S6610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 14, 2019 spent at least some time in solitary confine- toms Enforcement and the Secretary under (2) qualified for the ment during the reporting period; paragraph (6); and Cup Playoffs for an unprecedented 11th ‘‘(iii) the demographics of all aliens housed ‘‘(iii) the response from U.S. Immigration straight season; and in solitary confinement, including race, eth- and Customs Enforcement and the Depart- (3) earned the number 2 seed in the Major nicity, religion, age, and gender; ment to such recommendations for reform. League Soccer Western Conference; ‘‘(iv) the policies and regulations of U.S. ‘‘(D) AUTHORITY ON FINAL REPORT.—Each Whereas Sounders FC plays home Immigration and Customs Enforcement fa- assessment submitted under subparagraph games at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, cilities, including any updates in policies (A) may be reviewed by U.S. Immigration , and, on November 10, 2019, 69,274 and regulations, for subsequent reviews or and Customs Enforcement and the Secretary Seattle Sounders FC fans from across the appeals of the placement of a detained alien before submission, but the Officer for Civil State of Washington packed CenturyLink into or out of solitary confinement; Rights and Civil Liberties has final author- Field and set the record for the largest crowd ‘‘(v) the number of reviews of and chal- ity on the text and release of the assessment. at a sporting event in the 17-year history of lenges to the placement of a detained alien ‘‘(6) REGULAR MEETINGS WITH THE SEC- the stadium; in solitary confinement during the reporting RETARY AND THE DIRECTOR OF U.S. IMMIGRA- Whereas the 2019 roster of Seattle Sound- period and the number of reviews or appeals TION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.—The Offi- ers FC players includes— that directly resulted in a change of place- cer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties shall (1) Saad Abdul-Salaam; ment; meet regularly with the Secretary and the (2) ; ‘‘(vi) a detailed description of the condi- Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs (3) ; (4) ; tions and restrictions for solitary confine- Enforcement— ‘‘(A) to identify problems with the solitary (5) Jonathan Campbell; ment, including the number of hours spent in (6) Emanuel Cecchini; isolation and the percentage of time these confinement policies and practices in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fa- (7) Jordy Delem; conditions involve 2 aliens celled together in (8) Justin Dhillon; cilities, including overuse of solitary con- solitary confinement; (9) ; finement; and ‘‘(vii) the mean and median length of stay (10) Bheem Goyal; in solitary confinement, based on all individ- ‘‘(B) to present recommendations for such (11) ; uals released from solitary confinement dur- administrative action as may be appropriate (12) Kim Kee-hee; ing the reporting period, and any maximum to resolve problems relating to solitary con- (13) ; length of stay during the reporting period; finement policies and practices in U.S. Im- (14) ; ‘‘(viii) the cost for each form of solitary migration and Customs Enforcement facili- (15) Nicola´ s Lodeiro; confinement described in subparagraph (A) ties.’’. (16) ; in use during the reporting period, including (b) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than De- (17) ; as compared with the average daily cost of cember 31 of each year, the Inspector Gen- (18) ; housing a detained alien in the general popu- eral of the Department of Homeland Secu- (19) ; lation; rity shall issue a report analyzing— (20) Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez; ‘‘(ix) the policies for mental health screen- (1) the use of solitary confinement in U.S. (21) Vı´ctor Rodrı´guez; ing, mental health treatment, and subse- Immigration and Customs Enforcement fa- (22) ; quent mental health reviews for all detained cilities; and (23) ; ´ ´ aliens, including any update to the policies, (2) the Department’s compliance with this (24) Raul Ruidıaz; and any additional screening, treatment, and Act and the amendments made by this Act. (25) ; monitoring for detained aliens in solitary SEC. 6. RULEMAKING. (26) Luis Silva; (27) Brad Smith; confinement; The Secretary and the Director of U.S. Im- (28) ; ‘‘(x) a statement of the types of mental migration and Customs Enforcement shall prescribe rules, in accordance with section (29) Nouhou; and health staff that conducted mental health (30) Roma´ n Torres; 553 of title 5, Code, to carry assessments for U.S. Immigration and Cus- Whereas Seattle Sounders FC defender Kel- out this Act and the amendments made by toms Enforcement facilities during the re- vin Leerdam scored the first goal in the 57th this Act. porting period, a description of the different minute of the championship game; positions in the mental health staff of U.S. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Whereas Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Immigration and Customs Enforcement fa- There are authorized to be appropriated to Vı´ctor Rodrı´guez— cilities, and the number of part- and full- the Secretary such sums as may be nec- (1) scored the second goal in the 76th time psychologists and psychiatrists em- essary to carry out this Act and the amend- minute; and ployed by U.S. Immigration and Customs En- ments made by this Act. (2) received the 2019 Major League Soccer forcement facilities during the reporting pe- SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. Cup Most Valuable Player award; riod; Except as otherwise provided, this Act and Whereas Seattle Sounders FC forward Rau´ l ‘‘(xi) data on mental health and medical the amendments made by this Act shall take Ruidı´az scored the third and final goal in the indicators for all detained aliens in solitary effect on the date that is 18 months after the 90th minute; confinement, including— date of the enactment of this Act. Whereas Seattle Sounders FC forward Jor- ‘‘(I) the number of aliens requiring medica- f dan Morris— tion for mental health conditions; (1) scored a career-high 13 goals and a ca- ‘‘(II) the number diagnosed with an intel- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS reer-high 8 assists throughout the 2019 sea- lectual disability; son; and ‘‘(III) the number diagnosed with serious (2) received the 2019 Major League Soccer mental illness; SENATE RESOLUTION 421—CON- Comeback Player of the Year award after ‘‘(IV) the number of suicides; GRATULATING SEATTLE SOUND- suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament ‘‘(V) the number of attempted suicides and ERS FC ON WINNING THE 2019 (ACL) in 2018; number of aliens placed on suicide watch; MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP Whereas Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach ‘‘(VI) the number of instances of self-harm Brian Schmetzer won his second Major committed by aliens; Ms. CANTWELL (for herself and Mrs. League Soccer Cup; ‘‘(VII) the number of aliens with physical MURRAY) submitted the following reso- Whereas the 2019 Seattle Sounders FC disabilities, including blind, deaf, and mobil- lution; which was referred to the Com- coaching and technical staff includes— ity-impaired aliens; and mittee on Commerce, Science, and (1) Head Coach Brian Schmetzer; ‘‘(VIII) the number of instances of forced Transportation: (2) Assistant Coach ; feeding of aliens; (3) Assistant Coach Djimi Traore; ‘‘(xii) any instances in which an Enforce- S. RES. 421 (4) Assistant Coach ; ment and Removal Operations Field Office Whereas, on November 10, 2019, Seattle (5) Club Director of Goalkeeping Tom Director reported that a U.S. Immigration Sounders FC won the 2019 Major League Soc- Dutra; and Customs Enforcement facility in his or cer Cup; (6) General Manager and President of Soc- her jurisdiction failed to comply with or was Whereas that win on November 10, 2019, is cer Garth Lagerwey; and suspected of failing to comply with the Re- the second Major League Soccer champion- (7) Vice President of Soccer Chris Hender- stricting Solitary Confinement in Immigra- ship won by Seattle Sounders FC in the 11 son; tion Detention Act of 2019; and years that Seattle Sounders FC has been in Whereas the owners of Seattle Sounders ‘‘(xiii) any other relevant data. Major League Soccer; FC, , , Jody ‘‘(C) CONTENT.—Each assessment submitted Whereas Seattle Sounders FC beat the To- Allen, and Peter Tomozawa, and the 11 fami- under subparagraph (A) shall include— ronto Football Club 3–1 in the 2019 Major lies that joined the ownership contingent in ‘‘(i) an analysis of the data provided under League Soccer Cup; 2019, have built a culture of success and con- subparagraph (B); Whereas Seattle Sounders FC— tributed greatly to Seattle, Washington, and ‘‘(ii) recommendations for reform offered (1) dominated the competition in the reg- the surrounding region through philan- to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Cus- ular season, with 16 wins and 10 losses; thropy;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:23 Nov 15, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14NO6.017 S14NOPT1 Sspencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE November 14, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6611 Whereas Seattle Sounders FC has exhibited (2) produced approximately $36,600,000,000 Whereas 29 percent of unaccompanied dedication to positive social impacts by in wages, 0.62 percent of total wages paid in homeless youth between 13 and 25 years of strengthening communities through the the United States; and age have spent time in foster care, compared RAVE Foundation partnership with organi- (3) produced approximately $6,700,000,000 in to approximately 6 percent of all children; zations in Seattle, Washington, and the sur- tax revenue, 0.90 percent of total tax revenue Whereas homelessness among children and rounding region; and in the United States; youth is a complex issue that often co-occurs Whereas the dedication and hard work of Whereas recycling conserves natural re- with deep poverty, low education and em- Seattle Sounders FC has inspired and em- sources and fresh water; ployment levels, substance misuse and powered girls, boys, women, and men of all Whereas recycling prevents waste and dis- abuse, mental illness, lack of affordable ages: Now, therefore, be it carded materials from ending up in oceans housing, and family conflict; and Resolved, That the Senate— and waterways and harming water and wild- Whereas awareness of child and youth (1) recognizes Seattle Sounders FC for win- life; homelessness must be heightened to encour- ning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup; Whereas, in 2015, approximately 67,800,000 age greater support for effective programs to (2) applauds the people of Seattle, Wash- tons of municipal solid waste were recycled, help children and youth overcome homeless- ington, and the surrounding region for their in contrast with 137,700,000 tons of municipal ness: Now, therefore, be it enthusiastic support of Seattle Sounders FC; solid waste that were landfilled; and Resolved, That the Senate— (3) supports equity in men’s and women’s Whereas, with respect to the 67,800,000 tons (1) supports the efforts of businesses, orga- professional sports; and of municipal solid waste that were recycled, nizations, educators, and volunteers dedi- (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary paper and paperboard accounted for 67 per- cated to meeting the needs of homeless chil- of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of cent, metals accounted for 12 percent, and dren and youth; this resolution to Seattle Sounders FC Head glass, plastic, and wood accounted for be- (2) applauds the initiatives of businesses, Coach Brian Schmetzer, Assistant Coach tween 4 and 5 percent: Now, therefore, be it organizations, educators, and volunteers Gonzalo Pineda, Assistant Coach Djimi Resolved, That the Senate— that— Traore, Assistant Coach Preki, Club Director (1) recognizes November 15, 2019, as ‘‘Amer- (A) use time and resources to raise aware- of Goalkeeping Tom Dutra, General Manager ica Recycles Day’’; ness of child and youth homelessness, the and President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey, (2) acknowledges that recycling benefits causes of such homelessness, and potential Vice President of Soccer , and strengthens the economy, environment, solutions; and and the existing ownership contingent of and communities of the United States; and (B) work to prevent homelessness among Adrian Hanauer, Drew Carey, , (3) encourages the people of the United children and youth; and Peter Tomozawa and the 11 families who States to be cognizant of their environ- (3) recognizes November 2019 as ‘‘National shall be mentioned by name below: mental footprint and to incorporate addi- Homeless Children and Youth Awareness (A) and Katie Myerson. tional recycling practices into their daily Month’’; and (B) and Ciara. lives. (4) encourages those businesses, organiza- (C) Benjamin Haggerty ‘‘’’ and f tions, educators, and volunteers to continue Tricia Davis. to intensify their efforts to address home- (D) and Anu Nadella. SENATE RESOLUTION 423—RECOG- lessness among children and youth during (E) and Max Kleinman. NIZING NOVEMBER 2019 AS ‘‘NA- November 2019. (F) and Kristina Belfiore. TIONAL HOMELESS CHILDREN f (G) Soma Somasegar and Akila Somasegar. AND YOUTH AWARENESS SENATE RESOLUTION 424—RECOG- (H) Chee Chew and Christine Chew. MONTH’’ (I) David Nathanson and Sabina NIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY Nathanson. Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Ms. COL- OF THE COLORADO FARM BU- (J) Brian McAndrews and Elise Holschuh. LINS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. REAU FEDERATION AND CELE- (K) Mark Agne and Tomoko Agne. BOOKER, Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. HIRONO, BRATING THE LONG HISTORY OF Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. f THE COLORADO FARM BUREAU COONS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. PETERS, FEDERATION REPRESENTING SENATE RESOLUTION 422—RECOG- and Mr. REED) submitted the following THE FARMERS AND RANCHERS NIZING NOVEMBER 15, 2019, AS resolution; which was considered and OF COLORADO agreed to: ‘‘AMERICA RECYCLES DAY’’ AND Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE S. RES. 423 BENNET) submitted the following reso- SENATE THAT RECYCLING PRO- Whereas, in the United States, public lution; which was considered and MOTES A HEALTHY ECONOMY schools identified approximately 1,300,000 agreed to: AND RESPONSIBLE ENVIRON- homeless children and youth during the 2016– 2017 school year; S. RES. 424 MENTAL STEWARDSHIP Whereas an estimated 1,200,000 children Whereas, on March 22, 1919, a group of 10 Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mr. younger than 6 years of age in 2014 and ap- local counties and farmers met to form what BOOZMAN) submitted the following res- proximately 4,200,000 youth and young adults was termed a ‘‘Farm Bureau’’, with the goal olution; which was considered and in 2017 experienced homelessness, with many of ‘‘making the business of farming more profitable and the community a better place agreed to: such youth and young adults staying on couches, in motels, in shelters, or outside; to live’’; S. RES. 422 Whereas infants who are homeless are at a Whereas W.G. Jamison, the first president Whereas recycling is among the top ac- higher risk for developing certain illnesses of the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation, tions that people in the United States can do and health conditions, homeless families are helped to lead a grassroots organization of to improve the environment and the econ- more likely to experience involvement in the farmers that represent all agricultural pro- omy of the United States; child welfare system, and homeless children ducers across the State of Colorado; Whereas, according to the Environmental are more likely to experience difficulty with Whereas the Colorado Farm Bureau Fed- Protection Agency, in the United States, school attendance; eration, with a State farm bureau, 45 county only 21.4 percent of recyclable waste is recy- Whereas a recent survey found that more farm bureaus, and 23,000 member families, is cled; than 1 in 3 high school students experiencing 1 of the largest farmer-led organizations in Whereas, in the United States, recycling is homelessness had attempted suicide, and the State of Colorado; an industry valued at approximately nearly 1 in 4 high school students experi- Whereas the mission of the Colorado Farm $200,000,000,000; encing homelessness had experienced dating Bureau Federation is ‘‘to promote and pro- Whereas diverting 75 percent of waste in violence; tect the future of agriculture and rural val- the United States from landfilling and incin- Whereas individuals without a high school ues’’; eration to recycling by 2030 would result in degree or general educational development Whereas the Colorado Farm Bureau Fed- the creation of approximately 2,300,000 recy- certificate (GED) are more than 3 times eration fulfills that mission— cling jobs, nearly 2 times the number of re- more likely to report homelessness than (1) by representing farm and ranch families cycling jobs that existed in the United their peers, making lack of education the united for the purpose of formulating action States in 2008; leading risk factor for homelessness; to support rural communities; Whereas the 2016 Recycling Economic In- Whereas, in 2016, the high school gradua- (2) by improving agricultural production, formation Report by the Environmental Pro- tion rate for homeless students was 64 per- economic opportunity, leadership develop- tection Agency found, using 2007 as a base cent, compared to 77 percent for low-income ment, and public policy; and year, that recycling and reuse activities— students and 84.6 percent for all students; (3) by promoting the well-being of the peo- (1) accounted for approximately 757,000 Whereas the rate of youth homelessness is ple of the State of Colorado; jobs, 0.52 percent of all jobs in the United the same in rural, suburban, and urban Whereas the Colorado Farm Bureau Fed- States; areas; eration has represented the interests of

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