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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019 No. 130 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 11 a.m. Senate WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY called to order by the President pro LEADER tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, there is too much secrecy in drug pric- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- jority leader is recognized. f ing, particularly in who benefits from rebates. Not all rebates are created f PRAYER equal in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Pro- JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS gram. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, fered the following prayer: Rebate obligations for brand-name yesterday the Senate took a number of Let us pray. drugs are currently based on both steps forward on our considerable to-do Eternal God, who laid the foundation brand-name and authorized generic list for the week. We confirmed four of the Earth, the Heavens are the drug sales. That means brand-name well-qualified jurists who are now our works of Your hands. You are the same drug manufacturers pay less in rebate country’s newest district court judges yesterday, today, and forever, and obligations. and voted to advance the nominations Your years have no end. The bipartisan legislation I intro- of 10 more—10. That is what you call Today, use our Senators as they duced with Senator WYDEN fixes this. big progress for the Federal Judiciary. serve You with gladness and awe. May It ensures that brand-name drug manu- Today, we are going to continue mov- they make pleasing You their first pri- facturers pay—like common sense ing these nominations forward. ority. Lord, give them Your guidance ought to dictate—brand-name rebates. For too long, thoroughly so that they will behave wisely, striv- This reduces gaming in the system to uncontroversial judicial nominees just ing to have a conscience void of offense make sure authorized generics come to like these have been held up and de- toward You and humanity. May they market for a purpose related to patient layed by our Democratic colleagues, never forget all Your blessings and ben- access, not just to lower brand-name even when the vacancy qualifies as a efits. rebate obligations. judicial emergency. We pray in Your loving Name. Amen. Transparency brings accountability, Uncontroversial district judges used and with transparency and account- to be confirmed promptly in big groups f ability, the market works better, com- by voice vote. These days, in a kind of petition works better, and in the end, protest theater, our colleagues across PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE gets the price of drugs down. the aisle usually insist that we hold a The President pro tempore led the cloture vote and then a rollcall con- I yield the floor. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: firmation vote on each one. But we are I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the I suggest the absence of a quorum. getting the President’s impressive United States of America, and to the Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nominees on the job one way or an- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, clerk will call the roll. other, and we will continue doing just indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The legislative clerk proceeded to that. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. call the roll. Our work doesn’t stop there. The ad- BLACKBURN). The Senator from Iowa. ministration remains in need of a full Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, complement of leaders at the Pentagon ask unanimous consent to speak in I ask unanimous consent that the order and in the diplomatic corps. Last morning business for 1 minute. for the quorum call be rescinded. night, we voted to confirm David The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Norquist, the President’s pick to serve objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. as No. 2 at the Pentagon under our new

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She has already made It is the right deal because it secures f Kentucky and the Nation proud these priorities without partisan poi- CHINA through significant public service, in- son pill riders that would take us back- cluding as an alternate delegate to the ward on the issue of protecting human Mr. SCHUMER. As trade negotia- United Nations and, most recently, as life and curtail central Presidential au- tions with China continue this week, I Ambassador to Canada. thorities. want to press the President again to In each of these cases, this impres- The Republicans’ No. 1 priority was stay tough and hold out for the best sive nominee earned an unopposed con- investing in our national defense. After possible deal. If China is unwilling to firmation, and, in each case, she repaid 8 years of neglect and atrophy under make significant reforms to its eco- the Senate’s confidence by skillfully the Obama administration, Congress nomic model, President Trump must be and effectively advocating for the in- has worked hand-in-hand with the prepared to walk away. terests of the United States on the Trump administration to begin writing I believe the President’s instincts on international stage. During her tenure a new chapter. More of the resources China are right. I have not been afraid as Ambassador to Canada, America’s our Armed Forces need, more flexi- to say so, despite our vast political and relationship with our northern neigh- bility for commanders, more cutting- moral disagreements. But if we are bor was tested. A number of chal- edge tools for U.S. servicemembers, going to be successful in these negotia- lenging policy hurdles threatened to and more investments in moderniza- tions, it will be up to President trip up progress on several important tion will not only rebuild the military Trump—no one else—to keep the pres- issues, including trade negotiations, that we need today but set us on the sure on Chinese leaders this week. but, by all accounts, Ambassador trajectory we need to be on to secure There are a few things he can do. The Craft’s involvement led to greater co- our future. most significant point of emphasis for operation. All in all, I don’t think any Senators the President should be Huawei, the She worked on finalizing the U.S.- are actually rooting for a destabilizing Chinese telecom giant. China has re- Mexico-Canada Agreement, encouraged continuing resolution. I certainly don’t sponded to the administration’s justi- cross-border participation in joint think any Senators are rooting for a fied restrictions on Huawei, unlike any sanctions efforts, and helped more debt limit crisis that could put our full other action the President has taken. Americans do business in Canada. As faith and credit at risk. I believe that It is our greatest source of leverage. she stands in this new role, she brings every one of our colleagues wants this President Trump, hold tough on the ringing endorsements of peers and agreement to pass. That means every Huawei. Don’t let there be giant loop- counterparts she engaged all along the one of our colleagues should actually holes. way. vote for it. I am told that under the purported The Premier of Ontario and a former The House has passed this deal. The proposal being talked about, 80 percent Canadian Ambassador to the United President is ready and eager to sign it. of Huawei’s products could still be sold States has said: ‘‘She’s done the job It is our turn to do our job. to us. If we have a total boycott of very well.’’ I suggest the absence of a quorum. Huawei, then China will beg us to come And another quote: ‘‘Every Premier I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to the table and make real concessions. know thinks the world of her. . . . She clerk will call the roll. It is the best leverage we have—even really proved herself over some tough The legislative clerk proceeded to better than the tariffs. China wants times.’’ call the roll. Huawei to dominate the world. They Our partners to the north have a Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask will find a way to do it unless we are healthy respect for the hard work and unanimous consent that the order for tough as can be. qualifications of Ambassador Kelly the quorum call be rescinded. I say to President Trump: I know Craft, and so does the Senate. Last The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. these multinational corporations are week, even in this contentious mo- CRAMER). Without objection, it is so or- pressuring you to cut a quick deal. The ment, a wide bipartisan majority of our dered. President should not listen to these big colleagues on the Foreign Relations f corporations who want him to cut a Committee voted to recommend her deal quickly. Many of these same cor- nomination to be U.N. Ambassador fa- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY porations are the ones that have vorably here to the floor, and before we LEADER shipped jobs overseas through the last adjourn this week, we will confirm her. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The decades. They are the ones that took f Democratic leader is recognized. jobs away from American workers and f moved them to China. I understand BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2019 those corporate executives. They are Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2019 supposed to be totally subservient to the Senate needs to pass the bipartisan Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, over 2 their shareholders. Their shareholders budget agreement secured by the ad- weeks ago, the four congressional lead- say: Whatever you have to do to bring ministration with Speaker PELOSI. The ers in the White House reached an the price up, do it. deal we have in front of us is a product agreement to raise the budget caps and That hurts American workers. It of extensive negotiations between extend the debt ceiling. The House has hurts American security. It hurts the President Trump’s team and the Demo- already passed the legislation that American economy, especially when it cratic House. I am confident it is not codifies the agreement into law. The comes to Huawei. exactly the legislation that either side President supports it. He is even mak- President Trump, don’t listen to the of the aisle would have written if one ing calls—evidently, from press re- siren call of those same corporations party held the White House, the House, ports—asking Republican colleagues to that have created part of the problem and had 60 votes in the Senate. That is support it. So the last piece of the puz- with China to now get you to back off. what we call divided government, but I zle here is the Senate. Yes, they will have a little pain. They am equally confident that this is a deal Speaking for the minority, Demo- have made billions at large from deal- that every one of my colleagues should crats have no objection to voting on ing with China and letting China get support when we vote on it in the near the budget caps deal as soon as pos- away with stuff like taking jobs away future. sible. I say to my friend the majority from the United States into much This government funding agreement leader: Why don’t we vote on the caps lower paid, lower standard jobs in is the right deal for our national de- deal this morning and send it to the China.

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Mr. President, on cli- logical dominance, its technological missing our ideas as a ‘‘partisan wish mate, I am pleased to share that the superiority that China keeps trying to list.’’ That is political rhetoric to avoid Senate Committee on Environment and steal from us, in some ways legitimate, a problem that shouldn’t be partisan at Public Works did something amazing in many ways not. all. and groundbreaking yesterday. It Another point of emphasis for the Using paper ballots is not partisan. passed the first ever climate title in a President’s team—this is one the Presi- Making sure that our election ma- transportation reauthorization bill. dent cares less about, but that is OK— chines are safe from hacking is not par- Thanks to the Senate Democrats on is China’s human rights record. China tisan. Giving the States resources to the committee and to particularly released a new policy outlining the use better manage their elections is not Ranking Member CARPER’s hard work, of force against Hong Kong’s protest. partisan. That is American. Our elec- the highway bill actually includes $10 Its military built up forces along the tions are sacrosanct and these are com- billion that will be dedicated to cli- border. We have seen this movie before monsense, widely agreed-upon reforms mate-focused programs and policies in at Tiananmen. It was a horror movie— that will make our elections safer, par- order to reduce emissions and improve one that resulted in hundreds, if not ticularly in this dangerous new world the resiliency of our transportation in- thousands, of unarmed Chinese citizens where powers that have malice toward frastructure to climate change and being mercilessly slaughtered by their the United States—Russia, China, Iran, natural disasters. It includes funds for own Army under the direction of the and North Korea—can use new tech- States to reduce carbon emissions, sup- Chinese Communist Party. We cannot nology to reach into our election struc- port for electric and alternative-fuel have a sequel to this atrocity. The ad- ture. vehicles, reductions in emissions from ministration should push back against This is not 1940 or even 2005. We need ports and roadways, and investments China’s militarism and stand up for the to strengthen our election security, in climate-resistant infrastructure. autonomy and democratic rights of and it should not be a partisan issue. Less than a year ago, I said, in mov- Hong Kong citizens. When Leader MCCONNELL calls it a par- ing forward, the Democrats would de- I have read some of these columns tisan issue, he is ducking to avoid it mand that climate change be addressed where they say: Can’t we get along? We for reasons unknown to almost any- in any infrastructure bill. This bill, can’t get along because, first, China body. with its $10 billion investment in cli- doesn’t play fair and has stolen tril- Recent Republican opposition to mate, is a product of that demand. This lions of dollars and millions of jobs election security has been dis- will be the first time serious money from America and seeks to keep doing appointing. I say to my Republican col- has been included in an infrastructure it. They have been duping our Presi- leagues: Where are you? Why aren’t package to fight climate change, but it dents, pushing them around, making you telling the Republican leader that certainly will not be the last. agreements, and breaking them. Sec- we ought to do something? Every one The clock is ticking when it comes to ond, we can’t get along with China be- of our Republicans is complicit when climate change. We need to make cause of what it does to its citizens— Leader MCCONNELL blocks election se- progress whenever we can and as quick- the Uighurs in Western China and now curity because they could join with us. ly as we can. If the Republican leader the citizens of Hong Kong. If they began to join with us, my guess will not bring legislation to the floor, What we have seen with China is that is that Leader MCCONNELL might put the Democrats will be prepared to take when we are tough and strong, they some legislation on the floor. We want the lead and fight for climate progress back off. When we show any glimmer of to debate it. We want to discuss it. at every opportunity we get. That is weakness—as we are showing in float- Leader MCCONNELL and our Republican precisely what this $10 billion climate ing a deal, a lessening of the restric- colleagues may not exactly agree with investment in the highway bill rep- tions on Huawei—they take advantage. our ideas—although many are bipar- resents. Again, I thank Senator CAR- Let me say this to all of those in this tisan—but we should at least bring PER for his leadership, his skill, and his administration who are urging the things to the floor, discuss them, and persistence in getting it done. President to back off on Huawei and let get something done. Unfortunately, we Protecting our country and the world them buy some of our products. There don’t see much action. from the threat of climate change is no is a bipartisan group here in this Sen- It was precisely a year ago that the less than a moral obligation. When we ate who will work very hard to prevent Democrats last sought to secure fund- return from the recess, the Democrats that from happening legislatively. The ing for election security when the Sen- will continue to look for more opportu- most likely vehicle is the NDAA. I ate Republicans voted down our nities to make progress on climate think we will get broad support from amendments. Unfortunately, it appears change. Democrats and Republicans in the that Leader MCCONNELL will not take f action before the August work period. House and Senate. So to those in the HEALTHCARE administration who are trying to back Yet I assure the American people and off, don’t even try it. Leader MCCONNELL that this issue is Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, fi- nally, during the debate last night, f not going away. The Democrats will press for election security when we re- when it came to healthcare, half of the ELECTION SECURITY turn and again when the Senate de- Democratic Presidential field engaged Mr. SCHUMER. Looking back on this bates appropriations bills. in a healthy debate, a great deal of work period, it is a shame that the This is about protecting the which was focused on the No. 1 issue to Senate, once again, has made no wellspring of our democracy, the vital- American voters—healthcare. progress—none—on the issue of elec- ity of our democracy, and the sac- Despite different policy proposals, tion security. rosanct nature of our democracy. To the debate shows that the Democratic Only a week ago, Special Counsel call it political demeans everything. Party is completely united on the idea Mueller called Russia interference one Young men and young women from of universal healthcare coverage as of the greatest threats to democracy he Bunker Hill on—for hundreds of well as on the need to lower the costs has seen in his career, a threat that he years—have died to protect our elec- and improve the quality of healthcare said continues ‘‘as we sit here.’’ tions. You have to protect them in a for every American. Yet one point that Despite Mueller’s warning—a warn- different way now with there being should have been made during the de- ing echoed by prominent Republicans, technology and cyber threats, but the bate but unfortunately wasn’t should

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Yet BLM HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION are west of the Mississippi River, and those differences almost pale compared Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, sev- located predominantly in the 11 west- to the differences between every Demo- eral years back, at a committee hear- ernmost States and Alaska. crat on that platform and the Repub- ing of the Energy and Natural Re- One of the frustrations I hear from licans, because the Republicans are sources Committee, Director Neil local and county officials and environ- seeking to undo healthcare, to sabo- Kornze of the Bureau of Land Manage- mental activists and farmers and tage healthcare, and to have fewer peo- ment under the Obama administration ranchers is that when they deal with ple covered. As a result of their ideas, was testifying before our committee on their BLM local field office, they seem thoughts, and lawsuits, costs are going a regulation that was coming out of to have a very good experience that up. the BLM that most, if not all, of the people are working together to solve There is a huge gap between the par- county commissioners and various or- problems, and they like the conversa- tions they have and the cooperation ties on healthcare, and I am glad we ganizations in Colorado were opposed they are getting from the local and re- are having an active debate on how to to. In fact, the opposition was so uni- gional offices. But something happens move forward to cover more people and form in Colorado and throughout the when that decision-making process have it cost less. While we are doing West that I couldn’t understand why then moves to Washington, DC. Some- that, the Trump administration is the BLM was going forward with that thing happens, and all of a sudden the doing the opposite. It is expanding regulation. Out of frustration, at one point dur- conversation and communication can junk insurance plans, reducing funds to stop. It changes. All of a sudden, the help Americans locate and sign up for ing the committee hearing, I said: Di- rector Kornze, if you were just located outcomes aren’t what they thought the right insurance, and ending cost- they would be based on those local, sharing payments that help low-income in the West, if you were just out west, you would understand why this rule is productive conversations. families afford care. We have seen directives and manage- The congressional Republicans have a bad idea. The response at the time, several ment decisions coming more from tried and have, thankfully, failed to re- years ago, was kind of a chuckle and a Washington, DC, lately, instead of from peal the Affordable Care Act. The coup laugh, and, yes, well, we should talk the local field offices, where people de grace, of course, is the fact that now about that. know their communities best and un- the Trump administration—with the It planted the seeds of an idea that derstand the land best. So what hap- support of many Republican attorneys actually was made into reality just pens is that the deep pockets and spe- general and the complicity of just last week with the announcement that cial interests in Washington often about every Member of the Senate on the headquarters of the Bureau of Land carry the day, make the convincing ar- the Republican side—is supporting a Management will be moving out west guments, thousands of miles removed lawsuit that would invalidate the Af- and, indeed, to Grand Junction, CO. from where the Federal and the public fordable Care Act entirely, which This announcement was made on land actually is. would kick tens of millions off of their July 16, and I commend the efforts of That is why it is important to have insurance and eliminate the protec- Secretary Bernhardt and the Depart- this BLM move. It changes that. In- tions for preexisting conditions for the ment of the Interior for listening to stead of having special interests in over 100 million Americans who have the people of the West. Washington, in a community that has those preexisting conditions, and just This isn’t a Republican issue. This none of these public lands located in it, about every Republican is going along isn’t a partisan issue. In fact, this idea you are able to make that decision with that. to move the BLM headquarters out to right here, in Colorado, surrounded by The difference in the 2020 elections the land that it regulates and oversees public lands, in a community that is between the Democrats and the Repub- has been embraced by Democrats and defined by the public lands that they licans on healthcare will be apparent Republicans across Colorado and oversee. and glaring, and it will far and away throughout the West. I believe government is going to subsume any differences we may have They also talked about their inten- work better when it is local, when local on policy. tion in this announcement to reorga- decision makers are closest to the land I yield the floor. nize the Bureau of Land Management that the decisions they are making af- and to relocate a significant number of fect the most. That is why this deci- f headquarters jobs throughout the sion is so important—whether it is RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME West, not just in Grand Junction but in issues of withdrawal of locatable min- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Lakewood, CO, in Montana, in Utah, erals or the reduction of grazing per- the previous order, the leadership time and beyond. mits; the concept of multiple use over is reserved. I think it is important to talk about time; the idea that we can use this land the reasons why it makes so much for preservation, conservation, or that f sense to have this particular Agency we can use it for energy development, CONCLUSION OF MORNING located in Colorado, in the West. or that we can use it for grazing. That BUSINESS Look at this map here. The red on has somehow fallen out of favor. this map is a combination of both min- My friend Greg Walcher, who is a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning eral rights and surface lands. You can former Senate staffer for Senator Arm- business is closed. see the red. Forty-seven percent of all strong, who used to head the Colorado f the land out west is where 93 percent of Department of Natural Resources, all Federal land is located. The Federal wrote an op-ed about this point, point- EXECUTIVE SESSION Government owns roughly 47 percent of ing out that the multiple-use mandate this land out west. It is where 93 per- includes managing 18,000 grazing per- cent of the Federal land is located. mits, 220 wilderness areas, 27 national EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Think about that. Ninety-three percent monuments, 600 national conservation The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under of all Federal land, here in the red, areas, 200,000 miles of streams, 2,000 the previous order, the Senate will pro- makes up 47 percent of the land owner- miles of wild and scenic rivers, 6,000 ceed to executive session and resume ship in the West. miles of national scenic trails, 63,000 consideration of the following nomina- Nationwide, the Bureau of Land Man- oil and gas wells, 25,000 mines, and 50 tion, which the clerk will report. agement is responsible for managing million acres of forests.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.005 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5211 Not a square inch of that is in Wash- That is where we have finally arrived I need only remind my colleagues of ington, DC. It is in the 12 Western today, an idea whose time has come, what happened this month in Maryland States: Alaska, Arizona, California, locating the decision makers who af- when we had 4 inches of rain that Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, fect our western communities the most flooded Maryland roads. We have to New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wash- out in the western United States. deal with the realities. We have to deal ington, and Wyoming. It has never I thank the Presiding Officer for the with resiliency and adaptation in re- made sense for leadership to work 2,000 opportunity to talk about this deci- gard to what is happening with climate miles away from these States, insu- sion. I commend the Secretary of the change. This title deals with that. lated by the inevitably different per- Interior for doing what is right by our Transportation is the leading source spectives of life inside the beltway. public lands, and I will continue to of greenhouse gas emissions. We need That is what is so important about this stand up for public lands throughout infrastructure that deals with the re- decision. this process. alities of reducing carbon emissions. When you don’t live in the commu- I yield the floor. This title provides for financial help nities that are among and surrounded The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for building an infrastructure for elec- by these lands, it is easy to make deci- ator from Maryland. tric and alternative fuel vehicles. That sions that close off energy development TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE is a reality of consumer desire as well or close cattle ranches and grazing op- REAUTHORIZATION ACT as dealing with the realities of climate portunities, because the consequences Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, an un- change. are felt out west instead of in Wash- usual event occurred yesterday in the We give local discretion for funds to ington, DC. Environment and Public Works Com- initiate emission reduction strategies. But this strong push by westerners— mittee—a major bill reauthorizing That could include simple things like SCOTT TIPTON, myself, Secretary Zinke, America’s transportation infrastruc- providing alternatives for the use of and others—began the conversation ture for 5 years passed the committee our cars for people who want to walk about modernization and the organiza- by a 21-to-0 vote. That is the way we and bike rather than having to get into tional structure for the next 100 years should be able to operate on a subject their cars. It is a major commitment of the Bureau of Land Management, that I think enjoys universal support for which we are going to provide re- in the Senate; that is, making sure the and I appreciate Secretary Bernhardt’s sources, in partnership with local gov- Federal partnership for infrastructure decision to make this happen. ernments, to deal with the realities of is not only reauthorized but also in- Grand Junction, where the new BLM our responsibility in the transpor- will be located, is an incredibly beau- creased because we know the infra- tation sector to reduce carbon emis- tiful place, with people who are so sup- structure needs of this country have sions. only gotten more challenging. portive of this decision—a community We also deal with the realities of con- I want to start by complimenting the that knows that when these decision gestion. I can tell the Presiding Offi- leadership of the Environment and makers are in their community, they cer, as I told my colleagues on the En- are not going to have to drive hours or Public Works Committee. Chairman vironment and Public Works Com- take a flight for 4 hours out of Wash- BARRASSO and Ranking Member CAR- mittee, that I face it every day twice a ington to see BLM lands. Just to look PER worked very closely together on day. I commute from Baltimore here to out the window and to see the lands this bill, including the input of all work and have to deal with the reali- they manage will result in better deci- members of the committee as well as ties of congestion. sion making. Members of the Senate. It has been estimated that the delays Mesa County, where Grand Junction The Subcommittee on Transpor- caused by congestion and the excessive is located, is the county seat. It is 73 tation and Infrastructure, chaired by fuels that are used by congestion cost percent Federal land, 46 percent of Senator CAPITO, and I am the ranking which is managed by the BLM. In Democrat on the committee, also our economy over $300 billion every total, the BLM manages 8.3 million worked very well in developing this year. So there is not only a quality-of- acres of surface in Colorado and 27 mil- Transportation Infrastructure Reau- life issue involved in our taking on lion acres of Federal mineral estates in thorization Act. congestion, there is also an economic Colorado. As I pointed out originally, the needs reason to take on the issues of conges- But we are not the only State that are urgent, and the leadership of the tion. will benefit, obviously. There are a lot committee recognized that. In every Of course, it is also linked to our of other positions that will be moving one of our States, we know the unmet commitment to deal with the climate across the country to the State and to needs of infrastructure, maintaining change issues by reducing unnecessary the location where those jobs are a best our existing infrastructure, and replac- fuel consumption, which adds to carbon fit. It makes sense. ing our bridges that are falling down, emissions. I know sometimes people think that dealing with our transit systems, deal- The legislation provides funding for Washington is the only place where ing with the needs to deal with conges- new initiatives so that we can get solu- people can do government’s work or tion. tions to deal with the problems of con- where people can find the kind of We know there are so many issues gestion, the multimobile solutions that skilled workforce. That is one of the out there, and it is important for us to are available in many communities. We arguments that has actually been made give a clear signal that we intend to work and allow the locals to give us against the BLM move—that only have a long-term reauthorization, 5 ideas and help fund those to reduce Washington has the skilled workforce years, so there is predictability, so our congestion. able to do these jobs. States and local governments know As I mentioned earlier, we have a Look, I am sorry, if you don’t want that these projects that require longer real challenge on dealing with our to live in the counties and commu- term planning will have a Federal part- bridges. Many of our bridges are in nities surrounded by public lands. ner that is available and reliable. need of replacement. Many are in need Then, why are you working for a public It also increases the funding, the of desperate repair. I can mention land management agency? first year by 10 percent and increases it many in Maryland. In the southern So I am excited about this. I thank by certain percentages thereafter, rec- part of our State, we have the Nice the good people with the Secretary of ognizing we need to do more. There are Bridge and the Johnson Bridge, both in the Interior who made this decision several new initiatives building on ex- need of replacement or repair. This leg- happen and the community of Grand isting programs that I think are wor- islation provides additional resources Junction, which supported this from thy of mentioning. to deal with bridges in our country. day one. Let me just go over a few of the real There are certain highways that have In the same op-ed that Mr. Walcher highlights of this infrastructure bill. been built that no longer really serve wrote, he opened with a quote and said First, it has a climate change title. the function—or may never serve the this: ‘‘There is something more power- This is the first time we have done function—of moving people from one ful than the brute force of bayonets: It this—a separate title to deal with the area to another but instead are divid- is the idea whose time has come.’’ realities of climate change. ing communities. So the legislation

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If we follow in our election is among the most serious. can get those highways removed. the example of the Environment and Mueller went on to say: ‘‘This de- I am proud that this legislation Public Works Committee—21 to 0—if serves the attention of every Amer- builds on the Transportation Alter- we listen to each other, if we do that, ican.’’ One of the most important native Program that I helped author on we can succeed in passing a strong re- takeaways from the Mueller report is the reauthorization bill with my part- authorization of surface transportation that Russia did successfully attack our ner Senator WICKER. I thank him for that will help modernize America’s democracy in 2016. Page 1 of the his help. It allows for much more local transportation needs, which will be Mueller report says: ‘‘The Russian Gov- discretion on how transportation funds good for our economy, good for our en- ernment interfered in the 2016 presi- are spent. It allows local communities vironment, and good for the quality of dential election in sweeping and sys- to have a source of Federal support to life of all Americans. tematic fashion.’’ deal with local safety issues, for devel- I urge my colleagues to follow that oping trails for pedestrian and bike The report detailed numerous exam- example, and let’s get this work done. ples, including an ‘‘intelligence-gath- paths so that the quality of life and With that, I yield the floor. ering mission’’ that employees of the safety of the local community are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Internet Research Agency, known as taken into consideration on the use of Democratic whip. Federal highway funds. the IRA, took in June of 2014. ELECTION SECURITY The IRA was the Russian troll farm It provides flexibility to local gov- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, as those ernment. In the first year, we provide that waged information warfare who are following on C–SPAN have against the 2016 election by using sto- $1.2 billion for transportation alter- probably noted, we are not over- native programs with a steady growth len identities, fake social media ac- whelmed with business on the floor of counts, and fake campaign events. in the ensuing 4 years. the U.S. Senate, nor have we been dur- I also want to acknowledge the sec- The Mueller report and the earlier in- ing the course of this year. dictment of several IRA employees tion in the bill that deals with freight We have considered several bills—you traffic. It is a growing field. We expect noted that two of the Russians arrived could count them on one hand—includ- in the United States for a 3-week trip it to continue to grow. There are funds ing the Defense authorization bill, and, that are provided in here to deal with ‘‘for the purpose of collecting intel- of course, the momentous, historic leg- ligence to inform the [IRA’s] oper- the realities of moving freight through islation 2 weeks ago, the tax treaty our highway surface transportation ations.’’ with Luxembourg, which had been The report also detailed the Rus- system. pending before the U.S. Senate for 9 In that regard, I was pleased that sians’ attack on my own home State years. It finally made it to the floor of this past week we were able to an- board of elections. In July 2016, the Illi- the Senate. That was the highlight of nounce an INFRA grant for Maryland nois State board of elections discov- the week, as we have watched the U.S. of $125 million for the Howard Street ered that it was the target of a mali- Tunnel. This is a tunnel that is 120 Senate ignore some of the most impor- cious, month-long cyber attack that years old and runs through Baltimore. tant issues of our time. enabled the intruder to access con- Let me tell you one that strikes at The replacement of this tunnel will fidential voter information and view the heart of our democracy, which we allow for double stacking of rail the registration data of approximately should be focused on today and until it freight, which is what you need to do 76,000 voters in my State of Illinois. today if you are going to have effi- is resolved. Last week, former FBI Di- These efforts to influence the elec- ciency and be economically competi- rector and Special Counsel Bob Mueller tion and attack campaign organiza- tive. This grant will help us replace testified before the House Judiciary tions and State and local election ad- that tunnel and help create more jobs Committee about his report on Russian ministrators and vendors continue to in Baltimore, in Maryland, and in our interference in the 2016 election. The this day. What are we going to do entire region of the country and will hearing clarified several important about it? provide for more efficiencies on truck things. For example, President Trump What has been the response so far of traffic. loves to claim that the Mueller report the U.S. Senate, the body sworn to up- I say that because, today, because of completely exonerated him. Trump’s hold the Constitution and to protect the inefficiencies of rail, we have tweets, one after another, talk about against enemies, foreign and domestic? trucks that are stacked up in the Port how he was exonerated by that report. Nothing. We are too busy with the of Baltimore, which is inefficient for Director Mueller made clear that is trade treaty with Luxembourg to deal the truck operators and, again, adds to ‘‘not what the report said.’’ with Russian interference in our elec- the climate problems of excessive use When asked by the House Judiciary tions. In the face of Russia’s threat to of fuels. chairman ‘‘Did you actually totally ex- our elections, this Senate has been There is a section in here that deals onerate the President?’’ Director quiet as a graveyard. with safety, as we should. In 2017, 37,000 Mueller answered ‘‘no.’’ Let’s start in 2016. Top officials from people died in our transportation areas. President Trump likes to say the the administration’s national security We need to improve that. There are Mueller investigation was a witch and intelligence community came and some important provisions in this leg- hunt. He has said that about 1,000 warned congressional leadership of islation that deal with safety issues. times. But the investigation actually Russia’s ongoing attack on our elec- The bill also deals with reauthorizing led to 37 indictments and over $42 mil- tions, rightly asking for a bipartisan the Appalachian Regional Commission. lion in assets forfeited to the govern- statement to tell Russian dictator I particularly thank Senator CAPITO ment. If this were a witch hunt, it cer- Putin to stop. What was Senate Major- for her leadership on this issue. Reau- tainly found a lot of wealthy witches. ity Leader MCCONNELL’s response to thorization is important for the entire Some Republican members of the this obvious request to protect our Na- region, including the western part of House Judiciary Committee tried to at- tion? He said: No thanks. I am not the State of Maryland. tack Director Mueller’s credibility, but going to do it. This is the first step—and I hope a Mueller has a lifetime record of being a History will no doubt look back in successful step—for the completion of straight shooter, by-the-book investi- infamy at that decision. the reauthorization of surface trans- gator, and prosecutor. He did this What about the Senate Foreign Rela- portation by this Congress before the country a service when he took on the tions Committee, a historically recog- end of this year. I hope we can get it role of special counsel. nized body with key jurisdiction over moving. I hope we can get it enacted, One thing Director Mueller tried to Russian attacks on the United States? certainly, in time, so there is no lapse remind the American people of is the That committee did not even conduct in Federal partnerships dealing with reason the investigation was necessary. an investigation into Russia’s actions transportation. He said: in the last Congress.

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We Russian interference. And they were si- what they wish without limit for 2 spend more on the military—the lent when President Trump subse- years. It abolishes all spending caps. United States spends more than all of quently said he would gladly accept Adoption of this deal marks the death NATO combined. All of the NATO election help from a foreign power of the tea party movement in America. countries combined spend less than we again. Fiscal conservatives—those who re- do on the military. Now look at the current Congress. main—should be in mourning for Con- People say we are hollowed out and Several bipartisan bills have been in- gress. Both parties have deserted you. we can’t complete our mission. Well, troduced to respond to this Russian The national debt now stands at $22 maybe the mission is too big. It isn’t threat, including the Election Security trillion. This year, we will add over $1.2 that the budget is too small; it is that Act. This is a critical, comprehensive trillion. We are approaching record the mission is too big. Maybe we don’t bill that would provide States with deficits, and neither party cares. Both need to have troops in 50 of 55 African much needed resources and establish a parties have deserted, have absolutely countries. Maybe we need to rethink robust Federal effort to protect our de- and utterly deserted America and have our mission. Maybe the mission of the mocracy. shown no care and no understanding military should be to defend our coun- Unfortunately, Republican Senate and no sympathy for the burden of debt try, not to intervene in every civil war Leader MCCONNELL is blocking all ef- they are leaving the taxpayers, the around the world. forts to bring this important legisla- young, the next generation, and the fu- Admiral Mullen said the most signifi- tion to the floor for a debate and vote. ture of our country. cant threat to our national security is This legislation could thwart Russian The very underpinnings of our coun- our debt. Yet we are piling on more interference in the 2020 election. Sen- try are being eroded and threatened by debt, saying we need more military. ator MCCONNELL refuses to bring it to this debt. The interest on this debt will Maybe we need to discuss the mission the floor. be over $400 billion next year—pre- of our military. We are piling on more I end with the questions I have asked cisely, $455 billion. Interest will sur- debt, some in the name of national se- before here on the floor: How can the pass all welfare spending in the next 2 curity. Yet I think it weakens us with party of Ronald Reagan continue to sit years. Interest on the debt will surpass every moment. by while this President pursues policies defense spending by 2025. The vote today will be on a 2-year aligned with the former KGB agent, Social Security is $7 trillion in debt. debt ceiling with no limits. The details Vladimir Putin? Why didn’t the first Medicare is over $30 trillion in debt. do matter. Raising the debt ceiling bills in this new Senate under Repub- Yet a parade of candidates on national with no limits would be like telling lican control deal with this threat to television last night said they want to your kid: OK, you can have a credit the election process in our democracy? double and triple the government’s ex- card, but there will be no limits on Why isn’t the Senate Foreign Relations penditures where the government is al- what you spend. Just spend it on what- Committee holding urgent hearings on ready trillions of dollars short. Whose ever you want, in whatever amount, these stunning dalliances between an fault is this? Both parties. and in 2 years, I will just pay the bill American President and a Russian dic- The media completely doesn’t get it. for you. tator? Why isn’t the Senate Foreign The media says: Oh, there is not Nobody would do that with their Relations Committee moving bipar- enough compromise in Washington. family money, and no country should tisan legislation that would protect That is exactly the opposite of the act that way. We can’t keep going on U.S. membership in NATO? truth. There is too much compromise like this. Quite frankly, we barely do anything in Washington. There is always an Where are all the fiscal conserv- in this legislative graveyard of the agreement to spend more money. There atives? What happened to the tea party Senate under Republican control. You is always an agreement to spend money movement, which was bipartisan and would think we would at least focus, on we don’t have. There is always an was concerned citizens rising up and a bipartisan basis, on making certain agreement to borrow your kids’ and saying: I don’t want something from that the outcome of the next election your grandkids’ money and to put this government. What I want is a govern- is not influenced by a foreign power, country further at risk. ment that is responsible, a government whether it is Russia or some other ma- Admiral Mullen put it this way. He that spends what comes in, a govern- licious force in the world today. said the most significant threat to our ment that doesn’t keep borrowing and But because it bruises the President’s national security is our debt. Yet all borrowing and borrowing and putting ego and it may invoke a nasty tweet, around me on my side of the aisle are us further at risk. the Republican-controlled Senate pre- those who clamor and say: Our mili- What happened to that movement? fers to do nothing. It is time for the tary is hollowed out and can’t com- That movement elected some of these Republican majority to stop protecting plete its mission. Well, perhaps the people. You heard these people. Don’t President Trump at all costs. mission is too big for the budget. you remember, when President Obama There reaches a point when the Sen- Maybe it is not a problem of having was President, the Republicans all ate Republican leadership needs to put enough money; maybe it is a problem clamoring and saying ‘‘trillion-dollar the country before fear of the Presi- of making our mission to be everything deficits’’ for multiple years. Every dent’s tweets. to everyone around the world, to have year, they would say: President Obama I yield the floor. spent $50 billion a year building roads wants to spend and borrow and spend The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and bridges in Afghanistan for the last and borrow. I heard it in my State. I ator from Kentucky. 20 years and to continue that forever. heard it from the very people who BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2019 When the President put forward a today will vote for this monstrosity. Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, can you proposal, a thought that we might try Some of them will actually vote for hear it? Can you hear the somber to end and to declare victory in Af- my amendment to give themselves notes, the feet shuffling, and the sol- ghanistan, this body—both parties rose cover. They will say: Oh, yeah, I was emn tones? Can you hear it? It is a up as one, and the vast majority said it for the Paul amendment. But then they dirge, a funeral march, and it is the would be precipitous to leave Afghani- are also going to vote for the deal that death of a movement—a once proud stan after 19 years. will bankrupt our country. What hap- movement with hundreds of thousands This is the problem. It isn’t acri- pened to these people? They all of people gathered on the National mony. It isn’t both parties fighting thought debt was bad when it was Mall. It is the death and it is the last each other. It is both parties agreeing President Obama’s debt, but they are

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The budget monstrosity, the about the debt. The difference between the Constitution. deal, the abomination we will vote on the parties is that the Democrats are See, here is the road, and here is, I today will have no limits—no dollar honest. They are very honest. They guess, the beginning and the end of the limits. don’t care about the debt. Look, they dishonesty around here. If we had a I was arguing this last week on an- are all over the stage, falling all over vote today, we would have some people other particular issue, and from across themselves, trying to give free saying: Why don’t we vote on the bal- the country, I got reamed by the left- healthcare to illegal aliens. They are anced budget amendment? wing mob who says: Why are you doing all on the stage trying to talk about We all love to vote for it. We don’t is this? Why couldn’t you do it on an- giving Medicare for All when we can’t really mean it. We don’t really care other matter? even afford the Medicare for Some. So about balancing the budget. We are not We do it on every matter. Those of us Democrats don’t care. The country for it because we are Big Government who are fiscally conservative are say- should know that Democrats do not Republicans. But we love to vote for ing that we shouldn’t spend money we care about the debt. But here is the the balanced budget amendment be- don’t have. I am doing it again this problem: The only opposition party we cause I can go home and tell people: week, saying that we should not spend have in the country is the Republican Yeah, I voted for the really crazy, mon- money we don’t have, that it is irre- Party, and they don’t care either. They strous budget deal to expand the debt, sponsible, and that we are eroding the just come home, and they are dishonest but I also voted for the balanced budg- very foundation that has made Amer- and tell you they care, and then they et amendment. ica great. vote for a monstrosity. Well, here is our deal. We don’t want I will vote against this budget deal. I Today’s vote will be a vote for a mon- to vote on the balanced budget amend- will present cut, cap, and balance. Cut, strosity, an abomination, the ability to ment; we want adoption of the bal- cap, and balance is a responsible way borrow money for over 2 years until anced budget amendment. So if you to raise the debt ceiling by cutting guess what intervenes. Why are we will cut spending, if you will cap spend- spending, capping spending, and also going to wait 2 years with no limits on ing, and if you will pass a balanced passing a balanced budget amendment borrowing? There is this little thing budget amendment to the Constitu- to the Constitution. I hope my col- called an election. They don’t want to tion, I will vote to raise the debt ceil- leagues will consider that. be in public voting to raise the debt ing—but only if those things are done. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ceiling an unlimited amount or a vast People say: Well, if we don’t raise the LANKFORD). The Senator from South amount again, so they are putting it debt ceiling without any reform, the Dakota. off to beyond the election. Both parties country—the markets will go into tur- SOUTH DAKOTA are complicit, though. Nobody wants to moil. Well, guess what. We bring in $3 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I love the vote on this again. trillion, and we spend $4 trillion. What month of August, and I think I have al- People talk about draining the does that mean? We can pay for $3 tril- ways loved the month of August going swamp. You can’t drain the swamp un- lion on a daily basis without bor- back to the time when I was a kid be- less you are willing to cut the size and rowing. So if tomorrow we didn’t raise cause, obviously, growing up in South scope of government. That is the the debt ceiling, what would happen? Dakota, August is a great month of the swamp. The swamp is this morass that We would spend $3 trillion. Every So- year. It is hot. There are a lot of activi- is millions of people up here organized cial Security check could go out, every ties. Of course, it is the month before to involve themselves in the economy. soldier could be paid, and everybody on or, in some cases, it is the month of re- Most of them could disappear from Medicare could be taken care of. That turning to school, but it is a time in government, and no one would notice. is probably about it, to tell you the which there are lots of things going on The only thing you would notice is less truth, because we spend too much in my home State of South Dakota, money coming to Washington and more damn money. We spend money we don’t and especially since becoming a Mem- money remaining in the States. have. But you could provide the essen- ber of Congress, I really love August. It is a little bit of what happened tials to people—Social Security, Medi- I head back home to South Dakota with the tax cut. But in addition to the care, pay our soldiers, and maybe a few almost every weekend to meet with tax cut returning to people their own other things—if you just spent what South Dakotans, but August is wonder- money, we should also quit spending came in. ful and different for two reasons. One money we don’t have up here. During Isn’t that what we should do? Isn’t reason is, August gives us an extended the tax cut, I, for one, said: You have that what responsible people do? Does work period, a time when we get a to cut spending. I offered amendments any American family routinely spend a chance to visit the farthest corners of during the tax cut to cut spending. Do third—25 percent more than comes in? our State, places that might be hard to you know what happened? I got four Does anybody spend $4 for every $3 that visit on just a weekend—places such as votes. Four people in the Senate cared comes in? Nobody does that. Nobody in Bison, Milbank, Clear Lake, Huron, about the debt on that particular vote. their right mind does that, but your and Mobridge. I get to talk to people After we passed the tax cut, there is government does it. And who is at who make their living in production a provision that says there will be fault? Both parties. They are agriculture in some of the most rural automatic spending cuts if the taxes complicit. They scratch each other’s parts of South Dakota. There is noth- were to bring in less revenue. Guess backs. They both are terrible on the ing more valuable than getting to talk what. I forced a vote to keep that rule deficit. Both parties are bad. Both par- to these South Dakotans firsthand and in place. I got nine votes because most ties are ruining our country. to hear the challenges they face and people don’t care. My amendment is called cut, cap, and what we can do here in Washington to No Democrat cares about the debt. balance—cuts spending, puts caps back help out—not to mention how wonder- The Republicans falsely tell you they in place that they can’t exceed, and ful it is to spend time in these beau- care, and the vast majority will vote says that if we vote now on a balanced tiful parts of our State. If you haven’t for this monstrosity today. budget amendment and if it passes and taken in the rugged beauty of the Bad- Today, I will offer an alternative. if it is sent to the States, then we lands or the rivers and prairies of Cen- Some say: Well, you conservatives would raise the debt ceiling. tral South Dakota, then you are miss- won’t vote to raise the debt ceiling at Most people around here don’t want ing out. all, and we will go bankrupt, there will any linkage. It is not that they will The other thing I like about heading be turmoil in the markets, and it will just complain that my budgetary re- back to South Dakota in August is

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You would be hard-pressed to heading back to my home State of in Canada, where people have to wait find better events, better people, or South Dakota for some of the best in long lines just to get seen by their better food. I often joke that in the weeks of the year. doctor, much less elective surgery. You month of August, I am basically eating Brown County, if you are listening to get the coverage the government says my way across South Dakota: ice this, please save me a Tubby Burger. you deserve at the time, when the gov- cream at the fair in Parker, pork sand- I yield the floor. ernment says you can have it. It would wiches with the pork producers, milk- I suggest the absence of a quorum. completely hollow out the existing shakes at Dakotafest, cheese curds at The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Medicare Program and inject the State fair, and I can go on. clerk will call the roll. unfathomable instability into Amer- I vividly remember the year I had a The bill clerk proceeded to call the ica’s healthcare system. Tubby Burger plus a big fries, plus to roll. If you get past all of that, which is go with it a malt at the Brown County Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask hard to do, you certainly will not be Fair, and got up early the next morn- unanimous consent that the order for able to stomach the price. Medicare for ing to run the 5K at Riverboat Days in the quorum call be rescinded. All, it is estimated, would cost tax- Yankton. Needless to say, it was not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without payers $32 trillion over the first 10 my best run time, but it was worth it objection, it is so ordered. years alone. Now, credit BERNIE SAND- for the Tubby Burger. MEDICARE FOR ALL ERS, our colleague from Vermont. He is There is really nothing better than a Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, over the honest enough to acknowledge that he South Dakota road trip. Our State has past several months, we have heard a is going to have to raise taxes on the so much to offer, an incredible range of lot of talk about Medicare for All. Its middle class to pay for that, but $32 scenery, from rolling prairies to the Democratic supporters claim this is trillion is a lot of money, especially heights of Black Elk Peak, and hun- the panacea that will solve all of Amer- when our current debt exceeds $20 tril- dreds of miles of wide-open country. ica’s healthcare woes. They say it will lion already and is growing. When it There is nothing better than a summer guarantee every person’s access to comes to how they would pay for it, afternoon driving down a South Da- healthcare and simplify our healthcare the only answer we hear from every- kota highway. You feel like you can system, but it doesn’t take much effort body other than BERNIE SANDERS is, see, literally, forever. to see the flaws in their proposal and in ‘‘Let’s just tax the rich.’’ We have an incredible number of out- their argument—something we are ob- This is part of their usual talking door opportunities, from fishing and ligated to do, to examine these pro- points and part of the Democratic Par- hunting to hiking, biking, rock climb- posals to see whether they will work or ty’s incredible sprint to the left and ing, water sports. You name it; in not. their shocking embrace of a socialist South Dakota, we have it. Our Democratic friends proudly own agenda. South Dakota is an affordable place the fact that Medicare for All would We saw the start of their move to- for families to visit as well. You are completely end employer-based health ward socialized medicine in 2009 with not going to break the bank on meals insurance as we know it. We heard that ObamaCare. We famously recall Presi- or lodging. Of course, we have unfor- a lot last night during the debates of dent Obama trying to reassure people gettable road trip stops like the Corn the Democratic candidates running for that if you like your healthcare plan, Palace in Mitchell or Wall Drug. Make President. It would literally force you can keep it, and if you like your sure, if you get to Wall Drug, that you every American into one government- doctor, you can keep your doctor— grab a homemade doughnut or a glass run plan modeled after our current none of which proved to be true. of free ice water and take a picture on Medicare system. Now Democrats want to make these Instagram with the giant jackalope Part of the problem is, seniors have extravagant promises about Medicare outside. paid into the Medicare system for for All, which we know they cannot As for South Dakotans, well, they are many years, and we know it is on a keep. It is clear ObamaCare was just the nicest people you are ever going to path to insolvency unless Congress the beginning. Medicare for All, or the meet. A South Dakota road trip is does something. Medicare for All would public option, so to speak, which some worth it for the people alone. In addi- only make that worse, expanding it to people try to tout as an alternative, is tion to the wonderful memories I made every eligible American. nothing but a government competition traveling across the State as an adult, According to a Kaiser poll released for private health insurance, and you I cherish my memories of the trips to yesterday, more than three-quarters of can’t beat the Federal Government, es- the Black Hills as a child with my par- Americans favor employer-sponsored pecially when it is paid for by Federal ents and siblings. We used to go out health insurance, and 86 percent of peo- tax dollars. That is a march toward the there for Labor Day, stay in this little ple with employer coverage rate their elimination of private health insur- non-air-conditioned cabin, and enjoy insurance positively. That would in- ance, including that provided through the outdoors. We would hike and visit clude, again, as we heard last night, your employer, which now benefits the caves, go to Mount Rushmore, or many union members who have been about 180 million Americans. visit the lake. part of the collective bargaining agree- Last night, we saw candidates defend I still love visiting Sylvan Lake in ment with their employers, with man- these radical policies during the Demo- the Black Hills. I loved being there agement, to negotiate outstanding, cratic debate. Two of our Senate col- with my parents and siblings, and I quality private health insurance. That leagues who are running for President love taking my daughters there on would go away under Medicare for All. sparred over what another candidate trips like the ones I took growing up. We know that about 83-percent of the called ‘‘fairytale’’ promises. They Nobody who visits South Dakota people polled support our current Medi- fought to defend their plan to remove should miss the Black Hills. I am not care system for our seniors, and a all choice from Americans’ healthcare. sure there is a more beautiful place on whopping 95 percent of people with They tried to convince their fellow Earth—the interplay of light, shadow Medicare coverage are happy with it, Democrats and the American people on the trees and rocks late on a sum- but if Medicare for All becomes the law that they are writing a check that, if mer afternoon, the endless South Da- of the land, those numbers would plum- elected, they can cash. kota sky reflected in the clear blue of met because Medicare would be unrec- We know that is not true. The Amer- Sylvan Lake. People in Washington, ognizable to the seniors who paid into ican people are not going to be fooled. DC, don’t know what the Milky Way the fund and who have earned that cov- They don’t want socialized medicine; looks like on a clear night in the Black erage. they don’t want to run up government

