Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 No. 144 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was River. The levee breached during the ciate that. But how in the world can called to order by the Speaker pro tem- winter floods of 2015 and 2016. The aer- anybody look at this photo and say pore (Mrs. DINGELL). ial photo here shows just how dev- there is no navigational benefit to the f astating the breach was for farms and Len Small levee? communities. There is about 1,000 When the floodwaters crested earlier DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO acres, and that river is now trying to this summer, the Coast Guard issued a TEMPORE cut a new gorge to change the course of warning. Now, another Federal agent. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the river. What does it say? U.S. Coast Guard fore the House the following commu- We immediately went to work in our Safety Advisory, June 27, 2019, unclas- nication from the Speaker: office to try to get Len Small repaired. sified: WASHINGTON, DC, However, the Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Coast Guard has issued this safe- September 10, 2019. told us that the levee wouldn’t receive ty advisory due to an outdraft at the break I hereby appoint the Honorable DEBBIE Federal funding because it failed to in the Len Small levee. It is recommended DINGELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on meet the benefit-cost ratio based solely that the vessels stay approximately 800 feet this day. on its flood protection criteria. off the shore. Use extreme caution. Keep a NANCY PELOSI, But the Len Small levee provides sharp lookout, and report navigational hazards to the Coast Guard immediately. Speaker of the House of Representatives. much more than flood protection. It is f critical to navigation and commerce on That is right. The U.S. Coast Guard issued a safety warning to vessels in MORNING-HOUR DEBATE the Mississippi River. If it cuts through that gorge, it changes the course of the the river to avoid the Len Small levee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- river and it becomes a rapids. They urged ships to use extreme cau- ant to the order of the House of Janu- So I introduced legislation directing tion and report any navigational haz- ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- the Army Corps of Engineers to con- ard. nize Members from lists submitted by sider navigational benefits, along with Madam Speaker, there is a clear the majority and minority leaders for flood protection, when determining if a navigational benefit to fixing the Len morning-hour debate. levee was worth a repair. Small levee, and there are huge naviga- The Chair will alternate recognition The Corps then informed us that tional consequences to not taking ac- between the parties. All time shall be there was no navigational benefit to tion. Weeks, months, or years from equally allocated between the parties, the repair in Len Small. So over the now, we will be right back in this situ- and in no event shall debate continue months, the flood waters receded, leav- ation again when the flooded land and beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other ing nothing but the sand and debris be- desperate people ask why their govern- than the majority and minority leaders hind. And that was until earlier this ment didn’t act sooner. and the minority whip, shall be limited year, when record rainfall into the Mis- I urge the Army Corps of Engineers to 5 minutes. sissippi flood plain and southern Illi- to reconsider how important this levee f nois once again brought the river up. is to flood protection and navigation. In August, I toured the where the We must get the Len Small levee fixed. THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN THE levee is, and this was left behind: six f BELTWAY AND THE AMERICAN barges, not counting the tolls that PEOPLE were sucked in. We managed to get all AND STILL I RISE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of them out but two. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Now, this is three-quarters of a mile Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. BOST) for 5 minutes. inland on a person’s farm, but yet they Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, we often are saying that it has no navigational Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speak- hear about the disconnect between the problems? er, and still I rise with love of country beltway and the American people. It is Look, I believe the Washington staff in my heart and, I must say, I rise usually not intentional. It is not based of the Army Corps has good intentions. today, unfortunately, some 146 days on malice, but it is real. The perfect They don’t want to hurt people. They since the Mueller report was released, example of this disconnect is found in want to make a bad situation better, some 48 days since Mr. Mueller testi- my district in southern Illinois. and they are trying to balance the fied, some 48 days for the President to Alexander County is home to the Len needs of the communities across this be above the law since the testimony of Small levee along the Mississippi country. It can’t be easy, and I appre- Mr. Mueller, 146 days above the law

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.000 H10SEPT1 H7562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 since the report was presented to Con- COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 ing the tumor on scans. The cancer gress. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The grew at a deadly pace, untreated and And still I rise, with a very special Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from undiagnosed, until he went to a private message, however. I want people to North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- practice doctor in 2017. By then, it was know that there is more than hope. I utes. stage IV, and his prognosis was ter- rise today to say that there will be an Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam minal. impeachment. The President will be Speaker, no American will ever forget b 1015 impeached. what happened to us, to our Nation, 18 Despite this devastating develop- Some things bear repeating. years ago. We remember exactly where The President will be impeached. ment, Rich continued his service over- we were and what we were doing when seas and at home in good times and bad There will be a vote taken sometime we watched the tragedy of September this week, I am told, for the Judiciary until not long ago and just shy of his 11 unfold. 20-year milestone for full retirement. Committee to make some sort of offi- But we also recount how, in the cial announcement. He also fought this tragedy as a true midst of fear and uncertainty, so many soldier and tackled the very thing that I rise to say that the President will Americans acted as heroes and gave of has left him and his family most vul- be impeached, in spite of some and be- themselves for the sake of their coun- nerable: The Feres doctrine. cause of others. try and their city to help their fellow The Feres doctrine is an outdated ju- I rise today to say that he will be im- human beings. dicial ruling that bars active duty serv- peached because the hands of history The darkness of that day did not pre- icemembers from suing the govern- are piloting his ship of fate. And I be- vail. An attack meant to bring us to ment for medical malpractice. These lieve that history will not allow us, the our knees instead brought us together are not in combat situations. These are Members of this august body, to allow and prompted a generation of protec- cases that happen here at home at the President to be above the law. I be- tors—airmen, soldiers, sailors, Coast medical facilities on Army bases and lieve that if we fail to do so, it would Guard, and marines—to rise up in de- other services. There has never been a make Article II, Section 4 of the Con- fense of freedom and in pursuit of bill, there has never been a hearing, a stitution meaningless. It would have peace. vote in Congress, but that is the Feres no application to the term that we As we commemorate the tragedy of doctrine, and that has been what has quite often use, ‘‘no person is above the September 11, we pray for the families been the law of the land for 70 years. law.’’ We would then have to say: No of the fallen in New York, Washington, Servicemembers’ spouses and fami- person is above the law, saving at least and Pennsylvania; we give thanks for lies, civilian Federal employees, and one person. the bravery of first responders who ran even convicted prisoners have the right Article II, Section 4, if it is to have toward the burning buildings and away to sue for negligence, but not our serv- meaning, means that the President will from safety; we honor the men and icemembers. Only Rich and our brave be impeached. So I rise to stand here women whose last moments were com- military servicemembers are denied on the floor of the House and announce mitted to love of country and their fel- this right by the Feres doctrine. That that it will happen. low human beings; and we pray for the means that Rich, his family, and other But there is one question that is out- safety of those men and women still de- servicemembers and their families standing, and that is whether the big- ployed throughout the world on the have been denied justice in their great- otry emanating from the Presidency is mission that began that day. est hour of need. It also means there going to be a part of that impeach- While we hope never again to endure are no consequences for botched proce- ment. the suffering that day brought, it con- dures and few incentives for the mili- I believe that if the radical Repub- tinues to inspire all of us to be selfless tary’s medical providers to improve licans in 1868 could impeach Andrew for the greater good of our country care. Johnson, who was the bigot of his time, which unites us all. In this fight to achieve justice for his if they could impeach Andrew Johnson, I commend the communities in North family and spare others what they have it seems to me we ought to be able to Carolina’s Fifth District and around endured, Rich has met with Democrats impeach this President for bigotry the country who are commemorating 9/ and Republicans in the House and Sen- emanating from the Presidency as well. 11 and taking up service projects in re- ate. He testified before the Armed Andrew Johnson was opposed to the membrance of September 11 on what Services Military Personnel Sub- Freedmen’s Bureau. He fought the no- has become our National Day of Serv- committee, which I chair. The media tion that the persons who had been ice. has taken notice. The House has taken freed should have the same liberties May God continue to bless the United notice. The NDAA has addressed it in that other in this country enjoyed, and States of America. the House. The question is: Will the he was impeached. Republicans did it. f Senate? Radical Republicans did it. At a time when Rich should be able I believe that we ought to have the HONORING THE SERVICE OF SER- to spend his remaining days with those same standard today that we had in GEANT FIRST CLASS RICHARD he loves, he has answered the call to 1868, and if we should, I believe that STAYSKAL fight. Rich, as I promised you when there will be an impeachment. So I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. The you testified before the committee, we announcing today that there will be an Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from will never forget your commitment, impeachment. California (Ms. SPEIER) for 5 minutes. your honor, and sacrifice, and I will One final point. After the vote, when- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise keep fighting to fix Feres as long as it ever it takes place in the Judiciary today to honor Sergeant First Class takes. Committee, I will have some additional Richard Stayskal and to tell Rich how Congress is responsible for allowing special statements to make, but I am much I admire his bravery and his Feres to stand for 70 years, but we can reserving them for after the vote. service to our country. correct this failure, and we can do it I love my country. Democracy hangs Rich has been in D.C. since yester- now. The House-passed NDAA contains in the balance. Liberty and justice for day, talking to Members of the Senate the Sergeant First Class Richard all must prevail. And if it is to prevail, about the critical need to address the Stayskal Act of 2019. It would create an there must be and will be an impeach- injustice of the Feres doctrine. Today, exemption that would finally give serv- ment. The hands of history are piloting he has joined us in the gallery. icemembers and their families the the ship of fate. This will likely be his last trip to right to sue the government for med- And still I rise. Washington, D.C. That is because this ical malpractice in noncombat set- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- father, this husband, this marine and tings. bers are reminded to refrain from en- Army Green Beret has end-stage lung The ball is now in the Senate’s court gaging in personalities toward the cancer, a cancer that Army medical where it seems Senator MCCONNELL President. staff failed to alert him to despite find- would rather help corporations than

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.003 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7563 our brave servicemembers. I hope he port, public education, and advocacy. earned her eighth degree dan black belt will make an exception for doing the They work to eliminate the stigma in Song Moo Kwan tae kwon do, which right thing and for Rich, because Rich that prevents treatment, and this makes her the first female grand mas- deserves to know that after all his month it is important to remind every- ter in the world after nearly 38 years in years of coming through for this coun- one that recovery is possible. martial arts. try when it really counted this country Every year Minnesota Recovery Con- This is an amazing achievement, es- will come through for him. Rich de- nection hosts Walk for Recovery, pecially considering the perseverance serves to know that his efforts, his life, which is an important event to bring required. Each increased degree in his sacrifice matter because he made people together from all over the State black belt rank takes roughly the same life better for those who will come to celebrate long-term recovery. It is number of years to achieve. For exam- after him. And Rich deserves to know the largest all-recovery gathering in ple, a second degree would take ap- that when his time comes his wife Minnesota. proximately 2 years, a third degree 3 Megan and their two young daughters Minnesota Recovery Connection, years. Kathy plans to test for and earn will not be left alone. They, like so thank you for the work you do to sup- her ninth degree, which should take many military families, have sacrificed port long-term recovery for individuals about 81⁄2 years. so much so that we may sleep at night. struggling with addiction. Thank you Congratulations, Kathy, on doing They have forfeited unknown years of for being there for everyone in our what no other woman has done, and happiness with a father and husband community and for bringing people to- good luck on earning your ninth degree that they would move heaven and gether to celebrate recovery. dan black belt. earth to keep with them. RECOGNIZING AMANDA LAWRENCE f In honor of Rich and his family and Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise CONGRATULATING MAYOR DICK all those who serve, I implore the Sen- today to recognize Amanda Lawrence CHURCH ate to join the House and pass the Ser- of St. Cloud, Minnesota. This year at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The geant First Class Richard Stayskal Act the age of 22, and after only 3 years of Chair recognizes the gentleman from of 2019. training, she has earned the coveted Ohio (Mr. TURNER) for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The title of Champion of Champions from Mr. TURNER. Madam Speaker, I rise Chair would remind Members to avoid the International Powerlifting Federa- today to pay tribute and congratulate referencing occupants of the gallery. tion. my good friend, Miamisburg Mayor f During her debut at the 2019 World Dick Church on his retirement. Dick CONGRATULATING FATHER Classic Powerlifting Championship in Church has faithfully served the city of COLUMBA STEWART Helsingborg, Sweden, she broke world Miamisburg as mayor since 1992 and as records for the squat and deadlift. a Miamisburg city councilman for 4 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Amanda’s discipline and commitment years prior to that. Dick Church is the Chair recognizes the gentleman from to train and compete make her a cham- longest serving mayor in Miamisburg’s Minnesota (Mr. EMMER) for 5 minutes. pion. We understand that Amanda is on history Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise her way to the U.S.A. Powerlifting Raw Mayor Church has transformed today to congratulate Father Columba Nationals on October 19 in Lombard, Miamisburg into an economic power- Stewart for being named the 2019 Jef- Chicago. house, a thriving downtown, and a safe ferson Lecturer in the Humanities by Good luck in Chicago, Amanda. You and stable neighborhood. In addition, the National Endowment for the Hu- have made your community so proud his legacy has been the cleanup of a manities. former U.S. Department of Energy Cold During my time in Congress I have already. War era defense production and deep had the honor of meeting with Father RECOGNIZING BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHANNA space energy site in his community Columba Stewart in his role as the ex- CLYBORNE known as Mound Laboratories. ecutive director of the Hill Museum & Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brigadier General Mayor Church has worked to make Manuscript Library at Saint John’s the Mound facility viable for busi- University in Minnesota’s Sixth Con- Johanna Clyborne for earning the rank of major general and becoming the first nesses again continuing the facility’s gressional District. legacy and southwest Ohio’s spirit of During these meetings I learned female two-star general in Minnesota’s National Guard. innovation. The Mound Business Park about his work rescuing religious her- is now home to 15 businesses that con- itage from sites across the world and For 30 years, Brigadier General Clyborne has risen through the ranks duct important research and develop- the incredible mission he has carried ment. The Mound Business Park’s de- out to preserve the religious art, lit- and served her country with distinction. Incredibly, she did this while hav- velopment could not have come to fru- erature, and cultural artifacts for the ition without Dick Church’s crucial preservation of our shared history. ing a family, earning a law degree, and becoming a successful attorney. The work. Father Stewart’s work has taken him Dick Church has been a hands-on to war-torn countries, which earned example she has set for other women in the military and beyond is a legacy to mayor. In many communities almost him the moniker ‘‘the monk who saves everyone can say they know the manuscripts from ISIS’’ by The Atlan- be proud of. I was honored to have Brigadier General Clyborne participate mayor. In Miamisburg, the mayor can tic magazine. He has dedicated the last say he practically knows everyone. 15 years to finding and preserving the on a panel for our annual Young Women in Leadership Program for high Congratulations, Dick Church, on an important religious documentation incredible career as mayor. that built our world history. school students in Minnesota. Her lead- Thank you, Father Columba for all ership and life experience inspired not f your great work and congratulations. only the participants, but me and my SUPPORTING INDIANA’S NATIONAL RECOGNIZING MINNESOTA RECOVERY staff, as well. GUARD CONNECTION Congratulations Brigadier General The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise Clyborne on your outstanding achieve- Chair recognizes the gentleman from ment. Thank you for your decades of today to recognize Minnesota Recovery Indiana (Mr. PENCE) for 5 minutes. Connection. September is National Re- service to our Nation and thanks for Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise covery Month, but all year long they being such a great role model for young today in strong support for the Army strive to support care and provide the women. We are lucky to have individ- National Guard’s proposal to station a resources needed for individuals to find uals like you devoted to the safety and cyber battalion at Atterbury- freedom from addiction and remain in security of our Nation. Muscatatuck in Indiana’s Sixth Dis- long-term recovery. RECOGNIZING KATHY COLES trict. Minnesota Recovery Connection’s Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise The Indiana National Guard’s exist- mission is to strengthen the recovery today to recognize Kathy Coles of Ot- ing capabilities, programs, and infra- community through peer-to-peer sup- sego, Minnesota. Kathy recently structures make the Hoosier State an

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.005 H10SEPT1 H7564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 ideal location for a cyber battalion. constituents in every corner of Indi- forward and lead the House in the Home to the Department of Defense’s ana’s Sixth District. My district ranks Pledge of Allegiance. only live, full-scale cyber range, among the lowest in the Nation in re- Mr. BUDD led the Pledge of Alle- Muscatatuck Urban Training Center gard to broadband access. giance as follows: boasts cutting-edge technology that is According to the FCC, 42 percent of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the only a stone’s throw away from na- Hoosiers in rural areas of my district United States of America, and to the Repub- tional experts at the Naval Surface are without high speed broadband lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Warfare Center—Crane. internet. That puts almost half of my indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I am thankful for the opportunity to constituents in rural communities at a f have visited Camp Atterbury and disadvantage. This is not unique to my Muscatatuck a few weeks ago, and I district. Over 16.8 million rural Ameri- WELCOMING PASTOR KEVIN hope that soon we are able to welcome cans across this Nation are lacking YRIARTE the next cyber battalion to the Hoosier adequate access to a broadband connec- The SPEAKER. Without objection, State. tion. the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER We must ensure rural America is not NAPOLITANO) is recognized for 1 minute. SAFETY ADMINISTRATION left behind. We must close the digital There was no objection. Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise divide. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, today in support of the Federal Motor f I am very pleased to introduce to the House and bid welcome to Pastor Kevin Carrier Safety Administration Hours of RECESS Service proposal to improve safety and Yriarte today, founder and senior pas- increase flexibility for truck drivers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tor at Journey of Faith Church in Co- Over 80 percent of Hoosiers depend on ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair vina. the trucking industry to keep their declares the House in recess until noon. Thank you, Pastor Kevin, for coming businesses moving. Reducing these bur- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 28 from Covina, and your family, and for densome regulations will help Hoosiers minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- the wonderful prayer. and all Americans. cess. Pastor Kevin, as he is known, has As a member of the House Transpor- f been married for 25 years to his wife, tation and Infrastructure Committee, b 1200 L.A. County Superior Court Judge providing flexibility for our truckers is Geanene Yriarte. They have two sons: my top priority. Thank you, Secretary AFTER RECESS Jordan and Ryder. Ryder is here. Jor- Chao, for supporting commonsense pro- The recess having expired, the House dan is in his third year at the U.S. posals to increase the safety of our Na- was called to order by the Speaker at Coast Guard Academy, and Ryder plans tion’s roads. noon. to follow the same path. SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF THE USMCA f After years of working in the business world, Pastor Kevin was called by Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise PRAYER today to reiterate my commitment to the Lord into ministry full-time. Pas- passing the USMCA, a deal that will Pastor Kevin Yriarte, Journey of tor Kevin works to strengthen the lead to strong economic growth for Faith Church, Covina, California, of- weak, heal the wounded, and restore Hoosiers and the American people. fered the following prayer: the broken. The USMCA will generate tens of bil- Father, thank You for our leaders Pastor Kevin is also the chaplain of lions of dollars and create over 175,000 You have chosen. Lord, search their the City of La Verne Police Depart- new American jobs. Why won’t Speaker hearts and give them wisdom and dis- ment. He provides spiritual support PELOSI act? This agreement would re- cernment to lead our Nation, courage and counseling to the police depart- balance trade for American manufac- to stand for what is right. ment, the residents of the city of La turing, increase market access for agri- Bring peace to this House, Your pres- Verne, and to the victims of crimes and culture, and level the playing field for ence to these Halls. May our leaders families as needed. our small businesses. never lose their individual uniqueness, In April 2019, Pastor Kevin become a While back in my district, I met with but may they also never lose their parent admissions partner for the U.S. Hoosier farmers and manufacturers unity as one. Prevent differences from Coast Guard Academy. He assists the who told me the same thing: Congress distracting from purpose; unite what academy in performing interviews with needs to act now. Pass the USMCA. I others would try to divide; restore potential candidates and represents the urge my colleagues to put partisan pol- what is broken. academy at various functions. itics aside and ratify the USMCA on Thank You that we live in a country Pastor Kevin has been helpful in behalf of our farmers, ranchers, busi- where we are free to live, free to be- many important events for California’s nesses, and all American workers. lieve, free to express. May we remem- 32nd District, my district. He is an in- ber that we are not a country divided THANKING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF tegral part in our annual prayer break- AGRICULTURE by different views or beliefs; we are a fast and is known for his inspirational country of people united by Your love Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise and uplifting prayers. as one body, one nation. Your Word today to thank the U.S. Department of Pastor, thank you for today’s bless- created this country. May Your Word Agriculture for standing with Hoosier ing and for the work you do to spread sustain this country. farmers. They have faced hardship due and promote the Gospel throughout the God, continue to cover, protect, and to adverse weather conditions. Indiana San Gabriel Valley. May God continue bless America. farmers experienced prolonged rains, to bless your ministry. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. negatively impacting their ability to f plant corn and soybeans before crop in- f surance deadlines passed. THE JOURNAL MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Just 2 weeks ago, Secretary Perdue The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- A message in writing from the Presi- declared 74 counties across the Hoosier ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- dent of the United States was commu- State eligible for Federal assistance. ceedings and announces to the House nicated to the House by Miss Kaitlyn On behalf of Indiana’s Sixth District, I her approval thereof. Roberts, one of his secretaries. want to thank the Secretary for assist- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- f ing farmers faced with a shortened nal stands approved. growing season and a small harvest ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f with access to this critical help. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- SUPPORTING BROADBAND ACCESS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tain up to 15 further requests for 1- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman minute speeches on each side of the today regarding an issue impacting from North Carolina (Mr. BUDD) come aisle.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.007 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7565 HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL FEDERAL MORATORIUM ON OIL FUND OUR MILITARY, NOT THE BAUER DRILLING IN THE GULF OF MEX- WALL (Mr. QUIGLEY asked and was given ICO (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK asked and was permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. SOTO asked and was given per- given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend his re- mission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend marks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- her remarks.) Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I marks.) Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, rise today to honor the life and legacy Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Florida the President cut 127 military projects, of Michael Bauer, a lifelong champion hosted over 100 million tourists last worth $3.6 billion, to construct 175 for the causes of equality and justice. year. They came from every State in miles of wall on our southern border. Always at the forefront for each bat- the Union and from around the world. The halted projects affect every branch tle the LGBTQ community has faced Many came to our world-class beaches. of the military here and abroad. since the AIDS epidemic began, Mi- Florida’s beaches are a national treas- Fort Huachuca, in my district, will chael connected elected officials, busi- ure beyond just our district, but across lose $30 million in funding designated ness leaders, and nonprofit organiza- our Nation. for the reconstruction of an overdue tions to elevate the visibility of the We also have major Air Force exer- transportation equipment building. community and safeguard its rights. cises throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Fort Huachuca is a vital asset to our Inspired by his own mother’s story as For this reason, there is a Federal mor- local economy and our entire national a 103-year-old survivor of the Holo- atorium on oil drilling in the Gulf. But security. caust, Michael understood that the fu- in 2022, that moratorium is set to ex- Not only does this action defy Con- ture of humanity, of the LGBTQ, Jew- pire. gress’ role in appropriating funds, I be- ish, pro-Israel, and civil rights commu- It is time to end this looming dead- lieve it is disrespectful to our Armed nities, in particular, was dependent on line and make the moratorium perma- Forces and the American taxpayers. protecting against oppression. He took nent. That is why we have come to- The President has made it very clear the directive ‘‘Never Again’’ literally gether in a bipartisan fashion to do he is more willing to protect his own and devoted his life to that end. just that. political campaign over protecting and Michael’s top priority was always his This week, we will have a chance to delivering for our military. Ultimately, family, and the love and support they protect Florida’s wildlife and sea life, this type of decisionmaking puts us all provided were most important in his to protect our military operations and at risk. life. He married the love of his life, readiness, and to protect the national Mr. President, fund our military, not Roger Simon, whom he met in 1982, in treasure of Florida’s beaches for all your wall. Toronto in 2003. Members of Congress’ constituents and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. I ask my colleagues to join me in re- for the world. I urge all my colleagues CUELLAR). Members are reminded to membering my friend Michael for his to support this critical legislation. address their remarks to the Chair. tireless service and dedication. He will be missed. f f f CONGRATULATING ELGIN AND HURRICANE DORIAN JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF JOANNE DARLING PREPAREDNESS SANCTUARY CITIES ACT (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (Mr. BUDD asked and was given per- permission to address the House for 1 asked and was given permission to ad- mission to address the House for 1 minute.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise vise and extend his remarks.) marks.) today to recognize Elgin and Joanne Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, in June, Im- Darling of Willis, Michigan, for being Speaker, with last week’s threat of migration and Customs Enforcement, inducted into this year’s Michigan Hurricane Dorian to South Carolina, I or ICE, released a list of criminal ille- Farmers’ Hall of Fame. am grateful to the State officials who gal aliens who were allowed back into Elgin and Joanne have been married worked to prepare the people of South their sanctuary communities by local for 61 years, and for decades, they have Carolina. I appreciate Governor Henry officials. One such criminal is Rosalio been respected farmers and community McMaster, Adjutant General Van Ramos-Romas, a Honduran citizen who leaders in Monroe County. From dawn McCarty, Secretary of Transportation was deported four times before authori- to dusk, year after year, they toiled in Christy Hall, Attorney General Alan ties arrested him in Washington State bountiful fields to produce crops that Wilson, as well as Kim Stenson, the di- in October of 2017. fed their fellow citizens. rector of the Emergency Management Once notified of his arrest, ICE issued Through their involvement with Division. a written detainer request asking local Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Corn As the hurricane approached, I went authorities to imprison him for an ad- Growers, and a host of other organiza- by to thank all of the State and Fed- ditional 48 hours. Instead, local au- tions, Elgin and Joanne have been eral personnel in the South Carolina thorities ignored the detainer request champions of the agriculture industry. Emergency Management Division at and allowed Rosalio back into the com- This remarkable legacy of service Pine Ridge. The work this division munity, where he eventually murdered and stewardship has now been passed achieves is vital to the safety of thou- his cousin and hid the body in a dump- down to their son, Doug. In total, six sands of South Carolinians, and I com- ster. generations of Darlings have worked on mend them on their vigilance and These are not isolated incidents of vi- the family farm, which dates back to around-the-clock attention. olence, but they occur all too fre- 1833. I am grateful that Governor quently in sanctuary cities across Michigan farmers are among the McMaster closely coordinated with America. The truth is that sanctuary most patriotic and hardest working in- President Trump and continuously city policies threaten the safety of our dividuals I have the privilege to rep- kept the people of South Carolina up- neighbors. resent, and very few have dem- to-date on the ever-changing hurri- I am fed up that these tragedies have onstrated more humility and work cane. gone unchecked for far too long in our ethic than Elgin and Joanne. I would also like to thank President country. That is why I introduced H.R. On behalf of Michigan’s Seventh Con- Donald Trump for helping South Caro- 3964, the Justice for Victims of Sanc- gressional District, we wish to con- lina to prepare in this time of uncer- tuary Cities Act, with Congressman gratulate Elgin and Joanne Darling on tainty. BRADLEY BYRNE, which would allow a lifetime of farming excellence. In conclusion, God bless our troops, anyone harmed by an illegal immi- They certainly belong in the Hall of and we will never forget September the grant in a sanctuary city to sue the Fame. 11th in the global war on terrorism. sanctuary city or State.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:49 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.009 H10SEPT1 H7566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 Mr. Speaker, it is time for the House Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, as we re- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, to give victims of sanctuary city poli- turn this week, we must confront our HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, cies a legal pathway to justice. This Nation’s sickening gun violence. My Washington, DC, September 10, 2019. cannot happen again. commitment to act is even stronger Hon. NANCY PELOSI, The Speaker, House of Representatives, f after my own terrifying experience. Washington, DC. My wife Judy and I were at the DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the LESSONS FROM THE BP OIL SPILL Gilroy Garlic Festival when a shooter permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II DISASTER opened fire. We heard the pops, then of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and screams, and we turned and ran for our tives, the Clerk received the following mes- was given permission to address the lives. Three people were killed, but it sage from the Secretary of the Senate on House for 1 minute.) could have been much worse if not for September 10, 2019, at 11:29 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 349. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- law enforcement’s quick action. It al- That the Senate passed S. 1689. er, it is hard to believe that some have most seems like a bad dream, but it That the Senate passed without amend- already forgotten the lessons we have was real. Just as the threat of gun vio- ment H.R. 831. learned from the BP oil spill disaster. lence in our Nation is all too real. That the Senate agreed to without amend- It was only a few years ago that we saw This violence has social and spiritual ment H. Con. Res. 57. millions of gallons of oil being spilled roots, but there are commonsense laws With best wishes, I am Sincerely, into the Gulf of Mexico, and, sadly, we can enact to stem gun violence. I CHERYL L. JOHNSON. many areas are still recovering. have had many people beg me for Con- In California, we have seen the disas- gress to act, including proud gun own- f trous effects offshore drilling can have ers who understand that we can pass PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION on our oceans and the lives that depend gun safety laws while also upholding OF H.R. 205, PROTECTING AND on it. We had our own disaster in Santa the Second Amendment. SECURING FLORIDA’S COAST- Barbara exactly 50 years ago. This week the Senate should start by LINE ACT OF 2019; PROVIDING Night after night, we saw images of passing the comprehensive background FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. birds and sea otters drenched in oil and check bill that we passed in the House 1146, ARCTIC CULTURAL AND pictures of dead seals and dolphins. It earlier this year. Doing nothing is not COASTAL PLAIN PROTECTION was heartbreaking. And this is why we an option. Congress must act. ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR CON- say never again. SIDERATION OF H.R. 1941, COAST- Offshore drilling is not the answer to f AL AND MARINE ECONOMIES our country’s energy challenges. We PROTECTION ACT can and we must invest in clean, re- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, by di- newable energy. (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was rection of the Committee on Rules, I California, as everybody knows, has given permission to address the House call up House Resolution 548 and ask one of the most beautiful coastlines in for 1 minute and to revise and extend for its immediate consideration. the world, and we have to keep it that his remarks.) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- way. So I urge my colleagues, vote to Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, follows: keep our oceans clean and reject more lowing a summer of horrific gun vio- H. RES. 548 offshore drilling. lence, we can no longer accept congres- Resolved, That at any time after adoption f sional failure to take concrete action. of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the b 1215 Mass shootings in Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton, and Odessa, as well as the un- House resolved into the Committee of the OPPOSING ENERGY BILLS ceasing daily gun violence in commu- Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 205) to amend (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- nities across our country, including the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of mission to address the House for 1 close to my home in Chicago, define 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium minute and to revise and extend his re- the summer of 2019. I hope the fall of on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of marks.) 2019 will be remembered as the time Mexico. The first reading of the bill shall be Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in op- when our leaders finally began to ad- dispensed with. All points of order against position to all three of the anti-Amer- dress our Nation’s gun violence epi- consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and ican energy dominance bills on the demic. The simple fact is, this House already amendments specified in this section and floor this week. I am most concerned shall not exceed one hour equally divided by H.R. 205, which bans energy develop- passed bipartisan bills on universal and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- ment in parts of the Gulf of Mexico. background checks and closing the nority member of the Committee on Natural I do not rise as just another oil-and- Charleston loophole. This is common- Resources. After general debate the bill shall gas Texan. I have unique insights, be- sense legislation that more than 90 per- be considered for amendment under the five- cause, unlike most of the bill’s sup- cent of Americans support. It would minute rule. An amendment in the nature of porters, I started my naval career, 9 have closed the loophole that the Texas a substitute consisting of the text of Rules shooter used to acquire his weapon. Committee Print 116–29, modified by the years, at the cradle of naval aviation, amendment printed in part A of the report of But Senate Majority Leader MITCH NAS Pensacola, Florida, the home port the Committee on Rules accompanying this of the Blue Angels. MCCONNELL astonishingly continues to resolution, shall be considered as adopted in I have flown over every ocean on carry the water for the NRA and re- the House and in the Committee of the Earth. I patrolled for Russian nuclear fuses to even allow a simple up or down Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be consid- missile submarines to protect our Na- vote on this bill. We need to tell Mr. ered as the original bill for the purpose of tion from nuclear war. MCCONNELL and the NRA that enough further amendment under the five-minute A blanket ban on this entire region is enough. People are needlessly dying. rule and shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, hurts our national security. This bill is The victims and their loved ones deserve more than mere thoughts and as amended, are waived. No further amend- a hatchet, and we need a precise scal- ment to the bill, as amended, shall be in pel. I urge my colleagues to vote prayers. Congress must act now. order except those printed in part B of the against the rule and against all three report of the Committee on Rules. Each such bills, especially H.R. 205. f further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be of- f COMMUNICATION FROM THE fered only by a Member designated in the re- CONFRONTING GUN VIOLENCE CLERK OF THE HOUSE port, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report (Mr. LIPINSKI asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- equally divided and controlled by the pro- permission to address the House for 1 fore the House the following commu- ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject minute and to revise and extend his re- nication from the Clerk of the House of to amendment, and shall not be subject to a marks.) Representatives: demand for division of the question in the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.011 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7567 House or in the Committee of the Whole. All equally divided and controlled by the chair Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the points of order against such further amend- and ranking minority member of the Com- Atlantic and Pacific Coast, and in the ments are waived. At the conclusion of con- mittee on Natural Resources. After general eastern Gulf of Mexico. sideration of the bill for amendment the debate the bill shall be considered for For those of you that have worked Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amendment under the five-minute rule. An amended, to the House with such further amendment in the nature of a substitute with me over the years, you know that amendments as may have been adopted. The consisting of the text of Rules Committee I have said, and I mean, that I will be previous question shall be considered as or- Print 116–31, modified by the amendment the last person standing before offshore dered on the bill, as amended, and on any printed in part E of the report of the Com- oil drilling is expanded off the coast of further amendment thereto to final passage mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- Florida. I am a native Floridian, and I without intervening motion except one motion, shall be considered as adopted in the have seen substantial changes in my tion to recommit with or without instruc- House and in the Committee of the Whole. State, and I have seen that coastline tions. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as on either side threatened by a variety SEC. 2. At any time after adoption of this the original bill for the purpose of further resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to amendment under the five-minute rule and of issues that man should not be under- clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House shall be considered as read. All points of taking. resolved into the Committee of the Whole order against provisions in the bill, as b 1230 House on the state of the Union for consider- amended, are waived. No further amendment ation of the bill (H.R. 1146) to amend Public to the bill, as amended, shall be in order ex- Mr. Speaker, I am glad it didn’t have Law 115–97 (commonly known as the Tax cept those printed in part F of the report of to come to that. I am glad that the Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic Na- the Committee on Rules. Each such further people’s House is taking up these meas- tional Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, amendment may be offered only in the order ures that undoubtedly will protect our and for other purposes. The first reading of printed in the report, may be offered only by Nation’s environment, climate, and the the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of a Member designated in the report, shall be order against consideration of the bill are economies of coastal communities that considered as read, shall be debatable for the rely on tourism, outdoor recreation, waived. General debate shall be confined to time specified in the report equally divided the bill and amendments specified in this and controlled by the proponent and an op- and fishing. I am glad that the House section and shall not exceed one hour equal- ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, of Representatives is demonstrating to ly divided and controlled by the chair and and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- the American people that we work for ranking minority member of the Committee sion of the question in the House or in the them, not for the oil and gas industry. on Natural Resources. After general debate Committee of the Whole. All points of order the bill shall be considered for amendment Mr. Speaker, last year, in a radical against such further amendments are under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the move, the Trump administration pro- waived. At the conclusion of consideration of amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- posed a plan to open nearly all U.S. the bill for amendment the Committee shall ommended by the Committee on Natural Re- coasts to oil and gas drilling. This dis- rise and report the bill, as amended, to the sources now printed in the bill, an amend- House with such further amendments as may astrous plan brought to mind the BP ment in the nature of a substitute consisting have been adopted. The previous question Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–30, of Mexico, where the explosion not modified by the amendment printed in part C shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as of the report of the Committee on Rules ac- amended, and on any further amendment only killed 11 people and injured many, companying this resolution, shall be consid- thereto to final passage without intervening but it poured millions of gallons of oil ered as adopted in the House and in the Com- motion except one motion to recommit with into the Gulf waters and also killed mittee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, or without instructions. hundreds of thousands of birds, marine shall be considered as the original bill for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- mammals, fish, and sea turtles. Just the purpose of further amendment under the tleman from Florida is recognized for 1 the prospect of oily beaches led to hun- five-minute rule and shall be considered as hour. dreds of hotel cancellations along Flor- read. All points of order against provisions Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, for the ida’s Gulf Coast, even in places the oil in the bill, as amended, are waived. No fur- purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- ther amendment to the bill, as amended, never reached. shall be in order except those printed in part tomary 30 minutes to the distinguished Mr. Speaker, I was living there dur- D of the report of the Committee on Rules. gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. ing that period of time, of course, and Each such further amendment may be of- LESKO), pending which I yield myself many around this Nation saw that con- fered only in the order printed in the report, such time as I may consume. During tinuous loop shown on television of oil may be offered only by a Member designated consideration of this resolution, all spilling into the Gulf. It has not all in the report, shall be considered as read, time yielded is for the purpose of de- gone away, and much of the industry shall be debatable for the time specified in bate only. along that coastline has been deci- the report equally divided and controlled by GENERAL LEAVE the proponent and an opponent, shall not be mated. subject to amendment, and shall not be sub- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, the Trump administra- ject to a demand for division of the question unanimous consent that all Members tion’s plan is risking billions of dollars in the House or in the Committee of the be given 5 legislative days to revise and and millions of jobs from the industries Whole. All points of order against such fur- extend their remarks. that depend on a clean, healthy ocean. ther amendments are waived. At the conclu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Make no mistake about it, our coastal sion of consideration of the bill for amend- objection to the request of the gen- communities are the backbone of the ment the Committee shall rise and report tleman from Florida? United States economy. the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been There was no objection. According to the National Ocean Ec- adopted. The previous question shall be con- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, on onomics Program, coastal States en- sidered as ordered on the bill, as amended, Monday the Rules Committee met and compass over 80 percent of the Nation’s and on any further amendment thereto to reported a rule, House Resolution 548, population, GDP, and employment. final passage without intervening motion ex- providing for consideration of H.R. 205, Moreover, the ocean economy’s tour- cept one motion to recommit with or with- Protecting and Securing Florida’s ism and recreation industry single- out instructions. Coastline Act of 2019; H.R. 1146, the handedly provides 71 percent of the SEC. 3. At any time after adoption of this jobs to the United States economy. In resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Pro- clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House tection Act; and H.R. 1941, the Coastal fact, our coastlines provide 12 times resolved into the Committee of the Whole and Marine Economies Protection Act. the amount of jobs of the offshore oil House on the state of the Union for consider- The rule provides for consideration of industry. ation of the bill (H.R. 1941) to amend the each bill under a structured rule. The If that is not enough, in 2016, the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to pro- rule provides one hour of debate on Atlantic Ocean economy and Califor- hibit the Secretary of the Interior including each bill equally divided and controlled nia’s ocean economy contributed more in any leasing program certain planning by the chair and ranking member of than $94 billion and $43.5 billion to the areas, and for other purposes. The first read- the Committee on Natural Resources. country’s GDP, respectively, during ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the Additionally, the rule provides one mo- that period of time. National parks on bill are waived. General debate shall be con- tion to recommit on each bill. both coasts and in the eastern Gulf fined to the bill and amendments specified in Mr. Speaker, together these three States contributed $6.2 billion to the this section and shall not exceed one hour bills block oil and gas drilling in the local economies. And the Department

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.005 H10SEPT1 H7568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 of Defense has made it abundantly electricity bills. Our electricity bills Phoenix and southern California. We clear that the continuation of the mor- are very high. also have several natural gas plants, atorium in the Gulf on oil and gas leas- Many of my constituents are retirees such as the Agua Fria Generating Sta- ing is essential to vital military readi- living on limited incomes. I want to tion. Just last month, I moderated a ness activities. work to lower their energy costs by ex- panel at Arizona State University Mr. Speaker, there is widespread bi- panding American energy development, where we discussed the Salt River partisan support for ending offshore but instead, my Democratic colleagues, Project harnessing rivers to produce drilling. I believe, are doing the opposite. hydropower. Mr. Speaker, I thank the entire Flor- Domestic oil production has allowed An all-of-the-above approach like ida delegation for the work that they Americans to spend 28 percent less in that in Arizona would benefit Amer- have done, with special emphasis to fuel, resulting in nearly $1,000 in sav- ican families and their quality of life. Ambassador ROONEY, Ms. CASTOR, Ms. ings per family in 2017 alone. To my In contrast, the bans that my Demo- SHALALA, and others of our colleagues constituents, that is a lot of money. cratic colleagues propose would harm who have been drilling down on these The reality of our current situation the U.S. economy, threaten our na- issues legislatively. in energy exploration is that 94 percent tional security, and increase energy Opposition includes nearly all the of the Outer Continental Shelf of the prices and rates on consumers. coastal Governors; over 2,200 elected of- United States is currently off-limits to Mr. Speaker, I urge opposition to the ficials across the political spectrum; offshore exploration and development. rule, and I reserve the balance of my more than 300 municipalities, including We haven’t even had a lease auction for time. all in my district; 47,000 businesses; and areas of the Atlantic Ocean since 1984. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 500,000 fishing families. We have made substantial gains in ex- myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, America needs to con- ploration technologies, drilling tech- Mr. Speaker, the gentlewoman from serve energy, safeguard our natural re- nology, and overall safety since then. Arizona (Mrs. LESKO), my good friend, sources, and look to clean energy and Why not even just allow for explo- just enunciated the number of jobs innovative ways to build a sustainable ration, to know what resources we that the oil and gas industry provides, energy portfolio. Offshore oil drilling is have? and the figure that she reported was simply not the answer. We must consider how access to do- 300,000. There are 242,000 jobs as a re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of mestic energy resources helps keep our sult of solar energy in this country, my time. Nation secure. Oil and gas supplies 67 102,000 jobs on wind farms in this coun- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I thank percent of the energy Americans use, try, and the coastline that we are talk- Representative HASTINGS for yielding and total oil and natural gas consump- ing about provides 12 times the amount me the customary 30 minutes, and I tion is expected to grow over the next of jobs than the offshore oil and gas in- yield myself as much time as I may 30 years, generating over 60 percent of dustry. consume. America’s energy. By limiting access Mr. Speaker, I won’t be here with Mr. Speaker, energy is a critical driv- to offshore areas containing resources, you all 20 years from now, but I predict er of the American economy and qual- we risk being dependent on foreign ac- for you that the fossil fuel industry, in- ity of life. Its production creates thou- tors, like the Russians for natural gas terestingly enough, the leaders in that sands of well-paying jobs. Energy is or Saudi Arabia for oil. In fact, Cali- industry will own a lot of the solar in needed in almost every aspect of our fornia recently bought billions of dol- this country. It is just a matter of lives, from fueling the trucks that lars of oil from Saudi Arabia, which time. transport our goods to stores, to will benefit the Saudi Arabian royal Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the powering the servers that make the family. gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. internet possible. These bills will weaken our energy SHALALA), my dear and good friend, The United States cannot reach or and national security. and a member of the distinguished sustain our potential without large- Mr. Speaker, I do agree with many of Rules Committee. scale access to developing our energy my colleagues whom I have spoken Ms. SHALALA. Mr. Speaker, I thank resources, but today, we are debating with that we should be prudent with fu- the gentleman from Florida (Mr. HAS- three bills that put American energy, ture offshore exploration and drilling. TINGS), my good friend and a distin- American quality of life, and American We must be mindful of the impact on guished Congressman, for yielding me national security at risk. our military training and testing, espe- time. This majority wants to pass sweeping cially in Florida. However, we cannot Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support bans on harnessing domestic energy re- do this with an outright ban. We must of this rule and these three bills that sources. They want to ban American take a measured and thoughtful ap- protect our coasts and our coastal energy from the Pacific, ban American proach. economies. energy from the Atlantic, ban Amer- To make this point, the United Mr. Speaker, I particularly want to ican energy from Alaska. They want to States is one of the only countries thank my fellow Floridians, Mr. ROO- ban it all, and American families will along the Atlantic that is not actively NEY and Ms. CASTOR, for introducing pay the price. exploring for energy in those waters. the bipartisan legislation that places a These bills ignore the economic bene- Nations with fewer resources and far permanent moratorium on oil and gas fits of domestic energy production. En- less strict environmental regulations leasing in the eastern Gulf. ergy development brings high-paying are adopting policies to proceed with Beyond protecting coastal eco- jobs, facilitates manufacturing and in- offshore development, yet these bills systems, these bills help ensure mili- vestment, and provides government before us today would halt all Amer- tary readiness, given the long history revenues. Energy development in the ican progress. of military training and activities, par- United States also makes energy more I believe in an all-of-the-above en- ticularly in the Gulf. affordable for everyone. ergy approach. In my home State of The average salary paid in the nat- Arizona, this is a reality and necessity. b 1245 ural gas and oil development fields is We have to rely on multiple and di- Offshore drilling is a dirty and dan- $113,000 per year, and the energy indus- verse sources to ensure affordable and gerous venture that threatens our frag- try supports 300,000 jobs in the United reliable energy. I support nuclear, hy- ile coastal ecosystems, and in Florida, States. droelectric, coal, Sun, wind, and other offshore drilling threatens our very These bills also ignore how affordable alternative solutions, but I also sup- way of life. energy makes a higher standard of liv- port domestic oil and natural gas pro- Mr. Speaker, millions of tourists ing accessible. duction. come to Florida each year to join us in I spent this summer, part of it, back I point to my State of Arizona. Palo enjoying our pristine beaches and our home in Arizona. Air-conditioning, of Verde Nuclear Generating Station sits clean water. Our livelihoods depend on course, is essential in our climate in just outside my district, generating a healthy and clean marine environ- Arizona, but it is also a major driver of about 3.3 gigawatts of clean energy for ment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.015 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7569 Offshore drilling threatens nearly cluding $17.5 billion just from the Gulf can create a more abundant, afford- 610,000 jobs and roughly $37.4 billion in Coast, and supports over 600,000 jobs. able, and sustainable energy supply, GDP in Florida alone. The risk of an- Following the Deepwater Horizon dis- while, at the same time, we can ensure other catastrophe like Deepwater Hori- aster, the west coast of Florida lost strong protections for the environ- zon is too great to endanger Florida’s economic value in both commercial ment. healthy ocean resources and thriving and recreational fishing and in lost Not only are there economic con- coastal economies. tourist visits despite the fact that, as cerns, but there are also serious geo- In 2018, Mr. Speaker, Floridians Judge Hastings said, there was no oil political implications. As a member of spoke out loud and clear. A State con- that reached there. There was no im- the Helsinki Commission, I know first- stitutional amendment to ban offshore pact. It is perception becomes reality hand the national security concerns drilling in Florida’s waters passed with in a competitive tourist industry. that come with turning over our share nearly 70 percent of the vote. In the In addition to the compelling eco- of energy markets. county where my district is located, nomic need to make the moratorium Russia is the largest exporter of nat- Miami-Dade, it passed with nearly 80 permanent, the eastern gulf is home to ural gas to the European Union, and percent of the vote. the Gulf Test Range, a 120,000-square- they use this to bully our allies and Simply stated: We don’t want off- mile military testing range that grow their sphere of influence. By di- shore drilling. Instead, we should be in- stretches from the Florida Panhandle vesting our energy production, Wash- vesting our time and resources in re- to the Keys. ington politicians are handing over op- newable, clean energy that we know This unimpeded training and testing portunities to Russia to expand their creates jobs and sets us on a course to area is crucial to national security and energy foothold and increase their in- combat climate change. cannot be carried out anywhere else in fluence over our allies. We should be Mr. Speaker, we don’t need offshore the United States or, perhaps, the countering Russian influence in any drilling, and we don’t want offshore world. Its vast size allows the testing way that we can, not giving up our own drilling. of hypersonic weapons, combat maneu- economic and geopolitical power. Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I want to vers, drone testing, and future oper- This opportunity will fade fast. If we briefly just talk about what my col- ations that will need space for testing don’t take advantage of it now, the league, Mr. HASTINGS, said. and restricted access for classified op- jobs, the money, and the bright eco- He mentioned that there are 242,000 erations. nomic future will all go to other coun- solar energy jobs and 102,000 wind en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tries, making our Nation and our allies ergy jobs, and that is great. Allowing time of the gentleman has expired. more reliant on foreign energy. oil and gas exploration is not going to Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield an Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on take away those jobs. In fact, jobs in additional 30 seconds to the gentleman the rule and on these underlying bills. those industries are going to increase from Florida. Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 just naturally. Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speak- However, at this time, with our tech- minutes to the gentleman from Lou- er, the majority of this activity is RAVES nology, I know that you need natural isiana (Mr. G ), my good friend. right along the area east of the mili- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. gas and other sources to spin up elec- tary mission line at longitude 86 de- Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for tric plants fast because the technology grees 41 minutes, which we can see the time. isn’t there to store the energy for when right here. This blue line is the mili- Mr. Speaker, we are here today to it is needed. Mr. Speaker, I want to say that what tary mission line. talk about energy policy; we are here I don’t understand about the bills is we As we can see, the military forecast today to talk about jobs and national are going to need oil and gas. Why is that the majority of testing is to security; and we are here today to talk would we want to go back to the seven- take place adjacent to the east of this about the environment and climate ties-type crisis, oil embargo crisis, line—not out in here, but right in here, change. We have three bills that this rule ad- when we are reliant on foreign nations where it is most critical. dresses: We have an Alaska bill; we that are often hostile to us? I just don’t I have circled here all of the major have an eastern Gulf of Mexico bill; understand it. bases, including one of the largest ones in the country, Eglin Air Force Base. and we have an Atlantic bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- The idea here is that we are going to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. ROO- leagues to protect both this military carry out policies that stop energy pro- NEY), my friend. Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speak- mission line and Florida’s tourist- duction in the United States for the er, I thank the gentlewoman for yield- based economy by voting ‘‘yes’’ on the purpose of protecting the environment. ing. rule. That sounds like a laudable goal: Let’s Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield protect the environment. I fully agree rule. H.R. 205, the Protecting and Se- 2 minutes to the gentleman from North with that. curing Florida’s Coastline Act, makes Carolina (Mr. HUDSON), my good friend. Here is the problem: When you look the existing moratorium in the eastern Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise at evidence from the Obama adminis- Gulf of Mexico permanent. today to oppose the rule and in opposi- tration, it shows that, by shutting I thank Congresswoman CASTOR, our tion to these anti-energy bills. down domestic energy production, it coleader on this bill; Judge HASTINGS; America leads the world in both oil increases greenhouse gas emissions— Dr. SHALALA; and the rest of the Flor- and natural gas production, and our increases, not decreases. It increases ida delegation who have signed up en- gas prices are on track to be the lowest imports of energy from other coun- thusiastically to protect Florida. in 20 years. We are experiencing, Mr. tries, not decreases. It threatens our Offshore drilling is an existential Speaker, an American energy renais- national security. threat to our tourism economy. Tour- sance. Mr. Speaker, do you want to see how ism is highly competitive. Any condi- The oil and gas industry today ac- this plays out? Case in point, let’s go tions or circumstances which could, counts for over 10 million jobs, and we up to the Northeast last winter. however remote or circumstantial, have the potential to add even more In the Northeast last winter, because stoke fear of oily beaches or ruined jobs in my State and others. However, they obstructed and prevented natural fishing grounds or dead birds will have this legislation before us today is a gas pipelines from being built into the a significant impact. jobs killer. It increases our dependence Northeast to provide cleaner natural Just last November, Florida passed a on foreign oil and gas, and it reduces gas fuels to help warm these homes, constitutional amendment banning off- our ability to develop our own natural heat these homes, they had to import shore drilling. The amendment re- resources. natural gas from Russia. ceived over 5 million votes and passed In order for us to continue to lead, The policies that these bills are ad- with nearly 70 percent of the vote. we need to explore our abundant re- vancing, all this is is a gift for Vladi- Fishing, tourism, and recreation ac- sources at home. By safely developing mir Putin. This is billions of dollars. count for $37.4 billion in Florida, in- America’s own energy resources, we This is American jobs. You are not

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.017 H10SEPT1 H7570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 helping the environment. You are not And I might add, on the floor of the Well, that criticism forced them to helping the trade deficit. eastern Gulf of Mexico, they call it change it, but also not be able to get We, very simply, came in and just snow something that is on the floor. funding at the levels that are needed said: Do you know what? We want to Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentle- for every Member of Congress to be offer some amendments to help clean man’s position, but I will be the last able to run this new publicly financed these up. Let’s help these bills achieve man standing on not having oil drilling campaign. They would have had to sub- their objectives. We offered 10 amend- off the coast of Florida. sidize the corporate fines with tax dol- ments. All 10 amendments were re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of lars. When the Federal Government jected by this rule. my time. fines a corporation that has broken a If you want to reduce greenhouse gas b 1300 Federal law, it does so with specific in- emissions, fine. I am with you. Let’s do tentions. that. Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Remember, for every dollar that a If you want to improve the environ- myself such time as I may consume. donor gives to a campaign under the ment, fine. I am with you. If we defeat the previous question, I Democrats’ plan, you would have got- Mr. Speaker, opposition to this rule have an amendment to the rule to pro- ten six times that in first-tax dollars is necessary. These bills do not achieve hibit the use of Federal funds for pay- and then so-called corporate-fine dol- the objectives that are set. ments in support of campaigns for the lars. Imagine a scenario where a phar- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield offices of Senators or Representatives. maceutical company is fined for cor- myself such time as I may consume. I ask unanimous consent to insert porate malfeasance associated with the Mr. Speaker, I would say to the pre- the text of the amendment in the opioid epidemic and the resulting funds vious speaker that eight Republican RECORD, along with extraneous mate- go not to those actually affected by amendments were made in order; per- rial, immediately prior to the vote on this horrible epidemic, but, instead, haps none that he offered, but I the previous question. they go to line the pockets and cam- thought that the rule was particularly The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there paign coffers of Members of Congress, fair. objection to the request of the gentle- I would also say to him that no oil politicians. woman from Arizona? Not to mention, this form of public that is being produced in this country There was no objection. financing would bring into question right now is affected by anything hav- Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 judges’ partiality. If they knew a cor- ing to do with this legislation. minutes to the gentleman from Illinois poration’s fine could end up helping Yesterday, Ambassador ROONEY made (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) to explain the it very clear to us in the Rules Com- their preferred political party, help amendment. them win elected office, what is to stop mittee that, at the present rate of pro- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. duction of oil, we are producing enough them from determining who specifi- Speaker, I thank my good friend, Mrs. cally then receives the money? oil to go into 66 years of oil production. LESKO, for doing a great job rep- That is at the present rate, without Using taxpayers’ dollars or money resenting her constituents in Arizona. from corporate fines to publicly sup- going anywhere else. This is an issue that has got to be ad- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Will the port a candidate and start yet another dressed. As my friend said, though, if mandatory program, is irresponsible. gentleman yield? we defeat the previous question, we Mr. HASTINGS. I yield to the gen- There are better uses that would be will offer my bill, H.R. 4261. tleman from Louisiana. more beneficial to our constituents Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. When the majority of Democrats pro- than putting it back into Congress’ Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman’s posed public financing of campaigns in own campaign coffers. statement about energy production H.R. 1 at the start of this Congress, I Call it what you want to call it, but today. thought it was one of the worst ideas in we are now subsidizing private money I want to remind the gentleman, Mr. campaign finance ever. Public financ- with funds from corporate fines Speaker, that as we produce energy, we ing of campaigns will fill the swamp through campaign subsidies, and this is are extracting something. Therefore, and any Member that voted for it was simply a money grab for politicians. new development in these areas is nec- voting to fill their own pockets and the Imagine, if every Member of Con- essary in order to replenish the areas pockets of political operatives nation- gress, not counting all candidates in that are producing today. wide. each of the congressional races—just I also want to remind the gentleman, At first, Democrats tried to use the the 435 of us who serve here—receives Mr. Speaker, that, if the United States tax dollars of hardworking Americans just $1 million in matched funds from is not providing energy to these coun- to fund their public financing sections the Federal Government. That is close tries where we are exporting today, in of H.R. 1. Remember, H.R. 1 was a 622- to half a billion dollars going to just some cases, countries like Russia come page behemoth of a bill that was sup- the incumbent politician’s campaigns. in and fill that void. So it doesn’t make posed to get money out of politics that In districts like mine, where the in- sense for us to shut down these areas, initially had provisions to put public vestment every campaign season is to stop these areas, particularly in the taxpayer dollars into Members of Con- substantially higher, it would be even eastern Gulf of Mexico where you have gress’ own campaign coffers. more. adjacent production. You have produc- Imagine, if more people watched C– Welcome to campaign finance social- tion attempts in Cuba, production in SPAN, they would have been able to ism. Mexico. see so many Members of Congress vote If the goal is to get money and cor- This doesn’t do anything to help to to line their own pockets with public ruption out of politics, public financing protect this environment. I really tax dollars for their own personal polit- of campaigns is the wrong way to do think we need to look at this a little ical campaigns. that. bit more carefully. That is not what my constituents I thank my colleague from Arizona, Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, the asked us to do when cleaning up Wash- and I thank my colleagues who are gentleman had done well until he, in ington. That is not what we should be going to vote to make sure that we the words of my grandmother, ‘‘stepped doing. We need to work together now don’t publicly finance campaigns of on the cutout’’ when he talked about to make sure that it doesn’t ever hap- anyone in this institution. the eastern Gulf. I just offer BP as an pen again. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, example of what happens. This matching program would have through you, I would advise my good If he were to come and go down that created a six-to-one match of public fi- friend from Arizona that I have no fur- coastline with me and see the busi- nancing. Well, once the public caught ther speakers and I am prepared to nesses that went out of business, in- some sense that this was happening, close whenever she is. cluding all of those in the fishes indus- the majority decided to change the way Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I am also try, oysters, the whole coastline has they do this. What they did instead ready to close. been impacted. We are still suffering was, they were going to use corporate Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time the residual. fines. as I may consume.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:04 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.018 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7571 Mr. Speaker, in closing, the bills be- the underlying measure, and I yield habitat of the ocean that is provided fore us today, I believe, and many be- back the balance of my time. for mammals that are there as well as lieve, are harmful to American jobs, Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield fish and a variety of other spinoffs in Americans’ quality of life, and Ameri- myself such time as I may consume. our ocean activity. cans’ security. These bills, like quite a Mr. Speaker, my friend just said that We have polluted the ocean in a very few of the other bills passed by the the three measures that we offer are bad way in many forms. We don’t need Democrat majority, will die in the Sen- going to be dead in the Senate. to add to that with further develop- ate. One of the regrets in this country is ment at this point. These are just more messaging bills, that virtually everything that we are I might add, America is the leading but the message underlying these bills doing in the House of Representatives producer of oil and gas in the world. We is the false notion that domestic en- goes over to the Grim Reaper’s office are exporting oil and gas. Therefore, I ergy production is harmful. I cannot and dies on his desk. And that includes don’t see that we are suffering a single disagree more. Domestic energy pro- substantial measures having to do with bit as we transition from fossil fuels to duction creates hundreds of thousands prescription drugs, sensible gun regula- solar, wind, thermal, and other forms of well-paying jobs, lowers electricity tions, and a variety of measures, add- of energy that will be developed along bills, and prevents us from being de- ing up to close to 75 that are on his the way. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on pendent on foreign countries for oil and desk now that could be sent to the President of the United States. the rule and a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the pre- gas. vious question. As The Washington Post opined last I would imagine that we are going to year: ‘‘As long as the economy requires continue down this path of when we b 1315 oil, it must come from somewhere, and offer sensible measures that will help The material previously referred to better the United States than a coun- the United States citizens, that one by Mrs. LESKO is as follows: try with much weaker environmental person is going to hold them up for AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 548 oversight.’’ whatever reason, and that includes sen- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- In a bipartisan op-ed I have here, sible gun regulation, such as back- lowing: written by Jim Webb, a former Demo- ground checks that more than 90 per- SEC. 4. That immediately upon adoption of cratic Senator, and Jim Nicholson, it cent of the American people want us to this resolution, the House shall resolve into notes that: ‘‘ . . . because of current pass. the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the U.S. policy, major energy investments I don’t know how the Senate works, bill (H.R. 4261) to prohibit the use of federal are moving to countries like Mexico but I do know that the Senate ain’t funds for payments in support of campaigns where regulations could lag even far- working right now, and it is being held for election for the offices of Senator or Rep- ther behind ours. up by one person. resentative of Congress. The first reading of ‘‘Over the last four years, as we have Mr. Speaker, it is not enough to op- the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of debated whether to open up carefully pose drilling off one’s State’s coastline. order against consideration of the bill are selected new areas for exploration on Oil spills travel and climate change waived. General debate shall be confined to knows no borders. the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- our side of the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico ly divided and controlled by the chair and has leased over 20 million new acres on Our Nation’s coastlines are vital, rec- ranking minority member of the Committee its side. The country’s total acreage reational, economic, and ecological on House Administration. After general de- leased in the Gulf is now over 30 mil- treasures that will be polluted by ex- bate the bill shall be considered for amend- lion acres, double that of the U.S.’s 14.7 pansion of offshore drilling. Let’s un- ment under the five-minute rule. All points million.’’ derscore that all of the drilling that is of order against provisions in the bill are Utilizing America’s energy sources is going on in the Gulf right now is not waived. When the committee rises and re- a commonsense step for America’s en- affected by this particular measure. ports the bill back to the House with a rec- ommendation that the bill do pass, the pre- ergy future. America must make safe What we are saying is, no more. Please, vious question shall be considered as ordered and full use of all of its energy re- don’t give us your oil on our beaches, on the bill and amendments thereto to final sources for our economy and for our BP, and others in that industry. passage without intervening motion except national security. Much of that energy House and Senate Republicans can one motion to recommit with or without in- could be from offshore. stick their heads in the tar sands all structions. If the Committee of the Whole We should encourage an expansion of they want, but pumping more fossil rises and reports that it has come to no reso- domestic energy production, but, in- fuels out of the ocean and into the at- lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- mosphere will not sustain the Amer- tive day the House shall, immediately after stead, unfortunately, my Democratic the third daily order of business under clause colleagues in the majority seek to ican economy nor provide the eco- 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of limit it. nomic prosperity that will benefit all the Whole for further consideration of the There are numerous reasons why off- Americans. bill. shore natural gas and oil are important As I said earlier, I won’t be with you SEC. 5. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not to the United States and why we 20 years from now, but I can assure you apply to the consideration of H.R. 4261. should reject these bills: that during that period of time, we will Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield One, 67 percent of the energy Ameri- have electrically driven cars. We will back the balance of my time, and I cans use in total oil and natural gas have moved substantially in the solar, move the previous question on the res- consumption is expected to grow over and wind, and thermal areas in this olution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 30 years. country, and it will benefit us im- question is on ordering the previous Two, U.S. offshore has accounted for mensely as well as benefit this planet. I can’t imagine that we will have fos- question. more than 1 million barrels of oil per The question was taken; and the sil fuel in 2050, and I can’t imagine that day for the past 20 years. Speaker pro tempore announced that our children would not be worse off if Three, by 2035, the natural gas and the ayes appeared to have it. oil industry could create more than 1.9 we did. Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, on that I million new jobs. Now, one thing that you can be as- demand the yeas and nays. Four, there are 89.9 billion barrels of sured, the people with the money are The yeas and nays were ordered. oil and 327.49 trillion cubic feet of nat- going to control the deal. So when we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ural gas, potential energy resources, move to solar energy, the existing en- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- yet to be discovered in the United ergy mongrels are going to be about ceedings on this question will be post- States’ Outer Continental Shelf. the business of owning solar energy. It poned. Five, there is about $900 million an- is just that simple. They will know f nually in funding for national parks when the transition is going to take and conservation programs from off- place. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER shore development through the LWCF. In the meantime, what they want to PRO TEMPORE Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on continue to do, is to pollute the envi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the previous question, a ‘‘no’’ vote on ronment that we live in, destroy the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.019 H10SEPT1 H7572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 will postpone further proceedings (1) implement the amendments made by groups but also lenders and housing ad- today on motions to suspend the rules subsection (a) of this section; vocacy groups that recognize that this on which a recorded vote or the yeas (2) clearly set forth all of the specific re- is an unnecessary barrier. quirements under section 202(g)(5) of the Na- and nays are ordered, or votes objected I thank Mr. SHERMAN for introducing tional Housing Act (as amended by sub- to under clause 6 of rule XX. section (a) of this section) for approval to this legislation and the Republican co- The House will resume proceedings conduct appraisals under title II of such Act sponsor, Mr. DUFFY, for his support for on postponed questions at a later time. for mortgages for single-family housing, this important bill. f which shall include— Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to (A) providing that the completion, prior to vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I reserve the balance of HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE ACT OF the effective date of such mortgagee letter my time. 2019 or guidance, of training meeting the require- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I ments under subparagraph (B) of such sec- myself such time as I may consume. move to suspend the rules and pass the tion 202(g)(5) (as amended by subsection (a) Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. bill (H.R. 2852) to amend the National of this section) shall be considered to fulfill the requirement under such subparagraph; 2852, the Homebuyer Assistance Act of Housing Act to authorize State-li- 2019. censed appraisers to conduct appraisals and (B) providing a method for appraisers to As my friend from Guam just ex- in connection with mortgages insured demonstrate such prior completion; and plained, unfortunately, there are two by the FHA and to require compliance (3) take effect not later than the expiration different standards between the regular with the existing appraiser education of the 180-day period beginning upon government-sponsored enterprises that requirement, and for other purposes, as issuance of such mortgagee letter or guid- finance homes and the Federal Housing amended. ance. Administration, FHA. Today, FHA re- The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- quires certified appraisers. This bill The text of the bill is as follows: ant to the rule, the gentleman from changes it to certified or licensed ap- H.R. 2852 Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- praisers, just like the other govern- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tleman from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) each ment-sponsored enterprises, to allow resentatives of the United States of America in will control 20 minutes. Congress assembled, the entire pool of appraisers in a given The Chair recognizes the gentleman area to be allowed to be used to ap- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. from Guam. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Homebuyer praise homes. As my friend from Guam GENERAL LEAVE Assistance Act of 2019’’. explained, there are appraiser short- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I SEC. 2. APPRAISAL STANDARDS FOR SINGLE- ages in many areas around the coun- FAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGES. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- try, so this will, I think, be very help- (a) CERTIFICATION OR LICENSING.—Para- bers may have 5 legislative days within ful. graph (5) of section 202(g) of the National which to revise and extend their re- This bill also requires a minimum Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1708(g)) is amended— marks on this legislation and to insert (1) by striking subparagraph (A) and in- amount of training that is required by extraneous material thereon. The Appraisal Foundation or State li- serting the following new subparagraph: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there censing agencies in order to be an ap- ‘‘(A)(i) in the case of an appraiser for a objection to the request of the gen- praiser that can appraise on FHA mortgage for single-family housing, be cer- tleman from Guam? tified or licensed by the State in which the transactions. property to be appraised is located; and There was no objection. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I These changes, I think, will help ap- ‘‘(ii) in the case of an appraiser for a mort- praisers, and it will help make sure gage for multifamily housing, be certified by yield myself such time as I may consume. that there is a quality pool of apprais- the State in which the property to be ap- ers regardless of whether somebody has praised is located; and’’; and H.R. 2852, the Homebuyer Assistance (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting before Act of 2019, would make a common- a regular government-sponsored enter- the period at the end the following: ‘‘, which, sense update to FHA’s requirements prise or an FHA loan. in the case of appraisers for any mortgage governing appraisals, to allow licensed Mr. Speaker, we are excited to sup- for single-family housing, shall include com- appraisers to conduct appraisals for port this. This is bipartisan. I support pletion of a course or seminar that consists FHA-backed mortgages. the bill, and I reserve the balance of of not less than 7 hours of training regarding The current requirement for all FHA my time. such appraisal requirements that is approved loans to utilize a certified appraiser is Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I by the Course Approval Program of the Ap- yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from praiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal simply outdated as it was put into Foundation or a State appraiser certifying place at a time when there were no California (Mr. SHERMAN). and licensing agency’’. minimum Federal standards for State Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank (b) COMPLIANCE WITH VERIFIABLE EDU- licensure of appraisers, leaving con- the gentleman from Guam for yielding. CATION REQUIREMENTS; GRANDFATHERING.— cerns about consistency and com- I would like to thank our colleague Effective beginning on the date of the effec- petency across States. Now that we do from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY) for work- tiveness of the mortgagee letter or other have minimum standards for licensure, ing with me on this bill, the Home- guidance issued pursuant to subsection (c) of FHA’s certification requirement is not buyer Assistance Act of 2019. He has this section, notwithstanding any choice or worked hard to ensure that this is a approval of any appraiser made before such only out of date and out of alignment date of enactment, no appraiser may conduct with Fannie and Freddie, it is also cre- collaborative and bipartisan process. an appraisal for any mortgage for single- ating market pressures for lenders to I would also like to thank the chair family housing insured under title II of the require certified appraisers for all of our committee, the gentlewoman National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) loans, even if they are not FHA loans, from California, and her staff for their unless such appraiser is, as of such date of ef- just in case the mortgage switches to assistance with this bill and her sup- fectiveness, in compliance with— an FHA loan midway through the proc- port in bringing the bill forward. (1) all of the requirements under section ess. This, in turn, makes it harder for There is no more important day in 202(g)(5) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 1708(g)(5)), as the economic life of a family than the amended by subsection (a) of this section, in- licensed appraisers to obtain work at a cluding the requirement under subparagraph time when certain areas are experi- day that they buy a home, and some 83 (B) of such section 202(g)(5) (relating to dem- encing appraiser shortages and when or 84 percent of those with FHA financ- onstrated verifiable education in appraisal we are already struggling to recruit ing are purchasing their first home. requirements); or new appraisers effectively. Appraisers play an important role in (2) all of the requirements under section There is simply no sound policy ra- the process. 202(g)(5) of such Act as in effect on the day tionale to explain why licensed ap- This bill would change the rules a bit before the date of the enactment of this Act. praisers that are perfectly qualified to for FHA appraisers so as to bring them (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than the in line with the rules we already have expiration of the 240-day period beginning on conduct appraisals for GSE loans are the date of the enactment of this Act, the not qualified to conduct appraisals for for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- FHA loans. are the larger, federally controlled en- ment shall issue a mortgagee letter or other This bill is supported by a broad coa- tities engaged in guaranteeing or fi- guidance that shall— lition of not just appraisal industry nancing homes, and it will deal with

