividual’s lack of consent to the distribu- and for other purposes. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 866. An act to provide a lactation Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mittee on the Judiciary. room in public buildings. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Truncated By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Mrs. f Taxpayer Identification Numbers on Forms GILLIBRAND, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. KLO- W–2, Wage and Tax Statement, Furnished to BUCHAR, Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. WAR- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Employees’’ (RIN1545–BN35) received in the REN): At 3:02 p.m., a message from the Office of the President of the Senate on July S. 2112. A bill to enhance the rights of do- 10, 2019; to the Committee on Finance. mestic workers, and for other purposes; to House of Representatives, delivered by EC–1923. A communication from the Regu- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, latory Analyst, Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Pensions. announced that the House has passed Administration, Department of Transpor- By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. the following bill, in which it requests tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- SCHUMER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. DUR- the concurrence of the Senate: port of a rule entitled ‘‘Incorporation by Ref- BIN, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. H.R. 1327. An act to extend authorization erence; North American Standard Out-of- COONS, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, for the September 11th Victim Compensation Service Criteria; Hazardous Materials Safety Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. REED, Mr. BEN- Fund of 2001 through fiscal year 2092, and for Permits’’ (RIN2126–AC01) received in the Of- NET, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. other purposes. fice of the President of the Senate on July VAN HOLLEN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. 10, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, MENENDEZ, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. WYDEN, ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Science, and Transportation. Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. The President pro tempore (Mr. f WHITEHOUSE, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. GRASSLEY) announced that on today, BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. July 15, 2019, he has signed the fol- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES GILLIBRAND, Mr. WARNER, Mr. KAINE, lowing enrolled bills, which were pre- The following reports of committees Ms. HARRIS, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. viously signed by the Speaker of the were submitted: DUCKWORTH, Ms. HASSAN, Ms. SMITH, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. House: By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on CASEY, Mr. KING, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- S. 744. An act to amend section 175b of title BROWN, and Mr. CARPER): 18, United States Code, to correct a scriv- fairs, without amendment: S. 2113. A bill to protect the health and S. 1420. A bill to amend title 5, United ener’s error. safety of children in immigration detention, States Code, to improve the effectiveness of S. 998. An act to amend the Omnibus Crime and for other purposes; to the Committee on major rules in accomplishing their regu- Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ex- the Judiciary. latory objectives by promoting retrospective pand support for police officer family serv- By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. WAR- review, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116– ices, stress reduction, and suicide preven- NER, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. COONS): tion, and for other purposes. 55). S. 2114. A bill to provide the legal frame- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on S. 1749. An act to clarify seasoning require- work and income tax treatment necessary Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ments for certain refinanced mortgage loans, for the growth of innovative private financ- fairs, with amendments: and for other purposes. ing options, and for other purposes; to the S. 1430. A bill to amend title 5, United H.R. 866. An act to provide a lactation Committee on Finance. States Code, to prevent fraud by representa- room in public buildings. By Mr. LANKFORD (for himself, Mr. tive payees (Rept. No. 116–56). f By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on LEE, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. ISAKSON, and Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Mr. PERDUE): S. 2115. A bill to amend title 5, United ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED fairs, without amendment: States Code, to modify the period after re- The Secretary of the Senate reported H.R. 1654. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Reg- tirement for authority of the Department of that on today, July 15, 2019, she had Defense to appoint retired members of the presented to the President of the ister, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116– 57). armed forces to positions within the Depart- United States the following enrolled By Mr. RISCH, from the Committee on ment after retirement; to the Committee on bills: Foreign Relations, with an amendment in Armed Services. S. 744. An act to amend section 175b of title the nature of a substitute and an amendment By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and 18, United States Code, to correct a scriv- to the title and with an amended preamble: Mr. BOOKER): S. 2116. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ener’s error. S. Res. 206. A resolution marking the 70th Social Security Act to establish rules for S. 998. An act to amend the Omnibus Crime anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions payment for graduate medical education Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ex- of 1949, expressing concern about significant (GME) costs for hospitals that establish a pand support for police officer family serv- violations of international humanitarian law new medical residency training program ices, stress reduction, and suicide preven- on contemporary battlefields, and encour- after hosting resident rotators for short du- tion, and for other purposes. aging United States leadership in ensuring rations; to the Committee on Finance. S. 1749. An act to clarify seasoning require- greater respect for international humani- By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself, Mr. ments for certain refinanced mortgage loans, tarian law in current conflicts, particularly RUBIO, and Ms. COLLINS): and for other purposes. with its security partners. By Mr. RISCH, from the Committee on S. 2117. A bill to limit the authority of the f Foreign Relations, without amendment: Secretary of Commerce to