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It operated without any kind of Thanks to the Trump administration’s In a speech last week, the Adminis- stability or predictability, and this tough negotiating, this deal provides trator of the Centers for Medicare and took a serious toll on our military the stability the Pentagon needs, in- Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, readiness. cluding critical investments in mili- spoke about these radical healthcare After nearly a decade of neglect, tary readiness. Compared to current ideas. She said: ‘‘These proposals are President Trump and Senate Repub- law, it provides a larger increase in dis- the largest threats to the American licans are working to rebuild our mili- cretionary funding for defense than healthcare system.’’ tary and rebuild that readiness and nondefense discretionary programs and Let me say that again. Seema modernize our force. would allow us to regain the ground Verma, head of CMS, the Centers for Let’s look at the Army Future lost under the Obama administration. Medicare and Medicaid Services, called Vertical Lift—or FVL—as an example I appreciate the President’s work, these proposals ‘‘the largest threats’’ of why this investment is so very im- along with that of the House and the to America’s healthcare system. So portant. FVL is a cross-functional Senate, to deliver a budget deal that you better believe we will keep fight- team within Army Futures Command supports America’s military, and I look headquarters in Austin, TX, that aims ing to resist this socialist agenda and forward to supporting this agreement to develop two new helicopters for the this evermore liberal wish list. later today and certainly later this Army in the 2020s. These next-genera- BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2019 week. tion aircraft will replace aging mili- Mr. President, on another matter, we f will soon be able to vote on a bipar- tary helicopters and provide our serv- tisan, 2-year budget agreement to pro- icemembers with the capabilities they LEGISLATIVE SESSION vide some certainty and stability to need today and tomorrow. But right now, these programs are the Federal Government and Federal progressing without timely funding. It spending. The President and Speaker MORNING BUSINESS is hard to make plans when you don’t PELOSI have reached this deal in order Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, not- know how the money is going to flow. to avoid the possibility of another gov- withstanding rule XXII, I ask unani- Without a budget deal and on-time ap- ernment shutdown and instead leave mous consent that the Senate proceed propriations, the Army has no choice time and space for a wide-ranging de- to legislative session and be in a period but to significantly delay these pro- bate on our government spending hab- of morning business, with Senators grams for years to come, meaning that permitted to speak therein for up to 10 its. the Army will continue to operate heli- I know the Presiding Officer believes minutes. copters built in the seventies and as I do; that it is past time to have a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without eighties. genuine, far-ranging debate about gov- The same goes with our artillery. objection, it is so ordered. ernment spending habits that is not Those years of underfunding have al- f just focused on discretionary spending, lowed Russia and China to surpass our which is what this budget caps deal AMENDING SECTION 327 OF THE capabilities in a number of areas, in- ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER does, but on all the money the Federal cluding long-range precision fire. In Government spends, which includes the RELIEF AND EMERGENCY AS- this and other areas, the military must SISTANCE ACT TO CLARIFY 70 percent of spending which is on develop longer range weapons to pro- autopilot, which this deal does not dis- THAT NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH vide an advantage over our adversaries AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM cuss or deal with. and maintain our qualitative edge. I will be the first to admit this budg- TASK FORCES MAY INCLUDE As a newer program, the Army would FEDERAL EMPLOYEES et agreement isn’t perfect. It never is. not be able to continue research, devel- Anything negotiated means both sides opment, and testing under a continuing Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask have to give up a little bit in order to resolution or without a budget deal, unanimous consent that the Com- find common ground. As I indicated, I putting us another year behind in mod- mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- certainly wish it were more aggressive. ernizing our force in an era of great ernmental Affairs be discharged from I wish it did something to deal with power competition. That means China further consideration of H.R. 639 and our entitlement programs as we con- and Russia continue apace while we are that the Senate proceed to its imme- tinue to face growing deficits, but I am slow to try to catch up. diate consideration. glad to see that the agreement offsets That is why this deal is so important. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without roughly a 1-year increase for non- It provides stable and reliable funding objection, it is so ordered. defense discretionary spending above so that our military leaders can plan The clerk will report the bill by title. current law and allows our government for the future and provide for the com- The senior assistant legislative clerk to be funded on time and on budget. mon defense. read as follows: It also avoids 30 poison pill policy Our newly confirmed Defense Sec- A bill (HR. 639) to amend section 327 of the riders on everything from taxpayer retary, Mark Esper, talked about this Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- funding for abortion to immigration at length when testifying before the gency Assistance Act to clarify that Na- law, keeping them from reaching the Armed Services Committee a couple of tional Urban Search and Rescue Response President’s desk. weeks ago. He talked about the Depart- System task forces may include Federal em- Above all, this agreement delivers on ment of Defense receiving funding on ployees. our most fundamental responsibility, time last year and said that it really There being no objection, the com- which is to provide for our common de- allowed us to accelerate the readiness mittee was discharged, and the Senate fense. When our friend, the senior Sen- gains we have made to advance our proceeded to consider the bill. ator from Oklahoma, first came here, modernization efforts and to do all of Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- he said: I am a conservative, which the things the national defense strat- sent that the bill be considered read a means there are really two things that egy tells us we need to do. third time and passed and the motion take priority when it comes to the Fed- You would think there would be to reconsider be considered made and eral Government. One is national de- broad bipartisan support for providing laid upon the table. fense, and the other is infrastructure. America’s military with the necessary The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without He said everything else comes below resources to keep the American people objection, it is so ordered. that on the priority list. I found a lot safe. Somehow, though, some of our The bill (H.R. 639) was ordered to a of wisdom in those words. Providing for Members believe that this critical na- third reading, was read the third time, the common defense is the most impor- tional security mission is optional. and passed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.014 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5217 The bill (S. 2052), as amended, was There being no objection, the com- RESTORE THE HARMONY WAY passed as follows: mittee was discharged, and the Senate BRIDGE ACT S. 2052 proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- unanimous consent that the Senate resentatives of the United States of America in sent that the resolution be agreed to, proceed to the immediate consider- Congress assembled, the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- ation of H.R. 3245, which was received SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR HONORARY PRO- tions to reconsider be considered made from the House. MOTION OF COLONEL CHARLES E. and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MCGEE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL IN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. The President is authorized to issue an ap- The clerk will report the bill by title. propriate honorary commission promoting to The resolution (S. Res. 263) was The senior assistant legislative clerk brigadier general in the Air Force Colonel agreed to. read as follows: Charles E. McGee, United States Air Force The preamble was agreed to. A bill (H.R. 3245) to transfer a bridge over (retired), a distinguished Tuskegee Airman (The resolution, with its preamble, is the Wabash River to the New Harmony River whose honorary promotion to that grade has printed the RECORD of June 25, 2019, Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and the recommendation of the Secretary of the under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) Wabash River Bridge Authority, and for Air Force in accordance with the provisions other purposes. of section 1563 of title 10, United States Code. f There being no objection, the Senate SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON BENEFITS. NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY proceeded to consider the bill. No person is entitled to any bonus, gra- Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- tuity, pay, or allowance by reason of section Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask 1. sent that the bill be considered read a unanimous consent that the Senate third time and passed and the motion f proceed to the immediate consider- ation of S. Res. 294, which was sub- to reconsider be considered made and AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMAN- laid upon the table. mitted earlier today. CIPATION HALL FOR AN EVENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TO COMMEMORATE THE 400TH objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the resolution by ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL title. The bill (H.R. 3245) was ordered to a OF THE FIRST AFRICAN SLAVES third reading, was read the third time, The senior assistant legislative clerk TO THE TERRITORY THAT read as follows: and passed. WOULD BECOME THE UNITED A resolution (S. Res. 294) designating Au- f STATES gust 16, 2019, as ‘‘National Airborne Day’’. AUTHORIZING THE HONORARY Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate PROMOTION OF COLONEL unanimous consent that the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. CHARLES E. MCGEE TO BRIGA- proceed to the immediate consider- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask DIER GENERAL IN THE UNITED ation of H. Con. Res. 53, which was re- unanimous consent that the resolution STATES AIR FORCE ceived from the House. be agreed to, the preamble be agreed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask to, and the motions to reconsider be clerk will report the concurrent resolu- unanimous consent that the Com- considered made and laid upon the tion. mittee on Armed Services be dis- table with no intervening action or de- charged from further consideration of The senior assistant legislative clerk bate. S. 2052 and that the Senate proceed to read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without its immediate consideration. A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 53) objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for The resolution (S. Res. 294) was clerk will report the bill by title. an event to commemorate the 400th anniver- agreed to. sary of the arrival of the first African slaves The senior assistant legislative clerk to the territory that would become the The preamble was agreed to. read as follows: United States. (The resolution, with its preamble, is A bill (S. 2052) to authorize the honorary There being no objection, the Senate printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- promotion of Colonel Charles E. McGee to proceeded to consider the concurrent mitted Resolutions.’’) brigadier general in the United States Air f Force. resolution. Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- There being no objection, the com- CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY MONTH sent that the resolution be agreed to mittee was discharged, and the Senate and the motion to reconsider be consid- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask proceeded to consider the bill. ered made and laid upon the table with unanimous consent that the Senate Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- no intervening action or debate. proceed to the consideration of S. Res. sent that the Van Hollen amendment, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 295, submitted earlier today. which is at the desk, be considered and objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be The concurrent resolution (H. Con. clerk will report the resolution by considered read a third time and Res. 53) was agreed to. title. passed; and that the motion to recon- The senior assistant legislative clerk sider be considered made and laid upon f read as follows: the table with no intervening action or HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- debate. A resolution (S. Res. 295) designating the SARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION month of September 2019 as ‘‘Campus Fire The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Safety Month’’. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask The amendment (No. 933) was agreed unanimous consent that the Judiciary There being no objection, the Senate to as follows: Committee be discharged from further proceeded to consider the resolution. (Purpose: To prohibit entitlement to benefits consideration and that the Senate now Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I know by reason of the honorary promotion) proceed to S. Res. 263. of no of further debate on the measure. At the end, add the following: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection, it is so ordered. further debate? SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON BENEFITS. No person is entitled to any bonus, gra- The clerk will report the resolution Hearing none, the question is, Shall tuity, pay, or allowance by reason of section by title. the resolution pass? 1. The senior assistant legislative clerk The resolution (S. Res. 295) was The bill was ordered to be engrossed read as follows: agreed to. for a third reading and was read the A resolution (S. Res. 263) honoring the Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask third time. 100th anniversary of The American Legion. unanimous consent that the preamble

VerDate Sep 11 2014 17:09 Aug 19, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JULY\S31JY9.REC S31JY9 S5218 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 be agreed to, and the motions to recon- thing is not right. That needs to be Our friends came to the floor last sider be considered made and laid upon protected in a way that is ensured so week and sought unanimous consent to the table with no intervening action or that they always feel comfortable com- make sweeping changes to the election debate. ing forward. laws of the country. Then they some- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In 1989, Congress approved the Whis- how suggested there was a conspiracy objection, it is so ordered. tleblower Protection Act, thereby ex- that anybody would say no to that. The preamble was agreed to. panding whistleblower protections for Unanimous consent means exactly (The resolution, with its preamble, is Federal employees and later expanding that. It is what we do when we name a printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- protections for individuals in certain post office. It is what we do when we mitted Resolutions.’’) private sector employment. make decisions that are unanimously From time to time, it has been nec- f agreed to. It is usually all it takes to essary for Congress to refine Federal get that issue settled. It is not how we SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MONTH whistleblower laws. We always want shape the laws that are at the heart of them to be working. In one such in- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask our democracy. It is also not what we stance, Congress enhanced whistle- unanimous consent that the Judiciary do, in my opinion, when we try to blower protections as part of the Na- Committee be discharged from further make a point about that. In fact, one of tional Defense Authorization Act of consideration and that the Senate pro- the bills on which they sought unani- 2013 for Federal contractor, subcon- ceed to S. Res. 285. mous consent had passed the House. It tractor, and grantee employees on a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The had received exactly one Republican pilot program basis. The program clerk will report the resolution by vote in the House. So, clearly, it was worked well, and, in 2016, Congress saw title. not unanimously consented to over fit to make the pilot permanent. It The senior assistant legislative clerk there and would not be unanimously makes sense. This is how the process consented to here. read as follows: should work. Congress saw a problem, A resolution (S. Res. 285) designating Sep- This is about press releases, not pol- addressed it on a test basis, evaluated icy. In fact, today, the President called tember 2019 as ‘‘School Bus Safety Month’’. it to make sure it was working as it for us to pass voter ID laws that would There being no objection, the com- should, and moved to make the pro- require voter ID in every State and a mittee was discharged, and the Senate gram permanent. proceeded to consider the resolution. However, the subsequent amend- law that would have a paper trail in Mr. CORNYN. I ask unanimous con- ments in 2016, to make sure the pro- every State. Right now, I suppose, if I sent that the resolution be agreed to, gram was working, failed to guarantee were to draft that bill and call for the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- subgrantees were recognized in the leg- unanimous consent under the same tions to reconsider be considered made islative text, as necessary, to make standard, I should expect my friends on and laid upon the table. sure it would work on a technical the other side to say: Oh, that is some- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without basis. While 2016 amendments explic- thing that others say would help elec- objection, it is so ordered. itly included Federal subgrantee em- tions, so I should just be for that and The resolution (S. Res. 285) was ployees, coordinated changes were not be for that immediately. Of course, agreed to. made in the statute’s related sections. that would not be the case. The preamble was agreed to. I am proud to introduce this legisla- These attempts have all been brought to the floor on the basis of saving de- (The resolution, with its preamble, is tion with Senator HASSAN to close this mocracy—that this is what we need to printed in the RECORD of July 25, 2019, gap because it needs to work in all under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) cases. S. 2315, the Whistleblower Act, do to save our elections. This is in the clarifies the scope of the protection name of election security, but it is f statute specifically as to employees of really not what it is about at all. Three EXECUTIVE SESSION—Continued Federal subgrantees who provide pro- of the bills were about campaign com- mittees, which are managed by lots of Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask tected disclosures. Subgrantees are laws and may need to be managed by unanimous consent that the Senate re- often in the best position to provide in- more, but how you run a campaign sume executive session and, notwith- formation regarding wrongdoing as to committee is not how you secure what standing rule XXII, the time between Federal subgrant funds. I am, there- happens at the voting place on election now and 3 p.m. be equally divided be- fore, pleased to play a small role in cleaning up our laws so they operate as day. tween the leaders and their designees. One of the proposals was for the Fed- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they were intended—to protect whistle- blowers. eral Government to secure the personal objection, it is so ordered. devices of Members of Congress and The Senator from Indiana. Finally, we take whistleblowers seri- ously in my office. If anybody would their employees. As the Presiding Offi- WHISTLEBLOWER APPRECIATION DAY like to assist, contact me through our cer and I know, one of the things we do Mr. BRAUN. Mr. President, whistle- whistleblower assistance line. One can on the Committee on Intelligence is to blowers play a key role in holding the email me at put a Fitbit, like this one, on the shelf Federal Government accountable for [email protected]. before we go into a meeting. If you waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, I yield the floor. have a phone like this one, you put it and illegal activity. It is therefore ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on a shelf before you go into a meeting. propriate that even though Whistle- ator from Missouri. This law would say that the Federal blower Appreciation Day was yester- ELECTION SECURITY Government should secure those per- day, we take a moment to pause and Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, over the sonal devices of mine so there would be thank the brave men and women who past several weeks, we have seen nu- absolute security so that if they were have the courage to speak up when merous attempts by our colleagues on to interact with a Federal system, they see ways to better or improve our the other side of the aisle to take a se- there would be no damage done to that government. I want to thank them for rious issue and, frankly, I think, turn system. I guess it would also mean that their efforts to ensure that our govern- it into a political football. It is an if one of my children were to call me ment never loses sight of why we are issue on which the Presiding Officer on his personal device, whether he lives here—to serve the American people and and I have spent a lot of time looking at home or not—and I would, of course, to be good stewards of their resources at what we need to do, in our having take that call immediately—he would and trust. served on the Committee on Intel- then have gotten into my personal de- I was also proud to introduce legisla- ligence and, in my case, on the Com- vice. Would the Federal Government tion with Senator MAGGIE HASSAN of mittee on Rules and Administration, to need to secure that as well? New Hampshire. Our bill ensures ade- be sure that people have the maximum Even if it were appropriate for the quate protections for subgrantees—the confidence that what happens on elec- Federal Government to do that for folks on the firing line who are most tion day is exactly reflected in the re- Members and their extended immediate important to revealing when some- sults. networks, I am not sure it is possible.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.018 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5219 I am certainly sure that it has nothing At this point, it does seem to me, if and local governments. They found to do with election security. It might you are not willing to accept all of that the FBI’s and Department of have something to do with the security these things—there was sort of this Homeland Security’s warnings to local of our system here in the Senate. ‘‘hair on fire’’ moment—or are not will- officials came way too late in the proc- Frankly, I think it might make it less ing to accept anything somebody else ess and were not well thought out. It secure, which is why I have chosen not says will secure elections, then some- scared the wrong people and confused to bring that bill up before our com- how you are undermining the elections more people when the FBI and the DHS mittee until I know more about it. I system. Yet we really undermine the did what they did. While there is no think it might make it less secure if system when we say this kind of thing question that both of those agencies everybody, without hesitation, thinks, helps it. Frankly, I have been watching have redoubled their efforts to build well, somebody has looked at this per- this for a while, and that list of things trust with the States and deploy re- sonal device of mine and has secured it, I gave you has been on every Demo- sources to help secure elections, we so I can go into any of the secure sys- cratic wish list for about 20 years of have to remain vigilant to see they tems in the Senate that I want to with what would be of advantage to them in continue to do that. Even when the this device and not have any sense that the elections. Never before have they Presiding Officer and I worked on a bill I might endanger that Senate system. purported that these things have made together last year, the local officials This doesn’t protect the elections. elections more secure. They have just continued to have some problems with There have been numerous UC at- said it was a better system and more it. I know I said at the time that I had tempts we have seen on plenty of other fair. It was obvious to them it would believed we had been doing everything bills that have claimed to secure elec- help them, and it was obvious to us it this bill would do. I am not sure we tions. One included a provision that would help them. We haven’t done it, would still be doing it 10 years from would take away the authority of the and we are probably not going to do it now, so we need to memorialize that. I States to determine their own proc- right now. haven’t significantly changed my view esses for voter registration. I am not There are people in this building who on that, but I haven’t changed my for that. I also think it is hard to make simply will not accept the fact that view, more importantly, that we are the case that it would secure elections. there is not a Federal solution to every doing what we need to do now. In case you think it would, another problem. Sometimes if there is a Fed- Congress needs to be vigilant. We one was to require every State to have eral solution, it is not the best solu- have to insist that State and local offi- online voter registration. I am pretty tion. Frankly, I think the diversity of cials have the clearance levels they sure that this would make elections the election system that we have is one need. Frankly, let me say this too. On less secure. of the strengths of the system. I may that topic, I am not sure you can legis- We have talked about all of the infil- get back to that later, but that is what tration of bad information out there on late that. I am not sure you can legis- President Obama said in October of the internet, and one of these provi- late ‘‘here is what you have to be will- 2016. In fact, he said that we didn’t sions to secure elections would require ing to tell State and local officials.’’ I have a Federal structure and that it States to have online registration. am not sure you can ever put that in One was for there to be automatic made it really more difficult to impact writing, but you can ask them what voter registration, and another was for our elections than if we had. they are telling people. I talked to one I believe everybody here clearly there to be same-day registration. of our State election officials just last In the nonurban part of our State of knows that State and local officials week. Missouri, we didn’t have voter registra- faced a significant threat from the I asked: How is this going? tion in all elections until 1975 or so. Russians, particularly in 2016, that He said: Well, everything we request The view was, well, in small towns and they had not faced before. One could seems to be one level above the secu- school district elections and all, they probably add that the Russians, the rity clearance I have. are going to know everybody, so they Chinese, the North Koreans, and the Too many of the things we ask meet really don’t need to have registration. Iranians could do very disruptive that criteria. We are going to have to Yet, finally, it occurred to somebody things for not much money. There is no insist that this not be the case. While that one might just think one knows question that the Russians affected our this is not likely to be solved by legis- five people, and the bond issue might elections, but they have been trying to lation, I think it can be solved by con- be decided by five people, so we would impact elections in Eastern and West- gressional oversight and inquiry. have voter registration. In fact, not ern Europe for well over a decade. Why The Intelligence Committee also only would we have it, but we would this would be a surprise to us is shock- found that Russian activities demand have it enough in advance that any- ing to me and why, in 2016, we acted renewed attention to vulnerabilities in body could look at those voter rolls 28 like we were totally flatfooted that, the U.S. voting infrastructure. I cer- days in advance and see if there were oh, the Russians would actually inter- tainly agree with that. We even said in any question as to whether one were fere with the elections just because that report we should replace out-of- registered or not. they interfered in elections in a couple date machines with improved ways to Other States have decided to have handful of countries in the previous vote and improved cybersecurity. I same-day registration, but one of these decade. The world is pretty small when think that is happening. bills that would secure our elections you get to that internet world we live Election officials have been taking would allow anybody to register to in now. this threat very seriously. DHS, the vote that day who would walk up to A critical infrastructure declaration Department of Homeland Security, has vote. If you think that works in your came from the Obama administration reported that all 50 States and more State, I am not really arguing you in October whereby, frankly, it terri- than 1,400 local jurisdictions have shouldn’t do it, because if that is what fied most State election officials that, signed up for the cyber threat informa- the voters of that State believe to be suddenly, the Federal Government, tion sharing program. We have had re- the case, maybe it does. I am pretty with about 2 weeks left before the elec- ports to the Senate on that, and the sure it wouldn’t work in every State. tion, was going to Federalize a system Committee on Rules and Administra- In revisiting that online voter registra- that they were personally responsible tion has had hearings on that. The tion again, I am sure that doesn’t se- for. Committee on Intelligence has asked cure elections. As for the Intelligence Committee repeatedly about that. The monitoring There was one proposal that was re- that started this process—the Pre- sensors that help to detect malicious jected in these bills to secure elections, siding Officer and I were both on it, activity have been deployed to election that being, for every $1 contributed at and I am still on it—it released some infrastructure in most States. a certain level, there would be $6 given key findings about what the Russians Remember that, in 2016, we had a to that campaign by the Federal Gov- had done. The committee found that cyber defense, but we didn’t have a ernment. That is one of the secure elec- the Russians had worked hard to find cyber offense. Early in the Trump ad- tion things that was rejected, that the seams between which the Federal ministration, I remember people being wasn’t accepted by unanimous consent. Government could be helpful to State asked in an open hearing: Do you have

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People need to be on alert about In fact, there had been no cyber of- sure we will look at again, just like information that is out there, but they fense. that $380 million came through the ap- also don’t need to be scared to death Sometime in 2017, the cyber fighters propriations process. that somehow we are not taking seri- were given what they needed, and they As I recall, the Presiding Officer was ously the important moment of democ- are out there helping. They are fight- pretty involved in that discussion at racy when people decide. ing back too. We had a report on that the time. I believe we are doing that. I am just recently of which all of the Sen- The Federal Government’s role isn’t committed to it. I believe the Senate is ators are aware. to run elections for the State, but it committed to it. I think this effort to One of the chief State election offi- certainly has a place in trying to be a make everything that might advantage cials in terms of that cyber war said valued partner, ensuring that the one side on an election security issue is that in their system there are about States have all the help they need. something that people need to be In fact, I believe that a larger Fed- 100,000 attempts every day to scam the thoughtful about, and it needs to stop. voter registration system and see if eral role requiring a one-size-fits-all I yield the floor. you could possibly get in. approach to the election would be a big The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I don’t know how many thousands of mistake. I am not for federalizing the ator from New Hampshire. elections. those might be from foreign actors. I OPIOID EPIDEMIC I spent 20 years as an elections offi- suspect a majority of them are from Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I rise people who just say: Let’s see if I can cial, either as the individual respon- sible for elections in the third-most today to discuss the need to hold the get into the system. But we should as- pharmaceutical industry accountable sume all 100,000 are from somebody who populous county in our State or the chief elections official as the secretary for putting profits before the health wants to do something wrong, and I and well-being of our people and our think the States are getting the help of State. In 20 years of doing this, I guarantee you that the person on the communities. they need to fight that back. I know that my colleague, Senator We have seen States use equipment ground, generally elected by the voters for whom he or she is trying to secure BROWN from Ohio, came to the floor that didn’t have a backup so that when earlier this week to call out bad actors the election was over, you could count the election that day, is intensely in- terested in that election going well and in the pharmaceutical industry who something individually and that the have fueled our country’s substance voter would have been able to look at people’s having confidence in it. There is very little kicking the buck misuse crisis, and I am grateful for and get their hands on and recount. As up to some Federal official in a far- Senator BROWN’s leadership in calling a matter of fact, if you ask me, the away place and saying: Well, we can’t attention to this issue, and I join him best proof you can have is a backup, a prepare for that because we haven’t in the effort. ballot that could be counted—a ballot been told we could prepare for that. We are constantly learning more and where if I vote in Missouri, my voting Public confidence in elections is fun- more about the unconscionable ways machine generates something that I damental. It is the central thread in that pharmaceutical companies fueled look at and then I put that in the bal- the fabric of democracy. Elected offi- the substance misuse crisis—a crisis lot box and it is counted at the polling cials take it seriously when they are that is killing more than 100 people a place. But if it ever had to be counted elected to do this job or supervise this day in the United States. again, if there was any question about job, just like appointed officials and Recent data released by the Drug En- that precinct counter, they can go boards of elections or election commis- forcement Administration showed that back and open that ballot box and sioners do. between 2006 and 2012, just 6 years, count them again. That system would not be improved companies distributed 76 billion pills of On election day in 2016, and even in if it was directed from Washington, DC, oxycodone and hydrocodone through- 2018, there were still four States that in a one-size-fits-all world. out the country, including 290 million didn’t have that system anywhere in These public servants undertake an pills that were sent to New Hampshire, their States. There are a couple of important job, and they understand it a State with only 1.3 million people. other States that have a partial system is an important job. We need to support That works out to about 30 pills per and four States that didn’t have it. them. We are supporting them. person per year in the Granite State. Delaware has it in place for this year’s We need to have oversight. There As they distributed those election. Georgia announced just last may be a time when that oversight has unfathomable amounts of opioids, week that they had awarded a contract produced a system that is so finely pharmaceutical companies pushed to replace their equipment that will be honed that we are ready to make it these drugs with deceptive marketing in place for the 2020 elections and have permanent, but every time you put tactics, despite the known risks of ad- an auditable ballot trail. South Caro- something in law permanently, you re- diction, to maximize their profits. One lina made a similar announcement last duce a lot of your flexibility to insist of these tactics even included pushing month. The fourth State, Louisiana, is that something be done differently the unproven concept of working through a contracting bidding that needs to be done right now. pseudoaddiction. This false claim as- process right now. Whether they are in Both the Intel Committee report— serted that patients showing signs of place by 2020 or not in Louisiana I and both Senator WARNER and Senator addiction weren’t actually addicted but don’t know, but I know they will be in BURR have done a good job at keeping instead needed even higher doses of as soon as they can reasonably be in our committee on a bipartisan, non- opioids. The solution that these scam and not confuse voters. partisan track in this report—and artists pushed to address addiction was Congress has to continue to move former FBI Director Mueller focused to encourage the prescribing of even States to do that. We need to look and on the insidious efforts to confuse vot- more opioids. So instead of providing see what happened with the States that ers. This is a much bigger question actual addiction treatment to those were given $380 million. In 2018, 49 than what we could do at the govern- suffering from substance use disorder, States took the money immediately. ment level about elections security. some patients just received more One State, Minnesota, has some glitch Let’s not confuse that certain fight drugs. with their legislature so they don’t about bad information that is out there That kind of strategy enabled the have their money yet. But of the $380 with a fight about whether our elec- pharmaceutical industry to dole out million that States have, they have tions are secure and what happens on those billions of doses of opioids and only spent 25 percent of it. So there is election day. profit enormously from it, leaving in

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When she was of television ads that blanketed the also helped Ben improve his quality of about 23 years old, a friend of hers, airwaves, encouraging more and more life, and the combination of pharma- Tom Bodett—who was a high school people to seek opioids from their doc- ceutical innovation and medical device friend and eventually became the voice tors for pain relief, oblivious to the innovation means that a baclofen pump of Motel 6’s motto, ‘‘We’ll leave the harm that these drugs could do. I have inserted in Ben’s abdominal cavity lights on for you’’—told her that Alas- joined with Senator BROWN, as well as helps his muscles to relax. ka was a good place to make a living Senator SHAHEEN, on legislation to But if innovation is about saving and raise a family. So Cheryl and her close that loophole and end taxpayer lives, then, how did we get to a point of husband Tim, with a child on the way, subsidies for drug ads, and I am going crisis that started from the drugs that moved to a beautiful part of Southeast to continue to push for transparency they produced? How did we get to a Alaska, a community called Peters- from these companies. point where many patients can’t even burg, which is a beautiful fishing com- In addition to the devastating impact afford the lifesaving prescription that munity in the southeast part of our that Big Pharma has had in fueling the pharma promotes? State. substance misuse crisis, the industry It seems that, at least for some phar- They settled there. They made has also hurt patients by massively in- maceutical companies, they only want friends. They began to raise a family. creasing the cost of prescription drugs. to save lives when it makes them She worked at the local cannery, at the One of the top issues I hear about money or when it gives them an excuse daycare, at the grocery store. She from people in New Hampshire is that not to restrict their profits. loved Petersburg. We all love Peters- affording lifesaving medications is be- From the substance misuse crisis to burg. I encourage people watching or coming more and more out of reach, the skyrocketing costs of prescription watching on TV, when you visit Alas- and high drug costs are too often forc- drugs, this body has failed to hold Big ka, make sure to make that part of ing seniors and families to make ago- Pharma accountable for far too long. your stops. nizing decisions. That must change, and I am committed Eventually, three kids later, Cheryl No one should have to decide between to working with anyone who is serious and her husband Tim moved north for buying their prescriptions and heating about finally acting to put patients Tim’s work as a surveyor for Usibelli their home or putting food on the first. Coal Mine in Healy, AK. That is about table, but these are the types of I yield the floor. 100 miles southwest of Fairbanks in the choices Americans are devastatingly The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROM- interior. having to make, all the while big phar- NEY). The Senator from Alaska. Usibelli is another great story in maceutical companies are reporting TRIBUTE TO CHERYL VENECHUK Alaska. Several generations of Usibelli profits that are higher than ever. We Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, it is family members have been producing need to change this system, bring down the time of week again when I come to coal for Alaska and the world, and they costs, and hold Big Pharma account- the floor to recognize a very special are still doing it—a great company, able. person in my State—someone who I be- great families. Last week, the Finance Committee lieve helps to make Alaska the best What did Cheryl find in Healy? Cer- moved forward with bipartisan legisla- State in the country. We refer to this tainly another welcoming community, tion to begin to take on Big Pharma person as our Alaskan of the Week. It but a lot smaller, with a lot fewer and lower prescription drug prices. is one of my favorite times of the week amenities than she found in Peters- This bill would cap out-of-pocket costs because I get to brag about my State burg. for seniors on Medicaid Part D and and brag about my fellow Alaskans and So as she does, Cheryl rolled up her crack down on pharmaceutical compa- constituents. I think the pages enjoy sleeves, and along with other young nies that raise drug prices higher than these stories about Alaska and what we mothers in the area, she got to work to inflation. are doing up there. create a community that her chil- It is a really big deal that a bill to This week, that person is Cheryl dren—eventually five children—and all take on the pharmaceutical industry in Venechuk. She is our Alaskan of the the other children and families could a meaningful way advanced out of com- Week. She is a wife, a mom, a grand- enjoy in interior Alaska. mittee on a strong bipartisan vote. mother, an active member of her com- ‘‘We made stuff happen,’’ Cheryl said. Pharma did everything they could to munity in Healy, AK, which is in the They started a daycare. They started try to kill and weaken this bill in com- interior of Alaska, and a woman who is Boy Scout and Brownie troops. They mittee, and they will keep trying. I am very active not just in her community made sure hungry children got a hot really encouraged that we have gotten but in her chosen profession. She is a lunch. They went around town picking this far. That is no small accomplish- proud member of Laborers Union Local up cans and started a recycling effort ment. We will continue working with 942 in Fairbanks. That is part of the before recycling was even the rage. colleagues from both sides of the aisle construction union, Laborers’ Inter- They helped build an ice rink for the to get it across the finish line. national Union, LIUNA. kids to play hockey on. They even At the heart of the issue with Big Many people know it for its great went so far as to haul the water for the Pharma is the blind pursuit of profits men and women across our country— rink in a truck and then spread it out at the expense of people’s health and one of the biggest construction build- to form ice. She mentored countless wellbeing. Representatives from the ing trades in North America. These are kids and always had time for her five pharmaceutical industry have told us men and women who like to go out and kids. often how important innovation is and build stuff—roads, pipelines, mines, This is what one of her children said how much innovation costs because build things. These are the type of about her: You have a hockey team they say they want to save lives and Americans who made our country that needs a hot meal? Call Cheryl. innovation is critically important. great. You need food for a wedding? Call In my own family, like so many Let me talk about Cheryl’s life— Cheryl. Your kid is in trouble? Call across our country, medical innovation about raising her five children in Cheryl. You need something built? Call has been critical not only for saving Healy, about her job, and about all she Cheryl. life but to improve the quality of life. does for her community, which is a lot. Every community has a Cheryl—the Our son Ben regularly has a compres- I certainly think she personifies the backbone, the go-to person—who is sion vest that helps clear his lungs kind of self-sufficiency, toughness, usually unsung. We all know someone without the incredibly labor intensive kindness, and independent spirit that like that, and they make our commu- respiratory therapy that we used to Alaska and Alaskans are known for, nities so strong and caring, and in

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When Cheryl was in her mid-forties, Corps when she was 18, then went on to Last week, the Department of Health with her kids settled and in college, graduate from Notre Dame, got her and Human Services followed through like a modern-day homesteader, she commission in the Marine Corps, and on a request from me and a group of yearned for the next challenge. One now is stationed in Japan as a major in colleagues from both parties and both day, she saw a group of workers doing the U.S. Marines—here is what she said Chambers to open up the availability of road construction—hard, but very im- about her mom: prevention programs for States that portant work—and she thought, I can My mom believes in people, especially Chairman Hatch and I felt so strongly do that. Soon, she became a proud those who have a hard time believing in about under Family First. This was an member of Alaska Laborers Local 942. themselves or don’t think they are worthy of important first step, and, if Ms. Dar- That was almost 20 years ago. Her hard it. She is a rugged champion for the under- ling is confirmed, I expect to see the work, along with fellow laborers, is dog and a tireless advocate for employing Department take more. seen all across the State of Alaska, Alaskans and building our communities What I would like to address for a through volunteerism and action. wind farms, trails, roads, bridges, and few minutes, though, is a deeply dis- pipelines. That is a beautiful testament to her criminatory policy change that has Many people talk about the great mom from her daughter who is a major been made by the Trump administra- natural wonders in Alaska, and we in the Marine Corps in Japan. tion in the child welfare system. Until have so many, but the manmade won- We are going to be going into our Au- the Trump administration intervened, ders are also remarkable—bridges, gust work session. I am going to be Health and Human Services regula- roads slicing into giant mountains, oil back home in Alaska the whole time. tions explicitly banned religious dis- rigs, mines—and she and her fellow la- We are going to be coming up on Labor crimination in federally funded Social borers have done so much to build up Day, a very important holiday. I think Services programs, discrimination that that part of the State. it is important, when we are thinking should be barred by our core constitu- She is a strong advocate for anybody about Labor Day, to think about peo- tional protections. Unfortunately, who decides to work in the building ple like Cheryl, her fellow laborers, and under this administration, that safe- trades, and she is particularly focused particularly the women who are doing guard is no more. on women in the construction and this kind of hard work. You don’t al- This year, the Trump administration building trades and recruiting them for ways think about that in terms of the has set a precedent that foster care these good jobs. She said: These are construction and building trades, but agencies that receive Federal dollars good jobs. They are good-paying jobs, they do great work. can turn away qualified prospective and they build confidence. It is a great So, Cheryl, thank you for all you foster parents simply because they are way to make money and to learn how have done. Thank you for your hard Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Bud- to use your hands and of course to give work, your inspiration, your dedication dhist, Mormon, or any other faith, or back to your community. and faith, your indomitable spirit, and simply because they are nonbelievers. To that end, she and her daughter your example to your kids, to your fel- What this is all about, in short, is a Halle created, at their own expense, an low Alaskans, and now to Americans, green light for taxpayer-funded dis- Alaska ‘‘Women in the Trades’’ pro- as we congratulate you for being our crimination on the basis of religion. It motional calendar. The calendar fea- Alaskan of the Week. stems from a case involving Miracle tures women of all ages who are em- I yield the floor. Hill Ministries, a foster agency in ployed as heavy equipment operators, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- South Carolina. Miracle Hill is a faith- welders, truckdrivers, tree trimmers, ator from Oregon. based social service organization—the and on and on and on. With her own NOMINATION OF ELIZABETH DARLING largest provider of foster care services money, she put this calendar together. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, in the in South Carolina. It serves around 15 She drops these calendars off at laun- coming hours, the Senate could take percent of the State’s foster care popu- dromats, schools, cafes, union halls, up the nomination of Elizabeth Darling lation. I have no reason to doubt that churches, and always keeps a few on to serve as Commissioner for Children, Miracle Hill has a lot of wonderful staff hand to give to women who might need Youth, and Families at the Depart- and volunteers who wish to do a great a new way of thinking about a career, ment of Health and Human Services. If deal of good work. who might need hope. She also gives she is confirmed to that role, she would Last year, the Governor of South them to people she just runs into—peo- be a key official overseeing the foster Carolina asked the Department of ple like me. I was out in Fairbanks, care system. Health and Human Services for a waiv- AK, a couple weeks ago in the O’Reilly I previously had a hold on Ms. Dar- er that would allow Miracle Hill to Auto Parts parking lot, and bumped ling’s nomination, and I am going to continue receiving taxpayer dollars de- into Cheryl and her daughter Halle, begin my remarks by saying my hold spite its practice of turning away and I got one of these. was never about her personally or qualified foster parents based solely on This calendar, Alaska Women in the about concerns with her qualifications. their religious beliefs. In effect, it was Trades, is a great calendar with a cou- In fact, I believe she is qualified for the a request for a loophole to evade the ple of inspirational quotes: position. I placed a hold on her nomi- Federal policy banning religious dis- Nothing is impossible. The word itself nation because of serious problems at crimination. The Department of Health says, ‘‘I’m possible.’’ the Department of Health and Human and Human Services OK’d it. Get it? Pretty clever. Services affecting child welfare policies At a time—the Presiding Officer of How about another one: that would fall in her area of jurisdic- the Senate and I have talked about Do something today that your future self tion if she is confirmed. I think this in- this—when there are too many vulner- will thank you for. volves a matter the distinguished Pre- able kids and too few safe foster homes Think about that, pages. It is good siding Officer of the Senate might be in America, the Trump administration advice, even for Senators. particularly interested in at this point. actually gave the largest foster care This is the kind of work she does, on I authored, with the former Finance organization in South Carolina permis- her own dime, giving this kind of inspi- Committee Chair, Senator Orrin Hatch, sion to turn away prospective foster ration to her fellow Alaskans. landmark families legislation called parents because of their faith. My team and I have gotten many the Family First Prevention Services This is not an academic matter. Let emails from Cheryl’s five children over Act. me give an example of the con- the past few days, all of them talking Family First, that Chairman Hatch sequences. In 2018, Beth Lesser—a about what a great mother she is, how and I authored, is a once-in-a-genera- woman who unintentionally brought giving, caring, hard-working she is, tion bipartisan update of child welfare this issue to light—went to Miracle

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I made that judgment, after a lot coming to volunteer her time, her en- evangelical families through a foster of reflection, that I am not going to ergy, and her love—but during orienta- agency that discriminates. I could have stand in the way of that vote. I believe tion training, Miracle Hill found what been told that everything my wonder- Ms. Elizabeth Darling is qualified. But they consider to be a problem: Ms. ful, patriotic, Jewish parents had in making that judgment, I was not Lesser, like me, is Jewish. After Mir- taught me to believe was wrong; that willing to let today pass without acle Hill discovered Ms. Lesser’s reli- my parents—that my dad, who was sounding an alarm on a very dangerous gion, they quickly turned her away. honored in the Holocaust Museum— precedent the Trump administration Ms. Lesser is not the only person to that his beliefs were sinful. It would has set in this field. This is about the experience this discrimination. An- have added a lot more difficulty to a prospect of State-sponsored religious other was Aimee Madonna, who grew situation that was already traumatic. discrimination. In this case, it is going up in a foster care home and has three The thought that children who have to come down hardest on vulnerable kids of her own. She contacted Miracle lost their parents could have another kids in our country. I believe it is clear Hill and volunteered to open her home part of their identity stripped away is that what is happening is unconstitu- in the screening process. But when Mir- appalling. That religious discrimina- tional. acle Hill learned that Ms. Madonna is tion in particular, that fundamentally I will close by saying again that Catholic, she got turned away too. She un-American act—the idea that it is there is bipartisan interest in improv- was devastated by the decision. In Feb- going to be propped up with Federal ing our child welfare system. The dis- ruary, she sued the State of South tax dollars is just wrong. tinguished Presiding Officer of the Sen- In my view, what the Trump admin- Carolina and the Department of Health ate is from Utah. I wish he could have istration has done with the South and Human Services over this uncon- seen Chairman Hatch and me work to- Carolina waiver is unconstitutional. I stitutional discrimination. I commend gether on Families First. As you know, also believe it is the latest iteration of her for fighting for her rights, and I be- when Chairman Hatch got enthused a much larger assault on individual re- lieve she speaks for people of so many about something, he was really en- ligious liberty. faiths whom I mentioned earlier. From a legal perspective, the Depart- thused. I do want to explain why I find this Marian Wright Edelman came to ment of Health and Human Services both of us. This had been her dream for precedent the Trump administration justifies its discriminatory waiver by 30 years, to try some fresh approaches has set to be so objectionable, starting pointing to the Religious Freedom Res- with the most obvious. toration Act, what is known as RFRA. in terms of helping these kids. In ef- It is horrendous policy because it is Here is the problem: That law was in- fect, what Families First does is it cre- going to hurt vulnerable kids all across tended to stop religious discrimina- ates a third option. You have kids in this country, particularly if and when tion, not promote it. In this case, how- homes where a parent might have got- the Trump administration hands out ever, the administration is interpreting ten caught up in drugs or alcohol. We more waivers in more States. If they do that law to protect only the religious can get them some help. There is the it this way, it is going to reduce the freedom of Miracle Hill, not the free- foster care option. We have some very number of safe and loving foster homes dom of Jewish or Catholic or Muslim or good foster care facilities in this coun- available to youngsters in the child Buddhist individuals who want to be- try, and we have some that aren’t ex- welfare system. That is the wrong way come foster parents in South Carolina. actly so great. So what Chairman to go. HHS’s waiver disregards the estab- Hatch and I said and what Democrats This policy is going to limit the di- lishment clause in the First Amend- and Republicans on the Finance Com- versity of foster homes and foster par- ment of the Constitution, which pro- mittee said and what eventually the ents and growing up around people of hibits the government from ‘‘respect- Congress on a bipartisan basis said was different views and philosophies and re- ing an establishment of religion.’’ This ‘‘We are going to do better by these ligions. Diversity is important for kids. is a Federal agency using taxpayer dol- vulnerable kids,’’ and we created a That is particularly important for lars to elevate some religions above third option. LGBTQ youth, who make up one in five others. That is unconstitutional every One of them is built on a dream that kids in foster care. There are homes way you cut it. I was part of. Back when I was director where LGBTQ kids are not safe. They The consequences at this point are of the Gray Panthers, we were advo- benefit from the chance to grow up in limited to one State, but because of cating for something called kinship these more inclusive environments, this precedent, that is one too many. It care where grandparents could play a where there are more diverse families only takes one small step to set a bigger role in stepping in and trying to who respect their sexual orientation harmful, dangerous precedent that will help these vulnerable families, where and their gender identity. change everything. There are already maybe if a son had gotten in trouble It raises troubling questions about rumors that HHS plans to turn this with the law or a daughter-in-law had what is going to happen to children waiver into a nationwide policy. Make problems with alcohol and the like, the who were raised outside of evangelical no mistake about it—that would be na- grandparent could help out. Christianity before they entered the tionwide religious discrimination. Under Families First, Chairman child welfare system. What is going to The consequences of an action like Hatch, a Republican, and I, a Demo- happen to a Jewish kid or a Muslim kid that would reach far beyond our child crat, said: We are going to try to help or a Mormon kid who is placed in a welfare system. It is not much further those families. We are going to try to home where they are considered down the road before out-and-out dis- give them help. If you have a son who heretics? crimination against people of par- has had problems with alcohol and This is a personal matter for me. ticular faiths, gender identities, and drugs, they are going to be able to get That kid could have been me. I was so sexual orientations under the guise of some help. The grandparents can step proud of my parents. They fled the religious freedom bleeds into other in and get some help. We are going to Nazis in the thirties. Not all got out. areas of American life. These debates create more options for the most vul- All my dad—just about the most red, are going to keep hitting the courts, nerable families and most vulnerable white, and blue fellow around—wanted and they are going to keep confronting youngsters in America. to do was serve in our Army so he the Congress. The Trump administra- We were moving forward. We were could drop propaganda pamphlets on tion, Republican lawmakers, and Re- moving forward to be able to say—and the Nazis, telling them they ought to publican judges are ensuring that will this, of course, is not driven from give up. You can read about my dad, happen. Washington, DC; it is driven at the

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Demo- in the Middle East, North Africa, and and I am aiming to visit another 30 or crats and Republicans ought to keep Central Asia. For his exemplary serv- so before Labor Day. I will be criss- building on the work that Chairman ice, the general earned the Legion of crossing the State, hosting townhalls Hatch and I—and I was proud to be his Merit, the Bronze Star, the Distin- and visiting the small businesses, partner, with him as the chairman, in guished Service Medal, and many other farms, plants, and everyone else that this effort to help those kids stay safe recognitions. are currently creating jobs and con- and get ahead in life. Now the Trump Throughout all of his great accom- tributing to Iowa’s current economic administration is spending taxpayer plishments and prominent positions, he boom and record unemployment. dollars not to help those kids but to has maintained a strong connection to Meeting with and hearing from my promote discrimination. That is not his alma mater and his Arkansas roots. fellow Iowans is one of the best and the way to help these kids, not the way For his work with and on behalf of most important parts of my job. Our to help these families. I hope my col- his school, the current chancellor at elected officials should always be out leagues on both sides of the aisle will UAPB, Laurence Alexander, said of the there listening to the people we work join me in opposing these policies of general: for. It is our job, and it really does discrimination. He not only serves as a beacon of light and make us more effective lawmakers. I yield the floor. hope to our university and our community, For Iowans and folks across the Na- I suggest the absence of a quorum. but also to our state and our country. He tion planning to hit the road this Au- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The continues to positively impact the lives of many, as well as inspiring a new generation gust, I hope you will take advantage of clerk will call the roll. all that Iowa has to offer. With 99 The legislative clerk proceeded to of future military leaders. For all of his accomplishments, the counties, it means 99 unique commu- call the roll. nities for road warriors and families to Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I ask general was inducted into the Arkansas visit and enjoy. unanimous consent that the order for Black Hall of Fame last year. Now he There are national treasures like the the quorum call be rescinded. has decided that it is time to take off The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without his Army uniform and pursue his next Effigy Mounds National Monument, a objection, it is so ordered. adventure with his wife, Kassi. sacred site that is located in Allamakee and Clayton Counties, fea- TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL AUNDRE The general has risen to such incred- turing more than 200 American Indian PIGGEE ible heights during his career. He is a Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise hero in the sense of his outstanding mounds. There are historic gems like today to recognize a remarkable Ar- military service, but more impor- the Herbert Hoover National Historic kansan at the end of a 38-year Army tantly, he is a hero in the sense that Site in Cedar County and Lewis and career. when you talk about duty, honor, coun- Clark State Park in Monona County. LTG Aundre Piggee, who will retire try, and integrity, he is the guy who is I am sure folks will be willing to fill in September, is the Deputy Chief of a great example for all of us, one of the their social media feeds with one-of-a- Staff of the Army for Logistics. His best we can find and look to. I am so kind Iowa attractions like the Amer- nearly four-decade career has taken proud to call him a fellow Arkansan ican Gothic House in Wapello County, him literally all over the world, but his and a friend. On behalf of all Arkan- the world’s largest concrete gnome, in roots are and always have been in Ar- sans, I wish him and his wife, Kassi, Story County, and the famed Field of kansas. much happiness in the next chapter of Dreams in Dubuque County. The general was born in Stamps, AR, their lives. And who could forget the Iowa State which is a small town in Lafayette Thank you. Fair, truly the best State fair in North County with fewer than 3,000 people. I suggest the absence of a quorum. America and the crown jewel of Iowa The son of a World War II Army vet- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The attractions, with everything from the eran, the general didn’t have his sights clerk will call the roll. butter cow to peanut butter and jelly set on a career of military service from The legislative clerk proceeded to on a stick, hot beef sundaes, and, of a young age. After graduating from call the roll. course, good old-fashioned hotdogs. In high school, he chose to go to the Uni- Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I ask fact, the Iowa State fair lists over 69 versity of Arkansas Pine Bluff, which unanimous consent that the order for foods on a stick. That is right. It is on is about 21⁄2 hours from home. He was a the quorum call be rescinded. a stick, folks. You can try that at the smart kid, so he received an academic The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fair this August. scholarship to attend school. objection, it is so ordered. But while you are out on the road, There was no real reason for him to IOWA there are a few things that you will not choose to go into the ROTC. In fact, ac- Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, with Au- be able to avoid. First and foremost, it cording to him, the only reason he en- gust just around the corner, countless is Democrats running for President. tered the Army ROTC was because the Iowans are preparing to fill up their Folks, they are everywhere in Iowa. school allowed him to substitute it for gas tanks—many with Iowa-grown You will not miss them. You also can’t an otherwise mandatory physical edu- E15—and take to our scenic highways avoid Casey’s Pizza. Why would you cation class that would have required for one last summer road trip. I can want to? That is my question. him to walk all the way across the tell you one thing: I will be hitting the Now, inside the DC swamp, people campus. That seemingly mundane deci- Iowa roadways myself, and I really may turn their nose up at gas station sion to save himself a few steps each cannot wait, folks. Throughout the pizza—that is what it is, Casey’s day and maybe allow him to sleep in a month, I will be continuing on what I Pizza—but Iowans know it doesn’t get few more minutes ended up being a call my 99 County Tour, an annual tra- any better than pizza from Casey’s. life-changing decision for him. It set dition where I visit each and every one One more thing Iowans will not be him on a path to an extraordinary ca- of Iowa’s 99 counties. I will be logging able to avoid on the roads this August reer that he probably couldn’t have hundreds of miles and speaking with is me. So, as I am out on my 99-county dreamed of at the time. thousands of Iowans. tour this August, if you happen to see Years later, the general served in It doesn’t get any better than head- me at a townhall or at a local business jobs in Fort Hood, TX; Seoul, South ing back home, getting out of this DC or organization or maybe even gassing Korea; Kaiserslautern, Germany; swamp, and talking with folks about up my Harley-Davidson at Casey’s or MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, and the issues that matter most to them— waiting in line for a slice of pizza, many other places. He deployed to Ku- like solutions to lower prescription please be sure to stop and say hello.