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.023 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7573 the shortage of certified appraisers Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I would the preservation and revitalization of multi- that we are experiencing in parts of the like to close by thanking the gen- family rental housing projects financed country. tleman from California for a bipartisan under section 515 or both sections 514 and 516. Let me point out that this bill deals bill. I thank the gentleman from Wis- ‘‘(b) NOTICE OF MATURING LOANS.— only with single-family homes. You consin, SEAN DUFFY, from our side, the ‘‘(1) TO OWNERS.—On an annual basis, the could make the argument, Mr. Speak- lead Republican on this bill. Secretary shall provide written notice to er, that you should have a certified ap- This is a bill that will get more ap- each owner of a property financed under sec- praiser in dealing with complex com- praisers in the pool to help people who tion 515 or both sections 514 and 516 that will mature within the 4-year period beginning mercial, industrial, and multifamily want to buy homes that are financed upon the provision of such notice, setting properties. This bill focuses on single- by the FHA. forth the options and financial incentives family homes. Mr. Speaker, it is a win-win, and it is that are available to facilitate the extension The bill has broad support of both a bipartisan bill. We urge its support, of the loan term or the option to decouple a consumer advocacy organizations and and I yield back the balance of my rental assistance contract pursuant to sub- industry stakeholders. To name a few, time. section (f). the Homebuyer Assistance Act is sup- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(2) TO TENANTS.— ported by the Center for Responsible too thank the gentleman from Cali- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For each property fi- Lending, The Appraisal Institute, the fornia (Mr. SHERMAN) for bringing this nanced under section 515 or both sections 514 legislation forward and for the support and 516, not later than the date that is 2 National Association of Realtors, the years before the date that such loan will ma- Credit Union National Association, and of the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. ture, the Secretary shall provide written no- the Independent Community Bankers DUFFY). tice to each household residing in such prop- of America. This bill removes unnecessary bar- erty that informs them of the date of the This bill will make it easier for home riers to the home-buying process, loan maturity, the possible actions that may buyers to buy a home with Federal which will help millions of Americans happen with respect to the property upon Housing Administration mortgages by over time. such maturity, and how to protect their expanding the number of appraisers Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to right to reside in federally assisted housing that are allowed to do the appraisals of join me in supporting this important after such maturity. those homes. piece of legislation, and I yield back ‘‘(B) LANGUAGE.—Notice under this para- I am pleased to say that in the other the balance of my time. graph shall be provided in plain English and shall be translated to other languages in the body, Senators THUNE and TESTER have The SPEAKER pro tempore. The case of any property located in an area in introduced a parallel piece of legisla- question is on the motion offered by which a significant number of residents tion, a bipartisan piece of legislation, the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN speak such other languages. ICOLAS and I look forward to putting this bill N ) that the House suspend the ‘‘(c) LOAN RESTRUCTURING.—Under the pro- on the President’s desk. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2852, as gram under this section, the Secretary may As other speakers have pointed out, amended. restructure such existing housing loans, as including the gentleman from Guam, The question was taken. the Secretary considers appropriate, for the until 2010, there were no nationwide The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the purpose of ensuring that such projects have standards for licensed home appraisers. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being sufficient resources to preserve the projects But since 2010, we have minimum Fed- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. to provide safe and affordable housing for eral education, experience, and exam- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, on low-income residents and farm laborers, by— ination requirements set by the Ap- that I demand the yeas and nays. ‘‘(1) reducing or eliminating interest; The yeas and nays were ordered. ‘‘(2) deferring loan payments; praiser Qualifications Board, so there ‘‘(3) subordinating, reducing, or reamor- is no reason at all to require that cer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- tizing loan debt; and tified appraisers be involved, and it is ‘‘(4) providing other financial assistance, entirely appropriate to have either cer- ceedings on this motion will be post- including advances, payments, and incen- tified or licensed appraisers. poned. tives (including the ability of owners to ob- This fix will help first-time home f tain reasonable returns on investment) required by the Secretary. buyers. As I pointed out, over 83 per- STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT IN cent of FHA home purchase mortgages RURAL HOUSING PRESERVATION ‘‘(d) RENEWAL OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE.— are being made to first-time home buy- ACT OF 2019 When the Secretary offers to restructure a ers, and over one-third of all FHA loans loan pursuant to subsection (c), the Sec- were obtained by minority households. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I retary shall offer to renew the rental assist- The process of purchasing a home is move to suspend the rules and pass the ance contract under section 521(a)(2) for a 20- already difficult enough for first-time bill (H.R. 3620) to provide rental assist- year term that is subject to annual appropriations, provided that the owner agrees to home buyers. We should not have the ance to low-income tenants in certain multifamily rural housing projects fi- bring the property up to such standards that additional challenge of finding a cer- will ensure its maintenance as decent, safe, tified appraiser. nanced by the Rural Housing Service of and sanitary housing for the full term of the We have a real interest in making the Department of Agriculture, and to rental assistance contract. develop and implement a plan for pre- sure the FHA process is one that works ‘‘(e) RESTRICTIVE USE AGREEMENTS.— well just as the process works for serving the affordability of rural rental ‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT.—As part of the preser- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by allow- housing, and for other purposes, as vation and revitalization agreement for a ing either licensed or certified apprais- amended. project, the Secretary shall obtain a restric- ers. The Clerk read the title of the bill. tive use agreement that obligates the owner As I have pointed out, this bill ap- The text of the bill is as follows: to operate the project in accordance with plies only to single-family homes, du- H.R. 3620 this title. plexes, and, I believe, R4 properties. It Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(2) TERM.— ‘‘(A) NO EXTENSION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE does not deal with complex commer- resentatives of the United States of America in CONTRACT.—Except when the Secretary en- cial, multifamily, and industrial prop- Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ters into a 20-year extension of the rental as- erties. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Strategy sistance contract for the project, the term of I am pleased to say that with the and Investment in Rural Housing Preserva- the restrictive use agreement for the project support of all of our colleagues on the tion Act of 2019’’. shall be consistent with the term of the re- committee, this bill was approved by SEC. 2. PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUS- structured loan for the project. voice vote at the Financial Services ING PRESERVATION AND REVITAL- ‘‘(B) EXTENSION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE CON- Committee. I was there on July 11; IZATION PROGRAM. TRACT.—If the Secretary enters into a 20- there was not one dissenting voice Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 year extension of the rental assistance contract for a project, the term of the restric- raised. U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: tive use agreement for the project shall be Mr. Speaker, I hope we can repeat ‘‘SEC. 545. HOUSING PRESERVATION AND REVI- for 20 years. that success again here on the floor, so TALIZATION PROGRAM. ‘‘(C) TERMINATION.—The Secretary may I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall terminate the 20-year use restrictive use this bill. carry out a program under this section for agreement for a project prior to the end of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:42 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.049 H10SEPT1 H7574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 its term if the 20-year rental assistance con- provided pursuant to section 542 of the Hous- (A) A State Director of Rural Development tract for the project with the owner is termi- ing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490r), the amount for the Department of Agriculture. nated at any time for reasons outside the of the monthly assistance payment for the (B) The Administrator for Rural Housing owner’s control. household on whose behalf such assistance is Service of the Department of Agriculture. ‘‘(f) DECOUPLING OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE.— provided shall be determined as provided in (C) 2 representatives of for-profit devel- ‘‘(1) RENEWAL OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE CON- subsection (a) of such section 542. opers or owners of multifamily rural rental TRACT.—If the Secretary determines that a SEC. 5. USE OF AVAILABLE RENTAL ASSISTANCE. housing. maturing loan for a project cannot reason- Subsection (d) of section 521 of the Housing (D) 2 representatives of non-profit devel- ably be restructured in accordance with sub- Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490a(d)) is amended by opers or owners of multifamily rural rental section (c) and the project was operating adding at the end the following new para- housing. with rental assistance under section 521, the graph: (E) 2 representatives of State housing fi- Secretary may renew the rental assistance ‘‘(3) In the case of any rental assistance nance agencies. contract, notwithstanding any provision of contract authority that becomes available (F) 2 representatives of tenants of multi- section 521, for a term, subject to annual ap- because of the termination of assistance on family rural rental housing. propriations, of at least 10 years but not behalf of an assisted family— (G) 1 representative of a community devel- more than 20 years. ‘‘(A) at the option of the owner of the rent- opment financial institution that is involved ‘‘(2) RENTS.—Any agreement to extend the al project, the Secretary shall provide the in preserving the affordability of housing as- term of the rental assistance contract under owner a period of 6 months before such assisted under sections 514, 515, and 516 of the section 521 for a project shall obligate the sistance is made available pursuant to sub- Housing Act of 1949. owner to continue to maintain the project as paragraph (B) during which the owner may (H) 1 representative of a nonprofit organi- decent, safe and sanitary housing and to op- use such assistance authority to provide as- zation that operates nationally and has ac- erate the development in accordance with sistance of behalf of an eligible unassisted tively participated in the preservation of this title, except that rents shall be based on family that— housing assisted by the Rural Housing Serv- the lesser of— ‘‘(i) is residing in the same rental project ice by conducting research regarding, and ‘‘(A) the budget-based needs of the project; that the assisted family resided in prior to providing financing and technical assistance or such termination; or for, preserving the affordability of such ‘‘(B) (ii) the operating cost adjustment fac- ‘‘(ii) newly occupies a dwelling unit in such housing. tor as a payment standard as provided under rental project during such period; and (I) 1 representative of low-income housing section 524 of the Multifamily Assisted Hous- ‘‘(B) except for assistance used as provided tax credit investors. ing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (42 in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall use (J) 1 representative of regulated financial U.S.C. 1437 note). such remaining authority to provide such as- institutions that finance affordable multi- ‘‘(g) MULTIFAMILY HOUSING TRANSFER sistance on behalf of eligible families resid- family rural rental housing developments. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Under the program ing in other rental projects originally fi- (3) MEETINGS.—The advisory committee under this section, the Secretary may pro- nanced under section 515 or both sections 514 shall meet not less often than once each cal- vide grants to qualified non-profit organiza- and 516 of this Act.’’. endar quarter. tions and public housing agencies to provide SEC. 6. FUNDING FOR MULTIFAMILY TECHNICAL (4) FUNCTIONS.—In providing assistance to technical assistance, including financial and IMPROVEMENTS. the Secretary to carry out its purpose, the legal services, to borrowers under loans There is authorized to be appropriated to advisory committee shall carry out the fol- under this title for multifamily housing to the Secretary of Agriculture $50,000,000 for lowing functions: facilitate the acquisition of such multi- fiscal year 2020 for improving the technology (A) Assisting the Rural Housing Service of family housing properties in areas where the of the Department of Agriculture used to the Department of Agriculture to improve Secretary determines there is a risk of loss process loans for multifamily housing and estimates of the size, scope, and condition of of affordable housing. otherwise managing such housing. Such im- rental housing portfolio of the Service, in- ‘‘(h) TRANSFER OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE.— provements shall be made within the 5-year After the loan or loans for a rental project cluding the time frames for maturity of period beginning upon the appropriation of mortgages and costs for preserving the port- originally financed under section 515 or both such amounts and such amount shall remain sections 514 and 516 have matured or have folio as affordable housing. available until the expiration of such 5-year (B) Reviewing current policies and proce- been prepaid and the owner has chosen not to period. restructure the loan pursuant to subsection dures of the Rural Housing Service regarding SEC. 7. PLAN FOR PRESERVING AFFORDABILITY preservation of affordable rental housing fi- (c), a tenant residing in such project shall OF RENTAL PROJECTS. nanced under sections 514, 515, 516, and 538 of have 18 months prior to loan maturation or (a) PLAN.—The Secretary of Agriculture (in the Housing Act of 1949, the Multifamily prepayment to transfer the rental assistance this section referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) Preservation and Revitalization Demonstra- assigned to the tenant’s unit to another shall submit a written plan to the Congress, tion program (MPR), and the rental assist- rental project originally financed under sec- not later than the expiration of the 6-month tion 515 or both sections 514 and 516, and the period beginning on the date of the enact- ance program and making recommendations owner of the initial project may rent the ment of this Act, for preserving the afford- regarding improvements and modifications tenant’s previous unit to a new tenant with- ability for low-income families of rental to such policies and procedures. out income restrictions. projects for which loans were made under (C) Providing ongoing review of Rural ‘‘(i) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Of any section 515 or made to nonprofit or public Housing Service program results. amounts made available for the program agencies under section 514 and avoiding the (D) Providing reports to the Congress and under this section for any fiscal year, the displacement of tenant households, which the public on meetings, recommendations, Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 shall— and other findings of the advisory com- for administrative expenses for carrying out (1) set forth specific performance goals and mittee. such program. measures; (5) TRAVEL COSTS.—Any amounts made ‘‘(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (2) set forth the specific actions and mech- available for administrative costs of the De- There is authorized to be appropriated for partment of Agriculture may be used for the program under this section $200,000,000 anisms by which such goals will be achieved; (3) set forth specific measurements by costs of travel by members of the advisory for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.’’. committee to meetings of the committee. SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR RURAL HOUSING which progress towards achievement of each VOUCHERS. goal can be measured; SEC. 8. COVERED HOUSING PROGRAMS. Section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 (4) provide for detailed reporting on out- Paragraph (3) of section 41411(a) of the Vio- U.S.C. 1490r) is amended by adding at the end comes; and the following new subsection: (5) include any legislative recommenda- lence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. ‘‘(c) ELIGIBILITY OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SECTION tions to assist in achievement of the goals 12491(a)(3)) is amended— 514, 515, AND 516 PROJECTS.—The Secretary under the plan. (1) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘‘and’’ may provide rural housing vouchers under (b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— at the end; this section for any low-income household (1) ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.—The Sec- (2) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as (including those not receiving rental assist- retary shall establish an advisory committee subparagraph (K); and ance) residing in a property financed with a whose purpose shall be to assist the Sec- (3) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the loan made or insured under section 514 or 515 retary in preserving section 515 properties following new subparagraph: (42 U.S.C. 1484, 1485) which has been prepaid, and section 514 properties owned by non- ‘‘(J) rural development housing voucher as- has been foreclosed, or has matured after profit or public agencies through the multi- sistance provided by the Secretary of Agri- September 30, 2005, or residing in a property family housing preservation and revitaliza- culture pursuant to section 542 of the Hous- assisted under section 514 or 516 that is tion program under section 545 and in imple- ing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490r), without re- owned by a nonprofit organization or public menting the plan required under subsection gard to subsection (b) of such section, and agency.’’. (a). applicable appropriation Acts; and’’. SEC. 4. AMOUNT OF VOUCHER ASSISTANCE. (2) MEMBER.—The advisory committee Notwithstanding any other provision of shall consist of 14 members, appointed by the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- law, in the case of any rural housing voucher Secretary, as follows: ant to the rule, the gentleman from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.007 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7575 Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- ing programs under the Violence the existing USDA rural housing stock tleman from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) each Against Women Act. and the best way to deal with maturing will control 20 minutes. Groups that represent both tenants loans. The Chair recognizes the gentleman and owners support H.R. 3620, including Mr. Speaker, I ask Members to sup- from Guam. the National Rural Housing Coalition, port this commonsense legislation, and here is why: b 1330 the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing, the National Housing Law The stock of affordable homes sup- GENERAL LEAVE Project, the Housing Assistance Coun- ported by USDA’s Section 515, Rural Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I cil, the National Housing Trust, and Rental Housing Loans and Section 514, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- the Local Initiatives Support Corpora- Farm Labor Housing Loans is old and bers may have 5 legislative days in tion. in need of repair. which to revise and extend their re- I thank the gentleman from Missouri However, the USDA has been unable to come up with a clear plan to pre- marks on this legislation and to insert (Mr. CLAY) for introducing this impor- extraneous material thereon. tant legislation, and I urge my col- serve these homes and ensure residents The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leagues to support this bill. are not displaced, putting them at risk objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of housing instability, and in worst tleman from Guam? my time. cases, homelessness. This bill permanently authorizes the There was no objection. Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Multifamily Housing Preservation and Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I myself such time as I may consume. Revitalization program and provides $1 yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. billion in funding over 5 years. This sume. 3620, the Strategy and Investment in will give the USDA the tools and fund- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Rural Housing Preservation Act of ing necessary to come up with a com- of H.R. 3620, the Strategy and Invest- 2019. Statistics from the U.S. Depart- prehensive strategy for preservation ment in Rural Housing Preservation ment of Agriculture show that 15 per- and avoid tenant displacement for Act of 2019, which will provide a com- cent of our population lives in rural prehensive solution to address the im- some of our most vulnerable. areas, and in that area, rural renters And the bill also, as mentioned, es- minent crisis of aging USDA multi- generally have significantly lower in- tablishes an advisory committee that family rental housing that currently comes than rural homeowners. includes a diverse range of stake- serves nearly 400,000 low-income fami- Nearly one-third of them live below holders to advise the USDA on how to lies in rural America. the poverty level. In fact, the average implement its plan for preservation. Like HUD properties, these prop- annual income of tenants in USDA Sec- Section 515 and 514 are USDA-backed erties have suffered from years of inad- tion 515 financed properties is approxi- multifamily loans providing low inter- equate funding, and according to the mately $13,600, and the majority of est, long-term multifamily loans to GAO, USDA does not have a coherent those residents are either senior citi- support affordable rental housing. strategy to preserve these homes and zens or people with disabilities. There are approximately 14,000 Sec- prevent the displacement of low-in- Rural housing makes up about 28.4 tion 515 and 514 properties across the come families. For these families, the percent of rural and small-town hous- country that are home to nearly 400,000 homes we are trying to preserve often ing stock, a significant part of the families, and as was stated, they have represent the only affordable housing rural housing market. It is clear that an average income of $13,000, which my in their communities. the challenges of rural America are colleagues will recognize is well below Without Congress providing the re- multifaceted. This bill would help ad- the poverty line. sources and tools the USDA needs to dress some of those, and it would help Although my congressional district preserve properties in its affordable make sure that outcomes currently ex- is not considered rural, the State of housing portfolio, many of these fami- perienced as a result of the interaction Missouri certainly is, and in many lies will be displaced, not only from of RHS’ owner assistance programs and ways is symbolic of rural states and their homes, but from their commu- the tenant rental assistance programs communities across this Nation, and nities. And even worse, some might fall not working well together. this bill will help them and many of into homelessness. The program is structured in a way the most vulnerable people who work To address this problem, H.R. 3620 that the departure of properties from in rural communities across America. would permanently authorize the Mul- the programs, when an owner’s loans And as I stated at our hearing in tifamily Housing Preservation and Re- either mature or are prepaid, nega- April on this legislation and at our vitalization Demonstration program tively impacts the availability of rent- markup in July, as chairman, I fully that allows USDA to restructure loans al assistance for tenants. I think it is intend to ensure that this sub- for existing USDA multifamily prop- safe to say that the system currently committee engages in the housing erties, to provide incentive for private does not make much sense, and there is issues facing all Americans, and I owners to continue to participate in a need for greater reform and consoli- think that is a good start. Mr. Speaker, again, I look forward to the agency’s affordable housing pro- dation. grams and provide those properties my colleagues’ support. H.R. 3620 is a step in the right direc- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, again, I with further investment. tion. I would like to thank the gen- rise in support of H.R. 3620. I want to To carry out the program, H.R. 3620 tleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY), my commend the gentleman from Missouri would authorize $1 billion in funding colleague, for his work on this very im- (Mr. CLAY) for his incredible work on over 5 years. It would also require portant and long-neglected issue of rural housing. USDA to develop a plan for imple- rural housing. As a congressman from a rural dis- menting the new funding and authori- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to trict, over 50 percent of my district is ties available to them under this bill to support this bill, and I reserve the bal- rural. This is going to help people all ensure that a comprehensive strategy ance of my time. around the country. I thank Congress- is in place to preserve these rural hous- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I man CLAY. We have a lot more work to ing properties and avoid resident dis- yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from do on rural housing, but this is a good placement. Missouri (Mr. CLAY), the sponsor of start. The bill would also establish an advi- this legislation and the chair of the Mr. Speaker, I would urge adoption, sory committee made up of diverse Subcommittee on Housing, Community and I yield back the balance of my stakeholders, including low-income Development and Insurance. time. tenants to include USDA on the imple- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I thank my Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, an mentation of its plan. friend from Guam for yielding. And Mr. ounce of prevention is worth a pound of Lastly, this bill includes the text of Speaker, I rise in favor of H.R. 3620, the cure. Congressman VICENTE GONZALEZ’s bill Strategy and Investment in Rural I, again, commend the gentleman that will add the Rural Housing Vouch- Housing Act of 2019, which would ad- from Missouri (Mr. CLAY) for bringing er Program to the list of covered hous- dress the need to repair and renovate this bill before the House.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.027 H10SEPT1 H7576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 We are committed to helping prevent below amendment to address the historical (1) in section 7(a)(3), by striking ‘‘Chair- and address homelessness wherever lack of gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in man of the Board of Governors’’ and insert- they may find themselves, and this bill the Federal Reserve regional bank presidents ing ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’; and will go a long way in addressing the selection process in the Federal Reserve Sys- (2) in section 10(k)(5)(B)(ii), by striking tem. ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Governors’’ and need to prevent homelessness in rural SEC. 3. FEDERAL RESERVE BANK PRESIDENTS. inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’. communities. (a) IN GENERAL.—The provision designated (i) FEDERAL RESERVE ACT.—The Federal H.R. 3620 passed the committee by a ‘‘fifth’’ of the fourth undesignated paragraph Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 226 et seq.) is amend- vote of 57–0, and I urge all of my col- of section 4 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 leagues to join me in supporting this U.S.C. 341) is amended by inserting after ed— ‘‘employees.’’ the following: ‘‘In making the (1) by striking ‘‘chairman’’ each place such important piece of legislation. term appears and inserting ‘‘chair’’; Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance appointment of a president, the bank shall interview at least one individual reflective of (2) by striking ‘‘Chairman’’ each place such of my time. gender diversity and one individual reflec- term appears other than in section 11(r)(2)(B) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tive of racial or ethnic diversity.’’. and inserting ‘‘Chair’’; question is on the motion offered by (b) REPORT.—Not later than January 1 of (3) in section 2, in the sixth undesignated the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN each year, each Federal reserve bank shall paragraph— NICOLAS) that the House suspend the submit to the Committee on Banking, Hous- (A) in the second sentence, by striking rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3620, as ing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the Comptroller of the Committee on Financial Services of the amended. Currency’s’’; and House of Representatives, and the Office of (B) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘his’’ The question was taken; and (two- Inspector General for the Board of Governors and inserting ‘‘the director’s’’; thirds being in the affirmative) the of the Federal Reserve System and the Bu- (4) in section 4— rules were suspended and the bill, as reau of Consumer Financial Protection a re- (A) in the third undesignated paragraph, amended, was passed. port describing the applicant pool demo- by striking ‘‘his office’’ and inserting ‘‘the A motion to reconsider was laid on graphic for the position of the president of Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’’; the table. the Federal reserve bank for the preceding (B) in the fourth undesignated paragraph, fiscal year, if applicable. in the provision designated ‘‘fifth’’, by strik- f SEC. 4. TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS. ing ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the person’s’’; (a) AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORK- (C) in the eighth undesignated paragraph, ENSURING DIVERSE LEADERSHIP FORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998.—Section by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the ACT OF 2019 418(b) of the American Competitiveness and chair’s’’; Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I (D) in the seventeenth undesignated para- 1184 note) is amended by striking ‘‘Chairman move to suspend the rules and pass the of the Board of Governors’’ and inserting graph— bill (H.R. 281) to amend the Federal Re- ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’. (i) by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the of- serve Act to require Federal Reserve (b) BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT.—The ficer’s’’; and banks to interview at least one indi- Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286 (ii) by striking ‘‘he’’ and inserting ‘‘the in- vidual reflective of gender diversity et seq.) is amended— dividual’’; (E) in the twentieth undesignated para- and one individual reflective of racial (1) in section 4(a), by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Governors’’ and inserting graph— or ethnic diversity when appointing ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’; and (i) by striking ‘‘He’’ each place such term Federal Reserve bank presidents, and (2) in section 45(a)(1), by striking ‘‘chair- appears and inserting ‘‘The chair’’; for other purposes, as amended. man of the board of Governors’’ and insert- (ii) in the third sentence— The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’. (I) by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the’’; The text of the bill is as follows: (c) DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND and H.R. 281 CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.—The Dodd- (II) by striking ‘‘he’’ and inserting a Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer comma; and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ‘‘he’’ resentatives of the United States of America in amended by striking ‘‘Chairman of the and inserting ‘‘the chair’’; and Congress assembled, Board’’ each place such term appears and in- (F) in the twenty-first undesignated para- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. serting ‘‘Chair of the Board’’. graph, by striking ‘‘his’’ each place such This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ensuring Di- (d) EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION term appears and inserting ‘‘the agent’s’’; verse Leadership Act of 2019’’. ACT OF 2008.—The Emergency Economic Sta- (5) in section 6, in the second undesignated SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. bilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5201 et seq.) paragraph, by striking ‘‘he’’ and inserting The Congress finds that— is amended by striking ‘‘Chairman of the ‘‘the Comptroller of the Currency’’; (1) while significant progress has occurred Board’’ each place such term appears and in- (6) in section 9A(c)(2)(C), by striking ‘‘he’’ due to the antidiscrimination amendments serting ‘‘Chair of the Board’’. and inserting ‘‘the participant’’; (e) EMERGENCY LOAN GUARANTEE ACT.— to the Federal Reserve Act, barriers con- (7) in section 10— Section 2 of the Emergency Loan Guarantee tinue to pose significant obstacles for can- (A) by striking ‘‘he’’ each place such term Act (15 U.S.C. 1841) is amended by striking didates reflective of gender diversity and ra- appears and inserting ‘‘the member’’; ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Governors’’ and (B) in the second undesignated paragraph, cial or ethnic diversity for Federal Reserve inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’. bank president positions in the Federal Re- (f) EMERGENCY STEEL LOAN GUARANTEE AND by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the mem- serve System; EMERGENCY OIL AND GAS GUARANTEED LOAN ber’s’’; and (2) the continuing barriers described in ACT OF 1999.—The Emergency Steel Loan (C) in the fourth undesignated paragraph— paragraph (1) merit the following amend- Guarantee and Emergency Oil and Gas Guar- (i) in the second sentence, by striking ment; anteed Loan Act of 1999 (15 U.S.C. 1841 note) ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the chair’s’’; (3) Congress has received and reviewed tes- is amended— (ii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ‘‘his’’ timony and documentation of the historical (1) in section 101(e)(2)— and inserting ‘‘the member’s’’; and lack of gender, racial, and ethnic diversity (A) by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of (iii) in the sixth sentence, by striking from numerous sources, including congres- Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the member’s’’; sional hearings, scientific reports, reports Board of Governors’’; and (8) in section 12, by striking ‘‘his’’ and in- issued by public and private agencies, news (B) by striking ‘‘Chairman,’’ and inserting serting ‘‘the member’s’’; stories, and reports of related barriers by or- ‘‘Chair,’’; and (9) in section 13, in the tenth undesignated ganizations and individuals, which show that (2) in section 201(d)(2)(B)— paragraph, by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting race-, ethnicity-, and gender-neutral efforts (A) by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of ‘‘the assured’s’’; alone are insufficient to address the prob- Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the (10) in section 16— lem; Board of Governors’’; and (A) by striking ‘‘he’’ each place such term (4) the testimony and documentation de- (B) by striking ‘‘Chairman,’’ and inserting appears and inserting ‘‘the agent’’; scribed in paragraph (3) demonstrate that ‘‘Chair,’’. (B) in the seventh undesignated para- barriers across the United States prove prob- (g) FARM CREDIT ACT OF 1971.—Section graph— lematic for full and fair participation in de- 4.9(d)(1)(C) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 (i) by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the veloping monetary policy by individuals re- U.S.C. 2160(d)(1)(C)) is amended by striking agent’s’’; and flective of gender diversity and racial or eth- ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Governors’’ and (ii) by striking ‘‘himself’’ and inserting nic diversity; and inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’. ‘‘the agent’’; (5) the testimony and documentation de- (h) FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.—The (C) in the tenth undesignated paragraph, scribed in paragraph (3) provide a strong Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the Sec- basis that there is a compelling need for the et seq.) is amended— retary’s’’; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.029 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7577 (D) in the fifteenth undesignated para- striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Gov- African American and openly gay male graph, by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the ernors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of to serve as Federal Reserve Bank agent’s’’; Governors’’. President. Additionally, only six (11) in section 18, in the eighth undesig- (p) NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORA- women have served in a similar capac- nated paragraph, by striking ‘‘he’’ and in- TION ACT.—Section 604(a)(3) of the Neighbor- serting ‘‘the Secretary of the Treasury’’; hood Reinvestment Corporation Act (42 ity, despite America becoming more (12) in section 22— U.S.C. 8103(a)(3)) is amended by striking demographically diverse. (A) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘his’’ and ‘‘Chairman’’ each place it appears and insert- To address this lack of gender and inserting ‘‘the director’s or officer’s’’; and ing ‘‘Chair’’. ethnic representation, H.R. 281 would (B) in subsection (g)— (q) PUBLIC LAW 93–495.—Section 202(a)(1) of require the Federal Reserve Bank to (i) in paragraph (1)(D)— Public Law 93–495 (12 U.S.C. 2402(a)(1)) is interview at least one individual reflec- (I) by striking ‘‘him’’ and inserting ‘‘the amended— tive of gender diversity and one reflec- officer’’; and (1) by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of tive of racial or ethnic diversity when (II) by striking ‘‘he’’ and inserting ‘‘the of- Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the ficer’’; and Board of Governors’’; and filling Federal Reserve Bank president (ii) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘him as (2) by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the vacancies. his’’ and inserting ‘‘the officer as the offi- Chair’s’’. To ensure accountability of this di- cer’s’’; and (r) SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002.—Section versity effort, the bill would further re- (13) in section 25A— 101(e)(4)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 quire the Federal Reserve report annu- (A) in the twelfth undesignated para- (15 U.S.C. 7211(e)(4)(A)) is amended by strik- ally on the applicant pool demo- graph— ing ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Governors’’ graphics. We must ensure the leader- (i) by striking ‘‘he’’ each place such term and inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of Gov- ship of the Federal Reserve System re- ernors’’. appears and inserting ‘‘the member’’; and flects the growing diversity of our Na- (ii) by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the (s) SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.—Sec- member’s’’; tion 17A(f)(4)(C) of the Securities Exchange tion and that gender and racially and (B) in the fourteenth undesignated para- Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78q–1(f)(4)(C)) is amend- ethnically diverse candidates are re- graph, by striking ‘‘his’’ and inserting ‘‘the ed by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of ceiving serious consideration for presi- director’s or officer’s’’; and Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the dent vacancies at the 12 Federal Re- (C) in the twenty-second undesignated Board of Governors’’. serve banks. paragraph, by striking ‘‘his’’ each place such (t) TITLE 31.—Title 31, United States Code, Increasing diverse leadership rep- term appears and inserting ‘‘such individ- is amended— resentation will ensure that more per- (1) in section 1344(b)(7), by striking ‘‘Chair- ual’s’’. spectives are considered when making (j) FEDERAL RESERVE REFORM ACT OF man of the Board of Governors’’ and insert- 1977.—Section 204(b) of the Federal Reserve ing ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’; and decisions about America’s economic fu- Reform Act of 1977 (12 U.S.C. 242 note) is (2) in section 5318A, by striking ‘‘Chairman ture. amended by striking ‘‘Chairman or Vice of the Board of Governors’’ each place such Again, I thank the gentlewoman Chairman of the Board of Governors’’ and in- term appears and inserting ‘‘Chair of the from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY) for pushing serting ‘‘Chair or Vice Chair of the Board of Board of Governors’’. this important bill and urge my col- Governors’’. (u) TRADE ACT OF 1974.—Section 163(b)(3) of leagues to join me in supporting H.R. (k) FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RE- the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2213(b)(3)) is 281. COVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989.—The amended by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, of Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the and Enforcement Act of 1989 is amended— Board of Governors’’. my time. (1) in section 308 (12 U.S.C. 1463 note)— (v) DEEMING OF NAME.—Any reference in a Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘Chair- law, regulation, document, paper, or other myself such time as I may consume. man of the Board of Governors’’ and insert- record of the United States to the Chairman Mr. Speaker, as my friend from ing ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’; and of the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- Guam just explained, the Federal Re- (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘Chair- serve System shall be deemed to be a ref- serve Bank has had a very long his- man of the Board of Governors’’ and insert- erence to the Chair of the Board of Gov- tory—130 presidents of Regional Fed- ing ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’; ernors of the Federal Reserve System. eral Reserve Banks—and it took from (2) in section 1001(a) (12 U.S.C. 1811 note), The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of Gov- 1913 to 2013—100 years—for the first Af- ernors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of ant to the rule, the gentleman from rican American to become president of Governors’’; and Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- one of those regional banks. (3) in section 1205(b)(1)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1818 tleman from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) each Additionally, only 8 of the 12 regional note)— will control 20 minutes. banks have ever had a woman presi- (A) by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of The Chair recognizes the gentleman dent. These demographics are not re- Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the from Guam. flective of the people the Federal Re- Board of Governors’’; and GENERAL LEAVE (B) by striking ‘‘Chairman’s’’ and inserting serve serves. ‘‘Chair’s’’. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I The National Football League had a (l) FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT ask unanimous consent that all Mem- similar track record when it came to OF 2008.—Section 13106(a) of the Food, Con- bers may have 5 legislative days within head coaches in the past. In 2003, the servation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2 which to revise and extend their re- league adopted the so-called Rooney note) is amended by striking ‘‘Chairman of marks on this legislation and to insert Rule, which required every team with a the Board of Governors’’ and inserting extraneous material thereon. head coaching vacancy to interview at ‘‘Chair of the Board of Governors’’. (m) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there least one or more diverse candidates. ACT OF 1992.—Section 1313(a)(3) of the Hous- objection to the request of the gen- In 2009, the Rooney Rule had ex- ing and Community Development Act of 1992 tleman from Guam? panded to include general manager (12 U.S.C. 4513(a)(3)) is amended— There was no objection. jobs, and in 2016, the requirement was (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘CHAIRMAN’’ Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I updated to require every team to inter- and inserting ‘‘CHAIR’’; yield myself such time as I may con- view at least one woman during the (2) by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Board of sume. hiring process for executive positions. Governors’’ and inserting ‘‘Chair of the Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- When the Rooney Rule went into ef- Board of Governors’’; and (3) by striking ‘‘Chairman regarding’’ and woman from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY), the fect, there were only two head coaches inserting ‘‘Chair regarding’’. chair of the Subcommittee on Diver- of color in the National Football (n) INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978.—Sec- sity and Inclusion, for this incredibly League. The following year there were tion 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 important piece of legislation, and the three, and those numbers have contin- is amended by striking ‘‘Chairman of the Members on the other side of the aisle ued to grow. Last season, there was a Board of Governors’’ each place such term who also support this bill. record eight coaches of color in the appears and inserting ‘‘Chair of the Board of For far too long, the Federal Reserve NFL, the highest number in league his- Governors’’. (o) INTERNATIONAL LENDING SUPERVISION system has been very homogenous tory. ACT OF 1983.—Section 908(b)(3)(C) of the since its inception in 1913. This only H.R. 281 does not create a quota or International Lending Supervision Act of partially changed when, in 2017, Raph- hiring mandate. It simply pledges op- 1983 (12 U.S.C. 3907(b)(3)(C)) is amended by ael Bostic was appointed as the first portunities for women and minorities,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.008 H10SEPT1 H7578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 as the Rooney Rule did for coaches of Speaker, to achieve above-average This is a very important initiative. I color in the NFL and for women in the profitability. am pleased to have his support and bi- executive ranks of the NFL. That is why it is so important that partisan support on this bill. At four hearings this year, the Com- we pass my bill, the Ensuring Diverse Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to mittee on Financial Services heard Leadership Act of 2019, or better re- support this bill, and I ask them to from numerous witnesses that the ef- ferred to as H.R. 281, which would re- vote in the affirmative, ‘‘yes,’’ to pass fort to increase diversity throughout quire at least one individual reflective the Beatty rule. the financial services sector relies on of gender diversity and one individual Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 expanding the pool of candidates to in- reflective of racial or ethnic diversity minutes to the gentleman from Ohio clude more women and minorities. to be interviewed for each Federal Re- (Mr. GONZALEZ), who is the vice rank- We heard from witnesses how diverse serve president vacancy. ing member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclu- perspectives among the firm’s leader- b 1345 ship lead to better decisionmaking and sion and who knows the Rooney Rule Mr. Speaker, as we have heard, it is better outcomes. firsthand since he was a standout wide modeled after the National Football H.R. 281 applies these principles to receiver for the NFL’s Indianapolis League’s Rooney Rule, which requires the Federal Reserve banking system. Colts. every team to interview at least one The bill directs the Federal Reserve Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speak- minority candidate in the hiring proc- Regional Banks to interview at least er, I rise in support of H.R. 281, the En- ess for a new head coach. suring Diverse Leadership Act of 2019, one individual reflective of gender and This bill adopts this proven private- racial or ethnic diversity when ap- a.k.a. the Beatty rule. sector diversity initiative and applies I thank my friends, Mrs. BEATTY and pointing a Federal Reserve president. it to the Federal Reserve, what I like The Rooney Rule has been adopted Chairwoman WATERS, for their work on to call the Beatty rule. this legislation and for bringing it to across the private sector and is consid- Like the National Football League ered an industry best practice for firms the House floor today. prior to the implementation of the rule My friend Mrs. BEATTY has been a trying to increase diversity in their in 2003, the 12 Federal Reserve banks tremendous leader on the Financial senior leadership. We have an oppor- face a diversity problem within the Services Subcommittee on Diversity tunity now to expand that concept to leadership in their institutions. This and Inclusion, and it has been a pleas- the Federal Reserve Bank. would help move the needle. ure getting to know her in my first I am proud to have been a cosponsor In more than 100 years of existence, term in Congress and working with her of this bill with the gentlewoman from the 12 Reserve banks have had only on this very important issue. Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY), chairwoman, my three non-White presidents and seven Frankly, when I am back in my dis- friend and colleague. I thank her as the female presidents. It wasn’t until 2009 trict, the issue that most animates our chairwoman of the Subcommittee on that the Federal Reserve ever had a business leaders, those working day-to- Diversity and Inclusion for bringing non-White Reserve bank president. It day in our community, is the work forward such a commonsense idea with wasn’t until the historic selection of that we are doing on the Diversity and a proven track record that is seen as my friend Raphael Bostic to be the Inclusion Subcommittee. the best practice across the industry. president of the Federal Reserve Bank KeyBank, Huntington Bank, folks in This legislation will diversify the ap- of Atlanta in 2017 that an African Ohio, all have stories about the dif- plicant pool and increase opportunities American president of the Federal Re- ferent initiatives that they have under- for women and minority leaders at the serve was appointed. taken to expand diversity in the finan- Federal Reserve Bank. Though we have had seven female cial services community. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to presidents, 8 of the 12 Reserve banks Like many of my colleagues, I am support this bill, and I reserve the bal- have never had the distinction of hav- concerned about the historic lack of di- ance of my time. ing a female at the helm. That is why versity that we have seen at the high- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I we need to adopt the Beatty rule at the est levels of the Federal Reserve. I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman Federal Reserve and pass this very im- think this is an important piece of leg- from Ohio (Mrs. BEATTY), the sponsor portant bill. islation that will help rectify that. of this legislation and the chair of the Reserve bank presidents not only As Mr. STIVERS alluded to, I consider Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclu- serve as the head of their financial in- myself the direct beneficiary of the sion. stitutions, but they play an incredibly NFL’s Rooney Rule. During my time in Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I want important role in our Nation’s econ- the NFL, I was fortunate to play for to thank the gentleman from Guam omy, from serving on the Federal Open two men who I consider to be the most (Mr. SAN NICOLAS), vice chair, for his Market Committee, which determines incredible and profound leaders with leadership and for all his support. And the country’s monetary policy and in- whom I have ever had a chance to to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. STIV- terest rates, to regulating the banks in work. Both are African American: ERS), my colleague, thank you for your their regions, to getting cash into their Tony Dungy, who is in the hall of fame, support. banking systems. and Jim Caldwell. Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct Federal Reserve presidents should be The Rooney Rule has worked. From honor to chair the Committee on Fi- more reflective of the public, and this 1921 until 2003, the NFL had seven mi- nancial Services’ Subcommittee on Di- bill will ensure diverse leaders are in nority coaches—from 1921 to 2003, versity and Inclusion. And we have the room and at the table when making seven. From 2003 to the present, we heard from numerous experts and we decisions that directly impact our have seen 18. had countless research reports that economy and directly impact our com- This is a step in the right direction show more diverse executive teams are munities. in furthering the promotion of in- more likely to outperform their peers I would like to end by thanking creased diversity by taking a page out on profitability, be more stable, and in- Chairwoman WATERS and all of my col- of the NFL’s playbook and by imple- crease their market share. leagues on both sides of the aisle who menting the Beatty rule for regional According to a study conducted by have cosponsored this legislation, in- Federal Reserve banks when inter- McKinsey & Company entitled, Deliv- cluding my good friend and colleague viewing for a new president, modeled ering through Diversity, researchers from Ohio (Mr. GONZALEZ), who spoke off of the successful Rooney Rule. have found that companies in the top on behalf of this bill and helped to By providing the opportunity to be 25 percent for gender and ethnic diver- make this bill bipartisan. interviewed and to showcase their indi- sity on executive teams were 21 percent Lastly, I would like to thank Jim vidual talents, this legislation will to 33 percent more likely to outperform Rooney and the Rooney family, with open more doors for individuals from a on profitability. whom I have had the opportunity to sit diverse background while still being While companies in the bottom 25 down and discuss this legislation, his based on merit. This is about expand- percent for both gender and ethnic di- philosophy, and his ideas. He is the son ing opportunities and giving everybody versity were 29 percent less likely, Mr. of the late Dan Rooney. a fair shot.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.031 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7579 I look forward to continuing to work (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- GENERAL LEAVE with my colleagues on this important lowing: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I issue, and again, I thank and congratu- ‘‘(2) the term ‘State banking agency’ shall ask unanimous consent that all Mem- have the same meaning given the term late Mrs. BEATTY for her work on this bers may have 5 legislative days in ‘State Bank Supervisor’ under section 3 of which to revise and extend their re- legislation. I look forward to enthu- the Federal Deposit Insurance Act;’’; siastically voting ‘‘yes.’’ (2) in section 5(a), by inserting ‘‘, in con- marks on this legislation and to insert Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I sultation with the State banking agency,’’ extraneous material thereon. reserve the balance of my time to after ‘‘banking agency’’; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there close. (3) in section 7— objection to the request of the gen- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 281 (A) in subsection (a)— tleman from Guam? is just common sense. It is a best prac- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ‘‘or There was no objection. tice in the industry. It has shown that State banking agency’’ after ‘‘appropriate Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I it will increase the diversity of the Federal banking agency’’; and yield myself such time as I may con- (ii) in the second sentence, by striking sume. staff, and we hope that it will work for ‘‘Federal banking agency that supervises any the Federal Reserve banks. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support other shareholder or member’’ and inserting of H.R. 241, the Bank Service Company The Federal Reserve banks’ record on ‘‘Federal or State banking agency that su- diversity needs to be improved. I be- Examination Coordination Act of 2019. pervises any other shareholder or member’’; I thank the gentleman from Texas, lieve this is a great first step. (B) in subsection (c)— Representative WILLIAMS, for his work I congratulate my colleague JOYCE (i) by inserting ‘‘or a State banking agen- on this bill that would promote better BEATTY from Ohio and my colleague cy’’ after ‘‘appropriate Federal banking coordination between Federal and ANTHONY GONZALEZ from Ohio for their agency’’; incredible efforts on this. I am happy (ii) by striking ‘‘such agency’’ each place State banking regulators as they over- such term appears and inserting ‘‘such Fed- see third-party vendors and companies to be a cosponsor and urge adoption. eral or State agency’’; Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance that provide a wide range of services (C) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- for banks. of my time. section (f); Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I In recent years, technology has dis- (D) by inserting after subsection (c) the rupted every industry, including bank- yield myself the balance of my time. following: Once again, I thank Representative ing, and has given the significant cy- ‘‘(d) AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.—Infor- bersecurity risks that come with that BEATTY for bringing forward this legis- mation obtained pursuant to the regulation lation. I am excited to read about the and examination of service providers under technology. In light of the recent Capital One Beatty rule in future financial news, this section or applicable State law may be data breach, which involved consumer and I am excited to see strong bipar- furnished by and accessible to Federal and data the bank stored on a cloud server tisan support for something that is just State agencies to the same extent that supervisory information concerning depository provided by Amazon Web Services, a common sense. institutions is authorized to be furnished to third-party service provider, or TSP, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to and required to be accessible by Federal and used by the bank and many other com- join me in supporting this legislation, State agencies under section 7(a)(2) of the panies, it is important that Congress and I yield back the balance of my Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. ensure there is strong oversight over time. 1817(a)(2)) or State law, as applicable. these third-party companies that work The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(e) COORDINATION WITH STATE BANKING with banks. question is on the motion offered by AGENCIES.—Where a State bank is principal Currently, the Bank Service Com- the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN shareholder or principal member of a bank pany Act authorizes Federal regulators NICOLAS) that the House suspend the service company or where a State bank is to examine TSPs to assess the risks rules and pass the bill, H.R. 281, as any other shareholder or member of the they may pose to the banks with which amended. bank service company, the appropriate Fed- eral banking agency, in carrying out exami- The question was taken; and (two- they work. Similarly, many State nations authorized by this section, shall— banking regulators are authorized to thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘(1) provide reasonable and timely notice rules were suspended and the bill, as examine bank TSPs under various to the State banking agency; and State laws. These State regulators are amended, was passed. ‘‘(2) to the fullest extent possible, coordi- A motion to reconsider was laid on nate and avoid duplication of examination responsible for ensuring that these the table. activities, reporting requirements, and re- third-party relationships do not pose undue risks to the State-chartered f quests for information.’’; (E) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by banking system, which accounts for BANK SERVICE COMPANY EXAM- inserting ‘‘, in consultation with State bank- nearly 80 percent of all banks in the INATION COORDINATION ACT OF ing agencies,’’ after ‘‘appropriate Federal United States. 2019 banking agencies’’; and However, the Bank Service Company (F) by adding at the end the following: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I Act is silent regarding State bank reg- ‘‘(g) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in move to suspend the rules and pass the ulators, which could hamper informa- this section shall be construed as granting tion sharing among State and Federal bill (H.R. 241) to amend the Bank Serv- authority for a State banking agency to ex- ice Company Act to provide improve- amine a bank service company where no regulators. ments with respect to State banking such authority exists in State law.’’. While H.R. 241 would not give States any new authority to conduct TSP agencies, and for other purposes, as SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- amended. FECTS. exams, it would recognize at the Fed- The Clerk read the title of the bill. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the eral level the supervisory authority The text of the bill is as follows: purpose of complying with the Statutory that many State regulators already H.R. 241 Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- have under current State law and en- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mined by reference to the latest statement courage Federal regulators to coordi- resentatives of the United States of America in titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- nate with them. Congress assembled, tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in Given the increase in fintech compa- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the Congressional Record by the Chairman of nies that partner with banks, espe- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bank Serv- the House Budget Committee, provided that cially State-chartered banks, it is im- ice Company Examination Coordination Act such statement has been submitted prior to portant that we consider ways to en- the vote on passage. of 2019’’. courage innovation, coordination, and SEC. 2. BANK SERVICE COMPANY ACT IMPROVE- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- consistency among Federal and State MENTS. ant to the rule, the gentleman from regulators in the oversight of TSPs. The Bank Service Company Act (12 U.S.C. Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- Furthermore, in its 2017 annual re- 1861 et seq.) is amended— tleman from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) each (1) in section 1(b)— port, the Financial Stability Oversight (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) will control 20 minutes. Council recommended that Congress through (9) as paragraphs (3) through (10), re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman pass legislation to strengthen over- spectively; and from Guam. sight of third-party companies that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.033 H10SEPT1 H7580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 work with banks to improve cybersecu- I commend the gentleman from ships between financial institutions rity. To that end, last Congress, Demo- Texas (Mr. WILLIAMS) for being the and TSPs are not only common, but crats and Republicans of the Com- sponsor and champion of this issue they are necessary. mittee on Financial Services voted over several years, as well as the gen- State and Federal regulators each unanimously, 56–0, in support of this tleman from New York (Mr. MEEKS), have the ability to examine technology legislation. who has been a strong advocate for vendors for safety and for soundness, H.R. 241 will promote consistency modernization. but current law prevents them from and strengthen oversight of our banks Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sharing the results of their inde- and the technology companies with join me in supporting H.R. 241, and I re- pendent examinations, a problem that which they work. Therefore, I encour- serve the balance of my time. H.R. 241 corrects. age Members to support H.R. 241, and I b 1400 H.R. 241 helps to harmonize the over- reserve the balance of my time. sight process without adding risk to Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I their financial system. Sharing the re- myself such time as I may consume. yield 1 minute to the gentleman from sults of regulatory examination results Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. New York (Mr. MEEKS), the chair of the between agencies can reveal the weak- 241, the Bank Service Company Exam- Consumer Protection and Financial In- nesses of an individual institution as ination Coordination Act of 2019. stitutions Subcommittee. well as the larger banking system as a This bill amends the Bank Service Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise whole. Company Act to enhance State and today to speak in support of H.R. 241, The Financial Stability Oversight Federal regulators’ ability to coordi- the Bank Service Company Examina- Council, which is charged with identi- nate examinations and share information Coordination Act. fying risks in the U.S. financial sys- tion with a bank’s technology vendors As chair of the House Financial Serv- tem, recommended in their 2017 annual and partners. ices Subcommittee on Consumer Pro- report to enhance coordination be- State and Federal regulatory au- tection and Financial Institutions, I tween State and Federal regulators. thorities are rightfully frustrated by am very focused on the appropriate Specifically, the report called on Con- the inability to share information as a oversight of our banking sector and ef- gress to pass legislation that encour- result of constraints resulting from the fective coordination among our bank ages coordination among the Federal Bank Service Company Act, specifi- regulators in overseeing the integrity and State regulators in the oversight cally the duplicative examination proc- and stability of individual banks and of third-party service providers. The esses that are in no way uniform or the banking system as a whole. result would be reducing potentially collaborative. Their inability to share We learned in the most painful way conflicting and duplicative regulatory exam information between Federal and possible during the financial crisis that oversight, while also promoting more State regulators creates vulnerabilities failure to properly coordinate and gaps consistent cybersecurity standards. in the financial system. in regulatory oversight allow systemic Sharing the results of these TSP su- The commonsense changes contained risks to emerge. pervisory exams allows for agencies to in H.R. 241 reduce the regulatory bur- In particular, with the enactment of more efficiently use their limited re- den for institutions that are already this bill, State and Federal regulators sources, while ensuring that private struggling to comply with the current will be directed to coordinate their companies are not subject to an avoid- regulatory regime. work in auditing and monitoring tech- able, duplicative review. H.R. 241 also helps enhance the safety nology solution providers in banking I want to thank Chairwoman and soundness of our financial system and the use of such technology. This WATERS. I want to thank Ranking by allowing regulators to coordinate type of coordination is key to giving Member MCHENRY, and especially my their activities. consumers and average Americans friend on the other side of the aisle, Sharing exam results among agencies faith in the stability of the banking Congressman MEEKS, and all the staff allows risks and weaknesses of indi- system, security of the technology so- for their diligent work. vidual institutions, as well as the over- lutions used in banking, and will I am proud of the bipartisan effort in all financial system, to be revealed streamline regulatory oversight with- both the 115th and the 116th Congresses more effectively. It also allows Federal out cutting corners. that allowed for the passage of H.R. 241 and State financial agencies to more So I am pleased to join with my col- today. I urge all my colleagues to sup- effectively expend limited resources league, Mr. WILLIAMS, who has been a port this legislation. and avoid duplicative examinations, strong advocate of making sure that Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I strengthen communications among we have this kind of transparency in am prepared to close. I reserve the bal- regulators, and ensure the appropriate working together, and I urge all of my ance of my time. level of oversight for risk to the finan- colleagues to vote ‘‘aye’’ on H.R. 241. Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield cial system is maintained. Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. To put it in perspective, the Bank such time as he may consume to the H.R. 241 will help reduce duplicative Service Company Act was enacted in gentleman from Texas (Mr. WILLIAMS), examinations and better coordinate the 1962. That is 1 year before ZIP Codes who is a great entrepreneur, a great exams that State and Federal agencies were introduced and the first push-but- businessman, and a supporter of the give to our financial system to better ton telephone was made available to free market system. identify vulnerabilities of individual the American consumer. A lot has Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I am institutions in the overall system. It is changed since 1962. The Bank Service proud to support H.R. 241, the Bank a bipartisan act that will do great Company Act fails to take into consid- Service Company Examination Coordi- things for our financial services sys- eration the advancements in tech- nation Act, commonsense legislation tem. I would urge its adoption. nology and the implications for nearly that enables State and Federal regu- I yield back the balance of my time. half a century of consumer data. lators to better coordinate their exam- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I The statute needs modernization. In ination activities. yield myself the balance of my time. 2017, the Financial Stability Oversight The bill allows for the sharing of su- Better coordination between Federal Council recommended congressional pervisory information concerning tech- and State banking regulators will action to encourage better coordina- nology service providers, better known make oversight of third-party vendors tion between Federal and State regu- as TSPs, between State and Federal and companies that provide a wide lators as it relates to overseeing finan- regulators. range of services for banks more effec- cial institutions and periodically as it Banks use TSPs in their day-to-day tive. H.R. 241 helps accomplish that. relates to their relationships with operations for a variety of activities, I want to again thank the gentleman third-party and technology service pro- such as processing payments, taking from Texas (Mr. WILLIAMS) for intro- viders. Two years later, legislation deposits, or assisting with cybersecu- ducing this bill, as well as the gen- that would encourage coordination is rity efforts. As banks are adapting to a tleman from New York (Mr. MEEKS) for still needed. more interconnected world, partner- his advocacy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.035 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7581 I urge all of my colleagues to join me (11) in order to safeguard the health and ‘‘(7) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each in supporting H.R. 241. well-being of tenants in federally assisted dwelling unit assisted under this section Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance housing, the Federal Government should shall contain installed carbon monoxide of my time. consider best practices for primary preven- alarms or detectors that meet or exceed— The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tion of carbon monoxide-related incidents. ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 SEC. 3. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS OR DETEC- and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- EVIN L of Michigan). The question is on TORS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED national Fire Code, as published by the the motion offered by the gentleman HOUSING. International Code Council; or from Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) that the (a) PUBLIC HOUSING, TENANT-BASED ASSIST- ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- House suspend the rules and pass the ANCE, AND PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE.—The ed by the Secretary, including any relevant bill, H.R. 241, as amended. United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. updates to the International Fire Code, The question was taken; and (two- 1437 et seq.) is amended— through a notice published in the Federal thirds being in the affirmative) the (1) in section 3(a) (42 U.S.C. 1437a(a)), by Register.’’. adding at the end the following: (d) HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS rules were suspended and the bill, as ‘‘(8) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each pub- WITH AIDS.—Section 856 of the Cranston- amended, was passed. lic housing agency shall ensure that carbon Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act A motion to reconsider was laid on monoxide alarms or detectors are installed (42 U.S.C. 12905) is amended by adding at the the table. in each dwelling unit in public housing end the following new subsection: f owned or operated by the public housing ‘‘(i) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each agency in a manner that meets or exceeds— dwelling unit assisted under this subtitle CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 shall contain installed carbon monoxide LEADING EVERY RESIDENT TO and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- alarms or detectors that meet or exceed— SAFETY ACT OF 2019 national Fire Code, as published by the ‘‘(1) the standards described in chapters 9 International Code Council; or and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I national Fire Code, as published by the move to suspend the rules and pass the ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopted by the Secretary, including any relevant International Code Council; or bill (H.R. 1690) to require carbon mon- updates to the International Fire Code, ‘‘(2) any other standards as may be adopted oxide alarms or detectors in certain through a notice published in the Federal by the Secretary, including any relevant up- federally assisted housing, and for Register.’’; and dates to the International Fire Code, other purposes, as amended. (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. 1437f)— through a notice published in the Federal The Clerk read the title of the bill. (A) by inserting after subsection (i) the fol- Register.’’. The text of the bill is as follows: lowing: (e) RURAL HOUSING.—Title V of the Hous- ing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) is H.R. 1690 ‘‘(j) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each owner of a dwelling unit receiving project- amended— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- based assistance under this section shall en- (1) in section 514 (42 U.S.C. 1484), by adding resentatives of the United States of America in sure that carbon monoxide alarms or detec- at the end the following: Congress assembled, tors are installed in the dwelling unit in a ‘‘(j) Housing and related facilities con- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. manner that meets or exceeds— structed with loans under this section shall This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Carbon Mon- ‘‘(1) the standards described in chapters 9 contain installed carbon monoxide alarms or oxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- detectors that meet or exceed— Safety Act of 2019’’ or the ‘‘CO ALERTS Act national Fire Code, as published by the ‘‘(1) the standards described in chapters 9 of 2019’’. International Code Council; or and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ‘‘(2) any other standards as may be adopted national Fire Code, as published by the Congress finds that— by the Secretary, including any relevant up- International Code Council; or (1) carbon monoxide alarms are not re- dates to the International Fire Code, ‘‘(2) any other standards as may be adopted quired by federally assisted housing pro- through a notice published in the Federal by the Secretary, in collaboration with the grams, when not required by State or local Register.’’; and Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- codes; (B) in subsection (o), by adding at the end ment, including any relevant updates to the (2) numerous federally assisted housing the following: International Fire Code, through a notice residents have lost their lives due to carbon ‘‘(21) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each published in the Federal Register.’’; and monoxide poisoning; dwelling unit receiving tenant-based assist- (2) in section 515 (42 U.S.C. 1485)— (3) the effects of carbon monoxide poi- ance or project-based assistance under this (A) in subsection (m), by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ be- soning occur immediately and can result in subsection shall have carbon monoxide fore ‘‘The Secretary shall establish’’; and death in a matter of minutes; alarms or detectors installed in the dwelling (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(2) Housing and related facilities rehabili- (4) carbon monoxide exposure can cause unit in a manner that meets or exceeds— tated or repaired with amounts received permanent brain damage, life-threatening ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 under a loan made or insured under this sec- cardiac complications, fetal death or mis- and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- tion shall contain installed carbon monoxide carriage, and death, among other harmful national Fire Code, as published by the alarms or detectors that meet or exceed— health conditions; International Code Council; or ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 (5) carbon monoxide poisoning is especially ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- dangerous for unborn babies, children, elder- ed by the Secretary, including any relevant national Fire Code, as published by the ly individuals, and individuals with cardio- updates to the International Fire Code, International Code Council; or vascular disease, among others with chronic through a notice published in the Federal ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- health conditions; Register.’’. ed by the Secretary, in collaboration with (6) the majority of the 4,600,000 families re- (b) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDER- the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- ceiving Federal housing assistance are fami- LY.—Section 202(j) of the Housing Act of 1959 lies with young children, elderly individuals, (12 U.S.C. 1701q(j)) is amended by adding at ment, including any relevant updates to the or individuals with disabilities, making the end the following: International Fire Code, through a notice published in the Federal Register.’’. them especially vulnerable to carbon mon- ‘‘(9) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.—Each (f) GUIDANCE.—The Secretary of Housing oxide poisoning; owner of a dwelling unit assisted under this and Urban Development shall provide guid- (7) more than 400 people die and 50,000 addi- section shall ensure that carbon monoxide tional people visit the emergency room an- ance to public housing agencies (as defined alarms or detectors are installed in the in section 3(b)(6) of the United States Hous- nually as a result of carbon monoxide poi- dwelling unit in a manner that meets or ex- ing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(6)) on how soning; ceeds— to educate tenants on health hazards in the (8) carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely ‘‘(A) the standards described in chapters 9 home, including to carbon monoxide poi- preventable and early detection is possible and 11 of the 2018 publication of the Inter- soning, lead poisoning, asthma induced by with the use of carbon monoxide alarms; national Fire Code, as published by the housing-related allergens, and other housing- (9) the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- International Code Council; or related preventable outcomes, to help ad- vention warns that carbon monoxide poi- ‘‘(B) any other standards as may be adopt- vance primary prevention and prevent future soning is entirely preventable and rec- ed by the Secretary, including any relevant deaths and other harms. ommends the installation of carbon mon- updates to the International Fire Code, (g) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments oxide alarms; through a notice published in the Federal made by subsections (a) through (d) shall (10) the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Register.’’. take effect on the date that is 2 years after Healthy Homes of the Department of Hous- (c) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH the date of enactment of this Act. ing and Urban Development recommends the DISABILITIES.—Section 811(j) of the Cranston- (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— installation of carbon monoxide alarms as a Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act There is authorized to be appropriated to best practice to keep families and individ- (42 U.S.C. 8013(j)) is amended by adding at carry out this Act, $101,400,000 per year for uals safe and to protect health; and the end the following: each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.036 H10SEPT1 H7582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 (i) NO PREEMPTION.—Nothing in the amend- ing to encourage them to install and Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I ments made by this section shall be con- maintain carbon monoxide detectors. yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from strued to preempt or limit the applicability Unfortunately, in the absence of Illinois (Mr. GARCIÁ), the sponsor of of any State or local law relating to the in- funding and clear statutory require- the legislation and an active member stallation and maintenance of carbon mon- ments, public housing authorities and oxide alarms or detectors in housing that re- of the Financial Services Committee. quires standards that are more stringent property owners will struggle to afford Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, than the standards described in the amend- the cost of these critical safety de- I rise today in support of a practical ments made by this section. vices. bill that will ensure healthy, safe hous- SEC. 4. STUDY ON INCLUSION OF CARBON MON- H.R. 1690 will provide just over $300 ing. OXIDE ALARMS OR DETECTORS IN million over a 3-year period to support H.R. 1690, the Safe Housing for Fami- OTHER UNITS. the installation and maintenance of lies Act, now named the Carbon Mon- The Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- carbon monoxide detectors and alarms opment, in consultation with the Consumer oxide ALERTS Act, or CO ALERTS in public and assisted housing, includ- Act, would require the installation of Product Safety Commission, shall conduct a ing units in rural areas. study and issue a publicly available report carbon monoxide detectors in all feder- No family should have to learn their on requiring carbon monoxide alarms or de- ally assisted public housing to prevent loved ones died because Congress did tectors in federally assisted housing that is needless deaths. not invest in a simple and cost-effec- not covered in the amendments made by sec- The legislation I introduced with my tion 3. tive solution that would have pre- colleague, JOE CUNNINGHAM of South vented this tragedy from happening in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carolina, passed out of the Financial ant to the rule, the gentleman from the first place. I want to thank the gentleman from Services Committee unanimously, and Guam (Mr. SAN NICOLAS) and the gen- bipartisan action in the Senate is well Illinois (Mr. GARCIÁ) for introducing tleman from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) each underway. will control 20 minutes. this lifesaving legislation, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill. Secretary Carson of the Department The Chair recognizes the gentleman of Housing and Urban Development tes- from Guam. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. tified in support of our efforts to put GENERAL LEAVE Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield an end to carbon monoxide deaths in Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I myself such time as I may consume. public housing. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- I rise in support of H.R. 1690, the Car- Allow me to share a story about bers may have 5 legislative days within bon Monoxide ALERTS Act of 2019, by Gwendolyn and Anthony Fleming, who which to revise and extend their re- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. were residents of the Hickory Hollow marks on this legislation and to insert GARCIÁ). residence in Wayne, Michigan. They extraneous material thereon. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor- moved to their community to be some- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there less gas emitted from household items where quiet and safe, but the fact that objection to the request of the gen- like stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, and HUD doesn’t require carbon monoxide tleman from Guam? portable generators that can cause sud- detectors on its facilities put them in There was no objection. den illness or death when it is inhaled. grave danger. Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I The Centers for Disease Control, On a cold February day this year, yield myself as much time as I may CDC, reports that each year more than Ashley, their daughter, pulled up to consume. 400 Americans die from unintentional Hickory Hollow with her three kids. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support carbon monoxide poisoning, and more She expected to find her parents wait- of H.R. 1690, the CO ALERTS Act of than 4,000 people are hospitalized. ing for a routine family dinner. When 2019, which would prevent needless car- The good news is that carbon mon- her parents didn’t return her calls or bon monoxide deaths from happening oxide poisoning is easily detectable and answer the door, she knew that some- in federally assisted housing. preventable through the installation of thing was wrong and called the police. Known as the silent killer, carbon relatively inexpensive, battery-oper- monoxide is an odorless, colorless, Ashley’s mother had died of carbon ated carbon monoxide detectors. monoxide poisoning. tasteless, and nonirritant gas that is But, unlike fire alarms, Federal law produced by common fuel-burning When the medical examiner arrived, doesn’t currently require federally as- Ashley knew it was time to leave. ‘‘I products and appliances, such as gas sisted housing properties to have car- ranges, cars, heating systems, boilers, didn’t want to see them bring my bon monoxide detectors. H.R. 1690 mother’s body out in a body bag,’’ she and portable engine-driven generators. would address that by requiring that High levels of carbon monoxide can said. ‘‘And I didn’t want my children to properties in Section 8 public housing, see that either.’’ cause serious illness and, in worst Section 202 for elderly folks, and Sec- Anthony Fleming, Ashley’s father, cases, death. Carbon monoxide poi- tion 811 for disabled people have at was found unconscious and was taken soning is as risky to health and safety least one carbon monoxide detector per to a hospital. He never regained con- as a fire. floor installed. But while smoke detectors are re- This bill builds on the proactive work sciousness. quired in all housing units, including of HUD Secretary Ben Carson. In April, These deaths—and many others— public and assisted housing units, car- Secretary Carson issued a notice to all were preventable. bon monoxide detectors are not. Only properties in the programs encouraging Since 2003, 13 people have died from some States and localities currently them to do just that and followed up carbon monoxide poisoning in federally require carbon monoxide detectors. with a release of $5 million in funding subsidized housing. In fact, the Centers They are not otherwise required in fed- for the installation of these detectors for Disease Control reports that 50,000 erally assisted housing, such as public in public housing. I commend Sec- individuals per year are sickened by housing or private market units inhab- retary Carson for taking that action carbon monoxide poisoning, and over ited by Section 8 Housing Choice and issuing that guidance. 400 die per year. Voucher households. Therefore, public I also want to thank Representative It is unconscionable that the very and assisted housing residents are at GARCIÁ for this legislation, and I want people our government seeks to provide risk of this silent killer. to thank Senator SCOTT for his work shelter for are dying in their homes. According to media reports, there on similar legislation in the United All it takes is a detector, just like have been 13 carbon monoxide poi- States Senate. This is a bill that will smoke detectors we already require in soning deaths cited in public housing save lives and will help make us all every building. since 2003. Four have occurred in 2019 safer. Secretary Carson said it himself: ‘‘A alone. Again, I want to commend Rep- simple, inexpensive, widely available In April of this year, HUD’s Office of resentative GARCIÁ for his great work device can be the difference between Public and Indian Housing sent a noon this. I would urge its adoption. life and death. Given the unevenness of tice to public housing authorities and Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of State and local law, we intend to make private owners of HUD-subsidized hous- my time. certain that carbon monoxide detectors

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.010 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7583 are required in all our housing pro- munity Housing Association, Justice CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL grams, just as we require smoke detec- Innovations, Safe Kids Illinois, and the EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO tors, no matter where our HUD-as- Security Industry Association. FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN OR UNDERMINING PUBLIC CON- sisted families live.’’ Colleagues, let’s seize the rare oppor- In April, HUD proposed a rule to re- FIDENCE IN UNITED STATES tunity to advance straightforward life- quire carbon monoxide detectors on its ELECTIONS—MESSAGE FROM saving legislation that has already won housing units. In May, HUD announced THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED $5 million to install detectors. We bipartisan support in this House. Sav- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116–60). know, however, that the rulemaking ing lives in our housing facilities with a simple, inexpensive solution is not a The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- process can drag on for months. fore the House the following message partisan issue. It is exactly what our Already, almost 25 States already re- from the President of the United constituents sent us here to do, work quire carbon monoxide monitors in States; which was read and, together homes, and it was Secretary Carson together to find solutions for the with the accompanying papers, referred who suggested that the patchwork of American people. I urge you to support to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, State laws be aligned around the prin- H.R. 1690, the CO ALERTS Act. the Committee on the Judiciary, the ciple of expanding public safety protec- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Committee on House Administration, tions. myself the balance of my time. Mr. and the Permanent Select Committee b 1415 Speaker, again, I rise in support of on Intelligence and ordered to be printed: Testifying before the Financial Serv- H.R. 1690, the CO ALERTS Act. I want to thank my colleague from Illinois To the Congress of the United States: ices Committee in May, Secretary Car- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- (Mr. GARCIÁ). I also want to recognize son said that he was 100 percent in gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides Senator TIM SCOTT from South Caro- favor of resolving this issue and said, for the automatic termination of a na- lina, who was the Senate sponsor of the ‘‘As quickly as we can get it done, it is tional emergency unless, within 90 going to get done.’’ The quickest pos- bill, and we want to help make this days before the anniversary date of its sible solution is for the House to pass into law. I rise in support of this legis- declaration, the President publishes in the bill before us today. lation and would urge all my col- the Federal Register and transmits to Secretary Carson’s staff at HUD have leagues to support this great legisla- the Congress a notice stating that the been engaged in working with Congress tion from Mr. GARCIÁ and Senator emergency is to continue in effect be- to expedite the rule-making process SCOTT. yond the anniversary date. In accord- and make sure that protections are put Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ance with this provision, I have sent to in place before the cold winter months of my time. the Federal Register for publication the arrive. This bill has already spurred enclosed notice stating that the na- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I legislative action in the Senate, and tional emergency with respect to the yield myself the balance of my time. the bipartisan efforts moving through threat of foreign interference in or un- the Senate Banking Committee are I just want to extend a sincere dermining public confidence in United now aligned in this bill. thanks to Representative GARCIÁ for States elections declared in Executive Let’s pass this life-saving legislation this life-saving legislation. To be able Order 13848 of September 12, 2018, is to and protect those in Federally assisted to introduce something that is actually continue in effect beyond September housing. going to save lives, not just imme- 12, 2019. I would like to thank the staff of the diately but over the generations that Although there has been no evidence House Financial Services Committee, we are going to continue to provide for of a foreign power altering the out- the Department of Housing and Urban is something very profound. It is an comes or vote tabulation in any United Development, and in the Senate those honor to be able to serve with Rep- States election, foreign powers have who have worked to ensure that our ef- resentative GARCIÁ. It is an honor to historically sought to exploit Amer- forts will effectively prevent needless see so much bipartisan support for this ica’s free and open political system. In deaths as quickly as possible. recent years, the proliferation of dig- I would also especially like to thank legislation, as well as both Houses of our Congress. ital devices and internet-based commu- Senator KAMALA HARRIS for working nications has created significant with me to introduce this legislation I humbly ask my colleagues to please vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and to Senators MENENDEZ and SCOTT join all of us in supporting this legisla- and intensity of the threat of foreign for helping us make technical changes tion. interference. The ability of persons lo- to improve the bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance cated, in whole or in substantial part, I also want to thank Chair MAXINE of my time. outside the United States to interfere WATERS, ranking members PAT in or undermine public confidence in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MCHENRY and Mr. STIVERS of Ohio and United States elections, including members of their staff for all their question is on the motion offered by through the unauthorized accessing of work on this bill, which received unan- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. election and campaign infrastructure ´ imous support from the Financial Serv- GARCIA) that the House suspend the or the covert distribution of propa- ices Committee. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1690, as ganda and disinformation, continues to Numerous housing, public health, amended. pose an unusual and extraordinary and home security groups support this The question was taken; and (two- threat to the national security and for- legislation. thirds being in the affirmative) the eign policy of the United States. There- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rules were suspended and the bill, as fore, I have determined that it is nec- time of the gentleman has expired. amended, was passed. essary to continue the national emer- Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Mr. Speaker, I gency declared in Executive Order 13848 A motion to reconsider was laid on yield an additional 5 minutes to the with respect to the threat of foreign in- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. GARCIÁ). the table. ´ terference in or undermining public Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. The sup- confidence in United States elections. f porters of this bill include the National DONALD J. TRUMP. Association of Realtors, the National THE WHITE HOUSE, September 10, 2019. Low Income Housing Coalition, the FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE f American Public Health Association, PRESIDENT the National Housing Law Project, the RECESS National Housing Trust, the Public A further message in writing from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Housing Authorities Directors Associa- the President of the United States was ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair tion, the Council of Large Public Hous- communicated to the House by Miss declares the House in recess subject to ing Authorities, the Latin United Com- Kaitlyn Roberts, one of his secretaries. the call of the Chair.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.039 H10SEPT1 H7584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 23 min- [Roll No. 517] DesJarlais Katko Rogers (KY) utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Diaz-Balart Keller Rose, John W. YEAS—232 Duffy Kelly (MS) Rouzer Duncan Kelly (PA) Roy f Adams Golden Ocasio-Cortez Aguilar Gomez Omar Dunn King (IA) Rutherford Allred Gonzalez (TX) Pallone Emmer King (NY) Scalise b 1445 Axne Gottheimer Panetta Estes Kinzinger Schweikert Barraga´ n Green, Al (TX) Pappas Ferguson Kustoff (TN) Scott, Austin AFTER RECESS Bass Grijalva Pascrell Fitzpatrick LaHood Sensenbrenner Beatty Haaland Payne Fleischmann LaMalfa Shimkus Flores Lamborn The recess having expired, the House Bera Harder (CA) Perlmutter Simpson Fortenberry Latta Beyer Hastings Peters Smith (MO) was called to order by the Speaker pro Foxx (NC) Lesko Bishop (GA) Hayes Peterson Smith (NE) tempore (Mr. LEVIN of Michigan) at 2 Fulcher Long Blumenauer Heck Phillips Smith (NJ) Gaetz Loudermilk o’clock and 45 minutes p.m. Blunt Rochester Higgins (NY) Pingree Gallagher Lucas Smucker Bonamici Hill (CA) Pocan Gianforte Luetkemeyer Spano f Boyle, Brendan Himes Porter Gibbs Marchant Stauber F. Horn, Kendra S. Pressley Gohmert Marshall Stefanik Brindisi Horsford Price (NC) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Gonzalez (OH) Massie Steil Brown (MD) Houlahan Quigley PRO TEMPORE Gooden Mast Steube Brownley (CA) Hoyer Raskin Gosar McCarthy Stewart Bustos Huffman Rice (NY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pro- Granger McCaul Stivers Butterfield Jackson Lee Richmond ceedings will resume on questions pre- Carbajal Jayapal Graves (GA) McClintock Taylor Rooney (FL) Graves (LA) McHenry Thompson (PA) viously postponed. Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Rose (NY) Graves (MO) McKinley Thornberry Votes will be taken in the following Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Rouda Green (TN) Meadows Timmons Cartwright Johnson (TX) Roybal-Allard order: Griffith Meuser Tipton Case Kaptur Ruiz Ordering the previous question on Grothman Miller Turner Casten (IL) Keating Ruppersberger House Resolution 548; Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Guest Mitchell Upton Rush Guthrie Moolenaar Adoption of House Resolution 548, if Castro (TX) Kennedy Ryan Wagner Chu, Judy Khanna Hagedorn Mooney (WV) Walberg ordered; and Sa´ nchez Harris Mullin Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes Walden Cisneros Kilmer Hartzler Newhouse Suspending the rules and passing Scanlon Walker Clark (MA) Kim Hern, Kevin Norman H.R. 2852. Schakowsky Walorski Clarke (NY) Kind Herrera Beutler Nunes Schiff Waltz The first electronic vote will be con- Clay Kirkpatrick Hice (GA) Olson Schneider Watkins ducted as a 15-minute vote. Pursuant Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Higgins (LA) Palazzo Schrader Weber (TX) Cohen Kuster (NH) Hill (AR) Palmer to clause 9 of rule XX, remaining elec- Schrier Webster (FL) Connolly Lamb Holding Pence tronic votes will be conducted as 5- Scott (VA) Wenstrup Cooper Langevin Hollingsworth Perry Scott, David Westerman minute votes. Correa Larsen (WA) Hudson Posey Serrano Williams Costa Larson (CT) Huizenga Ratcliffe Sewell (AL) Wilson (SC) f Courtney Lawrence Hunter Reed Wittman Cox (CA) Lawson (FL) Shalala Hurd (TX) Reschenthaler Sherman Womack PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Craig Lee (CA) Johnson (LA) Rice (SC) Crist Lee (NV) Sherrill Johnson (OH) Riggleman Woodall OF H.R. 205, PROTECTING AND Crow Levin (CA) Sires Johnson (SD) Roby Wright SECURING FLORIDA’S COAST- Cuellar Levin (MI) Slotkin Jordan Rodgers (WA) Yoho LINE ACT OF 2019; PROVIDING Cummings Lewis Smith (WA) Joyce (OH) Roe, David P. Young Cunningham Lieu, Ted Soto Joyce (PA) Rogers (AL) Zeldin FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. Spanberger Davids (KS) Lipinski NOT VOTING—4 1146, ARCTIC CULTURAL AND Davis (CA) Loebsack Speier COASTAL PLAIN PROTECTION Davis, Danny K. Lofgren Stanton Abraham McEachin Wasserman ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR CON- Dean Lowenthal Stevens Clyburn Schultz DeFazio Lowey Suozzi SIDERATION OF H.R. 1941, COAST- DeGette Luja´ n Swalwell (CA) b 1513 AL AND MARINE ECONOMIES Takano DeLauro Luria Messrs. FORTENBERRY and PROTECTION ACT DelBene Lynch Thompson (CA) Delgado Malinowski Thompson (MS) MEUSER changed their vote from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Demings Maloney, Titus ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Tlaib So the previous question was ordered. ished business is the vote on ordering Deutch Maloney, Sean Tonko Dingell Matsui Torres (CA) The result of the vote was announced the previous question on the resolution Doggett McAdams Torres Small as above recorded. (H. Res. 548) providing for consider- Doyle, Michael McBath (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ation of the bill (H.R. 205) to amend the F. McCollum Trahan Engel McGovern Trone question is on the resolution. Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of Escobar McNerney Underwood The question was taken; and the 2006 to permanently extend the mora- Eshoo Meeks Van Drew Speaker pro tempore announced that torium on leasing in certain areas of Espaillat Meng Vargas the ayes appeared to have it. the Gulf of Mexico; providing for con- Evans Moore Veasey Finkenauer Morelle Vela Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, on that I sideration of the bill (H.R. 1146) to Fletcher Moulton Vela´ zquez demand the yeas and nays. amend Public Law 115–97 (commonly Foster Mucarsel-Powell Visclosky The yeas and nays were ordered. known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) Frankel Murphy Waters Fudge Nadler Watson Coleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Gabbard Napolitano Welch 5-minute vote. Refuge oil and gas program, and for Gallego Neal Wexton The vote was taken by electronic de- other purposes; and providing for con- Garamendi Neguse Wild vice, and there were—yeas 231, nays sideration of the bill (H.R. 1941) to Garcı´a (IL) Norcross Wilson (FL) Garcia (TX) O’Halleran Yarmuth 196, not voting 5, as follows: amend the Outer Continental Shelf [Roll No. 518] Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of NAYS—196 YEAS—231 the Interior including in any leasing Aderholt Bishop (UT) Chabot Adams Boyle, Brendan Castro (TX) Allen Bost Cheney program certain planning areas, and F. Chu, Judy Amash Brady Cline Aguilar for other purposes, on which the yeas Brindisi Cicilline Amodei Brooks (AL) Cloud Allred Brown (MD) Cisneros and nays were ordered. Armstrong Brooks (IN) Cole Axne Brownley (CA) Clark (MA) The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Arrington Buchanan Collins (GA) Barraga´ n Bustos Clarke (NY) Babin Buck Collins (NY) Bass tion. Butterfield Clay Bacon Bucshon Comer Beatty Carbajal Cleaver The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Baird Budd Conaway Bera Ca´ rdenas Cohen question is on ordering the previous Balderson Burchett Cook Beyer Carson (IN) Connolly Banks Burgess Crawford Bishop (GA) question. Cartwright Cooper Barr Byrne Crenshaw Blumenauer The vote was taken by electronic de- Case Correa Bergman Calvert Curtis Blunt Rochester Casten (IL) Costa vice, and there were—yeas 232, nays Biggs Carter (GA) Davidson (OH) Bonamici Castor (FL) Courtney 196, not voting 4, as follows: Bilirakis Carter (TX) Davis, Rodney