remove Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from the entity list EXECUTIVE AND OTHER S. 1945. A bill to amend section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776) to maintained by the Bureau of Industry and COMMUNICATIONS preserve congressional review and oversight Security; to the Committee on Banking, The following communications were of foreign arms sales, and for other purposes. Housing, and Urban Affairs. By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. VAN laid before the Senate, together with f HOLLEN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND WARNER, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): uments, and were referred as indicated: JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 2118. A bill to prohibit United States EC–1920. A communication from the Sec- persons from dealing in certain information retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- The following bills and joint resolu- and communications technology or services ant to law, a six-month periodic report on tions were introduced, read the first from foreign adversaries and to require the the national emergency with respect to Leb- and second times by unanimous con- approval of Congress to terminate certain anon that was declared in Executive Order sent, and referred as indicated: export controls in effect with respect to

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A bill to amend title 5, United ator from South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, States Code, to appropriately limit the au- were added as cosponsors of S. 261, a and for other purposes. thority to award bonuses to Federal employ- bill to extend the authorization of ap- S. 655 ees; to the Committee on Homeland Security propriations for allocation to carry out At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the and Governmental Affairs. approved wetlands conservation name of the Senator from Massachu- By Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. projects under the North American setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- TOOMEY, and Mr. COTTON): Wetlands Conservation Act through fis- S. 2120. A bill to prohibit the provision of sponsor of S. 655, a bill to impose addi- Federal funds to State and local govern- cal year 2024, and for other purposes. tional restrictions on tobacco flavors ments for payment of obligations, to pro- S. 430 for use in e-cigarettes. hibit the Federal Reserve Banks, the Depart- At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the S. 750 ment of the Treasury, and other Federal name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the agencies from financially assisting State and shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from South Caro- local governments that have defaulted on lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- their obligations, and for other purposes; to sponsor of S. 430, a bill to extend the the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Secure Rural Schools and Community sponsor of S. 750, a bill to amend the Urban Affairs. Self-Determination Act of 2000. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. 504 manently extend the new markets tax BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. BOOKER): At the request of Ms. SINEMA, the credit, and for other purposes. S. 2121. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare S. 782 Act to restrict the use of exotic and wild ani- names of the Senator from Arkansas At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the mals in traveling performances; to the Com- (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- Delaware (Mr. COONS) were added as co- name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. estry. sponsors of S. 504, a bill to amend title SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. 782, a bill to amend title XVIII of the f 36, United States Code, to authorize The American Legion to determine the Social Security Act to improve access SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND requirements for membership in The to mental health services under the SENATE RESOLUTIONS American Legion, and for other pur- Medicare program. The following concurrent resolutions poses. S. 852 and Senate resolutions were read, and COTT S. 511 At the request of Mr. S of South referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Carolina, the names of the Senator At the request of Mr. COTTON, the By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the RUBIO, and Mr. REED): Senator from Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) RUBIO) and the Senator from Arizona S. Res. 275. A resolution calling for inter- were added as cosponsors of S. 852, a (Ms. MCSALLY) were added as cospon- national ethical standards in genome editing bill to provide for the consideration of research; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- sors of S. 511, a bill to promote and pro- a definition of anti-Semitism for the tions. tect from discrimination living organ By Ms. STABENOW: donors. enforcement of Federal antidiscrimina- S. Res. 276. A resolution designating July tion laws concerning education pro- S. 546 15, 2019, as ‘‘National Leiomyosarcoma grams or activities. At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the Awareness Day’’ and the month of July 2019 S. 901 as ‘‘National Sarcoma Awareness Month’’; to name of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the the Committee on the Judiciary. lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Montana sponsor of S. 546, a bill to extend au- f (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS thorization for the September 11th Vic- of S. 901, a bill to amend the Older tim Compensation Fund of 2001 S. 9 Americans Act of 1965 to support indi- through fiscal year 2090, and for other viduals with younger onset Alzheimer’s At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the purposes. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. disease. S. 560 SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 916 At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the 9, a bill to amend the Federal Food, At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the names of the Senator from New Jersey name of the Senator from Alabama Food and Drug Administration’s juris- (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor diction over certain tobacco products, Kansas (Mr. MORAN) were added as co- of S. 916, a bill to improve Federal ef- and to protect jobs and small busi- sponsors of S. 560, a bill to amend the forts with respect to the prevention of nesses involved in the sale, manufac- Public Health Service Act, the Em- maternal mortality, and for other pur- turing and distribution of traditional ployee Retirement Income Security poses. and premium cigars. Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue S. 936 Code of 1986 to require that group and S. 91 At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the individual health insurance coverage At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. name of the Senator from Wisconsin and group health plans provide cov- MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor erage for treatment of a congenital (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- of S. 936, a bill to repeal the authority sor of S. 91, a bill to amend title 38, anomaly or birth defect. to access on an ongoing basis business United States Code, to authorize per S. 569 records for foreign intelligence and diem payments under comprehensive At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the international terrorism investigations, service programs for homeless veterans name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. and for other purposes. to furnish care to dependents of home- SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 964 less veterans, and for other purposes. 569, a bill to direct the Secretary of At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the S. 117 Transportation to issue regulations re- name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the lating to commercial motor vehicle CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from New Jersey drivers under the age of 21, and for sor of S. 964, a bill to amend the Pa- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- other purposes. tient Protection and Affordable Care sor of S. 117, a bill to prohibit discrimi- S. 638 Act to improve cost-sharing subsidies. nation against individuals with disabil- At the request of Mr. CARPER, the S. 1031 ities who need long-term services and name of the Senator from Delaware At the request of Mr. HAWLEY, the supports, and for other purposes. (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Arkansas S. 261 of S. 638, a bill to require the Adminis- (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the trator of the Environmental Protection of S. 1031, a bill to implement rec- names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. Agency to designate per- and ommendations related to the safety of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.018 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4823 amphibious passenger vessels, and for YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor of S. with a special focus on the Rosenwald other purposes. 1340, a bill to authorize activities to Schools, and for other purposes. S. 1055 combat the Ebola outbreak in the S. 1974 At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and At the request of Mr. UDALL, the name of the Senator from New Hamp- for other purposes. name of the Senator from Maryland shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- S. 1553 (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 1055, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the sponsor of S. 1974, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regard- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act ing the procurement of certain items WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of 1978 to establish a renewable elec- related to national security interests 1553, a bill to repeal the debt ceiling. tricity standard, and for other pur- for Department of Homeland Security S. 1625 poses. frontline operational components, and S 1993 At the request of Mr. WICKER, the . for other purposes. name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. At the request of Mr. CRAMER, the S. 1102 ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Mississippi At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the S. 1625, a bill to promote the deploy- (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. ment of commercial fifth-generation of S. 1993, a bill to restrict Federal SCOTT) and the Senator from Arkansas mobile networks and the sharing of in- funding for health care entities that do (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as cospon- formation with communications pro- not respect all human life and patient sors of S. 1102, a bill to promote secu- viders in the United States regarding rights. rity and energy partnerships in the security risks to the networks of those S. 2015 Eastern Mediterranean, and for other providers, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South purposes. Carolina, the name of the Senator from S. 1694 S. 1168 Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) was added as a At the request of Mr. PETERS, the At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the cosponsor of S. 2015, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. name of the Senator from Arkansas Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct BROWN), the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- the Secretary of Education to develop (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from sor of S. 1168, a bill to amend the High- a plain language disclosure form for Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY) and the er Education Act of 1965 to ensure cam- borrowers of Federal student loans, and Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. CAP- pus access at public institutions of for other purposes. ITO) were added as cosponsors of S. 1694, higher education for religious groups. a bill to require any Federal agency S. 2054 S. 1222 that issues licenses to conduct activi- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the ties in outer space to include in the re- names of the Senator from North Da- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. quirements for such licenses an agree- kota (Mr. HOEVEN), the Senator from WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ment relating to the preservation and Arkansas (Mr. COTTON), the Senator 1222, a bill to require the Secretary of protection of the Apollo 11 landing site, from Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY) and the Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot and for other purposes. Senator from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) program to provide hospital care and were added as cosponsors of S. 2054, a S. 1730 medical services to veterans in the bill to posthumously award the Con- Freely Associated States of the Repub- At the request of Ms. HARRIS, the gressional Gold Medal, collectively, to lic of Palau, the Republic of the Mar- name of the Senator from Massachu- Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Chris- shall Islands, and the Federated States setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- topher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in of Micronesia, and to conduct a study sponsor of S. 1730, a bill to direct the recognition of their contributions to on the feasibility and advisability of Administrator of the National Oceanic the Nation. and Atmospheric Administration to establishing regional offices, sub- S. 2062 make grants to State and local govern- offices, contact units, or other subordi- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the ments and nongovernmental organiza- nate offices of the Department of Vet- names of the Senator from California tions for purposes of carrying out cli- erans Affairs in the Freely Associated (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from mate-resilient living shoreline projects States to provide such care and serv- Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator that protect coastal communities by ices, and for other purposes. from Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) supporting ecosystem functions and S. 1309 were added as cosponsors of S. 2062, a habitats with the use of natural mate- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the bill to prohibit the use of funds for the rials and systems, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. 