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The Senator from Montana. will be glad to talk about at a later ator KAINE and I introduced legislation MONTANA time. Let me first just mention a cou- for a memorial coin to benefit the Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, as we ple of our national parks. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in are getting ready for a busy August If you leave my hometown of Spring- Kansas City. Congressmen CLEAVER work period, I am very much looking field, MO, and you head west, pretty and STIVERS in the House did the same forward to spending time in Big Sky quickly you get to the Wilson’s Creek thing. Country back home in Montana, away National Battlefield park. There was a While you are in Kansas City here at from the swamp, enjoying the beautiful battle in August of 1861. Several thou- the end of the centennial of World War State that I am so lucky to call home. sand people fought who really weren’t I, the World War I Museum in Kansas In between meetings, I am taking a prepared to fight. They weren’t City was the World War I Memorial few days to enjoy Montana’s great out- trained. They weren’t ready. It was a dedicated in the 1920s. It is the No. 1 doors, including spending 3 days back- big battle that made a big difference in place in America to visit and think packing in the Beartooth Wilderness what happened in Missouri in the war. about the war and the impact of that with my sweet wife Cindy and a couple Not too far from there, you get to Di- war in the 100 years that have passed of our dogs. As an avid outdoorsman, I amond, MO, where there is the George since then. was raised to appreciate our public Washington Carver National Monu- If you want to go north to St. Joseph, lands, and I can assure you, nothing ment. It is a 240-acre park on the farm you, of course, pass some baseball sta- beats going off the grid for a bit, where where George Washington Carver grew diums and football fields that are good there is no cell phone coverage on top up. He was born as a slave but was places to visit if you are there at the of the peaks, with my sweetheart and a quickly freed and raised by the older right time. In St. Joseph, there is the couple of our pups and enjoying Mon- White couple who lived there. He man- Pony Express Museum. The Pony Ex- tana’s beauty, the fly rod with an elk aged to get to school there a little bit press didn’t last very long, but it be- hair caddis and chasing cut and some- and in those years after the Civil War came a very important part of the lore times even goldens in Montana’s high- became a leading scientist and spokes- of the West, these young riders—before est lakes. man for agriculture in the country. the telegraph—taking a message as I will also be spending a lot of time This monument was established in 1943, quickly as they could ride and chang- on the road traveling all over Montana. and it was the first national park dedi- ing from one rider to another to go I get to each of Montana’s 56 counties cated to an African American. from St. Joe to California. every congressional period, to every I have to circle back a little bit to I wouldn’t want to leave out the corner of our State, from West Butte get to Branson. With 50 theaters in Mark Twain Boyhood Home in Han- down to Ekalaka, even Alzada, over in Branson, there are more theater seats nibal. There was a time when Mark Monida, up to the northwest corner of than Broadway. It is never too early to Twain was by far the best-read Amer- our State to places like Libby, Troy, find a show you want to see in Branson. ican author anywhere in the world. and even Yaak. In Silver Dollar City, in the summer Hannibal is the setting for the classic I will also work to get to one of my of last year, their great park was American novel ‘‘The Adventures of favorite places in Montana, the famous named the No. 1 Christmas venue in Tom Sawyer.’’ Jersey Lilly in Ingomar. This place is America to visit. We will circle right back down to the not well known. It is off the beaten Now back to my hometown of Spring- Gateway Arch in St. Louis. More than path. But the Jersey Lilly in Ingomar, field, which is the way this comes up 135 million people have visited the arch MT, is home to the best bean soup in on my list. It is the home of Bass Pro since 1963. It just went through a major Big Sky Country. If you ever find your- Shops. The Wonders of Wildlife Na- overhaul and a 60-year renewal of the self in east central Montana, Rosebud tional Museum and Aquarium right facility, better connecting it to down- County, you have to get off of Highway there by Bass Pro was named ‘‘Amer- town. It is the first example of what 12 and stop in. I have known the owners ica’s Best Aquarium’’ by USA TODAY the National Park Service hopes will of that restaurant for many years— Travel last year. That museum has be the next century of the park, a true Boots and June. There is a Montana 3,000 fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and public-private partnership. name for you—‘‘Boots.’’ They not only amphibious animals there. In going to all these places, we drove serve up great food and even better A park we just added to our National by lots of lakes and lots of fishing and conversation, they are also yet another Park System—I will pop right up to al- boating. There are a lot of things to do example of a local family business—the most St. Louis, to St. Genevieve, where in our State. Like many States, tour- bedrock of our small towns and coun- you have French architecture that ism is our second biggest industry. We ties across Montana. The fine folks dates back to the 1700s. This is the first look forward to people visiting us this over at the Jersey Lilly are what Mon- summer that there has been a full-time summer and next year and the years tana is all about. It is about hard work, park person there. This park is rising after that. family values, passion for their com- out of what the community has pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- munity, and passion for our great served so well for so long. There are a ator from Tennessee. country. I am a proud and frequent number of houses there that reflect TENNESSEE customer of the Jersey Lilly, and I that early French architecture along Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I can’t wait for the next bowl of bean the Mississippi River. appreciate the opportunity to partici- soup. South of there, at Perryville, is the pate today and talk a little bit about I yield the floor. full-sized replica of the Vietnam Vet- my State of Tennessee. I will tell you, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- erans Memorial Wall. There have been as we are talking about what we are ator from Missouri. some traveling memorials, and there going to do and how we are going to be MISSOURI are a couple of memorials that are working across our State during the Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, first of miniature in some way, but in Perry- August work period and how we are all, I wanted to talk about everything ville, MO, you can see a full-sized rep- looking forward to having people visit you could be doing in Missouri in the lica on a 47-acre family farm that Jim our State during that time, one of the next month or so with your family, and Eddleman and his family made pos- things that strikes me so very often then I was told I have 5 minutes. That sible, along with other donations. I was when people talk about Tennessee and seems to be an impossible restriction there not too long ago, and I was at the when they hear that I am from Ten- for me. So let me see how many things Vietnam Wall here not too long ago. nessee, they will stop and say: That is

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They say: I spent a whole day something that fixed a lot of loopholes are not connected by roads. We are not driving through the State of Ten- that were in U.S. law that adversely part of the road system. So traveling in nessee. From the time they enter up impacted our songwriters as they were Alaska can be a little bit of an adven- around Mountain City and Bristol and facing copyright many times. ture. Flexibility is always key. make their way through to Memphis, it Upon coming to the Senate, I worked More often than not, when you are in does really take the whole day. with Senator FEINSTEIN, continuing a big State, you move around from I think one of the things that inter- the fight on behalf of our songwriters town to town, and you rely on the com- est people when they cross into Ten- to close the loopholes that exempt mercial carriers. You rely on Alaska nessee as they are going down I–81 is broadcast radio from paying royalties Airlines. You rely on Ravn. You rely on seeing the Bristol Motor Speedway. to music creators. some of the others. We pretty much They realize that it is truly a feat of Tennessee is also known for some move around by air. engineering—NASCAR is very pop- other wonderful music, a little bit fur- But sometimes it is impossible to get ular—and realize the innovation and ther down I–40, and that is the blues. around by air all the time. Sometimes creativity that has gone into creating You can’t leave the State of Tennessee we have what I call ‘‘forest road trips.’’ that speedway. Then to be there on without going through Memphis and It is not that I don’t want to be on our race day, I will tell you, that is some- having a visit over on Beale Street, roads, but once you get on the roads, thing that is quite amazing, to see right there on the banks of the mighty you are on them for a fairly long time. those cars speeding around those Mississippi. Sometimes the jets don’t fly. Some- banked turns and realize it is people The Mississippi River is our Nation’s times the jets don’t fly because you who are handling these feats of engi- original superhighway, if you will. It is have bad weather. Sometimes the jets neering. vitally important, not only to river but don’t fly because you have a volcano People also appreciate, in addition to to rail, air, and highway transpor- that goes off. the Bristol Motor Speedway and car tation networks. All of these have I was holding a field hearing in Fair- racing, that Tennessee is a State that found their way along West Ten- banks and needed to get down to An- is very important to the automotive nessee’s river lands. chorage, and Pavlof blew. Pavlof is one industry. You have Volkswagen in Shipping and logistics giant FedEx of our more active volcanos, and it Chattanooga, and you have the GM fa- has its corporate headquarters in Mem- shuts down the air space. What was cility at Spring Hill. Nissan North phis. Memphis is the city of their going to be a 45-minute trip home America’s headquarters are located in founding and their headquarters loca- turned out to be a 359-mile drive Cold Springs, right outside of Nash- tion, and that takes advantage of Mem- home—7 hours—that evening. ville. Their manufacturing plant is in phis International Airport and their We had another trip going out of Smyrna. You have the Toyota plant cargo operations center. Valdez to Anchorage, and we needed to that is over in West Tennessee. All that being said, one of the things get back to Anchorage that night, but We Tennesseans are also excited that individuals repeatedly comment the fog and the wind in Valdez said about the prospect of having an aero- on when they talk about Tennessee is there are no planes coming in to take space park that is going to be in East how nice the people are in Tennessee, you out, and they might not be there Tennessee, up at the Tri-Cities. As a how welcoming they are, and how they the next day and they might not be member of the Senate Commerce, engage you and want to make certain there the next day after that. There is Science, and Transportation Com- that you come back. bad weather. The pass is shutting down mittee, I have had the privilege of You will find in Tennessee a very di- so you better move now. When that working with the Tri-Cities Airport verse community. Yes, we are the happens, you get in a car and 300 miles and local officials to make that a des- home to artists and athletes. We are later—5 hours later—you are in An- tination and to make it a reality. the home to engineers, to farmers, to chorage. A little further down in the State, as doctors, to soldiers, and to veterans. It I had Senator MANCHIN with me just you get on I–40, you will find yourself is, indeed, one of the best places on the over the Fourth of July break. We were in the middle of the Great Smoky face of the Earth to call home and, in- headed from Anchorage to King Salm- Mountains National Park, the most deed, a certain not-to-be-missed des- on to attend a ribbon-cutting for a Na- visited park in our National Parks Sys- tination for all Americans. tional Park Service facility. We got tem. Senator ALEXANDER and I are con- I yield the floor. fogged out in the morning and waited tinuing the work to designate the Dean The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for hours in the airport, and then we Stone Bridge on the Foothills Parkway ator from Alaska. got word that the fog had lifted, and we there in Blount County. Dean Stone Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I were getting ready to get on a plane was a pillar of the community, and ask unanimous consent to speak for 10 and they called a mechanical. If there naming the bridge in honor of him is minutes. is a mechanical, I am with you, and we the perfect way to thank him for his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without just don’t fly. Senator MANCHIN turned dedication in improving the lives of all objection, it is so ordered. to me and said: I know it is a long way, those who live and enjoy the Smokies ALASKA but can’t we just drive there? in that part of our State. Ms. MURKOWSKI. My colleagues That was my opportunity to turn to The Smokies are second in my heart have been to the floor here for the past my colleague in another learning mo- to just one Tennessee landmark in little bit talking about various road ment and tell him: No, this is one of Nashville that I think everyone wants trips in their State and destinations, those 82 percent of our communities to see. They are all country music fans, including their favorite destinations. where there is no road. So JOE, we are and they want to see the mother When you think about where your fa- not flying. church of country music, which is the vorite place is, it is like saying which Aviation really is our lifeline here. If Ryman Auditorium. The best singers son is your favorite son. We all have you are not on Alaska Airlines, you are and songwriters in the world leave our favorite places all around our on one of our many bush carriers. This their stadiums and their festivals be- State. is a picture of a pilot I had an oppor- cause they want to have the oppor- I got to thinking about road trips. I tunity to fly with, Eric, who is the tunity to play just one song on the thought, well, road trips in Alaska per- pilot and owner of Arctic Backcountry stage of the Ryman Auditorium. It is a haps take a little bit of a different Flying Service. This is his Cessna 206. wonderful place to be and to celebrate meaning than in other States. We all More often than not, these are the type

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.032 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5227 of aircraft that we are in. We are not frozen highway, and you can have 100 snow-machining. We were going out to flying in some fancy leased jet. We are miles of it. The Kuskokwim, I think, work because the community had har- in a small aircraft, what we call a bush plowed out 250 miles of road on the vested a whale, and the whaling crew carrier. That is when we have airstrips river. and the community were taking their that we can land on. This is a frozen river. This is actually snow machines out to load the muktuk But we don’t have airstrips in many a picture that was taken when we took onto sleds to haul back to the commu- of our communities. What we do is we Secretary Moniz from Bethel to nity so it could be shared as part of come in and out on the water on our Oscarville. We had with us about four their subsistence food. So we were floatplanes. Some people call them sea- other Members of the Senate because going out to help the community har- planes out here. We call them we had a field hearing for the Com- vest that whale. This is not fun and floatplanes. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- recreation. It is your means of trans- Here is a picture of me and Secretary sources. We held it out there in portation. This is your workhorse. Perry on Kodiak Island. We had flown Oscarville, and we had a motorcade on We do have a little bit of fun every over on Alaska Airlines. But to get ice. It was basically about six trucks now and again. Everyone asks: Do you around the island, you either take a that went down the river, but the Sec- ever travel around by dog sled? That is boat or fly in a floatplane. We were fly- retary said it was his first official my dream. That would be the next ca- ing over to Old Harbor there on Kodiak truck motorcade on ice. That really reer opportunity for me. I would love Island, but we got around on the water. does allow us to get around when the to run the Iditarod, and I would love to Sometimes you don’t have the water rivers are frozen over. have my own dog team, but, right now, though. In a place like Alaska, what we Down in the southeastern part of the I don’t have enough hours in my day. do have in the wintertime is a fair State, where I was born and spent a lot Yet, every now and again, you can hop amount of snow. You take your floats of my growing-up years, they are all on the back of a dog sled. off and you put your skis on. You can islanded communities. There are 32 or I am looking forward to being back see the wheels there. This plane can 33 islanded communities in the south- home and traveling around the State, land in Anchorage and take off in An- east. So to move around, we either fly visiting from Ketchikan to Barrow. It chorage on the wheels, but when you Alaska Airlines, fly smaller carriers, or is 4,000 miles for Senator SULLIVAN, are up on Ruth Glacier, as this Cessna we rely on our Alaska marine highway Congressman YOUNG, and me to get 185 is, you are landing on skis. That system, our ferry system. This is our back and forth between Washington, gets your attention because it is a lit- marine lifeline. This is how we move DC, and Alaska. I have kind of mapped tle bit different than a floatplane, but freight, how we move vehicles, how we out my trip for the month ahead. Once it gets you in and out of what you need move goods, and how we move people. I get back to Alaska, in that first cou- to get in and out of. Right now, our very system is threat- ple of weeks, I will have doubled that There are some places, though, where ened on a host of different levels, which airtime, if you will. Then, with the ad- you don’t have an airstrip, a floatplane really hurts my heart because, as one ditional travel that we have toward the can’t land, and the only way to really who knows how dependent we are on end of August, I am looking at about get in and out is by helicopter. being able to move on the water, this is 15,000 miles of travel within my State. Little Diomede Island sits out in the our road, and these types of vessels can I know many of my colleagues are middle of the Bering Straits. It is 2 move us in ways that are efficient. The going to exotic locations that will take miles from Big Diomede. Big Diomede marine highway system is our road. So them to places that will be a long, long is owned by Russia. Little Diomede is we are working in the State right now ways away. Yet I am just reminded owned by us. There are about 150-plus to address it. Again, this is one more every day of the privilege and the people who live out there on Diomede. way that I do my road trips when I am honor of being able to travel through They have a school, and they have a back home in the State. an extraordinary State like Alaska, community center, but how do they get In the interior, you have commu- where we use a little bit of everything the mail? People move in and out by nities, again, that are isolated. There to get us to where we need to go in helicopter. The mail is delivered by is no road system that gets you there. order to visit some of the finest Ameri- helicopter. There are a few weeks in There are small villages, Arctic vil- cans whom I know and am blessed to be the wintertime—maybe, sometimes, as lages, that are about 500 people strong. able to serve. much as a couple of months—when the I was in an Arctic village just in I yield the floor. ocean freezes over and they can make a July, and this is how I was picked up at The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- strip where a plane can land on the ice. the airport. There are not many ator from Oklahoma. But most of the year, you fly in and trucks. There are basically four-wheel- OKLAHOMA out on helicopter. So we fly. ers. There are ATVs, and everybody Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, Au- The other way we get around when just hops on. This was my driver for gust is coming quickly. It is the time we don’t have a lot of roads is on our the day. Again, you just hop on the that we have a gap in the legislative rivers. One thing that Alaska is blessed back and ride. calendar. As this body knows well, with is a lot of rivers. We have 365,000 Then, there are some communities in Congress is in session for 11 months of miles of rivers. That makes for a lot of which, really, the way that you get the year. We have one month in which roads because in the summertime, around is not on a road and not on a we are not in Washington, DC, which those rivers are our roads. sidewalk but on just a wooden trail, a gives us the opportunity to be home This is a picture upriver in the vil- wooden boardwalk. This is the village and to, quite frankly, catch up with lage of Napaskiak. There are about 500 of Napaskiak. This is out in the Bethel family but also to be able to travel people there. We had Attorney General region, in the Y-K Delta. These are just around our States, see what is going on Barr with us in May. We took him planks that are put down on top of the in our States, and talk to folks. upriver. This is how he traveled. These tundra because the area is so marshy I happen to live in an unbelievably are the Bethel Search and Rescue boats that you cannot walk on it. You would beautiful State. In August, Oklahoma there. They are not fancy boats. They need hip waders to be better able to is crazy hot and humid, but it is a are not yachts. These are functional. travel through it. Just walking around great time to get a chance to see peo- They have decent motors on them be- on the boardwalk is the extent of your ple and to see what is going on. cause these are workhorses. Yet how road trip in a place like Nunam Iqua or In just the few weeks around this we travel in the summer is up and Napaskiak. time period, I have already been to Ada down these rivers. Whether it is freedom to be on a fro- and Durant and Calera, and I will be In the summer, it makes it possible zen river or freedom to be out on the heading quickly to Chickasha, Lindsay, to move around these communities. In Arctic Ocean, wintertime gives us a lit- Lawton, Vinita, Miami—that is not the winter, you move around by snow tle bit more freedom. This is a picture ‘‘Miam—ee’’; the correct pronunciation machine. You have trucks and you of me with a friend, off of Utqiagvik, is ‘‘Miam—ah’’—Afton, Grove, Jay, have vehicles out there as well. When which is on the Arctic Ocean. It looks Chelsea, Hennessey, Enid, up to Kaw the rivers freeze, you then have your like a lot of fun. We were going out Lake, and, of course, all around the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.034 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 Oklahoma City area and all around You can’t go through Oklahoma Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, I op- Tulsa, to spend as much time as I can without stopping at Cattlemen’s pose the confirmation of U.S. District with as many different people as I can Steakhouse and enjoying a great steak Court nominee Karin Immergut. She to find out what is going on in Okla- or without driving out west to see the went through the committee confirma- homa. I get this one precious month a Stafford Air & Space Museum. People tion process in 2018, before I joined the year to make sure I have focus time in who travel to Washington, DC, go to Senate Judiciary Committee, and sub- the State to see as many people as I the Air and Space Museum, and I will sequently, she was part of a package of can. often smile at them and say: Do not judges who were renominated and I got to thinking about this and the miss the Air & Space Museum that is voted out earlier this year. I later privilege that I have really had in in Weatherford, OK, because the Staf- learned that the nominee had issued a being able to travel around my State ford Air & Space Museum has a re- questionable abortion opinion and is and see so many people and so many markable collection from a fantastic pro-choice. places, to get on Route 66, travel the Oklahoma astronaut. f State from east to west, and see ex- The Great Salt Plains in Jet and the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR actly what is going on. Oklahoma Territorial Museum in I have had the opportunity to be out Guthrie are also really remarkable The PRESIDING OFFICER. The at the E.W. Marland Mansion in Ponca places. clerk will report Calendar No. 55. City. I have had the opportunity to be I do have to brag about a spot be- The senior assistant legislative clerk at Roman Nose State Park in Watonga. cause, on my 50th birthday, my wife read the nomination of John Milton I have climbed up to the top of Black surprised me by our taking a trip to Younge, of Pennsylvania, to be United Mesa in Kenton, and I have been to the the Little Sahara State Park and the States District Judge for the Eastern lowest point, by sea level, in far south- sand dunes in northern Oklahoma. We District of Pennsylvania. east Oklahoma in Broken Bow. I have rented dune buggies and drove them as Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to been out to Mount Scott in Lawton and hard and fast as we wanted on that consider the nomination. have climbed on its tumbled rocks. I day. It was a great day to just enjoy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have been to the Blue Whale in Oklahoma. It was just like the day I question is, Will the Senate advise and Catoosa. was able to drive to Pawhuska and eat consent to the Younge nomination? I have had the great privilege of get- The nomination was confirmed. ting a chance to walk around through at the Pioneer Woman Mercantile res- the Gathering Place in Tulsa. This is taurant and just enjoy the downtown f an absolutely spectacular park and area. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR It is really a fantastic State, and the gathering place. In fact, USA Today The PRESIDING OFFICER. The just named it the No. 1 new attraction people and the places that I miss while I am here in Washington, DC, for 11 clerk will report Calendar No. 351. in America. For folks who have not The senior assistant legislative clerk been to Tulsa or for the folks who have months of the year I look forward to getting a chance to see when I get back read the nomination of Mary M. Row- been to Tulsa before, they need to go land, of Illinois, to be United States back and just enjoy the Gathering home in August. With as much work as we have to get done here—and we still District Judge for the Northern Dis- Place. trict of Illinois. I have had the opportunity to walk have a lot of work to get done—we will Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to the streets around Black Wall Street spend some time on the phone, we will consider the nomination. and to visit with the fine folks who are walk through legislation, and we will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The there. I have had the opportunity to be continue to do writing. Yet, thank- question is, Will the Senate advise and in Davis at Turner Falls and the Ar- fully, I will be able to write and spend consent to the Rowland nomination? buckle Mountains, and, of course, Falls time on the phone while I look out my The nomination was confirmed. Creek. I have had the opportunity to be windshield and enjoy some Oklahoma Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I in Hochatown, which is down near Bro- scenery at the same time. ask unanimous consent that the mo- ken Bow Lake, and the chance just to I yield the floor. tions to reconsider be considered made enjoy the time there, around the tall I suggest the absence of a quorum. and laid upon the table and the Presi- trees, in beautiful southeast Okla- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dent be immediately notified of the homa. I have had the opportunity to clerk will call the roll. Senate’s action. visit Lake Murray State Park in Ard- The senior assistant legislative clerk The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without more and visit the Ole Red restaurant proceeded to call the roll. in Tishomingo. I have driven the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. Talimena National Scenic Byway in ask unanimous consent that the order ORDER OF BUSINESS the fall and have seen the spectacular for the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, at 3 scenery in those mountains. I have The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- p.m. today, the Senate will vote on been to the Robbers Cave in Wilburton TON). Without objection, it is so or- confirmations of the following nomina- and the Ouachita National Forest in dered. tions: Executive Calendar Nos. 205, 231, McCurtain County. f 232, 345, 350, 364, and 402. I have had the opportunity to walk I ask unanimous consent that if the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR around through the Heavener nominations are confirmed, the mo- Runestone area and see the Norse Vi- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, tions to reconsider be considered made king carved stones that are there in pursuant to yesterday’s authority, the and laid upon the table and the Presi- eastern Oklahoma. I could see, most Senate will now vote on the following dent be immediately notified of the definitely, by far, amongst those high nominations: Executive Calendar Nos. Senate’s action. trees and those rolling hills, that I 48, 55, and 351. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there wasn’t the first person to go there. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection? I have been to the Round Barn, off clerk will report Calendar No. 48. Without objection, it is so ordered. Route 66 in Arcadia. I have stopped to The senior assistant legislative clerk f get a great hamburger at Pop’s, which read the nomination of Karin J. is there on Route 66. I have quietly Immergut, of Oregon, to be United EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued stood at the national Oklahoma City States District Judge for the District The PRESIDING OFFICER. Execu- Bombing Memorial in downtown Okla- of Oregon. tive Calendar No. 205 is the pending homa City, and I have seen the amaz- Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to question. ing western art at the National Cowboy consider the nomination. The question is, Will the Senate ad- & Western Heritage Museum. I have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vise and consent to the Pittman nomi- walked through the Oklahoma Sports question is, Will the Senate advise and nation? Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Hall of consent to the Immergut nomination? Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Fame. The nomination was confirmed. ask for the yeas and nays.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.036 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5229 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Texas, to be United States District Texas, to be United States District sufficient second? Judge for the Southern District of Judge for the Northern District of There appears to be a sufficient sec- Texas. Texas. ond. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The clerk will call the roll. question is, Will the Senate advise and question is, Will the Senate advise and The legislative clerk called the roll. consent to the Brown nomination? consent to the Starr nomination? Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I ask for Mr. ALEXANDER. I ask for the yeas are necessarily absent: the Senator the yeas and nays. and nays. from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- sufficient second? sufficient second? SON). There appears to be a sufficient sec- There appears to be a sufficient sec- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the ond. ond. Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), The clerk will call the roll. The clerk will call the roll. the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. The legislative clerk called the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk called BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware Mr. THUNE. The following Senators the roll. (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New are necessarily absent: the Senator Mr. THUNE. The following Senators York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and are necessarily absent: the Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), SON). the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the SON). ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the setts (Ms. WARREN). the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), (Mr. TILLIS assumed the Chair.) BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware TON). Are there any other Senators in York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New the Chamber desiring to vote? from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator The result was announced—yeas 54, ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- nays 36, as follows: the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), [Rollcall Vote No. 253 Ex.] ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- YEAS—54 setts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ab- ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- Alexander Gardner Perdue sent. setts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ab- Barrasso Graham Portman Blackburn Grassley Risch The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. sent. Blunt Hawley Roberts BLACKBURN). Are there any other Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Boozman Hoeven Romney ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? any other Senators in the Chamber de- Braun Hyde-Smith Rounds Capito Inhofe Rubio The result was announced—yeas 50, siring to vote? Cassidy Johnson Sasse nays 40, as follows: The result was announced—yeas 51, Collins Jones Scott (FL) [Rollcall Vote No. 254 Ex.] nays 39, as follows: Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) [Rollcall Vote No. 255 Ex.] Cotton Lankford Shelby YEAS—50 Cramer Lee Sinema Alexander Gardner Portman YEAS—51 Crapo Manchin Sullivan Barrasso Graham Risch Alexander Fischer Perdue Cruz McConnell Thune Blackburn Grassley Roberts Barrasso Gardner Portman Daines McSally Tillis Blunt Hawley Romney Blackburn Graham Risch Enzi Moran Toomey Boozman Hoeven Rounds Blunt Grassley Roberts Ernst Murkowski Wicker Braun Hyde-Smith Rubio Boozman Hawley Romney Fischer Paul Young Capito Inhofe Sasse Braun Hoeven Rounds NAYS—36 Cassidy Johnson Scott (FL) Capito Hyde-Smith Rubio Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) Cassidy Inhofe Sasse Baldwin Heinrich Rosen Cotton Lankford Shelby Collins Johnson Scott (FL) Blumenthal Hirono Schatz Cramer Lee Sullivan Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) Brown Kaine Schumer Crapo McConnell Cotton Lankford Shelby Cantwell King Shaheen Cruz McSally Thune Tillis Cramer Lee Sullivan Cardin Leahy Smith Daines Moran Crapo McConnell Thune Toomey Carper Markey Stabenow Enzi Murkowski Cruz McSally Tillis Wicker Casey Menendez Tester Ernst Paul Daines Moran Toomey Young Cortez Masto Merkley Udall Fischer Perdue Enzi Murkowski Wicker Duckworth Murphy Van Hollen Ernst Paul Young Durbin Murray Warner NAYS—40 Feinstein Peters Whitehouse Baldwin Hirono Schatz NAYS—39 Hassan Reed Wyden Blumenthal Jones Schumer Baldwin Hirono Rosen NOT VOTING—10 Brown Kaine Shaheen Blumenthal Jones Schatz Cantwell King Sinema Brown Kaine Schumer Bennet Gillibrand Sanders Cardin Leahy Smith Cantwell King Shaheen Booker Harris Warren Carper Manchin Stabenow Cardin Leahy Sinema Burr Isakson Casey Markey Tester Carper Manchin Smith Coons Klobuchar Collins Menendez Udall Casey Markey Stabenow Cortez Masto Merkley The nomination was confirmed. Van Hollen Cortez Masto Menendez Tester Duckworth Murphy Warner Duckworth Merkley Udall The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Durbin Murray Whitehouse Durbin Murphy Van Hollen jority leader. Feinstein Peters Wyden Feinstein Murray Warner ORDER OF BUSINESS Hassan Reed Hassan Peters Whitehouse Heinrich Rosen Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Heinrich Reed Wyden ask unanimous consent that the re- NOT VOTING—10 NOT VOTING—10 maining votes be 10 minutes in length. Bennet Gillibrand Sanders Bennet Gillibrand Sanders The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Booker Harris Warren Booker Harris Warren Burr Isakson Burr Isakson objection? Coons Klobuchar Without objection, it is so ordered. Coons Klobuchar The votes will be 10 minutes in length. The nomination was confirmed. The nomination was confirmed. f f f EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. clerk will report the next nomination. clerk will report the nomination. The legislative clerk read the nomi- The senior assistant bill clerk read The bill clerk read the nomination of nation of Jeffrey Vincent Brown, of the nomination of Brantley Starr, of Jason K. Pulliam, of Texas, to be

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There appears to be a sufficient sec- The clerk will call the roll. The clerk will call the roll. ond. The senior assistant legislative clerk The legislative clerk called the roll. The clerk will call the roll. called the roll. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators The bill clerk called the roll. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator Mr. THUNE. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- from North Carolina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- SON). the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- SON). Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the SON). Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- setts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ab- ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- setts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ab- sent. setts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ab- sent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there sent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber de- siring to vote? any other Senators in the Chamber de- The result was announced—yeas 56, siring to vote? siring to vote? nays 34, as follows: The result was announced—yeas 54, The result was announced—yeas 87, nays 3, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 258 Ex.] nays 36, as follows: YEAS—56 [Rollcall Vote No. 256 Ex.] [Rollcall Vote No. 257 Ex.] YEAS—87 Alexander Gardner Perdue YEAS—- 54 Barrasso Graham Portman Alexander Gardner Perdue Alexander Gardner Reed Blackburn Grassley Risch Barrasso Graham Portman Baldwin Graham Risch Blunt Hawley Roberts Blackburn Grassley Risch Barrasso Grassley Roberts Boozman Hoeven Romney Blunt Hawley Roberts Blackburn Hassan Romney Braun Hyde-Smith Rounds Boozman Hoeven Romney Blumenthal Hawley Rosen Capito Inhofe Rubio Blunt Braun Hyde-Smith Rounds Heinrich Rounds Casey Johnson Sasse Boozman Hoeven Rubio Cassidy Jones Capito Inhofe Rubio Scott (FL) Braun Hyde-Smith Sasse Collins Kaine Cassidy Johnson Sasse Scott (SC) Brown Inhofe Schatz Cornyn Kennedy Collins Jones Scott (FL) Shelby Cantwell Johnson Schumer Cotton Lankford Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) Sinema Cotton Lankford Shelby Capito Jones Scott (FL) Cramer Lee Cardin Kaine Scott (SC) Crapo Manchin Sullivan Cramer Lee Sinema Thune Crapo Manchin Sullivan Carper Kennedy Shaheen Cruz McConnell Tillis Cruz McConnell Thune Casey King Shelby Daines McSally Toomey Daines McSally Tillis Cassidy Lankford Sinema Enzi Moran Wicker Enzi Moran Toomey Collins Leahy Smith Ernst Murkowski Ernst Murkowski Wicker Cornyn Lee Stabenow Fischer Paul Young Fischer Paul Young Cortez Masto Manchin Sullivan Cotton McConnell Tester NAYS—34 NAYS—- 36 Cramer McSally Thune Baldwin Hirono Schumer Crapo Merkley Tillis Baldwin Heinrich Rosen Blumenthal King Shaheen Cruz Moran Toomey Blumenthal Hirono Schatz Brown Leahy Smith Daines Murkowski Udall Brown Kaine Schumer Cantwell Markey Stabenow Duckworth Murphy Van Hollen Cantwell King Shaheen Cardin Menendez Tester Durbin Murray Warner Cardin Leahy Smith Carper Merkley Udall Enzi Paul Whitehouse Carper Markey Stabenow Cortez Masto Murphy Van Hollen Ernst Perdue Wicker Casey Menendez Tester Duckworth Murray Warner Feinstein Peters Wyden Durbin Peters Cortez Masto Merkley Udall Whitehouse Fischer Portman Young Feinstein Reed Duckworth Murphy Van Hollen Wyden Hassan Rosen Durbin Murray Warner NAYS—3 Feinstein Peters Whitehouse Heinrich Schatz Hirono Markey Menendez Hassan Reed Wyden NOT VOTING—10 NOT VOTING—- 10 NOT VOTING—10 Bennet Gillibrand Sanders Bennet Gillibrand Sanders Bennet Gillibrand Sanders Booker Harris Warren Booker Harris Warren Booker Harris Warren Burr Isakson Burr Isakson Burr Isakson Coons Klobuchar Coons Klobuchar Coons Klobuchar The nomination was confirmed. The nomination was confirmed. The nomination was confirmed. f f f EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the Craft nomination. clerk will report the next nomination. clerk will report the next nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk The senior assistant legislative clerk The legislative clerk read the nomi- read the nomination of Kelly Craft, of read the nomination of Martha Maria nation of William Shaw Stickman IV, Kentucky, to be the Representative of Pacold, of Illinois, to be United States of Pennsylvania, to be United States the United States of America to the District Judge for the Northern Dis- District Judge for the Western District United Nations, with the rank and sta- trict of Illinois. of Pennsylvania. tus of Ambassador Extraordinary and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.042 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5231 Plenipotentiary, and the Representa- upon the table, and the President will DARREN WALKER ADDRESS TO THE CLASS OF tive of the United States of America in be immediately notified of the Senate’s 2019, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT the Security Council of the United Na- action. 218TH UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY tions. The Senator from Mississippi. BURLINGTON, VERMONT—SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019 Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to f To President Sullivan; Provost Prelock; consider the nomination. Senator Leahy and Governor Scott; distin- LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The guished vice presidents and deans; faculty and staff; and—most importantly—to the question is, Will the Senate advise and University of Vermont Class of 2019: Con- consent to the Craft nomination? MORNING BUSINESS gratulations! Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I Graduates: I know how hard you’ve worked for the yeas and nays. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- to earn the achievement we honor today. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a also know your success required a lot of love, ate proceed to legislative session and sufficient second? devotion, and commitment from the people be in a period of morning business, There appears to be a sufficient sec- in your life, who helped you achieve this with Senators permitted to speak ond. major milestone. So, Class of 2019: Please therein for up to 10 minutes each. join me in thanking your parents—and all of The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. THUNE. The following Senators the family, friends and teachers who have objection, it is so ordered. helped you on your journey. This day is are necessarily absent: the Senator (The remarks of Senator HYDE-SMITH about you—but it’s also about honoring URR from North Carolina (Mr. B ) and and Senator WICKER pertaining to the them. the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- submission of S. 2410 are printed in to- Today is special for many reasons. It’s a SON). day’s RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Reso- celebration of excellence—and of the promise Further, if present and voting, the lutions.’’) your future holds. It’s the end of one chap- Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) Mr. WICKER. I yield the floor. ter—and the beginning of another. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ But today is also special for an additional f reason. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the You came to his magical community called Senator from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), TRIBUTE TO DARREN WALKER Burlington, Vermont, from different places. the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, on Sun- Different towns, and states and countries BOOKER), the Senator from Delaware day, May 19, 2019, I was honored to at- around the world. You came to your degree (Mr. COONS), the Senator from New tend the 218th commencement cere- by different paths. Took different courses in York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator mony at the University of Vermont, different majors. Even when you were on the from California (Ms. HARRIS), the Sen- where my wife Marcelle was presented same campus, you spent time with different people, engaged in different activities. And ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), with an honorary doctorate degree and after today, you will go off in your different the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- recognized for her many years of public directions. To different jobs, different cities ERS), and the Senator from Massachu- service. The commencement speaker, and towns, entirely different lives. setts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily ab- Darren Walker, made this wonderful And yet, here we are. Together. And the sent. day even better when he delivered a fact that we are together—at this time, in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there truly moving address. By recounting this place—is remarkable. any other Senators in the Chamber de- his personal story, examining the chal- It’s remarkable because this is a unique, siring to vote? lenges our Nation faces, and cele- wonderful moment in your lives. But it’s The result was announced—yeas 56, brating the achievements of the recent also remarkable because, in this new digital graduates, Darren implored us to view world, we are too often led to believe that nays 34, as follows: our differences are reasons for division, rath- [Rollcall Vote No. 259 Ex.] our differences as a strength and our er than unity. YEAS—56 division as a liability to our collective Class of 2019, this is a defining char- futures. It is with great appreciation Alexander Graham Portman acteristic of our digital era: Whether it’s al- Barrasso Grassley Risch that I recognize Darren for his commit- gorithms that segment and select the infor- Blackburn Hassan Roberts ment to social justice and thank him mation we see based on our previous clicks Blunt Hawley Romney for sharing such an eloquent and uni- and likes; or media outlets incentivized to Boozman Hoeven Rounds fying message with us on that day. confirm our beliefs, rather than deliver facts Braun Hyde-Smith Rubio As the president of the Ford Founda- that help educate us and make us better citi- Capito Inhofe Sasse zens; or political leaders who rally the ex- Cassidy Johnson Scott (FL) tion, Darren oversees a $13 billion en- Collins Kennedy tremes, rather than serve a common good. Scott (SC) dowment and $600 million in annual Cornyn Lankford As a result of all this, we jump to judge- Shaheen grant making for international social Cotton Lee ment—and disagreement too often turns to Shelby Cramer Manchin justice philanthropy projects. He has dehumanization. We miss opportunities to Crapo McConnell Sinema served as the vice president of the turn difficult and challenging moments into Cruz McSally Sullivan teachable ones, from which we can learn and Thune Rockefeller Foundation, as the chief Daines Moran grow. We lose touch with the shared values, Tillis operating officer of the Abyssinian De- Enzi Murkowski and shared experiences, and shared aspira- Ernst Murphy Toomey velopment Corporation, and has spent Fischer Paul Wicker more than a decade working in the tions that bind us together in this country Gardner Perdue Young and make us who we are. fields of international law and finance. My message to you today is this: It doesn’t NAYS—34 Prior to all of this success, however, need to be this way—and it hasn’t always Baldwin Hirono Schatz Darren was raised in the humblest of been. And I know this to be true, from my Blumenthal Jones Schumer conditions by a single mother in rural own journey. Brown Kaine Smith Texas, where he attended public You see, many aspects of who I am as a Cantwell King Stabenow schools, and battled racism and person, as an American, might be labeled as Cardin Leahy Tester ‘‘different.’’ I am black. I am gay. I live in Carper Markey Udall homophobia, to set himself on a path Casey Menendez toward what he says is the great honor Manhattan, that tiny island moored off the Van Hollen coast, and a little unmoored from reality. Cortez Masto Merkley Warner of serving as president of the Ford Duckworth Murray And I spend much of my time traveling Whitehouse Durbin Peters Foundation. Wyden across the country and around the world, Feinstein Reed I ask unanimous consent to have meeting visionary, courageous, resilient peo- Heinrich Rosen Darren Walker’s Address to the Univer- ple fighting poverty, inequality, and injus- NOT VOTING—10 sity of Vermont Class of 2019 printed in tice. All of these things—the things that Bennet Gillibrand Sanders the RECORD. I encourage all Senators make me different—define who I am. Booker Harris Warren to read these moving remarks, with the And there are parts of my story, that Burr Isakson hope that we can transcend our dif- equally define me, that are harder to see, Coons Klobuchar which also make me different. ferences and focus on the shared values I was born to a single mother in a charity The nomination was confirmed. and aspirations that unite us. hospital. We lived in a shotgun shack in a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under There being no objection, the mate- small, rural community in East Texas. the previous order, the motions to re- rial was ordered to be printed in the I attended public schools and colleges. I consider are considered made and laid RECORD, as follows: was in the first class of Head Start in 1965,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.045 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 received Pell Grants, and private scholar- invested in me, who sustained me on my vironment and Public Works Com- ships. American journey. mittee passed today with broad bipar- As an African American growing up in the My story is proof of what can happen when tisan support. south, I certainly encountered bitter racism. people choose to transcend their differences, Our bill contains the largest funding But I also benefited from enormous gen- and build bridges, and build relationships. erosity—from people who provided me with You, too, are proof. And, on its best days, so commitment in highway authorization support, and encouragement, and who be- is this country I love. history. It grows our economy, en- lieved in my potential. America always has been the product of hances roads and bridges, improves You see, in spite of the differences I pre- people choosing to bind themselves together. transportation safety, provides funds sented, and the challenges I encountered, I Actively choosing. We are ‘‘We the people.’’ for necessary projects, eliminates bur- always felt that my country, that America, We are e pluribus unum—out of many, one. densome regulation, promotes innova- had my back. I had good people of good will Because of our differences, we can ascend tion, and invests in our Tribal lands. cheering me on and pushing me forward. from cooperation, to collaboration, to inno- Our EPW chairman said the bill Indeed, my story is an American story. It’s vation. Out of our differences, there is hope. a story of what is possible, of what can hap- Out of difference, there can be unity. Out of would ‘‘enhance quality of life for the pen, when ‘‘we the people,’’ live up to our difference, equality and justice. American people.’’ Our ranking mem- highest ideals. And when we do fulfill these And it’s bigger than the United States. ber believes it ‘‘can endure the test of ideals, the fact of our differences does not This issue transcends boundary and geog- time and keep up with the evolving de- hold us back, in the very same way that the raphy. Out of many countries, we are one mands of a 21st century global econ- fact of our differences is not really what di- planet—with one future. omy.’’ I agree with their assessments, vides us. Which brings me back to where I started: and as a member of EPW, I want to Class of 2019: The differences among us and The celebration of difference—and all of the the divisions between us: These are separate possibility that difference unleashes. thank them for listening to our prior- things. One does not inevitably lead to the Out of many paths—out of many grad- ities and collaborating with each of us. other. uates—you are one class. And while you have Since joining the Senate, I have ex- We are different, yes. But our differences many careers and choices in front of you, I pressed my belief that divided govern- are our strength. hope you keep one objective in mind: To ment presents an opportunity for us to Our division, on the other hand, is a liabil- make this a more just—a fairer world. achieve mutually beneficial goals and ity—a liability that has been exacerbated So, I ask you: What bridges will you build? shared priorities. President Trump, and exploited, I believe, because of the corro- What new relationships will you initiate? myself, and my colleagues in Congress sive, inequality that today is widening in What justice will you serve? What will you agree on the importance of investing in American society. make possible for someone else? More than what we look like, or where we Many of the bridges you cross will not be our Nation’s infrastructure. This bill is come from, or how we worship, inequality is physical structures of concrete or steel. proof that we can work together in a what is tearing our communities and coun- They will be relationships you forge, through bipartisan manner on behalf of the try asunder. hard work and attention, respect and care, American people. Economic inequality asphyxiates the very listening and love. And the best relation- More important to me than anything American idea of economic and social mobil- ships are those in which you can be yourself else, our bill also reflects the needs of ity. It creates unprecedented wealth gaps, and better yourself. my great State of North Dakota. As a sorting us into circles where we only engage If my experience is any indication, this is large, rural State built on agriculture with people of similar means and perspec- especially true of relationships with grad- tives. uates of this great university. My partner in and natural resources, we are heavily Persistent racial and gender inequality life of 26 years, David Beitzel was a proud dependent on our extensive infrastruc- cause the sins of our history to infect the member of UVM’s class of 1980. He passed ture to get our goods to market. present and imperil the future. away suddenly in January. With that in mind, I reached out our Inequality helps explain the gaps between David taught me so much about life, and stakeholders at the very beginning of the experience of rural Americans and urban our common humanity. We were very dif- this process to glean their perspective. Americans—and entrenches the polarization ferent. We hailed from very different places in our political institutions. We received input and comments from and backgrounds. But we found each other city, county, and State leaders all And inequality doesn’t just cause our chal- despite those differences—and enriched each lenges. It also prevents us from joining to- other’s lives because of them. across North Dakota, expressing their gether to solve our common problems. Relationships with other people—friend- desire for a highway bill reauthoriza- It undermines our hope for the future and ships and family, professional, romantic, in- tion that works best for our State. erodes our faith in one another. Because of cidental and intentional—all are essential, Their feedback and priorities are it, we are less willing to trust one another. no matter how different we may seem to be. very important to me. While not all of Less willing to extend the benefit of the They strengthen our empathy, our compas- their requests were met, I want them doubt. Too often, we rush to judgement, as- sion, our humanity, and widen our perspec- suming the worst intentions of others. to know their voices were heard. I tives. therefore ask unanimous consent for Now, I’m not naive. There are people for If we build bridges and bonds of connec- whom hate, and harm is the intention. From tion, then when injustice affects one of us, the letters they sent us to be printed in Charlottesville to Pittsburgh, we have wit- we know—deeply, personally—that it affects the RECORD following my remarks. Full nessed the painful, pernicious impact of all of us. When we bind ourselves to others— versions of each of these letters can be hate. And while there certainly are racists, when we recognize that our fates are bound found on my official website. anti-Semites, homophobes and prejudice in together—we can put the small things aside. I would also like to take a moment America today, this is not the character of We can make a world where stories like mine to highlight some of the bright spots in who we are as a nation. Most Americans be- are more probable, more likely, more com- lieve in ideals of equality and justice for this legislation. mon. We can shrink the gaps of inequality First, at $287 billion, this is the larg- all—and in order for these ideas to be real- and grow justice in its place. ized we must stand up to emboldened big- It will not be easy, class of 2019. Justice est highway bill in history. North Da- otry. takes time. It takes work. It takes love. And kotans made it clear: They want a real, And so, graduates: I ask you, I implore it takes risk. long-term reauthorization that does you, not to build walls, but to build bridges But I hope you find ways to build these more than the status quo and actually and to build relationships, because when I re- bridges. I hope you find ways to listen and be invests in our Nation’s roads and flect on my own story, I know I did not get curious—to be present and proximate. I hope bridges. here alone. you embrace difference—and reject division. None of us have. Second, 90 percent of these funds will Class of 2019: I know you will answer the be distributed to the States via for- It was not the simple fact of my presence, call—and I know the future will be much bet- or superficial measures of diversity or inclu- ter for it. It’s yours for the taking and the mula. That is incredibly important to sion, that led me to the great honor of serv- making, as of right now. large, rural States like North Dakota. ing as president of the Ford Foundation, or Congratulations. Good luck. And Godspeed. The main point for the formula is that to the great honor of addressing you today. f it is not discretionary, so it is stable, It was often people who were very different predictable funding. We have vast from me extending their humanity, and gen- AMERICA’S TRANSPORTATION stretches of highway system that con- erosity, and their privilege to help me—leav- INFRASTRUCTURE ACT ing their comfort zones behind; spanning a tribute greatly to our Nation’s econ- divide. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I rise in omy and interstate commerce. Despite It was people I didn’t know—or came to support of America’s Transportation our low population, rural States con- know only later—who had faith in me, who Infrastructure Act, a bill we on the En- tribute much more to the highway

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COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, and paid back to us in a consistent, un- Allows states the flexibility to efficiently Fargo, ND, March 6, 2019. biased manner, giving North Dakota plan for projects. Subject: Reauthorization of the Surface steady funding and flexibility to Disruptive technologies (such as autono- Transportation Bill (Highway Bill). mous, hybrid, and electric vehicles) are hav- prioritize our State’s transportation Senator KEVIN CRAMER, ing an impact on the amount of revenue gen- needs. Under this bill, transportation Washington, DC. erated for transportation. funding has increased by 27 percent, DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: The Fargo-Moor- Congress should continue the distribution head Metropolitan Council of Governments and North Dakota will receive nearly of highway and transit program funds by for- $1.6B over the next 5 years, which is (FM Metro COG) is very grateful for the op- mula. portunity to share our input about the sur- welcome news to communities back Historically, North Dakota has not been face transportation reauthorization bill. home. very successful with the competitive grant Metro COG serves as the Metropolitan Plan- Third, America’s Transportation In- programs such as TIGER and INFR. ning Organization (MPO) for all jurisdictions frastructure Act cuts duplicative bu- Maintain the current Federal share of within the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan reaucracy and delays. For example, it project cost—80/20 area, including the North Dakota jurisdic- establishes a 2-year goal for com- Public Private Partnerships do not work tions of Cass County, Fargo, Horace, and well in rural states. West Fargo, which are all in our designated pleting environmental reviews, a 90- The volume of traffic in rural states is not day timeline for related project au- urbanized area, and Casselton, Mapleton, and sufficient to attract private investments in Harwood in our metropolitan planning area. thorizations, and an accountability roadway infrastructure (Example: tolling). system for these projects. The days of In Minnesota, our urbanized area includes THOMAS K. SOREL, Clay County, Dilworth and Moorhead, and half-finished, never-ending projects Director. our metropolitan planning area includes must come to an end. This bill ac- DOUG BURGUM, Glyndon, Hawley, Sabin, and Barnesville. knowledges that. In addition, it creates Governor. On behalf of the local jurisdictions, Metro incentives to lessen carbon emissions COG administers the federal transportation and reduce methane and energy waste. ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS and transit planning funds received by our Lastly, this bill includes multiple OF NORTH DAKOTA, metropolitan area and carries out the re- Bismarck, ND, February 22, 2019. provisions I have cosponsored. The bi- quired planning and programming activities Hon. KEVIN CRAMER, partisan USE-IT Act, which to ensure a continuing, cooperative and com- U.S. Senator, prehensive transportation planning process. incentivizes carbon capture and seques- Washington, DC. Our Policy Board, made up of local elected tration technology, is included in this DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: Thank you for the officials and planning commissioners, rep- package; as is the Addressing Under- opportunity to offer input from our indus- resents citizens throughout the metropolitan developed and Tribally Operated try’s perspective for the next Highway Reau- area. Streets Act, also known as the AUTOS thorization Bill. We applaud the EPW com- Our input on reauthorization of the surface Act. The AUTOS Act, sponsored by my mittee for beginning these discussions in ad- transportation bill is as follows: vance of the 2020 expiration of the current Retain the Transportation Management fellow North Dakota Senator JOHN act. Area population threshold of 200,000. The HOEVEN, would enhance the safety of A strong federal program is extremely im- Highway Bill establishes the population roads on Indian lands by streamlining portant for a geographically large, yet threshold of 200,000 as the point when an existing federal procedures and in- sparsely populated state like North Dakota. MPO may choose to become a Transpor- creasing funding to repair roads and We simply do not have the critical mass to tation Management Area (TMA). Our metro- bridges in Indian country. fund the transportation needs on the state/ politan area has exceeded this threshold, and These just a few of the many aspects local level. The current administration will officially exceed it as part of the 2020 of our bill that I support. As I have seems to favor more local participation but Census. Local leaders have been looking for- demonstrated, this is an economically we’d caution the utilization of that to areas ward to becoming a TMA and carrying out and environmentally responsible bill. where it is feasible and not a detriment. planning efforts that will ensure we are in good standing to meet TMA requirements It is a win for both sides of the aisle Maintaining the 80/20 federal/state split is imperative in a state like North Dakota. Pri- when the time comes. We ask that the and a win for our country. I am grate- vate Public Partnerships work well in higher threshold remain at a population of 200,000. ful our committee was able to take this populated areas but they are not feasible in Retain local flexibility in the use of High- first step today. I encourage my col- North Dakota. Being rural and sparsely pop- way Funds. The FAST Act allowed our local leagues in the House to be proactive ulated make the interest of private entities leaders a certain amount of flexibility in the and to avoid procrastinating until the nearly impossible. use of Highway Funds to help update our last minute. Let’s work together in a Funding solutions for the Highway Trust transit vehicle fleet, thus keeping the fleet timely fashion to deliver a significant Fund is long overdue and the user fee of the in manageable condition from a maintenance standpoint. This flexibility has been seri- investment for the constituents we federal motor fuel tax has not generated enough revenue to fund the program for ously considered and put to good use in our serve. many years. It needs to be addressed and metropolitan area, and we request that this There being no objection, the mate- soon. The 18.4 cent per gallon user fee has type of flexibility be retained, and even in- rial was ordered to be printed in the not been adjusted since October 1, 1993. The creased in the reauthorization bill. RECORD, as follows: decline in buying power is obvious and better NORTH DAKOTA fuel economy of vehicles adds to the issue. THE CITY OF FARGO, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Adjusting it upward makes sense to us. Fargo, ND, March 1, 2019. Bismarck, ND, February 19, 2019. Looking at any other funding options should Re Surface Transportation Reauthorization North Dakota Priorities for the Next High- also be considered. In our previous Congres- Bill (Highway Bill). way Reauthorization Bill. sional visits, AGC of ND representatives Senator KEVIN CRAMER, Hon. KEVIN CRAMER, have provided an outline of various funding Washington, DC. U.S. Senator, options. We’d be happy to provide them DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: I sincerely appre- Washington, DC. again if interested. ciate the opportunity to weigh in on the next We appreciate the opportunity to offer With an extremely short construction sea- surface reauthorization bill. The City of input on State Priorities for the Next High- son in our state, it is imperative the ND DOT Fargo has benefitted tremendously from the way Reauthorization Bill. Below are some have certainty for federal funding payments. current Highway Bill and I strongly support key points that are vital to transportation Too many times, there have been delays in future appropriations. Previous allocations funding in North Dakota: sending the appropriations which lead to de- have allowed the City of Fargo, and the Good infrastructure, including highways, layed bid lettings. This is a significant issue North Dakota Department of Transpor- is important for North Dakota and the Na- in North Dakota. Even a one month delay tation, to construct and maintain high qual- tional Economy. can cause huge issues in completing projects. ity, long lasting infrastructure projects by This allows us to efficiently move agricul- Those are but a few of our suggestions for allocating upwards of $10–$12 million annu- tural, manufactured goods, and energy re- the next federal highway act. Again, we ap- ally. Without these necessary funds, our citi- sources to the World Markets. preciate the opportunity to submit them and zens and businesses would be burdened with