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:42 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.043 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7585 Cox (CA) Kildee Price (NC) Katko Norman Stefanik Butterfield Gooden Luria Craig Kilmer Quigley Keller Nunes Steil Byrne Gosar Lynch Crist Kim Raskin Kelly (MS) Olson Steube Calvert Gottheimer Malinowski Crow Kind Rice (NY) Kelly (PA) Palazzo Stewart Carbajal Granger Maloney, Cuellar Kirkpatrick Richmond King (IA) Palmer Stivers Ca´ rdenas Graves (GA) Carolyn B. Cummings Krishnamoorthi Rooney (FL) King (NY) Pence Taylor Carson (IN) Graves (LA) Maloney, Sean Cunningham Kuster (NH) Rose (NY) Kinzinger Perry Thompson (PA) Carter (GA) Graves (MO) Marchant Davids (KS) Lamb Rouda Kustoff (TN) Posey Thornberry Carter (TX) Green (TN) Marshall LaHood Ratcliffe Davis (CA) Langevin Roybal-Allard Timmons Cartwright Green, Al (TX) Mast Davis, Danny K. Larsen (WA) Ruiz LaMalfa Reed Tipton Case Griffith Matsui Dean Larson (CT) Ruppersberger Lamborn Reschenthaler Casten (IL) Grijalva McAdams Turner DeGette Lawrence Rush Latta Rice (SC) Castor (FL) Grothman McBath Upton DeLauro Lawson (FL) Ryan Lesko Riggleman Castro (TX) Guest McCarthy Wagner DelBene Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez Long Roby Chabot Guthrie McCaul Walberg Delgado Lee (NV) Sarbanes Loudermilk Rodgers (WA) Cheney Haaland McClintock Demings Levin (CA) Scanlon Lucas Roe, David P. Walden Chu, Judy Hagedorn McCollum DeSaulnier Levin (MI) Schakowsky Luetkemeyer Rogers (AL) Walker Cisneros Harder (CA) McGovern Deutch Lewis Schiff Marchant Rogers (KY) Walorski Clark (MA) Harris McHenry Dingell Lieu, Ted Schneider Marshall Rose, John W. Waltz Clarke (NY) Hartzler McKinley Doggett Lipinski Schrader Massie Rouzer Watkins Clay Hastings McNerney Doyle, Michael Loebsack Schrier Mast Roy Weber (TX) Cleaver Hayes Meadows F. Lofgren Scott (VA) McCarthy Rutherford Webster (FL) Cline Heck Meeks Engel Lowenthal Scott, David McCaul Scalise Wenstrup Cloud Hern, Kevin Meng Escobar Lowey Serrano McClintock Schweikert Westerman Cohen Herrera Beutler Meuser Eshoo Luja´ n Sewell (AL) McHenry Scott, Austin Williams Cole Hice (GA) Miller Espaillat Luria Shalala McKinley Sensenbrenner Wilson (SC) Collins (GA) Higgins (LA) Mitchell Meadows Evans Lynch Sherman Shimkus Wittman Collins (NY) Higgins (NY) Moolenaar Finkenauer Malinowski Meuser Simpson Sherrill Womack Comer Hill (AR) Mooney (WV) Fletcher Maloney, Sires Miller Smith (MO) Woodall Conaway Hill (CA) Moore Foster Carolyn B. Slotkin Mitchell Smith (NE) Wright Connolly Himes Morelle Frankel Maloney, Sean Smith (WA) Moolenaar Smith (NJ) Cook Holding Moulton Mooney (WV) Smucker Yoho Fudge Matsui Soto Cooper Hollingsworth Mucarsel-Powell Mullin Spano Young Gabbard McAdams Spanberger Correa Horn, Kendra S. Mullin Newhouse Stauber Zeldin Gallego McBath Speier Costa Horsford Murphy ´ Garcıa (IL) McCollum Stanton Courtney Houlahan Nadler Garcia (TX) McGovern Stevens NOT VOTING—5 Cox (CA) Hoyer Napolitano Golden McNerney Suozzi Abraham DeFazio McEachin Craig Hudson Neal Gomez Meeks Swalwell (CA) Clyburn Garamendi Crawford Huffman Neguse Gonzalez (TX) Meng Takano Crenshaw Huizenga Newhouse Gottheimer Moore Thompson (CA) b 1523 Crist Hunter Norcross Green, Al (TX) Morelle Thompson (MS) Crow Hurd (TX) Norman Grijalva Moulton Titus So the resolution was agreed to. Cuellar Jackson Lee Nunes Haaland Mucarsel-Powell Tlaib The result of the vote was announced Cummings Jayapal O’Halleran Harder (CA) Murphy Tonko as above recorded. Cunningham Jeffries Ocasio-Cortez Hastings Nadler Torres (CA) Curtis Johnson (GA) Olson Hayes Napolitano Torres Small A motion to reconsider was laid on Omar Heck Neal (NM) the table. Davids (KS) Johnson (LA) Higgins (NY) Neguse Trahan Davidson (OH) Johnson (OH) Palazzo Hill (CA) Norcross Trone f Davis (CA) Johnson (SD) Pallone Himes O’Halleran Underwood Davis, Danny K. Johnson (TX) Palmer Horn, Kendra S. Ocasio-Cortez Van Drew HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE ACT OF Davis, Rodney Jordan Panetta Dean Joyce (OH) Pappas Horsford Omar Vargas 2019 Houlahan Pallone Veasey DeFazio Joyce (PA) Pascrell Hoyer Panetta Vela The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DeGette Kaptur Payne DeLauro Katko Pence Huffman Pappas Vela´ zquez ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Jackson Lee Pascrell Visclosky DelBene Keating Perlmutter Jayapal Payne Wasserman ished business is the vote on the mo- Delgado Keller Perry Jeffries Perlmutter Schultz tion to suspend the rules and pass the Demings Kelly (IL) Peterson Johnson (GA) Peters Waters DeSaulnier Kelly (MS) Phillips bill (H.R. 2852) to amend the National DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Pingree Johnson (TX) Peterson Watson Coleman Housing Act to authorize State-li- Kaptur Phillips Welch Deutch Kennedy Pocan Keating Pingree Wexton censed appraisers to conduct appraisals Diaz-Balart Khanna Porter Kelly (IL) Pocan Wild in connection with mortgages insured Dingell Kildee Posey Doggett Kilmer Pressley Kennedy Porter Wilson (FL) by the FHA and to require compliance Khanna Pressley Yarmuth Doyle, Michael Kim Price (NC) with the existing appraiser education F. Kind Quigley NAYS—196 requirement, and for other purposes, as Duffy King (IA) Raskin Duncan King (NY) Ratcliffe Aderholt Cline Gonzalez (OH) amended, on which the yeas and nays Dunn Kinzinger Reed Allen Cloud Gooden were ordered. Emmer Kirkpatrick Reschenthaler Amash Cole Gosar The Clerk read the title of the bill. Engel Krishnamoorthi Rice (NY) Amodei Collins (GA) Granger The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Escobar Kuster (NH) Rice (SC) Armstrong Collins (NY) Graves (GA) Eshoo Kustoff (TN) Richmond Arrington Comer Graves (LA) question is on the motion offered by Espaillat LaHood Riggleman Babin Conaway Graves (MO) the gentleman from Guam (Mr. SAN Estes LaMalfa Roby Bacon Cook Green (TN) NICOLAS) that the House suspend the Evans Lamb Rodgers (WA) Baird Crawford Griffith Ferguson Lamborn Roe, David P. Balderson Crenshaw Grothman rules and pass the bill, as amended. Finkenauer Langevin Rogers (AL) Banks Curtis Guest This is a 5-minute vote. Fitzpatrick Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) Barr Davidson (OH) Guthrie The vote was taken by electronic de- Fleischmann Larson (CT) Rooney (FL) Bergman Davis, Rodney Hagedorn vice, and there were—yeas 419, nays 5, Fletcher Latta Rose (NY) Biggs DesJarlais Harris Flores Lawrence Rose, John W. Bilirakis Diaz-Balart Hartzler not voting 8, as follows: Fortenberry Lawson (FL) Rouda Bishop (UT) Duffy Hern, Kevin [Roll No. 519] Foster Lee (CA) Rouzer Bost Duncan Herrera Beutler Foxx (NC) Lee (NV) Roy Brady Dunn Hice (GA) YEAS—419 Frankel Lesko Roybal-Allard Brooks (AL) Emmer Higgins (LA) Adams Barr Boyle, Brendan Fudge Levin (CA) Ruiz Brooks (IN) Estes Hill (AR) Aderholt Barraga´ n F. Fulcher Levin (MI) Ruppersberger Buchanan Ferguson Holding Aguilar Beatty Brady Gabbard Lewis Rush Buck Fitzpatrick Hollingsworth Allen Bera Brindisi Gaetz Lieu, Ted Rutherford Bucshon Fleischmann Hudson Allred Bergman Brooks (AL) Gallagher Lipinski Ryan Budd Flores Huizenga Amodei Beyer Brooks (IN) Garcı´a (IL) Loebsack Sa´ nchez Burchett Fortenberry Hunter Armstrong Bilirakis Brown (MD) Garcia (TX) Lofgren Sarbanes Burgess Foxx (NC) Hurd (TX) Arrington Bishop (GA) Brownley (CA) Gianforte Long Scalise Byrne Fulcher Johnson (LA) Axne Buchanan Gibbs Loudermilk Scanlon Bishop (UT) Calvert Gaetz Johnson (OH) Babin Bucshon Gohmert Lowenthal Schakowsky Blumenauer Carter (GA) Gallagher Johnson (SD) Bacon Budd Golden Lowey Schiff Blunt Rochester Carter (TX) Gianforte Jordan Baird Burchett Gomez Lucas Schneider Chabot Gibbs Joyce (OH) Balderson Bonamici Burgess Gonzalez (OH) Luetkemeyer Schrader Cheney Gohmert Joyce (PA) Banks Bost Bustos Gonzalez (TX) Luja´ n Schrier

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.014 H10SEPT1 H7586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 Schweikert Stewart Wagner prayed together; we buried loved ones REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Scott (VA) Stivers Walberg together. AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 838 Scott, Austin Suozzi Walden Scott, David Swalwell (CA) Walker My community has a long journey Mr. DESJARLAIS. Madam Speaker, I Sensenbrenner Takano Walorski ahead, and I thank the first responders, ask unanimous consent to remove my- Serrano Taylor Waltz healthcare providers, spiritual leaders, Sewell (AL) Thompson (CA) self as a cosponsor from H.R. 838. Wasserman and all the community members who Shalala Thompson (MS) Schultz The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Sherman Thompson (PA) Waters have shown tremendous courage during objection to the request of the gen- Sherrill Thornberry Watkins our darkest moment. tleman from Tennessee? Shimkus Timmons Watson Coleman Simpson Tipton I thank my colleagues and people Weber (TX) There was no objection. Sires Titus from all over the country and the Webster (FL) Slotkin Tlaib f Welch world who reached out to us, sent their Smith (MO) Tonko Wenstrup condolences, visited with us. Smith (NE) Torres (CA) Westerman El Paso will continue to set the ex- THE HEALTH OF FLORIDA’S Smith (NJ) Torres Small ECOSYSTEM Smith (WA) (NM) Wexton ample for the Nation because we will Smucker Trahan Wild (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL asked and Williams continue to treat all people in our Soto Trone was given permission to address the Spanberger Turner Wilson (FL) midst with kindness, generosity, and Spano Underwood Wilson (SC) goodwill. We will always be El Paso House for 1 minute.) Speier Upton Wittman Strong, and our resilience will guide Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Madam Stanton Van Drew Womack the way. Speaker, today I rise in support of the Stauber Vargas Woodall Stefanik Veasey Wright I ask for your continued support, but Coastal and Marine Economies Protec- Steil Vela Yarmuth more importantly, I ask that this tion Act and the Protecting and Secur- Steube Vela´ zquez Young awful event be the turning point that ing Florida’s Coastline Act. Stevens Visclosky Zeldin our country so desperately needs and It is estimated that 11 percent of NAYS—5 that Americans so desperately want. Florida’s plant species and 883 Amash Buck Yoho We must end the hate and gun vio- vertebrate and invertebrate species are Biggs Massie lence epidemics because, for many of endemic to our State. Florida has 114 NOT VOTING—8 us, these issues have become a matter federally endangered or threatened spe- Abraham Clyburn McEachin of life and death. cies in our community. Bass Gallego Peters I ask that all Members and guests in The Florida reef is the third largest Cicilline Garamendi the gallery rise for a moment of si- reef in the world and the only living b 1532 lence, please. coral reef in the continental United States. f Mr. GROTHMAN changed his vote Florida’s unique ecosystem is too from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ PRAYER FOR THE VICTIMS IN delicate to put at risk to the hazards of So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ODESSA, TEXAS the drilling process. Offshore drilling tive) the rules were suspended and the puts our tourism industry and fishing bill1, as amended, was passed. (Mr. CONAWAY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 industry at risk, two of the biggest fac- The result of the vote was announced tors in our economy here in Florida. as above recorded. minute.) Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, I Drilling should never take priority A motion to reconsider was laid on over keeping our ecosystems healthy the table. rise to offer a prayer for the victims of the tragic violence in Odessa, Texas, on or our fishermen’s jobs. It is time to f August 31. put the health and the well-being of IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE VIC- The victims were: Mary Granados, our community over the greed of cor- TIMS OF THE EL PASO SHOOT- Leilah Hernandez, Edwin Peregrino, porate polluters. ING Joe Griffith, Rodolfo Julio Arco, f (Ms. ESCOBAR asked and was given Kameron Karltess Brown, and Raul permission to address the House for 1 Garcia. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY minute and to revise and extend her re- Heavenly Father, we come to You SCOUT TROOP 578 marks.) today asking for prayer, asking for (Mr. COLLINS of New York asked Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I in- peace that passes all understanding on and was given permission to address vite all Members to join me in the well the men and women in Odessa, Texas, the House for 1 minute.) who wish to stand in support with and the families of the suffering. Mr. COLLINS of New York. Madam members of the Texas and Congres- We ask that You wrap Your loving Speaker, today I rise to commemorate sional Hispanic Caucus delegations. arms around them at this dark hour in the 100th anniversary of Boy Scout Madam Speaker, on Saturday, Au- their lives. Thank You, dear Heavenly Troop 578, one of the oldest troops in gust 3, at a local El Paso Walmart, par- Father. our Nation. ents were shopping for school supplies, We ask these things in Jesus’ name. Troop 578 was chartered on Sep- elderly couples were paying for their I would also like to recognize the law tember 11, 1919, by the First Church of groceries, and kids and parents were enforcement officers and first respond- Evans in Derby, New York. Histori- fundraising for their soccer team. But ers of Midland and Odessa who acted cally, they were known as Troop 78, that day, everything changed. quickly and courageously in their re- and, unlike any other Boy Scout troop A killer drove over 600 miles to my sponse to this tragedy. We owe these in America, they remained active dur- community. He massacred 22 people brave men and women more gratitude ing World War II. During that war, and injured another 26. He confessed to than words can express. these Scouts were official dispatch driving over 10 hours so that he could f bearers, and they collected recycled target Mexicans and immigrants. It metals and other goods to support the was a horrific act of domestic ter- REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER war effort. rorism fueled by America’s gun vio- AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2407 In the 1950s, redistricting changes re- lence epidemic and the hate epidemic. Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I quired the troop to add a number 5 to The killer’s screed was filled with ask unanimous consent that my name the 78, making them Troop 578, as they bigoted, anti-immigrant language that be removed as a cosponsor from H.R. are known today. has been used by people in power and 2407. As an Eagle Scout myself, I am proud those with the most powerful bully pul- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. to honor Troop 578 as they continue to pits. MURPHY). Is there objection to the re- be an important part of the western El Paso, as usual, rose to the chal- quest of the gentlewoman from Michi- New York community and Scouting lenge before us. We grieved together; gan? history. I wish Troop 578 many more we went to the hospital together; we There was no objection. active years of Scouting.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.015 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7587 IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL students are able to make family-sus- During his tenure, he earned some of PREPAREDNESS MONTH taining wages and have a career in an the most prestigious awards in the Sa- (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given industry that will remain in Pennsyl- vannah area: the Robbie Robinson permission to address the House for 1 vania for generations. Award for his success in public defense Congress should use this example, set minute and to revise and extend his re- and the Thomas More Award for his re- in Susquehanna County and through- marks.) ligious affiliation and commitment to out Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, we humanity. District, for how partnerships with pri- Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. LEWIS have seen how climate change has vate-sector job creators can lead to a for his service to our community. His made natural disasters, such as hurri- better future. work will be missed. canes and tornadoes, more frequent and much more severe. f f This is not the time to debate cli- COMMENDING EAGLE THEATER IN CONSTITUENTS WANT CONGRESS mate change. This is the time to act on HAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY TO WORK TOGETHER it. And the best time to act, the best (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given time to prepare for natural disasters is permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 before they occur. minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- September is National Preparedness marks.) marks.) Month. It is the perfect time to cele- Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, as my brate the brave men and women who the New Jersey Fringe Festival is colleagues and I come back into legis- respond when a crisis happens and the hosted by the local Eagle Theater in lative session this week, I would like to perfect time to coordinate our emer- Hammonton in southern New Jersey. take this opportunity to share what I gency response efforts. The festival is a driver in the cul- learned from the 12th District of Geor- We need to be ready for the next tural boom taking place in this town. gia during the recent district work pe- emergency before it strikes. As chair- The Eagle Theater is south Jersey’s riod. man of the Emergency Preparedness, only year-round professional Equity Like many of my colleagues, I spent Response and Recovery Subcommittee theater and is dedicated to redefining the last 6 weeks meeting with constitu- of the Committee on Homeland Secu- regional theater through innovation, ents, and I hope my colleagues got the rity, I want FEMA and other Federal enlightened production techniques, and same earful I did. Our constituents agencies to have the power and re- the development of eclectic theatrics. want to know why Congress can’t work sources to coordinate relief efforts be- The Eagle Theater originally opened together to deliver results for the fore, during, and after an emergency its doors in 1914 as a silent movie the- American people. happens. ater and was a playhouse from 1914 In fact, just last night, I hosted a We do not have to relive the horrors until 1944. Since then, the theater has telephone town hall, and constituents of Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, and built itself to be an award-winning, said that the two top issues they want Maria. Let us be proactive about the culturally diverse epicenter boasting Congress to focus on before the end of next disaster instead of waiting until it state-of-the-art technical equipment the year are healthcare and immigra- strikes. and hosting a core of theming artists tion reform. f dedicated to experimental storytelling How do we solve these problems when through medium-advancing tech- Democrats are determined to ensure b 1545 nology. that our President is not successful? It BRINGING INDUSTRY AND EDU- It enriches south Jersey culturally is not fair to the American people to CATION TOGETHER IN PENN- and creatively, and I commend them put politics ahead of the American peo- SYLVANIA’S 12TH DISTRICT for what they do. South Jersey is proud ple’s interests. (Mr. KELLER asked and was given of them; New Jersey is proud of them; We have a President who is willing permission to address the House for 1 and the United States of America is and eager to work with us on many minute.) proud of them. issues, including healthcare and immi- Mr. KELLER. Madam Speaker, our Congratulations. gration, so let’s get to work. The Nation’s economic prosperity and na- f American people won’t accept anything less. tional security interests are secured RECOGNIZING CHATHAM COUNTY’S due to energy-rich districts like Penn- BILL LEWIS UPON HIS RETIRE- f sylvania’s 12th Congressional District. MENT PROTECT PATIENTS FROM That is why, during the recent Au- (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS gust district work month, while in was given permission to address the (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- Montrose, Susquehanna County, Penn- House for 1 minute and to revise and mission to address the House for 1 sylvania, I visited Cabot Oil & Gas, one extend his remarks.) minute.) of Pennsylvania’s largest natural gas Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise producers. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. today to announce a bill I recently in- On any given day, Pennsylvania’s Bill Lewis, who retired on Monday, Au- troduced in the House, the Protecting 12th District is well positioned to help gust 12, after nearly 40 years working Patients from Surprise Medical Bills make the United States a net energy in the Chatham County judicial sys- Act, which is a companion bill to Sen- exporter by producing as much as 10 tem. ator SCOTT’s recent legislation. percent of the country’s natural gas. Chatham County’s chief assistant No one seeking medical care should Equally important is the great partner public defender, Mr. LEWIS found his ever have to worry about incurring un- that energy producers have become calling in 1980 after trying out a num- expected, crippling expenses, especially with local governments and edu- ber of other careers first. The combina- when they have done everything right cational institutions. tion of helping people while also being by obtaining health insurance. That is As a member of the House Education able to stand up, arguing in the court- why then-Governor RICK SCOTT and I and Labor Committee, I know the im- room, drew him to the career. worked to pass a bill in Florida to portance of bringing industry and edu- And it paid off. In his own words, Mr. solve this issue. cation together to enhance workforce LEWIS loved every day of his job, and This law takes patients completely development, especially in rural areas. he liked defending people’s freedom out of the billing process, protecting That is why it made me proud to see rather than fighting over their money. patients from surprise medical bills for Cabot partnering with Lackawanna It also paid off for Chatham County emergency services and for mistakenly College School of Petroleum and Nat- because of Mr. LEWIS’ exceptional rep- seeing an out-of-network healthcare ural Gas as a means to provide career- utation for being a calming voice in provider at an in-network hospital. ready job skills in the natural gas in- the courtroom and his care of his cli- This bill has experienced widespread dustry. Thanks to this partnership, ents. success in Florida, which is why we are

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.052 H10SEPT1 H7588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 introducing legislation to apply these dreams by providing them with a top- she attended the company’s annual policies to healthcare plans regulated notch education. What was once vast managers’ meeting in Florida. On a at the Federal level. prairie land has become a hub of higher shuttle bus back to the resort, she was I have personally known the fear of learning and an opportunity for stu- pulled onto the lap of a manager, who being rushed to the emergency room. dents to learn across the country. held her tightly as he fondled her. At In that moment, no one should have to Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues the same meeting, a district manager worry about their finances. to join me in congratulating the Uni- tried to kiss her. At a later meeting, This bill not only seeks to save versity of Texas at Dallas on a wonder- she had to leave a hot tub because dis- Americans money but also provides the ful 5 days of academic excellence. cussion turned uncomfortably sexual. peace of mind for them to focus on Whoosh. She was later told that the hot-tub healing. f scene turned into an orgy.’’ f And that is just the tip of the ice- RAISING AWARENESS OF DAMAGE berg. RECOGNIZING REVITALIZATION DONE BY MANDATORY ARBITRA- ‘‘There was Amanda Barger, a sales EFFORTS IN CLARION, A BLUE- TION AND SUPPORTING THE associate who made her way up to as- PRINT COMMUNITY FAIR ACT sistant manager, who after 5 years of (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under employment complained that she was asked and was given permission to ad- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- still making her starting salary but dress the House for 1 minute and to re- uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from was brushed off by her manager; who vise and extend his remarks.) California (Ms. SPEIER) is recognized watched the new guy who previously Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. for 60 minutes as the designee of the worked at a cell phone-cover kiosk be Madam Speaker, I rise today to recog- majority leader. promoted ahead of her; who dared to nize the community development and Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I am complain to HR after her district man- revitalization efforts of Clarion, Penn- proud to join my colleagues in the ager invited her to a Chili’s with a few sylvania. Democratic Women’s Caucus in hosting other managers and, while they were eating, texted her from across the Recently, I was back in my district, this Special Order hour to raise aware- table, ‘I want to come on your tits.’’’ touring Clarion’s growing downtown ness of the damage done by mandatory region, meeting with small business Marie Wolf’s manager didn’t seem to arbitration and of our support for H.R. like her, despite the fact that she was owners and community leaders, and 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice the progress and growth that I saw a top salesperson at Jared. She didn’t Repeal Act, or as we refer to it, the have ‘‘the Jared look,’’ the manager were truly exciting. FAIR Act. In 2015, Clarion was selected as a told a colleague. We are pleased that the Judiciary ‘‘Marie was tall and wore pants and Blueprint Community, an initiative Committee is holding a markup on this through the FHLBank Pittsburgh that blouses, not short skirt-suits, and she bill as we speak. wore little makeup. One day, Marie seeks to revitalize older communities Madam Speaker, what is stunning and neighborhoods. One of the shining asked for a raise, and the manager told about this issue is that a recent study her she was already making more than stars of the Blueprint program is the found that one is more likely to be Clarion River Brewing Company, and I any other salesperson in the store.’’ struck by lightning than to win an ar- Not surprisingly, that was far from the am proud of their continued success as bitration case. In fact, the 5-year study one of the many exciting small busi- truth. found that, of 6,000 claims that were Or, ‘‘Tammy Zenner, who was called nesses in town. made on arbitration clauses, money ‘Texas Tammy’ by her colleagues be- But Clarion’s blueprint included awards were provided in only 137 cases. cause of the size of her breasts and who more than new businesses. It also out- Today, my colleagues will read ac- complained to her store manager that lines a plan to increase affordable counts from just some of the women an executive visiting the store had housing options for current and future who have experienced this miscarriage rubbed himself against her from behind residents. of justice firsthand. Over 60 million but was told when she complained that These blueprints don’t offer one-size- workers are subject to forced arbitra- she should be flattered.’’ fits-all plans for community develop- tion, but even those staggering num- The culture of rampant gender dis- ment. Instead, they work with local bers fail to fully illustrate the suf- crimination, pay inequity, and sexual leaders to better understand the needs fering and human plight caused by harassment at Sterling is the stuff of of their residents to create custom, mandatory arbitration. living nightmares suffered by so many homegrown solutions that breathe new Today, we share the experiences of working women, many of whom are the life into older communities. primary, if not only, breadwinner for Madam Speaker, I am excited to see women fighting back against the silence and shame, and we join them in their families. what Clarion has in store, and I am Diane, Amanda, Marie, and Tammy rooting for its continued success. demanding systemic change so that all workers are treated with the dignity are just 4 of nearly 70,000 women who f and respect that they deserve. have at some point joined the lawsuit CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF Sterling Jewelers, known to many of against Sterling. And Sterling was able TEXAS AT DALLAS ON ITS 50TH us as Jared Jewelers or Kay Jewelers— to hide the details of these allegations ANNIVERSARY Diane Acampora. Perhaps no company from its shareholders and from the better exemplifies the harm caused by public because all of their employees (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given are forced to sign a forced arbitration permission to address the House for 1 mandatory arbitration than Sterling Jewelers. agreement upon being hired. minute and to revise and extend his re- That means all work-related disputes In April 2019, The New York Times marks.) had to go through Sterling’s in-house Magazine published a story on the on- Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, dispute resolution system, effectively going, decade-long pay-and-promotion today, I rise to congratulate the Uni- gagging employees and destroying any lawsuit against Sterling Jewelers, versity of Texas at Dallas on 50 years chance of positive change. of educating students in north Texas. which at one point included nearly It also, undoubtedly, resulted in In 1969, Texas Governor Preston 70,000 women. These stories should out- countless other women facing similar Smith signed legislation to officially rage each of us. types of abuse and discrimination. establish the University of Texas at Diane of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, That is why the experiences of these Dallas as part of the UT system. Not said that, after 5 years at Kay Jewelers women are so important for us to hear, only has UT grown immensely in the and 6 years of experience at another so that Congress will pass the FAIR last 50 years, but our community takes store, she made $2 to $4 less per hour Act. great pride in the university’s Tier One than her more recently hired, lesser ex- status. perienced male colleagues. b 1600 Today, UTD offers over 140 degrees According to the investigation, It is unacceptable that millions of and helps young people follow their ‘‘When she was promoted to manager, employees are subjected to a system

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.054 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7589 that forces them to settle disputes Ernst & Young and other firms with employees and about customers. He through mandatory arbitration, where similar employment contract terms would stare at female customers and the company can control the process claim that forced arbitration is more then share his observations with Jas- and shroud the outcome in secrecy. efficient and streamlined. They don’t mine. He would continuously make of- I urge my colleagues to support the tell you that the process is hidden from fensive remarks about African Ameri- FAIR Act and strike a blow in the fight the public, that people can’t see it. It is cans and would claim they would be for fairness and transparency. No one not transparent. And they don’t tell more likely to steal from the store, and should have to suffer harassment, as- you how secrecy surrounding arbitra- he even segregated employees by shift. sault, and degradation in silence in tion settlements only helps perpetuate His behavior was so concerning that order to support themselves and their the problem of harassment or discrimi- even the customers noticed this and families and pursue their career nation in the workplace. And it is cost- began complaining about him. dreams. ly emotionally and financially, as her Jasmine voiced her concerns about ‘‘Every kiss begins with Kay Jewel- case illustrates, with the $185,000 cost her manager’s behavior, but rather ers’’ should be a jingle, not a job reso far. than taking her seriously, she was requirement. When couples are shopping Ms. Ward has said that she has heard taliated against and she was accused of for wedding rings, I hope they stay from dozens of women bound by arbi- theft. There was no investigation of away from retail jewelers that treat tration agreements. She said: ‘‘They those claims against her. She was women like sex toys or second-class see that the cost can caution financial bullied. Eventually the stress was too citizens. ruin and they choose to live with injus- much to handle, and so Jasmine had to Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- tice.’’ resign. tlewoman from New York (Mrs. CARO- In other words, the system is built But she wasn’t done fighting. She LYN B. MALONEY), one of the architects like a wall against the rights of found an attorney and she filed a com- of the Equal Rights Amendment. women, costing them out of the proc- plaint in court. But this clothing com- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ess, making it totally unfair to them. pany—again, Guess retailer—now says York. Madam Speaker, I thank the Underreporting and secretive settle- the case must be sent to arbitration. gentlewoman for yielding and for all of ments have roles in creating and ce- Why? Because on one of her first days her hard work on the Equal Rights menting a culture of harassment in the at the retailer, the company says that Amendment and standing up and fight- workplace. Jasmine agreed to arbitrate any dis- ing for women. Passing the FAIR Act is an impor- Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join putes. tant step toward empowering all emmy colleagues of the Democratic Wom- Of course, the arbitration agreement ployees to report workplace mis- en’s Caucus to emphasize the impor- requires her to stay silent about what tance of passing H.R. 1423, the FAIR conduct and retain the option of seek- happened; and, under the arbitration Act for women in the workplace. I ap- ing the remedy that they so choose; agreement, it is the company-funded and it creates an incentive for every plaud the work of HANK JOHNSON, who arbitrator who gets to decide what has authored this legislation and, in employer to focus on preventing these type of evidence there would be. some cases, worked with constituents incidents before they occur, not to try I would ask anybody here: What kind over 14 years who are involved in to conceal them, case by case, knowing of justice is that? forced arbitration of settlements that that it will never reach the light of day It will be no surprise to you that Jas- seem never to be settled. But statistics and that the employees will never win. mine would rather have an impartial say that, if they are settled, usually There is no incentive to even bring a judge hear her case. Wouldn’t we all? the woman loses. case for justice. But that is not something she will like- I might say that the Judiciary Com- So Ms. Ward’s fight has shone a light ly be allowed to get. mittee is marking up this bill right on this disturbing and unfair corporate That is why we need to pass the now, as we speak. I hope it comes to behavior, and I am proud to fight FAIR Act now, because we have had the floor. We should have strong, bipar- alongside her and with my like-minded enough. No more looking the other way tisan support for this injustice and colleagues in the Women’s Caucus and when powerful men use their position pass the FAIR bill. in Congress to change this and to sup- of authority to victimize women. No Forced arbitration is a trap. Binding port and pass the FAIR Act. more excuses for abusers just because a victim of workplace misconduct to Madam Speaker, I thank the gentle- of their status, their position, or their arbitration, particularly anyone sub- woman for her leadership on this issue gender. No more telling women to stay jected to harassment or discrimina- and so many others. silent or to get over it. tion, is just plain wrong. Forced arbi- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, it is No more. tration denies survivors a fair shot at now my pleasure to yield to the gentle- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I yield justice. In fact, most employees do not woman from Illinois (Mrs. BUSTOS), my to the gentlewoman from California even know they have entered into such good friend and colleague who also has (Ms. LEE), my good friend and col- an agreement until an incident occurs. spent a great deal of time working on league from the East Bay and a great So not only has a person been har- this issue of forced arbitration as it re- advocate for equal rights. assed or had their rights violated at lates to sexual harassment. Ms. LEE of California. Madam work, but now the employer gets to Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise Speaker, first of all, I want to thank dictate how the matter is settled. How also today in support of the FAIR Act Congresswoman SPEIER for calling us fair is that? and to bring an end to the secret arbi- together to speak on behalf of these I want to recognize a woman present tration process that silences victims of courageous women and for her tireless in the gallery this evening who knows harassment and discrimination. This is work on their behalf, but also on behalf all too well the deficiencies of forced a fight that we have been waging for of women throughout the world. arbitration agreements. years now. It is about doing the right Today, I join my colleagues in stand- Karen Ward is a distinguished former thing and giving a voice to women like ing in support of the FAIR Act and in partner at the New York accounting Jasmine Edwards. solidarity with women like Saturnina firm of Ernst & Young, which is refus- Jasmine is an African American Plasencia, a Latina single mother of ing to let her take her sexual harass- woman who was a comanager of a four who was working for $13 an hour ment case to a public courtroom be- Guess retail store. When she began in a Dollar store in New York. cause of a forced arbitration contract there, she came to the store with 15 Now, her general manager subjected clause. years of retail experience and was her to frequent sexual harassment, and Not only is this unfair, it is expen- promised that she would be promoted after she refused his sexual demands, sive, as Ms. Ward has told us she has to manager shortly, but then the har- she alleged she was given fewer hours already spent $185,000 to arbitrate her assment started. than new female hires. When she told claims because of a provision in her Her boss instructed the women at the him she was pregnant, he angrily re- contract that requires her to split the store to ‘‘dress sexier.’’ He regularly sponded: ‘‘The baby could have been cost of the dispute resolution. made racist and sexist comments about mine.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.056 H10SEPT1 H7590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 Sadly, Saturnina did not realize for June’s abuse and neglect. They had a series. So, first, she tried to get out, when she started work that she had been forced to sign an arbitration and she had to get the app, and she signed a mandatory arbitration agree- agreement as a condition of June being tried to cancel her membership, which ment, and her case is now in arbitra- admitted to the nursing home. she wasn’t even allowed to do because tion. The FAIR Act would eliminate forced in the little fine line it said, you have Her attorney noted that New York arbitration clauses in employment, to go to arbitration. passed a law that would have allowed consumer, and civil rights cases and Ms. SPEIER. Will the gentlewoman Saturnina to take her case to court, would allow consumers and workers to yield? but the law was struck down based on agree to arbitration only after a dis- Ms. FRANKEL. I yield to the gentle- the Federal Arbitration Act. So pute occurs. woman from California. Saturnina is forced to arbitrate her This legislation protects older Amer- Ms. SPEIER. So this is a consumer claims. icans who rely on the care of nursing who went to get a package of three Her case is supported by the TIME’S home staff by allowing families to hold massages at Massage Envy? UP Legal Defense Fund, which is nursing homes accountable for the Ms. FRANKEL. Right. housed and administered by the Na- abuse or neglect of their loved ones. Ms. SPEIER. She signed up for it and tional Women’s Law Center Fund. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I yield then decided she didn’t want to do it Forced arbitration is just what it to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. and didn’t read the fine print that said says; it is forced. So let’s pass the FRANKEL), the co-chair of the Demo- she had to go to arbitration? FAIR Act so women will finally have cratic Women’s Caucus. Ms. FRANKEL. Right. And she didn’t the justice that they so deserve. Ms. FRANKEL. Madam Speaker, it is want to go back because she was sexu- Enough is enough. great to be with the gentlewoman from ally assaulted. And so, we are not talk- I thank Congresswoman SPEIER for California (Ms. SPEIER). I thought ing about, obviously, she can make a allowing us to give voice to these injus- maybe we could have some sort of a criminal claim, but she wanted to actu- tices, and hopefully, soon, these colloquy. The gentlewoman looks like ally get out of having to continue to women, because of the gentlewoman, she is up to it. pay Massage Envy. because of the FAIR Act, will be able Ms. SPEIER. Of course I am up to it. She is just an example of, literally, to move forward with their lives. Ms. FRANKEL. First all, I want to the many women this has happened to. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for her leader- There was an investigation. There are thank the gentlewoman from Cali- ship. about 1,200 of these franchises across fornia again for her outstanding leader- And I also know that Representative the country, and BuzzFeed did an in- ship. HANK JOHNSON has also been involved vestigation, and they found that there Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- with the FAIR Act. were about more than 180 women who tlewoman from California (Ms. HILL), First, I want to just make a state- had been sexually assaulted at these one of our new colleagues, but not new ment. spas. to fighting on behalf of women. Forced arbitration deprives men and Now think about this, aside from the Ms. HILL of California. Madam women—not just the women, but men— criminal consequences, which obvi- Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity of fundamental legal protections and ously there must be, the company does to speak on such an important issue. also prevents—this is important—the not want to let you out of your con- I am here today to support the FAIR public from knowing about the harm tract unless they force you to arbitra- Act because of women like Kelli Stein, that corporations often create or the tion. who, earlier this year, wrote a public secrecy of arbitration. Maybe you can explain again why letter to the Senate Finance Com- forced arbitration is really so contrary mittee telling the story of her mother, b 1615 to our system of justice? June Lee. So I am very pleased to join you in Ms. SPEIER. Well, because there is In the letter, Kelli details how June supporting the Forced Arbitration In- no justice. Oftentimes, as we have was severely abused in a nursing home. justice Repeal Act, or FAIR Act. So, pointed out, these arbitration claims The letter describes how her mother you know, I want to talk to you about end up benefiting the company as op- was dropped several times by staff a woman named Lilly, but I want to posed to the individual. So few of them members and sustained a broken shoul- read this to you. This is an advertise- actually result in claims being paid out der. It took 5 days before the injury ment from a massage spa that Lilly to the consumer or the employee who was x-rayed. went to. And this is what it says, ‘‘The was impacted by it. Because staff failed to check on her world is out to get you. Thankfully, we So, once again, it is a, you know, enough, June developed bed sores. She got you. Stress can take a toll on your buyer beware, employee beware, be- suffered countless urinary tract infec- body, and even though your body works cause it is set up, not for fairness, but tions because the nursing home staff hard to keep it up, it needs help. Keep- to protect the employer or the retailer would not take her to the bathroom ing your body running efficiently in the case that you pointed out. enough. should be high on your to-do list, and Ms. FRANKEL. Is it true that in Nursing home staff even taped the regular massage is a key to operating many of these arbitration cases that nurse call cord, the cord that she need- at peak efficiency. Keeping your body the company actually gets to choose ed to call for help, out of her reach so in optimal working condition with rou- the arbitrator and then the arbi- that they would not have to attend to tine massage along with rapid tension trator—it is the same arbitrator, and her. relief and total body stretch is easy at then what are the implications of that? Kelli recounts how ‘‘throughout the any Massage Envy franchise location.’’ Ms. SPEIER. Well, again, the lack of entire time her mother was there, it Now, I would assume you would agree fairness, because that particular arbi- was a never-ending ordeal of prevent- it is pretty appealing. trator is chosen each time. That arbi- able health problem after preventable Ms. SPEIER. Actually, no, I don’t. It trator is probably chosen because he or health problem, chipping away at her sounds like someone talking about re- she finds in favor of the company, and dignity as well as her mental and phys- pairing one’s car, but, you know . . . the result is that fairness is thrown out ical health.’’ Ms. FRANKEL. Anyway, this is the the window. Ultimately, the physical neglect advertisement. We got your back. And Ms. FRANKEL. And, obviously, the caused her mental and physical health the fact of the matter is, as I said, The arbitrator wants to be rehired. And so to suffer, and it greatly diminished her world is out to get you. Thankfully, we the power is with the employer. And I quality of life. got you. And they did get Lilly, who I think it is important to know, and I But when June’s family tried to hold am here to talk about today, because think we can help. the nursing home accountable, they re- on her visit to the Massage Envy Spa We have been talking today about in- alized that they had unknowingly she was sexually assaulted. stances of sexual abuse and sexual har- signed away their rights to hold that First, she tried to get—it is one of assment, but what people should know nursing home corporation accountable these things where you sign up and get is that these arbitration agreements

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Here is a patient in a nursing bring a lot of justice to people all over her saying that he got a hard-on ‘‘every home who gets violated, and then there the country, and I want to thank you time I look at you,’’ and ‘‘let’s get out is this arbitration clause that prevents for your leadership. of here.’’ Pambakian left the party and any kind of relief for that particular Ms. SPEIER. I thank the gentle- went to a colleague’s hotel room with person who was a client at the nursing woman from Florida. I am going to another coworker. home. So it really does impact vir- end, Madam Speaker, with two cases Later in the night Blatt showed up. tually every aspect or every contract because they are both egregious in According to the lawsuit, he began you sign. Every app that you sign up their own right. forcibly groping her breasts and upper for probably has an arbitration clause. One is about Irene Morissette, an 87- thighs and kissing her shoulders, neck, Ms. FRANKEL. So what this means year-old Catholic nun. Now think and chest without her consent in front in practical terms, we always think if about this for a minute. An 87-year-old of other subordinates. we are harmed or we are wronged that Catholic nun was raped in her nursing A meaningful investigation of the as- we should have our day in court where home near Birmingham, Alabama. Po- sault, which was required under com- a judge or a jury can hear evidence lice and medical records revealed a pany policies and California law, never publicly and decide the case. But really brutal attack. ‘‘Police investigators happened. Pambakian alleges she was what we have now is this system, I call found two semen stains in Morissette’s never even interviewed. Instead, she it the system of injustice with this bed and blood on the ‘inside rear area’ claims she was marginalized, subjected forced arbitration that is secret that is of her green-and-pink-flowered pajama to additional harassing and offensive really weighted towards the corpora- bottoms, which had been shoved under- behavior, put on administrative leave, tion. neath the mattress.’’ Equally alarming particularly accused of consenting to Ms. SPEIER. That is correct. With- was the article recalls how the medical advances, calling it ‘‘consensual out being harsh here, it is rigged. You examiner later wrote that Ms. cuddling,’’ and finally, wrongfully ter- are not necessarily, in all likelihood, Morissette was afraid to call anyone minated. going to get a fair hearing. You are not because she was afraid the assailant The lawsuit further alleges IAC and going to have someone who is inde- would be the one to come back to her Match tried to buy Ms. Pambakian’s si- pendent. Oftentimes they are employed room. lence following the assault by offering by, selected by the corporation, and Ms. Morissette told police in an her a higher salary and more stock op- the result is, as you pointed out, that interview several days after the attack tions on the condition that she sign a they want to be rehired again, so they that she felt like ‘‘a piece of trash’’ be- nondisclosure agreement. She declined. find reasons to be supportive of the cause she had honored her vow of chas- According to her attorney, Rosette is corporation and not the individual. tity for over 6 decades and had lost bringing this action not only to right Ms. FRANKEL. And, again, just to something she had valued for her en- the personal wrong against her, but to emphasize this, maybe you can give tire life. That one really breaks my stand with the many women in the some examples of how this results in a heart. tech industry and beyond who have coverup of wrongdoing that really Due to a forced arbitration clause in been ‘‘blamed and shamed into submis- keeps other people, whether they are the admissions contract she signed sion or silence.’’ employees or consumers, from being when she was admitted, Ms. Morissette Match and Blatt have filed a motion protected? was left with no choice. Her family to have the case sent to arbitration, Ms. SPEIER. That is absolutely cor- could not pursue their claim in a public even though Ms. Pambakian was forced rect. And it is really important for us court of law, but was, rather, forced to sign an arbitration agreement after to make the public aware that whether into arbitration. In the forced arbitra- the assault and after she rejected the you know it or not you are probably tion proceedings, the arbitrator in- proposed NDA. Her pursuit of justice is signing these arbitration clauses every vented outlandish arguments of hear- ongoing. time you sign up for a particular pro- say and conjecture, including claims I now yield to Congresswoman SCHA- gram, a particular service, or you are that Ms. Morissette did not appear KOWSKY, the gentlewoman from Illi- being employed by a specific company. ‘‘upset enough’’ about the rape for it to nois, who will also be telling a story. Ms. FRANKEL. And one more point, be believable. Mind you, there is evi- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, if you can emphasize again, when you dence, there is DNA evidence. I really appreciate my colleague set- go into arbitration, does it cost the Ms. Morissette lost, and as a final in- ting up this Special Order to talk consumer or the employee money? sult received a bill for $3,000 to cover about something that is so incredibly Ms. SPEIER. Oftentimes it does. In the cost of the room rental for the important and often not really brought one of the cases that our colleague forced arbitration proceedings. to the surface. from New York reflected on, it was No nursing home resident or family I am here today to join my col- costing her hundreds of thousands of should ever have to go through what leagues in support for the FAIR Act, dollars. Ms. Morissette endured. That is why because I don’t believe that victims of In this case I am going to speak we are calling this particular piece of racial discrimination should be forced about, the patient, the client at the legislation the FAIR Act and urging a into a secretive process in which they nursing home had to pay money, some vote on the House floor. have no access to justice and account- $3,000 for the rental of the room in One last story that I would like to ability. which the arbitration took place. So it tell is of Rosette Pambakian. Ms. This is especially important to me is like a double slap in the face. Pambakian was a senior executive at because of the story of two Floridians, Ms. FRANKEL. So before I let you go the dating app Tinder. She was one of Glenda and Peter Perez. Both worked on with your next story, can you just the earliest hires and the longest for Cigna until forced arbitration abso- reemphasize again exactly what this standing female executive at Tinder, lutely ruined their lives. legislation will do? writing their very first press release. Ms. SPEIER. This legislation, and She was the head of marketing and b 1630 again, they are marking it up right communications, ran a department of As reported by Business Insider, ev- now in the Judiciary Committee, is more than 40 employees, and served as erything was going well and, ‘‘They going to return to the consumer, re- the face of the brand on panels and in were living in a newly built home in turn to the employee, the opportunity the press. Ruskin, Florida, happily raising their to not sign a forced arbitration agree- Ms. Pambakian had sued her former three kids.’’ That is what they say ment when they are at the most vul- employer for sexual harassment and as- about themselves. But due to forced ar- nerable position, typically when they sault. Now Tinder is one of those dat- bitration, things turned for the worse.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.058 H10SEPT1 H7592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 Two years ago, Glenda, who is To the Congress of the United States: Democrats in power, I have reclaimed Latinx, was fired after reporting racial Pursuant to the International Emer- the Committee of the Whole vote, discrimination. Unknown to her, bur- gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. which means that when the committee ied in the fine print of the employment 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies is gathered here in the House voting on agreement she signed along with other Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the United at least some matters, I get to vote. onboarding documents when she was Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 But, Madam Speaker, on final votes, I first hired was a forced arbitration U.S.C. 287c), and section 301 of title 3, cannot vote, even though, as you have clause, so Glenda had no choice but to United States Code, and in view of mul- heard, the people I represent con- go into forced arbitration proceedings. tiple United Nations Security Council tribute more Federal taxes than any But as the article notes, ‘‘Instead of resolutions, including Resolution 1373 people in the United States, more per the simple and fair process that arbi- of September 28, 2001, Resolution 1526 capita than New York and California tration promises to be, Perez saw her of January 30, 2004, Resolution 1988 of and Florida. You name the State, you claim dismissed without so much as a June 17, 2011, Resolution 1989 of June will be talking about a State where, hearing, only to learn later that her 17, 2011, Resolution 2253 of December 17, per capita, its residents contribute less apparently independent arbitrator was 2015, Resolution 2255 of December 21, to support the very government that is so friendly with the attorney rep- 2015, Resolution 2368 of July 20, 2017, ours and theirs than the people of the resenting Cigna that the arbitrator in- and Resolution 2462 of March 28, 2019, I District of Columbia. vited him to his 50th birthday party.’’ hereby report that I have issued an Ex- So, yes, I have introduced the D.C. To no surprise, the arbitrator sided ecutive Order (the ‘‘order’’) modern- statehood bill. with Glenda’s employer, Cigna. izing sanctions to combat terrorism. Let me predict right now that that When her husband, Peter, complained I have determined that it is nec- bill will pass. It has virtually enough about the unfairness of the process and essary to consolidate and enhance cosponsors to pass. Most bills come to how the arbitrator truly was not inde- sanctions to combat acts of terrorism this House floor without many cospon- pendent, guess what? He too was fired. and threats of terrorism by foreign ter- sors, and yet we know they will pass. Now Glenda and Peter are struggling rorists, acts that are recognized and Well, when you have almost enough co- to support themselves and their three condemned in the above-referenced sponsors to pass the bill, Madam children and trying to fight their United Nations Security Council reso- Speaker, I say to my good friends who wrongful termination in court. lutions. I have terminated the national are not on the bill, this is the time to No worker should ever have to go emergency declared in Executive Order get on the bill so that they will be part through what Glenda and Peter have 12947 of January 23, 1995, and revoked of history. I do believe this bill will, in endured. This is why I support ending Executive Order 12947, as amended by fact, pass the House of Representa- forced arbitration by voting for the Executive Order 13099 of August 20, tives. FAIR Act. 1998. The order builds upon the initial There has already been a forecast Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- steps taken in Executive Order 12947 that that will happen. That forecast leagues who care about justice, who and takes additional steps to deal with was in H.R. 1, which has already passed care about fairness, to support the the national emergency declared in Ex- the House. Every Democratic Member FAIR Act. ecutive Order 13224 of September 23, voted for H.R. 1. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I 2001, with respect to the continuing H.R. 1 contains findings for D.C. thank the gentlewoman from Illinois and immediate threat of grave acts of statehood. It found that District resi- terrorism and threats of terrorism (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) for her comments on dents pay the highest taxes per capita, this Special Order. As she said at the committed by foreign terrorists, which that residents of your Nation’s Capital end, she is one of the loudest voices to include acts of terrorism that threaten have fulfilled all the obligations of the Middle East peace process. make sure there is justice in this coun- statehood, fighting in all of the Na- I am enclosing a copy of the order I try. tion’s wars, including the war that have issued. Madam Speaker, we could tell many gave rise to the United States of Amer- DONALD J. TRUMP. more stories tonight, but I am going to THE WHITE HOUSE, September 9, 2019. ica itself. close now by thanking all of my col- It found that there were no histor- leagues from the Democratic Women’s f ical, constitutional, financial, or eco- Caucus for sharing the stories of SUPPORT D.C. STATEHOOD nomic reasons why the 700,000 residents women and men who are hurt by forced The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under of your Nation’s Capital should not be- arbitration and demonstrating the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- come part of a state. human impact of this corrupt and abu- uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the These are findings in H.R. 1 that sive practice. gentlewoman from the District of Co- every Democrat has already voted for. We are eager to have the House of lumbia (Ms. NORTON) for 30 minutes. These were findings for statehood for Representatives take a vote on the Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I the District of Columbia. FAIR Act on the House floor because come to the floor this afternoon be- It found that the District is in one of survivors deserve their day in court cause of the importance of a coming the strongest fiscal positions in the and workers deserve dignified and re- date. It will be known as a historic United States: a $14.6 billion budget, a spectful workplaces. date in the Congress of the United surplus of $2.8 billion, total personal Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- States, Thursday, September 19, which income higher than that of seven ance of my time. is the day that, prerequisite to coming States, per capita personal consump- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to the floor, the Committee on Over- tion expenditures higher than those of Chair would remind Members to avoid sight and Reform will hold the first any State, and total personal consump- referencing occupants of the gallery. hearing on D.C. statehood, H.R. 51, in tion expenditures greater than those of f 26 years. That will be a historic hear- seven States. We are not talking about an entity MODERNIZING SANCTIONS TO ing. This is not an informational hearing not worthy of statehood. The qualifica- COMBAT TERRORISM—MESSAGE to let us know about statehood. It is a tions are clear, and there are qualifica- FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE jurisdictional hearing, the prerequisite tions to become a state. UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116– to going to the House floor. How do you become a state? You get 61) The residents of the District of Co- voted a state by a majority vote in this The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- lumbia, who are number one—mark House. It is hard to become a state, but fore the House the following message that fact—number one in taxes paid to those qualifications have been met. from the President of the United support the Government of the United Let us compare the District of Co- States; which was read and, together States, do not have full rights, the lumbia to States that are already with the accompanying papers, referred same rights, as other Americans. States. Let’s take two States of the to the Committee on Foreign Affairs Yes, I can come to the House floor to Union, Vermont and Wyoming. I be- and ordered to be printed: speak any time I want to, and yes, with grudge them nothing, except to say

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.060 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7593 they have voting Members of the House the war that gave rise to the Nation the Senate, will there still be a Cap- and the Senate, yet they don’t have as itself. ital? many residents as the District of Co- This is a particularly poignant poster I should indicate some of the issues lumbia. This graph goes only to 600,000. because it shows the major wars, the that may occur to the average citizen. Now, we are at 700,000 D.C. residents. World War wars. And notice what the Yes, because our bill preserves Fed- Moreover, it should be said that losses have been of residents of the Na- eral control over the national capital there are seven States in the Union tion’s Capital who fought and died for area, and that is the Federal enclave. about the same size, less than a million their country without the same rights That is right here. That is where the voters, yet they have two Senators and as others in their country: so-called Federal complex, the Federal a voting Member of the House. World War I, 635 casualties from the monuments, the Federal buildings, The There just is no reason to deny that District, more than from three States; National Mall, all that Federal juris- same right to the residents of your Na- The Korean war, more casualties diction is maintained. tion’s Capital. than from eight States; The 51st State gives the District con- The authorities that indicate that World War II, more casualties than trol only over the neighborhoods where our bill is constitutional are the ones from four States; the residents and the businesses are to we always look to, to find out whether And, of course, Vietnam, more cas- be found. So there is not much that is a bill is constitutional. Congressional ualties than from 10 States. upset or will appear very different, Research Service has found that H.R. The casualties of war perhaps speak frankly, when visitors come to what is 51 is constitutional. The American loudest to our struggle for equality. now known as Washington, D.C. Civil Liberties Union, the foremost au- There is a war memorial, the only war By the way, it will still be called thority on constitutional rights, has memorial on The Mall, and it is there Washington, D.C., but D.C. will stand done a study and has found that H.R. 51 because the District lost so many men, for Douglass Commonwealth. is constitutional. Importantly, Viet and it didn’t have home rule at all. Where did D.C. get that notion? That Dinh, a conservative legal scholar who What is home rule? Home rule is sim- notion comes from Frederick Douglass’ served as the highest ranking Justice ply a government with a legislature own home here in the District of Co- Department official in the George W. and an executive. lumbia, that icon of American history. Bush administration, because he was The District was ruled from this It should be noted that, while he is Assistant Attorney General for Legal place, from the Capitol. So to com- remembered foremost for his work Policy, Viet Dinh has done a study and memorate our war dead after World against slavery in the United States, found that H.R. 51 is constitutional. War I, the Congress placed a pristine, he was a very energetic proponent of Do note that 51, that has real mean- beautiful monument, the only monu- full equality for all the residents of the ing, because the District would become ment to a single jurisdiction you will District of Columbia. the 51st state. find on The Mall. To this day, we have been able, The findings mean that this House People sometimes go there to get through a bill I got passed in this has already voted for H.R. 51 because it married. They go there because it is House, to have a statue of Frederick has voted for all the findings that are beautiful and not terribly elaborate. Douglass. We are the only city—that is necessary for the District to become a It is called the D.C. War Memorial. what we are at the moment—that has a state. There are 400 or so names of men and statue. There is a Senate version of H.R. 1, women who died in World War I actu- Each State has two statues. We ex- but the Senate version doesn’t have all ally carved out in that memorial. That pect to get another statue, although I the many propositions that H.R. 1 has. is why our service in the armed serv- won’t say that until it is announced H.R. 1, yes, has findings saying essen- ices is so important to bring before the formally, but then we will be the only tially that the District should be the House today. non-State to have two statues. 51st state, but H.R. 1 has a lot of other There is something that I think the The statue of Frederick Douglass can things in it. H.R. 1 says that to en- average person also doesn’t know. This be seen right here in the Capitol, and it hance democracy—and that is what it was a segregated city, and Congress did acknowledges that it was contributed is, it is an omnibus democracy-enhanc- not allow it to denounce and get rid of by the residents of the District of Co- ing bill. That is why our findings for racial segregation. Buses and street- lumbia. D.C. statehood are in that bill, but it cars weren’t segregated, but public ac- Now, as ardent as we have been in has things in it, like it wants paper commodations were segregated. pursuing statehood, we are determined ballots to protect the infrastructure, And yet, during the very years of seg- to get full equality any way we can. So which sometimes goes down if there is, regation, we have some very distin- I have simultaneously introduced a bill for example, a cyberattack; it has guished members of the Armed Forces that uses another strategy, and that is donor disclosure requirements; expand- who were African Americans who stand because the District doesn’t even have ing early voting; no gerrymandering; out, still, in American history: full, what we call, home rule to make the President and Vice President would The first African American general, sure, at the very same time that we are have to disclose their tax returns. born and raised in the District of Co- pursuing statehood—because it will lumbia; take us a little more time to get b 1645 The first African American Air Force through the Senate—that we pursue a Those are seen as democracy enhanc- general, this is in the entire country, strategy that would enhance our home ing, and I fully endorse them. But com- born and raised in the District of Co- rule so that we would get many of the pare that to the findings endorsing lumbia; same authorities that would come statehood, which would mean that The first African American Naval through our statehood bill. 700,000 American citizens would have Academy graduate, born and raised in Those are on a dual track, and let me the same rights as every other citizen, the District of Columbia; indicate what some of them are. and you will see why H.R. 1 is very im- The first African American Air Force For example, every bill that the D.C. portant to the District of Columbia and graduate, born and raised in the Dis- Council passes has to come over here. why we predict that H.R. 51, the D.C. trict of Columbia. It is never touched. So it has to lie statehood bill, will pass the Congress, What a history of distinguished citi- over here for 30 days. What nonsense is the House of Representatives. zens, particularly these citizens who that? One of the home rule bills to en- I do want to stress the full qualifica- served so illustriously in our Armed hance home rule would simply get rid tions, and one of the most important is Forces, reaching the highest ranks but, of that. service in the Armed Forces. Not only nevertheless, who came home with You don’t need to be a State to have do the residents of the District of Co- fewer rights or far fewer rights than a local prosecutor. Why is the U.S. at- lumbia pay the highest taxes per capita any other Americans. torney for the District of Columbia, in the United States—Federal taxes— If there is to be a statehood provision the street crimes here in the District of but the residents of the Nation’s Cap- that, as I have predicted, will become Columbia, appointed by the President ital have served in every war, including law in this House and make its way to of the United States? Virtually all of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.062 H10SEPT1 H7594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 her jurisdiction is on police crime here seem to be compatible with article 25 as many different factions as ours did in the District of Columbia. She should of the covenant.’’ then, and have now, those are the com- be appointed by the Mayor of the Dis- That is the article we signed in 1977. promises you make. You will be faulted trict of Columbia. At the same time we And, thus, we have been found in vio- only if, over time, you do not correct are going for statehood, we will have a lation of international law. those inadequacies. bill on this floor for a local prosecutor. Madam Speaker, may I inquire how I am grateful that we had barely We will have a bill allowing the much time I have remaining? come into session—we have been in ses- Mayor to deploy the National Guard. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- sion now only since January with We see what is happening with climate tlewoman from the District of Colum- Democrats in control of the House— change, and every jurisdiction is on the bia has 6 minutes remaining. that the Speaker issued a very power- lookout to prepare itself for whatever Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, we ful statement endorsing statehood; may come. The D.C. National Guard are very pleased at the large number— that our Majority Leader STENY HOYER would be our last refuge. now over 100 organizations—that have has endorsed the bill. And, yes, I be- Unlike the Guard in the States and endorsed D.C. statehood. That is im- lieve that we are coming to the end of even in the territories, the District’s portant to us because they themselves an era, an era for 218 years where the Mayor or chief executive has no au- have millions of constituents. residents of our Nation’s Capital have thority to call out the National Guard One of our greatest problems has been second-class citizens. if there is a hurricane or if there is a been nationalizing this issue. In fact, That is a term normally applied to flood, so she has got to somehow find the residents are frustrated that people African Americans, but every citizen of her way up the chain of command to come to the Nation’s Capital and they the United States will tell you second- the President to say: ‘‘Please, Mr. think that the residents of their cap- class citizen knew no color. It meant President, can I call out my own Na- ital have the same rights they have. every resident of the District of Colum- tional Guard?’’ We simply don’t have a national pulpit bia. The National Guard of the District of every day that informs them. We are closing this era in the House Columbia helps us in a multitude of So these 100-plus national organiza- of Representatives during the 116th ways; but in the way that could count tions spreading the word, cascading it, Congress. I am predicting, based on the most, there would be a delay because is very important to us. I am not going number of cosponsors, that this bill the District doesn’t have the authority to name all 100, but to give you an idea will pass the House. to call out its own National Guard. We of how broad their constituency is, It will be a historic day. It will buoy want that even before statehood. We they include people like Common this bill to the other side of this House want that now. Cause, the National Active and Retired so that the District becomes the 51st We don’t have control over our local Federal Employees Association, the Si- State of the United States. courts. These courts don’t have any- erra Club, People for the American I yield back the balance of my time. thing to do with the Federal Govern- Way, and the International Association f of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. ment. That authority should be with ENROLLED BILL SIGNED the D.C. Council. There are unions there. There are There are many more. But to point good government organizations there. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the out the ridiculous nature of not, in There are organizations of every kind, House, reported and found truly en- fact, having even rights that Ameri- and that is one of the reasons that we rolled a bill of the House of the fol- cans take for granted—leave aside, if are sure this bill is ultimately going to lowing title, which was thereupon you will, the right to vote on this pass the Senate, as well. signed by the Speaker: House floor, the right to Senate rep- We draw to the attention of the H.R. 831. An act to direct the Secretary of resentation—but matters about which House that democracy has always been Transportation to request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to Congress knows nothing and wants to an aspiration of our country. Look at who we are. When our country was cre- be designated under the national scenic by- know nothing, like a local prosecutor, ways program, and for other purposes. like the right to deploy members of the ated, only White men could vote. It f National Guard, you can see why I am took 132 years for White women to be on dual tracks. able to vote. They had to sit down in ADJOURNMENT One is statehood, which is absolute the streets. They had to go to the old Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I and pure equality with other Ameri- Lorton prison, the prison for the Dis- move that the House do now adjourn. cans, but, in the meantime, we are un- trict of Columbia. They chained them- The motion was agreed to; accord- willing to pass up what we could get in- selves to the White House gates. ingly (at 5 o’clock and 7 minutes p.m.), crementally, and that is simply control If you want to know why we are un- under its previous order, the House ad- over all of our local matters, or as daunted when we see that half the pop- journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, many of them as we can. ulation had to go through much that September 11, 2019, at 10 a.m. for morn- we have experienced and finally attain ing-hour debate. b 1700 the vote, we cannot afford to be pessi- f There are many reasons why D.C. mistic. But we remind those who come statehood is ripe. Denying statehood to to this floor and say how proud they BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO the Nation’s Capital is a violation of are of what a democracy we are; that LEGISLATION international law, and that has been H.R. 1 has democracy-enhancing provi- Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As- noted. sions because we are not a democracy You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- Our country, in 1977—that is before I yet. MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote came to Congress—signed what is The worst blow to democracy is that on passage, for printing in the CON- called the International Covenant on the Nation’s Capital does not have full GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 241, the Civil and Political Rights. The Human democracy because it does not have the Bank Service Company Examination Rights Committee of the United Na- same rights, including full voting Coordination Act of 2019, would have tions has twice indicated that the rights in the Congress itself. no significant effect on direct spending United States, by denying the residents The Framers understood that they or revenues, and therefore, the budg- of its Nation’s Capital equal rights were creating an imperfect democracy. etary effects of such bill are estimated with other parts of the country, is in Remember, our Constitution is a set of as zero. violation of international law. compromises. They had to get the Con- f The Human Rights Committee of the stitution done. They had to abide by United Nations, said that the United three-fifths of a man. That was the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Nations ‘‘ . . . remains concerned that compromise for not counting the Black ETC. the residents of the District of Colum- slaves. There were many who signed Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive bia do not enjoy full representation in the bill who opposed that in every way, communications were taken from the Congress, a restriction which does not but when you have a democracy with Speaker’s table and referred as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10SE7.064 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7595 2009. A letter from the Alternate OSD October 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.; to the Com- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department mittee on the Judiciary. tives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH of Defense, transmitting the Department’s 2018. A letter from the Attorney, U.S. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0203; Prod- final rule — DCAA Privacy Act Program Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- uct Identifier 2018-CE-052-AD; Amendment [Docket ID: DOD-2019-OS-0039] (RIN: 0790- rity, transmitting the Department’s final 39-19689; AD 2019-14-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- AK63) received August 19, 2019, pursuant to 5 rule — Consumer Price Index Adjustments of ceived August 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Limits of Liability- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Vessels, Deepwater Ports and Onshore Fa- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Armed Services. cilities [Docket No.: USCG-2019-0392] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. 2010. A letter from the Counsel, Legal Divi- 1625-AC53) received August 15, 2019, pursuant 2026. A letter from the Management and sion, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tion, transmitting the Bureau’s final rule — Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Availability of Funds and Collection of Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Checks (Regulation CC) [Docket No.: CFPB- 2019. A letter from the Management and tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2018-0035] (RIN: 3170-AA31) received August Program Analyst, FAA, Department of et No.: FAA-2019-0575; Product Identifier 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2019-NM-113-AD; Amendment 39-19690; AD Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2019-14-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August the Committee on Financial Services. tives; International Aero Engines AG Tur- 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2011. A letter from the Senior Counsel, bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0274; Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Finan- Product Identifier 2019-NE-07-AD; Amend- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- cial Protection, transmitting the Bureau’s ment 39-19704; AD 2019-16-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) structure. final rule — Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) received August 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2027. A letter from the Management and Annual Threshold Adjustments (Credit 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Cards, HOEPA, and Qualified Mortgages) re- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ceived August 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 2020. A letter from the Management and tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Program Analyst, FAA, Department of et No.: FAA-2019-0249; Product Identifier Services. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2019-NM-010-AD; Amendment 39-19693; AD 2012. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Inter- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2019-14-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August national Bureau, Federal Communications tives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Commission, transmitting the Commission’s [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0459; Product Identi- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to final rule — Streamlining Licensing Proce- fier 2018-NE-36-AD; Amendment 39-19699; AD the Committee on Transportation and Infra- dures for Small Satellites [IB Docket: 18-86] 2019-15-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August structure. received August 19, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2028. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Commerce. structure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2013. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 2021. A letter from the Management and tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Administrator for Regulatory NOAA Fish- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of et No.: FAA-2019-0023; Product Identifier eries, Office of Protected Resources, Na- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2018-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-19700; AD tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2019-15-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); rule — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0465; Product Identi- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mam- fier 2018-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-19707; AD the Committee on Transportation and Infra- mals Incidental to Oil and Gas Activities in 2019-16-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August structure. Cook Inlet, Alaska [Docket No.: 190214112- 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2029. A letter from the Management and 9535-02] (RIN: 0648-BI62) received August 13, Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the structure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2022. A letter from the Management and tives; Safran Aerosystems Life Jackets 2014. A letter from the Assistant General Program Analyst, FAA, Department of [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0207; Product Identi- Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- fier 2019-NE-02-AD; Amendment 39-19703; AD General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2019-15-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Commission, transmitting the Department’s tives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes [Docket 15, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); statement of enforcement policy — State- No.: FAA-2019-0186; Product Identifier 2018- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to ment of Policy on Enforcement Discretion NM-153-AD; Amendment 39-19694; AD 2019-15- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Regarding General Conformity Certificates 01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 15, 2019, structure. for the Requirements of the Refrigerator pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 2030. A letter from the Management and Safety Act received August 19, 2019, pursuant 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on ture. ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E Energy and Commerce. 2023. A letter from the Management and Airspace; Minocqua-Woodruff, WI [Docket 2015. A letter from the Senior Procurement Program Analyst, FAA, Department of No.: FAA-2019-0336; Airspace Docket No.: 19- Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- AGL-11] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 15, eral Services Administration, transmitting ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public the Department’s summary presentation of tives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes [Docket Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the an interim rule — Federal Acquisition Regu- No.: FAA-2019-0120; Product Identifier 2018- Committee on Transportation and Infra- lation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05; NM-167-AD; Amendment 39-19702; AD 2019-15- structure. Introduction [Docket No.: FAR 2019-0002; Se- 09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 15, 2019, 2031. A letter from the Management and quence No.: 4] received August 19, 2019, pur- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Program Analyst, FAA, Department of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- on Oversight and Reform. ture. tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: 2016. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory 2024. A letter from the Management and FAA-2019-0319; Product Identifier 2019-NM- Coordination Division, U.S. Citizenship and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 005-AD; Amendment 39-19701; AD 2019-15-08] Immigration Services, Department of Home- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 15, 2019, land Security, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ment’s Major final rule — Inadmissibility on tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Public Charge Grounds [CIS No.: 2637-19; DHS FAA-2019-0192; Product Identifier 2019-NM- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Docket No.: USCIS-2010-0012] (RIN: 1615- 004-AD; Amendment 39-19692; AD 2019-14-14] ture. AA22) received August 14, 2019, pursuant to 5 (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 15, 2019, 2032. A letter from the Management and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Judiciary. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2017. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- ture. tives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Cer- preme Court of the United States, transmit- 2025. A letter from the Management and tificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aero- ting notification that the Supreme Court Program Analyst, FAA, Department of space GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; will open the October 2019 term on Monday, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes [Docket