2026 World Cup unless the United poses. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. States Soccer Federation provides eq- 1309, a bill to identify and combat cor- S. 1769 uitable pay to the members of the ruption in countries, to establish a At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the United States Women’s National Team tiered system of countries with respect name of the Senator from Maryland and the United States Men’s National to levels of corruption by their govern- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- Team. ments and their efforts to combat such sponsor of S. 1769, a bill to require the S. 2066 corruption, and to assess United States Secretary of Energy to establish an off- At the request of Mr. RISCH, the assistance to designated countries in shore wind career training grant pro- name of the Senator from Wyoming order to advance anti-corruption ef- gram, and for other purposes. (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- forts in those countries and better S. 1807 sor of S. 2066, a bill to review United serve United States taxpayers. At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the States Saudi Arabia Policy, and for S. 1317 name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. other purposes. At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2080 names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. 1807, a bill to improve the funding proc- At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the CRAPO) and the Senator from Montana ess. names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. (Mr. DAINES) were added as cosponsors S. 1863 BROWN) and the Senator from Arkansas of S. 1317, a bill to facilitate the avail- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as cospon- ability, development, and environ- name of the Senator from New Jersey sors of S. 2080, a bill to amend the Pub- mentally responsible production of do- (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor lic Health Service Act to increase the mestic resources to meet national ma- of S. 1863, a bill to require the Sec- number of permanent faculty in pallia- terial or critical mineral needs, and for retary of the Interior to conduct a spe- tive care at accredited allopathic and other purposes. cial resource study of the sites associ- osteopathic medical schools, nursing S. 1340 ated with the life and legacy of the schools, social work schools, and other At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the noted American philanthropist and programs, including physician assist- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. business executive Julius Rosenwald, ant education programs, to promote

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.027 S15JYPT1 S4824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 15, 2019 education and research in palliative S. RES. 205 Whereas the Declaration of Helsinki of the care and hospice, and to support the At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the World Medical Association— development of faculty careers in aca- names of the Senator from Arizona (1) was first adopted in 1964; demic palliative medicine. (Ms. MCSALLY) and the Senator from (2) has been revised over time; and (3) has provided guidance to the inter- S. 2083 Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as co- sponsors of S. Res. 205, a resolution ex- national community on ethical principles for At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the medical research involving human subjects; names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. pressing the gratitude of the Senate for the people who operate or support dia- Whereas there are media reports— DURBIN), the Senator from Illinois (Ms. (1) of experiments carried out overseas in per banks and diaper distribution pro- DUCKWORTH), the Senator from Min- 2018 using genome-edited human embryos in grams in their local communities. nesota (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from pregnancies; S. RES. 252 Oregon (Mr. WYDEN), the Senator from (2) that those experiments resulted in the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the live birth of 2 babies; Nevada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO), the Sen- names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. (3) that the primary scientist responsible ator from Ohio (Mr. BROWN), the Sen- DURBIN) and the Senator from Wis- for those experiments recognized that the ex- ator from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) and consin (Ms. BALDWIN) were added as co- periments were carried out too quickly and the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- sponsors of S. Res. 252, a resolution without necessary open dialogue with regu- RIS) were added as cosponsors of S. 2083, lators, the scientific community, and the designating September 2019 as National a bill to amend chapter 2205 of title 36, public; and Democracy Month as a time to reflect United States Code, to ensure pay eq- (4) that an additional pregnancy with ge- on the contributions of the system of uity for amateur athletes, and for nome-edited human embryos is underway; government of the United States to a other purposes. Whereas the reported experiments in 2018 more free and stable world. using genome-edited human embryos in S. 2097 At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the pregnancies failed to meet the standards of At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, names of the Senator from New Jersey human research ethics called for in the Dec- the names of the Senator from Min- (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Senator from laration of Helsinki; nesota (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were Whereas the National Academies of Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) and the Senator added as cosponsors of S. Res. 252, Science, Engineering, and Medicine has con- from Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) were supra. cluded that more research and broadly inclu- sive public deliberation are needed before added as cosponsors of S. 2097, a bill to S. RES. 260 clinical trials of germline editing of human amend section 287 of the Immigration At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the and Nationality Act to limit immigra- embryos and gametes should be permitted; name of the Senator from Mississippi Whereas the National Institutes