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President of the Board of City, more important to ensure that Fargo re- I would also like to take this opportunity Commissioners. mains an economic engine in the Upper Mid- to express how very fortunate we are to have west. For this reason, among many others, I such solid partners in the NDDOT and we MEMORANDUM strongly support the reauthorization of the continue to strive to maintain this produc- CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT, next surface transportation bill. tive partnership that best coordinates re- West Fargo, ND, February 25, 2019. Sincerely, sources from federal, state and local part- Re FHWA Reauthorization Bill for the FAST BRENDA E. DERRIG, PE, ners. Act. City Engineer. Our comments will follow three key Senator KEVIN CRAMER, CITY OF VALLEY CITY, themes: 1) Continue to deregulate and en- Washington, DC. Valley City, ND, March 4, 2019. courage further confluence of programs to SENATOR CRAMER: As the Cass County En- Hon. KEVIN CRAMER, provide for effective and efficient use; 2) Con- gineer, I am writing to request your support Washington, DC. tinue and expand funding and funding flexi- for the reauthorization of the FAST Act. DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: Please accept this bility that best leverages federal, state and Across the country our counties face infra- letter as an expression of support on behalf local—as well as private Investment. 3) Con- structure challenges every day. In North Da- of the City of Valley City, North Dakota for tinue focus on local transit solutions that kota, our counties have varying issues from the reauthorization of the FAST Act. In my promote a state of good repair and levels of traffic around key hub cities, oil impacts, role as Mayor, I can attest to the fact that service necessary to North Dakota commu- and agricultural impacts. On top of these infrastructure funding in this critical piece nities. issues, we face aging infrastructure with de- ficient bridges and roads designed to the of legislation is a key priority for our com- 1) Continue to deregulate and encourage safety standards of the 1960s. To improve our munity. further confluence of programs to provide for aging roads and bridges, I support our Na- At the local level, the City of Valley City efficient use. funds transportation infrastructure projects tional Association of Counties and Associa- through special assessments and the local We applaud the streamlining policy tion of County Engineers in these three core renew and replacement fund (R&R) which changes of the current bill, Fixing America’s areas: uses sales tax and utility fees. To fund crit- Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. These Ensure that the federal highway program ical infrastructure projects, voters passed a include environmental review deregulation dedicates funds for rural secondary infra- half percent sales tax in 2007 and an addi- efforts that reduce project costs and the con- structure, particularly bridges. tional half percent sales tax in 2010 for a solidation of ‘‘siloed’’ programs that enables Make the federal permitting process sim- total of 1 percent dedicated for infrastruc- more effective flexibility. pler and more streamlined. ture. Deregulation can go further, for example, Ensure the long-term certainty and sol- At the state level, legislators are currently by providing for categorical exclusions for vency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. debating a bill commonly referred to as ‘‘Op- projects under $5M, which would cover a sig- I have also been working with our neigh- eration Prairie Dog’’ which is designed to nificant number of projects in cities across boring counties across the Red River for a provide and increase in infrastructure fund- North Dakota. critical bridge replacement project. We have ing to townships, cities, and counties MICHAEL R. BROWN, three bridges along the Red River in eastern throughout North Dakota. Mayor. North Dakota/northern Minnesota have fall- Despite significant efforts on the local and en into severe disrepair, and our county will state level to fund infrastructure needs, fed- need help to procure funds for the building CITY OF WEST FARGO, eral funding can often be the determining new structures. Our group of counties ap- West Fargo, ND, February 27, 2019. factor as to whether or not many projects plied for a federal grant through the Com- Re Surface Transportation Reauthorization. come to fruition. Uncertainty of federal petitive Highway Bridge Program. I ask for funding after the FAST Act’s expiration in Hon. KEVIN CRAMER, your support in innovative project delivery 2020 would jeopardize many needed infra- U.S. Senate, through project bundling and other FHWA structure projects in our community and Washington, DC. Every Day Counts Initiatives. state. Many communities, like the City of DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: It is with great If you have questions, please call Jason Valley City, rely on the certainty provided pleasure that I write to you to share the City Benson. by an entirely funded and planned federal of West Fargo’s thoughts related to the reau- Sincerely, highway bill. A reauthorization would mean thorization of the next Highway Bill. Of JASON BENSON, P.E., more projects in North Dakota and the City course funding to continue to support our Cass County Engineer. of Valley City can proceed, much like those residents and the great amount of commerce successfully funded by the current FAST Act coming out of our City is important, but AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING and other authorizations preceding it. we’d like to inform you of items within the COMPANIES OF NORTH DAKOTA, Our community has seen success through current bill that we’d like to improve upon. Bismarck, ND, February 28, 2019. Re Highway Bill Input Request. critical programs such as the Transportation Increased Emphasis on Land Use: Planning Alternatives (TA) program and the Urban funds are under tremendous scrutiny by the Hon. Senator KEVIN CRAMER, Grant Program (UGP), and we urge you to Federal Highway Administration. The City Washington, DC. consider those programs favorably through- feels strongly that land use decisions are DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: We appreciate the out the legislative process. closely tied to transportation and the use of opportunity to outline our industry prior- Should you have any questions, please do Consolidated Planning Grants (CPG) in ities for the reauthorization of federal sur- not hesitate to contact me via telephone at transportation studies should reflect this. face transportation programs. We are very (701) 845–8126 or email at We believe that by decreasing the focus and pleased that your seat on the Senate Envi- [email protected]. weight on levels of service of roadways and ronment & Public Works Committee gives Sincerely, increasing the focus on adjacent land use and you a strong position to advocate for our DAVE CARLSRUD, increased connections will result in a more state’s needs. Mayor, City of Valley City. reliable transportation network. As you know, in December 2015, Congress passed and the President signed into law the CITY OF GRAND FORKS, Increased Funding Opportunities for Infra- Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Grand Forks, ND, February 27, 2019. structure Preservation, Replacement and (FAST) Act, providing five years of increased Re Grand Forks comments on Federal Trans- Maintenance: The City believes that al- funding to support highway and transit portation Authorization. though growth requires extending infrastruc- projects, while including new reforms to en- ture, it is the ongoing maintenance and up- Senator KEVIN CRAMER, hance program efficiency. The American Washington, DC. keep of existing infrastructure that will bur- Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) at DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: Thank you for this den our citizens. Increasing funding opportu- both the state and national levels strongly opportunity to provide comment on the re- nities will help strengthen our City and supported this landmark legislation, and authorization of Federal Surface Transpor- allow us to thrive into the future. now urges Congress to remain focused on tation bill and, particularly, your personal Continue Accelerated Project Delivery: adopting long-term, sustainable funding interest and involvement through the Senate The FAST Act helped streamline the envi- mechanisms to support the nation’s trans- Environment and Public Works Committee. ronmental review process. The City rec- portation needs. We support the committee’s current strategy ommends that this continue and that any ACEC North Dakota represents the con- and timeline of reauthorization and we opportunity to improve upon this may be ex- sulting engineering firms in the state by as- thank you for your work and support. plored under the reauthorization. sisting members to provide better consulting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.033 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5235 engineering services for their clients while Judge for the Eastern District of ern District of Texas—rollcall vote 246, protecting the public welfare and safe- Texas—rollcall vote 241, PN205; nay on PN524; ‘‘yea’’ on motion to invoke clo- guarding the ethical standards of consulting motion to invoke cloture: Mark T. ture Steven D. Grimberg, of Georgia, to engineers in private practice. We strive to Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for be United States District Judge for the cooperate with public bodies and other orga- nizations in matters of common interest. In the Northern District of Texas—roll- Northern District of Georgia—rollcall addition, ACEC North Dakota acts as a re- call vote 242, PN207; nay on motion to vote 247, PN566; ‘‘nay’’ on motion to in- source among our members to provide coop- invoke cloture: Jeffery Vincent Brown, voke cloture on Jason K. Pulliam, of erative services and support the advance- of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for Texas, to be United States District ment of the science and practice of engineer- the Southern District of Texas—roll- Judge for the Western District of ing. call vote 243, PN510; nay on motion to Texas—rollcall vote 248, PN454; ‘‘yea’’ We believe that infrastructure is the back- invoke cloture: Brantley Starr, of on motion to invoke cloture on Martha bone of the United States economy. A mod- Texas, to be United States District Maria Pacold, of Illinois, to be United ern and efficient transportation system is Judge for the Northern District of critical for protecting public health and safe- States District Judge for the Northern ty, promoting commerce, and providing mo- Texas—rollcall vote 244, PN512; yea on District of Illinois—rollcall vote 249, bility. It enables manufacturers to get their motion to invoke cloture: Stephanie L. PN780; ‘‘yea’’ on motion to invoke clo- products to market, farmers to get their Haines, of Pennsylvania, to be United ture on Steven C. Seeger, of Illinois, to goods to stores, and workers to get to jobs. States District Judge for the Western be United States District Judge for the Unfortunately, our nation’s infrastructure District of Pennsylvania—rollcall vote Northern District of Illinois—rollcall remains severely deficient and underfunded. 245, PN453; yea on motion to invoke vote 250, PN782; and ‘‘nay’’ on motion According to the U.S. DOT, improving the cloture: Ada E. Brown to be U.S. Dis- to invoke cloture on William Shaw condition and performance of highways and bridges requires $142 billion annually from trict Judge for the Northern District of Stickman IV, of Pennsylvania, to be all levels of government; we currently invest Texas—rollcall vote 246, PN524; yea on United States District Judge for the approximately $105 billion. North Dakota motion to invoke cloture: Steven D. Western District of Pennsylvania—roll faces a $2.5 billion shortfall from 2018 to 2023. Grimberg, of Georgia, to be United call vote 251, PN727. States District Judge for the Northern f BISMARCK MANDAN District of Georgia—rollcall vote 247, CHAMBER | EDC PN566; nay on motion to invoke cloture BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT Hon. Senator KEVIN CRAMER, on Jason K. Pulliam, of Texas, to be Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I wish to Washington, DC. United States District Judge for the submit to the Senate the budget DEAR SENATOR CRAMER: Please accept this letter as an expression of my personal sup- Western District of Texas—rollcall scorekeeping report for July 2019. The port for the reauthorization of the FAST vote 248, PN454; yea on motion to in- report compares current-law levels of Act. voke cloture on Martha Maria Pacold, spending and revenues with the In my role as President of the Bismarck of Illinois, to be United States District amounts the Senate agreed to in the Mandan Chamber EDC, I actively advocate Judge for the Northern District of Illi- Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, BBA18. for probusiness policies on behalf of the orga- nois—rollcall vote 249, PN780; yea on This information is necessary for the nization’s more than 1,200 members. Re- motion to invoke cloture on Steven C. Senate Budget Committee to deter- cently, those efforts have focused on infra- mine whether budgetary points of structure funding. Seeger, of Illinois, to be United States At the local level, voters in the City of Bis- District Judge for the Northern Dis- order lie against pending legislation. marck recently passed a half-cent sales tax trict of Illinois—rollcall vote 250, The Republican staff of the Budget increase dedicated to arterial roadway con- PN782; and nay on motion to invoke Committee and the Congressional struction. And at the state level, legislators cloture on William Shaw Stickman IV, Budget Office, CBO, prepared this re- are currently debating a bill dubbed ‘‘Oper- of Pennsylvania, to be United States port pursuant to section 308(b) of the ation Prairie Dog’’ designed to provide even District Judge for the Western District Congressional Budget Act, CBA. more infrastructure funding to townships, of Pennsylvania—rollcall vote 251, This is my sixth scorekeeping report cities and counties around North Dakota. this year. My last filing can be found in However, there is concern among all of the PN727. aforementioned political subdivisions re- f the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for June 26, 2019. The information included in this garding the uncertainty of federal funding VOTE EXPLANATION after the FAST Act’s expiration in 2020. report is current through July 26, 2019. That’s because while we can attempt to fund Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, on July Since my last filing, Congress has projects to the best of our ability at the 30, 2019, I was absent for the following cleared four pieces of legislation with local and state level, the federal match for rollcall votes due to a commitment in significant budgetary effects. The first, some projects can mean the difference be- Williamsburg, VA, for an event sur- the Emergency Supplemental Appro- tween them happening or not. rounding the 400th commemorative ses- priations for Humanitarian Assistance The certainty provided by an entirely and Security at the Southern Border funded and planned federal highway bill sion of the Virginia General Assembly. means more projects in Bismarck-Mandan Had I been present I would have Act, 2019, P.L. 116–26, provided nearly can proceed. As a result, we provide badly voted ‘‘nay’’ on confirmation: Sean D. $4.6 billion in emergency funding to ad- needed infrastructure improvements for our Jordan, of Texas, to be U.S. District dress needs at the Nation’s southern residents and continued opportunity for our Judge for the Eastern District of border. The second measure with sig- businesses. Texas—rollcall vote 241, PN205; ‘‘nay’’ nificant budgetary effects, P.L. 116–29, Should you have any questions, please do on motion to invoke cloture: Mark T. provided for a 2-week extension of the not hesitate to contact me via telephone at Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for Medicaid community health services (701) 223–5660 or email at the Northern District of Texas—roll- demonstration program. The third, the [email protected]. Sincerely, call vote 242, PN207; ‘‘nay’’ on motion Protecting Affordable Mortgages for BRIAN RITTER. to invoke cloture: Jeffery Vincent Veterans Act of 2019, P.L. 116–33, re- f Brown, of Texas, to be U.S. District vises loan seasoning requirements re- Judge for the Southern District of lated to a refinanced Veterans Affairs VOTE EXPLANATION Texas—rollcall vote 243, PN510; ‘‘nay’’ housing loan. The fourth, the Never Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I was on motion to invoke cloture: Brantley Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray unavoidably absent on Tuesday, July Starr, of Texas, to be United States Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent 30, 2019, for rollcall votes 241, 242, 243, District Judge for the Northern Dis- Authorization of the September 11th 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, and 251 trict of Texas—rollcall vote 244, PN512; Victim Compensation Fund Act, P.L. due to a commitment in Williamsburg, ‘‘yea’’ on motion to invoke cloture: 116–34, appropriates such sums as nec- VA, related to the events surrounding Stephanie L. Haines, of Pennsylvania, essary for the Victims Compensation the 400th commemorative session of to be United States District Judge for Fund to pay claims to eligible victims the Virginia General Assembly. the Western District of Pennsylvania— through fiscal year 2029 and fully com- Had I been present I would have rollcall vote 245, PN453; ‘‘yea’’ on mo- pensate claimants who have received voted nay on confirmation for Sean D. tion to invoke cloture: Ada E. Brown reduced awards in the past because of Jordan, of Texas, to be U.S. District to be U.S. District Judge for the North- declining balances in the fund.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.035 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 Budget Committee Republican staff scorecard shows deficit increases in fis- TABLE B.—SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE— prepared Tables A–C. cal year 2019 of $1,959 million, $427 mil- ENACTED REGULAR DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS 1 Table A gives the amount by which lion revenue loss, $1,532 million outlay [Budget authority, in millions of dollars] each Senate authorizing committee ex- increase; over the fiscal year 2018–2023 ceeds or is below its allocation for period of $3,409 million, $907 million 2019 budget authority and outlays under the revenue loss, $2,502 million outlay in- Security 2 Nonsecurity 2 fiscal year 2019 enforceable levels filing crease; and over the fiscal year 2018– Statutory Discretionary Limits ...... 647,000 597,000 required by BBA18. This information is 2028 period of $797 million, $798 million Amount Provided by Senate Appropriations Subcommittee used for enforcing committee alloca- revenue loss, $1 million outlay de- Agriculture, Rural Development, and tions pursuant to section 302 of the Related Agencies ...... 0 23,042 crease. During this reporting period, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- CBA. For this reporting period, 9 of the P.L. 116–33 reduced the deficit by $3 lated Agencies ...... 5,499 58,619 16 authorizing committees are not in Defense ...... 606,340 129 million over the fiscal year 2019, fiscal Energy and Water Development ...... 22,440 22,200 compliance with their allocations. year 2018–2023, and fiscal year 2018–2028 Financial Services and General Govern- Over the current 10-year enforceable ment ...... 31 23,392 periods, and P.L. 116–29 increased the Homeland Security ...... 2,058 47,353 window, authorizing committees have deficit by $5 million in fiscal year 2019. Interior, Environment, and Related increased outlays by a combined $13.0 Agencies ...... 0 35,552 P.L. 116–34’s budgetary effects are not Labor, Health and Human Services, billion. Of the bills clearing Congress included in this table or the PAYGO Education, and Related Agencies .... 0 178,076 Legislative Branch ...... 0 4,836 this reporting period, P.L. 116–34 added scorecard pursuant to the direction in- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, to the Judiciary Committee’s existing cluded in the statutory text. and Related Agencies ...... 10,332 86,804 State, Foreign Operations, and Related violations, including an increase in This submission also includes a table Programs ...... 0 46,218 spending of $9.4 billion over the 10-year Transportation and Housing and Urban tracking the Senate’s budget enforce- Development, and Related Agencies 300 70,779 window, P.L. 116–33 reduced the Bank- ment activity on the floor since the en- ing Committee’s allocation violation Current Level Total ...... 647,000 597,000 forcement filing on May 7, 2018. Since Total Enacted Above (+) or Below by $3 million in each enforceable win- my last report, no new budgetary (¥) Statutory Limits ...... 0 0 dow, and P.L. 116–29 added $5 million to points of order were raised. 1 This table excludes spending pursuant to adjustments to the discre- the Finance Committee’s existing fis- tionary spending limits. These adjustments are allowed for certain purposes cal year 2019 violations. All years in the accompanying tables in section 251(b)(2) of BBEDCA. are fiscal years. 2 Security spending is defined as spending in the National Defense budg- Table B provides the amount by et function (050) and nonsecurity spending is defined as all other spending. which the Senate Committee on Appro- I ask unanimous consent that the ac- priations is below or exceeds the statu- companying tables be printed in the TABLE C.—SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE—EN- tory spending limits. This information RECORD. ACTED CHANGES IN MANDATORY SPENDING PROGRAMS is used to determine points of order re- There being no objection, the mate- (CHIMPS) lated to the spending caps found in sec- rial was ordered to be printed in the [Budget authority, millions of dollars] tions 312 and 314 of the CBA. Appropria- RECORD, as follows: tions for fiscal year 2019, displayed in 2019 this table, show that the Appropria- TABLE A.—SENATE AUTHORIZING COMMITTEES—ENACTED CHIMPS Limit for Fiscal Year 2019 ...... 15,000 tions Committee is compliant with DIRECT SPENDING ABOVE (+) OR BELOW (¥) BUDGET Senate Appropriations Subcommittees spending limits for the current fiscal RESOLUTIONS Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies 0 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies ...... 7,285 year. Those limits for regular discre- [In millions of dollars] Defense ...... 0 tionary spending are $647 billion for ac- Energy and Water Development ...... 0 2019– 2019– Financial Services and General Government ...... 0 counts in the defense category and $597 2019 2023 2028 Homeland Security ...... 0 billion for accounts in the nondefense Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies ...... 0 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Re- category of spending. Budget Authority ...... 2,414 4,249 3,123 lated Agencies ...... 7,715 The fiscal year 2018 budget resolution Outlays ...... 1,401 1,797 70 Legislative Branch ...... 0 Armed Services: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related contained points of order limiting the Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 Agencies ...... 0 use of changes in mandatory programs Outlays ...... 0 0 0 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs ...... 0 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and in appropriations bills, CHIMPs. Table Budget Authority ...... 18 282 379 Related Agencies ...... 0 C, which tracks the CHIMP limit of $15 Outlays ...... 17 282 379 Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Current Level Total ...... 15,000 billion for fiscal year 2019, shows the Budget Authority ...... 41 77 91 Total CHIMPS Above (+) or Below (¥) Budget Appropriations Committee has enacted Outlays ...... 11 74 90 Resolution ...... 0 Energy and Natural Resources: $15 billion worth of full-year CHIMPs ¥ ¥ Budget Authority ...... 0 10 24 U.S. CONGRESS, for this fiscal year. Outlays ...... 0 ¥10 ¥24 In addition to the tables provided by Environment and Public Works: CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Budget Authority ...... 2 4 ¥333 Washington, DC, July 31, 2019. ¥ Budget Committee Republican staff, I Outlays ...... 2 4 333 Hon. MIKE ENZI, am submitting CBO tables, which I will Finance: Budget Authority ...... 383 1,078 ¥1,090 Chairman, Committee on the Budget, use to enforce budget totals approved Outlays ...... 164 1,070 ¥1,093 U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. by Congress. Foreign Relations: DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report Budget Authority ...... 0 ¥5 ¥20 For fiscal year 2019, CBO estimates Outlays ...... 0 ¥5 ¥20 shows the effects of Congressional action on that current-law levels are $2.9 billion Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the fiscal year 2019 budget and is current above and $3.3 billion below enforceable fairs: through July 26, 2019. This report is sub- Budget Authority...... 0 2 4 mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- levels for budget authority and out- Outlays ...... 43 48 49 Judiciary: tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as lays, respectively. These levels were Budget Authority ...... 13 6,361 9,944 amended. adjusted to accommodate the budget Outlays ...... 13 6,357 9,939 The estimates of budget authority, out- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: authority and outlay effects of P.L. Budget Authority ...... 0 ¥36 ¥84 lays, and revenues are consistent with the 116–26, as that funding was designated Outlays ...... 0 ¥36 ¥84 allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary Rules and Administration: levels printed in the Congressional Record on as an emergency and qualified for an Budget Authority...... 0 0 1 equivalent and concurrent increase in Outlays ...... 0 0 1 May 7, 2018, pursuant to section 30103 of the Intelligence: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law enforceable levels under existing stat- Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 115–123). ute. Revenues are $426 million below Outlays ...... 0 0 0 Since our last letter dated June 26, 2019, Veterans’ Affairs: the level assumed in the budget resolu- Budget Authority ...... 4 79 ¥335 the Congress has cleared and the President tion. Further, Social Security revenues Outlays ...... 4,402 4,476 4,062 has signed the following legislation that has Indian Affairs: significant effects on budget authority and are at the levels assumed for fiscal Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 year 2019, while Social Security out- Outlays ...... 0 0 0 outlays in fiscal year 2019: Small Business: A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of lays are $4 million above assumed lev- Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 the Medicaid community mental health serv- els for the budget year. Outlays ...... 0 0 0 ices demonstration program, and for other CBO’s report also provides informa- Total: purposes (Public Law 116–29); tion needed to enforce the Senate pay- Budget Authority ...... 2,875 12,081 11,656 Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Vet- as-you-go, PAYGO, rule. The PAYGO Outlays ...... 6,053 14,057 13,036 erans Act of 2019 (Public Law 116–33); and

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On-Budget: Social Security Revenues 899.2 899.2 0.0 Budget Authority ...... 3,663.0 3,665.9 2.9 ¥ Source: Congressional Budget Office. Outlays ...... 3,556.4 3,553.2 3.3 a Excludes administrative expenses paid from the Federal Old-Age and Revenues ...... 2,590.5 2,590.1 ¥0.4 Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Off-Budget: Fund of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget, but are Social Security Outlays a 908.8 908.8 0.0 appropriated annually. TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019, AS OF JULY 26, 2019 [In millions of dollars]

Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Previously Enacted a,b,c Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 2,590,496 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 2,271,360 2,169,258 n.a. Authorizing and Appropriation legislation ...... 1,886,507 1,949,120 ¥302 Offsetting receipts ...... ¥890,012 ¥890,015 n.a. Total, Previously Enacted ...... 3,267,855 3,228,363 2,590,194 Enacted Legislation Authorizing Legislation Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 (P.L. 116–3) ...... 120 8 0 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116–6, Division H) d ...... 2 2 1 Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (P.L. 116–8) ...... 0 ¥5 0 Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (P.L. 116–16) ...... 52 32 0 A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program, and for other purposes (P.L. 116–29) ...... 5 5 0 Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 (P.L. 116–33) ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 Subtotal, Authorizing Legislation ...... 176 39 1 Appropriation Legislation b Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (Divisions A–G, P.L. 116–6) b,c ...... 480,297 311,586 ¥125 Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 (P.L. 116–20) ...... 19,121 5,364 0 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (P.L. 116–26) ...... 4,586 1,048 0 Subtotal, Appropriation Legislation ...... 504,004 317,998 ¥125 Total, Enacted Legislation ...... 504,180 318,037 ¥124 Entitlements and Mandatories ¥106,128 6,756 0 Total Current Level c ...... 3,665,907 3,553,156 2,590,070 Total Senate Resolution e ...... 3,663,031 3,556,421 2,590,496 Current Level Over Senate Resolution ...... 2,876 n.a. n.a. Current Level Under Senate Resolution ...... n.a. 3,265 426 Memorandum Revenues, 2019–2028 Senate Current Level ...... n.a. n.a. 33,272,354 Senate Resolution c ...... n.a. n.a. 33,273,213 Current Level Over Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Current Level Under Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 859 Source: Congressional Budget Office. n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = public law. a Includes the budgetary effects of legislation enacted by Congress during the 115th Congress. b Sections 1001–1004 of the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114–255) require that certain funding provided for 2017 through 2026 to the Department of Health and Human Services—in particular the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health—be excluded from estimates for the purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Deficit Control Act) or the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (Congressional Budget Act). Therefore, the amounts shown in this report do not include $781 million in budget authority and $770 million in estimated outlays. c For purposes of enforcing section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act in the Senate, the resolution, as approved by the Senate, does not include budget authority, outlays, or revenues for off-budget amounts. As a result, amounts in this current level report do not include those items. d The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116–5), as amended, extended several immigration programs through February 15, 2019, that would otherwise have expired at the end of fiscal year 2018. The estimated budgetary effects of those previously enacted extensions are charged to the Committee on Appropriations, and are included in the budgetary effects of P.L. 116–6 shown in the ‘‘Appropriation Legislation’’ portion of this report. In addition, division H of P.L. 116–6 further extended those same programs through the end of fiscal year 2019. Consistent with the language in title III of division H of P.L. 116–6, and at the direction of the Senate Committee on the Budget, the budgetary effects of extending those immigration programs for the remainder of the fiscal year are charged to the relevant authorizing committees, and are shown in the ‘‘Authorizing Legislation’’ portion of this report. e Section 30103 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 requires the Chair of the Senate Committee on the Budget to publish the aggregate spending and revenue levels for fiscal year 2019; those aggregate levels were first published in the Congressional Record on May 7, 2018. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 also allows the Chair of the Senate Committee on the Budget to revise the budgetary aggregates: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Original Aggregates Printed on May 7, 2018: ...... 3,547,094 3,508,052 2,590,496 Revisions: Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 921 0 0 Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 69,464 38,556 0 Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 0 ¥214 0 Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 1,680 25 0 Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 20,165 3,590 0 Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 19,121 5,364 0 Pursuant to sections 311 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ...... 4,586 1,048 0 Revised Senate Resolution ...... 3,663,031 3,556,421 2,590,496

TABLE 3—SUMMARY OF THE SENATE PAY-AS-YOU-GO SCORECARD AS OF JULY 26, 2019 [In millions of dollars]

2018 2019 2018–2023 2018–2028

Beginning Balance a ...... 0 0 0 0 Enacted Legislation b,c A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ‘‘Incident Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act’’ (S.J. Res. 57, P.L. 115–172) ...... * * * * Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protections Act (S. 2155, P.L. 115–174) d ...... * 22 329 490 Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (S. 204, P.L. 115–176) ...... * * * * An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes (H.R. 3562, P.L. 115–177) ...... * * * * VA MISSION Act of 2018 (S. 2372, P.L. 115–182) e ...... — — — — Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S. 1869, P.L. 115–192) ...... * * * * All Circuit Review Act (H.R. 2229, P.L. 115–195) ...... * * * * American Innovation $1 Coin Act (H.R. 770, P.L. 115–197) ...... 0 3 3 0 Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 4743, P.L. 115–189) ...... * * * * Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018 (H.R. 5956, P.L. 115–218) ...... 0 0 0 ¥3

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2018 2019 2018–2023 2018–2028

KIWI Act (S. 2245, P.L. 115–226) ...... * * * * To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes (H.R. 4528, P.L. 115–228) ...... * * * * John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (H.R. 5515, P.L. 115–232) ...... * * * * Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (H.R. 4318, P.L. 115–239) ...... 0 304 690 ¥118 Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 (H.R. 6124, P.L. 115–243) ...... 0 * ¥1 ¥3 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6157, Division B, P.L. 115–245, Division B) ...... 0 0 18 18 Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 (S. 97, P.L. 115–248) ...... * * * * Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 (S. 3479, P.L. 115–251) ...... * 2 * ¥3 Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017 (H.R. 698, P.L. 115–252) ...... * * * * FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302, P.L. 115–254) f ...... * 44 42 26 Patient Right To Know Drug Act of 2018 (S. 2554, P.L. 115–263) ...... * * ¥11 ¥52 Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (H.R. 1551, P.L. 115–264) ...... 0 0 13 ¥24 Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 (S. 3509, P.L. 115–268) ...... 0 * 2 4 America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S. 3021, P.L. 115–270) ...... 0 2 16 ¥230 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6, P.L. 115–271) g ...... 0 — — — Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017 (S. 1595, P.L. 115–272) ...... 0 * * * To authorize the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes (H.R. 1037, P.L. 115–275) ...... 0 * * * Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act (H.R. 2615, P.L. 115–279) ...... 0 * * * Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (S. 140, P.L. 115–282) ...... 0 10 34 0 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes (H.J. Res. 143, P.L. 115–298) ...... 0 * * * Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018 (S. 2152, P.L. 115–299) ...... 0 * * * A bill to establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Dickinson Reservoir in the State of North Dakota (S. 440, P.L. 115–306) ...... 0 0 0 ¥4 A bill to establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Jamestown Reservoir in the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes (S. 2074, P.L. 115–308) ...... 0 0 0 ¥7 Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act (H.R. 754, P.L. 115–310) ...... 0 * * * Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 1861, P.L. 115–322) ...... 0 * * * Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018 (H.R. 1872, P.L. 115–330) ...... 0 * * * Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act (H.R. 3996, P.L. 115–332) ...... 0 * * * Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 2, P.L. 115–334) ...... 0 1,399 1,785 0 Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 (H.R. 1918, P.L. 115–335) ...... 0 * * * 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (H.R. 5759, P.L. 115–336) ...... 0 * * * Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 1050, P.L. 115–337) ...... 0 * * * USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 2101, P.L. 115–338) ...... 0 * * * Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 1235, P.L. 115–343) ...... 0 0 0 0 Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (H.R. 3342, P.L. 115–348) ...... 0 * * * Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act (H.R. 4431, P.L. 115–352) ...... 0 * * * Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018 (H.R. 5787, P.L. 115–358) ...... 0 * * * Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act (H.R. 5923, P.L. 115–361) ...... 0 * * * To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission (H.R. 7120, P.L. 115–386) ...... 0 * * * First Step Act of 2018 (S. 756, P.L. 115–391) ...... 0 11 120 317 Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 (S. 1311, P.L. 115–392) ...... 0 * * * CENOTE Act of 2018 (S. 2511, P.L. 115–394) ...... 0 * * * NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018 (S. 7, P.L. 115–403) ...... 0 0 5 5 Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (S. 2248, P.L. 115–407) ...... 0 * * * Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 2652, P.L. 115–415) ...... 0 * * * Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 (S. 2679, P.L. 115–416) ...... 0 * * * Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018 (S. 3777, P.L. 115–422) ...... 0 * * * National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2018 (S. 2200, P.L. 115–423) ...... 0 * * * To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska (H.R. 4689, P.L. 115–429) ...... 0 * * * 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act (S. 3661, P.L. 115–433) ...... 0 * * * Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act (H.R. 251, P.L. 116–2) ...... 0 * * * Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 259, P.L. 116–3) ...... 0 8 63 * Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J. Res. 28, P.L. 116–5) ...... 0 * * * Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J. Res. 31, P.L. 116–6) h ...... 0 125 229 9 Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (S. 483, P.L. 116–8) ...... 0 ¥5 ¥23 0 John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S. 47, P.L. 116–9) ...... 0 0 ¥10 ¥10 Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1839, P.L. 116–16) ...... 0 32 69 27 Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222, P.L. 116–17) ...... 0 * * * An act to make technical corrections to the computation of average pay under Public Law 110–279 (S. 1436, P.L. 116–21) ...... 0 * * 1 Blue Water Navy Vietnam Act of 2019 (H.R. 299, P.L. 116–23) ...... 0 0 76 394 Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act (H.R. 559, P.L. 116–24) ...... 0 * * * Taxpayer First Act (H.R. 3151, P.L. 116–25) ...... 0 * ¥37 ¥37 An act to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program, and for other purposes (S. 2047, P.L. 116–29) ...... 0 5 0 0 Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 (S. 744, P.L. 116–31) ...... 0 * * * Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 (S. 1749, P.L. 116–33) ...... 0 ¥3 ¥3 ¥3 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 1327, P.L. 116– 34) i ...... 0 — — —

Impact on Deficit ...... * 1,959 3,409 797 Total Change in Outlays ...... * 1,532 2,502 ¥1 Total Change in Revenues ...... * ¥427 ¥907 ¥798 Source: Congressional Budget Office P.L. = public law; * = between ¥$500,000 and $500,000; — = excluded from PAYGO scorecard. a On May 7, 2018, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget reset the Senate’s Pay-As-You-Go Scorecard to zero for all fiscal years. b The amounts shown represent the estimated effect of the public laws on the deficit. c Excludes off-budget amounts. d Pursuant to section 232(b) of H.C. Res. 290 (106th Congress), the Concurrent Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2001, the budgetary effects related to the Federal Reserve’s surplus funds are excluded. As a result, the amounts shown do not include estimated increases in revenues of $655 million in fiscal year 2019, $570 million over the 2019–2023 period, and $454 million over the 2019–2028 period. e The budgetary effects of this act are excluded from the Senate’s PAYGO scorecard, pursuant to section 512 of the act. f Division I of P.L. 115–254 contains the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2018, which provided $1,680 million in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and designated that amount as an emergency re- quirement pursuant to section 251 of the Deficit Control Act. At the direction of the Committees on the Budget, and consistent with the language in section 1701, the funding is shown as discretionary spending. g The budgetary effects of this act are excluded from the Senate’s PAYGO scorecard, pursuant to section 8231 of the act. h The budgetary effects of title I of division H of this act are excluded from the Senate’s PAYGO scorecard, pursuant to title III of division H of the act. i The budgetary effects of this act are excluded from the Senate’s PAYGO scorecard, pursuant to sec. 4 of the act.

ENFORCEMENT REPORT OF POINTS OF ORDER RAISED SINCE THE FY 2019 ENFORCEMENT FILING

Vote Date Measure Violation Motion to Waive Result

127 ...... June 18, 2018 ...... H.R. 5515—John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- 4106(a)—Senate-Pay-As-You-Go Sen. McConnell (R–KY) 2 ...... 81–14, waived. cal Year 2019. Violation1. 192 ...... August 23, 2018 ...... S. Amdt #3695 to H.R. 6157, the Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education 314(a) CHIMP with Net-Costs ...... Sen. Leahy (D–VT) ...... 68–24, waived. Appropriations Act 3. 1 Senator Sanders raised a section 4106(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress) point of order against the bill because the bill would increase the on-budget deficit. 2 By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to a rollcall vote to waive the point of order. 3 This surgical point of order would have struck lines 7–8 of page 270 in Division B (Title III) of the substitute amendment, which was related to the Pell Grant program. This provision was a Change in Mandatory Program (CHIMP) esti- mated to increase spending by $390 million over 10 years.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.065 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5239 COMMITTEE ON RULES AND AD- gress, simplifying its operations, improving lative business and committee business will MINISTRATION LEGISLATIVE AC- its relationships with other branches of the normally be sent to all Members of the com- TIVITIES REPORT United States Government, and enabling it mittee and released to the public at least 1 better to meet its responsibilities under the day in advance of all meetings. This does not Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask Constitution of the United States; and preclude any Member of the committee from unanimous consent for the Legislative (B) identify any court proceeding or action discussing appropriate non-agenda topics. Activities Report of the Committee of which, in the opinion of the Committee, is of 5. After the Chairman and the Ranking Mi- Rules and Administration during the vital interest to the Congress as a constitu- nority Member, speaking order shall be tionally established institution of the Fed- based on order of arrival, alternating be- 115th Congress be printed into the CON- eral Government and call such proceeding or tween Majority and Minority Members, un- GRESSIONAL RECORD. action to the attention of the Senate. less otherwise directed by the Chairman. There being no objection, the mate- 6. Any witness who is to appear before the rial was ordered to be printed in the * * * * * committee in any hearing shall file with the RECORD, as follows: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE COMMITTEE ON clerk of the committee at least 3 business RULES AND ADMINISTRATION REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY days before the date of his or her appearance, DURING THE 115TH CONGRESS TITLE I—MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE a written statement of his or her proposed 1. The regular meeting dates of the Com- testimony and an executive summary there- JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES of, in such form as the chairman may direct, AND ADMINISTRATION mittee shall be the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at 10:00 a.m. in unless the Chairman and the Ranking Minor- The jurisdiction of the Committee on room SR–301, Russell Senate Office Building. ity Member waive such requirement for good Rules and Administration is set forth in Additional meetings of the Committee may cause. paragraph l(n)(l) of rule XXV of the Standing 7. In general, testimony will be restricted be called by the Chairman as he may deem Rules of the Senate. The following are ex- to 5 minutes for each witness. The time may necessary or pursuant to the provision of cerpts from that paragraph. be extended by the Chairman, upon the paragraph 3 of rule XXVI of the Standing Chair’s own direction or at the request of a RULE XXV Rules of the Senate. Member. Each round of questions by Mem- STANDING COMMITTEES 2. Meetings of the committee, including bers will also be limited to 5 minutes. 1. The following standing committees shall meetings to conduct hearings, shall be open TITLE II—QUORUMS be appointed at the commencement of each to the public, except that a meeting or series 1. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(l) of rule Congress, and shall continue and have the of meetings by the committee on the same XXVI of the Standing Rules, a majority of power to act until their successors are ap- subject for a period of no more than 14 cal- the Members of the committee shall con- pointed, with leave to report by bill or other- endar days may be closed to the public on a stitute a quorum for the reporting of legisla- wise on matters within their respective ju- motion made and seconded to go into closed tive measures. risdictions: session to discuss only whether the matters enumerated in subparagraphs (a) through (f) 2. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(l) of rule * * * * * would require the meeting to be closed fol- XXVI of the Standing Rules, one-third of the (n)(l) Committee on Rules and Administra- lowed immediately by a recorded vote in Members of the committee shall constitute a tion, to which committee shall be referred open session by a majority of the Members of quorum for the transaction of business, in- all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, the committee when it is determined that cluding action on amendments to measures memorials, and other matters relating to the the matters to be discussed or the testimony prior to voting to report the measure to the following subjects: to be taken at such meeting or meetings: Senate. 1. Administration of the Senate Office (A) will disclose matters necessary to be 3. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(2) of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules, 2 Members of Buildings and the Senate wing of the Cap- kept secret in the interests of national de- the committee shall constitute a quorum for itol, including the assignment of office fense or the confidential conduct of the for- the purpose of taking testimony under oath space. eign relations of the United States; 2. Congressional organization relative to (B) will relate solely to matters of the and 1 Member of the committee shall con- rules and procedures, and Senate rules and committee staff personnel or internal staff stitute a quorum for the purpose of taking testimony not under oath; provided, how- regulations, including floor and gallery management or procedure; rules. (C) will tend to charge an individual with ever, that in either instance, once a quorum 3. Corrupt practices. crime or misconduct, to disgrace or injure is established, any one Member can continue 4. Credentials and qualifications of Mem- the professional standing of an individual, or to take such testimony. 4. Under no circumstances may proxies be bers of the Senate, contested elections, and otherwise to expose an individual to public considered for the establishment of a acceptance of incompatible offices. contempt or obloquy, or will represent a quorum. 5. Federal elections generally, including clearly unwarranted invasion of the privacy the election of the President, Vice President, of an individual; TITLE III—VOTING and Members of the Congress. (D) will disclose the identity of any in- 1. Voting in the committee on any issue 6. Government Publishing Office, and the former or law enforcement agent or will dis- will normally be by voice vote. printing and correction of the Congressional close any information relating to the inves- 2. If a third of the Members present so de- Record, as well as those matters provided for tigation or prosecution of a criminal offense mand a roll call vote instead of a voice vote, under rule XI. that is required to be kept secret in the in- a record vote will be taken on any question 7. Meeting of the Congress and attendance terests of effective law enforcement; by roll call. of Members. (E) will disclose information relating to 3. The results of roll call votes taken in 8. Payment of money out of the contingent the trade secrets or financial or commercial any meeting upon any measure, or any fund of the Senate or creating a charge upon information pertaining specifically to a amendment thereto, shall be stated in the the same (except that any resolution relat- given person if: committee report on that measure unless ing to substantive matter within the juris- (1) an Act of Congress requires the infor- previously announced by the committee, and diction of any other standing committee of mation to be kept confidential by Govern- such report or announcement shall include a the Senate shall be first referred to such ment officers and employees; or tabulation of the votes cast in favor of and committee). (2) the information has been obtained by the votes cast in opposition to each such 9. Presidential succession. the Government on a confidential basis, measure and amendment by each Member of 10. Purchase of books and manuscripts and other than through an application by such the committee. (Paragraph 7(b) and (c) of erection of monuments to the memory of in- person for a specific Government financial or rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) 4. Proxy voting shall be allowed on all dividuals. other benefit, and is required to be kept se- measures and matters before the committee. 11. Senate Library and statuary, art, and cret in order to prevent undue injury to the However, the vote of the committee to re- pictures in the Capitol and Senate Office competitive position of such person; or Buildings. (F) may divulge matters required to be port a measure or matter shall require the 12. Services to the Senate, including the kept confidential under the provisions of law concurrence of a majority of the Members of Senate restaurant. or Government regulations. (Paragraph 5(b) the committee who are physically present at 13. United States Capitol and congressional of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) the time of the vote. Proxies will be allowed office buildings, the Library of Congress, the 3. Written notices of committee meetings in such cases solely for the purpose of re- Smithsonian Institution (and the incorpora- will normally be sent by the committee’s cording a Member’s position on the question tion of similar institutions), and the Botanic staff director to all Members of the com- and then only in those instances when the Gardens. mittee at least a week in advance. In addi- absentee committee Member has been in- (2) Such committee shall also— tion, the committee staff will telephone or e- formed of the question and has affirmatively (A) make a continuing study of the organi- mail reminders of committee meetings to all requested that he be recorded. (Paragraph zation and operation of the Congress of the Members of the committee or to the appro- 7(a)(3) of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) United States and shall recommend improve- priate assistants in their offices. TITLE IV—AMENDMENTS ments in such organization and operation 4. A copy of the committee’s intended 1. Provided at least five business days’ no- with a view toward strengthening the Con- agenda enumerating separate items of legis- tice of the agenda is given, and the text of

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Res. 53, an original resolution author- the office of the Committee and circulated H. Con. Res. 149, directing the Clerk of the izing expenditures by the Committee on via e-mail to each of the offices by at least House of Representatives to make certain Armed Services. + 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled start corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174. H. Con. Res. 148, directing the Secretary of BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO of the meeting. COMMITTEE 2. In the event the Chairman introduces a the Senate to make a correction in the en- S. 26, Presidential Tax Transparency Act substitute amendment or a Chairman’s rollment of the bill S. 3628. * H. Con. Res. 112, authorizing the use of S. 27, a bill to establish an independent mark, the requirements set forth in Para- Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor commission to examine and report on the graph 1 of this Title shall be considered Center for an event to celebrate the birthday facts regarding the extent of Russian official waived unless such substitute amendment or of King Kamehameha I. * and unofficial cyber operations and other at- Chairman’s mark has been made available at H. Con. Res. 107, authorizing Reverend tempts to interfere in the 2016 United States least five business days in advance of the Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda national election, and for other purposes. scheduled meeting. of the Capitol. * 3. It shall be in order, without prior notice, S. 298, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity H. Con. Res. 106, authorizing the use of Act for a Member to offer a motion to strike a Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to present single section of any bill, resolution, or S. 360, Same Day Registration Act the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to S. 402, a bill to direct the Joint Committee amendment under consideration. the members of the Office of Strategic Serv- 4. This section of the rule may be waived on the Library to enter into an agreement ices. * with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commis- by agreement of the Chairman and the Rank- H. Con. Res. 103, authorizing the use of ing Minority Member. sion of the State of Maryland for the accept- Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of ance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for dis- TITLE V—DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO the commemoration of the days of remem- play in a prominent location in the United COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN brance of victims of the Holocaust. * States Capitol. 1. The Chairman is authorized to sign him- H. Con. Res. 102, authorizing the use of S. 589, Real Time Transparency Act self or by delegation all necessary vouchers Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor S. 1231, Vote By Mail Act of 2017 and routine papers for which the commit- Center for an event to celebrate the 200th an- S. 1353, Automatic Voter Registration Act tee’s approval is required and to decide in niversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass. of 2017 the committee’s behalf all routine business. * S. 1364, National Museum of the American 2. The Chairman is authorized to engage H. Con. Res. 18, permitting the use of the Latino Act commercial reporters for the preparation of rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as S. 1437, Voter Empowerment Act of 2017 transcripts of committee meetings and hear- part of the commemoration of the days of re- S. 1498, Smithsonian American Women’s ings. membrance of victims of the Holocaust. * History Museum Act 3. The Chairman is authorized to issue, on ORIGINAL RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE S. 1510, Helping State and Local Govern- behalf of the committee, regulations nor- S. Res. 62, an original resolution author- ments Prevent Cyber Attacks (HACK) Act mally promulgated by the committee at the izing expenditures by committees of the Sen- S. 1547, Anti-Voter Suppression Act beginning of each session. ate for the periods March 1, 2017 through S. 1569, a bill to amend the Public Health TITLE VI—DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY September 30, 2017, October 1, 2017 through Service Act to eliminate the non-application TO COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AND RANK- September 30, 2018, and October 1, 2018 of certain State waiver provisions to Mem- ING MINORITY MEMBER through February 28, 2019. * bers of Congress and congressional staff. The Chairman and Ranking Minority Mem- RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO COMMITTEE FUNDING S. 1585, DISCLOSE Act of 2017 ber, acting jointly, are authorized to approve S. Res. 20, an original resolution author- S. 1604, Daniel Webster Congressional on behalf of the committee any rule or regu- izing expenditures by the Committee on Clerkship Act of 2017 lation for which the committee’s approval is Commerce, Science, and Transportation. + S. 1608, Wounded Officers Recovery Act of required, provided advance notice of their in- S. Res. 21, an original resolution author- 2017 tention to do so is given to Members of the izing expenditures by the Committee on the S. 1660, Stop Foreign Donations Affecting committee. Judiciary. + Our Elections Act LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY S. Res. 22, an original resolution author- S. 1683, Restoring Integrity to America’s * passed Senate; + obviated izing expenditures by the Committee on Elections Act Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. + S. 1772, Confederate Monument Removal BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS CONSIDERED BY THE S. Res. 24, an original resolution author- Act SENATE izing expenditures by the Committee on Vet- S. 1783, PROVE Act S. 1010, Register of Copyrights Selection erans’ Affairs. + S. 1821, a bill to establish the National and Accountability Act of 2017 S. Res. 30, an original resolution author- Commission on the Cybersecurity of United S. 1989, Honest Ads Act izing expenditures by the Committee on Ag- States Election Systems, and for other pur- S. 2261, Secure Elections Act riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. + poses. S. 2939, Shell Company Abuse Act S. Res. 31, an original resolution author- S. 1828, Weekend Voting Act S.J. Res. 30, a joint resolution providing izing expenditures by the Special Committee for the reappointment of Steve Case as a cit- S. 1929, Empower Act of 2017 on Aging. + S. 1931, Empowering Citizens Act izen regent of the Board of Regents of the S. Res. 32, an original resolution author- Smithsonian Institution. Public Law No. S. 1954, Smithsonian National Zoological izing expenditures by the Committee on Park Central Parking Facility Authorization 115–27. Small Business and Entrepreneurship. + S.J. Res. 35, a joint resolution providing Act S. Res. 33, an original resolution author- S. 2035, SAVE Act for the appointment of Michael Govan as a izing expenditures by the Committee on En- citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the S. 2106, Register America to Vote Act ergy and Natural Resources.+ S. 2240, Students VOTE Act Smithsonian Institution. Public Law No. S. Res. 34, an original resolution author- S. 2330, Earmark Elimination Act of 2018 115–28. izing expenditures by the Committee on S. 2467, a bill to direct the Joint Com- S.J. Res. 36, a joint resolution providing Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mittee on the Library to obtain a statue of for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as fairs. + a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of S. Res. 36, an original resolution author- Shirley Chisholm for placement in the the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law No. izing expenditures by the Senate Committee United States Capitol. 115–29. on Indian Affairs. + S. 2593, Secure Elections Act S.J. Res. 60, a joint resolution providing S. Res. 37, an original resolution author- S. 2673, PAPER Act of 2018 for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett izing expenditures by the Committee on For- S. 2917, Pay for Printing Act as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of eign Relations. + S. 2944, PAPER Act of 2018 the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law No. S. Res. 39, an original resolution author- S. 3049, Protecting American Votes and 115–199. izing expenditures by the Committee on Elections Act of 2018 S. Res. 355, a resolution improving proce- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. + S. 3090, Save Voters Act dures for the consideration of nominations in S. Res. 42, an original resolution author- S. 3116, PRIDE Voting Act the Senate. izing expenditures by the Committee on En- S. 3150, DISCLOSE Act of 2018 S. Res. 463, a resolution authorizing a Sen- vironment and Public Works. + S. 3274, CLEAN Act of 2018 ator to bring a young son or daughter of the S. Res. 46, an original resolution author- S. 3572, ESIA Senator onto the floor of the Senate during izing expenditures by the Committee on the S. 3573, Protect our Elections Act votes. * Budget. + S. 3708, One Subject at a Time Act