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L10SE7.000 H10SEPT1 H7596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2019 No.: FAA-2019-0117; Product Identifier 2018- each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 4272. A bill to designate The Bahamas NM-169-AD; Amendment 39-19696; AD 2019-15- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the under section 244 of the Immigration and Na- 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 15, 2019, committee concerned. tionality Act to permit nationals of The Ba- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. hamas to be eligible for temporary protected 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- KING of New York, and Mr. TURNER): status, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 4264. A bill to require the Secretary of mittee on the Judiciary. ture. Defense make available certain records rel- By Mr. GOMEZ (for himself and Mr. 2033. A letter from the Division Chief, Reg- evant to a determination of whether a mem- STIVERS): ulatory Development, Federal Motor Carrier ber of the Armed Forces is disqualified from H.R. 4273. A bill to establish a program to Safety Administration, Department of possessing or receiving a firearm, and for award grants to entities that provide trans- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- other purposes; to the Committee on Armed portation connectors from critically under- ment’s final rule — Lifetime Disqualification Services, and in addition to the Committee served urban communities and rural commu- for Human Trafficking [Docket No.: FMCSA- on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- nities to green spaces; to the Committee on 2018-0361] (RIN: 2126-AC20) received August quently determined by the Speaker, in each Transportation and Infrastructure. 19, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. GOTTHEIMER (for himself and Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mr. ZELDIN): the Committee on Transportation and Infra- concerned. H.R. 4274. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- structure. By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself and enue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on 2034. A letter from the Senior Trial Attor- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): the deduction for certain taxes, including ney, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Pro- H.R. 4265. A bill to amend the Richard B. state and local property and income taxes, to ceedings, Office of the Secretary, Depart- Russell National School Lunch Act to re- limit the step-up in basis allowed in the case ment of Transportation, transmitting the move certain limitations with respect to of property acquired from a decedent, and to Department’s final statement of enforce- commodity assistance for school breakfast deem a sale on any contribution of property ment priorities regarding Service Animals — programs, and for other purposes; to the to a private foundation; to the Committee on Guidance on Nondiscrimination on the Basis Committee on Education and Labor. Ways and Means. of Disability in Air Travel [Docket No.: DOT- By Mr. HECK (for himself and Mr. By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for him- OST-2018-0067] (RIN: 2105-ZA05) received Au- KATKO): self and Mr. RICHMOND): H.R. 4275. A bill to amend the Federal gust 20, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 4266. A bill to establish centers of ex- Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 cellence for innovative stormwater control the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Program, and for other purposes; to the tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2035. A letter from the Chief, Publications structure, and in addition to the Committee structure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue on Science, Space, and Technology, for a pe- By Mr. HIGGINS of New York (for him- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only riod to be subsequently determined by the self, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. PETERSON, rule — Automatic Consent to Change Meth- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. ods of Accounting to Comply with Amended such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- WELCH, and Ms. SLOTKIN): Sections 807 and 848 (Rev. Proc. 2019-34) re- tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 4276. A bill to establish a minimum ceived August 13, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. WATKINS (for himself and Ms. staffing level of U.S. Customs and Border 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 DAVIDS of Kansas): Protection officials along the northern bor- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 4267. A bill to amend the Federal De- der, and for other purposes; to the Com- Means. posit Insurance Act with respect to share- mittee on Homeland Security, and in addi- 2036. A letter from the Chief, Publications holder claims arising from the appointment tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue of a conservator or receiver for certain de- for a period to be subsequently determined Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only pository institutions, and for other purposes; by the Speaker, in each case for consider- rule — Six-Month Extension to File Form to the Committee on Financial Services. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- 1065 and Furnish Schedules K-1 Granted to By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Mr. risdiction of the committee concerned. Eligible Partnerships (Rev. Proc. 2019-32) re- HOYER, Mr. TRONE, Mr. BROWN of By Ms. SPEIER: ceived August 13, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Maryland, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. CON- NOLLY, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. H.R. 4277. A bill to promote ethics and pre- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 vent corruption in Department of Defense Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and WEXTON, and Mr. SARBANES): H.R. 4268. A bill to require that the head- contracting and other activities, and for Means. quarters for the Bureau of Land Management other purposes; to the Committee on Armed f be located in the National Capital Region, Services, and in addition to the Committees and for other purposes; to the Committee on on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Reform, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Natural Resources. for a period to be subsequently determined Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Ms. HAALAND (for herself and Mr. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- bills and resolutions of the following HUFFMAN): ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 4269. A bill to provide incentives for risdiction of the committee concerned. agricultural producers to carry out climate By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for her- ferred, as follows: stewardship practices, to provide for in- self, Ms. OMAR, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: creased reforestation across the United SERRANO, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 4261. A bill to prohibit the use of Fed- States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary sissippi, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. NORTON, eral funds for payments in support of cam- Resilience Grant Program, and for other pur- Mr. PAYNE, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. paigns for election for the offices of Senator poses; to the Committee on Agriculture, and LEE of California, Mr. DESAULNIER, or Representative in Congress; to the Com- in addition to the Committees on Natural Mr. POCAN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, mittee on House Administration. Resources, and Science, Space, and Tech- Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Ms. By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: nology, for a period to be subsequently deter- CLARKE of New York, Mr. RUSH, Ms. H.R. 4262. A bill to ensure that refunds of mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. EVANS, overpayments of the Guam Territorial In- sideration of such provisions as fall within Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CUMMINGS, and come Tax are issued in a timely manner, and the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mrs. LAWRENCE): for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 4278. A bill to require the Secretary of ural Resources. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. Labor to establish a pilot program to provide By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. MI- KHANNA): grants for job guarantee programs; to the CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 4270. A bill to prohibit commercial ex- Committee on Education and Labor, and in NORTON, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. HILL of Cali- ports of certain nonlethal crowd control addition to the Committee on Ways and fornia, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. COHEN, Mr. items and defense articles and services to the Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- HASTINGS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. Hong Kong Disciplined Services, and for mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- THOMPSON of California, Mr. GRI- other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- sideration of such provisions as fall within JALVA, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. HUFFMAN, and cial Services. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. LOWENTHAL): By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: By Mrs. DEMINGS (for herself, Ms. H.R. 4263. A bill to prohibit importation of H.R. 4271. A bill to prohibit the sale of a NORTON, Ms. MOORE, Mr. certain products of Brazil, to prohibit cer- firearm unless it carries a warning label that BUTTERFIELD, Mr. RUSH, Mr. tain assistance to Brazil, and to prohibit ne- provides the number of the National Suicide GALLEGO, Mr. SMITH of Washington, gotiations to enter into a free trade agree- Prevention Lifeline; to the Committee on Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. OMAR, ment with Brazil; to the Committee on For- Energy and Commerce. Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. SCHA- eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- By Ms. CLARKE of New York (for her- KOWSKY, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. WILD, Ms. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be self, Ms. PLASKETT, and Ms. LEE of ESHOO, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in California): Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L10SE7.000 H10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7597 BEATTY, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Puerto Rico, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. the United States. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors WATERS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CARSON By Mr. HECK: of Indiana, Mr. TONKO, Mr. RICHMOND, H.R. 4266. were added to public bills and resolu- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GONZALEZ of Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, as follows: Texas, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. CISNEROS, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 51: Ms. SCHRIER. Ms. SHALALA, Ms. LEE of California, Article 1 Section 8 of the United States H.R. 141: Ms. UNDERWOOD. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. Constitution. H.R. 149: Mr. BLUMENAUER. CLAY, Mr. CRIST, Mrs. WATSON COLE- By Mr. WATKINS: H.R. 307: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. HURD of MAN, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. CASTOR of Flor- H.R. 4267. Texas. ida, Ms. BASS, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 587: Mr. WALKER and Mr. ARMSTRONG. Georgia, Mr. COHEN, Ms. ROYBAL- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 613: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. ALLARD, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MEEKS, Article I, Section 8: To make all laws H.R. 647: Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. JOHNSON of Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mrs. LAW- which shall be necessary and proper for car- South Dakota, and Mr. BALDERSON. H.R. 836: Mr. BUCHANAN. RENCE, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. EVANS, Ms. rying into execution the foregoing powers, H.R. 912: Mr. AGUILAR. WILSON of Florida, Mr. CUMMINGS, and all other powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 955: Mrs. LURIA. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. tion in the Government of the United States, H.R. 981: Mr. DESAULNIER. FUDGE, Mrs. MURPHY, Ms. GARCIA of or in any department or officer thereof. H.R. 1034: Mr. HILL of Arkansas and Mr. Texas, Mr. ROUDA, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, By Ms. NORTON: UTHERFORD Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, R . H.R. 4268. H.R. 1046: Mr. JEFFRIES. Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. LUJA´ N, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1049: Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. HIMES, Ms. MENG, Ms. TITUS, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1078: Mr. TRONE and Ms. KUSTER of JAYAPAL, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the New Hampshire. SCOTT of Virginia, and Ms. CLARK of Constitution. H.R. 1135: Ms. FINKENAUER. Massachusetts): By Ms. HAALAND: H.R. 1137: Mr. PANETTA and Mr. CUELLAR. H. Res. 549. A resolution reaffirming the H.R. 4269. H.R. 1154: Mr. VEASEY. commitment to media diversity and pledging Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1174: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. to work with media entities and diverse lation pursuant to the following: SIRES. stakeholders to develop common ground so- Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 1175: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. lutions to eliminate barriers to media diver- By Mr. MCGOVERN: CASTRO of Texas, Mr. VEASEY, and Ms. sity; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 4270. SHERRILL. merce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1186: Mr. EVANS, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. By Mr. PAYNE (for himself and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: VELA, Mr. CORREA, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. BILIRAKIS): Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and LOWENTHAL, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. H. Res. 550. A resolution expressing support WELCH, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. of the designation of September 2019 as Pe- Clause 18 By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: ADAMS, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, and Mr. GREEN ripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month; to of Texas. the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H.R. 4271. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1236: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mrs. TRAHAN, By Mr. WITTMAN: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. HARDER of California, Mr. H. Res. 551. A resolution emphasizing the lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- YARMUTH, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- importance of addressing participation in ca- bama, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. DANNY reer and technical education; to the Com- tion By Ms. CLARKE of New York: K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COSTA, mittee on Education and Labor. Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. PAS- H.R. 4272. f CRELL, Mr. CASE, Ms. UNDERWOOD, and Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- FLETCHER. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1266: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and Article 1, Section 8 STATEMENT Mr. GARAMENDI. By Mr. GOMEZ: H.R. 1274: Mr. LUJA´ N. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 4273. the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 1275: Mr. QUIGLEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1297: Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. SPANBERGER, tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. CARSON of In- mitted regarding the specific powers Article I, Section 8, Clause 14. diana, and Mr. MCGOVERN. granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. GOTTHEIMER: H.R. 1325: Mr. BALDERSON. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 4274. H.R. 1346: Mr. JEFFRIES. joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1373: Ms. SLOTKIN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1393: Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. RYAN, Mr. By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: Article I, Section 8 MCGOVERN, Mr. TRONE, and Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 4261. By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana: California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1394: Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. RYAN, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4275. TRONE, and Mr. THOMPSON of California. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1400: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- tion under the General Welfare Clause. lation pursuant to the following: sylvania. By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 1406: Mr. STANTON. H.R. 4262. States Constitution H.R. 1417: Ms. BONAMICI. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: H.R. 1423: Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Ms. GABBARD, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4276. and Mr. VARGAS. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1455: Mr. CORREA. stitution, Congress’s authority to make all lation pursuant to the following: Section 8 of Article I of the United States H.R. 1456: Mr. RASKIN. rules and regulations respecting the Terri- H.R. 1530: Mr. HIMES and Mr. BEYER. Constitution tories and possessions H.R. 1533: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. By Ms. SPEIER: By Mr. DEFAZIO: H.R. 1629: Ms. WEXTON and Mr. EVANS. H.R. 4277. H.R. 4263. H.R. 1671: Mr. COLE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1679: Mr. BRINDISI and Mr. WENSTRUP. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1692: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (relating to This bill is enacted pursuant to the power sylvania. the power to make all laws necessary and granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 1695: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. proper for carrying out the powers vested in 8 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 1711: Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. LARSON of Congress) By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: Connecticut, Mr. NEGUSE, and Mr. PAPPAS. By Mr. CONNOLLY: H.R. 4278. H.R. 1725: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 4264. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1748: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: ginia, and Mr. KENNEDY. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all H.R. 1749: Mr. SCHRADER. Article I, Section 8 of the United States Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 1754: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ and Mr. MCNERNEY. Constitution carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 1766: Mr. LAHOOD. By Mr. MCGOVERN: ers, and all other Powers vested by the Con- H.R. 1769: Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 4265. stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 1771: Mr. SCHNEIDER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States, or in any Department or Officer H.R. 1773: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- lation pursuant to the following: thereof. ico.

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H.R. 1778: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2771: Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 3791: Mrs. AXNE and Mr. COLLINS of H.R. 1787: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2785: Mr. MCGOVERN. New York. H.R. 1846: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. H.R. 2819: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3798: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. MALINOWSKI. H.R. 2857: Mr. SPANO. H.R. 3803: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1870: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2878: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. H.R. 3830: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 1903: Mr. CORREA and Mr. BOST. H.R. 2881: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. H.R. 3846: Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 1923: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. H.R. 2912: Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 3874: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 1939: Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 2959: Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. NORTON, and H.R. 3887: Mr. KENNEDY and Mr. LARSON of H.R. 1982: Ms. LEE of California. Mr. PAYNE. Connecticut. H.R. 2041: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2996: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 3917: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 2051: Mr. FLEISCHMANN. H.R. 2999: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 3951: Ms. TLAIB and Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 2074: Ms. SCANLON and Mr. LAMB. H.R. 3077: Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. MURPHY, Mr. H.R. 3969: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 2086: Ms. SHALALA. EVANS, and Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 3971: Mr. SPANO. H.R. 2094: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 3103: Mrs. LURIA and Mr. BOST. H.R. 3973: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 2117: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3106: Mr. MCEACHIN. H.R. 4004: Mr. RUTHERFORD. sylvania. H.R. 3107: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 4009: Mr. UPTON. H.R. 2134: Mr. GROTHMAN and Ms. BONAMICI. KILMER, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. H.R. 4022: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2148: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. WALORSKI, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. H.R. 4031: Ms. TLAIB. HARDER of California, Mr. EVANS, and Ms. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. H.R. 4044: Mr. PAPPAS and Mr. KENNEDY. KUSTER of New Hampshire. WENSTRUP, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 4077: Mr. MCGOVERN and Ms. FRANKEL. H.R. 2158: Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. H.R. 4091: Ms. STEVENS, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, H.R. 2164: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 3114: Mr. NADLER, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma, Mr. PERL- H.R. 2178: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. SCHNEIDER, and Mr. TAKANO. MUTTER, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms. H.R. 2208: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mr. H.R. 3116: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. SLOTKIN, and Mr. KATKO. DESAULNIER. H.R. 3127: Mr. SUOZZI. H.R. 4107: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 2218: Mr. HUIZENGA. H.R. 3157: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 4108: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 2294: Mr. STIVERS and Mr. LUETKE- H.R. 3162: Mr. GIANFORTE. H.R. 4121: Mr. MCGOVERN. MEYER. H.R. 3165: Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee H.R. 4153: Mr. COLE and Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 2311: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 4160: Mr. RUSH, Mr. DEUTCH, and Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. SOTO, Mr. H.R. 3172: Mr. CISNEROS and Mr. SAN NICO- LAWSON of Florida. ROUDA, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. LAS. H.R. 4165: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. ´ BARRAGAN, Mr. KHANNA, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H.R. 3179: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 4192: Mr. ROUDA and Ms. KUSTER of MALONEY of New York, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 3182: Mrs. WAGNER and Mr. JOHNSON of New Hampshire. H.R. 2313: Mr. LEVIN of California. Louisiana. H.R. 4194: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. GARAMENDI, ´ H.R. 2321: Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. H.R. 3193: Mr. CORREA and Mr. GOMEZ. and Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 2338: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 3195: Mr. MOULTON, Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 4211: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 2344: Mrs. FLETCHER. California, Ms. WILD, Mr. VEASEY, and Mrs. H.R. 4215: Mr. FLORES, Mr. GIANFORTE, Mrs. H.R. 2405: Mr. TRONE and Ms. CASTOR of LAWRENCE. WALORSKI, and Mr. UPTON. Florida. H.R. 3224: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 4230: Mrs. LURIA, Mr. LUJA´ N, and Mr. H.R. 2406: Mr. COLE. H.R. 3243: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. VEASEY. RIJALVA H.R. 2407: Mr. G . H.R. 3249: Mr. SUOZZI and Ms. SEWELL of H.R. 4232: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. H.R. 2415: Ms. SCANLON, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. Alabama. H.R. 4249: Mr. GRIJALVA. COX of California, and Mr. SUOZZI. H.R. 3252: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 4254: Ms. GARCIA of Texas and Mr. H.R. 2420: Mr. MEEKS, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. OUDA URIA H.R. 3260: Mr. R and Mrs. L . CUMMINGS. PORTER, Mr. TED LIEU of California, and Mr. H.R. 3302: Mr. HILL of Arkansas. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. BROWN of Maryland. HIMES. H.R. 3322: Mr. QUIGLEY. H. Res. 17: Ms. STEVENS and Ms. H.R. 2424: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 3330: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2426: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, H.R. 3349: Ms. NORTON. H. Res. 33: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. GOTTHEIMER, and Mr. NEGUSE. H.R. 3356: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. JOHNSON H. Res. 114: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER and Mr. H.R. 2435: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. of South Dakota. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. LUETKEMEYER, and Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 3362: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H. Res. 163: Mr. CORREA. H.R. 2460: Mr. WATKINS. New York. H. Res. 255: Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. BUDD, Mr. H.R. 2466: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. H.R. 3446: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of COMER, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. STIVERS. DOGGETT, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. RYAN, and New York, Mr. BRINDISI, and Mr. TIPTON. H. Res. 310: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Ms. TLAIB. H.R. 3456: Mr. HARDER of California. H. Res. 374: Mr. SCHWEIKERT and Mr. H.R. 2482: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 3459: Mr. VISCLOSKY. GOSAR. H.R. 2486: Mr. SABLAN, Mr. FORTENBERRY, H.R. 3463: Mr. CASE, Ms. DEGETTE, and Mr. H. Res. 429: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. LUJA´ N, and Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. KENNEDY. H. Res. 479: Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 2501: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 3489: Mr. HARDER of California. H. Res. 496: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2504: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 3497: Mr. LATTA. H. Res. 512: Ms. NORTON and Mr. H.R. 2511: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 3512: Mr. DESAULNIER. GROTHMAN. H.R. 2531: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 3529: Mr. MCADAMS. H. Res. 513: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2545: Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 3548: Mr. HUFFMAN. H. Res. 517: Mr. KILMER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 2571: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3555: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- Mr. SIRES, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. BEYER, Ms. SE- H.R. 2585: Mrs. BUSTOS. nois, and Mrs. DINGELL. WELL of Alabama, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- H.R. 2593: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 3564: Mr. BIGGS. fornia, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. COLE, Mr. WILSON of H.R. 2611: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 3593: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Mr. CISNEROS. South Carolina, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. H.R. 2635: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 3637: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. MCGOVERN. STEVENS, and Ms. TITUS. H.R. 2653: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. SEAN H.R. 3663: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mr. RICH- H. Res. 538: Mr. GROTHMAN. PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mrs. MUR- MOND. H. Res. 543: Mr. COHEN. PHY, and Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 3665: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. FLORES. H. Res. 544: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 2660: Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 3667: Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 2685: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. H.R. 3712: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, f QUIGLEY. Mr. NADLER, and Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 2696: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 3740: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 2708: Ms. MATSUI, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- H.R. 3744: Ms. PINGREE. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM ESTER, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. STE- H.R. 3749: Ms. DEAN, Mr. MORELLE, and Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS VENS, Mr. PANETTA, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. MCGOVERN. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors NEGUSE, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. CASE. H.R. 3753: Mr. ROSE of New York. H.R. 2720: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3760: Ms. BASS. were deleted from public bills and reso- sylvania and Mr. GOMEZ. H.R. 3774: Mr. BACON. lutions, as follows: H.R. 2733: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. H.R. 3779: Ms. FINKENAUER and Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 838: Mr. DESJARLAIS. H.R. 2746: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. H.R. 3782: Ms. OMAR. H.R. 2407: Mrs. DINGELL.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 No. 144 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was neighbors, and that supports more than 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF SLAVERY called to order by the President pro 86,000 jobs. Modernizing and improving Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). our trade relationships with Canada now on an entirely different matter, f and Mexico is a bipartisan no-brainer. today Congress observes the 400th anni- Former Secretary of Agriculture PRAYER versary of a reprehensible moment in Tom Vilsack and I discussed the the history of our land. In August 1619, The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- USMCA in Des Moines last month at a an English ship landed at the tip of fered the following prayer: local dairy processing plant. Secretary Virginia’s Lower Peninsula. On board Let us pray. Vilsack and I agree we must pass the were 20-some Africans whom the crew Eternal God, Your words are pure. USMCA to help our farmers. had captured from a Portuguese slave When hate seems to triumph, surround I yield the floor. ship. These men and women were sold us with Your protection and favor. to the Colonies, and with that, Eng- f Have mercy upon our Nation and land’s American Colonies had taken world. their first step into the already mas- Lord, the wicked are often exalted as RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER sive transatlantic slave trade. The they blaspheme and destroy. May our shameful history of slavery in what lawmakers not permit inaction to de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- would become our Nation had begun. rail liberty. jority leader is recognized. In many ways, slavery is the original How long will the enemies of freedom sin of the United States of America. f prevail? Awake us all, and use us for This systematic racial exploitation Your glory, for we trust in Your mercy. BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE wove its way into the Colonies’ econo- We pray in Your great Name. Amen. mies and societies. Almost two cen- f Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, turies later, the disgusting practice the Senate is in the midst of con- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was a stumbling block in our founding firming several more of the President’s debates. It ultimately was allowed to The President pro tempore led the well-qualified nominees to important continue for the sake of union. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Federal posts. After we complete to- Some of our Founders participated I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the day’s vote on Ambassador Kelly Craft, personally even as they argued the United States of America, and to the Repub- whom we confirmed a month ago to philosophical case for equality under lic for which it stands, one nation under God, serve as Ambassador to the United Na- God and under law. Thomas Jefferson indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. tions, we will turn to several more pub- owned slaves while he wrote the Dec- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. lic servants whom the President has laration of Independence—and the HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Iowa. asked to serve at the Departments of shameful inconsistency was not lost on Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I State, Treasury, Health and Human him. Jefferson wrote: ‘‘Indeed, I trem- ask unanimous consent to speak in Services, and Veterans Affairs, among ble for my country when I reflect that morning business for 1 minute. others. God is just: that his justice cannot The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Meanwhile, the Appropriations Com- sleep forever.’’ objection, it is so ordered. mittee is working to produce govern- Indeed, justice did not sleep forever. f ment funding legislation. With a good- The last century and a half has seen faith, bipartisan, bicameral approach, the moral truths on which this Nation UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA we will be able to build on the agree- is founded slowly overcome one racist AGREEMENT ment the President signed into law last evil after another. After an unthink- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, month and ensure adequate funding for ably bloody Civil War, slavery in agriculture and the family farmers of the American people’s priorities. As al- America was no more. Almost a cen- America depend upon exports for pros- ways, I know my colleagues and I are tury later—much too late—the failures perity. Passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada grateful to Chairman SHELBY and of Reconstruction and the cruelty of Agreement is then critical to provide Ranking Member LEAHY for their work. Jim Crow began giving way to the her- farmers and ranchers with the cer- I hope we are able to consider signifi- oism of the civil rights movement. tainty they need to make long-term cant bipartisan funding legislation Change has come too slow. The proc- business decisions. here on the floor this month before ess has been incredibly imperfect. But Over $10 billion worth of agricultural turning to a temporary continuing res- every American should take pride in products are exported each year to our olution while work continues. the undeniable progress we have made

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.000 S10SEPT1 S5374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 in overcoming the terrible chapter that As everyone no doubt remembers, the ity stand up for both the Constitution was opened 400 years ago. We should Trump administration declared a na- and the military and its Members and take pride that our American ideals of tional emergency in February of this their families. Democrats and Repub- equality and justice—not the sins of year after Congress repeatedly denied licans alike should vote to terminate our forefathers—are the true, deepest the President funding for the construc- the President’s national emergency bedrock of this great Nation. tion of a border wall that he promised declaration, and you can be sure we Today, with the Nation, Congress Mexico would pay for. A few weeks ago, will make sure everyone will have a looks back to 1619 and remembers the the administration released the list of chance to do so within the next month. size and scope of slavery’s stain on our military construction projects it has If we don’t do it, how many more history. We mark this somber anniver- planned on canceling in order to steal emergencies will the President declare? sary with grief for all the slaves whose money for the President’s wall. Whom else will he take money from God-given freedoms were so brutally The President’s emergency declara- and to use for purposes he wants but denied. We reflect gratefully on the tion was and is an outrageous power that Congress doesn’t and that the tremendous, rich contribution that grab by a President who refuses to re- American people are largely opposed generations of African Americans have spect the constitutional separation of to? made to this Nation despite this vio- powers. I say to all of my colleagues, GOVERNMENT FUNDING lence and adversity. We give thanks this issue rises to a large and vital con- Madam President, on another mat- that true American values slammed stitutional issue: Does our country ter, we have until the end of the month the door on this unjust part of our Na- truly have checks and balances, par- for Members of both parties to work to- tion’s history and continue to prevail ticularly when we have such an over- gether to fund the Federal Govern- today. reaching President? ment, one of our most basic respon- f We all must consider the dangerous sibilities as legislators. precedent this would set if Presidents At the end of July, both parties came RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME could declare national emergencies together to produce a budget deal that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under every time their initiatives fail in Con- set the blueprint for negotiations this the previous order, the leadership time gress. It is outrageous. There is bal- fall. The same spirit of bipartisanship is reserved. ance of powers. The President failed in is required to move forward through f Congress. He didn’t say it was an emer- the appropriations process, and it gency then, but he used the national starts with good-faith discussions on CONCLUSION OF MORNING emergency law, which is intended for how we allocate funding to 12 sub- BUSINESS true national emergencies—floods, committees. To be successful, that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under states of war—and then overruled the process must be fair, cooperative, and the previous order, morning business is will of the people as voiced in the Con- bipartisan. closed. gress. This is so wrong. The President Under a partisan process, we know f has clearly attempted to usurp the what happens. We all lived through it just 9 months ago. The President de- EXECUTIVE SESSION power of the purse given exclusively to the Congress by the Constitution to manded funding for a border wall and take funding from projects we have ap- then shut down the government when EXECUTIVE CALENDAR proved and give it to projects we have Congress didn’t give in to him. Now, repeatedly declined to approve. just 9 months later, I read reports that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under This goes to our democracy. This Republicans are considering going the previous order, the Senate will pro- goes to how the Founding Fathers set down the same path again, potentially ceed to executive session to resume up that delicate balance. We have risking another government shutdown consideration of the following nomina- never had such a President overreach over the exact same issue. I believe tion, which the clerk will report. on an emergency basis. The recourse there is good will on both sides of the The senior assistant legislative clerk for such a brazen power grab should be aisle. We want to avoid a shutdown. read the nomination of Kelly Craft, of an overwhelming bipartisan vote in the Certainly, Republicans learned their Kentucky, to be Representative of the Congress to terminate the emergency lesson; it wasn’t very good for them United States of America to the Ses- declaration and reassert our constitu- the last time. Both sides want to avoid sions of the General Assembly of the tional authority. a shutdown and both sides would prefer United Nations during her tenure of Most of my colleagues know this is to have a real budget, not a CR. The service as Representative of the United wrong. In fact, when we had a vote the way to get that done is for both parties States of America to the United Na- last time, 59 Senators—including a to work together and keep the appro- tions. good number of Republicans—voted priations process bipartisan, not for Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- against the emergency. What adds in- the Republicans to tell the Democrats sence of a quorum. sult to injury is the President stealing that these are the 302(b)s and this is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the money from our military projects the order in which we will do the bill. clerk will call the roll. that protect our Nation, support mili- That is not bipartisan, and that is not The senior assistant legislative clerk tary families, local economies, and what the bipartisan agreement called proceeded to call the roll. local schools. for. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I The Trump administration has pro- BACKGROUND CHECKS ask unanimous consent that the order posed pilfering funds from projects in Madam President, finally, on guns, for the quorum call be rescinded. 23 States, 3 U.S. territories, and mili- over the August recess, Leader MCCON- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tary installations in 20 countries, in- NELL promised we would hold a debate objection, it is so ordered. cluding $80 million from projects in on gun violence when we returned to NATIONAL EMERGENCIES ACT North Carolina, $30 million in Arizona, Washington. Now that we are back, Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I and even a middle school in Kentucky. Democrats will insist on holding Lead- begin this morning with some news for How do we say to the men and women er MCCONNELL to his promise. my colleagues on both sides of the who risk their lives for us and whose The debate on gun safety should be aisle. As stipulated by the National families sacrifice that the President is our first order of business, and the Emergencies Act, Democrats will once taking the money away, and we are place to start a debate is a vote on the again force a vote to terminate the going to shrug our shoulders—not this House-passed, bipartisan background President’s national emergency dec- Senator, not this Member and not, I be- checks bill. It is the foundation on laration. The provisions of the Na- lieve, every Member on our side and which most other gun safety laws de- tional Emergencies Act dictate that not a whole bunch on the Republican pend. We can’t make a real dent in pre- the resolution of disapproval be privi- side. venting gun violence without first leged and therefore must be voted We need more people to join us. I catching the glaring loopholes in our upon. hope we will see an even larger major- laws that allow criminals, spousal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.001 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5375 abusers, and the adjudicated mentally House to discuss supporting a bipar- experience leading a small agency, I ill to buy firearms without a back- tisan background checks bill. am not confident that her background ground check. I yield the floor. has prepared her to provide the sta- Some are talking about the so-called I suggest the absence of a quorum. bility and the autonomy that OPM dered flag, but the red flag doesn’t work The PRESIDING OFFICER. The serves. if there is no background check. Mr. clerk will call the roll. Unfortunately, after a careful review Jones is red-flagged. Then he goes on- The senior assistant legislative clerk of Ms. Cabaniss’s record, I do not be- line or goes to a gun show to buy a gun proceeded to call the roll. lieve that she is the right choice to without a background check. The red Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask lead OPM at this critical time. I will be flag doesn’t work unless we tighten the unanimous consent that the order for voting no, and I urge my colleagues to loopholes—close the loopholes—on the the quorum call be rescinded. do the same. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. background check law. I yield the floor. SCOTT of Florida). Without objection, Later today, Republican leaders will I suggest the absence of a quorum. it is so ordered. meet with President Trump to talk The PRESIDING OFFICER. The about the congressional agenda this NOMINATION OF DALE CABANISS clerk will call the roll. fall. Gun violence, according to the re- Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise The legislative clerk proceeded to today to oppose the nomination of Dale ports I have read, is expected to be a call the roll. Cabaniss to serve as Director of the Of- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask topic of the conversation. I strongly fice of Personnel Management. unanimous consent that the order for urge my Republican colleagues to pre- With roughly 5,500 dedicated employ- the quorum call be rescinded. vail on the President to support uni- ees, OPM is responsible for managing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without versal background checks. Leader the Federal Government’s civilian objection, it is so ordered. MCCONNELL has said he will bring a bill workforce—overseeing government- DEBBIE SMITH ACT to the floor if it has the President’s wide policies for recruiting, for hiring, Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, for support. That means there is a truly and training—and administering the nearly 15 years, the Debbie Smith Act historic opportunity for President healthcare, life insurance, and retire- has been the driving force behind our Trump to lead his party toward sen- ment benefits that impact millions of progress to eliminate the Nation’s rape sible gun safety laws that in the past, Americans every year. kit backlog. Republicans, in obeisance to the NRA, The Director of OPM plays a crucial Though exact numbers are difficult refused to support for decades. role in the Federal Government, not to estimate, experts believe there are Public support and public pressure is only by managing the agency’s employ- hundreds of thousands of untested rape mounting from one end of the country ees but by serving as a leader and an kits in the United States. Each one of to the other, with 93 percent of Ameri- advocate for more than 2 million hard- them, of course, represents a different cans supporting background checks. working men and women in the Federal story—the story of a sexual assault The vast majority of Republicans and workforce. The next Director of OPM victim. Also, as a result of DNA gun owners—a vast majority—support must have a proven track record of ef- science, it holds the key to appre- it. fective leadership. hending a violent criminal and stop- The President can provide Repub- While I acknowledge and I admire ping them from committing further as- licans important political cover. They Ms. Cabaniss’s long record of public saults. shouldn’t need it because so many service, which includes more than 20 Since the Debbie Smith Act was Americans are for this, but they do be- years here in the Senate, I do not be- signed into law in 2004, more than $1 cause of the power sometimes exercised lieve that her experience and qualifica- billion has been invested in State and rather ruthlessly by the NRA. The tions satisfy the requirements of this local crime labs for DNA testing. This President can do it. This is a moment very important and very challenging program also supports training for law of truth for the President, for Leader position. enforcement, correctional personnel, MCCONNELL, and for all of my Repub- Last summer, the Trump administra- forensic nurses, and other professionals lican colleagues. tion released its government-wide reor- who work with victims of sexual as- The American people are fed up. Too ganization proposal, which includes sault. Though the primary goal of the many people are being killed across the plans to dismantle the Office of Per- program is to reduce the rape kit back- country every day. Just yesterday, I sonnel Management as we know it. log and identify attackers, processing was waiting at the airport, and a man Since then, Congress has repeatedly at- this DNA evidence can assist investiga- came over to me and grabbed my arm tempted to engage in an honest and tions into other nonviolent crimes as and said to me that his nephew was a productive dialogue with the adminis- well. victim of gun violence. He pleaded with tration about their reorganization pro- Once evidence is tested, it is me for action. It is affecting more and posal. However, they have not been uploaded into the FBI’s DNA database, more people, their families, their transparent about the repercussions of called CODIS. This is similar to the friends, and their communities. I imag- this plan and what impact those reper- criminal fingerprint database but pro- ine every one of my colleagues has met cussions could have on the Federal vides DNA evidence that can help iden- someone like this man over the past workforce. They have not dem- tify and convict people who commit month. onstrated how taxpayers will be better other crimes. So if it is collected as a The Mayor of Dayton, OH, Nan served by their proposal, and it re- result of a sexual assault, you may, in Whaley, joined with Democrats yester- mains unclear if they have even stud- fact, be able to get a hit that will help day at a press conference—another in- ied the full impact of their proposal. In you identify someone who has com- credibly compelling voice pushing for short, they have left too many funda- mitted a burglary, a murder, a robbery, progress on this issue. We invited her mental questions simply unanswered. or some other crime. This is particu- to speak at our caucus lunch today. I The Office of Personnel Management larly true when somebody commits a expect my Republican colleagues have is charged with safeguarding the non- crime in one State and moves to an- mayors in their States who, just like partisan civil service from the political other State—to be able to connect the her, are exhausted by the daily gun vi- motives of this or any White House. identity of the person based on their olence in their cities. Republicans have During such a time of uncertainty and DNA, not based on where the offense a chance today to convince the Presi- upheaval, OPM needs strong and steady was committed. According to the Na- dent to do the right thing and come leadership that is focused on good gov- tional Institute of Justice, 42 percent out in support of a policy that is not a ernance and that will not be swayed by of hits in the FBI’s DNA database sys- figleaf, that is not milquetoast and will political whims of elected officials. tem are the direct result of Debbie do nothing, but one that will actually This Agency and the millions of Ameri- Smith Act funding—42 percent. save lives. cans it serves each and every day de- In addition to helping us get more I strongly urge our Republican col- serve a proven, independent leader. criminals off the streets, this informa- leagues and Leader MCCONNELL to use Simply put, Dale Cabaniss is not that tion could also be the key to exon- this afternoon’s meeting at the White leader. While Ms. Cabaniss has some erating individuals who were wrongly

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.003 S10SEPT1 S5376 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 accused and preventing innocent peo- of sexual assault than Debbie, and I am I don’t challenge the need for border ple from being put behind bars for a continually grateful to her for her security. I strongly supported a com- crime they didn’t commit. DNA evi- courage and her candor as she travels prehensive immigration reform pack- dence is very, very powerful. around the country advocating for sur- age in 2013 that included vast amounts States have seen the positive results vivors. It can’t be easy to talk about for border security, much more than of this program at the national level your own personal sexual assault and the President has asked for. The bill and have been following suit. Texas has how you tried to grapple with the fact had strong bipartisan support in the led the Nation in passing mandatory that your rape kit has not been tested Senate, but the Republican-majority rape kit testing laws, conducting au- and, thus, you don’t even know who House refused to even take the bill up dits of the backlog, and using Debbie your attacker was and whether he may in committee, much less on the floor of Smith funds to analyze untested sexual show up at some future date and try to the House. Had we passed that bill in assault evidence. repeat his crime. 2013, it would have been a powerful step Since 2011, the Debbie Smith Act has During the press conference, Debbie forward for immigrants, Dreamers, em- helped Texas reduce its backlog of pre- spoke about the years of fear she dealt ployers, TPS recipients, the American viously unsubmitted rape kits by ap- with while waiting for her attacker to economy, and the security of America’s proximately 90 percent—from over be identified. She said: ‘‘The years I borders. 20,000 kits to now around 2,000. This spent waiting for justice can never be In February of 2018, I worked with a program has allowed us to provide vic- returned to me.’’ bipartisan group of 16 Senators—8 tims of sexual assault with the re- That is a heartbreaking reality for Democrats and 8 Republicans. We put a sources they need and the answers they survivors of sexual violence and a re- proposal on the table, a permanent fix deserve while more effectively identi- minder of why it is so critical to reau- for Dreamers and a major investment fying criminals across the board. thorize the Debbie Smith Act without in border security. In fact, we put an The benefits of this law simply can- further delay. investment in border security into that not be overstated, and that is why the While we can’t turn back the hands bipartisan bill that had every penny Debbie Smith Act was readily reau- of time and somehow change history, that the President asked for for the thorized in 2008 and 2014. Now it is time we can act now to provide victims with next 10 years, $25 billion, but President to once again reauthorize this impor- the support, the answers, and the clo- Trump attacked that bill and killed tant legislation. sure they need. the bill, even though he had earlier in- Earlier this year, Senator FEINSTEIN, I urge Speaker PELOSI to bring the the senior Senator from California, and dicated that he would sign it. There Debbie Smith Act of 2019 to the floor was $25 billion for border security over I introduced the Debbie Smith Act of for a vote immediately in the House to 2019, which will extend this program 10 years, with basic guidelines to en- demonstrate Congress’s ongoing com- sure that the monies were spent wisely through 2024. As you might expect, mitment to support victims of sexual with this kind of nonpartisan legisla- and not foolishly. violence. I learned something from that experi- tion, it sailed through the Senate ear- I yield the floor. lier this year. In fact, it passed the ence. What I learned is that I don’t be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lieve the President cares about solving Senate in May with not one person vot- ator from Virginia. ing against it. But here we are, nearly the border security issue. The sub- BUDGET PROPOSAL 4 months later, and the House of Rep- stance of it means nothing to him, or Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I rise to resentatives has not scheduled a vote. he would have embraced a deal that object in the strongest possible terms If they don’t take action before Sep- gave him every penny he asked for in to President Trump’s continued raid on tember 30, the law will expire—some- February of 2018. the budget of the U.S. military. As a thing I hope we all can agree would be He could have had a deal a long time candidate, the President promised the unconscionable and certainly com- ago if this mattered to him. What the American public that he would build a pletely unnecessary. President cares about is big campaign The benefits of this program tran- border wall with Mexico and that Mex- rallies with people chanting ‘‘build a scend politics or party, and allowing it ico would pay for any wall that he wall’’ so he can continue to stoke his to expire would be a disservice to the would build. The President has broken political machine. That is what I call victims and advocates who have cham- his promise. It shocks me that, as Com- foolishness. pioned this bill for the last 15 years, mander in Chief, he now insists that it It gets worse. A foolish insistence on particularly Debbie Smith herself. has to be our troops, our military fami- political sloganeering over problem- It is time for the House to vote to relies, and our Nation’s security that has solving is one thing, but taking money authorize the Debbie Smith Act so that to be sacrificed for his foolishness. out of the military budget—from key we can get it to the President’s desk Frankly, it shocks me even more that priorities affecting our troops and the without further delay. Republican colleagues in this body lives and safety of our troops and their One of the strongest advocates for seem perfectly willing to let him do families—is something much worse. It the reauthorization of the Debbie that. is disrespectful, and it is dangerous. Smith Act is the Rape, Abuse & Incest If you will not stand up for the men The President proposes to raid the National Network, also known as and women in our military, whom will military construction budget to the RAINN. It is the Nation’s largest anti- you stand up for? If you will not stand tune of $3.6 billion to build 173 miles of sexual violence organization, and in its up for important projects in your own border fencing. That is an average cost 25-year history, it has helped 3 million State, whom will you stand up for? If of $4,000 per linear foot of fence. For survivors and their loved ones. you will not stand up to protect your reference, a standard 6-foot fence costs Last week, RAINN held a press con- Defense authorization bill or your De- $25 a foot, and a standard 6-foot brick ference announcing the delivery of fense appropriations bill when they are wall costs $90 a foot. The proposal is to more than 32,000 signatures urging the being cannibalized, when will you spend $4,000 a foot on fencing. immediate passage of this legislation stand up? Let me give you examples of projects by the House of Representatives. We will have a vote soon to block the in Virginia and elsewhere that are Debbie Smith also spoke at the press President’s destructive efforts to weak- being slashed to build this $4,000-a-foot conference. en our military and to trample on the fence. Just to remind colleagues, Debbie is, power of Congress to set the Nation’s In Virginia, we will lose $77 million of course, a remarkable woman whose budget and appropriations levels. I am in MILCON projects that the Depart- advocacy was born from a terrible per- hoping that my colleagues, Democratic ment of Defense has told the Senate sonal experience. We have had the ben- and Republican, will stand up. they need. There is $26 million being efit of hearing from Debbie over the Let me first address the need for a se- taken away from improvements to a years many times in the Judiciary cure border. I have called the Presi- Navy ship maintenance facility in Committee. dent’s insistence on using military Portsmouth. Here is what the DOD said I believe there is no one—no one— monies to build the wall foolishness. about the importance of that work on who has done more to support victims What do I mean by this? the ship maintenance facility:

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These violations in- and electrical systems are not sufficient. that meets all mission requirements is to clude no sprinkler protection, inadequate IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED: The sub- construct a new facility on Peterson AFB. fire alarm placement, lack of a mass notifi- standard environment will continue to ham- If this facility isn’t constructed, the per the educational process and the middle cation system and inadequate egress. military will be unable to stand up IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED: Approxi- school will not be able to support the DOD mately 330 personnel working more than curriculum and provide for a safe facility. ‘‘the space control mission and equip- 256,000 manhours annually, will remain in a The continued use of deficient, inadequate, ment, with operational and strategic high-risk environment, with continuing sig- and undersized facilities that do not accom- mission impacts due to inadequate fa- nificant rework, higher stress, and addi- modate the current student population will cilities.’’ tional operating costs due to inadequate continue to impair the overall educational We have just reached a deal with the working environment. program for these students. administration to elevate the space That is what this cut will mean to There is $13 million being taken away force to meet the challenges of our that facility. from improvements to a childcare cen- principal nation-state competitors. Yet There is $41 million being taken away ter at Joint Base Andrews, here in the these monies are being taken away. from improvements to hazardous chem- DC area. Here is what that means, ac- Will we really do this? Will we really ical storage facilities in Portsmouth cording to the DOD: do this to the safety of this country, to and Norfolk. Here is how the DOD de- The current facility— our security, to our troops and their scribes the impact on that cut and why a childcare center— families? Will we allow the President the dollars were needed: has suffered from sewage back-ups, heating, to unilaterally hurt these patriotic If this project is not provided . . . Norfolk ventilation and air conditioning failures and people, when he has long been able to will continue storing hazardous materials in mold and pest management issues. This find a fair and comprehensive immigra- non-conforming storage facilities that do not project will accommodate 165 children and tion deal with Congress that includes meet current life safety/fire safety code re- staff. As of Feb 2018, 115 children are on the border security funding? quirements. Priority 1 waiting list. . . . Will the Senate majority say a word, Noncompliant firewalls, inadequate fire Why would we do this to these mili- raise an objection, show support for the suppression systems, fire alarms, and inad- tary families and their kids when they equate ventilation. military, show that Congress sets the are sacrificing to volunteer and serve budgets and appropriations, not the There is $10 million being taken away the country—take the program away, from a cyber facility that was recently Executive, make clear that no Presi- take away the funding for the childcare dent—not this President or any Presi- announced to be located at Joint Base development center they need—to Langley Eustis. Needless to say, the dent—should be able to move money spend it on a wall that the President around at will to support a blatantly cyber protection of our Nation is a promised Mexico would pay for? We are higher and higher priority every day. political agenda at the expense of crit- now making these families pay for it. ical defense priorities? That is what we Here is what DOD says will happen if We are now making their children pay those funds are not provided: will be voting on soon. for it. We are now making the troops I urge my colleagues to reject the [We will be] unable to reach operating ca- pay for it. President’s foolish and dangerous raid pability without a facility that includes the There is $15 million being taken away required SCIF— on our military. from a healthcare center at Camp With that, I yield the floor. a classified facility— Lejeune, a healthcare center for mili- I suggest the absence of a quorum. space from which to operate. Having the retary members and their families. Here The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quired SCIF space is necessary for the team is what that means, according to the clerk will call the roll. to receive the intel and perform the training DOD: required to perform in the cyber mission The legislative clerk proceeded to This project solves the problem of pro- space. Continued use of leased space is costly call the roll. viding primary care services to the active and represents an enhanced security risk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- duty operational forces . . . located in sub- ator from Vermont. Those funds are being cut. standard infrastructure throughout the in- Just to give a few examples, $75.4 stallation. [The] current capacity is insuffi- Mr. LEAHY. I ask unanimous con- million is being taken away from heat- cient and cannot accommodate more than sent that the order for the quorum call ing plant improvements at Eielson Air half of the population resulting in a disper- be rescinded. Force Base in Alaska. Here is what sion of patients and personnel. [Existing fa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that means, according to the Depart- cilities] in some cases lack basic require- objection, it is so ordered. ments such as sinks, proper ventilation, and ment of Defense: Mr. LEAHY. I ask unanimous con- exam rooms with doors. sent to proceed as in morning business Failure of the boiler is expected within the IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED: Required for up to 10 minutes. next 3–4 years. medical and dental services for Marine in- garrison care will continue to be provided in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without That was requested in 2017. objection, it is so ordered. Loss of heat and power during Eielson’s substandard, inefficient, decentralized and MILITARY CONSTRUCTION sub-arctic winters, with temperatures as low uncontrolled facilities. as 65F below zero, would be devastating to My son was based at Camp Lejeune Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, last facilities and missions housed in those facili- for a number of years. That one stings. week, the administration announced it ties. If the situation were deemed critical Why would we take money out of the was going to raid $3.6 billion from mili- enough, the base would be forced to consider healthcare facility for marines who are tary construction projects to pay for evacuating facilities due to a lack of heat living on the garrison? President Trump’s ineffective and con- and power. Once closed, the facilities would Finally, $8 million is being taken troversial border wall. That is the wall freeze and require many millions of dollars away from the space control center at they gave their solemn word that Mex- of repair to return to usable condition. Com- ico would pay for. Now the money is pleting the planned replacement of all boil- Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. ers will guarantee continued steam and This is interesting because the Armed being taken out of our military. power generation to support the flying mis- Services Committee just worked to- Look at some of the things he has sion. gether with the administration to en- taken money from: a new middle That money is being taken to fund hance a space force, a space command, school at Fort Campbell, KY, a child the wall. because it is a higher priority. It needs development center at Joint Base An- There is $62 million being taken away to be. We all agree it needs to be be- drews in Maryland, a new elementary from improvements to a school on the cause of advances that are being made school in Puerto Rico, a fire rescue sta- base at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. in space capacities by China, Russia, tion at Tyndall Air Force base in Flor- Here is what that means, according to and other nations. Yet the proposal is ida. These are among the projects can- the Department of Defense: to take $8 million away from the space celed on orders from a President who The existing school structures do not com- control facility. Here is what the DOD apparently values his cynical campaign ply with current building codes, Anti-Ter- says that would mean: promise over our men and women serv- rorism & Force Protection standards, and There are no adequate facilities located at ing our country in uniform and their sustainability standards. either Peterson or Buckley AFBs for this families.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.006 S10SEPT1 S5378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 Remember, on the campaign trail he him the ‘‘right to do whatever I want ored until a compromise might be repeatedly promised that Mexico would as President.’’ No. We have a Constitu- reached. pay for the wall. Supporters cheered tion because the President is not above This President, however—after all, he about that—Mexico would pay. Have the law any more than the rest of us. said the Constitution allows him to do my friends on the other side of the Only a few weeks ago, the adminis- anything he wants, and we know it aisle forgotten that? tration yet again disregarded objec- does not—has thrown that tradition Now, after unsurprisingly failing to tions from Congress and announced out the window. He has decided that convince Mexico to do so, he is forcing plans to divert $116 million we appro- consulting Congress is a box-checking our troops and their families, who al- priated to the Department of Homeland exercise to be summarily disregarded. ready sacrifice so much to keep our Security for national security pur- For the second year in a row, he is in- country safe, to sacrifice yet again just poses, as well as $155 million from creasing money for ICE detention beds to keep his ego safe. FEMA’s wildfire and hurricane disaster over the objection of the Appropria- This announcement should outrage relief fund, and use it to detain more tions Committee and in violation of every U.S. Senator from both parties— immigrants by increasing the number the agreements reached in the DHS ap- not just because it is an insult to our of ICE detention beds and building propriations laws. troops, which it is, but also because it court facilities for the deeply mis- Earlier this year, he used the trans- is part of a larger pattern by the Presi- guided, dangerous, and cruel Remain- fer authority to divert $2.5 billion from dent to disregard the Congress and to in-Mexico Program. the Department of Defense accounts to subvert the Constitution. He is doing The level of funding for ICE deten- pay for the wall after Congress refused so not in furtherance of our national tion beds was set in the fiscal year 2019 to give him that authority. That security or to address the very real hu- in the Department of Homeland Secu- money is in addition to the $3.6 billion manitarian needs along our border; he rity Act. That was passed by Congress he recently announced he will take is doing so merely in service of his own and signed by the President just 6 from military construction projects ego, and that should not go unchal- months ago. It was one of the last and $600 million that he took from the lenged. issues resolved. Like the wall funding Treasury asset forfeiture account for For those people at the White House itself, it was central to the final agree- the wall. who have actually read the Constitu- ment. He is doing all this while refusing to tion, they will find that article I, sec- I had serious concerns with the fund- spend the money Congress appropriated tion 9 of the Constitution established ing level we agreed to at that time. I to address the root causes of migration that Congress—and Congress alone— still do. There is no reason to turn to in Central America. So when will it possesses the power of the purse. mass incarceration when most people stop? When will Members on the other Congress’s exclusive power over our crossing our borders are desperately side of the aisle take a stand and say: government’s spending priorities is one fleeing violence in their home coun- ‘‘We passed a law, and we expect you to of the most critical checks and bal- tries, not seeking to do harm to ours. follow it’’? ances in our constitutional system. More humane and cost-efficient ways So far, the abuses of authority have The President can propose funding to address these issues exist and allow been used in ways that mostly impact for whatever project he wants—he has us to have a secure border, but a deal is issues Democrats care about. Repub- that absolute right—but it is the job of a deal. It is what we agreed to. The licans have stood silent. What happens Congress to decide where to invest the President signed that bill into law. For when the administration crosses a Re- American people’s hard-earned tax dol- the President to undo what he signed publican redline? What about Members lars. In a democracy and under our into law only months later by increas- from States impacted by the canceled Constitution, the President has to re- ing funding for ICE through transfers military construction projects? When spect those decisions, but this Presi- is outrageous. this has been canceled in your State, dent apparently is willing to ignore our The fiscal year 2019 DHS appropria- will you stand up for your State? If country’s foundational document, the tions act set a level of funding that re- they will not stand up for Congress or Constitution, or perhaps he has not quired DHS to end the fiscal year with the Constitution, will they at least read it. a debt ceiling of 40,520. They now oper- stand up for their own State? When President Trump declared a na- ate at a level of 52,930 beds—a 31-per- Last month, the administration tional emergency in February, citing a cent increase, all without the approval threatened to cancel over $4 billion in crisis at the southern border, he did so of Congress. foreign assistance in blatant violation for one reason: to do an end-run around The President will say he is merely of the law. The funds were appropriated Congress and the Appropriations Com- relying on general transfer authority by overwhelming majorities of Repub- mittee and to use taxpayer money to provided to him by Congress in the licans and Democrats after lengthy ne- build a wall on the southern border, DHS appropriations act to increase gotiations between the House and Sen- when Congress specifically voted to funding for ICE detention beds. Well, ate, including the White House, and downsize his request by $4.2 billion. He that is ridiculous. It is disingenuous signed into law by the President. cited 10 U.S.C. 2808. That is an author- and makes no sense. These funds were intended to imple- ity unlocked by the declaration of a Congress provides the executive ment policies and programs which, national emergency. He used that to branch certain transfer authority so it among other things, fulfill U.S. treaty raid military construction projects to can be flexible and react in realtime to obligations, support our allies and pay for the wall—projects we had de- emergencies, unanticipated needs, and partners, protect the public against termined were important and worthy changed circumstances. We have pro- Ebola and other infectious diseases, of Federal dollars like cleaning up the vided this flexibility for decades for counter Russian aggression and Chi- housing for some of our soldiers and Presidents of both parties because it nese influence, respond to humani- their families. He has done this by con- was the responsible thing to do. No tarian crises, and counter violent ex- torting the law beyond all recognition. government can anticipate all of its tremism. The President backed down He has undone congressional funding needs at the beginning of each fiscal from this threat, but what if he had decisions by fiat. year. We trust the administration to not? And now we hear reports that he This should concern any Senator in a follow the law, follow the Constitution, is withholding $250 million in aid to State where critical military construc- and use the authority appropriately. Ukraine meant to counter the Russian tion projects are being canceled to pay We have done this for both Republicans invasion of that country. for President Trump’s obsession with a and Democrats. This week, we will begin marking up medieval wall. It should concern those In return for that flexibility, past ad- the fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills of us who believe the Constitution ministrations of both parties, they re- in committee. If we care about this in- should carry more weight than the spected the will of Congress. For the stitution, Members on both sides of the whims of a President who genuinely most part, when the Appropriations aisle need to stand up for the power of thinks—and he has actually said this Committee objected to a transfer or re- the purse, granted to it under article I, out loud—that the Constitution gives programming, the objection was hon- section 9 of the Constitution. I plan to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.008 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5379 do so by offering amendments to appro- Hirono Merkley Stabenow [Rollcall Vote No. 265 Ex.] priations bills to undo the President’s Jones Murray Tester YEAS—57 Kaine Peters Udall actions on the wall and to limit his King Reed Van Hollen Barrasso Graham Paul flexibility to transfer and reprogram Klobuchar Rosen Warner Blackburn Grassley Perdue money, which he has so abused. Leahy Schatz Whitehouse Blunt Hawley Portman Markey Schumer Wyden Boozman Hoeven Risch I urge all members of the committee Menendez Smith Braun Hyde-Smith Romney to support me in this effort. Our coun- Burr Inhofe Rounds try was built on the concept of separa- NOT VOTING—6 Capito Isakson Rubio Cassidy tion of powers. This is meaningless if Alexander Roberts Sinema Johnson Sasse Harris Sanders Warren Collins Jones Scott (FL) Congress cedes one of its most impor- Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) tant powers to the executive branch or The nomination was confirmed. Cotton King Shelby refuses to take a stand when the ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Cramer Lankford Sullivan Crapo Lee Tester ministration overreaches, ignores Con- the previous order, the motion to re- Cruz Manchin Thune gress, or breaks the law. consider is considered made and laid Daines McConnell Tillis We may disagree on the utility of the upon the table, and the President will Enzi McSally Toomey be immediately notified of the Senate’s Ernst Moran Whitehouse President’s wall, but we should not dis- Fischer Murkowski Wicker agree on the constitutional role of this action. Gardner Murphy Young body. The President may not care NAYS—37 about our system of checks and bal- f Baldwin Feinstein Reed ances, but every one of us here should. Bennet Gillibrand Rosen Political winds tend to change direc- CLOTURE MOTION Blumenthal Hassan Schatz Booker Heinrich Schumer tion. It is time to reassert ourselves The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant and do so before it is too late. Brown Hirono Shaheen to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Cantwell Kaine Smith I yield the floor. Senate the pending cloture motion, Cardin Klobuchar Stabenow The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Carper Leahy Udall which the clerk will state. Casey Markey Van Hollen question is, Will the Senate advise and Coons Menendez The senior assistant legislative clerk Warner consent to the Craft nomination? Cortez Masto Merkley read as follows: Wyden Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask for the Duckworth Murray CLOTURE MOTION yeas and nays. Durbin Peters We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- NOT VOTING—6 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the sufficient second? Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Alexander Roberts Sinema Harris Sanders Warren There is a sufficient second. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The clerk will call the roll. nation of Elizabeth Darling, of Texas, to be Mr. CRUZ. On this vote, the yeas are The bill clerk called the roll. Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Fami- 57, the nays are 37. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators lies, Department of Health and Human Serv- The motion is agreed to. ices. are necessarily absent: the Senator f Mitch McConnell, Steve Daines, John from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Thune, John Cornyn, James M. Inhofe, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- Pat Roberts, Mike Crapo, Chuck Grass- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ERTS). ley, Richard Burr, John Barrasso, Further, if present and voting, the Jerry Moran, Roy Blunt, Shelley clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Moore Capito, John Boozman, Johnny read the nomination of Elizabeth Dar- ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Isakson, Thom Tillis, John Hoeven. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- ling, of Texas, to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Depart- Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), imous consent, the mandatory quorum ment of Health and Human Services. the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- call has been waived. ERS), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. The question is, Is it the sense of the f SINEMA), and the Senator from Massa- Senate that debate on the nomination RECESS chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily of Elizabeth Darling, of Texas, to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under absent. Commissioner on Children, Youth, and the previous order, the Senate stands The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Families, Department of Health and in recess until 2:15 p.m. CRUZ). Are there any other Senators in Human Services, shall be brought to a Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:05 p.m., the Chamber desiring to vote? close? recessed until 2:15 p.m., and reassem- The result was announced—yeas 56, The yeas and nays are mandatory bled when called to order by the Pre- under the rule. nays 38, as follows: siding Officer (Mrs. CAPITO). The clerk will call the roll. [Rollcall Vote No. 264 Ex.] f YEAS—56 The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued Barrasso Gardner Paul Blackburn Graham Perdue Mr. THUNE. The following Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Blunt Grassley Portman are necessarily absent: the Senator question is, Will the Senate advise and Boozman Hassan Risch from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and consent to the Darling nomination? Braun Hawley Romney the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- Mr. SHELBY. I ask for the yeas and Burr Hoeven Rounds ERTS). Capito Hyde-Smith Rubio nays. Cassidy Inhofe Sasse Further, if present and voting, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Collins Isakson Scott (FL) Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Coons Johnson sufficient second? Scott (SC) Cornyn Kennedy ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ There appears to be a sufficient sec- Shaheen Cotton Lankford Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the ond. Shelby Cramer Lee Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), The clerk will call the roll. Crapo Manchin Sullivan Cruz McConnell Thune the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- The senior assistant legislative clerk Daines McSally Tillis ERS), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. called the roll. Enzi Moran Toomey SINEMA), and the Senator from Massa- Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Wicker Ernst Murkowski chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily are necessarily absent: the Senator Fischer Murphy Young absent. from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and NAYS—38 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- Baldwin Cantwell Duckworth any other Senators in the Chamber de- ERTS). Bennet Cardin Durbin siring to vote? Further, if present and voting, the Blumenthal Carper Feinstein Booker Casey Gillibrand The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 57, Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Brown Cortez Masto Heinrich nays 37, as follows: ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.009 S10SEPT1 S5380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the James E. Risch, David Perdue, Roy The bill clerk read the nomination of Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), Blunt, Kevin Cramer, Roger F. Wicker, Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Direc- the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- Tom Cotton, John Barrasso, Steve tor of the Office of Foreign Missions, Daines, John Thune, John Hoeven. ERS), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. with the rank of Ambassador. SINEMA), and the Senator from Massa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily imous consent, the mandatory quorum f absent. call has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there CLOTURE MOTION any other Senators in the Chamber de- Senate that debate on the nomination siring to vote or change their vote? of Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Di- PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to The result was announced—yeas 57, rector of the Office of Foreign Mis- rule XXII, the Chair lays before the nays 37, as follows: sions, with the rank of Ambassador, Senate the pending cloture motion, [Rollcall Vote No. 266 Ex.] shall be brought to a close? which the clerk will state. The yeas and nays are mandatory The bill clerk read as follows: YEAS—57 under the rule. CLOTURE MOTION Barrasso Graham Paul The clerk will call the roll. Blackburn Grassley Perdue We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Blunt Hawley Portman The senior assistant bill clerk called ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Boozman Hoeven Risch the roll. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Braun Hyde-Smith Romney Mr. THUNE. The following Senators move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Burr Inhofe Rounds are necessarily absent: the Senator nation of Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Capito Isakson Rubio Cassidy Johnson Sasse from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Director of the Office of Personnel Manage- Collins Jones Scott (FL) the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- ment for a term of four years. Cornyn Kennedy Scott (SC) ERTS). Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, Roy Cotton King Shelby Further, if present and voting, the Blunt, John Boozman, John Cornyn, Cramer Lankford Sullivan Pat Roberts, Richard Burr, Lindsey Crapo Lee Tester Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Graham, John Kennedy, Mike Crapo, Cruz Manchin Thune ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mike Rounds, David Perdue, Roger F. Daines McConnell Tillis Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Enzi McSally Toomey Wicker, Thom Tillis, Ron Johnson, Ernst Moran Whitehouse Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), Rick Scott. Fischer Murkowski Wicker the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Gardner Murphy Young ERS), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. imous consent, the mandatory quorum NAYS—37 SINEMA), and the Senator from Massa- call has been waived. Baldwin Feinstein Reed chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily The question is, Is it the sense of the Bennet Gillibrand Rosen absent. Senate that debate on the nomination Blumenthal Hassan Schatz The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. of Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Di- Booker Heinrich Schumer BLACKBURN). Are there any other Sen- Brown Hirono rector of the Office of Personnel Man- Shaheen ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? Cantwell Kaine Smith agement for a term of four years, shall Cardin Klobuchar The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 91, Stabenow be brought to a close? Carper Leahy Udall nays 3, as follows: Casey Markey The yeas and nays are mandatory Van Hollen Coons Menendez [Rollcall Vote No. 267 Ex.] Warner under the rule. Cortez Masto Merkley YEAS—91 Wyden The clerk will call the roll. Duckworth Murray Baldwin Gardner Peters Durbin Peters The bill clerk called the roll. Barrasso Graham Portman Mr. THUNE. The following Senators NOT VOTING—6 Bennet Grassley Reed Blackburn Hassan Risch are necessarily absent: the Senator Alexander Roberts Sinema Blumenthal Hawley Romney from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and Harris Sanders Warren Blunt Heinrich Rosen the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- Boozman Hirono The nomination was confirmed. Rounds ERTS). Braun Hoeven Rubio The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Brown Hyde-Smith Sasse Further, if present and voting, the the previous order, the motion to re- Burr Inhofe Schatz Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- Cantwell Isakson consider is considered made and laid Schumer ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ upon the table, and the President will Capito Johnson Cardin Jones Scott (FL) Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Scott (SC) be immediately notified of the Senate’s Carper Kaine Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), Casey Kennedy Shaheen action. the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- The Senator from Missouri. Cassidy King Shelby Smith ERS), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I ask Collins Klobuchar Coons Lankford Stabenow SINEMA), and the Senator from Massa- unanimous consent that the remaining Cornyn Leahy Sullivan chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily Cortez Masto Lee Tester votes in this series be 10 minutes in absent. length. Cotton Manchin Thune Cramer McConnell The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Tillis Crapo McSally Toomey any other Senators in the Chamber de- objection, it is so ordered. Cruz Menendez Udall Daines Merkley siring to vote? f Van Hollen Duckworth Moran Warner The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 53, Durbin CLOTURE MOTION Murkowski Whitehouse nays 41, as follows: Enzi Murphy Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Ernst Murray [Rollcall Vote No. 268 Ex.] Wyden to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Feinstein Paul YEAS—53 Fischer Perdue Young Senate the pending cloture motion, Barrasso Gardner Paul which the clerk will state. NAYS—3 Blackburn Graham Perdue Blunt Grassley The senior assistant legislative clerk Booker Gillibrand Markey Portman Boozman Hawley Risch read as follows: NOT VOTING—6 Braun Hoeven Romney CLOTURE MOTION Burr Hyde-Smith Rounds Alexander Roberts Sinema Capito Inhofe We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Harris Sanders Warren Rubio Cassidy Isakson Sasse ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Collins Johnson The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Scott (FL) Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Cornyn Jones Scott (SC) vote the yeas are 91, the nays are 3. Cotton Kennedy move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Shelby The motion is agreed to. Cramer Lankford nation of Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Sullivan Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, f Crapo Lee Cruz McConnell Thune with the rank of Ambassador. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Daines McSally Tillis Mitch McConnell, Mike Crapo, Shelley Enzi Moran Toomey Moore Capito, Mike Rounds, John The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ernst Murkowski Wicker Boozman, Thom Tillis, Richard Burr, clerk will report the nomination. Fischer Murphy Young

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.004 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5381 NAYS—41 Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, John The legislative clerk read the nomi- Baldwin Gillibrand Reed Boozman, John Cornyn, Pat Roberts, nation of James Byrne, of Virginia, to Bennet Hassan Rosen Richard Burr, Lindsey Graham, John be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Af- Blumenthal Heinrich Schatz Kennedy, Mike Crapo, David Perdue, fairs. Booker Hirono Mike Rounds, Roy Blunt, Roger F. Schumer The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Brown Kaine Shaheen Wicker, Todd Young, Thom Tillis, Ron Cantwell King Smith Johnson, Rick Scott. ator from New Jersey. Cardin Klobuchar Stabenow The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- S. 1689 Carper Leahy Tester Casey Manchin Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, I Udall imous consent, the mandatory quorum Coons Markey Van Hollen call has been waived. rise to speak today on S. 1689, which Cortez Masto Menendez Warner passed last night. Duckworth Merkley The question is, Is it the sense of the Durbin Murray Whitehouse Senate that debate on the nomination Yesterday, this body unanimously Feinstein Peters Wyden of James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Dep- voted to pass my legislation that could give States greater flexibility in how NOT VOTING—6 uty Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall they use Federal funding for water Alexander Roberts Sinema be brought to a close? Harris Sanders Warren The yeas and nays are mandatory projects. This bill is a tool to help com- under the rule. munities in New Jersey and other The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The clerk will call the roll. States remove lead from their drinking vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 41. The legislative clerk called the roll. water. The motion is agreed to. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators We have a national crisis. It is a cri- f are necessarily absent: the Senator sis we are seeing all over the country. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) and I first wrote this legislation after a the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- study was released last year that found The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ERTS). lead leaching into the drinking water clerk will report the nomination. Further, if present and voting, the of my home city, Newark, NJ. Since The legislative clerk read the nomi- Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- then, I have been trying to get our nation of Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ State the Federal resources it needs to be Director of the Office of Personnel Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the upgrade our aging water infrastruc- Management for a term of four years. Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS), ture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SAND- After it wasn’t included in last year’s ator from Georgia. ERS), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. end-of-the-year spending bill, I intro- NOMINATION OF JAMES BYRNE SINEMA), and the Senator from Massa- duced it as a stand-alone bill and Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, we chusetts (Ms. WARREN) are necessarily pushed its passage through the Senate have a second to certify our growth in absent. Environment and Public Works Com- the VA by nominating James Byrne The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there mittee, with bipartisan support, earlier and approving his appointment. We any other Senators in the Chamber de- this summer. have all worked hard to see that the siring to vote? While the bill has been waiting to VA is responsive. We get good news in The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 81, pass here in the Senate, the residents the papers, not bad news. We are help- nays 13, as follows: of my city, my neighbors, my family, ing our veterans get back to work. The [Rollcall Vote No. 269 Ex.] and others have had to deal with addi- VA is working. We have some prob- YEAS—81 tional concerns of exposure to lead in lems, but we have a lot fewer than we Baldwin Feinstein Paul our drinking water. used to have. A lot of that is because of Barrasso Fischer Perdue Local, State, and Federal officials Bennet Gardner Peters James Byrne. He has been working al- Blackburn Graham Portman have been working almost literally ready, and we need to make him per- Blumenthal Grassley Risch around the clock to bring residents an- manent. Please help us to confirm Blunt Hassan Romney swers they deserve, answers they de- Boozman Hawley Rosen mand. I have repeatedly pushed the James Byrne. Braun Heinrich Rounds I yield to the Senator from Montana, Burr Hoeven Rubio Federal Government, and the EPA in Mr. TESTER. Capito Hyde-Smith Sasse particular, to provide more resources Mr. TESTER. Madam President, I Cardin Inhofe Schatz to Newark in every way I can. I have Carper Isakson Scott (FL) thank the chairman of the Committee Casey Johnson Scott (SC) been making calls and writing letters, on Veterans’ Affairs for his good work. Cassidy Jones Shaheen hosting meetings. When I spoke with Jim Byrne is the right man for the Collins Kaine Shelby Administrator Wheeler and then per- Coons Kennedy Smith sonally met with EPA in Newark, I re- job. We passed the VA MISSION Act Cornyn King Sullivan that needs to be implemented. I know Cortez Masto Lankford Tester minded them of our shared responsi- Mr. Byrne has ruffled feathers among Cotton Leahy Thune bility in bringing safe, clean drinking some here. In the end, I think he will Cramer Lee Tillis water to residents. This is not just a Crapo Manchin Toomey do the right thing and that we can hold Cruz McConnell Udall national emergency; this is an urgency. him accountable. It is critically impor- Daines McSally Van Hollen We are waiting for more sampling re- tant we get these folks confirmed so we Duckworth Menendez Warner sults right now to better understand Durbin Moran Whitehouse how to address the situation in Newark can hold them accountable and get Enzi Murkowski Wicker them in front of our committee. I Ernst Murphy Young as quickly as possible. This legislation will allow Newark, NJ, and all of New would urge a ‘‘yea’’ vote on Jim Byrne. NAYS—13 Mr. ISAKSON. I yield the floor. Jersey to have access to upward of $100 Booker Klobuchar Schumer million in Federal funds for pressing f Brown Markey Stabenow Cantwell Merkley Wyden drinking water projects. CLOTURE MOTION Gillibrand Murray For the last month, thousands of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Hirono Reed residents haven’t been able to drink to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the NOT VOTING—6 the city’s water. As I was handing out Senate the pending cloture motion, Alexander Roberts Sinema bottled water to my neighbors, I heard which the clerk will state. Harris Sanders Warren how significantly this was affecting the The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this daily routines of my neighbors and friends and undermining the well-being CLOTURE MOTION vote, the yeas are 81, the nays are 13. The motion is agreed to. of my community, of my city. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Again, I say this is a national ur- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the f gency, a national emergency, because Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby EXECUTIVE CALENDAR move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- the residents of my city are not alone. nation of James Byrne, of Virginia, to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This crisis is affecting communities all Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. clerk will report the nomination. over the country. In fact, as Reuters