of Health tion enforcement actions at sensitive (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor has declared support for an international locations, to clarify the powers of im- of S. Res. 260, a resolution recognizing moratorium on clinical application of migration officers at such locations, the importance of sustained United germline genome editing and is working with and for other purposes. States leadership to accelerating glob- other Federal agencies, international agen- S. 2106 al progress against maternal and child cies, health and science organizations, pa- tient communities, and the public to engage At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the malnutrition and supporting the com- mitment of the United States Agency in a substantive debate about the benefits name of the Senator from New Jersey and risks of germline genome editing re- (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor for International Development to glob- search; of S. 2106, a bill to amend title 38, al nutrition through the Multi-Sec- Whereas the World Health Organization United States Code, to prohibit smok- toral Nutrition Strategy. has created an expert advisory committee on ing on the premises of any facility of S. RES. 274 developing standards for the governance and the Veterans Health Administration, At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the oversight of human genome editing; and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Louisiana Whereas an international commission has been convened by the National Academy of S. CON. RES. 9 (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- sor of S. Res. 274, a resolution express- Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the and the Royal Society of the United King- name of the Senator from Wisconsin ing solidarity with Falun Gong practi- dom to identify the scientific, medical, and tioners who have lost lives, freedoms, (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- ethical requirements that should be consid- sor of S. Con. Res. 9, a concurrent reso- and other rights for adhering to their ered before heritable human genome editing lution expressing the sense of Congress beliefs and practices, and condemning should proceed; and that tax-exempt fraternal benefit soci- the practice of non-consenting organ Whereas, as of July 2019— harvesting, and for other purposes. (1) the use of genome-edited human em- eties have historically provided and bryos for reproduction is prohibited in many f continue to provide critical benefits to countries; and the people and communities of the SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS (2) no international agreement exists as to United States. whether clinical trials using genome-edited S. RES. 120 human embryos should proceed: Now, there- SENATE RESOLUTION 275—CALL- fore, be it At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the ING FOR INTERNATIONAL ETH- Resolved, That the Senate— name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. ICAL STANDARDS IN GENOME (1) opposes the experiments that resulted KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. EDITING RESEARCH in pregnancies using genome-edited human Res. 120, a resolution opposing efforts embryos described in November 2018 media to delegitimize the State of Israel and Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. reports; the Global Boycott, Divestment, and RUBIO, and Mr. REED) submitted the (2) recognizes that the question of whether Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. following resolution; which was re- to proceed with heritable genome editing touches on all of humanity; S. RES. 194 ferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations: (3) supports the international commission At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the convened by the National Academy of Medi- S. RES. 275 names of the Senator from Wyoming cine, the National Academy of Sciences, and (Mr. ENZI) and the Senator from Ari- Whereas genome editing enables scientists the Royal Society of the United Kingdom to to make changes to the genome in organisms zona (Ms. SINEMA) were added as co- develop an international framework regard- by removing, adding, or replacing genetic sponsors of S. Res. 194, a resolution ing human germline editing; and material; (4) encourages the Secretary of State to designating July 30, 2019, as ‘‘National Whereas there is tremendous hope that ge- Whistleblower Appreciation Day’’. work with other nations and international nome editing technologies will lead to new organizations, including the United Nations S. RES. 198 therapies and cures for diseases; and the World Health Organization, to forge At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Whereas unintended effects during the de- an international consensus regarding the name of the Senator from Massachu- velopment of new medical technologies can limits of ethical clinical use of genome-edit- stop or delay the development of successful ed human embryos. setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- new therapies; sponsor of S. Res. 198, a resolution con- Whereas pregnancies using genome-edited Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I demning Brunei’s dramatic human human embryos have not been shown to be rise today to introduce a Senate Reso- rights backsliding. safe; lution calling for the international

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.029 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4825 community to come together and de- leagues will join us to ensure that posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 114– termine the ethical limits of gene-edit- gene-editing research is conducted in a 1, The Protocol Amending the Convention ing technology to avoid future misuse responsible and ethical manner moving between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of like what was recently discovered in forward. Thank you, Mr. President. I Japan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation China. yield the floor. and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Gene editing is a powerful new tech- f respect to Taxes on Income and a related nology that has the potential to lead to agreement entered into by an exchange of new therapies for devastating and pre- SENATE RESOLUTION 276—DESIG- notes (together the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’), viously untreatable diseases. Today, NATING JULY 15, 2019, AS ‘‘NA- both signed on January 24, 2013, at Wash- there are already promising clinical TIONAL LEIOMYOSARCOMA ington, together with correcting notes ex- changed March 9 and March 29, 2013; which trials using gene-editing technology AWARENESS DAY’’ AND THE MONTH OF JULY 2019 AS ‘‘NA- was ordered to lie on the table. that hope to treat cancer, sickle cell SA 919. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) disease and other terrible diseases. TIONAL SARCOMA AWARENESS submitted an amendment intended to be pro- However, like any new technology, MONTH’’ posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 112– there is potential for misuse and that Ms. STABENOW submitted the fol- 1, Protocol Amending the Convention be- is what happened with recent experi- lowing resolution; which was referred tween the United States of America and the ments in China. These experiments in- Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance of to the Committee on the Judiciary: Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on volving gene-edited human embryos S. RES. 276 Income, signed at Washington on October 2, failed in every measure to meet the Whereas sarcoma is a rare type of cancer 1996, signed on September 23, 2009, at Wash- ethical and scientific standards for re- that arises in the connective tissue of the ington, as corrected by an exchange of notes search with human subjects. body and accounts for approximately 1 per- effected November 16, 2010 and a related First and foremost, the scientist put cent of all newly diagnosed cancers; agreement effected by an exchange of notes the health of the mother and her chil- Whereas the National Institutes of Health on September 23, 2009; which was ordered to dren at risk by using an unproven tech- designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, lie on the table. and sarcoma contains approximately 70 dif- SA 920. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) nology without adequate safeguards. submitted an amendment intended to be pro- Furthermore, human clinical re- ferent subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 114– search must be conducted for a legiti- current chemotherapy agents, 1, The Protocol Amending the Convention mate medical purpose. In this case, immunotherapy agents, and radiation thera- between the Government of the United gene-editing was used to prevent the pies, posing a formidable challenge for re- States of America and the Government of children from being able to acquire searchers and specialists; Japan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation HIV. There are already safe and effec- Whereas sarcoma subtypes largely have and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with not benefitted from immunotherapies be- respect to Taxes on Income and a related tive ways to prevent HIV infection that agreement entered into by an exchange of do not involve the use of gene-editing cause of the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the notes (together the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’), technology. both signed on January 24, 2013, at Wash- In addition, clinical research partici- many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; ington, together with correcting notes ex- pants should never be misled when ob- Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in changed March 9 and March 29, 2013; which was ordered to lie on the table. taining informed consent. According to this preamble as ‘‘LMS’’) is a malignant, ag- SA 921. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) reports, the scientist in charge of the gressive subtype of sarcoma derived from submitted an amendment intended to be pro- experiments told the participants that smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 113– the study would be testing a new vac- gastrointestinal, or soft tissue origin, and 4, The Protocol Amending the Convention cine for HIV, which is a gross can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, between the United States of America and mischaracterization of the gene-editing and liver; the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of technology. Whereas the National Institutes of Health Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fis- classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting Finally, the scientist reportedly pro- cal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and its Protocol, signed at Madrid on Feb- ceeded with the experiments knowing and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 dif- the genetic changes he created were ruary 22, 1990; which was ordered to lie on ferent LMS subtypes; the table. different from what he originally in- Whereas LMS primarily affects adults SA 922. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) tended. As a result, the children likely without regard to gender, research and clin- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- possess genetic mutations that did not ical trials remain complicated, and survival posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 111– undergo any pre-clinical testing and and longevity remain difficult; 8, Protocol Amending the Convention be- have never before existed in humans, Whereas multidisciplinary care coordina- tween the Government of the United States tion teams, because of their expertise and ex- leaving their long-term health in ques- of America and the Government of the Grand perience, are critical to the health of sar- Duchy of Luxembourg for the Avoidance of tion. coma and LMS patients; Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fis- Moreover, these unethical experi- Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will cal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income ments have the potential to create new allow medical professionals to improve the and Capital, signed on May 20, 2009, at Lux- genetic diseases that could be passed quality of care for affected patients, lead to embourg (the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’) and a re- down to future generations. better clinical outcomes, and promote longer lated agreement effected by the exchange of The international community must survival for patients; and notes also signed on May 20, 2009; which was come together to condemn unethical Whereas increased education and aware- ordered to lie on the table. human experimentation and prevent ness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute SA 923. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) to the well-being of the communities of the submitted an amendment intended to be pro- this from happening again. No one United States: Now, therefore, be it posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 112– country can make this decision alone. Resolved, That the Senate— 1, Protocol Amending the Convention be- International standards must be estab- (1) designates July 15, 2019, as ‘‘National tween the United States of America and the lished to prevent unethical researchers Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day’’; Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance of from moving to whichever country has (2) designates the month of July 2019 as Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on the loosest regulations. ‘‘National Sarcoma Awareness Month’’; Income, signed at Washington on October 2, Already, the World Health Organiza- (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sar- 1996, signed on September 23, 2009, at Wash- ington, as corrected by an exchange of notes tion and the United States’ National coma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organiza- effected November 16, 2010 and a related Academies of Sciences, along with the tions, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers agreement effected by an exchange of notes Chinese Academy of Sciences, have across the country working to improve the on September 23, 2009; which was ordered to begun this important work. quality of life of sarcoma and lie on the table. Our resolution makes clear that un- leiomyosarcoma patients and their families. SA 924. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) submitted an amendment intended to be pro- ethical human experimentation has no f place in a modern society and encour- posed by Mr. McConnell to Treaty Doc. 113– 4, The Protocol Amending the Convention ages collaborative international efforts AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED between the United States of America and to continue. the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of I am proud to introduce this resolu- SA 918. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fis- tion today. I hope my Senate col- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- cal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:43 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.020 S15JYPT1 S4826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 15, 2019 and its Protocol, signed at Madrid on Feb- come and a related agreement entered fected by an exchange of notes on Sep- ruary 22, 1990; which was ordered to lie on into by an exchange of notes (together tember 23, 2009; which was ordered to the table. the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’ ), both signed lie on the table; as follows: f on January 24, 2013, at Washington, to- In paragraph 1 of Article 26 of the Conven- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS gether with correcting notes exchanged tion, as amended by Article 3 of the Pro- March 9 and March 29, 2013; which was tocol, strike ‘‘such information as may be Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. SA 918. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: relevant’’ and insert ‘‘such information as is PAUL) submitted an amendment in- In paragraph 1 of Article 26 of the Conven- individualized and relevant to an individual tended to be proposed by Mr. MCCON- tion, as amended by Article XII of the Pro- investigation’’. NELL to Treaty Doc. 114–1, The Pro- tocol, strike ‘‘such information as is In subparagraph (b) of paragraph 10 of the tocol Amending the Convention be- foreseeably relevant’’ and insert ‘‘such infor- Protocol to the Convention, as amended by tween the Government of the United mation as is individualized and relevant to Article 4 of the Protocol, strike ‘‘informa- States of America and the Government an individual investigation’’. tion that may be relevant’’ and insert ‘‘infor- mation that is individualized and relevant to of Japan for the Avoidance of Double an individual investigation’’. Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal SA 921. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PAUL) submitted an amendment in- Evasion with respect to Taxes on In- SA 924. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. tended to be proposed by Mr. MCCON- come and a related agreement entered PAUL) submitted an amendment in- NELL to Treaty Doc. 113–4, The Pro- into by an exchange of notes (together tended to be proposed by Mr. tocol Amending the Convention be- the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’ ), both signed MCConnell to Treaty Doc. 113–4, The tween the United States of America on January 24, 2013, at Washington, to- Protocol Amending the Convention be- and the Kingdom of Spain for the gether with correcting notes exchanged tween the United States of America Avoidance of Double Taxation and the March 9 and March 29, 2013; which was and the Kingdom of Spain for the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Re- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Avoidance of Double Taxation and the spect to Taxes on Income and its Pro- In section 1, in the section heading, strike Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Re- tocol, signed at Madrid on February 22, ‘‘DECLARATION AND CONDITIONS’’ and insert spect to Taxes on Income and its Pro- 1990; which was ordered to lie on the ‘‘DECLARATION, CONDITIONS, AND A RESERVA- tocol, signed at Madrid on February 22, table; as follows: TION’’. 1990; which was ordered to lie on the In section 1, strike ‘‘declaration of section In section 1, in the section heading, strike table; as follows: 2 and the conditions in section 3’’ and insert ‘‘DECLARATION AND CONDITIONS’’ and insert ‘‘declaration of section 2, the conditions in ‘‘DECLARATION, CONDITIONS, AND A RESERVA- In paragraph 1 of Article 27 of the Conven- section 3, and the reservation in section 4’’. TION’’. tion, as amended by Article XIII of the Pro- At the end, add the following: In section 1, strike ‘‘declaration of section tocol, strike ‘‘such information as is SEC. 4. RESERVATION. 2 and the conditions in section 3’’ and insert foreseeably relevant’’ and insert ‘‘such infor- The advice and consent of the Senate ‘‘declaration of section 2, the conditions in mation as is individualized and relevant to under section 1 is subject to the following section 3, and the reservation in section 4’’. an individual investigation’’. reservation: In the case of the United States, At the end, add the following: the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Arti- SEC. 4. RESERVATION. f cle XV shall apply as if the Protocol had en- The advice and consent of the Senate tered into force on January 1, 2019. under section 1 is subject to the following ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 16, reservation: In the case of the United States, 2019 SA 919. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article XV Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I PAUL) submitted an amendment in- shall apply as if the Protocol had entered ask unanimous consent that when the tended to be proposed by Mr. MCCON- into force on January 1, 2019. Senate completes its business today, it NELL to Treaty Doc. 112–1, Protocol SA 922. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 16; Amending the Convention between the PAUL) submitted an amendment in- further, that following the prayer and United States of America and the tended to be proposed by Mr. MCCON- pledge, the morning hour be deemed Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance NELL to Treaty Doc. 111–8, Protocol expired, the Journal of proceedings be of Double Taxation with Respect to Amending the Convention between the approved to date, the time for the two Taxes on Income, signed at Washington Government of the United States of leaders be reserved for their use later on October 2, 1996, signed on September America and the Government of the in the day, morning business be closed, 23, 2009, at Washington, as corrected by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the and the Senate proceed to executive an exchange of notes effected Novem- Avoidance of Double Taxation and the session and resume consideration of ber 16, 2010 and a related agreement ef- Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Re- the Phipps nomination. Finally, I ask fected by an exchange of notes on Sep- spect to Taxes on Income and Capital, that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. tember 23, 2009; which was ordered to signed on May 20, 2009, at Luxembourg until 2 p.m. to allow for the weekly lie on the table; as follows: (the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’ ) and a re- conference meetings. I further ask that In section 1, in the section heading, insert lated agreement effected by the ex- notwithstanding provisions of rule ‘‘ ’’ after , CONDITIONS, AND A RESERVATION change of notes also signed on May 20, XXII, the postcloture time on the ‘‘DECLARATION’’. In section 1, insert ‘‘, the conditions in sec- 2009; which was ordered to lie on the Phipps nomination expire at 3 p.m. to- tion 3, and the reservation in section 4’’ after table; as follows: morrow; and, finally, that if confirmed, ‘‘declaration of section 2’’. In paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the Conven- the motion to reconsider be considered At the end, add the following: tion, as amended by Article I of the Pro- made and laid upon the table and the SEC. 4. RESERVATION. tocol, strike ‘‘such information as is President be immediately notified of The advice and consent of the Senate foreseeably relevant’’ and insert ‘‘such infor- the Senate’s action. under section 1 is subject to the following mation as is individualized and relevant to an individual investigation’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without reservation: In the case of the United States, objection, it is so ordered. the provisions of paragraph 2(a) of Article 5 SA 923. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. shall apply as if the Protocol had entered f into force on January 1, 2019. PAUL) submitted an amendment in- tended to be proposed by Mr. MCCON- SA 920. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. NELL to Treaty Doc. 112–1, Protocol ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. PAUL) submitted an amendment in- Amending the Convention between the TOMORROW tended to be proposed by Mr. MCCON- United States of America and the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if NELL to Treaty Doc. 114–1, The Pro- Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance there is no further business to come be- tocol Amending the Convention be- of Double Taxation with Respect to fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- tween the Government of the United Taxes on Income, signed at Washington sent that it stand adjourned under the States of America and the Government on October 2, 1996, signed on September previous order. of Japan for the Avoidance of Double 23, 2009, at Washington, as corrected by There being no objection, the Senate, Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal an exchange of notes effected Novem- at 6:16 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Evasion with respect to Taxes on In- ber 16, 2010 and a related agreement ef- July 16, 2019, at 10 a.m.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Jul 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY6.033 S15JYPT1 July 15, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4827 NOMINATIONS To be major To be lieutenant commander Executive nominations received by CAMIE R. LEVIN SALAHHUDIN A. ADENKHALIF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT the Senate: POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MARK T. ESPER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF To be major To be commander DEFENSE, VICE JAMES MATTIS, RESIGNED. STEVE A. ALBRITTON BRADLEY D. COLETTI IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 9435: To be major To be lieutenant commander To be brigadier general GARY M. CLARK TIMOTHY K. LYNCH STEPHANIE E. STEWART COL. LINELL A. LETENDRE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY IN THE ARMY POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: To be lieutenant commander IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be major DION M. ADAMS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER D. BARRETT To be lieutenant general TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LT. GEN. JAMES H. DICKINSON POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., To be lieutenant commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- CHRISTOPHER C. CADY CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE To be major THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RALPHINE R. WALTON 601: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be lieutenant general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED To be lieutenant commander STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., MAJ. GEN. RICKY L. WADDELL ANDREW C. MUELLER SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be major TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE MATTHEW R. CAMPBELL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 716: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- To be lieutenant commander POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED To be major TYRONE K. POTTER STATES ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS UNDER CHRISTOPHER J. WOOD TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- To be major STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: JOHN C. ROSS To be lieutenant commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- To be lieutenant colonel FRANCIS C. DAILIG POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED CHRISTIAN S. FORRER STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE To be major UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: To be lieutenant commander ROBERT T. BUCKLEY To be lieutenant colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- DAVID H. CRAIG III BYRON B. HOLLOWAY SHEVA T. NICKRAVESH POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: To be major IN THE MARINE CORPS To be major BRYAN R. BLAZER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LATOYA D. CROCKER DAMIEN MCGUIGAN IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR MARINE ANGELA M. THORNTON CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: IN THE NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- To be major MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY JOHN D. BARNES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: SCOTT W. CATON To be lieutenant colonel JESICCA P. CHAMBERLIN To be lieutenant commander TROY T. GARLOCK MICHAEL W. LUOMA KENNETH W. KUNZE ANTHONY M. HRUBY IN THE ARMY LANCE B. MARSHALL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- WALTER M. RAINES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED JEREMY S. SCHMIDT POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND BINFORD R. STRICKLAND STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: 8132: KRISTIN M. TORTORICI

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