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.076 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5241 S. 3709, Read the Bills Act April 25, 2018—Markup: Improving Proce- S. Doc. 115–23—Tributes Delivered in Con- S. 3735, SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2018 dures for the Consideration of Nominations gress: Harry Reid, United States Congress- S. Con. Res. 19, a concurrent resolution in the Senate man—1933–1987, United States Senator—1987– commemorating the 50th anniversary of the June 20, 2018—Committee Hearing: Elec- 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. tion Security Preparations: A State and S. Doc. 115–24—Tributes Delivered in Con- S. Res. 23, a resolution establishing the Se- Local Perspective gress: David Vitter, United States Congress- lect Committee on Cybersecurity. July 11, 2018—Committee Hearing: Election man—1999–2005, United States Senator—2005– S. Res. 110, Shutdown Accountability Reso- Security Preparations: Federal and Vendor 2017 lution Perspectives S. Doc. 115–25—Tributes Delivered in Con- S. Res. 197, a resolution to provide suffi- September 26, 2018—Committee Hearing: gress: Joseph R. Biden, Jr.,—United States cient time for legislation to be read. Register of Copyrights Selection and Ac- Vice President of the Senate—2009-2017, S. Res. 198, a resolution expressing the countability Act United States Senator—1973–2009 sense of the Senate that any sweeping health November 28, 2018—Nomination Hearing: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS care legislation must be drafted in public Nomination Hearing for Donald L. Palmer under the watchful eye of the people of the and Benjamin W. Hovland POM9 Senate Rules and Administration United States. December 5, 2018—Business Meeting: To (January 12, 2017) S. Res. 251, a resolution amending rule Consider the Nominations of Donald L. A petition from a citizen of the State of XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to Palmer and Benjamin W. Hovland Minnesota relative to the Minnesota Presi- provide for timely consideration of nomina- December 6, 2018—Committee Hearing: dential Certificate of Vote; to the Com- tions. Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol’s mittee on Rules and Administration. S. Res. 268, a resolution recognizing Sep- Human Resources Policies EC212 Senate Rules and Administration tember 26, 2017, as ‘‘National Voter Registra- (January 04, 2017) NOMINATIONS tion Day’’. A communication from the Director, Office S. Res. 323, STOP Sexual Harassment Reso- PN2559 Benjamin Hovland, of Maryland, to of Congressional Affairs, Federal Election lution Sponsor be a Member of the Election Assistance Com- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, S. Res. 396, a resolution to establish a spe- mission for a term expiring December 12, a report relative to the Commission’s com- cial committee of the Senate to address sex- 2019, vice Rosemary E. Rodriguez, term ex- petitive sourcing efforts during fiscal year ual abuse within United States Olympic pired. 2016; to the Committee on Rules and Admin- Gymnastics. Latest Action: January 02, 2019—Confirmed istration. S. Res. 581, a resolution authorizing the by the Senate by Voice Vote. EC213 Senate Rules and Administration Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Sen- PN2284 Donald L. Palmer, of Florida, to be (January 04, 2017) ate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18–cv– a Member of the Election Assistance Com- A communication from the Librarian of 00167–O (N.D. Tex.). mission for a term expiring December 12, Congress, transmitting, pursuant to law, the S. Res. 594, a resolution expressing the 2021, vice Matthew Vincent Masterson, re- Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress sense of the Senate regarding the Govern- signed. for fiscal year 2015; to the Committee on ment of the Russian Federation’s ongoing at- Latest Action: January 02, 2019—Confirmed Rules and Administration. tacks against the United States election sys- by the Senate by Voice Vote. EC471 Senate Rules and Administration tem to undermine our democracy by inter- PN2150 Robert C. Tapella, of Virginia, to be (January 12, 2017) fering with our election system, and affirm- Director of the Government Publishing Of- A communication from the Assistant At- ing the Senate’s unequivocal commitment to fice, vice Davita Vance-Cooks. torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, holding the Russian Federation, President Latest Action: January 03, 2019—Returned Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Putin, and those who carried out the attacks to the President under the provisions of Sen- ant to law, the annual report from the Attor- accountable. ate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing ney General to Congress relative to the Uni- S. Res. 626, a resolution designating Sep- Rules of the Senate. formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- tember 2018 as ‘‘National Voting Rights PN1425 James E. Trainor III, of Texas, to ing Act; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- Month’’. be a Member of the Federal Election Com- ministration. S. Res. 718, A resolution establishing the mission for a term expiring April 30, 2023, EC472 Senate Rules and Administration John S. McCain III Human Rights Commis- vice Matthew S. Petersen, term expired. (January 12, 2017) sion. Latest Action: January 03, 2019—Returned A communication from the Assistant At- S. Res. 724, a resolution amending rule to the President under the provisions of Sen- torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to ate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- limit the time during which a nomination Rules of the Senate. ant to law, the annual report from the Attor- shall be confirmed or rejected, and for other PN1024 James E. Trainor III, of Texas, to ney General to Congress relative to the Uni- purposes. be a Member of the Federal Election Com- formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- S. Res. 725, a resolution modifying ex- mission for a term expiring April 30, 2023, ing Act; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- tended debate in the Senate to improve the vice Matthew S. Petersen, term expired. ministration. legislative process. Latest Action: January 03, 2018—Returned EC1031 Senate Rules and Administration S. Res. 726, a resolution amending rule to the President under the provisions of Sen- (March 15, 2017) XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate ate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing A communication from the Chairman, to provide for timely establishment of con- Rules of the Senate. Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commis- ference committees. COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report S. Res. 727, a resolution providing for con- S. Prt. 115–3—Expenditure Authorizations relative to the memorial construction; to the sideration of changes to rules for the pro- and Requirements for Senate Committees Committee on Rules and Administration. ceedings of the Senate. S. Prt. 115–4—Congressional Pictorial Di- EC1666 Senate Veterans’ Affairs and other S. Res. 728, a resolution amending rule rectory committees . . . (June 06,2017) XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to S. Rept. 115–20—Review of Legislative Ac- A communication from the Director, Office limit debate on motions to proceed. tivity during the 114th Congress of Management and Budget, Executive Office S. Res. 729, a resolution amending rule XV S. Pub. 115–7—The Congressional Directory of the President, transmitting, pursuant to of the Standing Rules of the Senate to pro- S. Doc. 115–4—Authority and Rules of Sen- law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration vide for consideration of a minimum number ate Committees, 2017–2018 Preview Report to the President and Con- of amendments. S. Doc. 115–18—Tributes Delivered in Con- gress for Fiscal Year 2018’’; to the Special S. Res. 734, a resolution authorizing the gress: Kelly Ayotte, United States Senator— Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Sen- 2011–2017 and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Serv- ate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18–cv– S. Doc. 115–19—Tributes Delivered in Con- ices; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; 00167–O (N.D. Tex.). gress: Barbara Boxer, United States Con- the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Trans- H. Con. Res. 118, authorizing the printing gresswoman—1983–1993, United States Sen- portation; Energy and Natural Resources; of ‘‘United States Capitol Grounds: Land- ator—1993–2017 Environment and Public Works; Select Com- scape Architect Frederick Law Olmstead’s S. Doc. 115–20—Tributes Delivered in Con- mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- Design for Democracy’’ as a House docu- gress: Daniel Coats, United States Congress- tions; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- ment. man—1981–1989, United States Senator—2011– sions; Homeland Security and Governmental COMMITTEE HEARINGS AND BUSINESS 2017 Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on MEETINGS S. Doc. 115–21—Tributes Delivered in Con- Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- February 16, 2017—Business Meeting: Adopt gress: Mark Kirk, United States Senator— ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- proposed Rules of Procedure for the Senate 2010–2017 neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Rules and Administration for S. Doc. 115–22—Tributes Delivered in Con- EC1667 Senate Veterans’ Affairs and other the 115th Congress gress: Barbara A. Mikulski, United States committees . . . (June 06, 2017) December 19, 2017—Committee Hearing: Congressman—1977–1987, United States Sen- A communication from the Director, Office Review of S. Res. 355 ator—1987–2017 of Management and Budget, Executive Office

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.077 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 of the President, transmitting, pursuant to for Fiscal Year 2019’’; to the Special Com- Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Final Sequestra- mittee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and for fiscal year 2017; to the Committee on tion Report to the President and Congress Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Rules and Administration. for Fiscal Year 2017’’; to the Special Com- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the EC6517 Senate Rules and Administration mittee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (September 17, 2018) Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; tation; Energy and Natural Resources; Envi- A communication from the Chair, Federal Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the ronment and Public Works; Select Com- Election Commission, transmitting, pursu- Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- ant to law, a report relative to its budget re- tation; Energy and Natural Resources; Envi- tions; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- quest for fiscal year 2020; to the Committee ronment and Public Works; Select Com- sions; Homeland Security and Governmental on Rules and Administration. mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on EC7070 Senate Rules and Administration tions; Homeland Security and Governmental Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- (November 15, 2018) Affairs; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- A communication from the Chairman, sions; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Board of Trustees, and the President, John Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- EC4363 Senate Veterans’ Affairs and other F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- committees . . . (February 27, 2018) transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. A communication from the Director, Office ative to the Center’s consolidated financial EC2860 Senate Rules and Administration of Management and Budget, Executive Office statements, supplemental schedules of oper- (September 19, 2017) A communication from of the President, transmitting, pursuant to ations, and independent auditor’s report for the Chair, Federal Election Commission, law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration years ended October 1, 2017, and October 2, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Preview Report to the President and Con- 2016, and a report relative to the Center’s ative to its budget request for fiscal year gress for Fiscal Year 2019’’; to the Special schedule of expenditures of federal awards 2019; to the Committee on Rules and Admin- Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and independent auditor’s reports for the istration. and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Serv- year ended October 1, 2017; to the Committee EC2984 Senate Rules and Administration ices; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; on Rules and Administration. (October 04, 2017) the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Trans- EC7577 Senate Rules and Administration A communication from the Librarian of portation; Energy and Natural Resources; (December 20, 2018) Congress, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Environment and Public Works; Select Com- A communication from the Assistant Gen- Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- eral Counsel, Federal Election Commission, for fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on tions; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Rules and Administration. sions; Homeland Security and Governmental a rule entitled ‘‘Reporting Multistate Inde- EC3415 Senate Rules and Administration Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on pendent Expenditures and Electioneering (November 08, 2017) Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- Communications’’ (Notice 2018–17) received A communication from the Chairman, ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- in the Office of the President of the Senate Board of Trustees, and the President, John neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. on December 20, 2018; to the Committee on F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, EC4774 Senate Veterans’ Affairs and other Rules and Administration. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- committees . . . (April 11, 2018) f ative to the Center’s consolidated financial A communication from the Director, Office statements, supplemental schedules of oper- of Management and Budget, Executive Office E-FRONTIER ACT ations, and independent auditor’s report for of the President, transmitting, pursuant to Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today I years ended October 2, 2016, and September law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Final Sequestra- wish to give notice of my intent to ob- 27, 2015, and a report relative to the Center’s tion Report to the President and Congress schedule of expenditures of federal awards for Fiscal Year 2018’’; to the Special Com- ject to any unanimous consent agree- and independent auditor’s reports for the mittee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and ment regarding S. 918, the E-FRON- year ended October 2, 2016; to the Committee Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; TIER Act. on Rules and Administration. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the In January of 2018, media reports re- EC3865 Senate Rules and Administration Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transpor- vealed that officials in the National (January 04, 2018) tation; Energy and Natural Resources; Envi- Security Council were considering a A communication from the Chairman, Fed- ronment and Public Works; Select Com- proposal for the Federal Government eral Election Commission, transmitting pro- mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- to pay for and build a national 5G tele- posed legislation; to the Committee on Rules tions; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- and Administration. sions; Homeland Security and Governmental communications network. This pro- EC3971 Senate Rules and Administration Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on posal was then widely criticized by top (January 09, 2018) Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- administration officials, including Fed- A communication from the Assistant At- ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- eral Communications Commission torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Chairman Ajit Pai and White House Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- EC6339 Senate Rules and Administration Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow. The ant to law, the annual report from the Attor- (August 27, 2018) President himself subsequently ney General to Congress relative to the Uni- A communication from the Secretary of formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- Homeland Security, transmitting a report distanced himself from the proposal ing Act; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- relative to efforts to protect the United and made it clear that he favored a 5G ministration. States’ election infrastructure; to the Com- strategy that is private-sector driven EC3972 Senate Rules and Administration mittee on Rules and Administration. and led. (January 09, 2018) EC6366 Senate Veterans’ Affairs and other In response to this controversial pro- A communication from the Assistant At- committees . . . (September 06, 2018) posal, a Senator introduced the E- torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, A communication from the Director, Office FRONTIER Act. This bill prohibits the Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- of Management and Budget, Executive Office ant to law, the annual report from the Attor- of the President, transmitting, pursuant to Federal Government from con- ney General to Congress relative to the Uni- law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration structing, operating, or offering retail formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- Update Report to the President and Congress or wholesale services on broadband net- ing Act; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- for Fiscal Year 2019’’; to the Special Com- works absent congressional authoriza- ministration. mittee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and tion. EC4039 Senate Rules and Administration Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; My colleague stated the bill is in- (January 11, 2018) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the tended to ‘‘protect commercial 5G A communication from the Director, Office Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transpor- broadband networks from nationaliza- of Congressional Affairs, Federal Election tation; Energy and Natural Resources; Envi- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, ronment and Public Works; Select Com- tion without authorization from Con- a report relative to the Commission’s com- mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Rela- gress.’’ While I agree that there is no petitive sourcing efforts during fiscal year tions; Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- need, at the current time, for the Fed- 2017; to the Committee on Rules and Admin- sions; Homeland Security and Governmental eral Government to offer commercial istration. Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on wireless service in well-served urban EC4362 Senate Veterans’ Affairs and other Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Ad- markets, I do not believe that Congress committees . . . (February 27, 2018) ministration; Small Business and Entrepre- should be taking any options off the A communication from the Director, Office neurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. of Management and Budget, Executive Office EC6516 Senate Rules and Administration table when it comes to delivering high- of the President, transmitting, pursuant to (September 17, 2018) speed wireless broadband to rural com- law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Report to the A communication from the Librarian of munities that have long been ignored Congress on the Joint Committee Reductions Congress, transmitting, pursuant to law, the by the private sector.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.079 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5243 This bill is also drafted so that its right time, to lead the CFTC. The Francophone majority has held much impact would extend significantly be- CFTC needs a strong leader like Dr. of the land since 1961, when Cameroon yond its stated goal. Not only would Tarbert. He understands how the mar- gained its independence. All the while, my colleagues’ proposal prohibit the kets are impacted by actions taken by the Anglophone minority held on to its Federal Government from operating Congress and U.S. Federal regulators, language and distinct judicial and edu- commercial wireless networks without as well as those of our legislative and cational systems as it continued to be explicit congressional authorization, regulatory partners around the world. governed largely by French speakers. but it would also prohibit the govern- His experience clearly demonstrates About 3 years ago, this all began to ment from operating wireline net- appreciation of what led to the finan- shift. The Francophone government works, such as fiber and cable net- cial crisis 10 years ago. Dr. Tarbert began implementing the French lan- works. also has the support of a range of agri- guage and imposing its own laws, Passing this legislation would bar cultural groups, all voicing strong judges, and teachers in Anglophone the Federal Government from offering sport and appreciation for his experi- communities, and protestors rose up in fiber-to-the-home connectivity to the ence in the financial sector, the effort response. Anglophone Cameroonians tens of millions or Americans who cur- demonstrated to understand priority rightly saw this as an unjust imposi- rently have no meaningful option for issues, and the commitment to visiting tion on their autonomy, as a tyranny high-speed broadband internet access agricultural operations to reinforce the of the majority seeking to do away at home. In effect, it would tell Ameri- importance of these markets to farm- with their language and identity. The cans in rural and low-income commu- ers, ranchers, growers, and agri- fact that Anglophone Cameroonians nities across the country that, if the business. are vastly underrepresented in the cen- private sector does not think it can The CFTC is charged with fostering tral government only exacerbates their make a profit offering service in their open, transparent, competitive, and fi- grievances in this matter. In response communities, that is the end of the nancially sound markets, while work- to citizens’ voicing their discontent, line for them. Outside of providing sub- ing to prevent systemic risk. The regu- the government cracked down, arrest- sidies, the Federal Government would lation and oversight provided by the ing hundreds of people—including be barred from addressing these mar- CFTC allows end users—farmers, peaceful activists who were given ter- ket failures by contracting to build the ranchers, commercial companies, mu- rorism charges—and deploying the infrastructure itself. nicipalities, energy companies, pension military to Anglophone areas. Time and time again, Congress has, funds, and others—to hedge commer- Over the past 3 years, violence has on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, cial risk using the derivatives market. claimed 2,000 lives in the Anglophone maintained the critical importance of These markets allow companies to gen- region. Human Rights Watch has docu- delivering broadband to all Americans, erate jobs and produce goods and serv- mented extensive burning of villages and not just those in big cities. This ices for our economy. I look forward to by members of the security forces in body should not ban any option for working with Dr. Tarbert in his new the last 2 years in both the northwest internet connectivity without fulsome role. Thank you. and southwest regions, as well as ramp- debate and regular order. f ant killings of civilians and sexual vio- Unfortunately, this need case is far lence. According to a July 22 Human from a hypothetical. As many as 162 CAMEROON Rights Watch report, Cameroonian se- million Americans across the country Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I curity forces have killed at least four do not have access to internet service wish to discuss the grave situation in civilians and raped one woman since at broadband speeds, according to one Cameroon, specifically the targeted at- mid June alone during their security recent analysis cited by the FCC. Con- tacks against the English-speaking mi- operations in the northwest region. gress should be passing laws that work nority community there, the ongoing Shockingly, those killed included an to close this gap and not those that tie conflict between armed separatist elderly man with a physical disability our hands as millions and millions of groups and Cameroonian security and a young man with a mental dis- Americans are left behind in this new forces, and the country’s many polit- ability. digital divide. It is an issue of fairness, ical prisoners. In response to the esca- We cannot turn a blind eye to the cir- it is an issue of equality, and it is an lation of conflict in Cameroon’s north- cumstances there. My home State of issue that must be subjected to vig- west and southwest regions, yesterday, Maryland is home to a large, active orous public debate. Senator YOUNG and I introduced a reso- population of Cameroonian diasporans. So I rise today with a simple and lution calling on the Government of Marylander Sylvie Bello and members straightforward request: Before Con- Cameroon and armed separatist groups of her advocacy organization, the Cam- gress limits possible broadband build- to respect the human rights of all eroon American Council, have been a out options for decades to come, let’s Cameroonian citizens, to end all vio- leading diaspora voice calling for the give my colleagues’ proposal the care- lence, and to pursue an inclusive dia- United States to encourage the ful consideration that it deserves. I logue to resolve the conflict. Cameroonian Government and armed look forward to working with my col- Since the outbreak of violence in militias to stop the violence. Many in leagues to see if we can resolve some of 2016, Cameroon’s security forces have the diaspora community across the these outstanding issues in a manner been credibly accused of grave human United States are working with civil that is fair, transparent, and timely. rights abuses, from suppressing the society organizations in Cameroon to For all of these reasons, I will object basic freedoms of expression and as- address the needs of internally dis- to any unanimous consent agreement sembly, and arbitrarily detaining those placed persons, IDPs, in the northwest to consider S. 918. who challenge the President’s author- and southwest regions of the country f ity, to torture and extrajudicial and refugees on the Nigerian side of the killings. The victims of these abuses border. CONFIRMATION OF HEATH P. include Anglophone activists, some of This important community has made TARBERT whom were forcibly returned to Cam- something very clear to me and my Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, today eroon after fleeing to Nigeria. Since team, and I would like to take this op- I applaud the Senate’s bipartisan con- 2016, entire villages have been burned portunity to remind my colleagues in firmation of Dr. Heath Tarbert to head down, displacing hundreds of thousands the U.S. Congress of it. The conflict in the Commodity Futures Trading Co- of Cameroonians from their commu- Cameroon greatly impacts Americans mission. I am confident that Dr. nities. here in the United States, whether it Tarbert, who is no stranger to public Where did this all begin? The current be Americans with loved ones affected service, will lead the CFTC well. As the conflict can be traced back to Cam- by the conflict, those who have trav- former acting Under Secretary for eroon’s colonial history, as a country eled here to escape the conflict, or sim- International Affairs at the Depart- formed through merging pieces of a ply those of us who understand that ment of the Treasury, Dr. Tarbert has former French colony with parts of a being silent on issues of human rights exactly the right experience, at the former British colony. The is analogous to being complicit to their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.023 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 occurrence. I encourage the Govern- checked authority. About 275,000 refu- istered more than 32,000 Cameroonian ment of Cameroon to engage with dias- gees from the Central African Republic refugees in Nigeria who came from the pora organizations, along with a broad reside in the eastern part of Cameroon. affected Anglophone regions. The per- spectrum of Cameroonian civil society In the north, Boko Haram threatens secuted Cameroonians seeking refuge leader, in meaningful and constructive the communities near the Nigerian in Nigeria include dozens of dialogue to resolve the conflict. border. And in the west, where most of Anglophone activists, but in January Moving forward, as we look for ways Cameroon’s Anglophone minority re- 2018, 47 of those activists were forcibly to address the situation in Cameroon, sides, a conflict among government se- returned to Cameroonian authorities. we must look to longtime President curity forces and those seeking inde- Many of those returned had reportedly Paul Biya and his ongoing attacks on pendence from the rest of the country submitted asylum claims in Nigeria, so the legitimacy of Cameroon’s democ- continues to escalate. it is especially troubling that they racy. President Biya rose to office in If that wasn’t enough, reports indi- were made to return to the country 1982 after serving as Prime Minister. In cate that U.S. military assistance to from which they fled. Ten of the 47 ac- 2008, Presidential term limits were re- Cameroon is being used to arm the tivists who were forcibly returned from moved from Cameroon’s Constitution. same forces accused of committing Nigeria now face charges before a mili- Protests ensued, but when the public atrocities against English-speaking tary court that would be punishable by wished to voice their disapproval of Cameroonians. For this reason, Sen- the death penalty. The other 37 report- this decision, security forces violently ator DURBIN and I filed an amendment edly remain in detention without repressed their actions. to the National Defense Authorization charge. In October 2018, Biya claimed a sev- Act that would freeze security assist- Even non-Cameroonians have found enth Presidential victory in an election ance to Cameroon, except for those themselves in the midst of this tur- that many considered to be neither free funds that go towards combatting moil. On October 30, 2018, U.S. mis- nor fair. There were numerous credible Boko Haram, until the U.S. Depart- sionary Charles Wesco was killed near reports of fraud, voter intimidation, vi- ments of Defense and State can certify the town of Bamenda, Cameroon. olence, and low voter turnout in the that Cameroon’s military and security We must act in the face of these Anglophone regions. The opposition forces have demonstrated progress in gross violations of human rights. We party who reportedly came in second abiding by international human rights must encourage all actors in the place, the Cameroon Renaissance standards, particularly in regards to Cameroonian conflict to prioritize re- Movement, claims that it had the sup- their actions in the Anglophone region. spect for human life over the desire for port of the people. In January of this Although Cameroon is an important political gain. This must be done by year, protests and demonstrations partner in U.S. counterterrorism ef- first agreeing to an immediate against the October elections were forts in the region, we cannot turn a ceasefire and allowing humanitarian summarily suppressed by the Biya re- blind eye to the extreme violence the assistance to reach those in need. The gime. Over 200 people were arrested, in- government and its security forces Cameroonian Government and Armed cluding opposition leader Maurice have inflicted on innocent civilians. Forces must exercise restraint in their Kamto and his close supporters. Human Rights Watch has documented actions and ensure that protests re- The United Nations Secretary Gen- extensive burning of villages by mem- main peaceful. eral, Amnesty International, and the bers of the security forces in the last 2 Leaders on both sides must be willing International Law Commission have years in both the northwest and south- to engage in constructive dialogue with called for Mr. Kamto’s release, and just west regions, as well as rampant civil society members to achieve to a last month, thousands of Cameroonians killings of civilians and sexual vio- political solution, one that is based demonstrated in Yaounde with the lence. upon respect for fundamental human same demand. Biya’s government This February, the U.S. withheld rights and freedoms. Failure to do so forces responded as they usually do, by millions of dollars in security assist- will only prolong the conflict and lead arresting 73 of the demonstrators. ance from Cameroon, on the condition to an increase in violence and mass dis- Even members of the President’s own that Biya and his forces work to im- placement of the Anglophone minority. inner circle are not immune to his prove the humanitarian situation In closing, I would like to again thuggery. In 2012, Mr. Marafa Hamidou there. No county should be able to re- thank Maryland’s vibrant Cameroonian Yaya, the former Secretary General of ceive U.S. military assistance while diaspora for their continued engage- the Presidency, was arrested and sen- continuing to violently repress the ment with myself and my office, and tenced to 25 years in prison for com- rights of its own population. encourage my Senate colleagues to plicity in an embezzlement scheme America’s strength is in our values. support my and Senator YOUNG’s reso- that many suspect befell him not be- We must call out instances of human lution which addresses many of these cause of any actual involvement in em- rights violations wherever they happen issues. Congress has a responsibility to bezzlement, but as a way to prevent in the world. As a Congress, we have a continue to shine a spotlight on ongo- him from ever challenging Biya for the special responsibility to use our voices ing human rights abuses and the duty Presidency. His arrest and imprison- when it is another government who is to advocate for upholding the rights of ment make clear that Biya will target the perpetrator of these human rights all citizens in Cameroon, regardless of anyone who threatens grip on power. abuses. This is the case for the situa- their religious and political beliefs or President Biya has the broad author- tion in Cameroon. The violence must the regions in which they reside. ity to appoint and dismiss the Prime end. Innocent Cameroonians are caught f Minister, Cabinet members, judges, in the crossfires of this political battle. generals, and governors. The executive Communities have become too dan- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS and judicial branches are clearly a gerous to live in. Hundreds of thou- product of the President’s preference, sands of Cameroonians have been rather than a reflection of the will of forced to flee their homes to escape the RECOGNIZING THE 2019 ARKANSAS the people. Although several press out- violence inflicted upon them. In No- WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME IN- lets exist and multiple political parties vember 2018, the United Nations Office DUCTEES compete in elections, freedom of ex- for the Coordination of Humanitarian ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise pression is greatly constrained. Jour- Affairs stated that at least 437,000 peo- today to recognize the Arkansas Wom- nalists have been jailed, and Reporters ple were internally displaced in Cam- en’s Hall of Fame Class of 2019 induct- Without Borders has described the cir- eroon from areas affected by this ees and celebrate their contributions to cumstances for Cameroonian media as Anglophone conflict. our State and our country. a ‘‘climate of fear.’’ There are also thousands of refugees Founded in 2014, the Arkansas Wom- In addition to these democratic con- who have left Cameroon completely. As en’s Hall of Fame honors women whose cerns, Cameroon currently faces three of late November 2018, the Office of the contributions have influenced the di- major humanitarian challenges, which United Nations High Commissioner for rection of Arkansas in their commu- are exasperated by President Biya’s un- Refugees reported that it had reg- nity or the State as a whole. The

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.028 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5245 AWHOF recognizes women, contem- ance, the economic impact of Arkan- she became the president of the Arkan- porary or historical, who have achieved sas’ tourism industry more than dou- sas Association of Women’s Lawyers. prominence within the State. By pro- bled. In 1992, she became president and Her law practice has centered on rep- viding a place for women in the State CEO of Little Rock-based Heifer Inter- resenting private and public employees to be admired, the AWHOF inspires fu- national—a global nonprofit dedicated in defending employment-related mat- ture generations of young Arkansas to fighting hunger and poverty—where ters, including title VII litigation. Her women to achieve great things. she served until 2010. Under her leader- practice has led her to serve as presi- Alice Andrews is a conservationist ship, the organization’s state-of-the- dent of the Pulaski County Bar Asso- and a leading voice for environmental art, LEED-certified headquarters was ciation and the Arkansas Bar Associa- protection in Arkansas. As a farmer’s designed and built. In 2011, Jo was ap- tion, where she became the first daughter, Alice developed an interest pointed by Barack Obama to serve on woman to hold that position. As one of in the environment and protecting land the U.S. Agency for International De- the top lawyers from Arkansas, she has and water resources. Alice’s conserva- velopment’s Board for International been honored to serve on the Union tion efforts began with advocacy work Food and Agricultural Development. Internationale des Advocats. Carolyn for the Buffalo River designation in She has worked throughout her career has also earned recognition from the 1972, which protects the river from in- to improve food availability around the American Psychological Association, dustrial uses that may change its nat- globe and promote sustainable agricul- the Society for Human Resources Man- ural character or surrounding habitat. tural practices. agement, and the State of Arkansas. She has continued her efforts by serv- Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder was Her firm has been honored with the WE ing on the Arkansas Trails Council, born in Tillar, AR, in 1923. When she WORKs Award three times for incor- being appointed to the Arkansas Scenic was 16 years old, she enrolled in the porating flexibility in workplace prac- Rivers Commission and serving as University of Arkansas at Monticello tices. Under her direction, Cross, Gun- president of the Ozark Society. Alice while also freelance writing for the ter, Witherspoon, and Galchus is the has also been credited with helping pre- McGehee Times. She went on to be- only firm in the State of Arkansas serve the landscape where iconic land- come editor of the McGehee Times in with 50 percent ownership by female marks including the Big Dam Bridge, October 1944. She and her husband Mel- attorneys. Her community involve- Two Rivers Bridge, and the River Trail, vin worked at the newspaper for 6 ment includes serving on the Arkansas can be found. Her continued support years before purchasing the Dumas Coalition Against Sexual Assault and and consultation with nonprofits, gov- Clarion, which they owned for more as former president of the Women’s ernments, and local churches have than four decades. Although the paper Foundation of Arkansas, as well as pro- made Arkansas a better place for many was largely known for local news, viding legal services to low-income generations to live, work and play. Charlotte took an editorial stand on people through a program known as Olivia Myers Farrell is among Arkan- many issues, including the desegrega- VOCALS. We can be proud of Carolyn’s sas’s most influential women in media. tion of Central High School in Little contributions to the legal community She graduated from the University of Rock along with economic and develop- in our State, country, and internation- Arkansas at Little Rock before start- ment issues in Dumas, AR. Along with ally. ing her career as part of the adver- being a critical voice in local media, Diane Frances Divers Kincaid Blair tising department at the Arkansas Charlotte was a board member of the was born in Washington, DC in 1938. Writers Project at the Arkansas Times. Dumas Chamber of Commerce and She graduated cum laude from Cornell She then cofounded Arkansas Business served as the first female president of University’s Department of Govern- and Southern magazine in the years the organization. In 1975, Governor ment in 1959. When she returned to following. Olivia has been honored as a David Pryor appointed Charlotte to the Washington, she served as an analyst Young Achiever by the National Coun- Arkansas Board of Pardons and Parole, for the President’s Committee on Gov- cil of Women of the United States—one making her the first female to serve on ernment Contracts, a research assist- of only six women selected in 1984 and the group’s board. Charlotte went on to ant with the Senate Special Committee the first Arkansas woman to receive become president of many journalism on Unemployment, and legislative sec- the honor. She then became the CEO organizations, including Arkansas retary and speechwriter for former U.S. and principal owner of the Arkansas Press Women, the Little Rock chapter Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri. Business Publishing Group, which has of the Society of Professional Journal- After marrying Arkansan Hugh received numerous awards for out- ists, the National Federation of Press Kincaid, she moved to Fayetteville in standing journalism by its publica- Women, the Arkansas Press Associa- 1963. Diane completed her master’s de- tions, including Arkansas Business, tion, and the National Newspaper Asso- gree through the Department of Polit- Little Rock Family, and Little Rock ciation. In 1984, she was elected to the ical Science at the University of Ar- Soiree. In 1998, she cofounded the Ar- State house of representatives where kansas in 1967. The following year, kansas Women’s Foundation to im- she served until 1999. While in office, Kincaid became a part-time lecturer in prove the educational status and skills she was the lead sponsor for several political science at the University of of Arkansas women and girls in STEM bills, including the expansion of the Arkansas at Fayetteville and in 1979 fields, promote philanthropy by and for Freedom of Information Act, a bill cre- became an assistant professor of polit- women, and enhance the economic via- ating the Arkansas Ethics Commission, ical science. In 1971, Governor Dale bility of emerging leaders in Arkansas. and the creation of a sales tax for a re- Bumpers appointed Diane to chair the Her efforts in the community earned search center and endowed chair at the Governor’s Commission on the Status her the Distinguished Citizen Award University of Arkansas for Medical of Women. In 1976, Governor David given by former Governor Mike Beebe Sciences in alcohol abuse prevention. Pryor selected her to chair a commis- in 2012. Charlotte’s consistent efforts to im- sion on public employee rights. In 1980, Jo Luck attended Hendrix College be- prove her community and State are she was appointed to the commission fore graduating from David Lipscomb both courageous and groundbreaking. for the Arkansas Educational Tele- College with a degree in education in Carolyn Witherspoon graduated from vision Networks, where she served 1963. Jo went on to earn a master’s de- the University of Arkansas at Little until 1993. She also served as an advisor gree from Harvard University’s John F. Rock in 1974 and continued her edu- for the Clinton-Gore campaign in 1992 Kennedy School of Government and cation at the UALR School of Law, and 4 years later worked on the Presi- served as the assistant director in the where she graduated with honors in dent’s reelection campaign. President Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services 1978. Throughout her legal career, Clinton appointed Diane to the board before becoming the first director of Carolyn has advocated for promoting a of directors of the U.S. Corporation for the Arkansas Advocates for Children healthy work-life balance and sup- Public Broadcasting, which she later and Families. Under Governor Bill ported and founded organizations that chaired. Diane authored two books, in- Clinton, she became the executive di- serve women. She served as the com- cluding ‘‘Arkansas Politics and Gov- rector of the Arkansas Department of missioner of the Arkansas Real Estate ernment: Do the People Rule?’’ which Parks and Tourism. Under Jo’s guid- Commission from 1978 until 1981, when is used by many Arkansas colleges and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.026 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 universities as part of their curricu- tions of citizens in all corners of the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER lums. Blair passed away in 2000 of lung State. COMMUNICATIONS cancer, but left behind a legacy of serv- Congratulations to the 2019 Arkansas The following communications were ice and dedication to the State of Ar- Women’s Hall of Fame inductees. We laid before the Senate, together with kansas. are grateful for their contributions to accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Louise McPhetridge Thaden was born our State and the work they have done uments, and were referred as indicated: in Bentonville on a small family farm to inspire all Arkansans to achieve and became interested in aviation at great things and help their neighbors EC–2156. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and an early age. She attended the Univer- and fellow citizens through their ef- Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to sity of Arkansas, but never graduated. forts to uplift and improve their com- law, the annual Selected Acquisition Reports Instead, she continued to pursue her munities.∑ (SARs) for the Army Major Defense Acquisi- love of flying, taking her skills to Kan- f tion Programs (MDAPs) (OSS–2019–0850); to sas and eventually California and the Committee on Armed Services. working various jobs until she eventu- TRIBUTE TO FATHER THOMAS EC–2157. A communication from the Presi- ally earned her pilot’s license. She be- TOBIN dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- came the only female pilot to simulta- ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this suant to law, a report on the continuation of neously hold the women’s record for week I have the honor of recognizing the national emergency that was originally Father Thomas Tobin, of Carter Coun- declared in Executive Order 13441 with re- speed, altitude, and solo endurance, spect to Lebanon; to the Committee on beating out Amelia Earhart and other ty, for his leadership in the church and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. pilots at the National Women’s Air devotion to serving the faithful of Mon- EC–2158. A communication from the Chair- Derby in 1929. Together Earhart and tana. man of the Council of the District of Colum- Thaden formed the Ninety-Nines, an Father Tobin was ordained in a small bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report advocacy group for women pilots. Addi- church in Tipperary, Ireland, in June on D.C. Act 23–92, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2020 Budget tionally, Louise opened a flight school of 1959, shortly after, he made the trek Support Act of 2019’’; to the Committee on for women at the Penn School of Avia- to Montana in September of 1959. Dur- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tion and raised the scholarship money ing his 38 years of service, he min- fairs. istered across Big Sky Country, includ- EC–2159. A communication from the Chair- for its first 12 students. In 1932, she set man of the Council of the District of Colum- a refueling endurance record of 196 ing in Billings, Hilger, Livingston, Big bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report hours in the air over Long Island. In Sandy, Baker, and Ekalaka. on D.C. Act 23–93, ‘‘Firearms Safety Omnibus 1936, Louise became the first woman to As a member of the Knights of Co- Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of win the Bendix Transcontinental Air lumbus, Father Tobin has been active 2019’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Race from New York to Los Angeles. in promoting Christian values from his rity and Governmental Affairs. She was the 1937 recipient of the Har- local parish to the broader community. EC–2160. A communication from the Chair- Father Tobin has been a strong de- man of the Council of the District of Colum- mon Trophy, which is the highest bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report honor given to a female pilot. Her fender of the pro-life movement—regu- larly defending the rights of the un- on D.C. Act 23–94, ‘‘Closing of a Portion of achievements have been honored in nu- South Dakota Avenue, N.E., Adjacent to merous ways, including by the commu- born from the pulpit. He has partici- Squares 3760 and 3766, S.O. 18–40261, Act of nity of Bentonville, where its airport pated in a handful of right-to-life 2019’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- now bears her name, as well as by marches and has routinely promoted rity and Governmental Affairs. former Governor David Pryor’s dec- pro-life activities. EC–2161. A communication from the Chair- laration of August 22 as ‘‘Louise M. During the days leading up to the man of the Council of the District of Colum- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Thaden Day.’’ She was posthumously 9/11 attacks, Father Tobin was in New York City visiting parishes. When the on D.C. Act 23–95, ‘‘Warehousing and Storage inducted into the International Aero- Eminent Domain Authority Act of 2019’’; to space Hall of Fame in 1999. Louise’s attacks unfolded, Father Tobin delayed his return home to Montana/to pray the Committee on Homeland Security and pioneering and competitive spirit will Governmental Affairs. continue to inspire future generations and minister to the people of New York EC–2162. A communication from the Chair- of pilots and women for many years to City. man of the Council of the District of Colum- In addition to his devout faith and come. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report The final inductee, Alpha Kappa commitment to others, Father Tobin on D.C. Act 23–96, ‘‘Power Line Under- Alpha Sorority’s Beta Pi Omega Chap- has a profound love for our great out- grounding Program Certified Business Enter- doors. Those who know him best say he prise Utilization Act of 2019’’; to the Com- ter, was chartered in Little Rock in mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- 1937. It is the oldest graduate chapter can often be found at a local dam or lake with a fishing pole. He also enjoys mental Affairs. in the State of Arkansas. The chapter’s EC–2163. A communication from the Chair- 265 members regularly complete serv- long drives in the country and taking man of the Council of the District of Colum- ice projects and host health fairs, long walks and hikes. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report I am proud to honor Father Tobin as workshops, education programs, voter on D.C. Act 23–97, ‘‘Children’s Hospital Re- this week’s Montanan of the Week. His drive, and fundraisers. The group’s search and Innovation Campus Phase 1 Tem- devotion to his Catholic faith and his members use their education, skill, and porary Amendment Act of 2019’’; to the Com- community is exemplary of the Mon- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- expertise to make an impact in the tana spirit.∑ mental Affairs. community. Beta Pi Omega has spon- EC–2164. A communication from the Chair- f sored the chartering of two new Alpha man of the Council of the District of Colum- Kappa Alpha chapters in the State, MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Gamma Alpha Chapter at Philander A message from the President of the on D.C. Act 23–98, ‘‘St. Elizabeths East Rede- Smith College and Epsilon Phi Chapter velopment Support Temporary Amendment United States was communicated to Act of 2019’’; to the Committee on Homeland at the University of Arkansas at Little the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his Rock. Through the years, over 500 High Security and Governmental Affairs. secretaries. EC–2165. A communication from the Chair- School seniors and college students f man of the Council of the District of Colum- have received scholarships or other as- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report sistance from Beta Pi Omega. The EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED on D.C. Act 23–99, ‘‘Department of Health chapter has been recognized for its pro- In executive session the Presiding Of- Functions Clarification Temporary Amend- grams and partnerships with the Little ficer laid before the Senate a message ment Act of 2019’’; to the Committee on Rock School District, American Heart from the President of the United Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Association, University of Arkansas for States submitting sundry nominations fairs. Medical Sciences, and Lions Club EC–2166. A communication from the Chair- which was referred to the Committee man of the Council of the District of Colum- International. Alpha Kappa Alpha So- on Armed Services. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rority’s Beta Pi Omega chapter has (The message received today is print- on D.C. Act 23–107, ‘‘Mypheduh Films DBA demonstrated a true commitment to ed at the end of the Senate pro- Sankofa Video and Books Real Property Tax improving Arkansas for future genera- ceedings.) Exemption Act of 2019’’; to the Committee on

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A bill to amend the Child Nutrition tributions to student loan repayment from ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Act of 1966 to increase the age of eligibility income, and for other purposes; to the Com- titled ‘‘Indian Electric Power Utilities’’ for children to receive benefits under the mittee on Finance. (RIN1076–AF31) received in the Office of the special supplemental nutrition program for By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself and President of the Senate on July 30, 2019; to women, infants, and children, and for other Ms. COLLINS): the Committee on Indian Affairs. purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, S. 2348. A bill to restore administrative law EC–2168. A communication from the Direc- Nutrition, and Forestry. judges to the competitive service, and for tor of the Office of Regulatory Affairs and By Mr. KENNEDY: Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Af- other purposes; to the Committee on Home- S. 2359. A bill to amend the Food and Nu- fairs, Department of the Interior, transmit- land Security and Governmental Affairs. trition Act of 2008 to require consideration of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Ms. the assets of a household for broad-based cat- titled ‘‘Civil Penalties Inflation Adjust- KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): egorical eligibility for the supplemental nu- S. 2349. A bill to amend the Federal Trade ments; Annual Adjustments’’ (RIN1076–AF40) trition assistance program; to the Com- Commission Act to eliminate the common received in the Office of the President of the mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- carrier exemption for telecommunications Senate on July 30, 2019; to the Committee on estry. companies; to the Committee on Commerce, Indian Affairs. By Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Ms. Science, and Transportation. f DUCKWORTH): By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. S. 2360. A bill to establish an Office of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES WYDEN, Ms. HASSAN, and Mr. Emerging Markets within the Small Busi- MERKLEY): ness Administration that will strengthen the The following reports of committees S. 2350. A bill to prohibit States from were submitted: development of small business concerns in retroactively imposing a sales tax collection emerging markets, including those owned by By Mr. BLUNT, from the Committee on duty on a remote seller, and for other pur- women, minorities, veterans, and those lo- Rules and Administration: poses; to the Committee on Finance. cated in rural areas, and for other purposes; Special Report entitled ‘‘Review of Legis- By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. to the Committee on Small Business and En- lative Activity During the 115th Congress’’ GRAHAM): trepreneurship. (Rept. No. 116–68). S. 2351. A bill to promote human rights and By Mr. CARDIN: By Mr. RISCH, from the Committee on accountability in Saudi Arabia, and for other S. 2361. A bill to amend the Small Business Foreign Relations, with an amendment in purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Act to increase lending to underserved bor- the nature of a substitute: tions. rowers through the largest loan program of S. 1441. A bill to impose sanctions with re- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. the Small Business Administration, and for spect to the provision of certain vessels for PORTMAN): other purposes; to the Committee on Small the construction of Russian energy export S. 2352. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Business and Entrepreneurship. pipelines, and for other purposes. enue Code of 1986 to modify nondiscrimina- By Mr. WHITEHOUSE: By Mr. BARRASSO, from the Committee tion rules to protect older, longer service S. 2362. A bill to establish a process for on Environment and Public Works, without participants in retirement plans; to the Com- United States businesses to obtain exclu- amendment: mittee on Finance. sions from certain duties imposed under sec- S. 1992. A bill to amend the FAST Act to By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. tion 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and section repeal a rescission of funds. GARDNER, Ms. HASSAN, and Mr. SUL- 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and f LIVAN): for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- S. 2353. A bill to direct the Administrator nance. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF of the Federal Emergency Management COMMITTEES By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Ms. Agency to develop guidance for firefighters SINEMA): The following executive reports of and other emergency response personnel on S. 2363. A bill to amend the Communica- nominations were submitted: best practices to protect them from exposure tions Act of 1934 to establish a Telecommuni- to PFAS and to limit and prevent the release By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on cations Workforce Development Advisory of PFAS into the environment, and for other Armed Services. Council within the Federal Communications purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- *Air Force nomination of Gen. John E. Commission, and for other purposes; to the curity and Governmental Affairs. Hyten, to be General. Committee on Commerce, Science, and By Mr. GRASSLEY for the Committee on By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. Transportation. ARDNER): Finance. G By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself, Mr. * Travis Greaves, of the District of Colum- S. 2354. A bill to direct the Director of the WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. COL- bia, to be a Judge of the United States Tax National Science Foundation to support re- LINS, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. COONS, Mr. Court for a term of fifteen years. search on opioid addiction, and for other pur- BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. MURPHY): * Brian McGuire, of New York, to be a Dep- poses; to the Committee on Commerce, S. 2364. A bill to enhance domestic marine uty Under Secretary of the Treasury. Science, and Transportation. debris response, and for other purposes; to * Brian Callanan, of New Jersey, to be Gen- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and eral Counsel for the Department of the BROWN, Ms. WARREN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Transportation. Treasury. Ms. HARRIS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. * Brent James McIntosh, of Michigan, to be MURPHY, Mr. COONS, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. TESTER, Mr. ROUNDS, and an Under Secretary of the Treasury. DURBIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. VAN HOL- Ms. SMITH): By Mr. HOEVEN for the Committee on In- LEN, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, S. 2365. A bill to amend the Indian Health dian Affairs. Ms. SMITH, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. UDALL, Care Improvement Act to authorize urban E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, of Maryland, to Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. SAND- Indian organizations to enter into arrange- be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming ERS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. MURRAY, ments for the sharing of medical services and Commission for the term of three years. Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. KAINE, Mrs. facilities, and for other purposes; to the * Nomination was reported with rec- GILLIBRAND, and Mr. MENENDEZ): Committee on Indian Affairs. S. 2355. A bill to eliminate racial, religious, ommendation that it be confirmed sub- By Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. and other discriminatory profiling by law en- PORTMAN): ject to the nominee’s commitment to forcement, and for other purposes; to the S. 2366. A bill to streamline the employer respond to requests to appear and tes- Committee on the Judiciary. reporting process and strengthen the eligi- tify before any duly constituted com- By Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Ms. bility verification process for the premium mittee of the Senate. ERNST): assistance tax credit and cost-sharing sub- (Nominations without an asterisk S. 2356. A bill to provide a definition of sidy; to the Committee on Finance. were reported with the recommenda- navigable waters, and for other purposes; to By Ms. SMITH (for herself and Mr. tion that they be confirmed.) the Committee on Environment and Public JONES): Works. S. 2367. A bill to support the preparation f By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. and retention of outstanding educators in all INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND HAWLEY): fields to ensure a bright future for children JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 2357. A bill to establish a national goal and youth in under-resourced and under- and mechanism to achieve a trade-balancing served communities in the United States, The following bills and joint resolu- exchange rate for the United States dollar, and for other purposes; to the Committee on tions were introduced, read the first to impose market access charge on certain Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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A bill to direct the Secretary of curities by issuers, and for other purposes; to for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Energy to establish a grant program for the the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ergy and Natural Resources. transformation of the electric grid, and for Urban Affairs. By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy By Mr. CRAMER (for himself and Ms. ROMNEY): and Natural Resources. ROSEN): S. 2369. A bill to amend title 38, United By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself, Mr. S. 2392. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of grant JONES, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. States Code, to provide for the cir- amounts awarded under the Veterans Ceme- CRAMER): cumstances under which the Secretary of tery Grants Program for construction of S. 2381. A bill to require review by the Gov- Veterans Affairs shall provide reimburse- fully enclosed committal service shelters in ernment Accountability Office of screening ment for emergency ambulance services; to certain State veterans’ cemeteries, and for protocols of the Transportation Security Ad- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- ministration relating to breast milk and for- By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself, Mr. erans’ Affairs. mula, and for other purposes; to the Com- MANCHIN, and Mr. BOOKER): By Mr. WHITEHOUSE: mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- S. 2393. A bill to promote a 21st century en- S. 2370. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tation. ergy workforce, and for other purposes; to enue Code of 1986 to expand personal saving By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- and retirement savings coverage by enabling SANDERS, Ms. SMITH, and Ms. HAR- sources. employees not covered by qualifying retire- RIS): By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and ment plans to save for retirement through S. 2382. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Mr. YOUNG): automatic IRA arrangements, and for other and Conservation Act to establish a program S. 2394. A bill to require certain reports purposes; to the Committee on Finance. to provide loans to implement cost-effective and briefings to Congress relating to the ex- By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mrs. energy efficiency measures, and for other piration of the New START Treaty, and for BLACKBURN, Ms. SINEMA, and Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign TILLIS): Natural Resources. Relations. S. 2371. A bill to amend title 36, United By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO: By Mr. MARKEY: States Code, to designate the Honor and Re- S. 2383. A bill to establish minimum stand- S. 2395. A bill to direct the Secretary of member Flag created by Honor and Remem- ards of disclosure by franchises whose Education to make grants to support early ber Inc., as an official symbol to recognize franchisees use loans guaranteed by the college high schools and dual or concurrent and honor members of the Armed Forces who Small Business Administration; to the Com- enrollment programs; to the Committee on died in service to the United States, and for mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- ship. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mrs. diciary. By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. GILLIBRAND, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HARRIS, By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. Ms. WARREN, and Mr. WYDEN): SULLIVAN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. COL- VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. FEIN- S. 2396. A bill to protect United States citi- LINS, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. COONS, Mr. STEIN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. zens and residents from unlawful profiling, MURPHY, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): HARRIS, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. arrest, and detention and for other purposes; S. 2372. A bill to enhance global engage- CARDIN): to the Committee on the Judiciary. ment to combat marine debris, and for other S. 2384. A bill to promote botanical re- By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- search and botanical sciences capacity, and COONS): tions. for other purposes; to the Committee on En- S. 2397. A bill to authorize the Attorney By Ms. SMITH (for herself, Ms. MUR- ergy and Natural Resources. General to make grants to State and Tribal KOWSKI, Mr. JONES, and Mrs. CAPITO): By Mr. WYDEN: courts in order to allow the electronic serv- S. 2373. A bill to amend the Public Health S. 2385. A bill to amend the Rural Elec- ice of certain court orders, and for other pur- Service Act to improve obstetric care in trification Act of 1936 to improve access to poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. rural areas; to the Committee on Health, broadband telecommunications services in By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: Education, Labor, and Pensions. rural areas, including by encouraging the S. 2398. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- By Mr. CRUZ (for himself and Mr. provision of broadband loans and grants to tion Campaign Act of 1971 to ensure privacy PAUL): increase broadband service in emerging har- with respect to voter information; to the S. 2374. A bill to amend the Endangered bor projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Species Act of 1973 to include a prohibition Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and By Ms. MURKOWSKI: on the listing of a living nonnative species as Forestry. S. 2399. A bill to amend the Energy Policy a threatened species or an endangered spe- By Mr. CRUZ (for himself and Mr. Act of 2005 to improve State loan eligibility cies, and for other purposes; to the Com- BLUMENTHAL): for projects for innovative technology; to the mittee on Environment and Public Works. S. 2386. A bill to impose sanctions with re- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- By Mr. MANCHIN: spect to surveillance in the Xinjiang Uygur sources. S. 2375. A bill to amend title 40, United Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic By Mr. DURBIN: States Code, to relocate the headquarters of of China, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. 2400. A bill to promote cannabis re- the Appalachian Regional Commission, and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- search, and for other purposes; to the Com- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- fairs. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and vironment and Public Works. By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and Pensions. By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Ms. COL- Mr. SCOTT of Florida): By Mr. KENNEDY: LINS, and Mr. DURBIN): S. 2387. A bill establish a process by which S. 2401. A bill to amend title 18, United S. 2376. A bill to increase public safety by reasonable drug prices may be determined, States Code, to prohibit the importation or punishing and deterring firearms trafficking; and for other purposes; to the Committee on transportation of child sex dolls, and for to the Committee on the Judiciary. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. INHOFE: By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. diciary. S. 2377. A bill to apply the Medicaid asset MORAN): By Mr. WYDEN: verification program to all applicants for, S. 2388. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 2402. A bill to enhance the safety of and recipients of, medical assistance in all enue Code of 1986 to permit the postpone- Class 3 flammable liquid transportation by States and territories, and for other pur- ment of certain deadlines by reason of sig- rail, and for other purposes; to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Finance. nificant fires; to the Committee on Finance. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. By Mr. SCHUMER (for Mrs. GILLI- tation. LEE): BRAND (for herself, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. S. 2378. A bill to require reductions in the and Mr. BOOKER)): SANDERS, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Ms. direct cost of Federal regulations that are S. 2389. A bill to provide access to counsel SMITH, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. proportional to the amount of increases in for children and other vulnerable popu- WYDEN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. HEIN- the debt ceiling; to the Committee on Home- lations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. RICH, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mrs. MUR- land Security and Governmental Affairs. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. RAY): By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. S. 2403. A bill to authorize the Secretary of CARDIN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. HASSAN, HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Transportation to provide loans for the ac- and Mr. ROBERTS): Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. SCHATZ): quisition of electric buses and related infra- S. 2379. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- S. 2390. A bill to prohibit the imposition of structure; to the Committee on Banking, cial Security Act to clarify the authority of the death penalty for any violation of Fed- Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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By Mr. SCHUMER (for Mrs. GILLI- S.J. Res. 52. A joint resolution providing HOUSE, Mr. KING, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, BRAND (for herself, Ms. DUCKWORTH, for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. VAN Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. DUR- of title 5, United States Code, of the rule HOLLEN, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): BIN, Ms. HARRIS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury S. Res. 300. A resolution supporting the Ms. KLOBUCHAR)): and the Secretary of Health and Human goals and ideals of National Public Health S. 2404. A bill to establish an expansive in- Services relating to ‘‘State Relief and Em- Week; considered and agreed to. frastructure program to create local jobs and powerment Waivers’’; to the Committee on By Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Mr. raise the quality of life in every community, Finance. YOUNG): to launch middle class career pathways in in- S. Res. 301. A resolution honoring the 50th f frastructure, and to invest in high quality anniversary of the return of the Indiana American jobs, and for other purposes; to the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Rangers; considered and agreed to. Committee on Environment and Public SENATE RESOLUTIONS By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Works. LANKFORD, Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. CAPITO, By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. The following concurrent resolutions Mr. JONES, Mr. BRAUN, Ms. CORTEZ BOOKER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BROWN, and Senate resolutions were read, and MASTO, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. PETERS, Mr. and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): referred (or acted upon), as indicated: BROWN, and Ms. ROSEN): S. 2405. A bill to establish additional pro- S. Res. 302. A resolution designating Sep- By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. MUR- tections and disclosures for students and co- tember 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness KOWSKI, Mr. ISAKSON, Ms. signers with respect to student loans, and for Month’’ to promote awareness of charities DUCKWORTH, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, that benefit children and youth-serving orga- TILLIS, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. VAN HOL- Education, Labor, and Pensions. nizations throughout the United States, and LEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mrs. BLACKBURN, By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. recognizing the efforts made by those char- Mr. CASEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. KING, DURBIN, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. JONES, and ities and organizations on behalf of children Ms. ROSEN, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. Ms. MURKOWSKI): and youth as critical contributions to the fu- GARDNER, and Mr. MANCHIN): S. 2406. A bill to amend the Public Health ture of the United States; considered and S. Res. 294. A resolution designating Au- Service Act to establish the National Health agreed to. gust 16, 2019, as ‘‘National Airborne Day’’; Service Corps Rural Provider Loan Repay- By Mr. CRAMER (for himself, Mr. considered and agreed to. ment Program, and for other purposes; to MANCHIN, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. DAINES, By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. CAR- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CAS- PER, and Ms. WARREN): and Pensions. SIDY, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. S. Res. 295. A resolution designating the By Mr. DAINES: ROBERTS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. HOEVEN, Ms. S. 2407. A bill to amend title 38, United month of September 2019 as ‘‘Campus Fire COLLINS, Ms. ERNST, Mr. MORAN, Mr. States Code, to provide criminal penalties Safety Month’’; considered and agreed to. ROUNDS, Mr. WICKER, Mrs. HYDE- for individuals acting as agents or attorneys By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. SMITH, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. RISCH, Mr. for the preparation, presentation, or prosecu- COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, YOUNG, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. BLACK- tion of a claim under a law administered by Mr. DURBIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. BURN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. BARRASSO, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without BLUMENTHAL, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mr. GARDNER, being recognized by the Secretary for such COONS, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BENNET, Ms. Mr. TOOMEY, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. WAR- purposes, and for other purposes; to the Com- HIRONO, Mr. CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. REN, Mr. COONS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. LEAHY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. DUCKWORTH, Mr. JONES, Mrs. GILLI- Mr. CRAMER): CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. MARKEY, BRAND, Mr. BENNET, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. S. 2408. A bill to amend the Public Health Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. TESTER, Ms. ROSEN, and Service Act to establish a national tele- WARREN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mrs. Mr. VAN HOLLEN): health program, and for other purposes; to GILLIBRAND, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. WAR- S. Con. Res. 23. A concurrent resolution the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, NER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle and Pensions. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. KAINE, Mrs. of the Bulge fought during World War II, rec- By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. WHITE- ognizing the valiant efforts of the Allied MANCHIN): HOUSE, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHUMER, Forces in December 1944, and remembering S. 2409. A bill to authorize the President to and Ms. MURKOWSKI): those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all of take certain actions relating to reciprocal S. Res. 296. A resolution congratulating the which contributed to the Allied victory in trade, and for other purposes; to the Com- United States Women’s National Soccer the European Theater; to the Committee on mittee on Finance. Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s Foreign Relations. By Mrs. HYDE–SMITH (for herself and World Cup; to the Committee on Commerce, By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Ms. Mr. WICKER): Science, and Transportation. STABENOW): S. 2410. A bill to amend the Federal Water By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. Con. Res. 24. A concurrent resolution Pollution Control Act to modify the require- RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food ments for permits for dredged or fill mate- KAINE): and Nutrition Service of the Department of rial, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. Res. 297. A resolution commending the Agriculture; considered and agreed to. mittee on Environment and Public Works. Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on the oc- f By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and casion of its 50th anniversary for its signifi- Ms. MURKOWSKI): cant accomplishments and contributions to ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 2411. A bill to amend the Public Health the economic and social development of the S. 117 Service Act to establish a rural health cen- Americas; to the Committee on Foreign Re- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the ter innovation awards program and a rural lations. names of the Senator from Montana health department enhancement program, By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. (Mr. DAINES) and the Senator from and for other purposes; to the Committee on WICKER, Mr. COTTON, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. JOHNSON, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CRAMER, Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were added By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. as cosponsors of S. 117, a bill to pro- WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. CARDIN, SULLIVAN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. hibit discrimination against individ- Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BRAUN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. uals with disabilities who need long- SCHUMER, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. REED, Mr. CORNYN): term services and supports, and for WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BROWN, Ms. HIRONO, S. Res. 298. A resolution concurring with other purposes. Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. the decision to withdraw the United States S. 131 TESTER, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. HASSAN, Ms. from the INF Treaty, and for other purposes; At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the KLOBUCHAR, Mr. UDALL, Ms. CANT- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. WELL, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. MERKLEY, By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Ms. name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Ms. ROSEN, Mr. CASEY, Ms. SMITH, DUCKWORTH, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Mr. KAINE, Mr. CARPER, Mr. DURBIN, MARKEY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. 131, a bill to amend title XIX of the So- Mr. COONS, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. COONS): cial Security Act to prohibit Federal BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MAR- S. Res. 299. A resolution designating the Medicaid funding for the administra- KEY, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BENNET, Mrs. first week in August 2019 as ‘‘World tive costs of providing health benefits FEINSTEIN, Mr. KING, Ms. CORTEZ Breastfeeding Week’’, and designating Au- to individuals who are unauthorized MASTO, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. HEIN- gust 2019 as ‘‘National Breastfeeding immigrants. RICH, Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. GILLI- Month’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. BRAND, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. WARREN, Mr. By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mrs. MUR- S. 177 JONES, Mr. MANCHIN, and Ms. RAY, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the SINEMA): BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WHITE- name of the Senator from Arkansas