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.006 S10SEPT1 S5382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 reported, there are over 3,000 jurisdic- Donald Abadie, you have made us est point is more than 3,000 feet above tions where children in America have proud. sea level—three times higher than more than twice the blood lead levels The real story may not be the cham- Rhode Island’s highest point, Jerimoth of Flint, MI. pionship itself but how they won. After Hill—and its highest point, Gannett These results across our country losing their first game to Hawaii, the Peak, is almost 14,000 feet. demonstrate yet again how we have defending world champions, the Lou- Wyomingites have a reputation for failed to adequately invest in our Na- isiana team went on to outscore oppo- being conservative skeptics about cli- tion’s aging infrastructure. In a Nation nents 44 to 8. They averaged almost as mate change, but polling data shows as wealthy as ours, clean drinking many runs per game as their opponents that even in Wyoming, 60 percent of water should be a basic human right, scored in total during this streak, and people think climate change is hap- and we must act to make that our re- that is amazing. pening, 43 percent think humans are ality. One of those wins included fending driving it, 69 percent say they support The majority of those impacted are off a comeback in a rematch against regulating carbon dioxide as a pollut- low-income, economically vulnerable Hawaii for the American champion- ant, and 68 percent think their schools people. They are like the neighbors in ship. I commend the Hawaii team for should teach about global warming. my community. They cannot face this their impressive season, which is after My trip began in Teton County, health crisis alone. The Federal Gov- an impressive season last year, but this which I was repeatedly told is the lib- ernment must act. year it was the Louisiana team’s mo- eral part of the State. Teton County is I am so grateful for the success we ment. home to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton have had to help Newark and the bill After the Hawaii victory, they then National Park, as well as a large chunk we passed together last night, but went on to shut out the Caribbean of America’s legendary Yellowstone clearly our work is not done, and I will team 8 to 0 to bring the world cham- National Park. From Jackson, I went not stop until every American has ac- pionship home to Louisiana and to the up to visit Yellowstone and then came cess to clean drinking water. Clean United States. back down over Togwotee Pass and water and clean air must be an Amer- Louisianans are known for resiliency. down here to Dubois and then around ican right. That inborn never-give-up attitude is on to Lake of the Woods, to the Wind I want to thank my partner on this why these kids are champions. River Indian Reservation, to Lander, to legislation, Senator BOB MENENDEZ. I These young folks from River Ridge Pinedale, and back to Jackson. also want to thank my Senate col- faced adversity they conquered. They In Teton County, I met with local leagues, especially Leader SCHUMER, demonstrated character and sports- elected officials from Jackson, from Ranking Member CARPER, and the manship throughout the ups and the Teton County council, and from chairman of EPW, Chairman BAR- downs. Their wins should make all the Wyoming Legislature. I learned RASSO. I also want to thank others who Americans proud. They certainly make that roughly two-thirds of Wyoming’s are advocating for this critical legisla- all of Louisiana proud. revenues come from mineral extrac- tion and urge the House to take it up I yield the floor. tion—mostly coal, oil, and natural gas. immediately—not only to help New I suggest the absence of a quorum. With all this fossil fuel money pouring Jersey but communities nationwide. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The into its coffers, Wyoming has no State I am happy that finally the legisla- clerk will call the roll. income tax, sales tax of 4 percent, and tion I wrote has now passed this body, The senior assistant legislative clerk one of the lowest effective property tax and I am grateful it was done with 100 proceeded to call the roll. rates in the Nation. Indeed, I was told Senators in accord. We still have work Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I that Wyomingites get around $9 in to do, but this, for me, was affirmation ask unanimous consent that the order services for every $1 they pay in taxes. that now people in the State of New for the quorum call be rescinded. It is a sweet deal. And fossil fuel picks Jersey will have more of the Federal The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- up the rest of the tab. resources they need to address the cri- SIDY). Without objection, it is so or- There are problems with this polit- sis. I am encouraged that this bill was dered. ical-economic model, however—prob- able to be passed and that there is Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I lems that folks in Wyoming repeatedly more hope on the horizon for my city ask unanimous consent to speak as in pointed out to me. First, it exposes and others like it in New Jersey. morning business for up to 25 minutes. Wyoming heavily to boom/bust cycles. Madam President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Three coal companies have gone bank- I suggest the absence of a quorum. objection, it is so ordered. rupt just this year. It will also expose The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CLIMATE CHANGE Wyoming to the devastating bust com- clerk will call the roll. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, as ing if, as predicted, fossil fuel assets The legislative clerk proceeded to the Presiding Officer knows, I have crash. Almost all of Wyoming’s eggs call the roll. often spoken about how climate change are in one fossil fuel basket. Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I is affecting Rhode Island. Rising sea Moreover, a political-economic model ask unanimous consent that the order levels will remake my State’s map. based on fossil fuel harms Wyoming’s for the quorum call be rescinded. Warming seas are shifting our tradi- other economic driver: outdoor recre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tional fisheries away from Rhode Is- ation—skiing and snowboarding, river objection, it is so ordered. land. A hotter climate creates public rafting, backpacking, hiking, rock RECOGNIZING THE EASTBANK LITTLE LEAGUE health risks for Rhode Islanders. And climbing, and fly fishing. Wyoming has TEAM the list goes on. abundant outdoor recreation. Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I In the Senate, I have also tried to During my trip, I heard how lucky I rise today to recognize the Eastbank learn how climate change is affecting was to enjoy clear and smokeless skies Little League team from River Ridge, other States. The Presiding Officer was in August and that this August was LA, for winning the 2019 Little League courteous about joining me in Lou- like August of times gone by. The new World Series. isiana when I made a trip to his State. normal across the West is hotter, dryer Everybody is glad when kids do well, I have been doing a fair amount of summers driven by climate change, and but you are particularly glad when traveling, and last month I visited Wy- that makes massive forest fires, filling they are your kids, and these are Lou- oming to hear about climate change in the skies with smoke for weeks and isiana’s kids. It is the first time in his- the Cowboy State. That was the 17th months on end. We enjoyed clear skies. tory a Louisiana team has won the Lit- State I visited on these climate trips. In addition to the threat to life and tle League tournament, and we are Here is a little background on Wyo- property, wildfires harm Wyoming’s still celebrating. ming. It is big. It is a lot bigger than tourism and outdoor recreation econo- Egan, Reece, Marshall, William, Rhode Island. It is almost 400 miles mies. Obviously, fewer people visit Gavin, Jeffrey, Ryan, Derek, Connor, wide by almost 300 miles north to when iconic landscapes are obscured or Ryder, Alton, Peyton, Stan, and coach- south. Although it has some lovely when places they want to explore are es Scott Frazier, Kevin Johnson, and lakes, Wyoming ain’t coastal. Its low- at risk of fire. A representative from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.024 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5383 the Fremont County lodging tax board Tercek and Dr. Andy Ray gave me a damage they have done throughout the told me that fires can shut down roads tour of Yellowstone National Park to Mountain West. Everywhere there is to the national parks and forests, cut- show me how climate change is already red on this map there is kill by bark ting hotels and motels off from the at- changing the park’s ecosystem, with beetles. Bark beetles have killed tractions to draw people there. vaster changes expected ahead. Dr. enough acres of western forest to cover At the Jackson Hole Mountain Re- Tercek is an ecologist who has worked the entire State of Wyoming and then sort, I sat down with over a dozen busi- in Yellowstone for over two decades. some. You can see a lot of this kill is ness leaders from the outdoor recre- Dr. Ray’s specialty is amphibians, in Wyoming. ation industry who told me that out- which may not be as iconic as Yellow- On the road from Yellowstone to door recreation generates $5.6 billion in stone’s bison but are on the frontlines Dubois, you cross Togwatee Pass, be- Wyoming and supports 50,000 jobs—ac- of climate change. tween the Absaroka and Wind River tually more jobs than the fossil fuel in- The scientists told me that just over mountain ranges. You traverse miles dustry. For the winter sports business, the last 70 years, the average annual and miles that look like this—dead climate change is an existential threat, temperature in the greater Yellow- trees as far as the eye can see, killed shortening ski seasons, worsening snow stone area has risen by 2 degrees Fahr- by beetle infestation. cover, and affecting these beautiful enheit. In parts of the region, there are In the Wind River Indian Reserva- landscapes. For this industry, this now 60 fewer days a year with below- tion, I met a man named Jim Pogue. problem is deadly serious, and the in- freezing temperatures than there were He said they call these gray, dead for- dustry is struggling to learn how to get just 30 years ago. Summers are drier, ests ‘‘doghair forests.’’ the political attention that the fossil and in winter there is less snowpack, Here is a landscape dramatically al- fuel industry enjoys. meaning less snowmelt and less water tered by climate change. This forest In Lander, I met with leaders from in the spring and early summer. died in less than a decade. the renowned National Outdoor Lead- You can already see changes in the Before I met Dr. Tercek, I read an ar- ership School, NOLS. NOLS draws peo- park. Take cheatgrass. Cheatgrass is ticle in which he was quoted as saying: ple from around the world to learn an invasive species whose roots don’t ‘‘By the time my daughter is an old about the outdoors, develop leadership hold the soil as well as the native sage woman, the climate will be as different skills, and study mountaineering and brush. As temperatures warm, cheat- for her as the last ice age seems to us.’’ outdoor survival. It is the largest non- grass spreads to higher and higher ele- I didn’t fully grasp what he meant government employer in Fremont vations, supplanting the sage brush. until I met another scientist studying County. The president of NOLS told The result is this: large gullies carved climate change in Wyoming, the Uni- me: ‘‘Without question, the number in hillsides as rain and snowmelt wash versity of Wyoming’s Bryan Shuman. one risk the school faces is climate away the soil. Dr. Shuman took me up to one of his Consider Dr. Ray’s amphibians. We change.’’ For instance, the risk of wild- research sites—the Lake of the visited several small ponds and tarns fire is up dramatically and along with Woods—high in the foothills of the that dot the Yellowstone landscape. As it, property insurance rates. Climate Wind River Range. At this lake and temperatures warm and precipitation change has disrupted NOLS’s schedule others, Dr. Shuman extracts sediment declines, water levels in many ponds at its outdoor campuses around the cores and conducts radar scans of the fall, reducing habitat for these amphib- world, as wildfires, melting glaciers lake bottom and then reconstructs the ians and making them more vulnerable and permafrost, and upended stream climate of the region 10,000 years back to predators. to the last ice age. During the last ice flows make it difficult, impossible, or In this photo, you can see a line here age, global average temperatures were dangerous to access these course sites. along the edge of this pond. Most of the 3.5 degrees colder than our For people who love these places, this rocks here are gray. They are gray be- preindustrial average. hurts the heart as much as it hurts the cause they are covered by lichen that The 3.5 degrees colder temperatures pocketbook. turns them that color. But if you look resulted in a radically different land- In Jackson, I met winter sports ath- just above these grasses here, you will scape in Wyoming. Massive glaciers letes from the group Protect Our Win- see rocks that are nearly pink in color. spread across the Wind River Range. ters. These are amazing athletes who These are rocks that were submerged On this map, you can see just how spoke about their passion for snow until recently, and the lichen hasn’t sports and magnificent mountain land- yet had time to colonize—clear evi- much territory these vast glaciers cov- scapes. They also spoke of climate dence that the water level at this pond ered. That legend shows 10 kilometers. change threatening the future of the has fallen rapidly. So that is essentially the whole Wind sports they love. I listened to Lynsey We climbed up into some dead forests River Range. Dyer deliver a wonderful presentation to look at what bark beetles are doing The 3.5 degrees change in tempera- to a packed house in Jackson about to the Rocky Mountains’ conifers. Here ture created a huge effect. I say that how climate change is altering alpine is a photo I took of a branch from a because the Earth is predicted to warm environments. She is summoning the tree killed by bark beetles. The beetles at least 3.5 degrees by the end of the same inner strength that allows her to bore through the bark, and then their century if we don’t cut carbon emis- ski death-defying drops. I will tell you, larvae eat the thin cambium layer be- sions. So think about it for a minute. look at the film of some of what she tween the bark and the wood of the In a little bit more than 100 years, the skis off of, and it will stun you. She is tree trunk. This ultimately girdles and temperature on Earth will have using that inner strength to build na- kills the tree. You can see in this photo changed as much as it did in the 10,000 tional support for climate action. the marks left by the bark beetles. years from the end of the last ice age. In Pinedale I heard how climate This J-shaped mark you see here is From 10,000 years ago to the beginning change threatens Wyoming’s cold particularly characteristic of bark bee- of the Industrial Age, there was a water fisheries. The Upper Green River tles. change of 3.5 degrees, and in the fol- and its tributaries are some of the This chart shows how beetle kill lowing 100 years, we are expecting an- most storied trout streams in the spreads through forests once winter other 3.5 degrees. Instead of climate world, drawing in a big fishing busi- temperatures began warming. You see change driving forward at 1 mile an ness. I spent an afternoon with a fly these temperature climbs here from hour, it started driving forward, fishing guy and a representative from 1980 forward, and you see a matching thanks to fossil fuel emissions, at 100 Wyoming Trout Unlimited. They told climb in beetle-killed trees in Colorado miles an hour. me how higher temperatures and lower and Wyoming. Hotter, drier summers This shows how dishonest the smug water flows, both caused by climate also stress the trees, making them statement is that the climate is always change, harm Wyoming’s iconic trout, more vulnerable to infestation. Once changing. Not like this, it is not. When which need cold water with plenty of they are dead, they become wildfire you know that 3.5 degrees Celsius is oxygen. tinder. the difference between being covered in I also visited local scientists who Bark beetles might seem like eso- ice and having the forest and sage study climate change. Dr. Michael teric little creatures until you see the brush steppe ecosystems there now,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10SE6.028 S10SEPT1 S5384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 you can see that another 3.5 degrees of for the economy and bad for jobs, the Senate vote on the cloture motions warming will cause massive changes. when, in fact, the opposite is true. An- for the Bowman, Feddo, and Nordquist Dr. Tercek was not exaggerating. other great lie is that the industry nominations. Finally, I ask that fol- When his daughter is an old woman at cares much about its workers. Carbon lowing the cloture vote on the the end of the century, the climate will pricing would give an economic reason Nordquist nomination, the Senate vote have changed as much as it changed for carbon removal, which in turn on the Haines, Brown, Grimberg, since the last ice age, and our climate could help keep some plants operating Seeger, McElroy, and Gallagher nomi- then will seem as foreign to her as the a little longer and ease the workers’ nations as under the previous order. ice age seems to us. transition. But, no, like we saw when The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There are still glaciers—some—in the coal companies looted miners’ pen- objection, it is so ordered. Wind River Range. They were tiny sions, took care of the CEOs, and f compared to the ice age glaciers that ducked into bankruptcy, the climate once dominated northwestern Wyo- denial path is a dead-end for workers. LEGISLATIVE SESSION ming, but they are the largest glaciers In spite of some Wyomingites’ skep- in the Rocky Mountains. For the last ticism, my trip underscored how atti- several summers, a team of professors tudes are changing even in the reddest MORNING BUSINESS and students from Central Wyoming parts of the country. Over and over Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I College have studied these glaciers. again, Wyomingites told me that they ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Their work is featured in an Emmy- cherish the stunning landscapes around ate proceed to legislative session and winning documentary produced by PBS them. They live in Wyoming to be able be in a period of morning business, Wyoming called ‘‘Glaciers of the to hunt and fish and explore these with Senators permitted to speak Winds.’’ It is actually available on amazing places. As climate change therein for up to 10 minutes. YouTube, and I highly recommend it. bears down on Wyoming’s wild places, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Again, it is called ‘‘Glaciers of the even current skeptics will come to ac- objection, it is so ordered. Winds.’’ cept that we must fight climate change I visited around their campfire the to protect things they love. f night before the Central Wyoming Col- The younger generation already gets ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION lege team set off on a 20-plus mile ex- it. I won’t forget the fire-lit, passionate pedition up to the base of Dinwoody faces of the Central Wyoming College Mr. RISCH. Madam President, sec- Glacier. The students are measuring students, nor the determination and tion 36(b) of the Arms Export Control the size of the glaciers to determine drive of Lynsey Dyer and the winter Act requires that Congress receive how quickly they are melting. They sports athletes, nor a young instructor prior notification of certain proposed will analyze water quality, and they at NOLS who gave an impassioned ar- arms sales as defined by that statute. will search for archeological artifacts gument for climate action. With pow- Upon such notification, the Congress to better understand how Native peo- erful and knowledgeable voices like has 30 calendar days during which the ples lived up in this alpine environ- these speaking, with an economy so sale may be reviewed. The provision ment. vulnerable and no plan B, and with stipulates that, in the Senate, the noti- The archeology team told me that such risk to Wyoming’s natural won- fication of proposed sales shall be sent based on artifacts they have unearthed, ders, I am hopeful that voters in Wyo- to the chairman of the Senate Foreign they believe that early Native peoples ming and across the country will start Relations Committee. worshipped the glaciers. A spiritual to send a clear message that we must In keeping with the committee’s in- reverence for glaciers began to make a take action to reduce carbon emissions tention to see that relevant informa- little more sense to me when I visited and soon—it is the smart, prudent, and tion is available to the full Senate, I the Wind River Indian Reservation. economically best course—and to ask ask unanimous consent to have printed The land to the east of the reservation the people whom they elect: Listen, in the RECORD the notifications which is deathly arid. Agriculture depends on let’s do this. If you won’t lead, at least have been received. If the cover letter irrigation, and irrigation depends on get out of the way. Help us protect references a classified annex, then such glaciers. Leaders of the Eastern Sho- what we love while there is still time. annex is available to all Senators in shone and Northern Arapaho Tribal I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- the office of the Foreign Relations councils said that after the winter sence of a quorum. Committee, room SD–423. snow melts away, their irrigation de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The There being no objection, the mate- pends entirely on the glaciers, which clerk will call the roll. rial was ordered to be printed in the hold water back as ice and release it The senior assistant legislative clerk RECORD, as follows: through the long summer as proceeded to call the roll. DEFENSE SECURITY meltwater—key after annual snows Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I COOPERATION AGENCY, have melted away. They told me that ask unanimous consent that the order Arlington, VA. ‘‘once the glaciers are gone, our main for the quorum call be rescinded. Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, resource for life will be gone.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. I won’t pretend I met no climate MCSALLY). Without objection, it is so DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- skeptics in Wyoming. An innkeeper at ordered. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of a motel told me that climate change f the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, was a ‘‘goddamned hoax’’ and for sure ORDER OF PROCEDURE we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. wasn’t happening in Wyoming. Many of 19–44 concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- the student scientists at Central Wyo- Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- ming College recounted difficulty ex- ask unanimous consent that notwith- ment of Denmark for defense articles and plaining their interest in climate standing rule XXII, the postcloture services estimated to cost $200 million. After change to family and friends. They time on the Akard, Cabaniss, and this letter is delivered to your office, we plan Byrne nominations expire at 11 a.m. on to issue a news release to notify the public of called it having ‘‘the conversation.’’ this proposed sale. I also met with an employee at the Wednesday, September 11, and that if Sincerely, Jim Bridger coal-fired powerplant. She the nominations are confirmed, the CHARLES W. HOOPER, made a strong case that climate solu- motions to reconsider be considered Lieutenant General, USA, Director. tions must protect workers. I couldn’t made and laid upon the table and the Enclosures. agree more. Wyoming has lost three President be immediately notified of TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–44 coal companies to bankruptcy just this the Senate’s action. I further ask that Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of year. notwithstanding rule XXII, following Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the One of the great lies of the rotten, disposition of the Byrne nomination, Arms Export Control Act, as amended crooked climate denial operation is the Senate resume consideration of the (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of that reducing carbon emissions is bad Bowman nomination and that at 2:45 Denmark.

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The AN/AQS–22 Airborne Low Frequency arms sales as defined by that statute. mark has requested to expand operational Sonar (ALFS) is the primary undersea war- Upon such notification, the Congress mission capability of previously purchased fare sensor of the MH–60R multi-mission hel- has 30 calendar days during which the nine (9) MH–60R Multi-Mission helicopters, icopter. This integrated dipping sonar sys- sale may be reviewed. The provision by equipping them with Anti-Submarine tem enables the MH–60R to accomplish the stipulates that, in the Senate, the noti- Warfare (ASW) capabilities inherent in MH– assigned Anti-Submarine Warfare missions fication of proposed sales shall be sent 60R design to include the following items: of submarine detection, tracking, localiza- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Nine (9) tion, and classification. It also performs mis- to the chairman of the Senate Foreign AN/AQS–22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar sions relating to acoustic intercept, under- Relations Committee. (ALFS) Systems water communications, and environmental In keeping with the committee’s in- Non-MDE: Also included are six hundred data acquisition. Acoustics algorithms are tention to see that relevant informa- (600) AN/SSQ–36/53/62 Sonobuoys; spare and used to process dipping sonar and sonobuoy tion is available to the full Senate, I repair parts; support and test equipment; data for target tracking and for the Acous- ask unanimous consent to have printed communication equipment; publications and tics Mission Planner (AMP), which is a tac- in the RECORD the notifications which technical documentation; personnel training tical aid employed to optimize the deploy- have been received. If the cover letter and training equipment; U.S. Government ment of the sonobuoy and the dipping sonar. and contractor engineering, technical, and Acoustics hardware is Unclassified. The references a classified annex, then such logistics support services; and other related acoustics system is classified up to Secret annex is available to all Senators in elements of logistical and program support. when environmental and threat databases the office of the Foreign Relations (iv) Military Department: Navy (DE–P– are loaded and/or the system is processing Committee, room SD–423. LBT). acoustic data. ALFS hardware and support There being no objection, the mate- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: DE–P–SAE equipment, test equipment, and maintenance rial was ordered to be printed in the spares are unclassified. Technical data and and DE–P–GBP. RECORD, as follows: (vi) Sales Commission. Fee. etc., Paid. Of- documentation for the ALFS weapon system fered. or Agreed to be Paid: None. is classified up to Secret. DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY, (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained 2. The AN/SSQ–36 Bathythermograph (BT) Arlington, VA. in the Defense Article or Defense Services sonobuoy is an A-size, expendable and non- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. repairable sonobuoy. The BT sonobuoy is an Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: expendable thermal gradient measurement U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. August 27, 2019. sonobuoy that operates over Radio Fre- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms quency (RF) channels. It consists of a therm- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Export Control Act. istor temperature probe that descends through the bottom of the sonobuoy can- the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, POLICY JUSTIFICATION ister, producing a continuous reading of tem- we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. Denmark—Airborne Low Frequency Sonar perature versus depth, and transmits the 19–25, concerning the Air Force’s proposed System and Sonobuoys readings to an aircraft or nearby vessel. The Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Gov- The Government of Denmark has requested thermistor temperature probe can descend ernment of Hungary for defense articles and to buy nine (9) AN/AQS–22 Airborne Low Fre- up to 2625 feet. services estimated to cost $500 million. After quency Sonar (ALFS) systems; six hundred 3. The AN/SSQ–53 Directional Frequency this letter is delivered to your office, we plan (600) AN/SSQ–36/53/62 Sonobuoys; spare and Analysis and Recording (DIFAR) sonobuoy is to issue a news release to notify the public of an A-size, expendable and non-repairable di- repair parts; support and test equipment; this proposed sale. rectional passive sonobuoy. Basic capabili- communication equipment; publications and Sincerely, ties include four hydrophone depth selec- technical documentation; personnel training CHARLES W. HOOPER, tions up to 1000 feet with five time duration and training equipment; U.S. Government Lieutenant General, USA, Director. selections up to eight hours. Enclosures. and contractor engineering, technical, and 4. The AN/SSQ–62 Directional Command TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–25 logistics support services; and other related Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sono- elements of logistical and program support. buoy is an A-size, expendable, non-repair- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of The total estimated program cost is $200 mil- able, directional active sonobuoy. The Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the lion. DICASS, in conjunction with the monitoring Arms Export Control Act, as amended This proposed sale will support the foreign unit’s signal processing equipment, provides (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of policy and national security objectives of active sonar range, bearing, and Doppler in- Hungary. the United States by helping to improve the formation on a submerged contact. The (ii) Total Estimated Value: military capability of Denmark, a NATO ally DICASS sonobuoy is designed to develop and Major Defense Equipment * $320 million. that is an important force for ensuring polit- maintain attack criteria. While often em- Other $180 million. ical stability and economic progress within ployed in multiple sonobuoy patterns; the Total $500 million. Europe. DICASS sonobuoy is designed to permit sin- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- The proposed sale will improve Denmark’s gle buoy attack criteria. The flexibility in- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- capability to meet current and future herent in the monitoring unit’s control over ation for Purchase: threats from enemy weapon systems. The the various sonobuoy functions enables opti- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): ALFS and Sonobuoys will provide the capa- mum sonobuoy employment over a wide One hundred eighty (180) AIM–120C–7 Ad- bility to perform anti-submarine warfare range of environmental and target condi- vanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles missions. Denmark will use the enhanced cations. (AMRAAM). pability as a deterrent to regional threats 5. If a technologically advanced adversary Four (4) Spare AIM–120C–7 AMRAAM Guid- and to strengthen its homeland defense. Den- were to obtain knowledge of the specific ance Sections. mark will have no difficulty absorbing this hardware and software elements, the infor- Non-MDE: Also included are four (4) spare equipment into its armed forces. mation could be used to develop counter- AIM–120C–7 control sections, six (6) The proposed sale of this equipment and measures, which might reduce weapon sys- AMRAAM training missiles (CATM–120C), support will not alter the basic military bal- tem effectiveness or be used in the develop- missile containers, classified software (for ance in the region. ment of a system with similar or advanced the AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar requested The principal contractor will be Lockheed capabilities. by Hungary through Direct Commercial Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in 6. A determination has been made that the Sale), spare and repair parts, cryptographic Oswego, New York. There are no known off- recipient country can provide substantially and communication security devices, preci- set agreements in connection with this po- the same degree of protection for the sen- sion navigation equipment, other software, tential sale. sitive technology being released as the U.S. site surveys, weapons system equipment and Implementation of this proposed sale will Government. This sale is necessary in fur- computer software support, publications and not require the assignment of additional U.S. therance of the U.S. foreign policy and na- technical documentation, common muni- Government or contractor representatives to tional security objectives outlined in the tions and test equipment, repair and return Denmark. Policy Justification. services and equipment, personnel training There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- 7. All defense articles and services listed in and training equipment, integration support fense readiness as a result of this proposed this transmittal have been authorized for re- and test equipment, and U.S. Government sale. lease and export to Denmark. and contractor, engineering, technical and

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logistics support services, and other related shoot-down, multiple launches against mul- DEFENSE SECURITY elements of logistical and program support. tiple targets, resistance to electronic COOPERATION AGENCY, (iv) Military Department: Air Force (HU– counter measures, and interception of high Arlington, VA. D–YAD); Army (HU–B–UCU). flying and low flying and maneuvering tar- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. gets. AIM–120 Captive Air Training Missiles Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- are non-functioning, inert missile rounds U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. used for armament load training, and which DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained also simulate the correct weight and balance porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of in the Defense Article or Defense Services of live missiles during captive carry on the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. training sorties. Although designed as an we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: air-to-air missile, the AMRAAM can also be 19–41 concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- August 27, 2019. employed in a surface-launch mode when inter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms tegrated on systems such as the National ment of Japan for defense articles and serv- Export Control Act. Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS). ices estimated to cost $3.295 billion. After POLICY JUSTIFICATION The AIM–120C7, as employed on NASAMS, this letter is delivered to your office, we plan Hungary—AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium- protects national assets from imminent hos- to issue a news release to notify the public of Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) tile air threats. The AMRAAM All Up Round this proposed sale. is classified CONFIDENTIAL, major compo- Sincerely, The Government of Hungary has requested nents and subsystems range from UNCLAS- CHARLES W. HOOPER, to buy one hundred and eighty (180) AIM– SIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technology Lieutenant General, USA, Director. 120C–7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air data and other documentation are classified Enclosures. Missiles (AMRAAM), and four (4) spare AIM– up to SECRET. TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–41 120C–7 AMRAAM guidance sections. Also in- 2. The classified radar operational software cluded are four (4) spare AIM–120C–7 control Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of utilized with the exportable AN/MPQ–4F1 sections, six (6) AMRAAM training missiles Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Sentinel Radar contains specific Electronic (CATM–120C), missile containers, classified Arms Export Control Act, as amended Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) capa- software (for the AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of bility, but it does not contain Non-Coopera- Radar requested by Hungary through Direct Japan. tive Target Recognition (NCTR)/classifica- Commercial Sale), spare and repair parts, (ii) Total Estimated Value: tion capabilities. This software will only be cryptographic and communication security Major Defense Equipment * $3.159 billion. released for export in an executable format devices, precision navigation equipment, Other $.136 billion. with no source code. Without source code, other software, site surveys, weapons system Total $3.295 billion. the ability of a foreign entity to analyze the equipment and computer software support, (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- operating software, its processes, and its al- publications and technical documentation, tities of Articles or Services under Consider- gorithms is slowed. The highest classifica- common munitions and test equipment, re- ation for Purchase: tion of this software is SECRET. pair and return services and equipment, per- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 3. If a technologically advanced adversary sonnel training and training equipment, in- Up to seventy-three (73) Standard Missile– were to obtain knowledge of the specific tegration support and test equipment, and 3 (SM–3) Block IIA Missiles. hardware and software elements, the infor- Non-MDE: Also included are MK 29 Can- U.S. Government and contractor, engineer- mation could be used to develop counter- isters with packing, handling, storage, and ing, technical and logistics support services, measures or equivalent systems which might transportation (PHS&T) kits; up to ten (10) and other related elements of logistical and reduce weapon system effectiveness or be Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) program support. The total estimated cost is used in the development of a system with flights; U.S. Government and contractor rep- $500 million. similar or advanced capabilities. resentatives’ technical assistance, engineer- This proposed sale will support the foreign 4. This sale is necessary in furtherance of ing and logistical support services, and other policy and national security of the United the U.S. foreign policy and national security related elements of logistics and program States by improving the security of a NATO objectives outlined in the enclosed Policy support. ally which is an important force for political Justification. A determination has been (iv) Military Department: Navy (JA–P– stability and economic progress in Europe. made that Hungary can provide the same de- ATZ). This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives gree of protection for the sensitive tech- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA–P–ATB to provide key allies in the region with mod- nology being released as the U.S. Govern- & JA–P–AUA. ern systems that will enhance interoper- ment. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid. Of- ability with U.S. forces and increase secu- 5. All defense articles and services listed in fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. rity. this transmittal have been authorized for re- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Hungary intends to use these defense arti- lease and export to Hungary. in the Defense Article or Defense Services cles and services to modernize its armed Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. forces and expand its capability to deter re- (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: f gional threats and strengthen its homeland August 27, 2019. defense. This sale will contribute to Hun- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms gary’s interoperability with the United ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION Export Control Act. States and other allies. Hungary should not POLICY JUSTIFICATION have any difficulties absorbing this equip- Mr. RISCH. Madam President, sec- ment into its armed forces. tion 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Japan—Standard Missile (SM)–3 Block IIA The proposed sale of this equipment and Act requires that Congress receive The Government of Japan has requested to support does not alter the basic military bal- prior notification of certain proposed buy up to seventy-three (73) Standard Mis- ance in the region. arms sales as defined by that statute. sile–3 (SM–3) Block IIA missiles. Also in- The prime contractor and integrator will Upon such notification, the Congress cluded are MK 29 Canisters with packing, be Raytheon Missile Systems of Tucson, AZ. handling, storage, and transportation There are no known offset agreements pro- has 30 calendar days during which the (PHS&T) kits; up to ten (10) Special Assign- posed in connection with this potential sale. sale may be reviewed. The provision ment Airlift Mission (SAAM) flights; U.S. Implementation of this proposed sale will stipulates that, in the Senate, the noti- Government and contractor representatives’ not require the assignment of additional U.S. fication of proposed sales shall be sent technical assistance, engineering and Government and contractor representatives to the chairman of the Senate Foreign logistical support services, and other related to Hungary. Relations Committee. elements of logistics and program support. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- In keeping with the committee’s in- The estimated cost is $3.295 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign fense readiness as a result of this proposed tention to see that relevant informa- sale. policy and national security of the United tion is available to the full Senate, I TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–25 States by improving the security of a major ask unanimous consent to have printed ally that is a force for political stability and Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of in the RECORD the notifications which economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the It is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Arms Export Control Act have been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such Japan in developing and maintaining a Annex Item No. vii annex is available to all Senators in strong and effective self-defense capability. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: the office of the Foreign Relations The proposed sale will provide Japan with 1. AIM–120C Advance Medium Range Air- increased ballistic missile defense capability to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a radar guided Committee, room SD–423. to assist in defending the Japanese homeland missile featuring digital technology and There being no objection, the mate- and U.S. personnel stationed there. Japan micro-miniature solid-state electronics. rial was ordered to be printed in the will have no difficulty absorbing these addi- AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/ RECORD, as follows: tional missiles into its armed forces.

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RISCH, lize MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes on its P– nesota. There are no known offset agree- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, 8A aircraft. The ROK will have no difficulty ments proposed in connection with this po- U.S. Senate, absorbing this equipment into its armed tential sale. Washington, DC. forces. Implementation of this proposed sale will DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- The proposed sale of this equipment and require annual trips to Japan involving U.S. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of support will not alter the basic military bal- Government and contractor representatives the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, ance in the region. for technical reviews, support, and oversight we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. The principal contractor will be Raytheon for approximately five years. 19–28 concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- Integrated Defense System, Portsmouth, There will be no adverse impact on U.S. deter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Repub- Rhode Island. There are no known offset fense readiness as a result of this proposed lic of Korea for defense articles and services agreements proposed in connection with this sale. estimated to cost $72 million. After this let- potential sale. Any offset agreement will be ter is delivered to your office, we plan to TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–41 defined in negotiations between the Pur- issue a news release to notify the public of chaser and the prime contractor. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of this proposed sale. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Implementation of the proposed sale will Sincerely, not require the assignment of any additional Arms Export Control Act GREGORY M. KAUSNER Annex Item No. vii U.S. Government or contractor representa- (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant tives to the ROK. However, U.S. Government (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: General, USA, Director). Engineering and Technical Services may be Enclosures. 1. The proposed sale will involve the re- required on an interim basis for training and lease of sensitive technology to the Govern- TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–28 technical assistance ment of Japan related to the Standard Mis- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- sile–3 (SM–3): Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the fense readiness as a result of this proposed The ship- or ground-launched SM–3 Block Arms Export Control Act, as amended sale. IIA is the most recent iteration in the SM– 3 family. It has two distinct new features: (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–28 larger rocket motors that will allow it to de- Korea. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of fend broader areas from ballistic missile (ii) Total Estimated Value: Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the threats; and a larger kinetic warhead. The Major Defense Equipment * $37 million. Arms Export Control Act Other $35 million. kinetic warhead has been enhanced, improv- Total $72 million. Annex Item No. vii ing the search, discrimination, acquisition (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: and tracking functions, to address emerging tities of Articles or Services under Consider- 1. The MK 54 Torpedo is a conventional threats. Once enclosed in the canister, the ation for Purchase: torpedo that can be launched from surface SM–3 Block IIA missile is classified CON- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): ships and rotary and fixed wing aircraft. The FIDENTIAL. The optics hardware and signal Up to thirty-one(31) MK 54 All Up Round MK 54 is an upgrade to the MK 46 Torpedo. processor are classified SECRET. Lightweight Torpedoes. The upgrade to the MK 54 entails replace- 2. If a technologically advanced adversary Non-MDE: Also included are torpedo con- ment of the torpedo’s sonar and guidance were to obtain knowledge of the specific tainers, Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes and control systems with more modern tech- hardware and software elements, the infor- (REXTORP) with containers, Fleet Exercise nology. The new guidance and control sys- mation could be used to develop counter- Section (FES) and fuel tanks, air launch ac- tem uses a mixture of commercial-off-the- measures that might reduce weapon system cessories for fixed wing, torpedo spare parts, shelf and custom-built electronics. The war- effectiveness or be used in the development training, publications, support and test head, fuel tank and propulsion system from of a system with similar or advanced capa- equipment, U.S. Government and contractor the MK 46 torpedo are re-used in the MK 54 bilities. engineering, technical, and logistics support 3. The sensitive technology being released configuration with minor modifications. The services, and other related elements of logis- under this notification is subject to special assembled MK 54 torpedo and several of its tics and program support. security measures. This sale is necessary in individual components are classified CON- (iv) Military Department: Navy (KS–P- FIDENTIAL. The MK 54 operational software furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and AMP). national security objectives outlined in the is classified as SECRET. The Republic of (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. Korea has not requested nor will it be pro- Policy Justification. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- 4. All defense articles and services listed in vided with the source code for the MK 54 fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. operational software. this transmittal are authorized for release (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained and export to the Government of Japan. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary in the Defense Article or Defense Services were to obtain knowledge of the specific f Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached. hardware and software elements, the infor- ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: mation could be used to develop counter- August 27, 2019. measures that might reduce weapon system Mr. RISCH. Madam President, sec- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms effectiveness or be used in the development tion 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Export Control Act. of a system with similar or advanced capa- Act requires that Congress receive POLICY JUSTIFICATION bilities. prior notification of certain proposed Korea—MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes 3. A determination has been made that the arms sales as defined by that statute. The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested recipient government can provide substan- Upon such notification, the Congress to buy thirty-one (31) MK 54 All Up Round tially the same degree of protection for the has 30 calendar days during which the lightweight torpedoes. Also included are tor- technology being released as the U.S. Gov- ernment. This sale supports the U.S. foreign sale may be reviewed. The provision pedo containers, Recoverable Exercise Tor- pedoes (REXTORP) with containers, Fleet policy and national security objectives as stipulates that, in the Senate, the noti- outlined in the Policy Justification. fication of proposed sales shall be sent Exercise Section (FES) and fuel tanks, air launch accessories for fixed wing, torpedo 4. All defense articles and services listed in to the chairman of the Senate Foreign spare parts, training, publications, support this transmittal have been authorized for re- Relations Committee. and test equipment, U.S. Government and lease and export to the Republic of Korea. In keeping with the committee’s in- contractor engineering, technical, and logis- f tention to see that relevant informa- tics support services, and other related ele- tion is available to the full Senate, I ments of logistics and program support. The ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION ask unanimous consent to have printed total estimated program cost is $72 million. Mr. RISCH. Madam President, sec- in the RECORD the notifications which This proposed sale will support the foreign tion 36(b) of the Arms Export Control have been received. If the cover letter policy and national security objectives of Act requires that Congress receive the United States by meeting the legitimate references a classified annex, then such security and defense needs of one of the clos- prior notification of certain proposed annex is available to all Senators in est allies in the INDOPACOM Theater. The arms sales as defined by that statute. the office of the Foreign Relations Republic of Korea is one of the major polit- Upon such notification, the Congress Committee, room SD–423. ical and economic powers in East Asia and has 30 calendar days during which the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:29 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.012 S10SEPT1 S5388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 sale may be reviewed. The provision * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms 4. A determination has been made that the stipulates that, in the Senate, the noti- Export Control Act. Government of Lithuania can provide sub- fication of proposed sales shall be sent POLICY JUSTIFICATION stantially the same degree of protection for this technology as the U.S. Government. Lithuania—Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to the chairman of the Senate Foreign This proposed sale is necessary in further- and Accessories Relations Committee. ance of the U.S. foreign policy and national In keeping with the committee’s in- The Government of Lithuania has re- security objectives outlined in the Policy tention to see that relevant informa- quested to buy 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehi- Justification. tion is available to the full Senate, I cles and M1278A1 Heavy Guns Carriers. Also 5. All defense articles and services listed in ask unanimous consent to have printed included are Baseline Integration Kits; Bal- this transmittal have been authorized for re- listic Kits Armor; Explosive Formed Protec- lease and export to Lithuania. in the RECORD the notifications which tion Kit; Shot Detection Boomerang Kits; f have been received. If the cover letter Shot Detection, Boomerang III; GPS Stand references a classified annex, then such Alone kits; Network Switch—8 port; M153 ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION annex is available to all Senators in Common Remote Weapon Stations (CROWS); Mr. RISCH. Madam President, sec- the office of the Foreign Relations CROWS Baseline v2 Integration Kit; MK–93 tion 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Committee, room SD–423. Weapons Mounts; M2 QCB .50 CAL Machine Guns; M230 TAC–FLIR Systems; Opaque Act requires that Congress receive There being no objection, the mate- prior notification of certain proposed rial was ordered to be printed in the Armor (windows); Basic Issue Item Kits; Winch Kits; Flat Tow Kits; Run-Flat Kits; arms sales as defined by that statute. RECORD, as follows: Spare Tire Kits; Combat Bumper Kits; Upon such notification, the Congress DEFENSE SECURITY Duramax Turbo Engine with Allison 6 speed has 30 calendar days during which the COOPERATION AGENCY, automatic transmission and 4x4 TAK–4i sale may be reviewed. The provision Arlington, VA. Independent suspension systems; personnel stipulates that, in the Senate, the noti- Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, training and training equipment; U.S. Gov- fication of proposed sales shall be sent Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, ernment and contractor engineering, tech- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. nical and logistics support services; and to the chairman of the Senate Foreign DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- other related elements of logistical and pro- Relations Committee. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of gram support. The total estimated program In keeping with the committee’s in- the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, cost is $170.8 million. tention to see that relevant informa- we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. This proposed sale will support the foreign tion is available to the full Senate, I 19–46 concerning the Army’s proposed Let- policy and national security objectives of ask unanimous consent to have printed ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- the United States by helping to improve the in the RECORD the notifications which ment of Lithuania for defense articles and military capability of Lithuania, a NATO services estimated to cost $170.8 million. have been received. If the cover letter ally that is an important force for ensuring references a classified annex, then such After this letter is delivered to your office, political stability and economic progress we plan to issue a news release to notify the within Eastern Europe. annex is available to all Senators in public of this proposed sale. The proposed sale of the Joint Light Tac- the office of the Foreign Relations Sincerely, tical Vehicle (JLTV) will help improve Lith- Committee, room SD–423. CHARLES W. HOOPER, uania’s light tactical vehicle fleet and en- There being no objection, the mate- Lieutenant General, USA, Director. hance the capabilities to meet current and rial was ordered to be printed in the Enclosures. future enemy threats. Lithuania will have no RECORD, as follows: TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–46 difficulty absorbing this equipment into its DEFENSE SECURITY armed forces. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of COOPERATION AGENCY, The proposed sale of this equipment and Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arlington, VA. support will not alter the basic military bal- Arms Export Control Act, as amended Hon. JAMES E. RISCH, ance in the region. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, The principal contractor will be Oshkosh Lithuania. U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Defense LLC of Oshkosh, WI. There are no (ii) Total Estimated Value: DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- Major Defense Equipment * $147.0 million. known offset agreements associated with porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Other $23.8 million. this proposed sale. the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, Implementation of this proposed sale will Total $170.8 million. we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. not require the assignment of additional U.S. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- 19–50 concerning the Air Force’s proposed Government or contractor representatives to tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Tai- Lithuania. However, it is anticipated that ation for Purchase: pei Economic and Cultural Representative engineering and technical support services Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Office in the United States (TECRO) for de- provided by the U.S. Government and/or the Five hundred Joint Light Tactical Vehi- fense articles and services estimated to cost contractor may be required on an interim cles, M1278A1 Heavy Guns Carrier. $8.0 billion. After this letter is delivered to basis for training and technical assistance. Non-MDE: Also included are Baseline Inte- your office, we plan to issue a news release There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- gration Kits; Ballistic Kits Armor; Explosive to notify the public of this proposed sale. fense readiness as a result of this proposed Formed Protection Kit; Shot Detection Boo- Sincerely, merang Kits; Shot Detection, Boomerang III; sale. GREGORY M. KAUSNER GPS Stand Alone kits; Network Switch—8 TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–46 (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant port; M153 Common Remote Weapon Sta- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of General, USA, Director). tions (CROWS); CROWS Baseline v2 Integra- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Enclosures. tion Kit; MK–93 Weapons Mounts; M2 QCB .50 Arms Export Control Act TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–50 CAL Machine Guns; M230 TAC–FLIR Sys- tems; Opaque Armor (windows); Basic Issue Annex Item No. vii Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Item Kits; Winch Kits; Flat Tow Kits; Run- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Flat Kits; Spare Tire Kits; Combat Bumper 1. This sale will involve the release of sen- Arms Export Control Act, as amended Kits; Duramax Turbo Engine with Allison 6 sitive technology to Lithuania. The Joint (i) Prospective Purchaser: Taipei Economic speed automatic transmission and 4x4 TAK– Light Tactical Vehicle platform is classified and Cultural Representative Office in the 4i Independent suspension systems; per- as SECRET. The Joint Light Tactical Vehi- United States (TECRO). sonnel training and training equipment; U.S. cle fleet will incorporate Ballistic Armor (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * $5.1 billion. Government and contractor engineering, Kits for protection from Improvised Explo- Other $2.9 billion. technical and logistics support services; and sive Devices. 2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SE- Total $8.0 billion. other related elements of logistical and pro- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- CRET) elements of the proposed Joint Light gram support. tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Tactical Vehicle include hardware and acces- (iv) Military Department: Army (LH–B– ation for Purchase: UDG). sories, components and associated software. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary Sixty-six (66) F–16C/D Block 70 Aircraft. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- were to obtain knowledge of the specific Seventy-five (75) F110 General Electric En- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. hardware and software elements, the infor- gines (includes 9 spares). (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained mation could be used to develop counter- Seventy-five (75) Link–16 Systems (in- in the Defense Article or Defense Services measures, which might reduce weapon sys- cludes 9 spares). Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. tem effectiveness or be used in the develop- Seventy-five (75) Improved Programmable (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: ment of a system with similar or advanced Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 9 August 27, 2019. capabilities. spares).

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Seventy-five (75) APG–83 Active Electroni- POLICY JUSTIFICATION modernize its armed forces and to maintain cally Scanned Array (AESA) Radars (in- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representa- a credible defensive capability. The proposed cludes 9 spares). tive Office in the United States (TECRO)— sale will help improve the security of the re- Seventy-five (75) Modular Mission Com- F–16C/D Block 70 Aircraft cipient and assist in maintaining political puters 7000AH (includes 9 spares). TECRO has requested to purchase sixty-six stability, military balance, and economic Seventy-five (75) LN–260 Embedded GPS/ (66) F–16C/D Block 70 aircraft; seventy-five progress in the region. INS (includes 9 spares). (75) F110 General Electric Engines (includes 9 This proposed sale will contribute to the Seventy-five (75) M61 Vulcan 20mm Guns spares); seventy-five (75) Link–16 Systems recipient’s capability to provide for the de- (includes 9 spares). fense of its airspace, regional security, and One-hundred thirty-eight (138) LAU–129 (includes 9 spares); seventy-five (75) Im- proved Programmable Display Generators interoperability with the United States. The Multipurpose Launchers. recipient currently operates the F–16A/B. Six (6) FMU–139D/B Fuze for Guided (iPDG) (includes 9 spares); seventy-five (75) APG–83 Active Electronically Scanned Array The recipient will have no difficulty absorb- Bombs. ing this aircraft and services into its arms Six (6) FMU–139D/B Inert Fuze for Guided (AESA) Radars (includes 9 spares); seventy- five (75) Modular Mission Computers 7000AH forces. Bombs. The proposed sale of this equipment and (includes 9 spares); seventy-five (75) LN–260 Six (6) FMU–152 Fuze for Guided Bombs. support will not alter the basic military bal- Embedded GPS/INS (includes 9 spares); sev- Six (6) MK–82 Filled Inert Bombs for Guid- ance in the region. enty-five (75) M61 Vulcan 20mm Guns (ined Bombs. The principle contractor will be Lockheed cludes 9 spares); one-hundred thirty-eight Three (3) KMU–572 Joint Direct Attack Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, MD. (138) LAU–129 Multipurpose Launchers; six Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, GBU–38/54. There are no known offset agreements pro- (6) FMU–139D/B Fuze for Guided Bombs; six Non-MDE: Also included are seventy-five posed. The purchaser typically requests off- (6) FMU–139D/B Inert Fuze for Guided (75) AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispensers sets. Any offset agreement would be defined Bombs; six (6) FMU 152 Fuze for Guided (includes 9 spares); one-hundred twenty (120) in negotiations between the purchaser and Bombs: six (6) MK–82 Filled Inert Bombs for ALE–50 towed decoy or equivalent; seventy- the contractor(s). five (75) APX–126 Advanced Identification Guided Bombs; and three (3) KMU–572 Joint Implementation of this proposed sale will Friend or Foe (includes 9 spares); seventy- Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, require assignment of a small number of U.S. five (75) AN/ALQ–211 A(V)4 Airborne Inte- GBU–38/54. Also included are seventy-five (75) Government representatives (less than 20) grated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispensers (in- and a modest number of contractor rep- (AIDEWS) or equivalent (includes 9 spares); cludes 9 spares); one-hundred twenty (120) resentatives to the recipient to manage the EW Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and Stand- ALE–50 towed decoy or equivalent; seventy- fielding and training for the program. ard Electronic Module (SEM) spares; one five (75) APX–126 Advanced Identification There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- hundred fifty (150) ARC–238 radios (includes Friend or Foe (includes 9 spares); seventy- fense readiness as a result of this proposed 18 spares); Secure Communications and Cryp- five (75) AN/ALQ–211 A(V)4 Airborne Inte- sale. tographic Appliques including seventy-three grated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite TRANSMITTAL NO. 19–50 (73) KIV–78 cryptographic COMSEC devices, (AIDEWS) or equivalent (includes 9 spares); Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of and ten (10) AN/PYQ–10 Simple Key Loaders EW Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and Stand- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the (SKLs) for COMSEC; three (3) Joint Mission ard Electronic Module (SEM) spares; one Arms Export Control Act Planning Systems (JMPS); twenty-seven (27) hundred fifty (150) ARC–238 radios (includes Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems 18 spares); Secure Communications and Cryp- Annex Item No. vii (JHMCS) II with Night Vision Device (NVD) tographic Appliques including seventy-three (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: compatibility or Scorpion Hybrid Optical- (73) KIV–78 cryptographic COMSEC devices, 1. The F–16 Block 70 weapon system is un- based Inertial Tracker (HObIT) helmet and ten (10) AN/PYQ–10 Simple Key Loaders classified, except as noted below. The air- mounted cueing system with NVD compat- (SKLs) for COMSEC; three (3) Joint Mission craft utilizes the F–16 airframe and features ibility; seventy (70) NVDs; six (6) NVD spare Planning Systems (JMPS); twenty-seven (27) advanced avionics and systems. It contains image intensifier tubes; Cartridge Actuated Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems the General Electric F110–129 engine, AN/ Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/ (JHMCS) II with Night Vision Device (NVD) APG–83 radar, digital flight control system, PAD); cartridges; chaff; flares; three (3) each compatibility or Scorpion Hybrid Optical- embedded internal global navigation system, DSU–38A/B Precision Laser Guidance Sensor based Inertial Tracker (HOb1T) helmet Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (PLGS) for GBU–54 Laser Joint Direct At- mounted cueing system with NVD compat- (JHMCS) II or may include Scorpion Hybrid tack Munition (LJDAM) integration; PGU– ibility; seventy (70) NVDs; six (6) NVD spare Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HOb1T) with 28A/B 20mm ammunition; telemetry units for image intensifier tubes; Cartridge Actuated or without Night Vision Device (NVD) capa- integration and test; bomb components; Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/ bility, internal and external electronic war- twenty (20) ground debriefing stations; Elec- PAD); cartridges; chaff; flares; three (3) each fare equipment, Advanced IFF, LINK–16 tronic Combat International Security Assist- DSU–38A/B Precision Laser Guidance Sensor datalink, operational flight trainer, and soft- ance Program (ECISAP) support including (PLGS) for GBU–54 Laser Joint Direct At- ware computer programs. EW database and Mission Data File (MDF) tack Munition (LJDAM) integration; PGU– 2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SE- development (classified/unclassified); com- 28A/B 20mm ammunition; telemetry units for CRET) elements of the proposed F–16 Block munications equipment; classified/unclassi- integration and test; bomb components; 70 include hardware, accessories, compo- fied spares, repair, support equipment, test twenty (20) ground debriefing stations; Elec- nents, and associated software: Link 16 and equipment, software delivery/support, per- tronic Combat International Security Assist- ESHI Terminals, Multipurpose Launcher sonnel training, training equipment, flight/ ance Program (ECISAP) support including (LAU–129), AN/ALQ–21 I A(V)4 AIDEWS EW tactics manuals, publications and technical EW database and Mission Data File (MDF) system or equivalent, Advanced Identifica- documentation; bomb racks; Organizational, development (classified/unclassified); com- tion Friend or Foe (AIFF), Cryptographic Intermediate and Depot level tooling; Pilot munications equipment; classified/unclassi- Appliques (KIV–78), Dual-Band AN/ARC–238 Life Support Equipment (PLSE); Alternate fied spares, repair, support equipment, test UHF/VHF Radios, Joint Mission Planning Mission Equipment (AME); ground training equipment, software delivery/support, per- System, F–16 Block 70 Simulator, Avionics I- devices (including flight and maintenance sonnel training, training equipment, flight/ Level Test Station, F110 engine infrared sig- simulators); containers; development, inte- tactics manuals, publications and technical nature, and Advanced Interference Blanker gration, test and engineering, technical and documentation; bomb racks; Organizational, Unit. Additional sensitive areas include op- logistical support of munitions; aircraft Intermediate and Depot level tooling; Pilot erating, tactics manuals, and maintenance ferry; studies and surveys; construction serv- Life Support Equipment (PLSE); Alternate technical orders containing performance in- ices; U.S. Government and contractor engi- Mission Equipment (AME); ground training formation, operating and test procedures, neering, technical and logistical support devices (including flight and maintenance and other information related to support op- services; and other related elements of logis- simulators); containers; development, inte- erations and repair. The hardware, software, tics, program and sustainment support. gration, test and engineering, technical and and data identified are classified to protect (iv) Military Department: Air Force (TW– logistical support of munitions; aircraft vulnerabilities, design and performance pa- D–QCA). ferry; studies and surveys; construction serv- rameters and other similar critical informa- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TW–D–SKA, ices; U.S. Government and contractor engi- tion. TW–D–QBZ. neering, technical and logistical support 3. AN/APG–83 is an Active Electronically (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- services; and other related elements of logis- Scanned Array (AESA) radar upgrade for the fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. tics, program and sustainment support. The F–16. It includes higher processor power, (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained total estimated program cost is $8.0 billion. higher transmission power, more sensitive in the Defense Article or Defense Services This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. receiver electronics, and Synthetic Aperture Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96– Radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolu- (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 8. tion ground maps from a greater distance August 20, 2019. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, than existing mechanically scanned array * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms economic, and security interests by sup- radars (e.g., APG–68). The upgrade features Export Control Act. porting the recipient’s continuing efforts to an increase in detection range of air targets,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.022 S10SEPT1 S5390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 increases in processing speed and memory, as sponse to near infrared. Hardware is UN- security objectives outlined in the Policy well as significant improvements in all CLASSIFIED, and technical data and docu- Justification. modes. The highest classification of the mentation to be provided are UNCLASSI- 21. All defense articles and services listed radar is SECRET. FIED. in this transmittal have been authorized for 4. Link–16 is a command, control, commu- 13. KIV–78 is a crypto applique for IFF. The release and export to the recipient. nications, and intelligence (C3I) system in- hardware is UNCLASSIFIED unless loaded f corporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, with Mode 4 classified elements. digital communication links for exchange of 14. AN/ARC–238 radio with HAVE QUICK II 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF F.O. near real-time tactical information, includ- is a voice communications radio system and BAILEY considered UNCLASSIFIED without HAVE ing both data and voice, among air, ground, Ms. COLLINS. Madam Speaker, in and sea elements. QUICK II. HAVE QUICK II employs cryp- 5. Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II tographic technology that is classified SE- 1819, young Henry Bailey opened a gen- (JHMCS II) is a modified HGU–55/P helmet CRET. Other waveforms may be included as eral store on Ingraham’s Wharf in that incorporates a visor-projected Heads-Up needed. Classified elements include oper- Portland, ME, and began auctioning Display (HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft ating characteristics, parameters, technical salvaged goods. Two hundred years sensors to air and ground targets. This sys- data, and keying material. later, the F.O. Bailey Company is still tem projects visual targeting and aircraft 15. LAU–129 Guided Missile Launcher is ca- going strong, and I am delighted to pable of launching a single AIM–9 (Side- performance information on the back of the congratulate this outstanding Maine helmet’s visor, enabling the pilot to monitor winder) family of missile or AIM–120 Ad- this information without interrupting his vanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile business on its bicentennial anniver- field of view through the cockpit canopy. (AMRAAM). The LAU–129 launcher provides sary. This provides improvement for close combat mechanical and electrical interface between The company was purchased in 2014 targeting and engagement. Hardware is UN- missile and aircraft. There are five versions by the husband and wife team of real- CLASSIFIED; technical data and documents produced strictly for foreign military sales. estate broker David Jones and antiques are classified up to SECRET. The only difference between these launchers professional Nancy McInnis-Jones, who 6. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is the material they are coated with or the continue the two-century tradition of is a multi-platform PC based mission plan- color of the coating. This device is UNCLAS- integrity, expertise, and experience. ning system. JMPS hardware is UNCLASSI- SIFIED. FIED but the software is classified up to SE- 16. Laser JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Mu- Founded 1 year before Maine CRET. nitions) (GBU–54/56) is a Joint Service weap- achieved statehood, F.O. Bailey exem- 7. AN/ALQ–211 A(V)4 Airborne Integrated on and has the capability to engage targets plifies the traditions of entrepreneur- Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite moving at up to 70 mph. The LJDAM weapon ship, innovation, and hard work that (AIDEWS) or equivalent provides passive consists of a DSU–38/40 sensor, a JDAM guid- define our State. In 1827, the Bailey radar warning, wide spectrum Radio Fre- ance set installed on either a non-thermal or Company diversified by manufacturing quency (RF) jamming, and control and man- thermal coated bomb body; and fuze. The rolltop desks and display cabinets and DSU–38/40 consists of a laser spot tracker agement of the entire Electronic Warfare moved to a larger facility on Exchange (EW) system. The system is anticipated to be (same size and shape as a DSU–33 proximity internal to the aircraft although mounted fuze), a cable connecting the DSU–38/40 to Street. Despite national and local eco- pod variants are used in certain cir- the basic JDAM guidance set, a cable cover, nomic ups and downs and the disrup- cumstances, The commercially developed cable cover tie down straps, modified tail kit tion of the Civil War, the auctioneering system software and hardware is UNCLASSI- door and wiring harness, and associated business was a solid foundation for FIED. The system is classified SECRET modified JDAM software that incorporates growth. when loaded with a U.S. derived EW data- navigation and guidance flight software to In 1866, the booming city of Portland base. support both LJDAM and standard JDAM was devastated by the Great Fire, the 8. Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) LN–260 is a missions. FMU–152A/B, FMU–139 (all sensor that combines GPS and inertial sen- variants) and dummy fuzes are the standard worst urban fire in America to that sor inputs to provide accurate location infor- fuzes to be used with this weapon. The quan- date. Among the many impressive mation for navigation and targeting. The tities in this notification are for testing and buildings destroyed by that catas- EGI LN- 260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS integration effort. The weapons components trophe was the Bailey store. cryptovariable keys needed for highest GPS are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and Henry Bailey died the following year, accuracy are classified up to SECRET. countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SE- and the company was carried on by his 9. AN/APX–126 Advanced Identification CRET. The overall classification is SECRET. son, Frederick Orville Bailey. As Port- Friend or Foe (AIFF) Combined Interrogator 17. MK–82 inert General Purpose (GP) bomb land rose from the ashes with a new Transponder (CIT) is a system capable of is a 500 pound, inert, free-fall, unguided, low- transmitting and interrogating Mode V. It is drag weapon usually equipped with the me- downtown of brick, stone, and cast UNCLASSIFIED unless/until Mode IV and/or chanical M904 (nose) and M905 (tail) fuzes or iron, F.O. Bailey led the family busi- Mode V operational evaluator parameters the radar-proximity FMU–113 air-burst fuze. ness into a new era of growth. are loaded into the equipment. Elements of The MK–82 is designed for soft, fragment sen- Today, under the leadership of David the IFF system classified up to SECRET in- sitive targets and is not intended for hard and Nancy, F.O. Bailey’s real estate clude software object code, operating charac- targets or penetrations. The explosive filling and antiques and auction divisions pro- teristics, parameters, and technical data. is usually tritonal, though other composi- vide 38 good jobs. It is significant that, Mode IV and Mode V anti-jam performance tions have sometimes been used. The overall in addition to antiques, the company specifications/data, software source code, al- classification of the weapon and 904/905/FMU– gorithms, and tempest plans or reports will 1 13 fuzes are UNCLASSIFED. promotes contemporary Maine art and not be offered, released, discussed, or dem- 18. M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon is a six-bar- quality handcrafted furniture. onstrated. reled automatic cannon chambered in The F.O. Bailey Company was found- 10. Modular Mission Computer (MMC) 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire from ed when Maine was just coming into its 7000AH is the central aircraft computer of 2,500–6,000 shots per minute. This weapon is a own. The optimism and confidence of the F–16. It serves as the hub for all aircraft hydraulically powered air cooled Gatling gun that time continue today, and I wish subsystems and avionics data transfer. The used to damage/destroy aerial targets, sup- this remarkable company great success MMC 7000AH hardware and software are clas- press/incapacitate personnel targets and in the years to come. sified SECRET. damage or destroy moving and stationary 11. Improved Programmable Display Gener- light materiel targets. The M61 and its com- f ator (iPDG) and color multifunction displays ponents are UNCLASSIFIED. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS utilize ruggedized commercial liquid crystal 19. If a technologically advanced adversary display technology that is designed to with- were to obtain knowledge of the hardware stand the harsh environment found in mod- and software elements, the information REMEMBERING WETZEL SANDERS ern fighter cockpits. The display generator is could be used to develop countermeasures or the fifth generation graphics processor for equivalent systems, which might reduce sys- ∑ Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, the F–16. Through the use of state-of-the-art tem effectiveness or be used in the develop- today I wish to honor the legacy of a microprocessors and graphics engines, it pro- ment of a system with similar or advanced member of our Greatest Generation: vided orders of magnitude increases in capabilities. Pearl Harbor survivor, Purple Heart re- throughput, memory, and graphics capabili- 20. A determination has been made that cipient, and World War II Veteran— ties. The hardware and software are UN- the recipient can provide substantially the CLASSIFIED. same degree of protection for the sensitive American Hero—Wetzel ‘‘Sundown’’ 12. AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) technology being released as the U.S. Gov- Sanders. are 3rd generation aviation NVG offering ernment. This sale is necessary in further- Born on June 25, 1923, in East Lynn, higher resolution, high gain, and photo re- ance of the U.S. foreign policy and national to Barney and Emma Jane Sanders,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.024 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5391 Wetzel grew up working in his father’s have fought in more wars, shed more work at Woods Hole Oceanographic In- coal mines. He was humble and kind blood, and lost more lives for the cause stitution and served as a scientist at with an unparalleled sense of humor, of freedom than most any State. We WHOI until joining Duke University as and his devotion to God, State, and have always done the heavy lifting and a professor in 1984, ultimately becom- country was unmatched. I was honored never complained. We have mined the ing director of the Duke University/ to call him a friend, and I know I join coal and forged the steel that built the University of North Carolina Oceano- so many when I say West Virginia has guns, ships, and factories that have graphic Consortium. Dr. Corliss served lost a shining star. He is dearly missed. protected and continue to protect our as chief scientist on more than a dozen Ever since the historic beginning of country to this day. I am so deeply oceanographic research cruises and has our State, we have never failed to an- proud of what West Virginians, like published over 60 research papers. swer our country’s call. No demand has Wetzel, have accomplished and what In 2012, Dr. Corliss heard the call of been too great, no danger too daunting, they will continue to accomplish to the Ocean State and returned to his and no trial too threatening. Wetzel protect the freedoms we hold dear. We alma mater as dean. Under his leader- wanted so dearly to serve our country have every reason to be proud and to ship, URI GSO expanded its oceano- that, when he was 17, he lied about his stand tall knowing that West Virginia graphic and coastal research programs age to join the Army. It was in the is the reason Americans sleep peace- and is currently revitalizing its Narra- military that he received the nickname fully at night. gansett campus; NOAA selected the ‘‘Sundown’’ because of a childhood Wetzel is survived by three children, university to lead a multi-university story he told his Army buddies. As a Sherry Handley, Beverly Sanders, and Ocean Exploration Cooperative Insti- boy, he and a friend would occasionally Greg (Regina) Sanders; two grand- tute; and last summer, URI GSO was sneak into a chicken pen, grab one of children, B.J. (Tracey) and Ashley awarded a new NSF research vessel, to the birds, then sneak off to the woods Sanders; three great-grandchildren, Sa- be named the R/V Resolution. The ves- where they would butcher their ill-got- vannah (Kyle) Handley-Watts, Georgia, sel will replace the R/V Endeavor, ten fowl and have a chicken fry. A ser- and Macon Handley; his sister Willa which URI GSO has operated for 40 geant asked him, ‘‘When’s the best Faye Fry; and a host of many, many years. time to steal a chicken?’’ He replied, extended family and dear friends. I Dean Corliss will leave URI GSO hav- ‘‘Well, any time after sundown.’’ The know he and Kathleen are smiling ing reaffirmed its place as one of the name stuck. down on each of you. world’s preeminent ocean research in- Wetzel served as an anti-aircraft gun- West Virginia is great because our stitutions. His work will be reflected in ner stationed at Hospital Point at people are great—Mountaineers who the new research vessel on GSO’s Pearl Harbor on the day of the Japa- will always be free. We are tough, inde- docks, in new buildings and labs that nese attack, December 7, 1941. During pendent, inventive, and honest, our will house the next generation of ma- the attack, he shot down Japanese character shaped by the wilderness of rine researchers, and in new depths of fighter planes that were about to at- our State—its rushing streams, its understanding we will reach through tack the hospital. Wetzel was wounded boundless blue skies, its divine forests, the Ocean Exploration Cooperative In- during the attack, and it was an abso- and its majestic mountains. We are stitute. lute honor to work on his behalf and West Virginians, and like the brave, Dean Corliss has been a friend and an present him with the Purple Heart loyal patriots who made our State the ally in the fight to protect and pre- nearly 76 years later. Along with so 35th star on Old Glory, our love of God serve our oceans and coasts. URI GSO many of his friends and fellow vet- and country and family and State is has greatly benefited from his sci- erans, we presented Wetzel with the unshakeable. I know that 20, 50, or an- entific expertise, leadership, and sup- Purple Heart that he so rightfully other 156 years from now, that will al- port for ocean research. On behalf of earned on that fateful day. We all hold ways remain the same. That legacy the Ocean State, I recognize and salute that memory dear and are deeply laid the groundwork for heroes like him on an impressive career and a last- thankful to have presented that award Wetzel, and now he serves as an inspi- ing legacy at the University of Rhode to Wetzel in person. ration to all who wish to follow in his Island.∑ Wetzel remained in Hawaii until footsteps and live a life filled with pa- f March of 1942. From there, he traversed triotism, service, faith, and family. the Pacific, fighting the Japanese on There are so few of our American he- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Guadalcanal and Bougainville Island. roes left from Wetzel’s generation. It is Messages from the President of the His outfit was about to head to the in- our responsibility and our privilege to United States were communicated to vasion of the Philippines when a colo- ensure that their service and sacrifice the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his nel from Morgantown sent him home. is never forgotten. It is an honor to secretaries. The colonel asked how long he had have called Wetzel a friend and to have been away, and when Wetzel told him, helped him receive the recognition he f he responded, ‘‘Lord, how do you stand very much earned and deserved. The PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES it? I’ve been out of West Virginia for sun will never set on Wetzel’s legacy of six months, and it’s about to kill me. If service, his generosity, his love for his you’ve got anything to pack, pack it.’’ family, and his devotion to God, our REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION Wetzel agreed with him, and after 3 home State, and our beautiful coun- OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY years and 4 months overseas, he finally try.∑ THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DE- made it back home. f CLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER After serving in the military, Wetzel 13848 OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2018, worked for and retired from the De- TRIBUTE TO DR. BRUCE CORLISS WITH RESPECT TO THE THREAT partment of Highways. Never one to be ∑ Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN comfortable in retirement, he became a dent, today I wish to honor the career UNITED STATES ELECTIONS—PM bus driver for Tri-River Transit Sys- of one of Rhode Island’s ocean and 26 tem, where he earned the title of, at coastal experts, Dr. Bruce Corliss. Dr. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- the age of 89, the oldest bus driver in Corliss has served as dean of the Uni- fore the Senate the following message America. Throughout the rest of his versity of Rhode Island’s Graduate from the President of the United extraordinary life, Wetzel continued to School of Oceanography since 2012. In States, together with an accompanying pay homage to his fallen comrades, at- March, Dean Corliss announced he report, which was referred to the Com- tending multiple anniversary cere- would be leaving URI GSO early next mittee on Banking, Housing, and monies of Pearl Harbor. year. When visitors come to West Virginia, Dean Corliss started at URI GSO as a Urban Affairs: I jump at the chance to tell them we graduate student. He completed both To the Congress of the United States: are home to the most hard-working his M.A. and Ph.D. in oceanography at Section 202(d) of the National Emer- and patriotic people in the Nation. We URI. He then completed postdoctoral gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.016 S10SEPT1 S5392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 for the automatic termination of a na- U.S.C. 287c), and section 301 of title 3, Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, tional emergency unless, within 90 United States Code, and in view of mul- announced that the House has passed days before the anniversary date of its tiple United Nations Security Council the following bill, in which it requests declaration, the President publishes in resolutions, including Resolution 1373 the concurrence of the Senate: the Federal Register and transmits to of September 28, 2001, Resolution 1526 H.R. 2500. An act to authorize appropria- the Congress a notice stating that the of January 30, 2004, Resolution 1988 of tions for fiscal year 2020 for military activi- emergency is to continue in effect be- June 17, 2011, Resolution 1989 of June ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- yond the anniversary date. In accord- 17, 2011, Resolution 2253 of December 17, tary construction, and for defense activities ance with this provision, I have sent to 2015, Resolution 2255 of December 21, of the Department of Energy, to prescribe the Federal Register for publication the 2015, Resolution 2368 of July 20, 2017, military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. enclosed notice stating that the na- and Resolution 2462 of March 28, 2019, I tional emergency with respect to the hereby report that I have issued an Ex- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED threat of foreign interference in or un- ecutive Order (the ‘‘order’’) modern- At 5:14 p.m., a message from the dermining public confidence in United izing sanctions to combat terrorism. House of Representatives, delivered by States elections declared in Executive I have determined that it is nec- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Order 13848 of September 12, 2018, is to essary to consolidate and enhance announced that the Speaker has signed continue in effect beyond September sanctions to combat acts of terrorism the following enrolled bill: 12, 2019. and threats of terrorism by foreign ter- H.R. 831. An act to direct the Secretary of Although there has been no evidence rorists, acts that are recognized and Transportation to request nominations for of a foreign power altering the out- condemned in the above-referenced and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic by- comes or vote tabulation in any United United Nations Security Council reso- ways program, and for other purposes. States election, foreign powers have lutions. I have terminated the national historically sought to exploit Amer- emergency declared in Executive Order f ica’s free and open political system. In 12947 of January 23, 1995, and revoked MEASURES REFERRED recent years, the proliferation of dig- Executive Order 12947, as amended by The following bills were read the first ital devices and internet-based commu- Executive Order 13099 of August 20, and the second times by unanimous nications has created significant 1998. The order builds upon the initial consent, and referred as indicated: vulnerabilities and magnified the scope steps taken in Executive Order 12947 H.R. 1420. An act to amend the Energy and intensity of the threat of foreign and takes additional steps to deal with Independence and Security Act of 2007 to interference. The ability of persons lo- the national emergency declared in Ex- promote energy efficiency via information cated, in whole or in substantial part, ecutive Order 13224 of September 23, and computing technologies, and for other outside the United States to interfere 2001, with respect to the continuing purposes; to the Committee on Energy and in or undermine public confidence in and immediate threat of grave acts of Natural Resources. United States elections, including terrorism and threats of terrorism H.R. 1760. An act to require the Secretary through the unauthorized accessing of committed by foreign terrorists, which of Energy to establish and carry out a pro- election and campaign infrastructure include acts of terrorism that threaten gram to support the availability of HA–LEU for domestic commercial use, and for other or the covert distribution of propa- the Middle East peace process. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and ganda and disinformation, continues to I am enclosing a copy of the order I Natural Resources. pose an unusual and extraordinary have issued. H.R. 2114. An act to amend the Energy Pol- threat to the national security and for- DONALD J. TRUMP. icy and Conservation Act to provide Federal eign policy of the United States. There- THE WHITE HOUSE, September 9, 2019. financial assistance to States to implement, fore, I have determined that it is nec- f review, and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes; to the Com- essary to continue the national emer- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE gency declared in Executive Order 13848 mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. At 10:17 a.m., a message from the with respect to the threat of foreign in- f House of Representatives, delivered by terference in or undermining public Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER confidence in United States elections. nounced that the House has passed the COMMUNICATIONS DONALD J. TRUMP. THE WHITE HOUSE, September 10, 2019. following bills, in which it requests the The following communications were concurrence of the Senate: laid before the Senate, together with f H.R. 1420. An act to amend the Energy accompanying papers, reports, and doc- REPORT RELATIVE TO THE Independence and Security Act of 2007 to uments, and were referred as indicated: ISSUANCE OF AN EXECUTIVE promote energy efficiency via information EC–2186. A communication from the Acting and computing technologies, and for other ORDER WITH RESPECT TO EXEC- Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing purposes. and Contracting, Department of Defense, UTIVE ORDER 12947 OF JANUARY H.R. 1760. An act to require the Secretary 23, 1995, EXECUTIVE ORDER 13099 transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- of Energy to establish and carry out a pro- ative to the authorization to award sub- OF AUGUST 20, 1998, AND EXECU- gram to support the availability of HA-LEU contracts to entities for F–35 Lightning II TIVE ORDER 13224 OF SEP- for domestic commercial use, and for other European and Pacific Tier 1 and Tier 2 com- TEMBER 23, 2001 WITH RESPECT purposes. ponent repairs; to the Committee on Armed TO PERSONS WHO COMMIT, H.R. 1768. An act to reauthorize subtitle G Services. of title VII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, EC–2187. A communication from the Direc- THREATEN TO COMMIT, OR SUP- relating to diesel emissions reduction, and PORT TERRORISM THAT CON- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, for other purposes. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- SOLIDATES AND ENHANCES H.R. 2114. An act to amend the Energy Pol- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- SANCTIONS—PM 27 icy and Conservation Act to provide Federal titled ‘‘Fluoxastrobin; Pesticide Tolerances’’ financial assistance to States to implement, The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- (FRL No. 9996–79–OCSPP) received in the Of- review, and revise State energy security fice of the President of the Senate on August fore the Senate the following message plans, and for other purposes. from the President of the United 1, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- The message also announced that States, together with an accompanying trition, and Forestry. pursuant to section 4 of the United report, which was referred to the Com- EC–2188. A communication from the Direc- States Semiquincentennial Commis- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mittee on Banking, Housing, and sion Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–196), Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Urban Affairs: the Minority Leader appoints the fol- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- To the Congress of the United States: lowing member to the United States titled ‘‘Autographa Californica Multiple Pursuant to the International Emer- Nucleopolyhedrovirus Strain FV No. 11; Ex- Semiquincentennial Commission: Mr. emption from the Requirement of a Toler- gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. Robert A. Brady of Philadelphia, Penn- ance’’ (FRL No. 9996–44–OCSPP) received in 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies sylvania. the Office of the President of the Senate on Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the United At 2:16 p.m., a message from the August 1, 2019; to the Committee on Agri- Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 House of Representatives, delivered by culture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.053 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5393 EC–2189. A communication from the Assist- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Trade Mitiga- EC–2207. A communication from the Senior ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- tion Program’’ (RIN0560–AI51) received dur- Procurement Analyst, Department of the tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of the President of the Senate on August 7, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to the 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ‘‘Repeal of Obsolete Acquisition Regulation: DOE Contractor Employee Protection Pro- trition, and Forestry. Government Property’’ (RIN0702–AB06) re- gram’’ ((RIN1909–AA09) (10 CFR Part 708)) re- EC–2198. A communication from the Direc- ceived in the Office of the President of the ceived during adjournment of the Senate in tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Senate on August 1, 2019; to the Committee the Office of the President of the Senate on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- on Armed Services. August 2, 2019; to the Committee on Energy ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2208. A communication from the Senior and Natural Resources. titled ‘‘Clonostachys rosea strain CR–7; Ex- Procurement Analyst, Department of the EC–2190. A communication from the Dep- emption from the Requirement of a Toler- Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, uty Inspector General, United States Nu- ance’’ (FRL No. 9996–35) received during ad- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled clear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, journment of the Senate in the Office of the ‘‘Repeal of Obsolete Acquisition Regulation: pursuant to law, a report relative to a va- President of the Senate on August 9, 2019; to Solicitation Provisions and Contract cancy in the position of Inspector General, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Clauses’’ (RIN0702–AB07) received in the Of- United States Nuclear Regulatory Commis- and Forestry. fice of the President of the Senate on August sion, received in the Office of the President EC–2199. A communication from the Direc- 1, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. of the Senate on August 1, 2019; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2209. A communication from the Senior mittee on Environment and Public Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Procurement Analyst, Department of the EC–2191. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances’’ pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (FRL No. 9997–00) received during adjourn- ‘‘Repeal of Obsolete Acquisition Regulation: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Small Business and Small Disadvantaged titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air dent of the Senate on August 9, 2019; to the Business Concerns’’ (RIN0702–AB05) received Quality Implementation Plans; Montana; In- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and in the Office of the President of the Senate corporation by Reference Updates’’ (FRL No. Forestry. on August 1, 2019; to the Committee on 9997–07–Region 8) received in the Office of the EC–2200. A communication from the Direc- Armed Services. President of the Senate on August 1, 2019; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2210. A communication from the Alter- the Committee on Environment and Public Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, EC–2192. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Pydiflumetofen; Pesticide Toler- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ances’’ (FRL No. 9997–09) received during ad- a rule entitled ‘‘Office of the Secretary of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- journment of the Senate in the Office of the Defense and Joint Staff Privacy Program’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- President of the Senate on August 9, 2019; to (RIN0790–AK57) received during adjournment the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air of the Senate in the Office of the President and Forestry. Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; of the Senate on August 7, 2019; to the Com- EC–2201. A communication from the Acting Removal of Unnecessary Electric Arc Fur- Director, Office of Management and Budget, mittee on Armed Services. nace Regulation and References to the Elec- EC–2211. A communication from the Alter- Executive Office of the President, transmit- tric Arc Furnace Regulation’’ (FRL No. 9997– nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office ting, pursuant to law, notification of the 68–Region 3) received in the Office of the of the Secretary, Department of Defense, President’s intent to exempt all military transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of President of the Senate on August 1, 2019; to personnel accounts from sequestration for a rule entitled ‘‘Acquisition and Use of the Committee on Environment and Public fiscal year 2020, if a sequestration is nec- Criminal History Record Information by the Works. essary; to the Committees on Appropria- EC–2193. A communication from the Direc- tions; Armed Services; and the Budget. Military Services’’ (RIN0790–AK27) received tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2202. A communication from the Sec- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on fice of the President of the Senate on August ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the approved retirement of Admiral John M. 7, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. titled ‘‘Partial approval, partial disapproval Richardson, United States Navy, and his ad- EC–2212. A communication from the Alter- and limited approval, limited disapproval of vancement to the grade of admiral on the re- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Arizona Air Plan Revisions, Pinal County tired list; to the Committee on Armed Serv- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Air Quality Control District’’ (FRL No. 9997– ices. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 66–Region 9) received in the Office of the EC–2203. A communication from the Sec- a rule entitled ‘‘DCAA Privacy Act Pro- President of the Senate on August 1, 2019; to retary of Defense, transmitting a report on gram’’ (RIN0790–AK63) received during ad- the Committee on Environment and Public the approved retirement of General Joseph journment of the Senate in the Office of the Works. F. Dunford, Jr., United States Marine Corps, President of the Senate on August 7, 2019; to EC–2194. A communication from the Om- and his advancement to the grade of general the Committee on Armed Services. budsman, Energy Employees Occupational on the retired list; to the Committee on EC–2213. A communication from the Assist- Illness Compensation Program, Department Armed Services. ant for Real Estate, Department of the of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a EC–2204. A communication from the Senior Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, report entitled ‘‘2018 Annual Report to Con- Official performing the duties of the Under pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled gress’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- ‘‘Real Estate’’ (RIN0702–AA93) received dur- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ness), transmitting the report of four (4) offi- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office EC–2195. A communication from the Chief cers authorized to wear the insignia of the of the President of the Senate on August 14, of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- grade of brigadier general in accordance with 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to title 10, United States Code, section 777, this EC–2214. A communication from the Fed- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- will not cause the Department to exceed the eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- number of frocked officers authorized; to the Judge Advocate General, Department of De- ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Kahlotus, Committee on Armed Services. fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Washington)’’ (MB Docket No. 19–127) re- EC–2205. A communication from the Senior port of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal of Depart- ceived in the Office of the President of the Official performing the duties of the Under ment of the Navy (DON) regulations con- Senate on August 1, 2019; to the Committee Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- cerning Legal Assistance’’ ((RIN0703–AB08) on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ness), transmitting the report of an officer (48 CFR Part 727)) received during adjourn- EC–2196. A communication from the Direc- authorized to wear the insignia of the grade ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- tor of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and of major general in accordance with title 10, dent of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Inspection Service, Department of Agri- United States Code, section 777, this will not Committee on Armed Services. culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the cause the Department to exceed the number EC–2215. A communication from the Assist- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Preparation of of frocked officers authorized; to the Com- ant for Real Estate, Department of the Uninspected Products Outside of the Hours mittee on Armed Services. Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, of Inspectional Supervision’’ (RIN0583–AD66) EC–2206. A communication from the Senior pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled received during adjournment of the Senate Procurement Analyst, Department of the ‘‘Real Estate Handbook’’ (RIN0702–AA94) re- in the Office of the President of the Senate Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, ceived during adjournment of the Senate in on August 14, 2019; to the Committee on Ag- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Office of the President of the Senate on riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ‘‘Repeal of Obsolete Acquisition Regulation: August 14, 2019; to the Committee on Armed EC–2197. A communication from the Direc- Required Sources of Supplies and Services’’ Services. tor of the Regulatory Review Group, Com- (RIN0702–AB04) received in the Office of the EC–2216. A communication from the Presi- modity Credit Corporation, Department of President of the Senate on August 1, 2019; to dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Committee on Armed Services. suant to law, a report relative to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.028 S10SEPT1 S5394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 issuance of an Executive Order with respect EC–2226. A communication from the Assist- Parks, National Park Service, Department of to the proliferation of weapons of mass de- ant Director for Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, struction that takes additional steps with Foreign Assets Control, Department of the the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Death Valley respect to the national emergency declared Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the National Park; Designation of Airstrip’’ in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendments to the (RIN1024–AE48) received during adjournment 1994; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations and of the Senate in the Office of the President and Urban Affairs. Iranian Human Rights Abuses Sanctions of the Senate on August 14, 2019; to the Com- EC–2217. A communication from the Presi- Regulations’’ (31 CFR Parts 561 and 562) re- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ceived during adjournment in the Office of EC–2235. A communication from the Attor- suant to law, a report relative to the the President of the Senate on August 14, ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department issuance of an Executive Order with respect 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- to Venezuela that takes additional steps and Urban Affairs. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled with respect to the national emergency de- EC–2227. A communication from the Coun- ‘‘Consumer Price Index Adjustments of Oil clared in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, sel, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Fi- Pollution Act of 1990 Limits of Liability - 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, nancial Protection, transmitting, pursuant Vessels, Deepwater Ports and Onshore Fa- and Urban Affairs. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Avail- cilities’’ ((RIN1625–AC53) (Docket No. USCG– EC–2218. A communication from the Presi- ability of Funds and Collection of Checks 2019–0392)) received during adjournment of dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- (Regulation CC)’’ (RIN3170–AA31) received the Senate in the Office of the President of suant to law, a report relative to the con- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- the Senate on August 16, 2019; to the Com- tinuation of a national emergency declared fice of the President of the Senate on August mittee on Environment and Public Works. in Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001, 15, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- EC–2236. A communication from the Direc- with respect to the lapse of the Export Ad- ing, and Urban Affairs. tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- ministration Act of 1979; to the Committee EC–2228. A communication from the Senior clear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nu- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Counsel, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer clear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, EC–2219. A communication from the Sec- Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mitigation of Beyond-Design-Basis Events’’ ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) Annual (RIN3150–AJ49) received during adjournment the national emergency with respect to Threshold Adjustments (Credit Cards, of the Senate in the Office of the President Libya that was originally declared in Execu- HOEPA, and Qualified Mortgages)’’ (12 CFR of the Senate on August 13, 2019; to the Com- tive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011; to the Part 1026) received during adjournment of mittee on Environment and Public Works. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban the Senate in the Office of the President of EC–2237. A communication from the Direc- Affairs. the Senate on August 15, 2019; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2220. A communication from the Sec- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- fairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, EC–2229. A communication from the Dep- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; KY; Jefferson a semiannual report detailing telecommuni- uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- County Existing and New Miscellaneous cations-related payments made to Cuba pur- tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Metal Parts and Products Surface Coating suant to Department of the Treasury li- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Operations’’ (FRL No. 9997–85–Region 4) re- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled censes; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in ‘‘Addition of Certain Entities to the Entity ing, and Urban Affairs. the Office of the President of the Senate on List, Revision of Entries on the Entry List, EC–2221. A communication from the Sec- August 5, 2019; to the Committee on Environ- and Removal of Entities from the Entity retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- ment and Public Works. ant to law, the six-month periodic report on List’’ (RIN0694–AH50) received during ad- EC–2238. A communication from the Direc- the national emergency with respect to the journment of the Senate in the Office of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, threat of foreign interference in United President of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- States elections that was declared in Execu- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Urban Affairs. tive Order 13848 of September 12, 2018; to the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; EC–2230. A communication from the Chair- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban PSD Requirements for GHGs’’ (FRL No. 9997– man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- Affairs. 84–Region 4) received during adjournment of EC–2222. A communication from the Assist- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the progress made in licens- the Senate in the Office of the President of ant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, ing and constructing the Alaska Natural Gas the Senate on August 5, 2019; to the Com- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant Pipeline; to the Committee on Energy and mittee on Environment and Public Works. to law, a six-month periodic report relative EC–2239. A communication from the Direc- Natural Resources. to the continuation of the national emer- EC–2231. A joint communication from the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, gency with respect to the proliferation of Special Representative, Office of Insular Af- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- weapons of mass destruction that was origi- fairs, Department of the Interior and the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- nally declared in Executive Order 12938 of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Implementa- November 14, 1994; to the Committee on lands Special Representative, transmitting, tion Plans; New York; Cross-State Air Pollu- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to tion Rule; NOx Ozone Season Group 2, NOx EC–2223. A communication from the Sec- the President on 902 Consultations Related Annual, and SO2 Group 1 Trading Programs’’ retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- to the DHS Discretionary Parole Program’’; (FRL No. 9997–59–Region 2) received during sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of port of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendments to sources. the President of the Senate on August 5, Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical EC–2232. A communication from the Gen- 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Rating Organizations’’ (RIN3235–AM05) re- eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Public Works. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–2240. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Refinements to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, August 9, 2019; to the Committee on Bank- Horizontal Market Power Analysis for Sell- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ers in Certain Regional Transmission Orga- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2224. A communication from the Direc- nization and Independent System Operator titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Hawaii; Regional tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Markets’’ ((RIN1902–AF61) (Docket No. Haze Progress Report’’ (FRL No. 9998–01–Re- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- RM19–2–000)) received during adjournment of gion 9) received during adjournment of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Senate in the Office of the President of Senate in the Office of the President of the ‘‘Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insur- the Senate on August 12, 2019; to the Com- Senate on August 9, 2019; to the Committee ance Determination’’ (RIN3064–AF03) re- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. on Environment and Public Works. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in EC–2233. A communication from the Gen- EC–2241. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory tor of the Regulatory Management Division, August 13, 2019; to the Committee on Bank- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Data Collection ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2225. A communication from the Gen- for Analytics and Surveillance and Market- titled ‘‘Air Quality State Implementation eral Counsel of the Federal Housing Finance Based Rate Purposes’’ ((RIN1902–AF22) Plans; Approval and Promulgations; Hawaii; Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the (Docket No. RM16–12–000)) received during Infrastructure SIP’’ (FRL No. 9998–04–Region report of a rule entitled ‘‘Validation and Ap- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 9) received during adjournment of the Senate proval of Credit Score Models’’ (RIN2590– the President of the Senate on August 12, in the Office of the President of the Senate AA98) received during adjournment of the 2019; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- on August 9, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- Senate in the Office of the President of the ural Resources. ronment and Public Works. Senate on August 14, 2019; to the Committee EC–2234. A communication from the Assist- EC–2242. A communication from the Direc- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and tor of the Regulatory Management Division,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.030 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5395 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Environment and Public EC–2258. A communication from the Regu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Works. lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air EC–2250. A communication from the Direc- and Medicaid Services, Department of Quality Implantation Plans; Delaware; Non- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Health and Human Services, transmitting, attainment New Source Review Require- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ments for 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard’’ (FRL ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilita- No. 9997–97–Region 3) received during ad- titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Implementa- tion Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment journment of the Senate in the Office of the tion Plans; New Jersey; Determination of System for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 and Up- President of the Senate on August 9, 2019; to Attainment for the 1971 Sulfur Dioxide Na- dates to the IRF Quality Reporting Pro- the Committee on Environment and Public tional Ambient Air Quality Standard; War- gram’’ (RIN0938–AT67) received during ad- Works. ren County Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL No. journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–2243. A communication from the Direc- 9998–58–Region 2) received during adjourn- President of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- the Committee on Finance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- dent of the Senate on August 15, 2019; to the EC–2259. A communication from the Regu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Committee on Environment and Public lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare titled ‘‘Montana: Final Approval of State Works. and Medicaid Services, Department of Underground Storage Tank Program Revi- EC–2251. A communication from the Direc- Health and Human Services, transmitting, sions, Codification and Incorporation by Ref- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled erence’’ (FRL No. 9997–44–Region 8) received Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2020 Hospice Wage during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice fice of the President of the Senate on August titled ‘‘Approval of California Air Plan Revi- Quality Reporting Requirements’’ (RIN0938– 9, 2019; to the Committee on Environment sions; Imperial County Air Pollution Control AT71) received during adjournment of the and Public Works. District; Stationary Source Permits’’ (FRL Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–2244. A communication from the Direc- No. 9996–19–Region 9) received during ad- Senate on August 14, 2019; to the Committee tor of the Regulatory Management Division, journment of the Senate in the Office of the on Finance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- President of the Senate on August 15, 2019; to EC–2260. A communication from the Regu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Committee on Environment and Public lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare titled ‘‘Technical Issues; Formaldehyde Works. and Medicaid Services, Department of Emission Standards for Composite Wood EC–2252. A communication from the Presi- Health and Human Services, transmitting, Products’’ ((RIN2070–AK47) (FRL No. 9994– dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 47)) received during adjournment of the Sen- suant to law, a report relative to the Sec- ‘‘Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Pro- ate in the Office of the President of the Sen- retary of Commerce’s investigation into the spective Payment Systems for Acute Care ate on August 9, 2019; to the Committee on effect of imports of uranium on the national Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Environment and Public Works. security of the United States; to the Com- Prospective Payment System and Policy EC–2245. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Finance. Changes and Fiscal Year 2020 Rates; Quality tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2253. A communication from the Chair- Reporting Requirements for Specific Pro- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- man of the United States International viders; Medicare and Medicaid Promoting ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant Interoperability Programs Requirements for titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Texas; Control of to law, a report entitled ‘‘Large Residential Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hos- Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles’’ (FRL Washers: Monitoring Developments in the pitals’’ (RIN0938–AT73) received during ad- No. 9997–58–Region 6) received during ad- Domestic Industry’’; to the Committee on journment of the Senate in the Office of the journment of the Senate in the Office of the Finance. President of the Senate on August 14, 2019; to President of the Senate on August 13, 2019; to EC–2254. A communication from the Assist- the Committee on Finance. the Committee on Environment and Public ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, EC–2261. A communication from the Chief Works. and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, of the Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–2246. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, two (2) re- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ports relative to vacancies in the Depart- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of the Treasury, received during ad- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Consent ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- journment of the Senate in the Office of the to Change Methods of Accounting to Comply titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Minnesota; Flint President of the Senate on August 8, 2019; to with Amended Sections 807 and 848’’ (Rev. Hills Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Revision’’ (FRL the Committee on Finance. Proc. 2019–34) received during adjournment of No. 9998–49–Region 5) received during ad- EC–2255. A communication from the Senior the Senate in the Office of the President of journment of the Senate in the Office of the Advisor for Presidential Personnel, Depart- the Senate on August 12, 2019; to the Com- President of the Senate on August 13, 2019; to ment of Health and Human Services, trans- mittee on Finance. the Committee on Environment and Public mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to EC–2262. A communication from the Chief Works. a vacancy in the position of Assistant Sec- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–2247. A communication from the Direc- retary for Financial Resources, Department Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of Health and Human Services, received dur- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office report of a rule entitled ‘‘Six-Month Exten- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the President of the Senate on August 15, sion to File Form 1065 and Furnish Schedules titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; New Mexico; Ap- 2019; to the Committee on Finance. K–1 Granted to Eligible Partnerships’’ (Rev. proval of Revised Statutes; Error Correc- EC–2256. A communication from the Regu- Proc. 2019–34) received during adjournment of tion’’ (FRL No. 9997–80–Region 6) received lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare the Senate in the Office of the President of during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- and Medicaid Services, Department of the Senate on August 12, 2019; to the Com- fice of the President of the Senate on August Health and Human Services, transmitting, mittee on Finance. 15, 2019; to the Committee on Environment pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2263. A communication from the Assist- and Public Works. ‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2020 Inpatient Psy- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- EC–2248. A communication from the Direc- chiatric Facilities Prospective Payment Sys- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tem and Quality Reporting Updates for Fis- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- cal Year Beginning October 1, 2019’’ the report of the texts and background state- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (RIN0938–AT69) received during adjournment ments of international agreements, other titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; New Mexico; Ap- of the Senate in the Office of the President than treaties (List 2019–0061–2019–0065); to the proval of Revised Statutes; Error Correc- of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- Committee on Foreign Relations. tion’’ (FRL No. 9998–05–Region 6) received mittee on Finance. EC–2264. A communication from the Assist- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- EC–2257. A communication from the Regu- ant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, fice of the President of the Senate on August lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Department of State, transmitting, pursuant 15, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Medicaid Services, Department of to law, twenty-six (26) reports relative to va- and Public Works. Health and Human Services, transmitting, cancies in the Department of State, received EC–2249. A communication from the Direc- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment fice of the President of the Senate on August Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled 8, 2019; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Nursing Facilities; Updated to the Quality tions. titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Redesigna- Reporting Program and Value-Based Pur- EC–2265. A communication from the Assist- tion of the Columbus, Ohio Area to Attain- chasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative ment of the 2015 Ozone Standard’’ (FRL No. 2020’’ (RIN0938–AT75) received during ad- Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- 998–50–Region 5) received during adjourn- journment of the Senate in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Re- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- President of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to port of the Attorney General to the Congress dent of the Senate on August 15, 2019; to the the Committee on Finance. of the United States on the Administration

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.032 S10SEPT1 S5396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of the President of the Senate on August 9, Citizenship and Immigration Services, De- 1938, as amended, for the six months ending 2019; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- June 30, 2018’’; to the Committee on Foreign rity and Governmental Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Relations. EC–2274. A communication from the Senior titled ‘‘Inadmissibility on Public Charge EC–2266. A communication from the Acting Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- Grounds’’ (RIN1615–AA22) received during ad- Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- tion Policy, General Services Administra- journment of the Senate in the Office of the ment of Health and Human Services, trans- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- President of the Senate on August 14, 2019; to mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition the Committee on the Judiciary. ‘‘Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Performance Report Regulation; Ombudsman for Indefinite-Deliv- EC–2283. A communication from the Acting to Congress for the Medical Device User Fee ery Contracts’’ ((RIN9000–AN53) (48 CFR Deputy Assistant Director of the Office of Amendments’’; to the Committee on Health, Parts 16 and 52)) received during adjourn- Policy and Planning, Immigration and Cus- Education, Labor, and Pensions. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- toms Enforcement, Department of Homeland EC–2267. A communication from the Acting dent of the Senate on August 9, 2019; to the Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Apprehension, ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ernmental Affairs. Processing, Care, and Custody of Alien Mi- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled EC–2275. A communication from the Senior nors and Unaccompanied Alien Children’’ ‘‘Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Progress Report to Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- (RIN1653–AA75 and RIN0970–AC42) received Congress on the C.W. Bill Young Cell Trans- tion Policy, General Services Administra- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- plantation Program and the National Cord tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- fice of the President of the Senate on August Blood Inventory Program’’; to the Com- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition 13, 2019; to the Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular EC–2284. A communication from the Assist- Pensions. 2019–04; Introduction’’ ((48 CFR Chapter 1) ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative EC–2268. A joint communication from the (FAC 2019–04)) received during adjournment Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Secretary of Labor and the Director of the of the Senate in the Office of the President ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uni- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, of the Senate on August 9, 2019; to the Com- formed Services Employment and Reemploy- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corpora- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly tion’s fiscal year 2018 actuarial evaluation of mental Affairs. Report to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal the expected operations and status of the EC–2276. A communication from the Senior Year 2019’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation funds; Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- Affairs. to the Committee on Health, Education, tion Policy, General Services Administra- EC–2285. A communication from the Regu- Labor, and Pensions. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- lation Policy Development Coordinator, Of- EC–2269. A communication from the Regu- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition fice of Regulation Policy and Management, lations Coordinator, Centers for Disease Con- Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- trol and Prevention, Department of Health 2019–05; Introduction’’ ((48 CFR Chapter 1) ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant (FAC 2019–05)) received during adjournment titled ‘‘Committal services, memorial serv- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guide- of the Senate in the Office of the President ices and funeral honors’’ (RIN2900–AQ35) re- lines for Determining the Probability of Cau- of the Senate on August 15, 2019; to the Com- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in sation under the Energy Employees Occupa- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- the Office of the President of the Senate on tional Illness Compensation Program Act of mental Affairs. August 12, 2019; to the Committee on Vet- EC–2277. A communication from the Assist- 2000; Technical Amendments’’ (RIN0920– erans’ Affairs. ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of AA74) received during adjournment of the EC–2286. A communication from the Fed- Health and Human Services, transmitting, Senate in the Office of the President of the eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘FY 2016 Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Committee Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department Report to Congress on Outcome Evaluations on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to of Administration for Native Americans EC–2270. A communication from the Direc- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- (ANA) Projects’’; to the Committee on In- tor of Regulations and Policy Management ment of the Crest of the Blue Ridge Hender- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- dian Affairs. EC–2278. A communication from the Assist- son County Viticultural Area’’ (RIN1513– partment of Health and Human Services, ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of AC43) received during adjournment of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Health and Human Services, transmitting, Senate in the Office of the President of the a rule entitled ‘‘Listing of Color Additives pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘FY 2017 Senate on August 7, 2019; to the Committee Exempt from Certification; Soy Report to Congress on Outcome Evaluations on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2287. A communication from the Leghemoglobin’’ ((21 CFR Part 73) (Docket of Administration for Native Americans Broadband Division Chief, Wireless Tele- No. FDA–2018–C–4464)) received during ad- (ANA) Projects’’; to the Committee on In- journment of the Senate in the Office of the dian Affairs. communication Bureau, Federal Commu- President of the Senate on August 6, 2019; to EC–2279. A communication from the Asso- nications Commission, transmitting, pursu- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ciate Deputy General Counsel, Office of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Pensions. Director of National Intelligence, transmit- ‘‘Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band’’ ((WT EC–2271. A communication from the Asso- ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Docket No. 18–120) (FCC 19–62)) received dur- ciate General Counsel for General Law, De- three (3) vacancies in the Office of the Direc- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office partment of Homeland Security, transmit- tor of National Intelligence, received during of the President of the Senate on August 8, ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, vacancy in the position of Inspector General, the President of the Senate on August 19, Science, and Transportation. Department of Homeland Security, received 2019; to the Select Committee on Intel- EC–2288. A communication from the Dep- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ligence. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory fice of the President of the Senate on August EC–2280. A communication from the Asso- Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- 7, 2019; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ciate General Counsel for General Law, De- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, rity and Governmental Affairs. partment of Homeland Security, transmit- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2272. A communication from the Senior ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a ‘‘Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- vacancy in the position of Assistant Sec- Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mam- tion Policy, General Services Administra- retary/Director, U.S. Immigration and Cus- mals Incidental to Oil and Gas Activities in tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- toms Enforcement (ICE), Department of Cook Inlet, Alaska’’ (RIN0648–BI62) received port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Homeland Security, received during adjourn- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- fice of the President of the Senate on August 2019–04; Small Entity Compliance Guide’’ ((48 dent of the Senate on August 14, 2019; to the 9, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, CFR Chapter 1) (FAC 2019–04) received during Committee on the Judiciary. Science, and Transportation. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–2281. A communication from the Man- EC–2289. A communication from the Assist- the President of the Senate on August 9, agement Analyst, Bureau of Consular Af- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, 2019; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- fairs, Department of State, transmitting, Consumer Product Safety Commission, rity and Governmental Affairs. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2273. A communication from the Senior ‘‘Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, De- a rule entitled ‘‘Statement of Policy on En- Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- partment of State and Overseas Embassies forcement Discretion Regarding General tion Policy, General Services Administra- and Consulates - Visa Services Fee Changes’’ Conformity Certificates for the Require- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- (RIN1400–AE11) received during adjournment ments of the Refrigerator Safety Act’’ (16 port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition of the Senate in the Office of the President CFR Part 1750) received during adjournment Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular of the Senate on August 13, 2019; to the Com- of the Senate in the Office of the President 2019–04; Technical Amendments’’ ((48 CFR mittee on the Judiciary. of the Senate on August 14, 2019; to the Com- Parts 1 and 52) (FAC 2019–04) received during EC–2282. A communication from the Chief mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of of the Regulatory Coordination Division, tation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.034 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5397 EC–2290. A communication from the Dep- (Docket No. FAA–2019–0060)) received during EC–2305. A communication from the Man- uty Director of the Office for Coastal Man- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement, National Oceanic and Atmospheric the President of the Senate on August 2, Aviation Administration, Department of Administration, Department of Commerce 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revoca- a rule entitled ‘‘Changes to the Coastal Zone EC–2298. A communication from the Man- tion of Class E Airspace; Sioux Center, IA’’ Management Act Program Change Proce- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0277)) dures’’ (RIN0648–AW74) received during ad- Aviation Administration, Department of received during adjournment of the Senate journment of the Senate in the Office of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on August 14, 2019; to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. Routes; Western United States’’ ((RIN2120– EC–2306. A communication from the Man- EC–2291. A communication from the Chief AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0713)) received agement and Program Analyst, Federal of Regulatory Development, Federal Motor during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Aviation Administration, Department of Carrier Safety Administration, Department fice of the President of the Senate on August Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Lease and Science, and Transportation. ment of Class E Airspace; Forest City, IA’’ Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of EC–2299. A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0310)) Passengers’’ (RIN2126–AC07) received during agement and Program Analyst, Federal received during adjournment of the Senate adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Aviation Administration, Department of in the Office of the President of the Senate the President of the Senate on August 14, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revoca- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. tion of Class E Airspace; Tecumseh, MI’’ EC–2307. A communication from the Man- EC–2292. A communication from the Chief ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0273)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal of Staff, International Bureau, Federal Com- received during adjournment of the Senate Aviation Administration, Department of munications Commission, transmitting, pur- in the Office of the President of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In on August 2, 2019; to the Committee on Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- the Matter of Streamlining Licensing Proce- merce, Science, and Transportation. ment of Class E Airspace; Minocqua-Wood- dures for Small Satellites’’ ((IB Docket No. EC–2300. A communication from the Man- ruff, WI’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA– 18–86) (FCC 19–81)) received during adjourn- agement and Program Analyst, Federal 2019–0336)) received during adjournment of ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Aviation Administration, Department of the Senate in the Office of the President of dent of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. ment of Class E Airspace; Beeville-Chase tation. EC–2293. A communication from the Chair- Field, TX’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. EC–2308. A communication from the Man- man of the Surface Transportation Board FAA–2019–0222)) received during adjournment agement and Program Analyst, Federal transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Senate in the Office of the President Aviation Administration, Department of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Governing Fees of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to for Services Performed in Connection with mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Licensing and Related Services - 2019 Up- tation. Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- date’’ (Docket No. EP 542 Sub–No. 27) re- EC–2301. A communication from the Man- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in agement and Program Analyst, Federal dures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amend- the Office of the President of the Senate on Aviation Administration, Department of ment No. 3863’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received dur- August 19, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office merce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- of the President of the Senate on August 19, EC–2294. A communication from the Man- ment of Class E Airspace; Cortland, Elmira, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, agement and Program Analyst, Federal Ithaca, and Endicott, NY’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of (Docket No. FAA–2019–0347)) received during EC–2309. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to adjournment of the Senate in the Office of agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘IFR Oper- the President of the Senate on August 2, Aviation Administration, Department of ations at Locations Without Weather Re- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to porting’’ ((RIN2120–AK94) (Docket No. FAA– Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard 2019–0564)) received during adjournment of EC–2302. A communication from the Man- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- the Senate in the Office of the President of agement and Program Analyst, Federal off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- Aviation Administration, Department of dures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amend- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment No. 3861’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received dur- tation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office EC–2295. A communication from the Man- ment of Restricted Areas R–2201 A, B, C, D; of the President of the Senate on August 19, agement and Program Analyst, Federal Fort Greely, AK’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Aviation Administration, Department of No. FAA–2016–9495)) received during adjourn- Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- EC–2310. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- dent of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal ment of VOR Federal Airways V–115, V–184, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of V–188, and V–542 in the Vicinity of Tidioute, Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to PA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018– EC–2303. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard 1022)) received during adjournment of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Senate in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Committee Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amend- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- ment No. 3862’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received dur- EC–2296. A communication from the Man- ment of Restricted Areas R–2205 A, B, C, D, ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office agement and Program Analyst, Federal E, F, G, H, J, K; Fairbank, AK and Revoca- of the President of the Senate on August 19, Aviation Administration, Department of tion of Restricted Area R–2205; Stuart Creek, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to AK’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2016– Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Expansion 9479)) received during adjournment of the EC–2311. A communication from the Man- of R–3803 Restricted Area Complex; Fort Senate in the Office of the President of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Polk, LA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Committee Aviation Administration, Department of FAA–2018–0984)) received during adjournment on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of the Senate in the Office of the President EC–2304. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Aviation Administration, Department of off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- tation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amend- EC–2297. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- ment No. 3864’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received dur- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ment of Class E Airspace; Minersville, PA’’ ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office Aviation Administration, Department of ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0358)) of the President of the Senate on August 19, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to received during adjournment of the Senate 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal in the Office of the President of the Senate Science, and Transportation. of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–106; on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on EC–2312. A communication from the Man- Southern United States’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.036 S10SEPT1 S5398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 Aviation Administration, Department of FAA–2018–0993)) received during adjournment law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of the Senate in the Office of the President ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0527)) ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- received during adjournment of the Senate ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0116)) tation. in the Office of the President of the Senate received during adjournment of the Senate EC–2320. A communication from the Man- on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on in the Office of the President of the Senate agement and Program Analyst, Federal Commerce, Science, and Transportation. on August 2, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2328. A communication from the Man- merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2313. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corpora- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of tion Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to No. FAA–2016–8501)) received during adjourn- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ness Directives; ATR–GIE Avions de Trans- dent of the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the 2019–0249)) received during adjournment of port Regional Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Senate in the Office of the President of (Docket No. FAA–2018–00993)) received during Transportation. the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–2321. A communication from the Man- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the President of the Senate on August 2, agement and Program Analyst, Federal tation. 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2329. A communication from the Man- Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2314. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Trig Avionics Limited Tran- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of sponders’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2018–1081)) received during adjournment of ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- the Senate in the Office of the President of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ness Directives; B/E Aerospace Fischer the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- 2019–0575)) received during adjournment of GmbH Common Seats’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Senate in the Office of the President of (Docket No. FAA–2019–0129)) received during tation. the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–2322. A communication from the Man- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the President of the Senate on August 2, agement and Program Analyst, Federal tation. 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2330. A communication from the Man- Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2315. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0192)) law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to received during adjournment of the Senate ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- in the Office of the President of the Senate planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on 2019–0023)) received during adjournment of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Senate in the Office of the President of 2019–0022)) received during adjournment of EC–2323. A communication from the Man- the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- the Senate in the Office of the President of agement and Program Analyst, Federal mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- Aviation Administration, Department of tation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2331. A communication from the Man- tation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2316. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0318)) Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of received during adjournment of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to in the Office of the President of the Senate ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 2018–1011)) received during adjournment of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– EC–2324. A communication from the Man- the Senate in the Office of the President of 2019–0114)) received during adjournment of agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- the Senate in the Office of the President of Aviation Administration, Department of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Senate on August 2, 2019; to the Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2332. A communication from the Man- tation. ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2317. A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0255)) Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0186)) ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes’’ EC–2325. A communication from the Man- received during adjournment of the Senate ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0116)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal in the Office of the President of the Senate received during adjournment of the Senate Aviation Administration, Department of on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on in the Office of the President of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. on August 2, 2019; to the Committee on Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2333. A communication from the Man- merce, Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2318. A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0574)) Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0120)) ness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland EC–2326. A communication from the Man- received during adjournment of the Senate Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120– agement and Program Analyst, Federal in the Office of the President of the Senate AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0567)) received Aviation Administration, Department of on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. fice of the President of the Senate on August law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2334. A communication from the Man- 2, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0251)) Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2319. A communication from the Man- received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes’’ Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0578)) law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2327. A communication from the Man- received during adjournment of the Senate ness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland agement and Program Analyst, Federal in the Office of the President of the Senate Ltd & Co KG TAY 650–15 and TAY 651–54 Tur- Aviation Administration, Department of on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on bofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.038 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5399 EC–2335. A communication from the Man- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- his advancement to the grade of vice admiral agement and Program Analyst, Federal ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on the retired list; to the Committee on Aviation Administration, Department of titled ‘‘C1–C4 Linear and Branched Chain Armed Services. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Alkyl D–Glucitol Dianhydro Alkyl Ethers; EC–2351. A communication from the Chief law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- of the Policy Branch, Department of the ness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries ance’’ (FRL No. 9997–14–OCSPP) received Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, GmbH Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled No. FAA–2019–0203)) received during adjourn- fice of the President of the Senate on August ‘‘Individual Requests for Access or Amend- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- 19, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, ment of CID Reports of Investigation’’ dent of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Nutrition, and Forestry. ((RIN0702–AB00) (32 CFR Part 633)) received Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2343. A communication from the Direc- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Transportation. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, fice of the President of the Senate on August EC–2336. A communication from the Man- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Serv- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ices. Aviation Administration, Department of titled ‘‘Dinotefuran; Pesticide Tolerances’’ EC–2352. A communication from the Alter- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to (FRL No. 9994–82–OCSPP) received during ad- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- journment of the Senate in the Office of the of the Secretary, Department of Defense, ness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan President of the Senate on August 22, 2019; to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, a rule entitled ‘‘Collecting and Reporting of 2019–0465)) received during adjournment of and Forestry. Foreign Indebtedness within the Department the Senate in the Office of the President of EC–2344. A communication from the Direc- of Defense’’ (RIN0790–AK21) received during the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, adjournment of the Senate in the Office of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the President of the Senate on August 21, tation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–2337. A communication from the Man- titled ‘‘Lipochitooligosaccharide (LCO) EC–2353. A communication from the Alter- agement and Program Analyst, Federal MOR116; Exemption from the Requirement of nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Aviation Administration, Department of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9997–94–OCSPP) re- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ceived during adjournment of the Senate in transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- the Office of the President of the Senate on a rule entitled ‘‘Recoupment of Nonrecurring ness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan August 22, 2019; to the Committee on Agri- Costs (NCs) on Sales of U.S. Items’’ Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (RIN0790–AK24) received during adjournment 2019–0459)) received during adjournment of EC–2345. A communication from the Direc- of the Senate in the Office of the President the Senate in the Office of the President of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Senate on August 21, 2019; to the Com- the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Armed Services. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2354. A communication from the Chair- tation. titled ‘‘Buprofezin; Pesticide Tolerances’’ man and President of the Export-Import EC–2338. A communication from the Man- (FRL No. 9997–41–OCSPP) received during ad- Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- agement and Program Analyst, Federal journment of the Senate in the Office of the port relative to a transaction involving U.S. Aviation Administration, Department of President of the Senate on August 23, 2019; to exports to Mozambique; to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- and Forestry. EC–2355. A communication from the Pro- ness Directives; GE Honda Aero Engines Tur- EC–2346. A communication from the Direc- gram Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of bofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Currency, Department of the Treasury, FAA–2019–0352)) received during adjournment Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Senate in the Office of the President ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- a rule entitled ‘‘Assessment of Fees’’ of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- titled ‘‘Emamectin Benzoate; Pesticide Tol- (RIN1557–AE58) received during adjournment mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- erances’’ (FRL No. 9997–10–OCSPP) received of the Senate in the Office of the President tation. during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- of the Senate on August 21, 2019; to the Com- EC–2339. A communication from the Man- fice of the President of the Senate on August mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- agement and Program Analyst, Federal 23, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, fairs. Aviation Administration, Department of Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–2356. A communication from the Dep- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2347. A communication from the Direc- uty General Counsel for Operations, Depart- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment of Housing and Urban Development, ness Directives; International Aero Engines Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- AG Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ative to a vacancy in the position of Assist- (Docket No. FAA–2019–0274)) received during titled ‘‘Nitrapyrin; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ant Secretary, Community Planning and De- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of (FRL No. 9996–85–OCSPP) received during ad- velopment, Department of Housing and the President of the Senate on August 19, journment of the Senate in the Office of the Urban Development, received during ad- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, President of the Senate on August 23, 2019; to journment of the Senate in the Office of the Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, President of the Senate on August 22, 2019; to EC–2340. A communication from the Man- and Forestry. the Committee on Banking, Housing, and agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2348. A communication from the Direc- Urban Affairs. Aviation Administration, Department of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2357. A communication from the Sec- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ness Directives; Safran Aerosystems Life titled ‘‘Oxirane, 2-methyl-, Polymer with port of a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Guid- Jackets’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Oxirane, Monoundecyl Ether, Branched and ance Regarding Proxy Voting Responsibil- 2019–0207)) received during adjournment of Linear; Exemption from the Requirement of ities of Investment Advisers’’ (17 CFR Parts the Senate in the Office of the President of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9996–95–OCSPP) re- 271 and 276) received during adjournment of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Com- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Senate in the Office of the President of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Office of the President of the Senate on the Senate on August 23, 2019; to the Com- tation. August 23, 2019; to the Committee on Agri- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- EC–2341. A communication from the Man- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. fairs. agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2349. A communication from the Direc- EC–2358. A communication from the Sec- Aviation Administration, Department of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Inter- ness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH titled ‘‘Sedaxane; Tolerance in/on Legume pretation and Guidance Regarding the Appli- (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Vegetables (Succulent or Dried), Crop Group cability of the Proxy Rules to Proxy Voting Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; 6’’ (FRL No. 9998–22–OCSPP) received during Advice’’ (17 CFR Part 241) received during Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes’’ adjournment of the Senate in the Office of adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0117)) the President of the Senate on August 23, the President of the Senate on August 23, received during adjournment of the Senate 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, in the Office of the President of the Senate trition, and Forestry. and Urban Affairs. on August 19, 2019; to the Committee on EC–2350. A communication from the Sec- EC–2359. A communication from the Acting Commerce, Science, and Transportation. retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Associate General Counsel for Regulations EC–2342. A communication from the Direc- the approved retirement of Vice Admiral and Legislation, Office of Fair Housing and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, John D. Alexander, United States Navy, and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.040 S10SEPT1 S5400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Safety Evaluation of Technical Specifica- ‘‘Project Approval for Single-Family Con- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Arizona; Maricopa tions Task Force Traveler TSTF–569, Revi- dominiums’’ (RIN2502–AJ30) received during County Air Quality Department’’ (FRL No. sion 2, ‘Revise Response Time Testing Defi- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 9998–76–Region 9) received during adjourn- nition’ ’’ received during adjournment of the the President of the Senate on August 23, ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Senate in the Office of the President of the 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, dent of the Senate on August 22, 2019; to the Senate on August 21, 2019; to the Committee and Urban Affairs. Committee on Environment and Public on Environment and Public Works. EC–2360. A communication from the Assist- Works. EC–2376. A communication from the Acting ant Secretary of Industry and Analysis, Bu- EC–2368. A communication from the Direc- Chief of the Branch of Listing Policy and reau of Industry and Security, Department tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Support, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Addition of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- Certain Entities to the Entity List and Revi- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Arkansas; Revi- gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; sion of Entries on the Entity List’’ (RIN0694– sions to State Implementation Plan Permit- Regulations for Listing Species and Desig- AH86) received during adjournment of the ting Programs’’ (FRL No. 9997–81–Region 6) nating Critical Habitat’’ (RIN1018–BC88) re- Senate in the Office of the President of the received during adjournment of the Senate ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Senate on August 27, 2019; to the Committee in the Office of the President of the Senate the Office of the President of the Senate on on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. on August 22, 2019; to the Committee on En- August 26, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- EC–2361. A communication from the Assist- vironment and Public Works. ronment and Public Works. ant Secretary of Industry and Analysis, Bu- EC–2369. A communication from the Direc- EC–2377. A communication from the Acting reau of Industry and Security, Department tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Chief of the Branch of Listing Policy and of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Support, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Temporary ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant General License: Extension of Validity, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Ohio; to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- Clarifications to Authorized Transactions, Corrections’’ (FRL No. 9998–75–Region 5) re- gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; and Changes to Certification Statement Re- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Regulations for Interagency Cooperation’’ quirements’’ (RIN0694–AH86) received during the Office of the President of the Senate on (RIN1018–BC87) received during adjournment adjournment of the Senate in the Office of August 22, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- of the Senate in the Office of the President the President of the Senate on August 27, ronment and Public Works. of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Com- 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, EC–2370. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–2378. A communication from the Wild- and Urban Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2362. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- life Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Nevada; Revisions suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to Clark County Ozone Maintenance Plan’’ ‘‘Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Harvest Regulations for Migratory report of a rule entitled ‘‘Inclusion of Early (FRL No. 9998–83–Region 9) received during Birds in Alaska During the 2019 Season’’ Stage Technology Demonstration in Author- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of (RIN1018–BD07) received during adjournment ized Technology Transfer Activities’’ the President of the Senate on August 22, of the Senate in the Office of the President ((RIN1991–AC14) (48 CFR Part 970)) received 2019; to the Committee on Environment and of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Com- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Public Works. EC–2371. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Environment and Public Works. fice of the President of the Senate on August EC–2379. A communication from the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 27, 2019; to the Committee on Energy and Branch Chief, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Natural Resources. partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- EC–2363. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor of Human Resources, Environmental Pro- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; AK; Adoption Up- ‘‘Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to dates and Permitting Rule Revisions’’ (FRL Alaska; Harvest Regulations for Migratory law, a report relative to a vacancy in the po- No. 9998–71–Region 10) received during ad- Birds in Alaska during the 2019 Season’’ sition of Assistant Administrator, Office of journment of the Senate in the Office of the (RIN1018–BD07) received during adjournment Air and Radiation, Environmental Protec- President of the Senate on August 23, 2019; to of the Senate in the Office of the President tion Agency, received during adjournment of the Committee on Environment and Public of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Com- the Senate in the Office of the President of Works. mittee on Environment and Public Works. the Senate on August 21, 2019; to the Com- EC–2372. A communication from the Direc- EC–2380. A communication from the Chief mittee on Environment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and EC–2364. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; California; Impe- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- rial County Air Pollution Control District’’ Wildlife and Plants; Adding 16 Species, Re- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval: Missouri; Revi- (FRL No. 9996–59–Region 9) received during moving One Species, and Updating Entries sion to Emission Data, Emission Fees and adjournment of the Senate in the Office of for 17 Species on the List of Endangered and Process Information Rule’’ (FRL No. 9998–41– the President of the Senate on August 23, Threatened Wildlife’’ (RIN1018–BD72) re- Region 7) received during adjournment of the 2019; to the Committee on Environment and ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Senate in the Office of the President of the Public Works. the Office of the President of the Senate on Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Committee EC–2373. A communication from the Direc- August 26, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- on Environment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ronment and Public Works. EC–2365. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2381. A communication from the Chief tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Branch of Listing Policy and Support, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Georgia; Update Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to Materials Incorporated by Reference’’ Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval: Missouri; Revi- (FRL No. 9997–86–Region 4) received during report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and sion to Reference Methods Rule’’ (FRL No. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing 9998–39–Region 7) received during adjourn- the President of the Senate on August 23, Textual Descriptions of Critical Habitat ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Boundaries for Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, dent of the Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Public Works. Fisheries, Clams, Snails, Arachnids, Crusta- Committee on Environment and Public EC–2374. A communication from the Direc- ceans, and Insects; Correction’’ (RIN1018– Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, BA81) received during adjournment of the EC–2366. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Senate in the Office of the President of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Air Plan Revisions; California; Tech- on Environment and Public Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- nical Amendments’’ (FRL No. 9990–48–Region EC–2382. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Technical Amendments to Revise Re- 9) received during adjournment of the Senate of the Branch of Conservation, Permits, and gional Office Address’’ (FRL No. 9998–08–Re- in the Office of the President of the Senate Regulations, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- gion 6) received during adjournment of the on August 23, 2019; to the Committee on En- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- Senate in the Office of the President of the vironment and Public Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Senate on August 19, 2019; to the Committee EC–2375. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for on Environment and Public Works. tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- Managing Resident Canada Goose Popu- EC–2367. A communication from the Direc- clear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Regu- lations’’ (RIN1018–BC72) received during ad- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant journment of the Senate in the Office of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.042 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5401 President of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Committee of General Counsel, Department of Edu- the Committee on Environment and Public on Environment and Public Works. cation, received during adjournment of the Works. EC–2391. A communication from the Dep- Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–2383. A communication from the Chief uty Inspector General for Audit Services, De- Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Committee of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and partment of Health and Human Services, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- EC–2400. A communication from the Dep- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tled ‘‘Review of Medicare Administrative uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu- a rule entitled ‘‘Designation of Critical Habi- Contractor Information Security Program latory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty tat for Spring Pygmy Sunfish’’ (RIN1018– Evaluations for Fiscal Year 2018’’; to the Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, BD54) received during adjournment of the Committee on Finance. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Benefits Pay- Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–2392. A communication from the Acting able in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Committee Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- Interest Assumptions for Paying Benefits’’ on Environment and Public Works. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- (29 CFR Part 4022) received during adjourn- EC–2384. A communication from the En- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- forcement Specialist, Fish and Wildlife Serv- ‘‘Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman FY 2014– dent of the Senate on August 23, 2019; to the ice, Department of the Interior, transmit- 2016 Report to Congress’’; to the Committee Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on Finance. Pensions. titled ‘‘Importation, Exportation, and Trans- EC–2393. A communication from the Acting EC–2401. A communication from the Assist- portation of Wildlife, Shellfish, and Fishery Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- ant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, De- Products; Importation and Exportation of ment of Health and Human Services, trans- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Green Sea Urchins’’ (RIN1018–BE35) received mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled law, the Department’s fiscal year 2018 annual during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ‘‘FY 2012–2016 Report to Congress From the report relative to the Notification and Fed- fice of the President of the Senate on August Competitive Acquisition Ombudsman for the eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- 26, 2019; to the Committee on Environment Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act); to the and Public Works. Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- EC–2385. A communication from the En- Program’’; to the Committee on Finance. ernmental Affairs. forcement Specialist, Fish and Wildlife Serv- EC–2394. A communication from the Chief EC–2402. A communication from the Direc- ice, Department of the Interior, transmit- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, tor of Congressional Relations and Govern- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ment Affairs, Office of the Special Inspector titled ‘‘Civil Penalties; 2019 Inflation Adjust- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, ments for Civil Monetary Penalties’’ report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling: transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- (RIN1018–BD05) received during adjournment Failure to Cash a Distribution Check From a ative to the Office’s July 2019 quarterly re- of the Senate in the Office of the President Qualified Retirement Plan’’ (Rev. Rul. 2019– port to Congress (OSS–2019–0897); to the Com- of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Com- 19) received during adjournment of the Sen- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- mittee on Environment and Public Works. ate in the Office of the President of the Sen- mental Affairs. EC–2386. A communication from the ate on August 26, 2019; to the Committee on EC–2403. A communication from the Assist- Branch Chief, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- Finance. ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- EC–2395. A communication from the Chief Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled of the Trade and Commercial Regulations ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Fis- ‘‘Migratory Bird Hunting; Normal Agricul- Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Pro- cal Year 2018 Debt Collection Recovery Ac- tural Operations’’ (RIN1018–BD90) received tection, Department of Homeland Security, tivities of the Department of Justice for during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Civil Debts Referred for Collection Annual fice of the President of the Senate on August a rule entitled ‘‘Import Restrictions Imposed Report’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 26, 2019; to the Committee on Environment on Archaeological Material from Algeria’’ EC–2404. A communication from the Assist- and Public Works. ((RIN1515–AE48) (CBP Dec. 19–09)) received ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative EC–2387. A communication from the Acting during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Chief of the Branch of Listing Policy and fice of the President of the Senate on August ting, pursuant to law, three (3) reports rel- Support, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- 21, 2019; to the Committee on Finance. ative to vacancies in the Department of Jus- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant EC–2396. A communication from the Assist- tice, received during adjournment of the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Senate in the Office of the President of the gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Senate on August 20, 2019; to the Committee Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, on the Judiciary. Wildlife and Plants’’ (RIN1018–BC97) received the certification of a proposed license for the EC–2405. A communication from the Senior during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- export of defense articles, including tech- Trial Attorney, Office of Aviation Enforce- fice of the President of the Senate on August nical data and defense services, to the Re- ment and Proceedings, Department of Trans- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Environment public of Korea to support the manufacture portation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and Public Works. of selected T700/701K parts of the Korea Util- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance on Non- EC–2388. A communication from the Acting ity Helicopter (Surion Helicopter) in the discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Chief of the Branch of Delisting and Foreign amount of $50,000,000 or more (Transmittal Air Travel’’ (RIN2105–ZA05) received during Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- No. DDTC 19–005); to the Committee on For- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant eign Relations. the President of the Senate on August 20, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- EC–2397. A communication from the Assist- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Science, and Transportation. Reinstatement of ESA Listing for the Griz- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2406. A communication from the Man- zly Bear in the Greater Yellowstone Eco- section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, agement and Program Analyst, Federal system in Compliance With Court Order’’ the certification of a proposed license Aviation Administration, Department of (RIN1018–BD86) received during adjournment amendment for the export of defense arti- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of the Senate in the Office of the President cles, including technical data and defense law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delay of of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Com- services, to Australia to support the manu- Class E Airspace Effective Date; Boulder mittee on Environment and Public Works. facture of F–35 weapons adapters in the City, NV’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA– EC–2389. A communication from the Senior amount of $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal 2018–0816)) received during adjournment of Attorney-Advisor, Federal Highway Admin- No. DDTC 19–023); to the Committee on For- the Senate in the Office of the President of istration, Department of Transportation, eign Relations. the Senate on August 22, 2019; to the Com- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2398. A communication from the Assist- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- a rule entitled ‘‘FAST Act Section 5516 ‘Ad- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- tation. ditional State Authority’ Implementation’’ ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2407. A communication from the Attor- (RIN2125–AF86) received during adjournment law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Adjust- ney Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Depart- of the Senate in the Office of the President ment of Controls for Lower Performing ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Com- Radar and Continued Temporary Modifica- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Environment and Public Works. tion of Category XI of the United States Mu- ‘‘Revisions to the Civil Penalty Amounts’’ EC–2390. A communication from the Con- nitions List’’ (RIN1400–AE88) received during (RIN2120–AE80) received during adjournment servation Policy Advisor, Fish and Wildlife adjournment of the Senate in the Office of of the Senate in the Office of the President Service, Department of the Interior, trans- the President of the Senate on August 28, of the Senate on August 22, 2019; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 2019; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- entitled ‘‘2019–2020 Station-specific Hunting EC–2399. A communication from the Direc- tation. and Sport Fishing Regulations’’ (RIN1018– tor, White House Liaison, Department of EC–2408. A communication from the Asso- BD79) received during adjournment of the Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a ciate Chief of the Auctions and Spectrum Ac- Senate in the Office of the President of the report relative to a vacancy in the position cess Division, Wireless Telecommunications

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.044 S10SEPT1 S5402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- EC–2415. A communication from the Acting States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2019 Man- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- agement Area 2 Sub-Annual Catch Limit port of a rule entitled ‘‘Incentive Auction of eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Harvested’’ (RIN0648–XG872) received during Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service Li- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of censes in the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pa- the President of the Senate on August 28, GHz Bands for Next-Generation Wireless cific Island Fisheries; Closure of the 2019 Ha- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Services’’ ((AU Docket No. 19–59) (FCC 19–63)) waii Shallow-Set Pelagic Longline Fishery’’ Science, and Transportation. received during adjournment of the Senate (RIN0648–XG905) received during adjourn- EC–2423. A communication from the Acting in the Office of the President of the Senate ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- on August 22, 2019; to the Committee on dent of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to the eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–2409. A communication from the Chief Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- EC–2416. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implemen- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Witch Flounder Trimester Total Allowable tation of Section 621(a) (1) of the Cable Com- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Catch Area Closure for the Common Pool munications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- Fishery’’ (RIN0648–XG971) received during by the Cable Television Consumer Protec- lantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic adjournment of the Senate in the Office of tion and Competition Act of 1992’’ ((MB Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XG810) re- the President of the Senate on August 28, Docket No. 05–311) (FCC 19–80)) received dur- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office the Office of the President of the Senate on Science, and Transportation. of the President of the Senate on August 22, August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Com- EC–2424. A communication from the Direc- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, EC–2417. A communication from the Acting National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- EC–2410. A communication from the Chief Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic eries of the Northeastern United States; ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- Small-Mesh Multispecies Fishery; Inseason Delivery of MVPD Communications; Mod- lantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic ernization of Media Regulation Initiative’’ Adjustment to the Northern Red Hake Pos- Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XG839) re- session Limit’’ (RIN0648–XG696) received dur- ((MB Docket Nos. 17–105 and 17–317) (FCC 19– ceived during adjournment of the Senate in 69)) received during adjournment of the Sen- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office the Office of the President of the Senate on ate in the Office of the President of the Sen- of the President of the Senate on August 28, August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Com- ate on August 26, 2019; to the Committee on 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2418. A communication from the Acting EC–2411. A communication from the Chief EC–2425. A communication from the Direc- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- of Staff of the Competition Policy Division, tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Wireless Competition Bureau, Federal Com- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- munications Commission, transmitting, pur- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coastal lantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic ‘‘Implementing Section 503 of RAY BAUM’S Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XG895) re- Act; Rules and Regulation Implementing the Mexico and Atlantic Region; Commercial ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009’’ ((WC Docket Trip Limit Increase for King Mackerel in the the Office of the President of the Senate on Nos. 18–335 and 11–39) (FCC 19–73)) received Atlantic Sothern Zone’’ (RIN0648–XG762) re- August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Com- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in fice of the President of the Senate on August merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2419. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on 26, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Science, and Transportation. National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2412. A communication from the Chief EC–2426. A communication from the Direc- of Staff of the Competition Policy Division, ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Atlan- tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Wireless Competition Bureau, Federal Com- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- munications Commission, transmitting, pur- tic Highly Migratory Species; Commercial Aggregated Large Costal Shark and Ham- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant suant to law, the report of a rule entitled to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coastal ‘‘Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data merhead Shark Management Groups Reten- tion Limit Adjustment’’ (RIN0648–XG930) re- Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Mexico and Atlantic Region; 2018 Commer- Data Program’’ ((WC Docket Nos. 11–10 and ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on cial Hook-and-Line Closure for King Mack- 19–195) (FCC 19–79)) received during adjourn- erel in the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone’’ ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. (RIN0648–XG770) received during adjourn- dent of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2420. A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- dent of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2413. A communication from the Acting eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Transportation. Chief of the Environmental Response and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Restoration Branch, Fish and Wildlife Serv- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2427. A communication from the Acting ice, Department of the Interior, transmit- ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Retro- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- titled ‘‘Marine Mammals; Incidental Take active Quota Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XG739) re- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- During Specified Activities: Cook Inlet, ceived during adjournment of the Senate in ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Alaska’’ (RIN1018–BD63) received during ad- the Office of the President of the Senate on ‘‘Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; journment of the Senate in the Office of the August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Com- 2019 Recreational Accountability Measure President of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to merce, Science, and Transportation. and Closure for Gulf of Mexico Grey the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2421. A communication from the Acting Triggerfish’’ (RIN0648–XG870) received during Transportation. Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–2414. A communication from the Dep- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- the President of the Senate on August 28, uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Science, and Transportation. ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–2428. A communication from the Acting pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ‘‘Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XG796) received during eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Specified Activities: Taking Marine Mam- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mals Incidental to U.S. Navy Surveillance the President of the Senate on August 28, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Active Sonar Training and Testing in the Science, and Transportation. 2019 Recreational Accountability Measure Central and Western North Pacific Ocean EC–2422. A communication from the Acting and Closure for Gulf of Mexico Greater and Eastern Indian Ocean’’ (RIN0648–BI42) Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Amberjack’’ (RIN0648–XG871) received during received during adjournment of the Senate eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of in the Office of the President of the Senate partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- the President of the Senate on August 28, on August 28, 2019; to the Committee on ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.046 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5403 EC–2429. A communication from the Acting Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG916) received eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- (RIN0648–XG936) received during adjourn- fice of the President of the Senate on August ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, dent of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Science, and Transportation. and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2443. A communication from the Acting lagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and At- Transportation. Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- lantic Region; Commercial Closure for Span- EC–2436. A communication from the Acting eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ish Mackerel’’ (RIN0648–XG734) received dur- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuing adjournment of the Senate in the Office eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled of the President of the Senate on August 28, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG730) received EC–2430. A communication from the Acting Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery by during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alas- fice of the President of the Senate on August eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ka’’ (RIN0648–XG894) received during ad- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- journment of the Senate in the Office of the Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled President of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to EC–2444. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Re- Transportation. eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- sources of the South Atlantic; 2019 Red Snap- EC–2437. A communication from the Acting partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- per Commercial and Recreational Fishing Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Seasons’’ (RIN0648–XG821) received during eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone adjournment of the Senate in the Office of partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Hook-and-Line the President of the Senate on August 28, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Catcher/Processors in the Central Regu- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648– Science, and Transportation. Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in XG869) received during adjournment of the EC–2431. A communication from the Acting the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG916) received Senate in the Office of the President of the Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Committee eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- fice of the President of the Senate on August on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–2445. A communication from the Acting ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Science, and Transportation. Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, EC–2438. A communication from the Acting eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- and South Atlantic; 2019 Commercial Ac- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- countability Measure and Closure for South eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Atlantic Grey Triggerfish; January Through partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone June Season’’ (RIN0648–XG960) received dur- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Greater Than or Equal to 50 Feet Length of the President of the Senate on August 28, Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in Overall Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG935) received Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- Science, and Transportation. during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ka’’ (RIN0648–XG845) received during ad- EC–2432. A communication from the Acting fice of the President of the Senate on August journment of the Senate in the Office of the Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, President of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–2439. A communication from the Acting Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- EC–2446. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Bering partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant (RIN0648–XG974) received during adjourn- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off dent of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to the the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG911) received Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Ves- Committee on Commerce, Science, and during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- sels in the Western Regulatory Area of the Transportation. fice of the President of the Senate on August Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG724) received EC–2433. A communication from the Acting 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Science, and Transportation. fice of the President of the Senate on August eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- EC–2440. A communication from the Direc- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- EC–2447. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Hook-and-Line to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Catcher/Processors in the Western Regu- eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648– Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the Ber- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled XG716) received during adjournment of the ing Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (RIN0648– ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Senate in the Office of the President of the XG847) received during adjournment of the Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Committee Senate in the Office of the President of the Less Than 50 Feet Overall Using Hook-and- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Committee Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of EC–2434. A communication from the Acting on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XG972) received Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- EC–2441. A communication from the Direc- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, fice of the President of the Senate on August partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- 28, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- EC–2448. A communication from the Acting Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under the Indi- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ vidual Fishing Quota Program’’ (RIN0648– partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- (RIN0648–XG901) received during adjourn- XG816) received during adjournment of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Senate in the Office of the President of the ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone dent of the Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Committee Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in Committee on Commerce, Science, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- Transportation. EC–2442. A communication from the Acting ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XG700) received during EC–2435. A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- the President of the Senate on August 28, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–2449. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Jig tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.048 S10SEPT1 S5404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Resource Locator (URL) for the report; to ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Committee on Homeland Security and to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- titled ‘‘Clean Water Act Hazardous Sub- Governmental Affairs. eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off stances Spill Prevention’’ (FRL No. 9999–09– EC–2467. A communication from the Acting Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using OLEM) received during adjournment of the Secretary of Homeland Security, transmit- Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Senate in the Office of the President of the ting legislative proposals relative to the Islands Management Area’’ (RIN0648–XG760) Senate on September 1, 2019; to the Com- ‘‘Emergency Supplemental Appropriations received during adjournment of the Senate mittee on Environment and Public Works. for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2458. A communication from the Acting the Southern Border Act of 2019’’; to the on August 28, 2019; to the Committee on Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Home- Committee on the Judiciary. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. land Security, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2468. A communication from the Regu- EC–2450. A communication from the Direc- law, a report entitled ‘‘Social Security Num- lation Policy Development Coordinator, Of- tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ber Fraud Prevention Act 2019 Annual Re- fice of Regulation Policy and Management, National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- port to Congress’’; to the Committee on Fi- Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant nance. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- EC–2459. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Rental Assistance for Certain Low- eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Income Veteran Families’’ (RIN2900–AQ40) Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the Ber- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the received during adjournment of the Senate ing Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (RIN0648– Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the in the Office of the President of the Senate XG756) received during adjournment of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of on September 1, 2019; to the Committee on Senate in the Office of the President of the Nonresident Alien Deposit Interest Regula- Veterans’ Affairs. Senate on August 28, 2019; to the Committee tion’’ (Rev. Proc. 2019–23) received during ad- EC–2469. A communication from the Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. journment of the Senate in the Office of the gram Analyst, National Highway Traffic EC–2451. A communication from the Chair- President of the Senate on August 29, 2019; to Safety Administration, Department of man, Securities and Exchange Commission, the Committee on Finance. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2017 An- EC–2460. A communication from the Chief law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal nual Report of the Securities Investor Pro- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; Electric- tection Corporation (SIPC); to the Com- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Electrical Shock Protection’’ (RIN2127– fairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Domestic AM10) received during adjournment of the EC–2452. A communication from the Direc- Partnerships and S Corporations Filing Senate in the Office of the President of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Under Proposed GILTI Regulations’’ (Notice Senate on August 30, 2019; to the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 2019–46) received during adjournment of the on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–2470. A communication from the Attor- titled ‘‘Adopting Subpart Ba Requirements Senate on August 29, 2019; to the Committee ney Adviser, Federal Railroad Administra- in Emission Guidelines for Municipal Solid on Finance. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Waste Landfills’’ (FRL No. 9998–82–OAR) re- EC–2461. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ceived during adjournment of the Senate in of the Trade and Commercial Regulations entitled ‘‘System Safety Program’’ (RIN2130– the Office of the President of the Senate on Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Pro- AC81) received during adjournment of the September 1, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- tection, Department of Homeland Security, Senate in the Office of the President of the ronment and Public Works. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Senate on August 30, 2019; to the Committee EC–2453. A communication from the Direc- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Statement on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Processing and Automated Clearinghouse EC–2471. A communication from the Man- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (ACH)’’ ((RIN1515–AE47) (CBP Dec. 19–10)) re- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Aviation Administration, Department of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; ID: Update to ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to CRB Fee Billing Procedures’’ (FRL No. 9998– the Office of the President of the Senate on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Security 96–Region 10) received during adjournment of August 30, 2019; to the Committee on Fi- Threat Disqualification Update’’ ((RIN2120– the Senate in the Office of the President of nance. EC–2462. A communication from the Direc- AL04) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0656)) received the Senate on September 1, 2019; to the Com- tor, Office of Regulations and Reports Clear- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–2454. A communication from the Direc- ance, Social Security Administration, trans- fice of the President of the Senate on August tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 30, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- entitled ‘‘Security and Suitability Files’’ Science, and Transportation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (RIN0960–AH97) received during adjournment EC–2472. A communication from the Man- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional of the Senate in the Office of the President agement and Program Analyst, Federal Haze Plan and Prong 4 (Visibility) for the of the Senate on September 1, 2019; to the Aviation Administration, Department of 2006 and 2012 PM2.5, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2, and Committee on Finance. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2008 Ozone NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9999–33–Region EC–2463. A communication from the Assist- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- 5) received during adjournment of the Senate ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ment of Class E Airspace; Marion, OH’’ in the Office of the President of the Senate ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0355)) on September 1, 2019; to the Committee on Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, received during adjournment of the Senate Environment and Public Works. the report of the texts and background state- in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2455. A communication from the Direc- ments of international agreements, other on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, than treaties (List 2019–0066 - 2019–0074); to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–2473. A communication from the Man- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2464. A communication from the Acting agement and Program Analyst, Federal titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Compli- Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Depart- Aviation Administration, Department of ance Monitoring Usage’’ (FRL No. 9998–90– ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Region 7) received during adjournment of the mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Senate in the Office of the President of the ‘‘Report on the Eleventh Review of the Back- ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ Senate on September 1, 2019; to the Com- log of Postmarketing Requirements and ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0018)) mittee on Environment and Public Works. Commitments’’; to the Committee on received during adjournment of the Senate EC–2456. A communication from the Direc- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. in the Office of the President of the Senate tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2465. A communication from the Presi- on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- suant to law, the report of an alternate plan EC–2474. A communication from the Man- titled ‘‘Approval of Iowa and Nebraska Air for pay adjustments for civilian Federal em- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Quality Implementation Plans; Infrastruc- ployees covered by the General Schedule and Aviation Administration, Department of ture SIP Requirements for the 2012 Annual certain other pay systems in January 2020; to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) National the Committee on Homeland Security and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Ambient Air Quality Standard Interstate Governmental Affairs. ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ Transport’’ (FRL No. 9998–89–Region 7) re- EC–2466. A communication from the Archi- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0253)) ceived during adjournment of the Senate in vist of the United States, National Archives received during adjournment of the Senate the Office of the President of the Senate on and Records Administration, transmitting, in the Office of the President of the Senate September 1, 2019; to the Committee on Envi- pursuant to law, a report relative to the Ad- on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on ronment and Public Works. ministration’s fiscal year 2019 Commercial Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2457. A communication from the Direc- Activities Inventory and Inherently Govern- EC–2475. A communication from the Man- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mental Activities Inventory and the Uniform agement and Program Analyst, Federal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:29 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.050 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5405 Aviation Administration, Department of the United States Congress to award the fantryman Badge recipient, who served in Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Congressional Gold Medal to the World War World War II, Korea, and two tours in Viet- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- II Merrill’s Marauders; to the Committee on nam, placed a wreath at the Camp Stoneman ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Memorial at the Pittsburg Historical Mu- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0257)) SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 seum to commemorate 2019 as the 75th anni- received during adjournment of the Senate versary of the 1944 Merrill’s Marauders mis- Whereas, In August 1943, President Frank- in the Office of the President of the Senate sion in the China Burma India Theater, lin D. Roosevelt and other allied leaders pro- on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on called the ‘‘forgotten theater of World War posed the creation of an American ground Commerce, Science, and Transportation. II,’’ and unit that would engage in a long range pene- EC–2476. A communication from the Man- Whereas, On January 30, 2019, United tration mission in Japanese-occupied Burma agement and Program Analyst, Federal States Representative Peter T. King, intro- to cut off Japanese communications and sup- Aviation Administration, Department of duced House Resolution 906 in the 116th Con- ply lines and capture the Japanese-held air- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to gress, the Merrill’s Marauders Congressional field and town of Myitkyina; and Gold Medal Act, with the Senate Companion law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Whereas, President Roosevelt issued a call ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ bill from Senator Johnny Isakson is expected for volunteers for ‘‘a dangerous and haz- shortly, in a third and perhaps final attempt ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0577)) ardous mission,’’ that was answered by ap- received during adjournment of the Senate at this recognition with only 13 of the origi- proximately 3,000 American soldiers rep- nal 3,000 Merrill’s Marauders still living: in the Office of the President of the Senate resenting 15 ethnic groups from every state, on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on Now, therefore, be it among them Bataan Death March survivors, Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Nisei interpreters, and Native American code EC–2477. A communication from the Man- the State of California, jointly, That the Legis- talkers, forming a unit officially designated lature urges the Congress of the United agement and Program Analyst, Federal as the 5307th Composite Unit, code named Aviation Administration, Department of States to act favorably in regard to legisla- ‘‘Galahad,’’ and later to become known as tion to award the Congressional Gold Medal, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Merrill’s Marauders, after its leader, Briga- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- the highest honor Congress can bestow, to dier General Frank Merrill; and Merrill’s Marauders; and be it further ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ Whereas, Future members of Merrill’s Ma- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0606)) Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate rauders continued their training at Camp transmit copies of this resolution to the received during adjournment of the Senate Stoneman, a United States Army military in the Office of the President of the Senate President and Vice President of the United facility located in Pittsburg, California, that States, to the Speaker of the House of Rep- on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on served as a major staging area for the United Commerce, Science, and Transportation. resentatives, to the Majority Leader of the States Army in World War II for the Pacific Senate, and to each Senator and Representa- EC–2478. A communication from the Man- Theater of Operations, and named after agement and Program Analyst, Federal tive from California in the Congress of the George Stoneman, a cavalry commander dur- United States. Aviation Administration, Department of ing the Civil War and a Governor of Cali- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to fornia; and POM–127. A resolution adopted by the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Whereas, In February 1944 the Marauders House of Representatives of the State of ness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes’’ began their approximately 1,000 mile trek Texas urging the United States Congress to ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0607)) through the dense Burmese jungle, with no support the ratification of the United States- received during adjournment of the Senate artillery support and carrying their supplies Mexico-Canada Agreement; to the Com- in the Office of the President of the Senate on their backs or on the pack saddles of mittee on Finance. on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on mules, as the first Americans to engage the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1160 Japanese on mainland Asia since the 1900 Whereas, Texas is the nation’s leading EC–2479. A communication from the Man- Boxer Rebellion; and agement and Program Analyst, Federal trade state, and its future prosperity depends Whereas, Over the course of their five- on bolstering trade among our North Amer- Aviation Administration, Department of month trek to Myitkyina, the Marauders Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ican partners; and fought victoriously against larger and better Whereas, The United States-Mexico-Can- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- equipped units of the Japanese 18th Division ness Directives; Learjet, Inc. Airplanes’’ ada Agreement, which awaits ratification by through 5 major and 30 minor engagements, the U.S. Congress, will create a more level ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0046)) experiencing more uninterrupted jungle received during adjournment of the Senate playing field for American workers, ensure fighting than any other World War II United opportunities for trade in U.S. services, and in the Office of the President of the Senate States combat force, with the exception of on August 30, 2019; to the Committee on benefit farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness; the 1st Marine Division that took and held moreover, it modernizes protections for in- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Guadalcanal for 4 months; and EC–2480. A communication from the Man- tellectual property, promotes collaboration Whereas, During their march to in tackling cybersecurity, and ensures that agement and Program Analyst, Federal Myitkyina, the Marauders faced hunger and Aviation Administration, Department of digital trade data can be transferred cross- disease that were exacerbated by inadequate border with protections for the global digital Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to aerial supply drops, while malaria, typhus, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ecosystem; and and dysentery inflicted more casualties on Whereas, Texas exports totaled $315 billion ness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Merrill’s Marauders than the Japanese; and in 2018; the state accounts for almost 20 per- Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA– Whereas, By August 1944, Merrill’s Maraud- cent of the nation’s trade total, and 45 per- 2019–0365)) received during adjournment of ers accomplished their mission, successfully cent of Lone Star exports are destined for the Senate in the Office of the President of disrupting Japanese supply and communica- Mexico and Canada; more than 90 percent of the Senate on August 30, 2019; to the Com- tion lines and taking the town of Myitkyina Texas exporters are small businesses, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and the Myitkyina airstrip, the only all- the USMCA cuts red tape, making it easier tation. weather airstrip in northern Burma; and for them to tap into foreign markets; ap- EC–2481. A communication from the Man- Whereas, After taking Myitkyina, only 130 proximately 44 percent of our state’s agricul- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Merrill’s Marauders were fit for duty, and all tural products are exported, and the agree- Aviation Administration, Department of remaining Merrill’s Marauders still in action ment provides enhanced market access for Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to were evacuated to hospitals due to tropical eggs, poultry, dairy, and certain food crops; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- diseases, exhaustion, and malnutrition; and and ness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Whereas, For their bravery and accom- Whereas, In 2017, Texas energy exports to Ltd and Co KG Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120– plishments, Merrill’s Marauders were award- Canada and Mexico totaled almost $17 bil- AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2019–0528)) received ed the Distinguished Unit Citation, later des- lion; the USMCA will promote the stability during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ignated as the Presidential Unit Citation, of this industry by preserving and expanding fice of the President of the Senate on August and each of Merrill’s Marauders also earned market integration for greater certainty, ef- 30, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, a Bronze Star with a V or Valor device; and ficiency, and interregional investment; and Science, and Transportation. Whereas, Though Merrill’s Marauders were Whereas, Texas has more U.S. ports of f operational for only a few months, the leg- entry than any other state, and Laredo and acy of their bravery is honored by the United El Paso are the two busiest trade stations PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS States Army through the modern day 75th doing business with Mexico; while offering The following petitions and memo- Ranger Regiment, which traces its lineage new commitments for market access, the rials were laid before the Senate and directly to the 5307 Composite Unit, and the USMCA also addresses nontariff barriers re- Rangers wear the Merrill’s Marauders patch were referred or ordered to lie on the lated to trade in remanufactured goods and as their crest; and import and export licensing; and table as indicated: Whereas, On February 27, 2019, Gilbert Whereas, Nearly one million jobs in Texas POM–126. A joint resolution adopted by the Howland, one of the last 13 living members of are supported by trade with Mexico and Can- Legislature of the State of California urging Merrill’s Marauders and a triple Combat In- ada; experts calculate that failure to ratify