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S. 296 individual health insurance coverage S. 996 At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the and group health plans provide cov- At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, name of the Senator from Washington erage for treatment of a congenital the name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- anomaly or birth defect. (Mr. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor sor of S. 296, a bill to amend XVIII of S. 576 of S. 996, a bill to modify the microloan the Social Security Act to ensure more At the request of Mr. MORAN, the program of the Small Business Admin- timely access to home health services name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. istration, and for other purposes. for Medicare beneficiaries under the ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 997 Medicare program. 576, a bill to amend title 38, United At the request of Mr. MORAN, his S. 340 States Code, to provide for a presump- name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the tion of herbicide exposure for certain 997, a bill to recognize and honor the names of the Senator from North Da- veterans who served in Korea, and for service of individuals who served in the kota (Mr. HOEVEN) and the Senator other purposes. United States Cadet Nurse Corps dur- from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) were S. 633 ing World War II, and for other pur- added as cosponsors of S. 340, a bill to At the request of Mr. MORAN, the poses. promote competition in the market for names of the Senator from New Jersey S. 1039 drugs and biological products by facili- (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. UDALL, the tating the timely entry of lower-cost Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) were name of the Senator from Delaware generic and biosimilar versions of added as cosponsors of S. 633, a bill to (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor those drugs and biological products. award a Congressional Gold Medal to of S. 1039, a bill to limit the use of S. 427 the members of the Women’s Army funds for kinetic military operations in or against Iran. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Corps who were assigned to the 6888th names of the Senator from Michigan Central Postal Directory Battalion, S. 1071 (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were S. 636 names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator from Wash- added as cosponsors of S. 427, a bill to At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the amend the Public Health Service Act name of the Senator from Connecticut ington (Ms. CANTWELL) were added as cosponsors of S. 1071, a bill to support to enhance activities of the National (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- Institutes of Health with respect to re- sponsor of S. 636, a bill to designate empowerment, economic security, and search on autism spectrum disorder Venezuela under section 244 of the Im- educational opportunities for adoles- and enhance programs relating to au- migration and Nationality Act to per- cent girls around the world, and for tism, and for other purposes. mit nationals of Venezuela to be eligi- other purposes. S. 1094 S. 430 ble for temporary protected status At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the under such section. names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. name of the Senator from Montana S. 638 KING), the Senator from Nevada (Ms. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. CARPER, the CORTEZ MASTO), the Senator from New of S. 430, a bill to extend the Secure name of the Senator from Maryland Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Sen- Rural Schools and Community Self-De- (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor ator from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were termination Act of 2000. of S. 638, a bill to require the Adminis- added as cosponsors of S. 1094, a bill to S. 433 trator of the Environmental Protection amend the Internal Revenue Code of At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Agency to designate per- and 1986 to modify limitations on the credit name of the Senator from Michigan polyfluoroalkyl substances as haz- for plug-in electric drive motor vehi- (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor ardous substances under the Com- cles, and for other purposes. of S. 433, a bill to amend title XVIII of prehensive Environmental Response, S. 1102 the Social Security Act to improve Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the and for other purposes. home health payment reforms under name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. the Medicare program. S. 803 COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 460 At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the 1102, a bill to promote security and en- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the name of the Senator from West Vir- ergy partnerships in the Eastern Medi- name of the Senator from Delaware ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- terranean, and for other purposes. (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 803, a bill to amend the S. 1107 of S. 460, a bill to amend the Internal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the ex- store incentives for investments in names of the Senator from New Hamp- clusion for employer-provided edu- qualified improvement property. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator cation assistance to employer pay- S. 839 from Arizona (Ms. MCSALLY) were ments of student loans. At the request of Mr. KAINE, the added as cosponsors of S. 1107, a bill to S. 518 name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. require a review of women and lung At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. cancer, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from New Hamp- 839, a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant S. 1134 shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- eligibility of certain short-term pro- At the request of Mr. CRAMER, the sponsor of S. 518, a bill to amend title grams. name of the Senator from Alabama XVIII of the Social Security Act to S. 944 (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor provide for Medicare coverage of cer- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the of S. 1134, a bill to amend the Internal tain lymphedema compression treat- name of the Senator from New York Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an ment items as items of durable medical (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- investment tax credit related to the equipment. sponsor of S. 944, a bill to enhance the production of electricity from nuclear S. 560 security operations of the Transpor- energy. At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the tation Security Administration and S. 1148 names of the Senator from Maryland the stability of the transportation se- At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from curity workforce by applying a unified name of the Senator from Michigan

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United States Code, to require the Ad- sponsors of S. 1881, a bill to provide S. 2237 ministrator of the Federal Aviation PreCheck to certain severely injured or At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, her Administration to give preferential disabled veterans, and for other pur- name was added as a cosponsor of S. consideration to individuals who have poses. 2237, a bill to authorize the Department successfully completed air traffic con- S. 1915 of Justice and the Federal Trade Com- troller training and veterans when hir- At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, mission to seek civil monetary pen- ing air traffic control specialists. the name of the Senator from Delaware alties to deter violations of section 2 of S. 1383 (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor the Sherman Act, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. COTTON, the of S. 1915, a bill to require the record- poses. name of the Senator from Louisiana ing and reporting of communications At the request of Mr. MARKEY, his (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- between the Department of Justice and name was added as a cosponsor of S. sor of S. 1383, a bill to amend the the White House relating to civil and 2237, supra. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to criminal investigations, and for other S. 2240 provide a guarantee of residency for purposes. registration of businesses of spouses of At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, her S. 1918 members of the uniformed services, to name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the improve occupational license port- 2240, a bill to promote digital citizen- name of the Senator from Michigan ability for military spouses through ship and media literacy. (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor interstate compacts, and for other pur- S. 2250 of S. 1918, a bill to amend the Richard poses. B. Russell National School Lunch Act At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the S. 1522 to require alternative options for sum- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the mer food service program delivery. HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. 2250, a bill to amend the Higher Edu- S. 1953 COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. cation Act of 1965 to establish State 1522, a bill to improve broadband data At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the and Indian tribe grants for community collection, mapping, and validation to name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. colleges and grants for Historically support the effective deployment of ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal broadband services to all areas of the 1953, a bill to amend the Commodity Colleges and Universities, and Minor- United States, and for other purposes. Exchange Act to extend the jurisdic- ity-Serving Institutions, and for other tion of the Commodity Futures Trad- S. 1527 purposes. ing Commission to include the setting At the request of Ms. HASSAN, her S. 2257 name was added as a cosponsor of S. of reference prices for aluminum pre- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the 1527, a bill to require the Secretary of miums, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Michigan Transportation to conduct, and submit S. 2024 (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor to Congress a report describing the re- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the of S. 2257, a bill to reform the financing sults of, an assessment of the total names of the Senator from Louisiana of Senate elections, and for other pur- amount of nonhighway recreational (Mr. KENNEDY) and the Senator from poses. fuel taxes received by the Secretary of Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) were the Treasury and transferred to the added as cosponsors of S. 2024, a bill to S. 2260 Highway Trust Fund, and for other amend the Higher Education Act of At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the purposes. 1965 to improve the American History names of the Senator from Delaware At the request of Mr. COONS, his for Freedom grant program. (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from Con- name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2026 necticut (Mr. MURPHY) were added as 1527, supra. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the cosponsors of S. 2260, a bill to provide S. 1721 name of the Senator from New Mexico for the improvement of domestic infra- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor structure in order to prevent marine name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. of S. 2026, a bill to amend the Richard debris, and for other purposes. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. B. Russell National School Lunch Act S. 2308 1721, a bill to amend title 18, United to reauthorize the farm to school pro- At the request of Mr. WICKER, the States Code, to prohibit gay and trans gram, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. panic defenses. S. 2061 RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1750 At the request of Mr. TESTER, the 2308, a bill to intensify stem cell re- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, his name of the Senator from Michigan search showing evidence of substantial name was added as a cosponsor of S. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- clinical benefit to patients, and for 1750, a bill to establish the Clean sor of S. 2061, a bill to amend the other purposes. School Bus Grant Program, and for United States Housing Act of 1937 and S.J. RES. 50 other purposes. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, his title 38, United States Code, to expand At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. eligibility for the HUD–VASH program, name of the Senator from Delaware 1750, supra. to direct the Secretary of Veterans Af- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor fairs to submit annual reports to the S. 1782 of S.J. Res. 50, a joint resolution pro- Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the viding for congressional disapproval name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Senate and House of Representatives under chapter 8 of title 5, United CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. regarding homeless veterans, and for States Code, of the rule submitted by 1782, a bill to add suicide prevention re- other purposes. the Internal Revenue Service, Depart- sources to school identification cards. S. 2103 ment of the Treasury, relating to S. 1830 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the ‘‘Contributions in Exchange for State At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the name of the Senator from Alabama or Local Tax Credits’’. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor S. RES. 252 SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of of S. 2103, a bill to improve access to At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the S. 1830, a bill to enhance the security of affordable insulin. names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. the United States and its allies, and for S. 2185 COLLINS) and the Senator from Lou- other purposes. At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the isiana (Mr. KENNEDY) were added as co- S. 1881 name of the Senator from Michigan sponsors of S. Res. 252, a resolution At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor designating September 2019 as National names of the Senator from Montana of S. 2185, a bill to provide labor stand- Democracy Month as a time to reflect

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:02 Oct 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JULY\S31JY9.REC S31JY9 S5252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 on the contributions of the system of their credit card interest rates. In- It’s a matter of fairness, as well as government of the United States to a stead, it tricked them into giving up common sense. There’s no reason that more free and stable world. sensitive personal information, includ- consumer data held by a broadband S. RES. 274 ing their Social Security numbers. service should have more protection At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Another company dialed millions of under the law than the same data held name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. phone numbers on the Do Not Call reg- by their wireless service. BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. istry trying to find new customers for Robocalls are a problem for everyone Res. 274, a resolution expressing soli- a third-party service, contacting a sin- with a cell phone. It is a problem that darity with Falun Gong practitioners gle number more than 1,000 times in is only going to get worse. And we who have lost lives, freedoms, and the same year. Robocall companies are can’t expect our law enforcement agen- other rights for adhering to their be- also engaged in credit card and loan cies to keep up with today’s tech- liefs and practices, and condemning the scams. nologies if their hands are tied. practice of non-consenting organ har- What’s worse, robocalling is now en- We need to be smarter about how we vesting, and for other purposes. dangering the health and safety of approach this problem. Going after the S. RES. 277 Americans by tying up emergency serv- robocallers and installing call blocking At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the ice lines. Tufts Medical Center in Bos- technology on phones is fine; but we names of the Senator from North Caro- ton received more than 4,500 illegal need to strike at the systems that they lina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from robocalls in the span of two hours last use to perpetrate their scams if we Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) were added as April. Each time the medical staff had want to see a real difference. cosponsors of S. Res. 277, a resolution to answer one of those robocalls could I urge my colleagues to join us in remembering the 25th Anniversary of have been an instance when someone supporting this legislation that will the bombing of the Argentine Israelite who needed life-saving help was unable help consumers fight back against ille- Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish to get through to a medical profes- gal robocalling. Community Center in Buenos Aires, sional. I yield the floor. Argentina, and recommitting to efforts One reason the problem is increasing to uphold justice for the 85 victims of is because the cost of making and de- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself and the attacks. ploying these calls is decreasing. Ad- Ms. DUCKWORTH): S. 2360. A bill to establish an Office of S. RES. 285 vances in software make it possible for Emerging Markets within the Small At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the one person to send out thousands of name of the Senator from Massachu- identical prerecorded messages every Business Administration that will strengthen the development of small setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- second, more quickly and more cheaply sponsor of S. Res. 285, a resolution des- than employing scores of human tele- business concerns in emerging mar- ignating September 2019 as ‘‘School marketing agents. kets, including those owned by women, Bus Safety Month’’. In addition, technology is making it minorities, veterans, and those located even easier for illegal robocallers to in rural areas, and for other purposes; S. RES. 289 hide their true identity and location. to the Committee on Small Business At the request of Mr. DAINES, the and Entrepreneurship. name of the Senator from Tennessee Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology enables robocallers to Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- am introducing the Unlocking Oppor- sponsor of S. Res. 289, a resolution ex- launch their call campaigns from any- tunities in Emerging Markets Act, pressing the sense of the Senate that where in the world. And new tech- which establishes an Office of Emerg- socialism poses a significant threat to nology allows illegal robocallers to dis- ing Markets (OEM) within the Small freedom, liberty, and economic pros- guise where they are actually calling Business Administration’s (SBA) Office perity. from. This technique, known as ‘‘spoof- ing,’’ tricks consumers into thinking of Capital Access to ensure that SBA’s f they are receiving a local call. access to capital initiatives address the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED The Federal Trade Commission now specific needs of entrepreneurs in un- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS receives nearly 10,000 robocall com- derserved domestic emerging markets. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, plaints every day. With its broad con- Capital is the lifeblood of small busi- nesses, but for women, minorities, vet- Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. sumer protection authority, the Com- erans and other underserved entre- BLUMENTHAL): mission plays a critical role in stop- S. 2349. A bill to amend the Federal ping illegal robocalling. But due to an preneurs, access to capital remains the Trade Commission Act to eliminate historic exemption, the Commission key roadblock to owning and operating the common carrier exemption for tele- has no enforcement authority over a successful business. communications companies; to the telecoms. The challenges that underserved en- Committee on Commerce, Science, and When the FTC Act was enacted in trepreneurs face are historic and perva- Transportation. 1914, this exemption was put in place sive with minority and women entre- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I because telecoms were monopolies and preneurs, for example, having less rise today to speak about the introduc- subject to heavy regulation so FTC en- wealth from which to fund new busi- tion of the Protection from forcement was not needed. In the dec- nesses. Robocalling Act of 2019. This bill would ades that followed, that regulatory Black families have $17,150 in wealth address the problem of illegal robocalls oversight was rolled back, while the ex- and Hispanic families have $20,720 in and spam calls. I thank Senators KLO- emption remained in place. This cre- wealth, while White families have BUCHAR and BLUMENTHAL for cospon- ated an uneven playing field. A set of $171,000 in wealth. Similarly, women soring this legislation. federal rules and regulations pro- have $3 in wealth for every $10 men Last year, I introduced this legisla- tecting consumers applied to most in- have. tion to address the nuisance of illegal dustries, but not all. These historical barriers are com- robocalling. We must give the Commission the au- pounded by systemic inequality in the Since then, these calls have become thority they need to pursue complete capital markets. Minority-owned busi- even more prevalent. For example, last relief for American consumers. The ness are two to three times more likely month alone, an estimated 4.7 billion Protection from Robocalling Act of to be denied credit; more likely to robocalls were placed in the United 2019 removes telecoms from the com- avoid applying for loans, based on the States—nearly one billion more than mon carrier exemption in the law. By belief that they will be turned down; the year prior. That amounts to 153 eliminating this special exemption, and more likely to receive smaller million calls per day, or nearly 2,000 telecoms will now have to abide by the loans and pay higher interest rates on robocalls placed each second. Some of same consumer protection standards in the loans that they do receive. Rural these calls are organized scams. areas such as privacy and advertising businesses owners often face an uphill In one case, one robocall company that apply to other sectors already battle to secure funding for their called people offering to help lower subject to the FTC’s jurisdiction. startups. And women are significantly

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.045 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5253 less likely than men to be approved for The program has shown year after S. 2390 a business loan and are more likely to year that it is more capable of getting Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- experience funding gaps. capital into the hands of minority, resentatives of the United States of America in SBA was created to solve these very women and veteran entrepreneurs than Congress assembled, problems, but instead of being a solu- the 7(a)program. During Fiscal Year SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON IMPOSITION OF DEATH SENTENCE. tion, lending patterns in the agency’s 2018, the most recent year for which (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any largest loan programs mirror these complete data is available, only 4.5 per- other provision of law, no person may be sen- trends. During Fiscal Year 2018, only cent of 7(a) approvals went to Black tenced to death or put to death on or after 4.5 percent of all loans approved by business owners compared to 12 percent the date of enactment of this Act for any SBA’s highest volume loan program— of Community Advantage approvals; 9 violation of Federal law. 7(a)—went to Black entrepreneurs. An- percent of 7(a) approvals went to His- (b) PERSONS SENTENCED BEFORE DATE OF other 8.5 percent went to Hispanic en- panic borrowers compared to 17 percent ENACTMENT.—Notwithstanding any other in the Community Advantage program; provision of law, any person sentenced to trepreneurs, while 59 percent went to death before the date of enactment of this white borrowers. women-owned businesses received only Act for any violation of Federal law shall be Despite these challenges, SBA does 18 percent of 7(a) approvals while re- resentenced. not have the coordinated effort re- ceiving 30 percent of all Community quired to address them. In multiple Advantage approvals; and veterans, By Mr. DURBIN: hearings in the Small Business Com- who only received 4 percent of 7(a) ap- S. 2400. A bill to promote cannabis re- mittee, SBA has not been able to ex- provals, received 10 percent of approv- search, and for other purposes; to the plain how they are addressing these ur- als in the Community Advantage pro- Committee on Health, Education, gent issues. By creating OEM, and em- gram. Labor, and Pensions. powering a Senior Executive Service Capital is the lifeblood of small busi- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask level director to lead the office, we in nesses, so for many women, minority, unanimous consent that the text of the Congress can ensure that SBA is giving veteran and other underserved entre- bill be printed in the RECORD. the problems that underserved entre- preneurs, Community Advantage is a There being no objection, the text of preneurs face the attention and re- lifeline, because the program fills a gap the bill was ordered to be printed in sources they deserve. in traditional credit markets. the RECORD, as follows: Eliminating disparities in the capital Minority-owned business are two to S. 2400 markets for underserved business own- three times more likely to be denied Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ers is not just the right thing to do, it credit; more likely to avoid applying resentatives of the United States of America in will spur growth in the American econ- for loans, based on the belief that they Congress assembled, omy. will be turned down; and more likely to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. receive smaller loans and pay higher This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Expanding In the years since the Great Reces- Cannabis Research and Information Act’’. sion, minority-owned small businesses interest rates on the loans that they do SEC. 2. CANNABIS RESEARCH AT THE DEPART- have been driving the growth of small receive. Rural businesses owners often face an uphill battle to secure funding MENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN business formation in spite of the sig- SERVICES. nificant headwinds they face. Just for their startups. And women are sig- (a) NATIONAL CANNABIS RESEARCH AGEN- imagine what they could do if SBA was nificantly less likely than men to be DA.—Part B of title IV of the Public Health approved for a business loan and are laser focused on removing some of Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284 et seq.) is amended more likely to experience funding gaps. by adding at the end the following: those headwinds. SBA has helped level My bill will make this vital program ‘‘SEC. 409K. NATIONAL CANNABIS RESEARCH the playing field for underserved com- a permanent loan product administered AGENDA. munities in government contracting, by SBA, and it will allow SBA to lift ‘‘Not later than 1 year after the date of en- and entrepreneurial development, but the cap up to $350,000 from $250,000 to actment of the Expanding Cannabis Research and Information Act, the Director of NIH, in access to capital is the only major area help borrowers in more expensive re- where there is no office specific to the collaboration with the Director of the Cen- gions and industries, as well as victims ters for Disease Control and Prevention and needs of underserved communities. of abusive loan products. I urge my colleagues to join me in the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health My home State of Maryland has the and Substance Use, shall develop a national support of this critical piece of legisla- highest concentration of minority- and cannabis research agenda that addresses key tion, so SBA can begin making the con- women-owned businesses in the coun- questions and gaps in evidence, including certed effort required to help more un- try. That designation makes me proud, with respect to each of the following: derserved entrepreneurs overcome bar- but it also makes me think of the ‘‘(1) The efficacy of cannabis in providing riers, start successful businesses, and countless entrepreneurs whose dreams therapeutic benefits for certain priority dis- create jobs. eases or conditions, which may include epi- of business ownership or growth re- lepsy, multiple sclerosis-related spasticity, main unfulfilled because they could By Mr. CARDIN: chemotherapy-induced pain and discomfort, not get financing. S. 2361. A bill to amend the Small using cannabis as an alternative to opioid If we pass the Closing the Credit Gap Business Act to increase lending to un- analgesics for acute or chronic pain, sleep Act, we can empower more entre- apnea, Tourette syndrome, anxiety, post- derserved borrowers through the larg- preneurs who have the ideas but not traumatic stress disorder, and any other dis- est loan program of the Small Business the networks or capital needed to start ease or condition determined to be appro- Administration, and for other pur- and grow their businesses and create priate and of importance by the Director. poses; to the Committee on Small Busi- jobs. ‘‘(2) The effect of cannabis on at-risk popu- ness and Entrepreneurship. lations, including children, older individuals, Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. and pregnant or breast-feeding women. ‘‘(3) The long-term effects of cannabis use, am introducing the Closing the Credit LEAHY, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HAR- Gap Act to make the Small Business including dose-response relationship and the RIS, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, Ms. connection between cannabis use and behav- Administration’s (SBA) Community KLOBUCHAR, Mr. SANDERS, and ioral health. Advantage program permanent. Mr. SCHATZ): ‘‘(4) The clinically appropriate modes of SBA created Community Advantage S. 2390. A bill to prohibit the imposi- delivery of cannabis. in 2011 to provide capital and support tion of the death penalty for any viola- ‘‘(5) Public safety considerations related to to small businesses that have been his- tion of Federal law, and for other pur- cannabis, including— torically underserved by SBA’s highest poses; to the Committee on the Judici- ‘‘(A) variation in the potency of cannabis volume loan program, 7(a). ary. products; Community Advantage allows non- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(B) youth access to and use of cannabis, profit mission lenders like SBA micro- including marketing, packaging, edible for- unanimous consent that the text of the mulations, and flavor options that target lenders, Community Development Fi- bill be printed in the RECORD. youth; nancial Institutions (CDFI) and SBA There being no objection, the text of ‘‘(C) risk factors for cannabis misuse; 504 lenders to make 7(a) loans of up to the bill was ordered to be printed in ‘‘(D) impaired driving related to cannabis $250,000 to small businesses. the RECORD, as follows: use; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.054 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 ‘‘(E) accidental ingestion of cannabis.’’. ‘‘(i) at least 1 individual employed by the lated to distinct constituent compounds of (b) SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES.—Part A of applicant— marihuana or amended protocols. The reg- title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 ‘‘(I) is registered under section 303(f) of the istration shall expire on the date on which U.S.C. 241 et seq.) is amended by adding at Controlled Substances Act to conduct re- the entity is no longer designated as such a the end the following: search with controlled substances in sched- Center of Excellence in Cannabis Research ‘‘SEC. 310B. SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES ON CAN- ule III of section 202(c) of that Act; and under that section. A Center of Excellence in NABIS USE. ‘‘(II) is an active participant in the can- Cannabis Research registered under this part ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting nabis research activities of the applicant; may cultivate marihuana, including any con- through the Director of the Centers for Dis- ‘‘(ii) the applicant has not had a registra- stituent component of marihuana, to con- ease Control and Prevention, in collabora- tion to conduct research with controlled sub- duct research under this part if the Attorney tion with the Assistant Secretary for Mental stances under section 303 of the Controlled General has determined that the research to Health and Substance Use, the Adminis- Substances Act denied, revoked, or sus- be conducted is for legitimate scientific re- trator of the Centers for Medicare & Med- pended under section 304 of that Act; search and is consistent with effective con- icaid Services, and the Director of the Agen- ‘‘(iii) the applicant has the experience, or trols against diversion. A Center of Excel- cy for Healthcare Research and Quality, capability, to conduct, through biomedical, lence in Cannabis Research may contract shall carry out surveillance activities to col- behavioral, social, and related disciplines, with such additional manufacturers of mari- lect population-wide data on cannabis use. long-term research on cannabis and to pro- huana registered under this section to meet ‘‘(b) PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES.— vide coordination of such research among the needs of the Center of Excellence in Can- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out activi- such disciplines; nabis Research to the maximum extent per- ties under this section, the Secretary may ‘‘(iv) the applicant has available to it suffi- missible under international treaties to collect, as appropriate, with respect to can- cient personnel and facilities (including lab- which the United States is a signatory and nabis use— oratory, reference, storage, security, and which govern marihuana. Before entering ‘‘(A) data on— data analysis facilities) to carry out the re- into such contract, the Center of Excellence ‘‘(i) health outcomes, including biological search plan required under subparagraph (B); in Cannabis Research shall submit to the At- data; and torney General a request to enter into the ‘‘(ii) health care utilization, which shall in- ‘‘(v) the applicant has the capacity to con- contract that includes information to dem- clude hospitalizations and utilization of duct academic courses and train students onstrate the experience or capability of the emergency departments related to consump- and professionals on appropriate research contractor to conduct such cultivation and tion of cannabis, including among youth; and knowledge of cannabis; and assurances that the contractor will comply ‘‘(iii) demographic factors associated with ‘‘(B) the application contains a detailed 5- with the provisions of this Act. Not later cannabis use; year plan for research relating to cannabis. than 60 days after the date on which the re- ‘‘(iv) the variety of products and delivery ‘‘(2) GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION.—The Di- quest is submitted, the request shall be modes used; and rector of NIH shall ensure geographic rep- deemed to be approved by the Attorney Gen- ‘‘(v) other relevant health information to resentation across the United States in des- eral, unless the Attorney General determines improve the understanding of cannabis use ignating institutions of higher education as that the granting of such request is incon- in all age groups and sub-populations; and Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research. sistent with the public interest. A Center of ‘‘(B) data through public health surveil- ‘‘(3) TERM OF DESIGNATION.—A designation Excellence in Cannabis Research registered lance systems, surveys, questionnaires, and under this section shall be for a period of 5 under this section may purchase or acquire databases of health care records, including, years. An institution of higher education commercially available marihuana for the as appropriate, the Behavioral Risk Factor may reapply in accordance with the require- purpose of research described in section Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behav- ments under paragraph (1) for a subsequent 409L(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act in ioral Surveillance System, the Monitoring designation under this section. accordance with the law of the State in the Future health survey, the National Sur- ‘‘(b) CANNABIS RESEARCH.— which the transaction occurs. No Federal vey on Drug Use and Health, or the ‘‘(1) GRANTS OR COOPERATIVE AGREE- funds may be used by the Center of Excel- Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (or MENTS.— lence in Cannabis Research for such purchase any successor surveys). ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director of NIH or acquisition.’’. ‘‘(2) PRIVACY.—Any data collected under may make grants to, or enter into coopera- paragraph (1) shall be collected in manner tive agreements with, Centers that have By Mrs. HYDE–SMITH (for her- that protects personal privacy to the extent, been designated under this section to expand self and Mr. WICKER): at a minimum, that is required under appli- the current and ongoing interdisciplinary re- S. 2410. A bill to amend the Federal cable Federal and State law.’’. search and clinical trials relating to can- Water Pollution Control Act to modify SEC. 3. RESCHEDULING OF MARIHUANA. nabis research. ‘‘(B) USE OF FUNDS.—Amounts made avail- the requirements for permits for (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of schedule dredged or fill material, and for other I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Sub- able under a grant or cooperative agreement stances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by under subparagraph (A) may be used to ad- purposes; to the Committee on Envi- striking paragraph (10). dress key questions and gaps in evidence ad- ronment and Public Works. (b) SCHEDULE III.—Schedule III of section dressed by the national cannabis research Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, in 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 agenda described in paragraphs (1) through my maiden floor speech on May 9, I U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the (5) of section 409K. spoke on behalf of thousands of Mis- end the following: ‘‘(2) RESEARCH RESULTS.—The Director of sissippians suffering from consecutive ‘‘(f) Marihuana.’’. NIH shall promptly disseminate research re- sults under this subsection to relevant gov- months of catastrophic flooding in the SEC. 4. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN CANNABIS South Mississippi Delta. RESEARCH. ernmental, academic, and research entities. ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Today I rise again to speak on behalf (a) IN GENERAL.—Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284 et ‘‘(1) CANNABIS.—The term ‘cannabis’ has of thousands of Mississippians who are seq.), as amended by section 2(a), is further the meaning given the term ‘marihuana’ in still suffering from catastrophic flood- amended by adding at the end the following: section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act. ing, which started in January and con- ‘‘(2) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— tinues to disrupt the lives of residents ‘‘SEC. 409L. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN CAN- The term ‘institution of higher education’ NABIS RESEARCH. has the meaning given the term in section in the Mississippi Delta and my State ‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.— 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.’’. overall. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of NIH (b) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.—Section Floodwaters must recede before dam- shall designate institutions of higher edu- 303(f) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 ages can be fully assessed, but we al- cation as Centers of Excellence in Cannabis U.S.C. 823(f)) is amended by adding after the ready know that more than 600 house- Research for the purpose of interdisciplinary period at the end the following: ‘‘The Attor- research related to cannabis and other bio- holds have suffered severe damage, ney General shall register under this part nearly 400 families have been displaced medical, behavioral, and social issues related practitioners at Centers of Excellence in to cannabis. No institution of higher edu- Cannabis Research designated under section since February, and agricultural losses cation may be designated as a Center unless 409L of the Public Health Service Act to con- will likely exceed $800 million. Much of an application therefor has been submitted duct research with marihuana. No separate the necessary infrastructure, including to, and approved by, the Director of NIH. registration shall be required for each indi- roads, bridges, and drainage culverts Such an application shall be submitted in vidual employed by a Center of Excellence in are beyond repair. such manner and contain such information Cannabis Research who is conducting re- In June, LaTamela Taylor—13 weeks as the Director of NIH may reasonably re- search described in subsection (a)(1) of that quire. The Director of NIH may not approve section and in accordance with applicable pregnant—and Darron Wilson died such an application unless— State and local laws, nor shall separate reg- when their car lost control and sank ‘‘(A) the application contains or is sup- istrations be required for distinct research into the floodwaters. Something must ported by reasonable assurances that— activities, including research activities re- be done.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:56 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.060 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5255 My colleagues might ask: How could county area live in poverty. The me- Our bill mirrors the directives out- an area more than 11 times the size of dian household income is $31,187 per lined in Executive Order No. 13807 Washington, DC, remain underwater year below the national average. This issued by President Donald Trump on for nearly 7 months? How could flood- perpetual flooding plagues agriculture August 24, 2017, and would establish waters swamp more than half a million production, which has damaged the pri- greater discipline and accountability acres of homes, businesses, highways, mary economic mainstay in this region in the environmental review and per- forests, and farmlands spanning six and increased unemployment. I fear mitting process for infrastructure Mississippi counties for so long? what the 2020 census will reveal. projects. The answer is quite simple. Similar In a 1982 environmental impact state- More specifically, it would prohibit to New Orleans, a complex system of ment, the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- EPA from vetoing a Corps of Engineers levees and floodgates constructed by neers stated the following: flood control project specifically au- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pro- Flooding in the Yazoo Area is historic and thorized by Congress. This is a basic tected the roughly 1,446-square-mile will continue as long as pumps are not con- constitutional principle of separation Yazoo Backwater area in West Central structed to complete the flood control sys- of powers. Further, upon enactment, it tem for the area. The flooding will continue Mississippi. This levee system protects to damage crops, homes, roads, and other im- would immediately nullify any prior the areas when the Mississippi River is provements in the area project. veto determinations made by EPA if high and the floodgates are closed. In a 2007 Supplemental Environ- said actions had resulted in severe However, these same protections be- mental Impact Statement, the Corps flooding and damage to life and prop- come the problem when the river is stated the following: erty. high, floodgates are closed, and excess In closing, the arguments I have The no-action alternative would not elimi- rainfall occurs. The interior creeks and nate any of the flood damages the area has heard in opposition to this project are rivers have no way to drain, and the re- historically experienced. Existing Yazoo not valid. Pumps will save lives, prop- sult is a bathtub-like effect. Backwater flood duration and frequency erty, local infrastructure, wildlife, and Unlike New Orleans and numerous would continue to adversely affect residen- the environment. As we are here going Federal flood control projects up and tial and nonresidential structures. Flooding about our daily lives, enjoying the down the Mississippi River, there is no would also have adverse impacts on the comfort of the home we will return to mechanism to remove the trapped standard of living for residents, interrupting today after work, these Mississippians daily practices and travel to work, school, water from the Yazoo Backwater area. and church. are just trying to get through the next Aside from evaporation, pumping is the 30 minutes to keep their sanity and The Corps of Engineers was accurate only viable option for removing vast emotions intact. The real-life experi- in its predictions. Mississippians are amounts of water that have no place to ences Mississippians have endured over living these predictions out in real life, go. time tell the true story. and they have for years. It is time for This year, the Mississippi River re- It is time for the Federal Govern- the people of Mississippi to receive the mained above flood stage longer than ment to make good on its promises. It level of flood protection promised to anytime in recorded history. The flood- is time to construct the pumps. them by the Federal Government in gates to prevent the Mississippi River Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I con- 1941. It is time for the Corps of Engi- from backing up into the Yazoo Back- gratulate the junior Senator from Mis- neers to complete the last remaining water area were closed in January. sissippi, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. I thank her unconstructed feature of a 77-year for her leadership. She took the lead on Above-average rainfall occurred in the flood control effort—the Yazoo Back- this legislation, and I am delighted and months thereafter, and here we are water pumps. today with a disaster on our hands. The people of Mississippi are beyond honored to join her in this regard. For nearly 7 months, more than a ready to see this crisis resolved. They If Americans could take a moment, a half million acres of land—866-square- are, frankly, extremely frustrated with few hours, to come to the South Delta mile area—has been underwater. Little the Federal Government. More than of Mississippi and see for themselves attention outside of Mississippi was 17,000 people have signed a petition to what Senator HYDE-SMITH is talking paid to the lives lost, the destroyed remove an Environmental Protection about, they would understand the grav- homes, or the displaced families. Agency 2008 regulatory veto preventing ity of this situation. Roughly, 225,000 acres of agricultural construction of the pumps. Mississippi She mentioned 7 months. If you are crops have been destroyed or will go Governor Phil Bryant, the Mississippi there today, you see dead wildlife unplanted this year. Hundreds of thou- Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and floating on the floodwaters. You see sands of acres of Timberland ruined. Parks, the Mississippi Department of coffins that had been buried that are Whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, and Agriculture and Commerce, and many floating on the surface of the flood- other wildlife are starving to death and other State leaders and organizations water in this area. There is no prospect spreading the disease, as you can see have been overwhelmingly in their sup- of an income this year on these small from these pictures. Wetlands have be- port and advocacy for the pumps. farms and no prospect of a crop this come lakes. Stagnant, contaminated I am grateful for this administra- year from some of the most fertile land water continues to threaten human tion’s responsiveness to Mississippi’s the United States has been blessed and environmental health. The list perpetual flood problems and needs, with. goes on. and I will continue to work with the The tragedy of this is that it is en- Paul Hartfield, an endangered species administration, relevant Federal Gov- tirely preventable. The prevention in- biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wild- ernment agencies and departments to volves a promise that was made, as the life Service, said: ‘‘This is biblical pro- see this through. Senator from Mississippi said, back in portion. Nothing like this has ever As I continue working to provide 1941 when this country and this Con- been seen.’’ greater predictability and regulatory gress collectively adopted the Mis- While he is correct in that the cur- certainty for Mississippians and the sissippi River and Tributaries System. rent situation in the South Mississippi American public, I am committed in That system included, up and down the Delta is a complete disaster—the worst my capacity as a U.S. Senator to pro- river, a series of levees and flood-con- backwater flood since 1973—dev- posing commonsense reforms to the trol structures. It also included a series astating flooding in the area has be- laws governing the regulation of our of pumps. We are the only State that come almost an annual occurrence. Nation’s waters and permitting proc- still, after this entire time, doesn’t This year marks the 10th time the ess. have our pump that has been promised Yazoo Backwater area has flooded For this reason, I, along with the sen- to us. since 2008, each time causing hundreds ior Senator from Mississippi, have in- There have been environmental chal- of millions of dollars in damages. The troduced the Flood Reduction, Wildlife lenges along the way—unsubstantiated, area residents cannot sustain this, and Habitat, and Water Quality Improve- I might add. As a matter of fact, the they certainly do not deserve this. ment Act of 2019. This legislation seeks environment is harmed, wildlife is According to U.S. census data, rough- to make commonsense reforms to sec- harmed when a flood of this magnitude ly 35 percent of the residents of the six- tion 404 of the Clean Water Act. comes into the area, as graphically