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:34 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.052 S10SEPT1 S5406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 the USMCA could result in the loss of as Article V of the Constitution of the United the Maduro regime, and for other purposes many as 300,000 of those jobs; as North Amer- States until at least two-thirds of the legis- (Rept. No. 116–85). ica has become more economically inte- latures of the several states have made appli- S. 1378. A bill to repeal the multi-State grated, a collaborative approach to trade is cations for similar relief pursuant to Article plan program (Rept. No. 116–86). absolutely necessary to protect American V; and be it further By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on jobs and workers while fostering innovation; Resolved, That copies of this resolution be Homeland Security and Governmental Af- and sent to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., fairs, without amendment: Whereas, The trade landscape has shifted Vice President of the United States and S. 1388. A bill to manage supply chain risk dramatically over the past two decades, and President of the U.S. Senate, Washington, through counterintelligence training, and for the USMCA is designed to adapt to the new D.C.; the Honorable John Boehner, Speaker other purposes (Rept. No. 116–87). terrain by strengthening our nation’s export of the House of Representatives, Washington, By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on capabilities and setting the standard for D.C.; to each member of the United States Homeland Security and Governmental Af- global trade agreements that will spur con- Senate and House of Representatives from fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a tinued economic dynamism for years to Tennessee, and to the Archivist of the substitute: come: Now, therefore, be it United States; and be it further S. 1419. A bill to require agencies to pub- Resolved, That the House of Representa- Resolved, That copies of this resolution lish an advance notice of proposed rule mak- tives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby re- also be sent to the presiding officers of the ing for major rules (Rept. No. 116–88). spectfully urge the U.S. Congress to unite in other state legislative bodies in the United By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on bipartisan support for the ratification of the States, with the request that the other Homeland Security and Governmental Af- United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; states join Tennessee in applying to Con- fairs, without amendment: and, be it further gress to call a convention of states for the S. 1539. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- Resolved, That the chief clerk forward offi- limited purpose proposed in this resolution. curity Act of 2002 to provide funding to se- cial copies of this resolution to the president cure nonprofit facilities from terrorist at- of the United States, to the president of the POM–129. A resolution adopted by the City tacks, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116– Senate and the speaker of the House of Rep- Council of Portsmouth, New Hampshire urg- 89). resentatives of the United States Congress, ing the United States Congress to pass the By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on and to all the members of the Texas delega- Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tion to Congress with the request that this of 2019; to the Committee on Energy and fairs, with an amendment: resolution be entered in the Congressional Natural Resources. S. 1846. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- Record as a memorial to the Congress of the POM–130. A resolution adopted by the City curity Act of 2002 to provide for engagements United States of America. Commission of Miami, Florida, urging the with State, local, Tribal, and territorial gov- United States Citizenship and Immigration ernments, and for other purposes (Rept. No. POM–128. A joint resolution adopted by the Services to reevaluate an application for per- 116–90). Legislature of the State of Tennessee urging manent resident status; to the Committee on By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on the United States Congress, pursuant to Ar- the Judiciary. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ticle V of the United States Constitution, to POM–131. A petition from a citizen of the fairs, without amendment: call a convention of states limited to pro- State of Texas relative to the process of re- S. 1867. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- posing a balanced budget amendment to the voking naturalized American citizenship; to curity Act of 2002 to establish in the Depart- United States Constitution requiring that in the Committee on the Judiciary. ment of Homeland Security an Unmanned the absence of a national emergency the f Aircraft Systems Coordinator, and for other total of all Federal appropriations made by purposes (Rept. No. 116–91). the Congress for any fiscal year may not ex- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on ceed the total of all estimated Federal reve- The following reports of committees Homeland Security and Governmental Af- nues for that fiscal year, together with any were submitted: fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a related and appropriate fiscal restraints; to substitute: By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 1869. A bill to require the disclosure of on Energy and Natural Resources, without HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 548 ownership of high-security space leased to amendment: Whereas, Article V of the United States S. 715. A bill to improve the productivity accommodate a Federal agency, and for Constitution requires the United States Con- and energy efficiency of the manufacturing other purposes (Rept. No. 116–92). S. 2065. A bill to require the Secretary of gress to call a convention of states upon ap- sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, Homeland Security to publish an annual re- plication of two-thirds of the legislatures of in coordination with the National Academies port on the use of deepfake technology, and the several states for the purpose of pro- and other appropriate Federal agencies, to for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–93). posing amendments to the United States develop a national smart manufacturing plan By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Constitution: Now, therefore, be it and to provide assistance to small- and me- Resolved by the House of Representatives of Homeland Security and Governmental Af- dium-sized manufacturers in implementing the One Hundred Eighth General Assembly of fairs, without amendment: smart manufacturing programs, and for the State of Tennessee, the Senate Concurring, S. 2107. A bill to increase the number of other purposes (Rept. No. 116–80). That the Congress of the United States is di- S. 859. A bill to amend the Energy Policy CBP Agriculture Specialists and support rected to call a convention of states limited Act of 2005 to reauthorize hydroelectric pro- staff in the Office of Field Operations of U.S. to proposing an amendment to the United duction incentives and hydroelectric effi- Customs and Border Protection, and for States Constitution requiring that in the ab- ciency improvement incentives, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–94). By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on sence of a national emergency the total of other purposes (Rept. No. 116–81). all Federal appropriations made by the Con- By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee Homeland Security and Governmental Af- gress for any fiscal year may not exceed the on Energy and Natural Resources, without fairs, with amendments: total of all estimated Federal revenues for amendment: S. 2193. A bill to require the Administrator that fiscal year, together with any related S. 983. A bill to amend the Energy Con- of General Services to issue guidance to clar- and appropriate fiscal restraints; and be it servation and Production Act to reauthorize ify that Federal agencies may pay by charge further the weatherization assistance program, and card for the charging of Federal electric Resolved, That this application is to be con- for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–82). motor vehicles, and for other purposes (Rept. sidered as covering the same subject matter S. 1085. A bill to support research, develop- No. 116–95). as the presently-outstanding balanced budg- ment, and other activities to develop innova- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on et applications from other states, including, tive vehicle technologies, and for other pur- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- but not limited to, previously-adopted appli- poses (Rept. No. 116–83). fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a cations from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on substitute: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- H.R. 150. A bill to modernize Federal grant Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Ne- fairs, with amendments: reporting, and for other purposes (Rept. No. braska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mex- S. 979. A bill to amend the Post-Katrina 116–96). ico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 H.R. 2590. A bill to require a Department of Texas; and that this application shall be ag- to incorporate the recommendations made Homeland Security overseas personnel en- gregated with such applications for the pur- by the Government Accountability Office re- hancement plan, and for other purposes pose of attaining the applications from two- lating to advance contracts, and for other (Rept. No. 116–97). thirds of the legislatures from the several purposes (Rept. No. 116–84). By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee states necessary to require the calling of a By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on on Energy and Natural Resources, without convention, but shall not be aggregated with Homeland Security and Governmental Af- amendment: any applications on any other subject; and fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a H.R. 347. A bill to extend the authorization be it further substitute: of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Con- Resolved, That this application constitutes S. 1151. A bill to prohibit contracting with trol Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site a continuing application in accordance with persons that have business operations with in Mesa County, Colorado (Rept. No. 116–98).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:58 Dec 02, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\S10SE9.REC S10SE9 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5407 By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Ms. HAR- has been exposed to open burn pits or Homeland Security and Governmental Af- RIS, and Mr. MERKLEY): toxic airborne chemicals, and for other fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a S. 2457. A bill to require the Secretary of purposes. substitute: Labor to establish a pilot program to provide S. 731. A bill to amend the Anti-Border grants for job guarantee programs; to the S. 203 Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain Committee on Finance. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the polygraph waiver authority, and for other By Mr. DURBIN: name of the Senator from North Caro- purposes (Rept. No. 116–99). S. 2458. A bill to prioritize funding for an lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on expanded and sustained national investment sponsor of S. 203, a bill to amend the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- in agriculture research; to the Committee on Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- fairs, without amendment: the Budget. manently extend the railroad track S. 1434. A bill to prohibit the use of reverse By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. maintenance credit, and for other pur- auctions for design and construction services REED, and Mr. GRAHAM): procurements, and for other purposes (Rept. S. 2459. A bill to amend title 9, United poses. No. 116–100). States Code, to prohibit predispute arbitra- S. 227 f tion agreements that force arbitration of At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the certain disputes arising from claims of name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND servicemembers and veterans; to the Com- SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. JOINT RESOLUTIONS mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 227, a bill to direct the Attorney Gen- By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Ms. COL- The following bills and joint resolu- LINS, and Mrs. SHAHEEN): eral to review, revise, and develop law tions were introduced, read the first S.J. Res. 54. A joint resolution relating to enforcement and justice protocols ap- and second times by unanimous con- a national emergency declared by the Presi- propriate to address missing and mur- sent, and referred as indicated: dent of February 15, 2019; to the Committee dered Indians, and for other purposes. By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. on Armed Services. S. 261 BLUMENTHAL): f At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the S. 2449. A bill to amend title 18, United names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. States Code, to require licenses to acquire or SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND WYDEN) and the Senator from West receive firearms, and for other purposes; to SENATE RESOLUTIONS the Committee on the Judiciary. Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) were added as By Mr. BOOKER: The following concurrent resolutions cosponsors of S. 261, a bill to extend S. 2450. A bill to amend the Immigration and Senate resolutions were read, and the authorization of appropriations for and Nationality Act to limit the grounds of referred (or acted upon), as indicated: allocation to carry out approved wet- deportability for certain relatives of mem- By Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Mr. lands conservation projects under the bers of the Armed Forces and veterans, and RUBIO): North American Wetlands Conserva- for other purposes; to the Committee on the S. Res. 306. A resolution reaffirming the tion Act through fiscal year 2024, and Judiciary. commitment to media diversity and pledging for other purposes. By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Ms. to work with media entities and diverse HIRONO): stakeholders to develop common ground so- S. 362 S. 2451. A bill to amend chapter 171 of title lutions to eliminate barriers to media diver- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the 28, United States Code, to allow suit against sity; to the Committee on Commerce, name of the Senator from Pennsyl- the United States for injuries and deaths of Science, and Transportation. vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- members of the Armed Forces caused by im- By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. sponsor of S. 362, a bill to amend the proper medical care, and for other purposes; KENNEDY): Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. Res. 307. A resolution congratulating the By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. Eastbank All-Stars from River Ridge, Lou- form taxation of alcoholic beverages. UDALL, and Mr. MERKLEY): isiana, for winning the 2019 Little League S. 473 S. 2452. A bill to provide incentives for ag- Baseball World Series Championship; to the At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the ricultural producers to carry out climate Committee on the Judiciary. name of the Senator from New Hamp- stewardship practices, to provide for in- f shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- creased reforestation across the United sponsor of S. 473, a bill to amend title States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Resilience Grant Program, and for other pur- 5, United States Code, to include cer- poses; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- S. 13 tain Federal positions within the defi- trition, and Forestry. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the nition of law enforcement officer for By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. ISAK- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. retirement purposes, and for other pur- SON, and Mr. CARPER): SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses. S. 2453. A bill to assist in the conservation 13, a bill to include the State of Florida S. 524 of the North Atlantic right whale by sup- in the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental porting and providing financial resources for At the request of Mr. TESTER, the North Atlantic right whale conservation pro- Shelf revenue sharing program, to ex- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. grams and projects of persons with expertise tend the moratorium on oil and gas KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. required for the conservation of North Atlan- leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of 524, a bill to establish the Department tic right whales, and for other purposes; to Mexico, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs Advisory Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. 184 mittee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, Transportation. At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the and for other purposes. By Ms. BALDWIN: S. 554 S. 2454. A bill to amend the Communica- name of the Senator from Washington tions Act of 1934 and title 17, United States (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. UDALL, the Code, to provide greater access to in-State sor of S. 184, a bill to authorize the ap- name of the Senator from Alabama television broadcast programming for cable propriation of funds to the Centers for (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor and satellite subscribers in certain counties; Disease Control and Prevention for of S. 554, a bill to direct the Secretary to the Committee on Commerce, Science, conducting or supporting research on of Veterans Affairs to take actions nec- and Transportation. firearms safety or gun violence preven- essary to ensure that certain individ- By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. tion. uals may update the burn pit registry PORTMAN): S. 2455. A bill to establish a program to ac- S. 191 with the cause of death of a registered curately document vehicles that were sig- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the individual, and for other purposes. nificant in the history of the United States, name of the Senator from North Da- S. 558 and for other purposes; to the Committee on kota (Mr. CRAMER) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the Energy and Natural Resources. sponsor of S. 191, a bill to direct the names of the Senator from Missouri By Mr. UDALL: Secretary of Defense to include in peri- (Mr. HAWLEY) and the Senator from S. 2456. A bill to establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control in- odic health assessments, separation New Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) were frastructure, and for other purposes; to the history and physical examinations, and added as cosponsors of S. 558, a bill to Committee on Environment and Public other assessments an evaluation of amend the Public Health Service Act Works. whether a member of the Armed Forces to authorize a program on children and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.062 S10SEPT1 S5408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 the media within the National Insti- necticut (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a mote awareness of the services the Of- tutes of Health to study the health and cosponsor of S. 1203, a bill to amend the fice of the National Ombudsman pro- developmental effects of technology on Higher Education Act of 1965 in order vides, and for other purposes. infants, children, and adolescents. to improve the public service loan for- S. 1590 S. 655 giveness program, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the poses. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. name of the Senator from Rhode Island S. 1218 MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, S. 1590, a bill to amend the State De- sponsor of S. 655, a bill to impose addi- the name of the Senator from New partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 tional restrictions on tobacco flavors York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a to authorize rewards for thwarting for use in e-cigarettes. cosponsor of S. 1218, a bill to require wildlife trafficking linked to S. 743 the review of the service of certain transnational organized crime, and for At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the members of the Armed Forces during other purposes. name of the Senator from North Caro- World War I to determine if such mem- S. 1642 lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- bers should be awarded the Medal of At the request of Mr. TESTER, the sponsor of S. 743, a bill to award a Con- Honor, to authorize the award of the name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. gressional Gold Medal to the soldiers of Medal of Honor based on the results of CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- the 5307th Composite Unit (Provi- the review, and for other purposes. sor of S. 1642, a bill to increase the re- sional), commonly known as ‘‘Merrill’s S. 1243 cruitment and retention of school- Marauders’’, in recognition of their At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the based mental health services providers bravery and outstanding service in the name of the Senator from Massachu- by low-income local educational agen- jungles of Burma during World War II. setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- cies. S. 800 sponsor of S. 1243, a bill to provide S. 1727 At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the standards for facilities at which aliens At the request of Mr. COONS, the names of the Senator from Mississippi in the custody of the Department of name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) and the Senator Homeland Security are detained, and COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. from Arizona (Ms. SINEMA) were added for other purposes. 1727, a bill to establish the Partnership as cosponsors of S. 800, a bill to estab- S. 1254 Fund for Peace to promote joint eco- lish a postsecondary student data sys- nomic development and finance ven- At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the tem. names of the Senator from Nebraska tures between Palestinian entre- S. 879 preneurs and companies and those in (Mrs. FISCHER) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, the United States and Israel to im- Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) were added as co- the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- sponsors of S. 1254, a bill to require the prove economic cooperation and peo- vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- Secretary of Transportation to review ple-to-people peacebuilding programs, sponsor of S. 879, a bill to provide a and report on certain laws, safety and to further shared community process for granting lawful permanent measures, and technologies relating to building, peaceful coexistence, dia- resident status to aliens from certain the illegal passing of school buses, and logue, and reconciliation between countries who meet specified eligibility for other purposes. Israelis and Palestinians. requirements, and for other purposes. S. 1739 S. 1263 S. 880 At the request of Ms. DUCKWORTH, At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the the name of the Senator from West the name of the Senator from Oregon name of the Senator from New Hamp- Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a (Mr. MERKLEY) was added as a cospon- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- cosponsor of S. 1739, a bill to enable sor of S. 1263, a bill to require the Sec- sponsor of S. 880, a bill to provide out- projects that will aid in the develop- retary of Veterans Affairs to establish reach and reporting on comprehensive ment and delivery of related instruc- an interagency task force on the use of Alzheimer’s disease care planning serv- tion associated with apprenticeship public lands to provide medical treat- ices furnished under the Medicare pro- and preapprenticeship programs that ment and therapy to veterans through gram. are focused on serving the skilled tech- outdoor recreation. S. 901 nical workforce at the National Lab- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 1279 oratories and certain facilities of the names of the Senator from Pennsyl- At the request of Mr. JONES, the National Nuclear Security Administra- vania (Mr. TOOMEY) and the Senator names of the Senator from Connecticut tion, and for other purposes. from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator from Mis- S. 1757 were added as cosponsors of S. 901, a sissippi (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from At the request of Ms. ERNST, the bill to amend the Older Americans Act Virginia (Mr. KAINE), and the Senator names of the Senator from Massachu- of 1965 to support individuals with from North Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) were setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator younger onset Alzheimer’s disease. added as cosponsors of S. 1279, a bill to from Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) S. 933 reauthorize mandatory funding pro- were added as cosponsors of S. 1757, a At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, grams for historically Black colleges bill to award a Congressional Gold the names of the Senator from Hawaii and universities and other minority- Medal, collectively, to the United (Mr. SCHATZ) and the Senator from Or- serving institutions. States Army Rangers Veterans of egon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as co- S. 1398 World War II in recognition of their ex- sponsors of S. 933, a bill to improve At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the traordinary service during World War data collection and monitoring of the name of the Senator from Maryland II. Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor S. 1777 and coasts, and for other purposes. of S. 1398, a bill to promote the use of At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the S. 997 smart technologies and systems in name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Mr. BROWN, his communities, and for other purposes. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1409 S. 1777, a bill to amend the Foreign As- 997, a bill to recognize and honor the At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the sistance Act of 1961 to include in the service of individuals who served in the name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. Annual Country Reports on Human United States Cadet Nurse Corps dur- CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- Rights Practices a section on conflicting World War II, and for other pur- sor of S. 1409, a bill to enhance the abil- related sexual and gender-based vio- poses. ity of the Office of the National Om- lence, to amend the Global Magnitsky S. 1203 budsman to assist small businesses in Human Rights Accountability Act to At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, meeting regulatory requirements and authorize the President to impose eco- the name of the Senator from Con- develop outreach initiatives to pro- nomic sanctions and a visa ban on the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:08 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.065 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5409 leader of an organization that commits minations relating to eligibility for scribed in subsection (b), as determined by sexual or gender-based violence. caregiver programs, and temporarily the Director of the Office of Management and Budget— S. 1877 extend benefits for veterans who are determined ineligible for the family (1) for fiscal year 2020, not less than 105 At the request of Mr. BRAUN, his percent of the amount of new budget author- name was added as a cosponsor of S. caregiver program, and for other pur- ity made available in appropriation Acts for 1877, a bill to establish procedures and poses. that recipient for fiscal year 2019, adjusted consequences in the event of a failure S. 2330 for inflation; to complete regular appropriations. At the request of Mr. MORAN, the (2) for fiscal year 2021, not less than 105 percent of the amount determined under S. 2043 names of the Senator from California paragraph (1) for that recipient, adjusted for (Ms. HARRIS) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, inflation; the name of the Senator from Wis- Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY) were added as (3) for fiscal year 2022, not less than 105 consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cosponsors of S. 2330, a bill to amend percent of the amount determined under cosponsor of S. 2043, a bill to provide the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur paragraph (2) for that recipient, adjusted for incentives for hate crime reporting, Sports Act to provide for congressional inflation; provide grants for State-run hate crime oversight of the board of directors of (4) for fiscal year 2023, not less than 105 hotlines, and establish alternative sen- the United States Olympic and percent of the amount determined under tencing for individuals convicted under Paralympic Committee and to protect paragraph (3) for that recipient, adjusted for amateur athletes from emotional, inflation; and the Matthew Shephard and James (5) for fiscal year 2024, not less than 105 Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. physical, and sexual abuse, and for percent of the amount determined under S. 2072 other purposes. paragraph (4) for that recipient, adjusted for At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the S. 2366 inflation. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the (b) FUNDING RECIPIENTS DESCRIBED.—The funding recipients referred to in subsection COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. (a) are— SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2072, a bill to provide for an increase, (1) the Agricultural Research Service; effective December 1, 2019, in the rates 2366, a bill to streamline the employer (2) the Economic Research Service; of compensation for veterans with serv- reporting process and strengthen the (3) the National Agricultural Statistics ice-connected disabilities and the rates eligibility verification process for the Service; and of dependency and indemnity com- premium assistance tax credit and (4) the National Institute of Food and Agri- pensation for the survivors of certain cost-sharing subsidy. culture. disabled veterans, and for other pur- S. RES. 252 SEC. 3. BUDGETARY PROVISIONS. poses. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the (a) CAP ADJUSTMENTS.—Section 251(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit S. 2166 name of the Senator from Vermont Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)) is At the request of Mr. WICKER, the (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor amended by adding at the end the following: name of the Senator from Connecticut of S. Res. 252, a resolution designating ‘‘(G) AGRICULTURE RESEARCH.— (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor September 2019 as National Democracy ‘‘(i) ADJUSTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL FUND- of S. 2166, a bill to designate Regional Month as a time to reflect on the con- ING.—If a bill or joint resolution making ap- Ocean Partnerships of the National tributions of the system of government propriations for a fiscal year is enacted that Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- of the United States to a more free and specifies amounts for an agricultural re- tion, and for other purposes. stable world. search funding recipient, then the adjustments for that fiscal year shall be the S. 2179 S. RES. 274 amount of additional new budget authority At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the provided in that Act for that agricultural re- names of the Senator from Massachu- names of the Senator from Massachu- search funding recipient for that fiscal year, setts (Mr. MARKEY) and the Senator setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator but shall not exceed— from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) were added as from Virginia (Mr. KAINE) were added ‘‘(I) for fiscal year 2020, the difference be- cosponsors of S. 2179, a bill to amend as cosponsors of S. Res. 274, a resolu- tween— tion expressing solidarity with Falun ‘‘(aa) the amount of new budget authority the Older Americans Act of 1965 to pro- made available in appropriation Acts for vide social service agencies with the Gong practitioners who have lost lives, that agricultural research funding recipient resources to provide services to meet freedoms, and other rights for adhering for fiscal year 2019; and the urgent needs of Holocaust sur- to their beliefs and practices, and con- ‘‘(bb) the amount determined by the Direc- vivors to age in place with dignity, demning the practice of non-con- tor under section 2(a)(1) of the America comfort, security, and quality of life. senting organ harvesting, and for other Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agricultural research funding recipient; S. 2183 purposes. ‘‘(II) for fiscal year 2021, the difference be- At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name f tween— of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. ERNST) STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ‘‘(aa) the amount of new budget authority was added as a cosponsor of S. 2183, a BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS made available in appropriation Acts for bill to require the Comptroller General that agricultural research funding recipient of the United States to analyze certain By Mr. DURBIN: for fiscal year 2019; and legislation in order to prevent duplica- S. 2458. A bill to prioritize funding for ‘‘(bb) the amount determined by the Direc- tion of and overlap with existing Fed- an expanded and sustained national in- tor under section 2(a)(2) of the America Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agri- eral programs, offices, and initiatives. vestment in agriculture research; to the Committee on the Budget. cultural research funding recipient; S. 2206 Mr. DURBIN Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(III) for fiscal year 2022, the difference be- At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the unanimous consent that the text of the tween— name of the Senator from Arkansas ‘‘(aa) the amount of new budget authority bill be printed in the RECORD. (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor made available in appropriation Acts for There being no objection, the text of that agricultural research funding recipient of S. 2206, a bill to express the sense of the bill was ordered to be printed in Congress regarding restoration and for fiscal year 2019; and the RECORD, as follows: ‘‘(bb) the amount determined by the Direc- maintenance of the Mardasson Memo- S. 2458 tor under section 2(a)(3) of the America rial in Bastogne, Belgium. Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agri- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- S. 2216 cultural research funding recipient; resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(IV) for fiscal year 2023, the difference be- At the request of Mr. PETERS, the Congress assembled, name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. tween— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(aa) the amount of new budget authority MCSALLY) was added as a cosponsor of This Act may be cited as the ‘‘America made available in appropriation Acts for S. 2216, a bill to require the Secretary Grows Act of 2019’’. that agricultural research funding recipient of Veterans Affairs to formally recog- SEC. 2. FUNDING. for fiscal year 2019; and nize caregivers of veterans, notify vet- (a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to ‘‘(bb) the amount determined by the Direc- erans and caregivers of clinical deter- be appropriated to each funding recipient de- tor under section 2(a)(4) of the America

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:41 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.067 S10SEPT1 S5410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 10, 2019 Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agri- provide for the common defence, promote Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars advanced cultural research funding recipient; and the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings to the Little League Baseball World Series ‘‘(V) for fiscal year 2024, the difference be- of Liberty to ourselves and our Pos- tournament by winning the State of Lou- tween— terity. . .’’; isiana Championship and the Southwest Re- ‘‘(aa) the amount of new budget authority Whereas having independent, diverse, and gional Championship; made available in appropriation Acts for local media that provide exposure to a broad Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars, rep- that agricultural research funding recipient range of viewpoints and the ability to con- resenting the State of Louisiana and the for fiscal year 2019; and tribute to the political debate is central to Southwest Region, became the first team ‘‘(bb) the amount determined by the Direc- sustaining that informed engagement; ever to lose the first game of the Little tor under section 2(a)(5) of the America Whereas it is in the public interest to en- League World Series, and then go on to win Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agri- courage source, content, and audience diver- the Little League World Series Champion- cultural research funding recipient. sity on our Nation’s shared telecommuni- ship; ‘‘(ii) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this subpara- cations and media platforms; Whereas, on August 25, 2019, in South Wil- graph: Whereas the survival of small, inde- liamsport, Pennsylvania, the Eastbank All- ‘‘(I) ADDITIONAL NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.— pendent, and diverse media outlets that Stars from River Ridge, Louisiana, the The term ‘additional new budget authority’ serve diverse audiences and local media mar- United States Champions representing the means, with respect to an agricultural re- kets is essential to preserving local culture Southwest Region, defeated the Inter- search funding recipient, the amount of new and building understanding on important national Bracket Champions in the 73rd Lit- budget authority provided for a fiscal year in community issues that impact the daily tle League Baseball World Series Champion- an appropriation Act for that agricultural lives of residents; ship; research funding recipient that is in excess Whereas research by the American Society Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars’ 8–0 shut- of the amount of new budget authority pro- of News Editors, the Radio Television Digital out victory was the first Little League Base- vided in fiscal year 2019 in an appropriation News Association, the Pew Research Center, ball World Series Championship in the his- Act for that agricultural research funding and others has documented the continued tory of the team; recipient. challenges of increasing diversity among all Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars became ‘‘(II) AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FUNDING RE- types of media entities; the first team from the State of Louisiana to CIPIENT.—The term ‘agricultural research Whereas with increasing media experience ever win the United States Championship funding recipient’ means a funding recipient and sophistication, it is even more impor- game and the World Series Championship described in section 2(b) of the America tant to have minority participation in local game; Grows Act of 2019. media to ensure a diverse range of informa- Whereas manager Scott Frazier and coach- ‘‘(III) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘Director’ tion sources are available and different ideas es Donald Abadie and Kevin Johnson did a means the Director of the Office of Manage- and viewpoints are expressed to strengthen masterful job in leading #2 Alton Shorts, #3 ment and Budget.’’. social cohesion among different commu- Ryder Planchard, #4 Stan Wiltz, #5 William (b) MINIMUM CONTINUED FUNDING REQUIRE- nities; and Andrade, #6 Peyton Spadoni, #7 Derek MENT.—The amount of new budget authority Whereas the constriction in small, inde- DeLatte, #9 Connor Perrot, #10 Ryan Darrah, made available in appropriation Acts for a pendent, and diverse media outlets and lim- #12 Jeffrey Curtis, #15 Gavin Berry, #22 funding recipient described in section 2(b) for ited participation of diverse populations in Reece Roussel, #23 Marshall Louque, and #24 each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and media ownership and decisionmaking are Egan Prather to victory in the Little League each subsequent fiscal year, shall not be less combining to negatively impact our goal of Baseball World Series Championship; than the amount of new budget authority increasing local civic engagement and civic Whereas Eastbank right fielder, Reece made available in appropriation Acts for knowledge through increased voter partici- Roussel, set the Little League World Series that funding recipient for fiscal year 2019. pation, membership in civic groups, and record with an amazing 17 hits throughout (c) EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS knowledge of local political and civil infor- the tournament, including a .739 batting av- FROM SEQUESTRATION.— mation: Now, therefore, be it erage, as well as two key hits in the cham- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Resolved, That the Senate— pionship game; Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit (1) reaffirms its commitment to diversity Whereas Eastbank third baseman, Mar- Control Act (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended as a core tenet of the public interest stand- shall Louque, secured three hits and three by inserting after ‘‘Advances to the Unem- ard in media policy; and runs batted in (RBIs) in the championship ployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16– (2) pledges to work with media entities and game; 0327–0–1–600).’’ the following: diverse stakeholders to develop common Whereas Marshall Louque and Reece ‘‘Appropriations pursuant to section 2(a) of ground solutions to eliminate barriers to Roussel set the Little League World Series the America Grows Act of 2019.’’. media diversity. record, hitting seven doubles each; (2) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made f Whereas Eastbank pitcher, Egan Prather, by this section shall apply to any sequestra- SENATE RESOLUTION 307—CON- pitched an impressive shutout in the cham- tion order issued under the Balanced Budget pionship game, striking out six Curac¸ao bat- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 GRATULATING THE EASTBANK ters along the way; U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of en- ALL-STARS FROM RIVER RIDGE, Whereas the parents, families, friends, and actment of this Act. LOUISIANA, FOR WINNING THE fans of the Eastbank All-Stars deserve rec- f 2019 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ognition for proudly supporting the team WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP throughout their historic season; and SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars were Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. strong ambassadors of the great State of KENNEDY) submitted the following res- Louisiana and the United States of America SENATE RESOLUTION 306—RE- olution; which was referred to the on the world stage: Now, therefore, be it AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT Committee on the Judiciary: Resolved, That the Senate congratulates— TO MEDIA DIVERSITY AND S. RES. 307 (1) the Eastbank All-Stars for their hard PLEDGING TO WORK WITH Whereas Little League Baseball was found- work and determination in winning the 73rd MEDIA ENTITIES AND DIVERSE ed in 1939, and the first Little League Base- Little League Baseball World Series Cham- STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP ball World Series tournament was played in pionship; COMMON GROUND SOLUTIONS TO 1947; (2) Scott Frazier and the Eastbank coach- ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO MEDIA Whereas Little League Baseball is the larg- ing staff for the founding of the organization est youth sports program in the world with and leading the team to its first Little DIVERSITY nearly 200,000 teams in more than 80 coun- League World Series victory; Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Mr. tries and all 50 States; (3) the Eastbank All-Star players for show- RUBIO) submitted the following resolu- Whereas Little League Baseball affords ing poise and exemplifying the strength and tion; which was referred to the Com- children around the world a competitive resilience of the people of Louisiana by never mittee on Commerce, Science, and arena that instills the principles of sports- giving up and fighting through adversity to Transportation: manship, camaraderie, and teamwork; make all of us proud of their historic accom- Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars team was plishment; S. RES. 306 founded in River Ridge, Louisiana, and in- (4) the parents, families, friends, and fans Whereas the principle that an informed cludes a roster of young men from the Great- of the Eastbank All-Stars; and engaged electorate is critical to a vi- er New Orleans area; (5) the community of River Ridge, the brant democracy is deeply rooted in our laws Whereas the Eastbank All-Stars displayed Greater New Orleans area, and the State of of free speech and underpins the virtues on skill, competitiveness, and determination Louisiana; and which we established our Constitution, ‘‘in throughout their entire season and the Lit- (6) the Pabao Little League team from Order to form a more perfect Union, estab- tle League Baseball World Series tour- Willemstad, Curac¸ao for a hard-fought cham- lish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, nament; pionship game and an outstanding season.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:29 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE6.068 S10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5411 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO SEC. 2. AVAILABILITY OF PRECHECK PROGRAM The bill (S. 2035) was ordered to be MEET TO CERTAIN SEVERELY INJURED OR engrossed for a third reading, was read DISABLED VETERANS. the third time, and passed as follows: Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I have 2 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44927 of title 49, requests for committees to meet during United States Code, is amended by adding at S. 2035 today’s session of the Senate. They the end the following: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- have the approval of the Majority and ‘‘(g) AVAILABILITY OF PRECHECK PROGRAM resentatives of the United States of America in Minority leaders. TO CERTAIN SEVERELY INJURED OR DISABLED Congress assembled, Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph VETERANS.— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A veteran described in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘TSA Creden- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- paragraph (2) is eligible for security screen- tial and Endorsement Harmonization Act of ate, the following committees are au- ing under the PreCheck Program under sec- 2019’’. thorized to meet during today’s session tion 44919 at no cost to the veteran if the vet- SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PLAN TO EXPAND PRECHECK of the Senate: eran is able to meet the background check PROGRAM. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN and other security requirements for partici- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days AFFAIRS pation in the program. after the date of the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(2) VETERANS DESCRIBED.—A veteran de- The Committee on Banking, Housing, the Administrator of the Transportation Se- scribed in this paragraph is a veteran deter- curity Administration shall develop a stra- and Urban Affairs is authorized to mined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs— tegic plan to expand eligibility for the meet during the session of the Senate ‘‘(A)(i) to have had a loss, or loss of use, of PreCheck Program under section 44919 of on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 10 a limb; title 49, United States Code, to individuals a.m., to conduct a hearing. ‘‘(ii) to have become paralyzed or partially who have— SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE paralyzed; or (1) a Transportation Worker Identification ‘‘(iii) to have incurred permanent blind- Credential issued under section 70105 of title The Select Committee on Intel- ness; and 46, United States Code; or ligence is authorized to meet during ‘‘(B) as a result of that loss, paralyzation (2) a Hazardous Materials Endorsement the session of the Senate on Tuesday, or partial paralyzation, or blindness, to re- under the Hazardous Materials Endorsement September 10, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., to con- quire the use of a wheelchair, prosthetic Threat Assessment Program on the State- duct a closed briefing. limb, or other assistive device to aid with issued commercial driver’s license of the in- mobility.’’. dividual. f (b) COORDINATION ON IMPLEMENTATION.— (b) ELEMENTS.—In developing the strategic PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Not later than 180 days after the date of the plan required by subsection (a), the Adminis- enactment of this Act, the Administrator of trator shall ensure that the plan— Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask the Transportation Security Administration (1) allows individuals described in sub- unanimous consent that my new press and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall section (a) to opt in to the PreCheck Pro- assistant, Cole Avery, be granted privi- jointly— gram; and leges of the floor. (1) develop and implement a process for (2) provides the Transportation Security The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without providing the Transportation Security Ad- Administration with the discretion— objection, it is so ordered. ministration with access to the data needed (A) to determine whether an individual de- to validate the eligibility of a veteran for scribed in subsection (a) meets the eligibility f the PreCheck Program under section 44927(g) requirements for the Program; and of title 49, United States Code, as added by (B) to establish alternative fee structures VETERANS EXPEDITED TSA subsection (a); and for the Program. SCREENING SAFE TRAVEL ACT (2) submit to Congress a report on the sta- (c) BRIEFING TO CONGRESS.—Not later than Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I tus of implementing the process required by 30 days after developing the strategic plan ask unanimous consent that the Com- paragraph (1). required by subsection (a), the Adminis- trator shall brief the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation f merce, Science, and Transportation of the Committee be discharged from further TSA CREDENTIAL AND ENDORSE- Senate and the Committee on Homeland Se- consideration of S. 1881 and the Senate MENT HARMONIZATION ACT OF curity of the House of Representatives on proceed to its immediate consider- the strategic plan. 2019 ation. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I objection, it is so ordered. ask unanimous consent that the Com- ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, The clerk will report the bill by title. merce, Science, and Transportation SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 The senior assistant bill clerk read as Committee be discharged from further Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I follows: consideration of S. 2035 and the Senate ask unanimous consent that when the A bill (S. 1881) to provide PreCheck to cer- proceed to its immediate consider- Senate completes its business today, it tain severely injured or disabled veterans, ation. adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, and for other purposes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without September 11; further, that following There being no objection, the com- objection, it is so ordered. the prayer and pledge, the morning mittee was discharged and the Senate The clerk will report the bill by title. hour be deemed expired and the Jour- proceeded to consider the bill. The legislative clerk read as follows: nal of proceedings be approved to date, Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I A bill (S. 2035) to require the Transpor- the time for the two leaders be re- ask unanimous consent that the bill be tation Security Administration to develop a served for their use later in the day, considered read a third time and passed strategic plan to expand eligibility for the morning business be closed, and the and that the motion to reconsider be PreCheck Program to individuals with Senate proceed to executive session considered made and laid upon the Transportation Worker Identification Cre- and resume consideration of the Akard table. dentials or Hazardous Materials Endorse- nomination under the previous order. ments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the com- objection, it is so ordered. mittee was discharged and the Senate The bill (S. 1881) was ordered to be f engrossed for a third reading, was read proceeded to consider the bill. the third time, and passed as follows: Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW S. 1881 further ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, if there resentatives of the United States of America in and passed and that the motion to re- is no further business to come before Congress assembled, consider be considered made and laid the Senate, I ask that it stand ad- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. upon the table with no intervening ac- journed under the previous order. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans tion or debate. There being no objection, the Senate, Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 5:45 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- or the ‘‘VETS Safe Travel Act’’. objection, it is so ordered. day, September 11, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.

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CROATIAN SONS LODGE NUMBER on September 12, 1939, in Schlater (Leflore who saw the 1968 strike to its successful con- 170 GOLDEN MEMBER BANQUET County), Mississippi, he worked as a share- clusion, spoke of Leach’s work improving ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 cropper from the age of 12. He came to Mem- working conditions and said a part of Leach’s phis for a better life, took a job no one wanted character was to never quit. Mr. Lucy also HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY for starvation wages, and ended up making said Mr. Leach was ‘‘one of a group of men history. In 1968, Mr. Leach helped organize OF INDIANA who made the decision to change the course sanitation workers for the American Federation of history.’’ Mr. Leach was a big man phys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of State, County and Municipal Employees ically but he was also a big man in every facet Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (AFSCME)-backed strike protesting the inhu- of his personality—in heart, courage, gen- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my mane working conditions that resulted in two erosity and integrity. I wish to extend my deep distinct honor to congratulate the Croatian sanitation workers being crushed to death in- condolences to Baxter Leach’s family and Sons Lodge Number 170 of the Croatian Fra- side a garbage truck compactor. This was a friends. America has lost a true hero. His was ternal Union on the festive occasion of its significant event in the civil rights movement a life well lived. Golden Member banquet, which will take place and drew national attention to the poor work- f on Sunday, September 15, 2019. ing conditions of sanitation employees in the The Croatian Fraternal Union will hold its bi- South. He was always generous with his time, PERSONAL EXPLANATION ennial gala at the Croatian Center in keeping the memory of the strike, Dr. King’s Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the celebra- assassination and its aftermath alive for stu- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER tion entails a formal recognition of the Union’s dents, labor historians and visitors to the his- OF OREGON Golden Members, those who have achieved at toric Lorraine Motel which has been trans- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES least fifty years of membership. This year’s formed into the National Civil Rights Museum. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 honorees who have attained golden member- He often quoted Proverbs 22: ‘‘a good name ship include the following individuals: Leslie G. is rather to be chosen than great riches and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, had I Aulie, Valentine W. Bahun II, Edmund loving favor rather than silver or gold.’’ Mr. been present for the vote to suspend the rules Bartowski, David Charles Batusic, Shirley Leach was a voice for the dignity of all work- and pass H.R. 1420, the Energy Efficient Gov- Marie Blaney, Magdalene Douchette, Marlene ers and an advocate for civil rights and equal- ernment Technology Act (Roll no. 515), I B. Dravet, Richard Wayne Falatic, Corrine L. ity. Just last year, he received the National would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Fandrei, Michael W. Farrenkopf, Barbara Ann Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award and Additionally, had I been present for the vote Glutting, Cheryl L. Gognski, George J. played a prominent role in the MLK50 events to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1768, the Haralovich, Peter P. Haralovich, Margaret commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 (Roll Ispas-Hennessey, Katica Kirincic, Stjepan strike and Dr. King’s assassination. In addition call no. 516), I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Kirincic, Andrew A. Klobuchar, Suzanne to his Freedom Award, Mr. Leach received the f Kolodzeij, Donald Kometz, Linda Kronberg, keys to the cities of Memphis and Jackson, Carol Elaine Licari, Ana Listar, Gregory Tennessee, and received recognition from Op- IN RECOGNITION OF KELSEY Livovich, Doris J. Loggins, Nicholas Scott eration PUSH, the National Action Network, KOLOJECHICK ON HER INDUC- Malich, Harold A. Mathews, Charles W. the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; TION INTO THE LUZERNE COUN- Mauder, Donna Lynn Mauder, Gerald Michael the University of Memphis School of Law, TY SPORTS HALL OF FAME Medved, Susan Irene Meges, Yvonne M. Mil- Cossitt and Benjamin L. Hooks Libraries; and ler, Frank Joseph Mosca Jr., Mildred Preiboy, the Henry Logan Starks ‘‘Lighting Our World’’ HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Barbara A. Saunders, Jeffrey Jon Sikora, Award from Memphis Theological Seminary. In OF PENNSYLVANIA Richard Allen Stiak, Nicholas S. Svetich, Tina 2011, he joined all the living 1968 sanitation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workers in being inducted into the White Svetich, Vladimir Tadej, Joseph George Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Tropsich, Gerald Joseph Unmisig, and Bar- House Hall of Fame by President Obama. On bara J. Zurawski. that same visit, he and his fellow strikers were Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other inducted into the U.S. Department of Labor’s today to honor former athlete and North- distinguished colleagues to join me in com- Hall of Honor by Secretary of Labor Hilda eastern Pennsylvania native Kelsey mending Lodge President John Miksich and all Solis. Often sought out as a guest speaker, he Kolojechick. This year, Kelsey was inducted members of the Croatian Fraternal Union, typically finished his speeches with the unfor- into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame Lodge Number 170, for their loyalty and radi- gettable motto of the picketing strikers’ plac- on August 11, 2019 for her distinct athletic ant display of passion for their ethnicity. The ards: ‘‘I AM A MAN.’’ When he retired in 2005, achievements in the sport of field hockey. Croatian community has played a key role in Mr. Leach had worked for the City of Memphis Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall enriching the quality of life and culture of for 43 years. In 1984, he and his wife, Jimmie, of Fame honors those who have brought fame Northwest Indiana. It is my hope that this year established Melanie’s Soul Food Restaurant and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania will bring renewed prosperity for all members which served the Mid-South until it was de- through their outstanding achievements and of the Croatian community and their families. stroyed by fire in 2012. Melanie’s was one of contributions in athletic endeavors. f the absolute best soul food restaurants, and At Wyoming Seminary, Kelsey was a stand- Mr. Leach served pastors and community out, three sport athlete on the swimming, soc- REMEMBERING BAXTER LEACH leaders like they were royalty. After the disas- cer, and field hockey teams. As a four year trous fire, he and Jimmie established Girlee’s, midfield starter, she helped her school earn HON. STEVE COHEN another great soul food restaurant. By the end two state championships and three district OF TENNESSEE of his life, he had worked with presidents, championships. In 2008, she was named Play- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES union organizers, academics and a wide circle er of the Year by both the Citizens Voice and of admirers. At his funeral on Saturday, Times Leader newspapers, Sem’s Outstanding Tuesday, September 10, 2019 AFSCME International president Lee Saun- Female Athlete, First Team All-State and All- Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today ders said that, even though he never finished American. She ended her high school career to mourn the passing of Baxter Leach, a hero high school, talking with Mr. Leach made you with a record 87 wins and 5 losses. of the historic 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike feel good about yourself, a rare quality. He Kelsey then moved on to the University of that brought Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to also called Mr. Leach a bold pioneer and a North Carolina where she was a four-year Memphis, where he was assassinated. Mr. steadfast and true trade unionist, and a friend. starter for the Tar Heels, never missing a Leach, 79, passed away on August 27. Born Retired AFSCME secretary-treasurer Bill Lucy, game in her career. She helped lead UNC to

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Kelsey ended her collegiate career students to achieve success, and we are truly OF MICHIGAN with a record of eighty-eight wins and nine thankful for their great work. losses. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NewAllen Alliance is this year’s recipient of Kelsey has competed at the highest level of Tuesday, September 10, 2019 the sport as a member of the United States the Economic Development Award. The organization works to create community and eco- Women’s National Field Hockey Team. In Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in nomic development plans that will foster new 2016, she traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to tribute to the International Institute of Metro- compete at the Summer Olympic Games investment, job creation, and improved quality politan Detroit as they celebrate one hundred where her team placed fifth. During her time of life throughout the communities of East years of service to the immigrant communities on the women’s national team, she helped Allen County, Indiana. of southeastern Michigan. lead the team to gold medals at the 2015 Pan Lake Station Fire and Rescue is the recipi- Since its founding in 1919, the International American Games in Toronto, Canada, the ent of the Public Safety Award. This out- Institute has been at the forefront of creating 2014 Champions Challenge in Glasgow, Scot- standing organization provides important pub- a welcoming community to new immigrants to land, and the 2013 World League Round 2 in lic safety for the community of Lake Station the Detroit area. Offering a wide array of serv- Rio de Janeiro. and beyond. For their hard work, bravery, and ices such as English and foreign language Kelsey has imparted her impressive knowl- charitable efforts, the firefighters, first respond- classes, immigration legal services, citizenship edge of the sport by coaching players of all ers, and volunteers are to be highly com- classes, education opportunities, and trans- ages. Since 2018, Kelsey has served as the mended. lation services has set itself apart as a trusted assistant field hockey coach at Harvard Uni- community resource. The International Insti- versity where she coached the team to a Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other tute has been accredited by the U.S. Depart- record setting 17–2 season, the best finish in colleagues to join me in commending these ment of Justice, Board of Immigration Ap- program history. remarkable leaders and organizations. For It is an honor to recognize Kelsey on her in- their outstanding contributions to many com- peals, since 1958. In 1990, The Institute was duction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of munities throughout Indiana and their unwav- accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Fame. May her story and athletic career serve ering commitment to improving the quality of Service for Families and Children, Inc. as an inspiration to the next generation of life for its residents, each recipient is worthy of Beyond its many classes and services, the Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence. the honors bestowed upon them. International Institute has truly created cross- f cultural dialogue and is a significant commu- f nity hub. The International Institute building NIPSCO LUMINARY AWARDS ON today houses the award-winning International SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 CELEBRATING THE 225TH ANNI- Cafe restaurant, ‘‘The Yunion’’ youth services, VERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF the Brush Park Conservatory of Music and HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY HALIFAX, PENNSYLVANIA Fine Arts, and more. The International Institute OF INDIANA sponsors, along with the City of Southfield, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES annual International Festival, an event that Tuesday, September 10, 2019 HON. SCOTT PERRY dates back to 1926. In addition, the Institute Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with OF PENNSYLVANIA has a vast collection of ethnic and cultural artifacts, which are on display for visitors to great respect and admiration that I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commend the recipients of this year’s NIPSCO enjoy. The collection includes flags from Luminary Awards. The Luminary Awards were Tuesday, September 10, 2019 eighty-two countries, the Ethel Averbach Inter- created to honor prominent individuals or or- national Doll Collection, the world’s largest col- ganizations for their exemplary leadership. Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in lection (over 2,500) of dolls dressed in native This year’s honorees include Lisa M. honor and commemoration of the 225th Anni- costumes from one hundred fifty countries, as Daugherty, NewAllen Alliance, Ivy Tech versary of the founding of Halifax, Pennsyl- well as the Wilkinson Model Ship Collection— Valparaiso Campus Energy Technology Pro- vania. Located in Dauphin County, Halifax was scale models of ships, donated by Lawrence gram, NICHES Land Trust, and Lake Station established in 1794 where the Armstrong Scripps Wilkinson, which are replicas of ships Fire and Rescue. For their outstanding con- Creek meets the Susquehanna River. It was on which immigrants came to the United tributions to their communities in Northwest In- incorporated as the Borough of Halifax on May States of America. The Institute was honored diana and throughout the state, the honorees 29, 1875, and named after the nearby Fort to receive in 2013 the Lucille and Marshall Mil- will be recognized at a ceremony on Thurs- Halifax, a Pennsylvania stronghold in the ler International Artifact Collection. day, September 12, 2019, at NiSource Cor- French and Indian War. Please join me in saluting the International porate Headquarters in Merrillville, Indiana. Halifax is a community of hard work, strong Institute of Metropolitan Detroit for its one hun- Lisa M. Daugherty, president and chief ex- values, and rooted in deep traditions that dred years of service. ecutive officer of Lake Area United Way, is maintain its connection to its past, sustain it in this year’s recipient of the Community Leader- the present, and prepare it to thrive well into f ship Award. Throughout the years, Lake Area the future. Halifax’s community values—‘‘Serv- United Way has been a beacon of hope for ice Above Self’’—have made it a vibrant and PERSONAL EXPLANATION the community of Northwest Indiana. For her vital part of the fabric of the Commonwealth of remarkable dedication to public and social Pennsylvania and the United States of Amer- service, Lisa M. Daugherty is worthy of the ica. HON. RON KIND highest praise. Halifax will continue to flourish and to serve OF WISCONSIN The recipient of this year’s Environmental as a model of ‘‘communities done right’’ for Stewardship Award is NICHES Land Trust. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generations to come. The organization has been protecting, restor- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 ing, and sustaining West-Central Indiana’s To our friends and neighbors in Halifax, and ecosystems since 1995. We are truly grateful on behalf of the 10th Congressional District of Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I was unable to for their conservation efforts throughout many Pennsylvania, I congratulate the People of have my votes recorded on the House floor communities in Indiana and for providing en- Halifax on their momentous milestone of this Monday, September 9, 2019 due to flight com- joyment and gratitude of nature for genera- 225th Anniversary, and I extend my heartfelt plications from heavy rainfall in Wisconsin. tions to come. gratitude for their long and continued history of Had I been present, I would have supported The Education Award will be presented to contribution to the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- the passage of both bills considered on the the Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus Energy vania and the United States of America. floor.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.003 E10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1117 CONGRATULATIONS TO JARED Sonoma County Land Trust has protected las on 50 years of educating students in North POLLACK FOR RECEIVING THE over 2,500 acres of open space and an addi- Texas. In 1969, Texas Governor Preston SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP tional 10,000 acres through the organization’s Smith signed legislation to officially establish FROM MEMORIAL HERMANN active protection project pipeline. Dave also the University of Texas at Dallas as part of the KATY HOSPITAL created a community programs department for UT system. the Land Trust that focuses on diversifying the Not only has UTD grown immensely in the HON. PETE OLSON organization’s reach through programming tar- last 50 years, but our community takes great OF TEXAS geted at people of color, young people, and pride in the universities tier one status. Today, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families. UTD offers over 140 degrees, and helps Madam Speaker, Dave Koehler has dedi- young people follow their dreams by providing Tuesday, September 10, 2019 cated the majority of his professional life to the them with a top-notch education. Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today conservation and protection of our country’s What was once vast prairie land has be- to congratulate Jared Pollack from Seven natural wealth. It is therefore appropriate that come a hub of higher learning and opportunity Lakes High School for receiving a Sports Med- we recognize his accomplishments and serv- for students across the country. icine scholarship from Memorial Hermann Katy ice to the public today, on the occasion of his I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Hospital. retirement from Sonoma Land Trust. Please lating the University of Texas at Dallas on a Jared received this scholarship through dis- join me in wishing him the best of luck on his wonderful 5 decades of academic excellence. tinguished service students provide through future endeavors. f KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- f rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF ships to KISD students who are worthy of this HONORING THE 193RD SPECIAL OP- JEREMY ALLEN VOYLES recognition, and Jared rightfully earned this ERATIONS WING OF MIDDLE- award. Jared is planning to continue his stud- TOWN, PENNSYLVANIA HON. TRENT KELLY ies at Lone Star College. We wish him the OF MISSISSIPPI best of luck in his future career. HON. SCOTT PERRY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- OF PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, September 10, 2019 sional District of Texas, congratulations again IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Jared Pollack on receiving the Sports Medi- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, cine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann Katy I rise today to celebrate the life and service of Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Allen Voyles, who Hospital. honor and congratulate the outstanding men f passed while on duty on Wednesday, August and women of the 193rd Special Operations 28th at the age of 33. HONORING DAVE KOEHLER Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard Deputy Sheriff Voyles, a resident of Hous- for earning the Air Force Outstanding Unit ton, Mississippi, was Deputy Sheriff with the HON. JARED HUFFMAN Award—for the eighteenth time. This highly Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department. He prestigious award recognizes the Wing’s ex- followed in the footsteps of his father, Houston OF CALIFORNIA ceptionally meritorious service from October 1, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Police Chief Billy Voyles, and had an 11-year 2015 through September 30, 2017. career in law enforcement. During his five Tuesday, September 10, 2019 During this period, 772 Airmen from the years with the Sheriff’s Department, he 193rd Special Operations Wing deployed in Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise worked as a Narcotics Agent with the North support of contingency operations overseas, today with Representative MIKE THOMPSON, in Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Deputy Sheriff advancing our military’s effectiveness on the recognition of Dave Koehler on the occasion Voyles had previously served with the Mis- battlefield while protecting our Nation and our of his retirement after nearly 30 years of lead- sissippi Department of Transportation. American way of life. ing two of California’s most successful land Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Au- During the same period, the Wing also dis- trusts. drey Voyles; his daughters—Lola and tinguished itself through its domestic oper- Dave is a native of California who has been Arrington Voyles; his parents—Billy and Anita ations; the unit is at the cutting edge in dis- drawn to nature his entire life. During high Voyles; and his siblings—Chasity Mincy, Tyler aster relief capabilities. After Hurricane Harvey school and college, Dave nurtured this pas- Voyles, and Corey Voyles. I am thankful for and again after Hurricane Maria, the Wing per- sion by working in the summers for both the Deputy Sheriff Voyles’ service to Mississippi. formed vital life-sustaining activities—working U.S. Forest Service and the California Division He will be greatly missed by his family, com- around the clock to deliver personnel and crit- of Forestry. He later graduated from California munity, and all whom he encountered. ical cargo to the affected areas and to restore State University, Fresno, in 1979, with a Bach- f elor of Arts in Environmental Biology. communications to advance disaster relief ef- In 1990, Dave became the executive direc- forts. IN HONOR OF BERNICE tor of the San Joaquin River Parkway and The Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations ROSENBLUM’S 100TH BIRTHDAY Conservation Trust. Under his leadership the Wing consistently demonstrate excellence in organization developed and established their training and operations across our Nation HON. JERROLD NADLER phases of the San Joaquin River Parkway res- and around the word. On behalf of the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, we’re OF NEW YORK toration. He was appointed coordinator of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES San Joaquin River Partnership in 2009. This honored to be the home of such a distin- collaborative of fifteen organizations supported guished unit. I commend the Wing for earning Tuesday, September 10, 2019 the goals authorized by Congress to restore the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award again, Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today salmon to a 130-mile portion of the river. In and I extend my heartfelt thanks to them for to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Bernice 2012, Dave was recognized by the Depart- their hard work, tireless dedication and stead- Rosenblum. Bernice was born on June 28, ment of the Interior for his work on this historic fast service to the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- 1919, the oldest of 5 sisters. At 19 years of river restoration project. Dave’s leadership vania and the United States of America. age, she traveled from her hometown of Vilna, also led to the conservation of nearly 5,000 f Poland to the United States. On her journey acres during this period of time. RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- from her home to the Warsaw train station, Dave became the executive director for the SARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF she met the man whom she would eventually Sonoma County Land Trust in 2015. Building TEXAS AT DALLAS marry, Jacob. They traveled together from on the organization’s record of success, Dave Warsaw to the port of Poland and across the oversaw the acquisition of several key prop- HON. VAN TAYLOR Atlantic, docking in New York City. They would erties while adding new areas of focus to the later learn, they managed to get on the last OF TEXAS organization’s overall mission. This included boat leaving Poland before World War II broke IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programming for Russian River watershed out. protection, expanding community conservation Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Jacob and Bernice initially lived apart: Jacob programs, and opening the organization’s first Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise stayed in the New York area and Bernice trav- public preserve. Under his leadership, to congratulate the University of Texas at Dal- eled to Chicago. After a few years, Bernice

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Bernice is truly ahead of her time and is Coach of the Year. In 2004, he was honored Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall known for her determination, hard work and as Pennsylvania Wrestling/Wrestling USA Man of Fame honors those who have brought fame incredible work ethic. Bernice is an inspira- of the Year. When Walter retired as head and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania tional woman who always took pride in her coach in 2005, his career record at Wyalusing through their outstanding achievements and work and always made time to give back to was 297–52–1. Unable to resist the draw of contributions in athletic endeavors. her community, including volunteering at NYU the mat and the quest for athletic success, he Shovels was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania hospital in the rehabilitation room. returned to coach the junior varsity team in and received his nickname as a child because Madam Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to 2011 and continues to do so today. he was always carrying a pail with several join me in celebrating the life of Bernice It is an honor to recognize Walter on his in- small shovels. After playing high school and Rosenblum, and in wishing her a happy 100th duction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of semi-professional baseball, Shovels joined the birthday. Fame. May his story and athletic career serve Bearded House of David barnstorming team. f as an inspiration to the next generation of The House of David was a spiritual society Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence. which emphasized participation in sports, es- IN RECOGNITION OF WALTER FISK f pecially baseball, to foster spiritual and phys- ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVER- ical discipline. He then became a player and LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL manager of the East Shore League Salisbury OF FAME SARY OF THE MUSKINGUM IRON AND METAL COMPANY Cardinals. He led the league with nearly 20 home runs and helped them claim victory in HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT HON. TROY BALDERSON the playoffs. After this impressive season, OF PENNSYLVANIA Shovels was promoted to Class A Elmira OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he had a batting average of .289 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 10, 2019 hit a career high of 11 triples. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 In 1942, he was picked up by the Buffalo Bi- Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise sons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue today to honor former athlete, coach, and today to recognize the time-honored work of Jays. As one of the most impressive minor Northeastern Pennsylvania native Walter Fisk. Muskingum Iron and Metal Company, located league players of his time, Edward hit a .300 This year, Walter was inducted into the in my hometown of Zanesville, Ohio. Ten days batting average eight times, including two con- Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame on Au- from now, on September 19th, the fourth-gen- secutive seasons hitting .390. During his ca- gust 11, 2019 for his distinct athletic achieve- eration, family-operated scrap recycling facility reer, he had a batting average of .328, 26 ments in the sport of wrestling. will celebrate ninety years of serving Zanes- home runs, and 129 RBIs. In 1943, he led the Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall ville and the surrounding community. International League with 18 home runs. Be- of Fame honors those who have brought fame For nine decades, Muskingum Iron and tween 1942 and 1944, he averaged over 24 and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania Metal has delivered on its promise to provide homeruns. through their outstanding achievements and the highest level of quality, service, and integ- As his career drew to a close, he moved to contributions in athletic endeavors. rity for its customers. The company’s devotion a class B team in New Jersey where he led Walter is a 1981 graduate of Lycoming Col- to high standards and values is evident to ev- the league managing an impressive .390 bat- lege where he was captain of the wrestling eryone throughout our community. ting average and 21 homeruns. Following this team under the direction of the legendary Na- Family owned-and-operated businesses like standout season, he moved back up to Class tional Wrestling Coach Hall of Fame Coach Muskingum Iron and Metal are foundational to A in 1949 to play with the Batavia Indians Bud Whitehall. After college, Walter began his the small communities that make up Ohio. Our where he finished his career. In 1951, he hit coaching career at Sayre Youth Wrestling be- state’s vibrant economy could not survive with- a final grand-slam homerun in the bottom of fore taking the coaching post at Wyalusing out these family-run engines of innovation and the ninth, winning the game for Batavia. This Junior High. In 1986, he was named the head job creation. Muskingum Iron and Metal rep- grand-slam brought him the final win of his ca- coach of the Wyalusing varsity wrestling team. resents the pinnacle of Ohio’s small busi- reer. Walter coached the Wyalusing Rams to 12 nesses, spurring growth and driving our econ- Shovels developed lung cancer which league championships, 9 Sectional, 6 District omy forward. caused him to watch the rest of his career IV, and 6 Regional team titles. They also Muskingum Iron and Metal can confidently from the bench. In 1952, at the age of 38, he clinched the State Team Championship three attribute its nine successful decades in oper- died in Greenwood, PA. For his influence on times and were State Team runner-up twice. ation to the dedication and determination of its the sport, the Class A PONY (Pennsylvania, Alumni of his wrestling program include 83 employees. I thank them for the company’s Ontario, New York) League has since estab- Sectional, 27 District, and 21 Regional cham- longstanding influence within Zanesville, and lished the Kobesky Award in his honor. pions as well as 33 Pennsylvania Inter- for their part in propelling Ohio’s economy and It is an honor to recognize Shovels on his scholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) medal- job market. induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall Today, Muskingum Iron and Metal can re- ists, and 7 State champions. Six of those of Fame. May his story and athletic career flect on its honorable legacy and look forward PIAA medals were earned by his sons, Josh serve as an inspiration to the next generation to a prosperous future. I am confident its im- and Matt. of Pennsylvania athletes striving for excel- pact will continue to last for generations to In his tireless dedication to wrestling, Walter lence. come. has held several leadership positions to pro- f mote the sport. During his tenure as head f coach, he has been District IV Coaches’ Asso- IN RECOGNITION OF THE LATE ED- HONORING THE LIFE OF DONALD ciation President, Pennsylvania Wrestling WARD LEONARD ‘‘SHOVELS’’ FRANCIS WOOD Coaches Association (PWCA) President, Ex- KOBESKY ON HIS INDUCTION ecutive Committee member and Convention INTO THE LUZERNE COUNTY HON. JIM BANKS Committee Chair, National Collegiate Wres- SPORTS HALL OF FAME OF INDIANA tling Association (NWCA) State Representa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive, BRUTE National Wrestling Tournament HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Event Director, and REACHES Executive Di- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 OF PENNSYLVANIA rector and PWCA Convention Chairman. Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In recognition for his superior and success- recognize the life of Mr. Donald Francis Wood; ful career, Walter has been inducted into the Tuesday, September 10, 2019 a life marked by grace, humility and patriotism. Sayre High School, Wyalusing High School, Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise Don was an accomplished Hoosier, father, Northern Tier League, Northeast Section, Dis- today to honor former athlete and North- businessman, and patriot.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10SE8.008 E10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1119 Born in the Midwest, and a native of Des IN RECOGNITION OF THE ESTAB- ognition to the state of Pennsylvania through Moines, Iowa, Don received a degree from LISHMENT OF THE UIC JOHN their outstanding achievements and contribu- Drake University and later an honorary degree MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL tions in athletic endeavors. from Ivy Tech Community College in Fort As an athlete at Misericordia University, Wayne. Don’s patriotism inspired him to enlist HON. DARIN LaHOOD Chris was a 4-time MVP, National Collegiate in the military, which led him overseas where OF ILLINOIS Athletic Association (NCAA) Mideast All-Re- he fought in the Korean War. Don reached the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gion selection, 3-time Pennsylvania Athletic rank of corporal before receiving an honorable Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Conference (PAC) individual conference discharge. champion, 4 time All-Conference, and he Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today, helped lead the team to 4 PAC team titles. In After his service in the Army, Don worked in along with my colleague Representative track and field, he was the 2005 team MVP automobile manufacturing, as a journeyman DANNY K. DAVIS, to recognize the establish- and All-Eastern College Athletic Conference toolmaker and later as a salesman. After sev- ment of Chicago’s first and only public law (ECAC) in the 10,000 meters. In indoor track, eral years in auto-manufacturing sales, Don, school, the UIC John Marshall Law School. he set the school record at 1500 meters. In with his sons, opened their own manufacturing In July 2018, the boards of trustees of the outdoor track, he holds the 3,000 meter school company, 80/20 manufacturing. The largest T- University of Illinois and The John Marshall record and is on the all-time Misericordia top slotted aluminum building system in the United Law School voted to approve the acquisition 10 list for 1500 meters, 5,000 meters, 3,000 States, the company employs more than 400 of The John Marshall Law School by UIC. The meters and 10,000 meters. Chris is a member inaugural class matriculated this fall. workers in my hometown of Columbia City, In- of the Misericordia University Athletics Hall of UIC is Chicago’s only public research uni- diana. Fame and was the 2004 Misericordia Univer- versity and one of the most diverse university Wendy’s Athlete of the Year. Don saw his success as-a blessing, but also sities in the nation. UIC is an integral part of Chris continued running after college, boast- a responsibility. He created the Donald F. Chicago’s educational, technological, and cul- ing impressive finishes and numerous wins in Wood and Darlene M. Richardson Foundation tural fabric. The John Marshall Law School, races across Pennsylvania. Since then, he with his wife, and started the 80/20 Founda- founded in 1899, has been a pioneer in legal has run for the Inside Track Running Store, tion Trust, both dedicated to helping those in education with top-ranked programs in Keystone Track Club, and the National Run- need. Don was willing to give his time, as well lawyering skills, trial advocacy, and intellectual ning Center. as his money, to enhance Northeast Indiana’s property. It is one of the most diverse law Currently, Chris is a track and cross country community. A life-long music lover, he was a schools in the country and has a long history coach at Misericordia University. In his 13 member of the board of the Fort Wayne Phil- of providing pro bono services. Both UIC and years of coaching, his teams have won 10 harmonic, as well as the Fluid Power society. The John Marshall Law School have track Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) titles, 4 in records of excellence in research and scholar- cross country, 4 in indoor track and field, and At his core, Don was a family man. He had ship, access for underserved students, and three sons and a daughter, two of whom 2 in outdoor track and field. In addition, his service to Chicago and its people. teams have won one PAC men’s title in cross raised families in Fort Wayne. The acquisition provides current and pro- country and one women’s outdoor ECAC title. spective law students with a more affordable Madam Speaker, Don was the type of fa- Chris was named two-time NCAA Mideast Re- legal education and enhanced student serv- ther, and leader, that embodies the values that gional Head Coach of the Year. He was also ices, including access to health care services, make the United States and Indiana so spe- named MAC Coach of the Year 10 times in recreational facilities, residence halls, and col- cial. His death has struck us a great loss; only his 13 years of coaching. because he contributed so much in life—to lege athletics. Additionally, this acquisition will It is an honor to recognize Chris on his in- this country, to our state, and to his family. create opportunities for interdisciplinary duction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of courses and new joint and dual-degree pro- Fame. May his story and athletic career serve grams. f as an inspiration to the next generation of The establishment of the UIC John Marshall Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence. Law School complements other University ef- CONGRATULATIONS TO LOUGHLIN f DOUGLAS FOR RECEIVING THE forts to advance innovation and opportunity in SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP higher education. These efforts include the re- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEG- FROM MEMORIAL HERMANN cent openings of UIC’s Engineering Innovation ACY OF MRS. MARLYN SHREVE KATY HOSPITAL Building and Academic and Residential Com- plex to address UIC’s continued growth and HON. JAMES COMER record enrollment gains. As a 1996 graduate of the John Marshall OF KENTUCKY HON. PETE OLSON Law School, I am excited to express my sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS port for the UIC John Marshall Law School. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 My colleague, Congressman DANNY K. DAVIS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I am hon- who represents UIC, shares in this excitement. ored to recognize the life and legacy of Mrs. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 We extend the best of luck to both institutions Marlyn Shreve of Taylor County. For many as they welcome their first class. years Mrs. Shreve was an integral part of her Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today f community and showcased her dedication to to congratulate Loughlin Douglas from Tomp- serving others. On behalf of the First District kins High School for receiving a Sports Medi- IN RECOGNITION OF CHRIS WADAS ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE of Kentucky, it is my privilege to honor her cine scholarship from Memorial Hermann Katy memory and service to her community today. Hospital. LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME Mrs. Shreve’s extensive community involve- Loughlin received this scholarship through ment was demonstrated through her exem- distinguished service students provide through plary work on notable boards and clubs in HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Campbellsville, KY. She was an active mem- KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- OF PENNSYLVANIA ber of the Taylor County Republican Women’s rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ships to KISD students who are worthy of this Club since 1971, serving as President twice. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 recognition, and Loughlin rightfully earned this The second time she served as President award. Loughlin is planning on continuing her Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise began in 1999, making her the club’s longest studies at the University of North Texas. We today to honor former athlete and North- serving club president. She also held the of- wish her the best of luck in her future career. eastern Pennsylvania native, Chris Wadas. fices of Treasurer, Vice President and Vice This year, Chris was inducted into the Luzerne Chair throughout her 49-year club tenure. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- County Sports Hall of Fame at the 35th annual A true pioneer, Mrs. Shreve was the first sional District of Texas, congratulations again dinner on August 11, 2019 for his distinct ath- woman elected to her local Board of Edu- to Loughlin Douglas on receiving the Sports letic achievements as a runner. cation which she served on for a total of eight Medicine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall years. In addition to her community involve- Katy Hospital. of Fame honors those who have brought rec- ment, Mrs. Shreve had an extensive career