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.046 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 demonstrated by some of the photo- S. RES. 294 Whereas individuals from every State of graphs the Senator has offered. Whereas the members of the airborne the United States have served gallantly in She mentioned the bathtub effect. forces of the Armed Forces of the United the airborne forces, and each State is proud Let me make sure my colleagues un- States have a long and honorable history as of the contributions of its paratrooper vet- derstand this. When the Mississippi bold and fierce warriors who, for the na- erans during the many conflicts faced by the tional security of the United States and the United States; floods, the Yazoo River backs up into Whereas the history and achievements of the delta. As a result, we put down a defense of freedom and peace, project the ground combat power of the United States the members and former members of the floodgate, and that is designed to keep by air transport to the far reaches of the bat- United States airborne forces warrant spe- the flooded Yazoo River from backing tle area and to the far corners of the world; cial expressions of the gratitude of the peo- up into this fertile farmland. Whereas, on June 25, 1940, experiments ple of the United States; and We had made a promise—or at least with airborne operations by the United Whereas, since the airborne forces, past we thought we had a promise—to peo- States began when the Army Parachute Test and present, celebrate August 16 as the anni- ple with property 87 feet above sea Platoon was first authorized by the Depart- versary of the first official jump by the Army Parachute Test Platoon, August 16 is level that when the floodwater behind ment of War; Whereas, in July 1940, 48 volunteers began an appropriate day to recognize as National the floodgate reaches 87, we would Airborne Day: Now, therefore, be it training for the Army Parachute Test Pla- start pumping and pump that water Resolved, That the Senate— toon; back into the Mississippi River, where (1) designates August 16, 2019, as ‘‘National Whereas August 16 marks the anniversary it has a minimal effect. This gives cer- Airborne Day’’; and of the first official Army parachute jump, (2) calls on the people of the United States tainty. We know there is going to be a which took place on August 16, 1940, to test flood. People with property 87 feet to observe National Airborne Day with ap- the innovative concept of inserting United propriate programs, ceremonies, and activi- above sea level and below know they States ground combat forces behind a battle ties. are going to be flooded. But the prom- line by means of a parachute; ise of the pump is that if you have land Whereas the success of the Army Para- f that is above 87 feet, you can build a chute Test Platoon in the days immediately SENATE RESOLUTION 295—DESIG- house there, you can put your business before the entry of the United States into NATING THE MONTH OF SEP- there, you can plant your crop there, World War II validated the airborne oper- TEMBER 2019 AS ‘‘CAMPUS FIRE ational concept and led to the creation of a and you can be certain that you will formidable force of airborne formations that SAFETY MONTH’’ get the same protection from flooding included the 11th, 13th, 17th, 82nd, and 101st Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. CAR- as everybody else up and down the Mis- Airborne Divisions; PER, and Ms. WARREN) submitted the sissippi River Tributary System gets. Whereas, included in those divisions, and following resolution; which was consid- That is the promise that everybody among other separate formations, were ered and agreed to: many airborne combat, combat support, and else gets but has been foreclosed to us. S. RES. 295 So I congratulate the Senator for combat service support units that served with distinction and achieved repeated suc- Whereas campus-related housing fires at thinking of this solution. That is a colleges in Texas, Oregon, Illinois, Wash- piece of legislation that would correct cess in armed hostilities during World War II; ington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and other States this problem. Clearly, it would also Whereas the achievements of the airborne have tragically cut short the lives of several help if we simply got the Corps and the units during World War II prompted the evo- young people; EPA to agree that the decision 10 years lution of those units into a diversified force Whereas, since January 2000, at least 175 or so ago was made incorrectly and let of parachute and air-assault units that, over people, including students, parents, and chil- dren, have died in campus-related fires; us have what the rest of the system the years, have fought in Korea, Vietnam, Whereas approximately 87 percent of those Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf region, has; that is, a flood-control promise deaths occurred in off-campus occupancies; and Somalia, and have engaged in peace- that gives us certainty that we can Whereas a majority of college students in keeping operations in Lebanon, the Sinai Pe- conduct our business, have a home, and the United States live in off-campus occu- ninsula, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Bos- conduct our lives as it was promised. pancies; nia, and Kosovo; Whereas a number of fatal fires have oc- That is all we are asking for. For 7 Whereas, since the terrorist attacks of curred in buildings in which the occupants months this year and for weeks and September 11, 2001, the members of the had compromised or deactivated the fire months in previous years, we have been United States airborne forces, including safety systems; denied that. members of the XVIII Airborne Corps, the I want to congratulate the Senator Whereas automatic fire alarm systems and 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne smoke alarms provide early warning of a fire and associate myself with the remarks Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat that is necessary for occupants of a building of the junior Senator from Mississippi Team, the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Air- and the fire department to take appropriate and thank her for her leadership in borne) of the 25th Infantry Division, the 75th action; thinking of this particular solution, Ranger Regiment, special operations forces Whereas an automatic fire sprinkler sys- which would give us a remedy, but also of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air tem is a highly effective method of control- Force, and other units of the Armed Forces, ling or extinguishing a fire in its early say that there are other ways this have demonstrated bravery and honor in could be solved. We deserve the cer- stages, protecting the lives of the building combat, stability, and training operations in occupants; tainty that everyone else up and down Afghanistan and Iraq; Whereas many college students live in an the Mississippi system now has, and we Whereas the modern-day airborne forces off-campus occupancy, fraternity or sorority deserve to have that promise made to also include other elite forces composed of house, or residence hall that is not ade- us back in the 1940s fulfilled even at airborne trained and qualified special oper- quately protected by an automatic fire sprin- this late date. ations warriors, including Army Special kler system and an automatic fire alarm sys- Forces, Marine Corps Reconnaissance units, f tem or adequate smoke alarm; Navy SEALs, and Air Force combat control Whereas fire safety education is an effec- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS and pararescue teams; tive method of reducing the occurrence of Whereas, of the members and former mem- fires and the resulting loss of life and prop- bers of the United States airborne forces, erty damage; SENATE RESOLUTION 294—DESIG- thousands have achieved the distinction of Whereas college students do not routinely NATING AUGUST 16, 2019, AS ‘‘NA- making combat jumps, dozens have earned receive effective fire safety education while TIONAL AIRBORNE DAY’’ the Medal of Honor, and hundreds have in college; earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the Whereas educating young people in the Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. MUR- Silver Star, or other decorations and awards United States about the importance of fire KOWSKI, Mr. ISAKSON, Ms. DUCKWORTH, for displays of heroism, gallantry, intre- safety is vital to help ensure that young peo- Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. SUL- pidity, and valor; ple engage in fire-safe behavior during col- LIVAN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. HIRONO, Whereas the members and former members lege and after college; and Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. of the United States airborne forces are all Whereas developing a generation of adults members of a proud and honorable tradition MENENDEZ, Mr. KING, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. who practice fire safety may significantly that, together with the special skills and reduce future loss of life: Now, therefore, be MCCONNELL, Mr. GARDNER, and Mr. achievements of those members, distin- it MANCHIN) submitted the following reso- guishes the members as intrepid combat Resolved, That the Senate— lution; which was considered and parachutists, air assault forces, special oper- (1) designates the month of September 2019 agreed to: ation forces, and, in the past, glider troops; as ‘‘Campus Fire Safety Month’’; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.047 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5257 (2) encourages administrators of institu- leadership in adjusting the team’s starting tential, to seek through gainful and produc- tions of higher education and municipalities lineup as the tournament progressed in order tive work the fulfillment of their aspirations across the United States— to promote teamwork and capitalize on the for a better life, and to live in justice and (A) to provide educational programs about talents of each player; peace’’; fire safety to all college students in Sep- Whereas Megan Rapinoe was presented Whereas the IAF invests in effective grass- tember and throughout the school year; with the Golden Boot award, which is award- roots solutions that promote prosperity and (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety ed to the individual who scores the most peace, and advance the growth of democratic being provided in both on-campus and off- goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball institutions; campus student housing; and award, which is awarded to the tournament’s Whereas the unique development model of (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments best player; the IAF, applied through more than 5,000 through— Whereas Alex Morgan was presented with community-led grants, has empowered mil- (i) fire safety education; the Silver Boot award, which is awarded to lions of marginalized and underserved people (ii) installation of fire suppression and de- the individual who scores the second-most in the Americas to achieve dignified liveli- tection systems and smoke alarms; and goals in the tournament, and Rose Lavelle hoods, effective civil engagement, and safer, (iii) the development and enforcement of was presented with the Bronze Ball award, more peaceful, and more just communities; applicable codes relating to fire safety. which is awarded to the third-best player in Whereas the IAF’s model— f the tournament; (1) has demonstrated that making direct Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by his- grants to grassroots groups and civil society SENATE RESOLUTION 296—CON- toric attacking prowess, setting all-time organizations in underserved and vulnerable GRATULATING THE UNITED records for goals scored in a single game and communities is cost-effective; STATES WOMEN’S NATIONAL throughout the entire Women’s World Cup, (2) fosters self-reliance by requiring grant- SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE as well as a strong defensive record, con- ees to mobilize local resources for their own 2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ceding only 3 goals over 7 games; projects and by connecting them to networks Whereas every participant in the Women’s of new partners; Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. World Cup from nations all over the world (3) leverages additional resources from pri- COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, Mr. showed the extraordinary quality and spirit vate and community partners; and DURBIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, of women’s soccer, and will serve as an inspi- (4) incentivizes broad civic engagement Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COONS, Ms. BALD- ration to not only women and girls, but to and local ownership of community develop- WIN, Mr. BENNET, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. all people as they chase their dreams; ment; CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. Whereas for decades the USWNT has been Whereas the IAF—by investing in grass- leading the fight to grow and promote wom- BROWN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, roots approaches that create businesses, en’s soccer; Mr. BOOKER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. STABE- jobs, and leadership opportunities in commu- Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight nities—reinforces the commitment of indi- NOW, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. for equal pay for female athletes; and viduals to strengthening their own commu- DUCKWORTH, Ms. WARREN, Ms. CORTEZ Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across nities; MASTO, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SANDERS, the United States showed their unmitigated Whereas investments made by the IAF Mr. WARNER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. support for the USWNT as they competed in have created an extensive network of grass- MERKLEY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. France: Now, therefore, be it roots innovators and changemakers who— KAINE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— (1) are positively disposed to the United WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHU- (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning States; the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup through MER, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted (2) are better positioned to partner with spectacular skill, teamwork, and determina- other United States Government agencies the following resolution; which was re- tion; ferred to the Committee on Commerce, and other public and private funders; and (2) recognizes the achievements of all of (3) have gone on to leadership roles at the Science, and Transportation: the players, coaches, and staff who contrib- local and national levels; S. RES. 296 uted to the success of the USWNT; Whereas investments made by the IAF Whereas on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, (3) stands in solidarity with the women of have improved the quality of life and democ- the United States Women’s National Soccer the USWNT as they fight for equal pay; and racy in the Americas by strengthening the Team (referred to in this preamble as the (4) celebrates the contributions of the mil- capacity of individuals to participate in civic ‘‘USWNT’’) won the 2019 FIFA Women’s lions of fans across the United States, and life, engage constructively with their local World Cup (referred to in this preamble as the world, who cheered the USWNT to vic- officials, and hold their governments ac- the ‘‘Women’s World Cup’’); tory, and made the players the best sup- countable; Whereas during the Women’s World Cup ported team in the world. Whereas, by listening and responding to the USWNT finished first in its group before f the priorities of communities and investing eliminating teams representing Spain, in projects that utilize and validate local France, and England in the knockout stages SENATE RESOLUTION 297—COM- knowledge and expertise, the IAF has fos- to reach the final; MENDING THE INTER-AMERICAN tered trust and goodwill with the people of Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2– FOUNDATION (IAF) ON THE OC- Latin America and the Caribbean; and 0 victory over the Netherlands in the final, CASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVER- Whereas the IAF’s support of community- winning the Women’s World Cup champion- SARY FOR ITS SIGNIFICANT AC- led efforts designed to increase opportunities ship twice in a row and becoming the first COMPLISHMENTS AND CON- for development and the strengthening of team to win the Women’s World Cup 4 times; TRIBUTIONS TO THE ECONOMIC civil society and democratic governance has Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF advanced the national interests of the in every match it played during the Women’s United States and promoted democratic val- World Cup; THE AMERICAS ues across the Western Hemisphere: Now, Whereas, in the final match against the Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. therefore, be it Netherlands, Megan Rapinoe scored in the RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— 61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in the KAINE) submitted the following resolu- (1) commends the Inter-American Founda- 69th minute of the match; tion; which was referred to the Com- tion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary Whereas Crystal Dunn, Alyssa Naeher, and mittee on Foreign Relations: of its establishment for its significant con- other members of the defensive line played tributions to strengthening democracy, key roles in preventing the Netherlands from S. RES. 297 peace, and economic and social development scoring against the United States; Whereas December 30, 2019, marks the 50th in Latin American and the Caribbean; Whereas all 23 players on the roster should anniversary of the establishment of the (2) recognizes that the bottom-up approach be congratulated, including captains Carli Inter-American Foundation (referred to in of the Inter-American Foundation empowers Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe, as this preamble as the ‘‘IAF’’), an independent individuals in marginalized and underserved well as Morgan Brian, Abby Dahlkemper, Federal agency in the United States that communities to be leaders, entrepreneurs, Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, prioritizes sustainable, community-led de- innovators, and changemakers in develop- Adrianna Franch, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin velopment across Latin America and the ment processes; Heath, Lindsey Horan, Ali Krieger, Rose Caribbean; (3) recognizes that the Inter-American Lavelle, Allie Long, Jessica McDonald, Whereas the IAF was created under section Foundation advances the foreign policy of Samantha Mewis, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley 401 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969 (22 the United States Government and contrib- O’Hara, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh, Becky U.S.C. 290f) ‘‘to achieve conditions in the utes directly to the national interests of the Sauerbrunn, and Emily Sonnett; Western Hemisphere under which the dignity United States; and Whereas head coach Jill Ellis, the first and the worth of each human person will be (4) commits to continue to support the coach to win consecutive FIFA Women’s respected and under which all men will be af- vital work of the Inter-American Foundation World Cup titles, displayed extraordinary forded the opportunity to develop their po- as an independent agency.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A31JY6.068 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S5258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 SENATE RESOLUTION 298—CONCUR- tinuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or (4) supports policies and funding to ensure RING WITH THE DECISION TO longer as mutually desired by the mother that all mothers who choose to breastfeed WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES and infant; can access a full range of appropriate sup- FROM THE INF TREATY, AND Whereas the World Alliance for port from child care and health care institu- Breastfeeding Action has designated the first tions, health care insurers, employers, re- FOR OTHER PURPOSES week of August as ‘‘World Breastfeeding searchers, and government entities. Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. Week’’, and the United States Breastfeeding f WICKER, Mr. COTTON, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Committee has designated August as ‘‘Na- JOHNSON, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CRAMER, tional Breastfeeding Month’’; SENATE RESOLUTION 300—SUP- Whereas National Breastfeeding Month fo- Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. PORTING THE GOALS AND cuses on how data and measurement can be SULLIVAN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC used to build and reinforce the connections HEALTH WEEK BRAUN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. COR- between breastfeeding and a broad spectrum NYN) submitted the following resolu- of other health topics and initiatives; Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mrs. MUR- tion; which was referred to the Com- Whereas World Breastfeeding Week and RAY, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. mittee on Foreign Relations: National Breastfeeding Month provide im- BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, portant opportunities to address barriers to S. RES. 298 Mr. KING, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HAS- breastfeeding faced by families across the SAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Whereas, since 2014, the United States Gov- United States and around the world; and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) submitted the fol- ernment has found the Russian Federation Whereas, according to the 2016 to be in violation of the limitations in the Breastfeeding Report Card of the Centers for lowing resolution; which was consid- Treaty between the United States of Amer- Disease Control and Prevention, 81.1 percent ered and agreed to: ica and the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub- of mothers in the United States, or about 4 S. RES. 300 lics on the Elimination of Their Inter- out of every 5 mothers in the United States, mediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, Whereas the week of April 1, 2019, through start breastfeeding their babies at the birth April 7, 2019, is National Public Health Week; together with the Memorandum of Under- of their baby; standing and Two Protocols, signed at Wash- Whereas the theme for National Public Whereas by the end of 6 months after the Health Week in 2019 is ‘‘Creating the Health- ington December 8, 1987, and entered into birth of a baby, breastfeeding rates for moth- force June 1, 1988 (commonly referred to as iest Nation: For science. For action. For ers in the United States fall to 51.8 percent, health.’’; the ‘‘INF Treaty’’); and only 22.3 percent of babies in the United Whereas, per Article XV of the INF Treaty, Whereas the goal of National Public Health States are exclusively breastfed at 6 months Week in 2019 is to recognize the contribu- ‘‘Each Party shall, in exercising its national of age; sovereignty, have the right to withdraw from tions of public health to— Whereas 2 of every 3 mothers report that (1) improving the health of the people of this Treaty if it decides that extraordinary they are unable to reach their personal events related to the subject matter of this the United States; and breastfeeding goals; (2) achieving health equity; Treaty have jeopardized its supreme inter- Whereas there are substantial racial and ests. It shall give notice of its decision to Whereas, in 2017, the life expectancy for ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation the United States population declined for the withdraw to the other Party six months and duration; prior to withdrawal from this Treaty.’’; third year in a row, and some of the leading Whereas, in 2014, 85.7 percent of non-His- causes of death are among the most com- Whereas, on February 2, 2019, the United panic White infants were breastfed, as com- States notified the Russian Federation of its mon, costly, and preventable of all health pared to— problems; intent to withdraw from the INF Treaty; (1) 68.0 percent of non-Hispanic Black in- Whereas the period of six month notice, re- Whereas there is a significant difference in fants; and the health status of people living in the quired by Article XV of the INF Treaty, will (2) 79.5 percent of non-Hispanic American healthiest States compared to people living close on August 2, 2019; and Indian and Alaska Native infants; in the least healthy States, including dif- Whereas, during the six month notice pe- Whereas the Healthy People 2020 objectives ferences in obesity rates, the prevalence of riod, the Russian Federation made no at- for breastfeeding are that— chronic disease, and the prevalence of infec- tempt to return to compliance with the (1) 82 percent of babies are breastfed at tious disease; terms of the INF Treaty: Now, therefore, be some time; it (2) 61 percent of babies continue to be Whereas, despite significant progress in re- Resolved, That the Senate— breastfed at 6 months; and ducing the infant mortality rate in the (1) in accordance with all powers delegated (3) 34 percent of babies continue to be United States to a historic low of 5.8 infant and implied to Congress, concurs with the breastfed at 1 year; deaths per 1,000 live births in 2017, the num- decision to withdraw the United States from Whereas breastfeeding is a proven primary ber of infant deaths in the United States the INF Treaty; and prevention strategy that builds a foundation greatly varies among States; (2) declares that— for life-long health and wellness; Whereas women die from pregnancy-re- (A) the United States is freed and exoner- Whereas the evidence of the value of lated deaths in the United States at a higher ated from the stipulations of the INF Treaty; breastfeeding to the health of women and rate than in many other developed countries, and children is scientific, solid, and continually and an estimated 60 percent of maternal (B) the treaty shall not be regarded as le- reaffirmed by new research; deaths are preventable; gally obligatory on the Government or citi- Whereas a 2016 study of maternal and pedi- Whereas poisoning, including drug over- zens of the United States. atric health outcomes and associated costs dose, has become the leading cause of acci- based on 2012 breastfeeding rates indicates dental death in the United States, with the f that if 90 percent of infants were breastfed number of drug overdoses more than tripling SENATE RESOLUTION 299—DESIG- according to medical recommendations, 3,340 between 1999 and 2016; deaths, $3,000,000,000 in medical costs, and Whereas, on average, 130 people in the NATING THE FIRST WEEK IN AU- United States die every day from an opioid GUST 2019 AS ‘‘WORLD $14,200,000,000 in costs relating to premature death would be prevented annually; overdose; BREASTFEEDING WEEK’’, AND Whereas the great majority of pregnant Whereas the smoking of cigarettes is the DESIGNATING AUGUST 2019 AS women and new mothers want to breastfeed leading cause of preventable disease and ‘‘NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING but face significant barriers in community, death in the United States, accounting for MONTH’’ health care, and employment settings; and more than 480,000 deaths every year, includ- ing more than 41,000 deaths resulting from Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Ms. Whereas a 2016 study found that universal breastfeeding— secondhand smoke; DUCKWORTH, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. (1) could prevent 800,000 child deaths per Whereas the percentage of adults in the MARKEY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. year across the world; and United States who smoke cigarettes has de- CARDIN, and Mr. COONS) submitted the (2) is an invaluable tool for mothers to pro- creased from 20.9 percent of the population following resolution; which was re- vide essential nutrients to protect newborns in 2005 to 14 percent of the population in 2017; ferred to the Committee on the Judici- against infectious diseases in developing Whereas, according to data from the Na- ary: countries: Now, therefore, be it tional Youth Tobacco Survey, between 2017 Resolved, That the Senate— and 2018, current electronic cigarette use by S. RES. 299 (1) designates the first week of August 2019 students in the United States increased by 78 Whereas the American Academy of Pediat- as ‘‘World Breastfeeding Week’’; percent among high school students and by rics recommends that a baby be fed exclu- (2) designates August 2019 as ‘‘National 48 percent among middle school students; sively through breastfeeding for about the Breastfeeding Month’’; Whereas public health organizations use first 6 months after the birth of the baby, (3) supports the goals of World National Public Health Week to educate the followed by continued breastfeeding as com- Breastfeeding Week and National public, policymakers, and public health pro- plementary foods are introduced, with con- Breastfeeding Month; and fessionals on issues that are important to

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improving the health of the people of the S. RES. 301 in, and the future success of, the children United States; Whereas the lineage of the 151st Infantry and youth of the United States; Whereas studies show that small strategic Regiment of the Indiana National Guard Whereas the month of September, as the investments in prevention can result in sig- dates back to the formation of the 2nd Regi- school year begins, is a time when parents, nificant savings in health care costs; ment of Indiana Volunteers in June 1846; families, teachers, school administrators, Whereas vaccination is 1 of the most sig- Whereas in 1968, Company D of the 151st In- and communities increase focus on children nificant public health achievements in his- fantry Regiment of the Indiana National and youth throughout the United States; tory and has resulted in substantial de- Guard was activated in preparation for de- Whereas the month of September is a time creases in— ployment to Vietnam; for the people of the United States to high- (1) the number of cases, hospitalizations, Whereas Company D of the 151st Infantry light, and be mindful of, the needs of chil- and deaths associated with vaccine-prevent- Regiment was commonly referred to as the dren and youth; able diseases; and ‘‘Indiana Rangers’’; Whereas private corporations and busi- (2) the amount of health care costs associ- Whereas in December of 1968, the Indiana nesses have joined with hundreds of national ated with vaccine-preventable diseases; Rangers were deployed to Vietnam; and local charitable organizations through- Whereas each 10 percent increase in local Whereas the Indiana Rangers were the only out the United States in support of a month- public health spending contributes to— Army National Guard ground maneuver unit long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2019 as (1) a 6.9 percent decrease in infant deaths; to serve in Southeast Asia; ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’ would (2) a 3.2 percent decrease in deaths related Whereas the Indiana Rangers served in recognize that a long-term commitment to to cardiovascular disease; Vietnam from December of 1968 to November children and youth is in the public interest (3) a 1.4 percent decrease in deaths due to of 1969; and will encourage widespread support for diabetes; and Whereas the Indiana Rangers earned more charities and organizations that seek to pro- (4) a 1.1 percent decrease in cancer-related decorations during their year of service in vide a better future for the children and deaths; Vietnam than any other Army infantry com- youth of the United States: Now, therefore, Whereas public health professionals help pany during any 1-year period in the Viet- communities prevent, prepare for, withstand, be it nam War; and Resolved, That the Senate designates Sep- and recover from the impact of a full range Whereas in November of 1969, the Indiana of health threats, including— tember 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Rangers returned to Indiana: Now, therefore, Month’’— (1) disease outbreaks, such as the Zika be it (1) to promote awareness of charities that virus and measles; Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate benefit children and youth-serving organiza- (2) natural disasters; and that— tions throughout the United States; (3) disasters caused by human activity; (1) the Indiana Rangers that served in the (2) to recognize the efforts made by those Whereas public health professionals col- Vietnam War fought for the United States charities and organizations on behalf of chil- laborate with partners that are not in the with bravery and honor; dren and youth as critical contributions to health sector, such as city planners, trans- (2) the Indiana Rangers and all members of the future of the United States; and portation officials, education officials, and the armed forces who served in the Vietnam (3) to recognize the importance of meeting private sector businesses, recognizing that War continue to be held in the highest pos- the needs of at-risk children and youth, in- other sectors have an important influence on sible regard by their community and the cluding children and youth who— health; United States; (A) have experienced homelessness; Whereas, in communities across the United (3) we honor the service of this unit on the (B) are in the foster care system; States, people are changing the way they 50th anniversary of the return of the Indiana (C) have been victims, or are at risk of be- care for their health by avoiding tobacco Rangers; and coming victims, of child sex trafficking; use, eating healthier, becoming more phys- (4) for the many that were willing to sac- (D) have been impacted by violence; ically active, and preventing unintentional rifice for the United States, and the many (E) have experienced trauma; and injuries at home and in the workplace; and that did not return home, the United States (F) have serious physical and mental Whereas efforts to adequately support pub- was preserved and will continue to prosper. health needs. lic health and the prevention of disease and f injury can continue to transform a health f system focused on treating illness into a SENATE RESOLUTION 302—DESIG- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- health system focused on preventing disease NATING SEPTEMBER 2019 AS TION 23—HONORING THE 75TH and injury and promoting wellness: Now, ‘‘NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE therefore, be it MONTH’’ TO PROMOTE AWARE- OF THE BULGE FOUGHT DURING Resolved, That the Senate— NESS OF CHARITIES THAT BEN- (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- WORLD WAR II, RECOGNIZING tional Public Health Week; EFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH- THE VALIANT EFFORTS OF THE (2) recognizes the efforts of public health SERVING ORGANIZATIONS ALLIED FORCES IN DECEMBER professionals, the Federal Government, THROUGHOUT THE UNITED 1944, AND REMEMBERING THOSE States, Tribes, municipalities, local commu- STATES, AND RECOGNIZING THE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SAC- nities, and individuals in preventing disease EFFORTS MADE BY THOSE RIFICE, ALL OF WHICH CONTRIB- and injury; CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS UTED TO THE ALLIED VICTORY (3) recognizes the role of public health in ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER improving the health of individuals in the YOUTH AS CRITICAL CONTRIBU- United States; Mr. CRAMER (for himself, Mr. TIONS TO THE FUTURE OF THE (4) encourages increased efforts and re- MANCHIN, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. DAINES, sources to improve the health of people in UNITED STATES Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CASSIDY, the United States and make the United Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. ROBERTS, States, in 1 generation, the healthiest nation LANKFORD, Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. HOEVEN, Ms. COLLINS, in the world— Mr. JONES, Mr. BRAUN, Ms. CORTEZ Ms. ERNST, Mr. MORAN, Mr. ROUNDS, (A) by providing greater opportunities to MASTO, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. PETERS, Mr. improve community health and prevent dis- Mr. WICKER, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. ease and injury; and BROWN, and Ms. ROSEN) submitted the GRAHAM, Mr. RISCH, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. (B) by strengthening the public health sys- following resolution; which was consid- BOOZMAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. KEN- tem in the United States; and ered and agreed to: NEDY, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. SCOTT of (5) encourages the people of the United S. RES. 302 Florida, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. TOOMEY, States to learn about the role of the public Whereas millions of children and youth in Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. COONS, health system in improving health in the the United States represent the hopes and Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. United States. the future of the United States; BLUMENTHAL, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. f Whereas numerous individuals, charities JONES, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. BENNET, benefitting children, and youth-serving orga- Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. TESTER, SENATE RESOLUTION 301—HON- nizations that work with children and youth Ms. ROSEN, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) sub- ORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY collaborate to provide invaluable services to mitted the following concurrent resolu- OF THE RETURN OF THE INDI- enrich and better the lives of children and tion; which was referred to the Com- ANA RANGERS youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increas- mittee on Foreign Relations: Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Mr. ing support for, organizations that provide S. CON. RES. 23 YOUNG) submitted the following resolu- access to health care, social services, edu- Whereas the Battle of the Bulge was the tion; which was considered and agreed cation, the arts, sports, and other services last major German offensive in Western Eu- to: will result in the development of character rope during World War II, designed to split

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Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. Whereas, in the Ardennes region of Bel- AND NUTRITION SERVICE OF gium and Luxembourg, more than 650,000 LEE) submitted an amendment intended to THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRI- be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3877, to troops from the United States, Great Brit- CULTURE ain, Belgium, Canada, and other Allied amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, to establish a Forces defeated Germany in the Battle of the Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Ms. congressional budget for fiscal years 2020 and Bulge, which began December 16, 1944, and STABENOW) submitted the following 2021, to temporarily suspend the debt limit, ended January 25, 1945; concurrent resolution; which was con- sidered and agreed to: and for other purposes; which was ordered to Whereas the Battle of the Bulge resulted in lie on the table. over 89,000 United States casualties, includ- S. CON. RES. 24 f ing 19,000 soldiers killed, 47,500 wounded, and Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service more than 23,000 captured or missing-in-ac- was founded on August 8, 1969, and has TEXT OF AMENDMENTS tion; worked in a public-private partnership to re- SA 933. Mr. CORNYN (for Mr. VAN Whereas the Allied Forces overcame formi- duce food insecurity and promote nutritious HOLLEN) proposed an amendment to dable obstacles that included being greatly diets among the people of the United States; outnumbered by the German Army, harsh Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service the bill S. 2052, to authorize the hon- weather conditions, and the treacherous and partners with State and local governments, orary promotion of Colonel Charles E. unknown terrain of the Ardennes Forest re- Tribal organizations, school systems, non- McGee to brigadier general in the gion of Belgium; profit organizations, private sector compa- United States Air Force; as follows: Whereas on December 17, 1944, during one nies, and faith-based organizations— At the end, add the following: (1) to address hunger, poverty, and nutri- of the worst atrocities of the war in Europe, SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON BENEFITS. tion; and the Malmedy Massacre, 84 unarmed Amer- (2) to provide support to over 36,000,000 peo- No person is entitled to any bonus, gra- ican prisoners of war were shot by troops of ple in the United States who live in house- tuity, pay, or allowance by reason of section the 1st SS Panzer Division; holds that face hunger on a daily basis; 1. Whereas 11 African American soldiers of Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service Mr. GARDNER (for himself the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion were mas- administers 15 nutrition assistance programs SA 934. sacred by SS troops near Wereth, Belgium that leverage the agricultural abundance of and Mr. LEE) submitted an amendment and were identified as James Stewart of the United States to ensure that children, intended to be proposed by him to the West Virginia, Due Turner of Arkansas, Cur- seniors, and low-income individuals and fam- bill H.R. 3877, to amend the Balanced tis Adams of South Carolina, Mager Bradley ilies have access to nutritious food; Budget and Emergency Deficit Control of Mississippi, George Davis, Jr. of Alabama, Whereas the programs of the Food and Nu- Act of 1985, to establish a congressional Thomas Forte of Mississippi, Robert Green trition Service reach 1 in 4 people in the budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, to of Georgia, James Leatherwood of Mis- United States each year; temporarily suspend the debt limit, Whereas it is the mission of Food and Nu- sissippi, Nathaniel Moss of Texas, George trition Service to increase food security and and for other purposes; which was or- Moten of Texas, and William Pritchett of reduce hunger while maintaining the integ- dered to lie on the table; as follows: Alabama; rity and efficiency of programs that provide At the end of title III, add the following: Whereas the impressive leadership of Lieu- nutrition assistance to the people of the SEC. 302. REDUCING EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT. tenant General George S. Patton of the United States when those people are in need; (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— Third Army accelerated the success of the and (1) the term ‘‘agency’’ has the meaning Allied Forces during the Battle of the Bulge; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service given the term ‘‘Executive agency’’ under Whereas, although Belgium lost more than co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Amer- section 105 of title 5, United States Code; 74,000 civilians during the war, in addition to icans, which provide science-based nutrition (2) the term ‘‘amount of the increase in the many more having suffered through other recommendations and serve as the corner- debt limit’’ means— atrocities that come with war, the people of stone of Federal nutrition policy: Now, (A) the dollar amount of the increase in Belgium persevered through the difficult pe- therefore, be it the debt limit specified in the Act increasing riod of time and rebuilt their lives the best Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- the debt limit; or they could after the war ended; resentatives concurring), that Congress— (B) in the case of a suspension of the debt (1) recognizes the valuable historic and Whereas the success of the Allied Forces in limit, the amount by which the Secretary of continued contributions of the Food and Nu- beating back the German attack in the Bat- the Treasury estimates the debt limit shall trition Service and the employees of the tle of the Bulge made possible the final de- be increased at the end of the period of the Food and Nutrition Service to the nutrition, suspension, which the Secretary shall submit feat and surrender of Nazi Germany in May health, and well-being of the people of the 1945; to Congress on the date of enactment of such United States; an Act, or in the case of section 301 of this Whereas the citizens of Belgium and Lux- (2) commends the partnership efforts of Act, as soon as is practicable after the date embourg have generously hosted thousands States, territories, local governments, Tribal of enactment of this Act; of United States veterans and kept the mem- organizations, school systems, nonprofit (3) the term ‘‘debt limit’’ means the limita- ory of the Battle of the Bulge alive through charitable organizations, private sector com- tion imposed by section 3101(b) of title 31, numerous memorials and museums, includ- panies, and community-based organizations United States Code; ing the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery to end hunger and provide nutritious food to (4) the term ‘‘direct cost of Federal regula- and Memorial, the Ardennes American Cem- the people of the United States; tion’’ means all costs incurred by, and ex- etery and Memorial, the Luxembourg Amer- (3) encourages continued efforts— penditures required of, the Federal Govern- ican Cemetery, the Battle of the Ardennes (A) to educate the people of the United ment in issuing and enforcing Federal regu- Museum, the Bastogne War Museum, and the States on the importance of eating nutri- lations, rules, statements, and legislation; Bastogne December Historic Walk; and tiously; and (5) the term ‘‘joint resolution’’ means a Whereas, after the Battle of the Bulge (B) to provide nutrition assistance to all joint resolution— ended, British Prime Minister Winston people of the United States when those peo- (A) reported by the Committee on the ple are in need; Churchill said, ‘‘This is undoubtedly the Budget of the Senate or the House of Rep- (4) recognizes that the Food and Nutrition greatest American battle of the war and will, resentatives in accordance with subsection Service uses the bounty of the farmers and I believe, be regarded as an ever-famous (d)(3); ranchers of the United States to reduce food American victory.’’: Now, therefore, be it (B) which does not have a preamble; insecurity; and (C) the title of which is as follows: ‘‘Joint Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- (5) recognizes and reaffirms the commit- resolution relating to repeal of costly rules’’; resentatives concurring), That the Senate— ment of the United States to— and (1) commemorates, on December 16, 2019, (A) ending hunger in the United States; (D) the matter after the resolving clause of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the and which is as follows: ‘‘That the following Bulge in World War II; (B) continuing to lead the world in ending rules shall have no force or effect: (2) recognizes the valiant efforts of the var- hunger worldwide. lllllll.’’, the blank space being filled ious Allied Forces; and f in with the list of major rules recommended (3) remembers the individuals who made AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND to be repealed under subsection (d) by the committees of the House in which the joint the ultimate sacrifice, which contributed to PROPOSED the Allied victory in the European Theater. resolution is reported; SA 933. Mr. CORNYN (for Mr. VAN HOLLEN) (6) the term ‘‘major rule’’ means any rule proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2052, to that has resulted in or is likely to result in—

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(iii) a motion to postpone or a motion to (C) significant adverse effects on competi- (e) EXPEDITED PROCEDURES.— commit the joint resolution is not in order; tion, employment, investment, productivity, (1) CONSIDERATION IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- and innovation, or on the ability of United TIVES.— (iv) a motion to proceed to the consider- States-based enterprises to compete with (A) PLACEMENT ON CALENDAR.—Upon a joint ation of other business is not in order. foreign-based enterprises in domestic and ex- resolution being reported by the Committee (E) REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDMENTS.— port markets; and on the Budget of the House of Representa- (i) IN GENERAL.—No amendment that is not (7) the term ‘‘suspension of the debt tives, or upon receipt of a joint resolution germane to the provisions of a joint resolu- limit’’— from the Senate, the joint resolution shall be tion shall be considered. (A) means an Act that provides that the placed immediately on the calendar. (ii) REPEAL OF MAJOR RULES.—Notwith- debt limit shall not apply for a period and (B) PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION.— standing clause (i) or any other rule, an that the amount of the debt limit is in- (i) IN GENERAL.—It shall be in order, not amendment or series of amendments to a creased at the end of such period; and later than 60 days after the date on which joint resolution shall always be in order if (B) includes section 301 of this Act and any the debt limit is increased or a suspension of such amendment or series of amendments Act described in subparagraph (A) that is en- the debt limit takes effect, to move to pro- proposes to repeal a major rule that would acted after the date of enactment of this ceed to consider a joint resolution in the result in a decrease in the direct cost of Fed- Act. House of Representatives. eral regulation during the 10-fiscal-year pe- (b) REDUCTIONS IN REGULATORY COST.—Not (ii) PROCEDURE.—For a motion to proceed riod beginning with the next full fiscal year. later than 60 days after the date on which to consider a joint resolution— (F) VOTE ON PASSAGE.—The vote on passage the debt limit is increased or a suspension of (I) all points of order against the motion shall occur immediately following the con- the debt limit takes effect, Congress shall are waived; clusion of the consideration of a joint resolu- consider, in accordance with the rules under (II) such a motion shall not be in order tion, and a single quorum call at the conclu- subsection (e), legislation eliminating rules after the House of Representatives has dis- sion of the debate if requested in accordance that results in a reduction of the direct cost posed of a motion to proceed to the joint res- with the rules of the Senate. of Federal regulation during the 10-fiscal- olution; (G) RULINGS OF THE CHAIR ON PROCEDURE.— year period beginning with the next full fis- (III) the previous question shall be consid- Appeals from the decisions of the Chair re- cal year by not less than 15 percent of the ered as ordered on the motion to its adoption lating to the application of this subsection amount of the increase in the debt limit. without intervening motion; or the rules of the Senate, as the case may (c) ACTION BY AGENCIES.— (IV) the motion shall not be debatable; and be, to the procedure relating to a joint reso- (1) IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR RULES.—If the (V) a motion to reconsider the vote by lution shall be decided without debate. amount of the debt limit is increased or a which the motion is disposed of shall not be (3) CONSIDERATION AFTER PASSAGE.— suspension of the debt limit takes effect, in order. (A) IN GENERAL.—If Congress passes a joint each agency shall submit to the Senate, the (C) CONSIDERATION.—The House of Rep- resolution, the period beginning on the date House of Representatives, and the Comp- resentatives shall establish rules for consid- the President is presented with the joint res- troller General of the United States a report eration of a joint resolution in the House of olution and ending on the date the President identifying each major rule of the agency, as Representatives. takes action with respect to the joint resolu- determined by the head of the agency. (2) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION IN SENATE.— tion shall be disregarded in computing the (2) CERTIFICATION BY GAO.—After receipt of In the Senate: period described in subsection (g). all reports required under paragraph (1), the (A) PLACEMENT ON CALENDAR.—Upon a joint (B) VETOES.—If the President vetoes the Comptroller General of the United States resolution being reported by the Committee joint resolution— shall submit to the Senate and the House of on the Budget of the Senate, or upon receipt (i) the period beginning on the date the Representatives a report evaluating whether of a joint resolution from the House of Rep- President vetoes the joint resolution and agencies appropriately identified major rules resentatives, the joint resolution shall be ending on the date Congress receives the under paragraph (1), including whether the placed immediately on the calendar. veto message with respect to the joint reso- agencies identified major rules in accordance (B) MOTION TO PROCEED.— lution shall be disregarded in computing the with Office of Management and Budget Cir- (i) TIMING.—A motion to proceed to a joint period described in subsection (g); and cular A–4, or any successor thereto. resolution is in order at any time after the (ii) consideration of a veto message in the (d) ACTION BY COMMITTEES.— resolution is placed on the calendar. Senate under this section shall be not more (1) IN GENERAL.—Each committee of the (ii) MOTION BY ANY SENATOR.—Any Senator than 2 hours equally divided between the ma- Senate and the House of Representatives may move to proceed to a joint resolution. jority and minority leaders or their des- shall submit to the Committee on the Budg- (iii) PRIVILEGE.—A motion to proceed to ignees. et of its House a list of the major rules the consideration of the joint resolution is (4) RULES OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that— privileged, except that this clause shall AND SENATE.—This subsection is enacted by (A) are within the jurisdiction of the com- apply only to a motion to proceed to a joint Congress— mittee, which may include major rules iden- resolution reported by the Committee on the (A) as an exercise of the rulemaking power tified in the report of an agency under sub- Budget under subsection (d) or to the first of the Senate and House of Representatives, section (c)(1); and joint resolution placed on the calendar after respectively, and as such is deemed a part of (B) the committee recommends should be passage in the House of Representatives. the rules of each House, respectively, but ap- repealed. (iv) DEBATE.—Debate on a motion to pro- plicable only with respect to the procedure (2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In determining ceed to a joint resolution is limited to not to be followed in that House in the case of a whether to recommend repealing major rules more than 5 hours, equally divided between joint resolution, and supersede other rules within its jurisdiction, a committee of the Senators favoring and Senators opposing the only to the extent that they are inconsistent Senate or the House of Representatives shall resolution. with such rules; and consider— (v) MOTION NOT AMENDABLE.—The motion (B) with full recognition of the constitu- (A) whether the major rule achieved, or to proceed to the joint resolution is not tional right of either House to change the has been ineffective in achieving, the origi- amendable. A motion to reconsider is not in rules (so far as relating to the procedure of nal purpose of the major rule; order. A motion to table is not in order. that House) at any time, in the same man- (B) any adverse effects that could mate- (vi) OTHER MOTIONS NOT IN ORDER.—After a ner, and to the same extent as in the case of rialize if the major rule is repealed, in par- motion to proceed to a joint resolution is any other rule of that House. ticular if those adverse effects are the reason agreed to, motions to postpone or to consider (f) EFFECT OF JOINT RESOLUTION.— the major rule was originally enacted; other business are not in order. (1) IN GENERAL.—A major rule shall cease (C) whether the costs of the major rule (C) MOTIONS AND APPEALS.—All motions to have force or effect if Congress enacts a outweigh any benefits of the major rule to and appeals relating to a joint resolution joint resolution repealing the major rule. the United States; shall be decided by the Senate without de- (2) LIMITATION ON SUBSEQUENT RULE- (D) whether the major rule has become ob- bate. MAKING.—A rule that ceases to have force or solete due to changes in technology, eco- (D) FLOOR CONSIDERATION GENERALLY.—If effect under paragraph (1) may not be re- nomic conditions, market practices, or any the Senate proceeds to consideration of a issued in substantially the same form, and a other factors; and joint resolution— new rule that is substantially the same as (E) whether the major rule overlaps with (i) all points of order against the joint res- such a rule may not be issued, unless the re- another rule. olution (and against consideration of the issued or new rule is specifically authorized (3) COMBINING OF RECOMMENDATIONS.—The joint resolution) are waived; by a law enacted after the date of enactment Committee on the Budget of the Senate and (ii) consideration of the joint resolution, of the joint resolution repealing the original the Committee on the Budget of the House of and all amendments thereto and debatable rule.

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Bur- Federal regulation during the 10-fiscal-year on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 9:30 rows, of the District of Columbia, to be period described in subsection (b)(1) by not a.m., to conduct a hearing. a Member, both of the Equal Employ- less than 15 percent of the amount of the in- COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ment Opportunity Commission. crease in the debt limit. The Committee on Armed Services is COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (2) INSUFFICIENT REDUCTIONS.—If the Direc- tor of the Office of Management and Budget authorized to meet during the session The Committee on the Judiciary is determines that legislation has not been en- of the Senate on Wednesday, July 31, authorized to meet during the session acted that eliminates rules that reduces the 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on of the Senate on Wednesday, July 31, direct cost of Federal regulation during the the nomination of Vice Admiral Mi- 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on 10-fiscal-year period described in subsection chael M. Gilday, USN, to be Admiral the nomination of W. Stephen (b)(1) by not less than 15 percent of the and Chief of Naval Operations, Depart- Muldrow, to be United States Attorney amount of the increase in the debt limit, ef- ment of Defense. fective on the date of the determination, the for the District of Puerto Rico, Depart- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND limitation in section 3101(b) of title 31, ment of Justice. TRANSPORTATION United States Code, shall be equal to the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sum of the face amount of obligations issued The Committee on Commerce, have one request for a committee to under chapter 31 of title 31, United States Science, and Transportation is author- meet during today’s session of the Sen- Code, and the face amount of obligations ized to meet during the session of the ate. It has the approval of the Majority whose principal and interest are guaranteed Senate on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at and Minority leaders. by the United States Government (except 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph guaranteed obligations held by the Secretary COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- of the Treasury) outstanding on the date of TRANSPORTATION the determination. ate, the following committee is author- The Committee on Commerce, ized to meet during today’s session of f Science, and Transportation is author- the Senate: ized to meet during the session of the NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT TO COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Senate on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 2 PROCEEDING p.m., to conduct a hearing. The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet during the session I, Senator RON WYDEN, intend to ob- COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ject to proceeding to S. 918, a bill to The Committee on Finance is author- of the Senate on Wednesday, July 31, prohibit the President or a Federal ized to meet during the session of the 2019, at a time to be determined, to agency from constructing, operating, Senate on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at conduct a hearing on pending nomina- or offering wholesale or retail services 10:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on the tions. on broadband networks without au- following nominations: Brent James thorization from Congress, and for McIntosh, of Michigan, to be an Under f other purposes, dated July 31, 2019 for Secretary, Brian Callanan, of New Jer- the reasons as stated in the RECORD. sey, to be General Counsel, and Brian PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR f McGuire, of New York, to be a Deputy Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Under Secretary, all of the Department ask unanimous consent that privileges AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO of the Treasury, and Travis Greaves, of of the floor be granted to my interns MEET the District of Columbia, to be a Judge Christopher Brown, Finn Carnahan, Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I have 8 of the United States Tax Court, Ayden Kovol, Selma Matiashowski, requests for committees to meet during COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Elizabeth Mears, Kaeli Peltola, Kali today’s session of the Senate. They The Committee on Foreign Relations Spencer, Riley Vivlamore, Riley von have the approval of the Majority and is authorized to meet during the ses- Borstel, Nicholas Schok, and Clare Minority leaders. sion of the Senate on Wednesday, July Baldwin for today. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 31, 2019, at 10:15 a.m., to conduct a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 5(a), of the Standing Rules of theh Sen- hearing. objection, it is so ordered. FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS In accordance with the appropriate provisions of law, the Secretary of the Senate herewith submits the following re- ports for standing committees of the Senate, certain joint committees of the Congress, delegations and groups, and select and special committees of the Senate, relating to expenses incurred in the performance of authorized foreign travel:

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2019

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Jacqueline Cottrell: France ...... Euro ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,459.00 Senator Pat Roberts: France ...... Euro ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,459.00 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 5,023.88 ...... 5,023.88 Total ...... 4,918.00 ...... 5,023.88 ...... 9,941.88 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR PAT ROBERTS, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, July 11, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Richard Shelby: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,620.00 ...... 1,620.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,988.00 ...... 2,988.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 288.79 ...... 288.79 Senator John Kennedy: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,620.00 ...... 1,620.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,988.00 ...... 2,988.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 288.00 ...... 288.00 Senator John Boozman: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,620.00 ...... 1,620.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,988.00 ...... 2,988.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 288.79 ...... 288.79 Shannon Hines: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,620.00 ...... 1,620.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,988.00 ...... 2,988.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 288.79 ...... 288.79 Laura Friedel: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,620.00 ...... 1,620.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,988.00 ...... 2,988.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 288.79 ...... 288.79 Senator Patrick Leahy: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,505.00 ...... 1,505.00 Senator Lisa Murkowski: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,537.00 ...... 1,537.00 Senator Tammy Baldwin: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,537.00 ...... 1,537.00 John Tracy: South Korea ...... Won ...... 303.45 ...... 303.45 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,119.64 ...... 1,119.64 John Dowd: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Tim Rieser: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Garrett Boyle: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Blake Souter: South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,439.00 ...... 1,439.00 Kali Farahmand: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,267.22 ...... 2,267.22 India ...... Rupee ...... 1,897.15 ...... 1,897.15 Paul Grove: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,705.83 ...... 15,705.83 Niger ...... Franc ...... 316.91 ...... 316.91 Burkina Faso ...... Franc ...... 216.00 ...... 216.00 Mali ...... Franc ...... 663.17 ...... 663.17 Germany ...... Euro ...... 573.32 ...... 573.32 Adam Yezerski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,206.73 ...... 6,206.73 Burkina Faso ...... Franc ...... 216.00 ...... 216.00 Mali ...... Franc ...... 663.16 ...... 663.16 Germany ...... Euro ...... 573.32 ...... 573.32 Sarita Vanka: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,409.03 ...... 4,409.03 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 178.00 ...... 178.00 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 828.29 ...... 828.29 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 617.00 ...... 617.00 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 909.44 ...... 909.44 Paul Grove: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,674.13 ...... 11,674.13 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 99.00 ...... 99.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 75.00 ...... 75.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 930.00 ...... 930.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 360.22 ...... 360.22 Sarita Vanka: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,671.13 ...... 12,671.13 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 99.00 ...... 99.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 75.00 ...... 75.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 930.00 ...... 930.00 Adam Yezerski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,589.00 ...... 1,589.00 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 459.44 ...... 459.44 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 440.10 ...... 440.10 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 259.03 ...... 259.03 Katherine Jackson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,468.67 ...... 2,468.67 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 230.76 ...... 230.76 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 440.10 ...... 440.10 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 259.03 ...... 259.03 Senator James Lankford: Romania ...... Leu ...... 192.75 ...... 192.75 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 565.02 ...... 565.02 Michelle Altman: Romania ...... Leu ...... 225.79 ...... 225.79 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 622.53 ...... 622.53 Senator John Boozman: Germany ...... Euro ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Patrick Magnuson: Germany ...... Euro ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Senator John Hoeven: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,099.03 ...... 7,099.03 France ...... Euro ...... 1,143.00 ...... 1,143.00 Senator Susan Collins: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,906.03 ...... 3,906.03 France ...... Euro ...... 1,055.55 ...... 1,055.55 Senator James Lankford: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,924.33 ...... 1,924.33 France ...... Euro ...... 1,723.95 ...... 1,723.95 Patrick Magnuson: France ...... Euro ...... 2,284.00 ...... 2,284.00

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Mike Wakefield: France ...... Euro ...... 2,211.04 ...... 2,211.04 Senator Richard Shelby: France ...... Euro ...... 6,017.00 ...... 6,017.00 Senator Patrick Leahy: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Senator John Kennedy: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Jonathan Graffeo: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Anne Caldwell: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Blair Taylor: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Brennen Britton: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Brian Potts: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Caroline Canfield: France ...... Euro ...... 4,544.00 ...... 4,544.00 Charles Kieffer: France ...... Euro ...... 4,466.00 ...... 4,466.00 Kevin McDonald: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Shannon Hines: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 John Steitz: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 12,559.70 ...... 12,559.70 Delegation Expenses: * India ...... Rupee ...... 441.83 ...... 441.83 Delegation Expenses: * Niger ...... Franc ...... 99.25 ...... 99.25 Burkina Faso ...... Franc ...... 596.51 ...... 596.51 Mali ...... Franc ...... 1,316.21 ...... 1,316.21 Germany ...... Euro ...... 361.58 ...... 361.58 Delegation Expenses: * Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 7,145.60 ...... 7,145.60 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 43.03 ...... 43.03 Delegation Expenses: * New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 9,470.50 ...... 9,470.50 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 29,079.50 ...... 29,079.50 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 4,041.66 ...... 4,041.66 Delegation Expenses: * South Korea ...... Won ...... 1,144.56 ...... 1,144.56 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 10,498.80 ...... 10,498.80 Delegation Expenses: * Hungary ...... Forint ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 Romania ...... Leu ...... 1,106.39 ...... 1,106.39 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 2,967.96 ...... 2,967.96 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 661.00 ...... 661.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 2,567.73 ...... 2,567.73 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 45,694.89 ...... 45,694.89 Delegation Expenses: * Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 32.00 ...... 32.00 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 429.47 ...... 429.47 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 401.64 ...... 401.64 Delegation Expenses: * Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 175.04 ...... 175.04 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 474.67 ...... 474.67 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 444.86 ...... 444.86 Total ...... 122,217.95 ...... 69,921.13 ...... 132,154.38 ...... 324,293.46 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, July 26, 2019.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2019

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Jack Reed: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,123.00 ...... 12,123.00 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 7.55 ...... 7.55 Michael Noblet: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,179.00 ...... 12,179.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 13.00 ...... 13.00 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 16.00 ...... 16.00 Mariah McNamara: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,179.00 ...... 12,179.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 45.00 ...... 45.00 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 20.00 ...... 20.00 Senator Jeanne Shaheen: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,123.00 ...... 12,123.00 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 7.55 ...... 7.55 Bryan Maxwell: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,123.00 ...... 12,123.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 12.40 ...... 12.40 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 15.75 ...... 15.75 Senator Doug Jones: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,122.78 ...... 12,122.78 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 12.40 ...... 12.40 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 8.20 ...... 8.20

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Cissy Jackson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,122.78 ...... 12,122.78 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 25.40 ...... 25.40 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 15.75 ...... 15.75 Senator Deb Fischer: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 3,699.07 ...... 3,699.07 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,284.45 ...... 1,284.45 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 368.00 ...... 368.00 Joseph Hack: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 3,626.44 ...... 3,626.44 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,264.45 ...... 1,264.45 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 368.00 ...... 368.00 Delegation Expenses: * Australia ...... Dollar ...... 4,258.77 ...... 3,497.23 ...... 7,756.00 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 2,011.23 ...... 2,011.23 Senator Mazie K. Hirono: South Korea ...... Won ...... 298.32 ...... 298.32 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,260.40 ...... 1,260.40 Jed D’Ercole: South Korea ...... Won ...... 215.09 ...... 215.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,042.42 ...... 1,042.42 Senator Tim Kaine: South Korea ...... Won ...... 302.15 ...... 302.15 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,238.05 ...... 1,238.05 Ryan Colvert: South Korea ...... Won ...... 276.10 ...... 276.10 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,057.40 ...... 1,057.40 Delegation Expenses: * South Korea ...... Won ...... 572.28 ...... 572.28 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 5,249.40 ...... 5,249.40 Senator Rick Scott: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,761.33 ...... 8,761.33 Panama ...... Balboa ...... 196.33 ...... 196.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 554.92 ...... 554.92 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 603.32 ...... 603.32 Paul Bonicelli: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,761.33 ...... 8,761.33 Panama ...... Balboa ...... 196.33 ...... 196.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 578.18 ...... 578.18 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 617.57 ...... 617.57 Christine Diaz: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,949.13 ...... 4,949.13 Panama ...... Balboa ...... 196.33 ...... 196.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 629.09 ...... 629.09 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 609.55 ...... 609.55 Craig Carbone: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,591.61 ...... 5,591.61 Panama ...... Balboa ...... 206.33 ...... 206.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 594.68 ...... 594.68 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 636.62 ...... 636.62 Juan Arias: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,591.61 ...... 5,591.61 Panama ...... Balboa ...... 203.33 ...... 203.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 542.17 ...... 542.17 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 676.26 ...... 676.26 Delegation Expenses: * Panama ...... Balboa ...... 676.01 ...... 676.01 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 882.00 ...... 882.00 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 1,855.92 ...... 1,855.92 Senator Tammy Duckworth: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,771.63 ...... 8,771.63 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 61.00 ...... 61.00 Matt Lampert: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,771.63 ...... 8,771.63 Aline Sredni: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,771.63 ...... 8,771.63 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 29.00 ...... 29.00 Sindi Abdulla: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,771.63 ...... 8,771.63 Senator Rick Scott: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,952.33 ...... 1,952.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 476.66 ...... 476.66 Craig Carbone: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,183.33 ...... 2,183.33 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 499.63 ...... 499.63 Juan Arias: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,183.83 ...... 2,183.83 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 516.13 ...... 516.13 Delegation Expenses: * Colombia ...... Peso ...... 888.00 ...... 888.00 Senator Angus S. King, Jr.: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,093.03 ...... 9,093.03 Japan ...... Yen ...... 405.92 ...... 405.92 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,688.94 ...... 1,688.94 Stephen M. Smith: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,098.13 ...... 9,098.13 Japan ...... Yen ...... 492.59 ...... 492.59 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,750.12 ...... 1,750.12 Senator Marsha Blackburn: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,887.43 ...... 18,887.43 Japan ...... Yen ...... 318.41 ...... 318.41 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,722.28 ...... 1,722.28 Emily Manning: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,129.40 ...... 9,129.40 Japan ...... Yen ...... 477.15 ...... 477.15 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,847.55 ...... 1,847.55 Senator Tammy Duckworth: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,092.93 ...... 9,092.93 Japan ...... Yen ...... 405.92 ...... 405.92 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,711.69 ...... 1,711.69 Matt Lampert: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,092.93 ...... 9,092.93 Japan ...... Yen ...... 405.92 ...... 405.92 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,794.70 ...... 1,794.70 Kelsey Becker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,092.93 ...... 9,092.93

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Japan ...... Yen ...... 405.92 ...... 405.92 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,794.70 ...... 1,794.70 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,141.33 ...... 4,141.33 Japan ...... Yen ...... 538.42 ...... 538.42 Delegation Expenses: * Japan ...... Yen ...... 4,672.04 ...... 617.78 ...... 5,289.82 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 3,529.00 ...... 3,529.00 Senator Roger Wicker: France ...... Euro ...... 2,410.00 ...... 2,410.00 Jennifer Jett: France ...... Euro ...... 2,260.00 ...... 2,260.00 Senator Deb Fischer: France ...... Euro ...... 1,944.37 ...... 1,944.37 Senator Martha McSally: France ...... Euro ...... 1,940.25 ...... 1,940.25 Senator Rick Scott: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,244.43 ...... 4,244.43 France ...... Euro ...... 457.92 ...... 457.92 Jackie Schutz Zeckman: France ...... Euro ...... 457.92 ...... 457.92 Senator Josh Hawley: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,768.00 ...... 3,768.00 France ...... Euro ...... 719.05 ...... 719.05 Richard Trimble: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,768.00 ...... 3,768.00 France ...... Euro ...... 648.43 ...... 648.43 Senator Angus S. King, Jr.: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,906.03 ...... 3,906.03 France ...... Euro ...... 532.82 ...... 532.82 Stephen M. Smith: France ...... Euro ...... 1,567.12 ...... 1,567.12 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 10,471.76 ...... 9,623.76 ...... 20,095.52 Senator Doug Jones: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 2,629.37 ...... 2,629.37 Total ...... 58,361.88 ...... 276,279.72 ...... 28,502.98 ...... 363,144.58 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JAMES INHOFE, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, July 24, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Mike Crapo: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,601.67 ...... 1,601.67 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,859.34 ...... 2,859.34 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 487.36 ...... 487.36 Gregg Richard: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,058.00 ...... 1,058.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,476.00 ...... 2,476.00 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 313.79 ...... 313.79 Susan Wheeler: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,534.28 ...... 1,534.28 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,902.28 ...... 2,902.28 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 203.07 ...... 203.07 Joe McKeown: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,191.64 ...... 1,191.64 Senator Tim Scott: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,191.64 ...... 1,191.64 Delegation Expenses: * New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 5,682.30 ...... 5,682.30 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 17,447.70 ...... 17,447.70 Fiji ...... Dollar ...... 2,424.99 ...... 2,424.99 Delegation Expenses: * United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 2,201.86 ...... 2,201.86 Total ...... 15,819.07 ...... 0.00 ...... 27,756.85 ...... 43,575.92 Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR MIKE CRAPO, Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, July 26, 2019.