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.010 E10SEPT1 E1120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2019 from adulthood to retirement working as a ma- IN RECOGNITION OF JOY A. GAL- TRIBUTE TO MARCA BRISTO chine operator at the Fruit of the Loom. Her LAGHER ON HER INDUCTION life in the church also served as an inspiration INTO THE LUZERNE COUNTY HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY to others. As an active member at Green SPORTS HALL OF FAME OF ILLINOIS River Memorial Baptist Church, Mrs. Shreve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emphasized the important work of women’s Tuesday, September 10, 2019 mission groups within the Church. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise Mrs. Shreve’s 52-year marriage to Kenneth OF PENNSYLVANIA today to honor the remarkable life of Marca Shreve is a the testament to their steadfast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bristo. Marca was a powerful leader in the dis- love, and her outstanding legacy will undoubt- ability movement, the founder of Access Living edly live on with her husband Kenneth, their Tuesday, September 10, 2019 of Metropolitan Chicago and co-founder of the two children, six grandchildren, and nine Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise National Council on Independent Living. great-grandchildren. My husband Bob Creamer and I are heart- today to honor former athlete and North- Again, I am very grateful to have the oppor- broken to lose a precious friend of more than eastern Pennsylvania native, Joy Gallagher. tunity to recognize Mrs. Shreve’s tireless serv- four decades. Our country has lost an unparal- This year, Joy was inducted into the Luzerne ice to her community, church, and family and leled fighter for the rights of people with dis- County Sports Hall of Fame on August 11, to honor her many outstanding lifelong accom- abilities. Our love goes out to our dear friend, 2019 for her distinct athletic achievements. plishment. Marca’s husband Bob Kettlewell, their children Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall and new granddaughter. f of Fame honors those who have brought fame Marca will go down in history as one of the and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania most influential leaders of the disability rights INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO RE- through their outstanding achievements and and independent living movements. Because QUIRE THE HEADQUARTERS OF contributions in athletic endeavors. of Marca, countless people have been freed THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGE- Joy began her athletic career at Hazleton from confining living arrangements and liber- MENT TO REMAIN IN THE NA- Area High School as a four-letter winner in ated to live independently in communities. She TIONAL CAPITAL REGION basketball, softball, and volleyball. In basket- was the founder and long-time president of the ball, she was three-time First Team Wyoming premier advocacy organization for people with HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Valley Conference (WVC) All-Star and two- disabilities, Chicago-based Access Living. time WVC Player of the Year. She finished her Marca played a central role in the passage of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA high school career with 1,413 total points and the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was named MVP of the WVC Senior All-Star and she was an important advisor to Presi- Game. In softball, Joy was a four-time First dents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. She Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Team All-Star and MVP of the WVC and WVC served in many major leadership positions in Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I Senior All-Star Game her senior year. In government and beyond, including broad coa- rise to introduce a bill that would require the volleyball, she was a two-time selection to the litions of progressive organizations like Illinois Bureau of Land Management (BLM) head- WVC All-Star Team. Joy was named the Citizen Action. She relentlessly took on and quarters to remain in the National Capital Re- Reading Eagle Lower Anthracite Female Ath- often beat down obstacles that prevented peo- gion (NCR). My bill would require BLM’s head- lete of the Year and won the prestigious Scot- ple with disabilities from living full and produc- quarters, as well as positions already located ty Roman Award in 2002 for outstanding ath- tive lives. To her last breath, she was reaching in the NCR on the date of the enactment of lete, male or female, in the Hazleton Area. Joy out to elected officials and leaders, promoting the bill, to remain located in the NCR. The bill was inducted into the Hazleton Area Sports a justice agenda. In fact, a week before she died, both my husband and I had serious stra- is cosponsored by Representatives ANTHONY Hall of Fame for her outstanding athletic tegic discussions with Marca where she gave BROWN, GERALD CONNOLLY, STENY HOYER, achievements. us clear instructions about what needed to be JAMIE RASKIN, C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER, Joy was awarded a full athletic scholarship done. JOHN SARBANES, DAVID TRONE and JENNIFER to Wagner College where she played basket- Marca was not just a disability rights leader WEXTON. ball from 2002 to 2006. She is a member of but a fierce fighter for civil rights across the My bill should not be needed, as more than the college’s one thousand-point club and was board—a champion of tearing down barriers 95 percent of BLM staff already work outside named captain her senior year. While at Wag- and winning opportunity for all. We can never of the NCR, undoubtedly because of where ner, Joy excelled on the court. As a sopho- thank Marca enough for opening our eyes to land under BLM jurisdiction is located. The more, she set the school’s single game three- barriers that were, and in too many cases, still small number of employees at headquarters point record (11) against Boston University, are holding back people with disabilities. We serve the indispensable role of keeping Con- and she led the NCAA Division 1 ranks with will always hear her voice in our ears, pushing gress and the president informed of its activi- 3.5 three-point field goals made per game and us to do more, and we will always heed her ties. Congress cannot do its work to write laws broke the school’s single-season record with call to the best of our abilities. 99 three-point field goals for the season. She and engage in vital oversight without the un- f varnished facts that nonpartisan agencies, like holds the school career record for career BLM, provide. The Washington Post reports three-point field goals made at 240. Joy was CONGRATULATIONS TO NOELLE that the Trump administration’s plans to relo- a Second Team All-District-1 Academic All- WALKER FOR RECEIVING THE cate most of the BLM’s D.C. workforce outside American her junior year and First Team Aca- SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP of the NCR will impact roughly 300 employ- demic All-American District-1 her senior year. FROM MEMORIAL HERMANN ees. The administration’s attempt to move She was named the 2006 Northeast Con- KATY HOSPITAL BLM employees mirrors attempts by the De- ference (NEC) Student-Athlete of the Year and partment of Agriculture (USDA) to illegally received a $7,500.00 NCAA Postgraduate HON. PETE OLSON move two of its agencies from the NCR to Scholarship, the first Wagner College recipient OF TEXAS Kansas City. of this prestigious award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In July, reports emerged that employees are Joy walked onto the softball team her senior Tuesday, September 10, 2019 deserting these two USDA agencies in high year, recording a Northeast Conference (NEC) Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today numbers, devastating parts of these agencies. season high 21 game hitting streak while bat- to congratulate Noelle Walker from Morton Unless measures are taken to stop the reorga- ting 0.333 and garnered second team All-NEC Ranch High School for receiving a Sports nization of BLM, the same outcome could honors. Joy was selected for the Academic Medicine scholarship from Memorial Hermann await this agency. Losses of BLM head- All-American softball team. Katy Hospital. quarters staff would directly hurt public lands It is an honor to recognize Joy on her induc- Noelle received this scholarship through dis- and impact hundreds of federal employees tion into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of tinguished service students provide through and their families. Fame. May her story and athletic career serve KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- I strongly urge my colleagues to support this as an inspiration to the next generation of rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- legislation. Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence. ships to KISD students who are worthy of this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.014 E10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1121 recognition, and Noelle rightfully earned this It is an honor to recognize Christine on her $171,000 in wealth while the national house- award. Noelle is planning on continuing her induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall hold median was $97,300. studies at Texas Southern University, and we of Fame. May her story serve as an inspiration The black unemployment rate is 6.6 percent wish her the best of luck in her future career. to the next generation of Pennsylvania ath- more than double the national unemployment On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- letes striving for excellence. rate. sional District of Texas, congratulations again f Approximately 31 percent of black children to Noelle Walker on receiving the Sports Medi- live in poverty, compared to 11 percent of cine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann Katy ‘‘400 ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST white children. The national average is 18 per- Hospital. SLAVE ARRIVING IN AMERICA’’ cent, which suggests that the percentage of f black children living in poverty is more than HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE 150 percent of the national average. PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF TEXAS In the healthcare domain, the disparities suffered by African Americans is also troubling. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DOUG COLLINS Over 20 percent of African Americans do Tuesday, September 10, 2019 OF GEORGIA not have health insurance, compared to a na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I tional average between 8.8 percent and 9.1 percent. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 thank my colleague, Congresswoman BAR- BARA LEE for anchoring this Special Order rec- One in four African American women are Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, ognizing the 400th anniversary of the first uninsured. I was absent due to being unavoidably de- slave arriving in America. Compared to the national average, African tained. Had I been present, I would have Four hundred years ago the first slave ar- American adults are 20 percent more likely to voted ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll Call No. 516 and ‘‘Yea’’ rived in America, ships set sail from the west suffer from asthma and three times more likely on Roll Call No. 515. coast of Africa and in the process, began one to die from it. Black adults are 72 percent more likely to f of mankind’s most inhumane practices: human suffer from diabetes than average. IN RECOGNITION OF CHRISTINE bondage and slavery. Black women are four times more likely to BUTTON STRUMSKI ON HER IN- For two centuries, human beings—full of die from pregnancy related causes, such as DUCTION INTO THE LUZERNE hopes and fears, dreams and concerns, ambi- embolisms, and pregnancy-related hyper- COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME tion and anguish—were transported onto ships tension, than any other racial group. like chattel, and the lives of many forever In our nation, among children aged 19–35 changed. months, black children were vaccinated at HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT The reverberations from this horrific series OF PENNSYLVANIA rates lower than white children: 68 percent of acts—a transatlantic slave trade that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versus 78 percent, respectively. touched the shores of a colony that came to Education has often been called the key to Tuesday, September 10, 2019 be known as America, and later a democratic unlocking social mobility. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise republic known as the United States of Amer- African American students are less likely today to honor member of the Tunkhannock ica—are unknown and worthy of exploration. than white students to have access to college- Little League Association and Northeastern Approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their ready courses. Pennsylvania native, Christine Button descendants were enslaved in the United In fact, in 2011–12, only 57 percent of black Strumski. This year, Christine was inducted States and colonies that became the United students had access to a full range of math into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame States from 1619 to 1865. and science courses necessary for college at the 35th annual dinner on August 11, 2019 The institution of slavery was constitutionally readiness, compared to with 81 percent of for her distinct achievements in the sport of and statutorily sanctioned by the Government Asian American students and 71 percent of softball. of the United States from 1789 through 1865. white students. Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall American Slavery is our country’s original Black students spend less time in the class- of Fame honors those who have brought fame sin and its existence at the birth of our nation room due to discipline, which further hinders and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania is a permanent scar on our country’s founding their access to a quality education. through their outstanding achievements and documents, and on the venerated authors of Black students are nearly two times as likely contributions in athletic endeavors. those documents, and it is a legacy that con- to be suspended without educational services Growing up in a time when sports like base- tinued well into the last century. as white students. ball were male-dominated, Christine became a While it is nearly impossible to determine Black students are also 3.8 times as likely trail-blazer for the inclusion of women in sports how the lives touched by slavery could have to receive one or more out-of-school suspen- in the 1970s. In the 70s, the National Little flourished in the absence of bondage, we sions as white students. In addition, black children represent 19 per- League was sued by the National Organiza- have certain datum that permits us to examine cent of the nation’s pre-school population, yet tion for Women for discrimination based on how a subset of Americans—African Ameri- 47 percent of those receiving more than one sex. Christine would go on to help form the cans—have been affected by the callousness of involuntary servitude. out-of-school suspension. first girls’ softball league in Tunkhannock. School districts with the most students of We know that in almost every segment of Dedicated to equality and inclusion, Christine color, on average, receive 15 percent less per society—education, healthcare, jobs and commissioned the board to have a girls’ team student in state and local funding than the wealth—the inequities that persist in America from the league participate in the State of whitest districts. Pennsylvania Baseball Tournament. The girls’ are more acutely and disproportionately felt in And, of course, we cannot consider the dis- league was so new at the time that one team Black America. parities between black and white in America would only have to win six games to become This historic discrimination continues: Afri- without considering the intersection of African state champions. Despite the small number of can-Americans continue to suffer debilitating Americans and the Criminal Justice system. competitors and a new league, the competition economic, educational, and health hardships There are more Black men in bondage was fierce. Christine helped her team secure including but not limited to having nearly today who are incarcerated or under correc- the first state girls’ softball championship 1,000,000 black people incarcerated; an un- tional control, than there were black men who against Minersville. employment rate more than twice the current were enslaved in the 1800s. Today, Christine is still actively involved in white unemployment rate; and an average of The United States locks up African Amer- the Tunkhannock Little League Association. less than 1⁄16 of the wealth of white families, ican males at a rate 5.8 times higher than the This past year, the girls secured another state a disparity which has worsened, not improved most openly racist country in the world ever championship title. Under her leadership, the over time. did: team qualified for the Softball World Series in A closer look at the statistics reveals the South Africa under apartheid (1993), African Portland, Oregon where they came in second. stark disparity in these areas. American males: 851 per 100,000 Christine’s dedication to equality and excel- Black household wealth is less than one fifth United States (2006), African American lence has been an inspiration to all. Her serv- of the national average. males: 4,789 per 100,000 ice and willingness to stand and be counted in The median black household had a net Incarceration is not an equal opportunity the uphill battle for equality in sports is admi- worth of just $17,600 in 2016. Yet in that punishment. For example, incarceration rates rable. same year, the median white household held in the United States by race were:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.018 E10SEPT1 E1122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2019 African Americans: 2,468 per 100,000 Since my reintroduction of H.R. 40 at the Let us also do with the spirit of reconciliation Latinos: 1,038 per 100,000 beginning of this Congress, both the legisla- and understanding that this bill represents. Whites: 409 per 100,000 tion and concept of reparations have become Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to African American offenders receive sen- the focus of national debate. help address the harm that slavery has had on tences that are 10 percent longer than white For many, it is apparent that the success of our nation by supporting H.R. 40. offenders for the same crimes and are 21 per- the Obama administration has unleashed a f cent more likely to receive mandatory-min- backlash of racism and intolerance that is an imum sentences than white defendants ac- echo of America’s dark past which has yet to COACH FRANKLIN POST-GAME cording to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. be exorcised from the national consciousness. INTERVIEW Looking at males aged 25–29 and by race, Commentators have turned to H.R. 40 as a you can see what is going on even clearer: response to formally begin the process of ana- HON. JOHN JOYCE For White males ages 25–29: 1,685 per lyzing, confronting and atoning for these dark OF PENNSYLVANIA 100,000. chapters of American history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Even conservative voices, like that of New For Latino males ages 25–29: 3,912 per Tuesday, September 10, 2019 100,000. York Times columnist David Brooks, are start- For African American males ages 25–29: ing to give the reparations cause the hearing Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- 11,695 per 100,000. (That’s 11.7 percent of it deserves, observing that ‘‘Reparations are a er, it is an honor to recognize Penn State Black men in their late 20s.) drastic policy and hard to execute, but the Quarterback Michael Shuster, who was high- Overall, one in 50 murders is ruled justi- very act of talking and designing them heals a lighted by Head Coach James Franklin in a fied—but when the killer is white and the vic- wound and opens a new story.’’ post-game interview. tim is a black man, the figure climbs to one in Similarly, a majority of the Democratic presi- A reporter asked, ‘‘Coach, you mentioned six. dential contenders have turned to H.R. 40 as the reaction when Nick Eury scored the touch- down. Can you talk about the quarterback that A handgun homicide is nine times more like- a tool for reconciliation, with 17 cosponsoring engineered the final drive and what you said ly to be found justified—when the killer is or claiming they would sign the bill into law if to him and set up for him?’’ white and the victim is a black man. elected. Though critics have argued that the idea of Coach Franklin responded by saying, ‘‘He’s Handgun killings with a white shooter and a reparations is unworkable politically or finan- another guy. Michael Shuster has been phe- black male victim exhibit an even more dra- cially, their focus on money misses the point nomenal. I’m not sure if this is the right deci- matic bias: one in four is found justified. of the H.R. 40 commission’s mandate. sion or not, but he has started leaning into But then again, we knew these inequities The goal of these historical investigations is coaching. He already got a job offer in the real existed because for many Black Americans, to bring American society to a new reckoning world. He just does a great job for us. He’s these disparities are just a part of daily life. with how our past affects the current condi- like having another coach. He takes a lot of This is why, in 1989, my predecessor as the tions of African-Americans and to make Amer- pride in it. He’s been a fantastic student, a most senior African American on this Sep- ica a better place by helping the truly dis- fantastic teammate. I’m a huge Shuster fan. tember Judiciary Committee, the honorable advantaged. He brings a lot of value to our organization.’’ John Conyers, a past Chairman of this Com- Consequently, the reparations movement Congratulations to Michael Shuster on a mittee introduced H.R. 40, legislation that does not focus on payments to individuals, but great drive in week one of the Penn State would establish a commission to study and to remedies that can be created in as many football season. develop proposals attendant to reparations. forms necessary to equitably address the f Though many thought it a lost cause, John many kinds of injuries sustained from chattel Conyers believed that a day would come slavery and its continuing vestiges. CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- when our nation would need to account for the To merely focus on finance is an empty DAY OF MRS. THELMA brutal mistreatment of African-Americans dur- gesture and betrays a lack of understanding of ROMBERGER ing chattel slavery, Jim Crow segregation and the depth of the unaddressed moral issues the enduring structural racism endemic to our that continue to haunt this nation. HON. SCOTT PERRY society. While it might be convenient to assume that OF PENNSYLVANIA I would like to take this moment to person- we can address the current divisive racial and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally thank the estimable John Conyers for his political climate in our nation through race work on this legislation for the last thirty years. neutral means, experience shows that we Tuesday, September 10, 2019 With the rise and normalization of white su- have not escaped our history. Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, today I offer premacist expression during the Trump admin- By passing H.R. 40, Congress can start a my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Thelma istration, the discussion of H.R. 40 and the movement toward the national reckoning we Romberger, a resident of Carlisle, Pennsyl- concept of restorative justice have gained need to bridge racial divides. vania, who is celebrating 100 years young on more urgency, garnering the attention of main- Reparations are ultimately about respect Thursday, December 12, 2019. stream commentator, and illustrating the need and reconciliation—and the hope that one day, Mrs. Romberger was born in her grand- for a national reckoning. all Americans can walk together toward a mother’s farmhouse in rural Carlisle and has H.R. 40 is intended to create the framework more just future. since claimed Southcentral Pennsylvania as for a national discussion on the enduring im- We owe it to those who were ripped from her lifelong home. She married her husband of pact of slavery and its complex legacy to their homes those many years ago an ocean 53 years, World War II Veteran Chester E. begin that necessary process of atonement. away; we owe it to the millions of Americans— Romberger, in May of 1941. Throughout her The designation of this legislation as H.R. yes they were Americans—who were born into life, Mrs. Romberger owned and operated both 40 is intended to memorialize the promise bondage, knew a life of servitude, and died a grocery store and a mobile home park; she made by General William T. Sherman, in his anonymous deaths, as prisoners of this sys- also mowed her own grass with a push lawn 1865 Special Field Order No. 15, to redis- tem. mower well into her eighties. tribute 400,000 acres of formerly Confederate We owe it to the millions of descendants of She previously enjoyed camping and is now owned coastal land in South Carolina and these slaves, for they are the heirs to a soci- both an avid salt and pepper shaker collector Florida, subdivided into 40 acre plots. ety of inequities and indignities that naturally and Checkers player. Since its introduction, H.R. 40 has acted to filled the vacuum after slavery was formally I join Thelma’s friends and family in extend- spur some governmental acknowledgement of abolished 154 years ago. ing my best and warmest wishes to her on this the sin of slavery, but most often the response And let me end as I began, noting that this special day, and in celebrating her life and has taken the form of an apology. year is the 400th commemoration of the 1619 contributions to our great Commonwealth and However, even the well intentioned commit- arrival of the first captive Africans in English Country. ments to examine the historical and modern North America, at Point Comfort, Virginia. On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Tenth Congres- day implications of slavery by the Clinton ad- Let us proceed with the cause of this morn- sional District, I extend God’s blessings and ministration fell short of the mark and failed to ing with a full heart, with the knowledge that my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Thelma inspire substantive pubic discourse. this work will take time and trust. Romberger on her 100th Birthday.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.022 E10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1123 IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH ‘‘BO’’ High School for receiving a Sports Medicine Victoria has served in numerous positions ORLANDO ON HIS INDUCTION scholarship from Memorial Hermann Katy during her professional career. She worked in INTO THE LUZERNE COUNTY Hospital. the House of Representatives for over six SPORTS HALL OF FAME Sabrina received this scholarship through years, primarily for the late Honorable C.W. distinguished service students provide through Bill Young (R–FL–13), Chairman of the House HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- of Representatives Appropriations Sub- OF PENNSYLVANIA rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- committee for Defense and Chairman Emer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ships to KISD students who are worthy of this itus of the full House Appropriations Com- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 recognition, and Sabrina rightfully earned this mittee. During her time in Chairman Young’s award. Sabrina is planning on continuing her office, Victoria served in several different Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise studies at Marietta College, and we wish her roles, including Legislative Assistant and Sen- today to honor Joseph ‘‘Bo’’ Orlando, who was the best of luck in her future career. ior Policy Advisor. Victoria’s primary respon- inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- sibilities included managing the Appropriations of Fame on August 11, 2019 for his out- sional District of Texas, congratulations again Committee portfolio for six subcommittees, standing athletic achievements in the sport of to Sabrina Haagenson on receiving the Sports analyzing seventy-six department and agency football. Medicine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann budget requests in the President’s budget sub- Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall Katy Hospital. mission, and developing legislative priorities of Fame honors those who have brought fame on a wide portfolio of issues. Following Rep- and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania f resentative David W. Jolly’s special election through their outstanding achievements and CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. LEON- victory in March 2014, Victoria coordinated the contributions in athletic endeavors. ARD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAN opening of his Washington, D.C. office, sub- Bo’s storied athletic career began at Ber- ANTONIO mitting all of his Fiscal Year 2015 appropria- wick High School, where he led the team to a tion requests and preparing new legislation 13–0 record and a USA Today National that was introduced in the House of Rep- Championship as quarterback in 1983. Fol- HON. WILL HURD OF TEXAS resentatives. lowing high school, Bo took his athletic talents In SAFM-BUL, Victoria served as the Con- to West Virginia University. During his time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional Analyst prior to her promotion to with the Mountaineers, he helped lead the Tuesday, September 10, 2019 the Congressional Strategist. While serving as team to an undefeated season in 1988 while Mr. HURD of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise the Congressional Analyst, Victoria performed earning the reputation as one of the best de- today in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of a variety of functions, including providing ana- fensive players in the school’s history. St. Leonard Catholic Church in San Antonio, lytical and advisory support to senior Army After graduating college, Bo entered the Texas. Since its establishment in 1959, St. 1989 NFL Draft and was selected in the 6th management officials on the appropriations Leonard has become a fixture in San Anto- process and coordinating information provided round as the 157th pick by the Houston Oilers. nio’s southside community. Over the last 60 Bo remained with the Oilers for 5 seasons, to House and Senate Appropriations Commit- years, the church has created a rich history of tees. In her role as the Congressional Strate- where he had 7 interceptions. After leaving service to the community and dedication to its Houston, Bo played for the San Diego Char- gist, Victoria analyzes and synthesizes data parishioners. from a variety of Army and congressional gers and became the second leading tackler As St. Leonard Catholic Church marks its on the team. Bo also went on to lead the Cin- sources to develop measurable and com- diamond jubilee, it is my pleasure to congratu- prehensive Congressional Engagement Strate- cinnati Bengals in tackles during the 1996– late the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Arch- 1997 season. He finished his professional ca- gies for Army senior leaders, including con- bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Father Eduardo gressional marks appeals to advance the reer in 1998 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dur- Martinez and the parish on behalf of the ing his time in the NFL, Bo amassed 10 inter- Army’s appropriations priorities. Twenty-third Congressional District of Texas. I Madam Speaker, it has been a genuine ceptions and 2 sacks. hope you all have a wonderful celebration and pleasure to work with Ms. Victoria Warmouth Throughout his decades of football experi- may God continue to bless the congregation ence, Bo received numerous awards for his during my tenure on the House Appropriations and its dedication to serving the community. Committee. On behalf of a grateful nation, I remarkable performance on the field. In high I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- school, Bo was named an All-Conference join my colleagues today in recognizing and lating St. Leonard Catholic Church on its 60th commending Vicki for her service to our coun- player in 1982–1983, Berwick MVP in 1982– anniversary. 1983, a 1983 All-State Defensive Back, a try, and we wish her all the best as she con- 1983 high school All-American, and a 1984 f tinues her service to the United States. Big 33 player. In 1988 while at WVU, he THANKING MS. VICTORIA f earned 1st team All Big East Defensive Back, WARMOUTH FOR EXEMPLARY IN RECOGNITION OF ED ACKER- Defensive MVP, and was an Almanac All- SERVICE MAN, RECIPIENT OF THE 2019 American. Bo’s alma mater, West Virginia Uni- MEDIA AWARD FROM THE versity inducted him into the West Virginia HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL University Sports Hall of Fame. Today, Bo re- OF FLORIDA OF FAME mains involved in sports, serving as the ath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letic director at Berwick Area High School. It is an honor to recognize Bo on his induc- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT tion into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fame. May his story and athletic career serve to pay tribute to Ms. Victoria Warmouth for her as an inspiration to the next generation of exemplary dedication to duty and service as Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence. an Army Congressional Budget Liaison for the Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise f Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial today to honor sports writer Ed Ackerman. Ed CONGRATULATIONS TO SABRINA Management and Comptroller). Ms. Warmouth received the 2019 Media Award from the HAAGENSON FOR RECEIVING is transitioning from her present assignment to Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame at the THE SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOL- serve as a Legislative Liaison for the United 35th annual dinner on August 11, 2019 for his ARSHIP FROM MEMORIAL HER- States Forces Korea. remarkable career in journalism. MANN KATY HOSPITAL Victoria is a proud native of Palm Harbor, Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall Florida, which is located on the west coast of of Fame honors those who have brought fame HON. PETE OLSON the state outside of Tampa. She earned a and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania bachelor’s degree in both Political Science through their outstanding achievements and OF TEXAS and International Affairs at Florida State Uni- contributions in athletic endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity, and a master’s degree in International Starting at 17 years of age, Ed began his Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Affairs, Comparative and Regional Studies Eu- storied sports writing career for Pittston’s Sun- Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today rope from American University in Washington, day Dispatch. For 52 years, Ed has covered to congratulate Sabrina Haagenson from Katy D.C. some of the most seminal moments in Pittston

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.025 E10SEPT1 E1124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2019 sports history. From reporting on the At the state level, Rawlings has served as CONGRATULATIONS TO CAROLINE undefeated Pittston Area High School football the key contact to many members of the CANTERBURY FOR RECEIVING team to breaking the news that one of the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Rep- THE SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOL- most recruited running backs in the country, resentatives, educating her elected officials ARSHIP FROM MEMORIAL HER- Jimmy Cefalo, elected to attend Penn State about issues of importance to realtors and MANN KATY HOSPITAL University, Ed has been at the forefront of property owners Pittston sports history. She also has been an active participant at HON. PETE OLSON Ed has served in various journalistic posi- her local realtor association, the Allegheny- OF TEXAS tions throughout his five-decade career. In the Highland Association of Realtors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES early 1980s, Ed was the managing editor of the Sunday Dispatch in Pittston. His personal For more than 15 years, Rawlings has Tuesday, September 10, 2019 quietly served as a Realtor political and grass- column has been running for over 30 years Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today roots activist and campaign volunteer for a and continues today, appearing in the Greater to congratulate Caroline Canterbury from host of legislators and candidates, and she is Pittston Progress. In addition to writing, Ed Seven Lakes High School for receiving a a deserving recipient of this year’s RAP Award serves as a full-time professor of Communica- Sports Medicine scholarship from Memorial for her many years of service. tion Arts at Luzerne County Community Col- Hermann Katy Hospital. lege, where he has taught since 1990. Ed is It is a privilege to congratulate Cheryl Caroline received this scholarship through also heavily involved in his community as a Rawlings on this incredible honor. distinguished service students provide through member of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- of St. Patrick and the Pittston Lettermen’s f rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- Club and is currently the longest serving mem- ships to KISD students who are worthy of this ber of the Citizens Advisory Board of the RECOGNIZING MATTHEW AND recognition, and Caroline rightfully earned this Greater Pittston Salvation Army. KRISTIN LUNDGREN OF BILLINGS award. Caroline is planning to continue her Ed’s outstanding work has not gone unno- studies at Texas Tech University. We wish her ticed. For his column, the Pennsylvania News- HON. GREG GIANFORTE the best of luck in her future career. papers Publishing Association honored him On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- with a First Place Keystone Award. Addition- OF MONTANA sional District of Texas, congratulations again ally, Ed received the Excellence in Teaching IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Caroline Canterbury on receiving the Sports Award from the National Institute of Staff and Medicine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann Organizational Development, and the Pittston Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Katy Hospital. Memorial Library presented Ed with the Jean Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise f Yates Award for his service to the library. The today to honor Matt and Kristin Lundgren of Greater Pittston YMCA awarded Ed with a life- IN RECOGNITION OF MORGAN Billings, Montana for their years of service and time achievement award in 2016. Further, his ALAINA CRAFT ON HER INDUC- support to charitable organizations in the Bil- likeness appears in the Pittston Inspiration TION INTO THE LUZERNE COUN- lings community. Mural, forever cementing him as a fixture of TY SPORTS HALL OF FAME the Pittston community. It takes special kinds of people to dedicate It is an honor to recognize Ed as the recipi- their life to service. Matt and Kristin have impacted many lives in their community, helping HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT ent of the 2019 Media Award from the OF PENNSYLVANIA Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. May his to equip people and nonprofit organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES story and journalism career serve as an inspi- with the tools they need to succeed. ration to the next generation of Pennsylva- Matt has over 25 years of experience with Tuesday, September 10, 2019 nians striving for excellence. youth development as well as business and Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise f nonprofit management He serves as executive today to honor athlete and Northeastern Penn- director of the Billings Leadership Foundation, sylvania native Morgan Alaina Craft. This year, CONGRATULATING CHERYL which includes the Friendship House in Bil- Morgan was inducted into the Luzerne County RAWLINGS lings and the Montana Rescue Mission which Sports Hall of Fame on August 11, 2019 for aims to improve nonprofits’ impact in their her distinct athletic achievements in the sport HON. JOHN JOYCE community. of skeet shooting. OF PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘It’s the Billings Leadership Foundation Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES model where we can serve multiple nonprofits of Fame honors those who have brought fame Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with the back-office skills that we’ve learned to and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- help the front-office program-level stuff be through their outstanding achievements and er, it is my privilege to honor The Realtor Ac- more effective, more efficient,’’ Matt said. contributions in athletic endeavors. Morgan was born and raised in rural Sul- tive in Politics of the Year Award, Cheryl Similarly, Kristin is the Director of Impact at livan County, Pennsylvania where she grew Rawlings. This award recognizes an individual the United Way, a charitable giving foundation up with a passion for shooting and the out- who has significantly advanced the legislative that partners with other nonprofits and organi- doors. When she was 7, she began shooting agenda of the Pennsylvania Association of zations to help identify and meet the commu- .22 rifles with the Sullivan County 4H program. Realtors through political involvement nity’s biggest needs. The projects and partner- Her family played a key role in implementing Cheryl has worked tirelessly to advance re- ships aim to mobilize the caring power of the a shotgun shooting program as a varsity sport altor interests for more than 15 years. community, including improving kindergarten at her high school. Always athletic and com- Throughout her time as a member of the as- readiness and helping make changes to petitive, Morgan enjoyed playing basketball sociation, Rawlings personally advocated for Montana211.org, an online directory for the re- and soccer throughout junior and senior high realtor issues on the federal, state and local gion’s resources level, developing key relationships with elected but shooting remained her true passion. Olym- officials in the Allegheny Highlands area and She is also a part of the Yellowstone Coun- pic skeet shooting soon caught her eye, and across the Commonwealth. ty Best Beginnings coalition, which focuses on in 2008, she competed in her first National Since 2002, she has served as key a con- increasing parents’ access to support. The co- Championship in Colorado Springs, Colorado. tact for her Member of Congress through the alition ‘‘seeks to get children on the right tra- Morgan continued her education at National Association of Realtors Federal Polit- jectory for life,’’ said Kristin. That mission Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mis- ical Coordinator program. Beginning with re- builds a stronger community where our kids souri, earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise tired Congressman Bill Shuster and continuing have the tools they need to succeed. science. While at Lindenwood, she helped with myself, Rawlings has served as the key Madam Speaker, for their dedication to lead her team to win the Collegiate National liaison to her local representatives on behalf of community, efforts to build successful non- Championship three years in a row. She also NAR. profits, and commitment to providing children won an individual gold medal at the 2012 Since 2017, Rawlings has served on the with the tools they need to thrive, I recognize ACUI Collegiate National Championship. NAR committee guiding and serving Federal Matthew and Kristin Lundgren for their spirit of As she continued her shooting career with Political Coordinators across the country. Montana. the Junior Olympic Team and the United

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.029 E10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1125 States National Team, Morgan traveled all HONORING AVIATION MACHINIST Council of Broward County. Her Bat Mitzvah over the world to compete. In 2012, Morgan MATE FIRST CLASS BERNARD project, which was making peanut butter and competed in the Olympic Trials and was BARTUSIAK ON HIS DISTIN- jelly lunches and stocking shelves for LifeNet named team alternate for the London Olympic GUISHED SERVICE for Families, further speaks to this passion Games. Her alternate status drove her to and demonstrates that Leah lives by the He- reach even higher. She was named USA HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI brew phrase ‘‘Tikkun Olam’’, to repair the Shooting’s Women’s National Champion in OF ILLINOIS world. We join in wishing ‘‘Mazel Tov’’ to Leah and 2014 and Female Shooter of the Year in 2015. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2015, she won silver and bronze World Cup her family. We also wish her every success in medals and a gold at the 51st International Tuesday, September 10, 2019 her promising future as she continues her per- Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today sonal and academic pursuits. It is with great Championships, securing one of the two spots in recognition of Aviation Machinist Mate First pleasure that we honor this remarkable young for Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Class Bernard Bartusiak of Chicago, Illinois, woman on her special day. In 2016, she added a gold World Cup medal who is being honored with two Distinguished f to her collection and competed at the Olym- Flying Cross medals and seven additional RECOGNIZING THE CLEAR LAKE pics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She earned a service medals. Mr. Bartusiak is a veteran AME CHURCH FOR ITS CHRIS- spot in the Olympic final by winning a three- who bravely served our nation in the United TIAN MINISTRY way shoot-off against Argentina and Russia. States Navy during World War II. Morgan finished in fifth place in Rio. Even as a young boy, Mr. Bartusiak felt a HON. BRIAN BABIN It is an honor to recognize Morgan on her sense of duty to his community and his coun- OF TEXAS induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall try. Since he was ten years old his dream was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Fame. May her story and athletic career to join the United States Navy Air Force and serve as an inspiration to the next generation at seventeen, he realized his dream and en- Monday, September 9, 2019 of Pennsylvania athletes striving for excel- listed. Mr. Bartusiak served as a Navy Flight Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lence. Engineer and bravely flew in over forty combat recognize the Clear Lake African Methodist missions during World War II. Episcopal Church (AME) for nearly three dec- f Following the war, Mr Bartusiak worked as ades of Christian ministry in the Clear Lake a corporate accountant before opening his area of Houston, Texas and the dedication of REMEMBERING MARGERY MAGILL own accounting and tax service. He was mar- their new church home. The church is grow- ried to Dolores for 65 years and they raised ing, both in membership and spiritual richness HON. JOHN GARAMENDI two daughters together, Candy and Jill. He and has embraced its mission statement, OF CALIFORNIA now has two grandchildren and three great- ‘‘Kingdom Building, One Soul at a Time.’’ grandchildren. Mr. Bartusiak is a loving father, The first meeting to organize an AME IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grandfather, and friend to many. church in the Clear Lake City area began with Tuesday, September 10, 2019 For Mr. Bartusiak’s heroism and extraor- prayer and praise on August 18, 1992 in the Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise dinary achievement as aircrew of a PB4Y Lib- home of Reverend Brenda Payne and her today to honor the memory and life of Margery erator Aircraft in the European Theater of family. Bro. Jerry Payne led the praise service, Magill, a Yuba City native and UC Davis alum- World War II, he has been awarded two Dis- Presiding Elder X. L. Williams of the South nus who embodied the American spirit of posi- tinguished Flying Cross medals as well as Houston District read the scripture, and Rev. tivity and devotion to one’s community. seven additional service medals. These deco- Payne offered prayer. There were nine adults rations exemplify Mr. Bartusiak’s dedication to and five children present at the very first wor- Born in 1992 to her parents Jeff and the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and ship service. Bonnie, Margery grew up on the family ranch commitment, as well as his country. In October 1992 at the Texas Annual Con- in Yuba City with her sister Raeann. From a Mr. Bartusiak’s sacrifice and dedication to ference held at Shiloh AME Church in Gal- young age, Margery developed a passion for our country are an inspiration to us all. He is veston, Texas, Bishop John R. Bryant formally both agricultural issues and helping those a man who defended our country at a time of gave Rev. Brenda Payne an appointment to around her. This passion led her to UC Davis, tremendous need. I ask my colleagues to Join begin a mission church in the Clear Lake where she majored in International Agricultural me in honoring his service, bravery, and dedi- area. On November 29, 1992, Clear Lake Development. cation to his family and community. AME, held its first 11 AM worship service at As a student at UC Davis, Margery engaged f the Piper’s Meadow Community Center in with her community beyond the classroom and Webster, Texas. Bible study continued initially volunteered in extracurricular programs. She RECOGNIZING THE BAT MITZVA in the home of the pastor until it was moved served as an Aggie Ambassador for four OF LEAH WENDY SELTZER to the Piper’s Meadow Community Center in years, as a peer advisor in student housing, July 1993. Clear Lake added Sunday Church and participated in the UC Davis Washington HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH School at Piper’s Meadow on January 9, Program. Her passion for travel brought her to OF FLORIDA 1994. over 27 countries across the globe. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On March 3, 1995, Clear Lake AME glorified abroad, she participated in several programs God for the first time in a new ‘‘home’’ located Tuesday, September 10, 2019 to help improve foreign agricultural commu- on El Camino Real road. The Nehemiah Min- nities and was a strong advocate for women’s Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today istry under the direction of Wilbert Williams, rights in Turkey. with my colleagues, Representatives ALCEE built an altar and carpeted the pulpit area, After completing her undergraduate career, HASTINGS and DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, in helping to transform the former office space Margery worked at the Jane Goodall Institute honor of Leah Seltzer on the occasion of her into a church sanctuary. On April 16, 1996, and subsequently went on to complete her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Kol Tikvah in Clear Lake AME Church purchased 3.5 acres master’s degree in International Relations at Parkland, Florida. We know that Leah has near the NASA Johnson Space Center and the University of Westminster in London. Fol- been eagerly looking forward to this moment, the University of Houston—Clear Lake. This lowing her time in London, Margery returned and we are honored to share this special day land is believed to be the first church property to Washington, D.C. to pursue a burgeoning with her friends and family. purchased by African Americans in the historic career in environmental and agricultural devel- As a seventh grader at Donna Klein Jewish Clear Lake area. opment. Academy, she excels at English and Art where In October 1999, Clear Lake AME Church, In life, Margery exemplified the promise of she is known by her classmates and teachers joined with Primm Chapel AME Church, La- what optimism and passion for one’s work can to have a great eye for detail. Outside of the Marque, Reedy Chapel AME Church, Gal- achieve. In the wake of her loss, the mark she classroom, Leah loves to sing, dance, and veston, and St. James AME Church, Dickin- undoubtably left on those whose paths she play soccer, as well as travel with her whole son to form the ‘‘Mainland 4.’’ The four crossed around the world ensures a lasting extended family. churches, though small in numerical size, legacy that will endure for many years to Leah’s passions also include helping less hosted the Texas Annual Conference. come. My prayers and thoughts are with her fortunate members of her community, through At the 134th Session of the Texas Annual family and friends in this difficult time. programs organized by the Children’s Services Conference in October 2000, Bishop McKinley

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.033 E10SEPT1 E1126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 10, 2019 Young appointed Rev. Arthur Ferguson, Pas- CONGRATULATIONS TO BREANNE and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania tor of Clear Lake AME Church. Rev. Arthur VEEDER FOR RECEIVING THE through their outstanding achievements and Ferguson preached the gospel of peace, love, SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP contributions in athletic endeavors. and reconciliation, preparing the church to FROM MEMORIAL HERMANN Laura is a graduate of Crestwood High grow and become a beacon in the Clear Lake KATY HOSPITAL School’s Class of 1996. There she played sev- community. eral sports including basketball, soccer, track HON. PETE OLSON and field, and field hockey. In 1995, Laura On Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the OF TEXAS was named field hockey team captain and Post Conference Planning Meeting of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped her team secure the AAA District Texas Annual Conference, Bishop Gregory G. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Championship. For her impressive efforts, she M. Ingram, Presiding Prelate, appointed Rev- Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today was placed on the All-Conference first team erend Kevin L. Hodge, to serve as Pastor of to congratulate Breanne Veeder from Cinco and the All-State second team. In addition to Clear Lake AME Church. Pastor Hodge and Ranch High School for receiving a Sports her many accomplishments in field hockey, his new bride, First Lady LaShawn Hodge Medicine scholarship from Memorial Hermann she was also the captain of the basketball came with a vision to take the congregation Katy Hospital. team and set a number of district track ‘‘to the next level’’ of spiritual growth, church Breanne received this scholarship through records. construction, and church expansion. distinguished service students provide through After high school, Laura continued her ex- KISD athletic programs. For 12 years, Memo- cellence in sports at Rutgers University. Dur- On Sunday, February 17, 2013, Bishop rial Hermann Katy has awarded these scholar- Vashti Murphy McKenzie moved Pastor and ing her time at Rutgers, she won several field ships to KISD students who are worthy of this hockey awards including The Mission State- Sister Hodge to a ministry at Shiloh AME recognition, and Breanne rightfully earned this ment Award, The Coaches Award, Rutgers Church in Galveston, Texas. On Friday, March award. Breanne is planning to continue her Defensive Player of the Year, and Team MVP. 8, 2013, Reverend Derrick Cyprian was ap- studies at the University of Texas San Anto- She also earned other honors during her col- pointed Pastor of Clear Lake AME Church. nio. We wish her the best of luck in her future lege career, including Big East Player of the Rev. Cyprian, his wife Chalita, and their two career. Week, Big East Academic All-Star, and Rut- sons, Derrick and Jared, came with excite- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- gers Player of the Year. She played on the sional District of Texas, congratulations again ment and a desire to help the community Big East All-Conference team and was named to Breanne Veeder on receiving the Sports a Division I Regional All-American. While help- reach their committed goals: to grow spir- Medicine Scholarship from Memorial Hermann ing her team accomplish six shut-out games, itually, increase God’s kingdom, and build a Katy Hospital. she succeeded in breaking the Rutgers school home sanctuary to house Clear Lake AME f Church ministries. By the grace of God, this record for most defensive saves in a single season. was fulfilled and the sanctuary was completed. IN RECOGNITION OF LAURA WHALEN SLANE ON HER INDUC- Clear Lake AME Church held its inaugural In addition to her stunning sports record, TION INTO THE LUZERNE COUN- worship service in its new home on Sunday, Laura pursued an academic career which led TY SPORTS HALL OF FAME her to become world history teacher in New May 12, 2019 and the new sanctuary was Jersey. She has taught at Warren Hills Re- dedicated on Sunday, August 11, 2019. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT gional School District for 16 years while The Clear Lake African Methodist Episcopal OF PENNSYLVANIA coaching for the past 13 years. To date, her Church is committed to fulfilling the Great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams have only lost a total of 5 games under Commission through worship, fellowship, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 her leadership. Laura still has time to participate in other sports as well; she plays in a youth programs, outreach initiatives, and Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise soccer league and runs 5ks and half-mara- Christian education. The Lord has used this today to honor former athlete and North- thons when time allows. She is supported in church as an amazing witness and we are eastern Pennsylvania native, Laura Whalen her sports endeavors by her husband Roger privileged to have such a place of worship in Slane. This year, Laura was inducted into the and son Andrew. the 36th Congressional District of Texas. Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame at the 35th annual dinner on August 11, 2019 for her It is an honor to recognize Laura on her in- distinct athletic achievements in the sport of duction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of field hockey. Fame. May her tremendous athletic career Every year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall and service to the community be a source of of Fame honors those who have brought fame inspiration to future athletes in Pennsylvania.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10SE8.037 E10SEPT1 Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Daily Digest Senate S. 1539, to amend the Homeland Security Act of Chamber Action 2002 to provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities Routine Proceedings, pages S5373–S5412 from terrorist attacks. (S. Rept. No. 116–89) Measures Introduced: Eleven bills and three reso- S. 1846, to amend the Homeland Security Act of lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2449–2459, 2002 to provide for engagements with State, local, S.J. Res. 54, and S. Res. 306–307. Page S5407 Tribal, and territorial governments, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 116–90) Measures Reported: S. 1867, to amend the Homeland Security Act of S. 715, to improve the productivity and energy ef- 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland ficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator. Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Na- (S. Rept. No. 116–91) tional Academies and other appropriate Federal agen- S. 1869, to require the disclosure of ownership of cies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan high-security space leased to accommodate a Federal and to provide assistance to small-and medium-sized agency, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing stitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–92) programs. (S. Rept. No. 116–80) S. 2065, to require the Secretary of Homeland Se- S. 859, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 curity to publish an annual report on the use of to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives deepfake technology, with an amendment in the na- and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives, ture of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–93) with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. S. 2107, to increase the number of CBP Agri- Rept. No. 116–81) culture Specialists and support staff in the Office of S. 983, to amend the Energy Conservation and Field Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- Production Act to reauthorize the weatherization as- tion. (S. Rept. No. 116–94) sistance program. (S. Rept. No. 116–82) S. 2193, to require the Administrator of General S. 1085, to support research, development, and Services to issue guidance to clarify that Federal other activities to develop innovative vehicle tech- agencies may pay by charge card for the charging of nologies. (S. Rept. No. 116–83) Federal electric motor vehicles, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 116–95) S. 979, to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency H.R. 150, to modernize Federal grant reporting, Management Reform Act of 2006 to incorporate the with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. recommendations made by the Government Ac- Rept. No. 116–96) countability Office relating to advance contracts, H.R. 2590, to require a Department of Homeland with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 116–84) Security overseas personnel enhancement plan, with S. 1151, to prohibit contracting with persons that an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. have business operations with the Maduro regime, Rept. No. 116–97) with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. H.R. 347, to extend the authorization of the Ura- Rept. No. 116–85) nium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 S. 1378, to repeal the multi-State plan program, relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colo- with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. rado. (S. Rept. No. 116–98) Rept. No. 116–86) S. 731, to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act S. 1388, to manage supply chain risk through of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver au- counterintelligence training. (S. Rept. No. 116–87) thority, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- S. 1419, to require agencies to publish an advance stitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–99) notice of proposed rule making for major rules, with S. 1434, to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. design and construction services procurements. (S. Rept. No. 116–88) Rept. No. 116–100) Pages S5406–07 D985

VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:02 Dec 02, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD19\SEPTEMBER\D10SE9.REC D10SE9 D986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 10, 2019 Measures Passed: During consideration of this nomination today, Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Senate also took the following action: Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans- By 53 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. EX. 268), Senate portation was discharged from further consideration agreed to the motion to close further debate on the of S. 1881, to provide PreCheck to certain severely nomination. Pages S5380–81 injured or disabled veterans, and the bill was then Byrne Nomination—Cloture: Senate resumed con- passed. Page S5411 sideration of the nomination of James Byrne, of Vir- TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmoni- ginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. zation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Pages S5381–84 Transportation was discharged from further consider- During consideration of this nomination today, ation of S. 2035, to require the Transportation Secu- Senate also took the following action: rity Administration to develop a strategic plan to ex- By 81 yeas to 13 nays (Vote No. EX. 269), Senate pand eligibility for the PreCheck Program to indi- agreed to the motion to close further debate on the viduals with Transportation Worker Identification nomination. Page S5381 Credentials or Hazardous Materials Endorsements, Nominations—Agreement: A unanimous-consent and the bill was then passed. Page S5411 agreement was reached providing that notwith- Messages from the President: Senate received the standing Rule XXII, the post-cloture time on the following messages from the President of the United nominations of Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Di- States: rector of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the rank of Ambassador, Department of State, Dale continuation of the national emergency that was Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of originally declared in Executive Order 13848 of Sep- Personnel Management, and James Byrne, of Vir- tember 12, 2018, with respect to the threat of for- ginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, ex- eign interference in United States elections; which pire at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, September 11, 2019; was referred to the Committee on Banking, Hous- that notwithstanding Rule XXII, following disposition of the nomination of James Byrne, Senate re- ing, and Urban Affairs. (PM–26) Pages S5391–92 Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to sume consideration of the nomination of Michelle the issuance of an Executive Order with respect to Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board Executive Order 12947 of January 23, 1995, Execu- of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and that tive Order 13099 of August 20, 1998, and Execu- at 2:45 p.m., Senate vote on the motions to invoke tive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 with re- cloture on the nominations of Michelle Bowman, spect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, Thomas Peter Feddo, of Virginia, to be Assistant or support terrorism that consolidates and enhances Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, sanctions; which was referred to the Committee on and Jennifer D. Nordquist, of Virginia, to be United Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (PM–27) States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; and that fol- Page S5392 lowing the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Akard Nomination—Cloture: Senate resumed con- the nomination of Jennifer D. Nordquist, Senate sideration of the nomination of Stephen Akard, of vote on confirmation of the nominations of Stephanie Indiana, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Mis- L. Haines, to be United States District Judge for the sions, with the rank of Ambassador, Department of Western District of Pennsylvania, Ada E. Brown, to State. Page S5380 be United States District Judge for the Northern During consideration of this nomination today, District of Texas, Steven D. Grimberg, to be United Senate also took the following action: States District Judge for the Northern District of By 91 yeas to 3 nays (Vote No. EX. 267), Senate Georgia, Steven C. Seeger, to be United States Dis- agreed to the motion to close further debate on the trict Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, nomination. Page S5380 Mary S. McElroy, to be United States District Judge A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- for the District of Rhode Island, and Stephanie A. viding for further consideration of the nomination, Gallagher, to be United States District Judge for the post-cloture, at approximately 9:30 a.m., on District of Maryland, under the previous order of Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Page S5411 Thursday, August 1, 2019. Page S5384 Cabaniss Nomination—Cloture: Senate resumed Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- consideration of the nomination of Dale Cabaniss, of lowing nominations: Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Personnel By 56 yeas to 38 nays (Vote No. EX. 264), Kelly Management. Pages S5380–81 Craft, of Kentucky, to be Representative of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10SE9.REC D10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D987 United States of America to the Sessions of the Gen- day, September 11, 2019. (For Senate’s program, see eral Assembly of the United Nations during her ten- the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s ure of service as Representative of the United States Record on page S5411.) of America to the United Nations. Pages S5374–79 By 57 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. EX. 266), Eliza- beth Darling, of Texas, to be Commissioner on Chil- Committee Meetings dren, Youth, and Families, Department of Health (Committees not listed did not meet) and Human Services. Pages S5379–80 During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action: BUSINESS MEETING By 57 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. EX. 265), Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- agreed to the motion to close further debate on the ment of Defense approved for full committee consid- nomination. Page S5379 eration an original bill making appropriations for the Messages from the House: Page S5392 Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. Measures Referred: Page S5392 Executive Communications: Pages S5392–S5405 HOUSING FINANCE REFORM Petitions and Memorials: Pages S5405–06 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Additional Cosponsors: Pages S5407–09 Committee concluded a hearing to examine housing finance reform, focusing on next steps, after receiv- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: ing testimony from Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of Pages S5409–10 the Treasury; Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Secretary of Additional Statements: Pages S5490–91 Housing and Urban Development; and Mark A. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S5411 Calabria, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency. Privileges of the Floor: Page S5411 INTELLIGENCE Record Votes: Six record votes were taken today. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in (Total—269) Pages S5379–81 closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- ligence matters from officials of the intelligence journed at 5:45 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednes- community. h House of Representatives tection Act, and Coastal and Marine Economies Chamber Action Protection Act—Rule for Consideration: The Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 House agreed to H. Res. 548, providing for consid- public bills, H.R. 4261–4278; and 3 resolutions, eration of the bill (H.R. 205) to amend the Gulf of H. Res. 549–551 were introduced. Pages H7596–97 Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7597–98 extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. the Gulf of Mexico; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1146) to amend Public Law 115–97 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to appointed Representative Dingell to act as Speaker repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and pro tempore for today. Page H7561 gas program; and providing for consideration of the Recess: The House recessed at 10:28 a.m. and re- bill (H.R. 1941) to amend the Outer Continental convened at 12 noon. Page H7564 Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Inte- Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the rior including in any leasing program certain plan- Guest Chaplain, Pastor Kevin Yriarte, Journey of ning areas, by a yea-and-nay vote of 231 yeas to 196 Faith Church, Covina, CA. Page H7564 nays, Roll No. 518, after the previous question was Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 232 yeas to 196 of 2019, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Pro- nays, Roll No. 517. Pages H7566–71, H7584–85

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10SE9.REC D10SEPT1 D988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 10, 2019 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Senate Referrals: S. 349 was held at the desk. S. and pass the following measures: 1689 was held at the desk. Page H7566 Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2019: H.R. 2852, Senate Message: Message received from the Senate amended, to amend the National Housing Act to au- by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the thorize State-licensed appraisers to conduct appraisals House today appears on page H7566. in connection with mortgages insured by the FHA Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- and to require compliance with the existing ap- veloped during the proceedings of today and appear praiser education requirement, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay on pages H7584, H7584–85, and H7585–86. There vote of 419 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 519; were no quorum calls. Pages H7572–73, H7585–86 Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing journed at 5:07 p.m. Preservation Act of 2019: H.R. 3620, amended, to provide rental assistance to low-income tenants in Committee Meetings certain multifamily rural housing projects financed DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COMMUNITY by the Rural Housing Service of the Department of RELATIONS SERVICE Agriculture, and to develop and implement a plan for preserving the affordability of rural rental hous- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Com- ing; Pages H7573–76 merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies held an oversight hearing on the Department of Justice’s Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act of 2019: H.R. Community Relations Service. Testimony was heard 281, amended, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to from Gerri Ratliff, Deputy Director, Community require Federal Reserve banks to interview at least Relations Service, Department of Justice. one individual reflective of gender diversity and one individual reflective of racial or ethnic diversity SECURING THE NATION’S INTERNET AND when appointing Federal Reserve bank presidents; ARCHITECTURE Pages H7576–79 Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Intel- ligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities; and Bank Service Company Examination Coordina- the Subcommittee on National Security of the House tion Act of 2019: H.R. 241, amended, to amend the Committee on Oversight and Reform held a joint Bank Service Company Act to provide improvements hearing entitled ‘‘Securing the Nation’s Internet and with respect to State banking agencies; and Architecture’’. Testimony was heard from Jeanette Pages H7579–81 Manfra, Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Cyber- Safe Housing for Families Act of 2019: H.R. security and Infrastructure Security Agency, Depart- 1690, amended, to require carbon monoxide detec- ment of Homeland Security; Diane Rinaldo, Acting tors in certain federally assisted housing. Assistant Secretary and Administrator, National Pages H7581–83 Telecommunications and Information Administra- tion, Department of Commerce; and B. Edwin Wil- Recess: The House recessed at 2:23 p.m. and recon- son, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber vened at 2:45 p.m. Policy, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Presidential Messages: Read a message from the Policy, Department of Defense. President wherein he notified Congress that the na- IMPROVING MATERNAL HEALTH: tional emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 LEGISLATION TO ADVANCE PREVENTION of September 12, 2018 with respect to the threat of EFFORTS AND ACCESS TO CARE foreign interference in United States elections, is to continue in effect beyond September 12, 2019—re- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Improving Maternal Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Health: Legislation to Advance Prevention Efforts House Administration, and the Permanent Select and Access to Care’’. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Committee on Intelligence and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116–60). Page H7583 A $1.5 TRILLION CRISIS: PROTECTING Read a message from the President wherein he no- STUDENT BORROWERS AND HOLDING tified Congress that he issued an Executive Order STUDENT LOAN SERVICERS modernizing sanctions to combat terrorism—referred ACCOUNTABLE to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held be printed (H. Doc. 116–61). Page H7592 a hearing entitled ‘‘A $1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10SE9.REC D10SEPT1 September 10, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D989 Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan BLM DISORGANIZATION: EXAMINING THE Servicers Accountable’’. Testimony was heard from PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND public witnesses. RELOCATION OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS TO PRESERVING THE AMAZON: A SHARED GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO MORAL IMPERATIVE Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Na- Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the tional Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a hear- Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade ing entitled ‘‘BLM Disorganization: Examining the held a hearing entitled ‘‘Preserving the Amazon: A Proposed Reorganization and Relocation of the Bu- Shared Moral Imperative’’. Testimony was heard reau of Land Management Headquarters to Grand from public witnesses. Junction, Colorado’’. Testimony was heard from William Perry Pendley, Deputy Director, Policy and GLOBAL TERRORISM: THREATS TO THE Programs, Bureau of Land Management, Department HOMELAND, PART I of the Interior; and public witnesses. Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held THE DEVIL THEY KNEW: PFAS a hearing entitled ‘‘Global Terrorism: Threats to the CONTAMINATION AND THE NEED FOR Homeland, Part I’’. Testimony was heard from pub- CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY, PART III lic witnesses. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Subcommittee on OVERSIGHT OF THE RENOVATIONS OF Environment held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Devil THE CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING They Knew: PFAS Contamination and the Need for Corporate Accountability, Part III’’. Testimony was Committee on House Administration: Full Committee heard from public witnesses. held a hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Renova- tions of the Cannon House Office Building’’. Testi- RAISING THE BAR: PROGRESS AND mony was heard from Thomas J. Carroll III, Acting FUTURE NEEDS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE Architect of the Capitol; Terrell Dorn, Managing Director, Infrastructure Operations, Government Ac- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Com- countability Office; Christopher P. Failla, Inspector mittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Raising the Bar: Progress and Future Needs in Forensic Science’’. Tes- General, Architect of the Capitol; and a public wit- timony was heard from Susan Ballou, Program Man- ness. ager, Office of Special Programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Lynn Garcia, General EVIDENCE OF CURRENT AND ONGOING Counsel, Texas Forensic Science Commission; Mat- VOTING DISCRIMINATION thew Gamette, Crime Lab Director, Idaho State Po- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- lice Forensic Services; and public witnesses. stitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held a hearing entitled ‘‘Evidence of Current and Ongoing GROWING THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY Voting Discrimination’’. Testimony was heard from Committee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Rural public witnesses. Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneur- ship held a hearing entitled ‘‘Growing the Clean En- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES ergy Economy’’. Testimony was heard from public Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a witnesses. markup on H.R. 1423, the ‘‘FAIR Act’’; H.R. 1236, the ‘‘Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019’’; MEMBER DAY HEARING H.R. 1186, the ‘‘Keep Americans Safe Act’’; H.R. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee held a 2708, the ‘‘Disarm Hate Act’’; H.R. 4018, to pro- hearing entitled ‘‘Member Day Hearing’’. Testimony vide that the amount of time that an elderly offender was heard from Representatives Womack, Stivers, must serve before being eligible for placement in Carbajal, Peters, Hartzler, Plaskett, Phillips, Mast, home detention is to be reduced by the amount of Carter of Georgia, Rouzer, Mucarsel-Powell, good time credits earned by the prisoner, and for Malinowski, Soto, Stefanik, Wenstrup, McCarthy, other purposes; and H.R. 2426, the ‘‘CASE Act of Walberg, Higgins of Louisiana, Zeldin, Johnson of 2019’’. H.R. 1423, H.R. 1236, H.R. 1186, H.R. Ohio, Ruiz, Smucker, Castro of Texas, Carter of 2708, H.R. 4018, and H.R. 2426 were ordered re- Texas, Hill of Arkansas, Baird, Kuster of New ported, as amended. Hampshire, Spano, Wittman, and Costa.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10SE9.REC D10SEPT1 D990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 10, 2019 SOLVING THE CLIMATE CRISIS: competitiveness of the United States by developing tech- MANUFACTURING JOBS FOR AMERICA’S nologies to reduce emissions of nonpower industrial sec- WORKERS tors, S. 2368, to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support licensing Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: Full Committee and relicensing of certain nuclear facilities and nuclear en- held a hearing entitled ‘‘Solving the Climate Crisis: ergy research, demonstration, and development, and S. Manufacturing Jobs for America’s Workers’’. Testi- 2393, to promote a 21st century energy workforce, 2:30 mony was heard from public witnesses. p.m., SD–366. Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- Joint Meetings ings to examine the nominations of Aurelia Skipwith, of Indiana, to be Director of the United States Fish and FAMILY AFFORDABILITY Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, and Kath- Joint Economic Committee: Committee concluded a erine Andrea Lemos, of California, to be Chairperson of hearing to examine making it more affordable to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 10 raise a family, after receiving testimony from Lyman a.m., SD–406. Stone, American Enterprise Institute, Wilmore, Ken- Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine tucky; Ryan Bourne, Cato Institute, Washington, the nominations of Steven J. Menashi, to be United States D.C.; Jane Waldfogel, Columbia University School Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Karen S. Marston, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern Dis- of Social Work, New York, New York; and Kristin trict of Pennsylvania, Richard E. Myers II, to be United Rowe-Finkbeiner, MomsRising, Kirkland, Wash- States District Judge for the Eastern District of North ington. Carolina, and Anuraag Singhal, to be United States Dis- f trict Judge for the Southern District of Florida, 10 a.m., SD–226. COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, to hold hear- SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 ings to examine innovation in America, focusing on how (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Congress can make our patent system stronger, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, House Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, to hold hear- Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on ings to examine fragility in the Sahel, 2:15 p.m., Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, SD–124. hearing entitled ‘‘The Importance of Trauma-Informed Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by hold hearings to examine protecting the nation’s transpor- Gun Violence and Other Adversities’’, 10:15 a.m., 2175 tation systems, focusing on oversight of the Transpor- Rayburn. tation Security Administration, 10 a.m., SD–G50. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee vironment and Climate Change, hearing on ‘‘Protecting on Energy, to hold hearings to examine S. 607, to amend and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks’’, the Department of Energy Organization Act to address 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, S. Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, 1739, to enable projects that will aid in the development hearing entitled ‘‘Legislating to Connect America: Im- and delivery of related instruction associated with appren- proving the Nation’s Broadband Maps’’, 10:30 a.m., 2322 ticeship and preapprenticeship programs that are focused Rayburn. on serving the skilled technical workforce at the National Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Inves- Laboratories and certain facilities of the National Nuclear tor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, Security Administration, S. 1821, to amend the Energy hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Private Market Exemptions Independence and Security Act of 2007 to provide for re- as a Barrier to IPOs and Retail Investment’’, 10 a.m., search on, and the development and deployment of, ma- 2128 Rayburn. rine energy, S. 2094, to amend the Energy Policy and Subcommittee on National Security, International De- Conservation Act to provide Federal financial assistance to velopment, and Monetary Policy, hearing entitled ‘‘Exam- States to implement State energy security plans, S. 2095, ining the Macroeconomic Impacts of a Changing Cli- to provide for certain programs and developments in the mate’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Department of Energy concerning the cybersecurity and Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee for Indig- vulnerabilities of, and physical threat to, the electric grid, enous Peoples of the United States, hearing entitled ‘‘Re- S. 2137, to promote energy savings in residential build- viewing the Trump Administration’s Approach to the ings and industry, S. 2300, to amend the Energy Inde- MMIW Crisis’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. pendence and Security Act of 2007 to establish a program Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on to incentivize innovation and to enhance the industrial Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, hearing entitled ‘‘The

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Administration’s Apparent Revocation of Medical De- of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the ferred Action for Critically Ill Children’’, 12 p.m., 2154 availability of prosthetic items for women veterans from Rayburn. the Department of Veterans Affairs; H.R. 3224, to amend Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee title 38, United States Code, to provide for increased ac- on Energy, markup on H.R. 4091, the ‘‘ARPA–E Reau- cess to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for thorization Act of 2019’’; and H.R. 4230, the ‘‘Clean In- women veterans; H.R. 2982, the ‘‘Women Veterans dustrial Technology Act’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Health Care Accountability Act’’; H.R. 2752, the ‘‘VA Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing Newborn Emergency Treatment Act’’; H.R. 2628, the entitled ‘‘Utilization Management: Barriers to Care and ‘‘VET CARE Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2816, the ‘‘Vietnam- Burdens on Small Medical Practice’’, 11:30 a.m., 2360 Era Veterans Hepatitis C Testing Enhancement Act of Rayburn. 2019’’; H.R. 1527, the ‘‘Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Act’’; H.R. 1163, the ‘‘VA Hiring Enhancement Act’’; committee on Highways and Transit, hearing entitled H.R. 3798, the ‘‘Equal Access to Contraception for Vet- ‘‘Pricing and Technology Strategies to Address Conges- erans Act’’; H.R. 3867, the ‘‘Violence Against Women tion on and Financing of America’s Roads’’, 10 a.m., Veterans Act’’; H.R. 4096, the ‘‘Improving Oversight of 2167 Rayburn. Women Veterans’ Care Act of 2019’’; and legislation to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Office hearing on H.R. 3636, the ‘‘Caring For Our Women Veterans Act’’; H.R. 2972, to direct the Secretary of Vet- of Women’s Health, and for other purposes, 10 a.m., erans Affairs to improve the communications of the De- HVC–210. partment of Veterans Affairs relating to services available Joint Meetings for women veterans, and for other purposes; H.R. 3036, the ‘‘Breaking Barriers for Women Veterans Act’’; H.R. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: to hold 2798, the ‘‘Building Supportive Networks for Women hearings to examine the state of diversity and inclusion Veterans Act’’; H.R. 2645, the ‘‘Newborn Care Improve- in Europe, focusing on race, rights, and politics, 10 a.m., ment Act of 2019’’; H.R. 2681, to direct the Secretary 210, Cannon Building.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE on confirmation of the nominations of Stephanie L. 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 11 Haines, to be United States District Judge for the West- ern District of Pennsylvania, Ada E. Brown, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, Senate Chamber Steven D. Grimberg, to be United States District Judge Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- for the Northern District of Georgia, Steven C. Seeger, ation of the nomination of Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to to be United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the trict of Illinois, Mary S. McElroy, to be United States rank of Ambassador, Department of State, and vote on District Judge for the District of Rhode Island, and confirmation of the nominations of Stephen Akard, of In- Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be United States District diana, Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Director of the Judge for the District of Maryland, at 2:45 p.m. Office of Personnel Management, and James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, at 11 a.m. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following disposition of the nomination of James 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 11 Byrne, Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, House Chamber and vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the nomi- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. nations of Michelle Bowman, Thomas Peter Feddo, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for In- 1941—Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act. vestment Security, and Jennifer D. Nordquist, of Vir- Consideration of H.R. 205—Protecting and Securing ginia, to be United States Executive Director of the Inter- Florida’s Coastline Act of 2019. Consideration of H.R. national Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and 1146—Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E1125 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E1117 Garamendi, John, Calif., E1125 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Babin, Brian, Tex., E1125 Gianforte, Greg, Mont., E1124 E1120 Balderson, Troy, Ohio, E1118 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E1117 Olson, Pete, Tex., E1117, E1119, E1120, E1123, E1124, Banks, Jim, Ind., E1118 Hurd, Will, Tex., E1123 E1126 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1115 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1121 Perry, Scott, Pa., E1116, E1117, E1122 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E1115, E1118, E1118, E1119, Joyce, John, Pa., E1122, E1124 Rutherford, John H., Fla., E1123 E1120, E1121, E1123, E1123, E1124, E1126 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E1117 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E1120 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E1115 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E1116 Taylor, Van, Tex., E1117 Collins, Doug, Ga., E1121 LaHood, Darin, Ill., E1119 Tlaib, Rashida, Mich., E1116 Comer, James, Ky., E1119 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1125 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1115, E1116

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