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Curtis Swager: Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 968.00 ...... 968.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 335.66 ...... 335.66 Delegation Expenses: * Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 214.66 ...... 214.66

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Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 133.67 ...... 133.67 Total ...... 1,303.66 ...... 214.66 ...... 133.67 ...... 1,651.99 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR ROGER F. WICKER, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, July 22, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,103.73 ...... 6,103.73 Finland ...... Euro ...... 272.53 ...... 272.53 Isaac Edwards: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,830.53 ...... 15,830.53 China ...... Yuan ...... 585.25 ...... 585.25 Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,830.53 ...... 15,830.53 China ...... Yuan ...... 583.25 ...... 583.25 Delegation Expenses * China ...... Yuan ...... 1,039.00 ...... 1,039.00 Total ...... 1,441.03 ...... 37,764.79 ...... 1,039.00 ...... 40,244.82 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, July 25, 2019.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: Greenland ...... Euro ...... 165.71 ...... 165.71 Norway ...... Euro ...... 78.65 ...... 78.65 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 213.05 ...... 400.00 ...... 613.05 Iceland ...... Euro ...... 250.00 ...... 193.34 ...... 443.34 Delegation Expenses: * United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 468.38 ...... 468.38 Evan Dernberger: France ...... Euro ...... 2,255.20 ...... 2,255.20 Joseph Colby: France ...... Euro ...... 2,239.00 ...... 2,239.00 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 5,023.88 ...... 5,023.88 Total ...... 5,201.61 ...... 593.34 ...... 5,492.26 ...... 11,287.21 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHN BARRASSO, Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, July 26, 2019.

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Senator Tim Scott: Argentina ...... Peso ...... 798.60 ...... 798.60 Brazil ...... Real ...... 710.39 ...... 710.39 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 503.87 ...... 503.87 Delegation Expenses: * Argentina ...... Peso ...... 374.35 ...... 374.35 Brazil ...... Real ...... 2,202.86 ...... 2,202.86 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 858.00 ...... 858.00 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: France ...... Euro ...... 968.00 ...... 968.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,906.03 ...... 3,906.03 Joshua Karetny: France ...... Euro ...... 1,612.62 ...... 1,612.62 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,906.13 ...... 3,906.13 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 5,023.88 ...... 5,023.88 Senator Debbie Stabenow: South Korea ...... Won ...... 251.03 ...... 251.03 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,287.27 ...... 1,287.27 Matthew Williams: South Korea ...... Won ...... 215.09 ...... 215.09

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,020.24 ...... 1,020.24 Delegation Expenses: * South Korea ...... Won ...... 286.14 ...... 286.14 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 2,624.70 ...... 2,624.70 Jayme White: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,117.51 ...... 1,117.51 United States ...... Dollar ...... 466.88 ...... 466.88 Greta Peisch: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 912.57 ...... 912.57 United States ...... Dollar ...... 501.75 ...... 501.75 Nasim Fussell: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,087.13 ...... 1,087.13 United States ...... Dollar ...... 466.88 ...... 466.88 Brian Bombassaro: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,067.21 ...... 1,067.21 United States ...... Dollar ...... 466.88 ...... 466.88 Delegation Expenses: * Mexico ...... Peso ...... 927.00 ...... 927.00 Total ...... 11,551.53 ...... 9,714.55 ...... 12,296.93 ...... 33,563.01 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance, July 23, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator John Barrasso: Italy ...... Euro ...... 362.43 ...... 362.43 Cote D’Ivoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 631.32 ...... 631.32 Rwanda ...... Rwandan Franc ...... 343.47 ...... 343.47 Tunisia ...... Tunisian Dinar ...... 224.00 ...... 224.00 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 455.64 ...... 455.64 Senator Christopher Coons: Italy ...... Euro ...... 326.63 ...... 326.63 Cote D’Ivoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 626.76 ...... 626.76 Rwanda ...... Rwandan Franc ...... 139.63 ...... 139.63 Thomas Mancinelli: Italy ...... Euros ...... 526.63 ...... 526.63 Cote D’Ivoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 688.13 ...... 688.13 Rwanda ...... Rwandan Franc ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Delegation Expenses: * Cote D’Ivoire ...... CFA Franc ...... 1,537.79 ...... 1,537.79 Rwanda ...... Rwandan Franc ...... 1,760.46 ...... 1,760.46 Tunisia ...... Tunisian Dinar ...... 508.46 ...... 508.46 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 675.00 ...... 675.00 Senator John Barrasso: France ...... Euro ...... 2,078.45 ...... 2,078.45 Senator Benjamin Cardin: France ...... Euro ...... 2,478.70 ...... 2,478.70 Debbie Yamada: France ...... Euro ...... 2,314.12 ...... 2,314.12 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 7,535.81 ...... 7,535.81 Senator Christopher Coons: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,034.41 ...... 1,034.41 Korea ...... Won ...... 490.71 ...... 490.71 China ...... Renminbi ...... 770.03 ...... 770.03 Taiwan ...... New Taiwan Dollar ...... 351.66 ...... 351.66 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,892.68 ...... 8,892.68 Thomas Mancinelli: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,134.09 ...... 1,134.09 Korea ...... Won ...... 540.79 ...... 540.79 China ...... Renminbi ...... 790.88 ...... 790.88 Taiwan ...... New Taiwan Dollar ...... 351.52 ...... 351.52 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,892.68 ...... 8,892.68 Delegation Expenses: * Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,004.07 ...... 2,004.07 Korea ...... Won ...... 408.50 ...... 408.50 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,553.50 ...... 1,553.50 Taiwan ...... New Taiwan Dollar ...... 446.92 ...... 446.92 Senator Cory Gardner: Singapore ...... Singapore dollar ...... 693.00 ...... 693.00 Taiwan ...... Taiwan Dollar ...... 207.67 ...... 207.67 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,623.23 ...... 7,623.23 Igor Khrestin: Singapore ...... Singapore dollar ...... 645.00 ...... 645.00 Taiwan ...... Taiwan Dollar ...... 156.66 ...... 156.66 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,287.03 ...... 10,287.03 Delegation Expenses: * Singapore ...... Singapore dollar ...... 429.33 ...... 429.33 Taiwan ...... Taiwan Dollar ...... 267.34 ...... 267.34 Senator Johnny Isakson: Iraq ...... Dollar ...... 122.22 ...... 122.22 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 633.82 ...... 633.82 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,728.53 ...... 8,728.53 Tommy Nguyen: Iraq ...... Dollar ...... 122.22 ...... 122.22 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 434.65 ...... 434.65 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,728.53 ...... 8,728.53 Delegation Expenses: * Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 123.63 ...... 123.63 Senator Ron Johnson: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 598.96 ...... 598.96 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,910.33 ...... 11,910.33

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Lydia Westlake: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 635.59 ...... 635.59 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,645.33 ...... 12,645.33 Delegation Expenses: * Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 217.81 ...... 217.81 Senator Ron Johnson: Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 7.55 ...... 7.55 Slovak Republic ...... Euro ...... 394.40 ...... 394.40 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,230.53 ...... 12,230.53 Lydia Westlake: Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 7.55 ...... 7.55 Slovak Republic ...... Euro ...... 412.17 ...... 412.17 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,230.53 ...... 12,230.53 Delegation Expenses: * Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 403.55 ...... 403.55 Slovak Republic ...... Euro ...... 347.84 ...... 347.84 Senator Robert Menendez: Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 1,596.45 ...... 1,596.45 Greece ...... Euro ...... 847.31 ...... 847.31 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,335.83 ...... 12,335.83 Damian Murphy: Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 1,151.31 ...... 1,151.31 Greece ...... Euro ...... 1,567.84 ...... 1,567.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,181.83 ...... 13,181.83 Delegation Expenses: * Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 390.81 ...... 390.81 Greece ...... Euro ...... 1,847.00 ...... 1,847.00 Senator Christopher Murphy: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 775.00 ...... 775.00 Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 877.75 ...... 877.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,018.00 ...... 13,018.00 Jessica Elledge: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 960.00 ...... 960.00 Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 676.75 ...... 676.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,018.00 ...... 13,018.00 Senator Mitt Romney: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 785.00 ...... 785.00 Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 1,281.90 ...... 1,281.90 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,217.13 ...... 13,217.13 Mitt Waldrip: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 785.00 ...... 785.00 Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 1,281.90 ...... 1,281.90 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,217.13 ...... 13,217.13 Delegation Expenses: * Israel ...... Dollar ...... 4,863.49 ...... 4,863.49 Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 2,451.16 ...... 2,451.16 Iraq ...... Dollar ...... 15,132.00 ...... 15,132.00 Senator Rob Portman: Korea ...... Won ...... 424.18 ...... 424.18 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,541.67 ...... 1,541.67 Wayne Jones: Korea ...... Won ...... 326.09 ...... 326.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,419.00 ...... 1,419.00 Senator Tom Udall: Korea ...... Won ...... 426.09 ...... 426.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,637.00 ...... 1,637.00 Matthew Padilla: Korea ...... Won ...... 426.09 ...... 426.09 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,539.00 ...... 1,539.00 Delegation Expenses: * Korea ...... Won ...... 572.28 ...... 572.28 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 5,249.40 ...... 5,249.40 Senator Rob Portman: United Kingdom ...... Euro ...... 1,297.49 ...... 1,297.49 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 534.97 ...... 534.97 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,939.93 ...... 5,939.93 Mark Isakowtiz: United Kingdom ...... Euro ...... 1,194.40 ...... 1,194.40 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 342.49 ...... 342.49 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,480.33 ...... 9,480.33 Delegation Expenses: * United Kingdom ...... DEuro ...... 194.05 ...... 194.05 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 2,232.69 ...... 2,232.69 Sarah Arkin: Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 1,067.32 ...... 1,067.32 Oman ...... Riyal ...... 870.13 ...... 870.13 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,373.46 ...... 6,373.46 Delegation Expenses: * Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 178.58 ...... 178.58 Oman ...... Riyal ...... 178.07 ...... 178.07 Christopher Barr: Egypt ...... Dollar ...... 837.67 ...... 837.67 Tunisia ...... Dollar ...... 387.00 ...... 387.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,922.83 ...... 5,922.83 Delegation Expenses: * Egypt ...... Dollar ...... 37.79 ...... 37.79 Tunisia ...... Dollar ...... 99.44 ...... 99.44 Joan Condon: Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 1,245.60 ...... 1,245.60 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 247.75 ...... 247.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,707.85 ...... 7,707.85 Margaret Dougherty: Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 1,245.60 ...... 1,245.60 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 247.75 ...... 247.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,707.85 ...... 7,707.85 Delegation Expenses: * Mozambique ...... Metical ...... 1,958.47 ...... 1,958.47 Brian Cullen: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 909.50 ...... 909.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,259.73 ...... 7,259.73 Heather Flynn: Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 1,777.05 ...... 1,777.05 Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 982.50 ...... 982.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,383.43 ...... 7,383.43 Delegation Expenses: * Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Andrew Keller: Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,451.00 ...... 1,451.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 631.60 ...... 631.60 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,807.33 ...... 2,807.33 Charlotte Oldham-Moore: Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 2,313.10 ...... 2,313.10 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,469.53 ...... 7,469.53 Margot Hecht: Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 2,616.71 ...... 2,616.71 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,469.53 ...... 7,469.53 Delegation Expenses: * Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 644.24 ...... 644.24 Christopher Socha: Oman ...... Rial ...... 791.17 ...... 791.17 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 1,053.60 ...... 1,053.60 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,300.49 ...... 6,300.49 Delegation Expenses: * Oman ...... Rial ...... 121.44 ...... 121.44 Christopher Socha: Hong Kong ...... Hong Kong Dollar ...... 1,112.00 ...... 1,112.00 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 1,820.00 ...... 1,820.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,251.13 ...... 4,251.13 Lara Crouch: Hong Kong ...... Hong Kong Dollar ...... 1,001.00 ...... 1,001.00 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 1,327.20 ...... 1,327.20 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,216.13 ...... 4,216.13 Delegation Expenses: * Hong Kong ...... Hong Kong Dollar ...... 1,304.85 ...... 1,304.85 Rolfe Michael Schiffer: Hong Kong ...... Hong Kong Dollar ...... 1,112.00 ...... 1,112.00 Thailand ...... Bhat ...... 237.52 ...... 237.52 Malaysia ...... Rupiah ...... 574.41 ...... 574.41 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 1,525.50 ...... 1,525.50 Japan ...... Yen ...... 95.18 ...... 95.18 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,817.83 ...... 6,817.83 Thomas Mancinelli: Thailand ...... Bhat ...... 176.00 ...... 176.00 Malaysia ...... Rinngit ...... 364.26 ...... 364.26 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,526.00 ...... 1,526.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,400.83 ...... 7,400.83 Megan Bartley: Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 2,388.53 ...... 2,388.53 Japan ...... Yen ...... 48.00 ...... 48.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,001.63 ...... 6,001.63 Delegation Expenses: * Hong Kong ...... Hong Kong Dollar ...... 318.88 ...... 318.88 Thailand ...... Bhat ...... 173.16 ...... 173.16 Malaysia ...... Rupiah ...... 26.43 ...... 26.43 Lowell Schwartz: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 539.28 ...... 539.28 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,861.57 ...... 1,861.57 Brandon Yoder: Canada ...... Dollaro ...... 602.90 ...... 602.90 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,861.57 ...... 1,861.57 Hannah Thoburn: Germany ...... Euros ...... 895.75 ...... 895.75 Belgium ...... Euros ...... 367.79 ...... 367.79 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,627.63 ...... 2,627.63 Delegation Expenses: * Germany ...... Euros ...... 892.17 ...... 892.17 Montenegro ...... Euros ...... 57.00 ...... 57.00 Total: ...... 79,871.33 ...... 297,161.11 ...... 58,143.41 ...... 435,175.85 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JAMES RISCH, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, July 26, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Maggie Hassan: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,782.28 ...... 7,782.28 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,249.68 ...... 1,249.68 South Korea ...... Won ...... 502.00 ...... 502.00 China ...... Renminbi ...... 492.00 ...... 492.00 Taiwan ...... New Dollar ...... 526.05 ...... 526.05 David Christie: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,782.28 ...... 7,782.28 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,167.88 ...... 1,167.88 South Korea ...... Won ...... 602.00 ...... 602.00 China ...... Renminbi ...... 458.00 ...... 458.00 Taiwan ...... New Dollar ...... 426.05 ...... 426.05 Delegation Expenses: Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,004.07 ...... 2,004.07 South Korea ...... Won ...... 408.51 ...... 408.51 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,553.50 ...... 1,553.50 Taiwan ...... New Dollar ...... 446.93 ...... 446.93 Megan Reiss: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,902.63 ...... 11,902.63 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 656.00 ...... 656.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 857.00 ...... 857.00 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... Delegtion Expenses: * Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,215.87 ...... 1,215.87 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 612.79 ...... 612.79

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Iraq ...... Dinar ...... Senator Maggie Hassan: France ...... Euro ...... 2,280.25 ...... 2,280.25 Senator Jacky Rosen: France ...... Euro ...... 2,240.28 ...... 2,240.28 Meg Platt: France ...... Euro ...... 4,228.30 ...... 4,228.30 Robert Waisanen: France ...... Euro ...... 4,276.41 ...... 4,276.41 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 10,047.76 ...... 10,047.76

Total ...... 19,961.90 ...... 27,467.19 ...... 16,289.43 ...... 63,718.52 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RON JOHNSON, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, July 25, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,537.00 ...... 1,537.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Chris Mewett: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,537.00 ...... 1,537.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 401.09 ...... 401.09 Senator Lindsey Graham: Italy ...... Euro ...... 187.00 ...... 187.00 Cote D’lvoire ...... Franc ...... 815.13 ...... 815.13 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 248.00 ...... 248.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 338.35 ...... 338.35 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 Senator Ben Sasse: Italy ...... Euro ...... 187.00 ...... 187.00 Cote D’lvoire ...... Franc ...... 815.13 ...... 815.13 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 248.30 ...... 248.30 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 338.35 ...... 338.35 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 Alice James: Italy ...... Euro ...... 187.00 ...... 187.00 Cote D’lvoire ...... Franc ...... 815.13 ...... 815.13 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 248.30 ...... 248.30 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 338.35 ...... 338.35 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 Matt Rimkus: Italy ...... Euro ...... 187.00 ...... 187.00 Cote D’lvoire ...... Franc ...... 815.13 ...... 815.13 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 248.00 ...... 248.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 338.35 ...... 338.35 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 Delegation Expenses: * Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 2,624.70 ...... 2,624.70 South Korea ...... Won ...... 286.14 ...... 286.14 Cote D’lvoire ...... Franc ...... 2,392.12 ...... 2,392.12 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 2,053.84 ...... 2,053.84 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 2,033.84 ...... 2,033.84 Portugal ...... Euro ...... 2,700.00 ...... 2,700.00

Total ...... 11,110.70 ...... 12,090.64 ...... 23,201.34 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, July 15, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

David Cleary: France ...... Euro ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,459.00 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 2,511.94 ...... 2,511.94

Total ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,511.94 ...... 4,970.94 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER, Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, July 26, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Johnny Isakson: France ...... Euro ...... 3,440.00 ...... 3,440.00 Senator John Boozman: France ...... Euro ...... 2,284.00 ...... 2,284.00 Adam Reece: France ...... Euro ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,459.00 Patrick McGuigan: France ...... Euro ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,459.00 Robyn Engibous: France ...... Euro ...... 2,459.00 ...... 2,459.00 Tommy Nguyen: France ...... Euro ...... 2,943.00 ...... 2,943.00 Delegation Expenses: * France ...... Euro ...... 15,071.64 ...... 15,071.64 Total ...... 16,044.00 ...... 15,071.64 ...... 31,115.64 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON, Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, July 23, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Robert Karem: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,694.03 ...... 14,694.03 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 455.36 ...... 455.36 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 569.92 ...... 569.92 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 764.08 ...... 764.08 Anmol Jay Khosla: United States ...... Dollar ...... 466.88 ...... 466.88 Mexico ...... Dollar ...... 1,142.00 ...... 1,142.00 Dr. Brian Monahan: France ...... Euro ...... 4,335.91 ...... 4,335.91 Total ...... 7,267.27 ...... 15,160.91 ...... 22,428.18 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL, Majority Leader, July 29, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Brian Monahan: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,607.93 ...... 8,607.93 Iraq ...... Dollar ...... 122.00 ...... 122.00 Michael Kuiken: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,545.63 ...... 5,545.63 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 666.16 ...... 666.16 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 756.58 ...... 756.58 Robert Gardner: United States ...... Dollar ...... 466.75 ...... 466.75 Mexico ...... Dollar ...... 1,110.00 ...... 1,110.00 Gary Myrick: France ...... Euro ...... 4,541.00 ...... 4,541.00 Total ...... 7,195.74 ...... 14,620.31 ...... 21,816.05 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER, Democratic Leader, July 26, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Donald Bergin: Panama ...... Balboa ...... 484.00 ...... 484.00 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,085.35 ...... 1,085.35 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,909.63 ...... 2,909.63 Scott Reber: Panama ...... Balboa ...... 435.62 ...... 435.62 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 786.20 ...... 786.20 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,909.63 ...... 2,909.63 Kelly Lieupo: Panama ...... Balboa ...... 299.00 ...... 299.00 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,066.52 ...... 1,066.52

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,909.63 ...... 2,909.63 Eduardo Hilera: Panama ...... Balboa ...... 433.62 ...... 433.62 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 801.39 ...... 801.39 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,909.63 ...... 2,909.63 Total ...... 5,391.70 ...... 11,638.52 ...... 17,030.22 * Delegation expenses include official expenses reimbursed to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and may include S. Res. 179 funds agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHN CORNYN, hSenate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, July 10, 2019.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DAN H. LINDEKE, which nominations were jority leader. objection, it is so ordered. received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 18, 2019. f The nominations considered and con- firmed are as follows: PN872 AIR FORCE nominations (134) begin- EXECUTIVE SESSION ning HANS ERIC ANKER, and ending BRIAN IN THE AIR FORCE DOUGLAS ZULLO, which nominations were The following named officer for appoint- received by the Senate and appeared in the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ment in the United States Air Force to the Congressional Record of June 18, 2019. grade indicated while assigned to a position PN907 AIR FORCE nomination of John W. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of importance and responsibility under title Poulter, which was received by the Senate ask unanimous consent that the Sen- 10, U.S.C., section 601: and appeared in the Congressional Record of ate proceed to executive session for the To be lieutenant general July 8, 2019. PN908 AIR FORCE nomination of Thomas consideration of Calendar Nos. 370 and Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien 393; that the nominations be confirmed; D. Ausherman, which was received by the IN THE ARMY that the motions to reconsider be con- Senate and appeared in the Congressional The following named officer for appoint- sidered made and laid upon the table Record of July 8, 2019. ment in the United States Army to the grade PN909 AIR FORCE nominations (3) begin- with no intervening action or debate; indicated while assigned to a position of im- ning EDWARD J. BRENNAN, and ending that no further motions be in order; portance and responsibility under title 10, KENNETH A. STREMMEL, which nomina- that any statement related to the U.S.C., section 601: tions were received by the Senate and ap- nominations be printed in the RECORD; To be lieutenant general peared in the Congressional Record of July 8, and that the President be immediately Lt. Gen. Bryan P. Fenton 2019. PN910 AIR FORCE nominations (3) begin- notified of the Senate’s actions. The following named officer for appoint- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ning LAUREN A. BAKER, and ending JESSE ment in the United States Army to the grade W. JOHNSON, which nominations were re- objection, it is so ordered. indicated while assigned to a position of im- The nominations considered and con- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the portance and responsibility under title 10, Congressional Record of July 8, 2019. firmed are as follows: U.S.C., section 601: PN911 AIR FORCE nominations (15) begin- IN THE COAST GUARD To be lieutenant general ning JONATHAN D. BARNES, and ending The following named officers for appoint- Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Place JEREMIAH P. SEXTON, which nominations ment in the United States Coast Guard to The following named Army National Guard were received by the Senate and appeared in the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., of the United States officer for appointment the Congressional Record of July 8, 2019. section 212l(d): in the Reserve of the Army to the grade indi- IN THE ARMY To be rear admiral cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 PN873 ARMY nomination of Larry D. Rear Adm. (lh) Melvin W. Bouboulis and 12211: Crowder, which was received by the Senate Rear Adm. (lh) Donna L. Cottrell To be brigadier general and appeared in the Congressional Record of Rear Adm. (lh) Michael J. Johnston Col. Robert T. Wooldridge, II June 18, 2019. Rear Adm. (lh) Eric C. Jones PN874 ARMY nominations (4) beginning IN THE MARINE CORPS Rear Adm. (lh) Michael P. Ryan JASON B. BARIATTI, and ending MARK A. The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- PATTERSON, which nominations were re- ment to serve as the Director of the Coast ment as Commander, Marine Forces reserve, ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Guard Reserve in the grade indicated under and appointment to the grade indicated in Congressional Record of June 18, 2019. title 14, U.S.C., section 309(b): the United States Marine Corps Reserve PN875 ARMY nomination of Roger M. while assigned to a position of importance To be rear admiral (lower half) Lewis, which was received by the Senate and and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., sec- appeared in the Congressional Record of Rear Adm. Todd C. Wiemers tions 601 and 8084: June 18, 2019. f To be lieutenant general PN876 ARMY nominations (2) beginning Maj. Gen. David G. Bellon THELMA D. CUMMINGS, and ending EXECUTIVE CALENDAR KYUNGKUN LEE, which nominations were NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I received by the Senate and appeared in the DESK ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Congressional Record of June 18, 2019. ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- IN THE AIR FORCE PN912 ARMY nomination of Joshua S. An- endar Nos. 376 through 380, and all PN653 AIR FORCE nominations (198) begin- derson, which was received by the Senate nominations on the Secretary’s desk in ning MARK C. ALDERMAN, and ending and appeared in the Congressional Record of DENEAN V. E. ZOZO, which nominations July 8, 2019. the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, were received by the Senate and appeared in PN913 ARMY nomination of Joseph P. and Navy; that the nominations be the Congressional Record of April 29, 2019. Blakeney, which was received by the Senate confirmed; that the motions to recon- PN868 AIR FORCE nomination of Robert and appeared in the Congressional Record of sider be considered made and laid upon K. Rankin, Jr., which was received by the July 8, 2019. the table with no intervening action or Senate and appeared in the Congressional PN914 ARMY nomination of Patrick D. debate; that no further motions be in Record of June 18, 2019. Clary, which was received by the Senate and order; that any statements related to PN869 AIR FORCE nomination of Judy A. appeared in the Congressional Record of July Rattan, which was received by the Senate 8, 2019. the nominations be printed in the and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN915 ARMY nomination of Marie P. RECORD; and that the President be im- June 18, 2019. Corpuz, which was received by the Senate mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- PN871 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- and appeared in the Congressional Record of tions. ning GAYLAN A. GRAY, and ending JOR- July 8, 2019.

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ZIMMERMAN, which nominations were States Department of Agriculture for pro- received by the Senate and appeared in the Edwards, which was received by the Senate motion within the Senior Foreign Service of Congressional Record of July 8, 2019. and appeared in the Congressional Record of the United States of America, Class of Ca- PN930 NAVY nominations (21) beginning July 8, 2019. reer Minister: AARON T. ALLISON, and ending KRISTIN PN918 ARMY nomination of Luciano G. James J. Higgiston B. WHITEHOUSE, which nominations were Mizerani, which was received by the Senate Bobby G. Richey, Jr. and appeared in the Congressional Record of received by the Senate and appeared in the NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S July 8, 2019. Congressional Record of July 8, 2019. DESK PN919 ARMY nomination of Rochelle S. PN931 NAVY nominations (17) beginning Pressley, which was received by the Senate RYAN B. BARENG, and ending TIMOTHY A. IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE and appeared in the Congressional Record of SPRINGER, which nominations were re- PN787–1 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations July 8, 2019. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the (264) beginning Uchenna Nnayelugo Agu, and PN920 ARMY nomination of Howard G. Congressional Record of July 8, 2019. ending Jaime Alber Zea Cifuentes, which Rice, which was received by the Senate and PN932 NAVY nominations (61) beginning nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July KEVIN L. ALBERT, and ending JAMES H. appeared in the Congressional Record of May 8, 2019. YOUNG, which nominations were received by 21, 2019. PN921 ARMY nomination of Virginia L. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN788–1 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations Egli, which was received by the Senate and sional Record of July 8, 2019. (102) beginning Jennifer Ann Amos, and end- appeared in the Congressional Record of July PN933 NAVY nominations (38) beginning ing Michael L. Mahoney, which nominations 8, 2019. ARTURO ALVARADO, JR., and ending were received by the Senate and appeared in PN922 ARMY nomination of Darren K. Pur- ELIZABETH M. ZULOAGA, which nomina- the Congressional Record of May 21, 2019. cell, which was received by the Senate and tions were received by the Senate and ap- PN789 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations appeared in the Congressional Record of July peared in the Congressional Record of July 8, (117) beginning Allison Margaret Bartels, and 8, 2019. 2019. ending Yang Q. Zhou, which nominations PN923 ARMY nominations (317) beginning f were received by the Senate and appeared in JOSEPH R. ADAMS, and ending LIANG the Congressional Record of May 21, 2019. ZHOU, which nominations were received by EXECUTIVE CALENDAR PN790 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (81) beginning Vanessa L. Adams, and ending sional Record of July 8, 2019. ask unanimous consent the Senate pro- Lyndsey K. Yoshino-Spencer, which nomina- PN924 ARMY nominations (93) beginning ceed to consideration of Calendar Nos. tions were received by the Senate and ap- RYAN H. ALLRED, and ending ANNA YOO, peared in the Congressional Record of May 408, 409, 410, and 412, and all nomina- 21, 2019. which nominations were received by the Sen- tions on the Secretary’s desk in the ate and appeared in the Congressional PN791 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations Record of July 8, 2019. Foreign Service; that the nominations (68) beginning Sonja Joy Andersen, and end- PN925 ARMY nominations (46) beginning be confirmed; the motions to recon- ing Sandra M. Zuniga Guzman, which nomi- KEITH J. ANDREWS, and ending JEFFREY sider be considered made and laid upon nations were received by the Senate and ap- T. WHORTON, which nominations were re- the table with no intervening action or peared in the Congressional Record of May ceived by the Senate and appeared in the debate; that no further motions be in 21, 2019. Congressional Record of July 8, 2019. order; that any statements related to f IN THE MARINE CORPS the nominations be printed in the LEGISLATIVE SESSION PN880 MARINE CORPS nomination of Record; the President be immediately The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Timothy K. Gallagher, Jr., which was re- notified of the Senate’s action; and the ate will now resume legislative session. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Senate resume then legislative session. Congressional Record of June 18, 2019. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f PN881 MARINE CORPS nomination of Kyle SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND A. Ugone, which was received by the Senate objection, it is so ordered. and appeared in the Congressional Record of The nominations considered and con- IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC June 18, 2019. firmed are as follows: HEALTH WEEK PN882 MARINE CORPS nomination of IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Sean M. Williams, which was received by the The following-named Career Members of ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Senate and appeared in the Congressional the Senior Foreign Service of the United ate proceed to the consideration of S. Record of June 18, 2019. States Agency for International Develop- PN884 MARINE CORPS nomination of ment for promotion within the Senior For- Res. 300, submitted earlier today. Christopher D. McLin, which was received by eign Service of the United States of Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ica, Class of Career Minister: clerk will report the resolution by sional Record of June 18, 2019. Jennifer M. Adams title. IN THE NAVY Jeffrey N. Bakken The legislative clerk read as follows: PN877 NAVY nomination of Christopher M. Susan F. Fine A resolution (S. Res. 300) supporting the Johnson, which was received by the Senate Susan Kosinski Fritz goals and ideals of National Public Health and appeared in the Congressional Record of Lawrence Hardy, II Week. June 18, 2019. Sarah-Ann Lynch There being no objection, the Senate PN878 NAVY nomination of Benny P. The following-named Career Member of the proceeded to consider the resolution. Volkmann, which was received by the Senate Foreign Service of the United States Agency Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- and appeared in the Congressional Record of for Global Media, Broadcasting Board of ther debate on the measure. June 18, 2019. Governors, for promotion into the Senior The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there Foreign Service to the class indicated: Ca- PN879 NAVY nomination of Eric A. is no further debate, the question is on Polonsky, which was received by the Senate reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, and appeared in the Congressional Record of Class of Counselor, and a Consular Officer the adoption of the resolution. June 18, 2019. and a Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of The resolution (S. Res. 300) was PN926 NAVY nominations (132) beginning the United States of America: agreed to. VINCENT L. ACKERMAN, and ending William S. Martin Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous JAMES L. ZIMMERMAN, which nomina- The following-named Career Member of the consent that the preamble be agreed to tions were received by the Senate and ap- Foreign Service of the United States Agency and that the motions to reconsider be peared in the Congressional Record of July 8, for International Development, Office of In- considered made and laid upon the 2019. spector General, for promotion within the table with no intervening action or de- PN927 NAVY nominations (37) beginning Senior Foreign Service of the United States bate. RICARDO M. ABAKAH, and ending YU of America, Class of Minister-Counselor: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ZHENG, which nominations were received by Christine Byrne the Senate and appeared in the Congres- The following-named Career Member of the objection, it is so ordered. sional Record of July 8, 2019. Foreign Service for promotion into the Sen- The preamble was agreed to. PN928 NAVY nominations (56) beginning ior Foreign Service, as a Career Member of (The resolution, with its preamble, is ALEXANDER ALDANA, and ending ROB- the Senior Foreign Service of the United printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- ERT J. WISHMEYER, which nominations States of America, Class of Counselor: mitted Resolutions.’’)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 17:30 Aug 19, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JULY\S31JY9.REC S31JY9 July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5275 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- ate proceed to the immediate consider- recognizing the efforts made by those char- SARY OF THE RETURN OF THE ation of Calendar No. 127, H.R. 1079. ities and organizations on behalf of children INDIANA RANGERS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and youth as critical contributions to the fu- ture of the United States. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: There being no objection, the Senate ask unanimous consent that the Sen- proceeded to consider the resolution. A bill (H.R. 1079) to require the Director of ate proceed to the consideration of S. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Office of Management and Budget to Res. 301, submitted earlier today. further ask unanimous consent that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The issue guidance on electronic consent forms, and for other purposes. the resolution be agreed to, the pre- clerk will report the resolution by amble be agreed to, and the motions to title. There being no objection, the Senate reconsider be considered made and laid The legislative clerk read as follows: proceeded to consider the bill. upon the table with no intervening ac- A resolution (S. Res. 301) honoring the 50th Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tion or debate. anniversary of the return of the Indiana ask unanimous consent that the bill be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rangers. considered read a third time and passed objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate and the motion to reconsider be consid- The resolution (S. Res 302) was proceeded to consider the resolution. ered made and laid upon the table. agreed to. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The preamble was agreed to. consent that the resolution be agreed objection, it is so ordered. (The resolution, with its preamble, is to, the preamble be agreed to, and the The bill (H.R. 1079) was ordered to a printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- motions to reconsider be considered third reading, was read the third time, mitted Resolutions.’’) made and laid upon the table with no and passed. f intervening action or debate. f ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 1, 2019 objection, it is so ordered. FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM REAU- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The resolution (S. Res. 301) was THORIZATION ACT OF 2019 ask unanimous consent that when the agreed to. Senate completes its business today, it The preamble was agreed to. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Au- (The resolution, with its preamble, is ask unanimous consent that the Sen- gust 1; further, that following the pray- printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- ate proceed to the immediate consider- er and pledge, the morning hour be mitted Resolutions.’’) ation of H.R. 776. deemed expired, the Journal of pro- f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. ceedings be approved to date, the time RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- The legislative clerk read as follows: for the two leaders be reserved for their SARY OF THE FOOD AND NUTRI- use later in the day, morning business A bill (H.R. 776) to amend the Public be closed, and the Senate proceed to TION SERVICE OF THE DEPART- Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emer- MENT OF AGRICULTURE gency Medical Services for Children pro- the consideration of H.R. 3877 under the gram. previous order. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that the Sen- There being no objection, the Senate objection, it is so ordered. ate proceed to the consideration of S. proceeded to consider the bill. f Con. Res. 24, submitted earlier today. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ask unanimous consent that the bill be ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. clerk will report the concurrent resolu- considered read a third time. TOMORROW tion by title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if The legislative clerk read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. there is no further business to come be- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 24) The bill was ordered to a third read- fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food ing and was read the third time. sent that it stand adjourned under the and Nutrition Service of the Department of Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- previous order. Agriculture. ther debate on the bill. There being no objection, the Senate, There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there at 6:26 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, proceeded to consider the concurrent further debate? August 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. resolution. Hearing none, the bill having been f Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- read the third time, the question is, NOMINATIONS ther debate on the measure. Shall the bill pass? The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there The bill (H.R. 776) was passed. Executive nominations received by is no further debate, the question is on Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Senate: the adoption of the concurrent resolu- ask unanimous consent that the mo- IN THE AIR FORCE tion. tion to reconsider be considered made THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- The concurrent resolution (S. Con. and laid upon the table. CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE Res. 24) was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous objection, it is so ordered. 601: To be lieutenant general consent that the preamble be agreed to f and that the motions to reconsider be LT. GEN. ANTHONY J. COTTON considered made and laid upon the NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS IN THE ARMY table with no intervening action or de- MONTH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED bate. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that the Sen- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: objection, it is so ordered. ate proceed to the immediate consider- To be lieutenant general The preamble was agreed to. ation of S. Res. 302, submitted earlier MAJ. GEN. DANIEL L. KARBLER (The concurrent resolution, with its today. IN THE NAVY preamble, is printed in today’s RECORD The PRESIDING OFFICER. The THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) clerk will report the resolution by IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND f title. RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: CREATING ADVANCED STREAM- The legislative clerk read as follows: To be vice admiral LINED ELECTRONIC SERVICES A resolution (S. Res. 302) designating Sep- VICE ADM. COLIN J. KILRAIN FOR CONSTITUENTS ACT OF 2019 tember 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness IN THE AIR FORCE Month’’ to promote awareness of charities Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- that benefit children and youth-serving orga- MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR ask unanimous consent that the Sen- nizations throughout the United States, and FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531:

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KLEIN ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JOYCE C. ANACKER STEVEN P. BOGDANOFF To be major To be colonel JOSEPH D. CHRISTENSEN ANTHONY C. BIVINS II DENIS J. MCDONNELL CAMERON H. CONKIN EDWIN J. CRUZ JEFFREY C. NICHOLS CLINT E. RAU NATHAN A. ESTES JASON I. REVESTIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BYRON J. THOMPSON NATHAN D. GLANDON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JENNIFER D. HEFNER JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LEIF A. HILLSHAFER U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 7064: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE STEVE LARIN ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SAMUEL A. MCCURRY To be colonel JON M. MELIFERAS To be colonel SHAWN D. SMITH CLINTON J. MUERY BRUCE J. BRITSON CARL J. PRICE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIAN P. FRIEDLAND WASEEM S. SAED TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JOEL GRANT STACEY J. WADSLEY ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THOMAS W. HRABAL IN THE ARMY To be colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHOWDRY M. BASHIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY WENDELL W. BECTON AS CHAPLAINS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND SCOTT A. BIER To be lieutenant colonel 7064: GORDON M. HUGHES JASON A. FOREMAN To be major BRADLEY S. KING RICKY C. N. KUE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BENJAMIN AHN KEVIN G. PETTUS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JONATHAN M. AVERILL TAYLOR L. SAWYER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PETER S. BAHNG MARK P. SHASHIKANT VINCENT A. BAIN RICHARD M. SLUSHER To be lieutenant colonel ANSELMO BRILLON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ALEXANDRA E. WEISKOPF TIMOTHY L. BROOKS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DARRELL V. BURRISS ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE YUEN S. CABALLEJO ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JAMES CHOI To be colonel BRADY D. FREDERICK APOLLA A. BENITO To be colonel ROBERT W. FRY ROGER B. BENTON ANTONIO GARCIAMENDEZ DAVID G. BOYD TRACY A. BALL DOMENIC GROTTI MATTHEW I. DIAL JEFFERY R. BORDERS VINCENT L. HARDY JASON J. MAEDER JOHN G. BROOKS ROBERT S. HEARON, JR. DAVID L. MESSERLI LOLITA E. CHING BRYAN J. HEDRICK REBECCA J. OLDHAM BERNADETTE D. CHRISTMAS JASON W. HENEISE VALERIE L. PETROSKY CYNTHIA R. COPP DANIEL A. HERRING DIRK B. REMENSNYDER JENNIFER L. DROGE PATRICK K. HESTER MICHAEL E. TERRY JOHN J. EVAN ROBERT M. HOLSINGER TAMARA K. GREENWELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TIMOTHY D. ICE ROBERT L. GREGG TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE GERALD S. INGRAM GRANVILLE E. HENDERSON ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DANIEL T. ISFAN JOHN E. LEE ANTHONY D. KELLEY To be colonel ROBERT L. MCCARY JOEL A. KELLEY DEBORAH A. MCKINNEY PATRICK KIHIU THOMAS W. BINGAMON ANGELINA C. MCMURRAY HYOSEOK KIM WILLIAM M. FOX III MELISSA L. MITRAVICH JAE KIM JANIE L. HOWARD YEE L. ONG JOSHUA H. KIM DERRICK D. KOOKER LAURA L. PORTER STEPHEN J. KIM EDWIN L. LEAVITT TINA M. POWELL BRYAN S. KIMBLE JOHN W. MERRELL GRETCHEN A. RITTER TERRI J. KING CONRAD J. ROSS KAREN M. SMITH WILLIAM H. KING TRAVIS J. WEISZHAAR JULIE A. VANCE MOSHE LANS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DONNA E. WARD JUNGU LEE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RYAN P. LEWIS ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JOONHYUK LIM ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: STEVEN LOVE To be colonel ALFRED E. MATTHEWS TONYA L. EHLERT To be colonel REBECCA J. MCMICHAEL RANDALL F. HEDEGAARD LAUREL A. KAPPEDAL THOMAS MILLER CHARLES C. HWANG RHONDA B. WHITE JAMES J. MITCHEM WILLIAM D. KILLGORE ERIC C. MOLER ALBERT L. KOGER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CARLOS A. MOLINA JIMMY LEE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE IK J. MOON KATHERINE A. MARR ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: GEORGEL OANCA PATRICK M. MCNUTT To be colonel ARKADIUSZ Z. OCHALEK MICHAEL W. OSBORNE LOREN R. OMER ROBERT D. PAYNE ANNA L. ALDANA CALVIN PARK CHRISTOPHER R. PILAND CRAIG S. COLAS ROBERT D. PATTERSON LISA L. SPAHR GUERSCHON DE LAURENT JOEL W. PAYNE KIRK J. WEPPLER VERONICA D. RAY JEREMY T. PICKENS ARVE A. WIKSTROM BEN B. ROSS JONATHAN PORTER JOSEPH S. SEILER LUCAS V. REES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JEREMY M. RHOADES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ALVARO F. RIVERA ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: PAUL J. ROMAN To be colonel JOSEPH W. SALEM To be colonel MATTHIAS E. SCHUBERT BRIAN S. HATLER TIMOTHY M. SHEPHERD GABRIEL P. OWENS KARL ANDERSON WILLIAM D. SILVA RICHARD V. TEA SHANE ANDERSON LOREN G. SINK WILLIAM B. WALKER MATTHEW D. BACCHETTA JACOB R. SNELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT BEJNAROWICZ JEREMIAH D. SNYDER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE CHAD L. BENDER RICKY E. TRULL ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JOHN G. BENITEZ FOLAUGA TUPUOLA JAMES F. BENSON, JR. ALISON L. WARD To be colonel PETER B. CHASE JOHN CHOVANES KEVIN G. WHITE ROBERT G. BONIFACIO JASON E. COHEN MICHAEL E. WHITE RANCE P. ERWIN ROY R. DANKS VIVIAN K. YANQUOIWEST PAUL J. HOLLIER KAREN L. DELLAGIUSTINA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRADLEY A. KEOUGH CHARLES T. DODSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE HEATHER S. SHUEY ERIN FLAHERTY ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MICHAEL T. SIMPSON JAMES W. GRAHAM To be colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SCOTT M. HARRINGTON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE PENELOPE J. HARRIS SPENCER W. ROBINSON ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: WAYNE J. HARSHA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel KEDRON R. HEADS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ALAN F. HELMBOLD UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BARBARA S. ANTUS MARK M. JACKSON

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RODGER D. JACKSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF ARMY NOMINATION OF PATRICK D. CLARY, TO BE LIEU- ERNEST JAMES III THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN TENANT COLONEL. SUZANNA C. JAMISON THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ARMY NOMINATION OF MARIE P. CORPUZ, TO BE LIEU- MATTHEW B. JOHNSON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: TENANT COLONEL. SAMEER D. KHATRI To be brigadier general ARMY NOMINATION OF ERNEST M. DOREMA, TO BE LOREN M. KIRCHNER LIEUTENANT COLONEL. RAJA S. KOLLI COL. ROBERT T. WOOLDRIDGE II ARMY NOMINATION OF SIMONE M. EDWARDS, TO BE JEANETTE P. KUIZON LIEUTENANT COLONEL. PAUL C. KUO IN THE MARINE CORPS ARMY NOMINATION OF LUCIANO G. MIZERANI, TO BE HERBERT P. KWON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LIEUTENANT COLONEL. STEPHEN A. LAWSON AS COMMANDER, MARINE FORCES RESERVE, AND AP- ARMY NOMINATION OF ROCHELLE S. PRESSLEY, TO BE SARA M. LOKSTAD POINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED LIEUTENANT COLONEL. ARGELIO L. LOPEZROCA STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A ARMY NOMINATION OF HOWARD G. RICE, TO BE LIEU- VINCENT J. MASE, JR. POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TENANT COLONEL. JUDE J. MOMODU TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 AND 8084: ARMY NOMINATION OF VIRGINIA L. EGLI, TO BE COLO- VANCE J. MOSS NEL. YULIUS MUSTAFA To be lieutenant general ARMY NOMINATION OF DARREN K. PURCELL, TO BE JENNIFER D. NGUYEN MAJ. GEN. DAVID G. BELLON COLONEL. VIVEK P. PADHA ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSEPH R. JEFFREY T. PARKER IN THE COAST GUARD ADAMS AND ENDING WITH LIANG ZHOU, WHICH NOMINA- ANTHONY R. PLUNKETT TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED EDWARD J. RAMIREZ THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, 2019. TO SERVE AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE COAST GUARD RE- MARTHA S. ROELLIG ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RYAN H. SERVE IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., ANTHONY D. RUDD ALLRED AND ENDING WITH ANNA YOO, WHICH NOMINA- SECTION 309(B): GIRISH SETHURAMAN TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ROY F. THOMAS To be rear admiral (lower half) IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, 2019. JEFFREY M. TIEDE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KEITH J. AN- THADDEAUS F. VERNON REAR ADM. TODD C. WIEMERS DREWS AND ENDING WITH JEFFREY T. WHORTON, WHICH GREGORY A. WATSON DEPARTMENT OF STATE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- SAUL J. E. WEINREB PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, ROBERT R. WESTERMEYER II KELLY CRAFT, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE THE REPRESENT- 2019. CLAUDE R. WORKMAN ATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS, WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF AM- IN THE MARINE CORPS IN THE MARINE CORPS BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF TIMOTHY K. GALLA- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AMERICA IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NA- GHER, JR., TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- TIONS. MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF KYLE A. UGONE, TO BE RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LIEUTENANT COLONEL. To be lieutenant colonel FOREIGN SERVICE MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF SEAN M. WILLIAMS, TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NATHAN P. DMOCHOWSKI MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER D. JENNIFER M. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH SARAH–ANN MCLIN, TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. f LYNCH, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL IN THE NAVY CONFIRMATIONS RECORD ON APRIL 10, 2019. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM S. MAR- NAVY NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER M. JOHNSON, TO Executive nominations confirmed by TIN. BE COMMANDER. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NAVY NOMINATION OF BENNY P. VOLKMANN, TO BE the Senate July 31, 2019: CHRISTINE BYRNE AND ENDING WITH ROBERT MASON, COMMANDER. THE JUDICIARY WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATION OF ERIC A. POLONSKY, TO BE COM- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MANDER. KARIN J. IMMERGUT, OF OREGON, TO BE UNITED APRIL 10, 2019. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH VINCENT L. ACK- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERMAN AND ENDING WITH JAMES L. ZIMMERMAN, WHICH JOHN MILTON YOUNGE, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE JAMES J. HIGGISTON AND ENDING WITH BOBBY G. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN RICHEY, JR., WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL 2019. MARK T. PITTMAN, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES RECORD ON MAY 21, 2019. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICARDO M. ABAKAH AND ENDING WITH YU ZHENG, WHICH NOMINA- DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IN THE AIR FORCE TEXAS. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED JEFFREY VINCENT BROWN, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARK C. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, 2019. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT ALDERMAN AND ENDING WITH DENEAN V. E. ZOZO, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ALEXANDER OF TEXAS. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ALDANA AND ENDING WITH ROBERT J. WISHMEYER, BRANTLEY STARR, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF APRIL 29, 2019. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON TEXAS. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF ROBERT K. RANKIN, JR., TO JULY 8, 2019. JASON K. PULLIAM, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TIMOTHY G. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF JUDY A. RATTAN, TO BE BOYLE AND ENDING WITH DELICIA G. ZIMMERMAN, TEXAS. COLONEL. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE MARTHA MARIA PACOLD, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GAYLAN A. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT GRAY AND ENDING WITH JORDAN H. LINDEKE, WHICH JULY 8, 2019. OF ILLINOIS. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH AARON T. ALLI- MARY M. ROWLAND, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, SON AND ENDING WITH KRISTIN B. WHITEHOUSE, WHICH STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT 2019. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- OF ILLINOIS. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH HANS ERIC PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, WILLIAM SHAW STICKMAN IV, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO ANKER AND ENDING WITH BRIAN DOUGLAS ZULLO, 2019. BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RYAN B. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON BARENG AND ENDING WITH TIMOTHY A. SPRINGER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE IN THE COAST GUARD JUNE 18, 2019. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF JOHN W. POULTER, TO BE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL. JULY 8, 2019. IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF THOMAS D. AUSHERMAN, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KEVIN L. AL- DICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 2121(D): TO BE COLONEL. BERT AND ENDING WITH JAMES H. YOUNG, WHICH NOMI- AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH EDWARD J. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- To be rear admiral BRENNAN AND ENDING WITH KENNETH A. STREMMEL, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 2019. REAR ADM. (LH) MELVIN W. BOUBOULIS AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ARTURO ALVA- REAR ADM. (LH) DONNA L. COTTRELL JULY 8, 2019. RADO, JR. AND ENDING WITH ELIZABETH M. ZULOAGA, REAR ADM. (LH) MICHAEL J. JOHNSTON AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LAUREN A. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE REAR ADM. (LH) ERIC C. JONES BAKER AND ENDING WITH JESSE W. JOHNSON, WHICH AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON REAR ADM. (LH) MICHAEL P. RYAN NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- JULY 8, 2019. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 8, IN THE AIR FORCE FOREIGN SERVICE 2019. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JONATHAN FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- D. BARNES AND ENDING WITH JEREMIAH P. SEXTON, UCHENNA NNAYELUGO AGU AND ENDING WITH JAIME CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ALBER ZEA CIFUENTES, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RE- AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON CEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- 601: JULY 8, 2019. GRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 21, 2019. To be lieutenant general IN THE ARMY FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JENNIFER ANN AMOS AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL L. MAJ. GEN. MARY F. O’BRIEN ARMY NOMINATION OF LARRY D. CROWDER, TO BE MAHONEY, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY IN THE ARMY COLONEL. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JASON B. RECORD ON MAY 21, 2019. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BARIATTI AND ENDING WITH MARK A. PATTERSON, FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH AL- IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE LISON MARGARET BARTELS AND ENDING WITH YANG Q. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON ZHOU, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: JUNE 18, 2019. SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL ARMY NOMINATION OF ROGER M. LEWIS, TO BE LIEU- RECORD ON MAY 21, 2019. To be lieutenant general TENANT COLONEL. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LT. GEN. BRYAN P. FENTON ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH THELMA D. VANESSA L. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH LYNDSEY K. CUMMINGS AND ENDING WITH KYUNGKUN LEE, WHICH YOSHINO–SPENCER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, GRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 21, 2019. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND 2019. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: ARMY NOMINATION OF JOSHUA S. ANDERSON, TO BE SONJA JOY ANDERSEN AND ENDING WITH SANDRA M. To be lieutenant general LIEUTENANT COLONEL. ZUNIGA GUZMAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED ARMY NOMINATION OF JOSEPH P. BLAKENEY, TO BE BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL MAJ. GEN. RONALD J. PLACE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. RECORD ON MAY 21, 2019.

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